Bet Smart & Win — Chelmsford 23/10/25

Bet Smart & Win — Chelmsford Race Preview

Thursday 23 October 2025 • 8 Races • Top 3 Selections Per Race

Methodology & Performance

How We Stay Ahead — The Bet Smart & Win Edge

The AI selects the three most probable outcomes in each race, ranked in order of confidence. The third selection is included specifically to support our Placepot bets.

At Bet Smart & Win, our custom AI models don’t just pick horses — they break down each Bookmaker’s Overround to uncover the True Fair Market Value for every race. ROI: 92.3% Strike Rate: 27.2%

These ROI and Strike Rate figures are based on our Subscribers’ Gold & Silver Tiers.

How We Pick Winners

Our subscribers use a strict set of criteria based on Overround, Probability, and Value.


How To Read the Format

We use the bookmaker’s Overround (margin) against them. Our model removes this margin to reveal the Fair Market Value. We recommend avoiding bets when the Overround exceeds 115%.

The next key tool is Normalized Probability (NP) versus Implied Probability (IP). The golden rule — NP should always be higher than IP.

Value is our final measure. Each selection is labelled as AF (Above Fair), F (Fair), or BF (Below Fair) to show whether the odds truly represent value.

When all these conditions align, the selection card will display a green border.

Flutter Proudly Supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) — 4:45
Chelmsford (AW) • 9 runners • Standard
R1 Cl5 108%
#4 Zoiros
Form: 424222b1
David Egan AF
NP
24%
IP
20%
Details
  • J: David Egan
  • T: Kevin Philippart De Foy
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: 60%
  • Odds (Dec): 5.00
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

The BF brings the strongest form; NP exceeds IP by 4% — solid edge.

#6 Argy Bhaji
Form: 32
Hector Crouch F
NP
20%
IP
18%
Details
  • J: Hector Crouch
  • T: James Fanshawe
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: 53%
  • Odds (Dec): 5.56
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Debut promise; model sees price as broadly fair (NP ≈ IP).

#3 Titanck
Form: 73752
Finley Marsh F
NP
14%
IP
13%
Details
  • J: Finley Marsh
  • T: Richard Hughes
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: 44%
  • Odds (Dec): 7.69
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Solid experience; value marked as fair behind principals.

‘Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier’ Handicap — 5:15
Chelmsford (AW) • 10 runners • Standard
R2 Cl5 110%
#2 Fan Mail
Form: 6700513
Sean Kirrane AF
NP
21%
IP
19%
Details
  • J: Sean Kirrane
  • T: Tim Easterby
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: 45%
  • Odds (Dec): 5.26
  • Overround: 110%
Analysis

Arrives in form; NP > IP gives a clear value uptick.

#5 So Sassy
Form: -364413
Hector Crouch F
NP
16%
IP
15%
Details
  • J: Hector Crouch
  • T: James Fanshawe
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: 53%
  • Odds (Dec): 6.67
  • Overround: 110%
Analysis

Reliable profile; model rates current quotes as fair.

#7 Correspondence
Form: 33243b1
George Wood F
NP
11%
IP
10%
Details
  • J: George Wood
  • T: Harry Eustace
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: 65%
  • Odds (Dec): 10.00
  • Overround: 110%
Analysis

LTO winner; progressive yard form — fair price as lively outsider.

Betfair Plays Different Nursery Handicap — 5:45
Chelmsford (AW) • 7 runners • Standard
R3 Cl6 105%
#3 Captain Bruce
Form: 0981512
Alex Jary F
NP
25%
IP
24%
Details
  • J: Alex Jary
  • T: Nigel Tinkler
  • Trip: 1m2f
  • Trainer RTF%: 29%
  • Odds (Dec): 4.17
  • Overround: 105%
Analysis

Recent winner; step up in trip should suit; price reads fair.

#1 Telfy Boy
Form: 45722p
David Egan F
NP
25%
IP
24%
Details
  • J: David Egan
  • T: Dylan Cunha
  • Trip: 1m2f
  • Trainer RTF%: 18%
  • Odds (Dec): 4.17
  • Overround: 105%
Analysis

Trip looks a plus; joint market leader; fair on the figures.

#2 Loose Connection
Form: 39022p1
Hector Crouch F
NP
13%
IP
12%
Details
  • J: Hector Crouch
  • T: Michael Bell
  • Trip: 1m2f
  • Trainer RTF%: 64%
  • Odds (Dec): 8.33
  • Overround: 105%
Analysis

LTO winner; fair each-way alternative to the top two.

Bet At Your Best With Betfair Novice Stakes (GBB Race) — 6:15
Chelmsford (AW) • 5 runners • Standard
R4 Cl5 107%
#3 Good Old Days
Form: 33
William Buick AF
NP
30%
IP
28%
Details
  • J: William Buick
  • T: John & Thady Gosden
  • Trip: 1m2f
  • Trainer RTF%: 64%
  • Odds (Dec): 3.57
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Most likely winner; NP edge confirms small but real value.

#4 Participle
Form: 2-73363p
Hector Crouch F
NP
21%
IP
20%
Details
  • J: Hector Crouch
  • T: Ralph Beckett
  • Trip: 1m2f
  • Trainer RTF%: 44%
  • Odds (Dec): 5.00
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Clear threat; model keeps him as fair value behind the pick.

#1 Goodwood Mogul
Form: 4232343
Oisin Murphy F
NP
18%
IP
17%
Details
  • J: Oisin Murphy
  • T: Marcus Tregoning
  • Trip: 1m2f
  • Trainer RTF%: 33%
  • Odds (Dec): 5.88
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Reliable yardstick; fair to complete the frame.

Betfair Exchange Beacons Handicap — 6:45
Chelmsford (AW) • 7 runners • Standard
R5 Cl6 106%
#7 Shalaa Asker
Form: -666037tp
George Wood F
NP
21%
IP
20%
Details
  • J: George Wood
  • T: Charlie Wallis
  • Trip: 5f
  • Trainer RTF%: 50%
  • Odds (Dec): 5.00
  • Overround: 106%
Analysis

Good recent C&D run; fair against fav, shortlist material.

#1 Massimo Blue
Form: 6708123t
Cieren Fallon F
NP
29%
IP
28%
Details
  • J: Cieren Fallon
  • T: George Baker
  • Trip: 5f
  • Trainer RTF%: 50%
  • Odds (Dec): 3.57
  • Overround: 106%
Analysis

Rightful fav; most likely winner; value marked fair.

#3 General Assembly
Form: 7843474
David Egan F
NP
13%
IP
12%
Details
  • J: David Egan
  • T: Clare Hobson
  • Trip: 5f
  • Trainer RTF%: —
  • Odds (Dec): 8.33
  • Overround: 106%
Analysis

Consistent; best of the rest to fill minor money.

betting.betfair.com Handicap — 7:15
Chelmsford (AW) • 10 runners • Standard
R6 Cl5 110%
#3 Sheikh Raj
Form: -564233
Finley Marsh AF
NP
19%
IP
17%
Details
  • J: Finley Marsh
  • T: Richard Hughes
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: 44%
  • Odds (Dec): 5.88
  • Overround: 110%
Analysis

Strong value assessment (NP > IP by 2%); ideal 1m setup.

#4 Summer Heat
Form: 423623v1
Oisin Murphy AF
NP
23%
IP
21%
Details
  • J: Oisin Murphy
  • T: Saeed bin Suroor
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: 67%
  • Odds (Dec): 4.76
  • Overround: 110%
Analysis

Unexposed LTO winner; model still finds a modest edge.

#1 Waiting All Night
Form: 4664715p
George Wood AF
NP
21%
IP
19%
Details
  • J: George Wood
  • T: Richard Spencer
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: 56%
  • Odds (Dec): 5.26
  • Overround: 110%
Analysis

Recent C&D winner; holds another small NP>IP edge.

Betfair Exchange Handicap — 7:45
Chelmsford (AW) • 5 runners • Standard
R7 Cl6 104%
#2 Jack Langley
Form: 7362513h
Paddy Bradley F
NP
38%
IP
37%
Details
  • J: Paddy Bradley
  • T: Simon Dow
  • Trip: 2m
  • Trainer RTF%: 63%
  • Odds (Dec): 2.70
  • Overround: 104%
Analysis

Rightful fav under penalty; dominates on ratings; value fair.

#3 Witch Hazel
Form: 4689463
Pat Cosgrave F
NP
21%
IP
20%
Details
  • J: Pat Cosgrave
  • T: Jim Boyle
  • Trip: 2m
  • Trainer RTF%: 45%
  • Odds (Dec): 5.00
  • Overround: 104%
Analysis

Main threat; consistent and fairly priced.

#1 Home And Dry
Form: /467-37p
Cieren Fallon F
NP
24%
IP
23%
Details
  • J: Cieren Fallon
  • T: Thomas Faulkner
  • Trip: 2m
  • Trainer RTF%: 25%
  • Odds (Dec): 4.35
  • Overround: 104%
Analysis

C&D winner; fair to round out the three.

Betfair Safer Gambling Tools Handicap — 8:15
Chelmsford (AW) • 13 runners • Standard
R8 Cl6 109%
#2 Kessaar Power
Form: 3240195
David Egan AF
NP
15%
IP
14%
Details
  • J: David Egan
  • T: Phil McEntee
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: 50%
  • Odds (Dec): 7.14
  • Overround: 109%
Analysis

Won here last week; NP edge persists despite penalty.

#1 Cinderella Man
Form: 4055614t
Paddy Bradley F
NP
17%
IP
16%
Details
  • J: Paddy Bradley
  • T: Pat Phelan
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: 67%
  • Odds (Dec): 6.25
  • Overround: 109%
Analysis

C&D winner; strong contender at a fair quote.

#11 Chloe’s Courage
Form: -536323p
Laura Pearson F
NP
10%
IP
9%
Details
  • J: Laura Pearson
  • T: John Ryan
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: 63%
  • Odds (Dec): 11.11
  • Overround: 109%
Analysis

In-form yard; fair price with EW claims at double figures.

Nap of the Meeting — Chelmsford
Summary
NAP Cl5 110%
#3 Sheikh Raj (Form: -564233)
Finley Marsh NAP AF
Analysis

Strong value assessment (NP 19% > IP 17%), ideal 1m Class 5 with 10 runners, solid C&D profile. Back with confidence.

Value Guide: AF = Above Fair, F = Fair, BF = Below Fair.

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