February 13 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

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6 horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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6 horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.50
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 956-6

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Didn't show a huge amount in three starts for Gay Kelleway last summer; market drifter when about 3l sixth on handicap/stable debut at Southwell (6f, Tapeta; first-time tongue-tie) last month; drops 2lb; more needed.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ceira G

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Keady

Came home strongly when winning first 7f handicap, on Chelmsford AW in February, and lost out only narrowly over C&D after; never involved subsequently and failed to see out 1m at Windsor in April; not ruled out back here.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 62-724

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
His three better efforts have seen him placed second each time, including here over 1m and 1m2f; raced too freely over 1m4f at Wolverhampton latest but his style of running suggests he'll have the pace to be heavily involved now returning to 7f for the first time since his debut.
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3rd

12

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Release

8st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

0-15 when trained by Ed Dunlop and absent since two disappointing 1m runs in the spring; on good mark and sports first-time tongue-tie on stable debut; blinkers removed; market may guide.

12/1

8th

3

(1)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

No Release

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

14-race maiden but runner-up four times; ran no sort of race when last of nine in first-time visor at Newcastle AW (1m) last month and reverts back to blinkers here; the penny will drop one of these days and he's now on a career-low mark; not out of this.

6/1

8th

3

(1)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

No Release

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

14-race maiden but runner-up four times; ran no sort of race when last of nine in first-time visor at Newcastle AW (1m) last month and reverts back to blinkers here; the penny will drop one of these days and he's now on a career-low mark; not out of this.

6/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 47-158 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
1m Polytrack winner (first-time blinkers) at Lingfield last month, when 5lb lower; beaten favourite in both subsequent starts, taking backward steps; still relatively early days and not written off.
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9th

4

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Freak Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Donald Whillans

AW winner for previous stable; far from solid on his form for current yard; drops back to 1m after attempting 1m5f at Ayr last time.

33/1

5th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Freak Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Donald Whillans

Inconsistent 4yo who has been out of sorts in his three runs (1m/1m2f) this year; overall record is now 1-25 and he has plenty to prove at this new trip.

33/1

11th

10

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Freak Encounter

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Donald Whillans

Inconsistent 4yo who is 1-24 and showed no benefit for wind surgery when last seen in February.

20/1

12/1

Form: 0670-

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Well held in all four starts over 6f-7f for Michael Butler, including in a 7f AW claimer latest; more needed on her handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Due Respect

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Gary Rutherford

Belied 33-1 odds when fourth at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago and is now 2lb lower than for last summer's win at Redcar (7f, good to soft) but her overall profile remains unconvincing.

16/1

4th

10

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Gained a first win at Redcar (7f) last July but hasn't proved the easiest to catch right since, last of 11 back at Redcar (7f) 12 days ago; others are preferred.

20/1

Form: 0-93

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Improved on his first two efforts when a staying-on third on the drop to 6f at Southwell (Tapeta) latest; has something to build on now entering handicaps.
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5th

4

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Ancient State

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

His form has scaled new heights since an eyeshield was added, running away with a 6f handicap at Newmarket last month and following up in a small field at Lingfield 13 days ago; a 5lb higher mark against stronger opposition demands another step forward but he's progressive.

6/1

1st

1

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield

Ancient State

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Adam Kirby

Three previous wins had come on the AW (5f) but he was a revelation at Newmarket eight days ago when hammering a big field over 6f; that may well have been down to the first-time eyeshield and he now has to back it up off an 8lb higher mark.

7/4

Form: 7097-2

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose best effort so far was when second of eight over 7f at Wolverhampton 24 days ago; same mark today and it would be no surprise to see her get competitive from a handy draw.
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11

(13)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Maid Of Killybegs

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Charlie Johnston

0-6; second of eight at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January but she failed to back that up at Chelmsford when last seen 173 days ago; returns to turf for the first time since her debut.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Maid Of Killybegs

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

11/4

2nd

6

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maid Of Killybegs

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders, some headway over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 89378-

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Best of a moderate bunch of efforts was over C&D, when 5l third off this mark last August; others have more going for them.
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6th

4

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Clipsham Noble

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Made it 2-28 when successful at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) in May and although a fair fourth of eight back there 12 days ago (Coverbridge third), it does suggest he needs a bit more off this mark.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Last month's C&D success (good to firm) took his record in handicaps here to 3241; no surprise were he to reverse previous 1m2f course placings with Myna despite a 4lb re-raise, and Liam Wright can claim more here than in that apprentice race last time; player.

2/1

1st

6

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Sole win over 1m at Brighton last June; running well for new yard and although he hasn't shone over this far in two previous attempts he kept on quite well when a close fourth over 1m2f here last time; not ruled out.

7/2

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8/1

Form: 055-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Moderate form in three qualifying starts over 7f, the best of them coming here; may be capable of better now entering handicaps; market check suggested.
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8th

7

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Black Falcon

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Has only run over 7f thus far, failing to get involved in a finish in five starts and pulling hard on her turf debut here latest; this is a bit easier again but a leap of faith is required.

10/1

5th

7

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:45 Yarmouth

Black Falcon

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Brian Toomey

Moderate form in her three qualifying runs over 7f and she was well beaten on handicap debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) 118 days ago; makes her turf debut following a break; improvement needed.

20/1

8th

1

(6)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Black Falcon

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Toomey

raced wide, prominent early, short of room and in touch with leaders after 2f, midfield 3f out, weakened from over 2f out

8/1

Form: 376-73

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Placed over 7f on good to soft turf when with Andrew Balding (career best RPR 60) and again for this trainer at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) latest; blew the start there and does still have a bit to prove away from turf.
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8

(3)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Camden Flyer

8st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

0-10 and she hasn't been able to match a respectable third at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January, latterly when weakening over that trip at Leicester (good to soft) a fortnight ago; might do better for that first start in 103 days and should stay this trip on pedigree.

16/1

9th

9

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Camden Flyer

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Attwater

0-9 and beat only one home in 7f Chelmsford handicap in February; needs plenty more returning after a break.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Camden Flyer

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Attwater

0-9 and beat only one home in 7f Chelmsford handicap in February; needs plenty more returning after a break.

20/1

Form: 0-00

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form at triple-figure odds in three starts but she goes handicapping off a modest mark so may yet do better.
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10th

9

(5)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Holywell Bay

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

held up in rear

33/1

10th

7

(8)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Holywell Bay

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Pair of duck eggs next to her name; poor claims dropped further in distance.

100/1

10th

7

(8)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Holywell Bay

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Pair of duck eggs next to her name; poor claims dropped further in distance.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £76.10
Straight Forecast £74.01
Tricast £312.59
Trifecta £471.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No Release

POSTDATA:

Maid Of Killybegs

The Guardian:

Ceira G

Daily Mail:

Black Falcon

Telegraph:

Due Respect

Daily Mirror:

Freak Encounter

RP RATINGS:

No Release

The Times:

No Release

Daily Record:

No Release

D Express:

Ceira G

The Star:

Maid Of Killybegs