Chelmsford-City Races & Results Tomform Thursday 19th December 2024
There were 32 Races on Thursday 19th December 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 9 races at Southwell, 7 races at Exeter, 7 races at Ffos Las, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 19th December 2024
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(1) Blue Lakota 10/11, Career best when winning 9-runner nursery (5/6) at Newcastle (6f) 7 days ago, forging clear. Carries penalty. Makes polytrack debut. Improving and can score again. Improving fast; 3lb well in under penalty for easy Newcastle success.
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2nd (2) (3/1 +25%) Bank On Kent
3
3/1(+25%)
(2) Bank On Kent 3/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 7 in nursery at this C&D (9/2) 40 days ago, reportedly bled. Respected. 2nd or 3rd in three of six nurseries, the latest when third of seven over C&D last month.
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3rd (7) (50/1 -150%) Sunny Time
50
50/1(-150%)
(7) Sunny Time 50/1, Poor maiden. 80/1, last of 8 in novice at Kempton (6f) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Beaten upwards of 8l in five starts; cheekpieces given a go; drawn widest.
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4th (5) (16/1 -33%) Frankies Dream
16
16/1(-33%)
(5) Frankies Dream 16/1, Modest maiden. 15/2, sixth of 7 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 26 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Hood on 1st time. Not beaten far at Wolverhampton last time but still needs to improve; hood goes on.
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5th (6) (11/2 +45%) Mister Coco Fizz
5.5
11/2(+45%)
(6) Mister Coco Fizz 11/2, Modest maiden. 12/1, sixth of 10 in nursery at Lingfield (5f, AW) 16 days ago, would have benefited from stronger handling. Sold from Robert Cowell 3,000 gns later in December. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Can compromise his chance with a slow start; tongue tied on stable debut.
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6th (3) (14/1 +22%) Love Rock
14
14/1(+22%)
(3) Love Rock 14/1, Modest maiden. Hooded for 1st time, last of 7 in nursery at this C&D (5/1) 70 days ago. Went close on nursery debut at Wolverhampton in September but last over this C&D next time.
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7th (9) (20/1 +0%) Master Zack
20
20/1(+0%)
(9) Master Zack 20/1, Poor maiden. Last of 7 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 12/1) 26 days ago. Fair fourth in two nurseries over C&D during the autumn; return here is the main hope.
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8th (4) (16/1 0%) Apple's Angel
16
16/1(0%)
(4) Apple's Angel 16/1, Course winner. Winner here in October. Seventh of 10 in nursery at Lingfield (5f, AW, 9/1) 16 days ago. Twice well held since making a successful nursery debut over 6f here.
16:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
BLUE LAKOTA made amends for a couple of runner-up efforts when bolting up over 6f in a Newcastle nursery last week, and the suspicion is that a 6lb penalty may not be enough to anchor Kevin Ryan's in-form two-year-old. Bank On Kent was sporting first-time blinkers (retained) when finishing a creditable third in a similar event over this track and trip last month and he gets the vote to emerge as the main danger to the selection after being eased 1lb. The unexposed Frankies Dream looks the pick of the remainder.
The progressive BLUE LAKOTA looks capable of defying a penalty given the way he forged clear at Newcastle last week. Michael Appleby has a good record with new recruits so Mister Coco Fizz isn't taken lightly, while Bank On Kent responded well to blinkers when third over C&D 6 weeks ago.
It's hard to oppose BLUE LAKOTA who is 3lb well in under a penalty for his comprehensive Newcastle success a week ago.
(12) Sunlit Uplands 4/11, Well backed and shaped best when second of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 8/1) on debut 49 days ago, finishing strongly. Sure to improve and has to be considered the one to beat. Not strong form when going close here in October but finished well from unpromising place.
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2nd (3) (50/1 -213%) Lydia Eva
50
50/1(-213%)
(3) Lydia Eva 50/1, Foaled April 12. 32,000 gns yearling, Showcasing filly. Half-sister to 5f/6f winner Wudang and 2-y-o 6f winner Mahato. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), half-sister to winner up to 1m Market Day and 6f-7f winner Whinmoor (both useful). 32,000gns yearling; positive pedigree but drawn wide for today's debut.
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3rd (6) (4/1 +43%) Antalya
4
4/1(+43%)
(6) Antalya 4/1, Time Test filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f winner Istanbul and winner up to 6f in Scandinavia Soulofchess. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Third of 14 in maiden (16/1) at this course (7f) on debut 35 days ago, sticking to task. Should improve. Close up from a wide draw over 7f here and she looks quick enough for 6f.
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4th (7) (125/1 -400%) Kewmill
125
125/1(-400%)
(7) Kewmill 125/1, Foaled March 22. Eqtidaar filly. Half-sister to 7f-9f winner Casaruan and 1m winner Maruna. Dam lightly raced. Half-sister to winners Maruna (1m AW; RPR 67) and Casaruan (7f-1m1f including AW; 66).
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5th (11) (33/1 -32%) Spicy Jalapeno
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33/1(-32%)
(11) Spicy Jalapeno 33/1, Foaled May 4. 5,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to winner up to 6f Harry Brown. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). 5,000gns yearling; third foal; half-sister to 5f/6f AW winner Harry Brown (2yo; RPR 92).
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10
6th (10) (14/1 -180%) Sixteen One
14
14/1(-180%)
(10) Sixteen One 14/1, Land Force filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1m Silent Move. Dam unraced. Second of 8 in maiden (3/1) at Leicester (6f, good to firm) on debut 42 days ago, clear of rest. Unable to repeat that at Lingfield since. Off 99 days. Beaten favourite in both her races; probably has to step up and has been off for 99 days.
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7th (4) (5/1 +33%) Sun Keeper
5
5/1(+33%)
(4) Sun Keeper 5/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in novice (13/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on debut 31 days ago. Should progress. Havana Grey filly who didn't go unbacked at Wolverhampton but ran green and faded.
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8
8th (8) (66/1 -100%) Little Chanter
66
66/1(-100%)
(8) Little Chanter 66/1, Foaled February 15. Mekhtaal filly. Dam smart French 1¼m/10.5f winner, won Prix Cleopatre and third in Prix de Diane. First foal; dam French 1m2f/10.5f winner (including Group 3; RPR 107).
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5
9th (5) (200/1 -300%) Always Eternal
200
200/1(-300%)
(5) Always Eternal 200/1, In good hands but no promise in 2 AW runs in recent months. Beaten about 10l in 6f races at Newcastle and here; has since refused to enter the stalls.
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10th (9) (100/1 -203%) Pipkin
100
100/1(-203%)
(9) Pipkin 100/1, Foaled May 9. Mayson filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 7f winner Chalk Mountain and 2-y-o 6f winner Malvern. Dam 5f winner. Half-sister to winners Chalk Mountain (multiple 7f AW; RPR 91) and Malvern (6f 2yo; 79).
16:40 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Sunlit Uplands was the subject of market support when finishing an good second over C&D on her debut in October and another prominent showing would come as no surprise. That said, PREANKA edges preference. She scored in the style of a smart prospect over 6f at Windsor in the summer and, after being outclassed in a Listed race over the same trip at Ripon most recently, she can get back on track with her sights lowered. This step back in trip could see Sixteen One get competitive and she cannot be taken lightly at this level.
SUNLIT UPLANDS only just failed to make a winning debut over C&D 7 weeks ago and looks the one to beat. Preanka is worth another chance to confirm debut promise so rates the main threat despite her 7 lb penalty, with Antalya best of the others.
This isn't a strong race. SUNLIT UPLANDS came from well behind to very nearly win over C&D in October and she might be the one.
(1) Silver Arrow 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 12 in nursery at Lingfield (7f, AW) 15 days ago. Blinkers persevered with despite him going off too fast at Lingfield last time.
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2nd (7) (7/2 +50%) Thiscouldbefun
3.5
7/2(+50%)
(7) Thiscouldbefun 7/2, Creditable third of 8 in nursery at Kempton (8f, 50/1) 8 days ago. Can give a good account. Placed last time at Kempton but now 0-8 and doesn't look that well handicapped.
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3rd (6) (4/1 -113%) Crest Of Light
4
4/1(-113%)
(6) Crest Of Light 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, excellent second of 7 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) 9 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Kept one of the favourites honest when never far away on nursery debut at Southwell.
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4th (2) (15/2 -88%) Brightandbeautiful
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(2) Brightandbeautiful 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 10 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, 100/1) 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut. May well do better. Well-bred filly who showed more last time at Southwell (7f) despite a 6l defeat.
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5th (3) (4/1 +20%) Chadleeny
4
4/1(+20%)
(3) Chadleeny 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 52 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has shown a bit of ability and might raise her game now into nurseries.
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6th (4) (11/2 +66%) Rage Of Thunder
5.5
11/2(+66%)
(4) Rage Of Thunder 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, ninth of 12 in nursery at Lingfield (7f, AW) 15 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Not taken lightly. Has shown some talent but his handicap debut last time was forgettable (7f).
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7th (8) (9/1 -29%) Rotation
9
9/1(-29%)
(8) Rotation 9/1, Winner at Leicester in July. 18/1, creditable fourth of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17 days ago, never nearer. Respected. Selling winner; beaten only 2l last time over 6f and looks up to winning off this mark.
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8th (9) (33/1 -32%) Tequila Rose
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33/1(-32%)
(9) Tequila Rose 33/1, 25/1, eleventh of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17 days ago. Has won on turf and ran well here two runs back, but looking hard to predict.
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9th (5) (12/1 +40%) Dark Thunderstorm
12
12/1(+40%)
(5) Dark Thunderstorm 12/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in nursery at Thirsk (6f, good, 14/1). Off 94 days. Visor on 1st time. Has work to do. Has run well in nurseries and now returns from a gelding operation with new headgear tried.
17:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CREST OF LIGHT looked the most likely winner for a long way before being worn down late on over a mile at Southwell on his nursery debut earlier this month. Now stepping back in trip off an unchanged mark, he looks well capable of going one place better at this level. Brightandbeautiful was last seen finishing a respectable third behind a couple of potentially useful sorts over 7f at Southwell last month and she commands respect on her nursery bow. The unexposed Chadleeny also looks capable of making her presence felt.
CREST OF LIGHT left his previous form behind when runner-up on his nursery bow at Southwell 9 days ago and is likely to make another bold bid off the same mark (due to go up 1 lb). Brightandbeautiful has got better with each run and is likely to improve again on nursery bow, so rates the main threat ahead of Thiscouldbefun.
The suggestion is BRIGHTANDBEAUTIFUL, a well-bred filly who ran her best race last time behind a good prospect at Southwell.
(2) Rajeko 4/6, Thrice-raced winner. 33/1, 12¾ lengths eighth of 11 to The Lion In Winter in Acomb Stakes at York (7f, good to firm) when last seen in August. Looked promising prior to that and he's the one to beat eased in class here. Twice highly tried since a winning debut but ran well in first of those; the one to beat.
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2nd (1) (6/4 +20%) Port Light
1.5
6/4(+20%)
(1) Port Light 6/4, Promising individual. Hooded, won 11-runner maiden at Southwell (8.1f, 9/4) on debut 45 days ago. More will be needed under a penalty but he's certainly open to improvement. Won on Southwell debut; major player despite the penalty and outside stall.
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3rd (10) (50/1 -317%) Dojin
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50/1(-317%)
(10) Dojin 50/1, Foaled April 2. 30,000 gns yearling, Iffraaj filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7.5f/8.5f winner, half-sister to smart 8.3f-1¼m winner Mashhoor. Interesting to see what the market has to say. Stable can get them ready first time and market support would be interesting.
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4th (4) (9/1 -20%) English Lady
9
9/1(-20%)
(4) English Lady 9/1, Promising type. Won 14-runner maiden at this course (7f, 33/1) on debut 35 days ago, well on top finish. As a rare first-time-out winner for her yard, she could be pretty decent and improvement is on the cards. Made a winning debut over 7f here last month; will need to improve to defy the penalty.
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5th (7) (100/1 -203%) Malay Massaman
100
100/1(-203%)
(7) Malay Massaman 100/1, Foaled April 13. Masar gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Charleston Belle and smart 1m winner Lord Campari. Market should point the way. Enough to like on pedigree and stable does have winning 2yo newcomers; watch the market.
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6th (8) (18/1 -50%) Ravens King
18
18/1(-50%)
(8) Ravens King 18/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 10 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 9/1) on debut 16 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve with that run under his belt and he's not without each-way hope. Third on his Lingfield debut, albeit around 11l behind the first two; improvement required.
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7th (5) (33/1 -32%) Maximus Decimus
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33/1(-32%)
(5) Maximus Decimus 33/1, Foaled March 25. 22,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Dam, winner up to 7.5f (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to useful 6f winner Chocoya out of half-sister to Falmouth Stakes winner Nahoodh. Watch the betting for clues. Stable can get one ready first time and the market should be revealing.
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8th (3) (150/1 -50%) Backer Bilk
150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Backer Bilk 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 300/1, last of 15 in novice at Haydock (6f, good). Off 6 months and moves up in trip on this debut for new yard. Tailed off in two starts on turf for another yard in May/June.
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9th (11) (100/1 -52%) Casual Encounter
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100/1(-52%)
(11) Casual Encounter 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in maiden (80/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 16 days ago. Another who will be of greater interest when handicapping in due course. Finished behind a couple of these in her first two starts; looks one for handicaps.
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10th (6) (50/1 -52%) Arundel
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50/1(-52%)
(6) Arundel 50/1, Foaled April 3. 1,000 gns yearling, Make Believe colt. Half-brother to useful 1½m/13f winner Birdman and 2-y-o 6f-7f winner Manhattanville. Dam 1m winner who stayed 1¼m. Entitled to come on for the run. Cost 1,000gns as a yearling and the stable has very few winning 2yo newcomers.
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11th (9) (250/1 -150%) Reload
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250/1(-150%)
(9) Reload 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in novice (33/1) at this course (10f) 7 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps later on. Well beaten in his first two starts; may be one for handicaps.
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12th (12) (125/1 -89%) Holywell Bay
125
125/1(-89%)
(12) Holywell Bay 125/1, Foaled March 17. Expert Eye filly. Closely related to 5f winner Agent Shiftwell and 5f winner Pretty Shiftwell and half-sister to 1m-1¼m winner Shifter. Yard is not synonymous with winning newcomers. Bred to handle the AW, but stable not noted for winning 2yo newcomers.
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13th (13) (250/1 -150%) Sister Seagull
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250/1(-150%)
(13) Sister Seagull 250/1, Foaled May 18. 2,000 gns yearling, Study of Man filly. Half-sister to useful 12.4f-2m winner Murau. Dam, 2m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 14.6f Craigsteel. Probably best watched on debut. Would be a very rare winning 2yo newcomer from the yard..
17:40 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
RAJEKO was highly tried after he made a winning debut over 6f at Windsor in June and looks the one to be with, given this appears to be easiest assignment he has faced so far. The selection does have a stamina question to answer, however, and the betting should be informative. English Lady, who won over 7f here on her racecourse bow, and Port Light, who scored over 1m at Southwell first time out, look the most obvious alternatives.
This can go the way of RAJEKO, who had five subsequent winners behind when making a winning debut at Windsor in June before contesting a couple of Group races. He will appreciate this drop in class and stepping up to a mile on this all-weather debut shouldn't be an issue. Port Light and English Lady are both of interest following their winning debuts, while Ravens King shaped with promise on his recent introduction at Lingfield and is open to improvement.
This probably revolves around RAJEKO who will find this much easier than the Group races he contested the last twice.
(5) Union Island 15/2, Winner at Musselburgh in July. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 14 days ago. Place possibilities. Out of the frame in last five handicaps and looked a non-stayer over C&D a fortnight ago.
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2nd (2) (7/2 +30%) Kitaro Kich
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(2) Kitaro Kich 7/2, 4/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Every chance if back to best. 0-13 but showed ability when fourth here last time; return to this trip should suit.
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3rd (12) (66/1 +0%) Dors Delight
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66/1(+0%)
(12) Dors Delight 66/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (10f, 66/1) 35 days ago. Now tried in a hood and tongue strap. Poor in six starts; hood and tongue-tie go on.
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4th (3) (6/1 +8%) Jaamir
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6/1(+8%)
(3) Jaamir 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, fourth of 8 in novice (66/1) at Redcar (6f, good to firm), slowly away. Off 93 days and significantly up in trip for this handicap debut. Well worth a second look in the betting. Up in trip for handicap debut after three months off and worth a second look.
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5th (8) (11/2 +35%) Edmund Ironside
5.5
11/2(+35%)
(8) Edmund Ironside 11/2, One win from 28 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 10 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 1-28; not so good when headgear was removed last time and it is missing again today.
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6th (4) (9/1 +73%) Glencalvie
9
9/1(+73%)
(4) Glencalvie 9/1, C&D winner. 80/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 78 days ago, slowly away. Readily passed over. C&D winner early in year but little impact lately, including in both starts for this yard.
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7th (11) (14/1 +44%) Tea Leaf Ted
14
14/1(+44%)
(11) Tea Leaf Ted 14/1, 50/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 45 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. 0-11; twice went close at Kempton last winter but modest since; still has stamina to prove.
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8th (10) (33/1 -32%) Summanus
33
33/1(-32%)
(10) Summanus 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 9¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Kessaar Power in handicap at this C&D 54 days ago. Needs to find improvement from somewhere. Hasn't beaten many in four starts on Polytrack and he was behind two of these last time.
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9th (6) (40/1 +0%) Floridian
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40/1(+0%)
(6) Floridian 40/1, 50/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at this course (10f) 77 days ago. Others make more appeal. 0-7; poor form since handicapping; hard to recommend.
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10th (1) (7/2 -27%) Kessaar Power
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(1) Kessaar Power 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 14 days ago. Shortlist material. Needs to bounce back from a lesser effort last time but previous form here reads well.
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11th (7) (25/1 -456%) Reel Power
25
25/1(-456%)
(7) Reel Power 25/1, Third of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 66/1) 43 days ago. Can make his presence felt once again off the same mark. Ran well when third at Kempton last month and a few winners have come out of that race.
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12th (9) (12/1 -33%) Miss Harmony
12
12/1(-33%)
(9) Miss Harmony 12/1, Visored for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, heavy, 18/1) 66 days ago. Significantly down in trip on this debut for new yard. Makes her stable debut having been picked up for 1,000gns in October; market informative.
18:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Kessaar Power won over C&D off 6lb lower in October and, having been placed twice since, should get competitive given he was rated 15lb higher around this time last year. Reel Power also appeals after a solid third-placed finish at Kempton last month. However, in the quest for a bit of value, EDMUND IRONSIDE, whose only previous win came on Polytrack from a 7lb higher rating, looks worth chancing with his effectiveness over this track and trip also assured.
The vote goes to REEL POWER, who showed the benefit of his Brighton spin in October (first run for 13 months) when third at Kempton last time and he is appealing off the same mark. Kitaro Kich took a step back in the right direction here a fortnight ago and he is next on the list ahead of Kessaar Power and Union Island, while handicap debutant Jaamir needs a second look in the betting.
This can go to KESSAAR POWER (nap) with the form of his C&D win and two runner-up efforts during the autumn reading well at this level.
(9) Forever Proud 3/1, 7/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form when sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (10f) 14 days ago. Dual winner who isn't badly handicapped but it wasn't that positive a run here last time.
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2nd (6) (7/1 -133%) Rising Force
7
7/1(-133%)
(6) Rising Force 7/1, Won 10-runner handicap (12/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, forging clear. Can give a good account. Had a bit in hand from off the pace here 14 days ago; 5lb higher but a contender.
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1
3rd (1) (9/2 +25%) Bo Taifan
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(1) Bo Taifan 9/2, C&D winner. Good second of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 15 days ago. Can make presence felt. Had the visor back on when runner-up over 1m at Lingfield having raced prominently.
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2
4th (2) (5/2 +38%) Dubai Harbour
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(2) Dubai Harbour 5/2, 11/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 16 days ago. Needs considering. Came in for support after a break at Lingfield (1m2f) and prevailed narrowly; up 2lb.
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5th (3) (66/1 -32%) Artificer
66
66/1(-32%)
(3) Artificer 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap (100/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 30 days ago. Only five ran when third in a 1m novice at Lingfield; uncompetitive in her two handicaps.
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12
5th (12) (66/1 -32%) Dash Power
66
66/1(-32%)
(12) Dash Power 66/1, Last of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Derek Shaw. Blinkers on 1st time. Others have achieved more. 0-17 and doesn't arrive here in much form, so unappealing from 5lb out of the weights.
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4
7th (4) (11/1 -38%) Tactical Control
11
11/1(-38%)
(4) Tactical Control 11/1, 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Others more persuasive. It's been a struggle for him since winning on turf during the summer.
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11
8th (11) (22/1 -83%) Aspire To Glory
22
22/1(-83%)
(11) Aspire To Glory 22/1, 22/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 40 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time, hood back on. Exposed 3yo who is 1lb out of the weights, but ran okay over 7f here last time.
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5
9th (5) (18/1 -140%) Reverberation
18
18/1(-140%)
(5) Reverberation 18/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 13 in handicap at this course (10f, 33/1) 7 days ago. Enters calculations. Close third here last week in a race he won the previous year; has won off this mark.
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10
10th (10) (33/1 +0%) Lucy Lockett
33
33/1(+0%)
(10) Lucy Lockett 33/1, Last of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 33 days ago. Has work to do. Showed a bit at two but opposable on this year's exploits; finished last most recently.
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11th (8) (25/1 +11%) Red Scotch
25
25/1(+11%)
(8) Red Scotch 25/1, Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, 14/1) 14 days ago, slowly away. 0-9 and might not be straightforward; detached before running on late here two weeks ago.
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12th (7) (10/1 -33%) Starshot
10
10/1(-33%)
(7) Starshot 10/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Good second of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, 16/1) 40 days ago. Place claims once again. 23-race maiden but ran another solid race here 40 days ago when second over 7f.
18:40 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
RISING FORCE was in a dominant mood when he scored comfortably in a deeper-looking race over this C&D a fortnight ago and should make a bold attempt at brushing aside a 5lb higher mark in this company. Fellow last-time-out winner Dubai Harbour is far less exposed and, assuming he isn't caught flat-footed by dropping back in trip, should also be capable of figuring prominently. Aspire To Glory and Bo Taifan are others to monitor in the betting.
Low-mileage 4-y-o DUBAI HARBOUR overcame a wide trip when off the mark at Lingfield so is taken to defy a 2 lb rise. Rising Force forged clear under this rider over C&D 2 weeks ago and is feared most ahead of veterans Bo Taifan and Reverberation.
An open handicap. DUBAI HARBOUR was a market mover prior to scoring at Lingfield and, although back in trip, he may have more to offer.
(2) Talis Evolvere 2/1, Landed a valuable AW handicap on Final's Day at Newcastle in March. Hard to knock his consistency in host of valuable turf handicaps subsequently and he had a hopeless task from position when tenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1m) back in September. Just 1lb above last winning mark, but remains to be seen if he still has the speed for 7f.
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2nd (4) (5/2 +25%) Alzahir
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(4) Alzahir 5/2, Latest win at Leicester in October. 15/2, wasted no time getting back to form when third of 14 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 5 days ago, nearest finish. Has the odd quirk or 2 but expected to be bang there. Running well lately as when third at Southwell last Saturday; respected from same mark.
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3rd (1) (5/2 -25%) Brewing
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5/2(-25%)
(1) Brewing 5/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, returned to best when fourth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago, running on after forced wide early in straight. Should be bang there. 5-9 on the AW and latest close fourth at Wolverhampton can be marked up; much respected.
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4th (6) (8/1 +20%) How Impressive
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8/1(+20%)
(6) How Impressive 8/1, C&D winner. 5 wins from 19 runs this year, latest at Southwell in October. 20/1, followed a below-par effort with an even worse one when eleventh of 14 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 5 days ago. Bounce back needed. C&D winner but well beaten the last twice; needs to bounce back.
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5th (3) (12/1 -20%) Street Kid
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12/1(-20%)
(3) Street Kid 12/1, Runner-up on penultimate outing at Newmarket but ran poorly back on all-weather when twelfth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 7 weeks ago. Freshened up since and needs to leave that effort well behind. Modest at Southwell last time, but back off last winning mark; has gone close on Polytrack.
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6th (5) (80/1 -186%) Court Of Session
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80/1(-186%)
(5) Court Of Session 80/1, Course winner. First run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford (15,000 gns) when last of 12 in handicap (80/1) at Southwell (8.1f) just over 5 weeks ago. Stiff task in this company. Has failed to beat a rival in either start since returning in September; enough to prove.
19:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
BREWING caught the eye when staying on for fourth from off the pace at Wolverhampton last month and William Haggas' gelding was afforded a 1lb ease in the handicap for his troubles. He'll want to be within striking distance today and, if that is the case, he looks capable of going very close. Alzahir has been running well in defeat and is one of the likelier dangers, while Court Of Session, who won over 1m here from 1lb lower 12 months ago, should not be written off.
ALZAHIR wasted no time getting back to form when finishing a staying-on third at Southwell last Saturday so, provided this doesn't come too soon, Jennie Candlish's 4-y-o gets the nod to land the feature contest. Brewing returned to his best sporting first-time cheekpieces last month, so he may emerge as the main danger, with Talis Evolvere completing the shortlist returning from over 3 months off the track.
There may still be more to come from BREWING who suggested he was on the way back when a close fourth at Wolverhampton last time.
(4) Carlton 8/15, First run since leaving Tracy Waggott when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, sticking to task. Another bold show likely under a penalty. Made a successful stable debut over C&D a week ago; likely there is still more to come.
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2nd (9) (50/1 +0%) Lumberjack
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50/1(+0%)
(9) Lumberjack 50/1, 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 50 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. 0-10 for five different trainers and has failed to beat a rival in his last three starts.
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3rd (11) (25/1 -56%) Leon Trotsky
25
25/1(-56%)
(11) Leon Trotsky 25/1, Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (10f, 16/1) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip and needs to raise his game a notch. Out of the frame in all six starts; not bred to improve for the longer trip.
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4th (2) (11/1 +45%) Anisoptera
11
11/1(+45%)
(2) Anisoptera 11/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 50/1) 28 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Losing run up to 17 and another 2lb drop not enough to tempt.
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5th (6) (11/2 +35%) Zooks
5.5
11/2(+35%)
(6) Zooks 11/2, 11/2, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 31 days ago. Can make presence felt off this 1 lb lower mark, for all that it's a concern that she remains a maiden following 16 attempts. 0-16 under rules, but she hasn't been disgraced the last twice; could make the frame.
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6th (8) (66/1 +34%) Rogue Raider
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66/1(+34%)
(8) Rogue Raider 66/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 150/1) 42 days ago, slowly away. Readily passed over. 0-9; has been beaten a long way in his last five starts; makes little appeal for now.
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7th (10) (16/1 +0%) Two Plus Two
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16/1(+0%)
(10) Two Plus Two 16/1, 10 lengths fifth of 8 to Carlton in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Clearly has work to do. 0-15; has 10l to find with Carlton on latest C&D running.
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8th (3) (11/1 +0%) Smokey Malone
11
11/1(+0%)
(3) Smokey Malone 11/1, Course winner. 7/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 36 days ago. Not taken lightly. 6lb below last winning mark and return to this trip should suit; each-way claims.
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9th (12) (14/1 -87%) Royal Expert
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14/1(-87%)
(12) Royal Expert 14/1, Good third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 22/1) 59 days ago, sticking to task. Going into the unknown trip-wise here (first run beyond 9.5f) but she will certainly have a chance if her stamina passes the test. 0-11; ran well last time but enough to prove taking another big step up in trip.
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10th (1) (12/1 +0%) Dubai Immo
12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Dubai Immo 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Lingfield (13f, AW) 30 days ago. Place possibilities. 2-29, but has won over this far elsewhere and 2lb below last winning mark.
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11th (5) (66/1 +0%) Orange Martini
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66/1(+0%)
(5) Orange Martini 66/1, 80/1, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 36 days ago, missing break. Would be a player if back to her best but she has a fair bit to prove at present. Little to get excited about in six starts for current yard this year and now 0-14.
19:40 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
CARLTON had looked in trouble before powering to the front approaching the furlong pole over C&D a week ago, ultimately recording a half-length success. James Owen's new recruit must shoulder a 5lb penalty today, but talented apprentice Sean D Bowen takes off a handy 3lb and he is taken to go in again. Smokey Malone has proven to be a relatively consistent performer at this level and he is unlikely to be far away, although Anisoptera will appreciate a return to further and might be the bigger threat.
The obvious starting point is CARLTON, who was well backed prior to making a winning debut for this yard over C&D last week and he remains feasibly treated under a penalty. Royal Expert's stamina has to be taken on trust but she put in a good shift at Wolverhampton on her latest start and will be a threat if coping with this significant step up in trip. Smokey Malone and Zooks are others to consider.
The choice is CARLTON who is taken to back up last week's successful stable debut over C&D. There is likely more to come from him.
(11) Southbank 7/2, C&D winner. 3 wins from 15 runs this year. Bit below form 5 lengths seventh of 12 to Poetic Jack in handicap (16/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and capable of a bold show. Dual C&D winner off higher marks in April; big run is anticipated.
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2nd (8) (28/1 +30%) Nubough
28
28/1(+30%)
(8) Nubough 28/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 61 Flat runs. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 50/1) 29 days ago. Others look stronger. C&D winner who has become inconsistent but his best form would put him in the mix.
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3rd (4) (4/1 +67%) Katie G
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4/1(+67%)
(4) Katie G 4/1, Latest win at Southwell in August. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 49 days ago. Should give a good account. Back off last winning mark and didn't enjoy a clear run over C&D last time; frame material.
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4th (6) (15/2 +12%) Silky Robin
7.5
15/2(+12%)
(6) Silky Robin 15/2, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 11/2) 56 days ago. Up in trip for this polytrack debut/first run for yard after leaving Paul Midgley. Hood on 1st time. 0-10 for another yard; probably only of interest if attracting support; hood on.
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5th (14) (22/1 -38%) Zachary
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22/1(-38%)
(14) Zachary 22/1, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 36 days ago. Others boast more compelling credentials. Won a couple of nurseries here in the autumn of 2023, but 0-19 since the latest of those.
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6th (7) (20/1 +20%) Frightening
20
20/1(+20%)
(7) Frightening 20/1, Sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 33/1) 10 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Looks up against it. 0-7; drop in trip could be a good move; worth a second look.
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7th (1) (11/1 -69%) Smasher
11
11/1(-69%)
(1) Smasher 11/1, Three wins from 8 runs this year. Second of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago. Likely to be on the premises once again. Three wins at Wolverhampton earlier in year and second at Kempton last time; shortlisted.
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8th (13) (20/1 -67%) Fai Fai
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20/1(-67%)
(13) Fai Fai 20/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Bath (5.7f, soft) 49 days ago. Modest strike rate on the AW (1-22) and needs to bounce back following a wind op. Two wins over 6f on turf/Polytrack this year; has had a wind op; others make more appeal.
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9th (10) (3/1 +0%) Poetic Jack
3
3/1(+0%)
(10) Poetic Jack 3/1, Course winner. 10/3, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 15 days ago. Expected to be bang there off this 4 lb higher mark. Made all at Lingfield 15 days ago; 4lb rise less of a concern than the outside stall.
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10th (9) (25/1 -25%) Due Date
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25/1(-25%)
(9) Due Date 25/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 15 runs this year, the latest at Southwell in August. Sixth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 68 days ago. Will probably find one or two too good. Four wins on the AW this year including one over C&D; back off last winning mark.
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11th (12) (14/1 +30%) Zina Colada
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14/1(+30%)
(12) Zina Colada 14/1, 6/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good). Off 134 days and she again looks vulnerable from a win point of view. 10lb below last winning mark but patchy form since; has undergone wind surgery; drawn wide.
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12th (2) (125/1 -213%) Lady In Havana
125
125/1(-213%)
(2) Lady In Havana 125/1, 66/1, first run since leaving David Loughnane when last of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Given a chance by the assessor but others preferred all the same. Last few starts not so hot and failed to beat a rival on stable debut here a fortnight ago.
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13th (5) (12/1 +0%) Ballybaymoonshiner
12
12/1(+0%)
(5) Ballybaymoonshiner 12/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 5/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f), slowly away. Off 7 months but could have a part to play if fully tuned-up. Has never raced over a trip this short but he goes well fresh and has the rail draw.
20:10 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
A typically open sprint in which only a tentative vote can go to KATIE G. Ed Dunlop's filly had excuses over this course and distance last time, but she drops into 0-58 company now and with a good pace to aim at, could offer some value. Smasher posted a creditable second at Kempton earlier this month and he merits respect from 1lb higher. Lingfield winner Poetic Jack can't be taken lightly either, though he will have to break alertly if he's to make all from stall 14.
Stall 14 is hardly ideal but POETIC JACK was very quick off the blocks when making all at Lingfield recently and may well follow off 4 lb higher here, provided that he is again sprightly from the gate. Southbank was five lengths of the selection in that Lingfield handicap but he could finish closer granted a better start this time, while Big Bard and Smasher also warrant places on the shortlist.
The vote goes to SOUTHBANK who looks attractively handicapped having twice won over C&D from higher marks back in April.
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