October 26 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

Standard

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 146427

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Exposed 3yo whose record is only 1-20, the win gained in 8.5f maiden handicap at Wolverhampton in July; close second on most recent turf attempt but below par back on AW last time.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 338642

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably in first-time visor at Wolverhampton last month, taking AW form figures (all over 7f) to 1142 while shaping as if this new trip is worth exploring; likely player in the retained headgear.
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3rd

3

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

The Bitter Moose

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

C&D scorer in 2023 who also won at Epsom (made all; 3lb higher today) last August; 2026 performances don't look good enough, third of five on last two outings.

14/1

3rd

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

The Bitter Moose

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Patrick Chamings

Small-field 6f affair not ideal last time and this is a bit easier back in the visor for the first time this season; last summer's easy Epsom win off 4lb lower (made all) showed he's at home round switchback tracks and he's one to consider.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 244578 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve on recent turf efforts but won off this mark at Yarmouth (1m) in April and has a fighting chance if back to that form; showed promise on AW in late 2023.
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2nd

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newmarket (July)

Born A Rebel

9st 9lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: Patrick Owens

Exposed mare who is often slowly away; however, her form at the Newmarket July course features a success (over 7f) last summer and close third (over 1m) last week; may remain competitive.

9/2

3rd

3

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:32 Newmarket (July)

Born A Rebel

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Can miss the break and has a patchy profile; bounced back with a close second over C&D (good to firm) last month but she hung left when fourth of six here (7f, good to firm) last time; hood is now added on this step back up in trip but she comes with risks attached.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Born A Rebel

9st 10lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: Patrick Owens

Can miss the break but she won this race last year off 10lb lower and swiftly got over a Chester aberration when second of 11 here (1m, good to firm) under Arron D'Arcy four weeks ago; a player.

5/2

33/1

Form: 280400

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D in June but is far from consistent and losing run is mounting up; down the field at Kempton this month on debut for new stable; not a solid option.
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7th

8

(2)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Royal Parade

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Fourth of 14 on second start for this yard at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in October suggested the ability remained, but losing run up to 18 despite a sliding mark; not sure a return to sprinting is the answer.

14/1

7th

8

(2)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Royal Parade

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Fourth of 14 on second start for this yard at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in October suggested the ability remained, but losing run up to 18 despite a sliding mark; not sure a return to sprinting is the answer.

14/1

4/1

Form: 789641 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Led towards the finish in Class 6 contest over C&D two weeks ago, opening his account at the 11th attempt (only fourth start on AW); may well remain competitive, having gone back up just 2lb.
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1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Cloud Free

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

1-25 on Flat, tailed off when last seen at Southwell in January; bit to prove on hurdling debut but this is not a strong contest and he would have a squeak if taking well to the new discipline.

25/1

11th

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloud Free

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Barry Murtagh

1-22, the win coming for Michael Bell at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) just over a year ago; tackles this far for the first time having undergone wind surgery; others preferred.

14/1

11th

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloud Free

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Barry Murtagh

1-22, the win coming for Michael Bell at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) just over a year ago; tackles this far for the first time having undergone wind surgery; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 258569

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ex-irish maiden; went close at Killarney (handicap debut) in May but has failed to build on that effort, latterly for new new yard; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
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2nd

2

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Currumbin

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Keady

Back to form when second of eight in 1m handicap at Newmarket 13 days ago; this C&D winner take a big step back up in trip now and must enter calculations off a reduced mark.

7/2

2nd

7

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Currumbin

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Keady

His two Flat wins have been over 1m6f and 2m on AW; won over hurdles at Worcester last summer but he's been generally disappointing since, including in three Flat runs this season; continues to drop down the weights but he was sixth of seven over C&D last time and others are preferred.

20/1

6th

5

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:32 Newmarket (July)

Currumbin

9st 7lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

His two Flat wins have been over 1m6f and 2m on AW; won over hurdles at Worcester last summer but he's been generally disappointing since, including in two Flat runs (1m2f/11.4f) this season; has plenty to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

25/1

7th
6 (2)
Sonmarg

7/2

Form: 238223 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Recorded sole success at novice level but is threatening to win a handicap, having been placed (over 7f, mostly on AW) in six of last eight runs; possibilities provided he's aided by the return to 1m (second attempt).
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4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led, pressed leader under 4f out, led again over 1f out, lost three places inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

7/1

4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led

7/1

10

(5)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sonmarg

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Turf winner at 6f; maiden on AW and below best in two AW handicaps at this trip but he's dropped a few pounds since making his yard debut and remains of interest on autumn form with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

9/1

Form: 148005

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Step back in right direction at Kempton last time but doesn't look the percentage call off top weight back at 1m (mixed record at this distance); has done his winning over 7f.
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8th

6

(2)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Dynamic Talent

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Darryll Holland

All five wins have been over 7f on AW but latest was 11 months ago; on dangerous mark but he ended last year on a low note and was tailed off on his hurdling debut last month; has rejoined Darryll Holland since that last run but he has some questions to answer; blinkers reapplied.

20/1

8th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:12 Huntingdon

Dynamic Talent

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

held up in rear, bad mistake and almost fell 5th, soon outpaced and pushed along

50/1

8th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:12 Huntingdon

Dynamic Talent

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

held up in rear, bad mistake and almost fell 5th

50/1

Form: 652240 C

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Wore blinkers in last four starts, proving consistent until form dipped last time; headgear now removed; has a record of 221 at Chelmsford, the win gained last November; interesting back here.
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3rd

7

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Palazzo Persico

10st 7lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Won two of his four starts (1m2f-1m4f) since joining Tony Carroll, including for today's rider; dropping back to 1m not sure to play to his strengths though.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Palazzo Persico

10st 10lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop and he made it 2-3 for current yard when landing novice amateurs' race at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up another 2lb but remains well treated on his old form, and four of his wins have come over this trip; leading contender.

9/4

1st

3

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Palazzo Persico

10st 8lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to make a winning start for Tony Carroll at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) last month; possibly found the run coming too soon when only fifth over 1m at Brighton six days later; probably stays 1m4f and retains handicapping scope on his best form.

13/8

Form: 551569 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Opened his account with a success off this mark on turf in August; however, has failed to transfer that form back to AW the last twice and still has something to prove in this sphere.
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5th

3

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tactical Control

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: B F Brookhouse

Sole win from 23 starts came on turf at Salisbury off 11lb higher last August; runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) in March but he was disappointing over 1m2f here next time and was pulled up at Bath (1m, firm; reported to have moved poorly) when favourite 38 days ago; needs to bounce back.

7/2

7

(2)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tactical Control

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: B F Brookhouse

always behind, pulled up back straight

7/2

7

(2)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tactical Control

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: B F Brookhouse

always behind, pulled up back straight

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 855555 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning on Tapeta but ran well here once; currently has a bout of fifthitis (filled that position in last five runs) and chance partly depends on how well he responds to first-time hood.
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4

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield

Tasmanian Legend

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Alice Haynes

Returned to form to win at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month, scoring at that venue for a third time; has shown ability on turf and is not ruled out but his 0-6 record on grass isn't particularly convincing.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tasmanian Legend

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dual course winner last year who's slid to a dangerous mark, being 5lb lower than when favourite for a similar race over C&D in January; said to have hung left when below market expectations last time and goes back to cheekpieces from a hood.

10/1

1st

5

(2)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tasmanian Legend

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dual course winner last year who's slid to a dangerous mark, being 5lb lower than when favourite for a similar race over C&D in January; said to have hung left when below market expectations last time and goes back to cheekpieces from a hood.

10/1

12th
11 (10)
Seamore

20/1

Form: 405678

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth in 1m AW maiden at Lingfield on debut; below that form on turf since and there is a chance that she's not progressing but the return to this sphere may have positive effect.
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12th

11

(10)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Seamore

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

prominent, ridden over 1f out

20/1

8th

4

(9)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:00 Sandown

Seamore

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Best run was her debut; beaten just under 7l in both her handicaps (1m/1m2f) and others have more convincing claims.

25/1

7/1

Form: 576226

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Scored twice on turf as a 2yo and solid second at Musselburgh in August/September; non-stayer over 1m2f here last week when returned to AW; not dismissed, with this drop back in distance a plus.
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6th

5

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:28 Goodwood

Gone Rogue

11st 1lb

J: Mr George Gorman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Arrives in top form, winning two of his last three starts (1m2f and 1m, good to firm; both wins at Brighton); up 5lb in a stronger race but he still makes some appeal; stable won this in 2020 and 2025.

5/1

1st

3

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Gone Rogue

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual course winner, latterly over 1m2f (good to firm) last month; travelled well for a long way when fourth in higher-grade company at Sandown (1m, good to firm; refitted cheekpieces) a fortnight ago and is of strong interest back at this track.

100/30

4th

8

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Gone Rogue

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Went close at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) on reappearance and returned to form to win at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) recently; he likes that seaside venue and drops back in trip today, but he is capable of running well away from Brighton and at 1m, so he could be in the shake-up.

9/2

14th
10 (14)
Destinado

33/1

Form: 870660

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly at longer trips; generally out of sorts since his very productive spell (January-April 2024) and seems unlikely to stage a revival over this distance; opposed.
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3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Destinado

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again.

7/2

9

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Destinado

10st 13lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.60
Straight Forecast £27.55
Tricast £144.79
Trifecta £230.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Cloud Free

SPOTLIGHT:

The Bitter Moose

D Express:

Born A Rebel

The Star:

Palazzo Persico

TOPSPEED:

Royal Parade

NEWMARKET:

Cloud Free

The Times:

Cloud Free

The Guardian:

Cloud Free

Daily Mail:

Cloud Free

Daily Record:

Cloud Free

RP RATINGS:

The Bitter Moose

Telegraph:

The Bitter Moose

Daily Mirror:

The Bitter Moose

The Sun:

The Bitter Moose