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14:25 – Captain Wentworth
Mister X, Made Of Lir and Sassy Redhead are very closely matched on Kempton running two weeks ago, while Senor Pockets is another key player among the runners who already have nursery form. It looks open among that bunch and several others may be capable of improvement, so this is a tricky race to call. The tentative suggestion is CAPTAIN WENTWORTH, who looks reasonably interesting dropped in distance on his debut for John Butler. Second choice is Albert Cee, whose latest novice effort came at this venue.
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15:00 – Clipsham La Habana
The standard is set by CLIPSHAM LA HABANA, who has a very solid chance and is taken to open his account at the third attempt. Mindthegap is second choice on form, while possible improvers include Empire Of The Sun and Colors Of Freedom. As regards the newcomers, any positive market moves should be heeded.
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15:30 – Higher Law
Oj Lifestyle is not rock solid but he holds a leading chance granted a reproduction of his Newbury form. The obvious alternative is HIGHER LAW, who should build on his Kempton debut promise. Jane Chapple-Hyam’s two runners, Think Climate and newcomer Zain Al Maani, complete the shortlist.
16:00 – Legende Dart
Epic Express (second choice) is again drawn wide but he ran well from a very high draw here last week and has to be feared off the same mark. Falesia Beach, despite the outside gate, can’t be left out of calculations while Full Intention is interesting back at Chelmsford and Granary Queen has progressive AW form. However, LEGENDE D’ART may be the answer returned to his optimum trip.
16:40 – Shades Of Summer
This looks a good opportunity for triple silver medallist SHADES OF SUMMER to go one better, with Lory holding modest claims on her British form and La Equinata not looking straightforward. Hit Mac was behind the selection last Saturday but he’s open to improvement and may grab the runner-up spot.
17:00 – Starjik
Last week’s win by STARJIK at Kempton seemingly holds the key, as he looked clearly held by most of his rivals on the ratings before that classified claimer yet emerged on top. Suggesting that the much improved form was not a fluke, he was landing a major gamble. Ratings assessments suggest he will follow up today if in the same form. The clear next best is Admirable Lad who arrives on a four-timer.
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17:30 – Mimoset
Compensation may await for MIMOSET who led in the final 1f at Yarmouth last time but was run down by two of her rivals in the final strides. She is one of several maidens maidens in this field but has had only five races. Tawaafoq (second choice), Real Estate and Steel Duchess are the most plausible of her rivals but this field brings a marked lack of solid claims.
18:00 – Angle Land
Some of the big players on recent form are among the possible pacesetters, which complicates the picture somewhat. Tactics aside, ANGLE LAND (nap) has a particularly strong chance at the weights and looks capable of reversing last week’s C&D placings with Ornate who is respected all the same. Thank The Lord, who looks open to further progress, is the suggested second choice. Howzak and Dark Side Prince also need a mention.
18:30 – Balgair
Barenboim failed by a nose to defy this 5lb penalty at Newcastle on Tuesday but that performance, let alone last week’s win there, would make him a very strong contender if repeated on a quick return to action today. Bugle Major is probably the most striking candidate to take advantage if Barenboim is absent or comes up short, but watch out also for BALGAIR who scored over C&D off a 3lb higher mark at a very similar juncture last year.
Chelmsford betting tips:
14:25 – Captain Wentworth
15:00 – Clipsham La Habana
15:30 – Higher Law
16:00 – Legende Dart
16:40 – Shades Of Summer
17:00 – Starjik
17:30 – Mimoset
18:00 – Angle Land
18:30 – Balgair
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