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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10th

5

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Apiarist

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent sort who made it 1-20 on turf (that grass win came here in 2yo campaign) when well beaten at Royal Ascot last month; however, two starts ago he was a close sixth in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) when he was denied a clear run, and he's not ruled out.

7/1

18th

12

(18)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Apiarist

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Eye-catcher, amid traffic issues, in the Thirsk Hunt Cup last time; form over C&D comprises a respectable eighth (off current mark) in this contest last year and creditable third (did well having been hampered) later in 2025; still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf, however.

22/1

6th

4

(15)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Apiarist

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Three fine efforts on AW to start the year but his run of good form came to a halt when well behind Blue Rc at Newcastle over Easter; acts on turf but has a much better strike-rate on AW; drawn widest.

20/1

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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11th

9

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Back to winning ways off this mark at Lingfield (1m, AW; cheekpieces first time) in April; he hasn't built on that and others may have his measure.

14/1

7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

2

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Added to a good record in the spring when winning off 2lb lower at Lingfield (1m) last month in first-time cheekpieces; a long way below that level on turf since and this trip is a bare minimum round here, especially from a wide stall.

16/1

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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6th

2

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Urban Sprawl

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Already a three-time scorer (around 1m) in 2025 and he comes here on the back of a very good second of 13 in 1m Newcastle handicap; must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

5

(12)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Urban Sprawl

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Career win number eight when prevailing narrowly in a Class 4 at Beverley (extended 1m) and tends to find Class 2s too tough these days, so excused his Doncaster run; only 1-17 on the AW but could be a factor.

14/1

10th

12

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Urban Sprawl

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Charlie Johnston

Tough sort but has done his winning this year in Class 4, including at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) last time when taking record to 8-55; faces a tougher task back up two grades.

14/1

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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6th

1

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Eagle Day

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Evans

Exposed 6yo who excels at Wolverhampton; only 1-20 on turf but he wasn't disgraced in a higher grade over 1m2f at Chester.

10/1

5th

10

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Eagle Day

8st 13lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Exposed 6yo who excels at Wolverhampton where's he won five times and yet on turf he's 1-19; close fourth on his favourite patch 12 days ago and 4lb lower back on the grass, but he wouldn't be the percentage call on first visit here.

20/1

4th

7

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Five-time course winner who failed to enhance a good record for Rossa Ryan when fluffing the start here a fortnight ago; has a competitive mark, though, and holds each-way claims under Pat Cosgrave.

12/1

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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3rd

1

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Billy Mill

10st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Rod Millman

Runner-up three times in a row on AW this April-June, but below-par sixth at Kempton (1m, AW) three weeks ago and he failed to shine when tackling turf last year; has his first outing on grass of 2026.

10/1

6th

10

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

8st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished runner-up over C&D in his last three starts including a close call on his penultimate run; should give it another good shot and he's respected.

5/1

2nd

10

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Rod Millman

Prolific winner who arrives on the back of three placed efforts over C&D; now 2lb higher but likely to give his running once again.

13/2

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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3rd

1

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned to form to win over here over 7f a week ago, beating six rivals; a 5lb penalty still leaves him on a handy mark based on last year's form and he's relatively unexposed on the AW; contender with the step back up to 1m no concern.

3/1

6

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's been well held in his last five runs and is now 0-17 since his last win in August 2024; withdrawn after refusing to enter the stalls at Kempton last week, but he was 7-2 at the time.

11/2

5

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's not been on top form in 2025; drops back down in grade today but others are more appealing for win purposes.

8/1

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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7

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Altmore

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Didn't kick on for William Haggas and, following an encouraging stable debut (7f, AW) in July, he never got going when last of nine to Good Heavens at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 6-1) three weeks ago; questions to answer.

11/1

2

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Altmore

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Edward Bethell

Won 6f handicap here (soft) for William Haggas just under a year ago; didn't kick on for that yard but it was an encouraging stable debut when favourite and third of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW) in July; same mark and shapes like he's worth another go at 1m.

5/1

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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2nd

1

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Patchy for Richard Fahey last year and has reverted to type for his new yard this time, having kicked off with a C&D win off 2lb lower in May; does like it here though, and this a bit easier, having been said to have hung right at Chester last time.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

No further progress since his successful yard debut over Hamilton's extended 1m in May and others look on better terms with the handicapper.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing sequence (on his yard debut) over C&D in May but comes here on the back of a below-form sixth at Newcastle (1m) last month; needs to get back on track.

9/2

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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12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

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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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

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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5th

6

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

13:27 Wolverhampton (AW)

Repertoire

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Ended long losing run with a last-gasp win at Lingfield (1m) three weeks ago and he was only narrowly denied on his return visit 11 days ago; on same mark here and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

5/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

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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2nd

1

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Serenity Dream

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Reliable 5yo who was too strong for Dion Baker here last month and now bids for a hat-trick off 4lb higher; solid chance.

6/4

1st

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

Serenity Dream

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Fairly reliable 5yo who kept on well for narrow success at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; subsequent 2lb rise is manageable and this longer trip also suits; probably won't be far away.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Serenity Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won a 6f handicap at Kempton in January and he has run several good races since, notably a narrow defeat back at Kempton two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride; as this 5yo showed at Ascot in May, he's a strong contender back on fast turf.

5/2

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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6

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Tempus

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

1lb lower than when scoring in an amateur riders' event at Goodwood (1m, good) in June, but hard to win with these days and latest close third of six came in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta); look elsewhere.

11/1

6

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Tempus

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

1lb lower than when scoring in an amateur riders' event at Goodwood (1m, good) in June, but hard to win with these days and latest close third of six came in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta); look elsewhere.

11/1

4

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tempus

10st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Multiple winner in his young days including over C&D, but has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, one of which was on Jersey; may find a couple too strong.

7/1

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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9th

7

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of vitality despite his advancing years; however, form dipped last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double; gained the most recent win in a lower grade.

14/1

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Triple C&D winner who took advantage of a reduced mark when coming from rear to score at Brighton (7f, good) in August; remains well treated on old form but his spark was missing at Kempton last time and he needs to step up again after that.

6/1

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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19th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silent Move

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Inconsistent and has failed to shine on last two starts but may have been unsuited by soft ground then Tapeta; runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in August then fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) where he was denied a clear run, and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big effort.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Silent Move

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Three turf wins to his name; patchy record in 2025 though and others are more appealing in today's field.

10/1

1

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Silent Move

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Looked unfortunate when beaten less than a length into second of seven at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) since; acts on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; still 2lb below last winning mark; a player.

5/1

Form: 74203-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
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1

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Mcmanaman

10st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Joe Tickle

Winner over this trip on turf at Meydan in 2021 and 2024; more miss than hit in second British spell and a recent change of scenery/break hasn't helped.

20/1

8th

5

(13)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Mcmanaman

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Two-time 7f turf winner at Meydan who is on a competitive mark on 7f/1m AW form from late last year; the drop back in trip may not be an issue and he was returning from a break when down the field on last month's stable debut at Glorious Goodwood, but he may be best watched for now.

40/1

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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3rd

10

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Mythical Guest

8st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: George Margarson

Both wins were at 1m2f in 2024; good third off a reduced mark at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month but he was only fourth of six over C&D last time; that took his overall record to 2-32 and others are preferred.

14/1

4th

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Mythical Guest

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: George Margarson

Both wins at 1m2f in 2024 but he has run well over this C&D and, after a slow start to the year, he showed more when a close third of eight at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last week; on the premises again.

7/2

Form: 0622-4 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

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7th

4

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bowood

9st 11lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Dual C&D winner (from lower marks) last autumn; couldn't sustain challenge when third at Redcar (1m, good to firm; 28-1) on penultimate start; lost many lengths at the start, toiling in competitive Class 4 at York latest; task isn't insurmountable.

12/1

12th

12

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Bowood

9st 4lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Falling in the weights and ran respectably when third to Rajapour at Redcar on Sunday, but the winner bolted up that day and it's hard to see the tables being turned.

25/1

3rd

3

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Bowood

9st 12lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

A two-time 1m scorer at Newcastle last autumn; yet to hit top form this season though, only seventh of 14 back over 1m there last month; mark is slipping but he still needs to take a step forward.

10/1

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

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

Form: 36309-

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

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3rd

2

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Charencey

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Without a win since summer 2024 and nothing like the force of old but placed in this grade on last three appearances; drops back in trip after looking stretched by 1m4f last time; ought to be right in the thick of things.

9/2

3rd

1

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Charencey

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Unraced beyond an extended 1m on the AW, but neck defeats at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) and at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) in her last two starts suggest this trip should be within range on a sharp track; high on list.

2/1

Form: /0000-

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

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11

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Shahbaz

10st 3lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Reached the frame twice in similar races on AW under Brodie Hampson in February; well treated on those efforts but hasn't found the same form back on turf (good to firm/good) after a break, including well behind Star Start and Austrian Theory at Catterick 17 days ago; the return to softer ground could help but leap of faith needed.

25/1

6th

6

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Shahbaz

10st 6lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Down the field in two turf handicaps this summer after a five-month absence; on a dangerous mark but there are risks attached; blinkers replace cheekpieces today.

16/1

6th

6

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Shahbaz

10st 10lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Patchy form since joining this yard and well behind I'd Go Maniac on his return from five months off at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) 18 days ago, but is 9lb lower than when winning at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) for Ian Williams a year ago; first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

Form: 4685-3

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

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9th

6

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saturnalia

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Couple of absences in recent times and he has regressed (well drawn when faring better in a soft-ground handicap last time); goes well here, though, and holds each-way claims.

12/1

4th

4

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

Saturnalia

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Both wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Hughes; has gone into freefall since and was last of 11 at Bath last month.

12/1

11th

4

(9)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Saturnalia

10st 11lb

J: Miss Scarlett Dorricott

T: J S Moore

Well handicapped on last season's best forrm (AW) but he ended the year with a whimper and returns from a 135-day break with an inexperienced amateur booked.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

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