February 13 / 20.30 Chelmsford (AW)

20.30

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  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 2123-4 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole win (15 races) was C&D in November; consistent this autumn/winter and should not be far away, assuming the new blinkers have no adverse effect.
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2

(8)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Switchel

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Hughie Morrison

Sole win (15 races) was C&D in November; consistent this autumn/winter and should not be far away, assuming the new blinkers have no adverse effect.

5/1

4th

7

(7)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Switchel

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

raced in second

9/2

4th

7

(7)

16th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Switchel

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

raced in second

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 816-49 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All three wins from the rear; scored in first-time visor over C&D in December; not so good in that headgear since (fair effort penultimate start) and he now reverts to the blinkers worn on four occasions (twice runner-up) last summer; player on one of his good days; Hector Crouch's only booked ride at the meeting.
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12th

11

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three AW wins when trained by Ed Dunlop; 0-5 for current yard but was placed over 1m2f here last month; 1m too sharp last time; each-way claims if on his game.

20/1

10th

5

(7)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW); won four-runner 1m2f Brighton handicap last July; best run for this yard so far when a dead-heating third of nine with Star Mind over the extended 1m2f here last Friday; this trip is possibly a bit shorter than ideal.

8/1

3rd

4

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW); won four-runner Brighton handicap last July; some encouragement in his 5.75l seventh here in February, but that is sandwiched between two poor efforts for new yard.

15/1

Form: 7531-2 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Broke a losing run at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in December and went close from off the pace over C&D five weeks ago; those were his best efforts for over a year and he used to be capable of a bit better; shortlisted.
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2nd

3

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Solanna

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: John Butler

Nine wins to his name, including C&D, and just 1lb higher than for March's narrow Kempton success (1m3f); two creditable efforts have followed but he could use the ground drying out if he is to add to his tally.

9/2

3rd

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Solanna

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Ridden by Rossa Ryan (now on Kurios Lady) on last two starts, prevailing narrowly at Kempton (1m3f) before a close fourth at Southwell (1m3f); they were on AW and he ran only once on turf last year, when a respectable third off this mark at Haydock (1m2f, good) last July but he needs better than that.

7/2

13/2

Form: 6415-3 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
It was over 1m here in October that he finally made the breakthrough, on penultimate start for Michael Bell; ran creditably both starts since, with third at Lingfield one month ago for new yard being his closest finish from five attempts at 1m2f/1m3f; needs a bit extra and now tries a tongue-tie; in-form yard.
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1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Cloud Free

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

1-25 on Flat, tailed off when last seen at Southwell in January; bit to prove on hurdling debut but this is not a strong contest and he would have a squeak if taking well to the new discipline.

25/1

11th

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloud Free

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Barry Murtagh

1-22, the win coming for Michael Bell at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) just over a year ago; tackles this far for the first time having undergone wind surgery; others preferred.

14/1

11th

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloud Free

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Barry Murtagh

1-22, the win coming for Michael Bell at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) just over a year ago; tackles this far for the first time having undergone wind surgery; others preferred.

14/1

20/1

Form: 030-

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
13l behind the first two when he took third in a Newcastle novice (1m2f, Tapeta) in October, shortly before leaving the Gosdens for 18,000gns; last of 11 when 200-1 for Southwell maiden soon after that; lacks solid claims but going handicapping should offer a better chance.
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4th

7

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Muhib

8st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Olly Williams

0-22 but he arrives in good form, third in minor handicaps at Beverley and Catterick on his last two starts; more minor money could be forthcoming.

8/1

3rd

14

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Muhib

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Remains a maiden after 21 starts and he's had several opportunities off a similar mark to today's, but he's been running pretty well of late and was third of seven at Beverley last Monday; might have an each-way shout.

8/1

16/1

Form: 0529-8 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ridden last two years by Alice Bond; four wins over this sort of trip last April-September, one of them over C&D; good second in November, followed by lesser shows on his last two starts for Joseph Parr; back on his last winning mark and can't be dismissed.
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11th

11

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

McTed

9st 0lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Won first three handicaps for new yard on AW and turf (1m-1m2f) by emphatic margins but he couldn't defy a penalty in October and was a further 5lb higher when soundly beaten in November; now has to show he can cope with current mark; regular cheekpieces left off.

25/1

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

4th

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

Form: 24366- CD BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
All four of his wins have been at this track, the latest over C&D two years ago; on his lowest mark since 2021 and there's plenty to suggest he still has place claims.
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5th

5

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Jenson Benson

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Shaun Lycett

His four wins have been from 7f-1m2f at Chelmsford, latest in February 2023; good second there in February (1m2f) but he hasn't done as well since, last twice over this trip on turf; others appeal more.

14/1

6th

4

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Jenson Benson

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four win over 7f-1m2f on Chelmsford AW; losing run up to 21 and hasn't appeared to stay in his few previous goes over this far; others preferred.

7/1

6th

4

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Jenson Benson

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four win over 7f-1m2f on Chelmsford AW; losing run up to 21 and hasn't appeared to stay in his few previous goes over this far; others preferred.

7/1

Non-runners

Fihrayn, Timetobenice

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Solanna

RP RATINGS:

Timetobenice

LAMBOURN:

Switchel

POSTDATA:

Cloud Free

TOPSPEED:

Timetobenice

The Sun:

Switchel

The Times:

Solanna

Telegraph:

Solanna

The Guardian:

Solanna

Daily Mail:

Solanna

D Express:

Solanna

Daily Mirror:

Solanna

The Star:

Solanna

Daily Record:

Solanna