October 31 / 20.30 Chelmsford (AW)

20.30

Standard

Betfair Racing Podcasts Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
RTV
View Course
Betfair Racing Podcasts Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 313618

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Front-runner whose last five wins, latterly off 2lb lower, came at around 1m; has never been this far before and, while this is an easy 1m2f, he has stamina to prove off this sort of mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(10)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

War Chant

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

C&D winner when trained by Rae Guest and he built on his stable debut when third of eight here 28 days ago (behind Hinchinbrooke); each-way claims.

14/1

1

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

War Chant

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won at Wolverhampton around this time last year and at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack; made all) in October; left Rae Guest (same owner) after finishing a respectable fourth of nine over the latter C&D in December; heed the market signals on this stable debut after 286 days away.

10/1

4th

3

(8)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

War Chant

10st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Rae Guest

Front-runner who won at Wolverhampton and over C&D this autumn; comfortably held back at Wolverhampton last time but capable of bouncing back.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 115296 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well backed on his return from three months off (won first time up in the spring before following up over C&D) but didn't look to have any excuses behind Tribal Wisdom; needs to improve on that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(6)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rocket Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

raced in second, outpaced over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second again towards finish

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rocket Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

raced in second, outpaced over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second again towards finish

5/1

6th

3

(5)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rocket Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

C&D winner in March and followed up at Chelmsford; folded tamely at Newmarket in the summer but has had three months off since; not without a chance if ready to roll after the break.

9/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 252641 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Third win of the year, back on the AW after a two-month break, 12 days ago (favourite Rocket Warrior sixth); is fine on Polytrack too and has fair claims upped 4lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

4-8 at Wolverhampton and never ideally positioned in a slowly run race here 17 days ago; never ruled out around here.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Newcastle run and he had bumped into a progressive one at Southwell beforehand; this C&D winner has the assistance of Billy Loughnane in the saddle today; contender.

7/2

6th

6

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Had a good spell in late 2025, winning three Tapeta handicaps at around this trip; good second to a well-handicapped opponent at Southwell last week; one to take seriously.

9/2

10/1

Form: 340-56 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Patchy once handicapping last year and has only been seen twice this season, having been gelded over the winter; pulled hard and didn't see it out behind No Surrender on Tapeta back from six months off recently and that gave something to build on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:12 Newcastle (AW)

Knockbrex

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Narrow C&D winner (Class 4; 12-1) in November and, broadly speaking, has acquitted himself respectably since; stamina was likely overstretched at Wolverhampton (1m4f) latest; it's interesting that Jack Callan (1-1) returns to the saddle from just 1lb above that winning mark.

4/1

8th

3

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knockbrex

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

1m2f and 1m4f AW winner, including on Tapeta; backed up November's Newcastle success with a respectable third at Lingfield last month; was below that level at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) latest; drops 1lb and can be competitive if he acts at this track.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 677643 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
On a competitive mark now and his latest Newcastle third (Knockbrex behind) was better than it looked, with him held up off a steady pace; goes on the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

No Surrender

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ed Dunlop

2023 novice winner; 0-10 since, pipped over C&D in November but beating only one home in 1m4f Southwell handicap 20 days ago; needs to bounce back and, having worn cheekpieces on those last two starts, he now sports a visor.

5/1

5th

5

(2)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

No Surrender

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ed Dunlop

2023 novice winner; 0-10 since, pipped over C&D in November but beating only one home in 1m4f Southwell handicap 20 days ago; needs to bounce back and, having worn cheekpieces on those last two starts, he now sports a visor.

5/1

8th

7

(2)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:42 Southwell (AW)

No Surrender

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Consistent sort who has been knocking on the door recently, latest when second of nine at Lingfield (1m2f; 9-2) last month when beaten a head in first-time cheekpieces (retained); steps back up in trip and holds claims.

5/1

Form: 4-6483

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Well-related maiden who finally got involved in a finish on her AW debut ten days ago having proved expensive to follow; tonight's longer trip should be fine, both on Wolverhampton evidence and pedigree, and she holds decent claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Imitate

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Sir Michael Stoute

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, midfield 7f out

5/2

6th

8

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Imitate

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Sir Michael Stoute

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, midfield 7f out

5/2

3rd

4

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imitate

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Had been progressing in maidens but last of eight on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) in August; makes AW debut and too early to write off; market support should be noted.

4/1

66/1

Form: 235389

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two woeful efforts for this yard, having been picked up from the Gosdens for 32,000gns in the summer and gelded; has it all to prove currently.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educate

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's; travelled well but didn't see things out as well as the first two when third at Redcar (1m6f, good; first-time visor) last month and has solid claims returned to the AW.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Educate

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-29, with both wins on AW; has been running no more than respectably on AW since joining Micky Hammond; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces back on turf.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-28, with the second of those wins coming at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last April; left the impression he could be worth another go at this trip when fifth at that track over 1m6f 37 days ago; each-way contender.

12/1

16/1

Form: 23-757

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Hard-pulling maiden who's struggled in handicaps for this yard, having been gelded and undergone wind surgery; didn't look to see out 1m2f for the first time from the front latest and will need to settle better on his AW debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:40 Huntingdon

LEnnemi

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Hughie Morrison

Ten-race maiden at up to 1m2f but he was a close second of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January before a lesser effort back there in March on final start for Julie Camacho; makes hurdle/stable debut with stamina to prove back from nearly three months off.

7/1

4

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:40 Huntingdon

LEnnemi

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Hughie Morrison

Ten-race maiden at up to 1m2f but he was a close second of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January before a lesser effort back there in March on final start for Julie Camacho; makes hurdle/stable debut with stamina to prove back from nearly three months off.

7/1

7th

5

(7)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

LEnnemi

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Nine-race maiden but he turned things around off a reduced mark when runner-up behind Hartswood over C&D (cheekpieces added) last month; has a 3lb swing in the weights with his old rival and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £15.24
Tricast £75.11
Trifecta £61.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Imitate

POSTDATA:

Tribal Wisdom

The Guardian:

War Chant

The Star:

No Surrender

RP RATINGS:

Imitate

The Times:

Imitate

Daily Mail:

Imitate

Daily Mirror:

Imitate

The Sun:

Imitate

Daily Record:

Imitate

Telegraph:

Tribal Wisdom

D Express:

Tribal Wisdom