17:45 Chelmsford City

Thursday 16 October 2025

All16:0016:3517:1017:4518:1518:4519:1519:4520:15

'Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier' Handicap (Div 2)

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 4  |   6f  |   Standard  |   9 Runners  |   Polytrack  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:45  |   Winning time: 1m 11.6s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
2
(4)
Horse silk
Emperor Spiritt,p33
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-12| J: S De Sousa| T: Michael Keady| OR:  85| CD
11/1
Winning start for this yard back from 10 months off at Newmarket in July but hasn't built on it since, albeit faced with a stiff task in the Portland 33 days ago. Has won over C&D previously.
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3
(10)
Horse silk
The X Op132
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-11| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R M H Cowell| OR:  84| D
40/1
Finished 11th of 13 at Doncaster (14/1) 32 days ago and current trainer has yet to find the key. Without a win in 18 races.
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4
(2)
Horse silk
Evening Saigon418
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-11| J: James Doyle| T: H Al Jehani| OR:  85| BF
9/4
Won on debut at Tipperary before finishing third at Musselburgh. Finished second of 10 in a novice at Newmarket (11/8) 418 days ago, travelling well but couldn't quicken late on. Gelded after. Making handicap debut and remains a potentially useful sprinter.
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5
(9)
Horse silk
Mesaafib40
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: J Mitchell| T: R Burdon| OR:  83| CD
2/1
C&D winner. Fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton Park (16/1) 40 days ago, took keen hold and had every chance 1f out but couldn't quicken. Blinkers back on and should be competitive down in class.
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6
(3)
Horse silk
The Thames Boatmanh33
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Loughnane| T: R Hughes| OR:  82| BF| C| D
13/2
Multiple runner-up finishes this year and winless for 14 runs, second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (9/2) 33 days ago after typical slow start but finished well. Course winner who could go close.
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7
(1)
Horse silk
Arranb126
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-9| J: H Crouch| T: Oliver Cole| OR:  83
12/1
Finished fourth in three consecutive turf handicaps, most recently at Newmarket (10/1) 26 days ago when fading late despite travelling well. First-time blinkers replace tongue strap.
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Timeform
8
(6)
Horse silk
Rajaking22
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-7| J: Aidan Keeley| T: S C Williams| OR:  81| CD
12/1
Won at Windsor in May. 2 runner-up finishes at Newmarket (6f) in August before ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (4/1) 22 days ago, slowly into stride and never threatening. Proven inconsistent so far.
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9
(8)
Horse silk
Charlie Mason14
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-13| J: Rossa Ryan| T: A W Carroll| OR:  72| D
13/2
Won at Doncaster last month. 4th of 14 at Nottingham (9/2) 14 days ago from highest stall. Handles 6f well and could figure.
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10
(7)
Horse silk
Hiatus13
Age: 5|  Weight: 8-11| J: Connor Planas(3)| T: C Allen| OR:  70| CD
100/1
Mixed form in AW handicaps, including a C&D win. 11th of 13 in handicap at Southwell (40/1) 13 days ago, probably needed the run after 8 months off.
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Non-Runners

1
(5)
Horse silk
Inishfallen63
Weight: 9-13|  Age: 4
T: B J Meehan  J: Rob Hornby
NR

Forecasts

Mesaafi (2/1), Evening Saigon (9/4), Inishfallen (9/2), Charlie Mason (13/2), The Thames Boatman (13/2), Emperor Spirit (11/1), Rajaking (12/1), Arran (12/1), The X O (40/1), Hiatus (100/1)

Verdict

EVENING SAIGON makes his handicap debut after a lengthy absence but remains potentially a useful sprinter if all is well and could be worth chancing. C&D winner Mesaafi is feared, while The Thames Boatman should be rattling home.

Previous Winners

2024
Dutch Kingdom
Weight: 9-9  |Age: 4
12/1

Prize Money

1st: £5,757.002nd: £2,702.003rd: £1,350.004th: £675.005th: £337.00

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