October 03 / 19.30 Chelmsford (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Betfair Exchange Selling Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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Betfair Exchange Selling Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 041258

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Recorded a hard-fought win in a 1m handicap at Leicester in July and he followed that with a near miss at the same track (1m2f) the following month; heavy defeats twice since and has something to prove again now.
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11th

11

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

First Encounter

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Both turf wins have been at 1m on good to firm; has won twice in blinkers on AW this year; although not in top form last twice, these conditions are ideal and could go well on this return to turf.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Won twice at this level earlier in the year, including C&D; finished behind Gloriola when fifth over C&D three weeks ago; should give a good account.

6/1

5th

3

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Serial hard-puller who won a 0-50 over C&D in the winter and has held his form well; not beaten far in handicaps on last two outings and may have needed it last time after a break; one to consider.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 745655 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
His last two wins have come over C&D and he's now 14lb lower than when second here last November; mixed bag in 2024 but his penultimate run here was promising and he's a key player at this modest level.
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7th

5

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All of his five AW wins have been at longer trips but he went close over C&D last summer and was runner-up over 1m at Chelmsford last month; on same mark as for that last run and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

11/2

2nd

5

(5)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All five wins have been on AW, including two at this track; bounced back with creditable third at Lingfield (1m) last month and he caught the eye of the stewards when a never-dangerous sixth there (7f) last time; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he should get a decent pace to aim at.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:18 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two course wins, at 1m4f and 1m; has raced only once at 7f, over C&D in August (favourite), and although a fast-finishing runner-up, the early stages weren't too encouraging as he was taken off his legs; if sharper in the early stages he'd look interesting.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 572645

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Over two years since her last win; she has tumbled down the weights in that period and wasn't beaten far in a Bath classified event in July; she didn't run as badly as the result might indicate at Salisbury when last seen seven weeks ago; each-way shout.
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9th

11

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Alyara

8st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Joe Ponting

Three wins, all around 1m, but the most recent was in December 2024; has been sprinting but had issues at the start on her last two outings, including when beating one home at Bath last week.

25/1

6th

7

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Alyara

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Joe Ponting

On a long losing sequence and she failed to beat a rival in a 6f Salisbury handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

7th

8

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Alyara

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Joe Ponting

Two of her three wins have come on turf, but seen much more often on the AW these days; latest efforts have been respectable, but a losing run of 26 sounds a note of caution.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 185086 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for this yard at Wolverhampton in June (9.5f) but he's gone back into his shell since; this isn't a strong race but he's still got a bit to prove.
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8th

1

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bakersboy

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Infrequent winner who lacks consistency; has been running well of late, though, and is 1lb lower than when going in over C&D for Christian Howarth in June, so will rightly have his supporters.

6/1

4th

1

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bakersboy

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

prominent, dropped to midfield after 3f

8/1

6th

5

(11)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bakersboy

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Won over C&D in June but he's been disappointing since and was laboured back here (9.4f) last time; now back on last winning mark but he has questions to answer and is drawn out wide; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

14/1

Form: 5-9840

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Little solid form and stepping back up in trip not sure to be of benefit.
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13

(11)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:20 Salisbury

Juan Cool Dude

10st 7lb

J: Mr Eddie Edge

T: Simon Hodgson

Maiden who was a close second of 12 at Wolverhampton (extended 1m, AW) in October but has finished no nearer than fifth in five starts this year; has tried other aids, hood and eyeshield today; looks unlikely.

33/1

7th

4

(9)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:12 Brighton

Juan Cool Dude

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Simon Hodgson

Maiden who's been as far as 1m4f and hasn't run in a sprint since his debut; has been making the running over further of late but whether he'll be able to from the outside stall round here is a question and he has something to find anyway.

20/1

8th

8

(4)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Juan Cool Dude

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Simon Hodgson

Maiden who's not without hope off this mark if the first-time tongue-tie helps back from a seven-week break; best efforts have come on Tapeta but he's only had a few runs on turf to date.

10/1

33/1

Form: 0598

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Heavy defeats in novice company in April/May; fared no better on his handicap debut over C&D seven weeks ago, always behind when sent off at 50-1; the addition of a visor needs to spark a transformation.
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5th

10

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Leon Trotsky

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

1-13; won at Southwell (2m, AW) off 3lb lower in February and he ran a fine race when third behind Balgowan over that same C&D in April; below form at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) 37 days ago but he was caught quite wide for a part of the race; yard won this last year.

7/1

6th

7

(7)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Leon Trotsky

9st 4lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Had little trouble in shaking off his rivals when upped to 2m at Southwell in February and he ran a sound race in defeat when third over that C&D in April; looks one of the better options if proving suited by this track on first run here.

11/4

6th

7

(7)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Leon Trotsky

9st 4lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Had little trouble in shaking off his rivals when upped to 2m at Southwell in February and he ran a sound race in defeat when third over that C&D in April; looks one of the better options if proving suited by this track on first run here.

11/4

Form: 654815 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins over shorter when trained by Heather Main; ran away with a 1m2f handicap in Jersey last month, her first attempt at the distance, but she was comfortably held at Brighton 16 days ago on her first run for this yard; opposable on balance.
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11

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Agapanther

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Celine De La Haye

Regularly races in Jersey and she's struggled back on the mainland at Brighton (1m2f/6f) in last two runs; tongue-tie is now removed and she needs a major revival back up in trip.

33/1

11

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Agapanther

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Celine De La Haye

Regularly races in Jersey and she's struggled back on the mainland at Brighton (1m2f/6f) in last two runs; tongue-tie is now removed and she needs a major revival back up in trip.

33/1

10

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Agapanther

9st 1lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Celine De La Haye

Regularly races in Jersey; well beaten at Brighton (1m2f) last week back on the mainland; drops back sharply in trip with new headgear fitted; others preferred.

33/1

10/1

Form: 769200

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Second at Bath in May (extended 1m3f) but he's been tailed off twice since; well drawn for a front-runner and a return to form wouldn't be a total bolt from the blue.
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6

(14)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Hurtle

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Yet to add to his 2yo win and was out of form when last seen in the autumn; drops back to 1m having been campaigned over middle-distances over the last couple of years; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

8th

5

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hurtle

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

in rear

10/1

13th

10

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Hurtle

10st 9lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

pressed leader

8/1

Form: 571505 C

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner, the latest at Lingfield in May (1m2f) off this mark; unable to match that since but can't discount in this field.
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7th

5

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Laurentia

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

C&D winner but seems to have gone off the boil and finished behind several of these in a first-time visor last time; now tries blinkers.

14/1

6th

4

(10)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Laurentia

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

C&D winner who went without headgear when eighth of 11 in C&D handicap last month; this veteran can't be dismissed with a visor now added.

20/1

11th

9

(8)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Laurentia

9st 1lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Hard to win with and hold-up style means she is reliant on luck in running; that wasn't in evidence here last week (1m2f) when she ran into traffic in the straight, eventually finishing a never-nearer fifth; each-way shout.

8/1

Form: 172697

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f classified event at Lingfield in February; similar form on his next two starts but less good in three runs since; back from a three-month break with a hood joining his regular accessories.
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3rd

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Twice narrowly beaten at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in the winter but he has struggled to get competitive at Musselburgh, Ayr and here in his last three starts; mark is manageable and trainer won a division of this last year with Follow Charlie but he needs a revival in fortunes.

12/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though.

11/1

6th

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Velvet Vulcan

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February and ties in with The Coffey Boy on the latter effort; had excuses (unsuited by the track and/or removal of hood) at Musselburgh since; has been taking a good hold and may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.

5/1

Form: 000730

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten 21 times since her winning 2yo debut; not beaten that far on penultimate start but she was tailed off at Brighton 16 days ago (reportedly bled from the nose).
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11th

11

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Beautiful Surprise

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Roger Ingram

midfield

33/1

10th

9

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Beautiful Surprise

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Roger Ingram

Kept on for respectable third in first-time blinkers here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago and is worth a crack at today's longer trip but remains without a win since her 2yo debut.

20/1

3rd

5

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Beautiful Surprise

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Ingram

0-19 since her debut win three years ago and she's finished tailed off over this trip in her last four runs; mark has bottomed out now and she has lots to prove in new headgear.

25/1

25/1

Form: 33-577

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two heavy defeats since switched to handicaps; drops in grade and moves up in distance so can't be ruled out given her maiden promise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

(5)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Floridian

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Struggled to get seriously competitive in C&D handicap three weeks ago and is now 0-8; drops in grade today but remains difficult to enthuse over.

10/1

8th

3

(5)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Floridian

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Struggled to get seriously competitive in C&D handicap three weeks ago and is now 0-8; drops in grade today but remains difficult to enthuse over.

10/1

9th

6

(2)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Floridian

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Dr Jon Scargill

towards rear

33/1

12/1

Form: 474989 CD

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
C&D win off 3lb higher last November; below her best on her last three starts and she returns from a four-month break with new headgear tried.
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2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:35 Fontwell

Crazy Maisie

11st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Mark Hoad

Struggled in basement-grade AW races this year and did achieve much on her two previous hurdling attempts; makes no appeal.

100/1

2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:35 Fontwell

Crazy Maisie

11st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Mark Hoad

Struggled in basement-grade AW races this year and did achieve much on her two previous hurdling attempts; makes no appeal.

100/1

3

(7)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Crazy Maisie

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mark Hoad

2-32 and hasn't shown any worthwhile form in over a year; hard to fancy.

50/1

Form: 711662 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Brighton in midsummer and he recorded a personal best when second of 11 at Brighton 16 days ago, pulling clear with the in-form winner; up 2lb and yet to shine in three AW runs but he's a better horse now and that could just be coincidence; more appealing than many.
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14th

4

(14)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Clear Justice

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

in touch with leaders

100/30

2nd

7

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Clear Justice

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, towards rear, switched right when headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung right and bumped rival, headed inside final 110yds, just held

6/1

6th

3

(5)

1st Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:22 Brighton

Clear Justice

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

The form of his two wins here (1m2f/1m) this summer has substance; raced freely and folded over 1m2f last time when bidding for Brighton hat-trick, suggesting he'll benefit from this drop back in trip; remains of interest at this level.

9/4

33/1

Form: 8-4790

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
No improvement for handicaps the last twice, slowly away on both occasions; up in trip but with too much to prove.
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15th

15

(16)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Explosively

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

raced wide and midfield, rushed up to lead after 2f

33/1

10th

14

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Explosively

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Fared no better on the switch to handicaps when out the back in a 1m event at Lingfield (AW) three weeks ago; visor back on this time (tried cheekpieces latest); improvement is needed.

20/1

9th

8

(11)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:08 Lingfield (AW)

Explosively

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Has shown little in her three races; cheekpieces replace the visor worn on last two starts; may show improvement now she steps up in trip on her handicap debut.

16/1

Non-runners

Milvus

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.70
Straight Forecast £21.56
Tricast £312.86
Trifecta £356.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Clear Justice

RP RATINGS:

Semser

The Sun:

Milvus

NEWMARKET:

Bakersboy

D Express:

Alyara

The Times:

Clear Justice

The Guardian:

Clear Justice

The Star:

Clear Justice

Daily Record:

Milvus

Daily Mirror:

Bakersboy

POSTDATA:

Semser

Telegraph:

Semser

Daily Mail:

Semser