January 30 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

20.00

Standard To Slow

bet365 Handicap (GBB Plus Race)

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 09725- D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last year and merely fifth at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last time after a two-month break; however, he had a wide trip and went close at Wolverhampton (9.4f) two starts ago; also effective on Polytrack (albeit unraced here) and could bounce back with a big run.
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6th

3

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-33 on AW features six wins at Wolverhampton, including in this race (off just 1lb lower) last year; close fourth at Lingfield for an encouraging start to his 2026 campaign; fighting chance.

7/2

4th

4

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Lingfield (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Best known as a Wolverhampton specialist (six wins), but is 2-5 over C&D and the middle leg of his hat-trick early last year included this race off 3lb lower; interesting.

7/1

10th

4

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Arcadian Nights

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Has a much better stirke-rate on AW than on turf; form dipped back in this sphere when last seen; on a difficult mark and isn't the percentage call.

25/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 15-434

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Untested at this trip, with his wins coming over 7f/1m; however, he kept on well to win over 1m on soft ground at Pontefract in October and has run well in defeat over 1m on AW the last twice (including here); represents last year's winning yard and can play a leading role if seeing it out.
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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

6/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 0465-5 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last June and is now 2lb lower; however, she hasn't been performing at the same level on her last few starts and needs to raise her game.
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4th

2

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Aiming High

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Wouldn't judge her too harshly on last two runs (met trouble on former occasion and then faced a stiff task from out of the weights latest); this more suitable and she's not discounted.

10/1

7th

9

(4)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Aiming High

8st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Simcock

1m4f turf win here last September; ended 2025 with three AW defeats though and she looks booked for a struggle from 5lb out of the handicap in this useful event.

25/1

3

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Aiming High

10st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Simcock

Just 1-20 on turf but 4-17 on the AW including a win over C&D; raised just 2lb for last month's Lingfield success (1m4f, Polytrack) and likely to make her presence felt again.

3/1

Form: 1423-2

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) in November when going beyond 1m for the first time and he's run well in defeat on his four starts since, including over C&D; good chance he'll be bang there once more.
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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

Form: 6879-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Continues to tumble down the weights but he's failed to beat a rival the last twice and is hard to fancy.
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5th

13

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Forca Timao

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope.

20/1

4th

10

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forca Timao

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward.

20/1

Form: 14870-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won Kempton novice last January and he's one to watch in the betting now back on AW following a break and wind surgery; however, he's finished down the field on his last three starts and a major turnaround is needed.
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8th

9

(8)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Running The Game

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Generally very disappointing since 1m3f Kempton novice win on British Flat debut in January 2024, but has become well handicapped and is likely to have entered a few notebooks when keeping on steadily from the rear for sixth in recent Chelmsford race won by Arcadian Nights; watch the betting.

13/2

6th

5

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Running The Game

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

12/1

6th

5

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Running The Game

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

12/1

12/1

Form: 0R94-9 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Hasn't fulfilled the promise shown when winning three of her first five starts but last month's fourth of seven at Wolverhampton (9.4f) was a step back in the right direction and her subsequent Lingfield defeat can be excused due to trouble in running; her mark continues to fall; not discounted.
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3rd

5

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:10 Plumpton

Dayzee

10st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Paul Attwater

Not at best on the Flat this year but won off much reduced mark in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm; RPR 80) in July; goes without headgear on this hurdling debut but has the raw ability to pose a threat if she takes to this game.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:30 Salisbury

Dayzee

10st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

C&D winner in 2023 on sole course start; has her good and ordinary days, once refusing to race, but first-time cheekpieces seemed to spur her on when a wide-margin winner at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; back up 7lb but still well treated on past exploits.

100/30

6

(9)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Newbury

Dayzee

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

On a handy mark but isn't particularly solid on her form for current stable; chance largely depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.

20/1

11/2

Form: 4176-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won Wolverhampton novice (9.4f Tapeta) last August on second run; she could do with settling better now back up in trip but hasn't been beaten far over 1m/8.6f in her two handicaps (including here) and is not ruled out.
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2nd

4

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Samra Star

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time winner on AW but unplaced in all seven turf runs, the latest of which was over C&D last month; not a solid option.

14/1

8th

10

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Samra Star

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Linda Perratt

Well treated on this year's AW form; however, she has an up-and-down profile and has a lower turf mark for good reason on previous evidence.

20/1

3rd

4

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samra Star

8st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins (7f-9.4f) have been on Tapeta and the latest was at this track last month; has faded in her last two runs but she wasn't beaten far here last time and is now back on her last winning mark; not ruled out.

8/1

Form: 4816-4 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time visor (retained since) over C&D last month; two lesser runs on Tapeta have followed but the latest was a fair fourth at Southwell and this track brings out the best in him; firmly in calculations.
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12th

11

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three AW wins when trained by Ed Dunlop; 0-5 for current yard but was placed over 1m2f here last month; 1m too sharp last time; each-way claims if on his game.

20/1

10th

5

(7)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW); won four-runner 1m2f Brighton handicap last July; best run for this yard so far when a dead-heating third of nine with Star Mind over the extended 1m2f here last Friday; this trip is possibly a bit shorter than ideal.

8/1

3rd

4

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW); won four-runner Brighton handicap last July; some encouragement in his 5.75l seventh here in February, but that is sandwiched between two poor efforts for new yard.

15/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.10
Straight Forecast £18.11
Tricast £207.43
Trifecta £235.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Rainwater

LAMBOURN:

Samra Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Palazzo Persico

TOPSPEED:

Arcadian Nights

The Times:

Running The Game

RP RATINGS:

Urban Sprawl

D Express:

Samra Star

The Star:

Samra Star

Telegraph:

Rainwater

The Guardian:

Rainwater

Daily Mail:

Rainwater

Daily Mirror:

Rainwater

Daily Record:

Rainwater

NEWMARKET:

Palazzo Persico

The Sun:

Arcadian Nights