December 12 / 19.30 Chelmsford (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 367636

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sole win (23 races) was over 1m4f on Newcastle AW in January; mixed form since (stays 1m6f) and has left Tracy Waggott since last seen in October; now has his first go for James Owen, whose record with other recruits has to spark interest and this one has a career-low mark; trainer also runs Shaad, who may be his first string.
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4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Carlton

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Highly fruitful in his two and a half years with this yard, including two wins (Flat/hurdles) this February/March; needs to bounce back from a rare flop but the chief concern is his 0-15 record on Flat turf.

18/1

5th

4

(4)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Carlton

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Thriving at present and he followed up 1m6f Chelmsford success in February with an emphatic victory over hurdles at Huntingdon last month; big shout once more.

9/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 377223

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Upped to 1m6f then 2m when runner-up at Southwell (Tapeta) in his first two handicaps, possibly with stamina stretched in the latter; solid third back there on Tuesday; brings low mileage.
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1st

2

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Arc Zoosve

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Neil King

Thriving in 2026 and he gamely made all when completing a hat-trick in 2m Goodwood handicap ten days ago; up another 2lb but this likeable dual C&D scorer is a big player once more.

6/5

1st

7

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Arc Zoosve

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Neil King

Four AW wins since December and she completed a double in good style at Lingfield (2m) last month; 7lb higher back on turf but that was a clear personal best last time and she's unexposed in this sphere; respected.

7/2

1st

14

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Arc Zoosve

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Neil King

Saw his race out well when successful at Southwell (2m2f, Tapeta) last month and is 1-1 here, having won over this trip in January; up another 3lb, but still one for the shortlist.

10/1

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3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 699713 C BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two wins and a third from three appearances at this track, with the latest win in October (2m) on stable debut with a first-time visor (kept since); bang there in both starts since (AW/hurdles) and should go well again.
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10th

4

(11)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Sullivan Bay

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Returns to the AW after another modest effort over hurdles, but was twice runner-up on Polytrack before that; both wins have come on that surface, but he ran well to finish a close third behind Payment Plan over this C&D in November 2024; each-way claims again.

7/1

7th

6

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:50 Huntingdon

Sullivan Bay

10st 5lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Hasn't been seen over hurdles since February last year but was only beaten a head at Plumpton in December 2024 when 11-8 favourite; runner-up on the Flat twice recently so fitness will not be an issue and he must be of interest.

3/1

2nd

8

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Sullivan Bay

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Ran well in fourth at Chelmsford (2m, Polytrack) in January when back from some time off and built on that to go close there (1m6f) four weeks ago; there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

11/2

Form: 856454

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts in handicaps in the spring (both around 1m4f); form nosedived in the summer but there has been a partial recovery on last two outings, fourth of 12 at Lingfield (1m5f, Polytrack) on latest, so he's of some renewed interest.
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10th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins for Charlie Johnston in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; mixed form since and may be better for the run after 301-day break; refused to enter stalls on intended reappearance.

20/1

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner for Charlie Johnston; struggled for this yard last summer and returns from nine months off tonight; did win first time out as a 3yo but would want to see some support before considering him.

25/1

7th

2

(2)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Arch Legend

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual winner last year for Charlie Johnston, also a 2m second on AW last December; best effort for this yard came when runner-up at Beverley (1m4f, good) in May but he's struggled in four starts since; steps back up in trip with a revival needed.

6/1

20/1

Form: 0033-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden who's sometimes looked a tricky ride but placed three times, including behind Dame Sarra over C&D last November; off 383 days before not disgraced three weeks ago but others have more pressing claims.
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4th

6

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Two Plus Two

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

Back in excellent form after 12 months off and landed 1m6f handicap at Bath nine days ago; up 3lb but this gutsy front-runner is not taken lightly.

3/1

1st

3

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Two Plus Two

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed de Giles

Won on fast ground last May at Salisbury (1m6f) and Bath (11.5f); tailed off later that month but his recent reappearance here was a step back in the right direction; each-way claims if he's come on from that run.

10/1

4th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Two Plus Two

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

Better than ever returned to turf last May when winning on fast ground at Salisbury and here; on a realistic mark for this belated return to action.

13/2

9/1

Form: 2218-4 CD

Last run: 343 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins last year for Ed Dunlop, the latter over C&D in November; good runs (one win) over hurdles on first two starts for new yard, but not seen since a flop in July; had wind surgery (her second this year) over three months ago and needs a second look on this return to Flat.
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3

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

17:20 Hereford

Dame Sarra

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Dual AW winner who has won over hurdles but very opposable on her more recent form; tongue-tie joins the cheekpieces tried last time.

25/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Worcester

Dame Sarra

11st 1lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Dual AW winner who has won over hurdles; however, cheekpieces are now fitted after two modest runs after a break.

33/1

7

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:37 Uttoxeter

Dame Sarra

11st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Dual AW winner and landed a good-ground novice hurdle for mares last summer; confined to just three sightings in the meantime and all of them uncompetitive, including handicap debut at Market Rasen last month.

25/1

7th
9 (6)
Shaad

7/1

Form: 898624 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Second at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in November was easily his best result from four handicaps, on stable debut; pretty disappointing in a visor at Lingfield (2m) last time, notwithstanding the farcical nature of that race, but may be worth another chance; stable also runs Carlton.
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3rd

9

(1)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Shaad

8st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders, disputing second after 5f, raced in second over 3f out

3/1

3rd

9

(1)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Shaad

8st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders, disputing second after 5f, raced in second over 3f out

3/1

2nd

10

(6)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shaad

8st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

midfield but in touch with leaders

10/1

14/1

Form: -19615 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
1m6f wins at Yarmouth and Catterick this summer; although she has been placed on AW (2022) and was not disgraced on return to AW on latest outing, there is a bit more for her to prove in this sphere.
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8

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Hidden Pearl

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Winning for a fifth time (all on turf) when doing it comfortably at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) but well beaten since then; wouldn't be the percentage play.

16/1

1

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:53 Nottingham

Hidden Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: John Berry

Winning for a fifth time (all on turf) when doing it comfortably at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) but then trailed home last at Bath; Taryn Langley returns with a 7lb claim and if back on her game she'd have every chance.

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £13.20
Straight Forecast £14.18
Tricast £30.73
Trifecta £39.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sullivan Bay

Telegraph:

Arc Zoosve

POSTDATA:

Shaad

THE NORTH:

Arch Legend

The Guardian:

Luna Effect

Daily Mirror:

Hidden Pearl

D Express:

Arc Zoosve

The Times:

Shaad

The Star:

Arch Legend

RP RATINGS:

Sullivan Bay

Daily Mail:

Sullivan Bay

The Sun:

Sullivan Bay

Daily Record:

Sullivan Bay