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8 March 2025
Saturday 8th March
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- Distance: 6f
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
C&D winner and back off last winning mark, but inconsistent and a record of 3-63 a worry
8202-6
Age: 9
Weight: 9-9
OR: 55
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-8 t | 6/8 | Windsor Pass (3¼L) | 16/1 | 56 | 53 |
| 19 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-7 t | 2/13 | Southbank (2¾L) | 28/1 | 56 | 60 |
| 20 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-6 t | 13/14 | The Spotlight Kid (11½L) | 50/1 | 57 | 36 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-5 t | 2/10 | Wilde And Dandy (1¼L) | 66/1 | 56 | 62 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-7 t | 8/10 | Liosa (10L) | 16/1 | 58 | 43 |
| 30 Jul 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f GF | 6 | 9-9 t | 6/11 | Time Tested (10½L) | 12/1 | 49 | 36 |
0-14 but runner-up the last twice including over C&D; may prove the answer
74-622
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 55
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-9 v | 2/9 | Bungle Bay (¾L) | 100/30 | 55 | 61 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-6 v1 | 2/11 | Cut To The Chase (2¼L) | 15/2 | 55 | 61 |
| 7 Jan 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-6 h | 6/11 | Ash Wednesday (9L) | 17/2 | 55 | 43 |
| 19 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-7 h1 | 4/13 | Southbank (3¼L) | 15/2 | 56 | 59 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-9 | 7/9 | Havechatma (10L) | 11/2 | 58 | 36 |
| 4 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-11 | 8/9 | Azucena (5L) | 5/1 | 60 | 56 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
All three wins over 5f but a close third over 6f at Wolverhampton 11 days ago
5-7563
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 55
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-6 v1 | 3/11 | Radiant Angel (¾L) | 6/1 | 55 | 62 |
| 11 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-7 b | 6/10 | Maharajas Express (2¼L) | 7/1 | 56 | 57 |
| 13 Jan 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-9 b | 5/6 | Buraback (1½L) | 7/1 | 58 | 59 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-2 b | 7/9 | Show Me Show Me (5½L) | 11/2 | 60 | 48 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 8-13 b | 5/10 | Classy Clarets (2¾L) | 20/1 | 62 | 63 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 8-11 p | 5/6 | Twilight Fun (2L) | 12/1 | 63 | 66 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
4-13 here and 4lb below his last winning mark; a resurgence wouldn't be a total surprise
549-55
Age: 7
Weight: 9-7
OR: 53
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 8-12 | 5/9 | Jesse Luc (4¼L) | 33/1 | 56 | 54 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 8-6 | 5/9 | Coolagh Magic (5L) | 28/1 | 55 | 48 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-11 | 9/12 | Havana Sky (10L) | 20/1 | 57 | 36 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 8-9 | 4/10 | Classy Clarets (2¼L) | 11/1 | 58 | 61 |
| 5 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-0 | 5/11 | Hiatus (6¼L) | 6/1 | 59 | 53 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-1 | 5/10 | Harb (1¼L) | 20/1 | 60 | 64 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
A bit in and out since his last win and was behind Lion Ring over C&D nine days ago
219-37
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 53
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-1 p | 7/9 | Jesse Luc (5¾L) | 5/1 | 54 | 47 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-8 p | 3/11 | Cut To The Chase (2¾L) | 10/1 | 54 | 58 |
| 19 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-5 p | 9/13 | Southbank (5L) | 3/1F | 54 | 51 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-4 p | 1/12 | Alshimali (1L) | 100/30F | 50 | 60 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-4 p | 2/10 | Havana Sky (1¼L) | 11/2 | 50 | 59 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-7 p | 2/11 | Match Anthem (½L) | 11/2 | 50 | 57 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Dual C&D winner and runner-up off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; shortlisted
0-7512
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 52
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-6 v | 2/9 | Under Curfew (1¼L) | 3/1F | 52 | 55 |
| 30 Jan 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6 | 9-9 v | 1/11 | Match Anthem (½L) | 14/1 | 50 | 59 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-6 v | 5/11 | Cut To The Chase (4¾L) | 25/1 | 52 | 50 |
| 4 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-5 v | 7/10 | Bomb Squad (8L) | 28/1 | 54 | 36 |
| 19 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-6 v | 10/13 | Southbank (5½L) | 25/1 | 55 | 51 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-10 v | 6/8 | Lion Ring (3¾L) | 12/1 | 56 | 55 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
C&D winner; 1lb above last winning mark; third on return from three months off in January
4977-3
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 52
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-6 | 3/9 | Time Patrol (2¼L) | 12/1 | 52 | 52 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-8 | 7/11 | Yoshimi (2¾L) | 16/1 | 54 | 54 |
| 7 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-5 | 7/12 | Split Elevens (3¾L) | 28/1 | 54 | 50 |
| 17 Sep 24 | Bri Brighton | 6f Gd | 6Hc | 9-6 | 9/9 | Marching Mac (10½L) | 8/1 | 55 | 33 |
| 2 Sep 24 | Bri Brighton | 6f GF | 6Hc | 9-0 | 4/5 | Nelson Rose (3¾L) | 2/1F | 55 | 52 |
| 9 Aug 24 | Bri Brighton | 6f Gd | 6Hc | 8-11 | 1/7 | Milliethemollie (1¾L) | 9/1 | 51 | 63 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
C&D winner back off his last winning mark, but looks regressive; blinkers on
1499-8
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 50
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-1 p | 8/8 | Windsor Pass (6¼L) | 50/1 | 52 | 40 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-7 v1 | 9/12 | Poetic Jack (6L) | 12/1 | 53 | 43 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-1 p | 9/11 | Savalas (6¾L) | 8/1 | 54 | 40 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-1 p | 4/8 | Lion Ring (3L) | 9/2 | 54 | 55 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-4 p | 1/10 | My Boy Jack (1L) | 11/2 | 50 | 61 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-7 p | 6/12 | Just Ten High (2¾L) | 9/2 | 50 | 52 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
8 x Distance Winner - Won 8 times before at this distance
12 wins on the AW, including three here, but losing run is up to 21
86-245
Age: 8
Weight: 9-3
OR: 49
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6 | 9-4 | 5/11 | Combustion (5¾L) | 17/2 | 50 | 38 |
| 30 Jan 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6 | 9-9 | 4/11 | Due Date (1L) | 5/2 | 50 | 56 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-0 | 2/9 | Time Patrol (hd) | 2/1F | 50 | 56 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-5 | 6/13 | Portoro (2¾L) | 20/1 | 53 | 53 |
| 6 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 10-9 | 8/10 | Captain Vallo (9¼L) | 8/1 | 53 | 34 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-7 | 5/12 | Poetic Jack (3½L) | 15/2 | 53 | 51 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
0-21 since his successful debut; has plenty to prove under these conditions
775434
Age: 6
Weight: 9-1
OR: 47
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-2 v | 4/8 | Golden Goose (3½L) | 15/2 | 48 | 46 |
| 21 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 8-5 v1 | 3/10 | Bomb Squad (3¾L) | 18/1 | 47 | 45 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-4 | 4/9 | Ignac Lamar (½L) | 12/1 | 50 | 51 |
| 10 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6 | 9-9 | 5/10 | Evoluir (3L) | 16/1 | 50 | 49 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-4 | 7/9 | Mickey Mongoose (9¾L) | 40/1 | 50 | 37 |
| 24 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-5 | 7/9 | King's Crown (5¾L) | 40/1 | 54 | 46 |
Verdict
Despite being a 14-race maiden the vote goes to SILKY ROBIN (nap). He has run well in both starts over C&D and looks ready to strike.
Silky Robin
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Silky Robin,
4/1 Due Date,
9/2 Poetic Jack,
5/1 Papa Don't Preach,
9/1 Lion's Dream,
10/1 Lion Ring,
Bear To Dream,
11/1 Lilkian,
14/1 Nubough,
20/1 Doves Of Peace
Relevant Tips
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