18:45 Chelmsford City

Monday 29 October 2018

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Bet toteswinger At totesport.com Handicap

Off time: 18:49 | Winning time: 3m 27.43s

(4)

Carvelas¹⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 9-12| J: David Probert| T: J R Jenkins| OR: 60| C

9/2

Not getting any younger, but showed the flame still burns when scoring over 1m2f at this venue earlier this month. Big step up in trip off 4lb higher poses serious questions.

Form: 632841

(6)

Planetoid^b²⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 9-12| J: L P Keniry| T: J & S Best| OR: 60| D

5/1

Approaching the veteran stage and form has taken a downward turn. Plenty to prove despite falling handicap mark.

Form: P05398

(7)

Austin Friars^v⁹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: E J Walsh⁽³⁾| T: J & S Best| OR: 56| DWS

50/1

Some way below his best this year and is hard to fancy at first inspection, but combination of reduced handicap mark and first appearance after a wind operation offers hope.

Form: 8/00767

(8)

Earthly^p,t¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: S Donohoe| T: B J Llewellyn| OR: 53

7/1

Fair record of two wins from seven starts on the AW and latest effort over 1m6f at this venue was encouraging. Promises to stay this longer distance and is one for the short list.

Form: 895532

(9)

Woofie^v1¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: S W Kelly| T: Mrs L J Mongan| OR: 53| CD

25/1

Out of sorts on three starts this year. Connections reach for a visor and the headgear needs to have a significant effect.

Form: 100-060

(1)

Seventii⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Darragh Keenan⁽⁵⁾| T: R Eddery| OR: 52

7/2

Without a win this year, but was a good second off this handicap rating at Windsor last week. Unplaced on three AW starts, however, which tempers enthusiasm.

Form: 555462

(11)

Enchanting Enya^v¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: K T O'Neill| T: Steph Hollinshead| OR: 58| CD

9/2

Off the mark at the 12th attempt when scoring over C&D in a first-time visor. Scored with a bit in hand and 1lb rise in the weights looks quite lenient.

Form: 537541

(2)

Kirkman¹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: William Carson| T: P W Hiatt| OR: 45| D

25/1

Only one win in 24 starts and 0-10 on AW surfaces. Recent efforts suggest he will do well to figure at the business end of this contest.

Form: 090/7-96

(10)

Normandy Blue¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: F Norton| T: L Allan| OR: 52

8/1

Still a maiden after 13 races and has been out of the frame in seven AW starts. Shaped better when fourth to Enchanting Enya on his latest outing, however, and is 1lb better off for a beating of 1¼L.

Form: 927684

(3)

Kevlar^b¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A West| OR: 48

25/1

Well beaten in two starts since joining this stable from Jonathan Portman's yard. Down another 3lb and takes a big step up in trip.

Form: 0-09980

(5)

Sheila Rose²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: J F Egan| T: D J Coakley| OR: 45

12/1

Out of the frame in five AW starts from 7f to 1m4f. Has dropped 7lb, but main hopes lie on this much longer trip sparking a big improvement.

Form: 07-089

Forecasts

Seventii (7/2), Carvelas (9/2), Enchanting Enya (9/2), Planetoid (5/1), Earthly (7/1), Normandy Blue (8/1), Sheila Rose (12/1), Kirkman (25/1), Kevlar (25/1), Woofie (25/1), Austin Friars (50/1)

Holes can be picked in the chance of several of these, so it may pay dividends to play safe with the reliable EARTHLY, who has a fair AW record and promises to stay this longer trip. Enchanting Enya won a weak contest last time, but should confirm the form with Normandy Blue, while Seventil and Austin Friars are others with claims.