Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Thursday 12th October 2023
There were 45 Races on Thursday 12th October 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Tramore, 7 races at Worcester, 7 races at Ayr, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Exeter, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 12th October 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(6) Pressure's On 1.88/1, Fair gelding. 17/2, creditable fifth of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 35 days ago, not ideally placed. Gelded since and he's just about the one to beat. Placed in four of his six runs at sprint trips; gelded since latest; new trip could help.
2
1
2nd (1) (1.1/1 +51%) Al Shabab
1.1
1.1/1(+51%)
(1) Al Shabab 1.1/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, thirteenth of 17 in minor event at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Could have a part to play back in calmer waters here, provided he takes to this surface. Struggled in a sales race last time but progressing steadily beforehand; leading claims.
3
10
3rd (10) (11/1 -83%) Pinjarra
11
11/1(-83%)
(10) Pinjarra 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 9 in maiden at this course (8f, 13/2) 21 days ago. Each-way chance. Promise in both starts, latterly third of nine over 1m here last month; needs a bit more.
4
11
4th (11) (6.5/1 -86%) Pretence
6.5
6.5/1(-86%)
(11) Pretence 6.5/1, Fair filly. Winner at Chester in June. 6/4, below form fifth of 9 in nursery at Chester (7f, heavy) 67 days ago. Good second over the same C&D on penultimate start. Makes polytrack debut. Her win came in a seller and she failed to fire last time; needs a career best to win.
5th
8
5th (8) (17/2 +6%) Ten Club
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(8) Ten Club 17/2, Foaled April 4. €11,000 foal, €32,000 yearling, Dandy Man colt. Half-brother to 1m-11f winner Barbarosa and 1¼m-2m winner Flying Standard. Market should point the way. Half-brother to a couple of winners out of an AW winner; starts out at a realistic level.
6th
7
6th (7) (100/1 -100%) Sneaky Blinder
100
100/1(-100%)
(7) Sneaky Blinder 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 66/1) 15 days ago, slowly away. Sizeable step forward needed. Modest form in two 1m runs last month; handicaps more suitable after this.
7th
13
7th (13) (80/1 -471%) Sweet Talkin Sue
80
80/1(-471%)
(13) Sweet Talkin Sue 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 5/1) on debut 16 days ago. Yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Pretence. Couldn't live up to market billing on debut 16 days ago; one of two runners for the yard.
8th
3
8th (3) (66/1 +0%) Cowboy Stuff
66
66/1(+0%)
(3) Cowboy Stuff 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, first run since leaving George Scott when seventh of 12 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 16 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Modest form in two 5f events; new trip needs to spark major progress.
9th
2
9th (2) (33/1 -18%) Cherry King
33
33/1(-18%)
(2) Cherry King 33/1, Foaled February 20. 26,000 gns yearling, Golden Horn gelding. Closely related to very smart winner up to 1¼m Windhoek and half-brother to several winners, including 7f winner Queen Kahlua. Worth a second look in the betting. 26,000gns yearling; related to several winners, some of them useful; should have a future.
10th
9
10th (9) (125/1 -25%) Muy Barato
125
125/1(-25%)
(9) Muy Barato 125/1, Unreliable sort. 100/1, refused to race in minor event at Kempton (7f) 50 days ago. Hard to warm to. Refused to race at Kempton seven weeks ago; gelded since; too risky for now.
11th
4
11th (4) (300/1 -200%) Elysian Wolf
300
300/1(-200%)
(4) Elysian Wolf 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, last of 9 in minor event at this C&D (125/1) 12 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Best to look elsewhere. Beat one rival in three starts, including C&D latest; new tongue-tie today; no appeal.
12th
5
12th (5) (80/1 -400%) My Noble Lord
80
80/1(-400%)
(5) My Noble Lord 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 15/2, eighth of 9 in minor event at this C&D on debut 12 days ago. Another who will probably be seen in a better light in handicaps further down the line. Slowly away, green and never in the hunt over C&D 12 days ago; needs to be a quick learner.
13th
12
13th (12) (250/1 -150%) Lady Invictus
250
250/1(-150%)
(12) Lady Invictus 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 14 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 29 days ago, very slowly away. 200-1 and offered no short-term promise on last month's Kempton debut (7f).
LTO Selection:
16:25 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
AL SHABAB struggled in a very competitive sales event at Doncaster when last seen but his previous form at this level suggests that he could be hard to beat here. That said, Pinjarra took a step forward when third over a mile at this venue three weeks ago and he may have more improvement left to come. Pressure's On and Pretence are both capable of going very well but could be vulnerable to less exposed rivals.
It's fair to say that PRESSURE'S ON doesn't look especially progressive but he has shown more than enough to suggest that a race of this nature would be within his grasp. He gets the nod ahead of Al Shabab, who was flying too high in a valuable sales race last time and comes into the reckoning judged on his creditable effort at Leicester in August. Pretence also has decent form claims, for all that she was below par last time.
Pressure's On will be a strong contender if seeing out the trip but AL SHABAB looks the safer option back down in grade.
(1) Blue Flame 5/2, Has produced his best form this season on his last 2 starts, second of 10 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D a week ago. Well handicapped on old form so he's not taken lightly. Near-miss over C&D last week and 1lb lower today; 4lb well in; major player.
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9
2nd (9) (13/2 +19%) Done Decision
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(9) Done Decision 13/2, Making all-weather debut, below form when ninth of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago. Needs to get back on the up kept to this surface. Not at his best at Kempton last time but still early days and Hollie Doyle a good booking.
3
8
3rd (8) (8/1 +11%) Nubough
8
8/1(+11%)
(8) Nubough 8/1, Course winner. Ran well when second of 12 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. On a good mark but it remains eighteen runs since his last win back in 2021. Placed on last two starts, including C&D latest; Oisin Murphy booked; one to consider.
4
11
4th (11) (50/1 -79%) Nemorum
50
50/1(-79%)
(11) Nemorum 50/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Ran better than for a while when fourth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. 19-race maiden; ran well over C&D four weeks ago but not sure to back it up; drawn widest.
5th
5
5th (5) (8/1 +0%) Cariad
8
8/1(+0%)
(5) Cariad 8/1, Upped in grade when seventh of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 10/1) 16 days ago. Could fare better returned to this level with blinkers on 1st time. Usually seen over 1m+; new headgear needs to give her a lift but handicapper relenting.
6th
7
6th (7) (10/3 +49%) Laura's Breeze
3.333333
10/3(+49%)
(7) Laura's Breeze 10/3, Produced her best effort when third of 10 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D a week ago, despite having been caught further back than ideal. Can build on her latest run to get off the mark. Stayed on late for 3rd over C&D last week (Blue Flame 2nd); unexposed on AW; considered.
7th
2
7th (2) (15/2 -15%) Landlordtothestars
7.5
15/2(-15%)
(2) Landlordtothestars 15/2, Followed a good run with a below-par one when seventh of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (1m, good, 9/4) 57 days ago, racing freely. Can bounce back returned to this shorter distance after a break. A win and two seconds from his five handicap runs; still has time to do better.
8th
6
8th (6) (25/1 -127%) Muy Muy Guapo
25
25/1(-127%)
(6) Muy Muy Guapo 25/1, Unable to build on promise of previous run when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 7/2) 20 days ago, very slowly away. On a workable mark but could do with brushing up his starts. 12-race maiden who can fluff the start; has ability but too risky for comfort.
9th
4
9th (4) (12/1 -20%) Solar Portrait
12
12/1(-20%)
(4) Solar Portrait 12/1, Ran to similar level as previously when fourth of 14 on handicap debut at Leicester (7f, good, 33/1) 17 days ago, though fared best of those ridden prominently. More needed. Promising 4th on h'cap debut at Leicester but looked as though further than 7f would suit.
10th
10
10th (10) (33/1 -32%) Decipher
33
33/1(-32%)
(10) Decipher 33/1, Not seen to best effect when ninth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 17 days ago, denied clear run home turn. However, others still make more appeal as she switches to polytrack. Unplaced all starts but down in class and the handicapper is relenting; can do better.
11th
3
11th (3) (20/1 +0%) Ashmore
20
20/1(+0%)
(3) Ashmore 20/1, Continued below form when tenth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Kempton (1m) 24 days ago. Needs to get back on track with cheekpieces reapplied. Big chance on his best handicap form; quiet of late but drop to Class 6 in his favour.
LTO Selection:
17:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
BLUE FLAME was only beaten a neck into second over course and distance a week ago and he can race off a 1lb lower mark here. That leaves the six-year-old 4lb well in and he merits the utmost respect as a result. Cariad is more than capable of making the frame in a race of this nature, especially as she may improve for the application of first-time blinkers. Laura's Breeze edges out Nubough to be best of the rest.
LAURA'S BREEZE did well under the circumstances when third on her all-weather debut over this C&D 7 days ago, caught further back than ideal, so she could be ready to open her account this time around. She is taken to reverse the placings with Blue Flame from when the pair met last time, while Landlordtothestars also merits consideration.
Things look in place for a big run from BLUE FLAME (nap) and he can prove too strong for Solar Portrait.
(2) Fantastic Fox 13/2, Wasted no time getting back to form when fifth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 14/1) 33 days ago, staying on inside final 1f. More needed to snap a losing run going back to 2021. Latest 1m Kempton fifth was creditable but he'll need to build on it to snap losing run.
2
7
2nd (7) (16/1 -33%) Roman Dynasty
16
16/1(-33%)
(7) Roman Dynasty 16/1, Latest win at Nottingham in June. 6/4, again ran well when second of 6 in handicap at this C&D 40 days ago. Should continue in form. Engaged 4.22 Nottingham Wednesday. Had a consistent spell, including second over C&D latest; non-runner Nottingham yesterday.
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4
3rd (4) (6/1 +25%) Urban Sprawl
6
6/1(+25%)
(4) Urban Sprawl 6/1, 11/4, proved a let-down when sixth of 7 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, heavy) 16 days ago. Makes all-weather debut and will need to leave that effort well behind. Boasts some strong form in first half of year but gone cold of late; AW debut.
4
3
4th (3) (9/1 -13%) Court Of Session
9
9/1(-13%)
(3) Court Of Session 9/1, C&D winner. Ran poorly after 9 weeks off when sixth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D when last seen in June. Each-way claims if the first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect. Below par over C&D in June but is a dual C&D winner who goes well fresh; cheekpieces on.
5th
9
5th (9) (13/2 +19%) Band Of Steel
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(9) Band Of Steel 13/2, Ran badly back on turf when ninth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft, 11/1) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. In decent form this summer but latest Yarmouth run was disappointing; back down in trip.
6th
5
6th (5) (12/1 -9%) Pjanoo
12
12/1(-9%)
(5) Pjanoo 12/1, Winner at Windsor in August. Ran creditably in a muddling event back up in trip when fourth of 5 in handicap (9/4) at Newmarket (10f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago. Makes polytrack debut. Must improve. Faded late on over 1m2f latest and treated as if still in good form.
7th
10
7th (10) (15/2 -150%) Turquoise Diamond
7.5
15/2(-150%)
(10) Turquoise Diamond 15/2, 2 wins from 5 runs this year, latest when producing a strong finish in 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 5/2) 13 days ago, leading well inside final 1f. Makes all-weather debut and he's fancied to feature. Pair of 7f wins last month and could be more to come at 1m.
8th
1
8th (1) (14/1 -17%) Baltimore Boy
14
14/1(-17%)
(1) Baltimore Boy 14/1, Latest win at Kempton in August. 11/1, didn't appear to get home upped in trip when sixth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (9f, good to firm) 13 days ago, left behind approaching final 1f. No surprise to see him back at 1m. Dual AW winner; not at best on turf latest but he's largely consistent on AW.
9th
6
9th (6) (33/1 +0%) Cry Havoc
33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Cry Havoc 33/1, Course winner. 40/1, ran poorly after just 6 days off when last of 13 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 29 days ago. Needs to bounce back quickly. Held on Tapeta lately but well treated if return to Polytrack (3 wins here) sparks revival.
10th
8
10th (8) (2/1 +50%) Leadenhall
2
2/1(+50%)
(8) Leadenhall 2/1, Winner at Haydock in August. Looked unlucky not to win when second of 6 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 10/11) 48 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Visor on 1st time. Expected to be bang there. Won and second in 1m turf handicaps in August; may have more to come; visored first time.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The hat-trick seeking Turquoise Diamond has to be respected but the step up in grade is a slight concern and preference is for LEADENHALL. Ralph Beckett's gelding got off the mark at Haydock two starts ago and is only 1lb higher than when a close second at Newmarket on his most recent outing. Fantastic Fox appeared to be coming back to form in a valuable event at Kempton a month ago and is another to consider.
LEADENHALL looked unlucky not to make it back-to-back victories at Newmarket just under 7 weeks ago, so Ralph Beckett's progressive 3-y-o is fancied to make amends fitted with a first-time visor at the expense of Turquoise Diamond, who arrives chasing a hat-trick and could have even more to offer. Court of Session and Roman Dynasty can fight out minor honours.
The step up to 1m could see TURQUOISE DIAMOND pull out some more improvement so she's taken to defy the handicapper again.
(9) Creme Chantilly 17/2, Made her second start a winning one over C&D last year but hasn't really fired in handicaps this term and has a fair bit to prove despite sliding mark. C&D novice win last October but has found life tough in handicaps this time round.
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2
2nd (2) (11/2 +0%) Lunarscape
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(2) Lunarscape 11/2, Returned to form from out of the blue when second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 7 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. High draw will mean more is required here. Back to form in a tongue-tie when second on Lingfield AW last week; drawn widest; player.
3
11
3rd (11) (10/1 -25%) Got No Dollars
10
10/1(-25%)
(11) Got No Dollars 10/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago. On a workable mark if able to build on that. No win since early 2022 and recent efforts don't point to him snapping his losing run now.
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1
4th (1) (7/1 +42%) Always Fearless
7
7/1(+42%)
(1) Always Fearless 7/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. 20/1, tenth of 15 in minor event at Doncaster (8f, good) 25 days ago. Not fully discounted back in a handicap from 3 lb higher mark. Well held on turf latest but won on AW at Wolverhampton previously; former course scorer.
5th
5
5th (5) (17/2 +6%) Haughty
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(5) Haughty 17/2, Winner at Salisbury in August. 25/1, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 43 days ago. Bit more needed from this mark. Won a 1m Class 6 on turf in August; fair fifth of 13 on AW at Kempton since.
6th
6
6th (6) (4/1 +27%) Velvet Crush
4
4/1(+27%)
(6) Velvet Crush 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 10 in minor event (10/1) at Kempton (8f) 20 days ago Blinkers on 1st time. Type to better in handicaps if able to cut out slow starts. Yet to build on debut but early days and has modest mark now handicapping in blinkers.
7th
7
7th (7) (4/1 -33%) Al Tarfa
4
4/1(-33%)
(7) Al Tarfa 4/1, Bumped into thriving rival when second of 10 in handicap (3/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 22 days ago, left with lot to do. Going the right way and makes plenty of appeal. Maiden but his seconds in 1m AW h'caps the last twice suggest he can put that right soon.
8th
8
8th (8) (50/1 -317%) Brown Mouse
50
50/1(-317%)
(8) Brown Mouse 50/1, In frame 6 times at Les Landes this year, including when 3¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Clear Man last time. Doesn't look well treated having first start on the mainland since January 2021. 0-23, with last 16 runs coming on Jersey; new stable in form but betting the best guide.
9th
3
9th (3) (17/2 +15%) Hostelry
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(3) Hostelry 17/2, 3 wins from 13 runs this year. 3/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, soft) 29 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Most reliable sort for one at this level and should go well again. On a hat-trick after two turf wins; acts on AW; needs considering under Hollie Doyle.
10th
10
10th (10) (40/1 +39%) Dicko The Legend
40
40/1(+39%)
(10) Dicko The Legend 40/1, Looked virtually unrideable when pulled up on his stable debut at Bath (8f, soft) 10 days ago and is very hard to make a case for. Fair form as 2yo, but disappointing this year; has lots to prove.
11th
4
11th (4) (12/1 +52%) Hurricane Kiko
12
12/1(+52%)
(4) Hurricane Kiko 12/1, C&D winner last season and produced his best effort this year when second over C&D in the summer. 22/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 59 days ago, doing too much too soon. Needs a couple of these to falter. C&D winner; also second over C&D in July; poor at Kempton since but can do better here.
LTO Selection:
18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Runner-up on his last two outings at Lingfield, AL TARFA deserves a change in luck and this looks like as good an opportunity as any to break the maiden at the ninth time of asking. Hostelry arrives on a hat-trick and is likely to enter calculations, despite not having won on the all-weather, while Velvet Crush must be of interest on his handicap debut for esteemed connections. Always Fearless and Lunarscape are capable of being in the mix.
AL TARFA has only been beaten by one of the most progressive handicappers in the country on his last 2 outings and surely will take plenty of beating without a rival of that calibre in opposition this time. Hostelry is a really likeable mare and she should give another good account attempting to follow up from her Carlisle win, with the Gosdens' Velvet Crush also interesting on her handicap debut.
Having shaped well the last twice AL TARFA may be ready to land a first win. Hostelry can follow him home.
(9) The Waiting Game 9/4, Been a revelation since switched to sprinting, bagging her third success over this C&D when readily taking 13-runner handicap earlier this month. 8 lb higher now but is the one to beat nonetheless. Revelation lately, easily completing four-timer over C&D; can make it five in a row.
2
5
2nd (5) (15/2 +17%) Cuban Breeze
7.5
15/2(+17%)
(5) Cuban Breeze 15/2, Course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Others preferred. Not an obvious one on recent form but well treated if Hollie Doyle gets a tune out of her.
3
3
3rd (3) (18/1 -157%) Champagne Sarah
18
18/1(-157%)
(3) Champagne Sarah 18/1, Dual winner earlier in summer who got back on track when fourth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft, 9/2) 22 days ago, finishing well. Remains fairly treated and is one for shortlist. Ran on for a good fourth of 11 on turf latest; likely to be on the premises again.
4
4
4th (4) (4/1 +0%) Alpha Zulu
4
4/1(+0%)
(4) Alpha Zulu 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Kempton in March. 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago. Warrants respect. Unexposed sort who shaped well on recent 7f Kempton handicap debut, fading late; player.
5th
8
5th (8) (13/2 +46%) Dashing Dick
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(8) Dashing Dick 13/2, Latest win at Newmarket in August. Eighth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Newmarket (6f, good) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive. Below par since 6f Newmarket win in August and he's 0-13 on AW.
6th
6
6th (6) (28/1 -133%) Beelzebub
28
28/1(-133%)
(6) Beelzebub 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in April. 40/1, first run since leaving James Ferguson when good fifth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 22 days ago, running on. Each-way claims. Dual AW winner who made a sound start for his new yard when fifth on turf recently.
7th
7
7th (7) (50/1 -25%) Bell Shot
50
50/1(-25%)
(7) Bell Shot 50/1, 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Work to do in first-time visor. Useful at best but struggled lately, including two outings for new yard; visor added.
8th
10
8th (10) (25/1 -79%) Hiatus
25
25/1(-79%)
(10) Hiatus 25/1, Respectable 2¾ lengths third of 13 to The Waiting Game in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 12 days ago, left with too much to do. Not out of things. Third of 13 to The Waiting Game over C&D latest but that rival may be too strong again.
9th
1
9th (1) (5/2 +75%) Tolstoy
2.5
5/2(+75%)
(1) Tolstoy 5/2, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Latest win at Brighton in September. 5/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, soft) 21 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Ran away with a 6f Brighton handicap last month but below that level in two runs since.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
THE WAITING GAME is in the winning groove at present and it is difficult to see that stopping with the form she is in, despite an 8lb rise on this occasion. Two from two aboard, David Propert returning to the saddle is another plus and she should have too much for the likes of Kit Gabriel, who bounced back to winning ways with a strong performance at Wolverhampton last month, and Alpha Zulu.
It's hard to get away from THE WAITING GAME, who won with plenty in hand here last time. She can extend her winning run. Champagne Sarah and Kit Gabriel are feared most,
A further 8lb rise may not be enough to stop the thriving THE WAITING GAME as she had lots in hand over C&D last time and is well drawn.
(6) Jumira Bridge 5/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 12 days ago, never nearer. Back to a potentially lenient mark. Below par lately but won this last year and no shock if he returns to form.
2
1
2nd (1) (1.88/1 -7%) Bluebells Boy
1.88
1.88/1(-7%)
(1) Bluebells Boy 1.88/1, C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, 5/1) 21 days ago. Going through a good spell at present and he can make his presence felt. C&D winner who shaped as if this return to 6f may suit when fifth over 7f here latest.
3
8
3rd (8) (18/1 -50%) Sumac
18
18/1(-50%)
(8) Sumac 18/1, Placed twice on AW in the early months and had the worst of the draw when eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 168 days ago. Worth market check after a break. Exposed maiden but runner-up twice in 6f AW handicaps earlier in year; T Marquand up.
4
4
4th (4) (6/1 -20%) Arlecchino's Gift
6
6/1(-20%)
(4) Arlecchino's Gift 6/1, Latest win at Windsor in June. Good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 12 days ago. Player if able to back that effort up. Won on turf in June; best run since when second over C&D latest; claims with repeat.
5th
3
5th (3) (7/1 -17%) Lady Gazelle
7
7/1(-17%)
(3) Lady Gazelle 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Promising fourth at Southwell in August but could only manage tenth of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Fourth on 6f AW handicap debut; possibly unsuited by soft turf when well held since.
6th
5
6th (5) (8/1 +20%) Cloudy Breeze
8
8/1(+20%)
(5) Cloudy Breeze 8/1, Much improved when runner-up at Windsor in the summer but hasn't replicated that effort either start since, including when fourth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm, 28/1) 38 days ago. Others preferred. Went close on turf in June but below par since and no impact in three previous AW outings.
7th
9
7th (9) (50/1 +24%) Secret Tryst
50
50/1(+24%)
(9) Secret Tryst 50/1, Unreliable sort. First run since leaving William Knight when last of 9 in handicap (50/1) at this course (7f), very slowly away. Off 6 months. Something to find on form. Exposed maiden who is yet to make frame; can only watch back from six months off.
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8th (10) (5/1 +50%) Destiny's Spirit
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(10) Destiny's Spirit 5/1, Hasn't gone on from her return in April, again below form when sixth of 8 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good, 12/1) 17 days ago. In more severe headgear now. Has rarely threatened in 2023 but Hollie Doyle won on her last year; blinkered first time.
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9th (7) (25/1 -56%) Mick Says No
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(7) Mick Says No 25/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Bath (5.7f, firm). Off 139 days. Others more persuasive. No significant impact in handicaps in the spring; first run for 139 days.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Despite being restless in the stalls, ARLECCHINO'S GIFT ran his best race for some time when narrowly denied over C&D recently, and compensation may await the four-year-old on this occasion. Sumac may still be a maiden though 11 starts, but he has shown plenty of ability on several outings this season, whereas course winner Bluebells Boy is one to note on the rise in distance.
BLUEBELLS BOY has managed to string several respectable efforts together recently and he appeals as the most solid proposition in a weak contest. Jumira Bridge hinted at a revival last time and has fallen to a tempting mark, whilst Arlecchino's Gift can also be involved if able to back up his C&D second.
In a race where very few arrive with compelling claims the suggestion is former C&D scorer BLUEBELLS BOY.
(8) Endless Season 9/2, In-and-out form of late, lesser effort when seventh of 8 in minor event at Brighton (1m, good, 9/1) 64 days ago. Others more persuasive as she drops back in trip. Placed in Class 6 classified events in June but below par since; back down in trip here.
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2nd (3) (10/3 -33%) Q Twenty Boy
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(3) Q Twenty Boy 10/3, Back to winning ways in 10-runner handicap (10/1) at this C&D 12 days ago, edging ahead last ½f. Remains well treated on old form and he can follow up. Back to winning ways over C&D latest; only up 2lb but not an obvious one to follow up.
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3rd (1) (11/2 -10%) Giddy Aunt
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11/2(-10%)
(1) Giddy Aunt 11/2, Followed good run with a below-par one back on firmer ground when last of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Bath (5.7f, firm) 36 days ago. Capable of getting involved off her current mark. Second at Bath in August; might have been unsuited by quicker ground there since; claims.
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4th (4) (66/1 -136%) Kodi Hawk
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(4) Kodi Hawk 66/1, Little impact in 3 starts so far, ninth of 10 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f, 200/1) 2 weeks ago. Much more required as he drops back down in trip for handicap debut. Poor form at best in three starts; more chance in handicaps but can't make strong case.
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5th (7) (5/2 +17%) Time Patrol
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5/2(+17%)
(7) Time Patrol 5/2, Left previous efforts well behind when opening account in 13-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 100/1) 38 days ago, leading dying strides. Could have more to offer now he's up and running. No obvious fluke about 100-1 Windsor handicap debut win; can follow up under Rossa Ryan.
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6th (9) (14/1 +30%) Sir Sedric
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14/1(+30%)
(9) Sir Sedric 14/1, Nineteen runs since sole success back in 2021. Below form last 2 starts, ninth of 13 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 36 days ago. Looks to be vulnerable once more. Sole win from 30 starts came nearly two years ago; best to look elsewhere again.
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7th (6) (5/1 -43%) Nahwand
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5/1(-43%)
(6) Nahwand 5/1, Run best excused when eleventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 12 days ago, soon behind having stumbled badly leaving stalls. Continues to fall in the weights but more needed to take advantage. Ran his best race over 6f in March but hasn't lived up to that early promise.
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8th (2) (18/1 +45%) Poseidon Prince
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18/1(+45%)
(2) Poseidon Prince 18/1, Has struggled for form this year, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 28 days ago. Others preferred. Maiden who is hard to fancy on recent handicap efforts.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Q TWENTY BOY bounced back to form when scoring over C&D last time and this looks a good opportunity to follow up that success. Mark Usher's runner has been raised 2lb for that win and that may be prove lenient. Fellow last-time-out winner Time Patrol is feared most after shedding his maiden tag on his handicap bow but he may find it tough to defy a 2lb rise for that head success, while Giddy Aunt heads the remainder.
Q TWENTY BOY took advantage of his reduced mark when scoring at this C&D 12 days ago and a 2 lb rise might not be enough to prevent him from following up. The main danger could be Time Patrol, who showed much improved form when getting off the mark at Windsor last time, with Giddy Aunt completing the shortlist.
The one to beat has to be TIME PATROL who overcame a wide draw to strike on his Windsor handicap debut and can progress further.
(1) So Sleepy 11/10, Creditable second of 8 in handicap (10/3) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 7 days ago, slowly away. Makes plenty of appeal in such a weak event. Unlucky when beaten a nose at Lingfield last week and compensation awaits.
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2nd (4) (7/1 +30%) Next Second
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7/1(+30%)
(4) Next Second 7/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 17 days ago. Needs to do more. Won at Wolverhampton (5f) last month; met trouble when 6th since; likely still in form.
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3rd (6) (18/5 +55%) Reckon I'm Hot
3.6
18/5(+55%)
(6) Reckon I'm Hot 18/5, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Tenth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Bath (5.7f, good) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive. 0-24; runner-up twice this summer but lesser efforts of late need forgiving.
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4th (7) (50/1 -52%) Lucy Lightfoot
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50/1(-52%)
(7) Lucy Lightfoot 50/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 16 days ago. Has work to do. AW winner in spring 2022 but has yet to be placed after eight starts for current stable.
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5th (2) (15/2 +25%) Field Of View
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(2) Field Of View 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good) 23 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Others more persuasive. Early days but hasn't been seeing his races out, including on 5f handicap debut latest.
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6th (8) (7/1 +13%) Storm Melody
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7/1(+13%)
(8) Storm Melody 7/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 7/2) 16 days ago, never nearer. Could be back to form having had more of a break. Veteran but 3rd over C&D in August and a slow start didn't help when favourite latest.
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7th (5) (20/1 -186%) Zous Baby
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20/1(-186%)
(5) Zous Baby 20/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 17 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Needs headgear to perk him up. Disappointing maiden and remains to be seen if first-time blinkers make difference.
LTO Selection:
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
This race seems to revolve around the performance of SO SLEEPY, who has the most solid form claims in this field and she may be tough to beat today. William Muir and Chris Grassick's charge was only just touched off over 5f at Lingfield last time and she can defy this 2lb rise in the ratings. Storm Melody can pose the biggest threat to the selection having been given a chance by the handicapper, with Next Second also noted.
SO SLEEPY is on a good mark and was unlucky not to win (met trouble) when runner-up at Lingfield last week, so she's a solid proposition in a thin race. Most of the others have something to prove but Storm Melody and Next Second could emerge as dangers.
This looks a good chance for SO SLEEPY to gain compensation for last week's Lingfield near miss.
(2) Elshaameq 5/2, Fair maiden who shaped well when third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 10 days ago, left poorly placed and nearest at the finish. Makes polytrack debut. Big shout off an unchanged mark. Eight-race maiden but his last two runs at Newcastle have been encouraging; considered.
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2nd (5) (17/2 +6%) Letaba
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(5) Letaba 17/2, Fifth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Beverley (9.9f, heavy) 22 days ago. More is required. 0-10 but has shown promise, including here; returns to Class 6 and Oisin Murphy booked.
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3rd (4) (18/1 -200%) Shalfa
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18/1(-200%)
(4) Shalfa 18/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (10/1) at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft) 31 days ago by 3 lengths from Swing To The Stars. Player despite taking a 4 lb rise with that form working out well. Made all in a small field at Brighton last month (1m2f, good); 5lb rise in deeper race now.
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4th (12) (8/1 +43%) Twilight Guest
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8/1(+43%)
(12) Twilight Guest 8/1, 14/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (10f, soft) 30 days ago. Can make presence felt. 14-race maiden but unexposed on AW and he's capable of a prominent showing.
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5th (9) (9/2 +47%) Swing To The Stars
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9/2(+47%)
(9) Swing To The Stars 9/2, 15/8, creditable 3 lengths second of 6 to Shalfa in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Engaged 5.30 Nottingham Wednesday. Hold-up filly who has threatened in recent starts; non-runner Nottingham Wednesday..
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6th (13) (8/1 -23%) Angel Of Peace
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8/1(-23%)
(13) Angel Of Peace 8/1, 12/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, driven clear. Up 3 lb but she's very much one to consider with that form having been franked. Game effort over C&D 12 days ago but she was always well positioned; more needed up 3lb.
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7th (7) (11/1 -38%) Storymaker
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11/1(-38%)
(7) Storymaker 11/1, Good third of 6 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm, 6/1) 28 days ago, faring best of those held up. Cheekpieces back on and well in the mix in her bid for a maiden success. 9-race maiden; consistent & has ability but the new longer trip needs to give her a lift.
8th
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8th (3) (12/1 +14%) Lethal Touch
12
12/1(+14%)
(3) Lethal Touch 12/1, Latest win at Epsom in September. Eighth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 7 days ago. Others more persuasive. Came up short over C&D in her bid for a hat-trick last week; others more persuasive.
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9th (10) (150/1 -20%) Mhajim
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150/1(-20%)
(10) Mhajim 150/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 200/1) 20 days ago, slowly away. Hooded for 1st time. Lots more is required. Drops to Class 6 and now tried in a hood so no surprise to see a revival; betting to guide.
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10th (14) (80/1 -100%) Goodwood Vision
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80/1(-100%)
(14) Goodwood Vision 80/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (11f) 24 days ago. Others more persuasive. Not kicked on in handicaps this year but her penultimate fourth offered hope of better.
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11th (8) (15/2 -25%) Pretty Peg
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(8) Pretty Peg 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good fourth of 9 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to soft, 28/1) 77 days ago, slowly away. Ought to be in the shake-up. Kept on for 4th at Newbury on her h'cap debut (strong form); absent 11 weeks but unexposed.
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12th (1) (22/1 -38%) Hotspur Harry
22
22/1(-38%)
(1) Hotspur Harry 22/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 13 in handicap (9/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 36 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Dangerous mark now and he could be revived by a drop in class and return to Chelmsford.
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13th (6) (33/1 +18%) Point Of Fact
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33/1(+18%)
(6) Point Of Fact 33/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm, 66/1) 57 days ago. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Thrown in on early handicap form for this yard; gone quiet since April but down to Class 6.
LTO Selection:
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
An open-looking contest sees a chance taken on SHALFA to follow up his success over 1m 2f at Brighton last time. Lydia Richards' charge won in ready fashion on that occasion, scoring by three lengths, and she can defy this 5lb rise . Storymaker caught the eye when finishing with a flourish over the extended mile at Epsom last time and she will relish this extra yardage, while Angel Of Peace completes the shortlist.
A few with chances but ELSHAAMEQ is taken to gain a deserved breakthrough success on the back of his promising Newcastle third when not enjoying the rub of the green. Recent C&D scorer Angel Of Peace heads the list of dangers, although a good case can also be made for Brighton winner Shalfa and in-form maidens Storymaker and Pretty Peg.
Pretty Peg has untapped potential but TWILIGHT GUEST had a lot go wrong when second here in August and he can get off the mark.
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