November 07 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

Standard

CCR Thanks The Armed Forces Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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CCR Thanks The Armed Forces Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 728532

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who's found her level now, finishing a clear second over C&D three weeks ago; has often pulled hard and may do again, going without a hood for the first time this year, but a leading player if amenable.
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2

(8)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Switchel

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hughie Morrison

Sole win (15 races) was C&D in November; consistent this autumn/winter and should not be far away, assuming the new blinkers have no adverse effect.

5/1

4th

7

(7)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Switchel

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

raced in second

9/2

4th

7

(7)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Switchel

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

raced in second

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 752214

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In good form of late but looked to find this mark beyond her last time and boasts a patchy record on Polytrack; needs more from the outside stall.
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8th

5

(9)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Renesmee

9st 10lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Three-time AW winner; ran well when second of 15 at Chester (1m4f, good) in May but she's been below her best in the four starts since; on a workable mark but others have stronger claims.

14/1

5th

1

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Renesmee

10st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Versatile sort who was runner-up at Chester (12.3f, good) in May but she's not easy to predict and was tailed off in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) in June; beaten over 12l when 50-1 here (7f) a fortnight ago and younger legs are likely to prevail.

16/1

6th

7

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Renesmee

9st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Versatile sort who was runner-up at Chester (12.3f, good) in May but she's not easy to predict and was tailed off in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last time; back in calmer waters now but she looks weighted near best off this mark and others are preferred.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 58785

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite on her handicap debut (turf) in the summer and was again below par at Kempton (1m3f) next time; has since been eased 3lb and it's too soon to write her off.
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3rd

8

(1)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Cakewalk

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Lightly raced 3yo filly who kept finding to finish third over 1m2f at Chelmsford and this stiffer track should be favourable.

7/1

3rd

8

(1)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Cakewalk

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Lightly raced 3yo filly who kept finding to finish third over 1m2f at Chelmsford and this stiffer track should be favourable.

7/1

3rd

8

(4)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Cakewalk

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

disputed lead early, in touch with leaders soon after start, outpaced 2f out, kept on but no match for first two

6/1

Form: 522409 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D nursery off an 8lb lower mark this time last year; hasn't shone since returned to the AW but the step back up in trip should see improvement.
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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

5th
6 (3)
McTed

12/1

Form: 494110 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Four wins for Alice Bond this year, including over C&D, but was well held back here last time off his revised mark; perhaps the effect of the cheekpieces has worn off and he'll need to be right back on it.
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11th

11

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

McTed

9st 0lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Won first three handicaps for new yard on AW and turf (1m-1m2f) by emphatic margins but he couldn't defy a penalty in October and was a further 5lb higher when soundly beaten in November; now has to show he can cope with current mark; regular cheekpieces left off.

25/1

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

4th

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

Form: 596243 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner who's regressed this year; again looked to have no excuses behind Switchel over C&D last time and will do well to turn things round.
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1st

2

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:06 Brighton

Jenson Benson

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four wins have come on the AW at Chelmsford (7f-1m2f); however, back from a lengthy break, he went close in first-time cheekpieces at Hamilton (1m1f, good) when gifted a soft lead; respected.

7/2

2nd

5

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Jenson Benson

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four wins have come on the AW at Chelmsford (7f-1m2f) and is 0-11 on turf; plenty to prove on his return from ten months off with cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

5th

5

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Jenson Benson

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Shaun Lycett

His four wins have been from 7f-1m2f at Chelmsford, latest in February 2023; good second there in February (1m2f) but he hasn't done as well since, last twice over this trip on turf; others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 0-2703 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Winless in more than three years but the first-time visor helped here last week, when she sat closer to the pace than ideal over 1m; the return to this trip will suit if she reproduces the effort off the same mark.
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OUR TIP

Form: 418 C

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Small-field novice win over 1m here didn't amount to much and she finished well held on her handicap/turf debut when last seen seven weeks ago; needs to improve for the stiffer test.
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6

(7)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fibonacci Sequence

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Novice win came in a weak affair on Polytrack and she's struggled since handicapping, latterly in first-time blinkers; much will hinge on the new trip (first crack at beyond 1m2f) and would want to see some support this time.

20/1

8th

6

(7)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fibonacci Sequence

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Novice win came in a weak affair on Polytrack and she's struggled since handicapping, latterly in first-time blinkers; much will hinge on the new trip (first crack at beyond 1m2f) and would want to see some support this time.

20/1

8th

3

(10)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:38 Lingfield (AW)

Fibonacci Sequence

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Beat three rivals in a Chelmsford novice (1m, Polytrack) in August, but well held in both handicaps including when behind a couple of these back at Chelmsford (1m2f) a fortnight ago; blinkers will need to make a big difference.

20/1

Form: 445783

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Didn't appear to see out this trip in one try on turf but looked worth another go over it when coming home nicely over 1m here 12 days ago; is one to consider.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £38.10
Straight Forecast £50.31
Tricast £205.78
Trifecta £211.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arenas Del Tiempo

NEWMARKET:

Fibonacci Sequence

The Guardian:

Born A Rebel

D Express:

Palazzo Persico

Telegraph:

Switchel

RP RATINGS:

Jenson Benson

Daily Mail:

Fibonacci Sequence

The Sun:

Born A Rebel

The Star:

Palazzo Persico

Daily Record:

Switchel

POSTDATA:

Arenas Del Tiempo

The Times:

Arenas Del Tiempo

Daily Mirror:

Arenas Del Tiempo