February 29 / 18.00 Chelmsford (AW)

18.00

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bet365 6 horses Challenge Handicap

  • Prize money: £3942.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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bet365 6 horses Challenge Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4634-5 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner; wasn't at best at Southwell last time but first-time tongue-tie worn that day now left off and no surprise to see him go well for yard among the winners.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Prolific 5f winner, including over C&D, most recently at Chelmsford in October off 2lb lower; however, he was disappointing back at Chelmsford in February and has a bit to prove this time.

5/1

8th

5

(3)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Recorded his 11th AW win when narrowly beating Shalaa Asker over C&D in October; been absent since then but he's only 2lb higher than for that last win and he has won after a break in the past; dangerous on return.

4/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 33-223 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Triple turf winner whose two AW victories have been at Southwell; hasn't won this winter but running consistently well and should give a good account, despite widest draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

13

(5)

24th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Mehmo

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

All six wins have come over 5f including two here; has only managed to win one of his last 30 starts and needs to find something extra in the returning visor.

33/1

7

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

All wins have been over 5f and was well held when seventh of ten over C&D (good to firm; 22-1) eight days ago; others preferred.

25/1

4

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Has done all his winning over 5f but looked a shade unlucky when staying-on third over C&D on final appearance in May; respected off the same mark.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 57-317 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Turf/multiple AW winner whose seven wins have been over 6f; Rossa Ryan up but drop back to 5f may not be ideal; due to run at Kempton (8.00) last night.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Alafdhal

8st 11lb

J: Megan Smith

T: Phil McEntee

Solid strike-rate on AW but not so good on turf and latest sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) will need improving on; nothing wrong with this mark, though.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

28th Jun 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Enjoyed a hot spell in late 2025, winning three times (5f) either side of a close second over C&D; it has been tougher going this year and although Billy Loughnane's booking heightens interest, the draw could have been kinder.

14/1

7th

9

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Alafdhal

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Last five wins have been over 5f, the most recent at Wolverhampton (AW) in December; below his best in four starts since and now returns to turf for the first time since October 2024 following a 120-day break; best form on grass has been on soft/heavy.

25/1

Form: 7-0752 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has won over 5f on turf but all AW success has been over further; best effort since last win came over 6f (here) and might find one or two too good back in distance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(11)

16th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Araifjan

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Dual winner here (6f/7f) in 2020; has gone close a couple of times lately, as when beaten a short head at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) in July, but losing run up to 24; others look more solid.

12/1

10

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Araifjan

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Herrington

No win away from Chelmsford since September 2021; agonisingly close at Newcastle (5f, AW) on penultimate start and bang there in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on latest, which needs respect, but this test might be a little too sharp.

7/1

3

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Araifjan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Winless away from Chelmsford since September 2021's 5f success here, though came agonisingly close to putting that right in a Newcastle 0-55 handicap latest; replication of the form of June's C&D third (good to firm) won't quite suffice, and there's likely competition for the lead also.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 473-51 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner whose two AW successes have been over this C&D; up 3lb for last-time out win and no surprise to see him give another good account..
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8th

4

(12)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Cabeza De Llave

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

C&D winner; no win anywhere since October 2024 but he's been placed this year on both his visits to Windsor (5f, good to firm); drawn wider this time but he's considered each-way.

10/1

3rd

8

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Cabeza De Llave

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Attwater

His losing run goes back to October 2024 and he was only fifth at Lingfield (5f, good) last month, but prior to that he was second over this C&D (good to firm) and the return to Windsor could be a plus for this two-time C&D winner; he's one to consider.

7/1

Form: 2-0358 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Turf and multiple AW winner who has had a few chances since last success nearly a year ago; hasn't been the most consistent in that time and probably best watched.
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4th

3

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

mounted in chute, walked to post

5/4

1st

5

(3)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

walked to post, made all, ridden final furlong, kept on well

3/1

3rd

10

(11)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

Lost his last 19 starts and maintains a far lesser strike-rate on turf, but two previous runs over this C&D have netted a win off 11lb higher and (latest) a near-3l fifth which can be marked up as the rider dropped his hands late on; turn might be nearing.

6/1

Form: 460-44 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Turf winner whose three AW successes have been at Wolverhampton (over 5f); creditable effort back over 5f returned to that venue last time but draw is a bit of a worry.
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10th

9

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

20:10 Yarmouth

Munificent

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Four-time winner; winless this year but he's been running well for the most part and didn't get the best of runs when fifth of ten at Nottingham (5f) last time; shortlisted.

8/1

5th

10

(2)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

20:18 Nottingham

Munificent

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Triple Tapeta winner who is still lightly raced on turf and was successful in this sphere (5f, soft) last spring; mixed record in his four runs this year but he was runner-up at Wolverhampton last time and has claims if he can back that up.

6/1

Form: 85U366 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner last year, including over this C&D in November; patchy form this year and tendency to lose ground at the start means he's the type who needs things to drop right.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

19:00 Bath

Josies Kid

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dropped right out on his sole course run, in May, but comes into it on his best turf form and also some AW handicap runs over the winter; capable of a big run at this easier level.

8/1

7th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Josies Kid

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Now 15lb lower than when winning at Chelmsford last November; that is indicative of a decline in his form though and the return to turf didn't help matters at Bath three weeks ago.

16/1

16/1

Form: 3540-8 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Triple 5f winner at Wolverhampton last spring but hasn't added to tally since; long way below best both runs this winter and easy enough to take on.
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6th

12

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Wedgewood

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Front-runner who won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March and was runner-up on her next two starts (5f, AW/firm); below par in a classified at Bath (5.7f, good) last time but could bounce back with a bold show back down in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Wedgewood

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Unraced on slower than good; front-runner who won here over 5f in 2024; won on the AW at Lingfield in March and has posted two good efforts since, including when beaten 1l in a 5f handicap here 23 days ago; comes into this in better form than most.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £22.70
Straight Forecast £26.84
Tricast £66.63
Trifecta £88.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Araifjan

D Express:

Mehmo

The Times:

Cabeza De Llave

POSTDATA:

Josies Kid

NEWMARKET:

Alafdhal

SPOTLIGHT:

Dark Side Prince

The Guardian:

Cabeza De Llave

The Sun:

Mehmo

The Star:

Mehmo

Telegraph:

Araifjan

Daily Mail:

Araifjan

Daily Mirror:

Araifjan

Daily Record:

Araifjan