August 15 / 17.35 Chelmsford (AW)

17.35

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It’s Never Ordinary At bet365 Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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It’s Never Ordinary At bet365 Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 135325 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Veteran; versatile in terms of trip (5f-6f) and has been consistent (form figures 35325) since springing a 25-1 surprise under Alicia Perkins at Wolverhampton (6f) in April; likely to give his usual solid effort.
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7th

12

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, raced wide from over 3f out

12/1

7th

12

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, raced wide from over 3f out

12/1

6th

5

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 4lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

raced wide, midfield, hung right and lost position over 2f out

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 522724

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Yet to win (0-13), but has finished runner-up in three of his last five appearances, including when headed late at Wolverhampton (5f; 7-2) last month; pretty exposed, yet impossible to rule out in a race of this nature.
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8th

8

(1)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Restricted

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Runner-up off 2lb higher at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in August but has form figures of 88540 since and his overall record now stands at 0-19; opposable.

12/1

8th

8

(1)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Restricted

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Runner-up off 2lb higher at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in August but has form figures of 88540 since and his overall record now stands at 0-19; opposable.

12/1

10th

12

(10)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

11:40 Southwell (AW)

Restricted

10st 2lb

J: Miss Leah Banham

T: Chelsea Banham

0-18, but runner-up four times over this trip on the AW this year; likes to go forward, tactics that are well suited to this C&D; could make the frame again.

16/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 888524 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden, runner-up at Lingfield (5f, good to firm; second-time visor) on penultimate start; disappointing at Brighton (5.5f) since, so it's difficult to have maximum faith; first visit to Chelmsford.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

Lewis Barnes

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Won a low-grade 6f AW handicap for Stuart Williams in October but was a well-beaten 200-1 shot on recent stable/hurdle debut at Warwick.

100/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Warwick

Lewis Barnes

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Related to a couple of hurdles winners but still brings a stamina doubt to debut in this sphere, having gained sole Flat win over 6f; left Stuart Williams since last run; fitted with hood.

20/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Warwick

Lewis Barnes

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Related to a couple of hurdles winners but still brings a stamina doubt to debut in this sphere, having gained sole Flat win over 6f; left Stuart Williams since last run; fitted with hood.

20/1

Form: 829903 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Better for the return to the AW at Southwell (5f; third, 25-1) a fortnight ago; however, she's yet to fully prove herself here at Chelmsford (0-2); one to consider, albeit with the sneaking suspicion that she'll find a couple stronger.
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5th

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Joe Ponting

Three-time C&D winner who's well drawn for one happiest up front; only won one of her last 29 starts, which include 18 defeats at 6-1 or shorter, and she has a bit more on coming out of handicap company, but she usually gives her running round here.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock her consistency since winning over C&D last June but her losing run is up to 22; should run her race again but more minor money could be here best hope.

7/1

4th

11

(11)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock on the consistency front and Saturday's third over C&D (visored first time) was another solid effort; set to run her race once again but it might not be enough to end a losing run which stands at 21.

10/1

14/1

Form: 283857

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win (0-13) and underwhelming since finishing third at Brighton (5.5f classified; 12-1) in June; beaten a neck over this trip on sole previous visit to Chelmsford in January, which does offer hope.
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5th

7

(7)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Stryder

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

ducked left start, midfield

8/1

5th

7

(4)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Stryder

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Still seeking his first win (0-13) and underwhelming since finishing third at Brighton (5.5f classified; 12-1) in June; beaten a neck over this trip on sole previous visit to Chelmsford in January, which does offer hope.

14/1

7th

7

(11)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stryder

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Attwater

12-race maiden; kept on well for close second in 5f Chelmsford handicap in January and was placed in this grade at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) last month, but he was soundly beaten on his last two appearances and can't be supported with much confidence.

16/1

Form: 845741 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dropped in trip to make the breakthrough (15th attempt), downing an evens favourite at Yarmouth (5f classified; 11-2) 16 days ago; didn't look entirely straightforward there (hung left), but handles Chelmsford and this rates as a suitable next objective.
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2

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

20:25 Lingfield

Battleofbaltimore

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Denis Quinn

His win for Dylan Cunha last summer came over 5f and he's stuck to that trip since; well held in two starts for this yard and there must be a worry he'll pull hard again over this distance.

25/1

10th

2

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Battleofbaltimore

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Denis Quinn

Sole win (21 races) was at Yarmouth in a 5f classified event on good to firm last July; two thirds subsequently for Dylan Cunha last season also make him of interest, but last month's reappearance less so for new yard.

16/1

2

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Battleofbaltimore

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Denis Quinn

Sole win (21 races) was at Yarmouth in a 5f classified event on good to firm last July; two thirds subsequently for Dylan Cunha last season also make him of interest, but last month's reappearance less so for new yard.

16/1

14/1

Form: 0-7987

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole win came for Olly Williams at Catterick (6f novice) in July 2022; has struggled for form since joining Jessica Macey (0-9) with no obvious uptick for wind surgery; difficult to consider.
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4th

7

(7)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ohnojoe

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jessica Macey

Won a Catterick novice (6f, good to firm for Olly Williams as a 2yo, but 0-14 since including ten starts for this yard; little of late to suggest he will turn things around here.

20/1

7th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Ohnojoe

9st 3lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

Sole win came for Olly Williams at Catterick (6f novice) in July 2022; has struggled for form since joining Jessica Macey (0-9) with no obvious uptick for wind surgery; difficult to consider.

14/1

40/1

Form: 8-0088

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; nothing remotely positive since finishing third to an odds-on favourite in a Wolverhampton novice (5f; 125-1) last October; all hopes pinned on the change of headgear sparking an interest; first visit to Chelmsford.
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8th

1

(10)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Close Of Play

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

ducked right start and awkward start, switched sharply left in rear after 1f

50/1

8th

1

(10)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Close Of Play

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

ducked right start and awkward start, switched sharply left in rear after 1f

50/1

8th

1

(8)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:38 Southwell (AW)

Close Of Play

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Has made the frame twice but the majority of her form is poor; chance depends on whether she improves for first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

Form: 350-04

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; was having only her second start for Simon Pearce when making late headway into fourth at Yarmouth (5f; 17-2, beaten under 5l) last month; has run well over 6f here (maiden) in the past; possibilities.
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9th

12

(11)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Expert

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Simon Pearce

0-11, but having been raised in trip she ran one of her better races when third of 11 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in October; this test will be even more demanding (was racing over 5f as recently as August); plenty to prove.

8/1

9th

12

(11)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Expert

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Simon Pearce

0-11, but having been raised in trip she ran one of her better races when third of 11 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in October; this test will be even more demanding (was racing over 5f as recently as August); plenty to prove.

8/1

3rd

11

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Expert

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Simon Pearce

Regressive maiden who's done a lot of her racing in sprints; pedigree offers some hope going this far for the first time, having stuck on late in first-time cheekpieces over 1m latest, and she has fewer convictions than most.

20/1

50/1

Form: 3400-9 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 19 starts came at Bellewstown (5f maiden) in September 2021; saddle slipped when last of nine on first start for this trainer at Ripon (5f; 33-1) on Sunday; blinkers are hastily removed; unappealing.
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10th

5

(10)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Takana

9st 6lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Stephanie Ocsko-Moore

Sole win from 19 starts came at Bellewstown (5f maiden) in September 2021; saddle slipped when last of nine on first start for this trainer at Ripon (5f; 33-1) on Sunday; blinkers are hastily removed; unappealing.

50/1

9th

9

(6)

11th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Takana

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Stephanie Ocsko-Moore

2yo maiden winner in Ireland where she went 0-10 in handicaps; new trainer fits blinkers on her return from a lengthy break; best watched.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £45.00
Straight Forecast £37.28
Tricast £97.57
Trifecta £166.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Battleofbaltimore

SPOTLIGHT:

Q Twenty Boy

POSTDATA:

Lewis Barnes

The Sun:

Restricted

RP RATINGS:

Colors Of Freedom

The Times:

Battleofbaltimore

Telegraph:

Battleofbaltimore

Daily Mail:

Battleofbaltimore

Daily Mirror:

Battleofbaltimore

The Star:

Battleofbaltimore

Daily Record:

Battleofbaltimore

The Guardian:

Q Twenty Boy

D Express:

Q Twenty Boy