February 21 / 20.30 Chelmsford (AW)

20.30

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Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 0790-5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and has not finished closer than fifth in eight handicaps (7f/1m); others preferred
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1st

2

(2)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fast Bullet

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ismail Mohammed

Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and has not finished closer than fifth in eight handicaps (7f/1m); others preferred

20/1

5th

6

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Fast Bullet

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Still a maiden and not particularly solid on her handicap form; however, posted best novice effort in sole C&D attempt; return to this scenario is the angle with her.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 368-36 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been on AW, including two at this track; bounced back with creditable third at Lingfield (1m) last month and he caught the eye of the stewards when a never-dangerous sixth there (7f) last time; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he should get a decent pace to aim at.
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7th

5

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All of his five AW wins have been at longer trips but he went close over C&D last summer and was runner-up over 1m at Chelmsford last month; on same mark as for that last run and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

11/2

2nd

5

(5)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All five wins have been on AW, including two at this track; bounced back with creditable third at Lingfield (1m) last month and he caught the eye of the stewards when a never-dangerous sixth there (7f) last time; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he should get a decent pace to aim at.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:18 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two course wins, at 1m4f and 1m; has raced only once at 7f, over C&D in August (favourite), and although a fast-finishing runner-up, the early stages weren't too encouraging as he was taken off his legs; if sharper in the early stages he'd look interesting.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 87796- D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner but his last success was 12 months ago and he couldn't make an impact in his final four runs last year; mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game after a break; visor added.
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5th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mr Fustic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Six wins from 37 starts, the most recent success coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; ran respectably here on the AW 19 days ago, taking his form figures since the visor was applied to 314, but he's 0-7 on turf.

13/2

4th

12

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Andi Brown

Aided by new visor on his two starts this year, latterly when exploiting a much reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last month; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this C&D also suits; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

5

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Well handicapped on last winter's AW form and there were more encouraging signs from him when third at Chelmsford four weeks ago (visored first time); got loose before the start and withdrawn at Newcastle two weeks ago; chance if building on the latest run.

8/1

Form: 959-81 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 15th attempt when making all over C&D last Thursday; that was a surprise at 33-1 but he did well to hang in there after setting a strong pace and a 2lb rise looks fair enough; respected.
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8th

2

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Sprung a surprise at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in February and made it three wins from his last four starts when winning over this C&D 26 days ago; runner-up has won since and this 6yo is a contender off this 3lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

7

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Made it two wins in his last three starts in 7f handicap at Chelmsford 16 days ago; up 4lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

6/1

Form: 721-72 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy profile but he won at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December and he did well to go close from a wide draw here (7f) last time; nudged up 2lb since that last run but he remains feasibly treated and this step back up in trip is a positive; respected.
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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

9/4

Form: 3-7422

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-14 but she's finished runner-up in 1m handicaps at Lingfield (Polytrack) and Southwell (Tapeta) in her last two runs; back up 2lb in the weights but she remains feasibly treated and should be in the thick of things again.
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2nd

6

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Volendam

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win from 21 starts came at Bath (1m, good) in April; bounced back from a poor effort when runner-up over this C&D last month and shaped as if still in good form at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, leaving the impression the return to 1m would suit; chance.

7/2

5th

12

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Wetherby

Volendam

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Belatedly opened account with clear win at Bath (1m, good) in April, her 18th start, and rebounded from lesser effort when second at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) last month; has a tendency to race too freely, so this drop back in trip could be a good move; others have more potential, though.

8/1

2nd

4

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Volendam

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tony Carroll

Heavy defeat last time took her AW record to 0-15; opened her account with comfortable win at Bath (1m) earlier in April and remains unexposed on turf; not ruled out.

20/1

8/1

Form: -73387 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won twice in Ireland in 2023 but he's drawn a blank since; well treated on old form but has mixed record for current yard and he's flopped in last two runs; comes with risks attached and he needs to break much better than last time; cheekpieces are removed and visor returns.
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5th

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Wrist Art

10st 4lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Both wins came under a 7lb claimer in Ireland and it wasn't a bad effort under Ruby Criscuolo when beaten a shade over 2l at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in May; moderate fourth at Pontefract on Monday, however, which took his record to 0-15 for this yard.

9/1

4th

8

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Wrist Art

9st 12lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Has performed respectably in last two attempts under Evie Lee, finishing third both times, including latest start; however, continues on a long losing run, partly exemplified by being 0-14 for current stable.

14/1

3rd

6

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Strike-rate of 2-46, with the wins in Ireland during the autumn of 2023; not beaten far in his last two completed starts in 1m2f/1m3f handicaps; back at 1m here, he looks very vulnerable to this week's two winners.

10/1

Form: 195-46 CD BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Can front-run; three of his four wins have been at this track but he's been disappointing since his C&D win in October; still 3lb higher than for that last success and he needs to turn things around.
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6th

8

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Kessaar Power

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Out of form on AW when last seen in January/February but ought to cope well if the ground remains soft and is well drawn to seize the favoured nearside rail; worth a second look.

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £96.50
Straight Forecast £76.88
Tricast £408.90
Trifecta £586.70

Selections

The Times:

Volendam

SPOTLIGHT:

Charlatan

RP RATINGS:

Mr Fustic

POSTDATA:

Wrist Art

Telegraph:

Volendam

The Guardian:

Volendam

Daily Mail:

Volendam

The Sun:

Volendam

Daily Record:

Volendam

D Express:

Charlatan

Daily Mirror:

Charlatan

The Star:

Charlatan