March 13 / 19.15 Chelmsford (AW)

19.15

Standard

Racing Value At bet365 Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Racing Value At bet365 Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 43V6-4 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
All four wins over 1m2f on the AW including two here; may have needed the run after 84 days off at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) 13 days ago, but still ran well to finish fourth of 12; just 1lb above his last winning mark and was successful the last time he raced at Class 3 level; big chance.
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2nd

3

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Stratford

Penzance

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Not the force of old (one-time useful Flat handicapper) but has made the frame in two Stratford events since rejoining Shark Hanlon, albeit proved no match for a Skelton-trained 11-10 favourite last time; likely to be a similar story today.

13/2

2nd

5

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

Penzance

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has reached the frame in both hurdles starts but beaten 34l and 23l in the process; could be one for handicaps in due course but, in a race lacking depth, he may be capable of hitting the frame again.

7/1

4th

6

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:05 Stratford

Penzance

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Useful Flat racer, albeit on the downgrade now; back with John Hanlon after three-run spell with Mark Loughnane that included a second on Polytrack (1m4f; RPR 88) last month; made underwhelming hurdle debut when well-held third at Worcester (2m, good) last summer but still enters calculations.

8/1

2nd
7 (5)
Magico

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 41305-

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Both AW wins on the Kempton Polytrack (1m/1m3f), but only fifth of 14 off this mark there (1m3f) in November; returns from four months off having been gelded and will need to hit the ground running; stable also runs Sari Dubai.
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5th

1

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:15 Punchestown

Magico

11st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Three-time Flat winner in Britain (1m-1m3f); made promising start to hurdling career on stable debut after 11 months off when landing 2m1f maiden at Killarney 27 days ago, beating Tyson Fury by 4l; jumping was very novicey and needs to improve; form of that race has a solid look to it and he's a leading contender; wouldn't want much rain based on Flat form.

15/8

1st

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Magico

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Three-time Flat winner for Marco Botti in Britain; purchased for 89,000gns in August; brings a Flat rating of 89 for his hurdling/stable debut; should be suited by this better ground and of obvious interest given trainer/rider combination.

5/2

5

(10)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

14:45 Chester

Magico

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Marco Botti

Improved form after a gelding operation when going close at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) and Doncaster (1m2f, good) in March; respectable third of six at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; enters calculations under Rodriguez.

14/1

OUR TIP
3rd
3 (8)
Felix

14/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 4V93-6 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Mark continues to fall and he showed that the abilty was still there when third of seven behind King's Code at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in December, but he remains without a win since the start of 2021; others are more persuasive.
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3rd

3

(8)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Felix

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Mark continues to fall and he showed that the abilty was still there when third of seven behind King's Code at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in December, but he remains without a win since the start of 2021; others are more persuasive.

14/1

6th

1

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Felix

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Two-time C&D winner; another good effort here when third to the reopposing King's Code on Boxing Day but his losing run goes back a long way.

7/1

6th

1

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Felix

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Two-time C&D winner; another good effort here when third to the reopposing King's Code on Boxing Day but his losing run goes back a long way.

7/1

Form: /251V- CD BF

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when winning an uncompetitive five-runner novice over C&D in October; sent off joint-favourite (alongside Penzance) for his handicap debut here the following month and was still in front when the race was voided; not seen since then but is proven fresh and the market should be informative.
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2

(5)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:42 York

Salamanca

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Looked a useful prospect on good ground last spring and confirmed it on AW in recent outings; dictated a steady pace when winning the Easter Classic Handicap at Newcastle (1m2f) four weeks ago; 4lb higher today but lightly raced and could continue on his upward curve.

11/2

2

(5)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:42 York

Salamanca

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Looked a useful prospect on good ground last spring and confirmed it on AW in recent outings; dictated a steady pace when winning the Easter Classic Handicap at Newcastle (1m2f) four weeks ago; 4lb higher today but lightly raced and could continue on his upward curve.

11/2

1st

10

(12)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Salamanca

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

made all, set steady pace, faced challenges from over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, gamely

10/1

14/1

Form: 11-420

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) late last year, making it 4-10 at that track; has won on Polytrack (at Kempton), but he failed to beat a rival at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) 13 days ago (Penzance fourth) and will need the switch to blinkers from a visor to have a positive effect.
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1st

1

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Kings Code

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Took form to new level when collecting good prize on AW in January, his 14th career success; below best on turf lately but might be perked up by a change of headgear here and is too well handicapped to rule out.

14/1

5th

2

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Kings Code

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Evans

Kickstarted 2025 with 1m2f handicap success at Newcastle in January, but he's failed to beat a rival on his last three runs, finishing last of 16 in 1m2f Epsom handicap 22 days ago.

18/1

3/1

Form: /83-23 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Rnning well in defeat since needing his return from 15 months off in November, chasing home a nice sort at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) in January and looking unlucky not to go closer when third of ten at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last month (three of these behind); still lightly raced for a 4yo and may have an even bigger performance in him.
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10th

9

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Metallo

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

0-11 on the AW and 1-18 overall; down another 2lb and cheekpieces are given a go this time, but he still has stamina to prove over this far.

12/1

4th

1

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

0-13 in handicaps and usually seen over further than this, but he did run well when fourth of nine over 7f here in March; with a couple in here that like to go forward, he may have the race run to suit and drops into a 0-80 for the first time; hood removed; interesting.

13/2

4th

6

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

On a long losing run but he comes here in decent form for his current yard, sixth of 14 in 1m2f handicap here 24 days ago; possibilities on his first go at this trip.

8/1

9/1

Form: 3/27-4

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Promising in first two starts on Polytrack last winter, including when chasing home Notable Speech at Kempton (1m) in January, but has only made the track twice since and not matched that form (gelded before latest start); longer trip should be within range on handicap debut, but he needs a resurgence.
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13th

14

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

12:50 Down Royal

Parkland

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Anthony McCann

Placed twice on the Flat for Andrew Balding but three maiden hurdle runs have offered nothing.

150/1

3

(12)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Newbury

Parkland

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Chased home Notable Speech at Kempton last January but their paths have been very different subsequently; yet to make a major impact in handicaps and hopes pinned on the step up in trip having a positive effect.

14/1

11th

3

(12)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Newbury

Parkland

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Chased home Notable Speech at Kempton last January but their paths have been very different subsequently; yet to make a major impact in handicaps and hopes pinned on the step up in trip having a positive effect.

14/1

20/1

Form: 2/484- D

Last run: 398 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
All 12 runs for Doug Watson at Meydan, split equally between grass and dirt, winning twice on grass (1m/9.5f); makes his stable debut (same owner) after 13 months off and the market should guide.
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9th

5

(9)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sari Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

in rear, soon detached

25/1

9th

5

(9)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sari Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

in rear, soon detached

25/1

8th

8

(3)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sari Dubai

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Marco Botti

All 12 runs for Doug Watson at Meydan, split equally between grass and dirt, winning twice on grass (1m/9.5f); makes his stable debut (same owner) after 13 months off and the market should guide.

20/1

Form: 0V0-80 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Handy sort whose record over C&D reads 3111141; back off his last winning mark, but he has failed to fire at all in three starts since reappearing on the AW in December; needs the return here to galvanise him.
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8th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Fine on Tapeta but has done most winning round Chelmsford, always over 1m2f; generally consistent in recent times, without looking quite as good, and has to prove his stamina going beyond 1m4f for the first time; the usual headgear comes off.

10/1

1

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

10st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Much more exposed than some of these and usually runs over 1m2f but gave pretty good account when fourth in valuable Chelmsford handicap (1m2f) a fortnight and is 1lb lower here; could have a say.

4/1

9

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Formerly a front-runner but more often held up these days; finished a 4l seventh at Wolverhampton in last two starts but he's 5-9 at Chelmsford and was runner-up over C&D in June; has possibilities back at this track and he needs a close look with Hollie Doyle booked.

9/1

Form: 971-77 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Twice well held at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) since winning from 1lb lower over C&D (well behind Metallo on the first occasion); needs to bounce back in the first-time cheekpieces.
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10th

9

(2)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mighty Nebula

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Stuart Williams

Twice well held at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) since winning from 1lb lower over C&D (well behind Metallo on the first occasion); needs to bounce back in the first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Nebula

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

7th

9

(8)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Nebula

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Registered a Class 4 success at Chelmsford last month on third start for new yard, taking his 1m2f form figures to 421; upped a couple of grades but may have more to offer at this distance.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.60
Straight Forecast £8.19
Tricast £137.64
Trifecta £145.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Penzance

NEWMARKET:

Magico

SPOTLIGHT:

Metallo

Daily Mirror:

Salamanca

Daily Record:

Salamanca

Telegraph:

Magico

D Express:

Magico

The Times:

Penzance

The Guardian:

Penzance

Daily Mail:

Penzance

The Sun:

Penzance

The Star:

Penzance

TOPSPEED:

Metallo

POSTDATA:

Metallo