'Improvement is surely on the cards' - Liam Bramall's four best bets at Fairyhouse
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CHELMSFORD (AW)
15 January 2026
Thursday 15th January
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Easter Festival Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Class 4) Racecard
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- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Standard
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- 10
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
2-17; failed to beat a rival home on his final start for Tim Easterby; AW/yard debut
56029-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-13
OR: 81
Days: 90
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 25 | Hay Haydock | 8f GS | 3Hc | 9-6 | 9/11 | Eternal Force (10L) | 12/1 | 82 | 74 |
| 29 Sep 25 | Ham Hamilton | 9f Sft | 3Hc | 9-4 | 2/7 | Spioradalta (nk) | 5/1 | 80 | 87 |
| 11 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 12f GS | 3Hc | 9-7 | 11/14 | Munsif (8¼L) | 33/1 | 81 | 77 |
| 12 Aug 25 | Ham Hamilton | 9f Gd | 3Hc | 9-10 | 6/7 | Danger Bay (7L) | 12/1 | 82 | 75 |
| 24 Jul 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 10f Sft | 2Hc | 8-11 | 5/13 | Andaleep (5L) | 16/1 | 83 | 83 |
| 1 Jul 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 9f Gd | 2Hc | 9-13 | 6/6 | Castle Stuart (10L) | 7/2 | 84 | 72 |
Three-time winner over 1m4f; ran well when beaten a neck by Time Tested over C&D latest
4256-2
Age: 7
Weight: 9-13
OR: 81
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 9-7 | 2/8 | Time Tested (nk) | 7/1 | 80 | 86 |
| 23 Sep 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 14f St | 4Hc | 9-6 | 6/11 | Tryfan (12½L) | 9/2 | 82 | 76 |
| 8 Aug 25 | Thi Thirsk | 12f GF | 3Hc | 8-11 | 5/6 | Paddy The Squire (7½L) | 5/1 | 83 | 83 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Nby Newbury | 12f GF | 4Hc | 9-12 | 2/5 | Golden Handshake (hd) | 8/1 | 80 | 86 |
| 28 May 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-1 | 4/13 | Haku (1¾L) | 22/1 | 81 | 85 |
| 3 May 25 | Don Doncaster | 12f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 | 2/6 | Bas Bleu (½L) | 4/1 | 79 | 85 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Maiden winner for Aidan O'Brien; returned to form over 2m last time; hood now applied
6477-3
Age: 5
Weight: 9-12
OR: 80
Days: 8
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 16f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-9 p | 3/6 | Barenboim (1¾L) | 14/1 | 80 | 85 |
| 2 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 12f St | 4Hc | 9-11 | 7/7 | Likealot (22L) | 4/1 | 82 | 58 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Eps Epsom | 12f Gd | 2Hc | 8-2 | 7/14 | Small Fry (17½L) | 20/1 | 84 | 69 |
| 10 May 25 | Lin Lingfield | 11.5f GF | 2Hc | 9-2 | 4/5 | Candyman Stan (3¼L) | 11/4 | 86 | 84 |
| 11 Apr 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Gd | 2Hc | 9-7 | 6/7 | Moon Over Miami (5¼L) | 6/1 | 88 | 91 |
| 18 Jul 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Gd | Md | 9-8 p1 | 1/11 | Mick Collins (2½L) | 1/5F | - | 92 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts here (100%)
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 7 starts at this distance (57%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (30%)
Progressive 5yo; took his C&D record to 3-3 when beating Melek Alreeh 13 days ago; up 2lb
1531-1
Age: 5
Weight: 9-10
OR: 78
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 9-3 t | 1/8 | Melek Alreeh (nk) | 11/8F | 76 | 82 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 5Hc | 9-11 t | 1/7 | Gifted Angel (1¾L) | 100/30 | 72 | 81 |
| 3 Sep 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 5Hc | 9-9 t | 3/9 | Royal Pleasure (½L) | 11/4F | 72 | 77 |
| 26 Aug 25 | Rip Ripon | 10f GF | 5Hc | 9-7 t | 5/6 | Bay Dream Believer (16½L) | 4/1 | 72 | 45 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 5Hc | 9-9 t1 | 1/9 | Solanna (1¼L) | 5/4F | 68 | 78 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-12 | 4/12 | Hartswood (1½L) | 5/2F | 69 | 74 |
Won over 1m4f on turf in France; tailed off in two starts for this yard; blinkers tried
51386-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 78
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 16.5f St | 4Hc | 9-5 | 6/6 | Ribble Vibe (70L) | 40/1 | 81 | 4 |
| 8 Oct 25 | Not Nottingham | 14f GS | 4HcF | 9-7 | 8/9 | Pique' (39L) | 33/1 | 82 | 36 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Com Compiegne | 14f GS | 3y | 8-11 | 3/5 | Benamira (½L) | 4/1 | - | 89 |
| 30 May 25 | Com Compiegne | 12f GS | 3yF | 9-3 | 1/11 | Janah (¾L) | 152/10 | - | - |
| 13 Apr 25 | Lph Le Pin au Haras | 10.5f GF | 3yF | 8-11 | 5/13 | Isperia (5L) | - | - |
May have not been suited by soft ground on his handicap debut; gelded since last seen
4/446-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 78
Days: 193
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 25 | Ayr Ayr | 10f Sft | 4Hc | 9-5 | 6/10 | Capla Lazarus (6½L) | 7/2 | 79 | 76 |
| 14 Jun 25 | San Sandown | 10f GF | 2Md | 9-3 | 4/12 | Wave Rider (4L) | 25/1 | - | 77 |
| 1 May 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 8f GF | 5Md | 9-3 | 4/12 | Roman Centurion (3¼L) | 7/1 | - | 74 |
| 18 Sep 24 | San Sandown | 7f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 4/7 | Cosmic Year (10½L) | 22/1 | - | 67 |
Lightly raced 5yo who made a winning handicap debut over 8.5f at Wolverhampton; up 3lb
2231-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 75
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 5Hc | 9-12 | 1/9 | Dandy G Boy (shd) | 6/4F | 72 | 80 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 5Nv | 9-7 | 3/9 | Clouds Hill (3L) | 100/30 | - | 74 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 5Nv | 9-7 | 2/5 | Magic Star (1¼L) | 13/8 | - | 75 |
| 5 Mar 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 5Md | 10-2 | 2/8 | Lightening Mann (1½L) | 7/2 | - | 72 |
0-10 but he's been runner-up on his last three starts, including over this C&D latest
74222-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 75
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 9-5 p1 | 2/8 | Parlando (3½L) | 7/2 | 75 | 80 |
| 19 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-2 | 2/13 | Aeolian (2¾L) | 11/4 | 75 | 81 |
| 21 Oct 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 10f GS | 5Hc | 9-9 | 2/14 | Made U Blush (1L) | 9/2 | 74 | 80 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-5 | 4/14 | Crystal Mariner (4½L) | 12/1 | 74 | 76 |
| 28 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 10f Gd | 43yHc | 9-4 | 7/9 | King Al (8¾L) | 7/1 | 77 | 68 |
| 14 Aug 25 | Wdr Windsor | 10f GF | 4Hc | 9-5 | 10/12 | Whathappensinvegas (7½L) | 11/2 | 79 | 72 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C&D winner in 2024; built on his stable debut when third here last month; each-way claims
4/883-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-5
OR: 73
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 9-6 | 3/8 | Parlando (5¼L) | 20/1 | 74 | 76 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-12 | 8/10 | Threatening (7L) | 20/1 | 78 | 71 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 11f St/Slw | 4Hc | 10-2 | 8/14 | Crystal Mariner (17L) | 11/1 | 79 | 58 |
| 12 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 10-0 | 4/9 | Mighty Nebula (2½L) | 4/1 | 80 | 83 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 9/12 | Koy Koy (8L) | 4/1 | 80 | 71 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 9-12 | 1/8 | Rocket Warrior (1½L) | 7/2 | 76 | 86 |
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Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Gained his first win on the AW at Wolverhampton last time; 7lb higher in a tougher race
09251-
Age: 8
Weight: 9-4
OR: 72
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 6Hc | 9-13 | 1/12 | Naughty Niall (3¼L) | 4/1F | 65 | 75 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 12f St | 6Hc | 10-0 | 5/11 | So Alex (4½L) | 25/1 | 65 | 68 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 5Hc | 9-9 | 2/12 | Mc'ted (4¾L) | 25/1 | 65 | 66 |
| 6 Oct 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 5Hc | 10-6 | 9/13 | Serious Look (5½L) | 16/1 | 65 | 62 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Chs Chester | 14.5f Hy | 5Hc | 9-4 b | 10/13 | Dino Bellagio (78L) | 33/1 | 67 | - |
| 28 Jun 25 | Chs Chester | 12.5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-11 b | 8/8 | Ghaiyya (26L) | 22/1 | 69 | 37 |
Verdict
Melek Alreeh was beaten a neck by TIME TESTED last time and the latter is selected to maintain his unbeaten record over C&D.
Time Tested
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Time Tested,
9/2 Monty Beau,
5/1 Melek Alreeh,
Hinchinbrooke,
11/2 Oman,
10/1 Desert Heart,
11/1 Vice President,
14/1 War Chant,
20/1 Bubbles Wonky,
50/1 Rodoya
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