Chelmsford City
Today, FlatClass 66fStandard
Verdict
Verdict
ANALYTICAL ENGINE signalled she is ready to go in again when runner-up at Kempton last time and with that form having been franked she gets the vote ahead of in-form pair Smasher (second choice) and Roman Emperor. Sir Rodneyredblood, Port Hedland and Tommytwohoots all need factoring into this open handicap too.
Analytical Engine
Smasher
Roman Emperor
6f Hcap
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Roman EmperorJ: Donagh MurphyT: John RyanF: 73518742-
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictLatest win at Yarmouth in June. 9/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 17 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. - 4. Analytical EngineJ: Dylan HoganT: Mike MurphyF: 8/7801792-
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictWinner at Yarmouth in August. Good second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 14/1) 22 days ago. Winner has gone in since so another bold showing is on the cards nudged up 1 lb. 
3. Dion BakerJ: John EganT: Michael WighamF: 82479486-- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictSixteen runs since last win in 2024. 4/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more required.- 2. SmasherJ: William CarsonT: Michael AttwaterF: 09312295-
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictLatest win at Kempton in October. 9/2, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap there (6f) 22 days ago. Can make his presence felt. 
8. TommytwohootsJ: Lewis EdmundsT: Shaun HarrisF: 4574867-2- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictThree wins from 62 Flat runs. 25/1, good second of 7 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 2 days ago, no match for winner. Possibilities with a repeat turned out quickly.
7. Port HedlandJ: Jack DoughtyT: Tony CarrollF: 31866788-- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 117
VerdictEighth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Bath (5.7f, good to soft). Off 117 days but yard is going well so could bounce back after a break.
5. Sir RodneyredbloodJ: Marco GhianiT: J. R. JenkinsF: 75423605-- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
Verdict3-time C&D winner. Too free when a below-form fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 22 days ago. Not discounted if settling better.
9. Daley TJ: Cieren FallonT: Tony CarrollF: 85566/8-- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictRemains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 66/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 26 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
6. Genius MistakeJ: Matthew Lloyd SlaterT: Mike SowersbyF: 3587060-7- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 49
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
Verdict18/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 2 days ago, weakening approaching final 1f. More required.