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5.30pm – Durabella (Each-Way)
A case can be made for plenty of these, but DURABELLA comes out top on Timeform’s weight-adjusted ratings, and she makes the most appeal, particularly with an extra place on offer. Durabella has hinted at ability in the majority of her six outings, shaping better than the bare result on more than one occasion, and she produced her best effort to date to finish fourth at Kempton last month, outrunning her odds of 25/1 from out of the handicap. That was in a higher grade than this, and given she is bred for longer trips, the step up to 10f should also be in her favour so she gets the vote in a trappy handicap.
6.30pm – The Trader (NB)
A winner of a useful handicap at Newmarket back in June, THE TRADER has continued in really good heart since, hitting the frame in his four subsequent outings. He did look as though in need of the run when fourth at Newcastle last month, but with that run under his belt he returned to form with a narrow second at Wolverhampton last time, he and the winner forging clear close home. He has had a really good year, contesting some very competitive handicaps, and this looks an ideal opportunity for him to round it off with a victory.
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7.30pm – Juan Les Pins (NAP)
Strong in the betting, JUAN LES PINS put up a useful effort to land his second victory of the year at Kempton in October, making it all look straightforward. That was his final outing for Ed Walker – having since been picked up for 60,000 guineas by Ed Dunlop – and despite an 8lb rise for that victory he still looked well-treated on his stable debut at Newcastle earlier this month, unlucky not to follow up after having to change direction when starting his effort, just losing out on the bob. He has gone up another 2lbs for that performance, but with a clear run this time he is expected to bounce back to winning ways.
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Chelmsford bet summary – Thursday, December 17
5.30pm – Durabella (Each-Way)
6.30pm – The Trader (NB)
7.30pm – Juan Les Pins (NAP)
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