Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Monday 11th December 2023
There were 23 Races on Monday 11th December 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Monday 11th December 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(9) Persian Wolf 22/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 125/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 4 days ago. Won a division of this race last year; major player if surging back to that form.
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10
1st (10) (6/1 +76%) Reverberation
6
6/1(+76%)
(10) Reverberation 6/1, First run since leaving J. J. Lambe when ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 20/1) 40 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others appeal more. On a long losing run but should have no excuses off this mark; second run for new yard.
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1
2nd (1) (6/1 +14%) Mitigator
6
6/1(+14%)
(1) Mitigator 6/1, Last of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 4/1) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Drop back in trip looks a plus but has something to prove with usual blinkers removed.
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2
3rd (2) (18/1 +28%) Charlie's Yard
18
18/1(+28%)
(2) Charlie's Yard 18/1, First run since leaving David Evans when ninth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 24 days ago. Down in trip with work to do. Drop back to 1m2f looks a negative on second run for new yard.
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3
4th (3) (9/1 +55%) Liberated Lad
9
9/1(+55%)
(3) Liberated Lad 9/1, 3 wins from 17 runs this year. Latest win at Nottingham in August. 25/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago, very slowly away. Well in the mix if shrugging off latest effort. Always behind in C&D events the last twice but is well treated granted a revival.
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5
5th (5) (12/1 +25%) Stormingin
12
12/1(+25%)
(5) Stormingin 12/1, Ungenuine type. C&D winner. 20/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm). Off 120 days. Visor on 1st time. Won off higher marks here in February/April; returns from four-month absence.
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6
6th (6) (33/1 -83%) Well Prepared
33
33/1(-83%)
(6) Well Prepared 33/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 39 days ago. Others more persuasive. Two classified wins early this year; largely poor form in handicaps since.
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14
7th (14) (7/1 -27%) Tranquillity
7
7/1(-27%)
(14) Tranquillity 7/1, Good fifth of 15 in handicap at this course (8f, 16/1) 20 days ago, running on. Up in trip. Needs considering. 0-13 but ran well at this venue most recently and is still unexposed on AW; interesting.
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8
8th (8) (5/2 +0%) Elusive Tiger
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(8) Elusive Tiger 5/2, 2/1, not seen to best effect when third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago, badly hampered. Holds good claims of gaining a breakthrough success. Consistent since handicapping; likely player provided he stays this new trip.
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12
9th (12) (7/1 +13%) Steven Seagull
7
7/1(+13%)
(12) Steven Seagull 7/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, improved on recent efforts to win 4-runner juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft, 9/2) 22 days ago. Not taken lightly back in this sphere. 0-10 on Flat but won over hurdles last time and enters calculations off this low mark.
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4
10th (4) (28/1 -40%) Dark Company
28
28/1(-40%)
(4) Dark Company 28/1, Latest win at Lingfield in July. Below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 22/1) 23 days ago. Untrustworthy individual. Record for current stable is far from solid but this step back up in distance may help.
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11
11th (11) (80/1 -60%) Peruvian Summer
80
80/1(-60%)
(11) Peruvian Summer 80/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Not particularly solid on 2023 form; tongue-tie added.
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7
12th (7) (16/1 -60%) Native Melody
16
16/1(-60%)
(7) Native Melody 16/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago. Can give a good account with headgear again sported. Nicely treated, having slipped back to same mark as for her August win on turf.
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13
13th (13) (28/1 -12%) Athena Ballerina
28
28/1(-12%)
(13) Athena Ballerina 28/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago. Others are preferred. Shaped with a bit of promise under Patrick Millman on latest outing.
LTO Selection:
17:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
ELUSIVE TIGER is less exposed than many of his rivals and, given the step up in trip could unlock further improvement, the Archie Watson-trained gelding looks worth siding with here. Native Melody has a similar profile and, having returned from a short break with a solid effort at Wolverhampton last month, she also commands respect. Steven Seagull and Charlie's Yard complete the shortlist.
Lots of these arrive with something to prove so this looks a good opportunity for Archie Watson's ELUSIVE TIGER to gain his first success having not enjoyed the rub of the green when third at Wolverhampton last time. Liberated Lad is weighted to have a big say if on his A-game while Native Melody is another who can go well if the blinkers have the desired effect once more.
Upped in distance with Serena Brotherton booked, TRANQUILLITY could well open her account. Elusive Tiger is second choice.
(3) Aljadel 20/1, Winner at Lingfield in August. Tenth of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 50/1) 19 days ago, left poorly placed. 7f AW winner in August; the rest of her form leaves plenty to be desired.
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10
2nd (10) (14/1 +44%) Mamalouka
14
14/1(+44%)
(10) Mamalouka 14/1, Yet to show any ability in 3 starts. Upped 1f in trip and needs to show plenty more on handicap bow after 3 months off (had a wind op since last seen). Had wind surgery since last run and now goes handicapping; may do better.
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1
3rd (1) (13/2 +35%) Battleofbaltimore
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(1) Battleofbaltimore 13/2, Returned to form on all-weather debut when fourth of 9 in nursery at this C&D (33/1) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and they may eke out further improvement. Ran respectably over C&D last time despite pulling hard; possibilities if settling better.
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6
4th (6) (15/2 +0%) Maverick Style
7.5
15/2(+0%)
(6) Maverick Style 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, again ran to only a modest level when fifth of 9 in nursery at this C&D (6/1) 25 days ago. More needed. May be capable of a bigger effort, having been dropped another 2lb.
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4
5th (4) (9/4 +36%) Rising Force
2.25
9/4(+36%)
(4) Rising Force 9/4, Course winner in September. Looked unlucky not to win when second of 9 in nursery (7/2) at this C&D 25 days ago, running on late. Has to be taken seriously. Strong-finishing second (nearly got up) in C&D contest last time; warrants respect up 2lb.
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8
6th (8) (4/1 +11%) Danehill Star
4
4/1(+11%)
(8) Danehill Star 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Improved under a change of tactics when second of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 33/1) 19 days ago. Likely sort with Rossa Ryan booked. Close second at Wolverhampton last time; fighting chance if that form is repeated.
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2
7th (2) (33/1 -65%) Catena
33
33/1(-65%)
(2) Catena 33/1, 100/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, took a step back in the right direction on first run since leaving Craig Lidster when seventh of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago. Has failed to build on June win but shaped with some promise last time (yard debut).
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12
8th (12) (11/1 -69%) Bargain Basement
11
11/1(-69%)
(12) Bargain Basement 11/1, 18/1, matched previous form on handicap/all-weather debut after 4 months off when fourth of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and has been gelded since last seen. Made an encouraging AW debut at Wolverhampton and may well build on that effort.
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5
9th (5) (6/1 +50%) Cowboy Stuff
6
6/1(+50%)
(5) Cowboy Stuff 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, matched previous form when fourth of 9 on nursery debut (11/1) at this C&D 25 days ago, running on. Blinkers on 1st time. Ties in with a couple of these rivals on C&D form last month; change of headgear.
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13
10th (13) (22/1 -100%) Cestrian Spirit
22
22/1(-100%)
(13) Cestrian Spirit 22/1, Yet to show any ability. Back down in trip for this handicap/all-weather debut after 9 weeks off. Brings dismal form claims to this AW/handicap debut.
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7
11th (7) (66/1 -32%) Touching Hands
66
66/1(-32%)
(7) Touching Hands 66/1, 150/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Bred to be suited by this new trip on handicap debut; may improve.
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12th (9) (28/1 -75%) Sweet Talkin Sue
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28/1(-75%)
(9) Sweet Talkin Sue 28/1, Down the field in maiden/minor events. Could show more now handicapping. Peak RPR came at this track; open to improvement now handicapping.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Tony Carroll has his string in good order and DANEHILL STAR can be the latest stable inmate to boost the coffers. On the back of a much-improved effort at Wolverhampton 19 days ago, the son of Ten Sovereigns seems ideally suited to this sort of stamina test and, off just a 3lb higher mark, this looks within his reach. The recently-gelded Bargain Basement is another with scope for improvement, while Rising Force also enters calculations.
A wide-open nursery in which preference is for RISING FORCE, who won at this track in September and looked unlucky not to double his tally when trying this trip for the first time over C&D last month. Danehill Star ran his best race when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time and he may have to settle for silver again here, with Battleofbaltimore and Catena another couple fancied to get involved.
Rising Force is drawn widest but otherwise very appealing. BARGAIN BASEMENT looks an interesting alternative.
(7) Mrs Morrell 6/4, Promising sort. Second of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (6f, 2/1) 18 days ago. Likely capable of better again and the one to beat. Gosden filly; has shown ability in two 6f races on Tapeta; major player on the figures.
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4
2nd (4) (7/2 +22%) Roman Emperor
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(4) Roman Emperor 7/2, 33/1, third of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, firm) on debut in June. It's taken a bit of time to get him back to the track but that opening effort was promising. Encouraging debut at Newbury six months ago; possibilities granted normal progress.
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3rd (6) (4/1 +11%) Blue Virtue
4
4/1(+11%)
(6) Blue Virtue 4/1, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Voice of Wisdom. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class 5f winner Sole Power. Highly respected on debut for leading stable. Blue Point half-sister to a 1m winner; major yard; looks the pick of the newcomers.
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1
4th (1) (5/1 +80%) Aidan Andabettin
5
5/1(+80%)
(1) Aidan Andabettin 5/1, £65,000 Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 1m winner James Bradley. The betting should help guide to expectations with this one. £65,000 yearling; Blue Point half-brother to a 1m AW winner; check the betting.
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5th (2) (10/1 +38%) Fiddler's Elbow
10
10/1(+38%)
(2) Fiddler's Elbow 10/1, £15,000 Due Diligence gelding. Dam 6f winner. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. £15,000 yearling; dam multiple 6f winner; yard is only 2-101 with 2yos this year.
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9
6th (9) (66/1 -100%) Reine Des Coeurs
66
66/1(-100%)
(9) Reine Des Coeurs 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 25/1, seventh of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (6f) 18 days ago. Improvement will be needed. Finished about 6l behind Mrs Morrell in latest Wolverhampton start.
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3
7th (3) (20/1 +20%) King Of Codes
20
20/1(+20%)
(3) King Of Codes 20/1, Cracksman colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Oh Goodness Me, third in Irish 1000 Guineas. Drawn widest on debut and probably best watched. Debutant by Cracksman; stable is just 1-27 with 2yos in 2023.
LTO Selection:
18:00 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Mrs Morrell represents Flat racing's champion training team and, while she is far from a stable star, she appeals strongly in this grade. That said, she was ultimately well held in both of her previous starts and could again be vulnerable here. POST RIDER fits the bill as one who can deliver a finishing kick and, having shaped with promise when second over 7f here on debut last month, she edges preference as a potential improver. King Of Codes looks the most noteworthy debutant.
This could be a good opportunity for MRS MORRELL to get off the mark at the third time of asking unless the betting vibes are notably strong surrounding Roger Varian newcomer Blue Virtue. Roman Emperor may prove best of the remainder.
Preference is for POST RIDER, ahead of Mrs Morrell and Roman Emperor. Blue Virtue looks best of the newcomers.
(2) Kapparis Kid 5/1, Unreliable type. First run since leaving Amy Murphy when eighth of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, soft, 40/1) 38 days ago. Others preferred. Clear signs of ability over 7f at Newmarket for new yard last time; drop to 6f can suit.
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2nd (7) (20/1 -186%) Pandora's Gift
20
20/1(-186%)
(7) Pandora's Gift 20/1, Foaled March 20. €28,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner Raatea out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Darajaat. Worth a second look in the betting. Good sprint pedigree; lack of experience is a drawback but worth market check.
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6
3rd (6) (18/1 -260%) It's Showtime
18
18/1(-260%)
(6) It's Showtime 18/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW, 14/1) 36 days ago. Place possibilities. Failed to improve for debut when 4th of 5 at Lingfield but this is less competitive.
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8
4th (8) (11/8 -142%) Persian Blue
1.375
11/8(-142%)
(8) Persian Blue 11/8, Promising sort. Second of 12 in maiden (4/1) at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 76 days ago. Obvious claims. Well-connected filly; useful effort when 2nd to subsequent winner on turf; should stay 6f.
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5
5th (5) (6/4 +85%) Romanee
1.5
6/4(+85%)
(5) Romanee 6/4, Once-raced maiden. 9/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Newbury (6f, soft) on debut 80 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Some promise on 6f Newbury debut (heavy ground); may well come on plenty for the run.
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3
6th (3) (150/1 -50%) Lord Danielson
150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Lord Danielson 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 12 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good to soft, 200/1) 47 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. Has been beaten 30l+ in two 7f races on turf, with and without a hood; early days yet.
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4
7th (4) (10/1 -43%) On Song
10
10/1(-43%)
(4) On Song 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in maiden (20/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 16 days ago. Each-way shout if able to build on that effort. Hinted at ability in the latest of three 6f maidens on the AW; handicaps still more likely.
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9
8th (9) (300/1 -200%) The Carligation
300
300/1(-200%)
(9) The Carligation 300/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 8 in minor event at Kempton (6f, 250/1) on debut 21 days ago. Rank outsider for 6f debut at Kempton and never seen with a chance; can only watch.
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1
9th (1) (125/1 -89%) Hits The Front
125
125/1(-89%)
(1) Hits The Front 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in maiden at this C&D (100/1) 37 days ago. Readily passed over. Big prices and has beaten just one home in two 6f races this autumn, on turf and the AW.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
PERSIAN BLUE found only a subsequent winner too strong in a maiden at Nottingham in September and a similar level of performance could be good enough to see the filly shed her maiden tag here. It's Showtime didn't quite progress as expected when beaten almost nine lengths at Lingfield last month, but Conrad Allen's charge may give the selection most to think about, ahead of On Song.
This is probably best left to PERSIAN BLUE, who was runner-up in a maiden at Nottingham on the second of her 2 starts in September and she remains capable of better. Debutante Pandora's Gift is one to note in the betting and, if the vibes are upbeat, she could be the one for the forecast ahead of It's Showtime and On Song.
This looks the right race for PERSIAN BLUE who improved on quite a promising AW debut when runner-up to a useful one on turf.
(8) Tilsworth Ony Ta 12/1, Latest win at Bath in September. 12/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 34 days ago, nearest finish. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. 0-17 on AW but is in decent form; not beaten far the last twice; frame possibilities.
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2
2nd (2) (5/1 +38%) Smasher
5
5/1(+38%)
(2) Smasher 5/1, Very good third of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. Place possibilities. 3yo maiden; ran well at Wolverhampton last month; possibilities off same mark.
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3rd (7) (15/2 -88%) One For The Ladies
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(7) One For The Ladies 15/2, Respectable third of 12 in handicap (3/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 28 days ago, slowly away. Enters calculations. In-form mare, having finished third at Wolverhampton the last twice; place claims.
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3
4th (3) (11/1 -57%) Jumira Bridge
11
11/1(-57%)
(3) Jumira Bridge 11/1, Three-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 17 runs this year, the latest gained here in October. 16/1, below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 19 days ago, slowly away. Has to be taken seriously. Best recent form when scoring over C&D two outings ago; not dismissed.
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4
5th (4) (50/1 -100%) Due Date
50
50/1(-100%)
(4) Due Date 50/1, 100/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (5f) 20 days ago. Hard to warm to at present. Has failed to progress and record is now 0-11.
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14
6th (14) (12/1 +0%) Viewfromthestars
12
12/1(+0%)
(14) Viewfromthestars 12/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 12/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D. Off 139 days. Something to find on form. Placed several times but record is 0-23; lacks recent match practice.
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10
7th (10) (6/1 +73%) Arlecchino's Gift
6
6/1(+73%)
(10) Arlecchino's Gift 6/1, 4/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 34 days ago. Wasn't seen to best effect on that occasion and capable of a bold show if he puts his best foot forward. Won on turf in June; best effort since when second over C&D in September.
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12
8th (12) (40/1 -43%) Sumac
40
40/1(-43%)
(12) Sumac 40/1, 40/1, last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 49 days ago. Readily passed over. 3yo maiden; placed four times this year, most recently over C&D two starts ago.
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5
9th (5) (11/2 -22%) Q Twenty Boy
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(5) Q Twenty Boy 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, 12/1) 25 days ago. Likely to be in the thick of things once more. In-form 8yo; won over C&D in September; placed here in both runs since; good chance.
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13
10th (13) (50/1 -25%) Vintage Fashion
50
50/1(-25%)
(13) Vintage Fashion 50/1, Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, 16/1) 25 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and she needs to improve. Still a maiden; chance hinges on how well she takes to first-time headgear.
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6
11th (6) (13/8 +80%) Fantasy Navigator
1.625
13/8(+80%)
(6) Fantasy Navigator 13/8, 7/1 and visored for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 113 days. Back up in trip and can make his presence felt if on a going day. Major chance if returning from break in top form; sole win came off 12lb higher.
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9
12th (9) (66/1 -164%) Vaudevillian
66
66/1(-164%)
(9) Vaudevillian 66/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 18/1). Off 7 months ahead of this debut for new yard and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Yard also saddles Arlecchino's Gift. Poor claims on his form for Sean Woods; sold for 3,000gns and gelded since last run.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Q TWENTY BOY has posted a pair of runner-up efforts at this venue since his C&D triumph in September and the eight-year-old could be worth sticking with this evening. Fellow in-form rival One For The Ladies has displayed enough promise in recent appearances at Wolverhampton to suggest that she is also likely to be in the mix. The daughter of Swiss Spirit is feared most, ahead of Smasher and Jumira Bridge.
There were excuses for JUMIRA BRIDGE at Wolverhampton last time and he is of strong interest back at this course. One For The Ladies has been knocking on the door and she should be involved in the finish, along with the in-form Q Twenty Boy and Arlecchino's Gift, who is lurking on a dangerous mark.
Judged on his recent course form, Q TWENTY BOY holds particularly solid claims. Fantasy Navigator is second choice.
(1) Court Of Session 2/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 3/1) 17 days ago. Still, he looks vulnerable for win purposes. Couple of solid efforts since wearing cheekpieces; dual C&D scorer; solid claims.
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3
2nd (3) (6/4 +70%) Urban Sprawl
1.5
6/4(+70%)
(3) Urban Sprawl 6/4, 11/4, good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 6 days ago. This consistent 3-y-o is likely to be bang there once more off the same mark. Consistent since switched to AW; clear second off this mark at Wolverhampton last week.
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6
3rd (6) (8/1 -7%) Eligible
8
8/1(-7%)
(6) Eligible 8/1, Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Looks competitive on form. All AW wins at Southwell; ran respectably there last month; Chelmsford is an unknown.
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4
4th (4) (11/1 -10%) Pearl Eye
11
11/1(-10%)
(4) Pearl Eye 11/1, Four wins from 11 runs this year, the latest at Haydock in September. Fifth of 7 in handicap there (8f, soft, 5/2) 73 days ago. Has work to do. Productive colt but has perhaps reached his ceiling; off since September.
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5
5th (5) (10/1 -33%) Hieronymus
10
10/1(-33%)
(5) Hieronymus 10/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Good second of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. Couldn't rule out. Inconsistent in recent times and isn't certain to back up latest effort.
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2
6th (2) (12/1 -71%) Keyser Soze
12
12/1(-71%)
(2) Keyser Soze 12/1, Good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 30 days ago, very slowly away. Back up 2 lb and likely to again find one or two too good. Regular slow-starter nowadays but finished well for close second over C&D last time.
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7
7th (7) (22/1 -120%) Gavi Di Gavi
22
22/1(-120%)
(7) Gavi Di Gavi 22/1, Latest win at Sandown in July. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (9/4) at Salisbury (8f, good), no match for winner. 17 lb higher now returned to the AW. Cheekpieces back on. Absence since August looks a negative, having never won when fresh.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Court Of Session wasn't far off a career-best performance when a close-up second at Southwell last month and this two-time C&D winner must enter calculations off only 3lb higher. However, KEYSER SOZE did well from an uncompromising position to finish runner-up over track and trip off 2lb lower last month and the nine-year-could could go one place better from a good draw in stall two. Urban Sprawl often gives his running and he shouldn't be far away either.
The vote goes to ELIGIBLE, who produced an eye-catching effort back from a break at Southwell recently and he's only 2 lb higher than for his success in a big-field York handicap during the spring. Assuming Eagle Day, who is due to run at Wolverhampton on Sunday, doesn't take his chance, the consistent Urban Sprawl and Hieronymus may emerge as the main dangers.
Being effectively ahead of the assessor, URBAN SPRAWL (nap) can open his AW account. Court Of Session is second choice.
(1) Dagmar Run 6/1, Respectable 4¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Wilde And Dandy in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 39 days ago. Needs to raise his game a touch. Step back in the right direction (C&D) latest but probably needs to be at his best to win..
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3
2nd (3) (9/2 -35%) Wilde And Dandy
4.5
9/2(-35%)
(3) Wilde And Dandy 9/2, C&D winner in November. 7/4, eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 35 days ago, merely closing up late. Shouldn't be judged too harshly on that effort and he's one to consider. C&D winner; held latest but no surprise if he proves a different proposition back here..
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6
3rd (6) (5/1 -43%) Got No Dollars
5
5/1(-43%)
(6) Got No Dollars 5/1, Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 5/1) 21 days ago, running on. Deserves to get his head back in front and likely to make a bold bid to do just that here. Consistent on his last four starts, going close here (1m) on the penultimate one; player..
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4th (4) (7/2 -17%) Top Button
3.5
7/2(-17%)
(4) Top Button 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, very good fourth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Kempton (6f) 26 days ago. Return to this trip looks a good move and he's not without hope. Creditable effort on his handicap debut (6f, Polytrack) latest; drops 1lb; player..
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5th (2) (9/4 +59%) Ring Of Gold
2.25
9/4(+59%)
(2) Ring Of Gold 9/4, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 9/2) 44 days ago. Merits consideration back on the AW. Dual 7f Polytrack winner; given a chance by the handicapper on this switch back from turf..
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6th (8) (50/1 -52%) Heerathetrack
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50/1(-52%)
(8) Heerathetrack 50/1, Unreliable sort. 250/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 11 days ago. Poor performer in this sphere and likely to come up short once more. 0-22 and there has been little encouragement in any of his form this year..
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7th (7) (20/1 -150%) Daafy
20
20/1(-150%)
(7) Daafy 20/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 35 days ago. Continues to edge down the weights and he's an each-way player. Handy mark if able to transfer that form to this surface but has that to prove..
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8th (5) (12/1 +14%) Mccauley's Tavern
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12/1(+14%)
(5) Mccauley's Tavern 12/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 20/1) 18 days ago. Hopes pinned on the addition of blinkers and eyeshields sparking a return to form. Handy mark based on his spring turf form; cheekpieces swapped for eyeshield; interesting..
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.
WILDE AND DANDY may have disappointed at Wolverhampton last time out but he was a determined winner over C&D on his penultimate start and still looks feasibly treated off a 4lb higher mark. He can get the better of the unexposed Top Button, who should improve for going back up in trip, and the consistent Got No Dollars. Dagmar Run has almost five lengths to make up with the selection from that meeting over C&D last month, but he is 3lb better off with that rival this evening.
The lightly-raced TOP BUTTON wasn't beaten far on his handicap debut over 6f at Kempton and, with this step back up in trip seemingly a good move, he is taken to open his account. Got No Dollars is on a long losing run but he's been holding his form well in recent months and should be on the premises, while Wilde And Dandy, who scored over C&D on his penultimate start, is another to consider. Ring of Gold is also shortlisted.
The suggestion is McCAULEY'S TAVERN, who is nicely treated on his spring form and could get closer to that level now back up in trip.
(3) Wadacre Gomez 7/4, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Good length third of 11 to Enough Already in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 3/1) 16 days ago. Attitude not fully convincing on that occasion but he can't be ruled out from same mark. 2-4 over 1m2f on AW and was only a length behind Enough Already at Lingfield last time.
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2nd (5) (6/1 +14%) Carbis Bay
6
6/1(+14%)
(5) Carbis Bay 6/1, Fairly useful form in novice company but yet to land a blow in handicaps and shaped as if he may not be entirely straightforward when fifth at Newcastle last time. Cheekpieces applied. 0-6 but has been gelded and on go cheekpieces; some cause for optimism.
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3rd (6) (6/1 +14%) Phantasy Mac
6
6/1(+14%)
(6) Phantasy Mac 6/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 24 days ago. Blinkers back on. Remains on workable mark. Won five in 2022 but none in 2023; blinkers did nothing for her when tried once before.
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4th (8) (16/1 -14%) Clipsham Gold
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16/1(-14%)
(8) Clipsham Gold 16/1, Step back in right direction when second of 7 in handicap at this course (8f, 10/1) last month and wasn't seen to best effect over C&D 20 days ago, not getting a clear run from off the pace. Worth another try at this trip. Reared at the start when trying 1m2f for the first time here three weeks ago.
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1
5th (1) (10/3 +45%) Enough Already
3.333333
10/3(+45%)
(1) Enough Already 10/3, Latest win at Lingfield in November. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (15/2) there (10f, AW) 6 days ago. Found only a progressive youngster too good last time and he should be in the mix again. Unraced here and seems to like Lingfield where he's finished first and second last twice.
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6th (7) (14/1 +30%) Pistoletto
14
14/1(+30%)
(7) Pistoletto 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in July. 18/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 33 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Others preferred. Well below par in two runs since popping up at Kempton in July (1m3f); can start slowly.
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4
7th (4) (8/1 -60%) Boasty
8
8/1(-60%)
(4) Boasty 8/1, Three-time C&D winner. 7/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 19 days ago, clear of rest. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Back-to-back C&D wins in the spring and returned to that level when runner-up over 1m4f.
LTO Selection:
20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Now that the penny has dropped for ROGUE SOLDIER after a quite taking success at Wolverhampton last month, there should be plenty more to come from the son of No Nay Never. A mark of 76 could underestimate him and he may have too much for three-time C&D winner Boasty and Wadacre Gomez, who has been running with credit of late but has not won since August.
ROGUE SOLDIER wasn't beaten far on his only prior outing in handicap company, and having landed a Wolverhampton maiden last time, he's taken to follow up, with his mark still looking workable despite a 4 lb rise. Enough Already arrives at the top of his game and can't be discounted, with Boasty taken to complete the placings.
This may go the way of ENOUGH ALREADY if he can transfer his recent good form at Lingfield to a track he's not experienced before.
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