Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Thursday 9th November 2023
There were 38 Races on Thursday 9th November 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Newbury, 7 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Clonmel, 8 races at Ludlow, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 9th November 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(6) Frost At Dawn 10/1, Frosted filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Kingori. 9/2, second of 7 in novice at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 20 days ago. Likely to improve. Second of seven on last month's Newcastle debut when well positioned throughout (7f).
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2nd (8) (2/1 +11%) Mercury Day
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2/1(+11%)
(8) Mercury Day 2/1, Time Test filly who shaped well when a debut fourth of 17 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 9/2). Below that form when second of 5 in novice (4/6) at Catterick (7f, heavy) 19 days ago but remains with potential back on a better surface. Promise on Newmarket debut and heavy ground may have contributed to lesser run since.
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3rd (2) (10/11 +34%) Pitney
0.909091
10/11(+34%)
(2) Pitney 10/11, €27,000 foal, €60,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Forbearing. Dam, 8.6f winner, half-sister to smart 5.5f/6f winner Coco City. 12/1, second of 12 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW) on debut 35 days ago, missing break. Should have more to offer. Flew home in the straight when 2nd on last month's Lingfield debut (7f); more to come.
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4th (1) (6/1 +45%) Dimsons
6
6/1(+45%)
(1) Dimsons 6/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in maiden at Ascot (7f, good to firm, 11/1) 62 days ago. Sold from Richard Hannon 31,000 gns in October. Promise on York debut but less good at Ascot latest; sold 31,000gns last month; AW debut.
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5th (9) (25/1 -178%) Warming
25
25/1(-178%)
(9) Warming 25/1, Foaled February 20. Too Darn Hot filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Buratino. Dam a 7f 2yo winner (RPR 89), herself a half-sister to a Group 2 winner; yard run three.
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6th (7) (80/1 -142%) Lovely Masar
80
80/1(-142%)
(7) Lovely Masar 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW, 40/1) 35 days ago. Second run was better than debut; sold 20,000gns last month and returned to G Boughey.
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7th (4) (150/1 -355%) Sicilian Sosizza
150
150/1(-355%)
(4) Sicilian Sosizza 150/1, Foaled April 4. 5,500 gns 2-y-o, Dark Angel gelding. Dam 1½m winner. 5,500gns 2yo; dam a 1m4f AW winner; fair standard to aim at on debut; likely best watched.
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8th (3) (50/1 -178%) Wadi Bu Thaila
50
50/1(-178%)
(3) Wadi Bu Thaila 50/1, Foaled March 15. Expert Eye colt. Dam, third at 1m, out of useful US 5.5f-10.5f winner Angel Terrace, herself half-sister to high-class winner up to 2½m Order of St George. Dam a maiden from a successful middle-distance family; one of three runners for the yard.
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9th (5) (300/1 -50%) Tattle O'day
300
300/1(-50%)
(5) Tattle O'day 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in novice at Lingfield (8f, AW, 250/1) 14 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Huge prices and shown little in two runs this autumn; new visor not enough to tempt.
LTO Selection:
17:00 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Frost At Dawn shaped with plenty of promise when second on debut at Newcastle and it would be no surprise to see her figure once more. However, preference is for MERCURY DAY, whose defeat at Catterick last time can be put down to the heavy going. Therefore, she is better judged on her debut fourth at Newmarket, which looks the best piece of form on offer. Pitney completes the shortlist after his second at Lingfield.
PITNEY made an eye-catching debut when second at Lingfield 5 weeks ago, finishing strongly from a poor position, and is narrowly preferred to Mercury Day, who is worth another chance to confirm debut promise back on a better surface. Frost At Dawn is also considered.
Having made striking late headway on debut five weeks ago PITNEY can put that experience to good use. Mercury Day is feared most.
(2) Deep Havana 6/1, Modest form when third of 7 in novice at this course (7f, 28/1) on debut 21 days ago. More will be needed. Only a modest third over 7f here on debut but may be suited by this shorter trip.
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11
2nd (11) (25/1 +0%) Bluebell Grove
25
25/1(+0%)
(11) Bluebell Grove 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 55 days ago. Needs to improve on her 5f efforts.
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3rd (10) (66/1 -65%) Alfa Kellenic
66
66/1(-65%)
(10) Alfa Kellenic 66/1, £20,000 Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Adaay. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Betting should help guide to expectations with this newcomer. £20,000 yearling; by Havana Grey; one of two newcomers in the field.
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4th (4) (3/1 -33%) Flag Carrier
3
3/1(-33%)
(4) Flag Carrier 3/1, Fair maiden. Placed over 7f at Kempton last twice and sets the standard for the rest to aim at here. Brings the best form, having been placed in 7f AW events at Kempton the last twice.
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5th (5) (9/2 +10%) Invincible Speed
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(5) Invincible Speed 9/2, Promising individual. Third of 7 in novice at Newcastle (5f, 11/2) 27 days ago, not knocked about. Open to improvement. Finished third at Newcastle last time; should improve further; one to consider.
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6th (7) (10/3 +33%) Mesaafi
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(7) Mesaafi 10/3, 50/1, sixth of 12 in novice at Kempton (6f) on debut 36 days ago, considerately handled. Likely to improve. Showed some promise with his midfield effort at Kempton; likely to improve.
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9
7th (9) (16/1 +52%) Tennessee Gold
16
16/1(+52%)
(9) Tennessee Gold 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. 28/1, sixth of 9 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, soft) 24 days ago. Chance depends on whether he improves for the switch to AW.
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13
8th (13) (10/3 +17%) Queen Maker
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(13) Queen Maker 10/3, 240,000 gns Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to smart 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Lusail and 1m-1¼m winner Le Mans. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to Golden Jubilee Stakes winner Fayr Jag. Very interesting newcomer. 240,000gns yearling; half-sister to two winners for this yard; interesting debutante.
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3
9th (3) (80/1 -21%) Finn Ironside
80
80/1(-21%)
(3) Finn Ironside 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in novice (66/1) at Nottingham (6f, heavy) 29 days ago, never nearer. Far from solid judged on turf form.
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10th (8) (250/1 -25%) Subaltern
250
250/1(-25%)
(8) Subaltern 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on first time, tenth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6f, 300/1) 17 days ago. Poor form claims.
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11th (12) (150/1 -127%) Mileah
150
150/1(-127%)
(12) Mileah 150/1, Hooded, last of 8 in novice (40/1) at Lingfield (6f) on debut 13 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind. Last of eight at Lingfield but is bred to do much better.
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12th (1) (200/1 -203%) Con Te Partiro
200
200/1(-203%)
(1) Con Te Partiro 200/1, Hooded, last of 8 in maiden (28/1) at Lingfield (5f) on debut 14 days ago, very slowly away. Inauspicious debut at Lingfield; best watched.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Queen Maker was a 240,000gns purchase as a yearling and this half-sister to the dual Group 2 winner Lusail could play a part on her debut. However, the vote goes to INVINCIBLE SPEED, who took a nice step forward from his debut effort at Bath in August to fill third place at Newcastle last month and he may have plenty more progression to come. Of the remainder, Flag Carrier makes the most appeal.
FLAG CARRIER is the percentage call on the back of a couple of placed efforts at Kempton, although a strong market move for well-bred debutante Queen Maker, who is well drawn in 1, would put a different slant on things. Invincible Speed and Mesaafi look capable of better and are best of the rest.
The vote goes to interesting newcomer QUEEN MAKER who looks potentially above average. Flag Carrier is second choice.
(10) Head's Gone Pal 16/1, Has shown improved form fitted with cheekpieces on his last 2 starts, third of 9 in nursery (10/1) at Brighton (7f, good) 30 days ago. Can give another good account as he drops back down in trip. More competitive since cheekpieces went on and dropping back to 6f should suit.
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1st (9) (17/2 -13%) Amroon
8.5
17/2(-13%)
(9) Amroon 17/2, Run best excused when 5¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Zachary in nursery (9/4) at this course (5f) 26 days ago, bumped soon after start. Sent off favourite last time so could fare better as he goes back up in distance. Beaten favourite twice since a good 2nd at Southwell in September; returns to 6f.
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2nd (8) (18/1 -50%) Via Blanca
18
18/1(-50%)
(8) Via Blanca 18/1, Still looked in need of the experience when seventh of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 150/1) 19 days ago, merely closing up late having missed the break. Makes handicap debut. Whiff of ability in a useful novice at Wolverhampton latest; more realistic task today.
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3
3rd (3) (28/1 -56%) Notre Dame
28
28/1(-56%)
(3) Notre Dame 28/1, Failed to improve making her nursery debut when sixth of 8 at Yarmouth (7f, soft, 10/1) 24 days ago. Others preferred as she makes her first start on polytrack. 7f on soft looked to stretch her last time; this is weaker and still capable of better.
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4th (7) (11/1 -120%) Badosa
11
11/1(-120%)
(7) Badosa 11/1, Only minor promise in a trio of starts so far, tried in hood when seventh of 8 in minor event at Bath (5f, heavy, 80/1) 22 days ago. Needs to leave her previous form behind as she makes handicap/all-weather debut. Potential improver now handicapping at a low level; AW debut.
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1
5th (1) (4/6 +59%) Zachary
0.666667
4/6(+59%)
(1) Zachary 4/6, Made it 2 wins from 3 starts since switched to all-weather when scoring easily in 8-runner nursery at this C&D (6/5) a week ago. Leading claims under a penalty. Bolted up over C&D last week; 5lb well in under a penalty; obvious claims.
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6th (4) (6/1 -9%) She'Sashambles
6
6/1(-9%)
(4) She'Sashambles 6/1, Produced best effort to date when second of 10 in nursery (6/1) at Newcastle (5f) 6 days ago, running on. Could have more to offer back up in trip for her polytrack debut. Second over 5f at Newcastle last week; ready for a return to 6f; more appealing than most.
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7th (2) (28/1 -75%) Surface To Air
28
28/1(-75%)
(2) Surface To Air 28/1, Making all-weather debut, not in the same form as previous outing when well-beaten last of 12 in nursery (9/2) at this C&D 40 days ago. Bounce back called for. Failed to fire here last time but earlier efforts bring him into the reckoning.
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8th (5) (14/1 +58%) Restricted
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14/1(+58%)
(5) Restricted 14/1, Hasn't offered much in his 4 starts to date, faring no better sent handicapping when eleventh of 13 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good, 40/1) 30 days ago. Improvement required dropped in trip. Poor form in four starts; drop in trip needs to help; market instructive.
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9th (6) (16/1 +11%) Midnight Force
16
16/1(+11%)
(6) Midnight Force 16/1, Has made little impact since switched to nurseries, tenth of 12 at Kempton (1m, 66/1) 24 days ago. Back down in distance with eyeshields on 1st time. Struggled since moving into nurseries, including C&D; new headgear tried today.
LTO Selection:
18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
ZACHARY made light work of his rivals over course and distance last week, which made it two out of two here for the son of Cable Bay, and he can carry the 6lb penalty to victory. The main threat is She'sashambles, who produced the best effort of her career so far when filling the runner-up spot at Newcastle recently and she could go well off the same mark. Badosa warrants a market check on her nursery bow.
ZACHARY made it 2 wins from 2 starts at this course with a ready success over C&D a week ago and a penalty might not be enough to prevent him from scoring again. She'sashambles bumped into an improver at Newcastle on her latest outing and she could be the main danger, ahead of Amroon.
Notre Dame can do better back at 6f but ZACHARY bolted up over C&D last week and he can make it 3-3 at this track.
(7) Law Of Average 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 200/1) 29 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Something to prove. Possible improver now handicapping and dropped back in distance.
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2nd (6) (4/1 +0%) Lady Bouquet
4
4/1(+0%)
(6) Lady Bouquet 4/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in October. 9/2, sixth of 9 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 16 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to get back on track and should be thereabouts. Has form figures of 3312 in handicaps when ridden prominently; not dismissed.
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8
3rd (8) (15/2 -25%) Forgotten Treasure
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(8) Forgotten Treasure 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, good 1¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Nouveaux in nursery at this C&D 26 days ago, never nearer. Likely to do better still and makes plenty of appeal. Ties in with Nouveaux on C&D running last month; may be capable of progress.
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4th (3) (5/1 -100%) Nouveaux
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5/1(-100%)
(3) Nouveaux 5/1, 4/1, career best when winning 9-runner nursery at this C&D 26 days ago. More to come and capable of following up. Made all in C&D contest last month; may improve further on this surface; major player.
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5th (2) (10/1 +17%) Talking Rubbish
10
10/1(+17%)
(2) Talking Rubbish 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 8 in nursery at this course (6f, 8/1) 7 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Trailed home last in 6f event here last week; return to 5f may help.
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6th (11) (22/1 -22%) Flemish
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22/1(-22%)
(11) Flemish 22/1, 18/1, last of 5 in nursery at Brighton (5.3f, good) 66 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Hard to make a solid case for. Best RPR came on sole AW attempt; return to this sphere may have positive effect.
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7th (1) (9/2 +36%) Westend Avenue
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(1) Westend Avenue 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at Redcar (6f, heavy) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more but she's still unexposed. Gives the impression this sharper test will suit on AW/handicap debut; possibilities.
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8th (4) (4/1 +20%) Tomshalfsister
4
4/1(+20%)
(4) Tomshalfsister 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (5f, AW) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut. May do better. The type to improve now handicapping; related to winners for this yard; interesting.
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9th (9) (66/1 +18%) Someone Like You
66
66/1(+18%)
(9) Someone Like You 66/1, 125/1, seventh of 8 in nursery at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Hard to make a case for. Chance depends on whether she improves for new trip and first-time blinkers.
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10th (10) (20/1 +29%) Belvoir Kitten
20
20/1(+29%)
(10) Belvoir Kitten 20/1, Tenth of 11 in nursery (33/1) at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. Not particularly solid on form.
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11th (5) (28/1 +0%) Blow Me Away
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28/1(+0%)
(5) Blow Me Away 28/1, 14/1, tenth of 12 in nursery at this course (6f) 40 days ago. Others make more appeal. Holds very weak claims on overall form.
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12th (12) (66/1 -100%) Perelle
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66/1(-100%)
(12) Perelle 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, 7¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Lady Bouquet in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 37 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has work to do. Has poor RPRs.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Nouveaux showed a willing attitude when making all over course and distance last time and she could be tough to peg back once more. That said, having been raised 4lb for that half-length success, she may be susceptible to some better treated rivals like the reopposing FORGOTTEN TREASURE. William Knight's filly didn't get the rub of the green when a close fifth on that occasion and off 5lb better terms, she can reverse the form. Lady Bouquet is also noted.
NOUVEAUX improved to score over C&D last time and, with the scope for better still, she's a solid choice. Lady Bouquet, who wasn't seen to best effect at Wolverhampton, is likely to get back on track, and Forgotten Treasure isn't without hope.
Assuming her ideal tactics are readopted, LADY BOUQUET may be the answer. Tomshalfsister is second choice.
(7) True Courage 13/2, In winning form on AW last autumn but has found life tougher since. 12/1, eighth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) 70 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not hit top gear this year but latest start was better than 8th place suggests; considered.
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2
2nd (2) (9/1 -80%) Moliwood
9
9/1(-80%)
(2) Moliwood 9/1, Absent since finishing well held in the 2022 Cesarewitch at Newmarket. Given a chance by the handicapper but watching brief the percentage call unless the betting vibes are strong. On handy mark and conditions should suit but back from layoff with usual headgear absent.
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3rd (8) (9/2 +40%) World Without Love
4.5
9/2(+40%)
(8) World Without Love 9/2, Latest win at Carlisle in June. 4/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (13f) 14 days ago, needing stiffer test. Could go well. Has run well here in the past and comes here in good order; each-way claims.
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3
4th (3) (5/2 +29%) Haliphon
2.5
5/2(+29%)
(3) Haliphon 5/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Redcar (1¾m, good) 33 days ago. Consistency an issue but placed in two of his last four starts; promise in one AW run.
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5th (4) (16/1 -100%) Lucky's Dream
16
16/1(-100%)
(4) Lucky's Dream 16/1, Four-time course winner but the last one was in 2020. Remote fourth in a Huntingdon handicap hurdle last month. Others preferred for win purposes. Excuses on last two starts and earlier Newcastle 4th was encouraging; not discounted.
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6th (1) (4/1 +60%) Appier
4
4/1(+60%)
(1) Appier 4/1, Seven wins from 20 Flat runs. Latest win at Lingfield in June. Held back by very slow starts the last twice. Slow starter; good record on AW and the return to this surface is in his favour.
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7th (6) (6/1 -20%) Croeso Cymraeg
6
6/1(-20%)
(6) Croeso Cymraeg 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Salisbury in July. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (1¼m, good to soft, 17/2) 24 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. C&D winner; comes here in good form and should give his running once again.
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8th (9) (50/1 -25%) Red Force One
50
50/1(-25%)
(9) Red Force One 50/1, Has struggled under both codes since scoring over hurdles at Huntingdon in May. Eighth of 9 in handicap (80/1) at Newcastle (2m) 20 days ago. Hurdle win in May but horribly out of sorts under both codes since; good jockey booking.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 13f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
HALIPHON bounced back to form when third over 1m6f at Redcar last time and he is fancied to get his head in front. Ian Williams' charge runs off the same here and he looks set to run a big race with that in mind. Red Flyer is feared most after a good second over 1m4f at Kempton but he may struggle to defy a 3lb rise in the ratings, while Croeso Cymraeg can also hit the frame.
RED FLYER has been knocking on the door and might be able to get his head back in front. Croeso Cymraeg is another who arrives in form and is second choice ahead of World Without Love.
A competitive event in which TRUE COURAGE is taken to get the better of Red Flyer and Appier.
(1) Base Note 5/1, Creditable second of 6 in minor event at Newcastle (10.2f, 6/1), clear of rest. Each-way chance, provided he is ready to roll following 7 months off. Smart on AW on his day; back from seven months off but still of serious interest.
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2nd (4) (15/8 +6%) Believe In Stars
1.875
15/8(+6%)
(4) Believe In Stars 15/8, Thrice-raced winner. Won 8-runner minor event at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm, 9/2) 65 days ago, well positioned. Open to improvement now handicapping and he's high on the shortlist. AW winner last year; improved to defy penalty in September and remains capable of better.
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2
3rd (2) (12/1 +0%) Felix
12
12/1(+0%)
(2) Felix 12/1, Six wins from 23 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Meydan (9.9f, good), left poorly placed. Off 9 months and he looks vulnerable. Smart on AW in his pomp; 3rd in this race last year off 4lb higher; absent since February.
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4th (7) (2/1 +50%) Storm Catcher
2
2/1(+50%)
(7) Storm Catcher 2/1, Three-time C&D winner. Five wins from 16 Flat runs. Below form twentieth of 34 in handicap (66/1) at Newmarket (9f, good to firm) 40 days ago. This is not so daunting and he should have a part to play. C&D form of 1112; better than ever at Newcastle in Aug; quiet latest; return to AW a plus.
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5th (3) (14/1 +13%) Barenboim
14
14/1(+13%)
(3) Barenboim 14/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 6/1, last of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f), needing stronger gallop. Off 169 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Won 5 of his first 8 starts for this yard, including C&D; two heavy defeats when last seen.
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5
6th (5) (12/1 -33%) Mr Professor
12
12/1(-33%)
(5) Mr Professor 12/1, Latest win at Goodwood in September. 10/3, respectable second of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, soft) 38 days ago, clear of rest. Place possibilities. Impressive from off the pace at Goodwood; bumped into one last time; others stronger here.
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8
7th (8) (20/1 +39%) Yorkshire Lady
20
20/1(+39%)
(8) Yorkshire Lady 20/1, Five wins from 19 Flat runs. 13/2, bit below form fourth of 15 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm). Off 145 days and will probably find one or two too good. Five turf wins to her name but returns to AW in a competitive race; others are stronger.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
BELIEVE IN STARS won over 1m2f at Goodwood on his previous outing in September and he can follow up that success here. Sir Michael Stoute's gelding is making his handicap bow and an opening mark of 94 can be exploited. Greatgadian looks the biggest danger to the selection after running on gamely to get up close home over 1m at Newcastle but he may find life tougher up 5lb, while Mr Professor can also have a say.
With just three runs under his belt, there is almost certainly more to come from BELIEVE IN STARS, who narrowly prevailed in a Goodwood novice in September and makes his handicap debut off what looks a decent enough mark. Greatgadian returned to form when scoring over a mile here and he is second choice ahead of Storm Catcher and Mr Professor.
Believe In Stars and BASE NOTE (nap) look the pair to focus on with the Crisfords' runner bringing strong AW form into the race.
(6) Sirius White 10/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 11 in minor event (10/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 136 days. Others boast more compelling credentials. Absence since June looks a big plus; fresh when he won over C&D in January.
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1
2nd (1) (7/2 +13%) Crystal Dawn
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(1) Crystal Dawn 7/2, C&D winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 33/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and, having slipped to a workable mark, she's worth considering. Possibilities if she takes well to cheekpieces; C&D winner off this mark last year.
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8
3rd (8) (18/1 -29%) Brazen Arrow
18
18/1(-29%)
(8) Brazen Arrow 18/1, One win from 39 Flat runs. 12/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago, very slowly away. Visor back on and he needs to bounce back. Failed to beat a rival last time when back from a break; poor strike-rate.
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7
4th (7) (10/1 -43%) Fast Flo
10
10/1(-43%)
(7) Fast Flo 10/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Creditable 2¾ lengths second of 8 to Nemorum in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 12 days ago. Blinkers back on and she needs to find improvement from somewhere. Held by Nemorum on C&D running 12 days ago but again has place claims.
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4
5th (4) (8/1 -45%) Lupset Flossy Pop
8
8/1(-45%)
(4) Lupset Flossy Pop 8/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 9/1) 9 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and could have a part to play if on-song. On a competitive mark; has a fighting chance if she proves suited by this new trip.
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10
6th (10) (7/2 +83%) Marisitta
3.5
7/2(+83%)
(10) Marisitta 7/2, Fifth of 11 in handicap (100/1) at this course (8f). Off 107 days. First run for yard after leaving John O'Shea. Has work to do. Showed improvement here on final start for John O'Shea; debut for new yard.
7th
2
7th (2) (16/1 -100%) Cabaret Show
16
16/1(-100%)
(2) Cabaret Show 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, 4½ lengths fifth of 8 to Nemorum in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Others make more appeal. Only a modest fifth to Nemorum over C&D last time but retains low mileage.
8th
9
8th (9) (80/1 -100%) Royal Design
80
80/1(-100%)
(9) Royal Design 80/1, 40/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, soft). Off 106 days and entitled to come on for the run. 3yo maiden who seemed to run well here two starts ago.
9th
5
9th (5) (11/4 -57%) Nemorum
2.75
11/4(-57%)
(5) Nemorum 11/4, 9/2, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at this C&D 12 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Fast Flo. More needed up 5 lb but he's a player all the same. Made all and comfortably beat Fast Flo in C&D event 12 days ago; major contender.
10th
3
10th (3) (28/1 -12%) Shorts On
28
28/1(-12%)
(3) Shorts On 28/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in June. 33/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 107 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. Inconsistent sort who isn't a solid option on return from 107-day break.
LTO Selection:
20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
NEMORUM opened his account over course and distance recently and a 5lb rise in the ratings may not prevent the four-year-old from completing a brace. Fast Flo was second on that occasion and Christine Dunnett's filly could finish closer off the same mark. The daughter of Garswood is feared most, ahead of Crystal Dawn, who is a potential improver in first-time cheekpieces.
It's probably best not to read too much into CRYSTAL DAWN's latest effort at Wolverhampton and she could be the answer in this open-looking handicap. The 7-y-o is now 3 lb below her last winning mark and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces she sports here will help. Lupset Flossy Pop should make her presence felt, while recent C&D 1-2 Nemorum and Fast Flo are live each-way candidates.
Recent C&D scorer Nemorum has to be respected but he's taken on with SIRIUS WHITE, who looks interesting back from a layoff.
(2) Blind Beggar 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in August. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Ascot (6f, firm, 20/1) 61 days ago, doing too much too soon. Successful over C&D on last AW appearance, taking record in this sphere to 2-4.
2
9
2nd (9) (12/1 -9%) Regal Envoy
12
12/1(-9%)
(9) Regal Envoy 12/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Not dismissed. Came up short last time and is perhaps back in the assessor's grip.
3
6
3rd (6) (4/1 -45%) Crimson Sand
4
4/1(-45%)
(6) Crimson Sand 4/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy, 125/1) 17 days ago, merely closing up late. Losing run is mounting up but he has a consistent record here; could go well.
4
8
4th (8) (9/1 -29%) Skallywag Bay
9
9/1(-29%)
(8) Skallywag Bay 9/1, 9/2, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 14 days ago. Remains on a fair mark and boasts excellent record on AW. Goes back up in grade but she's now 3-4 on AW and may improve further.
5th
7
5th (7) (3/1 +33%) Almaty Star
3
3/1(+33%)
(7) Almaty Star 3/1, Winner at Lingfield in September. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, 5/1) 21 days ago, running on. First run for yard after leaving Roger Varian. One to consider. Ran well here last month on final start for Roger Varian; still unexposed on AW.
6th
5
6th (5) (16/1 +36%) Dynamic Force
16
16/1(+36%)
(5) Dynamic Force 16/1, 33/1, first run since leaving Taleb Ali when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Ascot (5f, firm) 61 days ago. Failed to revive when back on British soil two months ago; others preferred.
7th
3
7th (3) (13/2 -95%) Woolhampton
6.5
13/2(-95%)
(3) Woolhampton 13/2, Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy, 5/1) 17 days ago, running on. In good form prior to that and expected to bounce back away from testing conditions. Consistent in Class 2 events on turf in September/October; likely player back on AW.
8th
4
8th (4) (150/1 -200%) Via Corone
150
150/1(-200%)
(4) Via Corone 150/1, Lightly-raced winner. First run since leaving Charlie Appleby when last of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, 22/1) 21 days ago. Hood back on. Very hard to make a case for. Seems to be regressing; something to prove dropped further in trip.
9th
1
9th (1) (13/2 +13%) Song For Whoever
6.5
13/2(+13%)
(1) Song For Whoever 13/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good third of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 33 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts again. Still open to further progress on AW; respected on third start for new yard.
LTO Selection:
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
WOOLHAMPTON has been in good heart on turf of late and the daughter of Camacho makes plenty of appeal dropping in class now switched to all-weather. Almaty Star should be on the premises on his debut for Robert Cowell and the three-year-old may serve the selection with the most resistance. Skallywag Bay and Song For Whoever are also worth a second look.
WOOLHAMPTON was bang in form before getting stuck in the mud at Windsor last time so she's worth a chance to bounce back and land this open-looking contest. Last-time-out winner Skallywag Bay is a player and Song For Whoever can't be ruled out.
In-form filly WOOLHAMPTON may well take advantage of this drop back in class. Almaty Star is second choice.
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