Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Thursday 7th November 2024
There were 45 Races on Thursday 7th November 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Ludlow, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 7th November 2024
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(12) Secret Combination 7/2, Foaled April 21. $30,000 yearling, €18,000 2-y-o, Maximum Security filly. Dam, US 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Nemoralia. Yard also represented by Jester Queen and the market should be informative. This might not take much winning; stable runs two newcomers; betting could be informative.
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2nd (6) (11/4 -38%) Make Love
2.75
11/4(-38%)
(6) Make Love 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, respectable fifth of 11 in maiden at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and cheekpieces on 1st time. Appears to be the one most likely to make a race of it with Bouvier. Five-race maiden who hasn't progressed but has some of the best form in the field.
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3rd (3) (7/4 -27%) Bouvier
1.75
7/4(-27%)
(3) Bouvier 7/4, Fair filly. Respectable second of 12 in maiden at Kempton (7f, 5/1) 15 days ago. It's doubtful that there's anything in this race on par with the horse she chased home on that occasion. The one to beat. 0-5 but has run pretty well on AW the last twice and is entitled to respect.
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4th (4) (66/1 -164%) Desert Eye
66
66/1(-164%)
(4) Desert Eye 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 28/1, fourth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW) 58 days ago. Probably more of a long-term project. May benefit from the step up in trip but needs to take a considerable step forward.
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5th (2) (7/1 -17%) Eva Dickson
7
7/1(-17%)
(2) Eva Dickson 7/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, 13/2) on debut 28 days ago. Another who will probably be seen in a better when handicapping over further in due course. Fair 4th on debut at Southwell 3 weeks ago; open to improvement; could have part to play.
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6th (7) (12/1 +76%) The Third Star
12
12/1(+76%)
(7) The Third Star 12/1, Foaled February 14. Iffraaj filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f-9f winner Youmzain Star and 2-y-o 7f winner With Love. Yard rarely hits the target with 2-y-o newcomers, so she's probably one for another day. Half-sister to two winners; trainer had 2yo win here last week; one to watch in betting.
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7th (5) (18/1 +10%) Jester Queen
18
18/1(+10%)
(5) Jester Queen 18/1, Foaled January 31. $45,000 yearling, Practical Joke filly. Dam, US 7.5f-8.5f winner, half-sister to useful US 5f (minor stakes) winner Classy Zip. Worth a peek in the betting. $45,000 yearling; one of two newcomers for connections; market moves will be interesting.
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8th (1) (125/1 -213%) A La Louche
125
125/1(-213%)
(1) A La Louche 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, sixth of 7 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago, slowly away. Probably more one for middle distance handicaps next season. Makes fourth start; it's likely her future lies over longer trips in handicaps next year.
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9th (13) (66/1 -65%) Welsh Fizz
66
66/1(-65%)
(13) Welsh Fizz 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in novice (22/1) at this C&D on debut 26 days ago. Will need to leave that form well behind if she's to make an impact. Always behind at 22-1 over C&D on last month's debut, but not a forlorn hope today.
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10th (11) (300/1 -200%) Miss Sovereign
300
300/1(-200%)
(11) Miss Sovereign 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Hard to fancy. 150-1 on both starts (over 6f here) and well beaten each time.
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11th (9) (50/1 +50%) Late Star
50
50/1(+50%)
(9) Late Star 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden (80/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut 89 days ago. Readily passed over. Trainer among winners; tailed off at 80-1 at Newmarket in August on her sole outing.
16:55 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Eva Dickson showed a fair amount of ability to finish fourth on her debut at Southwell and, with normal progression, she could have a say. BOUVIER has produced some solid efforts in her five career starts to date, with her only blip coming when finding Group 2 company too tough at Deauville. She sets the standard with a rating of 77 and looks the one to beat. Any market support for Secret Combination would be interesting.
This represents a golden opportunity for BOUVIER to deservedly open her account, having chased home a potentially useful colt from the Roger Varian yard at Kempton recently. Make Love is the clear pick for forecast purposes in mind, with many of the others, including Eva Dickson, likely to need more time and distance.
Preference is for EVA DICKSON, who was a pretty encouraging fourth on last month's debut at Southwell. Bouvier is feared.
(1) Prefer The Sister 18/1, 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm), slowly away. Off 136 days. First run for yard after leaving Jack Jones and hood refitted. Looks vulnerable. Failed to win for Jack Jones before being sold for 1,200gns; needs to get away better.
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3
1st (3) (4/1 +0%) Amaysmont
4
4/1(+0%)
(3) Amaysmont 4/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. 9/2, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 30 days ago. Likely to be in the thick of things. Currently 3-5 round here; is hard to discount in current form (two wins for Andrea Pinna).
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2nd (6) (9/1 -13%) Kessaar Power
9
9/1(-13%)
(6) Kessaar Power 9/1, Course winner. Latest win here in October. 9/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 5 days ago. Record is too patchy for comfort. Well beaten on Tapeta last weekend; others make greater appeal back down in trip.
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4
3rd (4) (11/4 +21%) Lady Wingalong
2.75
11/4(+21%)
(4) Lady Wingalong 11/4, Latest win at Salisbury in July. 9/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Solid claims. Turned over five times at 2-1 or shorter and often pulls hard; needs more off this mark.
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2
4th (2) (9/4 +55%) Guiteau
2.25
9/4(+55%)
(2) Guiteau 9/4, 10/3, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago and he's probably worth taking on once more. 2lb drop sees him back around his last winning mark; should go well back in smaller field.
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5th (5) (7/2 -27%) Thomas Equinas
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(5) Thomas Equinas 7/2, Four-time C&D winner. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (11/4) at this C&D 12 days ago. 3 lb rise tolerable and another bold show could be on the way. Landed a fifth course win 12 days ago; this looks stronger back up 3lb but he's respected.
17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Thomas Equinas possibly benefited from the reapplication of cheekpieces when scoring by a length over track and trip and it would be no surprise to see him feature off 3lb higher. However, he might come out second best to LADY WINGALONG, who wasn't disgraced in third, despite pulling hard, at Wolverhampton and goes off the same rating. If David Evans' mare can settle better, she could prove very hard to beat. Kessaar Power completes the shortlist.
The vote in this tricky-looking contest goes to LADY WINGALONG, who did well under the circumstances when third at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago. Thomas Equinas rates the main danger on the back of his recent C&D success, which was his fourth win here, but the consistent Amaysmont is also likely to be firmly in the mix.
This can go to GUITEAU, who's on a handy mark and has a better chance of getting his own way back into a smaller field.
(1) Pine Cliffs 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, creditable fourth of 12 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. No better in nurseries yet, but new trip could rectify that; cheekpieces are added..
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2nd (2) (14/1 +44%) No Release
14
14/1(+44%)
(2) No Release 14/1, Modest maiden who fared no better in first-time blinkers when sixth of 9 in nursery (40/1) at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Yet to improve for nurseries, albeit refusing to settle in blinkers last time (retained)..
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3rd (4) (4/1 -78%) Capricorn King
4
4/1(-78%)
(4) Capricorn King 4/1, Creditable second of 10 in nursery at Leicester (8.2f, heavy, 5/2) 23 days ago. Step back up in trip will suit on polytrack debut and has to be of interest in first-time blinkers for in-form yard. Beat two of these at Leicester; son of a middle-distance winner oughtn't fail for stamina..
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4th (6) (12/1 -118%) Good Call
12
12/1(-118%)
(6) Good Call 12/1, 17/2, creditable third of 9 in nursery at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago, running on. Up in trip. Beat two of these at Kempton latest; consistent if exposed, but might see out 1m2f..
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5th (8) (50/1 -52%) Astroqualis
50
50/1(-52%)
(8) Astroqualis 50/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 9 in nursery (200/1) at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago. Up in trip. Has work to do. Ahead of No Release on both nursery starts without threatening in either; more needed..
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6th (7) (10/3 +39%) Spaceage Love Song
3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(7) Spaceage Love Song 10/3, Little form in 3 maidens/nursery. Up in trip for polytrack debut and sports a first-time visor. Finally beat rivals but couldn't vindicate the strong support on nursery debut (1m)..
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7th (5) (11/4 +17%) Freak Encounter
2.75
11/4(+17%)
(5) Freak Encounter 11/4, 10/3, run best excused when fourth of 10 in nursery at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 23 days ago, hampered and tramped wide. Up in trip and needs considering. Looked in need of stiffer test at Southwell two runs ago (1m); heavy didn't suit latest..
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8th (3) (18/1 -125%) Downcliffe Flyer
18
18/1(-125%)
(3) Downcliffe Flyer 18/1, Has shown very little so far but needs a precautionary market check now switching to a low-grade nursery over an appreciably longer trip. Shown little on fast and slow turf up to 7.5f, but still some grounds for hope..
18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Capricorn King had Good Call (third) and Freak Encounter (fourth) behind when taking the silver medal home in heavy conditions at Leicester last month and now sports first-time blinkers, which could eke out more to help confirm the form. However, it may pay to side with PINE CLIFFS, who showed more when fourth over a mile at Southwell and has been dropped 2lb. With the step up in trip a possible source for improvement, he gets the nod.
CAPRICORN KING is sure to benefit from the step back up in trip and, with the possibility of first-time blinkers triggering a bit of improvement, he earns the vote for an in-form yard. Freak Encounter had excuses on his most recent outing and is considered the main threat ahead of Good Call.
This could go to CAPRICORN KING if settling better than on one other try at 1m2f. Freak Encounter may appreciate this trip also.
(7) Palazzo Blu 7/2, Foaled February 12. Saxon Warrior colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, sister to useful 1m-1¼m winner Tamarama out of smart 7f-9f winner Kalsa. Out of a 7f Polytrack 2yo novice winner, but still seems likelier one for other days..
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6
2nd (6) (6/1 +20%) Mersea Island
6
6/1(+20%)
(6) Mersea Island 6/1, Raced 3 times, taking a backward step when last of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (10f, soft) 15 days ago. Blinkers applied. Soft ground not ideal latest but should be capable of better over 1m2f; blinkers added..
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1
3rd (1) (1/1 -37%) Aegean Prince
1
1/1(-37%)
(1) Aegean Prince 1/1, Foaled May 18. Dubawi colt. Dam, winner up to 1m (including at 2 yrs) who stayed 1½m, half-sister to smart 1¼m winner Harland. Has to be of serious interest on debut given connections. Nephew of a Listed (British) and Group 2 (French) 1m2f scorer; looks a serious contender..
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2
4th (2) (25/1 -56%) Ammes
25
25/1(-56%)
(2) Ammes 25/1, Foaled April 5. No Nay Never colt. Brother to 10.7f-1½m winner Autocrat and half-brother to 1m winner Benitoite. Brother and dam have both won over this trip and beyond; yard still firing in the winners..
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5th (4) (7/1 -40%) Kentucky River
7
7/1(-40%)
(4) Kentucky River 7/1, Foaled March 20. Camelot colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including high-class winner up to 2m Protectionist and 1m-1¼m winner Primatist. Dam unraced. Starts out over the right sort of trip on breeding. Half-brother to Melbourne Cup hero Protectionist (also 2yo winner at 1m); shortlisted..
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6th (5) (14/1 +30%) Kokanee
14
14/1(+30%)
(5) Kokanee 14/1, Foaled April 5. €50,000 yearling, Kameko colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Hot Touch and 6.5f/7f winner Mused. Half-brother to three 2yo Polytrack winners, albeit all over shorter and none on debut..
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7th (3) (22/1 -83%) Hi Ya Mal
22
22/1(-83%)
(3) Hi Ya Mal 22/1, Very low-key debut but showed a lot more when third of 5 in novice at Bath (10.2f, heavy, 6/1) 28 days ago. Third of five at Bath latest (1m2f, heavy); might need even further already..
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,
18:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
There is plenty to like about the chances of 110,000gns purchase Kentucky River on paper and it would be no surprise if the son of Camelot had enough ability to play a part first time up. That said, preference is for AEGEAN PRINCE. Charlie Appleby is operating at a 29 per cent strike-rate at this venue this year and his Dubawi colt gets the nod to score at the first time of asking. Hi Ya Mal is also considered.
AEGEAN PRINCE rather leaps off the page as a Dubwai colt and the first foal of a smart mare at up to 1½m so he makes plenty of appeal on debut. Kentucky River is also bred to stay well and is in very capable hands, while Mersea Island will attempt to put his experience to good use.
This looks a good introduction for AEGEAN PRINCE, nephew of a 1m2f scorer at up to Group 2 level. Kentucky River is next best.
(2) Switchel 11/2, Still a maiden but gave another good account of herself when second of 14 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 21 days ago. Hood removed. Regressive maiden who's found her level now; leading player if amenable minus the hood.
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4
2nd (4) (17/2 +6%) Renesmee
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(4) Renesmee 17/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. 15/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago, having benefit of enterprising ride. Merits consideration given start she's made for this stable. Boasts a patchy record on Polytrack; needs more from the outside stall.
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3rd (8) (4/1 +50%) Cakewalk
4
4/1(+50%)
(8) Cakewalk 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Kempton (11f) 87 days ago. Has work to do from this mark but she's in the right hands. Again below par latest but has since been eased 3lb and it's too soon to write her off.
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4th (5) (13/2 +46%) Palazzo Persico
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(5) Palazzo Persico 13/2, C&D winner. Ninth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at this course (8f) 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Back up in trip. Hasn't shone since returned to the AW but the step back up in trip should see improvement.
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5th (6) (14/1 0%) Mc'ted
14
14/1(0%)
(6) Mc'ted 14/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 12 runs this year. 10/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Perhaps the effect of the cheekpieces has worn off and he'll need to be right back on it.
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6th (9) (13/2 -63%) Jenson Benson
6.5
13/2(-63%)
(9) Jenson Benson 13/2, Four-time course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable third of 14 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 21 days ago. Has to be taken seriously from this lowly mark. Regressive; again looked to have no excuses behind Switchel over C&D last time.
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7th (1) (11/2 +50%) Arenas Del Tiempo
5.5
11/2(+50%)
(1) Arenas Del Tiempo 11/2, Twenty-one runs since last win in 2021. 13/2 and visored for first time, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Back up in trip, which promises to suit. The first-time visor helped here last week; the return to this trip will suit; shortlisted.
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8th (3) (28/1 -133%) Fibonacci Sequence
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28/1(-133%)
(3) Fibonacci Sequence 28/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing 1m novice here in August. Last of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Thirsk (8f, good) 52 days ago. Up in trip and more needed from this mark. Well held on her handicap/turf debut when last seen; needs to improve for the stiffer test.
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9th (7) (9/2 +25%) Born A Rebel
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(7) Born A Rebel 9/2, Back down to last winning mark and took a step in the right direction when third of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 12 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip and she isn't an easy ride. Looked worth another go over it when coming home nicely over 1m here latest; player.
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
RENESMEE struck over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton and lost little in defeat when an admirable fourth over the same C&D subsequently. Off the same mark, Alice Haynes' filly gets the nod to return to winning ways. Born A Rebel caught the eye when a staying-on third over a mile here and must be considered stepping back up in trip off an unchanged rating. Runner-up over track and trip last month, Switchel completes the shortlist off 1lb higher.
JENSON BENSON has registered all of his career wins at this venue, and from a handy mark with Jason Hart in the saddle, he has plenty to recommend him. Switchel seems very likely to give it a good go unless the removal of a hood has a negative effect, with Renesmee also of interest.
Last Thursday's third over 1m here was more like it from ARENAS DEL TIEMPO in a first-time visor and she's preferred to Switchel.
(1) Twilight Fun 10/11, Two wins from 6 runs this year. 11/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, career best for latest of them in 10-runner handicap at this course (6f) 40 days ago, just holding on. Shortlist material up just 2 lb. 2lb rise looks more than fair and he may try to burn them off again from stall 1.
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2nd (4) (13/2 -95%) Agostino
6.5
13/2(-95%)
(4) Agostino 13/2, 10/3, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, settling better than has been the case. 5 lb rise asks for more but he's clearly in good nick. Made all over C&D 12 days ago; is drawn widest upped 5lb into better company.
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3rd (6) (11/1 -10%) Alafdhal
11
11/1(-10%)
(6) Alafdhal 11/1, Four-time course winner. 3 wins from 21 runs this year. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft, 13/2) 7 days ago. Going through a good spell. This is likely to be strongly run; will probably need them to go too hard and come back.
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2
4th (2) (11/2 +39%) Smooth Silesie
5.5
11/2(+39%)
(2) Smooth Silesie 11/2, C&D winner. 5 wins from 22 runs this year. Latest win at Bath in September. 8/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft) 8 days ago. Standing up really well to an intensive campaign. Enjoying a good year, winning five times and going up 18lb in the weights; set to go well.
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5th (5) (11/2 -22%) Papa Don't Preach
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(5) Papa Don't Preach 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 5/6, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 19 days ago. Can remain very competitive at this sort of level. Last month's C&D win off 5lb lower has worked out well since; should go well again.
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6th (3) (15/2 -25%) Sir Rodneyredblood
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(3) Sir Rodneyredblood 15/2, Four-time C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in August. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 8/1) 7 days ago. Way he shapes suggests return to 5f will suit. Has 14 AW wins to his name, half of them round here; does a lot of his racing now over 6f.
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
AGOSTINO appeared to appreciate the step back down to the minimum trip when making all over C&D last month and, off a 5lb higher mark, he gets the nod to bring up a double. Twilight Fun rediscovered his shooting boots in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over 6f here and he must be respected off 2lb higher, while Papa Don't Preach is respected most out of the remainder.
SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD came within a neck of adding to his Chelmsford haul over 6f a week ago and, equally effective over 5f, he's surely a big player from the same mark. Twilight Fun reacted well to cheekpieces when winning here in September and he looks the main danger.
A good burn-up looks on the cards and hard-puller TWILIGHT FUN should be fine with the return to 5f. Papa Don't Preach is next best.
(3) Monsieur Kodi 2/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 13/2, shape well when fourth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (7f, soft) 36 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and a danger to all if he takes to it. Having easiest assignment on synthetics for years; not disgraced over 7f latest..
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2nd (6) (5/1 +50%) Blackjack
5
5/1(+50%)
(6) Blackjack 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in August. 11/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 10 days ago. C&D and Southwell 6f wins in 2024, but doesn't appeal as on a winning mark at present..
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1
3rd (1) (9/4 +25%) Princess Shabnam
2.25
9/4(+25%)
(1) Princess Shabnam 9/4, C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Cheekpieces on for first time, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 33/1) 14 days ago, encountering a wide trip. Drops in class. Led until final 110yds in a C&D 0-80 last month; drops into her first class 5 handicap..
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4
4th (4) (11/2 -22%) Hierarchy
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(4) Hierarchy 11/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 10/11, last of 8 in claimer at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago. That race may have come too soon and he's dangerous if bouncing back. Excuse in Kempton claimer latest; numerous place finishes immediately before that..
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5th (7) (33/1 -18%) Legend Of Leros
33
33/1(-18%)
(7) Legend Of Leros 33/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 8 in claimer at Kempton (6f, 40/1) 15 days ago. Ahead of Hierarchy in a claimer latest without suggesting his own turn is near again..
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6th (2) (6/1 -71%) Maid In Chelsea
6
6/1(-71%)
(2) Maid In Chelsea 6/1, Thrice-raced winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Won 3-runner novice at Windsor (5.1f, heavy, 13/8) 24 days ago, always holding on. Makes handicap debut and more is needed, but she's clearly not yet exposed. 5f novice winner the last twice but will stay 6f and further; competitive opening mark..
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Having completed a brace a shade cosily at Windsor last month, MAID IN CHELSEA enters handicap company off what looks a fair mark. Jack Jones' filly scored on the Tapeta at Wolverhampton in September and she makes plenty of appeal on her Polytrack debut. The biggest threat may emerge from Monsieur Kodi, who arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Catterick. Others to note include Blackjack and Princess Shabnam.
This is quite late in the day for MONSIEUR KODI to tackle polytrack for the first time but shaped quite nicely at Catterick last time and he's a regular in better handicaps than this. He's therefore awarded the vote in favour of Princess Shabnam and Hierarchy.
A good showing in a C&D 0-80 last month earns PRINCESS SHABNAM the vote over Monsieur Kodi and the unexposed Maid In Chelsea.
(5) Hat Toss 6/1, Latest win at Sandown in August. Caught further back than ideal when third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 16/1) 29 days ago. Is shaping up very well so a must for consideration. Often pulls hard but has been consistent all year; enters calculations.
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4
2nd (4) (17/2 +15%) Helm Rock
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(4) Helm Rock 17/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 36 days ago. Dropping in the weights but hard to warm to until showing more spark. Tumbled down the weights this year and cheekpieces haven't made much difference latterly.
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2
3rd (2) (11/4 +31%) Pjanoo
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(2) Pjanoo 11/4, 16/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 70 days ago given he was drawn poorly. Fared better in that department this time and he can give a good account. Goes well fresh; latest run from a wide stall was better than it looked; one to consider.
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4th (7) (16/5 +47%) Expensive Queen
3.2
16/5(+47%)
(7) Expensive Queen 16/5, 9/1, first run since leaving Kevin Ryan when very good second of 10 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good) 50 days ago, just failing. Makes polytrack debut and could have more to offer for this yard. Bounced back for her new trainer latest; sister to a Polytrack winner; shortlisted.
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5th (1) (6/1 +20%) Koy Koy
6
6/1(+20%)
(1) Koy Koy 6/1, 18/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 21 days ago. Makes polytrack debut with that headgear off and he's likely to bounce back eased in class. Tapeta winner last autumn who's regressed; easier race than he's used to, on Polytrack bow.
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6th (6) (11/2 +31%) Samra Star
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11/2(+31%)
(6) Samra Star 11/2, Wolverhampton winner on second start but proved much too free when seventh of 10 in novice at Goodwood (9.9f, good) 65 days ago, also hampered. Makes handicap debut and mark looks stiff. Pulled hard/well beaten last time; comes down in trip on her handicap debut; market useful.
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7th (3) (20/1 -122%) Cephalus
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20/1(-122%)
(3) Cephalus 20/1, Course winner. Nine wins from 28 Flat runs. 4 wins from 9 runs this year. Last of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Salisbury (9.9f, good to soft) 35 days ago, not knocked about on return from a break, Visor now the headgear of choice and he'll step up on that effort back on the AW. 8-19 on the AW and two poor turf efforts latterly are probably best ignored.
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8th (9) (14/1 +36%) Lake Teo
14
14/1(+36%)
(9) Lake Teo 14/1, Last of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Newmarket (8f, heavy) 42 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Exposed maiden who's done most racing on turf over further; will need a career-best effort.
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9th (8) (66/1 -65%) Forca Timao
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66/1(-65%)
(8) Forca Timao 66/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, first run since leaving Richard Hannon when seventh of 9 in handicap at Sandown (10f, soft) 55 days ago. Now needs to build on that. Soft ground maybe wasn't ideal for his new yard but he's regressed over the past 12 months.
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
HAT TOSS hasn't enjoyed the smoothest of passages in two placed efforts since his victory over a mile at Sandown in August and compensation could be on the cards. The New Bay gelding should relish a return to this distance and a third career victory looks imminent. Expensive Queen offered plenty of encouragement with her second-placed stable bow at the Esher venue and she's feared most, ahead of the down-in-grade Pjanoo.
Having won at Sandown in August, HAT TOSS has shaped well on both starts since, left with too much to do in a steadily-run race last time, and he looks poised to strike. Expensive Queen made an excellent start for James Tate in September and is second choice, ahead of Pjanoo.
Hat Toss looked a bit unlucky back on the AW last time but this can go to EXPENSIVE QUEEN (nap), whose yard has been in good form.
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