August 21 / 21.00 Chelmsford (AW)

21.00

Standard To Slow

Paddy Power Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Paddy Power Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -52269

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; went close off today's mark on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in June but spolied his chance by racing too freely on next two outings and comes with risk attached on this AW debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Elsass

8st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent in his seven handicaps but he's won two of them; gelded before his successful return at Southwell (1m3f, AW) three weeks ago, when asserting by about 2l in six-runner race; 4lb higher today but probably okay on turf and has to be considered seriously.

11/4

1st

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Elsass

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Sole win came by a nose at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last August and he ran well when second of nine at Kempton (1m3f, AW) next time; possibly didn't handle the undulations of Newmarket (1m4f) in the Old Rowley Cup when last seen and has since been gelded; could be capable of bouncing back returned to the AW.

6/1

10th

11

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Elsass

8st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

First win came by a nose when returning to form at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in August on seventh start; good second of nine off this mark at Kempton (1m3f, AW) nine days ago and he's bred to get this new trip of 1m4f; acts on good to firm; needs a second look.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 118353

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Began this year with two 1m Tapata wins (novice/handicap) but her recent turf form at around that trip has been no better than respectable; worth another go a 1m2f but needs a boost from the new cheekpieces.
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9

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Blast The Dream

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Scored twice over 1m on the AW in the winter and she's knocking on the door again, a clear runner-up in 14-runner handicap over C&D 19 days ago; a likely player nudged up 1lb.

100/30

2nd

9

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Blast The Dream

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won Southwell novice in January then made successful handicap debut at Newcastle (also 1m, Tapeta) the following month; back in form when just failing in first-time cheekpieces at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; new trip looks well worth a go; player.

7/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 75-574

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed after six runs and is not entirely straightforward but gave pretty good account when fourth at Doncaster (1m2f, good) last month and enters calculations here.
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8

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Caspian King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

0-9, but having been ridden aggressively he put up his best effort yet when beaten just over a length into second of ten behind Pride Of Donegal over C&D 19 days ago (6l back to the third); up 5lb but 2lb better off with his old rival and should ago well again.

5/1

8

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Caspian King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

0-9, but having been ridden aggressively he put up his best effort yet when beaten just over a length into second of ten behind Pride Of Donegal over C&D 19 days ago (6l back to the third); up 5lb but 2lb better off with his old rival and should ago well again.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Caspian King

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Menuisier

Eight-race maiden; struggled to cope with soft turf last month, but is better judged on his keeping-on second off today's mark at Chelmsford (1m2f) two starts ago and has a fighting change if the new trip suits.

7/1

Form: 273153

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Often sluggish in the early stages and not one to rely upon heavily but opened his account at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in June and did very well to take third at Yarmouth (1m, good; first-time visor) this month, having lost significant ground at the start; player if all goes well over this new trip.
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5th

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:05 Cork

Blue Train

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain; money arrived for him on handicap debut at Clonmel (2m, soft) and he scored by a length under a hand ride; up 10lb.

7/4

1st

9

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Blue Train

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain; some promise on hurdle/stable debut when fourth at Fairyhouse, raced keenly; made little impact at Thurles and Naas but could be a different proposition on handicap hurdle debut for shrewd connections; monitor the betting.

10/1

8th

17

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Blue Train

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain for William Knight with a rating of 68; some promise in his hurdling/stable debut, 14.5l fourth of 12 at Fairyhouse; ran keenly that day; hooded at Thurles last time when a much bigger price and ran like it; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 146

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won Windsor maiden (11.4f, good) on debut in May, despite displaying an awkward head carriage, but her next two novice runs were underwhelming and she'll need to up her game on this handicap/AW debut.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Bomba Del Mundo

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Yet to make any significant progress since winning debut at Windsor (11.4f, good) in May, but kept on for very respectable third of six at Lingfield (1m4f) last month and has each-way claims; tongue-tie (worn for all five starts) discarded.

8/1

5

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Bomba Del Mundo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won Windsor maiden (11.4f, good) on debut in May, despite displaying an awkward head carriage; struggled in novice events in next two starts and was only fifth of eight on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m2f) last month; still unexposed but she needs improvement back up in trip.

7/1

5th

2

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bomba Del Mundo

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won Windsor maiden (11.4f, good) on debut in May, despite displaying an awkward head carriage, but her next two novice runs were underwhelming and she'll need to up her game on this handicap/AW debut.

12/1

Form: 772430

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Placed on handicap debut at Ffos Las (7.3f, soft) in June but her latest 7f run was very disappointing and it's hard to know what to expect from her over this new trip.
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11

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Princess Amber

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Her optimum trip is hard to gauge but her best effort came in her one attempt on soft ground (7.4f); dropping down the weights and she's not ruled out.

10/1

6th

6

(3)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Princess Amber

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Chased home Miss Chester here in May (7f maiden); just one real blip since but didn't improve for going beyond 1m the last twice; safer elsewhere.

14/1

6th

2

(1)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Princess Amber

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Placed on handicap debut at Ffos Las (7.3f, soft) in June but hasn't reproduced that level in two subsequent outings, including stepped up to 1m2f on AW; others have less to prove.

14/1

Form: 9-2664

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Last of six on handicap debut at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in June and fared only slightly better when fourth of six at Ripon (1m2f, good) this month but remains lightly raced and a recent 3lb drop is helpful.
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10th

15

(16)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Pebble Island

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John C McConnell

Modest form for the Crisfords and nothing so far for current connections under both codes; down 10lb already this term.

25/1

12th

11

(3)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Pebble Island

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: John C McConnell

Modest form for the Crisfords; towards the back in two handicap runs this season.

50/1

19th

12

(23)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Pebble Island

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Maiden was beaten a long way over 7f last time at Leopardstown and while he doesn't hold that much appeal can do better over this trip.

20/1

Form: 120626

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
7f Tapeta winner in April; below form after racing too freely on latest outing but might have been unlucky not to score at Haydock (1m2f, good) two starts ago and can be dangerous here if the first-time hood helps her to settle.
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5th

6

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Live Each Day

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Stuart Williams

Can race prominently (as for April's 7f win here) but she came from pretty much last to win at Kempton a month ago (1m); 5lb rise sees her on a career-high mark but has to be considered.

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.10
Straight Forecast £22.14
Tricast £42.24
Trifecta £47.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pebble Island

Daily Mail:

Caspian King

RP RATINGS:

Blast The Dream

POSTDATA:

Live Each Day

TOPSPEED:

Blue Train

Telegraph:

Elsass

NEWMARKET:

Pebble Island

The Guardian:

Pebble Island

The Sun:

Pebble Island

Daily Record:

Blast The Dream

The Times:

Live Each Day

Daily Mirror:

Blue Train

D Express:

Caspian King

The Star:

Caspian King