October 17 / 16.35 Chelmsford (AW)

16.35

Standard

Betfair “Confined” Maiden Stakes (For horses Which Have Run No More Than Once) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Betfair “Confined” Maiden Stakes (For horses Which Have Run No More Than Once) (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.29
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
350,000gns yearling; major stable; showed clear promise over 1m at Newmarket while shaping as if he'll relish this longer distance (pedigree backs up that impression); leading claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Devils Advocate

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Highlight last season was a very useful performance in 1m2f handicap at Doncaster, suggesting he's verging on Group class; creditable second, despite usual cheekpieces being removed, in AW Listed event at Kempton on reappearance; possibilities with the headgear back on.

7/2

2nd

1

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Devils Advocate

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Bit of a mixed bag last year but showed some useful form, as when fourth of 11 in the Dante at York (1m2f, good to firm) in May and winning a 0-105 handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft); won on Polytrack at Chelmsford as a 2yo and very much favoured by these terms; respected.

9/4

6/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 5

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Siblings include her connections' Ascot Gold Cup winner Big Orange; showed ability with her fifth-place finish over 1m at Newmarket and has possibilities granted normal progress.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(10)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Kate ORiley

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Dual Wolverhampton AW winner (8.5f/1m4f) for Michael Bell, a hurdles winner in October and back on the Flat with three good runs this year, when facing a very stiff task in Listed race on latest; unraced beyond that 1m6f on Flat but she's half-sister to a staying celebrity in Big Orange, which heightens interest.

15/2

3rd

5

(2)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 1

14:30 Musselburgh

Kate ORiley

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Dual Wolverhampton AW winner (8.5f/1m4f) for Michael Bell, a hurdles winner in October and back on the Flat with two good AW runs (1m2f/1m3f handicaps) this year; has a bit more to prove as turf performer on the Flat and also over this new trip, with a big step forward required at this level.

33/1

2nd

1

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Kate ORiley

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Dual Wolverhampton winner (8.5f/1m4f) for Michael Bell and won over hurdles at Ludlow (2m, good to firm) in October on her second start for this yard; caught the eye with a strong-finishing sixth of 12 at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 22 days ago and will be suited by this extra furlong.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has something to find on his Beverley effort (third over 8.5f) but is open to improvement with the experience under his belt and gave the impression this longer trip will suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Rogue Diplomat

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Progressive 4yo; 5-6 over 7f but showed he's just as effective at 1m when making Urban Lion pull out all the stops in the Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft) three weeks ago; 1lb better off for a nose defeat and there should be little between the pair again.

7/1

2nd

12

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Rogue Diplomat

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Won over 7f here in September (good to soft) and October (soft) to complete a four-timer; all of those wins came by less than 1l, suggesting he's a type who only just does enough, and there may be more left in the tank; worth another crack at 1m and could be in the mix if seeing it out.

10/1

9

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Rogue Diplomat

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Led towards the finish in competitive field at the Doncaster St Leger meeting (good to soft) last time, completing a hat-trick and taking record over 7f to 4-5; could well continue to progress over this distance; strong contender.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Farhh half-sister to 7f-9.5f winner Cinderella's Dream (including 2yo/US Grade 1; RPR 112), out of 1m 2yo/1m2f AW winner (91); one of two newcomers in the field; check the betting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

14:30 Kempton (AW)

Blue Laced

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Charlie Johnston

She has improved her RPR with each of her three starts, most recently when third of 13 over C&D last month; that form up there with the best on offer and not yet exposed.

3/1

1st

1

(3)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

14:30 Kempton (AW)

Blue Laced

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Charlie Johnston

She has improved her RPR with each of her three starts, most recently when third of 13 over C&D last month; that form up there with the best on offer and not yet exposed.

3/1

3rd

11

(6)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Blue Laced

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

In need of the experience at Chelmsford on debut (1m2f) in October, but she showed more when third of eight at Lingfield two weeks ago (1m); should stay this far and she's capable of better.

7/1

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns foal, 40,000gns yearling; by Nathaniel; dam placed 1m4f/14.5f in France, out of 1m Group 2 winner; yard has a respectable strike-rate with 2yos this term; interesting debutant.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Navalanche

8st 12lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Unplaced all seven starts, finishing just under 2l behind Warrior King when fifth of nine over C&D last month; more needed.

12/1

5th

6

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Navalanche

8st 13lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

From a good yard but has struggled in three turf handicaps; did hint at promise in his qualifying runs on AW and needs the return to Polytrack to give him something extra.

9/1

12th

9

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Navalanche

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Switched to turf for his two handicaps and wasn't that threatening at Haydock (1m3f, good to firm) and Sandown (1m6f, good); still early days.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.10
Straight Forecast £9.89
Trifecta £12.50

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