August 21 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

20.00

Standard To Slow

Paddy Power Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Paddy Power Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 79-000

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden whose best effort came when beaten a nose at Wolverhampton in November 2023 when trained by Hugo Palmer; beat only one rival home in four starts for this stable; mark is tumbling but the added tongue-tie needs to make a difference; watch the betting.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Kensington

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam Kirby

Won two of her last three starts for previous yard (7f; AW and turf) once tongue tied; has come to hand for new connections on AW of late, finishing well into second of 13 at Wolverhampton (about 1m) then slowly away but getting to the front quite readily at Southwell (7f) since; now 4lb higher but should have another race in her.

7/2

1st

1

(1)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

South Kensington

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Adam Kirby

Dual 7f winner for Martin Dunne last year and ran her best race for this yard when second of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) ten days ago, meeting trouble turning in yet still finishing well clear of the third; major player from the same mark (3lb well in) if enjoying a bit more luck.

13/8

2nd

2

(2)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Kensington

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam Kirby

Dual 7f winner last autumn who hasn't achieved much in a few runs over 1m; ran better than her final position on turf last time but stamina would be a worry.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 804-37

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Finished third of eight on stable debut at Windsor (6f, good) before a never-dangerous seventh of 13 (beaten 3l) at Lingfield (7f, AW) nine days ago; might yet do better at this trip and holds claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(13)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Polar Rebel

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Clover

Placed twice, more recently with a personal best on Chelmsford's Polytrack (7f; penultimate start); was probably too free when stepped up to 1m at the same track last time; this drop back in trip looks positive and if she is able to get back to the level of that penultimate effort, she's a player.

7/1

4th

6

(9)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Polar Rebel

9st 5lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Charlie Clover

0-7 but hasn't been with this yard for long; only beaten half a length into second of nine over 7f here three weeks ago and this trip should be within range; respected in first-time cheekpieces.

9/2

2nd

6

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Polar Rebel

9st 3lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Charlie Clover

Finished third of eight on stable debut at Windsor (6f, good) before a never-dangerous seventh of 13 (beaten 3l) at Lingfield (7f, AW) nine days ago; might yet do better at this trip and holds claims.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 044630

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 12lb out of the handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) recently but he ran well when third of nine at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) on his previous start; drops back down in grade with place claims.
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11th

11

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Rokuni

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Christine Dunnett; however, well beaten last September on final few starts for that yard and his sole win came back in 2024; might be best watched on stable debut.

14/1

12th

12

(12)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Rokuni

8st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Christine Dunnett

Has only won a Brighton maiden in 25 starts and looks hard to predict, with her placed run at Chelmsford last month followed by two lesser ones.

14/1

8

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Rokuni

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

Sole win from 24 starts was in Brighton maiden 13 months ago; has been up and down this year but she ran well over C&D (third of nine) on penultimate run and that form puts her in the picture; not ruled out back on Polytrack.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 863417 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Course winner; overcame a slow start to win by a head in a classified event at Lingfield (7f, AW; tongue-tie/cheekpieces back on) in June but he was below his best here over 1m 17 days ago; return to 7f may suit and the visor now replaces cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vitalline

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Serial slow-starter who has won seven times over 6f/7f on the AW; held in handicaps lately, but the return to this level offers hope and he's capable of playing a part if things pan out his way.

10/1

8th

9

(10)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Vitalline

8st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Keiran Burke

Serial slow starter who switches back from blinkers to the visor sported for last month's 0-50 Kempton win; will be happier back up from 6f but is yet another who'll need some luck from a wide stall.

10/1

6th

11

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Vitalline

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Keiran Burke

Frequent slow-starter who is a four-time winner here, the latest in a 0-50 classified event over 7f last month; twice held since, though, and doesn't have a great draw.

25/1

Form: 767899

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-11; beaten only 1l when third in a classified event over 6f here in January but he's yet to back that up in six starts since; headgear now removed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

2

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Sprung a surprise at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in February and made it three wins from his last four starts when winning over this C&D 26 days ago; runner-up has won since and this 6yo is a contender off this 3lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

7

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Made it two wins in his last three starts in 7f handicap at Chelmsford 16 days ago; up 4lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

6/1

1st

11

(7)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Shades Of May

8st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Looks one for in-play punters as the only time he has dominated from the outset resulted in sole success, which was gained at Chelmsford (1m; set fast pace) on penultimate start; unexposed under such tactics.

14/1

13/2

Form: 7-5870 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; below her best in three starts since returning from more than four months off; drops back to 7f with a return to form needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

11

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Adace

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Three course wins, the most recent in December; however, this 8yo mare has struggled in three starts since.

25/1

6th

6

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Adace

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Three course wins, the most recent in December; however, this 8yo mare has struggled in two starts since, latest in the C&D event won by Pave The Way.

25/1

9th

2

(10)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Adace

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

C&D winner who ended a lengthy losing run when scoring off a reduced mark here (7f) last month; up 4lb and was way below that over this trip at Chelmsford (Polytrack; 25-1) 12 days ago; bounce back required but that's not out of the question.

10/1

Form: 389804

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-18 (5f/6f); beaten only a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in January but regressed in recent months and now steps up to 7f which is an unknown.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

5

(7)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fallen Soldier

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

0-18 (5f/6f); beaten only a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in January but regressed in recent months and now steps up to 7f which is an unknown.

4/1

8

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Fallen Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has been placed a few times on the AW as when beaten a nose in a 0-75 handicap over C&D in January, but has regressed in recent months and now 0-17; stable also runs Beerwah.

14/1

10

(13)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ayr

Fallen Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Competitively treated on best efforts; however, remains a maiden and failed to beat a rival last time; hard to be confident about him.

16/1

Form: 0547-2

Last run: 213 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-8; returns from an absence having been off since finishing second of eight at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January; market may well guide.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

14

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Love

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Free-going colt who was a close second in a Wolverhampton handicap (7f, Tapeta) in January; below par at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) after a break in August; step back in the right direction latest; not written off.

14/1

8

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Love

8st 12lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Nine-race maiden who was well held at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last month but that was after a break and he finished a close second over C&D in January; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out back at this track.

15/2

Form: 9-6875

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Yet to make much of an impact in five starts, including in two handicaps, and now has the cheekpieces applied on this return to AW; has plenty to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Rajlakshmi

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Yet to make much of an impact in five starts, including in two handicaps, and now has the cheekpieces applied on this return to AW; has plenty to prove.

14/1

5th

6

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Rajlakshmi

9st 6lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Yet to make much of an impact in four starts, including her handicap debut four weeks ago (7f, good to firm), but she's bred to be better than this and still has time to come good.

20/1

3

(1)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Rajlakshmi

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Never involved when well held in three AW runs (7f/1m), but it's still early days for this well-bred filly and she's a possible improver now switched to turf on handicap debut; needs watching in market.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £52.40
Straight Forecast £39.01
Tricast £160.25
Trifecta £334.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Polar Rebel

The Guardian:

Vitalline

Daily Mirror:

Invincible Love

RP RATINGS:

Rokuni

D Express:

Fallen Soldier

Daily Mail:

Adace

The Star:

Invincible Love

POSTDATA:

Polar Rebel

NEWMARKET:

Polar Rebel

The Times:

Polar Rebel

Telegraph:

Polar Rebel

The Sun:

Vitalline

Daily Record:

Vitalline