January 11 / 14.30 Chelmsford (AW)

14.30

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

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100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 32013- D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Quite strong at the finish when winning on first attempt in a 6f handicap, at Newcastle in December, and perhaps the race just came too soon when unable to pick up in the closing stages there five days later; acts on Polytrack and no surprise to see better again this time.
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3

(10)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won three of his last four starts over 6f at different venues; shrugged off a 6lb rise last time and bids to do so again returned to further here (unlikely to be an issue); course debut.

13/8

1st

1

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, shaken up and pressed leaders against far rail over 1f out, soon led

6/4

1st

1

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, shaken up and pressed leaders against far rail over 1f out, soon led, hung right inside final furlong, went further clear inside final 110yds, readily

6/4

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 4874-6

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Promise in novices last winter but not making much headway in handicaps of late despite slipping in the weights and was beaten before the 7f trip became an issue on latest; hooded last twice, now visored.
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3rd

2

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Silky Robin

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Toomey

0-7 on the AW between September and April, but he has won his last five races on turf; patiently ridden as usual and led late at Brighton (5f, good to firm) six weeks ago; edging up the weights only slowly and in the mix once more.

100/30

1st

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:05 Brighton

Silky Robin

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Mark eased after a fruitless spell on the AW and made it four wins on the spin on turf when going in off 5lb lower five weeks ago; currently 2-2 round here and it's hard to find any negatives.

2/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 42219- C BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Had double-figure draw on last two starts, overcoming it when making all at Lingfield (6f) but unable to hang on to his lead over C&D 23 days ago; not had much luck on that front today either.
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6th

6

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Jack

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Robert Cowell

Record is only 2-36, the wins in AW handicaps in 2023 and 2024; has several pieces of classified form, beaten only 2l on turf last time, but again faces threats from class-droppers.

9/2

6th

6

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:51 Brighton

Poetic Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

2-35 with both wins coming on the AW; return to this trip shouldn't be a problem, but others are preferred for win purposes; cheekpieces return.

10/1

Form: 0948-1 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Suited by this track, reeled in late over 7f last February and then off the mark over C&D on Thursday when finding a bit more than had looked likely; that was only his third run in a 6f handicap so could do better yet; good claims with no penalty.
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7th

6

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Lord Danielson

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Two 6f wins on AW in January and he also ran well over 7f in March; no worthwhile turf form so far, however, and there are risks attached back from three months off.

16/1

6th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Danielson

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

ducked left start, raced wide, in touch with leaders, pushed along from over 3f out, weakened from 2f out

10/1

Form: 4860-7 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D win last January was the first of four wins in 2024; seems to have gone off the boil since the latest of them in August, though, and he was down the field at Southwell last week.
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4th

8

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Due Date

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Seven wins on the AW elsewhere; surrounded by subsequent winners when beaten half a length into second of five at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month and a 1lb rise still leaves him 6lb below his last winning mark; shortlisted.

9/2

2

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:59 Yarmouth

Due Date

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Wallis

Five wins in 2025 include one over C&D; has shaped as if back in form on his last two starts, including when a front-running second of five at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; should go well.

4/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Due Date

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Charlie Wallis

Five wins in 2025, including C&D, but rather going through the motions this time around; showed a bit more spark with his front-running sixth at Kempton in May; on a manageable mark and the type to come good again soon.

12/1

Form: 42982- D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins in 2024, on AW and turf; never involved on first run back from wind surgery but he ran a stormer from 12lb wrong at Lingfield after Christmas; inevitably his mark has suffered and he's 7lb higher than his penultimate run but this is quite a drop in grade; considered despite the wide draw.
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5th

6

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Fai Fai

8st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Daniel Steele

Close third in a C&D classified race here in June on final start; even if in the same form after three months off, he has more on his plate back in a handicap from 8lb out of the weights.

25/1

3rd

5

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Fai Fai

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel Steele

Not shown much in two starts on the AW since returning in March and just 3-50, but he was placed in all four starts in handicap company here (6f) last year; just about stays this far; shortlisted.

7/1

Form: 0607-5 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner for previous yard, the most recent in a 6f classified at Newcastle last February; creditable debut for this trainer at Southwell (6f) last week and should come on for the run; capable of having a say; eyeshield added.
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7th

5

(2)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasy Navigator

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Darryll Holland

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

7th

5

(2)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasy Navigator

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Darryll Holland

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

33/1

Form: 2700-8

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
In the frame more often than not for previous yard but she's beaten a total of three rivals in as many runs for new yard, at 6f and 7f; makes limited appeal with first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.
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8th

6

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Salaamaat

9st 7lb

T: Michael Attwater

In the frame more often than not for previous yard but she's beaten a total of three rivals in as many runs for new yard, at 6f and 7f; makes limited appeal with first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.

33/1

8th

6

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Salaamaat

9st 7lb

T: Michael Attwater

In the frame more often than not for previous yard but she's beaten a total of three rivals in as many runs for new yard, at 6f and 7f; makes limited appeal with first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.

33/1

8th

3

(2)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Salaamaat

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

12-race maiden; with Rae Guest when a beaten evens-favourite at Brighton (7f) in June; has failed to beat a rival in two AW starts (6f-7f) for this trainer, so needs to take a significant step forward for the introduction of cheekpieces.

40/1

Form: 31222- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Multiple Polytrack winner who's remained in form since his latest win, on turf in August; made bold bid at Lingfield recently on return from a break and as solid as any to run his race and be involved.
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4th

2

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Michael Attwater

Dual firm-ground Bath winner this season, latterly off 3lb lower for Owen Lewis late last month; as high in the weights now as he's been for a few years and his record round here is nothing exciting.

4/1

1st

3

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:48 Bath

Nordic Glory

8st 13lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Michael Attwater

Has much better strike-rate on AW but recovered from slow start to win here (5f, firm) on turf return in May, and this longer trip will arguably suit him better; needs to bounce back from two down-the-field runs but was denied a clear run on first occasion; can't be ruled out.

11/2

10th

4

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Nordic Glory

9st 10lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Better known on AW; can lead but he came from off the pace when winning at Bath (5f, firm) last month under James Glennon; nothing went right from a wide draw at Beverley since but he does act well on fast ground and has a generally good record over C&D (course winner at 5f); thereabouts.

12/1

Form: /3036/ CD

Last run: 393 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Two of three wins have come over C&D, the latest in 2021, but he's had multiple layoffs since; hard to recommend back from another one.
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10th

12

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Champagne Supanova

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Two of three wins have come over C&D, the latest in 2021, but he's had multiple layoffs since; hard to recommend back from another one.

16/1

10th

12

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Champagne Supanova

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Two of three wins have come over C&D, the latest in 2021, but he's had multiple layoffs since; hard to recommend back from another one.

16/1

6th

8

(5)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Champagne Supanova

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

Nearly two years since the last of his three AW wins (all over 6f on Polytrack) but he hasn't seen much action in that period; stays 7f and handles Tapeta but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

25/1

Form: 3687-4

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
He's had few chances but shown only minor form in handicaps and was well held in a 6f classified at Southwell last week; hood refitted.
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7th

2

(8)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:38 Brighton

Barnsnape Boy

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Has become unreliable and was soundly beaten on latest outing a fortnight ago but won similar race to this over C&D (good) in June and has obvious claims if able to replicate that form.

8/1

8th

2

(15)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Barnsnape Boy

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

5f turf winner here who scored for the third time when taking 7f Brighton classified event (good) under Donagh Murphy last month; not so good on his next two starts but he's got a good draw and can't be ruled out.

12/1

4th

3

(13)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Barnsnape Boy

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Inconsistent sort but landed his second course win (7f) in a similar race last month, with Donagh Murphy on board; the drop back in trip may not suit.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2499-7

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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6th

2

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:12 Southwell (AW)

Anamika

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

0-8; runner-up in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton before finding 6f too sharp a test there when tried in blinkers (retained); returning to 7f can help and she's the highest rated of these on BHA figures.

11/2

6th

2

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:12 Southwell (AW)

Anamika

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

0-8; runner-up in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton before finding 6f too sharp a test there when tried in blinkers (retained); returning to 7f can help and she's the highest rated of these on BHA figures.

11/2

5th

3

(4)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Anamika

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

took keen hold, slowly into stride, in rear, headway into midfield after 2f

13/2

Form: 80531- C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
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6th

7

(2)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Wins have been here over 6f and at Chelmsford over 7f; recent efforts not overly encouraging, the latest here four days ago.

9/1

5th

7

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner; ended 2025 with some fair runs here but he needs to raise his game if he is to record a second win.

10/1

Form: 4245-3 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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5

(11)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:22 Brighton

Time Patrol

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Completed a Brighton hat-trick (6f/7f, good/good to firm) in the spring but has steadily regressed here since, always behind over 1m most recently; sizeable turnaround is required.

10/1

2

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Time Patrol

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won three successive 6f/7f handicaps here in the spring and subsequent defeats suggest he might be high in the weights; perhaps this step up to 1m can help, having finished second on his only previous run over this far well over a year ago.

9/4

6th

1

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:12 Brighton

Time Patrol

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won three on the spin (6f-7f) here in the spring, all when Jack Doughty was still claiming 3lb, and went up 9lb in the weights; possible the handicapper has caught up now on the evidence of his latest C&D fourth a month ago and needs more.

11/4

Form: 90413- C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

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7th

5

(7)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Mashaan

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Turf maiden (0-13) who has gained four 7f wins on AW, the most recent of which was at Lingfield in March; twice placed during the summer, losing out by a neck (third) at Salisbury on penultimate start; returns from a break.

4/1

2nd

2

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Mashaan

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Four-time winner on the AW and 0-12 on turf, but was only beaten a head and a short head into third of 13 in an amateur riders' event at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; 1lb higher, but still shortlisted.

3/1

3

(13)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:20 Salisbury

Mashaan

11st 2lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Alice Haynes

Can lead; four AW wins at 7f but 0-11 on turf and the way he was finishing at Brighton in May suggests he won't be one of the stronger finishers with extra emphasis on stamina on this track.

12/1

Form: 5288-2 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 49

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7th

12

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, raced wide from over 3f out

12/1

7th

12

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, raced wide from over 3f out

12/1

6th

5

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 4lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

raced wide, midfield, hung right and lost position over 2f out

9/1

Form: 7460-8 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

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8th

9

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

13:52 Yarmouth

Zina Colada

9st 5lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: George Margarson

6f course winner who put up her best recent effort back here over C&D (good) on her penultimate start; inconsistent; never involved in better company at Newmarket (7f, good) latest; should appreciate a return to this level but is hard to predict; cheekpieces go on.

13/2

7

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Newmarket

Zina Colada

8st 9lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: George Margarson

Ran quite well under Lillie Dingle at Yarmouth (7f, good; scene of sole success) but she's not the easiest to predict and is 5lb higher here (out of the weights).

16/1

7

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Newmarket

Zina Colada

8st 9lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: George Margarson

Ran quite well under Lillie Dingle at Yarmouth (7f, good; scene of sole success) but she's not the easiest to predict and is 5lb higher here (out of the weights).

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.60
Straight Forecast £13.57
Tricast £90.54
Trifecta £108.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cut To The Chase

Telegraph:

Nordic Glory

RP RATINGS:

Fai Fai

The Star:

Lord Danielson

POSTDATA:

Cut To The Chase

The Times:

Cut To The Chase

D Express:

Cut To The Chase

The Sun:

Cut To The Chase

Daily Mirror:

Fai Fai

The Guardian:

Nordic Glory

Daily Mail:

Nordic Glory

Daily Record:

Nordic Glory