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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

17

(13)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Fifth Column

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Went close at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) in May and hasn't run badly in competitive handicaps on his next two starts, including the Royal Hunt Cup over C&D, but he needs something extra in a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) if he's to come out on top today.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Fifth Column

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Three handicap wins last year (1m, good/good to firm) and runner-up at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) in May on his second start this season; merely mid-division in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last time but he's not ruled out after a break; unproven on slow ground.

14/1

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

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

2

(9)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Wild Clary

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Richard Hannon

Double his tally at Newbury (6f) and backed it up with a good fourth of seven in 6f handicap at Ripon later in June; off since but can't be dismissed.

7/1

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

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
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cy Twombly

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: John Mackie

Still to get his head in front and he comes here under a cloud, eighth of 13 in 1m Southwell handicap five days ago; not easy to make a case for.

20/1

8th

11

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Cy Twombly

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Mackie

Remains winless (0-12); minimal late gains when eighth of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.5f; 66-1) last week; highly unlikely to be the solution.

25/1

8th

3

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cy Twombly

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Mackie

Remains winless and he failed to beat a rival in 1m2f Leicester handicap a week ago; not easy to make a case for.

66/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Peter The Wolf

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Just one win to his name from 16 starts; best effort this year when third of 11 here (7f) last month; down in class but minor money perhaps his best hope.

3/1

3rd

11

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Peter The Wolf

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Won a soft-ground 6f maiden at Chepstow last September but he's struggled in four handicaps since, most recently when fading inside the final furlong over this trip at Southwell two weeks ago; others preferred.

20/1

7th

8

(12)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Peter The Wolf

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Run exclusively in sprints since handicapping, latterly over 5f; finished last in two runs back this season and has plenty to prove, including stamina.

33/1

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

War Hawk

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

No impact in two turf runs in the summer after a break; has dropped to a dangerous mark but may not be in the form required to capitalise.

9/1

6th

2

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

War Hawk

10st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Made the frame a few times during his spell in UAE and perhaps needed the run when returned to British soil last time; competitively handicapped on best form.

12/1

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

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).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(13)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Currahee

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Stuart Williams

Needs to rebound from poor 6f AW run three weeks ago but was fourth over that trip at Newmarket (good to firm) on consecutive starts beforehand and ought to be suited by this return to 7f; too well handicapped to rule out.

8/1

7th

7

(9)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Currahee

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

On a good mark on 2025 best and his last two runs have been more encouraging; drawn widest and he will need a bit more if he is to come out on top.

6/1

4th

9

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Currahee

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Now 1lb lower than for his Chelmsford win (7f, AW) last summer and he showed signs of a revival when fourth of ten over C&D (33-1) two weeks ago; ties in with Rebel Path on that form and he's not ruled out with cheekpieces added.

7/1

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.
Place /
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:

Fifth Column

The Guardian:

Fifth Column

The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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