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Formscan  - ROMAN EMPEROR bumped into an in-form rival at Lingfield and, given that he is probably more effective over 6f, compensation might await John Ryan's gelding. Analytical Engine finished second to a subsequent winner at Kempton latest so must be taken very seriously from 1lb higher and Smasher, who has proven himself to be effective on this surface, is another to keep onside.

15
742-
Roman Emperor (GB) 5,b g 9-9

Magna Grecia (IRE)-Alsaaden(Acclamation)

bl+(17) d2 (John Ryan Racing Partnership)
Rated 55

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Roman Emperor (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Dion Baker (IRE)1
13th Mar 2025 Chelmsford City(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Dion Baker (IRE) 2nd (15/2 9-9 Rated 65) Hector Crouch 6.34L in front of Roman Emperor (GB) 6th (15/2 9-4 Rated 60) Callum Shepherd (6 ran)
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Smasher (IRE)1
19th Feb 2025 Kempton(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Smasher (IRE) 1st (3/1Fav 9-5 Rated 56) William Carson .25L in front of Roman Emperor (GB) 2nd (9/2 9-9 Rated 60) Laura Pearson (9 ran)
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Port Hedland (GB)1
30th May 2025 Brighton(5f 215yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Roman Emperor (GB) 7th (12/1 9-6 Rated 52) Darragh Keenan 1.50L in front of Port Hedland (GB) 8th (6/5Fav 9-5 Rated 54) Jack Doughty (9 ran)
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23
295-
Smasher (IRE) 6,b g 9-8

Dandy Man (IRE)-Mercifilly(Whipper)

cp+(22) d5 (Dare To Dream Racing)
Rated 54 Won When Rated 56-57-54

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Smasher (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Roman Emperor (GB)1
19th Feb 2025 Kempton(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Smasher (IRE) 1st (3/1Fav 9-5 Rated 56) William Carson .25L in front of Roman Emperor (GB) 2nd (9/2 9-9 Rated 60) Laura Pearson (9 ran)
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Port Hedland (GB)1
4th Dec 2024 Kempton(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Smasher (IRE) 2nd (12/1 9-6 Rated 57) Daniel Muscutt 9.50L in front of Port Hedland (GB) 11th (14/1 9-8 Rated 59) Nicola Currie (12 ran)
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Genius Mistake (GB)1
25th Nov 2025 Wolverhampton(6f 20yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Genius Mistake (GB) 6th (100/1 9-8 Rated 54) Cameron Hardie 4.19L in front of Smasher (IRE) 9th (3/1 9-2 Rated 55) James Glennon (12 ran)
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36
486-
Dion Baker (IRE) 7,b g 9-8

Ribchester (IRE)-Tiga Tuan(Le Havre)

cp+(17) (Carl Appleton & Peter Edwards)
Rated 54

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dion Baker (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Roman Emperor (GB)1
13th Mar 2025 Chelmsford City(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Dion Baker (IRE) 2nd (15/2 9-9 Rated 65) Hector Crouch 6.34L in front of Roman Emperor (GB) 6th (15/2 9-4 Rated 60) Callum Shepherd (6 ran)
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41
792-
Analytical Engine (GB) 5,ch m 9-7

Mukhadram (GB)-Ada Lovelace(Byron)

ts7(22) d1 (Mr Don Clark)
Rated 53

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Analytical Engine (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sir Rodneyredblood (GB)2
17th Dec 2025 Kempton(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Analytical Engine (GB) 2nd (14/1 9-6 Rated 52) D E Hogan 4.38L in front of Sir Rodneyredblood (GB) 5th (14/1 9-9 Rated 55) Harry Davies (10 ran)
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27th Nov 2025 Chelmsford City(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Analytical Engine (GB) 9th (40/1 9-3 Rated 54) D E Hogan 2.50L in front of Sir Rodneyredblood (GB) 10th (18/1 9-7 Rated 58) Marco Ghiani (12 ran)
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57
605-
Sir Rodneyredblood (GB) 9,ch g 9-7

Roderic O'Connor (IRE)-Red Blooded Woman(Red Ransom)

(22) cd3 (Mrs Claire Goddard)
Rated 53 Won When Rated 57-61-61-65-62-59-78-73-70-66-63-60-60-55

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sir Rodneyredblood (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Analytical Engine (GB)2
17th Dec 2025 Kempton(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Analytical Engine (GB) 2nd (14/1 9-6 Rated 52) D E Hogan 4.38L in front of Sir Rodneyredblood (GB) 5th (14/1 9-9 Rated 55) Harry Davies (10 ran)
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27th Nov 2025 Chelmsford City(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Analytical Engine (GB) 9th (40/1 9-3 Rated 54) D E Hogan 2.50L in front of Sir Rodneyredblood (GB) 10th (18/1 9-7 Rated 58) Marco Ghiani (12 ran)
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62
60-7
Genius Mistake (GB) 4,b f 9-3

Land Force (IRE)-So Hoity Toity(Harbour Watch)

(2) (Dr T Fielding)
Rated 49

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Genius Mistake (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Smasher (IRE)1
25th Nov 2025 Wolverhampton(6f 20yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Genius Mistake (GB) 6th (100/1 9-8 Rated 54) Cameron Hardie 4.19L in front of Smasher (IRE) 9th (3/1 9-2 Rated 55) James Glennon (12 ran)
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788-
Port Hedland (GB) 5,b g 9-0

Cable Bay (IRE)-In Secret(Dalakhani)

hd4(117) (Mark Wellbelove & Partner)
Rated 46

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Port Hedland (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Smasher (IRE)1
4th Dec 2024 Kempton(6f , Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Smasher (IRE) 2nd (12/1 9-6 Rated 57) Daniel Muscutt 9.50L in front of Port Hedland (GB) 11th (14/1 9-8 Rated 59) Nicola Currie (12 ran)
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Roman Emperor (GB)1
30th May 2025 Brighton(5f 215yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Roman Emperor (GB) 7th (12/1 9-6 Rated 52) Darragh Keenan 1.50L in front of Port Hedland (GB) 8th (6/5Fav 9-5 Rated 54) Jack Doughty (9 ran)
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88
67-2
Tommytwohoots (GB) 8,b g 9-0

Bated Breath (GB)-Lady Lube Rye(Catcher In The Rye)

cp7(2) d3 (Mr J Morris)
Rated 44 Won When Rated 45-51

99
6/8-
Daley T (IRE) 6,ch g 9-0

Dragon Pulse (IRE)-Elizabeth Swann(Bahamian Bounty)

(26) (Mr A W Carroll)
Rated 43

Probable SP 9/4 Roman Emperor, 3/1 Analytical Engine, 6/1 Smasher, 7/1 Dion Baker, 8/1 Tommytwohoots, 10/1 Sir Rodneyredblood, 14/1 Port Hedland, 20/1 Daley T, 25/1 Genius Mistake.

Previous Years
2025 Cut To The Chase 4 9-7 R Kingscote 6/4Fav (A Carroll) (Drawn 3)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
A Carroll
20
162
12

M Sowersby
1
8
12

M J Attwater
1
14
7

Mike Murphy
1
3
33

J R Jenkins
1
7
14

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Marco Ghiani
5
25
20

Cieren Fallon
4
25
16

D E Hogan
4
18
22

Jack Doughty
3
24
12

William Carson
3
24
12

Lewis Edmunds
2
28
7

J F Egan
1
8
12

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Chelmsford City

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
A Carroll
44
439
10

J R Jenkins
33
420
8

Mike Murphy
26
214
12

J Ryan
23
274
8

M J Attwater
22
311
7

S A Harris
15
108
14

M Wigham
13
169
8

M Sowersby
0
1
0

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Chelmsford City

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Marco Ghiani
68
434
16

D E Hogan
44
380
12

Cieren Fallon
38
283
13

William Carson
37
467
8

J F Egan
33
321
10

Lewis Edmunds
26
233
11

Jack Doughty
6
57
11

Matthew Slater
0
4
0

Donagh Murphy
0
7
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Chelmsford City

Horse
Wins
Runs
Roman Emperor (GB)
0
3
Smasher (IRE)
0
6
Dion Baker (IRE)
0
5
Analytical Engine (GB)
0
4
Sir Rodneyredblood (GB)
8
38
Genius Mistake (GB)
0
1
Tommytwohoots (GB)
0
3
Daley T (IRE)
0
1
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