January 13 / 18.15 Chelmsford (AW)

18.15

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  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £42.40
  • Place: £6.90

Form: 3/807- D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three Tapeta wins over 1m4f and 2m for previous yard but he hasn't settled down for new connections as yet and was beaten a long way on return from wind surgery at Wolverhampton recently.
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6th

6

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Man Of Riddles

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

Regressive on the Flat and tailed off returned to hurdles in March; limited appeal now attempting a handicap (1lb wrong).

25/1

8th

5

18th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:45 Huntingdon

Man Of Riddles

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

A declining force on the Flat and his return to hurdles (second attempt) over C&D last Wednesday saw him beaten 52l at 300-1.

200/1

12th

7

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

Man Of Riddles

11st 6lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Max Young

Sole attempt over hurdles (2m7f) resulted in a heavy defeat in 2023; currently out of form on the Flat; enough to prove.

100/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 33694-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden who was placed in final four starts for Sir Mark Prescott, including over 2m at Newcastle in October (first-time cheekpieces), but she hasn't achieved a lot for new connections and refitting cheekpieces didn't help last month; looks to need weight off her back.
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5th

9

(1)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Natacata

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly after 3f, joined 4f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

9/2

5th

9

(1)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Natacata

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly after 3f, joined 4f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

9/2

2nd

7

(2)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Natacata

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

15-race maiden but has run with credit in recent starts, second at Chelmsford (2m) before fifth over C&D; place claims.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 63674-

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Successful debut for yard at Nottingham last May (1m2f) and although she's had some disappointments since she came from a long way back to take a late fourth of six when upped to 2m over C&D in November; overall record isn't too convincing but worth at least one more go at this trip.
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6th

3

(4)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Longuerue

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

midfield but in touch with leaders

20/1

9th

7

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Longuerue

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Never showed on AW 18 days ago but she'd been delivered with a well-timed run to win an amateur jockeys' race at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) the time before; not the easiest of rides but is capable of going well.

14/1

8th

10

(9)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Longuerue

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Callan

T: Robert Eddery

Proved unsteerable in the race won by Scylla on turf here last month, but with the cheekpieces removed she proved much more amenable when winning under Jack Callan at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) 20 days ago; 3lb higher and shortlisted if in the same mood.

8/1

Form: 14132- CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Solid record on this track for new yard, winning two from five starts (at 1m6f and 2m) and going down only narrowly to one who is unexposed as a stayer last time out; looks good for another big run.
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7th

7

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grand Duchess Olga

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Capable on her day as she showed when beaten a neck (clear of the third) at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) on her penultimate start; not the most consistent, though, and has run poorly in both starts over C&D; apprentice-ridden for last 11 starts but Dylan Hogan on board today.

20/1

6th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Grand Duchess Olga

9st 12lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Reasonably consistent mare who is a four-time AW scorer; clear second at Wolverhampton (1m6f) most recently; stays 2m; may remain competitive back up just 2lb.

9/2

9/2

Form: 6/073-

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Behind in both 2m handicaps for previous yard but shaped with more promise on yard debut over 2m at Wolverhampton in December, keeping on well in third behind a subsequent winner with another one back in fourth; capable of better off a low mark; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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5

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Young Endless

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Beaten favourite on the AW last time when seeking a fifth win on those surfaces; 0-5 on turf and probably best to look elsewhere.

10/1

5th

2

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Young Endless

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Frost

C&D win in June off 1lb lower; respectable efforts on his last two starts but no banker to confirm latest Chelmsford placings with Inlet.

3/1

50/1

Form: 608-9

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Very minor form in just four starts, finishing a remote last of nine on handicap debut over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last week; can only watch in first-time cheekpieces.
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10

8th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Silver Bobbin

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Adam West

Poor form in five Flat runs and she's been tailed off in her only completed start over hurdles this year; now makes her handicap hurdle debut but she needs to show a lot more back up in trip.

25/1

10

8th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Silver Bobbin

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Adam West

Poor form in five Flat runs and she's been tailed off in her only completed start over hurdles this year; now makes her handicap hurdle debut but she needs to show a lot more back up in trip.

25/1

5th

11

14th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:40 Plumpton

Silver Bobbin

10st 3lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Saddle slipped when pulled up on hurdle debut but there were no such excuses when also failing to complete last time at Kempton; Flat form was of little account.

100/1

Form: 22226-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Maiden but runner-up six times from 12 AW runs, including over C&D from just two attempts on this course; lesser effort at Southwell in December needs overlooking but worth considering on good earlier form.
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6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 12lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders, not clear run and dropped to rear over 2f out, headway inside final 110yds, not pace to challenge

9/2

5/1

Form: 52555-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
No progress since going close on 1m2f turf debut and now has first run beyond that trip but she has some staying credentials, being out of a 2m winner (also placed in 1m6f Listed race) and was seriously checked in her run here in December; hood refitted; worth a look now handicapping.
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8th

3

(4)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Pourquoi

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Simcock

No progress since going close on 1m2f turf debut and now has first run beyond that trip but she has some staying credentials, being out of a 2m winner (also placed in 1m6f Listed race) and was seriously checked in her run here in December; hood refitted; worth a look now handicapping.

5/1

17

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pourquoi

0st 0lb

T: David Simcock

5th

7

(3)

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Pourquoi

9st 2lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Twice runner-up on turf (1m2f, soft) earlier in year, but her efforts on the AW (behind Catrake Force last time) have not been at the same level; others more solid.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £340.50
Straight Forecast £201.11
Tricast £4077.91
Trifecta £3767.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Grand Duchess Olga

Telegraph:

Young Endless

The Times:

Natacata

RP RATINGS:

Doublethetrouble

The Star:

Grand Duchess Olga

Daily Record:

Grand Duchess Olga

The Guardian:

Young Endless

D Express:

Young Endless

Daily Mirror:

Young Endless