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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3

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; mixed bag this summer but he returned to form with a clear second at Kempton (1m) last Friday and went one better there (7f) yesterday; this dual course winner would have be respected if running again today.

2/1

1st

1

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Found only an unexposed 4yo too strong over a mile here last week; handicapped to win but he wouldn't be suited by a tactical event back at 7f.

5/4

1

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; also finished second in a Class 3 handicap over C&D in April when rated 7lb higher; mixed bag this summer but he's on a good mark now and is of obvious interest back at a suitable level.

5/1

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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1st

3

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Races mainly on AW where he has six wins; 1-15 in this sphere and may be worth waiting until he returns to AW.

11/2

3rd

3

(7)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Consistent spell under Ryan Kavanagh during the winter but resumes from a short break still on a career-high mark as a result (3lb above his highest successful rating); more likely than most to give his running, though, possibly from the front again.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

H Key Lails

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Dual course winner who has been running well since landing a handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) in November; can go well again.

5/1

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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3rd

7

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

The Spotlight Kid

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dean Ivory

Both wins on turf have been at Yarmouth over 7f and he's also won twice on the AW; went close at Southwell (1m, AW) in January but he did too much too soon there 20 days ago; claims if settling better.

13/2

5th

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Dean Ivory

Twice won back to back and has been knocking on the door of late, loudest when going down by a neck over C&D in January; player if he's not too fresh back from a short break and can be settled.

3/1

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

2

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Jimmy Knocker

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Went close at Yarmouth (6f, good) last July and won at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) in July; absent since but he can be in the mix if fully tuned up on his return.

5/1

5

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Jimmy Knocker

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

1-11; a beaten favourite at Yarmouth last time (6f, good) but travelled well off the pace before coming home strongly; every chance.

5/1

1

(10)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Jimmy Knocker

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Andi Brown

Inconsistent on the AW but saw off a progressive rival when off the mark in January; beaten just over 1l in a busy finish on his comeback over C&D (good; Coolagh Magic and Court Of Session ahead, Shibuya Storm behind) in June and wasn't far off that when fourth at Newmarket (good to firm; winner and fifth won next time) nine days later; key player.

9/2

Non-runners

Capuchinero, Just Rita, Sonmarg

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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