February 27 / 18.00 Chelmsford (AW)

18.00

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 742-13 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Having his first run in a 7f handicap when finishing fourth here in December; better form at 1m subsequently, picking up nicely to win at Wolverhampton and doing well to get as close as he did there since when drawn highest and hampered; strong traveller who can have a good cut back at 7f.
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8th

8

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

5-21 on AW compared to 0-11 on grass; struggled off his lower turf mark at Epsom four weeks ago but he had reappeared with a creditable effort here previously and his last success was over C&D; could be dangerous if he gets a good pace and some luck.

14/1

7th

2

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Kitaro Kich

10st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

5-21 on AW compared to 0-10 on turf and he's been well beaten in his two races here; turf mark is 12lb below AW figure and he should have come on since his recent, creditable reappearance, but others are more persuasive.

7/1

4th

6

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Ran well over C&D last October and he was well backed when winning over 7f back here five days later; below his best at Chelmsford one day later; history doesn't suggest coming back from a break is the time to catch him.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 243-31 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Better known as a sprinter but she laid to rest any stamina queries for 7f when beating in-form next-time winners at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; has potential despite going back up 3lb; wide draw is the negative.
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2nd

2

(1)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Bint Havana Gold

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Not as consistent now but goes well here and she's capable of popping up if the switch from cheekpieces to first-time blinkers helps; pulled hard back up to this trip last time, following a spell sprinting, and will need to settle better.

10/1

11th

1

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bint Havana Gold

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Has inconsistent recent form figures but was hindered by meeting trouble last time when bidding for a Wolverhampton double (6f); scored twice off current mark at Chelmsford (7f/6f) in 2025; fighting chance.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 261750 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four wins for this yard since mid-December, over 1m (including on this course) and 7f, but she's shown signs of flagging after a busy spell and beat only one home at Southwell on Saturday.
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11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

5th

5

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

raced wide, towards rear, no impression

5/2

Form: 2231-4 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Course winner at 1m; series of good efforts at that trip over the winter, making all at Lingfield before Christmas, then fading back over 7f at Wolverhampton last month; not ruled out back here.
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7th

1

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

H Key Lails

10st 0lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Career-best effort when making all up the rail at Lingfield (7f, good) in June; not so good since and his five runs on ground slower than good have seen him finish unplaced.

10/1

4th

3

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:58 Sandown

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Returned from a break with an all-the-way win under James Glennon at Lingfield (7f, good) in June and he's fine at 1m; however, he's finished merely seventh on his last two starts and has to raise his game.

20/1

7th

7

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

H Key Lails

9st 11lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Eight-time winner (7f/1m) at a lower level, including when he comfortably made all at Lingfield (7f, good) at the start of last month; 50-1 when he made no impact in this grade at Sandown three weeks ago, however.

20/1

12/1

Form: 9-54

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Big prices for all three 7f starts but she's shown clear promise, even if running green when a keeping-on fourth at Lingfield 20 days ago; has more to come now handicapping.
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6

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Willows Kiss

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Showed some promise in early part of this year but was last of 12 in Yarmouth classified (1m, good to firm) in August and has now been unplaced all nine starts; needs combination of wind surgery and first-time tongue-tie to make a big difference.

12/1

12th

9

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Willows Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mike Murphy

Yet to be placed from eight starts and needs to show improvement.

20/1

7

(1)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:07 Yarmouth

Willows Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Showed some ability on the AW at the start of the year, but hasn't built on it including on her turf debut at Chepstow (1m, soft) in June; still being unexposed and the drop in grade are the positives.

8/1

Form: 113-23 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
In a good run of form, ending a losing run over 1m at Kempton in November and following up over 7f there; had a close call over 1m here in January but has work to do over 7f round here from an offputting draw.
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9th

5

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

The Spotlight Kid

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

Four wins divided between turf/AW; has looked cold in two runs after a break and he's unraced here; not the percentage call.

16/1

10th

7

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dean Ivory

Both AW wins (his latest) were on Kempton Polytrack in November 2024; effective over C&D, edging down the weights and often not far away but others are preferred for win purposes.

14/1

6th

10

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Both AW wins have been on the AW at Kempton in November 2024 (7f/1m); creditable third of 13 at Lingfield (7.5f, good) in May and now switches back to the AW having been off since; place chance.

14/1

12/1

Form: 157-47 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Five course wins, over 7f and 1m, but below best since the latest of them in October, including back here twice since; yard also runs The Spotlight Kid.
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4th

3

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

All five wins have came at Chelmsford's Polytrack; on a mounting losing run but didn't fare too badly when fourth of 11 at Southwell (7f) ten days ago.

3/1

4th

6

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dean Ivory

It's now 18 starts since his last victory and he came in only ninth of 12 in 6f Kempton handicap last month; others are preferred.

12/1

9th

2

(12)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Five AW wins, all at Chelmsford (7f-1m, Polytrack); on a 17-race losing run and needs to be much better than on his last three starts.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4218-5 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Normally reliable and he's won and gone close in two attempts under Hayley Turner; however he wasn't at his best either side of a short break and his best form is at 1m so the rare 7f run raises questions.
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11th

1

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Darryll Holland

Recorded his 12th AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he flopped under a penalty there eight days later; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat but he has won three of his last seven starts and is capable of bouncing back.

10/1

10

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Beat a serial loser of late over C&D three weeks ago, taking Hector Crouch's record on him to 2-2; 4lb rise is of no great concern considering he's been rated much higher in the past; handy draw.

5/1

1st

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine of his 12 wins have been on AW, the latest from 5lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March; not beaten far into fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m, soft) last month and he has to be of interest in this field.

4/1

9th
13 (5)
Beveragino

25/1

Form: 686-46 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won 7f Wolverhampton maiden as 3yo but failed to progress; fair debut for new yard in January but well held at Kempton since; refitted cheekpieces latest, now wears first-time visor with tongue-tie added; work to do.
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9th

13

(5)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Beveragino

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

6th

1

(2)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Beveragino

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tom Ward

reared start, in touch with leaders

5/1

4th

7

(2)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Beveragino

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

in touch with leaders on inner

12/1

9/1

Form: 404-17

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best form over 6f, as when keeping on stoutly to win at Newcastle in January but he didn't seem to lack for stamina when close up in an ordinary C&D maiden last spring and it may be worth forgiving a low-key run at Wolverhampton one month ago; still has potential.
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7th

5

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Jimmy Knocker

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Andi Brown

Ended his abbreviated campaign last season with a win in this race; well held in his first three runs this term but he turned things around with a near-miss at Newbury (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but he remains feasibly treated and is respected back at this track.

4/1

2nd

5

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Jimmy Knocker

9st 12lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Andi Brown

Enjoyed good spell of form over 6f last summer and the drop back in trip may help, but he hasn't shaped this year as though a win is imminent.

12/1

Non-runners

Capuchinero, Just Rita, Sonmarg

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £18.32
Tricast £87.93
Trifecta £101.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kitaro Kich

The Guardian:

Bint Havana Gold

POSTDATA:

Capuchinero

NEWMARKET:

Jimmy Knocker

The Times:

Sonmarg

RP RATINGS:

The Spotlight Kid

D Express:

Bint Havana Gold

The Sun:

Bint Havana Gold

Telegraph:

Kitaro Kich

Daily Mail:

Kitaro Kich

The Star:

Kitaro Kich

Daily Record:

Kitaro Kich

Daily Mirror:

Capuchinero