March 27 / 20.00 Chelmsford (AW)

20.00

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bet365 6 horses Challenge Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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bet365 6 horses Challenge Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: -13112 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
In good form, including three wins already this year, one of them around here, but is up from Class 6.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Kitaro Kich

10st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

5-21 on AW compared to 0-10 on turf and he's been well beaten in his two races here; turf mark is 12lb below AW figure and he should have come on since his recent, creditable reappearance, but others are more persuasive.

7/1

4th

6

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Ran well over C&D last October and he was well backed when winning over 7f back here five days later; below his best at Chelmsford one day later; history doesn't suggest coming back from a break is the time to catch him.

10/1

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

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 256-14

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All three wins gained over 7f, including Wolverhampton two starts back, and ran well at Southwell latest in a race that didn't unfold to suit; this test should be fine for him and he's drawn to save ground; contender.
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1st

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Wheres Freddy

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

All three wins on turf have been achieved on this course (7f/1m); beaten around 9l in two comeback outings in recent months but eased 3lb and capable of bouncing back to form to a form with a bang.

9/2

4th

10

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Yarmouth

Wheres Freddy

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Stuart Williams

All three wins on turf have been on the Newmarket July course (7f/1m) but he has been placed in two of his three starts over this C&D, including on soft; never featured on his reappearance 25 days ago and needs to build on that.

16/1

10th

9

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Wheres Freddy

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Inconsistent last term but won on the other Newmarket course (1m, good to firm) last June and he kept on well for third over 7f here (good) in September; possible player if at the top of his game on this reappearance.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7227-

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had only four starts, showing fair ability; off since well beaten at Newmarket on handicap debut in November, but still has potential; half-brother to six winners with RPRs ranging from 79-103; stable is in flying form.
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1st

2

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

A Major Payne

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

Record is only 1-19 but the success, at Nottingham, is among his recent form and puts him 1-1 under Oisin Murphy; ran creditably a few days later and remains a consistent sort; rested over five weeks since that last run; solid claims.

5/2

3rd

1

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield

A Major Payne

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Michael Bell

Placed three consecutive times before leading close home to open account at Nottingham (1m2f, good; front pair clear) on Wednesday, carries 5lb penalty here but should be fine on the forecast slower ground; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

3/1

1st

2

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

A Major Payne

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

0-17 but he's finished in the first three on 11 occasions, including in each of his three starts this year; beaten a neck here over 8.5f last summer and he's a solid contender once again.

3/1

Form: /60-53

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Close third in similar race to this at Southwell latest; contender on that form.
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7th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Flag Of St George

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; also close second off 1lb higher at Lingfield (7f) in December but his form dipped in two subsequent starts last winter; off for 169 days so his peak fitness has to be taken on trust.

11/1

8th

8

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Flag Of St George

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; close second at Lingfield (7f) on his penultimate start but his form dipped when fifth of six behind Legal Reform on Boxing Day; a personal best will be required to take this.

10/1

8

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:35 Haydock

Flag Of St George

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Front-running wins at Ascot and Chepstow this summer (both 7f, good to firm and good to soft); weak in the market and dropped away tamely at Newcastle five weeks ago; return to 7f and the redeployment of blinkers should give him a lift; considered.

5/1

7/1

Form: 00578-

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Needs to come back to form but that's possible after four months off over a test that's fine for him and from a ground-saving draw; he's handily weighted on his best form.
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5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Benacre

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

No turf win since 2022 but he has won three AW handicaps in the last 14 months; should be well treated but recent efforts haven't been his best; this is a drop in class so not dismissed, even though the return of cheekpieces wouldn't be an obvious plus based on previous usage.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose.

9/1

5th

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days and has gone off the boil, finishing a remote last behind Physique at Beverley a few weeks ago; hard to recommend off the back of that.

12/1

10/1

Form: 4000-5 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won 1m AW Newcastle maiden for Karl Burke last spring; didn't progress and was sold for 3,500gns in December, but respectable fifth in similar race to this at Kempton on reappearance (with hood and tongue-tie added); needs to build on that.
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5th

6

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Gunlock

9st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Made a winning start for Martin Dunne at Kempton (7f) in December and not disgraced when eighth here (6f) following month; starts out for another new yard having changed hands for 10,000gns since; hood refitted.

6/1

8th

2

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Gunlock

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Couple of sound performances this winter for new yard, winning over 7f at Kempton then close fourth dropped to 6f at Southwell; remains unexposed at this trip; enters calculations.

11/2

16th

1

(3)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Gunlock

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Newcastle maiden winner (1m, Tapeta) for Karl Burke a year ago; out of the frame in all five handicaps, the last two for this yard albeit not beaten far on either occasion; still needs a bit more; hood removed.

25/1

12/1

Form: -05847 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Patchy form but has run a number of good races in defeat at this venue, beaten under 2l when fifth of 16 in C&D Class 3 handicap in January; chance if at that level.
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6th

10

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

8st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished runner-up over C&D in his last three starts including a close call on his penultimate run; should give it another good shot and he's respected.

5/1

2nd

10

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Rod Millman

Prolific winner who arrives on the back of three placed efforts over C&D; now 2lb higher but likely to give his running once again.

13/2

16/1

Form: 4-2766

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Typically races over shorter and last three wins gained in 7f AW Newcastle handicaps, latest 2023; unplaced under those conditions latest; others are preferred.
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9th

11

(6)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Ace

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Fairly useful on his day but is on a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; a regular at Newcastle and rarely seen at Wolverhampton.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; ran okay over C&D in November off a 7lb higher mark but he hasn't built on it since.

16/1

7th

9

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; not beaten far at Newcastle in November (7f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts; blinkers back on today but others appeal more.

18/1

Form: 2545-5 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two turf handicap wins last year; contender if building on recent reappearance fifth in a similar race over C&D.
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11th

4

(12)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Charming Whisper

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times in Britain, latest in August; shaped well a couple of times on the AW for this stable but didn't beat a rival home the last twice on turf, slowly away both times; down 3lb.

28/1

14th

4

(14)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Charming Whisper

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description; slowly away and always behind at the Curragh on latest; new headgear.

25/1

14th

12

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Charming Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description so conditions have to be a concern here (0-5 on soft); tongue tie goes on.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13680-

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; useful winner in Ireland last year; lost his way but had a breathing operation since last seen in December; tongue-tie added.
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5th

7

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Not the easiest to predict but came from off the pace for a second career win on his first visit to Wolverhampton in March (7f; 2lb lower); breakthrough win in January was over C&D.

7/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Only 1-16 on AW, the success admittedly gained in clearcut style at Southwell in January; a possible danger on that form but has been nowhere near it otherwise this year; not a solid option.

16/1

9th

10

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Cill Mocheallog

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Gained his first success for this yard in fine style over C&D last month but he never featured from off the pace here behind Fools Rush In following a 7lb rise 15 days ago; may be capable of bouncing back.

16/1

7/1

Form: 128-24 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has run fine in two AW handicaps elsewhere since resuming this year, most recently unsuited by steadily run 7f in Class 3 at Newcastle; still looks to have more to give.
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11th

4

(10)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Flora

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders

7/1

4th

5

(1)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:22 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Flora

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

Outsider of six for her comeback from almost six months off at Kempton three weeks ago, when shaping nicely; her best efforts have come over 1m, often under aggressive rides, and she'll likely have plenty of use made of her on her Tapeta debut.

6/1

1

(1)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lady Flora

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

Absent since disappointing effort in a series final at Chepstow (1m) in August; steadily progressive otherwise in turf handicaps and has shown promise on AW; not written off.

9/2

Form: 06-648 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner but needs to rediscover some form and must overcome widest draw.
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6th

1

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Court Of Session

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Phil McEntee

Five-time AW winner who was getting off the mark on turf at the 16th attempt when successful at Nottingham (6f, good) eight days ago; however, he was well beaten over this C&D (soft) yesterday.

4/1

8th

8

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Court Of Session

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Phil McEntee

Five-time AW winner who belatedly opened his account on turf when coming from off the pace to win at Nottingham (6f, good) a week ago; has form on ground slower than good and has to be respected under a 4lb penalty.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.70
Straight Forecast £27.32
Tricast £239.29
Trifecta £383.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Where's Freddy

Daily Mail:

Kitaro Kich

NEWMARKET:

Charming Whisper

The Guardian:

Flag Of St George

RP RATINGS:

Benacre

POSTDATA:

Court Of Session

The Times:

Charming Whisper

TOPSPEED:

Where's Freddy

Telegraph:

Where's Freddy

D Express:

Where's Freddy

The Star:

Where's Freddy

Daily Mirror:

Kitaro Kich

The Sun:

Kitaro Kich

Daily Record:

Kitaro Kich