Fergal O'Brien sends two runners on the 706-mile round trip to Ayr on Monday
19 hours ago
CHELMSFORD (AW)
16 January 2025
Thursday 16th January
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- Going: Standard To Slow
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (31%)
Has shown clear signs that he's up to winning a race; gelded since last run; big player
2232-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 81
Days: 84
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 52yNv | 9-5 t | 2/9 | Beauty Queen (2¼L) | 15/2 | 81 | 81 |
| 23 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-7 t | 3/7 | Good Banter (7¼L) | 11/2 | - | 66 |
| 9 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-7 t1 | 2/5 | Jewel Of London (½L) | 9/4 | - | 82 |
| 8 Apr 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/4 | Kuwaitya (nk) | 8/11F | - | 68 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Fighting chance at the weights but she's the most exposed contender, being 0-8
2334-3
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 77
Days: 1
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Nv | 9-2 p | 3/9 | Coul Angel (¾L) | 11/1 | 77 | - |
| 23 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 42yHc | 9-6 p | 4/6 | Yes I'm Mali (1¼L) | 20/1 | 78 | 77 |
| 12 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 p1 | 3/10 | Nazuki (3½L) | 6/1 | 82 | 67 |
| 18 Sep 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 3/11 | Hold A Dream (3¼L) | 2/1F | 86 | 74 |
| 31 Aug 24 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 22yF | 9-2 | 2/6 | It Ain't Two (2½L) | 5/1 | 87 | 80 |
| 16 Aug 24 | Nby Newbury | 5f Gd | 2yL | 9-2 | 5/13 | Englemere (2L) | 12/1 | - | 83 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Disappointing the last twice but holds good claims granted a return to debut form
24-2
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 76
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 5Md | 8-10 | 2/7 | Miss Funky Monk (2¼L) | EvensF | - | 63 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 52yNv | 8-13 | 4/9 | Force And Valour (3L) | 8/11F | - | 60 |
| 14 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 32yNv | 8-13 | 2/7 | Veblen Good (nse) | 9/1 | - | 80 |
1
(3)
Megaphone
J: Daniel Muscutt
T: George Boughey
6-1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: -
Days: 8
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Md | 9-0 | 1/6 | Berkshire Whisper (1L) | 5/6F | - | 78 |
| 19 May 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 6/8 | Ancient Truth (5½L) | 13/2 | - | 70 |
Verdict
This race could well concern the two Boughey runners. It's a tricky call but TARGET MAN may see off Megaphone in receipt of 7lb.
Target Man
Betting Forecast:
15/8 Megaphone,
9/4 Target Man,
7/2 Cressida Wildes,
Queenofdestruction
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