19:45 Chelmsford City

Saturday 18 January 2020

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Off time: 20:16 | Winning time: 3m 30.33s

(3)

Persian Sun^p,t¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: B A Curtis| T: S C Williams| OR: 72

5/2

His sole success so far came on the AW at Newcastle (1m4½f) in December 2018. Went close to doubling his tally last time at Kempton (1m4f) on the AW as he was third of 14, beaten by ½L. Has been raised just 2lb and is up in trip. Big player.

Form: 54845-3

(7)

Affluence^p⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: E J Walsh| T: Martin Smith| OR: 71| C

10/1

Was victorious at this course (1m6f) three starts ago, justifying going off as the 5/2 favourite. Could only finish sixth of eight on his latest attempt, although that was over a much shorter distance of 1m2f. One for the shortlist.

Form: 24414-6

(4)

Running Cloud^h1³³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: D C Costello| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 69

20/1

Scored on his debut at Wolverhampton (6f) but has been unable to follow that up since in either code. He was ninth of 12 on his first run for his new yard last time out at Wolverhampton (1m1½f). Hood is on for the first time. Needs to improve.

Form: 355569-

(8)

Contingency Fee^p,h¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Grace McEntee⁽⁷⁾| T: P S McEntee| OR: 67

25/1

Was a winner at Southwell (1m4f) four runs ago by a margin of 5L. Could only finish third of five on his latest attempt at Southwell (2m½f). Is down 1lb in the weights. Others are preferred.

Form: 06143-3

(2)

Vexed¹⁹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: J P Spencer| T: D M Simcock| OR: 70

11/4

Remains a maiden after five starts on the track. Came back fifth of eight on his last appearance at Nottingham (1m2f). Taking a significant step up in trip here and is set for his first outing on the AW. One to think about.

Form: 73/445-

(9)

Ban Shoof^b⁵⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: H Crouch| T: G & J Moore| OR: 63

5/1

Dual-purpose gelding who was third of 10 on his latest start back in November over this C&D after going off at 7/1. Is now 1lb lower in the weights than his last winning mark so he is worth consideration.

Form: 837243-

(5)

Say Nothing^h1⁸¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Miss Sophie Smith⁽⁷⁾| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 67

12/1

Yet to prevail in 10 attempts on the track. She did come close last time out at Southwell (1m4f) as she finished second of nine, 6L off the winner. Set for her opening start for her new yard here. Hood is on for the first time. Has each-way claims.

Form: 284282-

(1)

Bill Cody¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Jason Hart| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 59| D

4/1

Scored for the first time on the AW at Southwell (2m½f) on his latest outing in an eight runner field, justifying going off as the 5/2 favourite. Has gone up 2lb for that success. One to think about as he looks to follow up.

Form: 63544-1

(6)

Chinese Alphabet^b,h¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-6| J: Jane Elliott| T: M Appleby| OR: 55| BF

25/1

Is still a maiden following 14 starts. Was fancied to run well last time though at Southwell (1m6f) as he started as the 11/4 favourite but could only finish sixth of 10. Will wear blinkers for the first time here. Others are preferred.

Form: 58035-6

Forecasts

Persian Sun (5/2), Vexed (11/4), Bill Cody (4/1), Ban Shoof (5/1), Affluence (10/1), Say Nothing (12/1), Running Cloud (20/1), Contingency Fee (25/1), Chinese Alphabet (25/1)

PERSIAN SUN went close to success at Kempton last time out and looks to have a great chance of adding to his record here over this longer distance off just a 2lb higher mark. Vexed has been shaping like he needs much further in his races so far, therefore, he may now show his best from this trip, while Affluence is worth including for the placings as he was a winner at this course at the back end of last year and is much more suited to this distance.