Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Saturday 26th October 2024
There were 44 Races on Saturday 26th October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Kelso, 7 races at Galway, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 26th October 2024
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(2) Naana's Sparkle 17/2, Too free to build on his debut when fourth of 13 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm, 18/1) 39 days ago. Could build on initial promise now switched to all-weather. More promise on debut than second run; has been gelded; may yet do better.
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3
2nd (3) (11/8 +31%) Storm Free
1.375
11/8(+31%)
(3) Storm Free 11/8, 11/2, showed a lot more than first time up switched to all-weather when second of 9 in novice at Kempton (6f) just over 5 weeks ago, clear of rest. Likely to improve, he could take some stopping. Big step forward when second at Kempton; open to further progress; commands major respect.
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1
3rd (1) (9/2 -13%) The Actor
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(1) The Actor 9/2, Winner at Newmarket in May and third in a 5f Sandown listed race in July. Poor runs over 6f last twice though, looking in danger of going the wrong way. Makes all-weather debut and that needs to spark a revival. Won strong novice at Newmarket in May but has not built on it and now has a bit to prove.
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7
4th (7) (4/1 +0%) Pink Diesel
4
4/1(+0%)
(7) Pink Diesel 4/1, C&D winner in August. Probably remained in form when fifth of 11 in valuable 2-y-o fillies' event at Goodwood (7f, heavy, 17/2) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Leading claims. Has shown a consistent level of form; C&D winner; should be thereabouts in new headgear.
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6
5th (6) (50/1 -100%) Ottawa
50
50/1(-100%)
(6) Ottawa 50/1, Foaled April 16. £19,000 yearling, Belardo colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f/6.5f winner Asjad and 5f winner Blue Storm, both smart. Dam 5f/6f winner. Market check advised. Has two well-above-average sprinters among his siblings; well worth market check on debut.
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4
6th (4) (12/1 -167%) Sweet Fantastic
12
12/1(-167%)
(4) Sweet Fantastic 12/1, Showed plenty to work on behind an impressive winner when second of 4 in novice (11/1) at Haydock (6f, heavy) on debut just over 4 weeks ago. Open to progress. Some promise when runner-up in small-field novice on debut; open to improvement.
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9
7th (9) (150/1 -200%) Missile Mac
150
150/1(-200%)
(9) Missile Mac 150/1, Shaped as if amiss 8 weeks on from her debut when last of 8 in novice at Yarmouth (8f, good, 80/1) 19 days ago. Down in trip. Hasn't beaten a rival in two runs and looks the second string of George Boughey's pair.
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5
8th (5) (40/1 -233%) Herkeios
40
40/1(-233%)
(5) Herkeios 40/1, Still green but showed more than first time up when sixth of 14 in maiden at this C&D (28/1) 16 days ago. Raced prominently when sixth here 16 days ago; further improvement possible but necessary.
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8
9th (8) (125/1 -150%) Synergism
125
125/1(-150%)
(8) Synergism 125/1, 300/1, fared no better than on debut when last of 7 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, soft) 11 days ago, slowly away. Looks one for low-grade handicaps over markedly longer trips. Well held at big odds both starts; looks one for handicaps over longer distances next year.
16:55 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
STORM FREE showed marked improvement from first to second start when runner-up over this distance at Kempton last time out, and he looks the one to beat if building upon that. Winless since scoring at Newmarket in May, The Actor has operated mostly at a higher level since, and he is a player with jockey Tyrese Cameron taking off 7lb. Pink Diesel and newcomer Ottawa are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
STORM FREE showed much more than first time up when finding just one too strong at Kempton last month, the penny really dropping late on, so James Tate's colt is fancied to make it third time lucky at the expense of Pink Diesel, who won over C&D in August and probably remained in form when fifth in a valuable fillies' event in the mud at Goodwood last time. Sweet Fantastic and The Actor can fight out third.
Preference is for STORM FREE who seemed to have learned a lot from his debut and can progress further. Pink Diesel is second choice.
(1) Bluebells Boy 10/3, Thriving a present, making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts in 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 9/2) 5 days ago. Has to be respected under a 5-lb penalty. Won 3 of his last 4, the latest on Monday (5f, Tapeta); respected despite his penalty.
2
6
2nd (6) (22/1 -38%) Melisende
22
22/1(-38%)
(6) Melisende 22/1, Winner at Lingfield in September but below form both outings subsequently. Beat Shamardia at Lingfield last month but she's retreated into her shell again since.
3
3
3rd (3) (11/2 +50%) Mokaatil
5.5
11/2(+50%)
(3) Mokaatil 11/2, Course winner who ran below form when only sixth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 12 days ago. Possibilities if bouncing back. Three Chepstow wins this summer and a good 3rd over C&D this month; below par latest.
4
11
4th (11) (28/1 -100%) Tilsworth Ony Ta
28
28/1(-100%)
(11) Tilsworth Ony Ta 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in July. Last of 5 in handicap (4/1) at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) 12 days ago, reportedly bled. Conditions to suit; not at best the last twice but no surprise to see a full revival.
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2
5th (2) (3/1 +91%) Betties Bay
3
3/1(+91%)
(2) Betties Bay 3/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 46 days ago. Back down in trip. Had a quiet summer but she's tumbled down the weights as a result; drops in class.
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10
6th (10) (9/1 -157%) Lewis Barnes
9
9/1(-157%)
(10) Lewis Barnes 9/1, Showed a good attitude to get off the mark in12-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 24 days ago, rallying. Likely to give another good account. 15th time lucky when scrambling home at Kempton this month; can give another good account.
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7
7th (7) (7/1 +0%) Shamardia
7
7/1(+0%)
(7) Shamardia 7/1, Eked out a bit more improvement to double her career taly at Wolverhampton in September. Run best excused back there 7 days later and remains relatively unexposed. Flopped last time but with mitigating factors; progressing well beforehand; big chance.
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8
8th (8) (10/1 +29%) Almodovar Del Rio
10
10/1(+29%)
(8) Almodovar Del Rio 10/1, 12/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW). Off 7 months but has gone well fresh before, so not ruled out. Poor strike-rate but on fair mark & has gone well after a break in the past; better at 7f?.
9th
5
9th (5) (9/1 +55%) Nazalan
9
9/1(+55%)
(5) Nazalan 9/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at this course (7f) 23 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap on for 1st time. Modest form over a variety of trips this year; new accessories added but plenty to prove.
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12
10th (12) (66/1 -100%) Grand Style
66
66/1(-100%)
(12) Grand Style 66/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 66/1) 22 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Philip Kirby. Unplaced all 17 starts; makes stable debut with too much to prove for comfort.
17:25 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Turned out again quickly after a comfortable success over shorter at Wolverhampton on Monday, BLUEBELLS BOY looks more than capable of following up under a 5lb penalty. Stepping back up in distance should not inconvenience him and the five-year-old gets the vote ahead of Prince Of Bel Lir, and Lewis Barnes, who got off the mark with a determined performance at Kempton over 6f earlier in the month.
SHAMARDIA had excuses on her most recent outing and had been on an upward trajectory prior to that, so she's well worth another chance to regain the progressive thread. Lewis Barnes and the thriving Bluebells Boy head the opposition.
Prince Of Bel Lir remains of interest but the return to 6f can see SHAMARDIA resume her progress.
(7) Agostino 10/3, Course winner. 5/2 and hooded for 1st time, was too free when tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 23 days ago. Well backed over 6f here last time but pulled hard and dropped right away; no headgear now.
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10
2nd (10) (28/1 -75%) Southbank
28
28/1(-75%)
(10) Southbank 28/1, Course winner who ran better than last time in first-time cheekpieces when eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 23 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Dangerous mark and latest effort wasn't without hope; new headgear; more appealing at 6f.
3
1
3rd (1) (11/8 +39%) Cabeza De Llave
1.375
11/8(+39%)
(1) Cabeza De Llave 11/8, Resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Likely to give another good account around here. Comes here in top form and he did well to win over C&D last week; solid claims.
4
3
4th (3) (10/1 -100%) Bernard Spierpoint
10
10/1(-100%)
(3) Bernard Spierpoint 10/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year, latest at Brighton in September. 2/1, run best excused when last of 4 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) 39 days ago, reared leaving stalls. Better judged on previous form. Completed a hat-trick in Aug/Sept, including C&D, but below par at Yarmouth latest.
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2
5th (2) (6/1 0%) It's Showtime
6
6/1(0%)
(2) It's Showtime 6/1, 16/1, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 56 days ago. 0-9 on AW but effective here and she's not handicapped out of things.
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8
6th (8) (28/1 -40%) Man On A Mission
28
28/1(-40%)
(8) Man On A Mission 28/1, 28/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. On a winning mark but two runs back from a break have been modest; drawn widest.
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9
7th (9) (11/1 +45%) Beauzon
11
11/1(+45%)
(9) Beauzon 11/1, Course winner who went with a lot more spark than of late despite finishing last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 7 days ago, doing too much too soon. Significantly back down in trip. Struggled since returning from a summer break; down in weights but others look safer.
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4
8th (4) (80/1 -264%) Spiritual Pursuit
80
80/1(-264%)
(4) Spiritual Pursuit 80/1, 100/1, last of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. 100-1 and finished last in two runs for current stable; change of headgear today.
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11
9th (11) (9/1 -64%) Spanish Angel
9
9/1(-64%)
(11) Spanish Angel 9/1, 11/2, good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 7 days ago. Thereabouts if in the same form. Second at Wolverhampton last week but in a modest event; each-way shout.
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5
10th (5) (33/1 -106%) Idle Assembly
33
33/1(-106%)
(5) Idle Assembly 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8¼ lengths last of 7 to Cabeza De Llave in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 9 days ago, lost all chance at start. Fluffed the start when last of seven behind Cabeza De Llave here last week.
18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
A tentative vote goes to SPANISH ANGEL, who bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort at Wolverhampton last time out and remains well handicapped off an all-weather mark 6lb lower than his last victory in May. A winner of two of his last three starts, including over C&D most recently, Cabeza De Llave must enter calculations, along with the capable Agostino and It's Showtime.
BERNARD SPIERPOINT can have his latest run overlooked having reared leaving the stalls when trying to get a flyer and gets the nod from a good mark. The in-form Cabeza de Llave is also of interest.
It's Showtime can go well but CABEZA DE LLAVE is taken to defy a small rise for last week's C&D win.
(2) Salamanca 4/7, Much improved second at Newmarket on return, before facing stiff task when 11½ lengths fifth of 9 to Ambiente Friendly in listed Derby Trial at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm, 16/1) in May. The one to beat dropped in grade. Absent since down the field in the Lingfield Derby Trial in May; strong form claims.
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1
2nd (1) (4/1 -14%) Al Ameed
4
4/1(-14%)
(1) Al Ameed 4/1, Fairly useful form when runner-up on handicap debut at Kempton (11f) in September. Hasn't built on that effort since, fifth of 7 in novice at the same course (12f, 6/4) 15 days ago, but he could still be in the mix. Not at best on last three starts, pulling hard early latest; others appeal more.
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4
3rd (4) (4/1 +67%) User Amistoso
4
4/1(+67%)
(4) User Amistoso 4/1, Fairly useful gelding. Wasn't in the same form as previous outing when fifth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy, 12/1) 17 days ago, though seemed unsuited by the very testing conditions. Could bounce back. Capable of winning races but he'd be 17lb better off with Salamanca in a handicap.
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6
4th (6) (100/1 -203%) Biznieta Power
100
100/1(-203%)
(6) Biznieta Power 100/1, Has finished well held both starts so far, last of 4 in novice at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm, 50/1) when last seen in June. Needs to leave previous efforts well behind after 4 months off. Poor form in two 1m2f turf runs this summer; bred to do much better at some point.
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3
5th (3) (16/1 +0%) Tic Tok Trot
16
16/1(+0%)
(3) Tic Tok Trot 16/1, 290,000 gns yearling, Siyouni gelding. Dam, 11f/1½m winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Angel Vision out of very smart 1¼m-1½m winner Islington. Has had wind op ahead of debut and wears tongue strap. 290,000gns yearling; gelding/wind ops prior to debut; tongue tied; good standard to aim at.
18:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
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SALAMANCA struggled in the Lingfield Derby Trial when last seen in May but his previous form suggests that the son of Sea The Stars could be hard to beat this level on his return. Al Ameed is an obvious threat based on the pick of his form but he did put in an underwhelming effort last time, while any market support for either of Bewitch or Tic Tok Trot should be noted.
SALAMANCA was only narrowly denied at Newmarket on his reappearance, before giving a good account upped in grade when mid-field in the Lingfield Derby Trial, so he looks to hold leading claims as he returns to action. Al Ameed could be the biggest threat having placed on 3 of his 4 starts on all-weather, ahead of User Amistoso.
His absence is a slight concern but SALAMANCA has outstanding form claims and can get off the mark at the fourth attempt.
(9) Etretat 11/2, Winner at Wolverhampton in July. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Newcastle (8f) 23 days ago. Will be in with a shout if able to bounce back. Exposed 3yo whose record is only 1-20; below par back on AW last time.
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2
2nd (2) (4/1 +27%) The Bitter Moose
4
4/1(+27%)
(2) The Bitter Moose 4/1, 4/1 and visored for 1st time, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 29 days ago, conceding first run. Likely to be on the premises once more. Latest effort took his AW record to 1142; this new trip is worth exploring; likely player.
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8
3rd (8) (6/1 +57%) Born A Rebel
6
6/1(+57%)
(8) Born A Rebel 6/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 9/1) 37 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Won off this mark at Yarmouth in April; fighting chance if back to that form.
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4
4th (4) (33/1 +0%) Royal Parade
33
33/1(+0%)
(4) Royal Parade 33/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, finished eleventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) on debut for new yard 15 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Far from consistent and losing run is mounting up; second run for new yard.
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13
5th (13) (13/2 -86%) Cloud Free
6.5
13/2(-86%)
(13) Cloud Free 13/2, 6/1, won 12-runner handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Nudged up just 2 lb and will be a danger to all if he again gets a strong pace to aim at. Off the mark in C&D contest two weeks ago; back up just 2lb; may well remain competitive.
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12
6th (12) (40/1 -21%) Currumbin
40
40/1(-21%)
(12) Currumbin 40/1, 100/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 12 days ago and he's readily passed over. Ex-Irish maiden whose form for new stable isn't convincing.
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6
7th (6) (10/1 -150%) Sonmarg
10
10/1(-150%)
(6) Sonmarg 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 12 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Has to be taken seriously. Threatening to win a handicap; possibilities provided he's aided by the return to 1m.
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1
8th (1) (20/1 -100%) Dynamic Talent
20
20/1(-100%)
(1) Dynamic Talent 20/1, Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 10/1) 12 days ago. Down another 2 lb and claims if able to build on that. Not the percentage call off top weight back at 1m; all wins over 7f.
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5
9th (5) (10/1 +29%) Palazzo Persico
10
10/1(+29%)
(5) Palazzo Persico 10/1, Course winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/1) 61 days ago, slowly away. In good order prior to that and each-way chance if on-song here. Has a record of 221 at Chelmsford, the win gained last November; interesting back here.
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14
10th (14) (25/1 +24%) Tactical Control
25
25/1(+24%)
(14) Tactical Control 25/1, Winner at Salisbury in August. 80/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 17 days ago. Others preferred. Won off this mark on turf in August but still has something to prove on AW.
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3
11th (3) (11/2 +54%) Tasmanian Legend
5.5
11/2(+54%)
(3) Tasmanian Legend 11/2, Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 14/1) 11 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Back down in trip and hood on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Chance depends on whether first-time hood cures his bout of fifthitis.
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11
12th (11) (20/1 +9%) Seamore
20
20/1(+9%)
(11) Seamore 20/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Sandown (10f, good) 38 days ago and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Perhaps not progressing but this return to AW may have positive effect.
13th
7
13th (7) (15/2 -7%) Gone Rogue
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(7) Gone Rogue 15/2, Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (10f, 9/2) 9 days ago and he enters calculations with this drop back to a mile likely to prove ideal. Solid efforts on turf in August/September; non-stayer over 1m2f here last week.
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10
14th (10) (100/1 -203%) Destinado
100
100/1(-203%)
(10) Destinado 100/1, Six wins from 21 runs this year but trailed in last of 10 when sent off at 50/1 for a handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 7 days ago. Currently out of sorts and this trip looks too sharp.
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CLOUD FREE won over course and distance a couple of weeks ago and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for the three-year-old to make it a double, despite a 2lb rise. The Bitter Moose hit the crossbar at Wolverhampton last time and is likely to be in the mix once again, while similar comments apply to the consistent Sonmarg. Gone Rogue is another capable of going well.
A deserved success could be on the cards for SONMARG, who has been knocking on the door of late. Gone Rogue's stamina was stretched upped to 1¼m here last time and he is feared back at a mile, while Cloud Free opened his account over C&D a fortnight ago and is also shortlisted, along with Gone Rogue's stablemate Etretat.
Preference is for THE BITTER MOOSE who has a solid AW record and remains on a workable mark. Sonmarg is second choice.
(3) Sullivan Bay 7/4, Course winner. 12/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (16.3f, firm). Off 91 days ahead of his debut for new yard and sports a first-time visor. Won off 3lb higher here (1m5f) in January but struggled since; has left Henrietta Knight.
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5
2nd (5) (10/3 +33%) Sir Joseph Swan
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(5) Sir Joseph Swan 10/3, Course winner. Good third of 13 in handicap (15/2) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 51 days ago. Should give another good account off the same mark. Third off career-low mark at Lingfield (2m, AW) last time was his closest finish this term.
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4
3rd (4) (10/1 -122%) Cloudy Rose
10
10/1(-122%)
(4) Cloudy Rose 10/1, Good second of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Brighton (11.9f, good to soft) 18 days ago, just failing. Significantly back up in trip and very much a player for the yard also responsible for joint top-weight Dereham. Pipped over 1m4f latest; rare AW run (well beaten here in April) gives her most to prove.
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1
4th (1) (18/1 -29%) Dereham
18
18/1(-29%)
(1) Dereham 18/1, 11/1, last of 6 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Placed in a couple of turf handicaps prior to that and he could have a part to play if things pan out more favourably this time. Lightly raced on AW, close third here last June markedly better than three other visits.
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6
5th (6) (11/4 +66%) Veer
2.75
11/4(+66%)
(6) Veer 11/4, Fourth of 6 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 23 days ago, not ideally placed. Hood back on and this 3-y-o is likely to find a few too good. 0-9; second in two 1m6f handicaps and creditable fourth of six over C&D on latest outing.
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7
6th (7) (8/1 +0%) Grey Nyle
8
8/1(+0%)
(7) Grey Nyle 8/1, Last of 6 in handicap (5/1) at Southwell (16.5f) 18 days ago. Reproduction of his Newcastle near miss last month would give him a chance but he's now 0-10 and may again prove vulnerable. 0-10; head 2nd at Newcastle (2m, AW) on penultimate start but something amiss on latest.
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8
|PU| (8) (150/1 -355%) Boleyn Forever
150
150/1(-355%)
(8) Boleyn Forever 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 14 in novice at Windsor (8.1f, good, 200/1) 40 days ago. Significantly up in trip for this handicap debut. No form; handicap debut and upped from 7f/1m but he's not bred for anything like this far.
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
ALTANERA appeared to have plenty in hand when winning over 1m6f at Wolverhampton on Monday and David Simcock's filly is hard to oppose under a 6lb penalty. Cloudy Rose was only beaten a nose into second at Brighton recently but may have to settle for the runner-up position once again, while Sir Joseph Swan edges out Dereham and Veer to be best of the rest.
While it's a slight concern that CLOUDY ROSE has failed to fire on each of her three previous appearances on the all-weather, it's worth bearing in mind that two of those were back in early 2021 and she will surely go very close indeed if reproducing the form of her recent effort at Brighton. Sir Joseph Swan and recent Wolverhampton winner Altanera rate the main dangers, though the selection's stablemate Dereham is also worth a second look.
The potential seems to rest almost solely with ALTANERA (nap), who took a step up to 1m6f in her stride at Wolverhampton on Monday.
(3) Kessaar Power 16/1, Course winner. Twenty-six runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. That represented a step back in the right direction but not sure that the return to this trip is what he wants. Hinted at a return to form last time but has something to prove back up in trip.
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1
2nd (1) (15/2 -125%) Meng Tian
7.5
15/2(-125%)
(1) Meng Tian 15/2, 2/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago, nearest finish. 1 lb lower here and he has to be high on the shortlist. Infrequent winner but is on a handy mark and Sam Garcia takes off 7lb; possibilities.
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4
3rd (4) (5/2 +38%) Bobby Dassler
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(4) Bobby Dassler 5/2, One win from 25 Flat runs. Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Laura Mongan when third of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to soft, 3/1) 18 days ago. One to consider. Clear signs of a revival at Brighton this month on debut for new yard; interesting.
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5
4th (5) (11/2 +45%) Edmund Ironside
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(5) Edmund Ironside 11/2, One win from 26 Flat runs. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Hopes now pinned on the first-time visor sparking some improvement. Below best in two runs this autumn but may be helped by new headgear.
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10
5th (10) (3/1 +10%) Guildford
3
3/1(+10%)
(10) Guildford 3/1, Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 5 days ago and he merits consideration here off the same mark. Has shown signs of improvement at Wolverhampton recently; frame possibilities.
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2
6th (2) (18/1 -29%) Van Zant
18
18/1(-29%)
(2) Van Zant 18/1, 16/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago, slowly away. Makes polytrack debut and would be a danger to all if able to get back on track. Has a question mark over current form and something to prove on this surface.
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7
7th (7) (7/1 +30%) Starshot
7
7/1(+30%)
(7) Starshot 7/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 10/3, last of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, soft) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and, chances are, he'll again find one or two too good. Ran well over C&D on penultimate start but record is 0-21; wears new headgear.
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8th (6) (40/1 -433%) Summanus
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40/1(-433%)
(6) Summanus 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden (150/1) at this course (7f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time for this handicap debut and sizeable step forward needed. Needs to show improvement for the switch to handicap level and first-time headgear.
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9th (8) (40/1 -60%) Love Is A Rose
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40/1(-60%)
(8) Love Is A Rose 40/1, Last of 7 in handicap (100/1) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 7 days ago. Significantly back down in trip and she's readily passed over. 4yo maiden who has weak claims on form.
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10th (9) (22/1 -120%) Spirit Charmer
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22/1(-120%)
(9) Spirit Charmer 22/1, 66/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Each-way claims. Not disgraced at Kempton last time; pedigree offers hope for better still.
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
The money came for BOBBY DASSLER, who finished third at Brighton on his stable bow and, although unable to justify that market support, it was at least a much more encouraging performance. Eased 1lb in the ratings and back over the mile, Michael Wigham's gelding can repay his supporters this time around. Summanus might not have shown much in novice/maiden events, but he could progress now sent handicapping and with cheekpieces applied for the first time. Meng Tian is another to consider.
The vote goes to GUILDFORD, who will benefit from the drop back to this trip after finishing a creditable fourth off this mark at Wolverhampton the other day. Meng Tian was doing his best work at the finish at the same course 12 days ago and he is a much-respected main danger, while Bobby Dassler is also accorded respect.
Attractively treated BOBBY DASSLER is taken to build on his Brighton effort and record a first AW win. Meng Tian is second pick.
(2) Thomas Equinas 11/4, 3-time C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 25/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has fallen to a workable mark so can't be discounted. Three C&D wins; cheekpieces refitted for first time since latest win last October.
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2nd (3) (7/1 -17%) Cuban Harry
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7/1(-17%)
(3) Cuban Harry 7/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in September. Ninth of 11 in handicap (3/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 12 days ago. Back down in trip with more needed. Has 7f form but his win came at about 1m on Tapeta; well held in his only course run.
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3rd (6) (11/2 -83%) Batal Dandy
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11/2(-83%)
(6) Batal Dandy 11/2, 10/1, won 13-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up despite taking a 3 lb rise. Convincing winner over 7f on second Polytrack start; won off this mark on turf in June.
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4th (5) (14/1 -40%) Velvet Vortex
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14/1(-40%)
(5) Velvet Vortex 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 12 in maiden (80/1) at this C&D 23 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Should improve. Modest form at 1m and 7f but a glimmer of ability and should do better now handicapping.
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5th (1) (7/2 +30%) Cogsworth
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7/2(+30%)
(1) Cogsworth 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Brighton in May. 11/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 10 days ago, faring best of those held up. Very much one to consider. C&D winner; relatively unexposed at 7f; will be suited by return to this trip; solid claim.
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6th (4) (5/2 -25%) Profitman
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5/2(-25%)
(4) Profitman 5/2, C&D winner. Solid second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (5/2) 9 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has good chance on form. Excellent C&D record, making all here in April and two narrow defeats the last twice.
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
BATAL DANDY appeared to relish a return to this trip when recording a narrow success at Kempton recently and, with Brandon Wilkie negating the 3lb rise incurred, he can double his tally. Connections of Profitman, runner-up on his last two starts, will be hoping the addition of first-time cheekpieces can give him an added boost. That said, Cogsworth, a previous C&D winner, might be the bigger threat.
A tight-knit handicap in which PROFITMAN rates just the pick of the weights and is fancied to gain a deserved second C&D victory. Fellow C&D scorer Cogsworth is next on the list with recent Kempton victor Batal Dandy and handicap-debutant Velvet Vortex also firmly in the picture.
Preference is for BATAL DANDY who coped well with his first 7f run on Polytrack when winning at Kempton and has more to come.
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