April 03 / 18.00 Chelmsford (AW)

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  • 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

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.80
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 00-372

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has a poor strike-rate but, having dropped down the weights, he was suited by the step back up in trip when second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last month; also effective on Polytrack and could be in the mix back up 2lb.
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11

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Shahbaz

10st 3lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Reached the frame twice in similar races on AW under Brodie Hampson in February; well treated on those efforts but hasn't found the same form back on turf (good to firm/good) after a break, including well behind Star Start and Austrian Theory at Catterick 17 days ago; the return to softer ground could help but leap of faith needed.

25/1

6th

6

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Shahbaz

10st 6lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Down the field in two turf handicaps this summer after a five-month absence; on a dangerous mark but there are risks attached; blinkers replace cheekpieces today.

16/1

6th

6

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Shahbaz

10st 10lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Patchy form since joining this yard and well behind I'd Go Maniac on his return from five months off at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) 18 days ago, but is 9lb lower than when winning at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) for Ian Williams a year ago; first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 28-486

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He's on a competitive mark on his best form but he's been unable to show it in these cheekpieces on his last two starts; now 1-14 and he's unraced beyond 8.6f; a return to form is needed now up in trip.
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12

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Cavalry Call

10st 1lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice for the Crisford stable but has struggled since, including failing to beat a rival in three starts for current stable; lots to prove.

100/1

11th

12

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Cavalry Call

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice for the Crisford stable but he struggled for Mike Smith, and has failed to beat a rival in each of his two starts for current stable; lots to prove.

33/1

13th

4

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cavalry Call

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

1m turf and 1m2f AW winner for the Crisfords but he never took off for Mike Smith and finished last of seven on his stable debut ten weeks ago; impossible to recommend without a market move to offer revival hopes.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: /500-8

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Impressive on debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in November 2023, but lightly raced since and she struggled to get competitive in 2024 and on her sole outing this year (stable debut); has plenty to prove.
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11th

6

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Timeless Charm

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Two wins in Britain were on AW; ground should suit but might prefer a longer trip; hard-earned Newcastle win last September was over an extended 1m4f.

10/1

13/2

Form: /3350-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on heavy ground on final two runs last October; however, this lightly raced 4yo looked promising previously (including over C&D) and is not ruled out for his in-form yard in first-time blinkers after a break.
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4

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Odin Legacy

10st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: Richard Hannon

Successful three times in May/June but his progress has seemingly come to an end; admittedly may benefit from this drop back in grade after a couple of Class 3 defeats.

12/1

10

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Odin Legacy

8st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

In good form on turf until folding tamely and well held last time; consistent in defeat on AW (four attempts) but he's 9lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

16/1

3

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Odin Legacy

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive 4yo who has won three times this season (1m2f-1m4f, good to firm/good) and again ran well when third of five at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

Form: 34918- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
5yo who was inconsistent during light career in Ireland for Willie McCreery but he won a 9.5f turf maiden at Clonmel last September; has changed hands since and been gelded; not discounted in a first-time tongue-tie on stable debut, and market support would pique greater interest.
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6th

6

(9)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Golden Circet

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Well handicapped on his wins at Bath (1m2f) and Epsom (8.5f) last year, but he hasn't threatened back on the Flat in his last two starts; needs to raise his game and it would be a concern if rain arrives (all wins have been on good/good to firm).

12/1

5th

3

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Golden Circet

9st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Pretty consistent on the Flat and over hurdles this year and has dropped 1lb since his recent fourth at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm); visor (worn for last four races) is left off here; probably won't be far away.

8/1

4th

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Golden Circet

9st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Scored over 8.5f here (good) last summer and kept on for respectable fourth at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) on latest Flat start in May; returns to this code on a workable mark and after a recent second over hurdles; likely contender.

5/2

13/2

Form: 33116- CD

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row on turf last July/September when these cheekpieces went on (1m4f/11.6f); absent since lesser run later in September and the drop back in trip isn't an obvious plus, but she won over C&D in 2023 on her sole previous course visit and retains potential; chance if fully tuned up.
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8th

4

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Free Speech

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Three-time winner who didn't get the breaks when sixth on her stable debut at Newcastle at the start of May and she went down narrowly at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 17 days later; these conditions should be fine and she warrants consideration.

6/1

2nd

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Free Speech

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Sam England

Three wins for Ed Dunlop; sold for 5,000gns last October; denied a run on several occasions on her stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 17 days ago; will be suited by the step back up in trip and not out of this.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Free Speech

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Patchy during a limited campaign last year for Ed Dunlop; wins as a 3yo came on soft turf and this trip looks a bare minimum for her new yard on comeback.

16/1

Form: 90-078 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D last April and is now 5lb lower; below par since but he's been tackling 7f on his last few Flat starts and the step back up in trip and return of cheekpieces (worn for last win) are possible positives.
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5th

8

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Three Yorkshiremen

10st 10lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Runaway winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last November, but he's struggled since and was tailed off on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last month; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but he needs a major revival back in trip.

9/1

7th

5

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

11st 0lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Hit with a sharp rise in the weights after running away with a 0-55 here last backend and has struggled since, including in one go over this far; has moved yards yet again (new trainer also runs Shopaholic) which needs to have helped.

4/1

5th

13

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Took this in 2025 for Michael Wigham; also won for Barry Brennan at Wolverhampton in November but well below par in three runs for that yard this season; starts out for another stable here with something to prove.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 311112

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Four consecutive wins at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.4f, Tapeta) this year when these cheekpieces went on; clear second under penalty behind highly progressive winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f) ten days ago and runs off 2lb lower today; won over 1m2f on the Lingfield Polytrack in December; strong claims.
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8

(2)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

15:55 Chester

Paradoxical

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Six AW wins since December, including a four-timer in February/March after the cheekpieces went on; four defeats have followed but he was staying on again when hampered in the closing stages over the extended 1m2f here last time, suggesting this return to a longer trip may suit.

20/1

14/1

Form: 73545- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won two 2yo novices in autumn 2023 and he's dropped down the weights; however, he was unable to threaten on his last three starts last July/September and the subsequent wind surgery needs to make a difference.
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14th

11

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Curran

10st 11lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Two wins since joining Rod Millman, the latest a wide-margin success in a small field at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm) last month; second at Chepstow 25 days ago; handles good to soft but more to prove if it is slower.

16/1

2nd

2

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chepstow

Curran

10st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Six-time winner, latterly in comfortable fashion at the expense of three rivals at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm); strongly considered off 4lb higher; Charlie Tucker claims 7lb, replacing Oisin Murphy.

4/1

1st

1

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

20:51 Salisbury

Curran

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Not particularly consistent this term for new stable but his most recent Class 5 attempt resulted in Bath win (1m6f, good; narrowly off 1lb lower) in June; possibilities returned to this grade.

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Payout
Exacta £31.60
Straight Forecast £31.89
Tricast £221.86
Trifecta £223.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Paradoxical

D Express:

Curran

Telegraph:

Shahbaz

RP RATINGS:

Paradoxical

TOPSPEED:

Paradoxical

POSTDATA:

Paradoxical

The Times:

Paradoxical

The Guardian:

Paradoxical

Daily Mail:

Paradoxical

Daily Mirror:

Paradoxical

The Sun:

Paradoxical

The Star:

Paradoxical

Daily Record:

Paradoxical