October 09 / 18.45 Chelmsford (AW)

18.45

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Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 241020 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Recent turf form features a win and narrow defeat at Doncaster; made the frame in last four AW appearances, the most recent at Chelmsford in April; could go well.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(8)

7th Sep 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Commander Of Life

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Has run a number of good races in defeat this season and he got back on the scoresheet when justifying favouritism at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and he has won over C&D in the past; shortlisted.

8/1

1st

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jessica Macey

Has run a number of good in defeat races this season, including fourth over C&D last month; went down only to a progressive 3yo at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and the third and fourth have franked that form; bold show likely.

5/2

2/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 98-161 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-3 this season for new stable, the latest performance over C&D (won going away) back on AW; may have even more to offer for Mick Appleby; respected.
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4th

1

(13)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Rascal Recknell

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going triple 7f winner who has been well below his best this season, when the handicapper has been in control; took a step back in the right direction last time at Southwell (6f, AW); now back on his last winning mark and not written off.

20/1

8th

5

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rascal Recknell

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Dual Polytrack winner who's run poorly in a handful of starts on Tapeta; offered very little during a light campaign this season and remains just above his last winning mark.

20/1

8th

6

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Rascal Recknell

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins last year over 7f for this yard but well beaten so far this campaign; on the plus side, 6f was against him two months ago and cheekpieces are tried.

20/1

6/1

Form: 647612 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made all for narrow success in Racing League event at Southwell (7f) in most recent AW attempt; not disgraced behind ready winner at Chester since; remains in form.
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9th

2

(2)

5th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Benacre

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Johnston

Recent efforts have not been his best but he's a dual C&D winner who has never been this low in the weights; a revival would come as no surprise.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Benacre

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

No turf win since 2022 but he has won three AW handicaps in the last 14 months; should be well treated but recent efforts haven't been his best; this is a drop in class so not dismissed, even though the return of cheekpieces wouldn't be an obvious plus based on previous usage.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose.

9/1

Form: 730600

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Campaigned exclusively over shorter trips and on turf; inconsistent form this term; enough to prove but is well handicapped if this new scenario happens to suit.
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2nd

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Bears

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).

7/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 503277 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Scored three times last term; 0-11 this year but has been placed six times; fighting chance off current mark provided he's back to form (below par the last twice).
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5th

9

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Bath

Signcastle City

8st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Rare winner these days but gives his running more often than not and was nearest at the finish over Ascot's 7f last time after starting slowly; deserves a break but one or two others appeal more.

5/1

4th

12

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Signcastle City

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Richard Hannon

Has a poor strike-rate over the last two years but is in form, reaching the frame again at Newmarket (1m, good) last Thursday; back on last winning mark; fighting chance.

12/1

4th

3

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newmarket

Signcastle City

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Has a poor strike-rate over the last two years but is in form, placed at Windsor (1m) most recently; back on last winning mark; fighting chance.

7/1

Form: 609823 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has proved resurgent with two placed efforts on turf since wearing cheekpieces; still well treated on peak form, which has been achieved on AW; interesting back in this sphere.
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5th

12

(4)

26th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

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9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Lacks consistency and failed to sparkle at Kempton (second start for new yard) most recently; yet to win away from that venue; very well treated on best form but isn't particularly solid.

12/1

5th

6

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

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9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

All three wins have come at this track over 7f; having dropped down the weights he made a pleasing stable debut at Ffos Las (6f, good) last month; of interest back at Kempton and with Billy Loughnane booked.

5/2

Form: -46869

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-9 since debut success, albeit has been highly tried on occasions; not particularly solid on her form this term for new yard; others preferred.
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7th

8

(3)

9th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Liberalised

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Horton

Record of 0-9 since debut success, albeit has been highly tried on occasions; not particularly solid on her form this term for new yard; others preferred.

16/1

9th

2

(1)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

17:25 Carlisle

Liberalised

9st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Horton

Has been set some stiff tasks during her career but went off 33-1 for her last month's handicap debut (7f AW) and performed accordingly; wears first-time headgear; wouldn't want the ground to worsen.

20/1

Non-runners

Ultramarine, Noble Guest

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.40
Straight Forecast £19.55
Tricast £54.12
Trifecta £98.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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Telegraph:

Rascal Recknell

NEWMARKET:

King Of Bears

POSTDATA:

Commander Of Life

TOPSPEED:

Signcastle City

Daily Mail:

King Of Bears

D Express:

Rascal Recknell

Daily Mirror:

Rascal Recknell

The Star:

Rascal Recknell

Daily Record:

Rascal Recknell

RP RATINGS:

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LAMBOURN:

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The Times:

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The Guardian:

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The Sun:

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