November 07 / 20.30 Chelmsford (AW)

20.30

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Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

Form: 367123 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Often pulls hard but has been consistent all year and looked a bit unlucky back on the AW off this mark last time (over 7f, hit traffic before running on); August's Sandown win came over this trip and he enters calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

Form: 588780 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Tumbled down the weights this year and cheekpieces haven't made much difference latterly; has had a couple of wide stalls to deal with round Kempton the past twice (same again tonight) but is usually dropped in, so can't really have that as an excuse.
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6th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Helm Rock

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

8yo who has been in fine form this spring, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) last month then going close at Lingfield (1m, AW) and Nottingham (1m, good); there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

9/1

2nd

2

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Helm Rock

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ten-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was at Kempton (1m) last month and he backed that up with a close third under a penalty at Lingfield (Polytrack); did well to hang in there from a wide draw last time and he's respected off same mark back on turf.

13/2

3rd

1

(10)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Tended to do his winning in the past in batches, which bodes well under a 4lb penalty for last Monday's Kempton victory; well over two years snice he won off a mark this high and hasn't been at his best in two previous runs here but needs considering.

4/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 100734 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has run well first time out all three seasons, so the ten-week break looks a bonus if anything; there's little margin for error off this mark but his latest Southwell effort from a wide stall was better than it looked and he's one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(7)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Made a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) a year ago when trained by Richard Spencer, but below form in his last three starts and now makes his debut for a new yard in a first-time tongue-tie; market useful.

8/1

6th

4

(7)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Made a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) a year ago when trained by Richard Spencer, but below form in his last three starts and now makes his debut for a new yard in a first-time tongue-tie; market useful.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned from six months off to win a C&D handicap last April off 5lb lower; ran well on his next three AW starts but his form has dipped the last twice; new visor replaces blinkers; dangerous if left alone up front.

8/1

Form: 52-062

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Patchy for Kevin Ryan after a winning 2yo debut but bounced back for her new trainer, who's been among the winners lately, when second at Sandown seven weeks ago; sister to a Polytrack winner and goes on the shortlist upped 2lb.
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4th

7

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Expensive Queen

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

in touch with leaders

4/1

4th

7

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Expensive Queen

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

in touch with leaders

4/1

2nd

5

(8)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Sandown

Expensive Queen

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Promising 2yo at 7f, winning on debut for Kevin Ryan and later close up in a Newmarket handicap; well held over that trip and 1m in 2024 though, and still has to prove stamina for this far; enough to prove at this stage for new yard.

14/1

7/1

Form: 660950 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Tapeta winner last autumn who's regressed this year, both round Meydan and in Britain; this race is easier than he's used to on his Polytrack debut, though, off a sliding mark and with the cheekpieces experiment quickly dropped, so he ought to fare better.
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Verdict Starting price

12

(10)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Boughey

Both AW wins came here, including over C&D in 2023, but form tailed off sharply at the end of last year, after which he had wind surgery; not much to shout about in four runs this term and he's developed a habit of starting slowly; others preferred.

33/1

8th

7

(1)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:23 Kempton (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 6lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Formerly quite useful but he was ending a losing run when dead-heating at Wolverhampton (9.4f; best AW form on that track) in November and he hasn't recaptured last year's best efforts in three runs this time round.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Regressed last year, mainly over shorter, and seems happier on Tapeta; well held in two runs back from wind surgery and the cheekpieces come off again as he steps back up from 7f.

16/1

Form: 417

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Tapeta win has been well advertised since but she failed to build on it under a penalty in a Goodwood novice two months ago (pulled hard and well beaten); comes down in trip on her handicap debut and it will be interesting to see how she goes in the market.
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2nd

4

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Samra Star

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time winner on AW but unplaced in all seven turf runs, the latest of which was over C&D last month; not a solid option.

14/1

8th

10

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Samra Star

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Linda Perratt

Well treated on this year's AW form; however, she has an up-and-down profile and has a lower turf mark for good reason on previous evidence.

20/1

3rd

4

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samra Star

8st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins (7f-9.4f) have been on Tapeta and the latest was at this track last month; has faded in her last two runs but she wasn't beaten far here last time and is now back on her last winning mark; not ruled out.

8/1

Form: 111460 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
8-19 on the AW and two poor turf efforts latterly are probably best ignored; now has to prove he's capable off this mark, which is 4lb above his highest winning figure, and he's going back to the visor.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner but he's been out of sorts for new yard since December and was last of eight over C&D last time; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

66/1

8th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

All 11 wins on the AW, including one over C&D, though his latest success for the Moores was in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta) in October; out of the frame in all four starts for this yard since then and may be best watched despite his declining mark.

12/1

10th

4

(9)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Prolific winner down the years; not fired in three runs for Chelsea Banham this winter; betting likely to guide if a revival is on the cards.

40/1

20/1

Form: 643258

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden who's done most racing on turf over further; finished well held down to this trip six weeks ago (soft) and will need a career best on her AW debut.
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5th

10

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:54 Newcastle (AW)

Lake Teo

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charles Hills

Seven-race maiden; never better than midfield on AW debut at Chelmsford (1m; 14-1) last month; steps back up in trip but not progressing.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:54 Newcastle (AW)

Lake Teo

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charles Hills

Seven-race maiden; never better than midfield on AW debut at Chelmsford (1m; 14-1) last month; steps back up in trip but not progressing.

12/1

8th

9

(4)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lake Teo

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

took keen hold, never better than midfield

20/1

Form: 036687

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Did most racing for Richard Hannon, from whom he was picked up for 26,000gns in the summer, at around 1m2f; soft ground maybe wasn't ideal for his new yard in September but he's regressed over the past 12 months anyway.
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5th

13

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Forca Timao

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope.

20/1

4th

10

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forca Timao

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward.

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £57.00
Tricast £173.72

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Expensive Queen

POSTDATA:

Hat Toss

The Times:

Samra Star

TOPSPEED:

Pjanoo

D Express:

Koy Koy

RP RATINGS:

Helm Rock

Daily Mail:

Samra Star

NEWMARKET:

Expensive Queen

Telegraph:

Expensive Queen

The Guardian:

Expensive Queen

The Star:

Expensive Queen

Daily Mirror:

Hat Toss

Daily Record:

Hat Toss

The Sun:

Pjanoo