December 05 / 18.10 Chelmsford (AW)

18.10

Standard To Slow

Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 166454 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Handicapped to win and he ran creditably over 7f at Lingfield last month; returning to 6f no issue and a well-run race would suit; considered.
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3

(13)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Hiatus

9st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Down the field in two AW runs back from a break, the latest at Chelmsford last week; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but he has a good record on soft ground and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

10

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiatus

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Easy win over C&D in December off 3lb lower; should be sharper with his recent return to action behind him but others preferred at this level.

25/1

11th

7

(12)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Hiatus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

In good order last winter, winning easily at Chelmsford last December and finishing second over C&D (off 2lb higher) in January; drawn wide on his return from 226 days off and likely there will be other days.

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 117356 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won twice (from the front) in eight days in July (6f, soft and 5f, good; first two runs in a visor) but the handicapper has held sway since; still has time on his side but needs a full revival.
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2nd

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Merrimack

9st 8lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Better strike-rate on turf than AW; solid third at Windsor three weeks ago (for Chloe Lyons) and has a chance if in the same form; finished behind a couple of today's rivals in a C&D handicap last summer.

7/1

3rd

2

(6)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:17 Windsor

Merrimack

9st 9lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner last summer; off the mark for 2026 when making all at Chelmsford in January (5f); two defeats since have come over 6f; better expected back at 5f.

10/1

7th

7

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Merrimack

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Stuart Williams

Recorded his first AW success (four turf wins) when making all in 5f handicap at Chelmsford in January; most of his wins have come at that trip but his C&D third a fortnight ago underlines he is effective at 6f.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 464633 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ages since his last win and although he's been running creditably off a reduced mark of late, he has more on his plate from out of the weights stepping up from Class 6 company.
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6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Five AW wins but losing run is mounting up; needs a fast pace to aim at and is slipping down the weights; likely to come good again one of these days.

6/1

Form: 251426 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Prolfiic AW winner; near miss over C&D in October and wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest run in a 5f event in which he couldn't get near the lead; other pace in here too but likely to be seen to much better effect tonight.
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8th

5

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Chelmsford specialist who ran another sound race there on final start in March; only 1-17 on turf but has course form and this mark gives him a chance.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: J R Jenkins

Nine-time course winner, most recently over 6f off a 2lb lower mark early in the year; knocking on in years and lacks consistency these days but remains capable at this level.

8/1

Form: 119105 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Four wins this autumn, the last two over C&D; flopped at Lingfield (6f) last month but he was back on track when close up over 5f two weeks ago (despite a bad draw); should go well back at this track.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew J Martin

Dual course winner early in the year for 5lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh, and will be happier back on the AW and down from 7f; would have been better off with all bar one were this a handicap, however.

16/1

16th

14

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Lion Ring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Won two classified events at Wolverhampton (5f/6f) this year but he's not made an impact in last three runs; this step back up to 7f is no problem but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

25/1

4th

9

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Two wins this year, both in Wolverhampton classified races (5f/6f); probably needs to find something extra in this handicap, though, and below form on last two starts (both 5f).

7/1

Form: 314586 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won a small-field turf maiden in June but she is yet to make a significant impact in handicaps; returning to 6f can help but others have less to prove.
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7

(5)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Shibuya Storm

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Margarson

Won a 6f fillies' maiden (good to firm) last June on her second start; no progress since handicapping, however, and she was in danger of tailing off when reportedly showing signs of being in season over C&D last time; work to do even if that run is ignored.

20/1

9

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:45 Yarmouth

Shibuya Storm

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Won a 6f fillies' maiden last June on her second start; no progress since handicapping, however, and she needs to leave last month's reappearance well behind her.

14/1

6th

6

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:40 Bath

Shibuya Storm

8st 10lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: George Margarson

Found a weak fast-ground maiden when off the mark last June and struggled once handicapping, coming 9lb down the weights; not obviously fancied back from an absence.

10/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 992266

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; placed twice on turf this summer but she has been a shade disappointing the last twice; should be fine on AW and better drawn today than when sixth at Wolverhampton last time.
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7th

3

(3)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Glitterella

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

prominent

8/1

7th

3

(3)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Glitterella

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Nine-race maiden; placed twice on turf this summer but she has been a shade disappointing the last twice; should be fine on AW and better drawn today than when sixth at Wolverhampton last time.

8/1

6th

4

(9)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glitterella

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

In good form without winning in 2024 but only sixth in 6f Salisbury handicap last month; she's the sort to bounce back though.

6/1

Form: 703450 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Flattered to deceive since his last win in June 2023; made a low-key stable debut at Southwell two weeks ago and others have less to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Three wins in the winter, including over C&D, and he has continued to run well off his revised mark; drawn wide on turf last time and usually gives his running round here, so holds each-way claims.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Shalaa Asker

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Wallis

Nine wins on the AW but just 1-28 on turf; fit from a productive winter campaign but he's drawn on the outside and others are more appealing.

6/1

14/1

Form: 134108 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who won two Class 6 handicaps over 6f in September (soft ground and Tapeta); well beaten the last twice and risky, for all he's well drawn to attack.
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3rd

11

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Eldeyaar

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

A switch of headgear saw him end a losing run when making most in a big-field handicap over C&D last month; not in the same form when third at Southwell 16 days ago; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Responded well to a change of headgear when making all in a 17-runner handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago (6f, good); 6lb higher back on AW and he's not the only pace influence in the field.

5/1

7/1

Form: 535070 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Beaten just one rival in three runs for his new stable but he hasn't had much luck with the draw and being held up in a slowly run race last time was no good to him; he's copped the widest stall here too but Shane Kelly (regular rider for part-owner Gallagher Bloodstock) takes over for the first time and it was as recently as June that he was placed off a 14lb higher mark on Polytrack (RPR 89); type to win soon and a market check is essential.
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4th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Harry Brown

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Peter Crate

Took advantage of a career-low mark to land his first win on turf at Lingfield (good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but he has the ability to deal with it.

6/1

1st

9

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Harry Brown

8st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Peter Crate

Has form on good to firm but 0-15 on grass as opposed to 5-29 on AW; short of his best on AW of late and others bring more convincing claims.

9/1

Form: 143395

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to make a winning stable debut at Bath in August (5f, good to firm); in and out since and others appeal more for win purposes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(8)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Little Miss Magic

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Seemed to respond well to first-time visor when third at Chelmsford (6f) in January but she's not come close to that form in three runs since; her blindfold was removed late at Lingfield last month but she's now 1-27 and others are preferred.

25/1

6th

11

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Little Miss Magic

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Seemed to respond well to first-time visor when keeping-on third at Chelmsford (6f) in January but safely held on both starts in February and her tendency to start slowly is always a worry.

25/1

7th

7

(10)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Little Miss Magic

9st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Patrick Chamings

On a long losing sequence and she was very slowly away when failing to beat a rival in a C&D handicap 18 days ago; others appeal more.

14/1

Non-runners

Gaiety Musical, Royal Parade

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.30
Straight Forecast £28.20
Tricast £173.89
Trifecta £187.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Hiatus

The Times:

Lion Ring

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Rodneyredblood

D Express:

Gaiety Musical

RP RATINGS:

Harry Brown

POSTDATA:

Asadjumeirah

Daily Mirror:

Hiatus

Daily Record:

Hiatus

Telegraph:

Lion Ring

The Sun:

Lion Ring

Daily Mail:

Sir Rodneyredblood

The Star:

Sir Rodneyredblood