December 19 / 18.40 Chelmsford (AW)

18.40

Standard

Sky Bet Matchday Assist Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Sky Bet Matchday Assist Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 437636

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual winner who isn't badly handicapped but it wasn't that positive a run here last time.
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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

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 960831 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come here, the latest two weeks ago when collecting with a bit in hand from off the pace; 5lb rise to contend with but clearly a contender.
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5th

8

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Rising Force

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Better than ever this term; doubled his tally on turf with big-field amateur riders' win at Doncaster (good to soft) in March and he scored again at Thirsk (also 1m, good to firm) in May; back in form when fourth at Goodwood last month and Jack Callan gets on well with him; yard going well; player.

5/1

4th

5

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Goodwood

Rising Force

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

He's 2-5 for this yard, the wins over 1m on good to soft and good to firm; a slow start was no help last time at Thirsk but he might be high in the weights now.

5/1

8th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Rising Force

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: John Butler

Much more racing on AW than turf but better than ever on grass for new yard, winning both 1m starts (good to soft and good to firm), the latest over C&D with something in hand; a further 7lb rise may not be beyond him.

9/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -95402 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Had the visor back on when runner-up over 1m at Lingfield having raced prominently; dual course winner; respected.
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6th

3

(4)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bo Taifan

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Three wins to his name and finished second and third in 1m contests at Lingfield and Chelmsford won by horses who have done better since; should settle okay in this maximum field and come home well.

13/2

6th

3

(4)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bo Taifan

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Three wins to his name and finished second and third in 1m contests at Lingfield and Chelmsford won by horses who have done better since; should settle okay in this maximum field and come home well.

13/2

3rd

1

(9)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Bo Taifan

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Martin Dunne

held up in rear, slightly hampered after 1f, headway over 2f out, pressed leaders on outer over 1f out, went third post

13/2

Form: 788671

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in his first six races but came in for support after a break at Lingfield (1m2f) and prevailed narrowly; up just 2lb but he is back in trip.
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7th

4

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:09 Windsor

Dubai Harbour

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Pat Phelan

Both wins on Lingfield AW over 1m2f; fifth of 13 last time in a 7.6f handicap at Lingfield (good) was the best he's managed in four attempts on turf and he needs further than that, but there's a question mark about this trip.

10/1

5th

10

(13)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Dubai Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Both wins have been here on the AW over 1m2f; ran well when runner-up at Kempton (1m, AW) in March but well beaten there 55 days ago and he's struggled in each of his three starts on turf.

12/1

8th

7

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Dubai Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Both wins have been over 1m2f at Lingfield (AW) but he gave it a good shot when runner-up over C&D three weeks ago; on unchanged mark and he should be in the thick of things again.

3/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 77309

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Only five ran when third in a 1m novice at Lingfield; uncompetitive in her two handicaps, latterly in this headgear.
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3rd

2

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Artificer

9st 10lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Matt Crawley

Last attempt on AW resulted in account-opening success at Chelmsford (1m) in February; return to 1m2f is worth exploring; interesting back in this sphere.

8/1

6th

8

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Artificer

8st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

Has found her level having performed creditably in her last four races without looking ahead of her mark; seems tactically versatile.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Artificer

9st 6lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Matt Crawley

Has shown improvement in last three races, producing form figures of 212 (gained the win on AW; sole start under Fred Daly); ran creditably at Doncaster (again over 1m) most recently; solid contender.

4/1

Form: 663870

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-17 and doesn't arrive here in much form, so unappealing from 5lb out of the weights; new trainer tries blinkers (replacing visor).
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6th

8

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Dash Power

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Gained sole win in a classified event and has made the frame several times at that level in 2026; not the percentage call returned to a handicap and going into unknown territory trip-wise.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Dash Power

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

The winner of just one of his 42 starts but that success came in a 0-50 classified event on Tapeta and when ridden by Billy Loughnane (record on him reads 122425); finished in front of Hopjes when second over C&D ten days ago; should be involved again.

5/1

Form: 690668 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of a 1m handicap at Salisbury in August; hasn't really threatened in the meantime and cheekpieces did nothing two weeks ago.
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5th

3

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tactical Control

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: B F Brookhouse

Sole win from 23 starts came on turf at Salisbury off 11lb higher last August; runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) in March but he was disappointing over 1m2f here next time and was pulled up at Bath (1m, firm; reported to have moved poorly) when favourite 38 days ago; needs to bounce back.

7/2

7

(2)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tactical Control

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: B F Brookhouse

always behind, pulled up back straight

7/2

7

(2)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tactical Control

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: B F Brookhouse

always behind, pulled up back straight

7/2

Form: 554794

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Exposed 3yo who is 1lb out of the weights, but ran okay over 7f here last time after being headstrong; stays 1m if giving himself a chance; cheekpieces worn last time replaced by a hood and blinkers (tongue-tie retained).
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6th

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Dylan Cunha

Six-time AW winner for Alice Haynes, the most recent coming at Chelmsford last August; 5lb lower than for that success but he's been well held in four starts since joining this stable.

12/1

6th

3

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Dylan Cunha

Should be well handicapped but he has suffered three heavy defeats for his new yard; apprentice takes off a useful 5lb but there are risks attached at present.

16/1

10th

3

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps for Alice Haynes last year (one over C&D), latterly off this mark, despite often lugging left; not offered a lot in two runs back for his current yard and needs a revival.

33/1

8/1

Form: 225693 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Close third here last week in a race he won the previous year; has won off this mark and must have a shout.
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6th

9

(6)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Arrives on a lengthy losing run and this veteran beat just two in a classified event over C&D 13 days ago; others are preferred.

25/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

led

14/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

Veteran who is 4-50 on AW; fighting chance on these terms but has inconsistent form for new yard; not sure what to expect.

14/1

33/1

Form: -56950

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit at two but very opposable on this year's exploits; finished last most recently.
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18

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

12:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Lucy Lockett

8st 10lb

T: David Simcock

18

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

12:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Lucy Lockett

8st 10lb

T: David Simcock

9th

9

(6)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lucy Lockett

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Went close in 7f nursery here in 2023 but became disappointed last year; well beaten on her last two appearances (7f/1m) and it's questionable whether this return to sprinting will revive her fortunes.

14/1

Form: 474072

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
23-race maiden but ran another solid race here 40 days ago when second over 7f; stays 1m and he's in the mix.
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8th

14

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Starshot

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Just one win from 43 starts but he's reached the frame on AW at Southwell (1m/7f) in his last two runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he transfers his recent form back to turf.

10/1

4th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

One win from 42 starts but he's posted some good placed efforts this year, including when third of ten here over 1m eight days ago; drops back in trip with place claims but he may prove vulnerable from a win perspective.

7/1

3rd

8

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

1-41; back-to-back good runs under Sean Kirrane in March but gave himself no chance of troubling the judge last week by failing to settle; usual tongue-tie returns.

12/1

Form: 097676

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-9 and might not be straightforward, as he was detached before running on late here two weeks ago (7f).
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3rd

8

(3)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Red Scotch

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

slowly into stride, towards rear against rail, headway 3f out, switched right and raced slightly wide home turn, went third 1f out, no match for first two

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.50
Straight Forecast £23.80
Tricast £95.51
Trifecta £108.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rising Force

SPOTLIGHT:

Dubai Harbour

NEWMARKET:

Bo Taifan

The Guardian:

Reverberation

POSTDATA:

Rising Force

The Times:

Rising Force

Telegraph:

Rising Force

Daily Mail:

Rising Force

D Express:

Rising Force

Daily Record:

Rising Force

Daily Mirror:

Dubai Harbour

The Sun:

Dubai Harbour

The Star:

Dubai Harbour