August 31 / 20.10 Chelmsford (AW)

20.10

Standard

Oktoberfest Raceday At Chelmsford City Racecourse Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Oktoberfest Raceday At Chelmsford City Racecourse Nursery Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 090

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three races but her stable is among the winners and improvement looks plausible now handicapping at a modest level; interesting, especially if the market speaks positively.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(1)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Telford

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Hughie Morrison

Improved significantly to win on her nursery debut at Chelmsford (7f, Tapeta) in August; 6lb rise and better company perhaps reasons why she was well below that level back there last month; being back down at this class should help; longer trip could also be a positive; respected.

11/2

12th

1

(1)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Telford

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Hughie Morrison

Improved significantly to win on her nursery debut at Chelmsford (7f, Tapeta) in August; 6lb rise and better company perhaps reasons why she was well below that level back there last month; being back down at this class should help; longer trip could also be a positive; respected.

11/2

4th

11

(6)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Telford

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Hughie Morrison

midfield early, in rear after 2f

3/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0064

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Hit a flat spot before finishing well at Leicester (7f) three weeks ago for an encouraging handicap debut; the cheekpieces fitted on that occasion are retained; could well take another step forward and warrants respect off the same mark.
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1

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Al Waseela

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

A bit of a mixed bag in her last six starts, winning three and finishing unplaced in the other three; off four months, but has run well fresh before and capable of playing a part in the returning cheekpieces.

7/1

6th

2

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Al Waseela

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Two soft-ground wins in blinkers for William Haggas in the autumn and she made it second-time lucky for new yard when scoring without headgear at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last month; up 3lb but she hit a clear personal best last time and is open to more progress; leading contender.

2/1

6th

2

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Al Waseela

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Two soft-ground wins in blinkers for William Haggas in the autumn and she made it second-time lucky for new yard when scoring without headgear at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last month; up 3lb but she hit a clear personal best last time and is open to more progress; leading contender.

2/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 589

Last run: 88 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in sprint contests; may fare better now handicapping and upped in distance but the market should prove best guide on return from 88-day absence.
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1st

6

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Sole win over 1m at Brighton last June; running well for new yard and although he hasn't shone over this far in two previous attempts he kept on quite well when a close fourth over 1m2f here last time; not ruled out.

7/2

4th

12

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Scored over 1m at Brighton last June for Alice Haynes; not disgraced all three runs for his current yard, very slowly away when fifth in 1m Bath handicap last time; no forlorn hope.

9/1

5th

7

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Clipsham Noble

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Has won once from 25 starts, namely at Brighton last June in first-time cheekpieces for Alice Haynes; fourth at Southwell on his stable debut but failed to build on that at Nottingham (8.5f, good) 11 days ago.

8/1

16/1

Form: 680

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who holds weak claims on her 6f form; however, the new trip and switch to handicap level are possible sources of improvement; yard also runs Prada On Parole.
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12th

6

(13)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Polar Rebel

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Clover

Placed twice, more recently with a personal best on Chelmsford's Polytrack (7f; penultimate start); was probably too free when stepped up to 1m at the same track last time; this drop back in trip looks positive and if she is able to get back to the level of that penultimate effort, she's a player.

7/1

4th

6

(9)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Polar Rebel

9st 5lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Charlie Clover

0-7 but hasn't been with this yard for long; only beaten half a length into second of nine over 7f here three weeks ago and this trip should be within range; respected in first-time cheekpieces.

9/2

2nd

6

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Polar Rebel

9st 3lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Charlie Clover

Finished third of eight on stable debut at Windsor (6f, good) before a never-dangerous seventh of 13 (beaten 3l) at Lingfield (7f, AW) nine days ago; might yet do better at this trip and holds claims.

7/2

Form: 4697

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Seemingly one of the lesser lights at his powerful stable but may be capable of a bigger effort at this level on only his second nursery attempt; bit of promise upped to 7f (behind Al Waseela) last time.
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11th

6

(4)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Majestic Heights

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won a 7f Brighton nursery in October and ran respectably on AW in next two runs but his form slumped at Lingfield last month; now 1-10 and has something to prove; refitted cheekpieces replace blinkers.

16/1

9th

6

(1)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Heights

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Won a big-field nursery at Brighton in October (7f, good to soft) off a 5lb lower mark; two solid efforts on AW this winter and a change of headgear could prompt a bit more from him; more appealing than many.

5/1

9th

6

(1)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Heights

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Won a big-field nursery at Brighton in October (7f, good to soft) off a 5lb lower mark; two solid efforts on AW this winter and a change of headgear could prompt a bit more from him; more appealing than many.

5/1

40/1

Form: 909

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way in maidens, earning a mark of only 24 (has to run off 45); first-time headgear needs to have a massive effect on handicap debut.
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8th

10

(9)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:13 Kempton (AW)

Ardads Dream

8st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Mark Usher

Six-race maiden who is yet to post an RPR of 35-plus; raced wide over 7f at Chelmsford last time, with various forms of headgear yet to show any sign of having a positive impact; nigh impossible to consider.

50/1

11th

14

(14)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Ardads Dream

8st 13lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Mark Usher

Best effort when midfield in similar event over C&D on penultimate outing (sole AW attempt); needs improvement on the figures.

40/1

9th

12

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:32 Bath

Ardads Dream

8st 13lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Mark Usher

Made low-key nursery debut when midfield at Chelmsford (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) a fortnight ago; tries new trip and first-time visor here; needs to take a good step forward.

20/1

Form: 0990

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Visual impression suggests she may benefit from this first attempt at 7f but it needs to prompt marked improvement; her bare form is decidedly poor.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

13

(6)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Innocent Settler

8st 8lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Alice Haynes

Showed a bit of improvement at Chelmsford last time but ran to a meagre RPR and is held by Clipsham Noble on that effort; change of headgear needs to make a difference.

33/1

7th

13

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Innocent Settler

8st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Visual impression suggests she may benefit from this first attempt at 7f but it needs to prompt marked improvement; her bare form is decidedly poor.

33/1

12th

14

(5)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Kempton (AW)

Innocent Settler

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, led, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

25/1

10/1

Form: 87777

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Majestic Heights, being well down the pecking order at the Hannon yard but possibly capable of getting involved in this grade; beaten only about 3l in a better race (6f, AW) last time.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(7)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Fregola

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

0-11 and hard to fancy having been well beaten in a similar contest at Leicester (5f, good to firm) last month.

14/1

11th

10

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Fregola

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Ten-race maiden who does not present convincing claims despite now making her first appearance in a classified race.

12/1

10

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Fregola

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Ten-race maiden who does not present convincing claims despite now making her first appearance in a classified race.

12/1

9/1

Form: 7984

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Showed clear signs of improvement (finished fourth) in 5f contest here this month on AW/nursery debut and may build on that effort; bred to be suited by this longer distance; possibilities off 2lb lower.
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4th

6

(4)

10th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prada On Parole

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Hayley Burton

0-13; in the frame in three nurseries on turf/Polytrack for Amy Murphy last year, but shown little in three starts since returning for this trainer in June, the latest at Brighton (6f, good; first-time cheekpieces) on Wednesday.

20/1

8

(3)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Prada On Parole

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Hayley Burton

Good effort over C&D (soft; only start here) last September but signed off for Amy Murphy with a middling effort in January; low-key stable debut at Yarmouth in June and blew out in a classified there a fortnight later; first-time cheekpieces and return to this course the straws to clutch at.

40/1

10th

10

(6)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Prada On Parole

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Hayley Burton

Wore a hood in early runs for Amy Murphy and pulled hard on her debut for new connections over C&D recently (well behind Rock Master); needs to settle much better to have a chance of making it 12th time lucky.

20/1

10th
11 (2)
Flaine

20/1

Form: 007

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Midfield in C&D maiden last time, running to a meagre RPR but still improving sharply on her turf efforts; opening mark is just 45 and she could go well kept to this venue.
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6th

5

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flaine

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Back from a break with two narrow wins here (9.4f) in the autumn but her spark has been missing in last four runs; now only 1lb higher than for her last win, but slow starts have been an issue recently and she still has something to prove at this trip; first-time eyeshields.

10/1

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flaine

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Loughnane

Improving filly who returned from a break with two narrow C&D wins from off the pace this autumn; up another 3lb since last time but a 5lb claimer replaces a 3lb claimer; must be considered in current form.

6/1

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flaine

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Loughnane

Improving filly who returned from a break with two narrow C&D wins from off the pace this autumn; up another 3lb since last time but a 5lb claimer replaces a 3lb claimer; must be considered in current form.

6/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 24845

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has failed to progress in sprint races and peak effort remains on debut (5f); mixed messages in pedigree with regard to this new trip; change of headgear; something to prove.
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4th

6

(8)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ashen Glow

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Early promise but she hasn't kicked on in nurseries; latest Chepstow fourth (7f; hassled up front) was a bit more like it and she returns to 6f in a modest race.

11/2

4th

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

14:35 Chepstow

Ashen Glow

9st 6lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Has failed to progress in sprint races and peak effort remains on debut (5f, AW); mixed messages in pedigree with regard to this longer trip and she faded over it at Chelmsford on Saturday.

7/1

11th

2

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Ashen Glow

9st 10lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Has failed to progress in sprint races and peak effort remains on debut (5f); mixed messages in pedigree with regard to this new trip; change of headgear; something to prove.

10/1

33/1

Form: 0809

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Always behind dropped to 5f at Bath (nursery debut) last time, failing to beat a rival; still has little form and needs to improve plenty for this return to a longer trip.
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8

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

18:27 Newton Abbot

Marrakesh Dawn

10st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Mark Usher

Low level of ability in seven runs on the Flat and pulled up on hurdle debut 11 days ago; hard to recommend.

100/1

3

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

18:25 Market Rasen

Marrakesh Dawn

10st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Mark Usher

Out of a 1m4f Fibresand winner and accordingly too slow to feature in her Flat starts over 1m and below; may find this a more suitable test, but no form to speak of on turf yet and others make more appeal.

33/1

7th

4

(3)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Marrakesh Dawn

9st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

upset in stalls, dwelt start, always behind

50/1

20/1

Form: 76909

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hasn't achieved much over shorter and finished 5l behind Prada On Parole at this course (AW/nursery debut) most recently; chance depends on whether she improves for the new trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

8

(5)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Poets Peace

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

Unplaced in six runs at 5f-7f; blew the start at Chelmsford last month; hard to recommend.

14/1

13th

9

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Poets Peace

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Hasn't achieved much over shorter and finished 5l behind Prada On Parole at this course (AW/nursery debut) most recently; chance depends on whether she improves for the new trip.

20/1

7

(1)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Poets Peace

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ed Dunlop

Weak claims on her turf maiden form; however, may fare better in this Chelmsford nursery, bearing in mind that her trainer has a fairly respectable record with 2yos here.

10/1

Non-runners

Montbeliarde

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £13.17
Tricast £58.47
Trifecta £89.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Montbeliarde

RP RATINGS:

Al Waseela

SPOTLIGHT:

Telford

Daily Mail:

Flaine

The Times:

Prada On Parole

D Express:

Polar Rebel

NEWMARKET:

Montbeliarde

The Guardian:

Montbeliarde

Daily Mirror:

Montbeliarde

Daily Record:

Montbeliarde

The Sun:

Al Waseela

The Star:

Al Waseela

Telegraph:

Telford