April 18 / 17.00 Chelmsford (AW)

17.00

Standard

Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £18319
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 24-511 C

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Last six wins have come over 7f including twice here at the end of 2022, but although not seen often over this far lately he did win three times over 1m in Ireland in his younger days; respected in his hat-trick bid from 3lb higher following two months off.
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1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1st

5

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Rapscallion

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 01330- D BF

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 1m on Tapeta/turf last year when trained by James Ferguson; makes his stable debut (same owner) after 191 having been gelded; watch market.
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2nd

10

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won three times last year (including on good to firm ground) and he returned to form with 2l fourth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) recently; could build on that latest performance and he might not be far away.

10/1

4th

6

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Swivell

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Big improver for this yard last year, winning three times (good to firm/AW) including when making all at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in July; remains feasibly treated on that form but he's been out of sorts in both runs this season and needs to get back on track.

14/1

12th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Mr Swivell

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Proved progressive last year having joined this yard, winning three times (good to firm/AW) including when making all at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in July; also ran really well when second of 17 at Ascot (1m, soft; off current mark) in September but he was beaten a long way on his final start of that term and again at Lingfield on his reappearance four weeks ago; needs to put those efforts behind him but that's not out of the question.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 0-3342 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in a Kempton novice (1m, Polytrack) at the end of 2022; running well in defeat on Tapeta since January, but no margin for error off this mark and drawn a bit wider than ideal.
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2nd

13

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

On dangerous mark but he's finished down the field in three runs this term and is now 0-12 in Flat turf events; others preferred.

25/1

5th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often ran well last year, including on turf, and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he's finished down the field on both outings this season; he may be of greater interest when the blinkers return.

25/1

7th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sam England

In good form in blinkers towards the end of last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he has a poor strike-rate and wasn't at his best in cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m, AW) six weeks ago following a break; cheekpieces remain on today.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 917434 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Last 12 starts have come on Tapeta including a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in January, but has has run well on Polytrack including a win here (6f) as a 2yo; worth a second look.
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2nd

13

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Commander Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jessica Macey

Exposed four-time winner; has run a number of good races this season and Doncaster last time was one of those, as he did well to finish so close after missing the break; not without hope.

12/1

4th

5

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner; despite the stable's poor year he has run a string of fine races in 2026, including when a close fifth of 22 in a Class 4 at York three weeks ago; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

5th

18

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Commander Of Life

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Not far away in one of these big-field C&D races last July; showed at Doncaster that month that he can win on turf and he's not been far away in any of his races this year, so he has place claims.

16/1

Form: 545-59 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than for the latest of two wins on turf (1m, good to firm) last summer, but finished behind three of these over C&D last time and has a high draw to overcome.
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11th

4

(12)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Charming Whisper

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times in Britain, latest in August; shaped well a couple of times on the AW for this stable but didn't beat a rival home the last twice on turf, slowly away both times; down 3lb.

28/1

14th

4

(14)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Charming Whisper

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description; slowly away and always behind at the Curragh on latest; new headgear.

25/1

14th

12

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Charming Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description so conditions have to be a concern here (0-5 on soft); tongue tie goes on.

14/1

Form: 53-151 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
2-3 so far this year with wins at Kempton (7f, Polytrack)) in January and on turf at Leicester (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago (fourth has won since); 6lb higher but still one for the shortlist.
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2nd

4

(12)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Dual winner for Roger Varian (7f/1m; AW/good to firm); has slipped to a good mark and he halted the slide in his fortunes with a third at Yarmouth; considered despite an awkward draw.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Midnights Dream

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Dual winner for Roger Varian (7f/1m; AW/good to firm) and he's now 13lb lower than for the second win; ran his best race since joining this stable when sixth of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft; first-time visor) 18 days ago and has claims if building on that; headgear removed.

3/1

7th
4 (14)
Lessay

16/1

Form: 345104

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Most of his best form including both wins has come over 7f, but he does stay this far; has plenty on from his wide draw, though.
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1st

9

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner off 8lb higher in December; chased home Split Elevens here last month but not quite so good back here four weeks ago; apprentice takes off a useful 5lb; each-way shout.

10/1

6th

7

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Three AW wins, the latest over C&D in December; went through a quiet spell since his most recent 7f run here (in January) but fared better back over C&D in May when going close off a reduced mark; bang there.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 5lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Not at his best of late, but has dropped 8lb lower than when successful over C&D in January; needs a resurgence, but is too well handicapped to ignore.

20/1

16/1

Form: 058477 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has won over this trip at Kempton, but his other five AW wins have come over 7f; 2lb below last winning mark, but not really running well enough to take avantage and drawn wider than ideal.
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6th

10

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

8st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished runner-up over C&D in his last three starts including a close call on his penultimate run; should give it another good shot and he's respected.

5/1

2nd

10

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Rod Millman

Prolific winner who arrives on the back of three placed efforts over C&D; now 2lb higher but likely to give his running once again.

13/2

2nd

14

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished placed over C&D in his last two starts; drawn out wide this time but he's tactically versatile and remains feasibly treated off his last winning mark; in the mix.

8/1

10/1

Form: 74-711 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
2-2 since the tongue-tie went on with both wins coming at Lingfield (1m/7f); 3lb wrong under a penalty for his win eight days ago, but at least as big a concern is stall 15.
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2nd

2

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Mister Mojito

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: T J Kent

Last win came at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in May 2025; has slipped to a dangerous mark and any market support should be noted.

9/2

6th

3

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Yarmouth

Mister Mojito

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: T J Kent

Three wins in the first half of 2025 and latest was off 1lb higher over C&D; returned after wind surgery with a promising effort in a Class 4 here (7f, good to firm) last month and he looks interesting on this drop back in grade.

9/2

20/1

Form: 72973- D

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a three-runner Pontefract maiden (1m, soft) just under a year ago, but a mixed bag since going handicapping; returns from five months off having been gelded and faces a daunting task from the outside stall.
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4

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Savvy Exchange

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

0-12 in handicaps, but he continues to edge down the weights and ran well when beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; blinkers given a go this time; one for the shortlist.

6/1

2

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Exchange

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: S Woods

Yet to win a handicap and not at his best on his last two starts (caught wide here latest); has dropped a long way in the weights though and Rossa Ryan is a notable booking.

8/1

10th

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Exchange

8st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Beat two rivals at Pontefract on second start but yet to win a handicap and hasn't been the most consistent; easy to forgive a below-par Epsom run last time and gets a hood (has worn a visor) but needs to raise game.

8/1

Form: 3680-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
1-3 when trained in Ireland, but modest in four starts for this yard; underwent wind surgery before latest outing when behind four of these over C&D; look elsewhere.
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5th

7

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Not the easiest to predict but came from off the pace for a second career win on his first visit to Wolverhampton in March (7f; 2lb lower); breakthrough win in January was over C&D.

7/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Only 1-16 on AW, the success admittedly gained in clearcut style at Southwell in January; a possible danger on that form but has been nowhere near it otherwise this year; not a solid option.

16/1

9th

10

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Gained his first success for this yard in fine style over C&D last month but he never featured from off the pace here behind Fools Rush In following a 7lb rise 15 days ago; may be capable of bouncing back.

16/1

6/1

Form: 312421 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Going well this year (312421) including all-the-way wins over 7f here and at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time; 5lb higher, but he may not face much competition for the lead and respected under Ryan Moore.
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6

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:51 Market Rasen

Star Pupil

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Richard Hughes

All four Flat wins on the AW and had far inferior figures on turf; stamina wouldn't be guaranteed for hurdling.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newbury

Star Pupil

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins on AW; sole turf run came when last of five at Bath (1m, firm) in May but he won at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) three weeks later; beat one home at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time and he needs to prove stamina and effectiveness on grass; would be a first winner for rider Henry Callan.

10/1

9th

9

(10)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Pupil

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Blinkers have helped, with three wins from the front already this year, and proved his stamina over this far at Wolverhampton last time; landed another wide stall today and this is tougher, upped another 3lb, but he enters calculations.

7/1

Form: 430-51 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Had dropped below his previous winning mark when narrowly doubling his tally at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last month; 3lb higher mark not the end of the world, but not sure an easier 1m is what he wants.
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5

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:51 Market Rasen

Westernesse

11st 4lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Bought for 20,000gns out of the O'Meara yard for which he won three times at up to 1m2f; made a quiet stable debut at Chester but was no doubt bought with hurdling in mind.

9/1

1

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Westernesse

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Bought for 20,000gns out of the O'Meara yard for which he won three times, the latest over 1m2f at Ripon in June; well held at York since then; unraced over this far which is a worry.

10/1

20/1

Form: 45238- D

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has dropped 1lb below his last winning mark and may appreciate the return of the hood, but possible he will need this first start in six months.
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1

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

City Of York

9st 12lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

Over two years since his last win and his latest 1m run here was a poor one; better expected now dropping into Class 6 company though.

10/1

1

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

City Of York

9st 12lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

Over two years since his last win and his latest 1m run here was a poor one; better expected now dropping into Class 6 company though.

10/1

1

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

City Of York

9st 12lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

Over two years since his last win and his latest 1m run here was a poor one; better expected now dropping into Class 6 company though.

10/1

Form: 7227-3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
0-5, but he ran well on his return from 145 days off when third of 12 over C&D last month with four of these behind; considered off the same mark and with the possbility of further progress.
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1st

2

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

A Major Payne

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

Record is only 1-19 but the success, at Nottingham, is among his recent form and puts him 1-1 under Oisin Murphy; ran creditably a few days later and remains a consistent sort; rested over five weeks since that last run; solid claims.

5/2

3rd

1

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield

A Major Payne

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Michael Bell

Placed three consecutive times before leading close home to open account at Nottingham (1m2f, good; front pair clear) on Wednesday, carries 5lb penalty here but should be fine on the forecast slower ground; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

3/1

1st

2

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

A Major Payne

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

0-17 but he's finished in the first three on 11 occasions, including in each of his three starts this year; beaten a neck here over 8.5f last summer and he's a solid contender once again.

3/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 000-56 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Newcastle maiden winner (1m, Tapeta) for Karl Burke a year ago; out of the frame in all five handicaps, the last two for this yard albeit not beaten far on either occasion; still needs a bit more; hood removed.
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5th

6

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Gunlock

9st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Made a winning start for Martin Dunne at Kempton (7f) in December and not disgraced when eighth here (6f) following month; starts out for another new yard having changed hands for 10,000gns since; hood refitted.

6/1

8th

2

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Gunlock

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Couple of sound performances this winter for new yard, winning over 7f at Kempton then close fourth dropped to 6f at Southwell; remains unexposed at this trip; enters calculations.

11/2

16th

1

(3)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Gunlock

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Newcastle maiden winner (1m, Tapeta) for Karl Burke a year ago; out of the frame in all five handicaps, the last two for this yard albeit not beaten far on either occasion; still needs a bit more; hood removed.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £135.20
Straight Forecast £83.89
Tricast £937.89
Trifecta £2158.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

A Major Payne

The Sun:

Midnight's Dream

RP RATINGS:

Billy Mill

SPOTLIGHT:

Lord Rapscallion

D Express:

Gunlock

The Times:

Lessay

POSTDATA:

Commander Of Life

Daily Record:

Star Pupil

TOPSPEED:

City Of York

Telegraph:

Mr Mistoffelees

The Star:

Midnight's Dream

The Guardian:

A Major Payne

Daily Mirror:

A Major Payne

WEST COUNTRY:

Billy Mill

Daily Mail:

Lord Rapscallion