Chelmsford-City Races & Results 1 Saturday 22nd February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Saturday 22nd February 2025

There were 45 Races on Saturday 22nd February 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Southwell, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 22nd February 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:15 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/1 +36%) Hey Boo	16 16/1(+36%)	(4) Hey Boo 16/1, Iffraaj filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Della and useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Juniper Berries. Dam 5.7f winner (including at 2 yrs). Wears hood. Hooded on debut and stable's newcomers are often better for a run.
2	12 2nd (12) (11/2 +61%) Too Sweet	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(12) Too Sweet 11/2, Expensive breeze-up buy who showed ability when fifth on debut in a Sandown maiden (5f) in July. Not in same form at Thirsk a month later and now starts out for new yard following 6 months off. Not one to write off and Billy Loughnane an eye-catching booking. Out of the frame in both starts for another yard last summer; watch market.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/2 -50%) Vinatera	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(2) Vinatera 15/2, Lope De Vega filly who made a promising start when third of 8 in maiden (14/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 31 days ago, her challenge flattening out final 100 yds. Likely to improve. Third on her Kempton debut last month; form nothing special but she's still shortlisted.
4	10 4th (10) (4/1 +0%) Rescue Mission	4 4/1(+0%)	(10) Rescue Mission 4/1, Promising individual. Second of 7 in novice at this course (6f, 6/1) on debut 23 days ago, keeping on final 1f. Open to improvement and she's one to consider up in trip. Runner-up over 6f here on debut last time; should stay 7f and one for the shortlist.
5th	11 5th (11) (3/1 +14%) Scattering Light	3 3/1(+14%)	(11) Scattering Light 3/1, Blue Point filly who showed benefit of debut run when finishing close-up third in 11-runner Yarmouth maiden (6f) in August. Left Charlie Appleby for 30,000 gns in December and she appeals as the type who could yet have more to offer. Hood/tongue tie fitted. Third in second of two starts for Charlie Appleby last summer; new headgear; watch market.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 -71%) Bella Perla	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) Bella Perla 12/1, Night of Thunder filly. Sister to 7f winner Midnight Lustre and half-sister to 2-y-o 1m winner Fariba. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class winner up to 1½m Jack Hobbs. Makes appeal on paper for good yard and market confidence behind her on debut would look significant. Stable has a fine record with newcomers in general; market support would be significant.
7th	6 7th (6) (13/2 -30%) Kathleen's Glory	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(6) Kathleen's Glory 13/2, Ten Sovereigns filly who has looked in need of the experience both outings to date, again racing freely when sixth of 12 in novice (3/1) at Kempton (7f) in September. Hood goes back on and she remains capable of better. 3-1 when out of the frame in both starts last year; may yet do better; hood returns.
8th	7 8th (7) (16/1 +68%) Live Each Day	16 16/1(+68%)	(7) Live Each Day 16/1, Persian King filly. Easy to back and offered little when tenth of 12 in novice (12/1) at Newmarket (7f, soft) on debut in October. Switched yards ahead of this and she's probably best watched. Well held in her only start for William Haggas at Newmarket in October; improvement needed.
9th	5 9th (5) (28/1 -133%) Jake Loves Laura	28 28/1(-133%)	(5) Jake Loves Laura 28/1, Lightly-raced filly. Good third of 7 in novice (4/1) at this course (6f) 23 days ago, no extra last ½f. Likely to be vulnerable to less exposed sorts again in a race like this. In the frame last three starts, but vulnerable to unexposed types.
10th	9 10th (9) (20/1 -82%) Phrygia	20 20/1(-82%)	(9) Phrygia 20/1, Sergei Prokofiev filly who couldn't quite match debut form when fourth of 8 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago, not knocked about. Another appealing as the type to do better in handicaps moving forward. Showed promise in both starts over 7f at Wolverhampton last month, but may need further.
11th	8 11th (8) (17/2 +47%) Pageant	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(8) Pageant 17/2, Twice-raced filly. Hooded for 1st time, didn't find a great deal of progress from debut when sixth of 10 in novice at Kempton (6f, 18/1) in October. Handicaps over further look likely to be more her bag. Not beaten far in two 6f novices in the autumn; may be one for handicaps after this.
12th	1 12th (1) (150/1 -50%) Sawgrass	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Sawgrass 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Seventh of 8 in novice (40/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago, hanging left from 2f out and not unduly punished. Handicaps will be more her bag after this. Well held in first two starts; shorter trip no advantage on pedigree; one for handicaps.

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17:15 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

RESCUE MISSION shaped with lots of promise, despite racing wide and pulling hard, to fill the runner-up spot over 6f here last month. Andrew Balding's three-year-old would have learnt a lot from that experience and, with normal progression, she could be the one to beat. Vinatera showed ability to finish a close-up third at Kempton last month and could have more to offer on only her second start, while Scattering Light is another to watch out for.

SCATTERING LIGHT ran well when third in a race that has thrown up subsequent winners on her final start for Charlie Appleby last summer and, appealing as the type to progress further, she earns the vote for the stable that won this contest 12 months ago. Rescue Mission, following her encouraging debut second here, Kathleen's Glory and Vinatera are others to consider.

It may be worth chancing the debutante BELLA PERLA whose stable is 21-111 (19%) with 3yo newcomers in the past five seasons.

17:15 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/4 +50%) Drifts Away	1.75 7/4(+50%)	(8) Drifts Away 7/4, Won back-to-back handicaps in October/November, including at this course (8f). Showed good attitude when also successful in 7-runner handicap (5/4) at Kempton (8f) 24 days ago and he can remain competitive. Made it 3-8 on AW when scoring at Kempton; only up 2lb and he's respected back in trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 +7%) Wilde And Dandy	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(3) Wilde And Dandy 13/2, Better than ever on all-weather last year, winning at this C&D in October and Southwell in December. Upped in grade when seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 9/2) 22 days ago, but he could bounce back. Dual C&D winner who scored at Southwell in December but he was disappointing there latest.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 -60%) Enpassant	4 4/1(-60%)	(4) Enpassant 4/1, Returned to his best when winning 8-runner handicap at Kempton (7f, 5/2) 17 days ago, his first victory for current connections. Remains on a workable mark so he could be capable of following up. Justified favouritism at Kempton (7f) latest and he's only 2lb higher here; respected.
4	9 4th (9) (40/1 -60%) Velvet Vortex	40 40/1(-60%)	(9) Velvet Vortex 40/1, Making handicap debut, wasn't able to find any improvement when fourth of 6 at this C&D (14/1) in October, though needed the emphasis more on stamina. Has something to find after 4 months off. Still early days but slow starts have been an issue so far and he needs improvement.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/2 +8%) Port Erin	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(2) Port Erin 11/2, Back to winning ways at this course (8f) in December and has continued in good heart since, third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 4/1) 33 days ago. Can give another good account with cheekpieces applied. Back to form since November including a 1m win here; respected with cheekpieces added.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/1 +56%) Wallop	7 7/1(+56%)	(1) Wallop 7/1, Sole success at Kempton only start in 2023. Largely struggled last year and fared no better in first-time cheekpieces when last of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 15/2) 17 days ago. Falling in the weights but others preferred. Record of 0-9 in handicaps and was last of ten at Kempton two weeks ago; opposable.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 +52%) Prefer The Sister	12 12/1(+52%)	(7) Prefer The Sister 12/1, Off the mark on third start for current yard at Kempton (7f) in December. However, failed to repeat that effort when sixth of 9 in handicap at same course (8f, 17/2) 38 days ago. Hood back on returned to this shorter trip. Off the mark at Kempton in December but was well held there last time; others preferred.
8th	6 8th (6) (18/1 +28%) Dynamic Talent	18 18/1(+28%)	(6) Dynamic Talent 18/1, Slow starter who won twice in early-2024, but not at the same level since returning from a break in September. Tailed off on hurdling debut in January, his only start for Julia & Shelley Birkett and has rejoined former yard. Last win was 11 months ago and was tailed off on hurdling debut latest; down the list.

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17:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

ZU RUN is a previous C&D winner who produced a good effort to be beaten a length into second at Wolverhampton last month and goes off an unchanged rating. With Billy Loughnane taking over in the plate, he may be the one to beat. Port Erin finished a head behind the selection in third that day and will be hoping the application of first-time cheekpieces can help reverse the form, while last-time-out Kempton scorer Drifts Away needs to be taken seriously as well.

ENPASSANT built on the promise of his previous run when successful at Kempton 17 days ago and, having won off a 3 lb higher mark last summer, he is taken to score again now that he's up and running for his current trainer. Drifts Away also arrives in good form and is feared most, ahead of Zu Run.

Preference is for DRIFTS AWAY, who made it 3-8 on AW with his brave win at Kempton last month and is only 2lb higher here.

17:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/10 +69%) Combustion	1.1 11/10(+69%)	(3) Combustion 11/10, Lightly-raced winner. Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner minor event (10/3) at Southwell (6.1f) 8 days ago but should continue to give a good account at this level. Lightly raced 4yo who has won classified events last twice; respected in hat-trick bid.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/2 -114%) Agent Mayfair	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(1) Agent Mayfair 15/2, Modest gelding. Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner minor event at Southwell (5f, 13/8) 10 days ago. Back up in trip and not ruled out for yard that have been firing in the winners all winter. Made all in 5f classified at Southwell (favourite) last week; respected back up in trip.
3	8 3rd (8) (66/1 -200%) Lynwood Lad	66 66/1(-200%)	(8) Lynwood Lad 66/1, Poor gelding. Seventh of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 33/1). Off 175 days and hard to fancy strongly on his comeback. 5yo who has lost his way and this looks tough on these terms.
4	9 4th (9) (7/1 +18%) Miss Moonshine	7 7/1(+18%)	(9) Miss Moonshine 7/1, Back on song when second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago. One for the shortlist. Back to form with a close call at Wolverhampton and has claims if she can back that up.
5th	7 5th (7) (17/2 -70%) Lilkian	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(7) Lilkian 17/2, C&D winner was far from disgraced when a respectable fourth of 11 in minor event at this C&D (5/2) 23 days ago. Should be suited by the forecast strong pace and has to be respected. 12-time AW winner who has gone close back at 6f in his last two runs; shortlisted.
6th	10 6th (10) (16/1 -167%) Outreach	16 16/1(-167%)	(10) Outreach 16/1, Unexpectedly improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 12 days ago but more on his plate to follow up that victory. Brave win from the front at Wolverhampton (7f) latest and he's respected back in trip.
7th	11 7th (11) (9/2 +55%) Shades Of May	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(11) Shades Of May 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, good third of 11 in minor event at this C&D 23 days ago and one to consider over a strongly run 6f. Unexposed 5yo who was an eyecatching third in a similar race here last time; interesting.
8th	2 8th (2) (66/1 +18%) Amerigo Vespucci	66 66/1(+18%)	(2) Amerigo Vespucci 66/1, Went off too hard when 22/1, last of 8 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm). Off 6 months and has first run for new yard after leaving John Wainwright. Others preferred. Tailed off when last seen in August and has lots to prove on return for another new yard.
9th	5 9th (5) (80/1 -60%) Enchanted Night	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Enchanted Night 80/1, One win from 60 Flat runs. Twenty-eight runs since last win in 2023. Fared no better for new yard when sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 40/1) 20 days ago. Just one win from 60 starts and this is a tough assignment at the weights; passed over.
10th	6 10th (6) (33/1 -106%) Invincible Navy	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Invincible Navy 33/1, Modest gelding. Seventh of 8 in minor event (7/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 6 days ago, likely needed the run and while should be sharper with blinkers back on, he still has a bit to find. Generally regressive 12-race maiden who was beaten 13l on his return last month; opposable.
11th	4 11th (4) (25/1 -39%) Edergole's Gift	25 25/1(-39%)	(4) Edergole's Gift 25/1, Modest filly wasn't seen to best effect when blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 20 days ago. Others arrive in better form. Well below form in his three runs this winter and record now stands at 1-17; down the list.

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18:15 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

COMBUSTION successfully completed the double at this level at Southwell earlier in the month and is aided by a handy draw in stall three to compliment his forward tactics. The four-year-old remains relatively unexposed and he looks the way to go. Agent Mayfair rates the main threat after his length and a half success over 5f at Southwell last time, while Outreach makes most appeal of the remainder.

A well-run 6f should suit LILKIAN who performed creditably when fourth here last time and is capable of getting his head in front off a career-low mark. Combustion arrives in good heart following last week's win at Southwell, while Miss Moonshine is respected having bounced back to form when second at Wolverhampton.

An open race in which the vote goes to SHADES OF MAY, who was an eyecatching third over C&D last time and is still unexposed.

18:15 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/1 +50%) Temple Bruer	7 7/1(+50%)	(5) Temple Bruer 7/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 22/1) 55 days ago and needs to bounce back from that poor effort. Won here last spring but he's struggled since and needs a major revival after wind surgery.
2	4 2nd (4) (2/1 +56%) Dicko The Legend	2 2/1(+56%)	(4) Dicko The Legend 2/1, C&D winner returned to form (having slipped back down to last winning mark) when creditable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 15/2) 10 days ago. Interesting racing off same mark. Dual C&D winner who was a good third at Southwell ten days ago; interesting contender.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/2 -64%) Brunel Charm	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(8) Brunel Charm 9/2, Winner at Kempton in January and finished creditable second of 11 in handicap (2/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 15 days ago. Entitled to the be in the mix again. In-form 8yo who won at Kempton before a good second at Lingfield; key player.
4	7 4th (7) (17/2 +23%) Em Jay Kay	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(7) Em Jay Kay 17/2, Below-par when eighth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 5/1) 22 days ago, halting what had been a run of good form. On a workable mark but he's not easy to predict and comes with risks attached.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 +0%) Bibendum	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Bibendum 14/1, Outpaced when 12/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 19 days ago. Return to 6f should suit. On reduced mark but he's 0-14 and has finished down the field in last four starts.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 -122%) Profit And Loss	20 20/1(-122%)	(3) Profit And Loss 20/1, Third of 4 in minor event at Les Landes (5f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Has rejoined former yard and looks to have a bit to find. Reliable sort but he looks weighted near best and has some work to do after 167 days off.
7th	2 7th (2) (8/1 -129%) Lequinto	8 8/1(-129%)	(2) Lequinto 8/1, Possibly unlucky to get his head in front this winter, things again didn't go his way when encountering a troubled passage when fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 31 days ago. Leading player. Losing run is up to 14 but he should get a good pace to aim at and has each-way claims.
8th	1 8th (1) (6/1 +50%) Dion Baker	6 6/1(+50%)	(1) Dion Baker 6/1, Three wins from 25 runs last year. Fifth of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago but best forgiven that effort having forced a strong pace. 0-24 on AW but he's on a dangerous mark and could make a bold bid back in trip.
9th	6 9th (6) (25/1 -108%) Land Lover	25 25/1(-108%)	(6) Land Lover 25/1, Failed to come on for comeback run when 12/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 26 days ago. Blinkers back on in hope of sparking a revival. Record of 1-25 and was out the back at Wolverhampton last time; others are more convincing.

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18:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Already a four-time winner on Polytrack, the reliable BRUNEL CHARM has shown resurgent form since undergoing wind surgery last October and could have the run of the race if making the most of a plumb draw in stall one. Dion Baker and Lequinto are not dismissed on their peak efforts, while Profit And Loss has gone well here in the past and is a notable danger after a profitable spell racing in Jersey.

LEQUINTO hasn't had luck on his side in recent starts, and he can deservedly get his head in front. Consistent Brunel Charm heads the list of dangers, ahead of Dicko The Legend who remains of interest from his current handicap mark.

The vote goes to dual C&D winner DICKO THE LEGEND who is on his last winning mark and was a creditable third at Southwell last time.

18:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3/1 +50%) El Bufalo	3 3/1(+50%)	(5) El Bufalo 3/1, Excused latest effort when 5 lengths sixth of 7 to Rebel Path in handicap (4/1) at this course (6f) 9 days ago. Remains of interest back at 5f with blinkers on 1st time. Well behind two of these over 6f here last time but this trip may suit better; blinkers on.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 +39%) Monsieur Beaulieu	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(1) Monsieur Beaulieu 10/3, Back to form when creditable ½-length second of 7 to Rebel Path in handicap at this course (6f) 9 days ago, having been well-positioned. Respected but has more on his plate in this contest. Just beaten by Rebel Path over 6f here last time; both wins over 5f came on soft turf.
3	7 3rd (7) (25/1 -14%) Buraback	25 25/1(-14%)	(7) Buraback 25/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 20 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Returned to form when fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 14/1) 12 days ago and should remain competitive. 8-42 on AW, including a win over C&D, but he may find this company a shade too warm.
4	4 4th (4) (5/2 +0%) Rebel Path	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(4) Rebel Path 5/2, Proved as effective when winning 7-runner handicap without visor at this course (6f) 9 days ago, scoring by ½ length from Monsieur Beaulieu. That form puts him in the mix again here. Dual winner over 6f here since December but he does seem best at that trip.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/2 +39%) Bang On The Bell	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(3) Bang On The Bell 11/2, C&D winner. Found run of good form coming to a halt when 9/2, sixth of 8 to Dashing Harry in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 20 days ago, having been unable to dominate and forced wide entering the straight. Capable of bouncing back in this company now racing off 7 lb below last winning mark. 7lb lower than when winning over C&D last March; could go well if able to lead.
6th	6 6th (6) (33/1 -450%) Alafdhal	33 33/1(-450%)	(6) Alafdhal 33/1, 4-time course winner. Three wins from 26 runs last year. 15/8, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 20 days ago but type to bounce back quickly. Four wins over 6f here and won over 5f at Wolverhampton last month, but others preferred.
7th	2 7th (2) (15/2 -25%) Dashing Harry	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(2) Dashing Harry 15/2, Latest win at Lingfield earlier this month but struggled under penalty when 17/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Racing off 3 lb lower on this occasion and holds place claims. Likes to come late off a strong pace, so is something of a hostage to fortune.

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19:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

REBEL PATH outgunned Monsieur Beaulieu by half a length when winning over 6f here last week and a similar show of tenacity could seem him cement his authority over the runner-up, with the drop back to the minimum trip not expected to be an issue. The latter has a 2lb pull at the weights and can again make this a good test for the selection. Dashing Harry isn't always easy to predict but can be a force in this company having been dropped 3lb since his latest start.

C&D winner BANG ON THE BELL had some excuses for a below-par showing last time, and he remains of interest racing off 7 lb lower than his last winning mark. El Bufalo could return to form back at 5f in first-time blinkers, while Buraback continues in good heart following a productive January.

It may be worth siding with BANG ON THE BELL who has dropped 7lb lower than when winning over C&D last March.

19:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/2 -25%) Elterwater	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(7) Elterwater 5/2, Course winner. Winner here in November. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 7/2) 50 days ago, having run of race. Up in trip and another bold show likely. In good form over 1m this winter; stays further; leading claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/4 +31%) Fihrayn	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(4) Fihrayn 11/4, 7/2 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 31 days ago. Back up in trip and he's in with a shout. Creditable third in January over C&D and at Kempton but overall record is now 0-14.
3	5 3rd (5) (20/1 -67%) Boasty	20 20/1(-67%)	(5) Boasty 20/1, Three-time C&D winner. 16/1, fifth of 6 in handicap back here 44 days ago. Has slipped to a potentially handy mark and could have a part to play. Three C&D wins but comfortably held in two runs this winter.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +65%) Sant Alessio	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(2) Sant Alessio 7/2, Hooded for 1st time, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 25 days ago. Will need to raise his game in order to take this. Respectable handicap debut last month after wind surgery; remains lightly raced.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 +29%) Fillyfudge	5 5/1(+29%)	(6) Fillyfudge 5/1, C&D winner. Visor on for 1st time in this code, fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy, 11/1) 79 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Amy Murphy and she's one to consider. Well held over hurdles latest but did well on Flat in 2024, including winning this race.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/1 -29%) Auguste Lumiere	9 9/1(-29%)	(1) Auguste Lumiere 9/1, Fourth of 6 in handicap (2/1) at this C&D 44 days ago and he's likely to come up short once again. Nearly sprung 33-1 surprise on C&D yard debut but only fourth (Fihrayn third) here since.
7th	3 7th (3) (28/1 -133%) Liberated Lad	28 28/1(-133%)	(3) Liberated Lad 28/1, Course winner. Four wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in January. 13/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 29 days ago. Others preferred. 2m win in January; has won over as short as 1m2f but never dangerous over 1m3f latest.

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19:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Runner-up on each of her last two starts, including here over 1m in December, ELTERWATER sets the standard on recent form and she looks capable of going one better on the rise in distance. Auguste Lumiere has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate second over C&D, while Fihrayn is another to consider having run with plenty of credit the last twice.

This step back up in trip shouldn't unduly inconvenience ELTERWATER and she looks the most solid of these. If Fillyfudge puts her best foot forward she will certainly be in with a fighting chance, while Fihrayn is entitled to have a say and an on-song Boasty would also have claims.

The obvious one here is in-form mare ELTERWATER (nap), who can strike under Billy Loughnane.

19:45 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (12/1 -85%) Artificer	12 12/1(-85%)	(5) Artificer 12/1, Remains a maiden but back on track returned to this longer trip when second of 9 in handicap (14/1) over C&D 23 days ago, despite having been carried right. Merits consideration with 7-lb claimer on board. 0-8 but beaten only a neck over C&D last month; ought to go well again.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/2 +13%) Dash Power	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(8) Dash Power 7/2, Finally off the mark in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in January and only just failed when second of 7 in similar event there (10/11) 2 weeks ago. Respected on first start since leaving Lawrence Mullaney. In good form in 0-50 classified events for another yard this year; can't be dismissed.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 -25%) Kessaar Power	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Kessaar Power 10/1, Returned to winning ways at this C&D in October. Below form here on his last 2 starts, tenth of 12 in handicap (7/2) 65 days ago (reportedly bled), but he remains on a handy mark so he's not ruled out. Patchy form since winning over C&D in October; below form the last twice.
4	4 4th (4) (11/2 +31%) Ballybaymoonshiner	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(4) Ballybaymoonshiner 11/2, Won twice early last year, at this course (7f) on the second occasion. Back up in trip, stepped forward from recent run when fourth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 22/1) 38 days ago. Could be in the mix. Ran well when fourth last month on second start back from a break; respected.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/2 +54%) Poles Apart	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(9) Poles Apart 11/2, Went backwards from first start of the year when last of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, 10/1) 29 days ago, reported to have had a breathing problem. Has work to do as he looks for his first victory. 0-12 and finished last in a 0-50 classified at Lingfield last time; best to look elsewhere.
6th	2 6th (2) (125/1 -525%) Forest Haze	125 125/1(-525%)	(2) Forest Haze 125/1, Hasn't managed to improve switched to handicaps on last 2 starts, well-beaten eighth of 9 at Lingfield (10f, 14/1) 6 days ago. Blinkers now reached for but she has enough to prove. Has not threatened in five starts over 7f-1m4f on Polytrack; blinkers on.
7th	1 7th (1) (11/4 +8%) Rising Force	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(1) Rising Force 11/4, Both wins at this course, with latest success over C&D in December. Again ran well when close second of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 17/2) 24 days ago and he's a major player back down in grade at this venue. Both wins have come here; pipped in a better race at Kempton last time; shortlisted.
8th	7 8th (7) (7/1 +30%) United Force	7 7/1(+30%)	(7) United Force 7/1, Three wins last year, including over C&D in October and at Southwell in December. Not in the same form last 2 starts, though raced wide when sixth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 23 days ago. Needs to get back on track. C&D winner; not the most consistent, but capable of playing a part on his best form.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 -122%) Headshot	20 20/1(-122%)	(6) Headshot 20/1, Left reappearance run behind when winning minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in January. Not seen to best effect from widest draw when sixth of 8 at the same C&D (85/40) 2 weeks ago, so he could fare better. Last eight starts have come in 0-50 classified events; more needed back in a handicap.

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20:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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Narrowly denied over slightly further at Wolverhampton on his latest start, and an easy winner there previous, DASH POWER looks the one to beat as he begins his career for the Jessica Macey stable. Runner-up on two of his last three outings, Rising Force is entitled to be thereabouts, as well as Artificer, who ran a career-best when going close over C&D last month.

RISING FORCE capitalised on his reduced mark when scoring at this C&D in December and has continued in good heart since, only narrowly denied in a higher grade at Kempton last time, so he could be ready to record his third course success. Dash Power has been going through a good spell and isn't taken lightly on yard debut, with Artificer also considered.

It may be worth siding with BALLYBAYMOONSHINER who finished fourth last month on his second start back from a lengthy absence.

20:15 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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