16:55 Chelmsford City

Thursday 12 February 2026

All16:5517:3018:0018:3019:0019:3020:00

Valentines 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 6  |   1m  |   Standard  |   8 Runners  |   Polytrack  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:55  |   Winning time: 1m 39.71s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(4)
Horse silk
River Wharfep16
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-9| J: Myla Coppins(3)| T: A W Carroll| OR:  55| C| D
7/2
Won from a higher mark at Wolverhampton in October. Second of 7 in handicap there (13/2) 16 days ago, doing well after conceding first run. Cheekpieces back on. Looks the one to beat.
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2
(7)
Horse silk
Al Baahy12
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-8| J: Donovan Goucher(7)| T: K Frost| OR:  54
7/2
Ended a losing run stretching back to early-2023 at Wolverhampton last month and he duly followed up at Lingfield (7/4 fav) 12 days ago over 10f. Returns to handicap company and with drop back in trip no issue, he can go well.
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3
(2)
Horse silk
Amarachi7
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-8| J: K S McHugh(3)| T: J Parr| OR:  54
3/1
Finished second twice in handicaps at Southwell over 8f in January but below-par effort when sixth of 10 in handicap there (5/2) 7 days ago
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Timeform
4
(3)
Horse silk
Angelica K2(ex 5)
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-9| J: Joe Bradnam| T: S Hodgson| OR:  50| D
16/5
Looked in need of the run when fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (10/3) 29 days ago following a 3-month absence and justified support in 8-runner classified race at Lingfield (2/1) on Tuesday. This is a quick turnaround but she's clearly in good order.
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5
(6)
Horse silk
Quick Awayt13
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-1| J: Phoebe Edwards(5)| T: K Frost| OR:  47
50/1
Out of sorts in recent starts, finishing last of 10 in classified race at Wolverhampton (10/1) 13 days ago. Tongue strap back on and cheekpieces removed.
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Timeform
6
(1)
Horse silk
Aim For The Bullp30
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: Alfie Redman(3)| T: M Murphy| OR:  46
11/2
Long-standing maiden who bounced back to form when second in handicap at Southwell in December. Below that level when fifth of 10 in classified race at the same track (4/1) 30 days ago. Back up in trip.
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7
(8)
Horse silk
Darlo Lady78
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-0| J: Isobelle Chalmers(3)| T: A Carson| OR:  45
22/1
Winless and has been running below form, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (40/1) 78 days ago. Cheekpieces removed and back up in trip.
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8
(5)
Horse silk
Shades Of May35
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-0| J: Oliver Hoodless(7)| T: M D I Usher| OR:  45
33/1
Winless and struggling, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course over 10f (40/1) 35 days ago when racing freely before clipping heels and stumbling 2f out. Back down in trip with cheekpieces removed.
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Forecasts

Amarachi (3/1), Angelica K (16/5), River Wharfe (7/2), Al Baahy (7/2), Aim For The Bull (11/2), Darlo Lady (22/1), Shades Of May (33/1), Quick Away (50/1)

Verdict

RIVER WHARFE won from a higher mark at Wolverhampton in October and got back on track when second there 16 days ago, doing well having conceded first run. With cheekpieces back on, he looks the one to beat. In-form recent winners Al Baahy and Angelica K are the obvious threats.

  1. River Wharfe7/2
  2. Al Baahy7/2
  3. Angelica K16/5

Prize Money

1st: £3,664.002nd: £1,719.003rd: £859.004th: £430.005th: £214.00

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