17:45 Chelmsford City

Friday 15 December 2017

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Bet toteplacepot At betfred.com All-Weather 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap

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Ertidaad^h,v⁷^{(ex 6)}

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Sebastian Woods| T: J & S Best| OR: 45| C

5/2

Off the mark at the 29th attempt and first start for this trainer when winning a 14-runner 1m handicap at this track. The visor he wore for the first rime that day is retained and he carries a 6lb penalty over 2f further. Respected.

Form: 260391

(14)

The King's Steed⁵⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Harrison Shaw| T: S Lycett| OR: 50

7/1

Shed maiden tag on his 21st start when landing a 1m handicap for Micky Hammond on heavy ground at Ayr in October. Ran well again at Wolverhampton next time and enters calculations on his first start for new trainer.

Form: 064912

(4)

Spike's Princess³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: William Carver⁽³⁾| T: B Barr| OR: 50

20/1

Has run only four times but has already had three trainers. Runs in a handicap for the first time and looks to be on a high opening mark.

Form: 7465

(12)

Outlaw Torn^e/s²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: Ben Sanderson| T: R C Guest| OR: 48| D

8/1

Veteran of 158 races, winning 16 of them. Not disgraced over C&D last time and is 4lb lower than when last successful. Likes to be up with the pace, but faces opposition for the lead.

Form: 407984

(11)

Ted's Brother^v1⁴⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 9-4| J: Poppy Bridgwater⁽³⁾| T: Laura Morgan| OR: 47

14/1

Winner of 10 races who is approaching the veteran stage and is without a in in nine starts this year. Connections reach for a visor in a bid to eke out some improvement.

Form: 382250

(5)

Charlie Chaplin^p²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Darragh Keenan| T: R Eddery| OR: 49

7/1

Without a win after 11 races, but has dropped 14lb from initial opening handicap mark. Reverts to the Flat after three runs over hurdles and has plenty to prove.

Form: 6689-79

(10)

Sixth Of June⁵¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Jonathan Fisher| T: B R Millman| OR: 48

20/1

Five runs have seen her fail to hit the frame. Steps up 3f in trip off her lowest rating so far and is worth a check in the betting market.

Form: 700-76

(16)

Hong Kong Joe^e/s²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Harry Burns| T: Mrs L Richards| OR: 45

10/1

Still looking for his first win after 23 starts, but shaped well off 1lb higher at Kempton a couple of starts ago. Drops 2f, which is not sure to suit.

Form: 707038

(6)

Understory⁶⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 9-2| J: Sophie Ralston⁽³⁾| T: T D McCarthy| OR: 45| D

14/1

Has been around the block a few times, but has won six times. On a long, losing streak, however, and has to step up on his latest run over C&D.

Form: 5-00447

(1)

Emigrated^v⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Charlotte McFarland⁽⁵⁾| T: D Shaw| OR: 45

6/1

Latest of two runs for current trainer since coming over from Ireland saw him finish a promising fifth of 14 to Ertidaad over 1m at this track. Given he has been running over much farther over hurdles, this longer trip should suit.

Form: 080-865

(3)

Dawn Goddess²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Watson⁽³⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 45

14/1

Well held on last three starts at this track, but has been granted little respite by the handicapper. Needs to take a step forward if she is to figure.

Form: 562040

(8)

Linda Doris^t¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Mr Paul Hainey⁽³⁾| T: Miss Gay Kelleway| OR: 45

16/1

Only five starts so far and the latest of them - her second in handicap company - saw her finish a close-up fifth of 13 over 1m at Kempton. Has been dropped 3lb and extra 2f should suit, so has to be of interest.

Form: 99485

(2)

Melcano¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Theodore Ladd⁽³⁾| T: S A Harris| OR: 45

66/1

Has failed to hit the frame in seven starts and was beaten a long way in a first-time visor over 1m at Southwell last time. The headgear is left off this time and she is hard to fancy despite a 4lb lower mark.

Form: 7650-00

Non-Runners

(15)

Nouvelle Ere⁵¹

Weight: 9-7| Age: 6

T: A W Carroll J: Aled Beech

(13)

Master Of Heaven¹⁶

Weight: 9-2| Age: 4

T: J R Boyle J: Harry Burns

(7)

Norwegian Reward⁸⁵⁰

Weight: 9-2| Age: 9

T: L Allan J: Toby Eley

Forecasts

Ertidaad (5/2), Emigrated (6/1), The King's Steed (7/1), Charlie Chaplin (7/1), Outlaw Torn (8/1), Master Of Heaven (8/1), Hong Kong Joe (10/1), Ted's Brother (14/1), Dawn Goddess (14/1), Understory (14/1), Norwegian Reward (14/1), Linda Doris (16/1), Spike's Princess (20/1), Sixth Of June (20/1), Nouvelle Ere (20/1), Melcano (66/1)

At the top of the handicap, Ertidaad and The King's Steed warrant plenty of respect. However, a chance is taken on LINDA DORIS, who hails from a stable in good form, shaped well over 1m last time, should appreciate the longer trip and is 3lb lower. Master Of Heaven has dropped to a lenient handicap mark and is taken to chase her home.