Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Thursday 5th December 2024
There were 30 Races on Thursday 5th December 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Leicester, 7 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 5th December 2024
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(7) Palazzo Persico 9/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 12 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Fitting of visor may help (record in blinkers bodes well); competitively treated.
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4
2nd (4) (7/2 +36%) Rainwater
3.5
7/2(+36%)
(4) Rainwater 7/2, Winner at Wolverhampton in November. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 3/1) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Recent form includes a Wolverhampton win; switches from Tapeta to Polytrack.
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8
3rd (8) (18/1 -29%) Cerulean Summer
18
18/1(-29%)
(8) Cerulean Summer 18/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 7 lengths eighth of 11 to Rainwater in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 4/1) 20 days ago. Two wins at Wolverhampton this autumn; below par last time.
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12
4th (12) (14/1 +13%) Twilight Guest
14
14/1(+13%)
(12) Twilight Guest 14/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at Nottingham (10.2f, good). Off 114 days/had wind op. 4yo maiden whose form has deteriorated; had wind surgery since last run.
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9
5th (9) (10/1 +0%) Meet Me In Meraki
10
10/1(+0%)
(9) Meet Me In Meraki 10/1, Latest win at Chepstow in July. Seventh of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 14 days ago. Form dipped returned to AW last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-9.
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11
6th (11) (7/1 -17%) Forever Proud
7
7/1(-17%)
(11) Forever Proud 7/1, 5/1, respectable third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 38 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has good chance on pick of form. 0-4 for new stable but this step back up in trip looks a positive; well weighted.
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3
7th (3) (50/1 -100%) Alvesta
50
50/1(-100%)
(3) Alvesta 50/1, 14/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 50 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding. Others have achieved more. 0-13 for Andrew Balding; sold for 14,000gns since last run.
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1
8th (1) (10/1 -33%) Renesmee
10
10/1(-33%)
(1) Renesmee 10/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 4/1) 14 days ago, never nearer. Respected. Consistent for current yard; creditable second over C&D two starts ago; solid claims.
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6
9th (6) (11/1 -10%) Mc'ted
11
11/1(-10%)
(6) Mc'ted 11/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Pontefract in September. Creditable second of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 14 days ago. Player. Four wins this year; creditable second at Lingfield most recently; not ruled out.
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10
10th (10) (9/2 +78%) Ocean Odyssey
4.5
9/2(+78%)
(10) Ocean Odyssey 9/2, 16/1, eye-catching seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 29 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip. Hood back on. Needs considering. 3yo maiden who ran promisingly (good late progress) at Kempton most recently.
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2
11th (2) (4/1 +47%) Star Pupil
4
4/1(+47%)
(2) Star Pupil 4/1, Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 8/1) 22 days ago, nearest finish. Cheekpieces on 1st time. In the mix. Ran encouragingly upped to 1m2f last time; possibilities if taking well to headgear.
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13
|PU| (13) (80/1 -142%) Rainbow Sign
80
80/1(-142%)
(13) Rainbow Sign 80/1, Two wins from 46 Flat runs. Twenty six runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Bath (8f, heavy) 45 days ago. Back up in trip. On a long losing run and yet to win away from Lingfield.
16:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
RAINWATER showed a likeable attitude when scoring over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton and after shaping like he was still in good heart when fourth off 5lb higher over this trip at Newcastle subsequently, he gets the vote to land the spoils off an unchanged mark. Mc'ted found only one rival too good at Lingfield last month and, off 2lb higher than his last winning rating, he warrants respect, despite his wide draw. Renesmee is also noteworthy.
It could be worth chancing OCEAN ODYSSEY, who caught the eye at Kempton last time and looks just the type his yard can place to advantage at some point this winter. Forever Proud and Star Pupil head the dangers.
The 3yo maiden OCEAN ODYSSEY is taken to build on his latest effort and get off the mark. Palazzo Persico is second choice.
(1) By The Book 5/6, Son of Frankel who looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in 11-runner novice at Haydock (7f) 18 months ago. Absent/gelded subsequently but he remains open to improvement for his leading stable. Absent since his comfortable debut win at Haydock 18 months ago; heed the market signals.
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8
2nd (8) (10/3 -33%) Plage De Havre
3.333333
10/3(-33%)
(8) Plage De Havre 10/3, Gelded on the back of an encouraging midfield debut effort at Yarmouth in summer of 2023 and much improved after 14 months off when second of 5 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 31 days ago. Definitely up to playing a part with a repeat. Gelded prior to running well at Wolverhampton on belated reappearance; enters calculations.
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2
3rd (2) (2/1 -11%) Jolly Jack Tar
2
2/1(-11%)
(2) Jolly Jack Tar 2/1, Promising individual who showed benefit of debut experience when winning 4-runner maiden (8/13) at Lingfield (10f, AW) in February, with plenty in hand. Marked himself down as a useful prospect then and big shout back from 9 months off. Both starts in February, readily winning at Lingfield latest; should have more to offer.
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14
4th (14) (20/1 -43%) Universal Story
20
20/1(-43%)
(14) Universal Story 20/1, €140,000 yearling, 40,000 gns 3-y-o, Sea The Stars filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1½m) Eleanora Duse out of useful 1¼m winner Drama Class. Worth a second look in the betting. 40,000gns 3yo; by Sea The Stars out of a well-related dam; the pick of the newcomers.
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10
5th (10) (40/1 -100%) Endless Whisper
40
40/1(-100%)
(10) Endless Whisper 40/1, Teofilo filly who was much improved from debut and left the impression she'll be even better suited by this trip when fifth of 10 in novice at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago. Claims of making the frame. Promise in 1m races at Southwell; shapes as if 1m2f will suit; frame possibilities.
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6
6th (6) (150/1 -127%) Incan Empire
150
150/1(-127%)
(6) Incan Empire 150/1, Ran to only a modest level without threatening on second of 2 starts in maidens during the spring. Gelded ahead of return but he's another who is entitled to hold more chance in handicaps moving forward. Couple of duck eggs in the spring; gelded since.
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4
7th (4) (66/1 +18%) Pocket Too
66
66/1(+18%)
(4) Pocket Too 66/1, Fair form on 3 of his 4 starts in bumpers but well held sole outing over hurdles during early 2022. Starts out for new yard after well over 2 years off and he's likely best watched. Absent since heavy defeat over hurdles in May 2022; debut for new yard.
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13
8th (13) (150/1 -88%) Inlet
150
150/1(-88%)
(13) Inlet 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Sir Michael Stoute when tenth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (12.1f, 200/1) 28 days ago, slowly away. Another who will be of greater interest in handicaps later on. Pair of duck eggs next to her name.
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5
9th (5) (250/1 -150%) Formal Address
250
250/1(-150%)
(5) Formal Address 250/1, Camelot gelding who was well held in novice contests at Kempton/Wolverhampton last month. Low-grade handicaps will be more his bag moving forward. Soundly beaten in two starts at about 1m.
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12
10th (12) (250/1 -150%) Baroque Pearl
250
250/1(-150%)
(12) Baroque Pearl 250/1, Dutch Art filly who has offered little in pair of starts to date, sixth of 8 in novice at Southwell (8.1f) 70 days ago. Up in trip. Needs to improve markedly for this new trip.
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11
11th (11) (200/1 -100%) Marion Of Elmstone
200
200/1(-100%)
(11) Marion Of Elmstone 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Kempton (8f). Off 23 months. Up in trip on this belated return to action and she looks up against it again. Poor claims on form and is returning from a long layoff.
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7
12th (7) (50/1 -52%) Norflondonforever
50
50/1(-52%)
(7) Norflondonforever 50/1, €35,000 foal, 125,000 gns yearling, Exceed And Excel gelding. Brother to ungenuine 1¼m winner Jebel Dukhan and closely related to 3 winners, including useful 7f/1m winner Smuggler's Moon. Dam unraced. Market can guide. Brother to a 1m2f AW winner; stable not noted for debut scorers.
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15
13th (15) (200/1 -300%) Vitruvian Dawn
200
200/1(-300%)
(15) Vitruvian Dawn 200/1, 42,000 gns yearling, Study of Man filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 8.3f winner Cet Horizon and useful 9.5f-1½m winner Crack of Light. Dam, 11.6f/1½m winner, sister to smart 1¼m-1¾m winner First In Line. Wears hood. 42,000gns yearling; by Study Of Man; wears hood on debut.
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3
14th (3) (200/1 -100%) Invincible Heir
200
200/1(-100%)
(3) Invincible Heir 200/1, Always behind and offered nothing on debut at Kempton (7f) in August 2022 and pulled up after 1f back at that venue a month later. Can only be watched returning from over 2 years on the sidelines. No form claims and has been absent for a long time.
16:40 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Godolphin appear to hold a strong hand in this contest and JOLLY JACK TAR looks the pick of the duo. The son of Too Darn Hot fairly bolted up over this trip at Lingfield on his second start in February and, with the promise of more improvement to come, he appeals as the most likely winner. By The Book scored impressively on debut over 7f at Haydock in June 2023 and, having been gelded during his spell on the sidelines, he must be of interest stepping up in trip on his return to action. Plage De Havre looks the pick of the remainder.
JOLLY JACK TAR looked potentially useful when making his second start a winning one in a 4-runner Lingfield maiden back in February and open to further improvement back from 9 months off, he's fancied to make a bold bid under a penalty. Fellow Godolphin representative By The Book looked promising himself when making a winning debut at Haydock last year and needs considering on return. Plage de Havre is another expected to be firmly in the mix.
Godolphin runners JOLLY JACK TAR and By The Book both lack recent match practice but they are respected in terms of form/potential.
(9) Blazes Boylan 33/1, C&D winner. 33/1, again shaped as if needing the run after a further 4 months off when last of 10 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Must improve. Won small-field C&D novice in January but he hasn't looked ahead of his mark in handicaps.
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7
1st (7) (16/1 -45%) Thankuappreciate
16
16/1(-45%)
(7) Thankuappreciate 16/1, Latest win at Southwell in November. Not in same form from the same mark when sixth of 9 in handicap there (5f, 5/1) 23 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Must bounce back. Ended losing run at Southwell last month (5f); beaten off 4lb lower last time; needs more.
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6
2nd (6) (13/2 +46%) El Bufalo
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(6) El Bufalo 13/2, 13/2, fared no better back up in trip when tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 6 weeks ago. Makes polytrack debut. Not easy to make a case for. Not lived up to market billing in two handicaps this autumn; low mileage but risky.
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2
3rd (2) (5/4 +69%) Existent
1.25
5/4(+69%)
(2) Existent 5/4, C&D winner. Twenty-nine runs since last win in 2022. 9/1 and eyeshields on for 1st time, not seen to best effect when ninth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) 81 days ago, left poorly placed. Enters calculations in this grade. Ages since his last win but down in weights and the return to AW could pique his interest.
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5
4th (5) (20/1 -150%) Dark Kestrel
20
20/1(-150%)
(5) Dark Kestrel 20/1, Latest win at Newcastle in October. 14/1, ran at least as well in defeat when third of 9 in handicap at same course (5f) 19 days ago. Can give another good account. Two 5f wins on AW this year; solid 3rd off this mark latest; others preferred for the win.
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1
5th (1) (12/1 -9%) Bang On The Bell
12
12/1(-9%)
(1) Bang On The Bell 12/1, C&D winner. 17/2, wasted no time getting back to form when third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 12 days ago, well positioned. Sound each-way claims. Back to a winning mark and ran well at Wolverhampton latest; solid contender.
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10
6th (10) (11/2 +21%) Angle Land
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(10) Angle Land 11/2, C&D winner. 13/2, got back on track returned to all-weather when third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 2 weeks ago. Needs to back that up here. C&D winner; ran well at Southwell two weeks ago and she's one to take seriously.
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4
7th (4) (17/2 -21%) Due For Luck
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(4) Due For Luck 17/2, Irresolute performer. 22/1, shaped as if back in form after 10 weeks off when fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago, never getting the room to fully open up in the straight. Met trouble in running over C&D last month; dangerous mark; each-way shout.
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8
8th (8) (8/1 -45%) Lipsink
8
8/1(-45%)
(8) Lipsink 8/1, C&D winner. 8/1, turned in best effort of the year when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) just under 3 weeks ago, well on top finish. 5 lb rise may not prove sufficient to stop him from following up. Two wins since joining Mick Appleby; still has handicapping scope and he's one to consider.
17:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
LIPSINK overcame an awkward start to run out a ready winner at Wolverhampton last month and, upped 5lb, he gets the nod to bring up a double. The formerly very smart Acklam Express is an obvious contender back off his last winning mark, while Dark Kestrel lost little in defeat when finishing a close-up third at Newcastle and he is respected most out of the remainder.
A host in with chances but last-time-out winner LIPSINK gets the nod to notch his third success of 2024 having not had much racing at a bare 5f this season. His main danger may emerge from Existent, who is on a lengthy losing run but has tumbled in the weights and has his first outing on the all-weather since February 2022. Dark Kestrel and Acklam Express are another couple fancied to go well, too.
This is a drop in class for EXISTENT and, belatedly returned to AW, he may be able to exploit it. Angle Land is feared most.
(9) Dashing Panther 11/8, 7/1, didn't need to improve to win 7-runner handicap at this course (13.3f) 26 days ago, slowly away. Good claims. Lightly raced 5yo who won comfortably over 1m5f here last month despite starting slowly.
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8
2nd (8) (9/4 +44%) William Walton
2.25
9/4(+44%)
(8) William Walton 9/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in maiden (8/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 28 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut and open to improvement. Mild improvement of late; an interesting handicap debutant for good yard.
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5
3rd (5) (16/1 -88%) Dreams Adozen
16
16/1(-88%)
(5) Dreams Adozen 16/1, 7/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, heavy) 37 days ago. Enters calculations. Front-runner who has won four times on turf; could be worth another chance on the AW.
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3
4th (3) (10/1 +17%) Cardano
10
10/1(+17%)
(3) Cardano 10/1, Course winner. Latest win here in July. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 25/1) 17 days ago. Respected. Won over a tad shorter here in July off 1lb higher; respectable in his last three races.
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1
5th (1) (33/1 -50%) Fleurman
33
33/1(-50%)
(1) Fleurman 33/1, 25/1, last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f). Off 92 days. Cheekpieces back on. Wasn't beaten far over C&D in July but it's been a disappointing year overall.
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7
6th (7) (16/1 -129%) Tradesman
16
16/1(-129%)
(7) Tradesman 16/1, 4-time course winner. 22/1, last of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (16f, good to firm), lost all chance at start. Off 179 days. Course specialist; can deal with this mark and has shown he's able when fresh.
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6
7th (6) (33/1 -136%) Hedonista
33
33/1(-136%)
(6) Hedonista 33/1, 9/2, last of 8 in handicap at this course (16f). Off 151 days. Dual AW winner; given a wind operation since last seen in July; could yet rate higher.
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2
8th (2) (6/1 +25%) True Courage
6
6/1(+25%)
(2) True Courage 6/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. 12/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 31 days ago. Back up in trip. Capable on his day at up to this far and he's 2-3 here; not handicapped out of it.
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10
9th (10) (28/1 -12%) Jacques Cartier
28
28/1(-12%)
(10) Jacques Cartier 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 11/2). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Simon & Ed Crisford. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. 0-3 for the Crisfords and sold on for 6,500gns; new trainer fits a hood; off since April.
17:40 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Dashing Panther was having only his second start of the year when scoring here last month. He can feature in the finish again, while Tradesman returns to the all-weather with solid claims off his current mark, but a chance is taken on WILLIAM WALTON. Owen Burrows' three-year-old has shown steady improvement in three outings over 1m4f and the son of Galileo will likely relish this extra test of stamina now handicapping for the first time.
WILLIAM WALTON caught the eye on his qualifying run at Southwell and this brother to Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Waldgeist can find the required improvement on handicap bow. Dashing Panther scored with a bit in hand here last month and remains unexposed on AW, so is next best ahead of Dreams Adozen.
A few with chances but WILLIAM WALTON appeals as a likely improver now sent into a handicap by his good trainer.
(6) Hiatus 3/1, Good fourth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 16 days ago, ridden home turn and late headway. Returns to sprinting operating 2 lb below last winning mark and he's not out of things. Handicapped to win and a well-run race at 6f could see him bounce back to his best.
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4
2nd (4) (8/1 -33%) Merrimack
8
8/1(-33%)
(4) Merrimack 8/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in July. Sixth of 7 in handicap (3/1) at this course (5f) 49 days ago, hampered and shuffled back towards rear home turn. Better showing not ruled out. Two front-running wins in July; handicapper on top since; still relatively early days.
3
13
3rd (13) (15/2 +38%) Asadjumeirah
7.5
15/2(+38%)
(13) Asadjumeirah 15/2, Forty six runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 30 days ago. Worked his way down to a basement mark and he should have a race in him this winter. On a long losing run; 2lb out of the weights on a rare Class 5 run.
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7
4th (7) (6/1 +25%) Sir Rodneyredblood
6
6/1(+25%)
(7) Sir Rodneyredblood 6/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in August. 15/2, last of 6 in handicap at this course (5f) 28 days ago. Likely type to bounce back. Prolific AW winner; not seen to best effect latest and type to bounce back quickly.
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12
5th (12) (6/1 -33%) Lion Ring
6
6/1(-33%)
(12) Lion Ring 6/1, 4-time course winner, the latest over C&D in October. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 14 days ago, outpaced over 1f out before keeping on. One to consider with a repeat. Successful on last three visits to Chelmsford; ran well from a bad draw latest; contender.
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6th (9) (12/1 +14%) Shibuya Storm
12
12/1(+14%)
(9) Shibuya Storm 12/1, Winner at Lingfield in June. 5/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 20 days ago, the step up in trip possibly stretching her. Makes polytrack debut. 6f turf win in June; yet to make a major splash in handicaps though.
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3
7th (3) (12/1 -71%) Glitterella
12
12/1(-71%)
(3) Glitterella 12/1, Went close in handicaps at Haydock/Bath during the summer. Subsequent runs have been below that level, latterly when sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 12/1) 52 days ago. However, she's not one to be giving up on from sliding mark. Nine-race maiden who isn't progressing; chance if back to her summer best though.
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5
8th (5) (18/1 +10%) Shalaa Asker
18
18/1(+10%)
(5) Shalaa Asker 18/1, C&D winner. 28/1, first run since leaving Adrian Keatley when last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 14 days ago, never better than midfield. Drawn wider than ideal on thi occasion and others appeal more. On a losing run and last month's stable debut didn't suggest he was ready to end it.
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11
9th (11) (11/1 +56%) Eldeyaar
11
11/1(+56%)
(11) Eldeyaar 11/1, Latest win at Ripon in September. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft, 18/1) 30 days ago, weakening 1f out. Needs to bounce back returned to all-weather. Two Class 6 wins in September; less good the last twice; well drawn to attack.
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1
10th (1) (8/1 +33%) Harry Brown
8
8/1(+33%)
(1) Harry Brown 8/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 17/2) 16 days ago, slowly away and always behind. Mark has eased further but he needs to show more encouraging signs before becoming of interest again. Poor form for new yard but plummeted in the weights and he needs a close market check.
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8
11th (8) (20/1 -67%) Little Miss Magic
20
20/1(-67%)
(8) Little Miss Magic 20/1, Winner at Bath in August. Fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 14/1) 20 days ago, not knocked about. Looks competitive on form. In and out since her Bath win in August (5f); others appeal more for win purposes.
18:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
LION RING has recorded four of his five wins to date at this venue and may prove the one to side with. Andrew Martin's sprinter is only 2lb higher than when last successful here in October and another bold bid is anticipated. Sir Rodneyredblood was narrowly beaten here on his penultimate start and is not easily dismissed, while Hiatus returns to this distance with a shout off his current mark and can make his presence felt.
Loads in with a shout and with that in mind it could be worth chancing LION RING following his recent return to form, Hiatus and Merrimack head up the dangers, with Glitterella another not dismissed out of hand.
Harry Brown has the ability to outclass his rivals and the betting should guide. As things stand, SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD is preferred.
(11) Beauty Choice 16/1, 11/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive. Generally consistent this year; has gained all AW wins at Wolverhampton.
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14
2nd (14) (11/1 -22%) Lord Rapscallion
11
11/1(-22%)
(14) Lord Rapscallion 11/1, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 63 days ago. Could get involved from a handy draw. Latest effort took his C&D record to 1134; won this race off 8lb higher in 2022.
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3
3rd (3) (16/1 +0%) Batal Zabeel
16
16/1(+0%)
(3) Batal Zabeel 16/1, Temperamental sort. Latest win at Ripon in June. Visored for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17 days ago, slowly away. Makes polytrack debut. Has a bit to prove. Raced only at 5f/6f but latest effort suggests this new trip is possibly worth exploring.
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15
4th (15) (15/2 +46%) Nammos
7.5
15/2(+46%)
(15) Nammos 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 5/1) 14 days ago. Can make presence felt if stall 13 doesn't scupper her. Record of 1212, mostly over C&D, since returned to AW; upped in grade but looks solid.
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6
5th (6) (22/1 -10%) G'daay
22
22/1(-10%)
(6) G'daay 22/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in August. 10/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Won off this mark on turf in August; inconsistent otherwise this year.
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12
6th (12) (12/1 +14%) Where's Freddy
12
12/1(+14%)
(12) Where's Freddy 12/1, Latest win at Newmarket in July. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft) 59 days ago. Not discounted. Record in 7f handicaps suggests he may be capable of further progress; interesting.
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9
7th (9) (9/2 +0%) Ultramarine
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(9) Ultramarine 9/2, Course winner. 3 wins from 22 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. Creditable second of 10 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 21 days ago, running on. Looks the one to beat. Very consistent of late; close second off this mark over C&D most recently; rock solid.
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5
8th (5) (6/1 +0%) Monsieur Kodi
6
6/1(+0%)
(5) Monsieur Kodi 6/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 7/1) 13 days ago. Merits consideration. Best known as a sprinter; in good form but this return to 7f is a drawback.
9th
10
9th (10) (50/1 -52%) Dion Baker
50
50/1(-52%)
(10) Dion Baker 50/1, 3 wins from 23 runs this year. Latest win at Yarmouth in August. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 16/1) 31 days ago. Tough ask from a poor draw. Has a record of 0-20 on AW; not the percentage call.
10th
4
10th (4) (80/1 -100%) Desert Doctor
80
80/1(-100%)
(4) Desert Doctor 80/1, Course winner. 66/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Ascot (8f, good to soft) 90 days ago. Others preferred. Still capable of fairly useful form in 2023; has regressed in two runs this year.
11th
2
11th (2) (40/1 +20%) One More Dream
40
40/1(+20%)
(2) One More Dream 40/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 16 runs this year. 50/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 12 days ago. Difficult ask. Multiple AW scorer but has a big doubt over current form.
12th
7
12th (7) (7/1 +36%) Justcallmepete
7
7/1(+36%)
(7) Justcallmepete 7/1, Course winner. Latest win at Newbury in September. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at this course (6f) 21 days ago. Worthy of consideration. Multiple 6f winner; capable of going well but is 0-15 at this distance.
13th
8
13th (8) (13/2 -8%) Chola Empire
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(8) Chola Empire 13/2, C&D winner. Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 21 days ago. Should get the ideal set up here and looks a definite contender. Largely consistent on AW; ties in with solid Ultramarine on C&D running last time.
18:40 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MONSIEUR KODI opened his account on the all-weather with a victory over 6f here last month. Richard Fahey's charge is 3lb higher on his return to this track, having made the frame at Newcastle subsequently, but has won off higher marks on turf and looks worthy of another chance over this extra furlong. Ultramarine went close over C&D three weeks ago and can feature once again, while Nammos has been in the mix in lower-grade contests and could land a blow.
ULTRAMARINE has been in top form under this rider and the complexion of this race looks ideal for his style, so he's preferred to Chola Empire, who arrives in good order and has an ideal draw. Monsieur Kodi is one of several others for whom a case can be made.
The most solid contenders are ULTRAMARINE (narrowly preferred) and Nammos, who both have excellent recent form figures.
(9) Profitman 4/1, C&D winner. 5/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 7 lengths last of 6 to Thomas Equinas in handicap at this C&D 40 days ago. Cheekpieces discarded now and claims if settling better this time. Below par in cheekpieces last time; has a record of 122 over C&D when not wearing headgear.
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7
2nd (7) (25/1 0%) Rob's Umberella
25
25/1(0%)
(7) Rob's Umberella 25/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 24 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and visor on 1st time. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Some late headway last time but needs to do better; headgear fitted.
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1
3rd (1) (28/1 +15%) Spartan Fighter
28
28/1(+15%)
(1) Spartan Fighter 28/1, 25/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago, slowly away. Makes polytrack debut and others make more appeal on this occasion. Multiple winner on Tapeta; switch to Polytrack is an unknown.
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8
4th (8) (4/1 +75%) Kitaro Kich
4
4/1(+75%)
(8) Kitaro Kich 4/1, 16/1, creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 16 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Blinkers on 1st time and needs to raise his game. Has lacked consistency but latest effort suggests this drop back to 7f may help.
5th
11
5th (11) (14/1 +44%) Jesse Luc
14
14/1(+44%)
(11) Jesse Luc 14/1, 25/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm). Off 6 months and would be in with a shout if reproducing the form of his Kempton third in April. Produced his peak effort in last AW attempt; absent since June; check the betting.
6th
13
6th (13) (14/1 +44%) Red Scotch
14
14/1(+44%)
(13) Red Scotch 14/1, Visored for 1st time, seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 22/1) 19 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Makes polytrack debut and significant step forward needed. Has failed to build on debut effort.
7th
2
7th (2) (4/1 +0%) Thomas Equinas
4
4/1(+0%)
(2) Thomas Equinas 4/1, Four-time C&D winner, the latest registered in October. Last of 5 in handicap (7/2), again at this C&D 28 days ago. Would be a danger to all if on-song. Record of 5-16 at Chelmsford, the most recent win in October; pulled too hard last time.
8th
10
8th (10) (11/4 +63%) Heerathetrack
2.75
11/4(+63%)
(10) Heerathetrack 11/4, C&D winner. Good fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 8/1) 21 days ago. Live each-way chance. Has a largely consistent record at Chelmsford; drop back to 7f is ideal; solid chance.
9th
15
9th (15) (28/1 -12%) Advindi
28
28/1(-12%)
(15) Advindi 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 50/1) 20 days ago. Readily passed over. Showed promise over 6f last time while shaping as if this return to 7f will suit.
10th
14
10th (14) (12/1 +52%) Scarfo
12
12/1(+52%)
(14) Scarfo 12/1, 33/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Redcar (7f, soft) 48 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time for this polytrack debut. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Won off 1lb higher in July but needs a revival; headgear now applied.
11th
3
11th (3) (66/1 -100%) Lady In Havana
66
66/1(-100%)
(3) Lady In Havana 66/1, 40/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f). Off 7 months ahead of this yard debut and she's readily passed over. Eventually lost her form for David Loughnane; market helpful on debut for new yard.
19:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
THOMAS EQUINAS was too keen to do himself justice when last of five over C&D last month having benefited from the reapplication of cheekpieces the time before. However, the five-year-old may have a better chance of settling in a bigger field and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back. Profitman was disappointing behind the selection when last seen, but is better judged on a brace of runner-up efforts prior. Heerathetrack isn't discounted dropping back to 7f.
A sixth course win could be on the cards for THOMAS EQUINAS, who took a strong hold when misfiring here last month and is better judged on his C&D success in October. Profitman was last in the six-runner handicap won by the selection last time but he will be in the thick of things if able to bounce back with the cheekpieces omitted. The picture would look somewhat different if Poetic Jack, who is due to run at Lingfield on Wednesday, takes his chance.
With the cheekpieces discarded, PROFITMAN is well worth another chance kept to this C&D. Advindi is second choice.
(12) Rising Force 12/1, Course winner. One win from 21 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Third of 12 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D 21 days ago, slowly away. Not discounted. Poor strike-rate and not certain to back up last month's C&D third.
2
4
2nd (4) (3/1 +33%) Kondratiev Wave
3
3/1(+33%)
(4) Kondratiev Wave 3/1, Course winner. 4 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Brighton in October. 14/1, good third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 16 days ago. Clearly the one to beat. Four wins since June and he's run well in defeat the last twice; in the mix once more.
3
1
3rd (1) (4/1 +84%) Masqool
4
4/1(+84%)
(1) Masqool 4/1, 6/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 22 days ago. Plenty to prove at present. Dangerous mark and the return to Class 6 will suit; not ruled out.
4
8
4th (8) (28/1 -75%) Miss Dandylion
28
28/1(-75%)
(8) Miss Dandylion 28/1, Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 16 days ago, very slowly away. She has followed a good third at Southwell with two lesser efforts; needs a full revival.
5th
6
5th (6) (9/2 +47%) Molly Valentine
4.5
9/2(+47%)
(6) Molly Valentine 9/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 15/2, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly. She has run well in 3 of her last 4 starts; cheekpieces now added; one to consider.
6th
10
6th (10) (10/1 +60%) Union Island
10
10/1(+60%)
(10) Union Island 10/1, Winner at Musselburgh in July. 11/1, last of 11 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 64 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others make more appeal. Poor form in handicaps since winning a weak 5f maiden in July; stamina to prove.
7th
11
7th (11) (10/1 -18%) Edmund Ironside
10
10/1(-18%)
(11) Edmund Ironside 10/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Visored for 1st time, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 40 days ago. Should give another good account. Signs of a revival over C&D six weeks ago; no headgear today but worth a second look.
8th
2
8th (2) (5/1 -25%) Callianassa
5
5/1(-25%)
(2) Callianassa 5/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Good second of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (8f) 12 days ago, clear of rest. Makes polytrack debut. Looks a definite player. Exposed as a sprinter but ran well when 2nd upped to 1m 12 days ago; could yet do better.
9th
3
9th (3) (11/1 -120%) Anamika
11
11/1(-120%)
(3) Anamika 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in novice (5/1) at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Bred to do better and is a possible improver now sent handicapping. Unexposed but not obviously well treated ahead of her handicap debut.
10th
5
10th (5) (50/1 -257%) Go Wild
50
50/1(-257%)
(5) Go Wild 50/1, Winner at Lingfield in September. 33/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. Struggled in three handicap runs following her win in a weak Lingfield novice (1m).
19:40 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
KONDRATIEV WAVE continues to be a reliable individual and the seven-year-old, who won here over 7f in August, arrives following a solid third at Lingfield. Anamika is an interesting contender making her handicap debut, with the pick of her three runs coming here when runner-up in August. Callianassa improved for stepping up in trip to finish second at Newcastle and she could have more to offer.
KONDRATIEV WAVE has been in good form for a while and this is a touch weaker than the race in which he was third at Lingfield last time, so he gets the marginal vote ahead of Molly Valentine and Callianassa, who also arrive on the back of solid efforts. Anamika could improve for the switch to handicaps.
Molly Valentine is high on the list but KONDRATIEV WAVE may be able to win for the fifth time since June.
(1) Port Erin 13/2, 10/1, second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Warrants respect off the same mark. Back to form at Wolverhampton (7f) latest; return to 1m is a plus; shortlisted.
2
6
2nd (6) (3/1 +0%) Elterwater
3
3/1(+0%)
(6) Elterwater 3/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (15/2) at this C&D 21 days ago by length from Kessaar Power, driven out. 3 lb nudge fair enough and she has to be high on the shortlist. Drop back to 1m saw her run out a ready winner here 3 weeks ago; still looks well treated.
3
2
3rd (2) (15/8 +58%) H Key Lails
1.875
15/8(+58%)
(2) H Key Lails 15/8, C&D winner. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 10/1) 16 days ago. Enters calculations. C&D winner; placed on his last four starts and respected despite creeping up the weights.
4
3
4th (3) (20/1 -43%) Got No Dollars
20
20/1(-43%)
(3) Got No Dollars 20/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Looks vulnerable. C&D win in August off 1lb lower; well held in a Class 5 latest; this is more suitable.
5th
4
5th (4) (13/2 +54%) Beauld As Brass
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(4) Beauld As Brass 13/2, Unreliable sort. 12/1, good fourth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago. Place possibilities. Kept on over 7f last time but not sure to stay 1m and can lose his race at the start.
6th
8
6th (8) (9/2 +10%) Kessaar Power
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(8) Kessaar Power 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 11/4, creditable length second of 12 to Elterwater in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Looks set for another big run. Conditions to suit and comes here in form; work to do with Elterwater on latest run.
7th
12
7th (12) (20/1 +60%) Quick Away
20
20/1(+60%)
(12) Quick Away 20/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (66/1) at Leicester (7f, heavy) 58 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and she will probably come up short once more. Out of form since finishing second at Southwell in March; plenty to prove.
8th
7
8th (7) (22/1 -83%) Tactical Control
22
22/1(-83%)
(7) Tactical Control 22/1, Good sixth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 16 days ago, hampered. Cheekpieces on 1st time and improvement needed. 1m turf win in August; mixed since but down in weights and now tried in cheekpieces.
9th
5
9th (5) (40/1 +0%) Deep Blue
40
40/1(+0%)
(5) Deep Blue 40/1, 22/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Has shown some promise but she needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat 12 days ago.
10th
11
10th (11) (100/1 -100%) Primrose Maid
100
100/1(-100%)
(11) Primrose Maid 100/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Last of 11 in handicap (33/1) at this course (7f) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has work to do. Run to form just once in 11 starts in 2024; remains opposable for win purposes.
11th
9
11th (9) (28/1 -211%) Empress Of Hope
28
28/1(-211%)
(9) Empress Of Hope 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, third of 7 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 14 days ago, not knocked about. Appeals as the type to improve now pitched into a handicap. Modest form in her first three starts but rates a likely improver now handicapping over 1m.
20:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
ELTERWATER benefited from dropping in trip when getting off the mark over C&D and the daughter of Camelot is expected to back that performance up, despite a 3lb rise, and confirm the form with runner-up Kessaar Power. The latter's recent form here gives him every chance of being in the mix again, while the consistent H Key Lails and handicap debutant Empress Of Hope head the remainder.
EMPRESS OF HOPE shaped as though getting the hang of things when third in a 7f Southwell novice a fortnight ago and, with the promise of better to come from this lightly-raced filly now handicapping over a new trip, she gets the nod. H Key Lails has gone close on each of his last three starts and looks sure to be on the premises once again, along with Elterwater and Kessaar Power, who were first and second respectively in a C&D handicap last time.
Port Erin is high on the list back at 1m but ELTERWATER (nap) can defy a small rise for last month's C&D win.
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