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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (9) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
A five-time winner but over shorter distances and the fact he often front-runs could count against him now trying 1m for the first time; well beaten over 6f on recent stable debut. |
14/1 |
|
7th 2 (3) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Front-runner who won twice over 6f at Southwell last year when trained by Robert Cowell, the most recent coming in October off 2lb higher; visor worn on his final start for that yard is left off for this stable debut (bought for 9,500gns). |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner whose three wins for David Simcock, including here, came over 7f; added two more victories over this trip round Southwell last autumn but not at best since and the first-time visor will need to help over tonight's easier 6f. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
6 (13) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Won 7f handicap (good to firm) at the Royal meeting here and followed up in the Group 2 Summer Mile on the round course here (good to firm), before landing the hat-trick in the Group 1 City Of York Stakes (7f, good to firm); they finished in a heap at York and a bigger performance is needed in this hotter Group 1, but he's highly progressive and warrants respect. |
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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