February 27 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 5f 66y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 55-22V

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 19 starts but came second in 1m6f course handicap and 1m4f Southwell classified last month; obvious contender if in similar form again.
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3rd

6

(4)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zooks

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

raced in second after 2f

2/1

3rd

6

(4)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zooks

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

raced in second after 2f

2/1

4th

4

(10)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zooks

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Running well in defeat prior to making it 20th-time lucky under Billy Loughnane at Chelmsford (1m5f, Polytrack) 13 days ago; may have more to offer now that she has broken her duck and respected from 3lb higher.

4/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 48-513 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Gained narrow win in Southwell classified (1m4f) last month and was close third in handicap there a fortnight ago; also suited by this C&D and likely to be on the premises again.
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1st

3

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Smokey Malone

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

took keen hold, towards rear

100/30

1st

3

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Smokey Malone

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

took keen hold, towards rear

100/30

2nd

5

(7)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smokey Malone

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

took keen hold, midfield

100/30

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 90-325

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Slightly disappointing in 1m4f Wolverhampton classified 17 days ago and now 0-14 but was placed in two handicaps over that C&D last month and is worth a shot at today's longer trip.
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2nd

9

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:27 Southwell (AW)

This Time Maybe

9st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Got off the mark on 17th start at Wolverhampton AW (1m4f) seven days ago but held by Rubellite on previous run there; has 5lb penalty and looks unlikely to follow up.

10/1

2nd

9

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:27 Southwell (AW)

This Time Maybe

9st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Got off the mark on 17th start at Wolverhampton AW (1m4f) seven days ago but held by Rubellite on previous run there; has 5lb penalty and looks unlikely to follow up.

10/1

1st

11

(5)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Time Maybe

9st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

0-16 but has run well in defeat a few times this year, as when twice placed over C&D in January; down 1lb and no reason why he shouldn't go well again, but others are preferred for win purposes.

16/1

12/1

Form: 54-76V C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Dual classified winner on turf last summer (1m4f/11.6f); not firing on all cylinders in AW handicaps this winter but back on a good mark now and this C&D suits; no surprise if he features.
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7th

10

(13)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Foinix

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual middle-distance turf winner last year and has run respectably on last two starts; however, no easy task back in trip from stall 13.

10/1

7th

10

(13)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Foinix

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual middle-distance turf winner last year and has run respectably on last two starts; however, no easy task back in trip from stall 13.

10/1

4th

4

(11)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Foinix

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Two classified wins at about 1m4f on turf in August and this is his first run at the level since (apart from voided race two starts ago); has skipped between distances of late but has every chance back at this one.

6/1

Form: 476-27

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Best known as a Wolverhampton regular; inconsistent since returning from break in autumn but gave good account when second over 1m4f two starts ago and has possibilities if in similar form on first visit to Chelmsford.
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7th

11

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:13 Hereford

Virtual Hug

10st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Nikki Evans

Capable at a modest level on the Flat and has won over hurdles, albeit a long time ago when trained in Ireland; the odd decent show on the AW this year but others appeal more on this belated return to jumping.

25/1

7th

11

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:13 Hereford

Virtual Hug

10st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Nikki Evans

Capable at a modest level on the Flat and has won over hurdles, albeit a long time ago when trained in Ireland; the odd decent show on the AW this year but others appeal more on this belated return to jumping.

25/1

7th

5

(4)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Virtual Hug

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Nikki Evans

headway and raced in second after 6f

7/2

Form: 316-38 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace for 1m6f win at Wolverhampton in November and has been placed over 1m4f there since; also effective on Polytrack but this old-timer needs to rebound from a poor performance last month.
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6th

9

(1)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear

8/1

8th

4

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

raced wide, never better than midfield

5/2

8th

4

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

raced wide, never better than midfield

5/2

25/1

Form: /098-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Very disappointing maiden who finished last at Wolverhampton (1m6f) this month, after a layoff; urgently needs to prove some ability remains.
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6th

6

(3)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Unification

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

in touch with leaders, raced wide and pressed leader after 5f, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

20/1

6th

6

(3)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Unification

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

in touch with leaders, raced wide and pressed leader after 5f, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

20/1

9th

3

(1)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Unification

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Phil McEntee

led

14/1

8/1

Form: 54-465

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Tends to race too freely and is usually ridden very patiently; yet to add to his novice win in 2022 and has become frustrating but might be dangerous off today's career-low mark if this race is run to suit him.
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8th

6

(1)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mhajim

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

led

7/1

8th

7

(3)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Mhajim

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear

8/1

5th

5

(6)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

11:55 Southwell (AW)

Mhajim

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

dwelt start, in rear, going okay but plenty to do 3f out, hung left but some headway from 2f out, never near to challenge

8/1

33/1

Form: 696-50

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden; belied 66-1 odds when respectable sixth here (1m6f) in December and is 6lb lower now but soundly beaten twice since.
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9th

14

(8)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Rogue Raider

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

towards rear

33/1

10th

11

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Raider

8st 12lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Clare Hobson

disputed lead, headed and prominent after 3f

33/1

10th

11

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Raider

8st 12lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Clare Hobson

disputed lead, headed and prominent after 3f

33/1

16/1

Form: 05-70

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only four starts but was well-beaten 33-1 shot (albeit hampered) on last month's handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f); considered only if much stronger in the betting here; hood refitted.
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9th

11

(6)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:47 Lingfield (AW)

Vitruvian Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mike Murphy

Hasn't beaten many in five outings over 1m-1m5f on the AW, never starting at less than 33-1; hard to recommend despite the drop in grade.

25/1

10th

1

(11)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Vitruvian Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mike Murphy

chased clear leader

16/1

13th

2

(5)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Vitruvian Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mike Murphy

Triple-figure odds and little impact in AW novice contests at Chelmsford and Southwell (1m-1m3f); switches to handicapping at a realistic level, with her best effort (RPR 58) coming over a similar distance; improvement necessary.

50/1

Form: 009-96

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who has struggled to get competitive in recent months; goes beyond 1m3f for first time today.
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11th

13

(5)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Reason To Pass

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

led, soon took keen hold and went well clear

50/1

6th

7

(3)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:40 Southwell (AW)

Reason To Pass

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ian Williams

Has raced over a range of trips for both yards and not yet played a part, including in handicaps on last five starts.

50/1

9th

3

(8)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reason To Pass

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold

25/1

12th
10 (12)
Mapogo

50/1

Form: 007-78

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who has been out of form since last spring; difficult to enthuse over.
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9th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Mapogo

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Pattinson

17-race maiden with a BHA rating of 46; shouldn't be good enough.

100/1

9th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Mapogo

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Pattinson

17-race maiden with a BHA rating of 46; shouldn't be good enough.

100/1

9

(4)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Mapogo

10st 2lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Mark Pattinson

took keen hold, prominent on inner, race voided 4f out

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.60
Straight Forecast £11.86
Tricast £54.91
Trifecta £57.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Smokey Malone

RP RATINGS:

This Time Maybe

Daily Mirror:

Zooks

Telegraph:

Unification

POSTDATA:

Mhajim

The Times:

This Time Maybe

The Star:

This Time Maybe

NEWMARKET:

Smokey Malone

The Guardian:

Smokey Malone

Daily Mail:

Smokey Malone

D Express:

Smokey Malone

The Sun:

Smokey Malone

Daily Record:

Smokey Malone