18:30 Chelmsford (AW)
Standard To SlowCCR Thanks The Armed Forces Handicap
- Prize money: £4004
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Scattered showers
9/1
Form: 363650
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 67
Consistency an issue but he's on a dangerous mark and last month's return to action should have sharpened him up; drop to Class 6 in his favour but stepping up to 1m2f not sure to be so beneficial.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (3) |
26th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Made a successful stable debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March 2022, but 0-16 since and recent efforts don't suggest a return to winning form is imminent. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
9th Dec 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, prominent after 1f |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 (2) |
22nd Nov 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Sole win came on Tapeta last year; two good thirds this term (Polytrack/turf); weak in the betting and failed to land a blow two runs back from a break recently, with 1m2f against him latest; may do better in reapplied headgear. |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: 324693 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
Two wins in the spring, the second of them coming over C&D off a 2lb lower mark; had wind surgery in July and he ran well for third at Wolverhampton 16 days ago on his second run back from the break; solid candidate off the same mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 (5) |
26th Jun 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Three of four wins have come over 1m2f at Chelmsford, the latest an easy success in January; should appreciate the return to the AW after finishing out of the frame in two starts on turf, but this is the longest trip he has ever attempted. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 (10) |
11th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Four wins on AW but 0-6 on turf (has run well on good to firm); switching from blinkers to cheekpieces didn't help matters at Ripon last month and he now returns to 1m; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
7th 3 (10) |
19th May 2024 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 788029 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
Two Class 6 handicap wins in May; mixed record since but the return to this grade will be in his favour and he ran well at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start; visor now added.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (2) |
8th Aug 2024 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, disputing second after 2f, lost position 3f out |
10/1 |
|
12th 5 (8) |
25th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/2 |
66/1
Form: 125608
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
Won a 7f handicap at Leicester in May when trained by Archie Watson; has not beaten a rival in three runs for new stable and makes no appeal.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (5) |
26th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Mixed bag since returning from four months off in June, winning and going close over 1m at Yarmouth but well beaten over 7f on the other two runs; 0-13 on the AW and not quite sure what to expect; no headgear today. |
20/1 |
|
5 (7) |
19th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Has a near-miss and a win to his name in two runs here (1m) this summer; there can't be any complaints about a 1lb rise, back in headgear tonight, but this looks a stronger race back down in trip. |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 (8) |
30th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Inconsistent gelding who was narrowly denied in a weak, small-field C&D handicap off 2lb lower a month ago; typically failed to back that up last time and is given a go without headgear for the first time this year. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 374568
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 66
Promising debut at Cork in April (1m, good to yielding) but failed to build on it in four further runs for Willie McCreery or on last month's stable debut; up in trip and down in class so possible sources of improvement; connections also run Fiftyshadesofred.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Promising debut at Cork in April (1m, good to yielding) but failed to build on it in four further runs for Willie McCreery or on last month's stable debut; up in trip and down in class so possible sources of improvement; connections also run Fiftyshadesofred. |
12/1 |
|
8th 10 (3) |
26th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Promising debut at Cork in April (1m, good to yielding) but failed to build on it in four further runs for Willie McCreery; betting to guide on stable/AW/handicap debut. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (11) |
24th Aug 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Close third in a Cork maiden on debut in April; has failed to build on that in three starts since and others preferred here. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 935395
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
No improvement for the step up to an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton 16 days ago and he has work to do with Cavalluccio on that run; cheekpieces return today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (9) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Has run some creditable races in defeat on turf of late and won over C&D in May last year, his only success in 28 starts; others seem more likely for the win. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 (3) |
27th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
On a long losing sequence but he comes here in decent form, hampered late on when sixth in 1m1f handicap here 18 days ago; possibilities. |
9/1 |
|
6th 6 (2) |
9th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Just one win from his 26 runs and he could do without one of his slow starts at this sharp track; however, he's run well in defeat on his last three outings (7f/1m, good/good to firm) and might not be far away. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 8967
Last run: 51 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 63
Lightly raced but he hasn't built on his promising debut here (1m) in July; steps up in trip and down in class so too soon to write him off.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (6) |
10th Jul 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Doubled his winning tally with a game success at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 20 days ago; 3lb higher and still needs to prove his stamina over this far, but a major player otherwise. |
7/2 |
|
1st 7 (8) |
20th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
prominent, pushed along and led over 2f out, faced challenge over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 (1) |
1st Jun 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ended last year with a Wolverhampton win (9.4f, Tapeta) but he's finished down the field in two runs at Nottingham (1m2f/8.3f) this spring; wasn't beaten far last time and is effective at 1m2f on Polytrack but others are more persuasive. |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: 7137V3 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 59
In good form since August, mainly for inexperienced riders, and certainly not handicapped out of things at present; style of racing means he will need a good pace to aim at but he's capable of a big run if getting one.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (8) |
19th Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
midfield, some headway over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
23rd Jul 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two wins so far this year, at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) in February and by a nose in an amateur riders' event at Nottingham (1m2f, good) 17 days ago; 2lb rise fair enough and he's likely to make his presence felt. |
11/4 |
|
1st 5 (10) |
6th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
C&D winner off this mark last August; added a 1m6f handicap at Chelmsford to his tally in February; two fair efforts over 1m6f here this summer; rider still seeking a first win. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 702-07
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 58
66-1 and never dangerous on his second run for this yard at Kempton last month (1m); pedigree suggests he will be more at home over this trip and he could go well at a price.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (5) |
5th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Prominent-racer who won two in a row in April (11.6f/1m4f, good/soft); his subsequent form has been mixed but fast ground may not have suited last time and he's capable of playing a leading role if back on song. |
3/1 |
|
7th 5 (5) |
16th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Scored back-to-back wins at Bath and Doncaster in April; raised 12lb by the handicapper, he has been beaten twice since and may need to drop in the weights before another winning opportunity arises. |
3/1 |
|
5th 7 (3) |
7th Jun 2024 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Escaped a penalty when following up his Bath win (1m3f, good) at Doncaster (soft) and the 12lb rise had kicked in when well held at Leicester (good); chances are the handicapper is back in charge. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 304672 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 46
Got off the mark in a 1m2f handicap at Yarmouth in April; found it tougher going since but he did finish second at Brighton last month; has shown some aptitude for AW but others appeal more for win purposes.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (1) |
12th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
took keen hold, led early, headed and prominent after 1f, lost position over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
9/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
2-26 with his latest win coming at Brighton (1m2f, good) in May; 4lb wrong in a better race and looks up against it. |
20/1 |
|
6th 9 (7) |
10th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Hold-up performer who has won over 1m2f here (soft) and at Brighton (good); it was a fair race for the grade in which he ran third over further here four weeks ago; respected. |
9/1 |
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