Chelmsford City
Today, February 27, 2025FlatClass 41mSlow
Verdict
Verdict
A tight-knit handicap in which HELM ROCK edges the vote on the back of his good recent Wolverhampton third. Urban Lion is also weighted to have a big say and could emerge as the main danger after a break, although Tempus and Longlai both need considering too.
Helm Rock
Urban Lion
Tempus
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 4. Urban LionJ: Edward GreatrexT: Jack ChannonF: 81454-
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 143
VerdictC&D winner. Winner here in August. Very good fourth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft). Off 143 days but he's not taken lightly. - 2. Helm RockJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Daniel & Claire KublerF: 780217-83
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictLatest win at Southwell in November. 8/1, solid third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 10 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Holds very good form claims. 
1. LonglaiJ: Dylan HoganT: Michael WighamF: P/2611507-- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 77
Verdict13/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D 77 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Needs considering.- 3. TempusJ: Hollie DoyleT: Archie WatsonF: 49576-034
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictTwenty three runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, fourth of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 12 days ago, not ideally placed. Ought to be in the shake-up. 
7. Charming WhisperJ: Adam FarragherT: Philip McBrideF: 14442545-- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 113
VerdictRespectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy, 16/1). Off 113 days. Back down in trip and not ruled out.
6. High PointJ: David ProbertT: Kevin Philippart de FoyF: 34411/681-- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 147
VerdictCheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, good to soft) in October on his final run for Eve Johnson Houghton. In the mix for his new handler.
8. Shimmering SpinJ: David EganT: Jane Chapple-HyamF: 328-- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 177
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in novice (22/1) at Goodwood (9.9f, good). Off 177 days. Since had a wind op and needs it to spark improvement on his handicap debut.
5. Court Of SessionJ: Luke MorrisT: Phil McEnteeF: 421/54006-- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
Verdict3-time C&D winner. Last of 6 in handicap (80/1) at this course (7f) 70 days ago so needs to get back on track.- Unnamed Favourite
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