January 11 / 13.55 Chelmsford (AW)

13.55

Standard To Slow

Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather:

1st
16
Carlton

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3611-1 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
3-3 for new stable, all from off the pace over C&D in the last month; 4-5 when well on top in the final 1f just two days ago; has a 5lb penalty and moves up from Class 6, but he's on a major roll and another win is probably on its way if he's still firing on all cylinders.
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Distance / Class
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1st

2

(2)

8th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Carlton

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Completed a 1m6f four-timer here in January before two creditable efforts at Southwell; probably still not handicapped out of things but he's struggled back over hurdles in last two runs and he still has something to prove at this trip; headgear removed.

3/1

1st

2

(2)

8th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Carlton

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Completed a 1m6f four-timer here in January before two creditable efforts at Southwell; probably still not handicapped out of things but he's struggled back over hurdles in last two runs and he still has something to prove at this trip; headgear removed.

3/1

4th

1

3rd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:42 Southwell

Carlton

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 4987-3

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Made most when close third of eight off this mark over C&D four days ago, easily his most competitive display and best form since debut; has had just five races and needs a second look, but this field may be too strong.
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3rd

2

(4)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Blue Sky Boy

9st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Paul Attwater

Lightly raced maiden; runner-up in C&D Class 5 handicap two starts back; suffered interference at Southwell latest which exaggerated the beaten margin; has been off for two months; cheekpieces added.

11/4

6th

5

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:12 Southwell (AW)

Blue Sky Boy

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Lightly raced; close up behind Dark Mystery at Wolverhampton before finishing a clear second to the favourite at Chelmsford (again 1m6f); unraced here and at 2m, but handles the surface and he likes to be up there; good shout.

11/4

6th

5

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:12 Southwell (AW)

Blue Sky Boy

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Lightly raced; close up behind Dark Mystery at Wolverhampton before finishing a clear second to the favourite at Chelmsford (again 1m6f); unraced here and at 2m, but handles the surface and he likes to be up there; good shout.

11/4

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 97133- C BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two wins and two thirds from four appearances at this track, with the latest win in October (2m) on stable debut with a first-time visor (kept since); bang there on all three starts since (AW/hurdles) and close behind Carlton on latest, but that rival has improved to win twice since; solid each-way claims.
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6

23rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

14:10 Hereford

Sullivan Bay

10st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Unplaced all six hurdling starts for Henrietta Knight but went very close at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) for Jim and Suzi Best in December and has also been in good form on the AW for his new stable in recent months; still on a lowly mark in this sphere and commands respect.

13/8

4th
10
Addosh

16/1

Form: 63814-

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Mixes Flat with hurdling, with a clearcut win on Wolverhampton Flat (2m, AW) in October; fair fourth there 11 days later; ran creditably once (here in 2020) on Polytrack; not dismissed but she needs to better that October form by some way and is back down in trip.
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1st

4

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Addosh

11st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Not beaten far when sixth of nine on stable debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March but this regressive mare was soundly beaten on both subsequent Flat starts and her overall profile is not appealing.

10/1

1st

4

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Addosh

11st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Not beaten far when sixth of nine on stable debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March but this regressive mare was soundly beaten on both subsequent Flat starts and her overall profile is not appealing.

10/1

6th

6

(9)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Addosh

10st 9lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Brian Ellison

A fair 2m scorer for James Owen but she came in only 17th for her new yard in 1m Doncaster handicap last month; this return to further is a plus so she's no forlorn hope with Simon Walker up.

13/2

16/1

Form: 67648-

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Out of sorts before landing a 3m handicap hurdle last month, then tailed off in that sphere on New Year's Day; 0-12 on Flat, with some form which makes this look a good mark, notably his close third over C&D last March, but there are more solid options.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(5)

8th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Legend

9st 7lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: James Owen

Held in fourth of five back over hurdles at Fakenham (2m7f) last month but he made his breakthrough on the Flat when scoring here (1m6f) on his penultimate run; only 2lb higher than for that success and he's respected back on the Flat.

4/1

4th

4

(5)

8th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Legend

9st 7lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: James Owen

Held in fourth of five back over hurdles at Fakenham (2m7f) last month but he made his breakthrough on the Flat when scoring here (1m6f) on his penultimate run; only 2lb higher than for that success and he's respected back on the Flat.

4/1

4th

4

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

15:45 Fakenham

Star Legend

11st 5lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Capable dual-purpose performer who got a belated first win on the Flat when a narrow winner at Chelmsford (1m6f) five days ago; equally as effective in this sphere and a C&D winner in December off 3lb lower; quick turnaround to defy but he shouldn't be far away.

4/1

Form: 25063- CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row at this track (1m6f/2m) in autumn 2023; second favourite when back-to-form third at Southwell three weeks ago, beaten 1l despite badly blowing the start; he is usually slowly but not that badly, so should be in serious calculations.
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3

(3)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Tradesman

9st 11lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Has often blown the start and he refused to jump away at all without the usual blinkers (back on here) last month; is capable off this mark but a lot will hinge on his mood and how he handles the stalls.

16/1

3

(3)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Tradesman

9st 11lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

virtually refused to race, always behind

16/1

7

(2)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tradesman

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Handles Tapeta but is best known for his Chelmsford work and has three poor efforts to his name here, including one at a short price; is long odds-on to blow the start too, so doesn't come without risk, going without headgear for the first time in ages.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 95257- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Six turf Flat wins; 0-12 on the AW, finishing second at Lingfield (2m) early last month but well held on both starts since; has another career-low mark but is not the percentage call.
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5th

6

(6)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Nottingham

Alright Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Mike Murphy

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, challenging 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

5th

6

(6)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Nottingham

Alright Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Mike Murphy

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, challenging 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

9th

16

(10)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Alright Sunshine

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Murphy

Multiple winner but an exposed 10yo who doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

66/1

12/1

Form: 14653- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Haydock in September saw him end a long losing run and he's been thereabouts in three of four races since, switching from cheekpieces to a visor on Kempton AW latest; reverts with the headgear today; probably not far away but he's never finished in the first two in his eight AW races.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

2

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:30 Leicester

Haliphon

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Inconsistent since returned to AW but is quite interesting off an attractive mark returned to turf, having done all his winning in this sphere; that said, has a poor strike-rate since 2022.

9/1

2nd

2

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:30 Leicester

Haliphon

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Inconsistent since returned to AW but is quite interesting off an attractive mark returned to turf, having done all his winning in this sphere; that said, has a poor strike-rate since 2022.

9/1

5th

6

(3)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Fair third at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) in December and is also effective here; didn't see out 2m at Kempton last time but this 8yo is now 0-10 on AW and others arrive with more compelling credentials.

11/1

Form: 32281- D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-13 before going on under 5f out to take eight-runner race at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago, having hung right on to the near-side rail over 2f out; back up 4lb today and in demanding company.
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4th

3

(9)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Albert Lasker

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Alice Haynes

Placed several times before making it 14th-time lucky at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in December; not so good off this mark at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) three weeks ago, but one for the shortlist if putting that performance behind him.

8/1

4th

3

(9)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Albert Lasker

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Alice Haynes

Placed several times before making it 14th-time lucky at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in December; not so good off this mark at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) three weeks ago, but one for the shortlist if putting that performance behind him.

8/1

8th

14

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Albert Lasker

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Alice Haynes

0-13 before going on under 5f out to take eight-runner race at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago, having hung right on to the near-side rail over 2f out; back up 4lb today and in demanding company.

8/1

Form: 32305-

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
With his third trainer in the space of a few months; has the form to figure, including over C&D, and his fifth of 11 at Southwell 13 days ago was respectable in first-time cheekpieces (retained today); others looks stronger in this field, though.
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11th

15

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Delta Legend

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

1m handicap wins at Lingfield for two different yards; no closer than fifth in four runs for this one, from 1m to 1m6f; others preferred.

25/1

11th

15

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Delta Legend

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

never better than midfield

25/1

7

(9)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Delta Legend

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Michael Keady

Two 1m wins at Lingfield in 2024 but he raced beyond that trip after August until never seriously involved back over 1m at Lingfield last month; went without headgear that day but blinkers return with tongue-tie added and well handicapped if the aids help.

13/2

Form: 5/75-3

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(8)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Haaland

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins (1m2f-2m) in 2023; missed nearly all of last year, with two creditable efforts on return but not quite so good in his two starts since; this should be a competitive mark but he's run only twice on turf and did not make a serious impact.

12/1

8th

8

(8)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Haaland

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins (1m2f-2m) in 2023; missed nearly all of last year, with two creditable efforts on return but not quite so good in his two starts since; this should be a competitive mark but he's run only twice on turf and did not make a serious impact.

12/1

6th

1

(5)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:38 Lingfield (AW)

Haaland

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins (1m2f-2m), including in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle in October 2023; shaped encouragingly on first two starts for current yard but wasn't on song when a beaten favourite here (2m) latest; given a 73-day break since, so interesting to see how he fares over a shorter trip; chance.

9/2

Form: 21560- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

8

(9)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:45 Chester

Simiyann

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

Two AW wins last October but merely mid-division at Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) three weeks ago when back from a 70-day break and he struggled when tackling turf last season; others make greater appeal.

20/1

7th

8

(9)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:45 Chester

Simiyann

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

Two AW wins last October but merely mid-division at Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) three weeks ago when back from a 70-day break and he struggled when tackling turf last season; others make greater appeal.

20/1

8th

15

(13)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Simiyann

8st 10lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

held up in rear, headway inside final furlong, no impression

50/1

Form: 67395-

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

(3)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

14:35 Hamilton

Sax Appeal

9st 2lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Handy sort who has gained all five wins on the AW including when completing a hat-trick over 1m4f in February, but has suffered heavy defeats off this mark the last twice; stable (also responsible for Knockbrex) won this last year and a visor replaces blinkers, but he has something to prove back on turf (0-4).

9/1

6th

4

(3)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

14:35 Hamilton

Sax Appeal

9st 2lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders, outpaced from over 2f out, soon edged right, weakened over 1f out

9/1

7th

4

(5)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

prominent, disputed lead after 2f, led over 6f out, headed on turn over 1f out, soon weakened

8/1

Form: 71634- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

10

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sun Dancer Girl

9st 4lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

prominent, lost ground after 2f

7/1

5th

10

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sun Dancer Girl

9st 4lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

prominent, lost ground after 2f

7/1

2nd

4

(3)

19th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Sun Dancer Girl

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders

6/1

Form: 51057- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

5

(2)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Liberated Lad

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: B F Brookhouse

prominent, soon led, headed over 2f out, no extra over 1f out

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Liberated Lad

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: B F Brookhouse

prominent, soon led, headed over 2f out, no extra over 1f out

12/1

6th

15

(8)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Liberated Lad

10st 10lb

J: Miss Holly Flynn

T: B F Brookhouse

in rear

25/1

Form: 43476-

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

11

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:10 Ludlow

Edna E Mode

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Robert Stephens

Modest maiden who's at her third stable; seen more on the Flat and this is her handicap debut over hurdles, with major improvement needed.

16/1

2nd

11

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:10 Ludlow

Edna E Mode

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Robert Stephens

Modest maiden who's at her third stable; seen more on the Flat and this is her handicap debut over hurdles, with major improvement needed.

16/1

5th

6

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:45 Uttoxeter

Edna E Mode

10st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

4yo filly; low-grade Flat maiden; some improvement on third hurdles run when fourth of eight in maiden at Chepstow (2m3f, good), but that's poor form and she's not sure to stay this longer trip.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.40
Straight Forecast £18.63
Tricast £80.60
Trifecta £62.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Carlton

The Times:

Blue Sky Boy

POSTDATA:

Tradesman

TOPSPEED:

Delta Legend

RP RATINGS:

Haliphon

Telegraph:

Carlton

The Guardian:

Carlton

Daily Mail:

Carlton

D Express:

Carlton

Daily Mirror:

Carlton

The Sun:

Carlton

The Star:

Carlton

Daily Record:

Carlton