Chelmsford City
Friday, May 9, 2025FlatClass 52m
Verdict
Verdict
CARLTON hasn't troubled the judge over hurdles the last twice but he is a solid operator on the all-weather, particularly round here where he is 4-4. The 5-y-o shades preference ahead of Son of Red, who was successful over this C&D on his final start for Harry Fry in July 2022 and followed up back from a lengthy absence for his new yard at Wolverhampton in December. Wannabe Brave is consistent and should be on the premises, too, but in truth cases can be made for each member of this quintet.
Carlton
Son Of Red
Wannabe Brave
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Son Of RedJ: Jonny PeateT: Jack JonesF: 1-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 145
VerdictC&D winner. First run since leaving Harry Fry when 12/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) in December, despite idling. 2 lb nudge fair enough and he will be a danger to all if raring to go back from a break. - 3. Wannabe BraveJ: Daniel MuscuttT: James FanshaweF: 135212-24
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictC&D winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW, 10/3) 37 days ago. Back up in trip and this consistent 6-y-o is likely to be in the mix. - 2. CarltonJ: Callum ShepherdT: James OwenF: 3611-1124
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 66
VerdictFour-time course winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good, 33/1) 66 days ago. No surprise should he give a good account back in this sphere. 
4. Star LegendJ: Joe BradnamT: James OwenF: 48-532251- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictFourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f, good, 11/4) 37 days ago. Visor back on. Fair on the Flat, didn't need to improve to win on last Flat run. Carlton is presumably the stable first-string.
5. BeggarmanJ: Rob HornbyT: Hughie MorrisonF: 12552244-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 190
VerdictC&D winner. 9/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f). Off 6 months but he will be a threat if fully tuned-up for this assignment.- Unnamed Favourite
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