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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7th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Red Hat Eagle

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

On an advancing losing run but he's well handicapped and bubbling under; too free (not for the first time) for a 7lb claimer last time and far from disgraced to finish fourth of eight at Yarmouth; interesting with Cieren Fallon taking over.

7/1

4th

1

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Yarmouth

Red Hat Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Curtis Wilson-Ruddock

T: William Knight

Well handicapped on his best form last season but last win was almost two years and he's finished down the field in his last four runs; now drops back in grade but this is competitive and others are more persuasive.

12/1

5th

8

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Red Hat Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Missed 2025 and it has been tough going in three runs this year; slipping down the weights and likely to come good again soon.

10/1

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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11th

4

(12)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Charming Whisper

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times in Britain, latest in August; shaped well a couple of times on the AW for this stable but didn't beat a rival home the last twice on turf, slowly away both times; down 3lb.

28/1

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

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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11th

13

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Hosanna Power

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: D Broad

Won a Newbury handicap for Sir Michael Stoute in 2024 off 81 (1m2f, good); has come down in the world; poor on AW and modest on turf this year.

14/1

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

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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6th

4

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Great Blasket

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has won seven of his 25 races on turf; has run well in three starts since returning last month and should run his usual solid race.

11/2

7th

5

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Great Blasket

9st 11lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has won seven of his 24 races on turf and sound run last time when 0.75l third at Nottingham (8.5f, good); on a good mark at present and could go well.

4/1

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

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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9th

5

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

C&D win in March (second past the post) came off this mark and was the last occasion Rossa Ryan rode him (record for the jockey an impressive 113121); another big run on the cards.

4/1

4th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Wildly inconsistent these days but boasts a decent record round here (five wins from 19 starts); back around the mark off which he won here in March (awarded the race) and he is quite capable of bouncing back from two poor efforts on turf.

16/1

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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7th

6

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Hes A Gentleman

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Five-time AW winner who was knocking on the door at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in his final two starts in the spring; only 1lb higher than for his last run but this is tougher back up in grade and he's 1-25 on turf; has some work to do from high draw after a break.

16/1

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

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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1st

11

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

King Of Charm

9st 1lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Endured a fair spell in the doldrums until cheekpieces woke him up when chasing home Siam Fox at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; very well handicapped if that signals a revival in his fortunes.

6/1

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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5th

5

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Sceptic

9st 4lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Ian Williams

Not the force of old but gained his fifth success, at Kempton (1m, AW) in May; beaten 4l at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month in an 18-runner contest but this smaller field should play to his strengths (all five wins have been in races with less than ten runners).

5/1

9th

7

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Sceptic

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but went close in most recent attempt in this sphere; scored at Kempton (1m) last time; may well remain competitive.

9/2

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

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