January 15 / 19.30 Chelmsford (AW)

19.30

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Curry And Racing Tonight Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 5f 66y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Curry And Racing Tonight Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 66203-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but he has been placed over 1m4f at Newcastle on two occasions, including in first-time blinkers 44 days ago; doesn't look to be crying out for this longer trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Relocal

11st 1lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Scored at Chelmsford (1m5f) for Roger Varian in January; not disgraced for his new yard with third of six in 1m6f Yarmouth handicap nine days ago, so he's one to consider.

12/1

3rd

1

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Relocal

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Dylan Cunha

The winner of one of his 11 starts for Roger Varian, namely a 13.3f handicap at Chelmsford in January; sold for 8,500gns last month; still to prove as good on turf as AW but that is perhaps circumstance, rather than a marked preference for artificial surfaces.

7/1

8th

8

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Relocal

9st 1lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Looked on the up when gaining a breakthrough victory at Chelmsford (1m5f) in January; hasn't matched that form both runs since but he failed to last home when fifth in 2m Lingfield handicap last time; not out of things in a change of headgear over this shorter trip.

9/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 15221- CD

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made it 6-7 at this track when winning over C&D in September off a mark 3lb lower than today's; placed over hurdles at Fakenham and Huntingdon at around 2m4f on his next two starts; returns from a three-month break and holds good claims back here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Carlton

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

All eight Flat wins have been on the AW, though he's won twice over hurdles at up to 2m4f; very capable at the right level but this isn't it; faces a mammoth task on all the figures.

80/1

4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Carlton

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Highly fruitful in his two and a half years with this yard, including two wins (Flat/hurdles) this February/March; needs to bounce back from a rare flop but the chief concern is his 0-15 record on Flat turf.

18/1

5th

4

(4)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Carlton

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Thriving at present and he followed up 1m6f Chelmsford success in February with an emphatic victory over hurdles at Huntingdon last month; big shout once more.

9/4

Form: 55954-

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Most recent win came at Southwell (1m6f, AW) last January on his final start for Lawrence Mullaney; didn't get home when fourth over 2m there last time (beaten 12l) and he should be suited by the drop back in trip, although others are more persuasive.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Pleasant Man

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

Ended a lengthy losing run when making all at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) last month but found out off 3lb higher at Yarmouth since, albeit another creditable effort.

14/1

3rd

1

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

14:39 Yarmouth

Pleasant Man

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joey Ramsden

Can lead; course winner who ended a lengthy losing run when making all at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; a 3lb rise for that success still leaves him well treated on old form.

3/1

1st

3

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Pleasant Man

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Joey Ramsden

On a long losing run but he comes here in good nick, third of 11 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap four days ago; his best recent form is on the AW though.

7/1

Form: 71412-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has won two of his last four starts, most recently at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in November; posted another good effort when runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 26 days ago and he can again go well, although he still needs to fully prove his stamina for this far.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:12 Goodwood

Must Believe

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: George Baker

Picked up for 25,000gns in February and emerged from midfield to make a successful debut for George Baker over 1m3f on the AW; impressed with his attitude that day as he was under the pump early enough; raised 4lb; 0-4 on turf and unraced on ground slower than good.

6/1

1st

7

(3)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Must Believe

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: George Baker

Both wins for Ismail Mohammed came on the AW last autumn, including one over C&D; makes his stable debut after three months off having been picked up for 25,000gns in February; usual visor now missing; market useful.

10/1

5th

3

(12)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Must Believe

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Won over C&D and at Southwell (1m4f) in the autumn; only fourth of seven at Chelmsford (1m5f) last month but that trip is on the outer limits of his stamina and he still looks feasibly treated; dangerous back at 1m3f.

6/1

Form: 41123-

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (1m3f, AW) and Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in October; 4lb higher than the most recent of those wins but her last two efforts have been solid; up in trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Veraison

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won twice in a fortnight last October (C&D and 1m4f at Wolverhampton); latest Chelmsford run was a dip in her fortunes but the extended 1m5f may have stretched her; each-way shout.

4/1

5th

6

(6)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Veraison

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won at Kempton (1m3f, AW) and Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in October; 4lb higher than the most recent of those wins but her last two efforts have been solid; up in trip.

6/1

1st

4

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Veraison

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Seemed to benefit from the removal of tongue-tie at Kempton (1m3f) most recently, taking form figures without that equipment to 7411; may have more to offer upped further in distance; major contender.

7/2

Form: 63788-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when visored for the first time at Newmarket (1m4f) in June but he's struggled in five starts since, three of which have been since being gelded; drops back in trip with plenty to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Atlantic Sunset

9st 2lb

J: Megan Smith

T: Micky Fenton

Visored for the first time when scoring here (1m4f, good to firm) last June for his previous yard, but he hasn't beaten a rival in two starts for this stable; takes a marked drop in trip from plummeting mark in added cheekpieces so worth a cursory market glance; would be a first winner on her third ride for Megan Smith.

50/1

8th

7

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Atlantic Sunset

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Visored for the first time when scoring at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last June for his previous yard, but he was well beaten on his yard debut at Yarmouth three weeks ago; others preferred.

25/1

4th

1

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

15:57 Yarmouth

Atlantic Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

1-14 for Charlie Johnston, the win coming off 7lb higher at Newmarket last summer (1m4f); that was in a new visor and he struggled afterwards, including in blinkers that are now reapplied; joined this yard for 1,000gns.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13/47-

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sole win on the Flat came at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) in November 2024 off a 2lb higher mark than today's but he was well held on his return there two months ago; runner-up over hurdles at Doncaster on his next start before a respectable run at Ascot 27 days ago and now returns to the Flat; each-way chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

18:37 Chepstow

Parramount

11st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Chance on November's Doncaster hurdles second, less so on all which has followed; unexposed in this sphere, with one start over fences compared to the other trio's 41 combined, but none too convincing on that belated chase debut at Wetherby latest (1m7f, good), jumping left and weakening.

5/1

3rd

1

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Parramount

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bumper/Flat/hurdles winner; on a handy mark but his form has dipped in 2026, so this switch to fences needs to have a reviving effect; latecomer to this game, being a 10yo.

13/2

6th

1

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:22 Doncaster

Parramount

12st 1lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Unable to beat a rival on AW on last two starts but could be a different proposition now back hurdling and back here, as two visits to Doncaster (both C&D) have yielded an easy novice win (good) and a good second in a handicap (soft; in November); very much of interest given record at the track.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.70
Straight Forecast £15.71
Trifecta £106.70

Selections

The Times:

Must Believe

SPOTLIGHT:

Carlton

NEWMARKET:

Relocal

The Star:

Veraison

POSTDATA:

Pleasant Man

Telegraph:

Must Believe

The Guardian:

Must Believe

The Sun:

Must Believe

Daily Record:

Must Believe

RP RATINGS:

Carlton

Daily Mail:

Carlton

D Express:

Carlton

Daily Mirror:

Carlton