October 17 / 19.45 Chelmsford (AW)

19.45

Standard

Betfair Exchange Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Betfair Exchange Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.30
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 616615 C BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins at 7f-8.5f, the most recent here last month; disappointing favourite at Wolverhampton since and has something to prove off career-high mark now dropped to sprinting.
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8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

Dutch Kingdom

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Jim Boyle

All seven wins have been on AW; yet to hit form in two runs for this yard; cheekpieces return but best watched at present.

16/1

8th

7

(10)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Dutch Kingdom

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

A fairly useful 6f-1m AW winner at his best for Darryll Holland, but he failed to beat a rival on his yard debut in 7f Kempton handicap in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

16/1

14th

3

(5)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:35 Newcastle (AW)

Dutch Kingdom

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Darryll Holland

He has made good progress in the last 12 months, winning three AW handicaps in the second half of 2024 and taking another step forward when scrambling home at Southwell (7f) on his return in March; less good twice since and now drops to 5f for the first time; others perhaps better treated.

14/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 713920 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on turf; best form this term when winning once and placed twice at Windsor (6f) in summer; latest effort can be excused; has the ability to get involved, provided she takes to AW.
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3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield

Havana Pusey

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Tough mare who won two handicaps around this time last year, scoring at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and following up at Goodwood (7f, good) 18 days later; registered plenty of other good efforts last term and was back on the scoresheet with narrow win at Yarmouth (7f, good) 11 days ago; something to find on the figures but she's the type to make her presence felt.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

16:28 Yarmouth

Havana Pusey

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Last season went well in 6f/7f handicaps and was only 3l away in a Group 3 on one occasion; however, that campaign ended badly and her reappearance at the Craven meeting was no better.

10/1

14th

1

(13)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Havana Pusey

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Progressed last term; pick of her efforts came when fourth in AW Group 3 (6f) in June and when beating all bar Royal Velvet in July course handicap (7f, good to firm) the following month; will need to be near her best to make a winning seasonal debut but was beaten only a nose on last year's return.

33/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6-1951 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Successful over C&D last Saturday on second run since wind surgery, taking Chelmsford form figures to 12422222311; even with 5lb penalty he's still competitively treated on historical data; solid.
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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

Form: 066724 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f as a 2yo but has shown best form at 5f and doesn't seem to be crying out for a return to this distance; 0-9 this season and isn't the percentage call.
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10th

2

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hedge Fund

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Won over 6f on this track as 2yo; winless since that season but he's shown enough to think he can be placed to advantage off a reduced mark; had a troubled start to the season at Beverley but it's too soon to write him off; hood refitted with cheekpieces added.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Hedge Fund

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Not a prolific winner; rather disappointing for this yard in a light campaign last season, best run when third at Haydock in September (5f, good; hood on for first time); no hood this time; on a good mark and could go well.

7/1

Form: 636076 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Competitively weighted on best British form but long losing spell continues; recorded sole win over three years ago when trained in France; unlikely to land this competitive race.
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3rd

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Tame end to last season and no return to form on his two starts this year; however, he's 2lb lower than when winning this under Olivia Haines last year (good to firm) and the return to the Rowley Mile could trigger a revival.

12/1

7th

8

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rebel Path

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

On a dangerous mark on 2025 best but he ended that campaign with some lesser efforts and it was the same story on his return to action five weeks ago; others look safer.

16/1

7th

8

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Both of his wins on the AW have been over C&D but his most recent success came on turf at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last May; back on the AW following a 159-day break.

8/1

Form: 110885 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has come up short at a few major festivals since handicapping; ran okay over 5f last time while shaping as if this return to 6f will suit; recorded two easy wins (maiden/novice) over this trip on turf in May; interesting off reduced mark in this grade, assuming he takes to AW.
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8th

12

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Dorney Lake

8st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Liam Bailey

Looked to be coming to the boil when third at Southwell last month but two subsequent turf efforts have been blighted by slow starts; on a dangerous mark but he goes without any accessories and needs to get it right at the stalls.

16/1

6th

6

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Dorney Lake

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Liam Bailey

Disappointing at Catterick on Wednesday when he couldn't get into it after a slow start; he had been threatening something better on AW beforehand and this drop in class can help; hood returns; chance if breaking better.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

16:25 Catterick

Dorney Lake

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Four 6f wins on good or faster turf; running himself into form on AW for his new yard this winter, most recently keeping on for third in a 0-80 at Southwell three weeks ago; 14lb lower than for his last turf outing; interesting contender.

5/2

7th
11 (2)
Lequinto

33/1

Form: 0-8870 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Last three wins at Windsor and hasn't scored on AW since 2021; holds weak claims on 2024 form and still needs to show he retains full ability aged seven.
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1st

10

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile trip-wise and six of his 12 wins have come at Windsor; on same mark as for his Sandown win last autumn and he's been running well on AW this spring; should get a good tow into this race and he's in the mix back at this track.

11/2

3rd

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Lequinto

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

No AW win since December 2021 but there have been some good runs on both Polytrack and Tapeta this year, including C&D, and yesterday's 6f second was another sound display; wasn't helping his rider under pressure on that occasion and opposable for win purposes.

6/1

Form: 304070 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Not exactly solid on his form since being gelded, always behind at Kempton most recently; however, defied a 2lb higher mark in this race 12 months ago and has a major chance if back on song.
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4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Batal Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.

10/1

Form: 11-6 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
The least exposed contender; all three starts over 6f on AW, winning twice in late 2023 then respectable sixth (slowly away, kept on nicely) in Wolverhampton handicap this month on belated reappearance; still open to further progress and warrants respect.
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3

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Lions House

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Linda Perratt

Has only won on Tapeta and spends a lot of his time at Newcastle; finished well behind in his last two races on turf.

10/1

12th

10

(13)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Lions House

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Wins have all come on Tapeta and does most racing now at Newcastle; decent second there last time, back up from 5f, but this is stronger and he's far from certain to repeat the effort.

16/1

Form: 8-3477

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-6 since debut win but ran respectably in Glorious Goodwood handicap on debut for current yard and soft ground was a possible excuse since; possibilities off reduced mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear and AW surface.
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10th

6

(9)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Change For Good

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

0-6 since debut win but ran respectably in Glorious Goodwood handicap on debut for current yard and soft ground was a possible excuse since; possibilities off reduced mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear and AW surface.

10/1

7th

2

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Change For Good

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hamad Al Jehani

0-5 for three different trainers since his successful debut last season (7f, good to firm); wasn't disgraced when seventh in a big field at Glorious Goodwood last time but will need a personal best to return to winning ways; perhaps this drop to sprint distances will have a positive effect.

9/1

7th

15

(10)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Change For Good

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Had been highly tried after his successful debut last season (7f, good to firm) but he failed to make a telling impression on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) five weeks ago for Ollie Sangster; now with Wathnan following a 45,000gns sale three weeks ago but he needs to step up.

12/1

Form: 1-1000

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three duck eggs since switched to turf; has form figures of 311 on AW and looks interesting back in this sphere, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear and drop to sprinting.
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10th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Improved on the AW last winter with two wins at this trip (beat City House second occasion); turf return came at Newmarket early this month, showing plenty of pace until weakening final furlong in finishing creditable fourth in very valuable contest; remains on a handy mark compared to AW so has to be respected.

10/1

4th

5

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Sir Les Patterson

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stephen Thorne

Enough evidence to point to him being a superior performer on AW but that is reflected in a handicap mark that is 9lb lower on grass; that said, it is still 11lb higher than when twice beaten at the Curragh last September and he'll need to leave his turf form well behind if he is to win.

12/1

11th

1

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent but talented when trained by Harry Eustace; on the up for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps in fine style last November and in February; could well have more to offer on AW but it will require a mighty performance to defy top weight in this field.

4/1

Non-runners

Cajetan, Kit Gabriel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £280.10
Straight Forecast £190.64
Tricast £1484.38
Trifecta £2021.80

Selections

The Times:

Lion's House

POSTDATA:

Crimson Sand

SPOTLIGHT:

Dorney Lake

NEWMARKET:

Sir Les Patterson

TOPSPEED:

Hedge Fund

D Express:

Cajetan

The Guardian:

Rebel Path

RP RATINGS:

Dorney Lake

Daily Mail:

Lion's House

The Sun:

Lion's House

The Star:

Lion's House

Telegraph:

Crimson Sand

Daily Mirror:

Crimson Sand

Daily Record:

Crimson Sand