Chelmsford City

Today, August 7, 2025FlatClass 21m2fSlow

SOVEREIGN SEA is fancied to bounce back from a disappointing effort at York, having previously finished runner-up in four consecutive races, including a deep Newbury handicap. Charlie Johnston's pair Wadacre Gomez and Thunder Wonder head the dangers.

  • Sovereign Sea
  • Wadacre Gomez
  • Thunder Wonder
1m2f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 4. Sovereign Sea
    J: Silvestre De SousaT: Roger Varian
    F: 1-22220
    Price History:
    4.33
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    93
    Days Since Last Run:
    55
    Verdict
    Runner-up in four consecutive races including when finishing clear second in a deep handicap field at Newbury (10f) in May. Finished last of 12 in a handicap at York (13/2), not on game when racing freely and hanging left. Type to bounce back quickly.
  • 3. Magnum Opus
    J: Harry BurnsT: Simon & Ed Crisford
    F: 2-0351440
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    50
    Verdict
    Won 9f handicap at Meydan in February and finished 4th of 22 at Doncaster in March. Claimer ridden when 25th of 30 in handicap at Ascot (50/1) 50 days ago, ran no sort of race after 12 weeks off. Has previous course win.
  • 10. Thunder Wonder
    J: Connor BeasleyT: Charlie Johnston
    F: 14010658
    Price History:
    4.50
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    7
    Verdict
    Both wins this year came at Musselburgh but struggled in more competitive handicaps since. This looks easier at least.
  • 6. Liberty Coach
    J: Jason HartT: John & Sean Quinn
    F: 1121-5187
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    91
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Picked up fourth win from last six starts at Redcar in May but below par both starts since, finishing last of 7 at Chester (10f, 17/2) 27 days ago, forfeiting early lead and weakening from 3f out.
  • 9. Wadacre Gomez
    J: Hollie DoyleT: Charlie Johnston
    F: 93032877
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-9
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    7
    Verdict
    Five-time C&D winner who ran respectably when 7th of 13 at Wolverhampton (28/1) 7 days ago, never threatening in visor. Cheekpieces back on for return to favoured track.
  • 8. Box To Box
    J: Joe LeavyT: Hugo Palmer
    F: 08857510
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    8-11
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Won a 10f handicap at Haydock 47 days ago but was prominent before fading in 12th of 14 in a stronger 12f handicap (16/1) 33 days ago. Should appreciate return to this trip.
  • 5. Storm Catcher
    J: Luke MorrisT: Simon Pearce
    F: 19008-700
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Better on AW with 3 C&D wins but below par in 3 starts this term. Something to prove with cheekpieces back on.
  • 2. Soldiers Empire
    J: Neil CallanT: Marco Botti
    F: 3-4241400
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Won in Bahrain in March but disappointed since returning to Britain, finishing 13th of 18 in handicap at York (40/1) 26 days ago when racing off the pace. May be being prepared for another Bahrain campaign.
  • 7. Silent Film
    J: Benoit de la SayetteT: Ian Williams
    F: 203588-77
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Winless in Britain for over 4 years now. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (AW) at 33/1 42 days ago when likely needed the run after 6 months off. Could benefit from return to 10f.
  • 1. Flight Leader
    J: William CarverT: Jamie Osborne
    F: 68/1517-40
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    103
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Built up good strike rate in France but 13th of 18 in handicap at Ascot (66/1) 48 days ago, merely plugged on. Needs to recapture previous form.
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