October 31 / 16.30 Chelmsford (AW)

16.30

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Complimentary Remembrance Tickets For Armed Forces EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Complimentary Remembrance Tickets For Armed Forces EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 5

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
270,000gns foal who was found a warm Leicester novice for his debut in August, when needing the experience and well held; has since been gelded and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the market.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Spectacular View

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Unexposed gelding whose sole outing this season resulted in a good effort in 1m handicap on the other track here; however, has the worst chance at the weights upped in grade and is rated markedly lower than stable first string Opera Ballo.

33/1

3rd

5

(4)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:55 Newmarket

Spectacular View

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Handicap debutant whose 2yo novice form has substance, especially AW win at Chelmsford where he beat the subsequent Esher Cup winner who now has a mark of 92; looks well treated.

9/4

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 762

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Beaten at short prices on his first two starts but both efforts have been well advertised since and he took a forward step when a clear second at Kempton last time; about sets the standard on that.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(14)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Fifth Column

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

A regular in notable handicaps, bagging three (over 1m) during his progressive period last term and proving resurgent when close second to Erzindjan at Newmarket (1m1f) latest start; first home in the unfavoured group in the Britannia at this meeting 12 months ago; looks set to go well.

12/1

2nd

4

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Fifth Column

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

1m winner at Newmarket and York last summer but failed to shine on last two outings, when co-second favourite for the C&D Cambridgeshire on first occasion; only mid-division when 13-2 in the Spring Cup at Newbury two weeks ago but not beaten far and the draw looked a problem; not ruled out.

8/1

11th

7

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Fifth Column

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Below par on his last two 3yo starts but he'd previously won competitive 1m events at Newmarket and York (both good to firm) in the summer, and he did well to prevail at York after having to wait for a run; only 3lb higher here and he'll be a major player if ready to roll after six months off.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$210,000 yearling who looked clueless early on his Wolverhampton debut; will have learned from that but this looks tougher if anything.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(11)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:10 Doncaster

Fort Campbell

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Ferguson

Steadily progressive sort who won over 7f at Kempton on reappearance and ran respectably on handicap debut (1m) last time; switches to turf for the first time but open to improvement and should go well.

5/1

3rd

2

(4)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Fort Campbell

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

$210,000 yearling; made a successful return from 209 days off in a slowly run Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) last month; open to further progress now making his handicap debut; shortlisted.

3/1

3

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:22 Kempton (AW)

Fort Campbell

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

$210,000 yearling; ran green when fifth on Wolverhampton debut last October and he built on that with a promising third at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 24 days later; that form puts him firmly in the picture and he's respected on return.

7/2

Form: 0224 BF

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Bumped into one when beaten at 2-5 in June but disappointed next time, having been gelded, when well held in a nursery; needs to settle better back up in trip after ten weeks off in first-time blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Wild Clary

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

Has been in good form in 6f handicaps this season, including second over C&D in April (good to soft) and third at Carlisle in May (good to firm); won his first race on turf when prevailing at Newbury last week (good to soft); has a penalty but sound chance.

5/4

1st

4

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Wild Clary

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

A Southwell maiden win last summer remains his only success after 15 attempts but he has run good races in defeat in all three starts this year; conditions should suit well and he is more appealing than most.

4/1

3rd

10

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Wild Clary

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Found only Realign too strong at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last autumn despite meeting trouble at a crucial stage, and he was back on the up when a neck second of 16 at Ripon (6f, good to soft) six weeks ago; reliable and has notably solid credentials.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
205,000gns yearling who started 25-1 for his Kempton debut three weeks ago, when in need of the experience and trapped deep before coming home well (third a winner since); is entitled to improve and shortlisted for a yard also responsible for War Hawk.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cy Twombly

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Some promise for the Crisfords in 2024 but absent for 402 days prior to his stable debut; he has not shown enough in his four runs since December to be of major interest.

33/1

8th

10

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Cy Twombly

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Signs of ability for the Crisfords in the autumn of 2024; tailed off on handicap debut in January and again well beaten in a Wolverhampton maiden 17 days ago; down in the weights but risky.

33/1

9th

1

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cy Twombly

10st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Made the frame twice for the Crisfords in October/November 2024; gelded subsequently and changed hands for 4,800gns in March 2025; has not returned in the same form after 13 months off, including when last of 11 on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW; 50-1) in January, following wind surgery; cheekpieces added.

100/1

Form: 8326

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Trainer had a decent season with 2yos, especially on the AW, and this gelding was fine with the step up to tonight's trip in a York sales race last time; is vulnerable to improvers but there's no obvious reason he won't give his running again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Peter The Wolf

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Warren Greatrex

Only win was a 6f Chepstow maiden last September (6f, soft; 8-15 favourite); well beaten both starts since; bit to prove.

8/1

6th

6

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Peter The Wolf

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when landing a Chepstow maiden (6f, soft) in September but that was a golden opportunity and he struggled back in a handicap in his final run last season; drops back in grade on his return but he has a patchy profile and others are more convincing.

12/1

14

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Peter The Wolf

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when comfortably seeing off four rivals in a Chepstow maiden last month (6f, soft); has run well in some useful handicaps this year but likely he will need another career-best to come out on top this time.

12/1

Form: 3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
180,000gns yearling who blew the start and ran green in a Newcastle novice not really run to suit recently; will need to be more professional early from stall 12 but that was a pleasing debut and he gives his trainer, who also runs Cy Twombly, a strong hand.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

18:58 Newmarket (July)

War Hawk

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

AW and dual turf winner over about 1m2f last April-June; some minor honours in his November-March campaign in the UAE, mostly on dirt, without reproducing best efforts; tongue tied first time for today's return from four months off and he needs to be back at his peak; has a bit to prove on firmer than good (after one attempt) but his yard is among the winners.

7/1

2

(10)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

War Hawk

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive to win three 1m2f handicaps (Lingfield AW, Chester and Epsom) this season before never dangerous at Newmarket three weeks ago on his first race on good to firm; best effort on good to soft, soft in places, the time before, with a strong finish to pip Grecian Legacy, and he may well bounce back to go well again.

16/1

6th

5

(4)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

War Hawk

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

The most exposed runner in the line-up but he's been progressive in handicaps and completed a double with his strong finish at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last month; up another 5lb but he did well to overcome trouble last time and is now 2-3 on turf; Ryan Moore booked; major chance.

9/2

Form: 87

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000euros breeze-up purchase who finished some way behind Fort Campbell at Wolverhampton on debut; bettered that last time but he'll probably find life easier once handicapping.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Riyadh Gem

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Faye Bramley

Not solid on his AW form for current yard and he has regressive results on turf, so chance hinges on physical tweak (gelded since last run) and addition of tongue-tie.

10/1

5th

3

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Riyadh Gem

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Faye Bramley

Not been with Faye Bramley long and there were signs of a revival when third, albeit beaten 4l, at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December; failed to build on that when down the field at Lingfield in January but still dangerous to discount dipping into a 0-65 for the first time.

9/1

100/1

Form: 80

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to numerous winners but is likely one for handicaps, having finished well held in two runs to date (100-1 each time).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(2)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Doncaster

Requiem

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Turned over three times as favourite since handicapping, looking to have no excuses at Haydock before pulling hard over 1m6f when last seen two months ago; pedigree gives hope on the ground front, coming right back in trip in first-time headgear.

5/1

1

(3)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Requiem

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Typical Prescott 3yo who has improved for the step up in trip and handicaps (also a gelding operation) this season; improved on his handicap debut over 1m2f when 1.75l second of seven at Haydock last time (1m3.5f, good to firm); could progress again over 1m6f and he's a key player.

15/8

1

(3)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Requiem

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Typical Prescott 3yo who has improved for the step up in trip and handicaps (also a gelding operation) this season; improved on his handicap debut over 1m2f when 1.75l second of seven at Haydock last time (1m3.5f, good to firm); could progress again over 1m6f and he's a key player.

15/8

100/1

Form: 96

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in two C&D runs this autumn; low-grade handicaps are probably next.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Currahee

9st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

Dual 7f winner last summer (good to firm/AW); made low-key seasonal debut over 6f last month and not ideally drawn here but still quite lightly raced, and that recent outing ought to have brought him on.

12/1

9th

13

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Currahee

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Stuart Williams

Won twice over 7f when joining Stuart Williams last summer and he also ran well over 6f at Chelmsford; absent since a lesser effort at Leicester last September; stable also runs Rebel Path.

16/1

8th

10

(10)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Leicester

Currahee

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

Had his yard debut sewn up from some way out on this track (7f, good to firm) in July but subsequently faded over 1m here; on the upgrade on Chelmsford AW since, showing plenty of dash on the drop to 6f but reeled in late, then ridden more patiently and finally getting to the front over 7f there since; has potential back at 6f on return to turf.

4/1

250/1

Form: 00

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-figure prices for two turf runs this month, when well beaten each time; expect more of the same.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:40 Fontwell

All Cost

11st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Martin Dunne

Sole success on the Flat came at Jersey in June; moderate otherwise and has his work cut out on hurdling debut.

16/1

12

(10)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

All Cost

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Martin Dunne

Gambled on when just failing to make winning handicap debut (1m, AW) in February; prominent in the market all starts since although it took a trip to Jersey (2m; won easily) on penultimate run to get off the mark; wore cheekpieces for the third time when he proved underwhelming in a Yarrmouth classified (11.5f, pulled hard) six weeks ago; now goes back up in trip with no headgear.

12/1

6th

5

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

20:10 Yarmouth

All Cost

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Gambled on when just failing to make a winning handicap debut in February and he's been prominent in the market all starts since, including when third of 13 in his first classified at Windsor (1m3.5f, good to firm) last month; it took a trip to Jersey (2m; won easily) to get him off the mark 19 days ago but he's respected.

11/4

Non-runners

Initial Blue, Seven Symphonies, No Gain

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Payout
Exacta £39.50
Straight Forecast £29.75
Trifecta £743.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fifth Column

POSTDATA:

War Hawk

Telegraph:

Cy Twombly

D Express:

Spectacular View

Daily Mirror:

War Hawk

Daily Mail:

Cy Twombly

RP RATINGS:

Fifth Column

The Times:

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The Guardian:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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