January 11 / 15.05 Chelmsford (AW)

15.05

Standard To Slow

bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £20936
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 25 runners
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Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

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1st
2
Apiarist

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3941-2 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Only 1-12 on turf but has done well since switched to the AW, winning narrowly over this trip at Newcastle and running creditably off his revised mark when second of seven there ten days ago; drawn near the inside and should give another good account of himself.
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8th

17

(23)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Apiarist

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Has mostly raced over 1m since handicapping but the return to 7f paid off handsomely on Southwell AW in February when he interrupted the winning sequence of a smart one; has returned to 1m since, finding stronger finishers ahead of him when mid-division in the Lincoln in March, but a strongly run 7f could be more the ticket.

33/1

3rd

7

(3)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Apiarist

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Produced a strike-rate of 3-5 switched to AW this winter and the form is solid; came up short in the Lincoln most recently but could have more to offer back in this sphere; has won over C&D.

16/1

3rd

7

(3)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Apiarist

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Produced a strike-rate of 3-5 switched to AW this winter and the form is solid; came up short in the Lincoln most recently but could have more to offer back in this sphere; has won over C&D.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 47640- D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Blew the start when one of four co-favourites at Lingfield three weeks ago but his two runs before that (7f at Kempton) were perfectly creditable; returning to 1m today looks a positive move and he's now 5lb lower than his last winning mark; interesting contender in first-time headgear.
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8

(5)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:35 Epsom

Mr Baloo

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Four AW wins in February/March (7f-9.4f) and returned to turf with creditable third of 14 at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; also effective here and has shown promise on slow ground; latest form reads well; one to consider.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6215-4 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-10 on AW but placed seven times; had to race wide early on when fourth of seven at Wolverhampton last time; that run can be upgraded and he should give a good account of himself from a low draw here.
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3

(1)

11th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Urban Sprawl

10st 0lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Usually gives his running and had no peace up front when below his best at the Curragh 12 days ago; thoroughly exposed and on a high enough mark, so one or two others appeal more.

10/1

9th

12

(1)

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Urban Sprawl

8st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Looks to be on a tough mark, although he generally runs creditably, including when a 1.75l fifth of 16 at Carlisle four days ago (1m, soft); difficult to envision him winning.

22/1

1

(6)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Urban Sprawl

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and also on turf there (7.6f, good to firm) there last month, when readily beating his three rivals; won on soft ground last year; drops back down in grade today but he hasn't been at his best the last twice and needs something extra this afternoon.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 27011- CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made it four wins at Wolverhampton when scoring readily just before Christmas; is a C&D winner here as well and has landed the inside draw in his bid for a hat-trick, so he commands respect despite a career-high mark.
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7

(2)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:25 Haydock

Eagle Day

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: David Evans

Four wins in 2024, all over further, including one at Haydock (1m, good to firm); handicapped to win again now and a revival wouldn't be the biggest surprise.

10/1

5th

5

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

Eagle Day

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David Evans

Won this race last year but his five other wins have been on AW; ran into some trouble when respectable third at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last month but he was tailed off at York next time and that took his turf record to 1-14; others are more convincing.

10/1

18th

2

(6)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:20 York

Eagle Day

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David Evans

Five-time AW winner who is 1-13 on turf; ran into some trouble when respectable third at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago but he was beaten 5l and this race is tougher; has some work to do back up in trip.

25/1

Form: 4108-0 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Might have needed his reappearance run eight days ago when a big price and fading from 2f out; placed four times from five outings at Chelmsford and he's only 2lb higher than his last winning mark, so he's no forlorn hope despite some unpromising form-figures.
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9th

2

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Billy Mill

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

C&D win last summer off 4lb higher; off the mark for the year at Kempton in May and although he's struggled since, there were traffic issues at Newbury 18 days ago; vulnerable to improvers.

25/1

3

(6)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Billy Mill

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Led on the post off today's mark at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; both subsequent 1m turf runs were perfectly respectable and today's drop back in trip will suit but he'd appeal more on an artificial surface.

12/1

6th

8

(4)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:44 Goodwood

Billy Mill

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

A better horse on the AW and he narrowly fended off Serenity Dream over Kempton's 7f on penultimate start; only fourth at Salisbury, though, and others appeal more.

8/1

Form: 48443- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Hard to fault in terms of consistency and he again made the frame when third at Wolverhampton (7f) on Boxing Day; should be thereabouts again, although the handicapper knows all about him.
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8th

11

(3)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Waiting All Night

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Opposable on what he's shown this season but his form figures in handicaps at this course read 2424121 and he's now 6lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) last August in cheekpieces, which go back on (replacing visor); very interesting contender.

14/1

3

(6)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Waiting All Night

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Ran respectably in first-time visor here (1m) two weeks ago, while shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; scored twice, including off 4lb higher, on the July course here last term; possibilities.

9/1

3

(6)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Waiting All Night

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Ran respectably in first-time visor here (1m) two weeks ago, while shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; scored twice, including off 4lb higher, on the July course here last term; possibilities.

9/1

15/2

Form: 15026-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who won twice over 6f last autumn; showed he stays this far when runner-up at Kempton in December and he was a respectable sixth at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day; 2lb higher today but he may not have reached his ceiling just yet.
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4

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:25 Haydock

Altmore

9st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Looked promising last autumn, winning a Chepstow maiden and a Pontefract handicap (both 6f); in and out since but he's effective at the trip and he wasn't beaten far at Newbury three weeks ago; new blinkers replace the cheekpieces that debuted last time.

7/1

11

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Altmore

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won at Chepstow (6f, good; unraced on faster) last September on second start and followed up in Pontefract handicap (6f, soft); disappointing since second in 1m Kempton handicap in December, including back on turf at York last month, but well treated if first-time cheekpieces spark a revival.

10/1

15th

2

(16)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Altmore

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won at Chepstow (6f, good; unraced on faster) last September on second start and followed up in Pontefract handicap (6f, soft); didn't kick on subsequently but returns from four-month break and retains potential for top yard.

10/1

11/2

Form: 53321- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Had been knocking at the door prior to winning at Newcastle (1m; 6-4 favourite) last month in emphatic style, and a 4lb higher mark does not look insurmountable; one for the shortlist.
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7

(2)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

18:55 Chester

Quiet Resolve

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Both wins have been on Tapeta at Newcastle and he was a creditable fourth there (1m) two weeks ago; 0-8 on turf but he went close off a higher mark at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) in May and he's in the mix back in this sphere.

8/1

5

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Quiet Resolve

9st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Mixed form on turf across his three starts this season but didn't run badly last time and his 31122 Newcastle form figures catch the eye, with his two career wins coming here; could play a leading role.

8/1

5th

6

(5)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:22 Nottingham

Quiet Resolve

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Both wins on Newcastle AW; has bits of encouraging turf form, most recently third at Hamilton on penultimate start, but latest effort doesn't augur well; others have stronger claims.

12/1

Form: 23128- CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.
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9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

16/1

Form: 85336- C BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Tends to come from well off the pace and never landed a blow when sixth of 11 at Lingfield three weeks ago; that was over 7f, the distance of all seven of his wins; others appeal more.
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5th

1

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Riot

9st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

7f specialist; well handicapped on last season's best and he comes here on the back of some good runs at Doncaster, the latest on Thursday when finishing off well for second; placed in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot in 2021 so the track is no issue; likely to be in the thick of it if turned out quickly.

7/2

4

(9)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:10 Doncaster

Riot

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner last June who has run well on last two starts over C&D (blindfold off late last time); type who needs things to drop right but he's another to consider in an open event.

6/1

9

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Doncaster

Riot

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Two course wins include this race 12 months ago off an 8lb higher mark and delivered another sound effort here 13 days ago when having a ding-dong with Beattie Is Back; no reason why he won't be involved once more.

13/2

14/1

Form: 28325- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has held his form well since running away with a Leicester seller in October, not beaten far when fifth of 11 at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day; not discounted, although a wide draw could be an inconvenience.
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1

(18)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Wind surgery in February has had the desired effect and he has won four handicaps this year (two over 7f and two over 6f); 3lb rise for latest small-field success at Epsom demands further progress and although this is a stiff test at the trip, this is his first attempt at 5f; has the advantage of the rail draw though.

12/1

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

19:23 Epsom

Alzahir

10st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

Kicked off the turf season with two wins in a row (7f, good) and back on the scoresheet at Chester (6f, good) on Saturday; carries a 5lb penalty today but Warren Fentiman removes the same amount and he's a solid candidate.

7/4

1st

3

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:05 Chester

Alzahir

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Began his turf campaign with a pair of 7f wins (good ground); the handicapper has held the upper hand since and although he ran creditably over C&D two weeks ago, he could prove vulnerable over this trip on drying ground.

6/1

25/1

Form: 37383- D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Represents a bang-in-form stable and comes here after a creditable third of ten at Southwell (1m) two weeks ago; however, this veteran may be vulnerable to younger legs in a more competitive race.
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8th

5

(9)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Repertoire

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: David Simcock

Course winner wasn't discredited when a staying-on fifth of eight in 8.5f handicap here last month; he's one for the shortlist off an easing mark.

8/1

5th

1

(7)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Repertoire

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

in rear

13/2

5th

1

(7)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Repertoire

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

in rear, raced wide home turn, ran on from over 1f out, not reach leaders

13/2

14/1

Form: 37563-

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced gelding, a Kempton novice winner (7f) for the Crisfords as a 2yo; put two below-par efforts behind him when third of eight at Newcastle (1m) just before Christmas; each-way possibilities again.
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5th

11

(7)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:44 Goodwood

Serenity Dream

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

AW novice winner who has had plenty of chances in handicaps but he's been bang there in both his runs for Tony Carroll, latterly over 1m at Windsor; seems fine on all ground.

4/1

3

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:35 Windsor

Serenity Dream

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win was as a 2yo but he's dropped a long way in the weights and was a close second on recent stable debut at Kempton (7f, AW); should be fine on this step back up in trip and has claims if he repeat that form back on turf.

3/1

14th
4
Tempus

20/1

Form: 49576- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Winless since a Group 3 success in France in August 2022; ran well in defeat on occasions last year but he faces some in-form rivals with fewer miles on the clock.
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4

(11)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

18:12 Carlisle

Tempus

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Ended a long losing spell with wins in the Jersey Guineas at Les Landes and handicap at Goodwood the last twice; this in-form 9yo remains well treated on historical data.

8/1

1st

2

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Goodwood

Tempus

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Very useful a few years ago but isn't anything like as good or consistent now; ended a long losing run in Jersey a month ago and, while it's unlikely that amounted to much, it won't have hurt confidence dropped a handy 4lb.

5/1

3

(4)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tempus

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Useful in his younger days but hasn't won in well over two years and the losing run now stands at 24; is always reliant on luck given his run style, which he hasn't had lately, but he's undeniably well handicapped now having been dropped another 4lb.

5/1

20/1

Form: 41825- C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Finished ahead of Waiting All Night, Alzahir, Altmore and Hat Toss when second over 7f at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day, but he was then only fifth at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; 1m probably stretches his stamina; something to prove in a new combination of headgear.
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4

(2)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

15:00 Brighton

Revolutionise

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Best known for his AW exploits (eight wins), though one of his two turf successes came over C&D (good to firm) last September; has run well fresh, but others make more appeal back from 111 days off.

7/1

3rd

3

(6)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Eight-time AW winner, who is 3lb lower than when scoring at Chelmsford (7f) in November but has a mixed record since and has finished down the field in his last three runs; now drops back into a Class 5 but he needs to rediscover his spark.

9/1

7

(4)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 6lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Stuart Williams

Eight AW wins, the most recent off 1lb higher in November; has lacked consistency since and looks held by Follow Your Heart on Wolverhampton running last time.

10/1

Form: 51719- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Best efforts when racing up with the pace; made all at Musselburgh (1m) in November but ran poorly behind Apiarist on AW debut at Newcastle the following month; has something to prove after that.
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9

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Silent Move

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Absent since below-par spell on AW during the winter; made all at Musselburgh (1m) in last turf attempt, taking record in this sphere to 3-7; however, faces a tougher assignment in this field.

33/1

5

(2)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Silent Move

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Three wins from seven starts on turf but he's struggled switched to AW in his last two runs; still 7lb higher than for his last win at Musselburgh in November and he has questions to answer.

20/1

16th

3

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Silent Move

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Best efforts when racing up with the pace; made all at Musselburgh (1m) in November but ran poorly behind Apiarist on AW debut at Newcastle the following month; has something to prove after that.

25/1

Form: 74203-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
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12th

7

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Mcmanaman

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ian Williams

Both wins over 7f on turf at Meydan; beaten less than a length into third of nine at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last time, but this looks a tough ask given he is just 2-29 (0-10 on AW); this stiff mile may not be ideal either.

16/1

12th

7

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Mcmanaman

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ian Williams

pressed leader, weakened over 1f out

16/1

1

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Mcmanaman

9st 10lb

T: Ian Williams

Form: 73438- D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

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6th

4

(7)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Made a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) a year ago when trained by Richard Spencer, but below form in his last three starts and now makes his debut for a new yard in a first-time tongue-tie; market useful.

8/1

6th

4

(7)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Made a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) a year ago when trained by Richard Spencer, but below form in his last three starts and now makes his debut for a new yard in a first-time tongue-tie; market useful.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned from six months off to win a C&D handicap last April off 5lb lower; ran well on his next three AW starts but his form has dipped the last twice; new visor replaces blinkers; dangerous if left alone up front.

8/1

Form: 97840-

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

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4

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Mythical Guest

9st 13lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Three good handicap runs this season included a second to Royal Hunt Cup winner My Cloud and latest Newmarket run was too bad to be true; handicapped about right but would have a chance if back on song.

9/1

8th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:57 Newmarket (July)

Mythical Guest

9st 10lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Both wins have been at 1m2f (good to firm) but he went close in this race last year and has form figures of 322 in 1m handicaps this season; remains feasibly treated on his best form and should be in the mix again.

7/1

2nd

1

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Both wins have come over 1m2f, the latest here last May, but he's been placed over 1m on his two outings this season and could be in the mix.

100/30

Form: 0622-4 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

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3rd

5

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Bowood

9st 12lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

C&D win last July was the first leg of a hat-trick and has threatened again since then; however, his form has gone rather cold and seems best watched for the time being.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Bowood

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Won three on the bounce over 1m/8.5f last season (good/good to firm); has struggled a bt since and well beaten over C&D last month.

25/1

12th

12

(20)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Bowood

9st 5lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Three wins over 1m/8.5f in July/August last season; ran a couple of good races on the AW in December but bit to prove after two below par runs last twice; poor draw

40/1

Form: 81514- D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

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1

(8)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:48 Kempton (AW)

Dembe

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

Good C&D record since joining this yard and ran well at Lingfield on Good Friday off this mark on his most recent AW outing; fair run off his lower turf mark at Doncaster four weeks ago; could yet rate higher on this surface.

5/1

6

(13)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Dembe

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

Recorded his eighth AW win when completing a double at Newcastle (1m) in March; came up short at Lingfield last time but that was another good effort in a valuable handicap on Good Friday; now returns to turf but he's still lightly raced in this sphere and is 11lb lower than last time; not ruled out.

11/2

4th

6

(1)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Dembe

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

midfield

13/2

Form: 1332-1 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

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1

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Etretat

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Three-time AW winner (1m-1m2f); 0-15 on turf and not very consistent, but ought to find this a bit easier than the Goodwood handicap he contested last month and can't be ruled out off current mark.

9/2

2

(5)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Etretat

9st 11lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Strike-rate of 3-32 and three of his last four runs have been fairly forgettable; 0-14 on the grass.

4/1

5

(6)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:10 Ripon

Etretat

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Kickstarted 2025 with success at Lingfield (1m2f) in January and he's continued in largely good form since, a fading seventh on his first go over 1m4f at Musselburgh last time; considered now back in distance.

14/1

Form: 36309-

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

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10th

8

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Charencey

9st 3lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Three wins include one here; will need to better his last two efforts (after a break) but new headgear is tried and there's nothing wrong with his mark.

10/1

6

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:03 Newmarket (July)

Charencey

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ian Williams

Only midfield and never dangerous at Nottingham (1m) returned to turf last time but was backed into favouritism and can't be written off; 9lb below last winning mark.

13/2

8

(10)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Charencey

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Two 7f wins last year (one was a dead-heat) on turf off higher marks; bit more to prove over 1m and he's yet to fire in the same way in his last five outings, but absent 99 days since latest and a number of his stablemates have been shooting back to winning form in recent weeks.

8/1

Form: /0000-

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

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7th

2

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

15:35 Chester

Shahbaz

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ian Williams

Ended a long losing run at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in April but a 4lb rise proved more than enough to find him out in a deeper race at Lingfield on Good Friday; stopped quickly when a distant last of four at Wolverhampton since and the refitted cheekpieces he wore on that occasion are quickly discarded now back on turf for the first time since joining this stable.

11/1

5

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shahbaz

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Ended a long losing run at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last month but he couldn't pose threat in his follow-up bid at Lingfield two weeks later; that was a competitive big-field handicap but he needs to step up again after that and he wouldn't want this to be tactical; cheekpieces reapplied.

7/2

5

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shahbaz

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Ended a long losing run at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last month but he couldn't pose threat in his follow-up bid at Lingfield two weeks later; that was a competitive big-field handicap but he needs to step up again after that and he wouldn't want this to be tactical; cheekpieces reapplied.

7/2

Form: 4685-3

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

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12th

12

(12)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:44 Goodwood

Saturnalia

8st 4lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Has only won twice and stuck on a losing run; if he's going to snap that sequence it will probably be on the AW.

25/1

6th

9

(5)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saturnalia

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: J S Moore

Went close a couple of times earlier in year including here (8.6f), but losing run up to 19 and still to prove he wants this far; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

6th

9

(5)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saturnalia

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: J S Moore

Went close a couple of times earlier in year including here (8.6f), but losing run up to 19 and still to prove he wants this far; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £75.50
Straight Forecast £56.66
Tricast £195.55
Trifecta £470.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Baloo

The Guardian:

Apiarist

Daily Mail:

Eagle Day

Daily Mirror:

Hat Toss

POSTDATA:

Urban Sprawl

RP RATINGS:

Tempus

TOPSPEED:

Mr Baloo

The Times:

Mr Baloo

Telegraph:

Mr Baloo

The Sun:

Apiarist

The Star:

Apiarist

D Express:

Eagle Day

Daily Record:

Eagle Day