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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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

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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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

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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2

(2)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Very consistent having made the frame in her last eight starts; usually seen over further and both wins here in the autumn came over an extra furlong, but she was beaten only a neck over C&D on her penultimate start; should go well again.

9/2

2

(2)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Very consistent having made the frame in her last eight starts; usually seen over further and both wins here in the autumn came over an extra furlong, but she was beaten only a neck over C&D on her penultimate start; should go well again.

9/2

3rd

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Won twice over shorter last autumn and she has turned in a string of good runs in defeat this year; this trip the upper limit of her stamina but likely to give it another good go.

7/2

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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4th

8

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:06 Brighton

Twilight Guest

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: George Margarson

Often runs well here but has struggled this year despite a reduced mark; remains best watched; 1lb wrong at the weights.

12/1

6th

4

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Twilight Guest

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Completed a hat-trick in the middle of last year, but 0-11 since despite a plummeting mark; needs a resurgence.

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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2nd

3

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chepstow

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: David Evans

No win on turf since successful over C&D (good to firm) in July 2024; losing run up to 12, but 4lb below his last winning mark and has won on soft ground; shortlisted.

4/1

5th

1

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

18:10 Ffos Las

Meet Me In Meraki

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Placed here (1m2f, good) in June, after a break, and not discredited when second of four over C&D (good) last month; remains well handicapped on some of his winter AW form and can make his presence felt again.

4/1

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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11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

5th

5

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

raced wide, towards rear, no impression

5/2

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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1st

6

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:05 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 12lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Dual C&D (good) winner this season, latterly when keeping on too strongly for Mr Lincoln last month; subsequent 4lb rise does not look excessive and capable 10lb claimer Leah Noreci is booked but the forecast rain is a worry.

11/2

1st

6

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Came from off the pace to win C&D (good) selling handicap for George Bewley in May, her tenth hurdling start, and also ran well when third here (2m6f, good) on last month's stable debut; this drop back in trip is probably the right move; ought to make her presence felt.

11/4

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

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

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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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: 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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4th

1

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

None too consistent and he has been well beaten on his last two starts; has the lowest BHA rating in the field and has to concede weight all round so he looks up against it.

7/1

3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Blew hot and cold for his former stable and it has been a similar story for James Owen, his win at Southwell and second over 1m here surrounded by lesser efforts; chance if on one of his good days; cheekpieces added to usual accessories.

4/1

7th

7

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Emphatic win on stable debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) early last month; disappointing in next two runs but he got back on track with a clear second at Kempton (hood reapplied) 11 days ago; on unchanged mark and has claims if he can back that up.

5/2

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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6

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:51 Market Rasen

Star Pupil

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Richard Hughes

All four Flat wins on the AW and had far inferior figures on turf; stamina wouldn't be guaranteed for hurdling.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newbury

Star Pupil

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins on AW; sole turf run came when last of five at Bath (1m, firm) in May but he won at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) three weeks later; beat one home at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time and he needs to prove stamina and effectiveness on grass; would be a first winner for rider Henry Callan.

10/1

9th

9

(10)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Pupil

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Blinkers have helped, with three wins from the front already this year, and proved his stamina over this far at Wolverhampton last time; landed another wide stall today and this is tougher, upped another 3lb, but he enters calculations.

7/1

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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4th

8

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

Rainbow Sign

9st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

Hard to win with but last success was over C&D and he was a rallying third here last time in a classified race; entitled to be in the mix.

8/1

3rd

4

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

Rainbow Sign

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

Narrow winner of C&D (good to firm) handicap in September and went close in this grade here (7f, good) in June; safely held on AW at Lingfield since but was poorly positioned on outside of the field there and can do better here.

8/1

7th

5

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Rainbow Sign

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Just three wins from 64 starts but he returned after a short break with a near-miss in a classified at Brighton (7f, good) last month; has possibilities back up in trip and his first two wins came on AW at Lingfield.

7/1

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