May 22 / 19.50 Chelmsford (AW)

19.50

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6 horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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6 horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 01260- CD

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
3-9 at Chelmsford (placed on four other occasions) as opposed to 0-24 elsewhere; C&D win in October was followed by a fine second to an improver three weeks later; tame end to 2024 but returning to this track could see him return with a bang.
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3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Agostino

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Used to make all but has become tactically versatile; all four wins have been at Chelmsford where he ran well from a wide draw 11 days ago; 0-6 on the AW here but three times a runner-up and much respected from stall 1.

11/4

5th

9

(9)

28th Aug 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Agostino

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Has been a trailblazer in the past, but showed he didn't have to lead when successful off this mark on his reappearance over C&D in May (all four wins here); should appreciate the return to this venue following three lesser efforts on turf and one for the shortlist despite the outside stall.

9/2

6th

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:22 Lingfield

Agostino

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Robert Cowell

All four wins have come on the AW at Chelmsford including from 2lb lower on his reappearance in May (5f); however, he is 0-26 elsewhere and 0-15 on turf so not hard to have reservations.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 47-733 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Five-time C&D winner; third over C&D on penultimate start and looked stretched by 6f three weeks ago; well drawn and should be in the thick of it again.
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5th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Prolific 5f winner, including over C&D, most recently at Chelmsford in October off 2lb lower; however, he was disappointing back at Chelmsford in February and has a bit to prove this time.

5/1

8th

5

(3)

21st Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Recorded his 11th AW win when narrowly beating Shalaa Asker over C&D in October; been absent since then but he's only 2lb higher than for that last win and he has won after a break in the past; dangerous on return.

4/1

Form: 20-795 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Had a year off prior to returning to action last month; similar form in three runs this year and he could be building to something bigger; four thirds and two seconds from his six course visits; big player.
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12th

7

(5)

17th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Simon Hodgson

Scored over C&D in December off 2lb lower and landed his tenth career win at Bath (5f, good) in April; last of eight though over C&D when last seen and vulnerable to younger rivals.

28/1

8th

2

(8)

17th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:08 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Ten-time sprint winner who scored at Bath (5f, good) two weeks ago and the quick turnaround may have caused his downfall at Kempton three days later; has claims if he can recapture that penultimate form and his four runs over C&D include a win and two thirds; dangerous.

7/2

9th

1

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Simon Hodgson

Often a front-runner and dual C&D winner who has been in good form lately, including scoring by a neck at Bath (5f, good) on Sunday; has a 4lb penalty for that, but is well drawn to attack and much respected.

7/2

7/1

Form: 332917 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Wolverhampton in January and he got back on the scoresheet with a C&D win last month, coming from off the pace; last of seven at Wolverhampton last month but not beaten far and probably still in form.
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6th

1

(8)

24th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Conditions to suit and he ran well in defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in February/March; didn't run badly in a stronger C&D handicap last week and he can feature prominently back into 0-55 company.

6/1

7th

10

(8)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Finished a solid second at Chelmsford (5f Class 6) on his last two starts and his turn looks near; back up in grade but receives weight all round and remains favourably treated on plenty of form; not dismissed.

7/1

Form: 34242- CD BF

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Five wins last year, including C&D, and she ended 2024 with a near-miss at Wolverhampton (winner was ahead of her mark); 143-day absence to overcome but Rossa Ryan has been booked (beaten a nose over C&D last October on his one other ride on her) and she could have more to offer in 2025.
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7th

1

(6)

18th May 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Lisa Williamson

Won off this mark at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last October but hasn't got going in four runs this year, beating only one rival; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Smooth Silesie

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lisa Williamson

C&D winner; had a good time of things in 2025, winning four times; she has finished last in her three AW runs this year and has only dropped 3lb; may need some more help from the handicapper.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Won at her beloved Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; from 4lb lower) last October; hasn't been at her best since returning to AW recently; this is a fraction easier and she could strip fitter but others are more appealing.

25/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 463-76 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
5lb lower than for his Doncaster win (5.5f, soft) last summer; yet to find his very best in two runs this year but has the ability to feature.
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6th

6

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Never the slightest threat at Wolverhampton last time but there's nothing wrong with his two previous turf runs which included an unlucky second here; big player off the same mark if on a going day.

11/2

8th

9

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jojo Rabbit

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins but the latest was back in 2024 and he's struggled a bit here off this sort of mark in recent attempts; has been running well on turf of late, though, and he shouldn't be that far away.

8/1

2nd

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Made all to win a Class 6 handicap over C&D last month; not so good on his next two starts but returned to his recent best when a close second at Beverley ten days ago; runs off the same mark today and he's ideally drawn to attack; should go well.

5/1

20/1

Form: 340-77 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.
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7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

3

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Zola Power

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Robert Cowell

ducked right start, prominent, led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.70
Straight Forecast £12.29
Tricast £29.14
Trifecta £39.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Smooth Silesie

RP RATINGS:

Twilight Madness

NEWMARKET:

Agostino

POSTDATA:

Dark Side Prince

The Star:

Jojo Rabbit

The Times:

Smooth Silesie

Daily Mail:

Smooth Silesie

D Express:

Smooth Silesie

Daily Record:

Smooth Silesie

Daily Mirror:

Agostino

Telegraph:

Twilight Madness

The Guardian:

Twilight Madness

THE NORTH:

Dark Side Prince