January 15 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

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For The Love Of Horses Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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For The Love Of Horses Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 84811- D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Didn't have to improve to win small-field 6f novice at Lingfield last month (runner-up won next time) and he showed better form when following up in a handicap back at Lingfield four weeks later; looked to have more in hand than the neck margin would suggest and a 2lb rise is manageable; strong claims.
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2nd

4

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield

Lazzar

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

His four wins have all come over 6f on the AW and he's 0-10 on turf; having a rare start over 5f tonight and will need to improve on recent efforts.

8/1

4th

3

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Lazzar

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins have been over 6f on the AW, the most recent at Kempton in March; below his best on turf in recent starts but did have an excuse (saddle slipped) at Bath four days ago; best watched.

14/1

9th

1

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

Lazzar

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins have been on AW over 6f; below form back on turf on his last two starts and blinkers worn for the first time, at Chepstow 15 days ago, are persevered with; best to wait until he returns to AW.

25/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 275-42

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Exposed 15-race maiden; good second at Southwell 11 days ago (7f) and he can race off a 1lb lower mark today; each-way shout.
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10th

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Well held in 7f Thirsk handicap this month on his first start for Ewan Whillans, taking his record to 0-23.

25/1

10th

11

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Invincible Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Runner-up eight times but left Stuart Williams for 3,400gns and as a 22-race maiden; ran well when trying this headgear combination once before (early last year) but wouldn't be the percentage call.

33/1

7th

3

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

21-race maiden but eight times a runner-up, including over C&D last month; two defeats over 6f have followed and he has the widest stall to overcome; Rossa Ryan returns to the saddle.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5415-2 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune but the cards fell right in a Kempton handicap last month (6f); another good run when second to an in-form opponent at Lingfield on Saturday; more required to take this higher-grade event from out of the weights.
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9th

10

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Vitalline

8st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Won Kempton classified (7f, Polytrack) in March and, after five unplaced runs, he returned to form with convincing handicap win at 20-1 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last week; bang there if backing up that latest effort.

9/2

1st

9

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Vitalline

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Won a classified race at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in March but he hasn't come up to scratch on his five starts since and needs to raise his game.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vitalline

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Serial slow-starter who has won seven times over 6f/7f on the AW; held in handicaps lately, but the return to this level offers hope and he's capable of playing a part if things pan out his way.

10/1

7/1

Form: 4384-8 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Handicapped to go well and he ran a fair race over 5f here last month; that is his best trip though and he failed to back it up at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; others look stronger.
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6th

1

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Conditions to suit and he ran well in defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in February/March; didn't run badly in a stronger C&D handicap last week and he can feature prominently back into 0-55 company.

6/1

7th

10

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Finished a solid second at Chelmsford (5f Class 6) on his last two starts and his turn looks near; back up in grade but receives weight all round and remains favourably treated on plenty of form; not dismissed.

7/1

Form: 81249- D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways at Southwell last October, his second run for this yard, when coming from off the pace to win a 6f Class 6 in good style; runner-up at Wolverhampton two days later but two runs since haven't been quite so good; others appeal more.
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3rd

10

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

C&D winner early last year when trained by Phil McEntee and his other success came on the AW at Southwell in October; reported to have lost both shoes when fifth at Newbury (6f, good to firm) nine days ago and may come on for that first start since January; cheekpieces added.

10/1

5th

5

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Massimo Blue

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

He's on a competitive mark on last October's good AW form but he went off the boil subsequently and this is his first start since January; unproven on turf; needs to get back on track.

10/1

5th

4

(5)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Baker

Back to winning ways at Southwell last October, his second run for this yard, when coming from off the pace to win a 6f Class 6 in good style; runner-up at Wolverhampton two days later but two runs since haven't been quite so good; others appeal more.

12/1

Form: 26676-

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Some promise in three handicap runs, including her stable debut last month (8.6f, raced too freely), and this return to 6f should suit; others have more obvious claims though.
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9th

9

(9)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Darn Hot Time

8st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Eight-race maiden who was safely held on first three starts for current stable, most recently when fifth of six over C&D a fortnight ago; has a tendency to race too freely and it's very hard to predict whether the addition of blinkers will have a positive effect today.

20/1

5th

3

(6)

17th Feb 2026

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Darn Hot Time

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Hasn't proved any more tractable for the addition of a hood on her last two starts, dropping away in handicaps here (8.6f) and at Chelmsford (6f); continues to edge down the weights and the new tongue-tie could help.

7/1

6th

5

(8)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Darn Hot Time

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Some promise in three handicap runs, including her stable debut last month (8.6f, raced too freely), and this return to 6f should suit; others have more obvious claims though.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: /9708-

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Quiet in three runs for Charlie Fellowes last year and tailed off at Windsor on stable debut 136 days ago; plenty to prove.
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7th

5

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Stapleford Park

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win at 7f on turf as 2yo but showed bright early speed back at 5f when losing out late over C&D in March; others might press for the lead here but he's on the same reduced mark; can go well from rail draw.

7/2

2nd

7

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Stapleford Park

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Dropped 15lb in five runs for new trainer since September; looks quick enough to cope with the shorter trip and Ryan Kavanagh takes off a valuable 5lb; better can be expected today.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Stapleford Park

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Michael Attwater

Yet to fire for current stable; dropping down the weights but vulnerable in a useful race of its type.

33/1

9/1

Form: 0/284- D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Finished second in a 6f fillies' handicap at Wolverhampton last February when rated 4lb higher; not shone in two runs after an absence but down in the weights and the addition of a visor could give her a lift.
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8th

2

(4)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Siobhanbrogan

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Finished second in a 6f fillies' handicap at Wolverhampton last February when rated 4lb higher; not shone in two runs after an absence but down in the weights and the addition of a visor could give her a lift.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.30
Straight Forecast £5.85
Tricast £23.60
Trifecta £22.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lazzar

POSTDATA:

Invincible Melody

The Guardian:

Vitalline

Daily Mail:

Siobhanbrogan

RP RATINGS:

Lazzar

TOPSPEED:

Lazzar

The Times:

Lazzar

Daily Mirror:

Lazzar

NEWMARKET:

Invincible Melody

Telegraph:

Invincible Melody

D Express:

Invincible Melody

Daily Record:

Invincible Melody

The Sun:

Vitalline

The Star:

Vitalline