October 12 / 16.45 Chelmsford (AW)

16.45

Standard

Betfair Racing Podcasts Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Betfair Racing Podcasts Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 824-09 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a couple of turf events this season; has form figures of 312 over C&D, the win gained off 2lb higher last November; interesting back here, especially if the market speaks positively.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(9)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored at Doncaster (7f) in August and has returned from a ten-week break in good nick, not enjoying the rub of the green when sixth of nine over C&D 39 days ago; he can make his presence felt.

20/1

9

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f) in August and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; missed the break again when never dangerous at Redcar latest and he does come with risks.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Wilde And Dandy

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; tendency to blow the start is a concern and he's unproven on ground slower than good.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: 540068 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Suited by AW but he's an infrequent winner and has a question mark over current form (well below par in last four appearances); others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nubough

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Fine on Tapeta but all his wins have come on Polytrack, including twice last spring at Chelmsford; still dangerous when dipping into this company but he's unpredictable now and 7f round here is enough of a test.

7/1

11th

12

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nubough

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Capable on his day and 1lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and recent form has an uneven look to it; others more compelling.

40/1

6th

7

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Nubough

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Two C&D wins; has been racing over 7f, a rival forcing a dead-heat off this mark at Chelmsford last May, but he had won over 6f there last March; finished a fair runner-up when making the running again here last month but likely more needed for the win.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 506083

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won on AW for previous yard; 0-11 for current stable but ran encouragingly in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton (7f) most recently; possibilities off a reduced mark in the retained headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dumfries

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times on turf (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; recent efforts respectable and he was a course scorer for his previous yard.

10/1

4

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Dumfries

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; creditable fourth in last two outings and again has frame possibilities.

9/2

4th

12

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Dumfries

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has earned his keep in low-level handicaps this season, winning over C&D and twice over 7.4f at Beverley (all on good to firm); also suited by soft ground but might find this race too competitive.

14/1

OUR TIP

15/8

Form: 459211 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Effective on turf/dirt when trained in Hong Kong; has form figures of 211 (all over C&D) since switched to Polytrack, rallying gamely last time; may have even more to offer on this surface and warrants respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Twitch

8st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Without a win since 2024 but went close here (7f, AW) last month; this race may be more competitive than he is used to but he's not dismissed.

5/1

2nd

11

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Twitch

8st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

On the downgrade last year; third to Vitalline in a 0-50 classified event on his Kempton comeback early last month but has since run only fairly from the front over C&D; others appeal more.

16/1

8/1

Form: -60878 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Far from solid on his turf form for new stable; however, last AW attempt resulted in a win off 7lb higher at Wolverhampton two years ago (wore cheekpieces, which are now reapplied); interesting back in this sphere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Charlie Pike

Three-time AW winner, most recently at Dundalk (7f, AW) in October when trained by Charles Byrnes; third on his stable debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February but he's not built on that in three starts since; unraced on ground slower than good to soft.

12/1

10th

3

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Drafted

9st 9lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: Charlie Pike

A fair 7f winner in Ireland for Charles Byrnes in 2025 but yet to hit top form for his current yard, only eighth in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; needs to take a step forward.

12/1

8th

11

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Drafted

9st 0lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: Charlie Pike

7f AW winner for Charles Byrnes in October; satisfactory start for new stable when third of nine at Chelmsford last month but he was unable to build on it at Kempton 11 days ago; others appeal more.

20/1

Form: 332606

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over C&D in the spring and proved unsuited by drop back to 6f at Wolverhampton most recently; now 0-19 for present yard but has a fighting chance off current mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

7th
10 (8)
Nemorum

25/1

Form: 1900-8 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D last October; has subsequently failed to repeat that form, albeit perhaps needed the run here last month on belated reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(6)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Nemorum

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: T J Kent

Inconsistent sort with a record of 1-27 but his win was on Polytrack (7f) last autumn and he finished a fair fourth at Chelmsford (5f, AW) last Thursday; was well backed into 6-1 for that race and he could be dangerous back up in trip.

11/2

5th

9

(6)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Nemorum

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: T J Kent

Inconsistent sort with a record of 1-27 but his win was on Polytrack (7f) last autumn and he finished a fair fourth at Chelmsford (5f, AW) last Thursday; was well backed into 6-1 for that race and he could be dangerous back up in trip.

11/2

4th

7

(4)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Nemorum

9st 3lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: T J Kent

took keen hold, prominent, kept on

16/1

Form: 135070 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins during a consistent spell early this year; not in the same form at present, having performed poorly in two Southwell contests since returning from a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

8th

4

(5)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Narstie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, short of room and lost ground soon after start, in rear after 1f

9/2

Form: 930455 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence and recent form isn't convincing; best watched on debut for new yard, unless the market suggests otherwise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Arlos Sunshine

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Dropped away to finish last of ten over 1m here last month, his first outing for 429 days (150-1); best watched over this longer trip.

66/1

9th

11

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Arlos Sunshine

8st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

midfield

33/1

5th

6

(1)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Arlos Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John E Long

Went close over C&D (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 17l here last time; losing run is now up to 22 and others are preferred.

20/1

33/1

Form: 383/00

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four wins on turf for previous yard; has failed to beat a rival in two AW races at Wolverhampton since returning from long absence; needs to prove he retains ability.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Glen Esk

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Sharp regression for this yard having missed the best part of two years; blinkers haven't made much difference this spring.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Glen Esk

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John O’Shea

Two of four wins came over C&D but he missed all of 2023 and it's proving a long road back for this yard; up against it.

25/1

6th

8

(8)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Glen Esk

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John O’Shea

Two of four wins came over C&D but he missed all of 2023 and it's proving a long road back for this yard; up against it.

25/1

Non-runners

Lady Wingalong

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £302.50
Straight Forecast £258.97
Tricast £2227.20
Trifecta £2060.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Twitch

D Express:

Lady Wingalong

RP RATINGS:

Wilde And Dandy

The Times:

Dumfries

POSTDATA:

Twitch

Telegraph:

Twitch

The Guardian:

Twitch

Daily Mail:

Twitch

Daily Mirror:

Twitch

The Sun:

Twitch

The Star:

Twitch

Daily Record:

Twitch