19:30 chelmsford Thursday 15th January 2026

No horse loves this track more than CARLTON (1) who is now six from seven here. The James Owen trained runner secured a course and distance victory last September before two good efforts when hurdling the following month. Anticipated to be ready for a massive bid on his return. MUST BELIEVE (4) produced a solid race when runner-up at Wolverhampton twenty six days ago. Won two of his last four starts and must be treated with the utmost respect despite a further 1lb rise in weights. Bottom weight RELOCAL (7) might relish the extra 1f after finishing a creditable third at Newcastle. VERAISON (6) may get involved.