August 06 / 19.47 Chelmsford (AW)

19.47

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Racing Value At bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Racing Value At bet365 Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 412213 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Couple of game wins at Brighton (7f/1m) in June; ran respectably under a penalty there last month, behind subsequent scorers; now 3lb lower and has solid claims returned to AW.
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4th

5

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Kondratiev Wave

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

In the veteran stage now but the old man's been giving younger legs plenty of trouble this year, dead-heating at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February and placed on another five occasions; still in good heart judged on latest second at Bath (1m, firm) and this dual C&D winner can go well again.

5/2

2nd

5

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Kondratiev Wave

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Eight career wins divided between AW and turf, and he's won from 5f to 1m; returns to turf on the back of a string of pleasing AW runs and no reason why he won't have a say; races prominently.

7/2

2nd

2

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Kondratiev Wave

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

In good form over 7f of late, recording win number eight at Lingfield two starts ago (dead-heat); has the assistance of Oisin Murphy, but 1m around here just stretches him.

11/4

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9/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 362420 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two AW classified wins, including over C&D, in January; runner-up in two handicaps here in spring; form dipped on turf last time but this return to AW is a plus; shortlisted.
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3

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:42 Stratford

Heerathetrack

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Mark Usher

Modest 7f/1m handicapper on the Flat; pulled hard when tailed off on only previous run over hurdles in November 2023 (2m, good to soft); best watched for now.

40/1

4

(13)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Heerathetrack

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

7f and 1m course winner, the latter coming when 4lb lower in March; has been competitive from this mark in two of his three subsequent starts; each-way player.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 774336 BF

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; absent since finishing lame on turf in May; has encouraging AW handicap form (7f) and looks interesting back in this sphere; hood and cheekpieces applied.
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1st

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Mayo County

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

Only turf success came off a 2lb higher mark at this meeting last year (7f, good to firm); has run two sound races over C&D on turf this season (behind Perfidia on first occasion, but is 4lb better off); well drawn and should go well again.

7/2

3rd

10

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Mayo County

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won over C&D (good to firm) off 1lb higher last May and made a positive return to turf when third of 14 to the reopposing Looks Fantastic over C&D (good to firm again) 17 days ago, faring best of three who came towards the stands' side; has to enter calculations.

6/1

3rd

2

(12)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Mayo County

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won off this mark over C&D (good to firm) last May and two positive performances in defeat this winter; however, she's hasn't been at her best on her last two runs and needs to get back on track.

9/1

20/1

Form: -P0350 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Just one success during his spell in Hong Kong; not solid on his form for new stable, soundly beaten at Windsor most recently; others preferred.
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1st

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

A three-time 7f/1m AW winner in 2025; back on song when runner-up to Bella Bisbee over C&D 16 days ago, so must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

7/1

2nd

6

(1)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Bagged AW handicaps at Wolverhampton (7f) and Kempton (1m) last summer; not disgraced after five months off when a fading fourth of seven at Kempton (7f) last month so possibilities eased 1lb.

16/1

4th

6

(3)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 3lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Record of 7-18 on AW and was in good form in the autumn, including a near miss at Chelmsford (7f); returns after five months off but he still looks feasibly treated and he went close on his reappearance last spring; interesting contender.

7/2

Form: 977122 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who was in good form on turf last month, winning at Beverley (7.5f) then neck second twice; made all in a 15-runner field last summer and can't be dismissed.
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7th

7

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twilight Jazz

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Two wins from 34 starts; she's struggled this year and now returns to AW with the blinkers (worn once before) back on.

33/1

11th

9

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Twilight Jazz

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Two wins from 33 starts; had wind surgery before finishing some way behind Desert Dream last time.

33/1

8th

5

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Twilight Jazz

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Finished a narrow second in this race last year for previous connections; failed to beat a rival in three starts (all C&D) since returning for this yard in May; well treated now but she's very hard to recommend at present, with wind surgery the only obvious straw to clutch at.

25/1

10/1

Form: 7-6365 D

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Most of his AW form is on Tapeta, latterly for new yard, close fifth at Newcastle (7f) most recently; possibilities off current mark, provided he's effective back on Polytrack.
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3rd

3

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Northbound

10st 12lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Roger Fell

Two wins for Peter Niven this year, the second of them a wide-margin success over C&D in April; unplaced in two turf runs for Roger Fell but could fare better back on AW.

14/1

10th

8

(14)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Northbound

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Two wins at around 1m on AW this year; 1-22 on turf but he was only beaten a short head at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April (his final start for Peter Niven); seventh of 12 in this grade at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) on stable debut 22 days ago; place chance.

14/1

Form: 899046

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
4yo maiden; sneaked into the frame at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on penultimate outing but the rest of her form leaves a lot to be desired; others look stronger.
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9th

10

(7)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Miss Billie

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Wigham

Front-runner whose best recent effort was when beaten a neck in a 0-50 classified event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in February; twice well held since, though, and is now 0-17.

20/1

9th

10

(7)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Miss Billie

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Wigham

Front-runner whose best recent effort was when beaten a neck in a 0-50 classified event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in February; twice well held since, though, and is now 0-17.

20/1

10/1

Form: 090045

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Signs of improvement in two races at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month, better than bare result when finishing lame latest; could go well, granted better luck in running.
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7

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Just Typical

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Five-time AW scorer who opened his turf account in Redcar contest (1m, good) on penultimate start; respectable third, despite not getting the clearest of runs, at Newmarket latest; remains in form.

7/2

3rd

11

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Just Typical

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Four 1m AW wins earlier this year and he's run really well in this headgear combination on turf on his last two starts, coming from the rear to win with authority at Redcar (1m, good) last Tuesday; unexposed on grass and he's ahead of the handicapper under a 5lb penalty; key player.

7/2

9

(12)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Just Typical

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Has done most of his racing on the AW, winning five times at 7f/1m; was having only his third turf run when a good second at Newmarket on latest start last month (1m, good to firm; wore today's combination of headgear for first time), keeping on well after starting slowly when his blindfold came off late; interesting.

13/2

12/1

Form: 589-8

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Shaped better than bare result at Doncaster (1m) on handicap/seasonal debut, eventually fading; open to improvement back over 7f with the outing under his belt; one to consider.
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4th

3

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Dunlop

All eight wins come over this trip, including three over C&D, but never off a mark quite this high; nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh but the booking of Oisin Murphy is an obvious plus after three months off.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Eight-time winner at the trip, including here; out of form the last twice but the belated return of blinkers (in which he's 9143) could be a positive.

10/1

8th

7

(6)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

All eight wins have been achieved over 6f but he has twice run well over this C&D; not at his best behind two of these rivals at Southwell ten days ago though.

12/1

12/1

Form: 580-0

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sold out of Fionn McSharry's yard for 1,000gns since last run; weak claims on form but the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye on debut for new stable; check the betting.
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9th

9

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Sheila Tequila

8st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Adam West

Seven-race maiden who has finished in rear in her two Flat handicaps (7f/1m) and was tailed off at Ludlow last week, on her second run over hurdles; has plenty to prove back in this sphere and can only be watched.

33/1

10

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Sheila Tequila

11st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Soundly beaten off lowly marks in both Flat handicaps (1m/7f) but belied triple-digit odds when keeping-on second (no match for easy winner) on recent hurdling debut at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft) and now has something to build on.

16/1

2nd

6

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Sheila Tequila

10st 7lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Soundly beaten off lowly marks in both Flat handicaps (1m/7f); needs this switch to hurdling to show her in a considerably better light; hood refitted.

50/1

Form: 440638

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden, formerly trained in the US; inconsistent form in Britain but last two efforts suggest this drop back to 7f will suit; cheekpieces are another possible source of help.
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10th

9

(7)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Solo Solataire

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Disappointing the last twice, most recently in cheekpieces; now 0-8; however, before those she was a fair third at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) and a case can be made on that form; not ruled out now in a first-time visor.

16/1

11th

8

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Solo Solataire

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, not clear run over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

8th

2

(9)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Solo Solataire

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

ducked right start

6/1

9/1

Form: 501048 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Record is 1-12, the win gained at Thirsk (6f, soft) in April on sole start under Silvestre De Sousa; inconsistent otherwise but looks interesting with SDS back on board.
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1st

4

(8)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:20 Yarmouth

Hombre

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

dwelt start, towards rear, in touch with leaders 3f out, ridden 2f out, steady headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, led inside final 110yds, kept on

4/1

7

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Hombre

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Joseph Parr

Two wins this term, the first over C&D (soft) in April and the latest on Chelmsford AW last month; still on a fair mark; chance.

6/1

1st

4

(7)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hombre

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Joseph Parr

Won 6f handicap on soft at Thirsk in April; has failed to run to the same level since but he's had some excuses and return to 6f in his first classified event makes him of interest again.

5/1

13th
15 (10)
Milaikka

25/1

Form: 069

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dismal chance on form, having failed to beat a rival in three turf contests over 6f; combination of new trip, change of surface and first-time headgear needs to have major effect.
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13th

15

(10)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Milaikka

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Rae Guest

slowly away, lost many lengths start, in rear throughout

25/1

9th

9

(5)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

16:20 Doncaster

Milaikka

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Rae Guest

Related to winners but hasn't beaten a rival in two starts over 6f on good to firm in recent months.

100/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 5

17:45 Brighton

Milaikka

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Rae Guest

dwelt start, held up in rear, brief headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

Non-runners

Imperiousity, Maverick Style

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £43.90
Straight Forecast £36.70
Tricast £194.61
Trifecta £233.40

Selections

The Times:

Twilight Jazz

POSTDATA:

Maverick Style

The Sun:

Just Typical

SPOTLIGHT:

Mayo County

Telegraph:

Hombre

RP RATINGS:

Heerathetrack

D Express:

Northbound

The Guardian:

Kondratiev Wave

Daily Mirror:

Maverick Style

Daily Mail:

Twilight Jazz

The Star:

Twilight Jazz

Daily Record:

Twilight Jazz