Thursday's racing: O'Brien stat, ante-post tips and the combo to follow at Doncaster
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23 July 2026
Thursday 23rd July
Chelmsford (AW) Tips
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Country & Town House Handicap (Class 5) Racecard
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- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
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- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Raffles Angel
Selected at:
8/1
Raffles Angel landed back-to-back victories at Lingfield and Yarmouth two seasons ago and returned to winning ways at Haydock in July last year. Now down to a 1lb lower mark, there were signs of a return to form last time out and a big run could well be on the cards.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Won four times in 2025 but absent since low-key reappearance run in May
92-190
Age: 5
Weight: 10-2
OR: 74
Days: 75
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-4 t | 10/18 | Azure Zain (5¼L) | 12/1 | 75 | 66 |
| 21 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-8 t | 9/11 | City Cyclone (7½L) | 5/1 | 74 | 56 |
| 11 Jan 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-3 t | 1/10 | Ziggy's Queen (1½L) | 11/2 | 69 | 80 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-1 t | 2/12 | Gunlock (nk) | 5/1 | 67 | 73 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-13 t | 9/11 | Berry Clever (10½L) | 4/1 | 68 | 56 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-10 t | 2/12 | Dream Of Mischief (nk) | 11/1 | 66 | 74 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Made all off this mark in April but recent 5f form has been disappointing
1-1275
Age: 4
Weight: 10-2
OR: 74
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | Sal Salisbury | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-11 t | 5/6 | King Of Stars (7¾L) | 9/4F | 75 | 57 |
| 12 Jun 26 | San Sandown | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-5 t | 7/9 | Twilight Calls (6L) | 6/1 | 76 | 63 |
| 22 May 26 | Bat Bath | 5.5f GF | 4HcF | 9-5 t | 2/6 | Toolatetonegotiate (2¼L) | 13/8F | 76 | 78 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Bat Bath | 5.5f Fm | 5Hc | 9-9 t | 1/6 | Moe's Legacy (nk) | 7/2 | 74 | 81 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Bat Bath | 5.5f GS | 5HcF | 9-7 t | 1/10 | Kiss And Run (hd) | 3/1F | 71 | 79 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GS | 4Hc | 9-1 t | 2/11 | Noble Consort (nk) | 15/2 | 69 | 77 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Ran okay at Nottingham in June and has now dipped below last summer's winning mark
189-63
Age: 5
Weight: 10-1
OR: 73
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 26 | Not Nottingham | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-8 | 3/5 | Ingleby Archie (1¼L) | 6/1 | 74 | 78 |
| 6 Jun 26 | Lin Lingfield | 6f Sft | 4Hc | 9-3 | 6/8 | Charlie Mason (15½L) | 12/1 | 76 | 32 |
| 26 Aug 25 | Rip Ripon | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-13 | 9/12 | Mark's Choice (8L) | 9/2 | 77 | 59 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 8/13 | Intervention (7L) | 12/1 | 77 | 64 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-13 | 1/9 | Wreck It Ryley (½L) | 9/1 | 74 | 81 |
| 23 Jun 25 | Chp Chepstow | 6f GF | 5Hc | 10-2 | 4/8 | Thurso (1¾L) | 9/1 | 75 | 79 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Won in May and has otherwise been pretty consistent since rejoining this yard in March
461435
Age: 7
Weight: 9-13
OR: 71
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-13 | 5/9 | Lequinto (3L) | 17/2 | 72 | 69 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Lei Leicester | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 10-0 | 3/9 | Fenlander (4L) | 13/2 | 73 | 72 |
| 14 May 26 | Sal Salisbury | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-10 | 4/9 | Safari Dream (5¾L) | 11/4F | 71 | 61 |
| 9 May 26 | Lei Leicester | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-1 | 1/5 | Fiscal Policy (2½L) | 8/1 | 67 | 75 |
| 17 Apr 26 | Bat Bath | 5.5f Gd | 4Hc | 8-12 | 6/11 | Justcallmepete (5L) | 14/1 | 67 | 59 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-5 tb1 | 4/6 | Mr Ubiquitous (2¼L) | 5/2F | 68 | 69 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Not quite at best last time but this spring's form makes him a major player
662137
Age: 4
Weight: 9-11
OR: 69
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 4Hc | 8-13 | 7/10 | Golden Long (3L) | 12/1 | 70 | 67 |
| 9 Jun 26 | Sal Salisbury | 6f Sft | 5Hc | 9-4 | 3/10 | Supreme King (¾L) | 5/2F | 70 | 75 |
| 23 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 6Hc | 9-8 | 1/14 | Rye (½L) | 7/2 | 67 | 74 |
| 14 May 26 | Sal Salisbury | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-4 | 2/9 | Safari Dream (1¼L) | 10/1 | 65 | 70 |
| 25 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-1 | 6/7 | Combustion (3L) | 20/1 | 67 | 65 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-8 | 6/9 | Thecoffeepoddotco (4¾L) | 8/1 | 69 | 60 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Career-best form when very close second over C&D a fortnight ago; one to consider
1-7752
Age: 5
Weight: 9-10
OR: 68
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 26 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-5 t | 2/12 | Strike (shd) | 13/2 | 66 | 74 |
| 5 Jul 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-5 t | 5/10 | Gunfighter (5L) | 33/1 | 66 | 60 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-0 t | 7/16 | Ancient State (7L) | 33/1 | 68 | 56 |
| 25 May 26 | Lei Leicester | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-8 t | 7/8 | Fenlander (10½L) | 22/1 | 68 | 43 |
| 1 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GS | 5Hc | 9-6 t | 1/12 | Holbache (½L) | 13/2 | 64 | 73 |
| 16 Jul 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f Gd | 6Hc | 9-12 t | 2/9 | Temple Bruer (½L) | 11/4F | 62 | 71 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Progressive 3yo who opened her account at Yarmouth last month; high on the list
45331
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 68
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 5HcF | 9-2 t | 1/5 | Fantasy Obsessor (1¾L) | 3/1 | 63 | 70 |
| 26 May 26 | Lei Leicester | 6f GF | 53yHcF | 9-1 t | 3/8 | Polka Blue (1¾L) | 4/1 | 62 | 66 |
| 7 May 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4NvF | 9-2 t | 3/6 | Jumeirah Sands (4¼L) | 17/2 | - | 60 |
| 18 Apr 26 | Not Nottingham | 6f Gd | 4MdF | 9-2 t | 5/10 | Bintaryana (4L) | 9/1 | - | 66 |
| 19 Mar 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 4Md | 8-10 t1 | 4/11 | Infinite Dream (11½L) | 28/1 | - | 50 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (26%)
Didn't fire last time but made strong start to season beforehand and is not yet exposed
-13326
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 68
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 26 | Wdr Windsor | 5f GF | 53yHc | 9-3 | 6/7 | Quantum Power (5½L) | 7/2 | 69 | 55 |
| 23 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 5f Gd | 43yHc | 9-0 | 2/9 | Wedonttelllies (1½L) | 15/2 | 69 | 67 |
| 4 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 53yHc | 9-7 | 3/13 | Our Guy (½L) | 4/1 | 68 | 68 |
| 21 Apr 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 53yHc | 9-7 | 3/7 | Space Bear (4¼L) | 9/2 | 68 | 62 |
| 7 Apr 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 9-5 | 1/12 | Paranjape (nk) | 20/1 | 66 | 68 |
| 11 Jun 25 | Lin Lingfield | 5f Gd | 52yMd | 9-7 | 3/9 | Wateen (3¾L) | 40/1 | - | 64 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
0-11 on turf but has each-way claims at least if judged on Windsor second in May
-14238
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 63
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 26 | Sal Salisbury | 6f Sft | 5Hc | 8-12 | 8/10 | Supreme King (10½L) | 16/1 | 64 | 39 |
| 26 May 26 | Bat Bath | 5.5f Fm | 5Hc | 8-13 | 3/5 | Early Release (2L) | 9/2 | 64 | 64 |
| 7 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 6Hc | 9-8 | 2/8 | Twirler (1L) | 11/2 | 64 | 69 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Not Nottingham | 6f Gd | 6Hc | 9-7 | 4/7 | Winchurch (5½L) | 3/1F | 64 | 57 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-0 | 1/12 | Sandscreendeliverd (hd) | 14/1 | 61 | 70 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-4 | 4/6 | Havana Sky (3¼L) | 7/1 | 61 | 59 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (25%)
Did well to win two starts ago but this quirky 4yo comes with risks attached
758R15
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 62
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 26 | Nby Newbury | 5f GF | 5Hc | 9-4 | 5/8 | Truly Glamorous (5¼L) | 9/4F | 61 | 53 |
| 22 Jun 26 | Wdr Windsor | 5f GF | 6Hc | 9-5 | 1/12 | Faustus (1¼L) | 5/2F | 56 | 67 |
| 23 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 6Hc | 9-0 | RR/14 | Distant Rumble () | 11/1 | 56 | - |
| 8 Apr 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-2 h | 8/11 | Initial Blue (3L) | 14/1 | 57 | 55 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-7 h1 | 5/11 | Rory Rocket (2½L) | 100/30J | 58 | 55 |
| 13 Mar 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-2 | 7/10 | Beauzon (4¼L) | 9/2 | 58 | 54 |
Verdict
The pick is DISTANT RUMBLE, who wasn't quite at his best in a higher grade last time but has strong claims if judged on earlier form.
Distant Rumble
Betting Forecast:
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5/1 Jimmy Knocker,
6/1 Distant Rumble,
Eightthreeone,
7/1 Raffles Angel,
8/1 Mumayaz,
12/1 Silver Wraith,
Phoenix Moon,
Just Jump,
16/1 Waistcoat
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