October 12 / 18.50 Chelmsford (AW)

18.50

Standard

Betfair Exchange Beacons Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Betfair Exchange Beacons Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.60
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 36-195 CD

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has won at both sprint trips here, latterly in February; fair effort back from wind surgery at Lingfield in April but off again since and his best form for this yard has been over 5f.
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1

(9)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Crimson Sand

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Dan Horsford

Six AW wins on his record, three of them at this track; solid third at Lingfield on Good Friday, on second run for this stable, and he's undergone wind surgery since; promising apprentice takes off 5lb and he's one to consider.

12/1

1

(9)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Crimson Sand

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Dan Horsford

Six AW wins on his record, three of them at this track; solid third at Lingfield on Good Friday, on second run for this stable, and he's undergone wind surgery since; promising apprentice takes off 5lb and he's one to consider.

12/1

3rd

8

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Crimson Sand

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Dan Horsford

Ran creditably on his stable debut at Southwell 12 days ago and returning to 6f won't be a problem; not sure he's ahead of his mark though.

14/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 248441 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Excellent efforts in both AW runs, over 6f at Kempton, rustling up one who's now on a mark of 93, on his January debut and then doing well to come from so far back to win there in August; up 9lb but looks one to follow.
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5th

2

(1)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Nemov

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner for Clive Cox in August 2024; down the field in two runs for new connections after 418 days off but has looked to retain some ability; this race should prove a better guide as to where he is at the moment.

10/1

2nd

6

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Nemov

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

steadied start, held up in rear

2/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 228332 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Mostly remained in form since a 7f Catterick win in April and his second of six in a Wolverhampton claimer last month was a good effort at the weights; this does look competitive back in a handicap, though.
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7th

1

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bowman

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: C Byrnes

Four-time AW winner in Britain; pleasing start for this yard when staying on third at Leopardstown (7f, good) in August and excuses following month when disappointing favourite at Fairyhouse (ground, too keen and not clear run); drops in grade for AW return, Keane booked.

4/1

15th

15

(13)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Bowman

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: C Byrnes

Pleasing start for this yard when staying on from the rear for third at Leopardstown (7f, good); nine-time winner dropped 2lb for that and has won off higher marks in the past; best turf form is on good ground.

8/1

Form: 451164 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back 6f wins at Newmarket in August and close up in both starts since; needs to show he's as effective on the AW, though, as connections haven't persevered with him on sand since two runs in late 2022.
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1st

7

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Runner-up for the third time in five starts since joining John Butler when best of the rest behind the well-treated Ancient State (won next time) in 16-runner race over C&D (good) 29 days ago; same mark today.

13/2

2nd

3

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Four runs for John Butler, running well in three Class 5s but below par in a Class 3 in May; goes well at the Newmarket tracks and he holds each-way claims again.

8/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

His losing run is gathering momentum and he has not won over 5f for three years; went close at Goodwood last month (5f, good) though and he should remain a potent force at this level.

3/1

Form: -44541 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who lost out only narrowly on sole AW start (7f) 12 months ago; ahead of the handicapper on return from being gelded, denied a clear run over 7f at Newbury, then not needing his best form to win a 6f Redcar novice last month; dangerous rival.
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13th

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

American Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

String of good runs since returning in May from a 167-day absence, latterly keeping on for second at Redcar (5f, good) three weeks ago; steps back up to 6f for the first time this year and it could suit.

8/1

2nd

9

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

American Bay

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Paul Midgley

First of two wins came in a novice over 6f here on good to firm; pair of placed efforts in 5f AW handicaps in March but hasn't quite matched that in two 5f handicaps at Thirsk (good/good to firm) since, with reopposing pair Far Above The Law and Spring Is Sprung ahead of him latterly; the first-time cheekpieces he wore last time are left off.

9/1

7th

15

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

One of his two wins came over C&D and was a close fifth here a month ago, backing up two good runs on the AW; possibilities, especially should the new cheekpieces give him a lift.

10/1

7/1

Form: -11925 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Started 2024 with front-running win over C&D before following up at Ascot (6f); momentum somewhat checked in three runs since but 7f on soft wouldn't have been his conditions last month; competitive back here.
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4th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row (7f, good to soft/AW) before solid second at Newmarket (1m, good); didn't run badly in mid-division in Class 2 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time and he could be in the mix back down in grade.

3/1

9th

17

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft ground; better than ever this season, winning at Doncaster (good to soft) and following up at Southwell (again 7f, AW); solid second to Sterling Knight (1m, good) last time but he'll need more from the same mark.

20/1

Form: 926314

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In good form since returned to turf, ending a losing run at Chester (5f) in August, but he has more to prove back on the AW as he wasn't running to this sort of mark earlier in the year, three of them over 6f.
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8th

7

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

0-6 on AW for new stable since the autumn but took good step back in right direction when close fourth at Lingfield (5f) last month and will be suited by this return to 6f on turf; interesting.

10/1

12

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

All three wins came on turf when trained by Hugo Palmer, the most recent at Chester in September; 0-12 on the AW but he did post a solid effort when a 1l fourth of seven at Lingfield (5f, AW) 28 days ago; steps back up in trip.

12/1

4th

3

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Both handicap wins on turf at Chester (5f and 6f); no great shakes on this track for new yard since November but he's dropped 9lb in that time and there was the glimmer of a revival here last time when back from a break; not ruled out.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 152217 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two handicap wins this year, over 6f and 5f on Wolverhampton Tapeta; equally effective on Polytrack and may have more to come after shaping as if the run was needed back from a break last month; possibilities.
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4th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Speed

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield (6f) in January off the same mark as today's; left the impression he's still in form on soft ground at Salisbury 23 days ago and has place claims back on the AW.

8/1

5th

5

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Invincible Speed

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have been on the AW but he does act on turf; beaten 4l when second of five at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) ten days ago but soft ground would be a slight concern.

8/1

2nd

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Invincible Speed

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent gelding who's usually ridden from off the pace; no obvious reason why he won't go well once more, back over an easier 6f, returning from a short break.

5/1

Form: 205340 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won 6f novice at Kempton in late 2023; hasn't shone on turf in 2024 but in the mix on two AW runs elsewhere; the step up to 7f was no help on debut for new yard at Kempton but has more going for him back at 6f.
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9th

8

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Tsunami Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

took keen hold, prominent

20/1

11th

11

(11)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Tsunami Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned over sprint trips for former yard, winning over 6f here 11 months ago; in and out this year but he's been gelded since last seen and starts out for Ed Walker off a reduced mark; stamina the unknown.

12/1

4th

2

(2)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 4f 217y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield

Tsunami Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, soon no impression, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.10
Straight Forecast £38.32
Tricast £759.63
Trifecta £722.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nemov

POSTDATA:

Balon d'Or

RP RATINGS:

Bowman

D Express:

American Bay

TOPSPEED:

Tsunami Spirit

The Times:

Nemov

Telegraph:

Nemov

Daily Mail:

Nemov

The Sun:

Nemov

The Star:

Nemov

Daily Record:

Nemov

The Guardian:

Balon d'Or

Daily Mirror:

Bowman