December 05 / 18.40 Chelmsford (AW)

18.40

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.30
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 133237 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Below par last time but consistent on AW/turf otherwise this year; however, has gained all wins in this sphere at Wolverhampton.
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10th

13

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Beauty Choice

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims.

33/1

13th

14

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Beauty Choice

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Beauty Choice

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went without a win in 2025 but often ran well; another serviceable effort when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton in January; others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 603004 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Latest effort (first AW start for a while) took his C&D record to 1134; ties in with Nammos on that form; won this race off 8lb higher in 2022 and can't be dismissed.
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1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1st

5

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Rapscallion

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 170747

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Raced only at 5f/6f but latest effort (second run for new yard) suggests this new trip is possibly worth exploring; mark is workable.
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3rd

3

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Zabeel

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

midfield

16/1

3rd

3

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Zabeel

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

midfield

16/1

7th

8

(9)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Batal Zabeel

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Two turf wins (in blinkers/cheekpieces) for previous yard; ran poorly, minus headgear, on debut for new stable but may rebound with visor now applied; not disgraced in sole AW attempt.

20/1

5/1

Form: 741212 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 1212, mostly over C&D, since returned to AW (maiden previously); beat all bar a subsequent winner at Lingfield last time; upped in grade but looks very solid.
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6th

2

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Chepstow

Nammos

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: John & Rhys Flint

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Bath (1m, firm) in June, but all her best form has come on good or faster ground; others preferred.

6/1

4th

1

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ffos Las

Nammos

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Scored at Bath (1m, firm) on stable debut in May and has remained in pretty good form since; still on a workable mark; ought to be on the premises.

9/2

5th
6 (6)
GDaay

14/1

Form: 901858 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Effective on AW in the past; won off this mark on turf in August but inconsistent otherwise this year, latterly over C&D; not solid.
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5th

2

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Joseph Parr

His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf.

11/2

3rd

1

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Ran respectably at Chester returned to turf last time; he's 0-8 this year but remains favourably treated, being 6lb below last winning mark; three-time C&D scorer.

15/2

1

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Joseph Parr

On a losing run but he arrives in decent nick, sixth of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 50 days ago; one to consider after a break.

10/1

Form: 301525 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Below par returned to 1m last time; record in 7f handicaps includes two wins and a good second, all at Newmarket; may not be fully exposed over this trip; interesting.
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10th

2

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Wheres Freddy

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Stuart Williams

His win in July took C&D record to 3-4 (good to soft and good to firm); had a very awkward start here since and was soon tailed off (stablemate Cherry Cobbler was second) but, given his fine strike-rate here, he can't easily be left out.

10/1

9th

6

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Wheres Freddy

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

All four turf wins have been gained on this course (7f/1m); beaten around 9l in his first two runs this season but he returned to form when beating Jumby over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago; only 2lb higher here and has leading claims if he can back that up.

7/2

1st

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Wheres Freddy

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

All three wins on turf have been achieved on this course (7f/1m); beaten around 9l in two comeback outings in recent months but eased 3lb and capable of bouncing back to form to a form with a bang.

9/2

Form: 261222 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Very consistent in the last four months, close second off this mark over C&D most recently; won comfortably under Alexandra McDonnell in September; rock-solid claims.
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2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: David Evans

Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

6f winner but majority of his wins at 7f; went back-to-back at Chepstow in May/June; not in same form since and returns to AW after a break with his mark still looking tricky; drop back down in trip also a slight query.

10/1

Form: 500413 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Best known as a sprinter; in good form over 6f last month, winning here then third at Newcastle; return to 7f is the drawback.
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4th

4

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner who showed more back on Tapeta last time, when drawn wide and inclined to hang right at Wolverhampton; remains pretty consistent and is on a competitive mark, so there are positives.

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has nine career wins, the most recent at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February off 2lb lower; should be better for his fourth of eight at Lingfield (6f, soft) last month and has won off 8lb higher when in his prime; not out of this.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Failed to back up the form of his February win last time, kept to 7f on AW; multiple sprint winner on turf and made the frame in last four attempts in this sphere; solid.

7/1

20/1

Form: 412720 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 0-20 on AW and best recent effort in this sphere came at classified claiming level; not the percentage call.
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4th

2

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Dion Baker

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a fine summer with five wins and has a 4lb pull with Serenity Dream who beat him here last month; dropped to 6f in a better race last time he ran well for a long way; respected.

7/2

9th

2

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Dion Baker

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

The winner of five races this summer, latterly getting the better of Prefer The Sister over 7f here last month (6lb better off with that rival today); well drawn to attack but could help set this up for a finisher.

10/1

2nd

3

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

Dion Baker

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Wigham

Resurgent front-runner who has collected five wins (three over C&D) this year; on fairly tough mark now and was soundly beaten at Newmarket on Friday but is sure to be suited by the return to this track.

8/1

25/1

Form: 882-60 C

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner in his younger years; still capable of fairly useful form in 2023 but has regressed in two outings this year.
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4th

5

(10)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Doctor

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

1lb lower than when chasing home Thapa Vc in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not come close to that level in three runs this year and this veteran may have to give best to younger rivals again.

33/1

5

(10)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Doctor

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

1lb lower than when chasing home Thapa Vc in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not come close to that level in three runs this year and this veteran may have to give best to younger rivals again.

33/1

10th

4

(11)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Desert Doctor

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

awkward start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

25/1

Form: 655500 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW scorer but has a big doubt over current form, having posted two duck eggs since returning to this sphere.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

10/1

Form: 051464 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Multiple 6f winner; creditable fourth over that trip here most recently; capable of going well but is 0-15 at this distance.
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16th

12

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Just 3-26 on turf but this C&D does work well for him and he gained a deserved first win on the track when just fending off Uncle Don (good to firm) in May; has had going (good to soft) and trip (5f) excuses since but this company could be overwhelming.

16/1

4th

1

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Justcallmepete

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2025 with three consecutive 6f AW wins and was successful twice on turf in the spring (5.7f/6f); does not have much margin for error off current mark, though, and this 63rd career start is his first over 5f.

11/2

5th

2

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Justcallmepete

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner; five wins since joining Tony Carroll, including turf handicaps in two of his last three starts; should give his running once again but may prove vulnerable for win purposes.

6/1

13/2

Form: 035246 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent AW record includes three wins; ties in with solid Ultramarine on C&D running three weeks ago; enters calculations.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £240.90
Straight Forecast £181.68
Tricast £2962.80
Trifecta £4662.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ultramarine

NEWMARKET:

Where's Freddy

TOPSPEED:

Mr Baloo

The Sun:

Nammos

Daily Record:

Monsieur Kodi

D Express:

Chola Empire

Daily Mail:

Lord Rapscallion

Telegraph:

Where's Freddy

RP RATINGS:

Ultramarine

POSTDATA:

Ultramarine

The Times:

Ultramarine

Daily Mirror:

Ultramarine

The Star:

Ultramarine