December 19 / 16.10 Chelmsford (AW)

16.10

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Sky Bet For The Fans Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Sky Bet For The Fans Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 690221

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has improved plenty since undergoing wind surgery and switching to nurseries on the AW, bolting up under a positive ride at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) a week ago; the return to 5f on a flatter track poses a question and he may face competition for the lead, but he is 3lb well in under his penalty so is still a major player.
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8th

5

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Blue Lakota

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

In very good form on the AW through the winter (scored twice at Newcastle) but he's yet to show any worthwhile form on turf and came in last of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap last time; others appeal much more.

16/1

10th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Blue Lakota

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Has something to prove back on turf but is a leading player provided AW form is transferred back to this sphere; runner-up off 10lb higher at Southwell (5f) most recently.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

7th Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Blue Lakota

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again.

3/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 253853

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-9 but second or third in three of his six nurseries, the latest when third of seven in first-time blinkers over C&D last month; each-way claims again with a repeat.
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8th

1

(1)

18th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bank On Kent

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Off the mark at the 14th attempt when narrowly landing a 6f handicap at Southwell in February; creditable third here (5f) eight days later and has stall 1 again today; firmly in the mix.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

8th Mar 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bank On Kent

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

took keen hold, prominent, disputing second 1f out, no impression towards finish

7/2

1st

4

(1)

28th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bank On Kent

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Remains a maiden after 13 starts but placed a few times and he could be suited by this step back up in trip, having kept on for fourth over 5f here three weeks ago; might not be far away.

13/2

20/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: 06968

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten upwards of 8l in five starts over 5f-7f on turf/AW; cheekpieces given a go but he is up against it from his high draw.
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6

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:32 Nottingham

Sunny Time

8st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

5f AW winner who has yet to make the frame on turf and hasn't been threatening to of late; another tweak on the headgear front.

20/1

7th

7

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:37 Yarmouth

Sunny Time

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

5f AW winner; unplaced in four turf starts and hard to fancy based on his last two efforts.

33/1

9

(5)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Sunny Time

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Best efforts have come under aggressive rides over 5f on Polytrack; achieved little in three runs on turf, including in blinkers last time, and reverts to the usual cheekpieces today (first-time tongue-tie added); bit to find at the weights.

16/1

Form: 7736

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Neaten around only 2l when sixth of seven on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta; first start since being gelded) last month, having endured a wide trip (Mister Coco Fizz second) but he still needs to improve for the fitting of a hood.
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7th

3

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Frankies Dream

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Course winner who is in a consistent vein of form this term, placing in handicaps over 1m1f and 1m here (both good) on his last two outings; this longer trip asks a different question but he's likely to be on the premises again if his stamina holds.

5/1

3rd

7

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Frankies Dream

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jennie Candlish

Strike-rate is 6-26; soon in a consistent vein of form this term and was beaten only half a length by the market leader in York event (1m1f, good) most recently, taking record at this venue to 512; solid.

5/2

2nd

6

(15)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Frankies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Enjoyed a fine 2025 when a six-time winner (from 5f to 7f); has returned in similarly good form, finishing third at Thirsk (1m, good; to Empire Of Light) and Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) last month; each-way claims again.

10/1

Form: 075526

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Best effort in eight starts for Robert Cowell when beaten a short head at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month, but held at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 16 days ago having again given away ground at the start; tongue-tie given a go on stable debut and a better break would be a big help.
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4th

11

(6)

11th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister Coco Fizz

8st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Nine-race maiden who can be slowly away, but he went very close here (5f) in November and has run okay at Lingfield and Chelmsford the last twice (also 5f); 6f is worth another go and he's not ruled out.

7/1

4th

11

(6)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister Coco Fizz

8st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Nine-race maiden who can be slowly away, but he went very close here (5f) in November and has run okay at Lingfield and Chelmsford the last twice (also 5f); 6f is worth another go and he's not ruled out.

7/1

5th

6

(8)

19th Dec 2024

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Mister Coco Fizz

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Best effort in eight starts for Robert Cowell when beaten a short head at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month, but held at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 16 days ago having again given away ground at the start; tongue-tie given a go on stable debut and a better break would be a big help.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 70837

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Beaten just half a length when third of ten on her nursery debut at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in September, but failed to beat a rival over this C&D next time; the hood worn then is quickly removed, but she needs to resume her progress after ten weeks off.
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2

(7)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Love Rock

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Ismail Mohammed

Led close home to open account at Chelmsford (5f) in January and is now only 1lb above that mark but needs to rebound from a duff effort on turf last month and her outside draw is not ideal.

8/1

11th

7

(12)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:35 Windsor

Love Rock

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ismail Mohammed

Won off 3lb lower at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in January and was runner-up there last month before a fair fourth at Doncaster (5f, good to firm); looks worth another try at this trip but she needs to find something extra to get back on the scoresheeet.

9/1

4th

7

(1)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:37 Doncaster

Love Rock

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ismail Mohammed

Led close home to open account at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in January, her seventh start, and rebounded from a lesser effort when second over that C&D on Thursday; not one to rely upon, though, and not yet proven on turf.

7/1

10/1

Form: 744847

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Fair efforts when fourth in two nurseries over C&D during the autumn, but finished behind two of these when last of seven at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) on latest outing; return here is the main hope.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(10)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Master Zack

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Martin Dunne

Landed a gamble over C&D 12 months ago (in this combination of accessories for the first time); ended 2025 quietly and he was well beaten on last month's return to action (no accessories); has plenty to prove but it wouldn't be a total bolt from the blue were he to revive.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Master Zack

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Martin Dunne

Sole victory came first time up last season, back from a similar break, so has that in his favour; lost his way in 2025, however, and the usual hood and tongue-tie are both missing.

16/1

14/1

Form: 969107 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Made a successful nursery debut here (6f) in October but, having been raised 7lb for that, her two efforts since leave plenty to be desired; she needs a resurgence.
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6th

2

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Apples Angel

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Showed her first form for this yard when fourth of 11 (beaten 3l) behind Big Time Rascal over C&D last Tuesday; there should be little between the pair on revised terms but there is a doubt that she will repeat the dose.

16/1

4th

1

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:43 Brighton

Apples Angel

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Triple AW winner (5f/6f), but 0-9 on turf and has beaten just one rival in two starts since returning for this yard last month; look elsewhere.

20/1

8th

1

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Apples Angel

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Triple AW winner (5f/6f) but she's 0-8 on turf and was last of nine at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) on her recent stable debut; that was after nine months off but she's struggled in her last three runs and others are more convincing.

25/1

Non-runners

Dottie Diamond, La Mer Grise, The Magic Turtle

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Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £3.88
Tricast £74.30
Trifecta £80.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Lakota

POSTDATA:

Bank On Kent

The Times:

Frankies Dream

NEWMARKET:

Love Rock

The Guardian:

Mister Coco Fizz

Daily Record:

Bank On Kent

RP RATINGS:

Blue Lakota

THE NORTH:

Blue Lakota

Telegraph:

Blue Lakota

Daily Mail:

Blue Lakota

D Express:

Blue Lakota

Daily Mirror:

Blue Lakota

The Sun:

Blue Lakota

The Star:

Blue Lakota