19.30
StandardWeatherbys Chelmsford City Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £20936
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 2
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Cloudy
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.30
Form: 31-926 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 16 (7) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
8lb below his last winning mark and ran respectably when third at Newbury 18 days ago, finishing one place behind Documenting; more appealing than some. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
7lb below his last winning mark and didn't run badly when fourth of seven on his third start for the yard at Salisbury (7f, good) nine days ago, but he gave plenty of trouble beforehand; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 213y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Completed an AW double last autumn but not in the same form since, latterly back on turf for new stable; hasn't scored in this sphere since 2023 and can be opposed. |
20/1 |
9/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2-1167 D BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Smart performer; completed a notable hat-trick (on good to firm ground) last summer, culminating in Group 1 honours over C&D; avoids a penalty for that success and holds a leading chance assuming he's back in similar form; best to forgive Epsom Group 3 effort last time (unsuited by the way the race unfolded). |
4/5 |
|
5th 5 (8) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Merely mid-division in the Group 1 QEII at Ascot (1m, good) last October and again below his best on reappearance at Sandown (1m, good) in April; however, he pulled hard last time and holds leading claims if rediscovering the form of his Group 1 City Of York win (7f, good to firm) last August; mixed messages in his form regarding the suitability of slow ground. |
5/4 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
24th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Did very well (3-5) last season for new stable, completing a notable summer hat-trick (7f/1m, good to firm) that culminated in Group 1 success at York; not disgraced from unfavourable draw in the QEII on final outing; may rate higher still and looks likely to go well. |
13/2 |
5/2
Form: 32-213 D BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (4) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Listed runner-up at Newmarket (1m, heavy) last September and Chelmsford (7f, AW) this July; however, she now needs to shrug off poor runs in Group 3s at Sandown and Goodwood in recent months; blinkered for the first time. |
20/1 |
|
14th 7 (19) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Listed runner-up at Newmarket (1m, heavy) last September and Chelmsford (7f, AW) this July; however, well beaten in Group 3 at Sandown (1m, soft) recently and her claims aren't compelling on the back of that. |
25/1 |
|
3 (7) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Chelmsford (7f, AW) at the beginning of July on latest outing saw her fill the runner-up spot at Listed level for a second time, but there's more on her plate in this competitive Group 3. |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: -40054 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (2) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more. |
5/1 |
|
1 (7) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated. |
10/1 |
|
2 (17) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely. |
10/1 |
11/4
Form: 72-544
Last run: 89 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (6) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Not beaten far at Hamilton in August (5f, good) but only four ran there and he hasn't built on it since; will be 3lb lower from the weekend and easy enough to have reservations. |
25/1 |
|
2 (11) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Smart on his day, as when close up in a Group 3 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in April 2024; showed he was sharp enough for 5f when going down in a tight finish at Hamilton (good; four ran) in August and although below that level since he'll be suited by a return to good to soft ground in this lower grade than of late; has run well in a visor and it's now refitted. |
8/1 |
|
6 (3) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Appeared to run well when a close third at Hamilton last month but that effort is sandwiched by two lesser efforts; down in the weights but stable may have stronger claims with Democracy Dilemma. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.82 |
| Trifecta | £29.10 |
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