January 09 / 20.30 Chelmsford (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

6 horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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6 horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 26632-

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed on three of his five starts for Kevin Frost, most recently when close second at Newcastle (1m2f; first-time hood) 12 days ago; his tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but he looks ready to strike soon.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(14)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Phone Tag

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Won three times (once over C&D) in 2025 but seen only once this year, when well beaten at Newmarket in May; still on a fairly tough mark and has a lot more to prove than some of these.

33/1

11th

12

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Phone Tag

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Kevin Frost

Very in and out across his eight starts last year but won three times, including here (1m1f, good) in October; he could be involved if fully tuned up on this first outing since December.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 37531- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has very good strike-rate (7-37) for a horse of his ability, with the latest win gained at Kempton (1m3f) last month; today's drop back in trip won't be a problem but recent 5lb rise might leave him vulnerable.
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3rd

2

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:58 Haydock

Solanna

9st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John Butler

Ten wins, with seven on AW and three on turf; his last success was off 1lb lower at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) in June but he's been beaten 8l in both subsequent runs and needs a revival; cheekpieces reapplied.

7/1

5th

7

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Solanna

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Scored off 2lb lower at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) in June and has claims if judged on that performance but ought to have been suited by return to Polytrack when unplaced favourite at Kempton (1m4f) 18 days ago, and the forecast rain may not aid his cause here.

5/1

6th

1

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Solanna

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

Five-time course winner (1m-1m3f) who gained his third success on turf when winning under Billy Loughnane at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) in June; can't be dismissed back on the AW off this 2lb higher mark.

9/4

Form: 46046-

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-12 but caught the eye making late headway for never-dangerous sixth at Lingfield (1m) last month and is unexposed over today's trip; could have a say.
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6

(1)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fihrayn

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Belatedly opened his account in Chelmsford contest (1m2f) in August; couple of subsequent defeats confirm his limitations and take strike-rate to just 1-23; not the percentage call.

14/1

7th

2

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Fihrayn

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Off the mark at the 21st attempt in an amateur riders' race at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month, but only fifth of nine behind Royal Pleasure at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) 15 days ago; these conditions may suit him better having been placed in one go over this C&D.

7/1

5

(9)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Fihrayn

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Off the mark at the 21st attempt when readily seeing off six rivals in an amateurs' race at Chelmsford 13 days ago; up 3lb but comes here at the top of his game.

2/1

Form: /7902-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Disappointed when with Jim Bolger in Ireland last summer but came from the rear and nearly caused 33-1 surprise over C&D for new stable last month; remains unexposed on Polytrack and that recent run might have brought him on; must be considered.
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6th

1

(1)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Auguste Lumiere

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clare Hobson

stumbled soon after start, towards rear

6/1

4th

3

(1)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Auguste Lumiere

9st 7lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Clare Hobson

led early, headed and in touch with leaders after 1f, outpaced from over 1f out

9/4

4th

3

(1)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Auguste Lumiere

9st 7lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Clare Hobson

led early, headed and in touch with leaders after 1f

9/4

14/1

Form: 33840- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner; looked as good as ever last spring but returned from break with poor performance at Southwell (wore cheekpieces) last month and needs to prove his wellbeing; usual visor back on today.
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9th

5

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boasty

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

All five wins have been on the AW, the latest over 9.5f here in March last year; placed in a seller (9.5f) and a handicap (1m4f) here in April; poor run back on turf after a break last time; blinkers replace visor.

10/1

8

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Boasty

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

On lengthy losing run but he's been placed at Wolverhampton (9.4f/1m4f) in last two starts and three of his five wins have come over C&D; has each-way claims again back at this track.

9/2

1

(7)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boasty

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ivan Furtado

Handy sort; has done most of his winning at Chelmsford, but he does act here (244232172); hasn't had many goes over this far, but finished second of 11 in his only previous attempt over C&D; interesting back up in trip at this level.

5/1

Form: 36036- D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Always behind when 80-1 for stable debut in October but, having been heavily punted, fared much better when third at Lingfield (1m4f) in November; persistently denied clear run when again a beaten favourite at Kempton (1m3f) last month; remains on a good mark.
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5th

3

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:30 Plumpton

Bohemian Breeze

11st 12lb

J: Mr Cian Murphy

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not seen over hurdles since respectable fifth on handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good) exactly one year ago and this year's Flat record is rather mixed; however, he won consecutive Brighton races in June and is still unexposed over jumps.

7/2

7th

4

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three course wins include back-to-back ones in June (1m2f); has continued to run well here (1m4f/1m2f) off what's probably a toughish mark now.

13/2

3rd

6

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made it 3-3 over C&D with two wins for Tom Queally, who's back up today, in June; didn't look to see out 1m4f in better company here last time, when hanging left as usual; this is more his level.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £12.29
Trifecta £50.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Auguste Lumiere

The Times:

Solanna

POSTDATA:

Bohemian Breeze

Daily Mail:

Phone Tag

RP RATINGS:

Boasty

Daily Mirror:

Auguste Lumiere

The Sun:

Auguste Lumiere

Daily Record:

Auguste Lumiere

Telegraph:

Bohemian Breeze

The Guardian:

Solanna

D Express:

Solanna

The Star:

Solanna