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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1st

10

(7)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

My Margie

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

midfield but in touch with leaders, switched right and ridden over 1f out, pressed leaders inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish

16/1

8th

1

(10)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

My Margie

9st 11lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders

16/1

5th

8

(2)

4th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

17:15 Haydock

My Margie

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

prominent, lost ground after 2f

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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3rd

3

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Red Hat Eagle

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

towards rear

7/1

5th

11

(14)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Red Hat Eagle

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Two wins in midsummer but his last two runs suggest the handicapper is winning the argument for now; drawn widest.

18/1

4th

2

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Red Hat Eagle

10st 0lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Had been running well on turf and the AW until offering little at Wolverhampton a month ago; capable of going well if back in good order, with Brandon Wilkie's claim taking something off a tough mark.

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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5th

3

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

14:43 Nottingham

Charming Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

Came from a good way back to be a closing fourth at Chelmsford (1m) and that continued his consistent run of form; handles soft ground and was runner-up on his previous crack at 1m2f.

10/1

5th

3

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

14:43 Nottingham

Charming Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

Came from a good way back to be a closing fourth at Chelmsford (1m) and that continued his consistent run of form; handles soft ground and was runner-up on his previous crack at 1m2f.

10/1

4th

9

(8)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Charming Whisper

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

raced in last

13/2

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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5th

5

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Hosanna Power

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

prominent, went second over 2f out

7/1

6th

4

(7)

26th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:10 Pontefract

Hosanna Power

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Opened his account in Newbury handicap (1m2f, good) on seasonal debut; respectable 4l third to the reopposing Loyal Touch at Chester (extended 1m2f, soft) next time and a wide trip provides a possible excuse for a poor run at Chelmsford in July; given time since and a good record fresh provides hope that he'll stage a revival.

7/1

9th

4

(9)

7th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Hosanna Power

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Sir Michael Stoute

raced wide, took keen hold, prominent, dropped to midfield after 1f

4/1

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

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Great Blasket

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

midfield, switched to centre over 1f out

14/1

8th

1

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Great Blasket

10st 0lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Successful four times over 1m this year and ran creditably at Newmarket most recently; drops back in class with Brandon Wilkie taking off a useful 5lb but may get outstayed back at 1m2f.

7/1

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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2nd

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Doubled up over C&D in December; a good fourth of 16 at Chelmsford (1m) last month shows he's still on a competitive mark but he faded out of it at Lingfield a fortnight ago.

12/1

2nd

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Doubled up over C&D in December; a good fourth of 16 at Chelmsford (1m) last month shows he's still on a competitive mark but he faded out of it at Lingfield a fortnight ago.

12/1

9th

5

(7)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

12:50 Lingfield (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 5lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

soon led, headed and prominent after 1f, weakened over 1f out

9/1

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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1st

11

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

None too consistent in 2024 and he ended the year with four unplaced efforts; wasn't discredited at Southwell on latest start but, despite his sliding mark, others are more obvious.

14/1

1st

11

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

None too consistent in 2024 and he ended the year with four unplaced efforts; wasn't discredited at Southwell on latest start but, despite his sliding mark, others are more obvious.

14/1

4th

4

(2)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

12:40 Southwell (AW)

Hes A Gentleman

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, prominent, led when towards far side under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

14/1

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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10th

1

(13)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Dutch Decoy

10st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

towards rear

11/1

29

(20)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

8st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Beaten on last 15 starts and below par the last twice; however, before those he was runner-up in the Golden Mile at Goodwood and has performed creditably in the last two runnings of this race; on a handy mark and has a good record here, while he seems versatile ground-wise; not ruled out each-way.

33/1

6th

2

(4)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

18:50 Newmarket (July)

Dutch Decoy

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Record over C&D reads 1113, including a success in this race two years ago off 5lb lower (also goes well on the Rowley Mile); has looked as good as ever this season but there's little margin for error off this mark.

5/1

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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11th

11

(9)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

King Of Charm

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

midfield on outer, switched to centre over 1f out

6/1

3rd

6

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newmarket

King Of Charm

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Martin Dunne

Going the right way and edged out Sea Regal (due to run in 2.10 race) at Sandown (1m, good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise is manageable and he shouldn't be inconvenienced by the return to 7f; commands respect.

9/2

1st

4

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Sandown

King Of Charm

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Martin Dunne

took keen hold, in touch with leaders early, in rear after 2f

5/2

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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10th

10

(4)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

12:40 Southwell (AW)

Sceptic

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

towards rear

33/1

10th

10

(4)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

12:40 Southwell (AW)

Sceptic

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

towards rear

33/1

12th

7

(1)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Sceptic

9st 6lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

Dropped 20lb in four runs for his new yard but with some justification as he's only beaten one rival home; can't be recommended.

66/1

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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9th

6

(2)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Hun

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Runner-up four times for Karl Burke but well beaten in both outings for this stable; remains to be seen whether another change of headgear (first-time cheekpieces for visor) makes any difference.

40/1

9th

6

(2)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Hun

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Runner-up four times for Karl Burke but well beaten in both outings for this stable; remains to be seen whether another change of headgear (first-time cheekpieces for visor) makes any difference.

40/1

13th

12

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

The Hun

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Robert Eddery

prominent on outer, went second and pressed leader over 5f out, pushed along over 2f out

40/1

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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