February 08 / 14.35 Chelmsford (AW)

14.35

Standard

Two Day Easter Festival Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Two Day Easter Festival Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather:

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3-3283

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 14 runs; thereabouts on a few occasions off this sort of mark and ran well in the returning cheekpieces at Kempton three days ago; his turn should come.
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5th

8

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW, the latest here in June off 5lb lower; current mark will be no excuse and a greater concern would be his last run at Musselburgh.

15/2

7th

4

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Sanditon

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW but he has had few chances on the grass and seems effective on good or quicker, as when third of eight at Catterick (7f) last week; in the mix with a repeat.

9/4

3rd

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Sanditon

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Johnston

Second over C&D last September, but poor form on other three outings on turf; most of his racing has been on AW and comes into this having won at Wolverhampton three weeks ago.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 502-27 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Off colour last time but was only a neck away in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield prior to that; respected.
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3rd

10

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Toussarok

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Off colour last time but was only a neck away in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield prior to that; respected.

12/1

7th

12

(3)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toussarok

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Still 8lb higher than when winning over C&D in September, but narrow defeats off similar marks to this in his last two outings suggest he is capable of playing a part.

9/2

3

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toussarok

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

A string of good runs at Brighton before collecting by 3l over C&D in a race that panned out to perfection; bled from the nose when disappointing at Brighton last time but he's 7lb higher than for his penultimate run and could have competition for the lead back on AW.

9/2

Form: 798-57

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and comfortably held in four runs for this yard, latterly in the new hood; confined to sprint trips thus far.
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10th

8

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Fort Augustus

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Won two of last three at Southwell (7f) since these aids were fitted, a steady late surge taking him to the front close home 14 days ago; acts on Polytrack, too, but plenty needs to go right today from a wide draw.

13/2

1st

3

(6)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fort Augustus

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Finally off the mark over C&D in a first-time cheekpieces/second-time hood combination last month; didn't look to have any excuses back here when favourite off this mark a fortnight ago but this is weaker if anything.

3/1

6th

2

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Fort Augustus

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Charlie Wallis

Off the mark at the 18th attempt when getting up late to win over C&D 26 days days; the cheekpieces worn that day are retained and he can't be discounted off this 2lb higher mark.

11/4

Form: 5-4224

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Had plenty of chances (0-17) but he's been knocking on the door in five races after a break and 7f might suit better than the 6f over which he ran the last twice.
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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

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 734-35 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has only won a maiden in 18 runs but has threatened in handicaps and she's on a perfectly good mark.
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6th

2

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Mandana

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

Has only won a maiden in 18 runs but has threatened in handicaps and she's on a perfectly good mark.

11/2

5th

7

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Mandana

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Sole win from 17 starts came in a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) last April in a first-time hood, which has been kept for all but one of her races since; creditable efforts on all three runs for this stable; place claims.

9/2

3rd

1

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Mandana

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Owen

Two creditable efforts for new stable and she has dropped to a career-low mark; should run her race and holds each-way claims back down in class.

9/2

Form: 4388-7

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
No wins in 11 and hasn't been close to his best form on last three appearances; returning to 7f is a likely plus but others look safer.
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6th

9

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Pickering Castle

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

Looks interesting on some runner-up efforts (6f/7f) last summer but he was quiet during the winter including over 7f on Polytrack; record is now 0-12 and he has something to prove after 155 days off.

25/1

7th

6

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Pickering Castle

9st 5lb

T: David Simcock

No wins in 11 and hasn't been close to his best form on last three appearances; returning to 7f is a likely plus but others look safer.

6/1

8th

2

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pickering Castle

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: David Simcock

0-8 but a model of consistency, making the frame on his last seven starts, latest when third of nine on handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) three weeks ago; holds place claims once again.

8/1

Form: 11536- BF

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four wins over 5f-6f on turf last year when the application of blinkers worked well; however, he's 0-15 on the AW and 7f might not be his trip; absent since October.
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1st

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:05 Brighton

Silky Robin

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Mark eased after a fruitless spell on the AW and made it four wins on the spin on turf when going in off 5lb lower five weeks ago; currently 2-2 round here and it's hard to find any negatives.

2/1

1st

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Silky Robin

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Won four races on turf last year and resumes after an unsuccessful stint on the AW, 2lb lower than when last successful; fascinating contender.

11/1

Form: 453-64 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 8-5121 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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4th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

My Boy Harry

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Having his 15th start of the year already; still 5lb above his last winning mark and although he has won over 1m on the AW, 7f may suit him better.

6/1

4th

2

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

My Boy Harry

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Gained his fifth success when pulling 4l clear at Lingfield (7f, good) last month and he's finished third in both starts since, including over 1m at Kempton 15 days ago; each-way chance if seeing out this slightly longer trip.

3/1

3rd

14

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

My Boy Harry

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

C&D winner; arrives in form, winning easily over 7f at Lingfield (good ground); solid third at Brighton 12 days ago and returning to 1m is no issue; this is a step up in class though.

12/1

Form: 13-592 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
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7th

11

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Front Gunner

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole turf win came off 2lb lower in this race last year, when with Ann Duffield, and he is 1lb below his last winning mark; interesting to see how he fares in the market on his first start for Ivan Furtado (same owners).

12/1

6th

7

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Front Gunner

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

He has won on fast turf (7f) but he is a better horse on AW; not at his best on his last two starts and now tries 1m for the first time on his 26th start.

10/1

Form: 302-45 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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3rd

4

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Yehudi

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done most of his AW racing on Wolverhampton Tapeta but he's run his two best races on Kempton Polytrack (7f), going close in February and breaking his duck last month; back up 4lb; a likely contender on course debut.

7/2

1st

10

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Yehudi

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent maiden who's 3lb lower than when beaten a neck over C&D in February; continued in form since, the last twice for an inexperienced 7lb claimer, and is one to consider.

5/1

6th

15

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Yehudi

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

0-16 (includes turf) but has gone close a couple of times on AW; wore this headgear combination when fourth at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) under Hope Regan three weeks ago.

25/1

Form: 6337-0 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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1st

1

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Prefer The Sister

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Has been revitalised since joining this yard with form figures of 23121; latest win came in this headgear combination at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last Wednesday; drop back to 7f is no problem and she's a leading candidate under the penalty.

6/4

1st

1

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Prefer The Sister

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Highly competitive with James Owen for last four starts, notably when running away with a Brighton handicap (7f, good to firm) eight days ago; creditable second there yesterday with a hood added; had 1m form last season; highly respected if she's brought out quickly again.

4/6

2nd

2

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Prefer The Sister

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been running well since joining this yard and recorded her first turf win over C&D (good to firm) last Tuesday with Dion Baker (has won since) two places back; shoulders a 5lb penalty but may have more to give.

5/4

Form: 721-72

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 55

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2nd

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Five-time AW winner but still looking for a first turf win; well beaten in a C&D handicap six weeks ago; on a winning mark but not exactly solid.

6/1

5th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Simcock

Gained his fifth AW success when winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he rallied for fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) in March; now returns to turf but he has placed form in this sphere and is not ruled out back up in trip.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £22.30
Straight Forecast £23.66
Tricast £240.51
Trifecta £155.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Silky Robin

RP RATINGS:

King David

Daily Record:

Sanditon

POSTDATA:

Pickering Castle

SPOTLIGHT:

Invincible Melody

D Express:

Silky Robin

Daily Mirror:

Silky Robin

The Star:

Silky Robin

The Times:

King David

The Sun:

King David