20:30 Chelmsford (AW)
StandardCelebrate Christmas At CCR Handicap
- Prize money: £6621
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Light rain
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: -65411 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
Seeking a hat-trick, having posted tidy wins over 5f at Wolverhampton and this course since returned to AW; now 3-7 in this sphere and could well improve further; warrants respect, for all that he's upped in grade off career-high mark.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 4 (3) |
9th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Reeled off a four-timer on AW last winter (two of the wins here); may have needed his recent return to action (behind One Night Stand) but suspicion he's a bit high in the weights for now. |
14/1 |
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10th 2 (7) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Four consecutive 5f wins on AW last winter, two over C&D; below best behind One Night Stand when last seen on sand in January and out of luck on turf since but only 3lb above his latest win and he could quite easily turn things round back here. |
9/2 |
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8th 8 (3) |
17th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Ran up a four-timer on the AW last autumn/winter, going 19lb up the weights; has finished last in two runs back off his lower turf mark but today's easier 5f should help. |
16/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 690065 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 77
Lost his way during a spell in Bahrain but has been working his way back into form since rejoining this yard; won twice off higher marks on turf in 2022; possibilities if taking well to first-time cheekpieces.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 1 (3) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Claimed after winning at Killarney in July and narrowly beaten in two handicap starts for this stable at Naas (behind Secret Magician) and over this C&D; stiff six seems to suit well and should be thereabouts here. |
8/1 |
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2nd 3 (4) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Ended a long losing run in a Killarney claimer (1m) last month and good run back in a handicap 12 days ago when only beaten half a length at Naas; went close over 5f in Britain last winter so drop back to 6f could be okay and should be in the mix. |
5/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 077123 BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 79
Has form figures of 21123 on AW when not wearing headgear, most recently one place behind Alexi Boy at Lingfield having helped to force a strong pace (bare form can be marked up); solid chance off same mark.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 (4) |
4th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won at York (6f, good to soft) in June and followed up in dominant fashion here (5f, good); returned to form with close seventh of 22 in the Portland at Doncaster (5.6f, good) three weeks ago and, while he needs to raise his game, he's now back at the scene of his career-best performance; chance. |
7/1 |
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7th 10 (12) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Having shot up the weights he was well beaten at York last time but had an unfavourable draw and the fast ground may not have suited; highly progressive previously this summer with wins at York (6f, good to soft) and Ascot (5f, good) and he could bounce back and play a leading role. |
11/1 |
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20th 5 (22) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Threatened better on occasions last season and he's really clicked this time around, running well in big-field handicaps at Ascot and here in May before winning here (6f, good to soft) in June and bolting up in a Shergar Cup race 11 days ago (5f, good); up 10lb since that latest win but this trip could be ideal; stall 22 and fast ground are the two potential stumbling blocks. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 72-17 BF
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
Ex-Aidan O'Brien; successful in Navan maiden on seasonal debut but proved disappointing in Curragh handicap last time; sold for 15,000gns and had gelding/wind operations since; bit to prove off unaltered mark.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 4 (2) |
31st Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
prominent |
9/1 |
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7th 2 (2) |
5th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Irish gelding who won a couple of Ayr handicaps in early summer, latterly off a mark just 1lb lower; has been patchy since though and can miss the break, meaning others look stronger. |
10/1 |
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5th 7 (8) |
17th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Ex-Irish gelding who won a couple of Ayr handicaps in early summer off slightly lower marks; will need one of his better starts back down from 6f and others make greater appeal. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 473215 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
Has gained all wins in lower grades, the most recent over C&D in October; held by Diomed Spirit on course running last time and now has other in-form 3yos to contend with too; opposed back up in class.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 1 (4) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Free-going front-runner; gained all seven wins over 5f on Polytrack but belied 33-1 odds when placed in Class 4 C&D race last month; 2lb lower today and could be very hard to catch in this grade. |
15/8 |
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3rd 8 (8) |
26th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Has done all his winning in lower-grade events on AW; turf record is far from solid; enough to prove back in this sphere and looks the least appealing contender. |
20/1 |
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6th 7 (5) |
4th Jun 2024 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
slowly away, took keen hold, raced in last throughout |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 198498 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
Scored three times on turf in the spring; not in the same form on AW this autumn and is only 1-12 in this sphere, the win gained at Wolverhampton; yet to score in this grade; not the percentage call.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8 (4) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Only five ran when winning at Hamilton in August (5f, good to firm); not so good since and although he won't mind the ground, others bring more pressing claims. |
20/1 |
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12th 12 (12) |
8th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Back up to 6f for first time since 2022 but he kept on well over 5.5f at Chester in July, and over 5f on heavy at Hamilton last time, and this trip is worth another go; won at Hamilton (5f) last month; not discounted. |
25/1 |
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7th 6 (4) |
23rd Aug 2024 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
AW winner in January and back on the scoresheet when readily seeing off four rivals over C&D this month (good to firm); not so good at Chepstow last time; stable may have stronger claims with Digital. |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 853421 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
Record of 3421 since switched to AW and wearing a visor, scoring readily off 7lb lower at Lingfield (6f) most recently; remains favourably treated on best 2yo form, including over 5f; shortlisted.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 10 (10) |
25th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Hardy filly who has won six times this year, including twice on Lingfield AW and most recently career-best when making all in Ayr Listed last month (breaking track record) in beating a trio of 104+ rated rivals; clearly thriving and could take some stopping. |
5/2 |
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1st 6 (5) |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Hardy filly who has won five times at 5f-6f this year and romped away with a 5f York handicap (good to firm) in August; acts on Tapeta but her first go at Southwell wasn't a great success; has something to find on the BHA ratings but this trip might well suit back on turf. |
9/1 |
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8th 5 (3) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Was winning for the fifth time this year when routing her rivals in a 5f fillies' handicap at York last week, showing bright speed and pulling clear in the final furlong; 5lb well in under her penalty and she's a major player. |
5/1 |
7/2
Form: 614032 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
Good second off 3lb lower in similar event at Lingfield (5f) last time, taking his AW form figures to 1432; retains low mileage and may well be capable of further progress this winter; major contender.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 1 (8) |
7th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
raced wide, took keen hold, towards rear |
7/2 |
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2nd 2 (1) |
25th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and led inside final furlong, kept on but headed towards finish |
6/1 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
1st Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Two AW performances have been much better than two on turf, bolting up in a maiden over C&D in August before finding 6f too far at Kempton the following month; still unexposed and respected back here. |
7/1 |
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+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £510.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £475.00 |
| Tricast | £1411.40 |
| Trifecta | £1954.00 |
Selections
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