18:30 Chelmsford City

Thursday 17 October 2019

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Off time: 18:35 | Winning time: 1m 26.84s

(4)

Always Fearless⁴⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: S De Sousa| T: R Hannon| OR: 77

5/2

Has shown enough in six appearances so far to indicate his first win is not far away. He was third of five last time in a handicap contest at Kempton (1m), beaten 1½L. Sets the standard here. Leading contender.

Form: 934323

(5)

Break Cover¹¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Ryan Tate| T: J M P Eustace

50/1

Has failed to beat a single rival in his two starts to date. He came home at the very rear of an eight runner field at Leicester (7f) on his latest attempt. This will be his first run for his new yard. Others appeal much more.

Form: 88

(10)

Canagat

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: David Egan| T: A Watson

4/1

Zoffany colt who was foaled on January 24. Him dam was a winner over 1m2f. He is a half-brother to Casimo who prevailed at trips up to 1m2f. Best to watch on his opening start here.

Form:

(9)

Costello²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Hayley Turner| T: M Murphy

25/1

Improved on his debut performance to finish a little closer to the winner when he was fourth of 10 last time here over this C&D. Will need to step up on this latest attempt to be competitive at the finish.

Form: 44

(1)

Law Of One

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Jim Crowley| T: Sir Michael Stoute

5/2

Galileo colt who was foaled on May 6. He is closely related to a couple of useful winners, most notably Cloth of Stars who scored over 1m2½f. Looks good on paper and is from a strong yard. Worth considering.

Form:

(3)

Soyounique

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Nicola Currie| T: Sir M Todd

25/1

Siyouni gelding who was foaled on April 17 and cost €65,000 as a two-year-old. He is a half-brother to Andrea Mantenga who scored over 1m4f. His dam is a 1m2f winner. Others appeal more given it is his debut.

Form:

(6)

Vandad²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Oisin Murphy| T: R Hughes

7/2

Made a modest debut at Newbury (6f) where he was seventh of 15, beaten by 6L after going off at 9/1. Will need to improve this time around but he is open to doing that. Worth each-way consideration.

Form: 7

(7)

Zeimaam

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: K Shoemark| T: Owen Burrows

16/1

Slade Power colt who was foaled on May 24. His dam was a winner over 1m. He is a half-brother to a number of winners, including Yaddree who won over 1m1f. Yard often do well with newcomers so he commands respect.

Form:

Non-Runners

(8)

Aberffraw³⁰

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: W J Haggas J: James Doyle

(2)

Lyric Gold

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: R Hannon J: Andrea Atzeni

(11)

Southern Dancer²⁹

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: B J Meehan J: Tom Marquand

Forecasts

Always Fearless (5/2), Law Of One (5/2), Vandad (7/2), Canagat (4/1), Southern Dancer (6/1), Aberffraw (13/2), Lyric Gold (8/1), Zeimaam (16/1), Soyounique (25/1), Costello (25/1), Break Cover (50/1)

ALWAYS FEARLESS has gone close to his first win on a number of occasions in his six starts and this looks a great chance for him to break his maiden as his form stands out here against his rivals. Zeimaam and Law Of One are both interesting newcomers who wouldn't have to be that impressive on their debuts to be competitive at the finish here so take them in that order to fill the placings.