16:25 Chelmsford City

Thursday 13 February 2025

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Bet Boost At bet365 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 16:26 | Winning time: 3m 40.43s

(5)

Junkanoo^p²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Ashley Lewis⁽⁷⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 75| D

11/2

Fairly useful sort in this sphere and he arrives on the back of a creditable third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 20 days ago. Drops back in to class 5 company with cheekpieces replacing the visor and he's worth bearing in mind significantly up in trip.

Form: 1863/9-3

(2)

Tradesman^p³³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Taryn Langley| T: D M Simcock| OR: 73| CD

13/2

Won 4 times at this course in 2023 (twice over C&D). Bounced back to form when with a run under his belt when third at Southwell (16.4f) in December but hindered himself with another very slow start when sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (14f) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on. Risky.

Form: 25063-6

(7)

The Craftymaster¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Tyrese Cameron| T: A W Carroll| OR: 70| D

9/4

Major success story on AW last winter, bringing up his seventh victory since December at Newcastle (16.2f) in March. Steadily coming to the boil this time around, very good second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f) 11 days ago. One for the shortlist.

Form: 577-542

(1)

Sun Dancer Girl¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Isobelle Chalmers⁽⁵⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 72

8/1

Four wins from 13 runs last year. 12/1, not seen to best effect when sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f) 11 days ago, meeting some trouble. No surprise to see her quickly back to form.

Form: 1634-26

(3)

Alright Sunshine^v⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 9-9| J: Alfie Redman⁽⁵⁾| T: M Murphy| OR: 68| D

7/1

Tricky customer who hasn't tasted success since 2022 but did run well eased in class when second of 6 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 6/1) 7 days ago, headed post. Capable of making an impact from present mark if arriving in same form.

Form: 257-742

(6)

Currumbin^h²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Fred Daly⁽³⁾| T: Michael Keady| OR: 68

5/1

Shed maiden tag at Southwell (14.1f) in December and creditable efforts both starts since, latterly when third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 3/1) 20 days ago, Others appeal more for win purposes however, with stamina now tested further.

Form: 63214-3

(4)

Star Legend^v¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Jack Dace| T: James Owen| OR: 62

7/1

Won over hurdles at Fakenham (23.4f) in December and caught the eye on latest start in this sphere, shaping better than bare result when third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 9/2) 14 days ago. Has a race in him from this sort of mark and he's another worthy of a second look.

Form: 7648-53

Forecasts

The Craftymaster (9/4), Currumbin (5/1), Junkanoo (11/2), Tradesman (13/2), Star Legend (7/1), Alright Sunshine (7/1), Sun Dancer Girl (8/1)

A major success story on all-weather last winter, THE CRAFTYMASTER ran his best race since returning to action when going down narrowly at Lingfield 11 days ago (pulled miles clear with the winner). He looks ready to strike with the Tony Carroll yard in red-hot form. Star Legend, who shaped better than the bare result at Southwell recently, and Junkanoo may emerge as the chief threats.