14:10 Chelmsford City

Thursday 6 February 2020

All13:1013:4014:1014:4015:1515:5016:20

Good Friday Easter Fair Handicap

Off time: 14:11 | Winning time: 1m 39.48s

(12)

Kadrizzi²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: F Norton| T: D K Ivory| OR: 66| C

16/1

Course winner but on a barren spell which dates back now to 2016. Looked in need of the run after lengthy absence here over C&D last month and may come on for that. Unappealing mark however.

Form: 79433-5

(8)

Madeeh^t¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Nick Barratt-Atkin⁽⁷⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 65

20/1

Nine-race maiden who has been tried at various trips to try and break his duck, including fourth over 1m4f at Newcastle last time. Now back down in trip significantly but must improve.

Form: 64677-4

(9)

Lunar Deity²⁸

Age: 11| Weight: 9-7| J: Matteo Pinna⁽⁷⁾| T: S C Williams| OR: 65| CD

25/1

Past C&D winner but losing streak now stands at 12. Made late headway when second over C&D on latest start however and while at veteran stage, has solid claims if replicating that effort.

Form: 62300-2

(10)

Weloof²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Darragh Keenan⁽³⁾| T: J Butler| OR: 64| CD

9/1

Previous C&D winner and took well to the application of first-time cheekpieces when second over C&D last month. Kept on well that day so entitled to come on more for that effort.

Form: 77762-2

(7)

J'ouvert^h⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: B A Curtis| T: P D Evans| OR: 64| CD

12/1

C&D winner in November and generally holding up the form well since, including when third over C&D in late January. Hasn't got much respite from the handicapper however which may be needed.

Form: 190-453

(4)

Takeonefortheteam⁶¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: D C Costello| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 64| D

16/1

Latest win came at Kempton in October and did hold the form well in next two starts before tame 12th at Wolverhampton in December. Place claims on previous forms but needs a mild bounce back.

Form: 541330-

(2)

Channel Packet⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Erika Parkinson⁽⁷⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 63| CD

5/2

C&D winner in the past who then went on further when producing career-best with victory at Newcastle (1m) six days ago. Quick turnaround but continues to improve. Leading claims.

Form: 308-331

(1)

Tanqeeb¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: Ian Williams| OR: 63

4/1

Had been skittling down the handicap recently but took advantage of falling mark when running out ready winner of Wolverhampton handicap (7f) over two weeks ago. Claims if replicating that.

Form: 8/4760-1

(6)

Velvet Vision^h,t²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: M Murphy| OR: 63| D

5/1

Looked a spent force for previous yard but made perfect start for new stable when winning 1m Southwell handicap in good style. Up in the weights but may be able to give another bold account.

Form: 60040-1

(5)

Bullington Boy^e/s¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Tim Clark| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 62

10/1

Exposed 14-race maiden but took to the application of unique eyesheields when 20/1 third at Lingfield (1m) when having the run of the race. On a likeable - and dangerous - handicap mark.

Form: 35093-3

(11)

Fard¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: M Moubarak| OR: 60

14/1

Four runs since last win in October 2019 and did well from poor draw to take fourth at Lingfield (1m) last time out. others remain more persuasive from their marks however.

Form: 1195-44

(13)

The King's Steed^b,t¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Elisha Whittington⁽⁷⁾| T: S Lycett| OR: 59| CD

20/1

Won over C&D in December and despite hanging markedly right, ran well to take second over C&D last month. This is a deeper contest but merits place considerations on best form.

Form: 10818-2

Non-Runners

(3)

Amaretto¹⁶⁶

Weight: 9-0| Age: 5

T: J R Boyle J: Charlie Bennett

Forecasts

Channel Packet (5/2), Tanqeeb (4/1), Velvet Vision (5/1), Weloof (9/1), Bullington Boy (10/1), J'ouvert (12/1), Fard (14/1), Takeonefortheteam (16/1), Kadrizzi (16/1), Amaretto (16/1), Madeeh (20/1), The King's Steed (20/1), Lunar Deity (25/1)

A race in which there is some good C&D form lines, it may be worth taking a chance on the unexposed BULLINGTON BOY, who took to headgear at Lingfield last time and shaped as if there is plenty more improvement to come off a potentially dangerous mark. Channel Packet sets the form standard on his recent Newcastle victory but there is a caution that may have taken a toll, while the likes of Velvet Vision and The King's Steed may be able to run nice races at a price given their aptitude for this track and previous AW performances.