March 08 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

20.00

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6 Horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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6 Horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

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20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £31.70
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 218-58 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Eight AW wins and back off the same mark as for the latest at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in November; quiet in three runs since, though, and is 0-11 on Polytrack.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Darryll Holland

Recorded his 12th AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he flopped under a penalty there eight days later; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat but he has won three of his last seven starts and is capable of bouncing back.

10/1

10

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Beat a serial loser of late over C&D three weeks ago, taking Hector Crouch's record on him to 2-2; 4lb rise is of no great concern considering he's been rated much higher in the past; handy draw.

5/1

1st

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine of his 12 wins have been on AW, the latest from 5lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March; not beaten far into fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m, soft) last month and he has to be of interest in this field.

4/1

10/11

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-1311 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Comes into this in red-hot form winning three of his last four starts, the latest of which was at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) on Wednesday; up another 8lb including his penalty and stall 11 not ideal, but he won that last race with a good deal in hand and the return to this trip is no problem.
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3

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; mixed bag this summer but he returned to form with a clear second at Kempton (1m) last Friday and went one better there (7f) yesterday; this dual course winner would have be respected if running again today.

2/1

1st

1

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Found only an unexposed 4yo too strong over a mile here last week; handicapped to win but he wouldn't be suited by a tactical event back at 7f.

5/4

1

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; also finished second in a Class 3 handicap over C&D in April when rated 7lb higher; mixed bag this summer but he's on a good mark now and is of obvious interest back at a suitable level.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 50-513 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All five wins at around 1m on the AW, the latest a narrow success at Lingfield (Polytrack; first-time tongue-tie) last month; again ran well when third of eight at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 16 days later and his best form would bring him right into it.
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5th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mr Fustic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Six wins from 37 starts, the most recent success coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; ran respectably here on the AW 19 days ago, taking his form figures since the visor was applied to 314, but he's 0-7 on turf.

13/2

4th

12

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Andi Brown

Aided by new visor on his two starts this year, latterly when exploiting a much reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last month; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this C&D also suits; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

5

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Well handicapped on last winter's AW form and there were more encouraging signs from him when third at Chelmsford four weeks ago (visored first time); got loose before the start and withdrawn at Newcastle two weeks ago; chance if building on the latest run.

8/1

Form: 81213- CD BF

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Both wins last year came at Brighton (1m), but she won three times on the AW in 2023 including over C&D; not seen in 166 days but she has won fresh; not discounted.
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4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

6th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:55 Brighton

Waleyfa

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

in rear

3/1

11/1

Form: 95551- C

Last run: 114 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Appreciated the step back up in trip when winning over 1m2f here when last seen in November; has run well fresh, but the return to 1m doesn't look a positive so opposable on balance.
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9

(8)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

River Alwen

9st 2lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

C&D winner who scored on turf at Lingfield on his penultimate run and he wasn't suited by a tactical race at Epsom (third of four) last time; only 3lb higher than for that last success and has claims if things go to plan back on AW.

8/1

3rd

4

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

River Alwen

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

In good form prior to capitalising on the step back up in trip to win at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) last month; had just a short head to spare but he's only 3lb higher today and can be bang there once more.

7/2

6

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield

River Alwen

8st 13lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Running consistently well in defeat on AW this season, finishing placed at Wolverhampton on last two starts (9.4f); there's every chance this three-time turf winner will be thereabouts.

7/2

12/1

Form: 00-012 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has rediscovered some form in 0-50 company the last twice, winning at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month and going down narrowly under his penalty at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) five days later; bit more needed back in a handicap, but he is well treated on old form.
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9th

11

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Taskheer

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Daniel Steele

Three-time Polytrack winner, twice in a hood, who goes in first-time cheekpieces; has been enjoying a consistent spell, albeit at the bottom level.

5/1

4th

6

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Taskheer

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Daniel Steele

Dual course winner who has finished placed in his last four runs including when third in a classified event at Southwell (1m) in January; should be fine on this drop back in trip and he's respected back from a short break.

7/2

3rd

8

(1)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Taskheer

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Daniel Steele

Five-time winner who has finished placed in his last three runs including a close call in a classified event at Lingfield (1m, AW) on Monday; should give it another good shot back on Tapeta and he's respected.

3/1

Form: 48-025 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Mainly seen on Tapeta (including all three wins) though he did go close here (1m2f) as a 2yo; losing run up to 13 despite a slipping mark and has the outside stall to overcome.
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4

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield

Tasmanian Legend

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Alice Haynes

Returned to form to win at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month, scoring at that venue for a third time; has shown ability on turf and is not ruled out but his 0-6 record on grass isn't particularly convincing.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tasmanian Legend

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dual course winner last year who's slid to a dangerous mark, being 5lb lower than when favourite for a similar race over C&D in January; said to have hung left when below market expectations last time and goes back to cheekpieces from a hood.

10/1

1st

5

(2)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tasmanian Legend

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dual course winner last year who's slid to a dangerous mark, being 5lb lower than when favourite for a similar race over C&D in January; said to have hung left when below market expectations last time and goes back to cheekpieces from a hood.

10/1

9/1

Form: 3340-1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not without support when off the mark at the ninth attempt on her return from 144 days off at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last month (runner-up has won since); 3lb higher, but is lightly raced for a 5yo and remains unexposed at the trip.
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7th

6

(6)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Angelica K

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Made all the running to win a 1m classified event here two weeks ago; not so good at Chelmsford two days later; drops back in trip with cheekpieces given a go; not ruled out.

6/1

6th

4

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Angelica K

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Simon Hodgson

Built on her return from a short break when making virtually all in a classified event at Lingfield (1m, AW) on Tuesday; carries a 5lb penalty for that success but she's been competitive off higher marks in the past.

5/2

1st

2

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Angelica K

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Won a 1m handicap at Kempton a year ago; beaten 5l in a handicap after three months off last time and now tackles first classified race; could feature.

9/4

Form: 57839- D

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Was back off the same mark as for her successful handicap debut (and sole win) when third of 14 over C&D in October, and may have found 1m2f stretching her back here the following month; off four months, but her win came after a similar absence.
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2nd

1

(14)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Born A Rebel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Patrick Owens

Can miss the break but scored twice last year, a 20-1 win at Newmarket (good to firm) in July supplemented by a Yarmouth (also 7f, good to soft) success in September; never dangerous on AW return in February but might do better this time.

20/1

7th

6

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Born A Rebel

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Patrick Owens

Three wins on turf; 0-7 on AW and often slowly away but is difficult to dismiss, having posted an encouraging effort over C&D most recently; Jack Dace takes off a handy 5lb.

8/1

3

(8)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Born A Rebel

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Seen to advantage (sat off the strong pace) when producing career win number three (second at Yarmouth) 34 days ago (7f); she stays this far but it's doubtful things will pan out as favourably and a 6lb rise is tough.

9/2

Form: 7208-4 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
May not have achieved much when fourth of ten at Southwell (7f, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) last month, but her record here reads 2212; still has stamina to prove, but interesting down another 2lb in the returning cheekpieces.
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10th

5

(8)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Sunset Strip

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Lemos De Souza

May not have achieved much when fourth of ten at Southwell (7f, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) last month, but her record here reads 2212; still has stamina to prove, but interesting down another 2lb in the returning cheekpieces.

20/1

4th

1

(4)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Miss Sunset Strip

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Lemos De Souza

First runner in Lemos De Souza's name; best form at Chelmsford and her second there last October off a 140-day break was a fine effort; bitterly disappointing elsewhere since and tries another new track this afternoon; more severe headgear is reached for (blinkers replace cheekpieces).

14/1

14/1

Form: 0120-8 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not the most prolific (3-36) and still 5lb higher than for his latest success at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in November; however, he can make the running so could go well if ridden positively with little established pace lined up against him.
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2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.

8/1

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.

8/1

10th

2

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Outrace

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Decent record over C&D (13022; all in 2023) but has become very hard to predict; given a seven-week break since a poor effort at Chepstow and others are more reliable.

10/1

Form: 0-6623 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has raced exclusively on Tapeta since joining this yard (0-12), though she has been placed in her last two starts and won twice on Polytrack at Dundalk early last year for Joseph O'Brien; could make the frame.
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9

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Both wins for Joseph O'Brien and she's had plenty of chances to win a race in Britain but failed to do so; never figured at Wolverhampton on Monday.

14/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Won two of her first three starts (for Joseph O'Brien) but beaten 22 times since moving to Britain, including five runs for James Owen; creditable third over C&D two weeks ago (cheekpieces first time); each-way claims.

3/1

10th

8

(14)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Beautiful Dawn

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Disappointing favourite at Brighton last time when perhaps stretched by 1m2f; bang there over 1m in her first two runs for this yard, though, including a third to Ribston Pippin at Yarmouth in August.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £90.90
Straight Forecast £45.88
Tricast £294.32
Trifecta £934.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kitaro Kich

The Star:

Taskheer

The Guardian:

Angelica K

RP RATINGS:

Outrace

NEWMARKET:

Mr Fustic

Daily Mail:

Waleyfa

POSTDATA:

Kitaro Kich

The Times:

Kitaro Kich

Telegraph:

Kitaro Kich

D Express:

Kitaro Kich

Daily Mirror:

Kitaro Kich

The Sun:

Kitaro Kich

Daily Record:

Taskheer