October 17 / 18.15 Chelmsford (AW)

18.15

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

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11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 664095 CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not solid on 2024 form but is attractively treated back on AW; recorded sole win in this sphere over C&D two years ago off 13lb higher.
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9th

11

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Yoshimi

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including one over 6f here in January; best effort since when fourth of eight at Leicester (7f) when last seen in August; fairly treated if fully primed after a short break.

8/1

3

(6)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including two over C&D; hasn't shown much on his last three starts, over 6f; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and return to 7f in his favour so not out of this.

8/1

6th

2

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Two of his five turf wins have come at this track, albeit over 7f; successful off today's mark (and for this rider) at Southwell in January; struggled in two runs back from a three-month break in the spring but grounds for expecting better today.

5/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 304742 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two attempts over C&D have resulted in a success in April and neck second on latest outing; strong contender, especially with Sean Dylan Bowen taking off useful 3lb.
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11

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Profitman

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: B F Brookhouse

All 24 of his races have been on AW (won three of them) but he's finished down the field in two starts this summer, including over C&D 34 days ago; bit to prove.

10/1

7

(10)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Profitman

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: B F Brookhouse

Below par at Chelmsford last month but that was his first outing since finishing third over C&D in January and he could strip fitter now.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 685183 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Recent 6f form includes a win on turf and creditable third at this venue, both times shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; has won at this distance; shortlisted.
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4th

9

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Wrath Of Hector

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time winner at Southwell much earlier in career; poor strike-rate in last few years but ties in with American Rose on reappearance form over C&D last week.

5/1

7th

11

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Wrath Of Hector

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

No issue with this track, his last two wins over C&D (good to firm); knocking at the door lately, going close at Nottingham (6f, good to soft; beaten a head) a fortnight ago; should give another reasonable account.

10/1

13

(14)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Wrath Of Hector

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple 6f-7f winner (turf wins on fast ground); arrives in reasonably good form after two AW placed efforts but has plenty to prove on soft ground.

9/1

Form: 448000 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton in January and placed over C&D in May; has lost his form since July, however, and needs to rebound.
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7th

8

(9)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea The Buckthorn

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

taken down early

50/1

9th

9

(7)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Sea The Buckthorn

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Made late headway when an eyecatching fourth at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in October, but unable to build on it twice since and he's now 1-27; others preferred.

20/1

16/1

Form: 744590 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Two sprint wins here last autumn; regressive results since upped to 7f and failed to beat a rival the last twice; something to prove.
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5th

14

(10)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Zachary

8st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a couple of nurseries here (5f/6f) in the autumn of 2023, but 0-19 since the latest of those despite a sliding mark; look elsewhere.

14/1

5th

14

(10)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Zachary

8st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Charlie Johnston

towards rear

14/1

6th

8

(6)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zachary

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Won two Chelmsford nurseries last autumn; 0-16 in 2024 and opposable despite his lowly mark.

8/1

6th
11 (11)
Zelma

20/1

Form: 475046

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only a modest 3yo maiden but last two efforts (5f/6f) suggest this return to 7f may have positive effect.
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6th

11

(11)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Zelma

8st 12lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

Only a modest 3yo maiden but last two efforts (5f/6f) suggest this return to 7f may have positive effect.

20/1

6th

11

(4)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Zelma

9st 1lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

Unplaced all eight starts; some late headway dropped to 5f at Lingfield a fortnight ago; this trip could prove more suitable but others still look stronger for win purposes.

16/1

Form: 341497 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of 7f form but ran below par when returned to this trip at Wolverhampton last time; still has a better strike-rate over 6f.
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7th

3

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Bear To Dream

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Four wins over 6f/7f here; just 2lb above his last winning mark but well held in both starts since returning last month, including when behind three of these over C&D eight days ago; more needed; stable also runs Jackson Street.

16/1

7th

4

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Bear To Dream

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Attwater

Not as consistent in recent times but rarely fails to give her running round here; little room for manoeuvre off this mark but a good test back down in trip will be fine and she holds each-way claims.

14/1

Form: 502436 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won off 4lb lower at Kempton last October and generally consistent in her AW races since; unlucky second under Rossa Ryan on sole C&D attempt; solid contender.
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2nd

12

(12)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Stella Hogan

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 3-11 for current connections features a C&D win; placed at Kempton last week despite the race not going smoothly for her; enters the reckoning.

7/1

1

(9)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Stella Hogan

9st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Won three of her first nine starts for Mick Appleby; a particularly slow start cost her dear when fourth to Maids Head at Chelmsford last time (sent off favourite, perhaps as she was unpenalised for winning an apprentice contest); 2lb higher here.

7/1

25/1

Form: 7-9850

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who holds weak claims on 2024 form for new yard; fitting of hood needs to make a difference.
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6th

1

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

This Time Maybe

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

One of his two wins was over this C&D in August; hasn't run quite so well since; could bounce back.

5/1

4th

9

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Time Maybe

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Two wins on AW this year, with first over C&D in April and latest at Lingfield (AW) last month; disappointing back at this track last time but he may have done too much too soon and he's capable of bouncing back; in the mix for in-form yard.

11/2

9/1

Form: 683574 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly at Lingfield in last two years and has been inconsistent in 2024; on last winning mark but not sure what to expect.
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1st

3

(2)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Mogan

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

His last four wins have come over C&D; not at his best on his last two starts but he went close over a mile here in November and he races off the same mark today; needs taking seriously.

11/4

10th

1

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Mogan

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Four course wins over 7f, two of them early this year, but now tackles 1m for the first time on his 57th start; others look safer.

12/1

10th

1

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Mogan

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Four course wins over 7f, two of them early this year, but now tackles 1m for the first time on his 57th start; others look safer.

12/1

33/1

Form: 586509

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
6f turf win for previous yard; poor form for current stable, latterly back on AW; enough to prove.
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5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

11th

3

(10)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

El Montejean

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Ben Lund

6f turf win for previous yard; poor form for current stable, latterly back on AW; enough to prove.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.30
Straight Forecast £12.04
Tricast £48.57
Trifecta £75.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Profitman

D Express:

Bear To Dream

Daily Mirror:

Wrath Of Hector

RP RATINGS:

Profitman

POSTDATA:

Profitman

NEWMARKET:

Profitman

The Times:

Profitman

Telegraph:

Profitman

The Guardian:

Profitman

Daily Mail:

Profitman

The Sun:

Profitman

The Star:

Profitman

Daily Record:

Profitman