Chelmsford City
Friday, May 9, 2025FlatClass 56f
Verdict
Verdict
The improving and consistent JESSE LUC gets the vote ahead of Ultramarine, who would be a threat if bouncing back to form following a break, while the veteran Muscika isn't ruled out from his falling handicap mark. The consistent Bint Havana Gold arrives in great heart and should give another good account.
Jesse Luc
Ultramarine
Muscika
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. Jesse LucJ: Callum ShepherdT: Mike MurphyF: 12111321
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictC&D winner has been improving on the all-weather and was better than ever when winning 7-runner handicap (5/4) at Southwell (6.1f) 18 days ago. Seems sure to go well again. 
6. Bill PlumbJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Phil McEnteeF: 1714/7462- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
Verdict3-time all-weather winner in 2023 and took a step back in the right direction in first-time tongue strap (after 10 weeks off) when second in a C&D handicap a week ago, slowly away and no match for well-handicapped winner. Remains to be seen if he can build on that.
2. Bint Havana GoldJ: Ethan JonesT: Richard HughesF: 3243-3121- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictConsistent filly justified support to record her second success of the year when winning a 7f handicap at this course 20 days ago, deserving extra credit for overcoming the widest stall. Up 5 lb but should remain competitive back at 6f.- 1. UltramarineJ: Jordan WilliamsT: David EvansF: 276-35365
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 50
VerdictC&D winner has placed twice this year but had no excuses when fifth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Southwell (6.1f) last time. Has been given a break and no surprise to see him bounce back to form. - 4. MuscikaJ: C. HorganT: David O'MearaF: 4-1332694
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictVeteran 3-time C&D winner ran better than previously when fourth of 17 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm, 14/1) 12 days ago. Capable of hitting the frame from his falling handicap mark. 
5. Temple BruerJ: Daniel MuscuttT: Mike MurphyF: 56709-187- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictC&D winner in February but well below form in two subsequent starts, running too badly to be true back on turf last time. Needs to bounce back.- Unnamed Favourite
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