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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5th

3

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:07 Goodwood

Sax Appeal

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

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 were on last two outings but his turf form still needs improvement.

6/1

6th

2

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Sax Appeal

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Something amiss on sole start here (2024); very busy since and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW (which has dominated career) and his turf form needs improvement.

20/1

3rd

4

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 32y

Class 3

16:00 Beverley

Sax Appeal

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Prominent racer who posted four wins in the second half of last year, including a C&D defeat of Charging Thunder on good; suffered a heavy defeat on AW last time but it was in a strong Good Friday race at Newcastle and Charging Thunder was once again behind him; a bold show seems likely in these much calmer waters back on turf.

15/8

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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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

1st

1

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newbury

Gordon Grey

11st 7lb

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) one week ago; 2-3 under amateur riders and he's run respectably here before; 2lb well in under the penalty and rider Paul Hainey has already impressed this season.

6/4

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