August 29 / 16.40 Chelmsford (AW)

16.40

Standard

Paddy Power Betting Shops Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Paddy Power Betting Shops Classified Stakes

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 953441 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to score in this grade at Wolverhampton nine days ago, having rejoined Darryll Holland; evidently in good heart but has 4lb penalty to carry and may not be quite as effective on this track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Nine-time winner; good runs few and far between in 2025 and he made a low-key return to action over C&D two weeks ago; revival not out of the question but others look safer.

16/1

7th

2

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Most recent wins were over 5f/5.5f for Darryll Holland in August and September 2024; some fair runs since and just as effective at 6f but lacks a recent outing; back with a former yard.

10/1

6th

2

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine-time winner, including once here (5f), and currently 6lb lower than for his last success; returned to Darryll Holland ahead of his fourth of eight at Brighton 11 days ago; market useful with the stable also running Kodi Red.

15/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 742355

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in three consecutive 5f turf handicaps when cheekpieces were added in May/June but needs to find something extra to get a win on the board, and he lost all chance when blowing the start on his latest outing.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Marcus

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Wallis

Still a maiden but there isn't much between him and Arlington on C&D form in October and although he was beaten before the 6f trip became an issue at Chelmsford in February he can't be ruled out on return from a break.

15/2

6th

10

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Marcus

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Maiden; often thereabouts in 5f handicaps on turf and the AW but he has ground to make up on Forever Noah on their recent 5f run here and the return to 6f, for the first time since his debut, raises a big question.

7/1

4th

9

(1)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Marcus

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Wallis

Longstanding maiden but he's been in the first three on 14 occasions; ran respectably in a classified on his return from a break over C&D two weeks ago and holds place claims once again.

11/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 952909 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Didn't take to hurdling in June and was soundly beaten on both subsequent Flat starts (7f/1m) but this return to sprinting looks the right move and he has claims if judged on his 5f handicap second at Lingfield in May.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew J Martin

Dual course winner early in the year for 5lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh, and will be happier back on the AW and down from 7f; would have been better off with all bar one were this a handicap, however.

16/1

16th

14

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Lion Ring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Won two classified events at Wolverhampton (5f/6f) this year but he's not made an impact in last three runs; this step back up to 7f is no problem but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

25/1

4th

9

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Two wins this year, both in Wolverhampton classified races (5f/6f); probably needs to find something extra in this handicap, though, and below form on last two starts (both 5f).

7/1

12/1

Form: -88337

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Safely held when third on consecutive starts this summer (5.2f classified/5f handicap) and a recent 1m experiment did not pay dividends; now 0-9; needs to find some improvement from somewhere.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zeno

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Off the mark with a narrow success in a four-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month; dropped away over C&D last time and others bring stronger claims.

10/1

7th

6

(10)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zeno

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when beating Battle Point at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 19 days ago; that was a last-gasp win in a four-runner race but he travelled well for a long way and is only 2lb higher here; respected back on Tapeta.

4/1

1st

3

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Zeno

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Best effort since debut when making the frame at Chelmsford last week but was still beaten just over 3l; more is needed.

4/1

Form: 838575

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden; placed in this grade on turf in June and gave pretty good account when fifth of ten in C&D handicap a fortnight ago; finished behind Restricted on that latest outing but still considered each-way.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 69606- D

Last run: 346 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo for Keith Dalgleish but was very disappointing for Steve Woodman last year; makes debut for latest new stable after 346-day absence and could be considered only if lively in the betting; visor added.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 574163 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Opened account with turf win in this grade at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month and also ran well when third here (6f) a week ago; drawn much wider today but still enters calculations.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

5/1

Form: 272428

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Below form in recent Wolverhampton race won by Bernard Spierpoint and now 0-15 but made the frame three consecutive times beforehand, including close second in C&D handicap two starts ago; big player if back on song.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

16/1

Form: 075945

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Has posted some fairly respectable efforts off his basement handicap mark since the spring but was last of five in this grade on turf last month and his strike-rate is now 0-21.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(3)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Kangaroo

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

midfield

25/1

9th

3

(9)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Kangaroo

9st 9lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Phil McEntee

in touch with leaders

16/1

5th

1

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

16:20 Yarmouth

Kangaroo

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Phil McEntee

Longstanding, regressive maiden who's been as far as 1m and has finished held in a couple of runs over 5f lately, including from out of the weights at the weekend; the lowest rated contender, so again has something to find.

12/1

11/2

Form: 407193 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won 5f Wolverhampton handicap last month and ran on well for third behind Bernard Spierpoint in this grade there nine days ago; 4lb better off with that rival here and may be the better suited by today's change of venue.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(4)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Next Second

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ruth Carr

All four wins have come over 5f here and it was at that distance that she went close to springing a shock here last month; failed to back it up two weeks ago and she has been unplaced in all eight 6f runs.

33/1

9th

9

(4)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Next Second

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ruth Carr

All four wins have come over 5f here and it was at that distance that she went close to springing a shock here last month; failed to back it up two weeks ago and she has been unplaced in all eight 6f runs.

33/1

7th

9

(3)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Next Second

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

hung right throughout, in touch with leaders

13/2

Form: 966430

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Belied 40-1 odds when keeping-on third at Wolverhampton last month and had excuses when down the field on turf on Saturday but this 27-race maiden makes only limited appeal from the outside draw here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pink Stripes

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

30-race maiden; placed over 5f here in July, but precious little to enthuse about since, including when reluctant to load in this headgear combination at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last Thursday; better to look elsewhere.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Pontefract

Pink Stripes

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Lisa Williamson

Third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in July but well beaten on her three runs since and now 0-29; blinkers go on; best to look elsewhere.

40/1

6th

8

(2)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pink Stripes

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

Exposed 28-race maiden; placed over C&D in July and had an excuse here last time; others still much more appealing for win purposes.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £58.90
Straight Forecast £51.31
Trifecta £386.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bernard Spierpoint

The Times:

Battleofbaltimore

SPOTLIGHT:

Restricted

D Express:

Stryder

Daily Mail:

Royal Expert

Telegraph:

Next Second

The Star:

Restricted

The Guardian:

Battleofbaltimore

POSTDATA:

Bernard Spierpoint

NEWMARKET:

Bernard Spierpoint

Daily Mirror:

Bernard Spierpoint

Daily Record:

Bernard Spierpoint