October 10 / 19.15 Chelmsford (AW)

19.15

Standard To Slow

Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 241412 C

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Progressed well earlier in the season, winning twice (including over 1m here from stall 14); has been nudged up another 2lb for her second here on latest start, though, so will need more again after three months off.
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1

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket

Local Music

10st 2lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Matt Crawley

Three wins over 7f/1m on turf/AW last year; endured a wide trip when fifth of ten on her return from 253 days off at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last month, but she remains 6lb above her last winning mark.

14/1

5th

6

(6)

14th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Local Music

9st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Matt Crawley

Won three times last year including twice at this track (7f/1m); returns after 253 days off but this reliable mare still looks on a workable mark and she has won when fresh; dangerous with Jim Crowley booked.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 332261 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Win and a near-miss to his name in three runs here and he got it together for Alexandra McDonnell on Tapeta last time off the back of two costly defeats; an 8lb rise will test him.
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2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: David Evans

Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

6f winner but majority of his wins at 7f; went back-to-back at Chepstow in May/June; not in same form since and returns to AW after a break with his mark still looking tricky; drop back down in trip also a slight query.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 424142 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 663710 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner in the past whose strike-rate in recent times has been poor; took advantage of his much lower turf mark at Brighton early last month but towards rear at Kempton a fortnight ago.
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9th

7

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of vitality despite his advancing years; however, form dipped last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double; gained the most recent win in a lower grade.

14/1

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Triple C&D winner who took advantage of a reduced mark when coming from rear to score at Brighton (7f, good) in August; remains well treated on old form but his spark was missing at Kempton last time and he needs to step up again after that.

6/1

6/1

Form: -49018 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Several solid efforts to go with his three C&D wins, including when fourth in this race last season, and has always tended to do well around this time of year; one to consider back on the AW off a fair mark.
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5th

2

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Joseph Parr

His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf.

11/2

3rd

1

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Ran respectably at Chester returned to turf last time; he's 0-8 this year but remains favourably treated, being 6lb below last winning mark; three-time C&D scorer.

15/2

1

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Joseph Parr

On a losing run but he arrives in decent nick, sixth of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 50 days ago; one to consider after a break.

10/1

Form: 275030 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner who ran well from a wide stall on his Polytrack debut in August (first-time cheekpieces); not as good at Southwell last time but is back on his last winning mark and one of his wins came fresh, so the six-week break may help.
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6th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Smoky Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Dual Tapeta winner who ran well from a wide stall on his Polytrack debut in August (first-time cheekpieces); not as good at Southwell last time but is back on his last winning mark and one of his wins came fresh, so the six-week break may help.

10/1

14th

9

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Smoky Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Fellowes

Can race too freely and hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should, but he's on a good mark and turned in a solid effort in cheekpieces (retained) at Kempton two weeks ago; work to do with Ayr Harbour on that form though and his yard may have stronger claims with Kodi Lion.

16/1

3rd

7

(10)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Smoky Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Fellowes

in touch with leaders when on outer

10/1

12/1

Form: 804-22

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Again pulled hard when well off the easy winner on turf last time and will need to settle better back from four months off; needs to improve on his handicap debut off this mark anyway.
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9th

5

(4)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Dimsons

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Did only what was necessary in order to open his account in four-runner 6f maiden at Newcastle 19 days ago; has much more to do back in a handicap and chance may hinge on how he settles in a first-time hood up to 1m.

10/1

9th

5

(4)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Dimsons

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Did only what was necessary in order to open his account in four-runner 6f maiden at Newcastle 19 days ago; has much more to do back in a handicap and chance may hinge on how he settles in a first-time hood up to 1m.

10/1

1st

1

(2)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dimsons

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

took keen hold, led, switched right after 1f, going best against near rail over 2f out, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, always doing enough

1/4

Form: 113504

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Landed a turf hat-trick over 6f in the spring; hasn't looked to fail for stamina in three attempts over this trip, two of them here, and is back to just 2lb above her last winning mark.
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6

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:45 Yarmouth

Rhythmic Acclaim

9st 6lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Philip McBride

Three wins last year, two of them over C&D, and she has run some good races in defeat in 2025, including C&D; saw no daylight when a close fifth here 13 days ago and that was a Class 4; good chance back into Class 6.

11/4

7

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:45 Yarmouth

Rhythmic Acclaim

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Philip McBride

Dual 6f course winner; runner-up here (6f, good) and at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month but below her best when favourite and only sixth of eight at this track (7f, good to firm; Dark Side Thunder third) 15 days ago; possibilities if that can be forgiven.

15/2

7

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:45 Yarmouth

Rhythmic Acclaim

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Philip McBride

Dual 6f course winner; runner-up here (6f, good) and at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month but below her best when favourite and only sixth of eight at this track (7f, good to firm; Dark Side Thunder third) 15 days ago; possibilities if that can be forgiven.

15/2

Form: -14799 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has gone backwards since handicapping, pulling hard in two runs since being gelded; again attracted support back down to this trip last time off 3lb higher, so is evidently felt capable, and a lot will hinge on how he settles in the first-time hood.
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16th

5

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Rascal Recknell

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins (one on turf at Doncaster) and a second from his four starts for new stable last season, all in 7f handicaps; failed to settle last time, yet still challenged strongly in the final 1f and left the impression he remains capable of better.

12/1

2nd

6

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Rascal Recknell

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 2-3 this season for new stable, the latest performance over C&D (won going away) back on AW; may have even more to offer for Mick Appleby; respected.

2/1

5

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Rascal Recknell

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Won a Lingfield maiden (7f, Polytrack) for Kevin Philippart De Foy early last year and defied an eight-month absence to make a successful stable debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June; didn't back it up at Haydock (7f, good; took a keen hold) last month and needs to bounce back.

8/1

14/1

Form: 1-1666 D

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
2-2 on Polytrack, first time out last year and this (so the three-month layoff looks a bonus); has struggled since handicapping on other surfaces but she's drawn to attack and a revival wouldn't shock.
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10th

9

(1)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Bengurion

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

2-2 on Polytrack, first time out last year and this (so the three-month layoff looks a bonus); has struggled since handicapping on other surfaces but she's drawn to attack and a revival wouldn't shock.

14/1

6th

1

(7)

15th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bengurion

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Kempton novice winner over this far but has gone on to finish last in two 6f handicaps; returns to further in a first-time hood so she could stage a revival.

9/1

Non-runners

Mr Baloo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.10
Straight Forecast £37.84
Tricast £161.45
Trifecta £118.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

G'Daay

RP RATINGS:

Smoky Mountain

The Sun:

All Agleam

Daily Mirror:

Ultramarine

Telegraph:

Mr Baloo

Daily Record:

All Agleam

TOPSPEED:

Smoky Mountain

POSTDATA:

Smoky Mountain

NEWMARKET:

Smoky Mountain

The Star:

Ultramarine

The Times:

G'Daay

The Guardian:

G'Daay

Daily Mail:

G'Daay

D Express:

G'Daay