October 12 / 20.20 Chelmsford (AW)

20.20

Standard

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 063625 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Losing run now up to 15 and she has slid down the weights during an inconsistent season; capable still at this level but she's odds-on to pull hard and has had issues at the stalls of late, so isn't without risk.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

7

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Measured Moments

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Losing run now up to 15 and she has slid down the weights during an inconsistent season; capable still at this level but she's odds-on to pull hard and has had issues at the stalls of late, so isn't without risk.

16/1

5th

10

(10)

10th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:14 Leicester

Measured Moments

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

slowly away, took keen hold

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 185772 CD BF

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not as good or consistent as he was; most wins have come after a recent outing, so a five-month absence would be a concern, off a 2lb higher mark than when winning over C&D early in the year.
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9

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Curtiz

9st 5lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Hughie Morrison

Losing run on turf goes back to 2021 and his best form is at up to 1m2f; well held when favourite over that trip at Windsor recently and has much to prove back over 1m4f; yard also runs Beggarman.

9/2

6th

9

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Curtiz

9st 5lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Hughie Morrison

Losing run on turf goes back to 2021 and his best form is at up to 1m2f; well held when favourite over that trip at Windsor recently and has much to prove back over 1m4f; yard also runs Beggarman.

9/2

3rd

2

(10)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Windsor

Curtiz

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Has failed to score on turf since 2021 but is interesting with Oisin Murphy back on board; form under this rider features an Epsom success and close second over C&D (last May).

11/4

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 537423 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three-time Yarmouth winner who ran her best AW race when third off this mark over C&D nine days ago; that extended a consistent run of form and she should go well again.
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1

(6)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Leicester

Queens Company

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Resumed winning ways in good style in 1m2f Yarmouth handicap 23 days ago, always travelling smoothly; up 4lb but big shout once more in her current mood.

7/2

6

(4)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

14:55 Yarmouth

Queens Company

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Ended last season in good form but hasn't transferred it to this season; certainly has good claims if back on song, being a three-time Yarmouth scorer who is on a workable mark.

14/1

6

(4)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

14:55 Yarmouth

Queens Company

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Ended last season in good form but hasn't transferred it to this season; certainly has good claims if back on song, being a three-time Yarmouth scorer who is on a workable mark.

14/1

8/1

Form: 184143 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Responded well to the visor going on in the summer round Yarmouth, a course she goes well at, but that means she returns to the AW on a mark 7lb higher than for her C&D win in February; needs to bounce back from a lesser effort a month ago.
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6th

1

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:10 Stratford

Fillyfudge

11st 12lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Lemos De Souza

Dual Flat winner who took hurdling form to whole new level when drawing clear to score by 12l over C&D (good) last month; went up 9lb for that but must be considered in current mood.

4/1

4

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

19:00 Stratford

Fillyfudge

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Lemos De Souza

Dual Flat winner; 0-7 over hurdles but was creditable second to much-improved rival over C&D (good) in March and ran okay when back on the Flat this month; respected.

9/4

4

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

19:00 Stratford

Fillyfudge

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Lemos De Souza

Dual Flat winner; 0-7 over hurdles but was creditable second to much-improved rival over C&D (good) in March and ran okay when back on the Flat this month; respected.

9/4

Form: 583-8

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Not without hope in three AW starts over shorter late last year but has been seen only once since, when well held on turf/handicap debut four months ago; it's too soon to write her off but seeing some support behind her would be preferable.
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1

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:14 Redcar

Glimmer Of Light

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Walker

Shaped well after six months off when third of five in 1m4f Leicester handicap on her return, fading only late on; a bold showing is on the cards eased 1lb here.

11/4

3rd

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:30 Leicester

Glimmer Of Light

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

The only maiden in this field but has low mileage and appears capable of winning an ordinary handicap, having finished a clear second upped to 1m4f at Lingfield (AW) when last seen; possibilities off same mark.

9/2

3rd

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:30 Leicester

Glimmer Of Light

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

The only maiden in this field but has low mileage and appears capable of winning an ordinary handicap, having finished a clear second upped to 1m4f at Lingfield (AW) when last seen; possibilities off same mark.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: -85212 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last spring before missing more than a year; has returned to those levels since headgear went back on in recent times and has to go on the shortlist.
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1

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Early Morning Dew

10st 9lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual C&D winner (from four runs), latterly off a 1lb lower mark last autumn; said to have stopped quickly when well beaten at a short price over hurdles last month, which leaves him a bit to prove, but he has one of the more experienced jockeys up.

4/1

5th

4

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Early Morning Dew

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim & Suzi Best

in touch with leaders

15/8

5th

4

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Early Morning Dew

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim & Suzi Best

in touch with leaders

15/8

Form: 154255

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four wins over further in the past 12 months, latterly off a 2lb lower mark; has undergone wind surgery since last seen two months ago and, despite being a hard-puller, the question is whether an easy 1m2f will provide enough of a test.
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6

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

20:25 Newton Abbot

Hill Station

10st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Looked home and hosed until headed close home when beaten a nose over C&D (good) nine days ago; due to go up 4lb in future races, this will be his last chance to exploit a favourable mark and he may well break his duck over hurdles here.

13/8

2nd

8

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Hill Station

10st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four-time AW winner at up to 1m4f; 0-9 over hurdles and finished last on his return to this code on latest start.

20/1

2nd

8

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Hill Station

10st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four-time AW winner at up to 1m4f; 0-9 over hurdles and finished last on his return to this code on latest start.

20/1

12/1

Form: 339043 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Can get warm before races and often pulls hard but confirmed his liking for tonight's C&D when second (demoted a place) off the same mark three weeks ago; will need to settle better from a wide stall for a yard also responsible for Fillyfudge.
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5th

6

(8)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Awtaad Prince

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Amy Murphy

Not on a bad mark but form has become patchy and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have.

16/1

5th

6

(8)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Awtaad Prince

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Amy Murphy

Not on a bad mark but form has become patchy and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Awtaad Prince

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

took keen hold, midfield, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

8th
12 (14)
Nasim

10/1

Form: 427763 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has lost 20 on the spin since his 1m win here but boasts a pretty consistent profile round here and will be happier back down from 1m4f; usually dropped in and is likely to be today from stall 14, in which case he'll need the breaks.
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4th

4

(7)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

21:00 Windsor

Nasim

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

Yet to win on turf (all three wins on AW); second in a similar contest at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in March but unable to replicate that effort back in handicap company when fifth of ten at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in April; not out of this.

5/1

5th

6

(2)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Nasim

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mark Pattinson

It's more than two years since he ran at this track (has won here) and even longer since he won, but he's well down the weights and was runner-up in a 1m4f Lingfield classified on latest outing when tongue tied for the second time; considered for a place.

6/1

5th

6

(2)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Nasim

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mark Pattinson

It's more than two years since he ran at this track (has won here) and even longer since he won, but he's well down the weights and was runner-up in a 1m4f Lingfield classified on latest outing when tongue tied for the second time; considered for a place.

6/1

20/1

Form: -54199 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow starter who's getting on and not as good or consistent as he was; popped up at Windsor off 2lb lower in July but has struggled since and others make greater appeal.
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8th

3

(11)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

15:32 Kempton (AW)

Pledge Of Honour

9st 13lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dean Ivory

dwelt start, held up in last, outpaced 3f out, never on terms

20/1

8th

3

(11)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

15:32 Kempton (AW)

Pledge Of Honour

9st 13lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dean Ivory

dwelt start, held up in last, outpaced 3f out, never on terms

20/1

7th

6

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Pledge Of Honour

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dean Ivory

Ended losing run when successful in 1m2f handicap at Windsor in July; well held since and 0-13 on AW as opposed to 6-28 on turf.

16/1

11th
6 (6)
McTed

6/1

Form: 849411 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Reapplied cheekpieces have had a positive effect and he notched a fourth win of the year (all for Alice Bond) off 3lb lower last time; goes well here and has a fair chance of the hat-trick.
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6th

8

(4)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

19:20 Pontefract

McTed

9st 3lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Michael Keady

Respectable form in two attempts at Pontefract, finishing second in this race two years ago and winning off 2lb higher last September; interesting back here on second run for new yard.

14/1

8

(4)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

McTed

9st 1lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Michael Keady

Ridden last two years by Alice Bond; four wins over this sort of trip last April-September, one of them over C&D; good second in November, followed by lesser shows on his last two starts for Joseph Parr; back on his last winning mark and can't be dismissed.

16/1

8th

9

(2)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

McTed

9st 6lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Joseph Parr

Won four times last year (AW/turf) but he ended 2024 with a laboured effort at Chelmsford (1m2f); now only 1lb higher than for his last success but has a bit to prove after that last run.

20/1

Form: 630-27 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has become inconsistent and a lot of her best efforts in recent times have come over a bit further; said to have stopped quickly last time and Early Morning Dew may be her yard's best chance.
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8th

2

(1)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Arenas Del Tiempo

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

in touch with leaders

6/1

8th

2

(1)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Arenas Del Tiempo

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

in touch with leaders

6/1

2nd

3

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Arenas Del Tiempo

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

took keen hold, held up in rear, bad mistake and almost fell 4th, headway 3 out, went third home turn, kept on approaching last, went second run-in, stayed on, did well in the circumstances

5/2

13th
15 (10)
Milvus

20/1

Form: 544336

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Will find this easier 1m2f placing less emphasis on stamina but he's still to convince on that front and is a longstanding, regressive maiden in any case.
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13th

15

(10)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Milvus

8st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Denis Coakley

prominent on outer

20/1

6th

11

(12)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Milvus

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

led, headed but clear with one other after 5f

8/1

Form: 221146 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Turf wins in the summer came from the front and he couldn't have fared any worse with the draw for a front-runner; went hard early over C&D last time but stall 15 can only be an off-putter.
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10th

10

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

10th

10

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

10th

10

(9)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

A dual 1m/1m2f turf scorer in the summer and not seen to best effect when tenth in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap nine days ago, helping set a strong pace; he can't be discounted off a 3lb lower mark.

20/1

Non-runners

Sunset In Paris

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £127.20
Straight Forecast £109.23
Tricast £762.43
Trifecta £658.20

Selections

The Guardian:

Mc'ted

SPOTLIGHT:

Early Morning Dew

The Times:

Fillyfudge

The Star:

Sunset In Paris

Daily Mirror:

Fillyfudge

Daily Mail:

Mc'ted

D Express:

Mc'ted

The Sun:

Mc'ted

RP RATINGS:

Early Morning Dew

POSTDATA:

Early Morning Dew

Telegraph:

Early Morning Dew

Daily Record:

Sunset In Paris