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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4th

12

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

In-form 9yo whose last four runs have been over C&D; failed narrowly under a penalty two weeks ago (behind Fifty Nifty) but 1lb lower here and should be involved.

11/2

3rd

4

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Retains plenty of vitality aged nine; record over C&D features wins in this race two years ago and in his last two starts, latest by a neck seven days ago; rock-solid kept to this scenario and likely to remain competitive even with 4lb penalty.

4/1

1st

3

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

His last three wins have been over C&D and latest was in a Class 4 on good to firm 13 days ago; that was a narrow success but he finished well to beat the favourite and is only 2lb higher here; respected.

7/2

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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9th

10

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

American Bay

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

He has finished runner-up twice this season, including at Redcar (5f, good) off 4lb higher, but he failed to justify support when seventh at Beverley three weeks ago; career-low mark but his modest strike-rate (2-27) tempers confidence and there's a soft-ground query too.

12/1

7th

4

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

American Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up off 2lb higher at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in June; respectable fifth (Castan sixth) of 12 at Thirsk (5f, good) 12 days ago; enters calculations for last year's winning yard.

5/1

5th

4

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; below par in a big field at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but plenty of form this season that makes him of interest; Jack Callan's claim a bonus; one to consider back at 5f.

8/1

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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8th

16

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft; unproven beyond 1m and unraced beyond 1m1f until he tried 1m3f at Southwell (AW) 15 days ago and led 2f out until three rivals went past in the final 1f; that was a good run and his dam won at this trip but others clearly have less to prove in this hot 1m4f race.

25/1

4th

11

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Speaking

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Just 2lb higher than when winning over 7f here in April, but is unraced beyond 1m1f and this looks a tough race in which to prove his stamina.

12/1

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

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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5th

5

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made all and prevailed narrowly over C&D last time, opening his AW account at the 14th attempt; back up 3lb but has defied higher marks on turf; likely to remain competitive.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

3-37 with two of his wins coming at Chester; one of his better efforts since joining this yard when beaten just over 2l into fourth of ten over C&D a fortnight ago; worth considering from 7lb below his last winning mark.

11/2

4th

9

(9)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Step back in right direction when close fourth over 5f here but then trailed home last at Epsom; 3-36 overall and probably not the percentage call.

14/1

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