16:55 Chelmsford City

Thursday 31 October 2019

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Bet At totesport.com Classified Stakes

Off time: 16:55 | Winning time: 1m 26.43s

(8)

Caledonian Gold⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Gavin Ashton⁽⁷⁾| T: L Williamson| OR: 43

66/1

Yet to get off the mark in 62 attempts. Has not looked like breaking her maiden recently. She was 11th of 13 on her latest appearance over this C&D when going off at 50/1. Hard to make a case for.

Form: 475840

(1)

Dalness Express^b,t¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Kate Leahy⁽⁷⁾| T: A Watson| OR: 41

8/1

His sole success came at Kempton (6f) in January 2018. Has fallen down the weights recently due to some disappointing form. He was sixth of 12 last time at Kempton (7f). Is now off a new career low mark. Has to be respected.

Form: 986706

(4)

Lily Of Year^p1²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Michael Pitt⁽⁷⁾| T: D J Coakley| OR: 45

8/1

Still looking for her first win in 11 starts. She came home fifth of nine on her latest outing at Leicester (7f). Is down 2lb in the weights and has cheekpieces on for the first time. Needs to improve.

Form: 560775

(3)

Quick Recovery³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Charlie Bennett| T: J R Boyle| OR: 49

9/1

Has fallen down the weights this year as she has been unable to add to her tally. She was disappointing at this track on her most recent run as she had just one horse behind her in an 11 runner field. Down 1lb and up in trip. Others are preferred.

Form: 843580

(5)

Tavener^p²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: D C Griffiths| OR: 49| C| D

12/1

Experienced gelding who has won eight times but has been on a long losing stretch since March. He failed to beat a single rival last time at Newcastle (7f). Down 2lb but hard to fancy on recent form.

Form: 502500

(6)

The King's Steed^b,t¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: K Shoemark| T: S Lycett| OR: 50| BF| C| D

9/2

Has yet to prevail in 2019, however, he has been in the mix at the finish on a number of occasions. He was just ½L away on his last outing at Wolverhampton (7f) when he was third of 12. Remains off the same mark. One to consider.

Form: 047793

(9)

Ultimat Power⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Seamus Cronin⁽⁵⁾| T: Frank Bishop| OR: 46

6/1

Produced one of his best runs yet on his latest outing as he was third of 13 over this C&D, beaten by 2½L after going off at 33/1. Has gone up just 2lb. Worth thinking about on the basis of his last performance.

Form: 064P/83

(7)

Aiguillette¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Hollie Doyle| T: G & J Moore| OR: 48| BF

7/4

Remains a maiden after seven starts, however, he has gone close on his last two outings, including when he was second of 11 last time at Kempton (6f). Gone up just 3lb and is taking on an extra 1f. Leading contender.

Form: 700622

(10)

Atwaar²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Faye McManoman⁽⁵⁾| T: C Smith| OR: 44

33/1

Has yet to hit the frame in her 10 runs to date. She kept on well last time at this course over 6f to finish fifth of 13, 3½L behind the winner. Stepping up in trip now which may help. One to watch.

Form: 659685

(2)

Crakadawn³⁰⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Joey Haynes| T: C Banham| OR: 39

20/1

Has yet to beat a single rival in three starts on the track. Her last outing was back in December in a 13 runner field at Lingfield (7f) on the AW. Has since switched yards. Very difficult to make a case for her.

Form: 900-

Forecasts

Aiguillette (7/4), The King's Steed (9/2), Ultimat Power (6/1), Dalness Express (8/1), Lily Of Year (8/1), Quick Recovery (9/1), Tavener (12/1), Crakadawn (20/1), Atwaar (33/1), Caledonian Gold (66/1)

AIGUILLETTE has shown on his last two runs that his opening success is not far away and it can come here off this slightly longer trip. He does have an extra 3lb on his back than his latest start, however, this is not the strongest of races so he can come out on top. The King's Steed is the biggest danger as he is off the same mark as his third place finish at Wolverhampton so he is unlikely to be far away, while Dalness Express can do much better than his recent form off this new career low mark so take him to hit the frame.