October 02 / 18.45 Chelmsford (AW)

18.45

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Betfair Exchange Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 119024 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has won three times this year, twice over 7f at Wolverhampton and the other over 1m at Kempton; beaten a nose when second over C&D last month; contender.
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5th

7

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

C&D win last summer; best effort for some time when getting up late to beat Havana Touch by a nose at Lingfield six weeks ago (7f, AW); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

15/2

1st

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

A three-time 7f/1m AW winner in 2025; back on song when runner-up to Bella Bisbee over C&D 16 days ago, so must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

7/1

Form: 149078 CD

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in October 2021; won over 7f at Southwell in February but recent efforts less inspiring; bit to prove at present.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

Form: 2108/9

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ex-Andre Fabre; won a 5f turf maiden in April 2023 having finished a close second on Polytrack on her previous start (6.5f); below her best since, including on stable debut after 827-day break last time (66-1).
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9th

4

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Fabuleuse

9st 10lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Her French win came on soft ground (5f) in blinkers, which she wears for the first time in Britain today; one to watch in the betting but she's been well beaten at big odds on both runs for this yard (6f/7f, AW).

25/1

3

(6)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Fabuleuse

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ex-Andre Fabre; won a 5f turf maiden in April 2023 having finished a close second on Polytrack on her previous start (6.5f); below her best since, including on stable debut after 827-day break last time (66-1).

25/1

9th

4

(1)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Fabuleuse

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

5f winner on turf in France; absent since May 2023 and sold for 84,000euros in December of that year; market can guide.

14/1

Form: 93-097 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In fair form in second half of 2024, winning 7f Salisbury maiden (good to firm) before finishing third in Southwell novice (6f); had a wind op afterwards; best of her three runs this year when 3.5l seventh of nine at Windsor last time (6f, good); return to 7f could suit.
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4th

7

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Dear Cat

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Warren Greatrex

Won Salisbury maiden last August but hasn't gone on in handicaps this term; first-time hood now on but hard to fancy.

20/1

4

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Dear Cat

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Warren Greatrex

In fair form in second half of 2024, winning 7f Salisbury maiden (good to firm) before finishing third in Southwell novice (6f); had a wind op afterwards; best of her three runs this year when 3.5l seventh of nine at Windsor last time (6f, good); return to 7f could suit.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Dear Cat

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Warren Greatrex

Won a Salisbury maiden (7f, good to firm) a year ago, but having undergone wind surgery has been well beaten in both starts over C&D since returning in June; best watched for now.

16/1

Form: 430610 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Musselburgh handicap in August (good) but tailed-off last over same C&D last time (good to soft); AW debut; hard to work out.
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2nd

6

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Wadacre Maestro

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) last August and also effective on Tapeta; he may have needed his sole run this year (well beaten at Catterick in April) but his profile is very up and down and claims aren't compelling.

9/1

10th

4

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Wadacre Maestro

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent last year but won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in August on his third handicap start and wasn't beaten far in fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when last seen; remains lightly raced and could be a contender.

10/1

2

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wadacre Maestro

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Raised his game when readily seeing off seven rivals in a 7f handicap at Musselburgh in August; short of that level in two runs since and needs to bounce back quickly.

14/1

Form: 181456 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has won at Wolverhampton (7f) and Kempton (1m) this season; also won over this C&D in November 2023; not without a chance.
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3rd

7

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Capuchinero

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Two wins this summer, including at this track (1m) off 3lb higher in July; struggled since but Kieran O'Neill back on board today and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

33/1

3rd

7

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Capuchinero

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Two wins this summer, including at this track (1m) off 3lb higher in July; struggled since but Kieran O'Neill back on board today and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

33/1

9

(6)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Capuchinero

9st 8lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Alice Haynes

First win over this far/here came off 1lb higher in July; little of note since and was way off it over C&D last week; wears just a tongue-tie.

25/1

Form: 4327

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three fair runs on AW over 7f/1m before getting a handicap mark (sent off at 1-2 when only fourth on debut); well beaten at 6f on handicap debut at Haydock; has since been gelded; interesting back on AW and up in trip.
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20th

15

(16)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Captain Parma

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Consistent record on AW features two wins; far less solid on turf form (finishing positions read 790) and can be opposed in a competitive affair kept to this sphere.

25/1

11th

5

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Captain Parma

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Doubled his tally on the AW when winning at Chelmsford (7f; first-time visor) in February and he was a close third there next time; however, below best in both starts on turf, including at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; headgear last five starts but not today.

14/1

9th

5

(5)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Captain Parma

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Consistent AW handicapper who ran creditably last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double (7f); can remain competitive provided the form is transferred back to turf (second attempt).

7/1

Form: 122982 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on AW, latest over C&D off 4lb higher in March; ran best race since when 3l second to a well-backed subsequent winner at Kempton last week (7f; blinkers on for second time); headgear retained; chance.
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8

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Flag Carrier

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Both wins have been on AW, latest over C&D off 4lb higher in March; ran best race since when 3l second to a well-backed subsequent winner at Kempton last week (7f; blinkers on for second time); headgear retained; chance.

4/1

2nd

2

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Flag Carrier

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Brian Toomey

4lb higher than for his Chelmsford win in March; his other success came over C&D in January 2024; has the ability to feature but he's disappointed at Lingfield (AW) and Brighton on last two starts; headgear now returns.

12/1

Form: 082211 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has been in good form since cheekpieces went on, winning last two races, over 6f at Chepstow and last time by 0.5l over 7f at Lingfield; up 12lb (5lb rise for last win); contender.
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9

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Summertime Blues

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Won handicaps at Chepstow (6f, good) and Lingfield (7f, AW) before a disappointing run at Chelmsford in his hat-trick bid 16 days ago; drawn widest and others appeal more.

8/1

9

(11)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Summertime Blues

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has been in good form since cheekpieces went on, winning last two races, over 6f at Chepstow and last time by 0.5l over 7f at Lingfield; up 12lb (5lb rise for last win); contender.

2/1

Form: -61817 CD

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two wins here this year, latest over 7f in May; has been absent since June and likely to improve for the run.
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5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nubough

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Fine on Tapeta but all his wins have come on Polytrack, including twice last spring at Chelmsford; still dangerous when dipping into this company but he's unpredictable now and 7f round here is enough of a test.

7/1

11th

12

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nubough

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Capable on his day and 1lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and recent form has an uneven look to it; others more compelling.

40/1

6th

7

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Nubough

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Two C&D wins; has been racing over 7f, a rival forcing a dead-heat off this mark at Chelmsford last May, but he had won over 6f there last March; finished a fair runner-up when making the running again here last month but likely more needed for the win.

14/1

Non-runners

Profitman

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £128.60
Straight Forecast £155.07
Tricast £753.29
Trifecta £845.20

Selections

The Times:

Flag Carrier

RP RATINGS:

Chola Empire

POSTDATA:

Summertime Blues

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Parma

Daily Mail:

Profitman

Telegraph:

Nubough

LAMBOURN:

Summertime Blues

The Star:

Summertime Blues

The Guardian:

Flag Carrier

Daily Mirror:

Flag Carrier

Daily Record:

Flag Carrier

NEWMARKET:

Chola Empire

D Express:

Chola Empire

The Sun:

Chola Empire