September 19 / 19.30 Chelmsford (AW)

19.30

Standard

Betfair Exchange Handicap

  • Prize money: £5050.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Betfair Exchange Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 356166 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; won decisively at Lingfield in July (1m, AW); creditable efforts twice since and he's likely to give it another good go.
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14th

4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Dutch Kingdom

10st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Boyle

Seven-time AW winner for Darryll Holland, notably of a 7f handicap at Southwell in March 2025 when 5lb higher; well beaten in three runs for Jim Boyle and, although the last two were on turf, enough to prove even back on AW.

33/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

Dutch Kingdom

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Jim Boyle

All seven wins have been on AW; yet to hit form in two runs for this yard; cheekpieces return but best watched at present.

16/1

8th

7

(10)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Dutch Kingdom

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

A fairly useful 6f-1m AW winner at his best for Darryll Holland, but he failed to beat a rival on his yard debut in 7f Kempton handicap in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 142414 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; in good order this season, winning at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) before a close fourth at Newmarket four weeks ago; drawn widest and there is other pace to contend with in this field.
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3rd

7

(9)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

All Agleam

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Enjoying a consistent season and did nothing wrong from stall 13 over C&D last time, when always on a good pace off the same mark; should well once more.

4/1

2nd

5

(13)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

All Agleam

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Prominent racer; in good order this season, winning at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) before a close fourth at Newmarket four weeks ago; drawn widest and there is other pace to contend with in this field.

12/1

4th

2

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Newmarket (July)

All Agleam

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Two wins this year including when making all to beat four rivals at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last time; 6lb rise demands more, but she could be dangerous if again allowed her own way.

3/1

16/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form: 413-80

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All runs for current yard have been at 6f, winning at Wolverhampton one year ago off 1lb higher; hasn't landed a blow in two Class 4 handicaps this summer, but he's back up in trip and down in class so a revival isn't out of the question.
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6th

4

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

C&D winner; on last winning mark; two good runs on Polytrack this spring but his form dipped at Kempton six weeks ago; chance with a revival.

10/1

11th

4

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Pearce

Knocking on the door with increasing vigour and went down by just half-a-length in a 0-80 here three weeks ago (7f); no issue with returning to further (has won over 8.6f) and a 2lb rise is justified; claims.

13/2

2nd

13

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Made all when making a winning debut for this yard over C&D last autumn (all four victories come late in the year); back on a workable mark and back in form lately but this is more competitive.

10/1

Form: -36423 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won five on the spin last season, four of them here (all 6f); running creditably in defeat this year but she needs the step back up in trip to have a positive effect if she's to win.
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1st

1

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Kempton (AW)

The Waiting Game

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Jones

made virtually all, went clear over 2f out, ridden and drifted right over 1f out, kept on

7/2

3rd

4

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

The Waiting Game

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack Jones

raced in second

5/1

4th

7

(2)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Waiting Game

9st 10lb

J: George Rooke

T: Jack Jones

Won five on the spin last season, four of them here (all 6f); running creditably in defeat this year but she needs the step back up in trip to have a positive effect if she's to win.

12/1

Form: 15553 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Wolverhampton in June (7f); similar form in his two handicap runs, more recently when a close third of eight at Kempton two weeks ago; needs extra to take this.
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2nd

1

(7)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Sustained

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Form dipped last time but generally consistent and may rebound; however, 0-7 since debut win and chance of doubling his tally depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

10/1

1

(1)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Sustained

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Sole win (seven races) was debut last June; ran respectably in his first three handicaps (one on turf, on good ground) and reappeared with a good front-running second over this trip on Wolverhampton AW 13 days ago; same mark today and has a chance if the form is repeated.

6/1

1

(1)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Sustained

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Sole win (seven races) was debut last June; ran respectably in his first three handicaps (one on turf, on good ground) and reappeared with a good front-running second over this trip on Wolverhampton AW 13 days ago; same mark today and has a chance if the form is repeated.

6/1

Form: 0041 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on his novice form when making most of the running in a C&D handicap three weeks ago; 3lb rise unlikely to prove beyond him in time but it won't be easy dominating in this more competitive race.
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10th

4

(10)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Laguna Boy

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Stuart Williams

Made most when winning over 7f at Chelmsford on August's handicap debut; only sixth at Chelmsford off this mark three weeks ago but he pulled hard early and that isn't the run to judge him on; should be quick enough to deal with the return to 6f and Tom Marquand has just his third ride for the stable this year (one was a 40-1 winner); open to further progress.

5/1

6th

8

(3)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Laguna Boy

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Stepped up on his novice form when making most of the running in a C&D handicap three weeks ago; 3lb rise unlikely to prove beyond him in time but it won't be easy dominating in this more competitive race.

8/1

1st

5

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Laguna Boy

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

prominent early, led soon after start, ridden and edged right over 1f out, kept on

6/1

OUR TIP
7th
1 (11)
Thapa Vc

6/1

Form: 753122 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer; good strike-rate on AW and he comes here on the back of a series of fine runs on turf; deep-closing style not always conducive to this track but a good pace looks assured and he's high on the list.
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1st

2

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Mark Rimell

Ran three sound races in June, notably when 0.75l third over C&D (good to firm) then beaten a head at Bath next time (1m, good); below par on AW latest but has an each-way chance back on turf.

5/1

5th

3

(11)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Arrives in very good form without winning, a clear second of 11 in 1m Bath handicap 25 days ago; drawn wide but this course winner merits serious consideration with Oisin Murphy back up.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Rimell

Won two fast-ground C&D handicaps last season, both off higher marks than today's; threatening a win in recent starts and Jack Callan takes off a handy 3lb; unraced on slower than good ground.

4/1

Form: 958221

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained his first handicap win when produced late to land a 6f event at Lingfield last week; unpenalised for that apprentice race win (3lb well in); has stamina to prove but he has to be high on the list.
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3rd

5

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Dandy

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Keady

Began the year in hot form, winning 5f handicaps here and at Chelmsford; back to his last winning mark but he's barely beaten a rival on his last three runs.

12/1

16th

4

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Master Dandy

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Won a couple of 5f AW handicaps in January; fully effective at 6f but he needs to leave a couple of low-key runs behind him now back on turf.

20/1

12/1

Form: 359866 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Should be competitive off this mark and he didn't run badly at Newcastle last week; on the downside, he's another that likes to be on the sharp end and he's drawn wide to boot.
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7th

5

(4)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Oliver

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

With only one win (last November) in more than two years and not being so good this season, he is some way down the pecking order.

33/1

9th

6

(12)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Oliver

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Should be competitive off this mark and he didn't run badly at Newcastle last week; on the downside, he's another that likes to be on the sharp end and he's drawn wide to boot.

12/1

Form: 7-5489 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three of his five wins have come over C&D and he's dropped to a lowly mark; last month's return from a break should have blown away the cobwebs and he's not discounted.
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5

(10)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Letmelivemylife

9st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Paul Attwater

Triple C&D winner; well treated on his early 2023 form but he's been well below that level in all three starts for this trainer; looks in need of more help from the handicapper.

25/1

5

(10)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Letmelivemylife

9st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Paul Attwater

Triple C&D winner; well treated on his early 2023 form but he's been well below that level in all three starts for this trainer; looks in need of more help from the handicapper.

25/1

9th

8

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Letmelivemylife

9st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: Paul Attwater

took keen hold, never better than midfield

20/1

5/1

Form: 466632 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but he's been threatening, including over C&D, and last week's Newcastle second was a career-best; should get a good pace to aim at and he's high on the list with his rider's claim a bonus.
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4th

5

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Jackson Street

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Usually seen on the AW and just 2lb higher than when winning at Lingfield (7f) in December; placed just once in 11 starts on turf, though, so not hard to have reservations.

20/1

20/1

Form: 855809

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Competitive in good company on AW earlier in the year; three heavy defeats on turf this summer don't instil much confidence but he's been dropped 8lb and it's possible he'll prove a better horse on this surface; could go well.
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4th

8

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that's a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Sole AW win was a 6f novice two years ago; in better form in December than he is now but Stevie Donohoe is 1-1 on him (on turf last summer) so there might be a turnaround.

25/1

Form: 219512 C BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; two 6f wins to his name, the latest here off 6lb lower last month; solid effort when second at Yarmouth last month; on the up but the extra furlong in a race full of pace looks a worry.
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5th

5

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Knight

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

All three wins came over 6f on Polytrack last year, but showed he could handle Tapeta when beaten a neck on stable debut over C&D in August; three poor runs since and hard to recommend.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Knight

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

All three wins came over 6f on Polytrack last year, but showed he could handle Tapeta when beaten a neck on stable debut over C&D in August; three poor runs since and hard to recommend.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Knight

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

All three wins came over 6f on Polytrack last year, but showed he could handle Tapeta when beaten a neck on stable debut over C&D in August; three poor runs since and hard to recommend.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £72.60
Straight Forecast £73.37
Tricast £1883.92
Trifecta £1001.20

Selections

Daily Mail:

Laguna Boy

TOPSPEED:

Jackson Street

NEWMARKET:

Master Dandy

SPOTLIGHT:

Thapa Vc

RP RATINGS:

Sir Oliver

The Sun:

Laguna Boy

The Star:

Laguna Boy

Daily Record:

Laguna Boy

POSTDATA:

Jackson Street

The Times:

Jackson Street

The Guardian:

Master Dandy

D Express:

Master Dandy

Telegraph:

Thapa Vc

Daily Mirror:

Thapa Vc