Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Saturday 28th September 2024
There were 53 Races on Saturday 28th September 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Ripon, 7 races at Listowel, 7 races at Market Rasen, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 28th September 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(3) Meadram 11/4, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Fifth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Goodwood (9f, good) 36 days ago. Entitled to come on for that and he's one to consider back on the AW. Career littered with layoffs but retains ability and made promising reappearance.
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2nd (6) (8/1 +0%) Shield Of Honour
8
8/1(+0%)
(6) Shield Of Honour 8/1, Winner at Yarmouth in July. 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good) 23 days ago. Blinkers back on and needs to raise his game. Made all in 1m3f classified on turf in July; inconclusive AW form; shade to prove.
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7
3rd (7) (9/2 +0%) Bascinet
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(7) Bascinet 9/2, Course winner. Very good second of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Bath (11.6f, good) 14 days ago. Shortlist material off the same mark. Three AW staying wins in 2023; slow to find form in 2024 but better latest; trip query.
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1
4th (1) (13/2 -95%) Forge Valley Lad
6.5
13/2(-95%)
(1) Forge Valley Lad 13/2, C&D winner. 12/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 14 days ago. Now 15 lb below last winning mark and he's not without each-way hope. Had been out of sorts but better at Lingfield latest; well handicapped now; close up.
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4
5th (4) (12/1 -100%) Hellavapace
12
12/1(-100%)
(4) Hellavapace 12/1, Latest win at Brighton in September. Fifth of 6 in handicap at Brighton (8f, soft, 9/4) 19 days ago. Up in trip and she's not without a chance. Consistent; deserved recent 1m turf win; has C&D form but this is as far she wants to go.
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2
6th (2) (11/2 -57%) Star Of St James
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(2) Star Of St James 11/2, 5/2, bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, soft) 30 days ago. Back up in trip and he merits respect. Has won on Fibresand and Polytrack; two wins under S Dorey; could prove hard to peg back.
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10
7th (10) (14/1 +44%) Stormingin
14
14/1(+44%)
(10) Stormingin 14/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Fifth of 7 in handicap (50/1) back here 9 days ago and others make more appeal. Excuses of late; went kindly for E Smart when C&D winner in February; possible reviver.
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5
8th (5) (33/1 -230%) Zooks
33
33/1(-230%)
(5) Zooks 33/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 33/1), not knocked about. Off 6 months and drops significantly back down in trip here. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Maiden; has yet to look well handicapped over a range of distances on the Flat.
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8
9th (8) (8/1 +20%) Handel
8
8/1(+20%)
(8) Handel 8/1, One win from 39 Flat runs. Below form fifth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at this course (8f) 9 days ago. Back up in trip and he looks competitive on form. Close 2nd under L Banham at Wolverhampton (about 1m1f) in July; not ruled out.
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9
10th (9) (50/1 -100%) Love Is A Rose
50
50/1(-100%)
(9) Love Is A Rose 50/1, Seventh of 10 in minor event at this C&D (16/1) 30 days ago, slowly away. Hopes pinned on the first-time visor sparking improvement. Not much to latch on to since handicapping and no improvement for 1m2f here last time.
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11
11th (11) (25/1 +38%) Daffin
25
25/1(+38%)
(11) Daffin 25/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Ripon (10.9f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Readily passed over. Has shown ability on AW but well beaten since back from wind op; others more likely.
16:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
FORGE VALLEY LAD was denied a clear run at a crucial stage when finishing fourth over this trip at Lingfield recently and, eased 2lb, he gets the vote to gain compensation. Star Of St James ran out a ready winner under this rider over 1m2f at Nottingham on his penultimate start and, on the back of a solid fourth at Carlisle latest, he warrants respect. C&D winner Stormingin is also considered.
BASCINET left the strong impression that his turn is near when finding just one too good at Bath a fortnight ago and he looks the way to go. With last month's spin at Goodwood likely to bring him on, Meadram could be a threat, along with Handel and Star of St James.
Forge Valley Lad and Meadram are both interesting at this level but STAR OF ST JAMES could be hard to peg back.
(1) Khutulun 7/1, 16/1, again offered little when ninth of 12 in novice at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 3 months ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Still looks a work in progress and can't be written off on handicap debut. May improve now handicapping and upped in trip with headgear fitted.
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10
2nd (10) (40/1 -233%) Ruby Rascal
40
40/1(-233%)
(10) Ruby Rascal 40/1, Again offered little when seventh of 8 in nursery (17/2) at Brighton (6f, good) just under 4 weeks ago. Makes polytrack debut. Pedigree suggests this step up to 7f may prompt improvement.
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3rd (4) (4/1 +0%) Havana Club
4
4/1(+0%)
(4) Havana Club 4/1, 7/1, fourth of 7 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good to soft) 18 days ago, leading until under 2f out. Hood back on. Enters calculations. Couple of respectable efforts since handicapping; frame possibilities.
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2
4th (2) (11/1 -57%) City Captain
11
11/1(-57%)
(2) City Captain 11/1, Fared little better when ninth of 10 in maiden at Bath (8f, good, 80/1) 2 weeks ago. Makes handicap debut. From a family that has served his owner-breeder well; open to progress.
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5th (6) (7/1 +22%) Mehmasself And I
7
7/1(+22%)
(6) Mehmasself And I 7/1, 7/1 and visored for 1st time, fourth of 7 on nursery debut at Kempton (7f) 38 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Ties in with Havana Club on Kempton form last time (nursery debut).
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11
6th (11) (5/1 +44%) Lift Lady
5
5/1(+44%)
(11) Lift Lady 5/1, 17/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, offered little when fourth of 7 in nursery at Newcastle (7.1f) 11 days ago, merely closing up late. Hollie Doyle an interesting booking and she could fare better on just her second all-weather start. In-form filly but she is the most exposed contender, being 0-9.
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7
7th (7) (9/4 +81%) Adelaide Bay
2.25
9/4(+81%)
(7) Adelaide Bay 9/4, Fared no better upped in trip after 13 weeks off when sixth of 7 in maiden (11/1) at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Attracted support the last twice; seemingly thought capable of better.
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8
8th (8) (22/1 +12%) Fregola
22
22/1(+12%)
(8) Fregola 22/1, 22/1, below form eighth of 13 in nursery at this C&D 4 weeks ago, short of room final 1f. Others more persuasive. Still looks one of her powerful stable's lesser lights.
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9
9th (9) (28/1 -155%) Twilight Poppy
28
28/1(-155%)
(9) Twilight Poppy 28/1, 50/1, showed a bit more than previously but didn't go about it in a likeable way when fifth of 10 in nursery at Thirsk (6f, good) 12 days ago, never nearer having gone with little fluency. Makes polytrack debut. Gives the impression she may improve for this new trip; possibilities.
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5
10th (5) (22/1 -57%) Poke The Bear
22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Poke The Bear 22/1, 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, couldn't land much of a blow after a sluggish start when sixth of 12 on nursery debut at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago. Ties in with Me Tarzan on Kempton running last week; not ruled out.
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14
11th (14) (50/1 +24%) Ardads Dream
50
50/1(+24%)
(14) Ardads Dream 50/1, 50/1 and visored for 1st time, again showed little when ninth of 12 in nursery at Bath (8f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago. Best effort when midfield over C&D on penultimate outing.
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12th (13) (16/1 +0%) Top Biller
16
16/1(+0%)
(13) Top Biller 16/1, Well held in minor event/maidens. Back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Handicap debutant; stablemate of Freak Encounter; check the betting.
16:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Khutulun goes up in trip on her nursery debut sporting first-time cheekpieces and is a player, while Havana Club also merits consideration. The verdict is for MEHMASSELF AND I, though, who could improve for the application of a first-time tongue-tie and reverse Kempton form with the aforementioned Havana Club. Of the others, it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Lift Lady went well.
ME TARZAN shaped better than the bare result making his nursery debut at Kempton recently and remains with potential. Havana Club, Khutulun and Lift Lady round off the shortlist.
Provided a wide draw proves no hindrance, ME TARZAN may be the answer. Second choice is City Captain.
(5) Rock Master 14/1, Seventh of 11 in novice at Lingfield (5f, good to firm, 20/1) on debut 66 days ago. Significantly up in trip and likely needs more time. No obvious promise on 5f turf debut in July; steps up 2f in trip on return.
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3
1st (3) (13/8 +64%) Hyperchromatic
1.625
13/8(+64%)
(3) Hyperchromatic 13/8, Ran to a similar level as on debut when fourth of 9 in novice (11/2) at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 6 weeks ago. In the mix. Has reached the frame on both starts and can give Sapphire Valley most to do.
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10
2nd (10) (28/1 -180%) Loving Apprentice
28
28/1(-180%)
(10) Loving Apprentice 28/1, Showed ability again up against a favourite destined for something much better when second of 12 in maiden (12/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 18 days ago. Beaten 13l when second latest and needs plenty of improvement to trouble Sapphire Valley.
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4
3rd (4) (16/1 0%) It'sneverjustone
16
16/1(0%)
(4) It'sneverjustone 16/1, Showed more despite being caught wide from the highest draw when fourth of 7 in maiden at Chester (7f, soft, 20/1) 2 weeks ago. Kept on for fourth when stepped up to 7f at Chester two weeks ago; may do better again.
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1
4th (1) (1/1 -50%) Sapphire Valley
1
1/1(-50%)
(1) Sapphire Valley 1/1, 12/1, picked up very cheaply as a 2-y-o and made the perfect start when readily winning 11-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 7 days ago, leading over 1f out. Hard to beat under a penalty. Easy winner on last Saturday's Wolverhampton debut; can defy a penalty.
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6
5th (6) (28/1 -100%) Bust A Moon
28
28/1(-100%)
(6) Bust A Moon 28/1, Foaled March 3. Rumble Inthejungle gelding. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Wears hood but yard capable of readying a newcomer. Check the betting for a stable which gets winning newcomers.
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8
6th (8) (200/1 -400%) Makes Me Wonder
200
200/1(-400%)
(8) Makes Me Wonder 200/1, Well held in 2 maidens. Handicaps after this will be more suitable. Big prices and well held in two AW runs so far.
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14
7th (14) (150/1 -200%) Take The Boat
150
150/1(-200%)
(14) Take The Boat 150/1, Showed signs of ability amidst inexperience when fourth at Newmarket on debut but hasn't progressed on both subsequent all-weather starts. Looks one for later down the line. Hinted at ability in three starts but unlikely to be of interest until handicapping.
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11
8th (11) (18/1 -50%) Terramindar
18
18/1(-50%)
(11) Terramindar 18/1, 9/1, very green but gave signs of getting the idea late on when fifth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 47 days ago. Promise when fifth of 14 on 7f Kempton debut; may improve.
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7
9th (7) (40/1 -60%) Currahee
40
40/1(-60%)
(7) Currahee 40/1, Foaled April 14. €15,000 2-y-o, Mehmas gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 1m) out of winning half-sister to high-class winner up to 9.2f Gold Away. Market support worth noting for yard which had one go close in a similar race last month.
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2
10th (2) (25/1 -257%) Campani
25
25/1(-257%)
(2) Campani 25/1, Foaled March 4. 31,000 gns yearling, Time Test colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 5f/6f winner Lajatico and 1m/9f winner Talyani, both useful. Ticks plenty of boxes on paper. A half-brother to six winners and one to keep an eye on in the market.
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12
11th (12) (150/1 -50%) Baileys Value
150
150/1(-50%)
(12) Baileys Value 150/1, Made little appeal on paper and never landed a blow when eleventh of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f, 125/1) on debut 12 days ago. 125-1 and in rear throughout on recent Kempton debut.
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9
12th (9) (33/1 0%) We're Done
33
33/1(0%)
(9) We're Done 33/1, Green when down the field in 2 maidens. Looks one for later on. Well behind Sapphire Valley last week and looks more of a handicap project.
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13
13th (13) (250/1 -150%) Rationale
250
250/1(-150%)
(13) Rationale 250/1, 125/1, fared no better than on debut when ninth of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 7 days ago. Down the field in two runs this month; outsider again.
17:25 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SAPPHIRE VALLEY impressed when scoring with the minimum of fuss over 7f at Wolverhampton on his debut last week, and the son of Blue Point gets the nod to give weight and a beating to these rivals. This step up in trip can see 32,000-euro breeze-up purchase Rock Master improve on his debut effort over 5f at Lingfield and he can give the selection most to think about. Terramindar is also worthy of consideration.
SAPPHIRE VALLEY made the perfect start at Wolverhampton last week and with further improvement on the cards, George Boughey's charge is fancied to defy a penalty at the expense of Hyperchromatic, who ran to a similar level as on debut when fourth at Ripon 6 weeks ago and should be bang there on all-weather debut. Debutants Campani and Bust A Moon can fight out third.
The way SAPPHIRE VALLEY swept clear at Wolverhampton last weekend marks him down as potentially useful and he can defy a penalty.
(7) Metro Dubai 5/2, Elarqam gelding. Blinkered for 1st time, good second of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/5) 7 days ago. More exposed than most here but he brings some of the better form to the table. Consistent rather than progressive; ran well at Wolverhampton last week; should go well.
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11
2nd (11) (9/2 -29%) Mandana
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(11) Mandana 9/2, Persian KIng filly. Matched her previous form when third of 5 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good) last month. High draw is a slight negative but she can't be ruled out on form. Similar form in three fillies' maidens; solid form claims and likely to go well again.
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4
3rd (4) (25/1 -108%) Pickering Castle
25
25/1(-108%)
(4) Pickering Castle 25/1, Cityscape gelding. Showed a bit when sixth of 8 in maiden (16/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 47 days ago. Hood left off this time. Green and ran to modest level on last month's debut (7f, AW); hood worn there now left off.
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12
4th (12) (25/1 +24%) The Thames Lady
25
25/1(+24%)
(12) The Thames Lady 25/1, Land Force filly. Already hooded and raced freely when sixth of 12 in maiden (13/2) at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 18 days ago. Will need to improve. 17l behind an impressive stablemate at Lingfield (6f) on debut; was backed there though.
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10
5th (10) (10/1 -54%) Bint Mohaather
10
10/1(-54%)
(10) Bint Mohaather 10/1, Foaled March 24. 19,000 gns yearling, resold 30,000 gns yearling, Mohaather filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 1m-1¼m winner Savaanah and 6f winner Tundra. Dam unraced from a very good family. Makes some appeal on paper and is worth betting check. 30,000gns half-sister to five winners; starts out at a realistic level; check the betting.
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8
6th (8) (150/1 -50%) Something Splendid
150
150/1(-50%)
(8) Something Splendid 150/1, Postponed colt. 66/1, tenth of 11 in novice at Leicester (7f, soft) on debut 18 days ago. Needs to leave that effort well behind. 66-1 when tailed off at Leicester (7f, soft) on this month's debut.
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7th (6) (5/6 +44%) Shamador
0.833333
5/6(+44%)
(6) Shamador 5/6, Shaman colt. Came clear with an experienced rival when second of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 18 days ago. Sets the standard on that effort and further improvement looks like. Promising second on debut at Newcastle 18 days ago (7f); open to improvement; solid claims.
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8th (5) (100/1 -150%) Prince Of Joy
100
100/1(-150%)
(5) Prince Of Joy 100/1, Oasis Dream gelding made an unpromising start to career when last of 7 in maiden at Goodwood (8f, good to soft) on debut 34 days ago. Dropped right away on his Goodwood debut; can do better but needs to.
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9th (1) (150/1 -50%) Captain Brett
150
150/1(-50%)
(1) Captain Brett 150/1, Sea The Moon gelding. 80/1, still green when tenth of 11 in maiden at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 9 days ago, slowly away. Clearly one for the longer term. Poor form in two runs over a mile this summer; one for handicaps over further next year.
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13
10th (13) (100/1 -300%) Appleblossomwhite
100
100/1(-300%)
(13) Appleblossomwhite 100/1, Soldier's Call filly. €6,000Y, €16,000 2-y-o. Fifth foal. Half-sister to 6f-1m winner Cherry Pink (by Elzaam). Dam unraced half-sister to useful 10.5f winner Mutebah from family of Nayef, Nashwan and Unfuwain. Market can guide as to expectations on debut. 16,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-sister to a minor 6f-1m winner; likely best watched.
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11th (3) (100/1 -614%) My Boy Harry
100
100/1(-614%)
(3) My Boy Harry 100/1, Foaled May 21. Massaat colt. Dam 7f winner. Not an obvious sort on paper. Some appeal on paper but yard not renowned for winning 2yo newcomers.
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9
12th (9) (250/1 -150%) Addenda
250
250/1(-150%)
(9) Addenda 250/1, King of Change filly. Last in newcomers race/minor event. Impossible to fancy. Beaten around 30l in a couple of 7f fillies' events; can't be recommended.
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2
13th (2) (200/1 -203%) Chester Arms
200
200/1(-203%)
(2) Chester Arms 200/1, Ribchester colt. Very green when last of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 23 days ago. Can't be fancied on that evidence. 22-1 and offered little short-term promise at Lingfield (6f, AW) this month.
18:00 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SHAMADOR showed plenty of ability when finding only a progressive rival too good on his racecourse debut over 7f at Newcastle and, with significant improvement likely, he should take some stopping. Archie Watson's horses are in good form and this son of Shaman can continue that recent run. A win appears just around the corner for Metro Dubai, who ran well when second over 7f at Wolverhampton latest, while Mandana also warrants respect.
SHAMADOR showed plenty to like when runner-up at Newcastle on his debut and should know even more this time, so is a strong selection to go one better on this occasion. Metro Dubai and Mandana haven't proven particuarly progressive to date but have at least shown at fair level of ability and are likely to prove the biggest threats.
Metro Dubai and Mandana (second choice) have solid claims but the debut effort of SHAMADOR offered hope of better.
(8) Dark Sorceress 6/1, Failed to improve when fifth of 12 in nursery (33/1) at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago. Others make greater appeal. Six-race maiden with a mixed record and was well held at Kempton latest; down the list.
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4
1st (4) (13/2 +74%) Earthy
6.5
13/2(+74%)
(4) Earthy 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, below form fifth of 9 in nursery (66/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 17 days ago. Down in trip. Others preferred. Beaten 13l on nursery/AW debut at Lingfield and needs a transformation on this drop to 6f.
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3
2nd (3) (7/2 +13%) Specified
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(3) Specified 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 12/1, seventh of 12 in novice at Kempton (6f) 74 days ago. Still has something to learn but should do better now handicapping. Still early days but she needs improvement now switched to a nursery after a break.
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3rd (9) (9/1 -13%) Prada On Parole
9
9/1(-13%)
(9) Prada On Parole 9/1, Improved form when second of 8 in nursery (12/1) at Brighton (6f, soft) early in the month and was denied a clear run when only sixth at Wolverhampton last week. Worth another chance. 0-7 but was close second at Brighton on her penultimate run; not ruled out.
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11
4th (11) (100/1 -203%) Kameko Spirit
100
100/1(-203%)
(11) Kameko Spirit 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 22/1) 7 days ago. Very hard to fancy. In rear in all four runs including on nursery debut at Wolverhampton last Saturday.
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10
5th (10) (25/1 -56%) She's A Dark Horse
25
25/1(-56%)
(10) She's A Dark Horse 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in nursery at Brighton (6f, soft, 40/1) 19 days ago. Others have achieved more. Down the field in all four runs, including on nursery debut at Brighton; needs improvement.
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6th (2) (13/8 +59%) Pure Artistry
1.625
13/8(+59%)
(2) Pure Artistry 13/8, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, fourth of 10 in novice at Lingfield (5f, AW) 46 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Bit more needed from this opening mark. Unexposed filly who looks a possible improver back up in trip on nursery debut.
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7
7th (7) (12/1 +52%) Galette
12
12/1(+52%)
(7) Galette 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form of qualifying run when fifth of 7 in nursery at Kempton (7f, 40/1) 38 days ago. Could still do better in nurseries. Remote fourth at 40-1 on nursery debut at Kempton and needs to leave that form well behind.
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8th (6) (11/1 -57%) Tiana Rose
11
11/1(-57%)
(6) Tiana Rose 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 8 in nursery at Brighton (6f, soft, 28/1) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes polytrack debut. Improved form when third on nursery debut at Brighton; dangerous if she can build on that.
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12
9th (12) (150/1 -127%) Bluesy Moon
150
150/1(-127%)
(12) Bluesy Moon 150/1, Has only beaten one rival in 3 starts in nurseries and looks easy to oppose again. No impact in novice/maiden events and tailed off in first three nurseries.
18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
ONE ROAD may have won by further had he got a clear passage when getting up late to score over 7f at Wolverhampton on Monday, and he can strike again while the iron is hot. Dominique Van Der Kraats' 7lb claim in the plate negates the 6lb penalty for that half-length triumph. Tiana Rose is feared most after a decent third over 6f at Brighton earlier this month, while Prada On Parole heads the remainder.
Not a particularly deep contest, so ONE ROAD is expected to defy a 6 lb penalty and follow up from his win at Wolverhampton earlier in the week. Prada On Parole wasn't seen to entirely best effect at Wolverhampton last week and remains of interest on her prior Brighton second, whilst Specified appeals as the type to do better now in a nursery.
The most striking contender is ONE ROAD, who took another major step forward when scoring on his recent nursery debut at Wolverhampton.
(11) Scarboroughwarning 4/1, Didn't need to improve when off the mark in a 6f Catterick novice 18 days ago. Second in a C&D handicap last month. Brings a less-exposed profile than most into this race. Should go well from a handy draw. Found a weak novice on soft turf latest; has to improve a bit on previous handicap efforts.
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9
1st (9) (11/1 +45%) Twilight Fun
11
11/1(+45%)
(9) Twilight Fun 11/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in April. 9/1, last of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Again pulled too hard last time; up to winning off this mark if more amenable but is risky.
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1
2nd (1) (6/1 +8%) How Impressive
6
6/1(+8%)
(1) How Impressive 6/1, Three wins from 14 runs this year. 16/1, respectable third of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Best on the AW and is well handicapped now following a fruitless summer on turf; player.
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4
3rd (4) (4/1 +11%) The Waiting Game
4
4/1(+11%)
(4) The Waiting Game 4/1, Four-time C&D winner, including this race last year. 16/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f) 9 days ago. Can make a bold bid to win this race again. Won four over C&D around this time last year; considered back under her optimum conditions.
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2
4th (2) (13/2 -30%) Nogo's Dream
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(2) Nogo's Dream 13/2, Runner-up 6 starts in a row this year but remains with just a maiden win to his name. Met trouble and worth forgiving a below-form fourth at Sandown last time but he'll need everything to fall right to get his head in front, particularly from a wide stall. Has 12 defeats at 4-1 or shorter to go with a Tapeta maiden win; this is more competitive.
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12
5th (12) (28/1 -75%) Em Jay Kay
28
28/1(-75%)
(12) Em Jay Kay 28/1, Latest win at Nottingham in July. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) later that month. Freshened up since. Headgear's removed back from 65 days off; there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark.
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8
6th (8) (16/1 -129%) Enpassant
16
16/1(-129%)
(8) Enpassant 16/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Leicester (7f, good) in June (final start for James Fanshawe). Hood back on with a tongue tie fitted for the first time. Betting may guide after a break. Strong traveller who didn't always look the easiest for James Fanshawe; market useful.
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7th (6) (16/1 -100%) Evocative Spark
16
16/1(-100%)
(6) Evocative Spark 16/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving Darryll Holland when thirteenth of 18 in handicap (9/1) at York (6f, soft) 20 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Could click for this yard at some point but needed to see more last time. Well held on his stable debut (turf); stays 1m fine and an easy 6f doesn't look optimal.
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8th (10) (12/1 +64%) Boann
12
12/1(+64%)
(10) Boann 12/1, Dual AW winner last year but has found life harder this year. Others are more persuasive. Has proved difficult to place this season, coming 11lb down the weights; hard to fancy.
9th
13
9th (13) (40/1 -60%) Beauzon
40
40/1(-60%)
(13) Beauzon 40/1, C&D winner who started 2024 with a Wolverhampton 4-timer. Lost his form by the spring, though, and always behind on recent return from a break at Chester. Back on a good mark but could only consider if backed. Big price on his return from a summer break last weekend; needs to improve plenty on that.
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10th (7) (8/1 +50%) Tremblant
8
8/1(+50%)
(7) Tremblant 8/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 40 days ago. On a career-low mark but not obviously in the form to take advantage. Ex-French gelding who's proved patchy for this yard; capable off this mark back on the AW.
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Only narrowly beaten over 6f at Brighton on his penultimate start, NOGO'S DREAM can get his head in front. Richard Hughes' runner arrives here off 1lb lower than that Brighton outing and, should he bounce back to form following a mediocre Sandown display, he should be difficult to stop. Happy Tears rates as the biggest danger after a C&D success last time, while Scarboroughwarning is respected back in handicap company.
THE WAITING GAME is back on a good mark and can repeat last year's success in this race. The chief threat may come from well-drawn 3-y-o fillies Scarboroughwarning and Happy Tears.
Recent C&D winner HAPPY TEARS (nap) can defy a 2lb higher mark at the main expense of last year's winner The Waiting Game.
(1) Lion Ring 10/3, 6/1, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this course (5f) 9 days ago, all out. Not one to write off. Has won his last two and latest was at this track last week; respected in hat-trick bid.
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2nd (14) (9/1 +73%) Pickled Pepper
9
9/1(+73%)
(14) Pickled Pepper 9/1, 33/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good to soft) 72 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Lightly raced 3yo but she needs improvement back at this trip.
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3rd (7) (7/1 +42%) Wrath Of Hector
7
7/1(+42%)
(7) Wrath Of Hector 7/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in August. 7/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Ended a long losing run at Yarmouth but he failed to back that up at Redcar last time.
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4th (8) (12/1 -33%) Moreginplease
12
12/1(-33%)
(8) Moreginplease 12/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm, 14/1) 9 days ago. Merits respect from good draw. Versatile trip-wise but record stands at 1-26 and she's not easy to predict; down the list.
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5th (4) (15/8 +66%) Lewis Barnes
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15/8(+66%)
(4) Lewis Barnes 15/8, 7/2 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, well positioned. Enters calculations. 0-13 but he went close over C&D last Thursday and is only 1lb higher here.
6th
11
6th (11) (20/1 +20%) Global Effort
20
20/1(+20%)
(11) Global Effort 20/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Ninth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 41 days ago. Hard to fancy. Record of 1-26 and he's been well held in his last six starts; passed over.
7th
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7th (9) (11/1 +8%) Gatwick Kitten
11
11/1(+8%)
(9) Gatwick Kitten 11/1, 7/2, respectable third of 9 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 29 days ago, slowly away. Not dismissed. Five-time turf winner but he's 0-10 on AW and this is competitive back in this sphere.
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8th (10) (50/1 -100%) Repartee
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50/1(-100%)
(10) Repartee 50/1, First run since leaving Lee Carter when last of 7 in handicap (20/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 32 days ago. Blinkers back on, tongue strap on 1st time. Has a bit to prove. Nothing like the force of old and his last win was in 2020; opposable.
9th
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9th (2) (8/1 -78%) Koji
8
8/1(-78%)
(2) Koji 8/1, 20/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago. Not certain to back that up turned out quickly and has a wide draw to contend with. Turned things around when scoring at Wolverhampton; key player again off 5lb higher.
10th
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10th (12) (80/1 -220%) Company Minx
80
80/1(-220%)
(12) Company Minx 80/1, C&D winner. 18/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 60 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. On dangerous mark but she needs a major turnaround back at this trip; visor reapplied.
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
LION RING is in the form of his life at present and a 4lb rise for his most recent success over 5f here may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. Stepping back up to 6f looks like a good move and he may have too much for comfortable Wolverhampton winner Koji and Time Patrol, who was narrowly denied at the same track on Monday. Lewis Barnes and War Zone are expected to be thereabouts as well.
TIME PATROL finished to good effect when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time and, if they go a sound pace, he's fancied to go one better. Lewis Barnes reacted well to blinkers when second over C&D recently, so he's a viable danger, while Lion Ring is unlikely to be far away.
Plenty have possibilities but Monday's Wolverhampton runner-up TIME PATROL gets the vote ahead of hat-trick seeker Lion Ring.
(1) Twitch 2/1, 5/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 9 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Capallcliste, easily. The assessor has ensured that he hasn't got off lightly (up 7 lb) but he's a big player nonetheless. C&D winner nine days ago; a 7lb rise will test him but should go well once more.
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2nd (5) (9/2 -13%) Profitman
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(5) Profitman 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in April. 9/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 8 days ago. Return to this trip will be very much in his favour. Excuses the past twice and is drawn to attack, so one of the more interesting contenders.
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3rd (14) (11/2 +21%) Diligent Henry
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(14) Diligent Henry 11/2, 9/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Visor on 1st time. May well have held on last time had he not hung right and this easier 7f ought to suit.
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4th (4) (9/1 0%) Edergole's Gift
9
9/1(0%)
(4) Edergole's Gift 9/1, Career best when winning 9-runner minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 18/1) 28 days ago. Remains feasibly treated back up 4 lb but this demands a clear, new personal best. This is more competitive back in a handicap but could have more to offer over this trip.
5th
11
5th (11) (22/1 -38%) Bishop's Glory
22
22/1(-38%)
(11) Bishop's Glory 22/1, 9/2, 3¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Edergole's Gift in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW) 28 days ago, never nearer. Likely to find a few too good once more. Deal better off with Edergole's Gift than when behind her last time but needs to find more.
6th
12
6th (12) (40/1 -21%) Tilsworth Max
40
40/1(-21%)
(12) Tilsworth Max 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Respectable 5¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Twitch in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 9 days ago, slowly away. Work to do. Behind Twitch and Capallcliste over C&D latest; isn't obviously fancied from stall 12.
7th
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7th (3) (25/1 -150%) Porfin
25
25/1(-150%)
(3) Porfin 25/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. 8/1, last of 9 in handicap there (6.1f) 21 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark but he needs to bounce back. Doesn't arrive in much form and has never won here; is some way down the pecking order.
8th
15
8th (15) (125/1 -89%) Primrose Maid
125
125/1(-89%)
(15) Primrose Maid 125/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft, 66/1) 80 days ago. String of ordinary efforts this year and is hard to fancy from a wide stall.
9th
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9th (6) (14/1 +30%) Match Anthem
14
14/1(+30%)
(6) Match Anthem 14/1, Below form eighth of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 54 days ago. Visor on 1st time and he needs to bounce back. Has regressed since handicapping; the extra furlong and first-time visor will need to help.
10th
9
10th (9) (22/1 -144%) Rising Force
22
22/1(-144%)
(9) Rising Force 22/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 9/4, last of 6 in handicap at this course (8f), folding. Off 6 months. Easy 7f looks a bare minimum now, especially from a wide stall and returning from a layoff.
11th
8
11th (8) (25/1 -25%) Advindi
25
25/1(-25%)
(8) Advindi 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 7 months, last of 12 in maiden (150/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 75 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes handicap debut. Could improve. Offered little to date; would want to see support back from 75 days off.
12th
2
12th (2) (11/1 -47%) Frankie Valliance
11
11/1(-47%)
(2) Frankie Valliance 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, fourth of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 44 days ago, never nearer. Well worth a crack at this trip but others make more appeal for win purposes all the same. Lightly raced still and one to consider back from a short break now upped from 6f.
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
A comfortable winner over C&D last time out, TWITCH can follow up off a 7lb higher mark given he's in such good form and is lightly raced on the all-weather. He can get the better of the unexposed Frankie Valliance, as well as Diligent Henry, who went close on each of his last two starts at Wolverhampton. Others to note include Edergole's Gift, Match Anthem and Poetic Jack.
The vote goes to PROFITMAN, who has been in better form than his form figures would suggest of late and this step back up to 7f could be just the ticket. Twitch outpointed Capallcliste in ready fashion over C&D recently and he is next on the list, while Poetic Jack is third choice.
There's no shortage of pace in here, including from TWITCH, who may be able to follow up his C&D win from nine days ago.
(3) Bonaventure 15/2, Winner at Windsor in August. Ninth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Won at Windsor last month but he needs to bounce back after a disappointing run last time.
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9
2nd (9) (3/1 +40%) Bold Suitor
3
3/1(+40%)
(9) Bold Suitor 3/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at this C&D (10/1) 9 days ago. Expected to be bang there again. Made it 4-11 on AW when beating a clear second over C&D last week; big player again up 4lb.
3
5
3rd (5) (50/1 -52%) Apache Canyon
50
50/1(-52%)
(5) Apache Canyon 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 17 days ago, folding tamely. Looks up against it. Well held at big prices in all four runs including a 1m AW handicap; can only be watched.
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12
4th (12) (11/1 +21%) Just Typical
11
11/1(+21%)
(12) Just Typical 11/1, Good fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, 16/1) 9 days ago. More will be needed. 0-8 but he wasn't beaten far here last time and looks worth a try at this new trip.
5th
6
5th (6) (17/2 -70%) We'renotreallyhere
8.5
17/2(-70%)
(6) We'renotreallyhere 17/2, Latest win at Lingfield in August. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 7/2) 5 days ago. Enters calculations off the same mark. Won on Polytrack last month and was runner-up at Wolverhampton on Monday; in the mix.
6th
11
6th (11) (66/1 -230%) Royal Expert
66
66/1(-230%)
(11) Royal Expert 66/1, 22/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 23 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and cheekpieces on 1st time. Opposable. Regressive nine-race maiden who needs to find more back up in trip; cheekpieces added.
7th
1
7th (1) (28/1 -12%) Thomas Equinas
28
28/1(-12%)
(1) Thomas Equinas 28/1, Four-time course winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 89 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Four course wins last year but he's struggled in both runs this season; something to prove.
8th
4
8th (4) (8/1 -23%) Valadero
8
8/1(-23%)
(4) Valadero 8/1, Below form 7¾ lengths sixth of 12 to Hurricane Power in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good, 11/1) 12 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Now tried in a visor and he's capable of a bold show. Inconsistent 16-race maiden and he comes with risks attached in new headgear.
9th
2
9th (2) (7/1 -100%) Hurricane Power
7
7/1(-100%)
(2) Hurricane Power 7/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap (18/1) at Windsor (8.1f, good) 12 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Definite chance up 3 lb. Off the mark with narrow success at Windsor; up 3lb but has possibilities back on AW.
10th
8
10th (8) (4/1 +33%) Marayel
4
4/1(+33%)
(8) Marayel 4/1, Below form third of 7 in minor event at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft, 9/2) 50 days ago. Successful over a mile at Lingfield on penultimate start and reproduction of that would put him in the picture. Won on AW last month and had excuse at 1m2f latest; dangerous if he can bounce back again.
11th
10
11th (10) (80/1 -60%) Malinheadsearovers
80
80/1(-60%)
(10) Malinheadsearovers 80/1, 100/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 14 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. 13-race maiden who has struggled in four runs for new yard this year; no appeal.
12th
7
12th (7) (18/1 -260%) Kinematica
18
18/1(-260%)
(7) Kinematica 18/1, 28/1 and blinkered for 1st time, third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Seemingly getting the hang of things and she needs considering. 0-7 but was close third in blinkers at Wolverhampton latest; respected back up in trip.
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Not beaten far when going from the front over a furlong further at Wolverhampton on Monday, WE'RENOTREALLYHERE is turned out quickly and can strike over a distance he was successful over at Lingfield last month. An eye-catcher when hampered at the start before eventually keeping on well for third over 7f at Wolverhampton last time, Kinematica is a key player along with Marayel and Windsor winner Hurricane Power.
BOLD SUITOR snapped a losing run stretching back more than 2 years when getting the better of an unexposed rival here recently. He is taken to follow up, perhaps at the chief expense of We'renotreallyhere, who put in a good shift at Wolverhampton last week. Valadero is a live each-way candidate, while Hurricane Power has only gone up 3 lb for his Windsor success and is in with a shout.
An open race in which the vote goes to BOLD SUITOR, who cashed in on a reduced mark when beating a clear second over C&D last week.
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