Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 7th November by Weatherbys

Officials

Thursday 7th November 2024

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Tony McGlone

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Sarah Ellison TRAINEE STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Caroline Holliday STEWARDS

Milly Bersey, Steve Drowne, Ben Ford STARTERS

Kieran O’Shea

James Stenning JUDGE

Paul Champion

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Jeremy Lind

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Julie Lingham, Elizabeth Budden, Peter Double, Suzanne Feltham MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Fiona Virgo

Dr Graeme Robertson

VETERINARY OFFICERS

Sally Bate, Stuart Thorne

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Marc Auerbach DVM Cert.EP MRCVS

Mark Murrell MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS

Conor Fenelon MVB MRCVS

COMMENTATOR

Alex Fussey

BETTING RING MANAGER

James Andrews

RACECOURSE TEAM

RACING DIRECTOR

Neil Graham

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Nathan Holmes

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Michael Prosser

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Shelley Wheeler

TONIGHT’S RACING

First Race 4.55pm 10 - 11 Second Race 5.30pm 14 - 15 Third Race 6.00pm 18 - 19 Fourth Race 6.30pm 22 - 23 Fifth Race 7.00pm 28 - 29 Sixth Race 7.30pm 32 - 33 Seventh Race 8.00pm 36 - 37 Eighth Race 8.30pm 40 - 41

TONIGHT’S SPONSORS

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

We have eight races for you this evening, as part of our series of Thursday evenings with Betfair. The 6.30pm race is a ‘conﬁned’ novice stakes, which is designed for late maturing two-year-olds that are likely to come into their own over middle distances next year; Godolphin’s Aegean Sea is an unraced Dubawi colt and if his pedigree is anything to go by, he should be one to watch.

We have two favourites racing tonight in Jenson Benson and Sir Rodneyredblood. Jenson Benson in the 7.00pm race is a four-time winner, all of which have been at Chelmsford, and after his third here a few weeks ago looks to be returning to form. Sir Rodneyredblood is a ﬁfteen-time winner, seven of which have been here, ran a gallant second last week and from a better draw must have a great chance.

Good luck and I hope you have a lovely evening.

Neil Graham Racing Director

For more information about any of our upcoming events please visit chelmsfordcityracecourse.com or call the ofﬁce on 01245 360300.

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Horse number on saddlecloth

Horse Name Sire

No of days since last race

7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)

Br Br g Elzaam (AUS) - Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj)

O Simon Mulvany & Partner

Jockey’s Name. If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

Owner(s)

colours and graphic

Owner(s)

Breeder

Colour and sex of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chesnut

Gr = Grey

Ro = Roan

c = colt

h = horse

g = gelding

f = filly

m = mare

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

Draw

4 9-2 (1)

Paul Hanagan J

John Quinn, Malton T

Trainer

TFRHHIII BHA-

B Ballyhane Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 20 €15,000 yearling, Elzaam gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Capla Dancer Dam,2-y-o6fwinner,half-sistertosmartwinnerupto8.3fDonncha.

Sponsor Form Comment

Timeform Rating

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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First Race 4.55

THE BETFAIR FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old ﬁllies x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

CITY SELECTIONS

Eva Dickson showed a fair amount of ability to finish fourth on her debut at Southwell and, with normal progression, she could have a say BOUVIER has produced some solid efforts in her five career starts to date, with her only blip coming when finding Group 2 company too tough at Deauville. She sets the standard with a rating of 77 and looks the one to beat. Any market support for Secret Combination would be interesting.

BOUVIER Eva Dickson

Leading course trainer (19-24): C Johnston (24 wins from 121 runners, 20%) runs EVA DICKSON

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs EVA DICKSON

Longest Traveller: EVA DICKSON trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

1 A LA LOUCHE (GB) (10) 006

(1)

Br B f Almanzor (FR) - All The Rage Luke Morris J

O Denford Stud Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T

B Denford Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, sixth of 7 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago, slowly away Probablymoreoneformiddledistancehandicapsnextseason. TFRHIIII BHA-

2 EVA DICKSON (GB) (28) 4 9-2 (11)

Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Dame Freya Stark Jason Hart J

O Miss K. Rausing Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Miss K. Rausing Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.Fourthof9inmaidenatSouthwell(7.1f,13/2)ondebut28daysago.Another whowillprobablybeseeninabetterwhenhandicappingoverfurtherinduecourse. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 BOUVIER (IRE) (15) (2lb) 32032 9-0 (3)

Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - American Frolic (USA) Sean Levey J

O Ms K. Avison Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Irish National Stud Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairﬁlly Respectablesecondof12inmaidenatKempton(7f,5/1)15daysago.It’sdoubtfulthatthere’s anythinginthisraceonparwiththehorseshechasedhomeonthatoccasion.Theonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA77

4 DESERT EYE (GB) (58) (2lb) 04

(9)

Br B f Expert Eye - Isola Verde Adam Farragher J

O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Mr & Mrs P Hopper, Mr & Mrs M Morris Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.28/1,fourthof12inmaidenatLingﬁeld(6f,AW)58daysago.Probablymore ofalong-termproject. TFRHIIII BHA-

5 JESTER QUEEN (USA) (-) (2lb)

Br B f Practical Joke (USA) - Gymnastic (USA)

O Jim and Claire Limited

(6)

William Carver (3) J

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Titletown Racing Stables TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 31. £45,000 yearling, Practical Joke ﬁlly. Dam, US 7.5f-8.5f winner, half-sister to usefulUS5f(minorstakes)winnerClassyZip.Worthapeekinthebetting. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 MAKE LOVE (GB) (49) (2lb) 02445

Br B f Make Believe - Lovee Dovee

O M.Redvers, Woodside & Miss G. Harrison

B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

(7)

George Wood J

James Horton, Newmarket T

Tweenhills Farm & Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, respectable ﬁfth of 11 in maiden at Yarmouth (8f, good to ﬁrm) 49 days ago. Makes polytrackdebutandcheekpieceson1sttime.AppearstobetheonemostlikelytomakearaceofitwithBouvier TFRHHHII BHA71

7 THE THIRD STAR (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-0 (5)

Br B f Iffraaj - Thraya Star (FR)

O Strawberry Fields Stud

B Strawberry Fields Stud

Marco Ghiani J

Chris Dwyer, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 14 Iffraaj ﬁlly Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f-9f winner Youmzain Star and 2-y-o 7f winner WithLove.Yardrarelyhitsthetargetwith2-y-onewcomers,soshe’sprobablyoneforanotherday. TFRHIIII BHA-

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

8 APPLEBLOSSOMWHITE (IRE) (26) (4lb) 05

Br B f Soldier’s Call - Esmaggie

O LDS Bloodstock Ltd

B John Joe Ronayne

8-12 (10)

Finley Marsh J

Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1Personnel S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Fifthof12innoviceatthisC&D(150/1)26daysago.Willneedtostepupon thatifshe’stoplayaleadingroleinthiscontest. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 LATE STAR (GB) (89) (4lb) 0

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Belated Breath

O D Fravigar, K Dixon, and P Mcbride

8-12 (2)

Connor Planas (3) J

Philip McBride, Newmarket T

B Lemington Grange Stud Burgh Hall Holiday Apartments S TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden (80/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut 89 days ago. Readilypassedover TFRHIIII BHA-

10 MADRIGAL MOMENT (GB) (72) (4lb) 00

8-12 (8)

Br B f Time Test - Wood Chorus J

O Mrs P. B. E. P. Farr

Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Worksop Manor Stud Michael Bell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden (28/1) at Lingﬁeld (7f, AW) 72 days ago. Easy enough tolookelsewhere. TFRIIIII BHA-

11 MISS SOVEREIGN (IRE) (7) (4lb) 00

Br B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Elevator Action (IRE)

O The Sixstablemates

8-12 (12)

Tyler Heard J

Matt Crawley, Newmarket T

B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.150/1,ninthof10inmaidenatthiscourse(6f)7daysago.Hardtofancy TFRHIIII BHA-

12 SECRET COMBINATION (USA) (-) (4lb) 8-12 (4)

Br B f Maximum Security (USA) - Stormalina (USA)

O Jim and Claire Limited and Partner

B Ms K. Maybee

Safﬁe Osborne J

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEWFoaledApril21 £30,000yearling,€18,0002-y-o,MaximumSecurityﬁlly Dam,US2-y-o6fwinner,half-sisterto smartwinnerupto1mNemoralia.YardalsorepresentedbyJesterQueenandthemarketshouldbeinformative. TFRHHIII BHA-

13 WELSH FIZZ (GB) (26) (4lb) 0

8-12 (13)

Br B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Lady Perignon Harry Davies J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Mrs Fitri Hay JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in novice (22/1) at this C&D on debut 26 days ago. Will need to leavethatformwellbehindifshe’stomakeanimpact. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: QUEUES LIKELY 2 9 7 Billy Loughnane 22-1 (J S Moore) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Stewards Note:

MAKE LOVE: Following its run on 19/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran without its left-hind shoe. WELSH FIZZ: Following its run on 12/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Bouvier (IRE), 3-1 Make Love (GB), 10-1 Eva Dickson (GB), 18-1 Secret Combination (USA), 20-1 Appleblossomwhite (IRE), 22-1 Jester Queen (USA), 33-1 Welsh Fizz (GB), 40-1 A La Louche (GB), 50-1 Desert Eye (GB), The Third Star (GB), 150-1 Late Star (GB), 300-1 Miss Sovereign (IRE)

SMARTER

This represents a golden opportunity for BOUVIER to deservedly open her account, having chased home a potentially useful colt from the Roger Varian yard at Kempton recently Make Love is the clear pick for forecast purposes in mind, with many of the others, including Eva Dickson, likely to need more time and distance.

RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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Second Race 5.30

THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)

CITY SELECTIONS

Thomas Equinas possibly beneﬁted from the reapplication of cheekpieces when scoring by a length over track and trip and it would be no surprise to see him feature off 3lb higher However, he might come out second best to LADY WINGALONG, who wasn’t disgraced in third, despite pulling hard, at Wolverhampton and goes off the same rating. If David Evans’ mare can settle better, she could prove very hard to beat. Kessaar Power completes the shortlist.

LADY WINGALONG

Thomas Equinas

Leading course trainer (19-24): P McEntee (23 wins from 280 runners, 8%) runs KESSAAR POWER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P McEntee (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs KESSAAR POWER

Longest Traveller: LADY WINGALONG trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 214 miles.

1 PREFER THE SISTER (IRE) (136) 423034

(5)

Br B f National Defense - Pandoras Secret (IRE) Adam Farragher J

O Matt Crawley Racing club Matt Crawley, Newmarket T

B Golden Vale Stud Fonture Equine Transport S TIMEFORMVIEW10/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,creditablefourthof9inhandicapatThirsk(7f,goodtoﬁrm),slowly away Off136days.FirstrunforyardafterleavingJackJonesandhoodreﬁtted.Looksvulnerable.

BHA64

2 GUITEAU (IRE) (19) 206050 D BF 4 10-0 (1)

Br Gr g James Garﬁeld (IRE) - Oatmeal Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Maximum Racing and D ffrench Davis Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

B Mr Ronan Ely High View Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago and he’s probably worth takingononcemore. TFRHHHII BHA64

3 AMAYSMONT (GB) (30) 110413 CD 7 9-12 (3)

Br B g Mayson - Montjen (IRE) Andrea Pinna (7) J

O Mr Kevin Frost Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst Kevin Frost Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 3winsfrom13runsthisyear LatestwinatWolverhamptoninSeptember 9/2,respectable thirdof10inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f)30daysago.Likelytobeinthethickofthings. TFRHHHII BHA62

4 LADY WINGALONG (IRE) (14) 213623 D 5 9-10 (2)

Br Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Hawk Eyed Lady (IRE)

O Mr P. D. Evans

Jordan Williams (5) J

David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Edmond Kent Emma Evans Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatSalisburyinJuly 9/1,creditablethirdof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(7.2f)14daysago. Solidclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA60

5 THOMAS EQUINAS (GB) (12) 1-00001 CD 5 9-10 (4)

Br Ch g Mayson - Hot Ticket (IRE)

O Michael & Heather Yarrow

John Egan J

Dean Ivory, Radlett T

B M. J. Yarrow Diomed Developments Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timeC&Dwinner.Careerbestwhenwinning6-runnerhandicap(11/4)atthisC&D12daysago. 3lbrisetolerableandanotherboldshowcouldbeontheway TFRHHHHI BHA60

6 KESSAAR POWER (IRE) (5) 000410 C 4 9-4 (6)

Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Lady Willpower

Luke Morris J

O Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner LatestwinhereinOctober 9/1,tenthof11inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f)5daysago.

Recordistoopatchyforcomfort.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Thomas Equinas (GB), 10-3 Amaysmont (GB), 4-1 Lady Wingalong (IRE), 11-2 Guiteau (IRE), 10-1 Kessaar Power (IRE), 12-1 Prefer The Sister (IRE)

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

The vote in this tricky-looking contest goes to LADY WINGALONG, who did well under the circumstances when third at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago. Thomas Equinas rates the main danger on the back of his recent C&D success, which was his fourth win here, but the consistent Amaysmont is also likely to be ﬁrmly in the mix.

NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for two yrs old x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

CITY SELECTIONS

Capricorn King had Good Call (third) and Freak Encounter (fourth) behind when taking the silver medal home in heavy conditions at Leicester last month and now sports ﬁrst-time blinkers, which could eke out more to help conﬁrm the form. However, it may pay to side with PINE CLIFFS, who showed more when fourth over a mile at Southwell and has been dropped 2lb. With the step up in trip a possible source for improvement, he gets the nod.

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Bell (33 wins from 173 runners, 19%) runs SPACEAGE LOVE SONG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & S Quinn (5 wins from 18 runners, 28%) runs CAPRICORN KING Fancy That: E Dunlop won this race in 2021 and 2023. The stable runs NO RELEASE today. Longest Traveller: CAPRICORN KING trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 216 miles.

1 PINE CLIFFS (GB) (17) 03664 9-9 (7)

Br B g Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Tout Va Bien (IRE)

Hector Crouch J

O Mrs Suzanne Williams & Partner Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

B Plantation Stud Pump Technology Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.25/1,creditablefourthof12innurseryatSouthwell(8.1f)17daysago.Upintrip. Cheekpieceson1sttime.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter

HHHII BHA59

2 NO RELEASE (GB) (22) 00006 9-2 (1)

Br B g Without Parole - Rainbow Spirit Robert Havlin J

O Bishop, Kirkland, Mitchell and Dunlop Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop My Pension Expert S TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenwhofarednobetterinﬁrst-timeblinkerswhensixthof9innursery(40/1)atKempton (8f)22daysago,slowlyaway.Upintrip. TFRHHIII BHA52

3 DOWNCLIFFE FLYER (GB) (47) 600

9-1 (5)

Br Ch f Lightning Spear - Marine Bleue (IRE) Trevor Whelan J

O NBR 15 & L Boros Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T

B Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Discount Range Services S TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown very little so far but needs a precautionary market check now switching to a low-grade nurseryoveranappreciablylongertrip. TFRHHHII BHA51

4 CAPRICORN KING (GB) (23) 060452 BF

8-12 (3)

Br B g Kodiac - Meeznah (USA) Jason Hart J

O Eco-Power Racing

John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Eco Power Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Creditable second of 10 in nursery at Leicester (8.2f, heavy, 5/2) 23 days ago. Step back up in trip willsuitonpolytrackdebutandhastobeofinterestinﬁrst-timeblinkersforin-formyard. TFRHHHHH BHA48

5 FREAK ENCOUNTER (IRE) (23) 005334

(4)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Le Freak (IRE) Safﬁe Osborne J

O Sleeve It Ltd and Partner

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B A. McMullan & M. O’Grady Noise Agency Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW10/3,runbestexcusedwhenfourthof10innurseryatLeicester(8.2f,heavy)23daysago,hampered andtrampedwide.Upintripandneedsconsidering. TFRHHHHI BHA45

6 GOOD CALL (IRE) (22) 403433

(8)

Br Ch f Soldier’s Call - Spirited Acclaim (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J

O The 19th Hole Syndicate & J S Moore J S. Moore, Upper Lambourn T

B Ballyhane Stud & J. O’Connor Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW17/2,creditablethirdof9innurseryatKempton(8f)22daysago,runningon.Upintrip. TFRHHHII BHA44

7 SPACEAGE LOVE SONG (IRE) (39) 0056 BF

Br B g Arizona (IRE) - Latina Reach (IRE)

O Ontoawinner and Maria Lashley

B Robert De Vere Hunt www.ontoawinner.net S TIMEFORMVIEWLittleformin3maidens/nursery.Upintripforpolytrackdebutandsportsaﬁrst-timevisor

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

PINE CLIFFS

Capricorn King

8 ASTROQUALIS (USA) (22) 00065

8-9 (2)

Br Br f More Than Ready (USA) - Star of the East (USA) Connor Planas (3) J

O Mrs Angela Stokes Matt Crawley, Newmarket T

B Town & Country Horse Farms Llc Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ﬁfth of 9 in nursery (200/1) at Kempton (8f) 22 days ago. Up in trip. Hasworktodo. TFRHHHII BHA33

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: PALAZZO PERSICO (IRE) 2 9 7 Rossa Ryan 3-1 (Ed Dunlop) 7 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

PINE CLIFFS: Following its run on 21/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left in the home straight.

SPACEAGE LOVE SONG: Following its run on 29/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Capricorn King (GB), 10-3 Freak Encounter (IRE), 6-1 Spaceage Love Song (IRE), 13-2 Good Call (IRE), 8-1 Pine Cliffs (GB), 10-1 Downcliffe Flyer (GB), 28-1 No Release (GB), 33-1 Astroqualis (USA)

CAPRICORN KING is sure to beneﬁt from the step back up in trip and, with the possibility of ﬁrst-time blinkers triggering a bit of improvement, he earns the vote for an in-form yard. Freak Encounter had excuses on his most recent outing and is considered the main threat ahead of Good Call.

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Fourth Race 6.30

THE EBF “CONFINED” NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4)

(for horses which have run no more than three times) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)

Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

CITY SELECTIONS

There is plenty to like about the chances of 110,000gns purchase Kentucky River on paper and it would be no surprise if the son of Camelot had enough ability to play a part ﬁrst time up. That said, preference is for AEGEAN PRINCE. Charlie Appleby is operating at a 29 per cent strike-rate at this venue this year and his Dubawi colt gets the nod to score at the ﬁrst time of asking. Hi Ya Mal is also considered.

AEGEAN PRINCE Kentucky River

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Botti (25 wins from 164 runners, 15%) runs PALAZZO BLU Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (14 wins from 46 runners, 30%) runs AMMES Longest Traveller: MERSEA ISLAND trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

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1 AEGEAN PRINCE (GB) (-)

9-7 (1)

Br Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Musis Amica (IRE) Harry Davies J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMay18 Dubawicolt.Dam,winnerupto1m(includingat2yrs)whostayed11/2m,half-sister tosmart11/4mwinnerHarland.Hastobeofseriousinterestondebutgivenconnections. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 AMMES (IRE) (-)

9-7 (7)

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Crystal Diamond Adam Farragher J

O EFEX Racing Club James Owen, Newmarket T

B Barronstown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril5.NoNayNevercolt.Brotherto10.7f-11/2mwinnerAutocratandhalf-brotherto1m winnerBenitoite. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 HI YA MAL (GB) (28) 03 9-7 (2)

Br Ch c New Bay - Mill Springs Rob Hornby J

O Green Team Racing Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Mrs Rebecca Philipps Green Team Racing Stable S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very low-key debut but showed a lot more when third of 5 in novice at Bath (10.2f, heavy, 6/1) 28daysago. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 KENTUCKY RIVER (IRE) (-)

Br B c Camelot - Patineuse (IRE)

9-7 (6)

Jamie Spencer J

O Mr O R J Sangster Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T

B Narola LLC

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch20 Camelotcolt.Half-brotherto3winners,includinghigh-classwinnerupto2mProtectionist and1m-11/4mwinnerPrimatist.Damunraced.Startsoutovertherightsortoftriponbreeding. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 KOKANEE (IRE) (-)

Br B c Kameko (USA) - Stroll Patrol

9-7 (5)

Robert Havlin J

O Mr Johnny Hall Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Kellsgrange Stud Limited My Pension Expert S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 5. €50,000 yearling, Kameko colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6fwinnerHotTouchand6.5f/7fwinnerMused. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 MERSEA ISLAND (IRE) (15) 540

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Meri Shika (FR)

O Johnston Racing Ltd

9-7 (4)

Jason Hart J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Newtown Anner Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRaced3times,takingabackwardstepwhenlastof7inmaidenatNewmarket(10f,soft)15daysago. Blinkersapplied. TFRHHHHI BHA75

7 PALAZZO BLU (IRE) (-) 9-7 (3)

Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Kalsara

O St. Simon Partnership

Marco Ghiani J

Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B La Fabbrica Delle Candele Sas Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 12 Saxon Warrior colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, sister to useful 1m-1 1/4m winner Tamaramaoutofsmart7f-9fwinnerKalsa. TFRHHHII BHA-

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: AL MOOTAMARID (IRE) 2 9 4 Marco Ghiani 20-1 (Marco Botti) 9 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Aegean Prince (GB), 4-1 Kentucky River (IRE), 8-1 Mersea Island (IRE), 9-1 Hi Ya Mal (GB), 11-1 Kokanee (IRE), Palazzo Blu (IRE), 12-1 Ammes (IRE)

AEGEAN PRINCE rather leaps off the page as a Dubwai colt and the ﬁrst foal of a smart mare at up to 1 1/2m so he makes plenty of appeal on debut. Kentucky River is also bred to stay well and is in very capable hands, while Mersea Island will attempt to put his experience to good use.

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Emergency Procedures

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Fifth Race 7.00

THE CCR THANKS THE ARMED FORCES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights lowered 3lb.

CITY SELECTIONS

RENESMEE struck over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton and lost little in defeat when an admirable fourth over the same C&D subsequently Off the same mark, Alice Haynes’ ﬁlly gets the nod to return to winning ways. Born A Rebel caught the eye when a staying-on third over a mile here and must be considered stepping back up in trip off an unchanged rating. Runner-up over track and trip last month, Switchel completes the shortlist off 1lb higher

RENESMEE

Born A Rebel

Leading course trainer (19-24): E Dunlop (24 wins from 221 runners, 11%) runs PALAZZO PERSICO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S & E Crisford (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs CAKEWALK

Weightwatcher: JENSON BENSON won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 9lb to 58. Longest Traveller: JENSON BENSON trained by S Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh, 134 miles.

1 ARENAS DEL TIEMPO (GB) (7) 30-2003 D 6 9-11 (7)

Br B or Br m Footstepsinthesand - Vezere (USA) Luke Morris J

O D Edmonston, T Helliwell, If Only Ptr Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

B Mr Robert Moss

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty-one runs since last win in 2021 13/2 and visored for ﬁrst time, respectable third of 8 in handicapatthiscourse(8f)7daysago.Backupintrip,whichpromisestosuit. TFRHHHII BHA65(-1)

2 SWITCHEL (IRE) (21) 020532 4 9-11 (6)

Br B f Golden Horn - Swizzle Stick (IRE)

Rob Hornby J

O Mr Anthony Rogers Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Airlie Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWStillamaidenbutgaveanothergoodaccountofherselfwhensecondof14inhandicap(7/2)atthis C&D21daysago.Hoodremoved. TFRHHHHI BHA65

3 FIBONACCI SEQUENCE (IRE) (52) 410 C 3 9-10 (2)

Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Elltaaf (IRE)

Liam Wright (5) J

O K Breen & partner George Scott, Newmarket T

B Mr Frank Fahy Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed debut promise when landing 1m novice here in August Last of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Thirsk(8f,good)52daysago.Upintripandmoreneededfromthismark. TFRHHIII BHA67

4 RENESMEE (GB) (14) 052214 4 9-10 (9)

Br B f Iffraaj - Magique (IRE)

O Mr Roberto Favarulo

Kieran O’Neill J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Carisbrooke Stud Glance Cleaning Services, Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in October 15/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14daysago,havingbeneﬁtofenterprisingride.Meritsconsiderationgivenstartshe’smadeforthisstable. TFRHHHHI BHA64

5 PALAZZO PERSICO (IRE) (12) 522400 CD 3 9-9 (5)

Br B g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Little Italy (USA)

O Mr Johnny Hall and Mrs David Nutting

Hector Crouch J

Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Gerard Mullins My Pension Expert S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Ninthof14inhandicap(10/1)atthiscourse(8f)12daysago,merelypassingbeatenrivals. Backupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA66

6 MC’TED (GB) (26) 404110 CD

Br B g Garswood - Granny McPhee

O Mr Stuart Bond

9-9 (3)

Alice Bond (7) J

Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

B Mr Allan McNamee Joseph Parr Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 4winsfrom12runsthisyear 10/1,eleventhof14inhandicapatthisC&D26daysago.

7 BORN A REBEL (GB) (12) 445003 3 9-8 (1)

Br B f Outstrip - Right Rebel

O Mr Patrick Owens

Tyler Heard J

Patrick Owens, Newmarket T

B Lee Barber & Frazer Hood Patrick Owens Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Back down to last winning mark and took a step in the right direction when third of 14 in handicap at thiscourse(8f)12daysago,nevernearer.Backupintripandsheisn’taneasyride.

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

8 CAKEWALK (IRE) (87) 50005

Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tea Dancing

3 9-7 (4)

Harry Davies J O Rabbah Racing

B Godolphin

Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable ﬁfth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Kempton (11f) 87 days ago. Hasworktodofromthismarkbutshe’sintherighthands.

TFRHHHII BHA64

9 JENSON BENSON (IRE) (21) 506243 CD 6 9-4 (8)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Star Fire

O L & M Atkins

B Gce Farm Ltd

Jason Hart J

Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T

Suzanne Barnes Design Partnership S

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timecoursewinner Sixteenrunssincelastwinin2023 Creditablethirdof14inhandicapatthis C&D(10/1)21daysago.Hastobetakenseriouslyfromthislowlymark.

TFRHHHHH BHA58

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: CAVALLUCCIO (IRE) 4 10 0 Kieran O’Neill 3-1 (Alice Haynes) 10 ran Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Switchel (IRE), 6-1 Renesmee (GB), Born A Rebel (GB), Jenson Benson (IRE), 8-1 Arenas Del Tiempo (GB), 9-1 Cakewalk (IRE), 12-1 Palazzo Persico (IRE), 14-1 Mc’ted (GB), 16-1 Fibonacci Sequence (IRE)

JENSON BENSON has registered all of his career wins at this venue, and from a handy mark with Jason Hart in the saddle, he has plenty to recommend him. Switchel seems very likely to give it a good go unless the removal of a hood has a negative effect, with Renesmee also of interest.

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Sixth Race 7.30

THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE BEACONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60)

CITY SELECTIONS

AGOSTINO appeared to appreciate the step back down to the minimum trip when making all over C&D last month and, off a 5lb higher mark, he gets the nod to bring up a double. Twilight Fun rediscovered his shooting boots in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces (retained) over 6f here and he must be respected off 2lb higher, while Papa Don’t Preach is respected most out of the remainder.

AGOSTINO Twilight Fun

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Cowell (25 wins from 181 runners, 14%) runs AGOSTINO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P McEntee (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs ALAFDHAL Longest Traveller: SMOOTH SILESIE trained by L Williamson, Tarporley, 205 miles.

1 TWILIGHT FUN (GB) (40) 661601 C

Br B g Twilight Son - Sweet Applause (IRE)

(1)

Joey Haynes J

O Mr Matt Bartram Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T

B Matt Bartram

TIMEFORMVIEW Two wins from 6 runs this year 11/1 and cheekpieces on for ﬁrst time, career best for latest of them in 10-runnerhandicapatthiscourse(6f)40daysago,justholdingon.Shortlistmaterialupjust2lb. TFRHHHHI BHA70

2 SMOOTH SILESIE (IRE) (8) 116223 CD

(2)

Br Ch f Smooth Daddy (USA) - Silesie (USA) Jason Hart J

O Everybody Racing Limited Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T

B Christopher Johnston Bloodstock Everybody Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 5winsfrom22runsthisyear LatestwinatBathinSeptember 8/1,respectablethirdof9in handicapatNottingham(5f,soft)8daysago.Standingupreallywelltoanintensivecampaign. TFRHHHII BHA70

3 SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD (GB) (7) 225142 CD 7 9-5 (3)

Br Ch g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Red Blooded Woman (USA)

Marco Ghiani J

O Mrs Claire Goddard J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B Worksop Manor Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time C&D winner Latest win at Lingﬁeld in August. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at this course(6f,8/1)7daysago.Wayheshapessuggestsreturnto5fwillsuit. TFRHHHHH BHA64(+1)

4 AGOSTINO (GB) (12) 565001 CD 4 9-5 (6)

Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Firenze Sean Levey J

O Mr P. S. Ryan Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Jan & Peter Hopper Robert Cowell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW10/3,improvedonrecenteffortstowin10-runnerhandicapatthisC&D12daysago,settlingbetter thanhasbeenthecase.5lbriseasksformorebuthe’sclearlyingoodnick. TFRHHHII BHA64

5 PAPA DON’T PREACH (IRE) (19) 350134 CD BF

(4)

Br B g Kodiac - Paella (IRE) Andrea Pinna (7) J

O The Kevin Frost Racing Club Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Tally-Ho Stud Kevin Frost Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.LatestwinhereinOctober.5/6,respectablefourthof8inhandicapatWolverhampton (5.1f)19daysago.Canremainverycompetitiveatthissortoflevel.

6 ALAFDHAL (IRE) (7) 522203 C D

BHA63

(5)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Afdhaad Josephine Gordon J

O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Tallon International Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timecoursewinner 3winsfrom21runsthisyear Creditablethirdof9inhandicapatBath(5f,soft,13/2) 7daysago.Goingthroughagoodspell. TFRHHHII BHA60

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Twilight Fun (GB), 7-2 Papa Don’t Preach (IRE), 4-1 Sir Rodneyredblood (GB), 9-2 Agostino (GB), 17-2 Smooth Silesie (IRE), 10-1 Alafdhal (IRE)

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

SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD came within a neck of adding to his Chelmsford haul over 6f a week ago and, equally effective over 5f, he’s surely a big player from the same mark. Twilight Fun reacted well to cheekpieces when winning here in September and he looks the main danger

Seventh Race 8.00

THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4542, 2nd £2272, 3rd £1135, 4th £568, 5th £284 (Penalty Value £5757.40) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

CITY SELECTIONS

Having completed a brace a shade cosily at Windsor last month, MAID IN CHELSEA enters handicap company off what looks a fair mark. Jack Jones’ ﬁlly scored on the Tapeta at Wolverhampton in September and she makes plenty of appeal on her Polytrack debut. The biggest threat may emerge from Monsieur Kodi, who arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Catterick. Others to note include Blackjack and Princess Shabnam.

MAID IN CHELSEA Monsieur Kodi

Leading course trainer (19-24): D Evans (17 wins from 151 runners, 11%) runs LEGEND OF LEROS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) runs MONSIEUR KODI

Weightwatcher: TEMPLE BRUER won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 6lb to 71. Longest Travellers: MONSIEUR KODI trained by R Fahey, BLACKJACK trained by A Brown, both Malton, 216 miles.

1 PRINCESS SHABNAM (IRE) (14) 352055 CD 5 9-9 (7)

Br B m Gregorian (IRE) - Green Vision (IRE)

Ben Sanderson (3) J

O Mr Arashan Ali S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twenty one runs since last win in 2022 Cheekpieces on for ﬁrst time, creditable ﬁfth of 12inhandicapatSouthwell(6.1f,33/1)14daysago,encounteringawidetrip.Dropsinclass. TFRHHHHI BHA76

2 MAID IN CHELSEA (IRE) (24) 411 3 9-8 (2)

Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Chelsea Corsage (IRE) Dylan Hogan J

O K Snell & Partners Jack Jones, Newmarket T

B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedwinner 2winsfrom3runsthisyear Won3-runnernoviceatWindsor(5.1f,heavy,13/8)24daysago, alwaysholdingon.Makeshandicapdebutandmoreisneeded,butshe’sclearlynotyetexposed. TFRHHHII BHA75

3 MONSIEUR KODI (IRE) (36) 545004 D 5 9-7 (6)

Br B g Kodiac - Babylonian Jack Garritty J

O Middleham Park Racing XVI

B Molony Bloodstock & Tally-Ho Stud

Richard Fahey, Malton T

Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 13/2, shape well when fourth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (7f,soft)36daysago.Makespolytrackdebutandadangertoallifhetakestoit. TFRHHHHH BHA74

4 HIERARCHY (IRE) (15) 032230 D BF

Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Cheworee

O Mr J. A. Osborne

B Mountain View Stud & Tally Ho Stud

9-7 (5)

Safﬁe Osborne J

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2023 10/11,lastof8inclaimeratKempton(6f)15daysago.Thatrace mayhavecometoosoonandhe’sdangerousifbouncingback.

5 TEMPLE BRUER (GB) (14) 100560 CD

Br B g Showcasing - Kendal Mint

O Mr R. Moore

HHHHI BHA74

9-4 (4)

Marco Ghiani J

Mike Murphy, Westoning T

B Glebe Stud World Cargo Solutions Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Seventhof10inhandicap(28/1)atWolverhampton(6.1f)14daysago.Usualcheekpieces backonandhe’swellweightedthesedays,forallhedoesneedeverythingtofallright.

6 BLACKJACK (GB) (10) 416003 CD

Br B g Sleeping Indian - Medam

O Mrs S. Cunliffe-Lister

B Burton Agnes Bloodstock Breeders

(3)

Rhys Clutterbuck J

Alan Brown, Malton T

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win at Southwell in August. 11/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f)10daysago. TFRHHHII BHA69(-1)

7 LEGEND OF LEROS (IRE) (15) 500005 4 9-0 (1)

Br B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Elusive Legend (USA) George Downing J

O Banks, McCabe, Evans David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Hyde Park Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThirteenrunssincelastwinin2022 Fifthof8inclaimeratKempton(6f,40/1)15daysago. TFRHHIII BHA

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: CUBAN BREEZE 5 9 4 Rossa Ryan 10-1 (David Evans) 12 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

Stewards Note:

HIERARCHY: Following its run on 23/10/2024 it was reported that the horse ran ﬂat having ran 2 days prior

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Maid In Chelsea (IRE), 7-2 Hierarchy (IRE), 9-2 Monsieur Kodi (IRE), 11-2 Princess Shabnam (IRE), 10-1 Blackjack (GB), 11-1 Temple Bruer (GB), 22-1 Legend of Leros (IRE)

This is quite late in the day for MONSIEUR KODI to tackle polytrack for the ﬁrst time but shaped quite nicely at Catterick last time and he’s a regular in better handicaps than this. He’s therefore awarded the vote in favour of Princess Shabnam and Hierarchy

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Eighth Race 8.30

THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4542, 2nd £2272, 3rd £1135, 4th £568, 5th £284 (Penalty Value £5757.40)

CITY SELECTIONS

HAT TOSS hasn’t enjoyed the smoothest of passages in two placed efforts since his victory over a mile at Sandown in August and compensation could be on the cards. The New Bay gelding should relish a return to this distance and a third career victory looks imminent. Expensive Queen offered plenty of encouragement with her second-placed stable bow at the Esher venue and she’s feared most, ahead of the down-in-grade Pjanoo.

Expensive Queen

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Hughes (43 wins from 201 runners, 21%) runs SAMRA STAR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (14 wins from 46 runners, 30%) runs HAT TOSS

Longest Traveller: SAMRA STAR trained by R Hughes, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

1 KOY KOY (GB) (21) 660050 D

Br B g Acclamation - Lynique (IRE)

O Mr Charlie Rosier & Mrs Julia Rosier

B Carisbrooke Stud

10-2 (1)

Grace McEntee (3) J

George Boughey, Newmarket T

George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK S TIMEFORMVIEW18/1andcheekpiecesonforﬁrsttime,tenthof12inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f)21daysago.Makes polytrackdebutwiththatheadgearoffandhe’slikelytobouncebackeasedinclass.

2 PJANOO (GB) (70) 100034 D 4 10-1 (2)

Br B g Muhaarar - Cockney Dancer

George Wood J

O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B The Cockney Dancer Partnership Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW16/1,creditablefourthof14inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f)70daysagogivenhewasdrawnpoorly Faredbetterinthatdepartmentthistimeandhecangiveagoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA86

3 CEPHALUS (GB) (35) 111460 C D

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Angels Wings (IRE)

O Mr Veljko Jovanovic

5 10-0 (7)

Tom Queally J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Ninewinsfrom28Flatruns.4winsfrom9runsthisyear Lastof11inhandicap(80/1)atSalisbury(9.9f,goodtosoft)35daysago, notknockedaboutonreturnfromabreak,Visornowtheheadgearofchoiceandhe’llstepuponthateffortbackontheAW. TFRHHHII BHA85

4 HELM ROCK (GB) (36) 500000 D

6 9-11 (9)

Br B g Pivotal - Nibbling (IRE) Safﬁe Osborne J

O CAPTURE THE MOMENT VII Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

B Mrs James Wigan Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2023 11/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 36 days ago. Droppingintheweightsbuthardtowarmtountilshowingmorespark. TFRHHHII BHA82

5 HAT TOSS (IRE) (29) 360123 D 4 9-10 (8)

Br Ch g New Bay - Ai Chan (IRE) Adam Farragher J

O EFEX Racing Club James Owen, Newmarket T

B Mr Kinya Murakami

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Sandown in August. Caught further back than ideal when third of 11 in handicap at Kempton(7f,16/1)29daysago.Isshapingupverywellsoamustforconsideration. TFRHHHHH BHA81

6 SAMRA STAR (IRE) (65) 410

9-10 (3)

Br B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Bint Samraan Finley Marsh J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Wolverhampton winner on second start but proved much too free when seventh of 10 in novice at Goodwood(9.9f,good)65daysago,alsohampered.Makeshandicapdebutandmarklooksstiff. TFRHHHII BHA83

7 EXPENSIVE QUEEN (IRE) (50) 152-062

(5)

Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Witches Brew (IRE) Neil Callan J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah James Tate, Newmarket T

B Fermoir Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW9/1,ﬁrstrunsinceleavingKevinRyanwhenverygoodsecondof10inhandicapatSandown(8f,good) 50daysago,justfailing.Makespolytrackdebutandcouldhavemoretoofferforthisyard. TFRHHHHI BHA81

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

HAT TOSS

8 FORCA TIMAO (IRE) (55) 036600

Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Belle Diva (IRE)

O Mrs M. Elliott

Paddy Bradley J

Mark Pattinson, Epsom T

B Rossenarra Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2022 50/1,ﬁrstrunsinceleavingRichardHannonwhenseventhof9in handicapatSandown(10f,soft)55daysago.Nowneedstobuildonthat.

9 LAKE TEO (IRE) (42) 643250 3 8-10 (4)

Br B f Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Hope Lake (IRE)

O Mr D M James & Partners

Marco Ghiani J

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Irish Emerald Stud Stonegate Homes S TIMEFORMVIEWLastof8inhandicap(16/1)atNewmarket(8f,heavy)42daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.

HHIII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: MOONSPIRIT 3 9 9 Billy Loughnane 5-1 (George Boughey) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

KOY KOY: Following its run on 17/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

HAT TOSS: Following its run on 9/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Hat Toss (IRE), 7-2 Expensive Queen (IRE), 6-1 Pjanoo (GB), 9-1 Koy Koy (GB), Samra Star (IRE), 11-1 Helm Rock (GB), 12-1 Cephalus (GB), 22-1 Lake Teo (IRE), 33-1 Forca Timao (IRE)

Having won at Sandown in August, HAT TOSS has shaped well on both starts since, left with too much to do in a steadily-run race last time, and he looks poised to strike. Expensive Queen made an excellent start for James Tate in September and is second choice, ahead of Pjanoo.

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refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason to do so. We operate a zero tolerance policy at Chelmsford City Racecourse, anyone acting in an inappropriate manner will be removed from the racecourse and refused re-entry.

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The following terms and conditions apply here at Chelmsford City Racecourse

1. All persons visiting Chelmsford City Racecourse and its associated properties are admitted subject to these Regulations and to the “Rules of Racing” that apply to all licensed racecourses across the UK.

2. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to vary its regulations without prior notice.

3. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to search racegoers and/or their bags. Any sharp objects or potentially destructive possessions will be conﬁscated.

4. All coaches may be searched for security reasons. It is the responsibility of all coach and group coordinators to ensure that each member of their party is aware individually of our Regulations.

5. Racegoers are not permitted to enter areas or buildings associated with the running of the event and any other area, building or section of a building where restricted access is signed. These include, among others, the Weighing Room complex, data collection areas, the Race-day stables, the horsebox park, the ofﬁcials’ car parks, the Saddling Boxes, the Parade Rings, the Winners Enclosure and the Broadcast and Media Ofﬁces.

6. Entry to the racecourse is restricted to persons of over 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Persons aged 16 and under may only enter the Parade Ring (if holding an appropriate Owners badge) with an adult, and no-one of 12 years of age and under may enter the Parade Ring or Winners Enclosure in any circumstances.

7. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any race-goer whose conduct is unacceptable or compromises the safety of race-goers, participants and horses. There will be no refunds for day tickets or annual badges when the holder has been asked to leave in these circumstances.

8. Annual badges will be numbered and are non-transferable. We reserve the right to request secondary identiﬁcation material from annual badge and season-ticket holders.

9. No refunds will be given for badges, tickets or pro rata amounts of annual memberships and season tickets that are purchased but not used, except if racing is abandoned in the circumstances detailed below.

10 Chelmsford City Racecourse may abandon racing when directed by the British Horseracing Authority, the police or emergency services, or in any emergency or other exceptional circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If racing is abandoned, day ticket refunds will be applied as follows: Abandonment before completion of the ﬁrst race – full refund; Abandonment up to the third race 50%; Abandonment other than as above – no refund. REFUNDS CANNOT BE PROCESSED ON RACEDAYS. Advance tickets will be automatically refunded via the original payment method. Tickets bought on the day should be posted with any receipts to: Accounts Department, Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, ESSEX, CM3 1QP and should be received within 28 days from the race meeting. Hospitality clients should telephone Chelmsford City Racecourse directly on 01245 360300. Only valid betting badge-holders occupying an authorised pitch may lay bets. Any unauthorised bookmakers will be ejected.

11. Mobile phones or any other communications device must not be used whilst on the racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the racecourse for the purpose of, or in connection with, any betting. This includes in-running back/lay betting. Only valid betting badge-holders occupying an authorised pitch may lay bets. Any unauthorised bookmakers will be ejected

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Race Conditions

First Race 4.55 - THE BETFAIR FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the ﬁfth £244. for novice two yrs old ﬁllies only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, November 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 5th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 17 entries at £40. - Closed November 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 5.30 - THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the ﬁfth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-62 (also open to such horses rated 63 and 64; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 10lb; 3-y-o 8st 9lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 9 entries at £30. - Closed November 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.00 - THE betting.betfair.com

NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the ﬁfth £214. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, November 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 5th. Lowest weight 8st 8lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each race won 6lb. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 10 entries at £30. - Closed November 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.30 - THE EBF “CONFINED” NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses which have run no more than three times) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the ﬁfth £306. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have run no more than three times. Enter by noon, November 1st and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 5th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; ﬁllies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race 17 entries at £50. - Closed November 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.00 - THE CCR THANKS THE ARMED FORCES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the ﬁfth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and

9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 11 entries at £30. - Closed November 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights lowered 3lbs. SS

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 7.30 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE BEACONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the ﬁfth £275. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 69 and 70; such horses rated 48 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 9 entries at £40. - Closed November 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 8.00 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5757 to the winning horse The second to receive £2701, the third £1349, the fourth £675 and the ﬁfth £336. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 11 entries at £50. - Closed November 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 8.30 - THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5757 to the winning horse The second to receive £2701, the third £1349, the fourth £675 and the ﬁfth £336. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 16 entries at £50. - Closed November 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.