Chelmsford City
Tomorrow, April 25, 2025FlatClass 41m2fStandard
Verdict
Verdict
ALWAYS A STAR is progressing gradually on the back of a lengthy absence, running his best race yet tackling this trip for the first time when third at Yarmouth 3 weeks ago. In good hands and appealing as the type to improve further, he's of interest from this sort of mark. Cavalry Call is knocking on the door and feared, with Afloat and Fox Avatar others to consider in what looks a pretty strong handicap for the grade.
Always A Star
Cavalry Call
Afloat
1m2f Hcap
1m2f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 7. Cavalry CallJ: Jack MitchellT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 028-48622
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 4
Verdict4-y-o who arrives in good form, again going down narrowly when finishing neck second in 7-runner handicap at Bath (10.2f, firm) 4 days ago. Visor goes on turned out quickly and respected for all he lacks the potential of one or two. 
6. Fox AvatarJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Roger VarianF: 315-- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 182
VerdictFrankel gelding who showed the benefit of his first run when winning 7-runner novice at Beverley (9.9f) in September. Seemed unsuited by conditions when fifth of 7 in novice at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) on final start but he remains with potential now handicapping on AW debut. Hood on 1st time.- 9. Always A StarJ: Trevor WhelanT: Harry CharltonF: 0/433
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictImproving 4-y-o who looked suited by the increase in trip when third of 8 on handicap debut at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 19 days ago, running on without being unduly punished. In good hands and strong suspicion there's more to come. Shortlisted. 
8. CaelanJ: Hollie DoyleT: Olly MurphyF: 1300-6953- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
Verdict12/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 31 days ago, keeping on. Return to this 1¼m trip looks in his favour on that evidence and he has a handicap or two in him this year from this sort of mark.
3. Saturn FiveJ: Mikkel MortensenT: Charlie FellowesF: 77/4- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictVery lightly-raced 6-y-o who shaped quite well after 22 months off when fourth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 35 days ago, coming from further back than the trio who beat him. Worth bearing in mind in the hope he can stand more regular racing.
1. Ninth LifeJ: Rossa RyanT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie InsoleF: 421/9661-4- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict5-y-o who came in for a sound ride and displayed a good attitude when doubling his career tally at Southwell (11.1f) 13 months ago. Shaped as if needing the run on first start since when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 14 days ago and likely he'll be sharper here.
2. Crystal MarinerJ: Saffie OsborneT: Jamie OsborneF: 387362-86- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 72
VerdictAW maiden winner for Sir Michael Stoute and best effort for this yard when runner-up at Kempton (12f) in December. Hasn't scaled same heights since, albeit not ideally placed when sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 72 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and not dismissed.
4. Dr WaksmanJ: Tom QueallyT: Chris GordonF: 06574-- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 73
VerdictLightly-raced gelding who ran his best race in this sphere when fourth in a Dundalk maiden (10.7f) in October. Promise in a couple of runs in juvenile/maiden hurdles upon joining new yard and he could yet have more to offer now handicapping in this sphere. Market can guide.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 5. AfloatJ: Callum ShepherdT: George ScottF: 7823128-6
- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictIn fine form for Rae Guest last autumn, including an 11.5f win. Off 5 months/equipped with a tongue strap, not seen to best effect (repeatedly short of room) on stable debut when sixth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f) 20 days ago and she remains of interest from this mark.