Chelmsford City
Today, February 27, 2025FlatClass 61m5fSlow
Verdict
Verdict
SMITH took advantage of his much-reduced mark when scoring at Lingfield on his latest outing, having to overcome trouble in running, so a 3 lb rise back up in the weights might not be enough to prevent him from following up. Heading the list of dangers is Smokey Malone, who has returned to form on his last 2 starts, with Zooks also considered.
Smith
Smokey Malone
Zooks
1m5f Hcap
1m5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 8. ZooksJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Ian WilliamsF: 489355-22
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 49
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictStill looking for first success but has acquitted herself well both starts this year, in first-time cheekpieces when second of 9 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f, 15/8) 27 days ago. Could be in the mix. - 5. Smokey MaloneJ: Dylan HoganT: Julia & Shelley BirkettF: 53648-513
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictReturned to winning ways in minor event at Southwell (12.1f) in January and backed up that effort when third of 8 in handicap (15/8) at same C&D 15 days ago, nearest finish. Merits consideration back up in trip. 
7. MhajimJ: Joey HaynesT: Chelsea BanhamF: 67354-465- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictSixteen runs since last win in 2022. Regular slow starter and made little impression when fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 5/1) 15 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark but he needs everything to drop right.
12. This Time MaybeJ: Tyler HeardT: Mark UsherF: 85090-325- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictMaiden but was placed in handicaps at Wolverhampton (12.2f) first 2 starts this year. Never a threat when fifth of 11 in minor event (11/2) at the same C&D 17 days ago, so more needed as he goes further up in trip.
4. Virtual HugJ: David ProbertT: Nikki EvansF: 257476-27- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 51
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictTwelve runs since last win in 2024. Wasn't in same form as first start this year when seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 10/1) 38 days ago, but he's not ruled out from 3 lb below his last winning mark.
6. FoinixJ: Luke MorrisT: Jim & Suzi BestF: 411454-76- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictCourse winner. Successful in back-to-back minor events (both at around 12f) in August but hasn't been in quite the same form in handicaps since, sixth of 10 at Lingfield (10f, 5/1) 36 days ago. Back up in trip.
9. The Resdev WayJ: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 373316-38- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictEnded long losing run at Wolverhampton (14f) in November. Bounce back now called for having finished last of 8 to Smokey Malone in minor event at Southwell (12.1f, 7/2) 27 days ago, but return to this longer trip should suit.
1. Vitruvian DawnJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: Mike MurphyF: 05-70- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictLittle impact in a trio of novice races, but denied a clear run on handicap debut when thirteenth of 14 at Kempton (12f, 33/1) 29 days ago. Still has work to do, though, with hood reapplied.
2. UnificationJ: Rossa RyanT: Phil McEnteeF: 576/098-0- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictFailed to improve sent handicapping last year and, after 8 months off, was too free when last of 10 at Wolverhampton (14f, 66/1) 26 days ago. Has fallen further in the weights but others more persuasive at present.
14. Rogue RaiderJ: Marco GhianiT: Clare HobsonF: 460696-50- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictTwelve-race maiden. Mid-field in 2 starts at this course (14f) at the turn of the year, but lesser effort when tenth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 40 days ago. Others preferred.
10. MapogoJ: Grace McEnteeT: Mark PattinsonF: 009007-78- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictContinues to struggle for form, eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, 50/1) 36 days ago. Has enough to prove as he tries this longer distance.
13. Reason To PassJ: Charles BishopT: Ian WilliamsF: 377009-96- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictRemains with little solid form, again finishing well held when sixth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 80/1) 12 days ago. Looks to be up against it over this distance for the first time.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
11. Certain StyleJ: Non RunnerT: Laura MonganF: 44799416-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 67
VerdictFinally off the mark in apprentices event at Lingfield (15.8f) in November. However, wasn't able to repeat that effort when 8 lengths sixth of 7 to Smith in handicap (4/1) at the same C&D 67 days ago.- 3. SmithJ: Robert HavlinT: Lydia RichardsF: 5/0769561-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 67
VerdictAfter a couple of runs over hurdles, bounced back to form on the level when winning 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, 8/1) 67 days ago, readily. Remains well treated on old form so he's a major player.