April 18 / 15.25 Chelmsford (AW)

15.25

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  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.00
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 11738- D

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins at 7f in 2024 but he refused to enter the stalls in January and has been hurdling for new yard since, pulling up on latest attempt 17 days ago; questionable what his mindset will be after those experiences and he goes without his regular hood.
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9th

6

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Won a 7f handicap at Southwell on his second run back with Dean Ivory; unable to back it up in a Class 5 a fortnight later; fully effective over C&D but others appear to hold stronger claims.

12/1

6th

5

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Beat only one rival home at Chelmsford (1m, AW) on his first start since returning to this yard following a 161-day break, but he stepped forward from that when winning over this C&D 15 days ago; up in grade following a 3lb rise.

7/1

1st

3

(11)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Back with former yard after five months off but beat just one in 1m Chelmsford handicap three weeks ago; a fair 7f winner at his best, so he can't be totally dismissed with that run under his belt.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: -65534 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to 2023 but he won four times that year, including over C&D, and his recent form over 7f elsewhere gives every indication he'll be involved this time as well.
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8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: -21354 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two good runs over C&D in January, winning the second of them from Mashaan (who has more to do at these weights) but she was never involved after a slow start back here in March; has since run well over 1m at Yarmouth (1m) but she needs the race to go her way from this draw.
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5th

11

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Windsor Pass

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John Butler

Just one win from her 42 starts; hard to crab her consistency but she's back up in class in a deep race for the grade.

12/1

7

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Windsor Pass

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running well for a while now and was only a length away last week at Ffos Las (extended 7f); however, finds winning extremely hard with a strike-rate of 1-41.

5/1

8

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Windsor Pass

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has modest 1-40 strike-rate but scores very high marks for her consistency on turf/AW over the last year or so; runner-up off today's mark at Southwell (1m, AW) three weeks ago; probably on the premises again here.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 080-07

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins on Kempton Polytrack and turf for Robert Cowell but he went off the boil on final starts for him and hasn't showed up in two runs for new yard; best watched on first 7f run.
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2

(6)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Dreamer

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mike Murphy

Trapped wide at Kempton last time having run well a couple of times at Chelmsford; two previous runs on Tapeta weren't great, however, and others have more pressing claims.

14/1

11

(6)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Kempton (AW)

Dark Dreamer

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mike Murphy

Back in good nick for last two of his four runs for Mike Murphy, twice finishing fourth on AW at Chelmsford (7f/6f) this spring; still well handicapped on older form and holds each-way claims.

8/1

9/1

Form: 54-320 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Below best back on turf last month but he's more interesting on the AW and has won three of his last four course starts, at 6f and 7f; solid form chance off fair mark if getting the run of the race.
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4th

1

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amaysmont

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

No win since November 2024; ran a fair race when second of six at Carlisle four weeks ago and Rossa Ryan booked tonight; holds place claims but others are stronger for win purposes.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Amaysmont

9st 13lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Better on the AW, but better handicapped on turf; fair third at Southwell two runs back (7f), but modest efforts either side of that; this softer ground no problem.

12/1

8th

10

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amaysmont

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Seven AW wins include one over C&D, and his two most recent 7f runs, here in February and at Southwell 11 days ago, were up there with his best efforts over the last year; likely to need extra from a high draw though.

12/1

Form: 422632 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run last June and went on to add three more races, one over C&D; 5lb higher than for the latest of them but three tight finishes show he can add another in the right company; has more going for him than most.
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2nd

5

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Kondratiev Wave

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February and runner-up at Southwell (1m, AW) and Bath (1m, firm) in the spring; still looks on a workable mark but his form nosedived at Brighton last time and he needs to bounce back; one of three runners for Tony Carroll.

10/1

6th

3

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Kondratiev Wave

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Continues to run with credit and recorded his eighth career win at Lingfield in February; has made the frame on all four starts since and shouldn't be far away.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Kondratiev Wave

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

In the veteran stage now but the old man's been giving younger legs plenty of trouble this year, dead-heating at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February and placed on another five occasions; still in good heart judged on latest second at Bath (1m, firm) and this dual C&D winner can go well again.

5/2

10/1

Form: 8-8464 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won 5f novice here last February; handily weighted on the form of some tight finishes over sprint trips later and he appeared to stay 7f well enough on rare attempt at the trip when fourth at Wolverhampton last month; worth giving him the benefit of the doubt that he can do it again.
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3rd

8

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Macanudo

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Ian Williams

Sole win from 27 starts was in a Chelmsford novice (5f, AW) in February 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he returned after 14 months off with a heavy defeat at Southwell (7f, AW) two weeks ago; opposable.

33/1

10th

11

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Macanudo

8st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Just one win to his name after 26 attempts; dropped 5lb during his 426-day absence but others still bring more pressing claims.

20/1

7th

5

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Macanudo

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

in rear

10/1

Form: 370-35 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
The latest three of four AW wins have come on this track, at 7f and 1m; quite attractively treated now, off 4lb lower than his latest win, but others have been luckier with the draw.
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7

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Once Adaay

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Should be well treated but he hasn't offered a great deal since January; this trip perhaps more suitable than the 5.7f he tackled at Bath on his return from a break four weeks ago; still looks opposable.

14/1

3

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:40 Bath

Once Adaay

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

All wins on AW and his best turf form has come on good ground; lowly mark but others have more compelling claims.

25/1

10th

8

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Once Adaay

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Four wins on the AW and 8lb lower than for the latest; promising return when beaten under a length into third of six at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in January, but hasn't built on it; switch to blinkers needs to have a positive effect.

14/1

10/1

Form: 577410 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Was having a rare run at 7f when seizing the initiative and holding on over C&D (first-time eyeshield) this month but he couldn't lead and dropped right out at Lingfield last week; 5lb higher than for the win but pace-setting again could work from draw near the rail.
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8th

6

(11)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilkian

9st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

All-the-way winner in a first-time eyeshield over C&D last month but diminishing returns over this trip in the same headgear (now discarded) since; has something to prove again and he's drawn out widest of all.

16/1

8th

6

(11)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilkian

9st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

raced wide, in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 141672 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 6f here; mixed record over 7f and finished behind Windsor Pass and Mashaan over C&D in January but he returned from a short break with a good effort at Lingfield (7f); competitive if repeating it.
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7th

6

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Lord Danielson

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Two 6f wins on AW in January and he also ran well over 7f in March; no worthwhile turf form so far, however, and there are risks attached back from three months off.

16/1

6th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Danielson

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

ducked left start, raced wide, in touch with leaders, pushed along from over 3f out, weakened from 2f out

10/1

33/1

Form: 47-089 C

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning at sprint trips, including here, but nothing noteworthy since returning from a break this year and this first 7f run doesn't entice; still one to keep an eye on, though, as his mark heads south.
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3rd

1

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Antiphon

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mike Murphy

Still capable of running up to high-80s RPRs just two years ago, but has offered nothing in two outings this term and remains winless around anywhere as galloping as Nottingham; cheekpieces return.

12/1

10th

11

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Antiphon

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

His last win was in April 2024, which is probably the bottom line; three wins and five seconds from 12 races at Windsor also catches the eye but he was a soundly beaten last at Leicester on reappearance three weeks ago.

20/1

9th

1

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Antiphon

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Acts on good to firm and soft; his last win was in April 2024 but he was much better than this level in his time and he ran several good races at Brighton (5.3f) last season; returns after 235 days off but he needs a close look for in-form yard.

11/4

Form: 263653 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
A 7f winner in Ireland four years ago but better known as a sprinter these days and he didn't find anything back over 7f at Newcastle two runs ago; has it to prove on course debut.
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10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

10/1

Form: 431378 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gained first AW win over 7f at Kempton in February off this mark then a creditable third to an improver over C&D later that month; not quite in the same form since but better expected back at 7f and down in grade.
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4th

7

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Has gained last three wins on AW, including latest start; effective on turf but has never won away from Leicester in this sphere; something to prove back up in grade.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Enpassant

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Three 7f wins on AW elsewhere, most recently at Southwell in April; a quick return didn't pay off there next time and he was always behind when returned to turf at Leicester last month; has run well over C&D in the past, though, so he may be more himself this time.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap in April but he beat only two home back there eight days later; this C&D scorer needs to bounce back.

7/1

14th
11 (15)
Twitch

16/1

Form: 144-35 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Back on the same mark as the latest of two C&D wins in September; made a respectable return from break last month but he might have run better back here this month and he's got enough on his plate this time.
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4th

12

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twitch

8st 10lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Not well drawn for one who likes to race prominently and last two runs have been underwhelming; others safer.

20/1

6th

12

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Twitch

8st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Often leads; tight between him and Francisco on C&D form in April but he couldn't hold his place on the turf track here since and this looks competitive, especially with others in the field who like to lead.

14/1

5th

11

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Twitch

8st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Without a win since 2024 but went close here (7f, AW) last month; this race may be more competitive than he is used to but he's not dismissed.

5/1

16/1

Form: 643120

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Had C&D maiden form for previous yard but she stays much further and was a handy winner over 1m2f at Lingfield in February before running another sound race there next time; ran poorly on turf (1m) since but has a squeak back at this trip.
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6

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:40 Huntingdon

Venus Slipper

10st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Michael Keady

In good form earlier in the year on the AW, winning in February (1m2f) and going close the following month, although her latest two efforts haven't been so encouraging; makes hurdle debut but stamina for this trip is a concern.

100/1

6

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:40 Huntingdon

Venus Slipper

10st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Michael Keady

In good form earlier in the year on the AW, winning in February (1m2f) and going close the following month, although her latest two efforts haven't been so encouraging; makes hurdle debut but stamina for this trip is a concern.

100/1

15th

16

(3)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Venus Slipper

8st 6lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Michael Keady

awkward start, in rear

16/1

Non-runners

Mashaan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £267.40
Straight Forecast £235.19
Tricast £1814.73
Trifecta £3613.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Enpassant

RP RATINGS:

Kondratiev Wave

D Express:

Windsor Pass

The Times:

Antiphon

Telegraph:

Mashaan

Daily Mirror:

Amaysmont

POSTDATA:

Enpassant

NEWMARKET:

Enpassant

The Star:

Enpassant

The Sun:

Windsor Pass

The Guardian:

Kondratiev Wave

Daily Mail:

Kondratiev Wave

Daily Record:

Kondratiev Wave