Chelmsford City
Today, January 11, 2025FlatClass 51m6fSlow
Verdict
Verdict
CARLTON has thrived since joining the James Owen yard, overcoming a lack of pace in the race to complete a C&D hat-trick on Thursday, and he looks to hold leading claims under a penalty. Sullivan Bay also arrives in good heart and could be the main danger, with 4-time course winner Tradesman completing the shortlist.
Carlton
Sullivan Bay
Tradesman
1m6f Hcap
1m6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 8. CarltonJ: Darragh KeenanT: James OwenF: 6763611-1
- Price History:
- 2.20
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictUnbeaten in 3 starts for current yard, completing a C&D hat-trick when landing 11-runner handicap (4/5) 2 days ago. Scored with plenty in hand on Thursday and he's the one to beat under a penalty. 
7. Blue Sky BoyJ: Trevor WhelanT: Paul AttwaterF: 4987-3- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 4
VerdictMaking second handicap start, had the run of the race and ran up to best when third of 8 at Wolverhampton (14f, 9/2) 4 days ago. Task is now to build on his recent run.- 9. Sullivan BayJ: Aiden BrookesT: Jim & Suzi BestF: 36997133-
- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictBoth career wins at this course, with latest success over 2m in October. Again ran well when ½-length third of 8 to Carlton in handicap (11/4) at this C&D 30 days ago and he could be thereabouts once more. - 1. TradesmanJ: Hayley TurnerT: David SimcockF: 12/225063-
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictWon 4 times at this course in 2023. Stepped up on recent outing when third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 10/3) 22 days ago, despite having been very slowly away. Merits consideration back here. 
10. Albert LaskerJ: Jason WatsonT: Alice HaynesF: 24232281-- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces, hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictSoon returned to form when finally getting off the mark in 8-runner handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 7/2) 13 days ago, seeing out the race well back down in trip. Will need to find more back up in grade.
3. HaliphonJ: Cieren FallonT: Ian WilliamsF: 28814653-- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictLatest win at Haydock in September. In first-time visor, ran creditably when third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 14/1) 24 days ago. Usual cheekpieces reapplied and he could be in the mix back down in grade.
6. Delta LegendJ: Sean LeveyT: Michael KeadyF: 23532305-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictWith cheekpieces applied on first run since leaving Hilal Kobeissi, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 10/3) 13 days ago. Has yet to win at further than 1m, though, as he moves back up in grade.
5. AddoshJ: Adam FarragherT: James OwenF: 67/463814-- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 78
VerdictTook advantage of drop in grade when successful at Wolverhampton (16.6f) in October. However, found it tougher under a penalty when fourth of 7 in handicap (6/1) at the same C&D 78 days ago. Has work to do.
2. Alright SunshineJ: Gina ManganT: Mike MurphyF: 84095257-- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictSeventeen runs since last win in 2022. Runner-up at Lingfield in December but not in the same form both starts since, last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 14/1) 2 weeks ago. Visor back on.
4. Star LegendJ: Laura PearsonT: James OwenF: 39367648-- Price History:
- 36.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictFair maiden on the Flat. Winner over hurdles since last seen on the level, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, soft, 7/2) on latest outing 10 days ago. Visor worn over jumps now retained.- Unnamed Favourite
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