October 23 / 17.15 Chelmsford (AW)

17.15

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

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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‘Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier’ Handicap (Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -04970

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made all in a maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last July before finishing third of 20 in a sales race at the York Ebor Meeting (6f, good to firm), but he's been below that level in five starts this year; mark is dropping and tongue-tie is now tried on AW debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(5)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Sensorium

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Dylan Cunha

Hasn't been that threatening since winning in a first-time tongue-tie at Chelmsford in October (6f); unplaced and sixth in two previous runs at 7f.

10/1

1st

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sensorium

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Made all in a maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last July before finishing third of 20 in a sales race at the York Ebor Meeting (6f, good to firm), but he's been below that level in five starts this year; mark is dropping and tongue-tie is now tried on AW debut.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 654231 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden last October; seemed to enjoy conditions when making all at Sandown (5f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) 36 days ago; switches back to AW having since been raised 7lb.
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6th

3

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Fiorella Princess

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Still 5lb higher than for her last win but she has been running with credit on AW for new trainer in recent starts; others appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

2nd

1

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiorella Princess

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Her record at Chelmsford reads 1223; her latest third was a well-beaten one, however, and more minor money may be her best hope.

10/1

3rd

6

(5)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiorella Princess

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Good effort when second over C&D last month, her third run for this stable; not quite so good at Lingfield last time but the return of the tongue-tie could give her a lift.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -36441 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the eighth attempt when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) 63 days ago, coming from the back of the field; off since and returns off a 4lb higher mark.
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5th

1

(3)

5th May 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Sassy

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Looked one to keep on the right side of when sweeping through late to win at Lingfield last summer (6f, AW); generally held her form since and she is now back to her winning mark; drops in grade today and she's a key player, albeit she could do with them going hard early.

7/2

5th

6

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

So Sassy

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Just 1lb higher than for her sole success here (6f) in August last year, but her only previous run over this far was inconclusive as regards stamina; visor given a go.

14/1

4th

1

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Sassy

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Fanshawe

Consistent filly who can be excused her heavy defeat at Southwell last month (hampered) and is now only 2lb higher than for last summer's Lingfield win; probably won't be far away.

5/1

7/1

Form: 142452 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 12 starts came in C&D maiden in May and she took her AW record to 22312 when a 4l second of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 19 days ago; can go well.
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4th

8

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Heaven Knows

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rae Guest

Sole win from 12 starts came in C&D maiden in May and she took her AW record to 22312 when a 4l second of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 19 days ago; can go well.

7/1

4

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heaven Knows

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rae Guest

Hasn't always enjoyed the rub of the green in four turf handicaps, but hasn't been disgraced; interesting back on the AW (record 2231) and worth a second look.

8/1

5th

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:48 Goodwood

Heaven Knows

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Rae Guest

Made winning reappearance in a 6f fillies' maiden at Chelmsford in May; better form in handicaps on next two starts and when below par at Windsor last time it was a Class 5; could resume her progress back down in grade.

7/1

Form: 1-6672 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sole win from eight starts came in a maiden at Southwell (6f, AW) last November but she ran well when runner-up over that same C&D in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 26 days ago; no reason to think that she won't go well again.
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7th

8

(9)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Maui Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Runner-up at Newcastle (1m, AW) in December on second stable start and she's also effective on turf; however, she was down the field at Newcastle (1m/1m2f, AW) on her last three starts and returns from a break today.

33/1

7th

2

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maui Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Ran well when second over C&D in December, her second run for this yard; that effort is sandwiched by three heavy defeats and risky despite dropping into a Class 6.

25/1

11th

10

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

12:43 Newcastle (AW)

Maui Breeze

9st 3lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Won once in ten (a 6f AW maiden) for Charlie Fellowes; mixed form since joining this trainer, her best effort when runner-up to the thriving Second Fiddle over a mile here (80-1) late last month; stamina questions over this trip.

25/1

3/1

Form: 670051 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Unlucky not to finish closer after meeting some trouble at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month but he got a clear run when finishing off strongly to win at Southwell (6f, AW) 20 days ago; holds strong claims off this 4lb higher mark.
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2nd

12

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Fan Mail

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Two 6f wins on AW and he's continued in reasonable form since the latest of them in October; has a 5lb lower turf mark but he didn't come up with much on grass last summer and this is the first time he's worn headgear.

11/2

6th

8

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner off 1lb higher last autumn; not beaten far at Newcastle of late, most recently when forced to challenge on the far flank; non-runner when due to wear headgear here last time; no aids this evening.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 597184 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
2-11, with the latest of those wins coming over C&D in August off a 2lb lower mark than today; below his best over 7f next time but bounced back with a solid effort at Southwell (6f, AW); contender but his hold-up style means things need to drop right.
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7th

1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

2-11, with the latest of those wins coming over C&D in August off a 2lb lower mark than today; below his best over 7f next time but bounced back with a solid effort at Southwell (6f, AW); contender but his hold-up style means things need to drop right.

11/1

3

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Hard to predict and a 6f win at Chelmsford in August was followed by a poor run over 7f here 11 days later; needs to bounce back but perhaps the return to this distance will help.

9/1

1

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:33 Southwell (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Had been struggling over 7f but he came from behind to win over 6f at Chelmsford (narrowly off 3lb lower) and could build on that; this trip is the query.

3/1

12/1

Form: 510760

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All three of his wins from 17 starts have been over 5f; didn't get the best of runs through following a sluggish start at Southwell (5f, AW) 32 days ago but shaped as if he was in form; dropped 2lb since and he has each-way claims if the step back up to 6f is no issue.
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6th

1

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winchurch

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Took advantage of a sliding mark when easily winning an ordinary Nottingham handicap from the front five weeks ago; drawn to attack again and fine on Tapeta but an 8lb rise will test him into a deeper race.

7/2

1st

5

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Campaigned mainly over 5f, most recently 2l fourth at Nottingham last weekend; remains well treated, having gained both handicap wins off higher marks, and has two pieces of 6f form this year; shortlisted.

100/30

4th

4

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Well handicapped on his 2025 best and he hasn't always enjoyed much luck on AW this winter; creditable third of nine at Southwell (6f) back from a short break 23 days ago; Mick Appleby has won this twice in recent years.

5/1

16/1

Form: 150680 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden last October and a handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) in May, but he's mostly struggled since, including when last of 12 at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) 37 days ago; back on AW and drops back to 6f with cheekpieces applied following a wind operation.
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7th

5

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

My Mate Kev

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Last win was at Newmarket in May 2025 off 11lb higher; only sixth of eight at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago when 6-4 favourite; steps back up in trip and is so well handicapped on old form that he must be considered.

3/1

6th

7

(4)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

My Mate Kev

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Now 9lb lower than for his Newmarket win last May (6f, good); little to shout about since and unlikely to get an easy time of things up front.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

My Mate Kev

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Resumed winning ways at Newmarket (6f) last May but well below that form subsequently, though not best drawn when 12th at Doncaster (5f) on his return; others appeal more.

8/1

Form: 3324 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in all three qualifying races but he failed to progress when racing freely on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) 19 days ago; blinkers added and dropping back to 6f could suit.
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2nd

3

(6)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Correspondence

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Off the mark at the tenth attempt (first in cheekpieces) when keeping on strongly to win at Windsor 15 days ago (Danger Alert fourth and Over Spiced fifth); up 5lb but still unexposed in the context of this field.

9/4

1st

7

(8)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:17 Windsor

Correspondence

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

Nine-race maiden but he has shown some promise and he wasn't beaten far at Bath 12 days ago (5.7f, firm); 1lb lower today and now tried in cheekpieces.

5/1

3rd

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Correspondence

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-race maiden and he didn't look an easy ride when second of four in a Wolverhampton novice in February, hanging badly right; only sixth of nine in a handicap at Newcastle (5f, AW) 73 days ago and now returns to turf on his first start since; others make more appeal.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.60
Straight Forecast £56.58
Tricast £528.34
Trifecta £802.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fan Mail

TOPSPEED:

Zabeel Road

Daily Mail:

Fiorella Princess

The Sun:

So Sassy

The Star:

Maui Breeze

RP RATINGS:

Correspondence

Daily Mirror:

Fiorella Princess

Daily Record:

So Sassy

The Times:

Fan Mail

Telegraph:

Fan Mail

The Guardian:

Fan Mail

D Express:

Fan Mail

POSTDATA:

Zabeel Road

LAMBOURN:

Zabeel Road