October 16 / 19.15 Chelmsford (AW)

19.15

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Betfair Racing Podcasts Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Betfair Racing Podcasts Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -04212 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Debut winner last year and has gradually found his form this campaign, with a win at Newbury (7f, good) in August followed by a close second in a Class 2 at Doncaster last month; only 1lb higher than for that last run and has leading claims on this big drop back in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Morte Point

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Improved for a step up to 7f last season; made a slow start to this campaign but he had a wind operation in June and returned to form with a win at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; blinkered first time) last week; penalty in a much stronger race asks a stiffer question.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Morte Point

9st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Four wins from 14 starts, the most recent when dead-heating at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; struggled on his first three starts this year but didn't shape badly at Newbury (7f, good to soft; first start since wind surgery) three weeks ago; drops in grade with blinkers added.

6/1

9th

7

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Morte Point

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Three wins last August/October, the first over C&D (good); also effective on good to soft (unraced on softer); however, he's struggled on his three runs this spring; hopes pinned on wind op prompting dramatic turnaround.

33/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 46-097

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won on 2yo debut and was close fourth in Ascot Group 3 next time; hasn't hit that level since but she's had only two runs in handicaps and made some encouraging late headway at York (6f, good to soft; hood) last month; continues to drop down the weights and could be dangerous back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

6

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Mandurah

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Winning 2yo debut was followed by a stout effort in a Group 3 over C&D (also good to firm) when leading from some way out and looked like holding on but couldn't quite sustain her effort; has rarely had her ground since but she ran well against an improver on AW (7f) in October on final start for the Crisfords; sold for 150,000gns; she might well have a good 4yo season.

8/1

2nd

1

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mandurah

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won on 2yo debut and was close fourth in Ascot Group 3 next time; hasn't hit that level since but she's had only two runs in handicaps and made some encouraging late headway at York (6f, good to soft; hood) last month; continues to drop down the weights and could be dangerous back up in trip.

13/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 210740

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 121 to start his career in the spring, including a 1m win off this mark at Goodwood on handicap debut, but he's not lived up to that; gelded before penultimate start, which was a fair effort at Ascot, but he did not show much at Ayr on latest (both on soft).
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Arctic Grey

9st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Form figures of 121 to start his career in the spring, including a 1m win off this mark at Goodwood on handicap debut, but he's not lived up to that; gelded before penultimate start, which was a fair effort at Ascot, but he did not show much at Ayr on latest (both on soft).

14/1

11th

9

(9)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Arctic Grey

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Spring performances over 1m (121) represented a very solid start to his career; came up well short in a pair of strong 3yo-only handicaps in the summer but back on track after a gelding operation when fourth of 11 at Ascot (7f, soft) 15 days ago; that was his first outing for two months so he might come on for it; not discounted.

16/1

7/1

Form: -68166 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at sixth attempt when scoring with hood added at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; finished a 5l sixth in both runs since but he had some traffic issues on both occasions and still looks feasibly treated on his peak form; could be a big factor if he gets the breaks this time.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Flame

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Roger Varian

Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; best effort since when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still 4lb higher than for his win so needs a bit more.

17/2

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Flame

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Roger Varian

Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; best effort since when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still 4lb higher than for his win so needs a bit more.

17/2

4th

8

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Fire Flame

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Off the mark at sixth attempt when scoring with hood added at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; finished a 5l sixth in both runs since but he had some traffic issues on both occasions and still looks feasibly treated on his peak form; could be a big factor if he gets the breaks this time.

7/1

Form: 607238

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made it second-time lucky when landing a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) last December; 0-7 since but he's been placed in two of his last three handicaps and ran better than the bare result back at Kempton (7f) last time; still unexposed at this trip and has possibilities off dangerous mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Made it second-time lucky when landing a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) last December; 0-7 since but he's been placed in two of his last three handicaps and ran better than the bare result back at Kempton (7f) last time; still unexposed at this trip and has possibilities off dangerous mark.

11/2

8th

7

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ralph Beckett

Connections got a couple of runs into him late last year and he managed a win (here); narrow personal best when upped to 7f this month (second, no match for winner; also here) before seemingly caught out back sprinting on Saturday; chance.

7/1

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

The Quiet Gent

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Good and bad this season but a slow start didn't help when blinkered for the first time at Kempton (7f) and he finished his race out well; quick enough for 6f and, if breaking better here, then should have a say.

11/2

11/2

Form: 862336

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Mainly campaigned as a sprinter but he went close over 7f at Leicester (good) in July and 1m was probably too far in a competitive race at Newbury (good to soft) last time; has claims if he can get back near best and he's in the mix back in trip; hood added.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Lord Roxby

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Running well in 6f handicaps this summer, beating a big field at York in May and running to a similar level in defeat twice since; no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well again.

9/2

5th

6

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Lord Roxby

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back to form with a bang when seeing off 19 rivals at York (6f, good) in May; similar form when fourth of 21 back at York 18 days ago; should remain competitive.

6/1

10/1

Form: 128669 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Southwell maiden (7f, AW) in April on her second start; highly tried in Listed events in three of her five subsequent runs but she was tailed off last time and finished last of six in a Newmarket handicap on her penultimate run; down the list.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

The Third Star

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Sole win came on the AW and is 0-6 on turf, but she ran well when chasing home an in-form rival over C&D (good to firm) last month; a player from the same mark.

6/1

2nd

10

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

The Third Star

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

7f maiden win on AW last April; faced some stiff tasks afterwards and came up short; well backed on last month's seasonal/stable debut (7f, AW), staying on best (fastest final-furlong sectional) for fifth in a race not run to suit; worth another crack at 1m on that evidence; may yet do better.

6/1

5th

2

(6)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

The Third Star

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Started off last year in good form for Chris Dwyer including winning a Southwell maiden (7f, Tapeta); regressed afterwards, albeit she faced some stiff tasks; market useful on stable debut (same owners) after seven months off.

10/1

8/1

Form: 31160 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip in her last two qualifying runs in May but she's found things tough in two handicaps since and was beaten a long way at Newbury (1m, good to soft) last month; still unexposed but she needs to bounce back on this switch to AW.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Woroodd

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

Won over this trip in her last two qualifying runs in May but she's found things tough in two handicaps since and was beaten a long way at Newbury (1m, good to soft) last month; still unexposed but she needs to bounce back on this switch to AW.

8/1

15th

5

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Woroodd

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

Won over 7f at Thirsk (good) and Haydock (good to firm) in May, but finished a well-held sixth of 11 on her return/handicap debut at Sandown (7f, soft) three weeks ago; 1m should be within range, but she has questions to answer if the ground remains on the soft side.

7/1

6th

15

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Woroodd

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Solid record over 7f at maiden/novice level reads 311, most recently defying a penalty with neck success at Haydock (good to firm) 100 days ago; remains open to further improvement; one for the shortlist.

6/1

Form: -88850

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Shot up the weights after winning three nurseries for George Scott last summer and has generally struggled since; now only 1lb higher than for last win but she was last of 13 on recent stable debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) and others are preferred.
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6th

9

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Griselda

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Henrietta C Knight

Regressive and inconsistent for this yard, and is tried in a first-time visor instead of cheekpieces tonight; needs to bounce back from a couple of ordinary efforts on turf.

12/1

8th

12

(8)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Griselda

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Henrietta C Knight

0-10 for this yard but she went close at Southwell (6f, AW) on her penultimate start; 14l defeat at Yarmouth last time tempers confidence, however.

12/1

7th

6

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Griselda

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Won three nurseries for George Scott; not the same filly now but handicapped accordingly and went close at Southwell (6f, AW) 17 days ago.

7/2

33/1

Form: 02-996 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promised to be useful for Charlie Hills but departed that yard for 10,000gns in July and he's failed to beat a rival in two runs for new trainer; blinkers are now tried after wind surgery and he needs a big turnaround.
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6th

11

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Victory Sound

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

7f turf winner (good to firm) when with Charles Hills; 0-9 for current trainer but his last two efforts have offered more encouragement; each-way player.

7/1

3rd

7

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

15:52 Ffos Las

Victory Sound

8st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Mark Usher

Useful 2yo for Charles Hills who proved hard to place last year and tumbled down the weights; found his level again now, just cracking late over 1m last time, and won't mind the return to turf.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.90
Straight Forecast £22.81
Tricast £109.91
Trifecta £158.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Morte Point

POSTDATA:

The Quiet Gent

TOPSPEED:

The Third Star

LAMBOURN:

Woroodd

NEWMARKET:

Mandurah

Daily Mail:

Victory Sound

Daily Mirror:

The Quiet Gent

The Star:

The Quiet Gent

D Express:

The Third Star

RP RATINGS:

Morte Point

The Times:

Morte Point

Telegraph:

Morte Point

The Guardian:

Morte Point

The Sun:

Morte Point

Daily Record:

Morte Point