December 05 / 16.10 Chelmsford (AW)

16.10

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 240948 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins, including over C&D, in late 2023; 0-10 this season but the fitting of a visor may help (his four-race record in blinkers largely bodes well); competitively treated off current mark.
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4th

4

(3)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

13:08 Southwell (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed Dunlop

midfield

10/1

4th

4

(3)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

13:08 Southwell (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed Dunlop

midfield

10/1

6th

11

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Three-time Polytrack winner who hasn't shone in four runs on Tapeta (said to have never travelled at Southwell in August); the surface switch is the big question upped 5lb for his latest Chelmsford win (first-time visor).

3/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 079514 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In-form 3yo who won at Wolverhampton (9.5f) then ran respectably at Newcastle (1m2f) later in November; switches from Tapeta to Polytrack.
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3rd

4

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rainwater

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Suited by the step up in trip when winning at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last month before fair fourth over this C&D eight days later; good second at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) since and Warren Fentiman removes a valuable 7lb today; he's firmly in calculations.

7/2

3rd

4

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rainwater

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Suited by the step up in trip when winning at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last month before fair fourth over this C&D eight days later; good second at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) since and Warren Fentiman removes a valuable 7lb today; he's firmly in calculations.

7/2

2nd

4

(6)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Rainwater

9st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

midfield

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 021718

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden prior to two wins at Wolverhampton (9.5f) this autumn; below par last time; needs to prove she can win away from that venue.
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3rd

4

(5)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 10lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Has a patchy profile but she won twice over C&D in the autumn and bounced back with a creditable third at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; still looks on a workable mark and she's in the mix back on Tapeta.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 10lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Has a patchy profile but she won twice over C&D in the autumn and bounced back with a creditable third at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; still looks on a workable mark and she's in the mix back on Tapeta.

8/1

3rd

8

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 11lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 646390

Last run: 114 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
4yo maiden whose form has deteriorated this term; physical tweak (wind surgery since last run) needs to prompt a turnaround.
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6th

5

(5)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Guest

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

0-24 but he returned after wind surgery with an eyecatching fourth at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; didn't get much luck in that race and has possibilities if he can build on that.

13/2

6th

5

(5)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Guest

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

0-24 but he returned after wind surgery with an eyecatching fourth at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; didn't get much luck in that race and has possibilities if he can build on that.

13/2

4th

12

(5)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Twilight Guest

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: George Margarson

in rear

16/1

Form: 315227 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner whose form dipped returned to AW last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-9; not the percentage call.
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5th

9

(3)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

midfield

10/1

5th

9

(3)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

midfield

10/1

7th

12

(5)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:38 Lingfield (AW)

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Evans

Running consistently well on turf since the spring including wins at Bath (1m, soft) and Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm); twice runner-up on grass last month, but unplaced in all eight starts on the AW which raises questions.

6/1

11/2

Form: 243763 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-4 for new stable but this step back up in trip looks a positive (both wins at 1m2f); good chance off current mark, provided she takes well to first-time cheekpieces.
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6th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 10lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: James Owen

Scored at this course last Tuesday (8.5f) then went close at Lingfield (1m2f) two days later, taking her form figures since wearing cheekpieces to 612112; very solid claims in the retained headgear.

2/1

6th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 10lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: James Owen

midfield but raced wide early, headway and prominent after 3f

2/1

2nd

4

(7)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:39 Lingfield (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 12lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: James Owen

took keen hold, midfield, headway on outer 3f out, pressed leader 2f out, sustained duel with winner from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, carried right inside final 110yds, stayed on

11/4

7th
3 (10)
Alvesta

20/1

Form: 355297

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden (placed four times) for Andrew Balding; sold for 14,000gns since last run; fairly exposed and not screaming to be backed.
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6th

10

(7)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:25 Southwell (AW)

Alvesta

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Matt Crawley

Regressive maiden for Andrew Balding who was picked up for 14,000gns in October; 50-1 for her stable debut early in the month, when well held, and needs to improve for this stiffest test to date.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:25 Southwell (AW)

Alvesta

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Matt Crawley

towards rear, headway over 2f out, never dangerous

16/1

7th

3

(10)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Alvesta

9st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

in rear

20/1

15/2

Form: 221425

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Consistent form for her current yard includes a Wolverhampton win in October; creditable second over C&D two starts ago; solid claims.
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8th

1

(7)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Renesmee

10st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, raced in second, lost second over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

15/2

8th

1

(7)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Renesmee

10st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, raced in second, lost second over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

15/2

5th

1

(8)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:38 Lingfield (AW)

Renesmee

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Alice Haynes

Running consistently well during the autumn, winning at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last month and only finding one too good at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; shortlisted off 1lb higher.

17/2

9th
6 (13)
McTed

13/2

Form: 411052 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Productive 2024 campaign includes four wins (AW/turf); creditable second off this mark at Lingfield (1m2f) most recently; not ruled out.
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8th

9

(2)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

McTed

9st 6lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Joseph Parr

Won four times last year (AW/turf) but he ended 2024 with a laboured effort at Chelmsford (1m2f); now only 1lb higher than for his last success but has a bit to prove after that last run.

20/1

8th

9

(2)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

McTed

9st 6lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Joseph Parr

Won four times last year (AW/turf) but he ended 2024 with a laboured effort at Chelmsford (1m2f); now only 1lb higher than for his last success but has a bit to prove after that last run.

20/1

9th

6

(13)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Joseph Parr

towards rear

13/2

Form: 780997

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who, despite pulling hard off a steady pace, ran promisingly (made good late progress) over 1m at Kempton most recently; refitting of hood looks a plus; interesting off current mark.
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10th

10

(11)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 0lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Gary & Josh Moore

squeezed out start, took keen hold, held up in rear, switched right and raced wide from over 4f out

13/2

10th

10

(11)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 0lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Gary & Josh Moore

squeezed out start, took keen hold, held up in rear, switched right and raced wide from over 4f out

13/2

7th

2

(5)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 8lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ex-Irish maiden who looked to start handicap life on an unrealistic mark and has struggled badly (7f-1m3f); is another 6lb lower into lesser company but even then is hard to enthuse about.

20/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: -51066

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Novice winner over 6f; ran encouragingly upped to 1m2f at Lingfield most recently; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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1st

3

(3)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Pupil

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

short of room and slightly hampered soon after start

Evs

1st

3

(3)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Pupil

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

short of room and slightly hampered soon after start

Evs

3rd

6

(3)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Star Pupil

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders

7/2

Form: 429645

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
On long losing run and yet to win away from Lingfield; below par in both attempts here; opposed.
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3rd

8

(6)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

11:14 Lingfield (AW)

Rainbow Sign

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mark Pattinson

led early, soon headed and raced in second

66/1

3rd

8

(6)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

11:14 Lingfield (AW)

Rainbow Sign

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mark Pattinson

led early, soon headed and raced in second

66/1

13

(12)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Rainbow Sign

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Pattinson

in touch with leaders, weakening when pulled up over 2f out

25/1

Non-runners

Arenas Del Tiempo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £47.20
Straight Forecast £41.50
Tricast £575.10
Trifecta £615.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Forever Proud

SPOTLIGHT:

Ocean Odyssey

Telegraph:

Star Pupil

Daily Mirror:

Rainwater

The Times:

Renesmee

POSTDATA:

Arenas Del Tiempo

RP RATINGS:

Ocean Odyssey

Daily Mail:

Star Pupil

The Star:

Rainwater

D Express:

Forever Proud

The Sun:

Forever Proud

Daily Record:

Forever Proud