Recent form tells the story of a horse that stays competitive but cannot quite get over the line. In the last six races, Chelio has managed two thirds and a second place, punctuated by two eighth-place finishes and a sixth. That second place finish—most recent before a week of racing activity—hints at a horse that can run among better company, yet the wins simply haven't come. Still active and racing just yesterday, Chelio continues to get chances.
Denis Coakley's West Ilsley yard has had a productive season, sending out 10 winners, which suggests the trainer knows how to get horses to the post ready to run. For Chelio, the question now is whether that third-place and second-place form can mature into victories, or whether the horse will remain caught in the frustrating middle ground of "nearly there" racehorses. At three years old, there is still time, but the window for turning potential into wins is narrowing.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
3 | 1 second, 2 thirds | 13 Aug | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 5 Oct | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 25 Apr | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 5 Jun | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 18 May | 0% |
| Bath Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 13 Sep | 0% |