October 16 / 17.45 Chelmsford (AW)

17.45

Standard

‘Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier’ Handicap (Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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‘Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier’ Handicap (Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: -10400 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Returned from 314 days off to make a winning stable debut at Newmarket in July (5f, good to firm); not so good since but he's now 1lb lower than for that win and has run well at this track in the past (C&D winner).
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Emperor Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Keady

First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.

7/1

14th

16

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Emperor Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Keady

Appreciated the return to turf when finishing second of 17 at Ascot five weeks ago; 1lb rise still leaves him on a feasible mark; rarely seen on slower than good.

20/1

Form: 2-9000 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Should be thrown in on even last season's best but he has found it tough going for Robert Cowell this year; drops in class with cheekpieces fitted but drawn widest and others look safer.
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3

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

The X O

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Should be thrown in on even last season's best but he has found it tough going for Robert Cowell this year; drops in class with cheekpieces fitted but drawn widest and others look safer.

33/1

6

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:40 Doncaster

The X O

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Off a 3lb lower mark when very nearly winning a 6f Class 2 handicap here last October (soft) on final run for John Ryan; however, a case can't be made on what he's shown during a light 2025 campaign.

33/1

1

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

The X O

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Robert Cowell

Interesting on the pick of his form and he's on the same mark as when second in a better race at Doncaster last October (6f, soft); two modest efforts for his new yard this year but this is less taxing than the Stewards' Cup last time.

33/1

Form: 132- BF

Last run: 418 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran to a similar level in three runs as a 2yo, winning in Ireland on debut and placed at Musselburgh and Newmarket for this yard last August; gelded during his 418-day absence; unknown quantity.
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7th

24

(29)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Evening Saigon

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Missed over a year of his career but returned to action twice since with 6f AW wins, last October and in April; well beaten on heavy in between but fared better at Goodwood (6f, good) in May when going down narrowly to Far Above Dream; has potential but others have more solid form; cheekpieces go on.

22/1

2nd

1

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Evening Saigon

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Low-mileage 4yo who got back on the up when making a winning return in 6f Newcastle handicap 18 days ago; up 3lb but had a bit in hand there and merits serious consideration.

9/4

1st

6

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Evening Saigon

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Unexposed 4yo; created a positive impression when winning a 6f handicap at Chelmsford in October and his subsequent defeat at Doncaster is easily excused on account of the heavy ground; more to come this year and he's a strong candidate.

11/4

Form: 193054 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dominant display in a C&D handicap in June and he followed up off the same mark at Lingfield four days later; ran well in a strong Kempton handicap six weeks ago and he's a leading contender here despite a tricky draw.
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13th

16

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Mesaafi

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ross Burdon

Well drawn when third in this race 12 months ago and he is 5lb lower this time around; arrives on the back of some good runs and another big run is expected.

12/1

4th

7

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Mesaafi

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Has done a lot of his racing over 6f and found his stamina coming into play late when winning a handicap run to suit over C&D three weeks ago; no complaints about a 2lb rise for that but this looks a bit stronger.

7/2

1st

3

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Mesaafi

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

On a losing run but he got right back on track with fourth of 17 in handicap at Ascot (5f) last month; can go well off an unchanged mark.

11/2

Form: 225042 C BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
He hasn't won this year but there have been several good runs along the way, over both 5f and 6f; should make another bold bid.
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2nd

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

The Thames Boatman

9st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Recent form includes a turf success but he's only 1-19 in this sphere and still has a much better strike-rate on AW; below par at Brighton last time.

3/1

5th

3

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

The Thames Boatman

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Prolific AW winner; off the mark on turf with a last-gasp success at Goodwood (5f, good) last month; would have finished hot on the heels of Moulin Booj at Windsor last time but for meeting late interference; in the mix again.

6/1

4th

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

The Thames Boatman

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hughes

Multiple AW winner; quirky sort who often starts slowly but he finally got off the mark (in a change of headgear) on turf in 5f Goodwood handicap last month; up 3lb but he can make his presence felt again.

4/1

10/1

Form: 0-3444

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
He hasn't looked ahead of his mark in four handicap runs this year but eased 2lb since latest and now tried in blinkers; tongue-tie left off today.
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7

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Arran

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Oliver Cole

He hasn't looked ahead of his mark in four handicap runs this year but eased 2lb since latest and now tried in blinkers; tongue-tie left off today.

10/1

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

Arran

9st 12lb

J: George Downing

T: Oliver Cole

Highly tried last season and then underwent wind surgery; hasn't been far away in 7f/6f handicaps the last twice and it was a competitive affair last time at Leicester; has a chance.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Leicester

Arran

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

Highly tried after his winning 2yo debut; had wind surgery prior to his return last month and he has shaped okay in both starts this summer, latterly a close fourth over 7f here 18 days ago; returning to 6f will suit but a step forward is required.

8/1

Form: 994229 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on debut 12 months ago; maintained his unbeaten record when winning a Windsor novice on his return in May; 0-6 in handicaps since but he was second twice at Newmarket in August and he didn't get a clear run at things at Kempton three weeks ago; one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Rajaking

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: T J Kent

This C&D brought out the best in him last season with two close seconds in August (both on good to firm); returned to form with close fourth of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month on his second start of the season and he could play a leading role back here.

9/2

4th

13

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Rajaking

8st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

C&D winner; blew hot and cold for former stable but well handicapped on 2025 best; raced freely and dropped away in the final furlong on his stable debut at Newmarket last month; up in class and likely vulnerable.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rajaking

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: T J Kent

Below par on AW last autumn on final two runs for Stuart Williams; however, he twice went close on the other Newmarket course (6f, good to firm) last August and he'll be bang there if rediscovering that form on his stable and seasonal debut, for which he wears a tongue-tie; remains in same ownership.

14/1

Form: 332214 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Strong at the finish when winning at Doncaster last month; another solid effort when fourth at Nottingham two weeks ago; can't ignore in current form.
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8th

9

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlie Mason

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Showed career-best form when winning at Lingfield (6f, soft) two starts ago and is also suited by this C&D but could be a shade vulnerable off a mark this high.

8/1

6th

5

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Charlie Mason

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Consistent 5yo who came clear with the second when justifying market support last weekend at Lingfield (6f, soft); carries a 5lb penalty and Myla Coppins claimed 7lb on Saturday, so these terms are tougher; still a likely contender and any rain welcomed.

7/2

1st

7

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Charlie Mason

9st 4lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Modest strike-rate in the last 14 months but he is generally consistent and is versatile as regards surfaces; form figures off current mark read 222; could go one better, with Myla Coppins taking off 7lb.

5/1

25/1

Form: -25350 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Easy win over C&D in December off 3lb lower; should be sharper with his recent return to action behind him but others preferred at this level.
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3

(13)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Hiatus

9st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Down the field in two AW runs back from a break, the latest at Chelmsford last week; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but he has a good record on soft ground and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

10

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiatus

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Easy win over C&D in December off 3lb lower; should be sharper with his recent return to action behind him but others preferred at this level.

25/1

11th

7

(12)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Hiatus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

In good order last winter, winning easily at Chelmsford last December and finishing second over C&D (off 2lb higher) in January; drawn wide on his return from 226 days off and likely there will be other days.

20/1

Non-runners

Inishfallen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.30
Straight Forecast £17.99
Tricast £135.61
Trifecta £147.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Evening Saigon

POSTDATA:

The Thames Boatman

SPOTLIGHT:

Mesaafi

RP RATINGS:

Rajaking

Daily Mail:

Arran

Telegraph:

Evening Saigon

D Express:

Evening Saigon

The Star:

Evening Saigon

Daily Record:

Evening Saigon

TOPSPEED:

Mesaafi

The Guardian:

Mesaafi

LAMBOURN:

The Thames Boatman

The Times:

The Thames Boatman

Daily Mirror:

The Thames Boatman