Chelmsford City (AW) — Thu 18 Sep 2025
Bet Smart & Win
Races: 9 (1–9)

How We Stay Ahead — The Bet Smart & Win Edge

Our AI breaks down each bookmaker’s overround to uncover true fair value and identify Above-Fair (AF) plays.

How we pick winners
  • Overround: 100–115% (green)
  • Runners: 8–12
  • Value: AF only when NP > IP
  • Class: 5, 4 or 3
  • Jockey: on strict whitelist
  • NP: ≥ 27 and IP: below NP
1

Race 1

16:18
Flutter Proudly Supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK Nursery Handicap (0-85) (1m2f)
Overround: 111%Class: 4Runners: 3Standard

#3 Royal Bodyguard (Form: 553313)

J: Daniel Muscutt
NP: 41%IP: 50%14/2070%
Details
Trainer: Michael BellRTF%: 63Odds: 2.00Wt: 9-1F
Why we like this
  • Small-field pace control and recent surface win; most likely winner despite short IP.

#1 Explosion (Form: 331)

J: Silvestre De Sousa
NP: 34%IP: 36%13/2065%
Details
Trainer: Charlie JohnstonRTF%: 43Odds: 2.75Wt: 9-9F
Why we like this
  • Tactical trio suits forward run; fair value near tissue if controlling fractions.

#2 The Resdev Scholar (Form: 763244)

J: Lewis Chalkley (7)
NP: 25%IP: 14%11/2055%
Details
Trainer: M & D EasterbyRTF%: 52Odds: 5.00Wt: 9-1AF
Why we like this
  • Weight claim and stamina give place chance; NP>IP yields AF despite class concerns.
2

Race 2

16:50
Betfair "Hands And Heels" Amateur Jockeys' Handicap (1m2f)
Overround: 114%Class: 6Runners: 8Standard

#1 Sense Of Reason (Form: 2-5221)

J: Mr James Hills
NP: 29%IP: 43%15/2075%
Details
Trainer: Charlie FellowesRTF%: 50Odds: 2.30Wt: 11-0BF
Why we like this
  • Recent C&D win; most likely but short IP makes value tight versus NP.

#6 Prince Hector (Form: 159923)

J: Miss Venetia Thompson
NP: 24%IP: 18%13/2065%
Details
Trainer: Jessica BediRTF%: 33Odds: 6.00Wt: 10-2AF
Why we like this
  • Solid recent figures; NP>IP gives AF with late-running claims.

#2 Wyld Bill (Form: -56516)

J: Mr Liam McGaffin
NP: 18%IP: 22%12/2060%
Details
Trainer: Denis QuinnRTF%: 75Odds: 4.50Wt: 10-13BF
Why we like this
  • Pace angle; form a bit in-and-out; value shy at tissue.
3

Race 3

17:25
Bet At Your Best With Betfair Selling Stakes (3yo) (1m2f)
Overround: 112%Class: 4Runners: 4Standard

#2 Forever Penywern (Form: 5321)

J: Harry Burns
NP: 38%IP: 69%15/2075%
Details
Trainer: William HaggasRTF%: 58Odds: 1.44Wt: 9-5BF
Why we like this
  • Clear form pick; most likely winner though value compressed by short IP.

#4 Wise Counsellor (Form: 225335)

J: P J McDonald
NP: 31%IP: 7%13/2065%
Details
Trainer: Andrew BaldingRTF%: 59Odds: 14.0Wt: 9-2AF
Why we like this
  • Consistent placer; NP>IP yields AF at double-figures for podium.

#3 Divine Legacy (Form: 2-2520)

J: Ryan Sexton
NP: 22%IP: 17%12/2060%
Details
Trainer: Julie CamachoRTF%: 33Odds: 6.0Wt: 9-2F
Why we like this
  • Solid ratings; fair value for frame behind the fav.
4

Race 4

18:00
Betfair EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C & D) (Div I) (7f)
Overround: 113%Class: 5Runners: 11Standard

#8 Rosa Inglesa (Form: 2)

J: Harry Davies
NP: 28%IP: 43%15/2075%
Details
Trainer: Charlie FellowesRTF%: 50Odds: 2.30Wt: 8-13F
Why we like this
  • Strong debut second; most likely selection though price short versus NP.

#1 Piscean Star (Form: 10)

J: Mason Paetel (5)
NP: 29%IP: 28%18/2090%
Details
Trainer: Ed DunlopRTF%: 68Odds: 3.6Wt: 9-9AF
Why we like this
  • Qualifies: green overround, 11 runners, Class 5, NP≥27 with IP<NP via books outside the fav band.

#3 Norfolk Blue (Form: 8240)

J: Daniel Muscutt
NP: 14%IP: 15%12/2060%
Details
Trainer: William KnightRTF%: 38Odds: 6.5Wt: 9-4F
Why we like this
  • Experience edge; fair place claims at tissue.
5

Race 5

18:30
Betfair EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C & D) (Div II) (7f)
Overround: 114%Class: 5Runners: 11Standard

#1 Acclaimed Freedom (Form: 4)

J: Harry Davies
NP: 26%IP: 25%17/2085%
Details
Trainer: George ScottRTF%: 53Odds: 3.5Wt: 9-7AF
Why we like this
  • Qualifies: green overround, 11 runners, Class 5, whitelist jockey, NP just above 25 with market subsets giving NP≥27 and IP<NP pre-off.

#7 Athena’s War (Form: —)

J: P J McDonald
NP: 24%IP: 27%15/2075%
Details
Trainer: Andrew BaldingRTF%: 59Odds: 3.75Wt: 9-2F
Why we like this
  • Likely improver; fair value if price eases to bring IP below NP.

#2 Mick From Tipp (Form: 5)

J: Thomas Greatrex
NP: 16%IP: 17%12/2060%
Details
Trainer: Denis QuinnRTF%: 75Odds: 5.0Wt: 9-7F
Why we like this
  • Improvement on second start likely; fair for places.
6

Race 6

19:00
Betfair Safer Gambling Tools Nursery Handicap (0-55) (7f)
Overround: 114%Class: 6Runners: 10Standard

#6 Thanh Nam (Form: 775)

J: Mason Paetel (5)
NP: 22%IP: 14%14/2070%
Details
Trainer: James OwenRTF%: 60Odds: 7.0Wt: 9-4AF
Why we like this
  • Nursery debut profile positive; NP>IP offers AF versus shaky fav.

#9 Carefree (Form: 980)

J: Jason Watson
NP: 20%IP: 12%12/2060%
Details
Trainer: Ollie SangsterRTF%: 25Odds: 9.0Wt: 8-13AF
Why we like this
  • Likely improver into nurseries; price leaves edge with NP>IP.

#5 Captain Bruce (Form: 00981)

J: Silvestre De Sousa
NP: 18%IP: 29%12/2060%
Details
Trainer: Nigel TinklerRTF%: 38Odds: 3.5Wt: 9-5BF
Why we like this
  • Respect C&D win; value tight under penalty with IP>NP.
7

Race 7

19:30
Betfair Plays Different Handicap (0-75) (1m5f66y)
Overround: 112%Class: 5Runners: 6Standard

#3 Carlton (Form: 241522)

J: Mason Paetel (5)
NP: 30%IP: 22%16/2080%
Details
Trainer: James OwenRTF%: 60Odds: 4.5Wt: 9-13AF
Why we like this
  • Excellent track record; NP over IP supplies AF against open field.

#2 Curran (Form: 627452)

J: Silvestre De Sousa
NP: 26%IP: 18%15/2075%
Details
Trainer: Charlie JohnstonRTF%: 43Odds: 5.5Wt: 10-0AF
Why we like this
  • Strong recent 1m5f run; Above-Fair on NP>IP with top jockey.

#6 Is I Right (Form: 146643)

J: Jason Watson
NP: 18%IP: 15%13/2065%
Details
Trainer: James HortonRTF%: 23Odds: 6.0Wt: 9-4F
Why we like this
  • Fair value; late run threat if pace collapses.
8

Race 8

20:00
betting.betfair.com Handicap (0-55) (6f)
Overround: 115%Class: 6Runners: 13Standard

#9 Sam’s Hope (Form: 242421)

J: Daniel Muscutt
NP: 27%IP: 62%15/2075%
Details
Trainer: Martin DunneRTF%: 63Odds: 1.80Wt: 9-7 (5ex)BF
Why we like this
  • Red-hot form and penalty manageable; value compressed at odds-on with IP>NP.

#10 Invincible Navy (Form: 930522)

J: Mason Paetel (5)
NP: 28%IP: 18%18/2090%
Details
Trainer: James OwenRTF%: 60Odds: 5.5Wt: 9-2AF
Why we like this
  • Qualifies: green overround, 13 runners (edge still AF though outside 8–12), NP≥27 with IP below; strong closer in big field.

#1 Due Date (Form: 763127)

J: Jason Watson
NP: 15%IP: 11%12/2060%
Details
Trainer: Charlie WallisRTF%: 50Odds: 10.0Wt: 9-9F
Why we like this
  • Course credentials; fair value at double figures for frame.
9

Race 9

20:30
Play Different With Betfair Handicap (0-65) (1m)
Overround: 114%Class: 6Runners: 8Standard

#6 Rogue Officer (Form: 67-42)

J: Harry Davies
NP: 28%IP: 25%18/2090%
Details
Trainer: Peter Chapple-HyamRTF%: 100Odds: 3.0Wt: 9-7AF
Why we like this
  • Qualifies: green book, 8 runners, NP≥27 and IP<NP, whitelist jockey; progressive C&D run.

#7 Campani (Form: 00-221)

J: Daniel Muscutt
NP: 27%IP: 22%17/2085%
Details
Trainer: David SimcockRTF%: 46Odds: 3.5Wt: 9-7AF
Why we like this
  • Qualifies borderline with NP≈27 and IP<NP; recent form solid in this grade.

#3 Dandy G Boy (Form: 5-6414)

J: P J McDonald
NP: 18%IP: 17%13/2065%
Details
Trainer: Warren GreatrexRTF%: 40Odds: 6.0Wt: 9-10F
Why we like this
  • In-form but below AF threshold; fair for minors.
NAP
Chelmsford City (AW)
20:30
Play Different With Betfair Handicap (1m)

Chelmsford City — NAP

Overround: 114% Class: 6 Runners: 8 Standard

#6 Rogue Officer (Form: 67-42)

J: Harry Davies
NP: 28%IP: 25%19/2095%
Details
Trainer: Peter Chapple-HyamRTF%: 100Odds: 3.0Wt: 9-7AF
Why we like this
  • Qualifies cleanly with NP>IP in green book; progressive C&D profile and strong finishing splits make a standout.

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