November 09 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

20.00

Standard

Betfair Exchange Beacons Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 5f 66y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Betfair Exchange Beacons Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 1222-7

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended 2023 with a close call at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) but he returned from 13 months off with a heavy defeat at Newbury two weeks ago; was weak in the market that day but he needs to leave that form a long way behind on this return to AW.
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OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 045283

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won on AW and turf in the first half of this year; good second over 1m6f here in September but he's not easy to predict and has been beaten 10l or more in his last two runs; now only 1lb higher than for last success but he comes with risks attached; cheekpieces reapplied.
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5th

7

(8)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Le Rouge Chinois

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear

14/1

5th

7

(8)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Le Rouge Chinois

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, headway from 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

14/1

5th

1

(5)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Le Rouge Chinois

10st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Appleby

Won twice last year and is 2lb lower than when successful at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) in June; met late interference when beating one home over C&D 11 days ago (Green Team second); capable of playing a part at this level granted a clearer run.

14/1

Form: 984267

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in February but he's been generally disappointing since and was only seventh of 11 back at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; that last run was after a break and now drops back in grade but others are more convincing.
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3rd

2

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-time AW winner, including thrice at Southwell; close third in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle last weekend when returned to this sphere; back up 2lb but takes a drop back in grade; solid chance.

7/2

3rd

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four (one here) over 2m in 2025; AW has dominated his career; three of his last four turf starts were respectable and he's edging down the weights, so not entirely dismissed.

25/1

3rd

1

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Sax Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW which has dominated his career; best turf ratings two and three runs back before tailed off (might have overdone it up front) at Goodwood latest; again has just four rivals today but others are preferred.

15/2

Form: 221210

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; in good form on the Flat this summer, winning 1m4f handicaps at Pontefract and Epsom; not so good at Epsom in August though and he's run over hurdles since, getting no further than the first obstacle three weeks ago; has some questions to answer and he looks on a tough enough mark back in this sphere.
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13th

14

(16)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Gordon Grey

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: George Baker

The second runner for local trainer George Baker and this one has an enviable 3-4 record here, having picked up two Ladies' Derbys (2024 and 2025) in addition to the Amateurs' Derby last year when trained by Ben Brookhouse; not discounted on that score but this is a good bit hotter than those events; refitted tongue-tie could be a plus.

16/1

9th

7

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Gordon Grey

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

In the form of his life when winning four in a row for Ben Brookhouse last summer, namely a maiden hurdle followed by three Flat handicaps over 1m2f and 1m4f (twice) on good/good to firm; better effort in Bahrain for George Baker this year when third of seven over 1m2f (good to firm) five weeks ago; returns to Britain on a career-high mark and may prove vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

20/1

2

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:20 Epsom

Gordon Grey

11st 8lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: B F Brookhouse

Won the 2024 Ladies' Derby at Epsom and repeated the trick when romping away with this year's edition (1m4f, good to firm) in June; completed a hat-trick (first leg was over hurdles) when defying penalty under Paul Hainey at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month and a 4lb rise for that success looks fair; usually sets the pace and he's a big player again in his bid to make it 3-4 over C&D; cheekpieces added.

5/2

Form: 760112 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo, who won on Polytrack at Lingfield (1m2f) and Kempton (1m3f) in September before going close over 1m4f at Southwell (Tapeta) last month; up another 2lb but he was strong at the finish last time and is open to more progress at this new trip; big player.
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5th

4

(7)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hunters Run

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

raced in second, ridden over 1f out

7/4

5th

4

(7)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hunters Run

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

raced in second, ridden over 1f out

7/4

2nd

6

(2)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Hunters Run

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Has shown significant improvement since stepping up in trip, winning at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) and Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month; should be suited by this further step up in distance and holds outstanding claims.

13/8

Form: 67236U

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
His last win was in June 2023 but that was off 6lb higher and he's run plenty of good races this year including a staying-on third at Catterick (1m4f, soft) in September; was making some headway when his saddle slipped at Newbury (unseated) last time and he has shaped as though this step back up in trip could suit; dangerous with blinkers added.
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6th

6

(3)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Genesius

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

towards rear

9/2

6th

6

(3)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Genesius

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

towards rear

9/2

8

(3)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newbury

Genesius

11st 0lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Last win came at Thirsk (1m4f, soft; acts on heavy) in June 2023 off 4lb higher mark; usually apprentice ridden and has been largely consistent this year, so has reasonable each-way claims.

8/1

13/2

Form: 547

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well held in three novice events at Kempton (1m3f/1m4f) since June but it's still early days for this well-bred 3yo and it wouldn't be a surprise if she looked a different proposition on this handicap debut; needs a close look for in-form yard.
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7th

7

(6)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Haal

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

never going well, always behind

13/2

7th

7

(6)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Haal

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

never going well, always behind

13/2

7th

7

(1)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Al Haal

8st 13lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Owen Burrows

in touch with leaders

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £46.50
Straight Forecast £56.70
Trifecta £141.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hunters Run

RP RATINGS:

Genesius

Telegraph:

Dashing Panther

Daily Mail:

Al Haal

POSTDATA:

Le Rouge Chinois

The Times:

Hunters Run

D Express:

Hunters Run

The Sun:

Hunters Run

The Star:

Hunters Run

Daily Record:

Hunters Run

The Guardian:

Dashing Panther

TOPSPEED:

Genesius

NEWMARKET:

Genesius

Daily Mirror:

Genesius