Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 16th January by Weatherbys

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Thursday 16th January 2025

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CHIEF STEWARD

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William Jardine

Kieran O’Shea JUDGE

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EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Sarah Duncan, Julie Lingham, John Bramhill, Suzanne Feltham MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Ross Worthington

Dr Meg Hardman

VETERINARY OFFICERS

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Stuart Thorne

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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COMMENTATOR

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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

Fifth Race 7.00pm 24 - 25

Sixth Race 7:30pm 28 - 29

Seventh Race 8.00pm 34 - 35

Eighth Race 8.30pm 40 - 41

TONIGHT’S SPONSORS

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

After the freezing weather last week, we return to more normal winter weather today; albeit with rather dreary mist forecast. We will not let that dampen our spirits with eight races on offer tonight and some competitive ﬁnishes in prospect.

The evening kicks off with two maiden races, followed by ﬁve handicaps and a fascinating novice stakes. It may only have four declared runners but each one has shown ability in their previous runs and the winner should be worth following, as they progress during the year.

I hope you have an enjoyable evening and I look forward to seeing you throughout 2025.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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

How to Read Your Racecard

Horse number on saddlecloth

Horse Name Sire

No of days since last race

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

Weight St-Lbs Dam Age Damsire

7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)

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

O Simon Mulvany & Partner

Owner(s)

colours and graphic

Draw

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.

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

Trainer

TFRHHIII BHA-

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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 5.00

THE RACING WELFARE RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES

(CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (DIV I)

(GBB RACE)

for maiden three, four and ﬁve 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

EASILY CONVINCED clearly knew his job when finishing third on debut at Kempton last week and the son of Kodi Bear is fancied to use the experience gained to shed the maiden tag. Mullwarchar may benefit from the return to 7f following his recent effort at Lingfield, while Song Of Dubai is capable of improvement having displayed signs of promise on her first outing at Wolverhampton.

EASILY CONVINCED Mullwarchar

Leading course trainer (20-25): M Bell (33 wins from 169 runners, 20%) runs JUNGLE CRUISE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs MULLWARCHAR

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

1 JUNGLE CRUISE (IRE) (27) (2lb) 5- 4 10-0 (9)

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Chantilly Cream (IRE) Hector Crouch J

O The Raceology Partnership Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Loughtown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWBungleInthejunglegelding.16/1,showedonlyabitmakingabelateddebutwhenﬁfthof9innovice atSouthwell(7.1f)27daysago.Likelytypeforhandicapsfurtherdowntheline.

2 EXPERT ELSA (GB) (17) (2lb) 03-

Br B f Expert Eye - Dubai Cyclone (USA)

O Mr Alex Frost & Mrs Julia Lukas

9-9 (5)

Kingscote J

Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

B Ladyswood Farm & Stud LLP Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWExpertEyeﬁllywhoshowedmorethanﬁrsttimeupriddenpositivelywhenthirdof5innoviceatWolverhampton (7.2f)17daysago.However,she’llneedtostepupagainifshe’stoplayaleadrolehere.

3 MASSIMO BLUE (GB) (57) 5- 3 8-12 (4)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Sinaadi (IRE)

O Raceﬁeld Racing Club

B Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd

Grace McEntee J

Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off at 50/1 but offered a bit to work on when ﬁfth of 11 in novice at Kempton (6f) on debut 57daysago,unabletosustaineffort.Maydobetter

4 MULLWARCHAR (GB) (13) 4-5

Br Ch c Ulysses (IRE) - Dynaforce (USA)

BHA-

(8)

Billy Loughnane J

O Mr Iain Service Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Newsells Park Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred for longer trips but showed ability amidst greenness in pair of outings to date, ﬁfth of 9 in maiden at Lingﬁeld (8f, AW, 9/2) 13daysago,runningon.Dropbackintripdoesn’tlookidealonqualifyingrunandhandicapsover11/4m+willbemorehisbag. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 EASILY CONVINCED (IRE) (8) (2lb) 3 3 8-10 (7)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Gullible (IRE)

O Milan Racing Club & Partner

B Cotton House & Beshellstown Trading Co

Marco Ghiani J

Marco Botti, Newmarket T

Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWKodiBeargeldingwhoknewhisjobandshowedagoodattitudewhenthirdof13innoviceatKempton(7f)ondebut 8daysago,headedﬁnal100ydsandkeepingon.Lookscapableofbuildingonthatandhe’sonefortheshortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 ROGUE OFFICER (IRE) (31) (2lb) 60-

Br B c Soldier’s Call - Farthing (IRE)

O The Rogues Gallery

B James Waldron

(6)

Luke Morris J

Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

Excel Entertainment Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced colt. Seventh of 12 in maiden (85/40) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 31 days ago, hanging leftandweakeningﬁnal1f.Looksoneforhandicapsmovingforward.

7 SONIC SI (GB) (18) (2lb) 332565-

Br B g Advertise - Free To Love

O Mrs Veronica Gilbert

(2)

Connor Planas (3) J

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Lady Whent Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairgelding.Remainsamaidenafter7Flatruns.Fifthof7innurseryatSouthwell(6.1f,11/1)18daysago. Inthemixforallhemaybevulnerabletolessexposedtypes. TFRHHHII BHA69

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

8 SONG OF DUBAI (GB) (10) 6

Br B f Iffraaj - Make It Rain (IRE)

O Sheikh Marwan Al Maktoum

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

3 8-7 (1)

Josephine Gordon J

Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Iffraaj ﬁlly Sixth of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 5/1) on debut 10 days ago, needing strongergallop.Ingoodhandsandshe’sverymuchthetypetoimprove.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 DANCE RECITAL (IRE) (5) (2lb) 4 3 8-5 (3)

Br Ch f Soldier’s Call - Lady Tyne

O Mr Jim Gill

B Ballyhane

Hollie Doyle J

Michael Keady, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier’s Call ﬁlly who was sent off at long odds but offered something to work on nevertheless when fourthof8innoviceatthiscourse(8f)ondebut5daysago,keepingonﬁnal1f.Entitledtoprogress. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: SUPER HIT (FR) 3 8 10 Marco Ghiani 8-13 (Marco Botti) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Easily Convinced (IRE), 4-1 Song of Dubai (GB), 7-1 Sonic Si (GB), Dance Recital (IRE), 9-1 Mullwarchar (GB), 14-1 Massimo Blue (GB), Rogue Ofﬁcer (IRE), 16-1 Expert Elsa (GB), 18-1 Jungle Cruise (IRE)

EASILY CONVINCED’s debut third at Kempton 8 days ago was an encouraging effort and with progress anticipated, Marco Botti’s charge is fancied to make another bold bid here Song of Dubai is another likely improver and rates next best ahead of Sonic Si and Dance Recital.

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Position of Stalls

6f - Centre

Remainder - Inside

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Second Race 5.30

THE RACING WELFARE RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three, four and ﬁve 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

One Horse Town commands plenty of respect on his ﬁrst start for Harry Derham after reaching the frame twice at Dundalk in November The vote, though, goes to KEV, who stepped forward from his debut when beaten a neck at Wolverhampton last month and a repeat of that performance would make him a tough nut to crack. Princess Pw and Kazakh are others worthy of consideration.

Leading course trainer (20-25): A Haynes (20 wins from 180 runners, 11%) runs BLUE ECLIPSE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Ward (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs KEV Longest Traveller: KEV trained by T Ward, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

1 WILLOW’S KISS (GB) (193) (2lb) 0- 4 9-9 (3)

Br B f Twilight Son - Whispered Kiss Paddy Bradley J

O Mrs Diane Ellison Mike Murphy, Westoning T

B D. Ellison & B.Olkowicz Chapmans of Sunninghill S

TIMEFORMVIEW2,000gnsyearling,TwilightSonﬁlly.Dam7f/1mwinner.Showedonlygreennesswhenlastof9inaC&D noviceondebut6inJulyandshe’sbestwatchedconcedingweightallroundonthebackof6monthsoff. TFRHIIII BHA-

2 KAZAKH (GB) (16) 03- 3 8-12 (8)

Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Kakashan (IRE)

Sean Dylan Bowen J

O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Coverdale Stud Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. Showed more than on debut when third of 10 in novice (17/2) at Lingﬁeld (7f,AW)16daysago.Needsanotherrunforamark.Cheekpieceson1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 KEV (GB) (31) 62- 3 8-12 (1)

Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Kristollini

Sean Levey J

O North Farm Syndicate Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T

B North Farm Stud Smulders S TIMEFORMVIEWLandForcegeldingwhowasseentogoodeffectbutimprovedonhisdebutrunneverthelesswhensecondof12 inmaiden(10/1)atWolverhampton(7.2f)31daysago,wellpositioned.Notoutofthings.

4 MY FRIEND CHARLES (IRE) (20) 0-

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Star Quality

TFR

BHA-

(6)

Benoit de la Sayette J

O Trevor and Ruth Milner Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

B D. & E. Phelan Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedgelding.Showedonlygreennesswhenninthof12innovice(66/1)atWolverhampton (7.2f)ondebut20daysago.Passedover TFRHHIII

5 BLUE ECLIPSE (GB) (56) (2lb) 5-

Br B c Oasis Dream - Forbidden Love

O Purple’nBlues

(4)

Kieran O’Neill J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B B & B Equine Limited Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOasisDreamcolt.33/1,ﬁfthof9innoviceatSouthwell(8.1f)ondebut56daysago,weakeningﬁnal1f. Probablyneedsmoretime. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 ONE HORSE TOWN (IRE) (50) (2lb) 33-

Br Ch g Threat (IRE) - Almost Always (IRE)

O The Jo Cool Syndicate

(2)

Billy Loughnane J

Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Almost Always Partnership OLBG S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedgelding.13/8,prettymuchmatcheddebutformwhenthirdof14inmaidenatDundalk(7f)50daysago. Changedhandsfor34,000gnsinDecemberandhe’sofinterestwithBillyLoughnaneintheplate. TFRHHHHH BHA7 SCAMMER (GB) (43) (2lb) 0-

Br B g Expert Eye - Sudden Wish (IRE)

O Mr G. L. Moore

(5)

Ashley Lewis (7) J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B G L Moore Racing KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedgelding.200/1,lastof13innoviceatKempton(8f)ondebut43daysago,slowlyinto strideandneverathreat. TFRHIIII BHA-

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

KEV

One Horse Town

8 PRINCESS PW (IRE) (13) (2lb) 22-4 BF 3 8-5 (7)

Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Providence (IRE)

Luke Morris J O Miss P Wotherspoon & Michael H Watt

B Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW

Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T

Brightstartwhenrunner-upﬁrst2startsatMusselburgh/Wolverhamptonlatelastyear Shadedisappointing whenfourthof9inmaidenatLingﬁeld(8f,AW)13daysagobutaplayerifbouncingback. TFRHHHHI BHA67

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

2024:(See Div 1)

Stewards Note: SCAMMER: Following its run on 4/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1

One Horse Town (IRE), 11-4 Princess Pw (IRE), 7-2 Kev (GB), 7-1 Kazakh (GB), 16-1 Blue Eclipse (GB), 50-1 My Friend Charles (IRE), 66-1 Scammer (GB), 100-1 Willow’s Kiss (GB)

ONE HORSE TOWN holds good claims on the pick of his form in 2 starts for Joseph O’Brien and, starting out for another shrewd outﬁt, he could be the way to go with Billy Loughnane aboard. Princess Pw and Kev rate next best.

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

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Third Race 6.00

THE RACING VALUE AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four 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 1lb.

CITY SELECTIONS

STAR PUPIL produced his best effort for a while when finishing third at Lingfield at the start of the month. Richard Hughes’ gelding was tried in blinkers for the first time on that occasion and this may be the time to strike if the headgear has the same effect. Sonmarg was running well off higher marks during the autumn and is capable of being in the mix, along with Capuchinero.

Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (64 wins from 536 runners, 12%) runs GO WILD

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (1 win from 35 runners, 3%) runs GO WILD

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

1 SONMARG (IRE) (13) 22300-6

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Baileys Pursuit

O Dave & Emma Evans

B Mr Niall Radford

9-8 (1)

Jordan Williams (5) J

David Evans, Abergavenny T

Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2023 16/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at

Moreisneeded.

2 CAPUCHINERO (GB) (12) 24464-0 CD

Br B m Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Ape Attack

(2)

Kieran O’Neill J

O Middleham Park Racing, A Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Chasemore Farm Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Tenthof11inhandicapatWolverhampton(9.5f,33/1)12daysago.Backdownintrip. Cheekpiecesbackon.DroppedtoahandymarkifbackonherA-game. TFRHHHII BHA62

3 STAR PUPIL (GB) (13) 10660-3

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Roedean (IRE)

4 9-7 (3)

Finley Marsh J

O Beccle, Clay, Fleming & Partner Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B The Roedean Partnership Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW 10/3 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (7f, AW) 13 days ago, runningon.Playeroffa1lblowermarkwithheadgearagainsported. TFRHHHHH BHA61

4 GONE ROGUE (IRE) (25) 622600- D 4 9-5 (4)

Br B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Assault On Rome (IRE)

O Palace Racing

Tom Queally J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Christine E. Budden & Partners KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2023 FirstrunsinceleavingCharlieJohnstonwhenlastof11inhandicap atLingﬁeld(10f,AW,16/1)25daysago.Backdownintrip.Cheekpieceson1sttime. TFRHHIII BHA59

5 GO WILD (GB) (7) 10550-3

9-4 (5)

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Hells Babe Frederick Larson J

O Mr Michael Appleby Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Mrs Lucinda White Trade Access Panels Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingﬁeldinSeptember.80/1,creditablethirdof4inhandicapatLingﬁeld(7f,AW)7daysago, wellpositioned.Inthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA58(-1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Star Pupil (GB), 5-1 Go Wild (GB), 15-2 Gone Rogue (IRE), 8-1 Capuchinero (GB), 9-1 Sonmarg (IRE)

STAR PUPIL rates the pick of these weights so is taken to build on his recent Lingﬁeld third and resume winning ways. Go Wild looks the one to give Richard Hughes’ 4-y-o most to do ahead of Capuchinero.

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

STAR PUPIL Sonmarg

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Fourth Race 6.30

THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT bet365 CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four 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

Jesse Luc landed a similar C&D event last weekend but, although respected, he may struggle conceding weight to WAR ZONE. Chelsea Banham’s charge was narrowly denied in a handicap at Wolverhampton last month, having been on target over 5f here in October, and looks to hold strong claims down into a classiﬁed event. Believe It has few miles on the clock and while she would need to improve, a drop in trip could aid her chance.

WAR ZONE

Jesse Luc

Leading course trainer (20-25): J R Jenkins (14 wins from 175 runners, 8%) runs TILSWORTH ONY TA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Murphy (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs JESSE LUC

Longest Traveller: BELIEVE IT trained by D & C Kubler, Lambourn, 128 miles.

1 JESSE LUC (GB) (5) 405-421

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Be Amazing (IRE) Luke Morris J

O Mr Philip Banﬁeld Mike Murphy, Westoning T

B Ellis Stud Partnership TIMEFORMVIEW 6/5, career best when cosily winning 7-runner minor event at this C&D 5 days ago. Expected to be bangthere.

2 BELIEVE IT (GB) (21) 004606-

Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Ducissa

(7)

Richard Kingscote J

O Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Oakmere Homes S TIMEFORMVIEWRespectablesixthof12inhandicapatWolverhampton(7.2f,16/1)21daysago.Needsconsidering. TFRHHHII BHA48

3 JUMIRA BRIDGE (GB) (17) 010000- CD

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Zykina

(5)

Josephine Gordon J

O Mr Nigel Franklin Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW3-timeC&Dwinner Lastof11inhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f,33/1)17daysagosoneedsto getbackontrack. TFRHHIII BHA49

4 LORD DANIELSON (GB) (5) 0040-14 CD 4 9-9 (6)

Br B g Iffraaj - Toy Theatre George Wood J

O Mr L. J. Vaessen P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T

B Leon Vaessen TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner WinnerhereinJanuary.Respectablefourthof11inhandicap(5/1)atthisC&D5daysago. Hood/cheekpiecesbackonandnotruledout. TFR

BHA44(+4)

5 SASSY REDHEAD (GB) (25) 460000- CD 5 9-9 (1)

Br Ch m Harry Angel (IRE) - Passcode Hollie Doyle J

O Smith Pickett Spore Scott

William Stone, West Wickham T

B Aston Mullins Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.6/1,ninthof10inhandicapatLingﬁeld(6f,AW)25daysago.Othersappealmore.

BHA50

6 TILSWORTH ONY TA (GB) (17) 454045- CD 6 9-9 (3)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Pallas

Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr M. Ng J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B Michael Ng Tilsworth Stud Farm S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 9/2,creditableﬁfthof11inhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f)17daysago.Inthepicture.

BHA50

7 WAR ZONE (IRE) (31) 263162- C 4 9-9 (2)

Br Ch g Bated Breath - Artwork Genie (IRE) Joey Haynes J

O A140 self storage club

Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T

B Deerpark Stud A140 Self Storage S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner WinnerhereinOctober 9/1,creditablesecondof9inhandicapatWolverhampton (5.1f)31daysago.Cangowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA50

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Jesse Luc (GB), 3-1 War Zone (IRE), 11-2 Tilsworth Ony Ta (GB), 8-1 Sassy Redhead (GB), 9-1 Lord Danielson (GB), 12-1 Believe It (GB), 40-1 Jumira Bridge (GB)

JESSE LUC looks the way to go on the back of his stylish recent C&D success. In-form course scorer War Zone is feared most with C&D winners Tilsworth Ony Ta and Lord Danielson also well worthy of consideration.

Fifth Race 7.00

THE BET BOOST AT bet365 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5)

(GBB RACE)

for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413 (Penalty Value £4187.20)

CITY SELECTIONS

Queenofdestruction had no obvious excuses when ﬁnishing second at Wolverhampton recently but it would be surprising if she wasn’t thereabouts again, while a tendency to hang continues to affect Target Man. The form of MEGAPHONE’s Newmarket debut effort has worked out extremely well and he made light work of his rivals at Kempton when returning last week. The son of Kodiac should progress further and he can concede weight all round to follow up.

MEGAPHONE

Queenofdestruction

Leading course trainer (20-25): S & E Crisford (22 wins from 125 runners, 18%) runs QUEENOFDESTRUCTION Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Boughey (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs MEGAPHONE & TARGET MAN Longest Travellers: QUEENOFDESTRUCTION trained by S & E Crisford, TARGET MAN & MEGAPHONE trained by G Boughey, CRESSIDA WILDES trained by P McEntee, all Newmarket, 47 miles.

1 MEGAPHONE (GB) (8) 6-1

Br B c Kodiac - Ampliﬁer

O Mr Adrian McAlpine

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Daniel Muscutt J

George Boughey, Newmarket T

George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced winner First run since leaving Roger Varian when won 6-runner maiden at Kempton (6f,5/6)8daysago.Candobetteragainandboastssolidclaimsdespitethepenalty. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 TARGET MAN (IRE) (84) 2232- 3 9-1 (1)

Br Ch g Earthlight (IRE) - Dettoria

O Amo Racing Limited

Billy Loughnane J

George Boughey, Newmarket T

B D. G. Iceton Sports Invest UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.15/2,goodsecondof9innoviceatSouthwell(5f)84daysago.Breakanda geldingoperationcouldbringmoreoutofhim. TFRHHHII BHA81

3 CRESSIDA WILDES (GB) (54) 352334- 3 8-10 (2)

Br B f Showcasing - Dancing Warrior Luke Morris J

O G4 Contracts Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulﬁlly 20/1,fourthof6innurseryatNewcastle(5f)54daysago.Makespolytrackdebut. Solidclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA77

4 QUEENOFDESTRUCTION (IRE) (12) 24-2 BF 3

(4)

Br Br f Dandy Man (IRE) - Sea of Reality (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Mr Khalifa Aldoseri Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Sandra Russell Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Secondof7inmaidenatWolverhampton(5.1f,evens)12 daysago.Mayyet havemoretooffer TFRHHHII BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Megaphone (GB), 11-4 Cressida Wildes (GB), 4-1 Target Man (IRE), Queenofdestruction (IRE)

CRESSIDA WILDES has the best chance at the weights and ran with credit in a nursery at Newcastle last time, so she could be the one to side with in a trappy event. Megaphone is of interest after opening his account recently and a case can be made for the other two.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CRESSIDA WILDES 2.MEGAPHONE 3.TARGET MAN (IRE)

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

Sixth Race 7.30

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CITY SELECTIONS

A few of these have something to prove and it looks best to side with MERRIMACK. The Stuart Williams-trained four-year-old has been running well in defeat recently and having weakened late on over 6f on his last two starts, a drop to the minimum trip might be key. Gogo Yubari made the frame at Lingﬁeld last time out and holds obvious claims from an unchanged rating. Rainyniteingeorgia heads the remainder

MERRIMACK

Gogo Yubari

Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (52 wins from 418 runners, 12%) runs MERRIMACK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs MERRIMACK LongestTravellers:MERRIMACKtrainedbySCWilliams,RAINYNITEINGEORGIAtrainedbyAHaynes,ANTIPHONtrainedbyMichaelKeady,BLAZESBOYLAN& ANGLELANDtrainedbyRobertCowell,GOGOYUBARItrainedbyDCunha,MOMAERtrainedbyJackMorland,BILLPLUMBtrainedbyPMcEntee,allNewmarket,47miles.

1 MOMAER (IRE) (25) 64210/0-

Br B m Belardo (IRE) - Khameela Andrew Mullen J

O D Lovatt & C Bacon Jack Morland, Newmarket T

B Sinead & Paul Leahy & Michael Whelan Junction 17 Prestige S

TIMEFORMVIEW8/1,ﬁrstrunsinceleavingMarkLoughnanewhenlastof7inhandicapatLingﬁeld(6f,AW)25daysago. Hardtomakeasolidcaseforonthebackofthat.

2 BLAZES BOYLAN (FR) (68) 6/1250- CD 4 9-8 (7)

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Molly Bloom (FR) Marco Ghiani J

O Mr C Humphris & Partner Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B M. Cyril Humphris

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winner C&D winner 33/1, last of 10 in handicap at this C&D 68 days ago. Needs to getbackontrackafterabreak. TFR

BHA74

3 ANGLE LAND (GB) (42) 622636- CD 6 9-7 (1)

Br B m Mayson - Jumeirah Star (USA) Hayley Turner J

O Mr Allen Rix & Mr Richard Penney Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Mr K. Dasmal & Bottisham Heath Stud Robert Cowell Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Sixthof8inhandicap(11/2)atthisC&D42daysago.Formhasbeeninandoutlately butcan’tbecompletelydismissed. TFRHHHII BHA73

4 RAINYNITEINGEORGIA (IRE) (13) 1/3001-6 D 4 9-7 (2)

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Shalailah (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J

O Mrs Paul Shanahan Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Rathbran House Stud Tattersalls, Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingﬁeld in December 10/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (5f, AW) 13 days ago, slowlyaway Couldgetinvolvediftheraceisruntosuit. TFRHHHII BHA73

5 BILL PLUMB (IRE) (496) 3/11014/-

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Provence

O Michelle Hancox

(3)

Luke Morris J

Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Hyde Park Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 11/2). Off 16 months. Plenty to prove on the backofalongabsence,althoughmarketsupportwouldbesigniﬁcant.

6 ANTIPHON (IRE) (12) 25040-0 C D

Br B g Kodiac - Freedom’s Light

TFRHHIII BHA72

6 9-3 (8)

Sean Dylan Bowen J

O Mr Jim Gill Michael Keady, Newmarket T

B George Strawbridge

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Twelve runs since last win in 2024 33/1, ﬁrst run since leaving Gay Kelleway when lastof10inhandicapatSouthwell(6.1f)12daysago.Otherspreferred.

7 GOGO YUBARI (GB) (13) 25304-3 D 4 9-1 (5)

Br B f Havana Grey - Clouds Rest George Wood J

O Gee Gee’s Racing & Dylan Cunha

Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Dynacell S TIMEFORMVIEWFivewinsfrom16runslastyear 7/2,creditablethirdof8inhandicapatLingﬁeld(5f,AW)13daysago. Lookstheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA67

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

8 MERRIMACK (GB) (29) 035624- D

Br B g Showcasing - Megan Lily (IRE)

O Mr W Enticknap & Mr B Ralph

B Montcastle Bloodstock Ltd

4 8-13 (6)

Sean Levey J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 29 days ago. On a handy mark and deservesseriousconsiderationinathinrace. TFRHHHHI BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Gogo Yubari (GB), 10-3 Merrimack (GB), 6-1 Angle Land (GB), 13-2 Rainyniteingeorgia (IRE), 14-1 Momaer (IRE), Bill Plumb (IRE), 16-1 Blazes Boylan (FR), 22-1 Antiphon (IRE)

GOGO YUBARI is on a workable mark and confirmed that she’s back in good order when third at Lingfield recently, so she’s narrowly preferred to Merrimack, who fits a similar mould. Angle Land can get involved if she puts a sub-par effort behind her.

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Seventh Race 8.00

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CITY SELECTIONS

A comfortable winner at Lingﬁeld earlier in the month, ETRETAT looks capable of following up off a 5lb higher mark for his in-form stable. Placed on her last two starts over further since scoring over track and trip in November, Switchel is a leading contender, as is Arcadian Nights, who has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his October second at Wolverhampton.

ETRETAT Switchel

Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (64 wins from 536 runners, 12%) runs SONNERIE POWER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs ETRETAT

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

1 ARCADIAN NIGHTS (GB) (27) 500025- D

(8)

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Lady Lahar Billy Loughnane J

O Laurence Bellman Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B Barry Walters

TIMEFORMVIEWRespectableﬁfthof10inhandicapatWolverhampton(9.5f,17/2)27daysago,unabletosustaineffort. Canmakepresencefelt.

2 WARREN HILL (IRE) (58) 441050- D 5 9-12 (6)

Br B m No Nay Never (USA) - Travel (USA)

Zacharia Clarke (7) J

O Crager, Hassiakos, Moorhead, Collins & PTR Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Lynch Bages, Camas Park & Summerhill B/S Varian Stable Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWindsorinJuly 5/1,eighthof9inhandicapatLingﬁeld(10f,AW)58daysago.Likely toﬁndoneortwotoogood.

3 CEPHALUS (GB) (36) 460000- C

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

TFRHHHII BHA78

9-11 (3)

Tom Queally J

O Mr Veljko Jovanovic Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Fourwinsfrom12runslastyear Lastof12inhandicapatKempton(7f,28/1)36daysago. Signiﬁcantlybackupintripandblinkersreﬁtted.Needstobounceback.

4 GORDON GREY (IRE) (13) 12104-0

Br Gr g Australia - Lady Aquitaine (USA)

TFRHHIII BHA77

9-7 (4)

Sean Levey J

O Hasmonean Racing & Miss C J Mckeown B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

B Sahara Group Holdings

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatEpsominJuly 25/1,well-beatenninthof10toEtretatinhandicapatLingﬁeld(10f,AW) 13daysago,doingtoomuchtoosoon.Clearlyhasworktodo.

5 ETRETAT (GB) (13) 01332-1 C D

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Normandie (GER)

O Mrs Zee Thompson

B L Dassault, Coﬁnvest & Haras d’Etreham

HHIII BHA73

9-6 (1)

Archie Young (5) J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.Careerbestwhenwinning10-runnerhandicap(9/4)atLingﬁeld(10f,AW)13daysago, keepingonwell.Majorplayer

6 SONNERIE POWER (FR) (15) 22003-0

Br Ch g Almanzor (FR) - Nehalennia (USA)

O The Horse Watchers 4

B S.A.R.L. de Chambure Haras D’Etreham

HHHHH BHA73

9-5 (2)

Cieren Fallon J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

Timeform S

TIMEFORMVIEWEighteenrunssincelastwinin2023 15/2,eighthof11inhandicapatNewcastle(10.2f)15daysago. Hoodbackonandﬁrst-timetonguestrapenlisted.Opposable. TFRHHIII BHA71

7 SWITCHEL (IRE) (28) 532123- CD 5 9-3 (7)

Br B m Golden Horn - Swizzle Stick (IRE)

O Mr Anthony Rogers

B Airlie Stud

Rob Hornby J

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerinNovember 16/5,creditablethirdof11inhandicapatSouthwell(11.1f)28daysago. Solideach-wayclaimsoffthesamemark. TFRHHHHI BHA69

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

8 TIPTOE (GB) (210) 51/5- 4 9-0 (5)

Br B f Lightning Spear - Marine Bleue (IRE)

O Mr M P. Coleman

B Qatar Bloodstock Ltd

Hayley Turner J

David Simcock, Newmarket T

David Simcock Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedwinner 5/1,lastof5inhandicapatWolverhampton(12.2f)whenlastseen7monthsago. Othersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA67

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7.

Stewards Note:

WARREN HILL: Following its run on 19/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Etretat (GB), 4-1 Switchel (IRE), 13-2 Arcadian Nights (GB), 8-1 Warren Hill (IRE), 12-1 Sonnerie Power (FR), 14-1 Tiptoe (GB), 25-1 Cephalus (GB), 33-1 Gordon Grey (IRE)

The reliable ETRETAT looked better than ever when striking at Lingﬁeld recently and a 5lb rise is unlikely to be enough to prevent him from going in again. Switchel is also consistent and she is feared most ahead of top-weight Arcadian Nights.

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Eighth Race 8.30

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CITY SELECTIONS

THE SPOTLIGHT KID wasn’t beaten far in his attempt to complete a hat-trick at Wolverhampton last month and Dean Ivory’s charge should be suited by dropping back in trip. He can land a ﬁfth career success at the main expense of C&D winner Union Island, who was also third when on a three-timer at Southwell. A capable sort on his day and making his ﬁrst appearance since October, Roscioli cannot be ruled out either

THE SPOTLIGHT KID Union Island

Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (52 wins from 418 runners, 12%) runs GOT NO DOLLARS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs UNION ISLAND

Longest Traveller: UNION ISLAND trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

1 ROSCIOLI (GB) (100) 321253-

(3)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Never Lose Laura Pearson J

O Only Fools Have Horses Brett Johnson, Epsom T

B Tibthorpe Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Salisbury in August. Respectable third of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Brighton (8f,goodtosoft),doingtoomuchtoosoon.Off100daysandhelooksvulnerable.

2 UNION ISLAND (IRE) (13) 60611-3

Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Pellinore (USA)

O Owners Group 121

BHA63

9-8 (2)

Sean Dylan Bowen J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Threewinsfrom9runslastyear,thelatestatSouthwellinDecember Creditablethirdof10 inhandicap(5/2)there(8.1f)13daysago.Likelytobeonthepremises.

HHHII BHA62

3 CLAXTON BAY (GB) (64) 032160- D 4 9-8 (6)

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Bassmah

Jordan Williams (5) J

O Banks, McCabe, Evans David Evans, Abergavenny T

B J. R. Shannon Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Beverley in September but trailed in last of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Lingﬁeld (8f, AW) 64daysago,takinghisrecordontheAWto0-11. TFRHHIII BHA62

4 THE SPOTLIGHT KID (GB) (26) 504113- D 6 9-6 (4)

Br B g Mayson - Marjong Luke Morris J

O Mr John Marsden

B Mr John Marsden

Dean Ivory, Radlett T

Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Kempton in November 13/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f)26daysago.Shortlistmaterial. TFRHHHHH BHA60

5 FALCON NINE (GB) (19) 020440- 5 9-5 (1)

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Freedonia

Daniel Muscutt J

O Mr A. M. Mitchell Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Niarchos Family Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter16Flatruns.Cheekpiecesonfor1sttime,eighthof9inhandicapatNewcastle(10.2f,7/1) 19daysago,needingstrongergallop.Backdownintripandwillbeathreatifheputshisbestfootforward. TFRHHHHI BHA59

6 GOT NO DOLLARS (IRE) (42) 261004- CD 7 9-5 (5)

Br B g Showcasing - Canada Water

Olivia Haines (7) J

O Mr W Enticknap & Mr B Ralph Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Barronstown Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap back over this C&D (20/1) 42 days ago. Mayagainﬁndoneortwotoogood. TFRHHHII BHA59

7 TANCREDI (GB) (38) 220- 4 9-3 (7)

Br B g Kingman - Intricately (IRE) Grace McEntee J

O Mr Trevor Johnson

B Michelle Morris

Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving George Boughey when ninth of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton(7.2f,40/1)38daysago.Needstogetbackontracknowhandicapping. TFRHIIII BHA57

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2024: MITIGATOR 8 9 3 Grace McEntee 6-1 (Jack Jones) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 The Spotlight Kid (GB), 11-4 Union Island (IRE), 6-1 Falcon Nine (GB), 15-2 Roscioli (GB), 10-1 Got No Dollars (IRE), 16-1 Claxton Bay (GB), 33-1 Tancredi (GB)

THE SPOTLIGHT KID lost little caste in defeat when third off this mark at Wolverhampton last month and he is taken to resume winning ways. If Falcon Nine returns to form he could be the one to follow the selection home, while Union Island arrives here in good form and is also shortlisted.

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First Race 5.00 - THE RACING WELFARE RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (DIV I) (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 maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, January 10th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 7lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: 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 13 entries at £40. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 5.30 - THE RACING WELFARE RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (DIV II) (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 maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, January 10th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 7lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: 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 12 entries at £40. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.00 - THE RACING VALUE AT bet365 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-62 (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. January 14th. Lowest weight 8st 7lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each race won 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 8 entries at £30. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights lowered 1lbs. SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.30 - THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT bet365 CLASSIFIED 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, January 10th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Weights: 9st 9lb each Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. 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 ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 14 entries at £30. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.00 - THE BET BOOST AT bet365 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (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 and the fourth £491. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 10th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; ﬁllies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; ﬁllies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (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 6 entries at £40. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 7.30 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each race won 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 12 entries at £40. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 8.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) 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 four 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. January 14th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each race won 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. 13 entries at £50. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 8.30 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT bet365 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-63 (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. January 14th. Lowest weight 8st 6lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each race won 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 January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

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