October 10 / 20.15 Chelmsford (AW)

20.15

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.00
  • Place: £6.80

Form: 201690 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Bounced back with a win at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in July but he's been disappointing since and was out the back over C&D last time; now 2lb lower than for his last win but he needs another return to form.
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9th

10

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

United Force

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Three wins (1m) in 2024 but he's been well held in last ten starts including when fourth behind Desiderata at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month; that wasn't bad but he needs to raise his game back in a handicap.

20/1

4th

11

(7)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

United Force

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

A three-time 1m scorer in 2024 but only poor form of late and he was soon ridden when fourth of six in 7f Chelmsford handicap in January; he needs to take a step forward.

16/1

4th

6

(1)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

United Force

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Won three times over 1m in 2024, including over C&D; third at Southwell (1m, AW) last April but he's not been in the same form in four starts since; drops back to 7f and others are preferred.

20/1

OUR TIP
2nd
1 (12)
Adace

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 232425 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Triple Polytrack winner who has run several good races on turf since June, including a close second at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on penultimate run; now returns to the scene of her last win and has claims if she gets some luck.
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7th

11

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Adace

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Three course wins, the most recent in December; however, this 8yo mare has struggled in three starts since.

25/1

6th

6

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Adace

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Three course wins, the most recent in December; however, this 8yo mare has struggled in two starts since, latest in the C&D event won by Pave The Way.

25/1

9th

2

(10)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Adace

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

C&D winner who ended a lengthy losing run when scoring off a reduced mark here (7f) last month; up 4lb and was way below that over this trip at Chelmsford (Polytrack; 25-1) 12 days ago; bounce back required but that's not out of the question.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 043453

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden but he's reached the frame in four of his last five runs, including when third at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; finished well out wide in that race and has each-way claims again back up in trip.
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8th

9

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored.

8/1

8th

9

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored.

8/1

8th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

6/1

Form: 850347

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 19-race maiden who was beaten 11l when in mid-division at Beverley (8.4f, good) three weeks ago; still lightly raced on AW but others are more solid.
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8th

14

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Starshot

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Just one win from 43 starts but he's reached the frame on AW at Southwell (1m/7f) in his last two runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he transfers his recent form back to turf.

10/1

4th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

One win from 42 starts but he's posted some good placed efforts this year, including when third of ten here over 1m eight days ago; drops back in trip with place claims but he may prove vulnerable from a win perspective.

7/1

3rd

8

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

1-41; back-to-back good runs under Sean Kirrane in March but gave himself no chance of troubling the judge last week by failing to settle; usual tongue-tie returns.

12/1

25/1

Form: 674869 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
His last win was in Hong Kong 13 months ago and he's generally struggled back in Britain this season; mark continues to fall but he beat only one rival at Kempton (1m3f) last time and has work to do from tough draw back at this trip; opposable.
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9

(8)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

River Alwen

9st 2lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

C&D winner who scored on turf at Lingfield on his penultimate run and he wasn't suited by a tactical race at Epsom (third of four) last time; only 3lb higher than for that last success and has claims if things go to plan back on AW.

8/1

3rd

4

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

River Alwen

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

In good form prior to capitalising on the step back up in trip to win at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) last month; had just a short head to spare but he's only 3lb higher today and can be bang there once more.

7/2

6

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield

River Alwen

8st 13lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Running consistently well in defeat on AW this season, finishing placed at Wolverhampton on last two starts (9.4f); there's every chance this three-time turf winner will be thereabouts.

7/2

16/1

Form: 728687 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton and over C&D last November but he's 0-11 since and has been well held in his last four runs; has plenty to prove and he needs to get back on track; headgear removed.
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6th

12

(2)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Struck Gold

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Won at Wolverhampton and over C&D last November but he's 0-11 since and has been well held in his last four runs; has plenty to prove and he needs to get back on track; headgear removed.

16/1

7th

14

(14)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Struck Gold

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Butler

Polytrack and Tapeta winner at around 1m; below par on both AW and turf on his last three starts; others preferred.

25/1

8th

6

(12)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Struck Gold

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

Claims on his C&D second in June but that came on soft and he's generally been kept to the AW; has blown it at the start twice since and is given a second go in cheekpieces, instead of the usual blinkers, for a trainer who also runs Red Evelyn.

10/1

Form: 435547 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Now 5lb lower than for his Lingfield win (1m, AW) last November but he's been some way below that form in last three starts; may have needed the run at Wolverhampton last month after a break but he needs to raise his game back on Polytrack.
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5th

8

(8)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Edmund Ironside

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

1-28 but looked as though he might be on the way back when beaten 3l into fourth of ten behind Kessaar Power over C&D in October in a first-time visor; now 7lb better off, but the headgear was missing when not so good back here a fortnight ago and is missing again today.

17/2

5th

8

(8)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Edmund Ironside

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

raced in second

17/2

7th

11

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Edmund Ironside

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

midfield

8/1

Form: 040676

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in Hong Kong and yet to show much since joining current yard; overall record now stands at 0-20 and he can only be watched.
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7th

10

(7)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodiac Brave

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Craig Benton

Largely poor form in Hong Kong and Britain; still a maiden and is readily opposed.

50/1

8th

13

(11)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodiac Brave

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Craig Benton

Poor form in Hong Kong and yet to show much since joining current yard; overall record now stands at 0-20 and he can only be watched.

33/1

6th

12

(1)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodiac Brave

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Craig Benton

Poor form in Hong Kong and yet to show much since joining current yard.

33/1

12/1

Form: 505337

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Five wins (5.3f/6f) on turf but he's 0-11 on AW and was down the field here (6f) two weeks ago; has uninspiring form figures beyond sprint trips and is best watched on this step back up to 1m.
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9th

9

(6)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Gatwick Kitten

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ed Dunlop

Five wins (5.3f/6f) on turf but he's 0-11 on AW and was down the field here (6f) two weeks ago; has uninspiring form figures beyond sprint trips and is best watched on this step back up to 1m.

12/1

7th

9

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Gatwick Kitten

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Five-time turf winner who has finished placed over 6f at Yarmouth (handicap) and Thirsk (classified) in last two runs; has some form at this track but he's 0-10 on AW and this looks competitive back in this sphere; could be vulnerable.

16/1

3rd

2

(2)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Gatwick Kitten

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Multiple sprint winner over 5.5f-6f, mostly on a sound surface; took a step back in the right direction latest but will need to better that effort to win again; each-way player.

5/2

Form: 964222

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden but runner-up on Polytrack in last three runs and latest was at this track (7f) three weeks ago; this step back up in trip is no problem and he should be in the thick of things again.
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7th

2

(3)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Lingfield (AW)

Capallcliste

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Simon Hodgson

Exposed 29-race maiden; not beaten far over 7f last time but wait for elusive first success set to continue over this trip.

16/1

9th

6

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Capallcliste

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Hodgson

Exposed 27-race maiden; stays this trip and has run well at Chelmsford in the past (7f) so he's not without hope in an uncompetitive race.

8/1

11

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Capallcliste

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Simon Hodgson

Still a maiden after 26 starts but he went close at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month and has run respectably over 7f there in last two starts; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if this sets up for the closers.

12/1

7/1

Form: P24944

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Began the year with a pair of 7f wins on AW; had issues with consistency since April but he's now 2lb lower than for his last win and this return to 1m is no problem; not ruled out.
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4th

7

(9)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Warrior Square

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: T J Kent

Wildly inconsistent since two wins in the spring but showed this trip within range when narrowly beaten over C&D off a 5lb higher mark in June; is capable if the mood takes.

10/1

11th

8

(1)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Warrior Square

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Began the year with a pair of 7f wins on AW; had issues with consistency since April but he's now 2lb lower than for his last win and this return to 1m is no problem; not ruled out.

7/1

4th

6

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Warrior Square

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: T J Kent

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear over 4f out, rallied from 2f out, soon some headway, kept on inside final furlong

12/1

14/1

Form: 860366

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
First signs of life at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in August but he's not built on that in two runs since; now goes back up in trip and needs to get back near his best.
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6th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Tilsworth Max

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Plenty of good efforts on AW during the winter, including a win at Lingfield (7f); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he didn't shine back on turf at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month and that took his overall record to 1-28; mixed messages.

33/1

5th

7

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Tilsworth Max

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Just one win from 27 starts but that came at Lingfield (7f) in January and he's finished a close third there in last two starts; remains feasibly treated off same mark as last time but he still has something to prove on turf and his best form has been at 7f.

5/1

3rd

7

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Tilsworth Max

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Just one win from 26 starts but that came over C&D in January and he finished well to go close in a classified event here (7f) last time; should get a decent tow into this race and he's in the mix back in a handicap.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £325.00
Straight Forecast £203.17
Tricast £930.61
Trifecta £1407.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Cobh Harbour

The Times:

Capallcliste

RP RATINGS:

Struck Gold

POSTDATA:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Adace

The Guardian:

Cobh Harbour

D Express:

Cobh Harbour

Daily Mirror:

Cobh Harbour

The Sun:

Cobh Harbour

Daily Mail:

Capallcliste

Daily Record:

Capallcliste

The Star:

Struck Gold

NEWMARKET:

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