Chelmsford City
Tomorrow, March 27, 2025FlatClass 55f
Verdict
Verdict
An open-looking sprint but the vote goes to GENERAL ASSEMBLY, who responded well to an attacking ride when scoring at Wolverhampton 12 days ago and Jack Morland's charge can defy a small rise in the weights sporting first-time cheekpieces. Merrimack can have his latest effort overlooked, so he heads up the dangers returning from a 9-week break, with Alafdhal rounding off the shortlist.
General Assembly
Merrimack
Alafdhal
5f Hcap
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Secret HandsheikhJ: Neil CallanT: John GallagherF: 45175142-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 170
VerdictLatest win at Brighton in September. Well-beaten second of 7 in handicap at same course (5.3f, good to soft, 2/1) when last seen 6 months ago. One to consider on return.- 2. General AssemblyJ: Callum ShepherdT: Jack MorlandF: 14979-891
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
Verdict6/1, bounced back to form under a change of tactics when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 12 days ago, responding well to an attacking ride. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Expected to be bang there from just 2 lb higher. 
3. Leodis DreamJ: Dougie CostelloT: Paul MidgleyF: 65413-306- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictC&D winner in October. 33/1, didn't get home having a rare outing at 6f when sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell 16 days ago. Will benefit from this return to 5f.
4. Diamond DreamerJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Patrick ChamingsF: 1165-7326- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictFour wins from 10 runs last year. 16/1, wasn't in the same form as on last 2 starts when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago.
5. Angle LandJ: Hayley TurnerT: Robert CowellF: 22636-467- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictC&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 9/2, again ran below form when seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 16 days ago.
6. BirkenheadJ: Joe FanningT: Paul MidgleyF: 121013-85- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictThree wins from 15 runs last year. Wasn't disgraced when fifth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (5f) 16 days ago. Should step forward again.- 7. MerrimackJ: Marco GhianiT: Stuart WilliamsF: 735624-28
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- visor and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 64
Verdict11/4, run best excused when last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) just over 9 weeks ago, poorly drawn and things going wrong from an early stage. Folly to ignore. 
8. Dark Side PrinceJ: Lewis EdmundsT: Jessica MaceyF: 1135647-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
Verdict5-time C&D winner (including this corresponding event from 2 lb higher last year). 50/1, looked rusty after 3 months off when seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 31 days ago.- 9. AlafdhalJ: Rossa RyanT: Phil McEnteeF: 9-0125652
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
Verdict8/1, bounced back to form when second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago, conceding first run. Blinkers back on and Rossa Ryan on board a positive. - Unnamed Favourite
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