October 12 / 17.20 Chelmsford (AW)

17.20

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  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 140758 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has failed to get competitive over 6f/7f on turf lately but her two handicap wins in the spring came around 1m on AW and she's dipped to only 1lb above the mark of the second one; no shock were she to bounce back to form for a stable with a strong Chelmsford record.
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1

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Margie

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins at about this trip on the AW including one over C&D in March of last year; beaten only a nose in a competitive event at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 13 days ago and one to take seriously from just 1lb higher.

4/1

5

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

My Margie

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Won four consecutive starts on the AW between March 2024 and June this year, including over C&D (2-2); solid fourth of eight at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month and shortlisted having fallen 1lb below her last winning mark.

8/1

1

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:07 Kempton (AW)

My Margie

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Glorious Goodwood defeat took her turf record to 0-10; she's 4-6 on AW, all wins at about 1m; possibilities returned to this sphere off last winning mark, assuming she proves as effective back over 7f.

25/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 238211 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Different proposition for a switch to positive tactics in recent weeks, making all in Southwell novice and Newcastle handicap (both 1m); reduced lead late on at Newcastle but he went around 3l clear approaching the final furlong and a 4lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him, particularly as he's well drawn for his new run style.
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2nd

2

(3)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Baraq

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

led, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed towards finish

11/4

1st

7

(12)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Baraq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

took keen hold, carried head awkwardly, made all

9/2

1st

3

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Baraq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Raced exclusively on AW; placed in four of his six starts, close second at Newcastle (1m) latest; holds a solid chance but some of these rivals have greater room for progress.

11/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 112945 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two wins in midsummer, the latter over C&D (also close second on his other visit); latest never-nearer fifth of 15 at Ayr (1m) shows he's still in form; each-way claims.
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5th

7

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Red Hat Eagle

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Has not run badly in two starts back from around 18 months off but has never been quite this far before; goes in first-time cheekpieces (worn a hood twice before) back from ten weeks off.

10/1

7th

7

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Red Hat Eagle

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

C&D winner; made good progress in 2024 and he made a satisfactory return from a lengthy absence at Southwell three weeks ago; dropped 2lb and could take a step forward this time.

11/1

5th

1

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Red Hat Eagle

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Triple AW winner who was placed off 3lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in October 2024 but he's been on the sidelines since; bit to prove after a long absence but he was progressive during his last campaign and he needs checking in market.

12/1

Form: 144425 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who won twice over 1m in June; good second at Newbury (1m2f) in August; and performed well enough to think he's still in good form when fifth in 1m1f amateur riders event at Newmarket since; unplaced on previous AW start but it was his debut.
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14th

4

(14)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Charming Whisper

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description; slowly away and always behind at the Curragh on latest; new headgear.

25/1

14th

12

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Charming Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description so conditions have to be a concern here (0-5 on soft); tongue tie goes on.

14/1

5th

7

(8)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Charming Whisper

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

0-9 on AW but caught the eye over 10.5f on debut for this stable in early December, keeping on for fifth and not far behind Nakasero (7lb better off now); unsuited by 1m the last twice and could improve plenty for this longer trip; interesting.

14/1

Form: 3-1396

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in 1m2f Newbury handicap on seasonal debut; respectable 4l third at Chester next time and there have been possible excuses for his two heavy defeats since (all 1m2f); travels through his races like one who could prove at least as effective back 1m.
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9th

16

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Hosanna Power

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: D Broad

No win since 1m2f Newbury success two years ago; form this spring poor; handicapper quick to drop him but no improvement; cheekpieces now tried.

20/1

7th

10

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Hosanna Power

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: D Broad

No win since 1m2f Newbury win in May 2024; form this spring poor but handicapper quick to drop him and jockey booking looks positive.

20/1

13th

8

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Hosanna Power

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: D Broad

No win since May 2024; hasn't looked like ending the drought on the AW on recent starts; hard to fancy.

28/1

Form: 216838 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Successful four times over 1m this year, including AW; ran poorly over 1m2f at Redcar latest but this is his trip.
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3rd

4

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Great Blasket

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

C&D winner; 5lb lower than for his last success; ran a solid race on this month's return to turf at Windsor; one to consider.

5/1

4th

5

(11)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Great Blasket

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Bagged a pair of 1m handicaps at Chepstow and Sandown last summer; failed to fire on the AW over the winter but yard is going well so he could bounce back returned to turf after a break.

7/1

9th

3

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Great Blasket

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Course winner (8.6f) who has dropped 2lb below his last winning mark, but his four efforts since returning to the AW in Sepember leave plenty to be desired.

33/1

15/2

Form: 110052 CD BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Pretty useful handicapper who has won four times; confirmed he's back in better form when second over 8.6f at Wolverhampton last month but he is 5lb higher than when successful over C&D in July.
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10th

10

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Eagle Day

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

His 8.6f win at Wolverhampton came out of the blue and he then disappointed at Nottingham; seems far more effective on the AW; tries an eyeshield.

14/1

8th

9

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Eagle Day

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

Back to form a little out of the blue when awarded a handicap over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; retains plenty of handicapping scope on peak form but has done the majority of his winning on AW.

6/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Patchy record since winning a 9.4f handicap here in December 2024; however, that was when ridden by Rossa Ryan (form figures of 11312 when he has been aboard) and he is now 13lb lower; needs a revival but a return to positive tactics from stall 1 would seem likely and he is an interesting contender.

11/2

Form: 234818

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a good opportunity in weak 7f maiden at Brighton (with cheekpieces applied) in August; has heavy ground as a possible excuse for a poor run back in handicap company at Chester since; runner-up on one of two previous AW starts.
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8th

13

(11)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Berkshire Nugget

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent, switched to centre and ridden over 1f out

14/1

8th

13

(12)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Berkshire Nugget

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Took advantage of a good opportunity in weak 7f maiden at Brighton (with cheekpieces applied) last month; has frame possibilities on the pick of his handicap form.

13/2

Form: 072102 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ran right up to his best when justifying favouritism at Ayr (7f, good) in July; below par when 8l second at Chester three weeks ago but his stamina might have been stretched by an extended 1m2f; Polytrack winner.
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2nd

2

(3)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

One win (C&D) and three second-place finishes in six AW starts since October; front-running second, beaten a nose, over 8.6f here four weeks ago; in the mix again.

7/1

2nd

3

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won over C&D in 2023 but better known as a 7f performer now; safely held over that trip here on last two appearances and needs to up his game.

7/1

7th

2

(2)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won over C&D in October before a good second at Southwell the following month; no impact after a slow start here on Boxing Day but that was against a pace bias and he still looks on a workable mark; dangerous if he can bounce back.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 532460 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Below par since his second in the Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood and his losing run is now up to 16; this represents a drop in grade but he'll need things to go his way from the outside stall.
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4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

5th

23

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has run well in this race previously and won two in a row on the other Newmarket course in July; however, he's finished no better than fifth across his last five outings and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: 262613 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
AW winner who got his head in front for the first time in a handicap when shading a tight finish at Sandown in August; creditable keeping-on third of 11 over 7f at Newmarket since, despite his jockey dropping his whip; the return to 1m looks ideal; enters calculations.
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2nd

2

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

King Of Charm

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Martin Dunne

Thrown in on his 3yo form but 2025 was disappointing and he's struggled in both runs this year; mark continues to fall but he needs a needs a big turnaround in first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

6th

7

(7)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

King Of Charm

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Martin Dunne

Thrown in on his 3yo form but 2025 was disappointing and he finished tailed off at Lingfield (1m2f) in January; tongue-tie absent today.

20/1

50/1

Form: 287-08 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m on turf off 4lb higher for Andrew Balding in June 2023 but has a mixed record since, including well held on recent yard debut; can only watch after that.
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1st

3

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sceptic

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ian Williams

Triple AW winner who showed signs of a revival at Wolverhampton in March and he went close back on turf at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month; 2lb higher here but he was a well-backed favourite last time and he remains very well treated on old form; big player.

6/4

2nd

2

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Sceptic

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

6yo who turned things around with two creditable efforts at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; his last two wins have been at that track but he remains well treated on his old turf form; could be dangerous back in this sphere but he probably wouldn't want any rain.

5/2

5th

1

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sceptic

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Latest two wins here, at about 1m1f and 7f, both off this sort of mark; it's been a long haul this winter but he looked on the way back over C&D recently, behind a subsequent winner in a higher grade; in the reckoning.

5/1

13th
12 (12)
The Hun

40/1

Form: -62287

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Runner-up four times for Karl Burke but made an inauspicious start for this yard at Windsor in July; sports a first-time visor (wore blinkers for previous yard) back from 12 weeks off; fair bit to prove.
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11th

9

(7)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

The Hun

9st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Robert Eddery

Second in four of eight starts for Karl Burke but he's beaten a long way on all four runs for current yard; mark continues to fall but he's now 0-12 and has lots to prove; blinkers reapplied.

33/1

9th

5

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

The Hun

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Second in four of eight starts for Karl Burke but beaten a long way on all three for new yard; headgear was changed on last two starts but he now goes without any; stays 1m2f and he was 11lb higher this time last year.

50/1

9th

5

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

The Hun

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Second in four of eight starts for Karl Burke but beaten a long way on all three for new yard; headgear was changed on last two starts but he now goes without any; stays 1m2f and he was 11lb higher this time last year.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.40
Straight Forecast £17.84
Tricast £52.49
Trifecta £115.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Baraq

The Times:

King Of Charm

D Express:

Dutch Decoy

RP RATINGS:

Baraq

POSTDATA:

Baraq

Telegraph:

Baraq

The Guardian:

Baraq

Daily Mail:

Baraq

Daily Mirror:

Baraq

The Sun:

Baraq

The Star:

Baraq

Daily Record:

Baraq