September 28 / 16.10 Chelmsford (AW)

16.10

Standard

Betfair “Hands And Heels” Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Riders Ridden 3 Winners Or Fewer This Season)

  • Prize money: £3799.75
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Betfair “Hands And Heels” Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Riders Ridden 3 Winners Or Fewer This Season)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 82V3-5

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Looked promising when winning two Tapeta handicaps (about 1m1f) in 2021 but career littered with layoffs; retains plenty of ability though and his comeback in a higher grade at Goodwood was encouraging; can go well.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Meadram

11st 5lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Marcus Tregoning

Dual C&D winner, including in March off a mark 1lb lower than today; respectable fifth of ten here two weeks ago when he was held up off a steady pace and raced wide on the turn for home; respected.

9/2

2

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Meadram

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won over C&D in March and had to wait for a clear run when fourth here (1m2f) the following month; tailed off at Newbury in June but the suitability of turf is questionable nowadays and he could bounce back on this return to AW.

15/2

11th

7

(9)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Meadram

10st 11lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in March and had to wait for a clear run when fourth there (1m2f) three weeks ago; a case can be made on those efforts but the suitability of turf is questionable nowadays.

9/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 564145

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dropped in class when making all in 1m3f classified at Yarmouth in July before a respectable fourth at Ripon under Grace Littmoden; lesser effort since and inconclusive AW form so far; shade to prove.
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9th

11

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Shield Of Honour

10st 5lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Amy Murphy

Made all in 1m3f classified at Yarmouth in July (good) and back to form with a close second under Grace Littmoden on the AW a month ago; ground this testing is the main concern.

7/1

9th

11

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Shield Of Honour

10st 5lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Amy Murphy

Made all in 1m3f classified at Yarmouth in July (good) and back to form with a close second under Grace Littmoden on the AW a month ago; ground this testing is the main concern.

7/1

2nd

6

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Shield Of Honour

10st 8lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Amy Murphy

Dropped in class when making all in 1m3f classified at Yarmouth in July before a respectable fourth at Ripon under Grace Littmoden; lesser effort since and inconclusive AW form so far; shade to prove.

9/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 754352 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins in 2023, over 1m5f and 2m here and 1m6f on Tapeta; slow to find form since back from absence and although his latest run at Bath was better, others have less to prove over 1m2f.
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3rd

7

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Bascinet

10st 6lb

J: Miss Katie Donnelly

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Three AW wins in 2023, over 1m5f and 2m here and 1m6f on Tapeta; slow to find form since back from absence and although his latest run at Bath was better, others have less to prove over 1m2f.

9/2

2nd

11

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Bascinet

10st 7lb

J: Miss Sophie Johnstone

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

midfield behind clear leaders

14/1

5th

8

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:25 Brighton

Bascinet

9st 5lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Tends to ruin his chances by pulling too hard, as was the case when third at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last time but that was a fair effort all things considered in the first-time visor (retained); needs to settle but won off 11lb higher in March 2023 (AW, 1m6f) and has a big run in him; considered.

10/1

Form: 698744 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW wins, one over C&D; out of sorts since January but looked to be returning to form at Lingfield recently, coming home strongly after hampered on the home bend; well handicapped now; can be close up.
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1

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Was snapping a losing run when prevailing narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) but then followed up over the same C&D ten days ago, defying a 4lb penalty without being overly pressed; only 2lb higher for this despite another penalty, but stamina for 2m is unproven.

4/1

1

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Was snapping a losing run when prevailing narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) but then followed up over the same C&D ten days ago, defying a 4lb penalty without being overly pressed; only 2lb higher for this despite another penalty, but stamina for 2m is unproven.

4/1

1st

1

(1)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, prominent, steadied into midfield with one circuit to go, hung left over 1f out, pushed along and ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, comfortably

15/8

Form: 422215

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
The placings come round more often than the wins but she's consistent and deserved her recent 1m Brighton win; excuse latest and this trip looks the limit of her stamina but she does have C&D form; thereabouts.
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4

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Hellavapace

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Jonathan Portman

Won at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last September and she ran one of her best races since when second at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in May; not seen subsequently but warrants consideration on this classified debut.

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hellavapace

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

rushed up and prominent

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hellavapace

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

rushed up and prominent, pressed leader from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 222114 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two front-running wins for Stephanie Dorey, at Redcar (1m) and Nottingham (1m2f) in the summer; well held on soft since but has won on Fibresand and Tapeta; might be hard to peg back on return to Polytrack.
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10th

10

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

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

12/1

10th

10

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

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

12/1

10th

10

(9)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

A dual 1m/1m2f turf scorer in the summer and not seen to best effect when tenth in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap nine days ago, helping set a strong pace; he can't be discounted off a 3lb lower mark.

20/1

Form: 812455 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has had excuses in recent starts but Ella Smart got a nice tune out of him when winning over C&D in February and he ran another good race here next time; possible reviver on second run back from break.
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7th

10

(10)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Stormingin

10st 4lb

J: Miss Ella Smart

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has had excuses in recent starts but Ella Smart got a nice tune out of him when winning over C&D in February and he ran another good race here next time; possible reviver on second run back from break.

10/1

5th

8

(4)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Stormingin

10st 0lb

J: Mr A Lezama

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, soon no extra

12/1

5th

4

(6)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:42 Brighton

Stormingin

10st 6lb

J: Miss Ella Smart

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, weakened from 2f out

4/1

14/1

Form: -45964

Last run: 200 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has not looked well handicapped over a range of distances since back on the Flat in January and continues with something to prove; tongue-tie fitted when last seen in March but discarded today.
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6th

10

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Zooks

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

37 starts, with her only wins coming last year on AW in February and at Ffos Las (1m6f, good) in July; went off the boil this January-March and no revival 15 days ago, after a break, but she'd be a major player if back on song.

14/1

7th

7

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Zooks

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Two wins from 36 starts; runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f) in December but below that level in three starts since, including when a 12l third of ten here over 1m6f last time; still has place claims.

7/1

10/1

Form: 689255

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at 1m on turf in 2023; was running well on AW earlier in the year and he only just failed to get up at Wolverhampton (extended 1m1f) under Leah Banham in July; handles Polytrack and not ruled out.
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7

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Handel

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

midfield, took keen hold and prominent after 4f, race voided

14/1

7

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Handel

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

midfield, took keen hold and prominent after 4f, race voided

14/1

Form: 085757

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden; not much to latch on to since handicapping and she didn't look a natural for this trip over C&D last month; has been hooded, now goes in a visor.
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11th

8

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

15:08 Uttoxeter

Love Is A Rose

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Michael Mullineaux

Lowly rated Flat maiden who struggled (albeit in much better race than this) on hurdling debut in March; difficult to enthuse over.

100/1

4th

5

19th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 4

15:20 Haydock

Love Is A Rose

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Michael Mullineaux

Very modest maiden on the Flat and a win on today's hurdle debut would be a huge shock.

100/1

25/1

Form: 940879

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability on AW elsewhere at 7f and 1m but she's been well beaten at big prices since back from wind surgery; others more likely.
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11th

11

(3)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Daffin

10st 3lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

Has shown ability on AW elsewhere at 7f and 1m but she's been well beaten at big prices since back from wind surgery; others more likely.

25/1

9th

9

(9)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Daffin

10st 4lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

Still a maiden and she arrives well below par, only seventh in 1m2f Nottingham handicap 13 days ago; others are much preferred.

20/1

7th

7

(9)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Nottingham

Daffin

11st 1lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

She was returning from wind surgery when eighth of 13 at Wolverhampton two weeks ago, finishing over 9l behind Showlan Spirit; dropping down the weights but looks vulnerable.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.10
Straight Forecast £25.34
Tricast £98.21
Trifecta £135.60

Selections

The Guardian:

Bascinet

RP RATINGS:

Forge Valley Lad

The Times:

Zooks

D Express:

Shield Of Honour

Telegraph:

Hellavapace

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Of St James

Daily Mirror:

Stormingin

The Sun:

Bascinet

The Star:

Bascinet

Daily Record:

Bascinet

POSTDATA:

Forge Valley Lad

NEWMARKET:

Forge Valley Lad

Daily Mail:

Forge Valley Lad