October 03 / 18.30 Chelmsford (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

betfair.betfair.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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betfair.betfair.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 35326 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Placed in novice events at Doncaster (7f, good) and Windsor (1m, good to firm) in June; gelded after Windsor but still looked a bit tricky when a disappointing favourite at Newcastle last month; cheekpieces worn there are now replaced by blinkers; has the ability to feature and this race lacks depth.
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7th

6

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Only 1-12 for current yard but gained the success off 7lb higher in a division of this contest on reappearance last year (good ground); great chance assuming he starts this season in similar form.

8/1

2

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's 6lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in March in a hood, which goes back on today; however, he's gone off the boil more recently and needs to produce more than he's managed on his last few starts.

16/1

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Evs

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -62002

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
He's an exposed maiden after 16 starts but he was smart at two and three and recorded an RPR of 100 four runs back; beaten in a 1m maiden here five weeks ago (cheekpieces tried for the first time) but that form still reads well in the context of this race; may not get a better chance to break his duck.
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8th

4

(10)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Chester

Dancing Magic

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Is 0-19 and he came in a below-par fifth of eight in 1m Salisbury handicap 20 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

5th

2

(4)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Salisbury

Dancing Magic

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Teal

Showed some smart form in defeat in his younger days, finishing fourth of eight behind Auguste Rodin in the Group 1 Vertem Futurity; runner-up three times last year, but failed to beat a rival on last month's Kempton return (7f, AW) and is now 0-18; best watched.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 56

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Joint favourite for her debut at Nottingham in August (1m, good to firm) but she pulled too hard and weakened into fifth; better form at Kempton four weeks ago where she was again inclined to overrace; improvement required now dropped in trip.
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3rd

3

(3)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Jumeirah Sea

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

led

2/1

3rd

3

(3)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Jumeirah Sea

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

2/1

3rd

13

(11)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Jumeirah Sea

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

pressed leader, lost second over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

4/1

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good pedigree and his recent Newcastle debut (7f) was more encouraging than an 8l defeat might suggest, travelling strongly in rear but unable to pick up as well as the principals (looked in need of the experience too); could take a good step forward.
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4th

3

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bereit

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Butler

prominent, ran green and weakened gradually from over 1f out

12/1

7th

4

(12)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bereit

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John Butler

Brother to winners Nemoralia (6.5f-1m including 2yo/AW/Group 3; RPR 114), Ides Of August (7f turf 2yo/10.6f AW; 103) and Blue On Blue (7f including AW; 85), half-brother to four winners; dam US 6.5f 2yo-8.5f stakes winner; nicely bred and Jamie Spencer an interesting booking, but was unraced for Dermot Weld and new stable has very few winning newcomers; still worth a market check.

16/1

Form: 67

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in bumpers, over hurdles and in two Flat attempts.
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10th

9

(1)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Saved Lizzie

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Butler

6yo maiden mare; not solid on her form this winter but is one to note if the market speaks positively on this debut for John Butler.

20/1

Form: 04

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two runs in the summer but he showed some promise on each occasion; hood added now switched to AW; one to note with a view to handicaps after this.
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7

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Vortex

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Low-grade eight-race maiden; some promise this year but his last two runs were short of his best; not solid.

12/1

7

(9)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Velvet Vortex

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Returned from break with low-key AW run last month and now unplaced in all seven starts but he still has possibilities from his lowly mark if that recent outing has brought him on.

10/1

6th

3

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:23 Lingfield (AW)

Velvet Vortex

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Signs of life since handicapping and started favourite for a similar race round Chelmsford when last seen five months ago; low mileage compared to the rest of these and is one of the more interesting contenders.

6/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Mabre (1m; RPR 81) and Bedtime Bella (6f; 74); dam placed at 5.5f-6.5f (including in 2yo Group 3; 88); useful standard to aim at on debut and likely best watched.
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7th

5

(3)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Awtaad

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Beaten 8l or more in all five runs, including in C&D handicap 17 days ago; never better than midfield in that race and she needs a transformation.

20/1

7th

5

(3)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Awtaad

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Beaten 8l or more in all five runs, including in C&D handicap 17 days ago; never better than midfield in that race and she needs a transformation.

20/1

7th

6

(6)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Awtaad

9st 4lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

never better than midfield

25/1

20/1

Form: 39

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability and temperament when third of nine (beaten around 7l) on her Yarmouth debut in July (7f, good; sent off joint favourite); well beaten at Kempton one month later; handicaps more suitable after this.
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12th

11

(2)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Angel Mac

9st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Showed promise when third of nine on her Yarmouth debut (7f, good) in July, but also showed a bit of attitude and has been disappointing in four outings since; best watched for now.

16/1

12th

11

(2)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Angel Mac

9st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Showed promise when third of nine on her Yarmouth debut (7f, good) in July, but also showed a bit of attitude and has been disappointing in four outings since; best watched for now.

16/1

5th

9

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Angel Mac

8st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Struggles continued on handicap debut at Chelmsford when sent up to 1m2f; unraced on ground this slow.

20/1

20/1

Form:

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always on the back foot in a 6f maiden at Southwell five weeks ago; bred to do better at some point and stepping up in trip should help.
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1

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kranjcar

10st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

In cracking form of late, winning five times last month including once at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack); has coped well with the quick turnaround when gaining those victories and not opposed easily in his current mood, despite a welter burden under a 5lb penalty.

11/4

1st

1

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:25 Hamilton

Kranjcar

11st 7lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: George Boughey

Winner of his last four races, two at Brighton (6f/7f, good to firm/soft), on the AW at Lingfield (7f) and the latest off 3lb lower at Leicester (6f, good to soft); should go well again.

6/4

1

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:38 Leicester

Kranjcar

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Win number five this season, four for Jack Callan, and a 5lb penalty for last Monday's Brighton victory (7f, soft) sees him 25lb higher than for his opening success in April; evidently well suited by switchback tracks and this is a different test but he'll be popular again.

7/2

10th
6 (12)
Summanus

100/1

Form: 46

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in two 1m runs on Polytrack last month; hard to recommend.
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8th

10

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Summanus

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Jones

prominent

25/1

8th

10

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Summanus

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Jones

Hasn't beaten many in four starts on Polytrack and behind two of these on handicap debut over C&D in October; cheekpieces removed after one use.

25/1

8th

6

(2)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Summanus

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

midfield

10/1

100/1

Form: 90

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in two Windsor runs over further in recent months; hard to fancy.
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9th

6

(2)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Balticus

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Has shown nothing in four starts and was tailed off on handicap debut at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta; first-time visor) in November (reportedly stiff post-race); best watched unless the market suggests better is expected.

80/1

9th

6

(2)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Balticus

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

never better than midfield

80/1

12th

12

(8)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Balticus

8st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Darryll Holland

slowly away, never better than midfield (jockey said something amiss with the gelding; vet reported that the gelding was stiff post-race)

16/1

150/1

Form: 65

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in two turf maidens (6f and 7f; both on good ground) last month.
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9th

9

(1)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artemesia

8st 13lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Longsdon

Has failed to beat a rival at big odds in four starts over 6f-9.5f on turf/AW; stamina-laden pedigree suggests the longer trip should suit, but she still needs to find a deal of improvement.

33/1

9th

1

(7)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artemesia

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Longsdon

Has a mark of just 20 after three modest runs at 6f and 7f; the step up in trip can only help but stout-staying siblings include classy chaser Snow Leopardess for these connections and her future surely lies over jumps.

66/1

1

(7)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artemesia

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Longsdon

Has a mark of just 20 after three modest runs at 6f and 7f; the step up in trip can only help but stout-staying siblings include classy chaser Snow Leopardess for these connections and her future surely lies over jumps.

66/1

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
200-1 for her Kempton debut four weeks ago (1m), showing some promise without suggesting she was the answer here.
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9

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Abbey Law

10st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

2m maiden hurdle winner last year but she struggled badly last season and was recently pulled up in cheekpieces; too much to prove at present.

14/1

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

16:00 Fakenham

Abbey Law

11st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Lucy Wadham

Won 2m maiden hurdle here (good) last April but both handicap runs over that trip this year have been very disappointing; getting back on good ground ought to aid her cause, but she failed to convince stamina-wise when tried over 2m5f last spring and has even further to go today; cheekpieces added.

4/1

4th

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:34 Fakenham

Abbey Law

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Lucy Wadham

C&D maiden winner last April (good) but campaign ended abruptly after needing treatment for post-race ataxia next time; soft ground and absence offer some excuses for tame return, but still a bit to take on trust.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.80
Straight Forecast £3.66
Trifecta £6.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dancing Magic

NEWMARKET:

Jumeirah Sea

The Times:

Stanage

D Express:

Jumeirah Sea

The Star:

Jumeirah Sea

Telegraph:

Stanage

RP RATINGS:

Dancing Magic

POSTDATA:

Dancing Magic

The Guardian:

Dancing Magic

Daily Mail:

Dancing Magic

Daily Mirror:

Dancing Magic

The Sun:

Dancing Magic

Daily Record:

Dancing Magic