March 26 / 18.00 Chelmsford (AW)

18.00

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All Weather Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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All Weather Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Clear

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 51527- CD

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Less exposed on AW than on turf; form in this sphere comprises a success in C&D novice in 2024 and creditable second in Lingfield handicap (5f) on penultimate appearance; gelded since latest; one to consider.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

14

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Gold Star Hero

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; ran right up to his best when second of ten in a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; runs off the same mark but this looks a deeper event.

20/1

2nd

8

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 8lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; he didn't run badly off his revised mark at Epsom on Derby day and last week's Stewards' Cup was always going to be a tough assignment; this is more suitable but others look better treated.

14/1

18th

27

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Gold Star Hero

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; he didn't run badly off his revised mark at Epsom on Derby day but it would be a surprise if he were up to a task of this magnitude.

50/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 23-111 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in Class 5 event at Kempton last time, taking record this year to 3-3 and overall strike-rate over 6f on AW to 7-9; he is 1-1 at Chelmsford; progressive sort who brings excellent stats and commands respect upped further in grade.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Combustion

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Improving type who completed a 6f AW hat-trick at Lingfield this winter; just his second run on turf when last of 17 in 5f Ascot handicap last month, but poorly drawn there and not out of things.

25/1

17th

13

(1)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Combustion

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

His first three starts saw him well beaten over 7f but he has not looked back since dropped to 6f, winning seven times and placed on his other three runs; could only manage second at Chelmsford five weeks ago but the horse to beat him is now rated 17lb higher and that shouldn't be used as evidence he is in the handicapper's grip; more to prove back on turf and at a new trip but few arrive in better form.

8/1

2nd

7

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Combustion

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Justified favouritism in Class 5 event at Kempton last time, taking record this year to 3-3 and overall strike-rate over 6f on AW to 7-9; he is 1-1 at Chelmsford; progressive sort who brings excellent stats and commands respect upped further in grade.

5/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 81-115 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Unlucky fifth, getting no sort of run, in the Kempton event won by Lazzar when bidding for a 6f four-timer; treated as still in form and still well handicapped (mark is unchanged); remains of interest at this level.
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6th

1

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Supreme King

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

Likeably consistent this season and last week's fifth at Chester was no backward step, as he was close up despite being dropped in from a bad draw; usually ridden handier; never won off a mark this high but respected; goes on all ground.

4/1

5th

14

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Supreme King

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Series of good runs this year, most recently a dominant success at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; that wasn't far off his very best and he's one to consider up 4lb.

8/1

1st

7

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

Supreme King

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Won a Class 5 over C&D (soft) in June and followed that with three runner-up finishes; beaten favourite at Goodwood a fortnight ago but he was racing away from the main action and shaped as though still in top form; Oisin Murphy retains the ride; solid claims.

11/4

25/1

Form: 6419-4 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
May be nicely primed with Newcastle reappearance under his belt; however, he's not in the ideal spot, having gained both handicap wins off 2lb lower in Class 5; others preferred at this level.
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3rd

8

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent and hard to win with; better over C&D early in the month but typically failed to build on it at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (said to have been unsuited by racing wide throughout from stall 9); Dicko The Legend looks his yard's best shot.

16/1

9th

6

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hectic

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

Just 3-34 but ran better when third of ten at Southwell (6f, AW) 11 days ago; place possibilities.

13/2

3rd

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner in October 2024 and 5lb lower than when last successful, but hasn't lately shaped like a winner waiting to happen (underwent wind surgery before penultimate outing); stable also runs Ottawa.

10/1

13/2

Form: 3221-5 D BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpieces in 6f handicap at Southwell, opening his account; spoiled the follow-up attempt by racing too freely; sold out of Mick Appleby's yard for 30,000gns since; market may offer guidance in relation to the change of scenery.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Hunky Dory

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

A fair 6f winner at Wolverhampton this spring for Jack Morland; not discredited for his new handler with third of 11 in 7f claimer at Carlisle two days ago; no forlorn hope.

16/1

6th

1

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Hunky Dory

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Dual Tapeta winner who won at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) for Jack Morland in April and was a close third there last month; now returns to turf for new yard but he ran some good races last summer including a close second at Doncaster (7f, good to soft); respected back in this sphere.

7/1

3rd

7

(11)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jack Morland

C&D winner in April and only a length behind Hockney last time at Kempton when conceding 8lb to that rival; has a bad draw but still has to be considered at these weights.

5/2

Form: -31772 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Second-place finish at Newcastle last time put two below-par efforts behind him; by no means certain to go one better, as he's an infrequent winner and takes on a few rivals who are better in that respect.
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6th

3

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Ziggys Condor

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Adam Kirby

His sole turf win was in 2023 but he was good third at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago and ran to a similar level when runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) last time; headgear is now removed but he should go well again off unchanged mark.

11/2

2nd

1

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adam Kirby

Handy sort; one of his three wins came over C&D early last year and he has become well handicapped, while he ran his best race since joining Adam Kirby when third of eight at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on Saturday; should be bang there with a repeat; visor returns.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Ziggys Condor

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Adam Kirby

No turf win since July 2023; ran respectably (fifth) on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) in May and has had excuses since, including when stumbling and unseating his rider at the start at Goodwood on Wednesday; 3lb below last winning mark (AW), and with a 5lb claimer booked.

7/1

16/1

Form: 1-8918 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Normally a fairly consistent sort but that's not been the case in 2026, with Lingfield success (penultimate start) his standout performance; failed to beat a rival latest; hard to support with confidence.
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12th

2

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two wins and two seconds to his name from nine runs over C&D, has always tended to do well around this time of year and has slid to a handy mark; odds-on to miss the break and will need things to fall right from stall 12 but there are positives.

12/1

5th

1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 11lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two wins (disqualified from one) and a close fourth to his name from four runs over C&D, his last success coming off 4lb higher in February; not as good or consistent now but unlucky not to go closer last time and the handicapper's given him every chance.

7/1

6th

7

(13)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Won this race last year off a 3lb lower mark, when the strong pace set things up for him; got into the habit of blowing the start lately and will need the breaks from stall 13 but the return here will help (two wins and two seconds from eight runs over C&D).

14/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 1-1261 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Prevailed narrowly under Donagh Murphy at Kempton to make it four wins from his last five attempts over 6f; possibly hasn't reached his ceiling over this trip yet; 1-1 at Chelmsford; enters calculations.
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4th

5

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Lazzar

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Had a purple patch during the last AW season, winning four times over 6f (twice here) when trained by Richard Hughes; has form over 5f but an extra furlong would be preferable; not shone in two runs for new stable but his handicap mark is tumbling.

16/1

6th

1

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Yarmouth

Lazzar

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

A dual 6f AW winner last winter for Richard Hughes; went without usual cheekpieces when a fair fourth of seven for his new handler at Lingfield (5f) 20 days ago; not out of things.

9/1

4th

3

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

20:30 Lingfield

Lazzar

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Charlie Wallis

Four-time AW winner who is 0-11 on turf but finished well to snatch second in a C&D handicap (good to firm) last month; left Richard Hughes for 15,000gns since; on same mark as last time and he's a player if he gets a good pace and some luck; cheekpieces are removed.

5/1

13/2

Form: 242-71 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Retains plenty of ability aged nine and rallied well for neck success over C&D most recently, taking AW record to 11-69; back up the weights but won off this mark in 2022 and 2024; may remain competitive.
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5th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Tyger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Likes soft ground, on which he was a close second (clear of rest) at Lingfield in June and that was after a break of 72 days; a wet day would make him interesting.

12/1

2nd

2

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Tyger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Far from solid on 2026 AW form, notwithstanding a March win, and rarely seen on turf in the last two years; others preferred.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.50
Straight Forecast £17.62
Tricast £75.90
Trifecta £127.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Combustion

TOPSPEED:

Hierarchy

D Express:

Lazzar

NEWMARKET:

Gold Star Hero

The Sun:

Ziggy's Condor

The Guardian:

Supreme King

RP RATINGS:

Combustion

The Times:

Combustion

Telegraph:

Combustion

Daily Mail:

Combustion

Daily Mirror:

Combustion

The Star:

Combustion

Daily Record:

Combustion

POSTDATA:

Hierarchy