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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3rd

7

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Palazzo Persico

10st 7lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Won two of his four starts (1m2f-1m4f) since joining Tony Carroll, including for today's rider; dropping back to 1m not sure to play to his strengths though.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Palazzo Persico

10st 10lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop and he made it 2-3 for current yard when landing novice amateurs' race at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up another 2lb but remains well treated on his old form, and four of his wins have come over this trip; leading contender.

9/4

1st

3

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Palazzo Persico

10st 8lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to make a winning start for Tony Carroll at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) last month; possibly found the run coming too soon when only fifth over 1m at Brighton six days later; probably stays 1m4f and retains handicapping scope on his best form.

13/8

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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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

1st

2

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Solanna

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

7-32 on the AW and 2-19 on turf, but he has performed well on grass in his last two starts, latterly over 1m2f at Yarmouth where he didn't get the clearest of runs; respected.

11/4

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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8th

9

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:19 Newcastle (AW)

Muhib

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

28-race maiden but he has been running with credit, finishing in the frame on his last eight starts; acts on AW and he makes more appeal than some.

13/2

3rd

5

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Muhib

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

27-race maiden but he has been running well, including when a 8l second of seven behind Hansteen at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) 18 days ago; has a bit to find to reverse placings with that rival but holds each-way claims back into a handicap.

7/1

2nd

3

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Muhib

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Olly Williams

Is 0-26 but comes here in good form, third of 11 in C&D handicap ten days ago; needs considering dropping back into classified company.

9/2

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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1st

2

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:06 Brighton

Jenson Benson

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four wins have come on the AW at Chelmsford (7f-1m2f); however, back from a lengthy break, he went close in first-time cheekpieces at Hamilton (1m1f, good) when gifted a soft lead; respected.

7/2

2nd

5

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Jenson Benson

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four wins have come on the AW at Chelmsford (7f-1m2f) and is 0-11 on turf; plenty to prove on his return from ten months off with cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

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

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