October 26 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

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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

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

3rd

4

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

The Bitter Moose

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Has done his winning, and a lot of his racing, over 7f; didn't get the breaks back down to 6f last time following a fair AW comeback, and he's capable of going well off this mark.

6/1

11th

10

(17)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

The Bitter Moose

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Patrick Chamings

Back to his best with a front-running 7f win at Epsom last August; creditable fourth to Arantes Nascimento on his return to action last month; not much room for manoeuvre off this mark and he is yet to win at 6f.

20/1

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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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

2nd

4

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Born A Rebel

9st 8lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: Patrick Owens

Three turf wins include a 20-1 7f success when tongue tied here (good) last July; posted a cracking return from a break when 33-1 and second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April but it all went pear-shaped at Chester last Friday; has won at 1m before but last year's efforts over this trip weren't overly convincing.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Born A Rebel

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

3-15 on turf; beaten 1l in 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) when last seen in April; would hold claims if she can build on that effort.

10/1

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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4th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

14:39 Yarmouth

Currumbin

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Both wins on the Flat have been over longer trips (1m6f/2m); most struggled since winning a maiden over hurdles last June and he was well beaten here over 1m2f in April; off since and others are preferred.

16/1

12th

13

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

Currumbin

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Keady

Two staying wins on AW last winter and has since won over hurdles but he was tailed off in the latter discipline when last seen in October and, reappearing over 1m2f, others are higher up the list.

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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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

5th

4

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Palazzo Persico

10st 3lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop who lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to form last Monday (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) when a clearcut winner on his debut for this yard; William Pearman rides again with a penalty to carry.

7/2

1st

6

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Palazzo Persico

10st 9lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland earlier in the year and, although potentially well treated if the change of scenery has helped, he's hard to recommend this time.

12/1

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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1st

4

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:50 Brighton

Gone Rogue

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Can race freely and has done a lot of his racing over shorter, often in headgear, but proved this trip is within range on his Windsor comeback in May; below that level twice since though.

13/2

6th

8

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Gone Rogue

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Now 8lb higher than when successful over C&D (good to soft) in October; not at his best at Newbury (1m, good) last time, but his previous narrow defeat on his Windsor reappearance (1m2f, good to firm) suggested this sort of mark was within reach; shortlisted.

9/1

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