March 26 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

20.00

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For The Love Of Horses Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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For The Love Of Horses Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Clear

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.40
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 59-814 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Looks one for in-play punters as the only time he has dominated from the outset resulted in sole success, which was gained at Chelmsford (1m; set fast pace) on penultimate start; unexposed under such tactics.
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3rd

9

(6)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 4lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Winning for a fourth time on the AW when making all for a clearcut success over C&D four weeks ago (under Rose Dawes); 8lb rise sees him on a career-high mark by some margin.

11/2

1st

3

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Shades Of May

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

Three wins on the AW earlier in the year, the latest over C&D in April; just 2lb higher and the return to this trip should suit him; shortlisted.

6/1

4th

2

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Shades Of May

11st 1lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Mark Usher

All three wins have been on the AW (7f/1m) but he ran up to his best when third of ten at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; good claims if coping with the drop back to 6f.

5/2

2nd
3 (8)
Caragio

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /0776- D

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Out of sorts last year for Martin Dunne but was previously a dual winner for Roger Teal, including under Adam Kirby who has recently commenced his training career and now houses this gelding; interesting off reduced mark dropped in class, with a revival possible.
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3rd

7

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Caragio

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Creditable third under his trainer in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster (1m) last time, having attracted strong support; has done his winning over 6f/7f and warrants respect back down in distance.

5/1

3rd

5

(11)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Caragio

11st 7lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Adam Kirby

Raced only four times for Adam Kirby, who rides him today; 6f winner on second occasion; slowly away then kept on late over 7f here last time; possibly worth another crack at 1m; interesting.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 8334-4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not totally straightforward but shaped nicely, running-on fourth in a race that panned out unfavourably, at Lingfield (7f) on seasonal debut; gained sole win off 3lb higher under Alfie Redman last April; one to consider.
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7th

4

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Not easy to win with but he has a C&D win on his record and he didn't run badly here on his penultimate start; usually worth taking on.

10/1

8th

4

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Patrick Chamings

Two wins from 23 starts include one here over 7f at April; left the impression he's still in form after missing the break here over 7f last week but he's been well beaten in two previous tries over 1m; stamina to prove.

9/1

4th

8

(9)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Does a lot wrong in his races (often misses the break and/or pulls too hard) but he has two 7f AW wins to his name, including off this mark over C&D in April; others are more appealing this time.

25/1

4/1

Form: 78-897

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won off 3lb higher in November when with Katie Scott; not in the same form since but attracted support at Wolverhampton last week when making debut for new yard and catching the attention of the stewards; possibilities if taking well to new headgear.
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7th

2

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Helen Cuthbert

Ended his time with James Owen with a couple of lesser efforts and didn't show enough in two Carlisle outings for new yard over the summer to be overly optimistic about his prospects back from 99 days off.

12/1

10th

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Helen Cuthbert

Ended his time with James Owen with a couple of lesser efforts and he could only manage a midfield finish here (7f, soft) on last month's stable debut; dropping down the weights but others are stronger.

20/1

6th

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Helen Cuthbert

Poor strike-rate; eventually lost his form during spring spell with James Owen and was sold for 2,200gns since last run; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.

16/1

Form: 512135 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has a broadly solid record (12135) since wearing blinkers and the January wins were his last two visits to Chelmsford; needs to prove he can defy current mark but the return to this venue may pay dividends.
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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: 1004-6 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Scored off 3lb higher on turf in September; however, far from consistent otherwise for current stable, latterly at Lingfield since returned to AW; well weighted but isn't a solid option.
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4th

7

(14)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

The Organiser

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Mark Pattinson

Two wins last year included one over 6f here (soft); 0-8 in 2026 but retains ability; others may have his measure this time though.

14/1

5th

6

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

The Organiser

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

Dual soft-ground winner, latterly over C&D last autumn off an 8lb higher mark; has been running over 7f in recent times and the question is whether he still has the toe for this trip under today's conditions.

10/1

Form: /9987-

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; placed a few times in 2024 but wasn't in anything like the same form last year; chance largely depends on how well he responds to a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run).
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10th

1

(8)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:26 Chepstow

Devious Devan

10st 0lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Wolverhampton winner in May (8.6f); an eye-catching fifth at Kempton last month before another promising run from well off the pace at Windsor (1m, good to firm); could be interesting.

13/2

7th

4

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Devious Devan

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Turned things around with a breakthrough win at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in May; disappointing at Ffos Las next time but he bounced back with an eye-catching fifth at Kempton 12 days ago; remains well handicapped on old form and has claims if this sets up for his closing style.

11/2

5th

7

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Devious Devan

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Gained an overdue first success at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in May but failed to back it up when seventh in 1m Ffos Las handicap 34 days ago; remains handily weighted back on an artificial surface though.

11/2

Form: 831966 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Opened his account with a success off current mark, getting up close home to beat King David by a neck, over C&D in February; enters calculations on that form but has failed to back it up since.
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7th

2

(2)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charlie Johnston

C&D winner (0-50 classified race) in June; back to form with a good second over C&D two weeks ago, keeping on behind the front-running winner; 1lb rise shouldn't prevent another solid effort with Harry Vigors taking off a useful 3lb.

3/1

2nd

2

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Unlucky when a close fifth here in July but subsequent runs very underwhelming; looks hard to predict.

5/1

5th

1

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Needs to bounce back from a duff effort on turf in July but looked unlucky (denied clear run) when fifth over C&D two starts ago and was an emphatic C&D winner in early June; big player.

5/1

13/2

Form: 197-45 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over sprint trips; ran respectably at Wolverhampton most recently; not crying out for the return to 7f and Polytrack is an unknown, with all of his AW form on Tapeta; wears new headgear.
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1st

4

(8)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:19 Ffos Las

Macarone

9st 7lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Grace Harris

Hat-trick seeker after good-ground wins here and at Bath, and he was good value for neck verdict last time; just 1lb higher and he has some form on soft.

2/1

1st

6

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Macarone

9st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Grace Harris

Having slipped down the weights he got off the mark for his new stable at Ffos Las (6f, good) 16 days ago; that was a 0-50 classified event but he still has handicapping scope and should be in the thick of it.

11/2

Form: -77817 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has inconsistent recent form figures but was hindered by meeting trouble last time when bidding for a Wolverhampton double (6f); scored twice off current mark at Chelmsford (7f/6f) in 2025; fighting chance.
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2nd

2

(1)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Bint Havana Gold

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Not as consistent now but goes well here and she's capable of popping up if the switch from cheekpieces to first-time blinkers helps; pulled hard back up to this trip last time, following a spell sprinting, and will need to settle better.

10/1

11th

1

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bint Havana Gold

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Has inconsistent recent form figures but was hindered by meeting trouble last time when bidding for a Wolverhampton double (6f); scored twice off current mark at Chelmsford (7f/6f) in 2025; fighting chance.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: -64246 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £79.80
Straight Forecast £44.40
Tricast £431.32
Trifecta £982.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caragio

RP RATINGS:

King David

The Guardian:

Macarone

Daily Mirror:

Bint Havana Gold

POSTDATA:

Sanditon

Daily Mail:

My Boy Harry

The Times:

King David

The Sun:

Macarone

Daily Record:

Bint Havana Gold

NEWMARKET:

Caragio

Telegraph:

Caragio

D Express:

Caragio

The Star:

Caragio