August 07 / 15.30 Chelmsford (AW)

15.30

Standard To Slow

Racing Value Atbet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Racing Value Atbet365 Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 264351 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Multiple wins on the other Polytrack courses; rarely races on this track but he does act here and was back on song when winning a shade cosily at Kempton (6f) in July; back up 2lb but still well within his handicapping scope; in the thick of it.
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6

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 6lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Conrad Allen

11-time AW winner (mainly on Polytrack); ought to have been suited by the soft ground when well-held fifth at Windsor on Saturday, after a break, and might find younger rivals better handicapped here.

12/1

5th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Tyger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Likes soft ground, on which he was a close second (clear of rest) at Lingfield in June and that was after a break of 72 days; a wet day would make him interesting.

12/1

2nd

2

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Tyger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Far from solid on 2026 AW form, notwithstanding a March win, and rarely seen on turf in the last two years; others preferred.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 678373 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two wins and only once out of the frame in eight course runs; faded behind Tyger Bay at Kempton in July but was back near her best when a close third of nine at Southwell ten days ago; looks solid to go well again.
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8th

10

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not one to rely on but she scored at Wolverhampton (6f) in April and bounced back to form when a nose second of nine in 6f Catterick handicap ten days ago; not out of things if on her A-game again.

8/1

2nd

2

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Daytona Lady

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

This mark isn't beyond her but her style of racing doesn't really lend itself to this track; others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

7th

7

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Seven wins on the AW including two over C&D, but she needs a strong pace to run at and some luck, which she didn't get at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last month; not certain this will be run to suit either, but she has the ability to figure if it is.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 752784

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Can lead; first AW win over 5f at Wolverhampton in March and although effective at 6f he hasn't found much over this trip for new yard as yet; others more likely this time.
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5th

3

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

General Assembly

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Won three 5f AW handicaps in 2025, the latest off a 3lb higher mark; fair fourth at Chester last month and he should appreciate the return to AW; went close in one previous C&D run.

4/1

4th

8

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

General Assembly

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

In good order on AW this winter; two turf runs this summer well short of that level though and others bring more pressing claims.

20/1

10th

9

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

General Assembly

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Clare Hobson

Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn but he returned after a short break with a well-held fifth of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) last month; may have needed that run but his sole turf win was two years ago and others are more persuasive.

14/1

9/2

Form: 457636 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Let it rip on the AW in late 2024 with five wins at 6f; went off the boil in the New Year but his one AW run since back from a break, when a close third to Tyger Bay at Kempton (6f), showed he was back on track; turf defeat since can be forgiven and has a better chance back on AW; has won in a visor, now wears cheekpieces.
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10th

7

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over C&D last October; should be on a perfectly good mark but hasn't been in the best of form.

12/1

7th

2

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over 6f here last October; now 2lb lower than for that win but has a mixed record since and was never involved at Wolverhampton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he needs to raise his game back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

9/1

5th

9

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Dunlop

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2024 when winning six times; landed his third win over C&D last August off this mark; handicapper has given him a chance after two defeats last month; should run well.

10/1

12/1

Form: -18368 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All four wins at 7f, most recently on this track in April; just one similar effort in the meantime and now has something to prove back over 6f for the first time in 12 months.
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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

13/2

Form: 9-3703 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
In good form towards the end of last year, on this track (7f) and when winning at Lingfield (6f); lesser efforts over C&D in the spring but he returned from a break with a good turf run in July; thereabouts.
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6th

6

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Jack

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Robert Cowell

Record is only 2-36, the wins in AW handicaps in 2023 and 2024; has several pieces of classified form, beaten only 2l on turf last time, but again faces threats from class-droppers.

9/2

6th

6

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:51 Brighton

Poetic Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

2-35 with both wins coming on the AW; return to this trip shouldn't be a problem, but others are preferred for win purposes; cheekpieces return.

10/1

Form: 857473

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Seen more often at 7f than 6f in handicaps and has yet to win one but she's had some close shaves over 6f, on Tapeta and turf, as at Thirsk 13 days ago; should go well if handling this new surface.
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2

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Rapido Girl

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

On a long losing sequence and she was a below-par ninth of 13 in 1m Southwell handicap 53 days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.

12/1

3

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Rapido Girl

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole win in 7f Catterick maiden as 3yo but not much in it as to whether she's better at that trip or 6f; has had some good results on Tapeta elsewhere but she tackles 1m for the first time with something to prove; cheekpieces discarded.

16/1

7th

3

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rapido Girl

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Seen more often at 7f than 6f in handicaps and has yet to win one but she's had some close shaves over 6f, on Tapeta and turf, as at Thirsk 13 days ago; should go well if handling this new surface.

13/2

Form: 768652 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins at 6f for his first trainer but had a slow spell in handicaps for another one earlier this year; lower in the weights now and has run three solid races on turf and back on AW at Wolverhampton last time out; back up 3lb but the return to Polytrack can suit; in the thick of it.
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6th

1

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Dandy

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daisy Hitchins

4-29 AW; close third off this mark here (6f; 12-1) in June; has left Michael Keady for 3,000gns since last appearance; interesting to see how he responds to the change of scenery.

6/1

5th

8

(10)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Dandy

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Keady

Was back off his last winning mark when beaten a head and a nose into third of 12 over C&D last month (second and fourth have won since); up 1lb and drawn wider this time, but still one for the shortlist.

6/1

Form: -44160 D

Last run: 122 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner off this mark at Kempton (6f) in February; the 7f experiment didn't go well when last seen in April and likely to be other days now returning from a break from a high draw.
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7th

6

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ffos Las

Smasher

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Wins have all come after a recent outing and he's having just a second ever run on turf, in a first-time tongue-tie; it's therefore hard to say that everything looks in place for a big run, for a yard also responsible for Honour Your Dreams.

16/1

11th

8

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Goes well here and has twice won over C&D; 2lb lower than his last winning mark and although two of his last three starts have been below par, they were at Chelmsford; likely contender back here.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.

7/1

Form: 3-1290 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins at 6f, most recently at Lingfield in February; capable of going well fresh but he didn't run his race at Wolverhampton in June when back from a break; has something to prove on first course run.
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9th

7

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner who hasn't shown much lately, but is back off the same mark as when successful at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in February and is better drawn than he was back here last time; worth a second look, especially if backed.

10/1

8th

11

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Took advantage of a sliding mark round Lingfield in the winter (last four wins come there but is fine on Tapeta); off the boil since and this is a bit tougher; would want to see some support tonight.

20/1

11th

3

(1)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

In good form at Lingfield during the winter and is a bit of specialist over 6f there (112121), but he has won over this C&D; latest Kempton effort not hard to forgive given his record at that track and could easily bounce back; shortlisted.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.80
Straight Forecast £31.03
Tricast £183.14
Trifecta £185.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Havana Sky

SPOTLIGHT:

Master Dandy

POSTDATA:

Daytona Lady

TOPSPEED:

Watermelon Sugar

The Sun:

Tyger Bay

The Times:

Havana Sky

Telegraph:

Havana Sky

Daily Mail:

Havana Sky

D Express:

Havana Sky

Daily Mirror:

Havana Sky

The Guardian:

Daytona Lady

NEWMARKET:

Master Dandy

The Star:

Master Dandy

Daily Record:

Master Dandy