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Happy Christmas
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2025 is our 10 year anniversary, which we intend to celebrate throughout the year, and it is shaping up to be a year of firsts for us. Racing begins again on Thursday, 9th January and the celebrations to commemorate a decade of unforgettable moments here at the racecourse will kick off the New Year.
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7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)
Br Br g Elzaam (AUS) - Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj)
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4 9-2 (1)
Paul Hanagan J
John Quinn, Malton T
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.
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First Race 4.10
THE SKY BET FOR THE FANS 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)
CITY SELECTIONS
BLUE LAKOTA made amends for a couple of runner-up efforts when bolting up over 6f in a Newcastle nursery last week, and the suspicion is that a 6lb penalty may not be enough to anchor Kevin Ryan’s in-form two-year-old. Bank On Kent was sporting first-time blinkers (retained) when finishing a creditable third in a similar event over this track and trip last month and he gets the vote to emerge as the main danger to the selection after being eased 1lb. The unexposed Frankies Dream looks the pick of the remainder
BLUE LAKOTA
Bank On Kent
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Appleby (65 wins from 543 runners, 12%) runs MISTER COCO FIZZ Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs FRANKIES DREAM
Longest Traveller: BANK ON KENT trained by P Evans, Abergavenny, 214 miles.
1 BLUE LAKOTA (IRE) (7) 600221
Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE)
(in
(6)
Warren Fentiman (7) J
O Mrs Jennifer E. Pallister Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Morgan Cahalan K. A. Ryan Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 9-runner nursery (5/6) at Newcastle (6f) 7 days ago, forging clear. Carriespenalty.Makespolytrackdebut.Improvingandcanscoreagain.
2 BANK ON KENT (GB) (40) 253053
(3)
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - A Go Go Sean Levey J
O Mr S. W. Banks David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Mickley Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkeredfor1sttime,creditablethirdof7innurseryatthisC&D(9/2)40daysago,reportedlybled. Respected.
3 LOVE ROCK (IRE) (70) 00030
(7)
Br B f Kodiac - Lorelei Rock (IRE) Raul Da Silva J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T
B T. Whitehead Dubai Racing Club S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaiden.Hoodedfor1sttime,lastof7innurseryatthisC&D(5/1)70daysago. TFRHHHII BHA55
4 APPLE’S ANGEL (IRE) (16) 060100 C 9-2 (2)
Br Ch f Kameko (USA) - La Derniere Fois (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Mr J. C. G. Chua Simon Dow, Epsom T
B Ken Carroll Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Winner here in October Seventh of 10 in nursery at Lingfield (5f, AW, 9/1) 16daysago. TFRHHHII BHA53
5 FRANKIES DREAM (IRE) (26) 0036
9-0 (5)
Br Br g Belardo (IRE) - Opal Heart (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J
O Mr G White Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Mr M Enright PRA World Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden. 15/2, sixth of 7 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 26 days ago. Makespolytrackdebut.Hoodon1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA51
6 MISTER COCO FIZZ (GB) (16) 005526
8-8 (8)
Br Ch g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Mia Tia Frederick Larson (3) J
O Mr Michael Appleby
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B The Cool Silk Partnership Trade Access Panels Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden. 12/1, sixth of 10 in nursery at Lingfield (5f, AW) 16 days ago, would have benefited from strongerhandling.SoldfromRobertCowell3,000gnslaterinDecember Tonguestrapon1sttime.Nottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA45
7 SUNNY TIME (GB) (29) 06060 8-8 (10)
Br B g Without Parole - Dularame (IRE) Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J
O Mr L. J. Vaessen P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T
B Leon Vaessen Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWPoormaiden.80/1,lastof8innoviceatKempton(6f)29daysago.Cheekpiecesonfor1sttime. TFRHHIII BHA45
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 LA MER GRISE (GB) (48) 0006 8-8 (11)
Br Gr f Portamento (IRE) - Sun’aq (IRE) J
O LPOG Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Edward Peary racehorse-ownership.com S TIMEFORMVIEWBadmaiden.Lastof6innurseryatNewcastle(5f,28/1)48daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.
9 MASTER ZACK (GB) (26) 044040
Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Amna
(4)
Jack Doughty (3) J
O Mr T C O’Brien Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
B Grove Farm Stud TIMEFORMVIEWPooemaiden.Lastof7innurseryatWolverhampton(5.1f,12/1)26daysago.
10 THE MAGIC TURTLE (GB) (16) 00000
Br B f Kameko (USA) - Loaves And Fishes
(9)
Grace McEntee J
O Mr W. P. Flynn Des Donovan, Exning T
B Plantation Stud TIMEFORMVIEWBadmaiden.Ninthof10innurseryatLingfield(5f,AW,125/1)16daysago.
11 DOTTIE DIAMOND (GB) (40) 00066
8-8 (1)
Br B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Diamond Lady Edward Greatrex J
O Miss Caroline Scott William Stone, West Wickham T
B Dr Caroline Scott Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWBadmaiden.18/1andhoodedfor1sttime,sixthof7innurseryatthisC&D40daysago.
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: VIA BLANCA 2 8 9 Ryan Kavanagh 5-1 (Amy Murphy) 10 ran Hood worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 11 Blinkers worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note:
BANK ON KENT: Following its run on 9/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Blue Lakota (IRE), 11-2 Bank On Kent (GB), 10-1 Mister Coco Fizz (GB), 12-1 Frankies Dream (IRE), 14-1 Love Rock (IRE), Apple’s Angel (IRE), 18-1 Sunny Time (GB), Master Zack (GB), 40-1 Dottie Diamond (GB), 66-1 The Magic Turtle (GB)
The progressive BLUE LAKOTA looks capable of defying a penalty given the way he forged clear at Newcastle last week. Michael Appleby has a good record with new recruits so Mister Coco Fizz isn’t taken lightly, while Bank On Kent responded well to blinkers when third over C&D 6 weeks ago.
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Second Race 4.40
THE IRISH EBF “CONFINED” FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (horses in Bands C and D which have run no more than three times) (GBB RACE) for novice two yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60)
CITY SELECTIONS
Sunlit Uplands was the subject of market support when finishing a good second over C&D on her debut in October and another prominent showing would come as no surprise. That said, PREANKA edges preference. She scored in the style of a smart prospect over 6f at Windsor in the summer and, after being outclassed in a Listed race over the same trip at Ripon most recently, she can get back on track with her sights lowered. This step back in trip could see Sixteen One get competitive and she cannot be taken lightly at this level.
PREANKA Sunlit Uplands
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Appleby (65 wins from 543 runners, 12%) runs KEWMILL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Jack Jones (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs ANTALYA Longest Traveller: PIPKIN trained by W Kittow, Cullompton, 241 miles.
1 PREANKA (GB) (115) (2lb) 16 D
9-7 (8)
Br B f Make Believe - Tresorella (FR) Luke Morris J
O Mr W. Prosser Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedpotentiallydecentwhenwinning13-runnermaidenatWindsor(6f,goodtofirm,22/1)ondebutinJuly,settlingmatters inquitetakingfashion.NotseentobesteffectinlistedraceatRiponfollowingmonthandremainsopentoprogress. TFRHHHHI BHA82
2 FANTASY OBSESSOR (GB) (-) 9-2 (11)
Br B f Mayson - Fantasy Lover (IRE) J
O The Fantasy Fellowship Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B The Fantasy Fellowship
The Th NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 4. Mayson filly Dam of little account, half-sister to useful winner around 5f StreetParade. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 LYDIA EVA (GB) (-)
Br B f Showcasing - Starboard Watch
O Mr Jon A Thompson & Mr S.P. C. Woods
9-2 (12)
Ben Sanderson (3) J
S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Ian Bradbury Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril12 32,000gnsyearling,Showcasingfilly Half-sisterto5f/6fwinnerWudangand2-y-o6fwinnerMahato. Dam,maiden(stayed7f),half-sistertowinnerupto1mMarketDayand6f-7fwinnerWhinmoor(bothuseful). TFRHHIII BHA-
4 SUN KEEPER (GB) (31) 6
9-2 (7)
Br Gr f Havana Grey - Azeyma Kieran O’Neill J
O Middleham Park Racing, A Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Lucy & Rachel Beswick Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in novice (13/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on debut 31 days ago. Shouldprogress. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 ALWAYS ETERNAL (GB) (40) (2lb) 60
9-0 (2)
Br Ch f Twilight Son - Eternal Sun George Buckell (3) J
O Mrs S. Nicholls George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Sally Nicholls TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodhandsbutnopromisein2AWrunsinrecentmonths.
6 ANTALYA (GB) (35) (2lb) 3
TFRHIIII BHA-
9-0 (4)
Br B f Time Test - Anadolu (IRE) Dylan Hogan J
O Mrs P. O’Brien Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Hazelwood Bloodstock Ltd Hazelwood Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW TimeTestfilly.Half-sistertoseveralwinners,includinguseful2-y-o5fwinnerIstanbulandwinnerupto6finScandinaviaSoulofchess. Dam2-y-o5fwinner Thirdof14inmaiden(16/1)atthiscourse(7f)ondebut35daysago,stickingtotask.Shouldimprove. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 KEWMILL (GB) (-) (2lb)
Br B f Eqtidaar (IRE) - Aruan
O Mr Brian D. Cantle
B B. D. Cantle
9-0 (6)
Frederick Larson (3) J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 22 Eqtidaar filly Half-sister to 7f-9f winner Casaruan and 1m winner Maruna. Damlightlyraced. TFRHHIII BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 LITTLE CHANTER (FR) (-) (2lb)
Br Ch f Mekhtaal - Little Nightingale (FR)
9-0 (3)
Benoit de la Sayette J
O Mr Nasser Al-Ansari Hilal Kobeissi, Newmarket T
B Mr Nasser Al-Ansari
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary15 Mekhtaalfilly DamsmartFrench11/4m/10.5fwinner,wonPrixCleopatreand thirdinPrixdeDiane. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 PIPKIN (GB) (-) (2lb)
9-0 (5)
Br Ch f Mayson - Perfect Muse Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Mr R. J. Vines Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T
B R. J. Vines
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 9. Mayson filly Half-sister to 3 winners, including 7f winner Chalk Mountain and 2-y-o6fwinnerMalvern.Dam5fwinner TFRHHIII BHA-
10 SIXTEEN ONE (GB) (99) (2lb) 26 BF
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Feliciana
O Shylock
9-0 (9)
Grace McEntee J
George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Oakshott Bloodstock George Boughey Racing Ltd, Sbk S
TIMEFORMVIEWLandForcefilly.Half-sistertowinnerupto1mSilentMove.Damunraced.Secondof8inmaiden(3/1)atLeicester (6f,goodtofirm)ondebut42daysago,clearofrest.UnabletorepeatthatatLingfieldsince.Off99days. TFRHHHII BHA-
11 SPICY JALAPENO (GB) (-) (2lb)
Br Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Sarshampla (IRE)
O Mrs Wendy Edwards
9-0 (10)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J
Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited High View Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 4. 5,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly Half-sister to winner up to 6f Harry Brown. Dam5fwinner(includingat2yrs). TFRHHIII BHA-
12 SUNLIT UPLANDS (IRE) (49) (2lb) 2
Br B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Illico
9-0 (1)
Hector Crouch J
O Mr Rae Guest Rae Guest, Newmarket T
B Prospect Stables Keystone Law S TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed and shaped best when second of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 8/1) on debut 49daysago,finishingstrongly Suretoimproveandhastobeconsideredtheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Sunlit Uplands (IRE), 3-1 Preanka (GB), 8-1 Sixteen One (GB), 17-2 Antalya (GB), 18-1 Lydia Eva (GB), 22-1 Sun Keeper (GB), 25-1 Kewmill (GB), 33-1 Pipkin (GB), Spicy Jalapeno (GB), 40-1 Little Chanter (FR), 66-1 Always Eternal (GB)
SUNLIT UPLANDS only just failed to make a winning debut over C&D 7 weeks ago and looks the one to beat. Preanka is worth another chance to confirm debut promise so rates the main threat despite her 7lb penalty, with Antalya best of the others.
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Third Race 5.10
THE SKY BET SUPER WEEK SUPERSIZED NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for two yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
CITY SELECTIONS
CREST OF LIGHT looked the most likely winner for a long way before being worn down late over a mile at Southwell on his nursery debut earlier this month. Now stepping back in trip off an unchanged mark, he looks well capable of going one place better at this level. Brightandbeautiful was last seen finishing a respectable third behind a couple of potentially useful sorts over 7f at Southwell last month and she commands respect on her nursery bow The unexposed Chadleeny also looks capable of making her presence felt.
CREST OF LIGHT
Brightandbeautiful
Leading course trainer (19-24): Alice Haynes (20 wins from 174 runners, 11%) runs DARK THUNDERSTORM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G & J Moore (4 wins from 38 runners, 11%) runs RAGE OF THUNDER
Longest Travellers: THISCOULDBEFUN trained by J S Moore, CHADLEENY trained by E Walker, both Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.
1 SILVER ARROW (IRE) (15) 63050
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Meetyouatthemoon (IRE)
(5)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J
O D MacAuliffe, A Don & Friend Amy Murphy, Newmarket T
B Deer Forest Stud Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 12 in nursery at Lingfield (7f, AW) 15daysago. TFRHHIII BHA68
2 BRIGHTANDBEAUTIFUL (GB) (31) 043 9-9 (3)
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Grace And Favour Hayley Turner J
O Mr Nicholas Jones Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Coln Valley Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 10 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, 100/1) 31 days ago. Makeshandicapdebut.Maywelldobetter TFRHHHHI BHA68
3 CHADLEENY (IRE) (52) 065
Br B f Kingman - Asanta Sana (IRE)
9-7 (1)
Hector Crouch J
O Opulence Thoroughbreds Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 52 days ago. Makeshandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA66
4 RAGE OF THUNDER (IRE) (15) 00050
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Stormy Clouds (IRE)
O Ronnie Racing 2
9-6 (8)
Tom Queally J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Tally-Ho Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.12/1,ninthof12innurseryatLingfield(7f,AW)15daysago,racingcloserto pacethanideal.Nottakenlightly TFRHHHII BHA65
5 DARK THUNDERSTORM (GB) (94) 342340
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Pacifica Highway (USA)
9-6 (6)
Kieran O’Neill J
O Mr Ahmad Bintouq Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Overbury Stallions Ltd Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in nursery at Thirsk (6f, good, 14/1). Off 94 days Visoron1sttime.Hasworktodo. TFRHHIII BHA65
6 CREST OF LIGHT (GB) (9) 0002 9-5 (2)
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Nooramunga (FR) Benoit de la Sayette J
O Crest Racing Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B Newsells Park Stud Crest Racing, KPF Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, excellent second of 7 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) 9 days ago. Expectedtobebangthere. TFRHHHHH BHA64(+1)
7 THISCOULDBEFUN (IRE) (8) 436363
9-5 (7)
Br B f Coulsty (IRE) - Shrewd Approach (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Mrs Wendy Jarrett & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn T
B Billy McEnery & Paul McEnery Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablethirdof8innurseryatKempton(8f,50/1)8daysago.Cangiveagoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA64
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 ROTATION (GB) (17) 100064
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Poppy Pivot (IRE)
9-3 (4)
Oliver Carmichael (7) J
O Miss E. Johnson Houghton Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Bearstone Stud Limited
ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Leicester in July 18/1, creditable fourth of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17daysago,nevernearer Respected.
9 TEQUILA ROSE (IRE) (17) 060040
Br B f River Boyne (IRE) - Himiko (IRE)
O Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partner
TFRHHHII BHA62
9-3 (9)
Sean Levey J
Amy Murphy, Newmarket T
B Eimear Mulhern Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW25/1,eleventhof12innurseryatWolverhampton(6.1f)17daysago.
TFRHHIII BHA62
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: MAVERICK STYLE 2 9 2 Rob Hornby 15-2 (Paul & Oliver Cole) 9 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Crest of Light (GB), 9-2 Brightandbeautiful (GB), 6-1 Thiscouldbefun (IRE), 15-2 Chadleeny (IRE), Rotation (GB), 12-1 Rage of Thunder (IRE), 20-1 Dark Thunderstorm (GB), 28-1 Tequila Rose (IRE), 33-1 Silver Arrow (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
CREST OF LIGHT left his previous form behind when runner-up on his nursery bow at Southwell 9 days ago and is likely to make another bold bid off the same mark (due to go up 1lb). Brightandbeautiful has got better with each run and is likely to improve again on nursery bow, so rates the main threat ahead of Thiscouldbefun. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CREST OF LIGHT 2.BRIGHTANDBEAUTIFUL 3.THISCOULDBEFUN (IRE)
RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
Fourth Race 5.40
THE CCR “CONFINED” RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D, have not run more than three times) (GBB RACE) for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60)
CITY SELECTIONS
RAJEKO was highly tried after he made a winning debut over 6f at Windsor in June and looks the one to be with, given this appears to be the easiest assignment he has faced so far The selection does have a stamina question to answer, however, and the betting should be informative. English Lady, who won over 7f here on her racecourse bow, and Port Light, who scored over 1m at Southwell first time out, look the most obvious alternatives.
RAJEKO English Lady
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Bell (31 wins from 167 runners, 19%) runs RAJEKO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Dunlop (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs ARUNDEL
Longest Traveller: SISTER SEAGULL trained by C Dunnett, Norwich, 149 miles.
1 PORT LIGHT (IRE) (45) 1 D
(13)
Br B c City Light (FR) - Adana (FR) Luke Morris J
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XLV & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Adana Partnership Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividual.Hooded,won11-runnermaidenatSouthwell(8.1f,9/4)ondebut45daysago. Morewillbeneededunderapenaltybuthe’scertainlyopentoimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA2 RAJEKO (IRE) (120) 140 9-11 (9)
Br B c Kameko (USA) - Rajar Hector Crouch J
O Jastar Ltd, M. Khan and Partner
Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Phillistown House Michael Bell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedwinner 33/1,123/4lengthseighthof11toTheLionInWinterinAcombStakesatYork(7f,goodtofirm) whenlastseeninAugust.Lookedpromisingpriortothatandhe’stheonetobeateasedinclasshere TFRHHHHH BHA99
3 BACKER BILK (GB) (196) 00 9-4 (12)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Marenko Aidan Keeley J
O If only partnership Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.300/1,lastof15innoviceatHaydock(6f,good).Off6monthsandmovesup intriponthisdebutfornewyard. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 ENGLISH LADY (IRE) (35) (2lb) 1 C
9-4 (4)
Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - English Queen Kieran O’Neill J
O Radlett Racing Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B McCracken Farms Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Promisingtype.Won14-runnermaidenatthiscourse(7f,33/1)ondebut35daysago,wellontopfinish. Asararefirst-time-outwinnerforheryard,shecouldbeprettydecentandimprovementisonthecards. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MAXIMUS DECIMUS (IRE) (-)
Br Gr c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Chiringuita (USA)
9-4 (1)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J
O Mr Gordon Fisher Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Rathbarry Stud Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW FoaledMarch25 22,000gnsyearling,KodiBearcolt.Dam,winnerupto7.5f(2-y-o6fwinner),half-sisterto useful6fwinnerChocoyaoutofhalf-sistertoFalmouthStakeswinnerNahoodh.Watchthebettingforclues. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 ARUNDEL (IRE) (-) (2lb)
9-2 (7)
Br B c Make Believe - Carol (IRE) Cieren Fallon J
O Mrs Edward Dunlop Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc
My Pension Expert S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril3.1,000gnsyearling,MakeBelievecolt.Half-brothertouseful11/2m/13fwinnerBirdmanand 2-y-o6f-7fwinnerManhattanville.Dam1mwinnerwhostayed11/4m.Entitledtocomeonfortherun. TFRHHIII BHA7 MALAY MASSAMAN (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-2 (5)
Br B g Masar (IRE) - Blanche Dubawi (IRE) Sean Levey J
O Burns Farm Racing Amy Murphy, Newmarket T
B Burns Farm Stud Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 13 Masar gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Charleston Belle and smart 1m winner LordCampari.Marketshouldpointtheway TFRHHIII BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 RAVENS KING (GB) (16) (2lb) 3 9-2 (10)
Br B c Raven’s Pass (USA) - Trust (IRE)
Benoit de la Sayette J
O C Sansom Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T
B C S Thoroughbreds Tote, P. F. I. Cole Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Third of 10 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 9/1) on debut 16 days ago, notknockedabout.Shouldimprovewiththatrununderhisbeltandhe’snotwithouteach-wayhope. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 RELOAD (GB) (7) (2lb) 06
Br B c Advertise - I Feel It Coming (USA)
O Mr W. Prosser
9-2 (2)
Callum Hutchinson J
Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited Fairlawns Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Sixthof7innovice(33/1)atthiscourse(10f)7daysago.Probablymoreone forhandicapslateron. TFRHIIII BHA-
10 DOJIN (GB) (-) 8-13 (6)
Br Ch f Iffraaj - Sunchisetagioo
Ben Sanderson (3) J
O Brook Stud S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Brook Stud, R. Vines & D F Nott Farms
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 2. 30,000 gns yearling, Iffraaj filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7.5f/8.5f winner, half-sister to smart8.3f-11/4mwinnerMashhoor Interestingtoseewhatthemarkethastosay
BHA11 CASUAL ENCOUNTER (GB) (16) (2lb) 05 8-11 (11)
Br B f Passing Glance - Cape Spirit (IRE) Hayley Turner J
O Kingsclere Racing Club
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in maiden (80/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 16 days ago. Anotherwhowillbeofgreaterinterestwhenhandicappinginduecourse.
BHA12 HOLYWELL BAY (GB) (-) (2lb)
Br B f Expert Eye - Holley Shiftwell
O Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club
(8)
Dylan Hogan J
Julia Feilden, Newmarket T
B J. W. Parry Vaillant UK S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch17 ExpertEyefilly Closelyrelatedto5fwinnerAgentShiftwelland5fwinnerPrettyShiftwelland half-sisterto1m-11/4mwinnerShifter Yardisnotsynonymouswithwinningnewcomers. TFRHIIII BHA-
13 SISTER SEAGULL (GB) (-) (2lb) 8-11 (3)
Br Br f Study of Man (IRE) - Entitlement
O Mr A. S. Machin
Laura Pearson J
Christine Dunnett, Norwich T
B St Clare Hall Stud Christine Dunnett Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW FoaledMay18 2,000gnsyearling,StudyofManfilly Half-sistertouseful12.4f-2mwinnerMurau.Dam, 2mwinner,half-sistertoverysmartwinnerupto14.6fCraigsteel.Probablybestwatchedondebut. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7.
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
ProbableS.P’s:6-4Rajeko(IRE),4-1PortLight(IRE),13-2EnglishLady(IRE),10-1RavensKing(GB),16-1Dojin(GB), 20-1 Maximus Decimus (IRE), 25-1 Malay Massaman (GB), 28-1 Arundel (IRE), 40-1 Casual Encounter (GB), 66-1 Reload (GB), 150-1 Holywell Bay (GB), 200-1 Sister Seagull (GB), 300-1 Backer Bilk (GB)
This can go the way of RAJEKO, who had five subsequent winners behind when making a winning debut at Windsor in June before contesting a couple of Group races. He will appreciate this drop in class and stepping up to a mile on this all-weather debut shouldn’t be an issue. Port Light and English Lady are both of interest following their winning debuts, while Ravens King shaped with promise on his recent introduction at Lingfield and is open to improvement.
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Fifth Race 6.10
THE SKY BET MATCHDAY ASSIST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)
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
Kessaar Power won over C&D off 6lb lower in October and, having been placed twice since, should get competitive given he was rated 15lb higher around this time last year Reel Power also appeals after a solid third-placed finish at Kempton last month. However, in the quest for a bit of value, EDMUND IRONSIDE, whose only previous win came on Polytrack from a 7lb higher rating, looks worth chancing with his effectiveness over this track and trip also assured.
EDMUND IRONSIDE Kessaar Power
Leading course trainer (19-24): C Johnston (24 wins from 130 runners, 18%) runs UNION ISLAND
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): James Owen (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs JAAMIR
Weightwatcher: KESSAAR POWER won off a handicap mark of 72, his rating is now down 17lb to 55.
Longest Traveller: UNION ISLAND trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 KESSAAR POWER (IRE) (14) 410226
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
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap at
C&D (9/2) 14daysago.Shortlistmaterial. TFRHHHII BHA55
2 KITARO KICH (IRE) (14) 5-00004
(12)
Br Br g Karakontie (JPN) - The Tulip (IRE) Hector Crouch J
O J MacHale, S Tucker & S Jewell George Baker, Chiddingfold T
B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers Vortex Shipbroking S
TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Everychanceifbacktobest. TFRHHHHI BHA55
3 JAAMIR (GB) (93) 004
9-8 (6)
Br B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Flamenco Darragh Keenan J
O EFEX Racing Club James Owen, Newmarket T
B Penhill Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Hoodedfor1sttime,fourthof8innovice(66/1)atRedcar(6f,goodtofirm),slowlyaway Off93daysandsignificantlyupintripforthishandicapdebut.Wellworthasecondlookinthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA55
4 GLENCALVIE (IRE) (78) 104500 CD
4 9-7 (7)
Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Considered Opinion Finley Marsh J
O Mr Adrian Wintle Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T
B Car Colston Hall Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 80/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 78 days ago, slowly away Readilypassedover
HIIII BHA53
5 UNION ISLAND (IRE) (14) 106606 3 9-7 (9)
Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Pellinore (USA) Hayley Turner J
O Owners Group 121
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratMusselburghinJuly Respectablesixthof10inhandicapatthisC&D(10/1)14daysago. Placepossibilities. TFRHHHII BHA54
6 FLORIDIAN (GB) (77) 33-5000 3 9-5 (2)
Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Port Charlotte Frederick Larson (3) J
O Silent Partners Dr Jon Scargill, Newmarket T
B Lord Margadale
TIMEFORMVIEW50/1,twelfthof15inhandicapatthiscourse(10f)77daysago.Othersmakemoreappeal. TFRHIIII BHA52
7 REEL POWER (GB) (43) 4124-03 D
5 9-4 (10)
Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Ensaya (IRE) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Homewoodgate Racing Club Paddy Butler, Lewes T
B Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdof14inhandicapatKempton(8f,66/1)43daysago.Canmakehispresencefeltonceagain offthesamemark. TFRHHHHH BHA50
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 EDMUND IRONSIDE (GB) (14) 530040 D 4 9-1 (8)
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Garden Row (IRE) Paddy Bradley J
O Mr Christian Main Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Mr & Mrs Sandy Orr Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 28 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 Seventh of 10 in handicap (10/1) atthisC&D14daysago.Lookscompetitiveonform. TFRHHHII BHA47
9 MISS HARMONY (GB) (66) 305400 C 5 9-0 (11)
Br Ch m Tamayuz - Muaamara Sean Levey J
O Dave & Emma Evans David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C. R. Philipson Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Visored for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, heavy, 18/1) 66 days ago. Significantlydownintriponthisdebutfornewyard. TFRHHIII BHA46
10 SUMMANUS (IRE) (54) 4600 3 8-13 (3)
Br B g Barraquero (IRE) - Rocco Rumbled Cieren Fallon J
O Morland, Woodman, Jones Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B DJ Erwin Bloodstock,G Morland,J Woodman
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 9 3/4 lengths eighth of 10 to KessaarPowerinhandicapatthisC&D54daysago.Needstofindimprovementfromsomewhere. TFRHIIII BHA46
11 TEA LEAF TED (IRE) (45) 200600 3 8-13 (5)
Br Ch g Mayson - Poetic Smile (IRE) Jack Doughty (3) J
O ffrench Nickers
Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B RP Bloodstock Ltd High View Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 45 days ago. No more than an each-waysqueak. TFRHHIII BHA44
12 DORS DELIGHT (GB) (35) 00-0000 3 8-13 (4)
Br B f Havana Grey - Dor’s Law Kieran O’Neill J
O Mrs Doreen Carter Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B Doreen Carter Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (10f, 66/1) 35 days ago. Now tried in a hood and tonguestrap. TFRHIIII BHA38
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12 Visor worn by No. 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Stewards Note:
KITARO KICH: Following its run on 5/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed in the straight.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Reel Power (GB), 9-2 Kitaro Kich (IRE), 5-1 Kessaar Power (IRE), 7-1 Union Island (IRE), 8-1 Jaamir (GB), 17-2 Edmund Ironside (GB), 16-1 Miss Harmony (GB), 25-1 Tea Leaf Ted (IRE), 40-1 Floridian (GB), 66-1 Summanus (IRE), 80-1 Dors Delight (GB), 100-1 Glencalvie (IRE)
The vote goes to REEL POWER, who showed the benefit of his Brighton spin in October (first run for 13 months) when third at Kempton last time and he is appealing off the same mark. Kitaro Kich took a step back in the right direction here a fortnight ago and he is next on the list ahead of Kessaar Power and Union Island, while handicap debutant Jaamir needs a second look in the betting.
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Sixth Race 6.40
THE SKY BET MATCHDAY ASSIST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)
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
RISING FORCE was in a dominant mood when he scored comfortably in a deeper-looking race over this C&D a fortnight ago and should make a bold attempt at brushing aside a 5lb higher mark in this company Fellow last-time-out winner Dubai Harbour is far less exposed and, assuming he isn’t caught flat-footed by dropping back in trip, should also be capable of figuring prominently Aspire To Glory and Bo Taifan are others to monitor in the betting.
RISING FORCE Dubai Harbour
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Appleby (65 wins from 543 runners, 12%) runs RED SCOTCH
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): James Owen (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs FOREVER PROUD
Weightwatcher: ASPIRE TO GLORY won off a handicap mark of 52, his rating is now down 6lb to 46. Longest Traveller: DASH POWER trained by L Mullaney, Newark, 145 miles.
1 BO TAIFAN (IRE) (15) 0-05
Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Scarlet Rosefinch Aidan Keeley J
O Mr Allan Keane Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
B Ballinacurra Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Good second of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 15 days ago. Canmakepresencefelt.
2 DUBAI HARBOUR (GB) (16) 000601
9-8 (8)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Asanta Sana (IRE) Paddy Bradley J
O Mr P. Wheatley Pat Phelan, Epsom T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Ede’s (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 16 days ago. Needsconsidering.
3 ARTIFICER (IRE) (30) 00300
HHHHH BHA54
(12)
Br B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Queen’s Novel Jonny Peate J
O Mrs Angela Stokes Matt Crawley, Newmarket T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap (100/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 30daysago. TFRHHIII BHA55
4 TACTICAL CONTROL (GB) (14) 600660 D 3 9-7 (3)
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Basque Beauty Luke Catton (3) J
O Ms Ciera McKeown B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Rachel Countess of Coventry Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA54
5 REVERBERATION (GB) (7) 225603 CD 9 9-6 (10)
Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Echo Ridge (IRE)
O Mr P. G. Murphy
B Littleton Stud
Fred Daly (7) J
Pat Murphy, Hungerford T
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable third of 13 in handicap at this course (10f, 33/1) 7 days ago. Enterscalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA52
6 RISING FORCE (IRE) (14) 060031 CD 3 9-4 (5)
Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - La Seine (USA) Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J
O Mr Robert Eddery Robert Eddery, Newmarket T
B Abbas Akbar Al Muila Muila Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon10-runnerhandicap(12/1)atthisC&D14daysago,forgingclear.Cangiveagoodaccount.
7 STARSHOT (IRE) (40) 404002 4 9-1 (1)
Br B g Acclamation - Sea Meets Sky (FR) Luke Morris J
O Foxhounds Racing P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T
B Niarchos Family Foxhoundinn Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Good second of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, 16/1) 40daysago.Placeclaimsonceagain. TFRHHHII BHA47
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 RED SCOTCH (GB) (14) 000606
Br B g Flag of Honour (IRE) - Vodka Island (IRE)
O Mr David Skelton
3 9-0 (11)
Kyle McHugh (7) J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B David Skelton Trade Access Panels Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablesixthof11inhandicapatthiscourse(7f,14/1)14daysago,slowlyaway TFRHHHII BHA47
9 FOREVER PROUD (GB) (14) 430636
4 9-0 (7)
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Marsh Pride Hector Crouch J
O Deva Racing SV James Owen, Newmarket T
B Dance Thoroughbreds Deva Racing Group S TIMEFORMVIEW7/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,bitbelowformwhensixthof12inhandicapatthiscourse(10f) 14daysago. TFRHHHII BHA45
10 LUCY LOCKETT (GB) (33) 2-56050
3 8-13 (2)
Br B f Lightning Spear - Aliyana (IRE) Hayley Turner J
O The Future David Simcock, Newmarket T
B Tick Tock Partnership TIMEFORMVIEWLastof12inhandicap(40/1)atWolverhampton(7.2f)33daysago.Hasworktodo. TFRHIIII BHA46
11 ASPIRE TO GLORY (IRE) (40) 554004
3 8-13 (4)
Br B g Cotai Glory - Green Boulevard Darragh Keenan J
O Coral Racing Club Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 40 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time, hoodbackon. TFRHHHII BHA45
12 DASH POWER (GB) (36) 663000
3 8-13 (6)
Br B g Twilight Son - Glitter Girl Dylan Hogan J
O Mr Adrian Walton Lawrence Mullaney, Newark T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Arena Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWLastof10inhandicap(40/1)atSouthwell(6.1f)36daysago.Significantlyupintrip.Firstrunforyard afterleavingDerekShaw Blinkerson1sttime.Othershaveachievedmore. TFRHIIII BHA41
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2023:(See Div 1)
Blinkers worn first time by No. 11, 12 Hood worn by No. 10 Visor worn by No. 1, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Rising Force (IRE), 5-1 Dubai Harbour (GB), 13-2 Bo Taifan (IRE), 7-1 Reverberation (GB), 15-2Starshot(IRE),9-1ForeverProud(GB),18-1RedScotch(GB),AspireToGlory(IRE),20-1TacticalControl(GB), 33-1 Artificer (IRE), 50-1 Lucy Lockett (GB), 66-1 Dash Power (GB)
Low-mileage 4-y-o DUBAI HARBOUR overcame a wide trip when off the mark at Lingfield so is taken to defy a 2lb rise. Rising Force forged clear under this rider over C&D 2 weeks ago and is feared most ahead of veterans Bo Taifan and Reverberation.
Thursday 9th January 2025
Thursday Racing
Seventh Race 7.10
THE SKY BET ACCA FREEZE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000
Owners Prize Money 1st £10323, 2nd £5163, 3rd £2580, 4th £1290, 5th £645 (Penalty Value £13085) Weights raised 7lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
BREWING caught the eye when staying on for fourth from off the pace at Wolverhampton last month and William Haggas’ gelding was afforded a 1lb ease in the handicap for his troubles. He’ll want to be within striking distance today and, if that is the case, he looks capable of going very close. Alzahir has been running well in defeat and is one of the likelier dangers, while Court Of Session, who won over 1m here from 1lb lower 12 months ago, should not be written off.
BREWING Alzahir
Leading course trainer (19-24): P McEntee (21 wins from 271 runners, 8%) runs COURT OF SESSION
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs ALZAHIR
Longest Traveller: ALZAHIR trained by J Candlish, Leek, 183 miles.
1 BREWING (GB) (26) 615064 D
Br B g Showcasing - Cloud Line Cieren Fallon J
O Lael Stable William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Lael Stables
TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonfor1sttime,returnedtobestwhenfourthof10inhandicap(14/1)atWolverhampton (7.2f)26daysago,runningonafterforcedwideearlyinstraight.Shouldbebangthere.
2 TALIS EVOLVERE (IRE) (103) 306050 4 9-9 (3)
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - My Henrietta (USA) Sean Levey J
O Mrs B. Austin & Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedavaluableAWhandicaponFinal’sDayatNewcastleinMarch.Hardtoknockhisconsistencyinhostofvaluableturfhandicaps subsequentlyandhehadahopelesstaskfrompositionwhententhof14inhandicapatKempton(1m)backinSeptember TFRHHHII BHA95
3 STREET KID (IRE) (49) 200320 D
(4)
Br Ch g Street Boss (USA) - Brushed Gold (USA) Benoit de la Sayette J
O Run Away Racing Galtee More Syndicate Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B Tinnakill Bloodstock KPF Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponpenultimateoutingatNewmarketbutranpoorlybackonall-weatherwhentwelfthof13inhandicap (11/1)atSouthwell(7.1f)7weeksago.Freshenedupsinceandneedstoleavethateffortwellbehind. TFRHHHII BHA90
4 ALZAHIR (FR) (5) 401203 D 4 9-1 (6)
Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Cup Cake (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J
O Miss C. Dolan Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Al Wasmiya Stud PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatLeicesterinOctober 15/2,wastednotimegettingbacktoformwhenthirdof14inhandicap atSouthwell(7.1f)5daysago,nearestfinish.Hastheoddquirkor2butexpectedtobebangthere. TFRHHHHH BHA87
5 COURT OF SESSION (GB) (37) 21-5400 C 5 9-0 (1)
Br Br g Iffraaj - Sibilance Luke Morris J
O Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Aylesfield Farms Stud TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner First run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford (15,000 gns) when last of 12 in handicap (80/1)atSouthwell(8.1f)justover5weeksago.Stifftaskinthiscompany TFRHHIII BHA86
6 HOW IMPRESSIVE (IRE) (5) 321100 CD 5 8-12 (5)
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bright New Day (IRE) Hayley Turner J
O Middleham Park Racing XCIX Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 5wins from 19 runs this year, latest at Southwell in October. 20/1,followed a below-par effort with an evenworseonewheneleventhof14inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f)5daysago.Bouncebackneeded. TFRHHHII BHA84(-1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: MIAMI THUNDER 3 9 3 David Egan 6-1 (George Scott) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Brewing (GB), 7-2 Alzahir (FR), 9-2 Talis Evolvere (IRE), 7-1 Street Kid (IRE), How Impressive (IRE), 20-1 Court of Session (GB)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
ALZAHIR wasted no time getting back to form when finishing a staying-on third at Southwell last Saturday so, provided this doesn’t come too soon, Jennie Candlish’s 4-y-o gets the nod to land the feature contest. Brewing returned to his best sporting first-time cheekpieces last month, so he may emerge as the main danger, with Talis Evolvere completing the shortlist returning from over 3 months off the track.
Eighth Race 7.40
THE SKY BET BUILD A BET 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
CARLTON had looked in trouble before powering to the front approaching the furlong pole over C&D a week ago, ultimately recording a half-length success. James Owen’s new recruit must shoulder a 5lb penalty today, but talented apprentice Sean Dylan Bowen takes off a handy 3lb and he is taken to go in again. Smokey Malone has proven to be a relatively consistent performer at this level and he is unlikely to be far away, although Anisoptera will appreciate a return to further and might be the bigger threat.
Anisoptera
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Usher (22 wins from 172 runners, 13%) runs LUMBERJACK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): James Owen (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs CARLTON Weightwatcher: ANISOPTERA won off a handicap mark of 62, her rating is now down 8lb to 54. Longest Traveller: THE RESDEV WAY trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 212 miles.
1 DUBAI IMMO (IRE) (30) 310035 C D
9-9 (5)
Br Ch g The Gurkha (IRE) - Bright Glow Tom Queally J
O Mrs E. Lucey-Butler Paddy Butler, Lewes T
B Bright Glow Syndicate
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (25/1) atLingfield(13f,AW)30daysago.Placepossibilities.
2 ANISOPTERA (IRE) (28) 343660
BHA55
9-8 (4)
Br Ch m Casamento (IRE) - Dragonera Laura Pearson J
O G Tann & N Jarvis Brett Johnson, Epsom T
B Preston Lodge Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2023 Seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 50/1) 28daysago.Looksvulnerableforwinpurposes. TFRHHIII BHA54
3 SMOKEY MALONE (GB) (36) 505364 C D 6 9-8 (7)
Br Gr g Outstrip - Trixie Malone Dylan Hogan J
O The Sultans of Speed Julia Feilden, Newmarket T
B Owen Promotions Ltd Vaillant UK S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 7/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 36 days ago. Nottakenlightly TFRHHHII BHA54
4 CARLTON (GB) (7) 606361 CD
4 9-7 (in 5lb ex) (10)
Br Br g Frankel - Chantra (GER) Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J
O Think Big Partnership James Owen, Newmarket T
B Gestut Haus Ittlingen
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Tracy Waggott when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, stickingtotask.Anotherboldshowlikelyunderapenalty. TFRHHHHH BHA48(+4)
5 ORANGE MARTINI (GB) (36) 600000
Br Ch f Roaring Lion (USA) - Strawberry Martini
O Mr A. M. Balding
B The Strawberry Martini Partnership
4 9-4 (12)
Isobelle Chalmers (7) J
Simon Hodgson, Hook T
TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 36 days ago, missing break. Would be a player if backtoherbestbutshehasafairbittoproveatpresent.
6 ZOOKS (FR) (31) 640035
9-3 (8)
Br B f Camelot - Tristesse (USA) Luke Morris J
O Mr Ian Williams Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Wertheimer & Frere Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 31 days ago. Can make presence felt offthis1lblowermark,forallthatit’saconcernthatsheremainsamaidenfollowing16attempts.
7 THE RESDEV WAY (GB) (28) 303316 D
Br B g Multiplex - Lady Duxyana
(9)
Lewis Chalkley (7) J
O Resdev Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mickley Stud Resdev Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in November Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at the same course (14f,6/1)28daysago,notideallyplaced.Each-waychance.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
CARLTON
8 ROGUE RAIDER (USA) (42) 346060
3 9-1 (2)
Br Br g More Than Ready (USA) - Shadow Play (USA) Raul Da Silva J
O Clare Hobson Racing Partnership
B Summer Wind Equine LLC
Clare Hobson, Royston T
Clare Hobson Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWLastof9inhandicapatSouthwell(12.1f,150/1)42daysago,slowlyaway Readilypassedover TFRHIIII BHA52
9 LUMBERJACK (GB) (50) 0-04000
5 9-0 (3)
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Wood Chorus Darragh Keenan J
O Mr M. D. I. Usher
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Worksop Manor Stud MARK USHER RACING S
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 50 days ago. Lookssetforanotherstruggle. TFRHIIII BHA45
10 TWO PLUS TWO (IRE) (7) 0033-55
4 9-0 (6)
Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Pivotal’s Princess (IRE) Taryn Langley (7) J
O The LAM Partnership Ed de Giles, Ledbury T
B Corduff Stud Ed de Giles Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW10lengthsfifthof8toCarltoninhandicap(22/1)atthisC&D7daysago.Clearlyhasworktodo. TFRHIIII BHA45
11 LEON TROTSKY (GB) (35) 050060 3 8-10 (1)
Br B g Michigan (USA) - Moana
Frederick Larson (3) J
O Edwards and Spells Julia Feilden, Newmarket T
B Brian Mainhood Vaillant UK S
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (10f, 16/1) 35 days ago. Significantly up intripandneedstoraisehisgameanotch. TFRHHIII BHA47
12 ROYAL EXPERT (GB) (59) 040663
3 8-9 (11)
Br B f Expert Eye - Royal Family (FR) William Carson J
O J Sarkar, D Sarkar, O Sarkar & D Sarkar Simon Pearce, Newmarket T
B Jonathan Sarkar Far Westfield Farm S
TIMEFORMVIEWGoodthirdof11inhandicapatWolverhampton(9.5f,22/1)59daysago,stickingtotask.Goingintotheunknown trip-wisehere(firstrunbeyond9.5f)butshewillcertainlyhaveachanceifherstaminapassesthetest. TFRHHHII BHA46
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: CHURCHELLA (IRE) 3 9 7 Daniel Tudhope 4-1 (David O’Meara) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 8, 9, 12 Stewards Note:
ROGUE RAIDER: Following its run on 7/11/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Carlton (GB), 13-2 Royal Expert (GB), 7-1 Smokey Malone (GB), Zooks (FR), 8-1 The Resdev Way (GB), 12-1 Dubai Immo (IRE), 18-1 Leon Trotsky (GB), 22-1 Anisoptera (IRE), 40-1 Two Plus Two (IRE), 66-1 Lumberjack (GB), 100-1 Orange Martini (GB), 300-1 Rogue Raider (USA)
The obvious starting point is CARLTON, who was well backed prior to making a winning debut for this yard over C&D last week and he remains feasibly treated under a penalty. Royal Expert’s stamina has to be taken on trust but she put in a good shift at Wolverhampton on her latest start and will be a threat if coping with this significant step up in trip. Smokey Malone and Zooks are others to consider
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
Ninth Race 8.10
THE SKY BET REQUEST A BET 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) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
CITY SELECTIONS
A typically open sprint in which only a tentative vote can go to KATIE G. Ed Dunlop’s filly had excuses over this course and distance last time and with a good pace to aim at, could offer some value. Smasher posted a creditable second at Kempton earlier this month and he merits respect from 1lb higher. Lingfield winner Poetic Jack can’t be taken lightly either, though he will have to break alertly if he’s to make all from stall 14
Leading course trainer (19-24): S C Williams (54 wins from 422 runners, 13%) runs SOUTHBANK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G & J Moore (4 wins from 38 runners, 11%) runs BIG BARD
Longest Traveller: ZACHARY trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 SMASHER (IRE) (15) 510002 D
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Mercifilly (FR)
(12)
Paddy Bradley J
O Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Bridgetown Stud daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 8 runs this year. Second of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (6f) 15 days ago. Likelytobeonthepremisesonceagain.
2 LADY IN HAVANA (GB) (14) 300600 D 3 9-8 (6)
Br Gr f Havana Grey - Louya (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O Mr D. Morgan and Mr K. J. Parris Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
B Mr & Mrs T. Foster
TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, first run since leaving David Loughnane when last of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 14daysago.Givenachancebytheassessorbutotherspreferredallthesame. TFRHIIII BHA57
3 BIG BARD (GB) (15) 123506 CD 6 9-8 (11)
Br B g Poet’s Voice - Big Moza Cieren Fallon J
O Mr A Watson & Mr B Malyon Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Alan Watson & Brett Malyon KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinatLingfieldinJuly Bitbelowformsixthof12inhandicap(9/2)atKempton(6f) 15daysago.Couldn’truleout. TFRHHHII BHA57
4 KATIE G (GB) (49) 134605 D 3 9-7 (8)
Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Kiyoshi Hector Crouch J
O Mr Johnny Hall Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B The Kiyoshi Partnership My Pension Expert S TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Southwell in August. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 49 days ago. Shouldgiveagoodaccount. TFRHHIII BHA56
5 BALLYBAYMOONSHINER (FR) (210) 0-15125 C 6 9-7 (1)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Haven’s Wave (IRE) Shane Kelly J
O Gallaghers Murty McGrath, Maidstone T
B Silfield Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner 2 wins from 5 runs this year 5/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f),slowlyaway Off7monthsbutcouldhaveaparttoplayiffullytuned-up. TFRHHHII BHA56
6 SILKY ROBIN (IRE) (56) 604400 3 9-7 (7)
Br Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Shaya (IRE) Callum Hutchinson J
O La Bosh Brian Toomey, Chalfont St. Giles T
B H. Shearman & J. O’Connor
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 11/2) 56 days ago. Up in trip for this polytrack debut/firstrunforyardafterleavingPaulMidgley Hoodon1sttime.
7 FRIGHTENING (GB) (10) 0-50006
Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Twist ‘n’ Shake
O Westlain Ltd
56
3 9-7 (2)
Jonny Peate J
Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Meon Valley Stud Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 33/1) 10 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Looksupagainstit.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
KATIE G Smasher
8 NUBOUGH (IRE) (29) 006020 CD
Br B g Kodiac - Qawaasem (IRE)
O M I Pattinson Racing 3
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
9-7 (4)
William Carson J
Mark Pattinson, Epsom T
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 61 Flat runs. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 50/1) 29daysago.Otherslookstronger TFRHIIII BHA56
9 DUE DATE (GB) (68) 361406 CD
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Harryana To
O Mr A Bangs & Miss J A Challen
B Whitsbury Manor Stud
9-6 (3)
Luke Morris J
Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 4 wins from 15 runs this year, the latest at Southwell in August. Sixth of 8 in handicap (12/1)atthisC&D68daysago.Willprobablyfindoneortwotoogood. TFRHHIII BHA55
10 POETIC JACK (GB) (15) 244221 C D
Br B g Peace Envoy (FR) - Suzi Spends (IRE)
O Mr R. Speakman
9-5 (14)
Sean Levey J
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Jack Speakman Robert Cowell Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 10/3, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 15daysago.Expectedtobebangthereoffthis4lbhighermark. TFRHHHHH BHA54
11 SOUTHBANK (IRE) (15) 000200 CD 3 9-4 (5)
Br B g Acclamation - Ramone (IRE) Jack Doughty (3) J
O Mr David N Reynolds & Mr C D Watkins Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 3winsfrom15runsthisyear Bitbelowform5lengthsseventhof12toPoeticJackinhandicap (16/1)atLingfield(6f,AW)15daysago.Cheekpiecesbackonandcapableofaboldshow TFRHHHHI BHA53
12 ZINA COLADA (GB) (134) 060046 D 4 9-1 (13)
Br Br f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Coconut Shy Benoit de la Sayette J
O The Bean Club George Margarson, Newmarket T
B Mr F. Butler Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good). Off 134 days and she again looks vulnerablefromawinpointofview TFRHHIII BHA50
13 FAI FAI (GB) (49) 406420 D
5 8-13 (9)
Br B g Acclamation - Sabratah Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey Daniel Steele, Henfield T
B G. B. Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Bath (5.7f, soft) 49 days ago. Modest strike rate on the AW (1-22)andneedstobouncebackfollowingawindop. TFRHHIII BHA48
14 ZACHARY (GB) (36) 500506 CD 3 8-11 (10)
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Roubles (USA) Hayley Turner J
O Owners Group 113 Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Elite Racing Club Owners Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Nineteen runs since last win in 2023 Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap (14/1) atSouthwell(6.1f)36daysago.Othersboastmorecompellingcredentials. TFRHHIII BHA44
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: (DIV I) DICKO THE LEGEND (IRE) 3 9 5 Rhiain Ingram 5-2 (Roger Ingram) 9 ran 2023: (DIV II) DAYTONA LADY (IRE) 3 9 8 James Sullivan 15-2 (Ruth Carr) 9 ran
Hood worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 5, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8, 11, 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 10, 11 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 12, 13 Stewards Note: BIG BARD: Following its run on 4/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
SOUTHBANK: Following its run on 4/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away FAI FAI: Following its run on 31/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to be sore.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Poetic Jack (GB), 13-2 Smasher (IRE), 7-1 Big Bard (GB), 10-1 Southbank (IRE), 12-1 Ballybaymoonshiner (FR), 14-1 Katie G (GB), Fai Fai (GB), 18-1 Zina Colada (GB), 20-1 Silky Robin (IRE), 22-1 Zachary (GB), 25-1 Due Date (GB), 40-1 Frightening (GB), 66-1 Nubough (IRE), 100-1 Lady In Havana (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Stall 14 is hardly ideal but POETIC JACK was very quick off the blocks when making all at Lingfield recently and may well follow off 4lb higher here, provided that he is again sprightly from the gate. Southbank was five lengths off the selection in that Lingfield handicap but he could finish closer granted a better start this time, while Big Bard and Smasher also warrant places on the shortlist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.POETIC JACK 2.SOUTHBANK (IRE) 3.BIG
RACE RESULT
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First Race 4.10 - THE SKY BET FOR THE FANS 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. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Lowest weight 8st 8lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 7th, 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 13 entries at £30. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 4.40 - THE IRISH EBF “CONFINED” FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (horses in Bands C and D which have run no more than three times) (GBB RACE) 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 novice two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run more than three times which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb 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 19 entries at £45. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.10 - THE SKY BET SUPER WEEK SUPERSIZED NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 two yrs old only, Rated 0-70. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 7th, 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 13 entries at £35. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 5.40 - THE CCR “CONFINED” RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D, have not run more than three times) (GBB RACE) 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 novice two yrs old, which have not run more than three times which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £25 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 27 entries at £45. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.10 - THE SKY BET MATCHDAY ASSIST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) 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 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £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. December 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 13lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 15 entries, 1 at £6 and 14 at £30. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 6.40 - THE SKY BET MATCHDAY ASSIST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) 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 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £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. December 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 13lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 15 entries at £30. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 7.10 - THE SKY BET ACCA FREEZE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6140, the third £3067, the fourth £1535 and the fifth £765. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 or higher; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Note below). £125 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 7th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 105 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 9lb Subsequently, the excess over 105 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. Those horses rated 85 and below are also eligible to run in this race Elimination from this race will be as provided for in the Race Administration Code. 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 13 entries, 1 at £25 and 12 at £125. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10323; Second £5163; Third £2580; Fourth £1290; Fifth £645. (Penalty Value £13085) Weights raised 7lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 7.40 - THE SKY BET BUILD A BET 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 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £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. December 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 9lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after December 7th, 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 19 entries, 2 at £6 and 17 at £30. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
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Ninth Race 8.10 - THE SKY BET REQUEST A BET 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 46-58 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £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. December 17th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 7th, 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 18 entries at £30. - Closed December 13th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
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