Third Race 6.00pm

THE CHELMSFORD CITY RACECOURSE MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE NOW HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £5527 Owners Prize Money. 1st £1835, 2nd £917, 3rd £459, 4th £251, 5th £240, 6th £240, 7th £240, 8th £240. (Penalty Value £2322) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st- lb Draw

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CITY SELECTIONS An open contest in which the unexposed HOWZAK makes a level of appeal following a much-improved effort on his handicap debut from an unfavourable wide draw over 6f here last month. The fact that he was only overhauled relatively late having set a strong pace suggests that this drop back to 5f will suit and his present mark looks exploitable. Rockesbury recently shaped with similar promise on his first 5f start since his juvenile days and should remain competitive, as could the regularly-placed Bluella.

HOWZAK

Rockesbury Leading course trainer (16-21): P McEntee (26 wins from 318 runners, 8%) runs ROCKESBURY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs JAFFATHEGAFFA Weightwatcher: RED STRIPES won off a handicap mark of 64, his rating is now down 18lb to 46. Longest Traveller: TILTILYS ROCK trained by A Crook, Leyburn, 231 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1 SHANGHAI ROCK (GB) (18) 606066

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Red Lady (IRE) O Mr R. Moore 3 9-9 (2)

Marco Ghiani J Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Lofts Hall Stud, B Sangster, New England

Four Korners Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. 12/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Leicester (6f, heavy) 18 days ago. Needs to rediscover his form. TFRHHIII BHA57 2 SAN JUAN (IRE) (16) 606160 D 4 9-7 (4)

Br B g Tagula (IRE) - Bigasiwannabe (IRE) O Mr S. L. Keightley Josephine Gordon J Shaun Keightley, Newmarket T

B Marie & Mossy Fahy TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Leicester in August. 16/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 16 days ago. Lost his way in last two runs and needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA55 3 ROCKESBURY (GB) (58) 032404 C

Br B g Foxwedge (AUS) - Nellie Ellis (IRE) O Mrs Rita Baker 6 9-7 (10)

Tyler Heard (5) J Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. 3/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 58 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA55

4 HOWZAK (GB) (14) 4603 3 9-3 (7)

Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Alys Love Mark Crehan (3) J

O Cross Channel Racing and partner

Robyn Brisland, Stockbridge T B Usk Valley Stud Cross Channel Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingtype.33/1,verygoodthirdof12inhandicapatthiscourse(6f)14daysago.Lessexposed than plenty in here and he should take the beating. TFRHHHHH BHA51 5 BLUELLA (GB) (24) 126224 D 6 8-13 (8)

Br B m Equiano (FR) - Mata Hari Blue Ben Sanderson (3) J

O Mr M. J. Golding Jessica Macey, Doncaster T

B M. J. Golding TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Catterick in April. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to soft, 7/2) 24 days ago. Has good chance on form. TFRHHHHI BHA47 6 PORTIA’S PEARL (GB) (74) 506-00

Br Ch f Bated Breath - Pearl Diva (IRE) O Mr John C. Davies 4 8-12 (3)

Robert Havlin J Conrad Allen, Newmarket T B Mr J. C. Davies Arabian Shield Insurance Company S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 10 in minor event (40/1) at this course (6f) 74 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA45 7 SWELL SONG (GB) (39) 600433

Br Ch m Kyllachy - Racina O Mr I A Southcott 5 8-12 (1)

Luke Morris J Robert Cowell, Newmarket T B Southcott Racing Limited Al Basti Equiworld S TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. 11/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. TFRHHHII BHA44

Rhys Clutterbuck (5) J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter22Flatruns.14/1,creditablesecondof11inhandicapatBrighton(6f,good) 9 days ago, no match for winner. Place hopes. TFRHHHII BHA44 9 RED STRIPES (USA) (7) 004060 CD

Br B g Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) - Kaleidoscopic (USA) O E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd B Tim Ahearn 9 8-12 (6)

Dougie Costello J Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T

TIMEFORMVIEW6-timeC&Dwinner.Fortysixrunssincelastwinin2020.Ninthof10inhandicap(66/1)atWolverhampton (5.1f) 7 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHIII BHA41 10 10 TI TILT LTILYSILYS ROCK ROCK (IRE) (IRE) (12)(12) 006566006566 D D Br O B Ch g Society Rock Mr Dave Carter Mrs Jean Brennan Ch (IRE)(IR - Tiltili (IRE) NON-RUNNER 4 4 8-128-12 (12)(12)

J Andrew w Crook,Crook, LeyburnLeyburn T Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW FourteenFourteen runs runs since since last last win win in in 2020.2020. BlinkeredBlinkered for for 1st 1st time, time, sixth sixth of of 11 11 in in handicaphandicap at at MusselburghMusselburgh (5f, heavy, 66/1) 12 days ago.(5f, heavy, 66/1) 12 days ago.(5f, heavy, 66/1) 12 days ago. TFRHHIIITFRHHIII BHA41BHA41 11 LADY SUSIE (IRE) (23) 504005

Br B f Equiano (FR) - Seduct (IRE) O Epsom Equine Spa Partnership B Old Carhue Stud 3 8-12 (11)

Cieren Fallon J Jim Boyle, Epsom T

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 23 days ago, needing stiffer test. TFRHHIII BHA41

12 TILSWORTH VALERIE (GB) (12) 00660

Br B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Cavallo da Corsa O Michael Ng and Valerie Rumley B Tilsworth Stud Farm 3 8-12 (9)

William Humphrey (7) J J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, heavy, 50/1) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. TFRHIIII BHA29

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2020: SMOKEY 3 9 13 William Carson 5-4 (Charlie Wallis) 12 ran Blinkers worn by No. 7, 8, 10. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 11. Stewards Note: PORTIA’S PEARL: Following its run on 10/8/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Bluella (GB), Swell Song (GB), 5-1 Howzak (GB), 11-2 Jaffathegaffa (GB), 13-2 Rockesbury (GB), 14-1 Shanghai Rock (GB), 16-1 San Juan (IRE), 28-1 Lady Susie (IRE), 50-1 Red Stripes (USA), Tiltilys Rock (IRE), 80-1 Portia’s Pearl (GB), 150-1 Tilsworth Valerie (GB)

PLAY SMARTER HOWZAK improved on handicap debut over 6f here a fortnight ago, should have no issue with the drop in trip and is less exposed than most of his rivals. He makes plenty of appeal in a thin looking contest. Bluella looks the best alternative as she is relatively consistent for one operating at this level. Jaffathegaffa isn’t out of it either.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HOWZAK 2.BLUELLA 3.JAFFATHEGAFFA

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