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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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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6th

9

(11)

15th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Freak Encounter

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Donald Whillans

The odd good run this winter and a wind op since his latest run could have a positive effect; stamina for this trip still to be confirmed.

16/1

10

(10)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Freak Encounter

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Donald Whillans

1-18, the win coming at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) for Jamie Osborne in January; third of 12 at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in May, but well held in two starts since returning from 136 days off last month.

33/1

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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11th

8

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Due Respect

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

C&D winner in a first-time visor off this mark last July (good to soft, but goes on this faster ground); fair fifth over 6f here last time when visor was back on; each-way chance.

8/1

5th

5

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Due Respect

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course runs have yielded a win and two second-place finishes; they came over 7f but she is not short of pace and today's drop in trip could suit; went off too fast on last week's Musselburgh return but she should be sharper here and she's high on the list.

10/1

7th

4

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Came good in a first-time visor at Redcar (7f, good to soft) last July but the headgear didn't work as well in her three subsequent starts last year and is left off for her reappearance; others are more persuasive.

16/1

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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2nd

7

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ancient State

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Adam Kirby

Looked ahead of his mark in first three 5f wins on the AW, most recently at Southwell in March; missed a beat at the start and only just failed to reel in the more prominently ridden Spendmore Lane at Lingfield since; raised a further 3lb but still has potential.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Ancient State

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

3-3 over 5f, including here, and he took his form to a new level with a comfortable Southwell success last month; up 6lb and now tackles Class 5 company but his ceiling is yet to be established.

7/4

1st

6

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ancient State

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Races freely and unbeaten (2-2) at 5f; quickened readily when winning at Lingfield last August on final start for Martin Dunne; new trainer has made a promising start and this gelding may still be unexposed; very interesting despite a 7lb rise.

9/2

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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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

4th

12

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Scored over 1m at Brighton last June for Alice Haynes; not disgraced all three runs for his current yard, very slowly away when fifth in 1m Bath handicap last time; no forlorn hope.

9/1

5th

7

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Clipsham Noble

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Has won once from 25 starts, namely at Brighton last June in first-time cheekpieces for Alice Haynes; fourth at Southwell on his stable debut but failed to build on that at Nottingham (8.5f, good) 11 days ago.

8/1

OUR TIP

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