Smokey Malone Chelmsford City 18:05 tips, betting and prediction

Leading the pack for the 'Race 3 It's Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap' at Chelmsford City is the ever-resilient Smokey Malone. At the ripe age of 7, Smokey Malone has shown some mixed results, but the recent form is what catches the eye, especially with a couple of wins in the last six months. With a race distance of 1m 6f on a Standard (AW - Polytrack) surface, Smokey Malone is being offered at a value price of 4.0. Trainer Julia & Shelley Birkett have maintained a decent strike rate over the past few months, and jockey Dylan Hogan's recent performance suggests they might be finding a bit of form just in time. Combine those factors with Smokey Malone's relative comfort at this track and distance, and you've got a decent proposition. Prince Abu, riding alongside Smokey Malone, might seem like a lengthy shot with a live price of 21, pointing to him being the dark horse of the day. This 8-year-old, guided by T E Whelan with trainer L Morgan, hasn't been in the winners' circle recently, but his experience on this course could provide an off-chance for a surprising performance. Although Prince Abu's recent form doesn't impress much, with no wins in a considerable period, his long odds could tempt those looking for a high-reward bet. The third runner that catches the eye is Miss Applejack, offered at live prices around 9.0. This 6-year-old mare hasn't shown groundbreaking form recently, reflecting in her high odds. However, racing under the guidance of jockey Rob Hornby and trainer C E Longsdon, who have had a modest run recently, Miss Applejack might just have what it takes to challenge the front-runners if circumstances play out in her favor. Although our model predicts Smokey Malone as the frontrunner for today's race due to a solid combination of recent form, trainer-jockey collaboration, and overall experience on this particular track and condition, horse racing is anyone's game on race day. Throw a cheeky quid on Smokey Malone, sit back, and enjoy the gallop. Best of luck, and remember, bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:20 am on 5th June 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
6^th	4. Smokey Malone	8²	7⁶	8⁷	18³	11⁹
4^th	7. Prince Abu	5⁶	8⁸	8⁰	15²	9⁶
1^st	1. Miss Applejack	5⁶	7⁰	5⁷	14⁸	9²
3^rd	5. Zooks	5³	8²	7⁵	13⁷	8⁷
2^nd	3. Star Delta	5⁷	6⁵	6⁰	15²	8⁵
5^th	2. Sullivan Bay	5⁴	3⁵	10⁰	13⁷	7²

Chelmsford City 18:05

Race 3 It's Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap (1m 6f)

5th Jun 25