November 27 / 17.30 Chelmsford (AW)

17.30

Standard

Betfair Plays Different Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Betfair Plays Different Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 46565

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two nursery runs on turf but the latest was a Class 4 at Newmarket and this is far less demanding; improvement required but not out of the question.
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6th

7

(4)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lapidarist

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Seems the most exposed contender in this field, being 0-11, but ran well (close second) in 9.5f handicap at Wolverhampton most recently and holds leading form claims back down in trip.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lapidarist

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

0-10 but she comes here in good nick, fifth of 12 in 1m Kempton handicap 30 days ago; holds place prospects.

7/1

5th

12

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Lapidarist

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Ran well at Lingfield (1m) most recently, achieving her first piece of placed form, but whether she can use that as a springboard to success is another matter; more exposed than most, being 0-9.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9705

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Finished over 2l behind Thanh Nam at Southwell on last month's nursery debut (1m); still looked to be learning his craft there though and could yet have more to offer; stable also run October Surprise.
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9

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:25 Bath

Mali Star

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Seven races, best when beaten under a length in 1m handicaps here (firm/good) on last two occasions; not bred for 1m2f but has now been shaping as if worth a crack at it; also now tries headgear but he's one to consider.

3/1

3rd

3

(6)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Mali Star

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Improved on her 2yo form when finishing third over C&D (firm) on last week's seasonal return; had to wait for a run on that occasion before finishing with a flourish; open to further progress.

11/4

3rd

7

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Mali Star

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Just a respectable fifth on nursery debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in October and below that form at Chelmsford the following month; gelded during the winter, though, and improvement is possible this year.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 508

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Needs to leave his first three runs well behind him but the step up in trip, switch to low-grade nursery and application of blinkers could enable such progress; Rossa Ryan's booking another pointer to an improved showing.
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6th

6

(2)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Uncle Nader

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

He has improved for the step up to 1m, application of headgear and switch to handicaps, finishing second at Chelmsford in November (blinkered) before going one better over C&D last month (cheekpieces, retained); that was an authoritative display and although a 6lb rise asks a stiffer question, he may be up to the task.

3/1

1st

6

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Uncle Nader

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Blinkered and advanced his form on his first go in handicaps when second of eight at Chelmsford (1m) in November; this son of Ardad is very much one to consider with cheekpieces now sported.

7/1

Form: 050

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Only beat two rivals home in his three runs in novice company but this 85,000gns yearling is bred to be better than this level and 1m nurseries present a more realistic challenge; one to consider, especially if backed.
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6th

7

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Akrivos

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

0-10 but he has posted some solid efforts on the AW; below his best at Southwell (7f, AW) 26 days ago and the switch back to turf isn't sure to suit; cheekpieces now added.

6/1

8th

11

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Akrivos

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fourth on last three starts (1m-1m2f, Tapeta/Polytrack) including under Billy Loughnane at Lingfield three weeks ago; 2lb lower but this drop back to 7f asks a question.

5/1

Form: 07042 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two solid efforts since fitted with headgear and switched to minor handicaps, finish fourth (6f, good to soft) and second (7f, soft) at Leicester last month; worth a crack at 1m and could yet do better; latest 3lb rise means he will need to though.
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7th

13

(15)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Leicester

Diamond Ali

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Best effort when runner-up in nursery over C&D in October but he failed to fire in two subsequent AW runs to end 2025; needs to bounce back after a break.

14/1

7

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Leicester

Diamond Ali

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Limited impact in first three runs but he shaped quite nicely in fourth of 14 on handicap debut here (6f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces), when keeping on steadily; a well-connected colt who should be capable of better now upped to 7f.

9/2

Form: 8561

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Just modest form in his three novice/maiden runs but he appreciated the step back up to 7f and switch to low-grade nurseries when justifying odds-on favouritism in a 7f event at Wolverhampton on Tuesday, strong at the finish with the front two well clear; has a penalty to shoulder but 1m should suit and he remains capable of better.
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7th

5

(9)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crown The Future

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won a nursery for Jack Morland here (7f; off 4lb lower) last November; third of five in added cheekpieces at Chelmsford (7f) latest; has since moved stables after 7,000gns sale; stamina inconclusive.

8/1

3rd

1

(2)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Crown The Future

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Morland

Opened his account in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in November and comes here on the back of a good fourth of eight in similar company there last month; cheekpieces go on now and firmly in the picture.

11/4

Form: 754422 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Proving consistent rather than progressive; latest Southwell second (1m) was a good effort and he is fully effective at this track so likely to be in the thick of the action once again.
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5th

7

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won a C&D nursery in November and followed up at Wolverhampton (8.6f) two weeks later; didn't really fire in his next two runs, but he got back on track with a creditable second at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; that was his 12th start but he's been generally progressive on AW and he's in the mix.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won a 1m nursery at Chelmsford in November and followed up over C&D the following month; last two starts have been disappointing and he needs a full revival.

5/1

5th

4

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Ended 2025 with a pair of handicap wins (around 1m) at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton but he beat only one (in a change of headgear) in 1m Chelmsford handicap last time; no surprise to see him bounce back with usual cheekpieces now refitted.

11/2

Form: 869

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Hard to say he was well handicapped on his racecourse performances this autumn but he is bred to be much better than this level and this should be more realistic.
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6

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

14:55 Brighton

October Surprise

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

16-1 for novice at Salisbury (1m, good) two weeks ago, never dangerous and beaten 19l; looks a longer-term project.

25/1

8

(2)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Salisbury

October Surprise

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Third foal; Ulysses half-brother to winners Team Player (1m4f; RPR 81) and Continuance (1m2f Flat, 75; 2m/2m1f hurdle); dam 1m/1m2f winner (92); may be of greater interest when tackling further than this debut trip.

16/1

Form: 998

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three 6f AW runs this autumn; bred to be more potent over this trip and no surprise to see her take a good step forward.
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7

(1)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Chinchin

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

She has run two creditable races since switched to handicaps, both over a mile at Chelmsford, without looking ahead of her mark; a career best is required to win.

8/1

9th

8

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chinchin

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

Never in the hunt in a 6f fillies' novice at Chelmsford on her debut 18 days ago (hooded); should do better at some point.

33/1

Betting Forcast

12/1 Lapidarist, 8/1 Mali Star, 6/1 Uncle Nader, 7/1 Akrivos, 6/1 Diamond Ali, 9/4 Crown The Future, 9/2 Thanh Nam, 12/1 October Surprise, 16/1 Chinchin