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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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

14th

3

(5)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:35 Newcastle (AW)

Dutch Kingdom

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Darryll Holland

He has made good progress in the last 12 months, winning three AW handicaps in the second half of 2024 and taking another step forward when scrambling home at Southwell (7f) on his return in March; less good twice since and now drops to 5f for the first time; others perhaps better treated.

14/1

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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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

3rd

6

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Got back on track when third of eight in 7f Wolverhampton handicap last month; eased 1lb and very much one to consider.

14/1

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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4th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple wins include four over C&D; his losing AW run goes back two years but he's on a handy mark now and showed he can make it pay when close up at Bath (1m) recently after getting checked in his run; blinkers return and Oisin Murphy rides for the first time; can be involved.

100/30

3rd

1

(9)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple winner; goes well at this track and was outstayed over 1m2f here 15 days ago; this trip is a better fit for him.

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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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

7th

4

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Dandy

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Michael Keady

Ran poorly at Newcastle last month but he had been in good form beforehand, winning over C&D and at Chelmsford in January; holds Forever Noah on the Chelmsford run and could bounce back after a short break.

7/1

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

1

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Jackson Street

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Regressive gelding who's having his first run in a sprint since this time last year and is drawn widest; well held back from a break on turf here a fortnight ago (7f) but will be happier back on Polytrack should they go hard in front.

12/1

6th

9

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Jackson Street

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Both wins have been on AW; returns from a break and best watched unless there is a market move.

9/1

7th

2

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Jackson Street

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Attwater

Scored over C&D just before Christmas and went close to following up back here 12 days ago; a further 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent another bold bid in his current mood.

100/30

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