April 18 / 16.00 Chelmsford (AW)

16.00

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  • Prize money: £18319
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 25341-

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Had subsequent winners behind when off the mark at the sixth attempt in a 1m4f novice at Newcastle in December; he doesn't look unrealistically handicapped provided he stays this far (not bred to).
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6th

5

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:43 Kempton (AW)

Steel Tiger

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well treated judged on peak form (AW in spring 2025) but it's a serious concern that his latest start (five weeks ago; made most) so seriously damaged his record of going well when back from a break; that was the first time he's been tongue tied (as he is today) and also his first race at Kempton.

8/1

11th

3

(3)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Steel Tiger

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Goes well fresh (twice recorded a personal best when back from a break) and will appreciate this return to an artificial surface; fitting of a tongue-tie for this return could be a sign of intent; of interest.

12/1

6th

2

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Haydock

Steel Tiger

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Bounced back to form in this grade at Windsor (11.5f, soft) last time, while shaping as if this step back up in trip will suit; 1-1 over 1m6f (AW win) and enters calculations.

5/1

2nd
10 (9)
Don Simon

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: /643-2

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Great pedigree, by Sea The Stars and out of Snow Fairy; well beaten in his one handicap last season when the ground was soft; gelded ahead of his reappearance (1m4f novice) and finished 10l clear of the rest in pushing an odds-on Andrew Balding horse (now 2-2) close; should stay this far and Ryan Moore is booked.
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7th

8

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Don Simon

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Dunlop

Returned from a break with two creditable efforts on Tapeta (1m4f/2m) this spring but his form slumped back on turf at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month; has something to prove again after that and he's still a maiden after 11 starts.

14/1

10th

6

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Don Simon

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Remains winless but he comes here in good nick, second of six in 2m Southwell handicap last month; effective at this shorter trip and needs considering eased 1lb.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Don Simon

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Still seeking a first win after nine starts but he boasts some solid handicap form at up to 1m6f; satisfactory reappearance at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (1m4f) and that should have blown away any cobwebs; 2m presents a new challenge but it could unlock further progress.

2/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3252-1

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Only Flat win came when long odds-on for a 1m4f Tapeta novice in February but then ran a corker to be third in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham; peak Flat RPR came on Polytrack (Kempton) and, in his current form, he's strongly considered.
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11th

3

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Liam Swagger

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: William Durkan

Useful juvenile hurdler for James Owen in 2024-25 season; won twice, and stayed on well for third (best of the home team) in the Fred Winter; AW winner, 0-6 on turf, placed four times; makes Irish debut after a long layoff and probably needs a bit further than this.

8/1

Form: /4200- D

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two of his three wins have been on turf but has comparable form on Polytrack; should be reasonably treated but signed off last year below his best and he's not getting any younger.
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11th

10

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 97y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Vino Victrix

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

No win since 2022 but has a pretty solid record over 2m here, most recently when beaten just under 3l on penultimate start; second in the 2022 Cesarewitch over 2m2f but he came 11th in the last two renewals of this race; worse than good to soft ground looks against him.

16/1

8

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Vino Victrix

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Useful on his day; no win since 2022 but has shaped encouragingly at Chelmsford (1m6f) and Goodwood (2m) this term, staying on both times; can't be dismissed off current mark.

10/1

7

(3)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Vino Victrix

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hughie Morrison

Finished fourth in this race last year, then second here next time; ran encouragingly in AW event on reappearance; capable of being involved but is badly out of the winning habit, with losing spell going back to 2022.

8/1

50/1

Form: 36657- D

Last run: 171 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Loves the mud and he's 0-4 on the AW; struggled badly during the second half of last year; has had wind surgery.
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17th

19

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Clansman

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Liam Bailey

Switched to front-running this year, including with Tapeta wins over 1m4f here in March and 2m at Southwell in April when last seen; that's career-best AW form but this race is a much higher grade and should be much harder to boss.

33/1

Form: 23743- D

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
1m4f Polytrack winner and twice successful over 1m6f on turf; ran another competitive race last time at Wolverhampton (1m4f; stays this far) but slow starts are holding him back and with that in mind stall 1 could spell danger.
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3rd

11

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Cock And Bull

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose; 3-13 on the Flat for Michael Bell, all three wins over 1m6f on fast ground; has placed AW form at around this trip; modest form on easy ground over hurdles so far for this yard but return to quicker conditions on the Flat could revive; 2lb wrong.

14/1

11th

1

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

Cock And Bull

12st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Four-time Flat winner for Michael Bell, rated 78 at his peak; best form on good/good to firm and has been soundly beaten in three hurdle starts for this stable; potentially interesting if the ground is not too slow.

5/2

Form: 61-35 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
4yo with just four runs behind him, the win coming in a 1m4f maiden on Tapeta; blinkers joined the tongue-tie when sent off favourite for handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f) but had no obvious excuses as he faded late on; will have to step up on that.
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7th

6

(14)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Java Raja

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

raced wide early, midfield, in touch with leaders after 3f, pressed leader after 6f, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

12/1

7th

6

(14)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Java Raja

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

raced wide early, midfield, in touch with leaders after 3f, pressed leader after 6f, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

12/1

5th

3

(2)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

17:35 Kempton (AW)

Java Raja

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

in touch with leaders

9/2

50/1

Form: 21560- D

Last run: 128 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
His only wins (both at Wolverhampton) came in 1m6f/2m Class 6 handicaps; pulled up over hurdles last time and looks up against it.
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2nd

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 208y

Class 5

15:27 Nottingham

Simiyann

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Better expected last time, after two poor efforts and back to the visor from cheekpieces, but ran below market expectations in finishing behind Merrijig; 2lb better off today but has work to do if he's to turn things round.

3/1

4th

5

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Simiyann

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

C&D win last August came off an 8lb higher mark; the booking of Billy Loughnane will draw some in, back to the visor worn for his two AW victories, but two poor efforts on turf lately will need overlooking.

12/1

10th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Simiyann

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Two 2m wins last year on good and faster ground; a return to hurdling stalled his progress and hasn't been at his best back on the Flat in his last two races, though 1m4f was on the short side after a break at Newbury; could stage a revival.

14/1

66/1

Form: 42R595 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner but an exposed 10yo who doesn't arrive here in the best of form.
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5th

6

(6)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Nottingham

Alright Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Mike Murphy

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, challenging 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

5th

6

(6)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Nottingham

Alright Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Mike Murphy

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, challenging 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

9th

16

(10)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Alright Sunshine

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Murphy

Multiple winner but an exposed 10yo who doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

66/1

10th
12 (5)
Rakki

16/1

Form: 43920-

Last run: 223 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Maiden under both codes but hasn't been running badly over hurdles and he nearly won over 1m6f at Sandown last summer off just 2lb lower; could be a factor.
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7th

8

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Rakki

10st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Won his maiden hurdle here in September (15.5f, gd-yld); creditable run when second in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown in November; disappointed both starts since, including when beaten 30l at Punchestown on return from break in April; sharper for that and tongue-tie goes on now.

10/1

16th

12

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Rakki

10st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Off the mark in a Roscommon maiden hurdle last September (15.5f, gd-yld); respectable run on handicap debut here in November (19.5f, heavy) but disappointed in a stronger race at Limerick (2m, sft-hvy) when last seen; may do better back on a sounder surface.

7/1

1st

12

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

13:40 Roscommon

Rakki

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Is 0-9 on Flat and 0-3 over hurdles for Alan King, though his Flat form was useful; finished third of 20 on debut for Willie Mullins when made favourite for a handicap hurdle at Galway; good chance.

7/4

8/1

Form: 2-3337

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Competitive in defeat from 1m4f to 2m during the winter but latest run wasn't his best (1m4f) and it's hard to call him well handicapped.
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4

(14)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:25 York

Cello

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Competitive in defeat from 1m4f to 2m during the winter but last two efforts below par; tackles turf for the first time since a well-held sixth on his 2022 debut.

11/1

4

(14)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:25 York

Cello

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Competitive in defeat from 1m4f to 2m during the winter but last two efforts below par; tackles turf for the first time since a well-held sixth on his 2022 debut.

11/1

15/2

Form: 1334U4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
From off the pace he kept boxing on for a close fourth over 1m4f at Kempton last time and he's not had much luck when sent over this far previously; will need some luck if held up from stall 3 but could be interesting if getting the breaks.
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2nd

3

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:12 Newcastle (AW)

Knockbrex

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Narrow C&D winner (Class 4; 12-1) in November and, broadly speaking, has acquitted himself respectably since; stamina was likely overstretched at Wolverhampton (1m4f) latest; it's interesting that Jack Callan (1-1) returns to the saddle from just 1lb above that winning mark.

4/1

8th

3

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knockbrex

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

1m2f and 1m4f AW winner, including on Tapeta; backed up November's Newcastle success with a respectable third at Lingfield last month; was below that level at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) latest; drops 1lb and can be competitive if he acts at this track.

9/1

Form: 1441-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Last year he won three times at up to 1m4f and it could be that he needed his comeback race; has done his winning at a lower level.
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10th

8

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Sugarloaf Lenny

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: William Knight

Three wins last year, including over C&D last November; 0-7 this season but has run some good races and was a 1l third of seven at Brighton (1m4f) three weeks ago; in with an each-way shout now back here.

11/1

3rd

3

(7)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Sugarloaf Lenny

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: William Knight

Four-time winner at up to 1m4f; not badly handicapped but could have run better last time and he's unraced here.

10/1

5th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Sugarloaf Lenny

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Four-time winner at up to 1m4f; on a dangerous mark and might be running into form after his second over 1m2f at Salisbury; considered.

10/1

14th
9 (8)
Sixpack

7/1

Form: 12363- D BF

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won 1m4f/1m6f handicaps in Ireland last summer and consistent afterwards in defeat; left Johnny Murtagh for 52,000gns and has joined another good yard; could be interesting with Tom Marquand booked.
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4th

1

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sixpack

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: James Owen

Has done well over 1m4f-1m6f on turf this term, winning three times from five starts; scored easily at Newmarket latest; better than ever and may improve further in his current form; respected assuming he's as effective back at 2m and returned to AW.

7/4

1st

3

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Newmarket (July)

Sixpack

9st 7lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: James Owen

In the groove this season and hit career-best form when winning a five-runner race from off the pace at Catterick (1m6f) nine days ago; up 3lb but highly respected.

2/1

1st

4

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 4

20:23 Catterick

Sixpack

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: James Owen

Three good runs this season, notably when winning off 3lb lower over 1m4f at Doncaster early last month (good to firm); stays 1m6f well; not disgraced on good to soft last time and one with a chance.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 211-11 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won three Class 5s on the bounce and brought up the four-timer in a Class 4 at Southwell (1m6f) with a bit up his sleeve; has another 6lb rise to deal with here but he's on a roll.
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11th

3

(11)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

16:15 Ascot

Caballo De Mar

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Scott

Huge improver last term, including second in the 1m6f handicap at this meeting and winning two Group events in the autumn, notably the Group 1 Cadran at Longchamp (2m4f, very soft); every bit as good this season, as he gave Sweet William 2lb when short-headed here (2m, good to firm) and followed that with a narrow Group 1 win at Longchamp; today's company demands a bit more but the thorough test of stamina will suit and he's one to take seriously.

10/1

2nd

1

(7)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Caballo De Mar

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: George Scott

Much improved last year, best effort to land the Group 1 Cadran at Longchamp (2m4f, soft) in October; close second in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan (2m, good) was a fine start to this campaign and his run on good to firm at Royal Ascot last June, although subsequently eclipsed, looked excellent at the time; needs respect but concedes weight all round.

7/2

8th

4

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

Caballo De Mar

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Highly progressive and prolific over the last 12 months or so, winning here (2m, good) in May before fine second of 16 in the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); he may be okay on slow ground; could play a leading role if at the top of his game after 81 days off.

6/1

Non-runners

Cardano

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £50.70
Straight Forecast £28.61
Tricast £101.58
Trifecta £213.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Liam Swagger

SPOTLIGHT:

Don Simon

Daily Mirror:

Java Raja

The Sun:

Caballo De Mar

NEWMARKET:

Steel Tiger

The Times:

Rakki

D Express:

Cock And Bull

The Guardian:

Sixpack

TOPSPEED:

Cello

RP RATINGS:

Clansman

POSTDATA:

Alright Sunshine

Daily Mail:

Liam Swagger

Daily Record:

Liam Swagger

The Star:

Don Simon