17:30 Chelmsford City

Friday 15 April 2022

All14:1014:4515:2015:5516:3017:0017:30

Ladies Day With Sophie Ellis-Bextor Handicap

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m  |   Standard  |   7 Runners  |   Polytrack  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:31  |   Winning time: 3m 30.62s
The word Sky in blue and Bet in white with a red background.
The word Betfair in black.
The words Paddy Power in green.
Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(4)
Horse silk
Orin Swift63
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-11| J: James Doyle| T: J G Portman| OR:  77
8/1
Furthered a good record fresh when second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (18.4f, 16/1) 63 days ago. Respected off same mark.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
2
(7)
Horse silk
Reverend Hubertb175
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hannon| OR:  78
13/2
11/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (13.3f, heavy). Off 175 days. Up in trip on return and needs to pull out more.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
3
(1)
Horse silk
Merlin's Beard209
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-9| J: R L Moore| T: R Hughes| OR:  77
3/1
Progressing in leaps and bounds last year, completing 4-timer in 14f handicap at Wolverhampton in September. Reappears from an 11 lb higher mark but that still looks workable.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
4
(6)
Horse silk
Man Of Riddles13
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-8| J: Callum Shepherd| T: D M Simcock| OR:  76| D
5/1
Followed up from Southwell in a thin handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 13 days ago, though did overcome the run of the race to do so. 2 lb rise fair and respected in his hat-trick bid.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
5
(2)
Horse silk
Prince Abuh41
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-2| J: Dylan Hogan| T: D Shaw| OR:  68| D
10/3
Good head second of 9 to Man of Riddles in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 3/1) 41 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Will continue to give a good account.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
6
(3)
Horse silk
Second Kingdom15
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-1| J: S De Sousa| T: P S McEntee| OR:  69
16/1
Lightly-raced maiden who ran well after 10 weeks off when third of 7 on handicap debut here (14f) 15 days ago, despite missing the break. Doesn't look especially well treated but should remain competitive.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
7
(5)
Horse silk
Love Poemsp15
Age: 5|  Weight: 8-10| J: J F Egan| T: Dr J D Scargill| OR:  62| C
5/1
Winner here in October. 9/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 7 in handicap at this course (14f) 15 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Remains of interest.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform

Forecasts

Merlin's Beard (3/1), Prince Abu (10/3), Man Of Riddles (5/1), Love Poems (5/1), Reverend Hubert (13/2), Orin Swift (8/1), Second Kingdom (16/1)

Verdict

A competitive race for the grade. MERLIN'S BEARD progressed in leaps and bounds last season, and although he has a much higher mark to contend with, it's possible he could still be ahead of the assessor. Orin Swift ran well at Southwell in February and is well respected from the same mark, as is hat-trick seeker Man of Riddles.

  1. Merlin's Beard3/1
  2. Orin Swift8/1
  3. Man Of Riddles5/1

Prize Money

1st: £9,396.002nd: £4,411.003rd: £2,206.004th: £1,103.005th: £300.006th: £300.00

MOST READ RACING

Follow & Track
Image of a horse race faded in a gold gradientYour favourite horses, jockeys and trainers with My Stable
Log in
Discover Sporting Life Plus benefitsWhite Chevron
Sporting Life Plus Logo

RACING TIPS

Next Off