Saturday 22nd February 2025
Officials
Saturday 22nd February 2025
RACEDAY
OFFICIALS
CHIEF STEWARD
Tony McGlone STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
Christopher Bennett STEWARDS
Ben Ford, Louise Neale, Richard Westropp STARTERS
William Jardine Kieran O’Shea JUDGE
Paul Champion
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Jeremy Lind
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Sarah Duncan, John Bramhill, Julie Lingham
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Fiona Virgo
Dr Duncan Peacock
VETERINARY OFFICER
Stuart Thorne
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Mark Murrell MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS
Ben Gibson BVSc MRCVS
Mark Meter B.V.SC., MRCVS COMMENTATOR
Tony Ennis
BETTING RING MANAGER
Sarah Woodborne
RACECOURSE TEAM
RACING DIRECTOR
Neil Graham COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
Nathan Holmes
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Roderick Duncan
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Sarah Ridgway
TONIGHT’S RACING
TONIGHT’S SPONSOR
Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse
We have seven races for you tonight on what is forecast to be a rather pleasant February evening.
Commencing with an interesting field of maiden fillies, race one at 5.15pm has twelve lightly raced entrants with one of them looking to win the first race of their career. It is well worth making a trip to the paddock to inspect them before making your choice.
Our feature race of the evening is the 7.15pm, Bet365 handicap, where Rebel Path looks to have every chance of following up on his victory of last week with a good draw from stall 3. Monsieur Beaulieu reopposes on worse terms and from stall 6, so looks up against it.
I hope you manage to find some winners and have a lovely evening.
Neil Graham Racing Director
For more information about any of our upcoming events please visit chelmsfordcityracecourse.com or call the office on 01245 360300.
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-
Sponsor Form Comment
Timeform Rating
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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First Race 5.15
THE RACING VALUE AT BET365 MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5)
(GBB RACE)
for maiden three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
CITY SELECTIONS
RESCUE MISSION shaped with lots of promise, despite racing wide and pulling hard, to fill the runner-up spot over 6f here last month. Andrew Balding’s three-year-old would have learnt a lot from that experience and, with normal progression, she could be the one to beat. Vinatera showed ability to finish a close-up third at Kempton last month and could have more to offer on only her second start, while Scattering Light is another to watch out for
RESCUE MISSION Vinatera
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (51 wins from 409 runners, 12%) runs LIVE EACH DAY & VINATERA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs RESCUE MISSION Longest Traveller: HEY BOO trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 148 miles.
1 SAWGRASS (GB) (16) 60 4 10-2 (2)
Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Star Rock Finley Marsh J
O Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedfilly.Seventhof8innovice(40/1)atSouthwell(8.1f)16daysago,hangingleftfrom2f outandnotundulypunished.Handicapswillbemoreherbagafterthis.
HHIII BHA2 VINATERA (GB) (31) 3 4 10-2 (4)
Br Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Abbakova (IRE) Neil Callan J
O Ballylinch Stud Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Davis Mitchell & Lope de Vega Syndicate Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWLopeDeVegafillywhomadeapromisingstartwhenthirdof8inmaiden(14/1)atKempton(7f)on debut31daysago,herchallengeflatteningoutfinal100yds.Likelytoimprove. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 BELLA PERLA (IRE) (-) 3 8-13 (3)
Br Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Last Pearl Josephine Gordon J
O Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEWNightofThunderfilly Sisterto7fwinnerMidnightLustreandhalf-sisterto2-y-o1mwinnerFariba.Damunracedhalf-sistertohigh-classwinner upto11/2mJackHobbs.Makesappealonpaperforgoodyardandmarketconfidencebehindherondebutwouldlooksignificant. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 HEY BOO (GB) (-) 3 8-13 (12)
Br B f Iffraaj - Tricksy Spirit George Bass (3) J
O Mr J. Mitchell Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Jonathan Mitchell
TIMEFORM VIEW Iffraaj filly
Half-sister to 5f winner Della and useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Juniper Berries. Dam 5.7f winner(includingat2yrs).Wearshood. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 JAKE LOVES LAURA (GB) (23) 553-43 3 8-13 (11)
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Superego Edward Greatrex J
O RC VIP Syndicate 1
Paul Attwater, Upper Lambourn T
B Highclere Stud racingclub.com S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedfilly Goodthirdof7innovice(4/1)atthiscourse(6f)23daysago,noextralast1/2f. Likelytobevulnerabletolessexposedsortsagaininaracelikethis. TFRHHHII BHA64
6 KATHLEEN’S GLORY (IRE) (159) 56- 3 8-13 (1)
Br B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Leaf (IRE) Benoit de la Sayette J
O Blackhurst Racing John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Leaf Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWTenSovereignsfillywhohaslookedinneedoftheexperiencebothoutingstodate,againracingfreelywhensixthof12 innovice(3/1)atKempton(7f)inSeptember Hoodgoesbackonandsheremainscapableofbetter
BHA7 LIVE EACH DAY (GB) (122) 0- 3 8-13 (5)
Br B f Persian King (IRE) - Lady Oak (IRE) George Wood J
O Wood Hall Stud Limited Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Wood Hall Stud Wood Hall Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWPersianKingfilly Easytobackandofferedlittlewhententhof12innovice(12/1)atNewmarket(7f,soft) ondebutinOctober Switchedyardsaheadofthisandshe’sprobablybestwatched. TFRHHIII BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 PAGEANT (IRE) (134) 56-
Br B f Wootton Bassett - Dramatically (USA)
O Mr D Smith, Mrs J Magnier & Mr M Tabor
3 8-13 (10)
Daniel Muscutt J
James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Coolmore Ashford Stud of 5095 S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedfilly Hoodedfor1sttime,didn’tfindagreatdealofprogressfromdebutwhensixthof10 innoviceatKempton(6f,18/1)inOctober Handicapsoverfurtherlooklikelytobemoreherbag. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 PHRYGIA (GB) (26) 54
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - O’Connor’s Girl
O Mr Ben Perry & Partner
B Whatcote Farm Stud
3 8-13 (9)
Saffie Osborne J
James Ferguson, Newmarket T
James Ferguson Racing S TIMEFORM VIEWSergei Prokofiev filly who couldn’t quite match debut form when fourth of 8 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26daysago,notknockedabout.Anotherappealingasthetypetodobetterinhandicapsmovingforward. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 RESCUE MISSION (GB) (23) 2
Br B f Kodiac - Millvina Callum Hutchinson J
O Cheveley Park Stud Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividual.Secondof7innoviceatthiscourse(6f,6/1)ondebut23daysago,keepingon final1f.Opentoimprovementandshe’sonetoconsiderupintrip.
11 SCATTERING LIGHT (IRE) (199) 03- 3 8-13 (7)
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Cantiniere (USA) P. J. McDonald J
O Gianluca Consonni & Les Boyer
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBluePointfillywhoshowedbenefitofdebutrunwhenfinishingclose-upthirdin11-runnerYarmouthmaiden(6f)inAugust.LeftCharlieAppleby for30,000gnsinDecemberandsheappealsasthetypewhocouldyethavemoretooffer Hood/tonguetiefitted. TFRHHHHH BHA-
12 TOO SWEET (GB) (190) 50-
Br B f King of Change - Evie Speed (IRE)
O Amo Racing Limited
3 8-13 (8)
Billy Loughnane J
Raphael Freire, Lambourn T
B D. R. Tucker Sports Invest UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivebreeze-upbuywhoshowedabilitywhenfifthondebutinaSandownmaiden(5f)inJuly.NotinsameformatThirskamonth laterandnowstartsoutfornewyardfollowing6monthsoff.NotonetowriteoffandBillyLoughnaneaneye-catchingbooking. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: NIGHT OF DESIRE (IRE) 3 8 13 Harry Davies 2-1 (Marco Botti) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11 Hood worn by No. 6, 8, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Scattering Light (IRE), 5-1 Rescue Mission (GB), 6-1 Vinatera (GB), 8-1 Bella Perla (IRE), 17-2 Kathleen’s Glory (IRE), 11-1 Jake Loves Laura (GB), Phrygia (GB), 14-1 Too Sweet (GB), 22-1 Hey Boo (GB), Pageant (IRE), 66-1 Sawgrass (GB), Live Each Day (GB)
SCATTERING LIGHT ran well when third in a race that has thrown up subsequent winners on her final start for Charlie Appleby last summer and, appealing as the type to progress further, she earns the vote for the stable that won this contest 12 months ago. Rescue Mission, following her encouraging debut second here, Kathleen’s Glory and Vinatera are others to consider
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Position of Stalls
6f - Centre
Remainder - Inside
Second Race 5.45
THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60)
CITY SELECTIONS
ZU RUN is a previous C&D winner who produced a good effort to be beaten a length into second at Wolverhampton last month and goes off an unchanged rating. With Billy Loughnane taking over in the plate, he may be the one to beat. Port Erin finished a head behind the selection in third that day and will be hoping the application of first-time cheekpieces can help reverse the form, while last-time-out Kempton scorer Drifts Away needs to be taken seriously as well.
ZU RUN
Port Erin
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (51 wins from 409 runners, 12%) runs ENPASSANT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (6 wins from 51 runners, 12%) runs PORT ERIN
Longest Traveller: PORT ERIN trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 166 miles.
1 WALLOP (IRE) (17) 00003-0
Br B h Harry Angel (IRE) - Samaah (IRE) Joe Leavy (3) J
O Middleham Park Racing LXVII and Partner
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Yeomanstown Stud Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWSolesuccessatKemptononlystartin2023.Largelystruggledlastyearandfarednobetterinfirst-timecheekpieces whenlastof10inhandicapatKempton(6f,15/2)17daysago.Fallingintheweightsbutotherspreferred. TFRHHIII BHA70
2 PORT ERIN (IRE) (33) 00213-3 C D 5 9-6 (3)
Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Poppet’s Promise Finley Marsh J
O Mr P. G. Shorrock Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Kildaragh Stud Mill House Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysatthiscourse(8f)inDecemberandhascontinuedingoodheartsince,thirdof8inhandicap atWolverhampton(7.2f,4/1)33daysago.Cangiveanothergoodaccountwithcheekpiecesapplied. TFRHHHII BHA67
3 WILDE AND DANDY (GB) (22) 13132-0 CD 5 9-6 (6)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Image Joey Haynes J
O David Fravigar & Sam Jones Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T
B Bumble Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneveronall-weatherlastyear,winningatthisC&DinOctoberandSouthwellinDecember Uppedin gradewhenseventhof8inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f,9/2)22daysago,buthecouldbounceback. TFRHHHII BHA67
4 ENPASSANT (IRE) (17) 544-431 D 4 9-6 (1)
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Celestial Bow (IRE)
Daniel Muscutt J
O TJE Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Grange Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtohisbestwhenwinning8-runnerhandicapatKempton(7f,5/2)17daysago,hisfirstvictory forcurrentconnections.Remainsonaworkablemarksohecouldbecapableoffollowingup. TFRHHHHH BHA67
5 ZU RUN (GB) (33) 12603-2 CD
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Bewitchment
O Mrs M Cooke
5 9-6 (9)
Billy Loughnane J
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B The Bewitchment Partnership TMC Distribution Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerwhodoubledhistallyatWolverhamptoninOctober Hasreturnedtoformonlast2starts,secondof8 inhandicapbackatWolverhampton(7.2f,9/1)33daysago.Canmakehispresencefelt. TFRHHHHI BHA67
6 DYNAMIC TALENT (GB) (80) 050540- D 6 9-5 (2)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Burnt Fingers (IRE) Neil Callan J
O Harraton Court Stables Ltd
B Miss G. Abbey
Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Slow starter who won twice in early-2024, but not at the same level since returning from a break in September. TailedoffonhurdlingdebutinJanuary,hisonlystartforJulia&ShelleyBirkettandhasrejoinedformeryard. TFRHHIII BHA66
7 PREFER THE SISTER (IRE) (38) 34001-6 D 5 9-5 (8)
Br B m National Defense - Pandoras Secret (IRE) Saffie Osborne J
O Matt Crawley Racing club Matt Crawley, Newmarket T
B Golden Vale Stud Fonture Equine Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkonthirdstartforcurrentyardatKempton(7f)inDecember However,failedtorepeatthateffortwhen sixthof9inhandicapatsamecourse(8f,17/2)38daysago.Hoodbackonreturnedtothisshortertrip. TFRHHIII BHA66
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 DRIFTS AWAY (GB) (24) 1126-31 C 4 9-3 (5)
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Golden Spell
O PIP & Partners
B The Golden Spell Partnership
Brandon Wilkie (3) J
T. J. Kent, Newmarket T
The Property Investor Partnership Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWonback-to-backhandicapsinOctober/November,includingatthiscourse(8f).Showedgoodattitudewhen alsosuccessfulin7-runnerhandicap(5/4)atKempton(8f)24daysagoandhecanremaincompetitive. TFRHHHHI BHA64
9 VELVET VORTEX (GB) (119) 0464- 4 8-7 (4)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Battery Power
O Sarabex
Josephine Gordon J
Mike Murphy, Westoning T
B Sarabex AGMA Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Making handicap debut, wasn’t able to find any improvement when fourth of 6 at this C&D (14/1) in October,thoughneededtheemphasismoreonstamina.Hassomethingtofindafter4monthsoff. TFRHHIII BHA54
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE SO FAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 7, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Stewards Note:
PORT ERIN: Following its run on 20/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.
WILDE AND DANDY: Following its run on 31/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by step up in class.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Enpassant (IRE), 4-1 Drifts Away (GB), 11-2 Wilde And Dandy (GB), Zu Run (GB), 13-2 Port Erin (IRE), 16-1 Wallop (IRE), 18-1 Prefer The Sister (IRE), 22-1 Dynamic Talent (GB), Velvet Vortex (GB)
ENPASSANT built on the promise of his previous run when successful at Kempton 17 days ago and, having won off a 3lb higher mark last summer, he is taken to score again now that he’s up and running for his current trainer Drifts Away also arrives in good form and is feared most, ahead of Zu Run.
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Third Race 6.15
THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE 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
COMBUSTION successfully completed the double at this level at Southwell earlier in the month and is aided by a handy draw in stall three to compliment his forward tactics. The four-year-old remains relatively unexposed and he looks the way to go. Agent Mayfair rates the main threat after his length and a half success over 5f at Southwell last time, while Outreach makes most appeal of the remainder
COMBUSTION
Agent Mayfair
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Carroll (23 wins from 201 runners, 11%) runs AGENT MAYFAIR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (6 wins from 51 runners, 12%) runs AGENT MAYFAIR
Longest Traveller: MISS MOONSHINE trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 241 miles.
1 AGENT MAYFAIR (GB) (10) 063-631 5 9-12 (7)
Br B g Tasleet - Wedgewood Estates William Carson J
O Wedgewood Estates Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Lunways Farm Stud Wedgewood Estates S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestgelding.Didn’tneedtoimprovetowin8-runnerminoreventatSouthwell(5f,13/8)10daysago. Backupintripandnotruledoutforyardthathavebeenfiringinthewinnersallwinter
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2 AMERIGO VESPUCCI (IRE) (192) 003600- 4 9-9 (9)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - American Frolic (USA) George Wood J
O Foxhounds Racing P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T
B Irish National Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWentofftoohardwhen22/1,lastof8inhandicapatBeverley(7.4f,goodtofirm).Off6monthsand hasfirstrunfornewyardafterleavingJohnWainwright.Otherspreferred.
3 COMBUSTION (GB) (8) 0/00-11 D
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Chicklade
O Mulligans Racing club
B Glebe Farm Stud
(3)
Joey Haynes J
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner Didn’tneedtoimprovetowin10-runnerminorevent(10/3)atSouthwell(6.1f) 8daysagobutshouldcontinuetogiveagoodaccountatthislevel.
TFRHHHHI BHA50
4 EDERGOLE’S GIFT (IRE) (20) 21400-0 4 9-9 (1)
Br B f Reliable Man - Irishstone (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O The Go Betweeners
B Edergole Thoroughbred Ltd
Conrad Allen, Newmarket T
Conrad Allen Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWModestfillywasn’tseentobesteffectwhenblinkeredfor1sttime,seventhof9inhandicapatLingfield(5f, AW)20daysago.Othersarriveinbetterform. TFRHHHII BHA50
5 ENCHANTED NIGHT (GB) (20) 3400-06 7 9-9 (10)
Br Ch m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Khaseeb
O Mr John Joseph Smith
B Bumble Bloodstock & Mrs S. Nicholls
Billy Garritty J
Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
TIMEFORMVIEWOnewinfrom60Flatruns.Twenty-eightrunssincelastwinin2023 Farednobetterfornewyardwhen sixthof9inhandicapatLingfield(5f,AW,40/1)20daysago.
6 INVINCIBLE NAVY (IRE) (6) 65040-0
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Lady Arabella (IRE)
O Mr P. Cook
B Yeomanstown Stud
TFRHHIII
(2)
Finley Marsh J
Rachel Cook & John Bridger, Liphook T
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestgelding.Seventhof8inminorevent(7/1)atLingfield(8f,AW)6daysago,likelyneededthe runandwhileshouldbesharperwithblinkersbackon,hestillhasabittofind.
7 LILKIAN (GB) (23) 4506-24 CD
8 9-9 (6)
Br Ch g Sepoy (AUS) - Janie Runaway (IRE) Liam Wright (5) J
O Harraton Court Stables Ltd
B Biddestone Stud Ltd
Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwasfarfromdisgracedwhenarespectablefourthof11inminoreventatthisC&D(5/2) 23daysago.Shouldbesuitedbytheforecaststrongpaceandhastoberespected. TFRHHHHH BHA50
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 LYNWOOD LAD (GB) (175) 460050- D 5 9-9 (11)
Br B g Mayson - Faithful Promise Paddy Bradley J
O Mr D. Tierney
B Petches Farm Ltd
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Seventh of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 33/1). Off 175 days and hard to fancy strongly on hiscomeback.
TFRHHIII BHA44
9 MISS MOONSHINE (GB) (11) 00-0402 D 5 9-9 (4)
Br Gr m Outstrip - Cajun Moon Saffie Osborne J
O Canisbay Bloodstock Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B Canisbay Bloodstock Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Fleetwood Developments Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBackonsongwhensecondof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f)11daysago.Onefortheshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA49
10 OUTREACH (GB) (12) 0000-41
5 9-9 (8)
Br Gr g Outstrip - Willbeme Tyler Heard J
O Mike Humphreys & Mark Usher
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Stuart & Sarah Matheson Mark Usher Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Unexpectedly improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 12daysagobutmoreonhisplatetofollowupthatvictory. TFRHHHII BHA49
11 SHADES OF MAY (GB) (23) 635-43 5 9-9 (5)
Br B g Mayson - Shades of Silk George Bass (3) J
O Mr M. D. I. Usher Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Peter Balding Mark Usher Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, good third of 11 in minor event at this C&D 23 days ago and one to consideroverastronglyrun6f. TFRHHHII BHA50
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: JUNGLE MAC (IRE) 3 9 1 Charles Bishop 1-16 (Jack Channon) 4 ran Blinkers worn by No. 4, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 8, 10 Stewards Note:
AMERIGO VESPUCCI: Following its run on 14/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Combustion (GB), 4-1 Agent Mayfair (GB), 6-1 Outreach (GB), 15-2 Lilkian (GB), 8-1 Miss Moonshine (GB), 11-1 Shades of May (GB), 14-1 Edergole’s Gift (IRE), 18-1 Invincible Navy (IRE), 50-1 Enchanted Night (GB), Lynwood Lad (GB), 66-1 Amerigo Vespucci (IRE)
A well-run 6f should suit LILKIAN who performed creditably when fourth here last time and is capable of getting his head in front off a career-low mark. Combustion arrives in good heart following last week’s win at Southwell, while Miss Moonshine is respected having bounced back to form when second at Wolverhampton.
£100,000 Prize Money
THURSDAY 3RD APRIL 2025
The UK’s most valuable Conditions race THE BET365 CARDINAL CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
ENTRIES CLOSE 28 MARCH 2025
• £51,540 to the winning owner
• 1 mile
• Three year olds only
• Pays up to 6 places
• Refund on entries if declared
• Financial support for international runners
Fourth Race 6.45
THE DOWNLOAD THE BET365 APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60)
CITY SELECTIONS
Already a four-time winner on Polytrack, the reliable BRUNEL CHARM has shown resurgent form since undergoing wind surgery last October and could have the run of the race if making the most of a plumb draw in stall one. Dion Baker and Lequinto are not dismissed on their peak efforts, while Profit And Loss has gone well here in the past and is a notable danger after a profitable spell racing in Jersey
BRUNEL CHARM
Profit And Loss
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Carroll (23 wins from 201 runners, 11%) runs LEQUINTO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D M Loughnane (6 wins from 19 runners, 32%) runs LAND LOVER Longest Traveller: DICKO THE LEGEND trained by L Bailey, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 DION BAKER (IRE) (17) 2000-05
Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Tiga Tuan (FR) Darragh Keenan J
O Carl Appleton & Peter Edwards Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
B Mr T. A. Rahman Jess Edwards - McTimoney Animal Therapist S TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsfrom25runslastyear.Fifthof8inhandicap(18/1)atKempton(7f)17daysagobutbest forgiventhatefforthavingforcedastrongpace.
2 LEQUINTO (IRE) (31) 0563-24 D 8 9-8 (4)
Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Moss Nation William Carson J
O Mark Wellbelove & Partner
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Danny O’Sullivan Mill House Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Possibly unlucky to get his head in front this winter, things again didn’t go his way when encountering a troubledpassagewhenfourthof7inhandicapatLingfield(6f,AW)31daysago.Leadingplayer
3 PROFIT AND LOSS (FR) (167) 212143- D 6 9-8 (8)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Narva (USA)
Neil Callan J
O Mr Simon Harrison-White George Baker, Epsom T
B M. Sundstrom, Anglia Bloodstock et al Vortex Shipbroking S TIMEFORMVIEW Third of 4 in minor event at Les Landes (5f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Has rejoined former yard and lookstohaveabittofind. TFRHHHII BHA67
4 DICKO THE LEGEND (IRE) (10) 04-4653 CD 5 9-8 (5)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Caledonia Princess Billy Garritty J
O Mrs S Hibbert, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B O’Connor International Limited Show Business Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerreturnedtoform(havingslippedbackdowntolastwinningmark)whencreditablethirdof9 inhandicapatSouthwell(6.1f,15/2)10daysago.Interestingracingoffsamemark. TFRHHHHI BHA67
5 TEMPLE BRUER (GB) (55) 056000- CD 7 9-6 (2)
Br B g Showcasing - Kendal Mint
O Mr R. Moore
B Glebe Stud
Daniel Muscutt J
Mike Murphy, Westoning T
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 22/1) 55 days ago and needs to bounce backfromthatbelow-pareffort. TFRHHIII BHA65
6 LAND LOVER (GB) (26) 0420-30 D 4 9-6 (9)
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Three Sugars (AUS)
O Enduring Love Syndicate
B Highclere Stud
Billy Loughnane J
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to come on for comeback run when 12/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 26daysago.Blinkersbackoninhopeofsparkingarevival.
7 EM JAY KAY (GB) (22) 315-330 D 6 9-5 (7)
Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Skara Brae
O Mr Trevor Johnson
Grace McEntee J
Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Rosyground Stud Tallon International Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBelow-parwheneighthof9inhandicapatSouthwell(6.1f,5/1)22daysago,haltingwhathadbeen arunofgoodform. TFRHHHII BHA64
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 BRUNEL CHARM (GB) (15) 2043-12 D BF
Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Manyara
O Mr John Joseph Smith
B Jupiter Bloodstock Ltd
8 9-5 (1)
Saffie Osborne J
Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratKemptoninJanuaryandfinishedcreditablesecondof11inhandicap(2/1)atLingfield(6f,AW) 15daysago.Entitledtothebeinthemixagain.
9 BIBENDUM (GB) (19) 230-606
Br B g Showcasing - Eminently
O New Vision Bloodstock and Miss J R Macey
TFRHHHHI BHA64
4 9-0 (6)
George Wood J
Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Felston Consulting Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOutpacedwhen12/1,sixthof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(5.1f)19daysago.Returnto6fshouldsuit.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHII BHA59
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Brunel Charm (GB), 5-1 Lequinto (IRE), 11-2 Dicko The Legend (IRE), 7-1 Em Jay Kay (GB), 17-2 Profit And Loss (FR), 16-1 Dion Baker (IRE), Land Lover (GB), Bibendum (GB), 18-1 Temple Bruer (GB)
LEQUINTO hasn’t had luck on his side in recent starts, and he can deservedly get his head in front. Consistent Brunel Charm heads the list of dangers, ahead of Dicko The Legend who remains of interest from his current handicap mark.
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Fifth Race 7.15
THE BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4542, 2nd £2272, 3rd £1135, 4th £568, 5th £284 (Penalty Value £5757.40)
CITY SELECTIONS
REBEL PATH outgunned Monsieur Beaulieu by half a length when winning over 6f here last week and a similar show of tenacity could seem him cement his authority over the runner-up, with the drop back to the minimum trip not expected to be an issue. The latter has a 2lb pull at the weights and can again make this a good test for the selection. Dashing Harry isn’t always easy to predict but can be a force in this company having been dropped 3lb since his latest start.
REBEL PATH
Monsieur Beaulieu
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (51 wins from 409 runners, 12%) runs REBEL PATH
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs REBEL PATH
Longest Traveller: BURABACK trained by D Shaw, Sproxton, 105 miles.
1 MONSIEUR BEAULIEU (GB) (9) 123-142 D 7 9-12 (6)
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Miss Villefranche Fred Daly (7) J
O Pritchard Chesneaux Littmoden Nick Littmoden, Newmarket T
B Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form when creditable 1/2-length second of 7 to Rebel Path in handicap at this course (6f) 9daysago,havingbeenwell-positioned.Respectedbuthasmoreonhisplateinthiscontest. TFRHHHII BHA81
2 DASHING HARRY (GB) (9) 66-0614 D 4 9-7 (2)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Meghan Sparkle (IRE) P. J. McDonald J
O Nick Bradley Racing 1 & Partner James Horton, Newmarket T
B Mr Peter Ridgers Indication Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatLingfieldearlierthismonthbutstruggledunderpenaltywhen17/2,fourthof6inhandicap atthisC&D9daysago.Racingoff3lbloweronthisoccasionandholdsplaceclaims. TFRHHHII BHA76
3 BANG ON THE BELL (GB) (20) 0354-46 CD 6 9-6 (5)
Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Bella Beguine Finley Marsh J
O Mr M. K. P. Turner J R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Michael Turner
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Foundrunofgoodformcomingtoahaltwhen9/2,sixthof8toDashingHarryinhandicapatLingfield(5f,AW)20daysago,havingbeen unabletodominateandforcedwideenteringthestraight.Capableofbouncingbackinthiscompanynowracingoff7lbbelowlastwinningmark. TFRHHHHH BHA75
4 REBEL PATH (FR) (9) 521-441 C
Br B g Iffraaj - Royale du Buisson (IRE)
(3)
Billy Loughnane J
O Diomed Racing and Partner Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved as effective when winning 7-runner handicap without visor at this course (6f) 9 days ago, scoringby1/2lengthfromMonsieurBeaulieu.Thatformputshiminthemixagainhere
5 EL BUFALO (GB) (9) 025-536 D
HHHII BHA75
9-4 (1)
Br Ch g Havana Grey - Pryers Princess George Wood J
O Quest Thoroughbreds - El Bufalo
B Fernham Farm Ltd
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWExcusedlatesteffortwhen5lengthssixthof7toRebelPathinhandicap(4/1)atthiscourse(6f)9daysago. Remainsofinterestbackat5fwithblinkerson1sttime.
6 ALAFDHAL (IRE) (20) 30-0125 C D BF
BHA73
8-6 (4)
Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Afdhaad Grace McEntee J
O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Tallon International Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW4-timecoursewinner.Threewinsfrom26runslastyear.15/8,bitbelowformfifthof9inhandicapat Lingfield(5f,AW)20daysagobuttypetobouncebackquickly
7 BURABACK (IRE) (12) 0-41155 CD
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Gailes First (IRE)
O D & J Racing Partnership
8-5 (7)
Josephine Gordon J
Derek Shaw, Sproxton T
B Mrs C Burns A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Fourwinsfrom20runslastyear LatestwinatWolverhamptoninJanuary.Returnedtoformwhen fifthof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(5.1f,14/1)12daysagoandshouldremaincompetitive. TFRHHHHI BHA60
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Stewards Note:
BANG ON THE BELL: Following its run on 2/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Rebel Path (FR), 9-2 Monsieur Beaulieu (GB), Alafdhal (IRE), 7-1 El Bufalo (GB), 15-2 Dashing Harry (GB), Bang On The Bell (GB), 12-1 Buraback (IRE)
C&D winner BANG ON THE BELL had some excuses for a below-par showing last time, and he remains of interest racing off 7lb lower than his last winning mark. El Bufalo could return to form back at 5f in first-time blinkers, while Buraback continues in good heart following a productive January.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BANG ON THE BELL 2.EL BUFALO 3.BURABACK (IRE) RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
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Supporting The Injured Jockeys Fund we talked to injured Jockey Laura Pearson
As part of our ‘10 Years of Community’ campaign, and fundraising for 10 selected charities in 2025, we kick off with The Injured Jockeys Fund. Established in 1964 after the devastating accidents that ended the careers of Tim Brookshaw and Paddy Farrell in the Grand National, the Fund has since supported thousands of jockeys, with over £22m in grants and £75m in charitable expenditure.
At Chelmsford City Racecourse, we recognise the importance of supporting equine charities like the Injured Jockeys Fund, and today we are delighted to welcome the Fund to the racecourse to raise awareness and fundraise. Ahead of their visit Jo, Head of Community, spoke with beneficiary Laura Pearson and coach Glen Reed about the support provided to injured and active jockeys.
Laura Pearson, a jockey who began her career at 18, experienced success, including a Royal Ascot win in 2021. However, after a fall at Epsom a year later, she suffered a fractured C7 vertebra in her neck and spent six months in rehabilitation at Peter O’Sullevan House. Laura reflected, “It was tough, but I’m lucky to have had the support from the Fund with physiotherapists like Glen and Emma helping me through it.”
Laura also shared her appreciation for the Fund’s continuous support: “If I didn’t have this facility, I don’t know how long it would have been before I got moving again, the Fund is always just a phone call away, especially for mental health support. I’ll 100 percent continue to come here, and they’d be lucky to kick me out!”
Reflecting on what it was like to get back on a horse following her injury Laura laughed and said “I actually commented at the time that it was like being back home, and the hardest part of being injured was not being on a horse which I’ve had the pleasure of doing my whole life.”
Glen Reed, strength and conditioning coach, explained the role of the team in helping jockeys stay fit and recover from injuries. He works with both active and recovering jockeys, focusing on small gains to improve performance. He emphasized that recovery can be challenging and isolating for jockeys, but the team offers full support, including gym work, mental health care, massage, and hydrotherapy
Glen also noted that the Fund relies solely on donations and public generosity, with their three UK centres costing £6 million to run. “There is a common misconception that jockeys have to contribute to their recovery, so the racing community is instrumental in fundraising, and every donation is highly valued.”
Lisa Hancock CEO, Injured Jockeys Fund added:
“The Injured Jockeys Fund are very grateful to Chelmsford City Racecourse and the racing public for their kind generosity via this fantastic initiative; we rely totally on charitable income & funds raised each year. We wish you all the best in your 10th Anniversary year and thank you for all your support”.
Sixth Race 7.45
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60)
CITY SELECTIONS
Runner-up on each of her last two starts, including here over 1m in December, ELTERWATER sets the standard on recent form and she looks capable of going one better on the rise in distance. Auguste Lumiere has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate second over C&D, while Fihrayn is another to consider having run with plenty of credit the last twice.
ELTERWATER Auguste Lumiere
Leading course trainer (20-25): D M Simcock (35 wins from 215 runners, 16%) runs SANT ALESSIO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Lemos Souza (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs FILLYFUDGE
Longest Traveller: BOASTY trained by I Furtado, Wiseton, 155 miles.
1 AUGUSTE LUMIERE (IRE) (44) 3/0002-4
Br B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Luminaria (IRE) P. J. McDonald J
O Miss C. Malpas Clare Hobson, Royston T
B J. S. Bolger Clare Hobson Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFourthof6inhandicap(2/1)atthisC&D44daysagoandhe’slikelytocomeupshortonceagain.
2 SANT ALESSIO (IRE) (25) 22/540-5
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Agathe Sainte
(6)
Muscutt J
O Tony Perkins & Friends David Simcock, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHoodedfor1sttime,creditablefifthof9inhandicap(22/1)atWolverhampton(9.5f)25daysago. Willneedtoraisehisgameinordertotakethis.
HHIII BHA66
3 LIBERATED LAD (GB) (29) 1050-15 C D 7 9-7 (4)
Br B g Muhaarar - Puzzler (IRE) Poppy Scott (7) J
O Ms Ciera McKeown
B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Watership Down Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Fourwinsfrom12runslastyear LatestwinatNewcastleinJanuary.13/2,fifthof8in handicapatSouthwell(11.1f)29daysago.Otherspreferred.
4 FIHRAYN (IRE) (31) 6046-33
Br B g Waldgeist - Lady Livius (IRE)
O Richard Hannon Racing Syndicate
B Ballylinch Stud
HHHII BHA66
9-6 (5)
Joe Leavy (3) J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 31 days ago. Backupintripandhe’sinwithashout.
5 BOASTY (IRE) (44) 33040-5 CD
HHHII BHA65
9-6 (7)
Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Caffe Latte (IRE) Joey Haynes J
O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner 16/1, fifth of 6 in handicap back here 44 days ago. Has slipped to a potentiallyhandymarkandcouldhaveaparttoplay
6 FILLYFUDGE (GB) (114) 414343- CD
BHA65
(3)
Br B m Charming Thought - Our Gal George Wood J
O Ms Fiona Donald Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B Mr G. Wilding Class1Personnel S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Visoronfor1sttimeinthiscode,fifthof6inhandicaphurdleatLeicester(15.5f,heavy,11/1) 79daysago.FirstrunforyardafterleavingAmyMurphyandshe’sonetoconsider
7 ELTERWATER (GB) (50) 4/4412-2 C
(2)
Br B m Camelot - Acquainted Billy Loughnane J
O Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Oakmere Homes S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner WinnerhereinNovember.Creditablesecondof10inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f,7/2) 50daysago,havingrunofrace.Upintripandanotherboldshowlikely TFRHHHHH BHA63
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. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Elterwater (GB), 4-1 Fihrayn (IRE), 13-2 Fillyfudge (GB), 7-1 Auguste Lumiere (IRE), 8-1 Liberated Lad (GB), 10-1 Boasty (IRE), 12-1 Sant Alessio (IRE)
This step back up in trip shouldn’t unduly inconvenience ELTERWATER and she looks the most solid of these. If Fillyfudge puts her best foot forward she will certainly be in with a fighting chance, while Fihrayn is entitled to have a say and an on-song Boasty would also have claims.
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Seventh Race 8.15
THE EACH WAY EXTRA 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)
CITY SELECTIONS
Narrowly denied over slightly further at Wolverhampton on his latest start, and an easy winner there previous, DASH POWER looks the one to beat as he begins his career for the Jessica Macey stable. Runner-up on two of his last three outings, Rising Force is entitled to be thereabouts, as well as Artificer, who ran a career-best when going close over C&D last month.
DASH POWER
Rising Force
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Carroll (23 wins from 201 runners, 11%) runs HEADSHOT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (6 wins from 51 runners, 12%) runs HEADSHOT
Longest Traveller: HEADSHOT trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 166 miles.
1 RISING FORCE (IRE) (24) 124-242 CD
Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - La Seine (USA)
(4)
Williams (5) J
O Mr Robert Eddery Robert Eddery, Newmarket T
B Abbas Akbar Al Muila Muila Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins at this course, with latest success over C&D in December. Again ran well when close second of 7 in handicapatKempton(8f,17/2)24daysagoandhe’samajorplayerbackdowningradeatthisvenue. TFR
2 FOREST HAZE (GB) (6) 6450-0
9-9 (2)
Br B m Garswood - Rhythmical P. J. McDonald J
O Mr W. Prosser Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
B William Prosser Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tmanagedtoimproveswitchedtohandicapsonlast2starts,well-beateneighthof9atLingfield (10f,14/1)6daysago.Blinkersnowreachedforbutshehasenoughtoprove. TFRHHIII BHA55
3 KESSAAR POWER (IRE) (65) 102260- CD 5 9-8 (6)
Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Lady Willpower Grace McEntee J
O Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtowinningwaysatthisC&DinOctober Belowformhereonhislast2starts,tenthof12inhandicap (7/2)65daysago(reportedlybled),butheremainsonahandymarksohe’snotruledout. TFRHHHII BHA54
4 BALLYBAYMOONSHINER (FR) (38) 51250-4 C 7 9-7 (1)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Haven’s Wave (IRE)
Darragh Keenan J
O Gallaghers Murty McGrath, Maidstone T
B Silfield Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceearlylastyear,atthiscourse(7f)onthesecondoccasion.Backupintrip,steppedforwardfrom recentrunwhenfourthof14inhandicapatKempton(8f,22/1)38daysago.Couldbeinthemix. TFRHHHII BHA53
5 ARTIFICER (IRE) (23) 3005-02
4 9-7 (9)
Br B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Queen’s Novel Fred Daly (7) J
O Mrs Angela Stokes Matt Crawley, Newmarket T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but back on track returned to this longer trip when second of 9 in handicap (14/1) over C&D23daysago,despitehavingbeencarriedright.Meritsconsiderationwith7-lbclaimeronboard. TFRHHHHI BHA53
6 HEADSHOT (GB) (14) 354-616 D
9-6 (3)
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Kesara Molly Gunn (7) J
O Mr A. W. Carroll Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Miss K. Rausing Mill House Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWLeftreappearancerunbehindwhenwinningminoreventatWolverhampton(8.6f)inJanuary.Notseentobest effectfromwidestdrawwhensixthof8atthesameC&D(85/40)2weeksago,sohecouldfarebetter
7 UNITED FORCE (IRE) (23) 1661-06 CD
Br B g Showcasing - Pure Innocence (IRE)
O Forces Unite Partnership
(5)
George Wood J
Clare Hobson, Royston T
B Branton Court Stud Clare Hobson Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinslastyear,includingoverC&DinOctoberandatSouthwellinDecember Notinthesameformlast2starts, thoughracedwidewhensixthof9inhandicap(13/2)atthisC&D23daysago.Needstogetbackontrack. TFRHHIII BHA52
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 DASH POWER (GB) (14) 5-02212
Br B g Twilight Son - Glitter Girl
O Mr Adrian Walton
9-6 (7)
Billy Loughnane J
Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Arena Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWFinallyoffthemarkinminoreventatWolverhampton(8.6f)inJanuaryandonlyjustfailedwhensecondof7 insimilareventthere(10/11)2weeksago.RespectedonfirststartsinceleavingLawrenceMullaney TFRHHHHI BHA52
9 POLES APART (GB) (29) 3505-40 4 9-0 (8)
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Celestial Girl
O Platinum Partners
Daniel Muscutt J
Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Meon Valley Stud Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWWentbackwardsfromfirststartoftheyearwhenlastof9inminoreventatLingfield(7f,10/1)29daysago, reportedtohavehadabreathingproblem.Hasworktodoashelooksforhisfirstvictory. TFRHHIII BHA43
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Stewards Note:
KESSAAR POWER: Following its run on 19/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
POLES APART: Following its run on 24/1/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Dash Power (GB), 9-2 Rising Force (IRE), 11-2 Artificer (IRE), 8-1 Kessaar Power (IRE), 9-1 Ballybaymoonshiner (FR), Headshot (GB), 10-1 United Force (IRE), 16-1 Poles Apart (GB), 22-1 Forest Haze (GB)
RISING FORCE capitalised on his reduced mark when scoring at this C&D in December and has continued in good heart since, only narrowly denied in a higher grade at Kempton last time, so he could be ready to record his third course success. Dash Power has been going through a good spell and isn’t taken lightly on yard debut, with Artificer also considered.
Prize Money
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £186,648 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025
Thursday 27th February 2025 Thursday Racing
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If racing is abandoned prior to the first race, a full refund will be given. After the third race has been run, we regret that no refunds can be made in respect of admission charges. Refunds are not issued on the day – tickets purchased on the gate must be sent within 28 days of the event to Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP
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In the Fairwood Brasserie, smart casual attire is acceptable, no trainers are permitted. Casual wear is permitted within the Sports Bar but we ask you to refrain from wearing club replica shirts at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Shirts must be worn at all times. Tailored shorts are acceptable for general admission only, but no shorts are to be worn within the hospitality areas. No sports shorts or flip flops are permitted, along with no team shirts.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
In the event of an incident occurring which necessitates the partial or total evacuation of any area of the racecourse, announcements will be broadcast over the public address system. Our staff, aided by the uniformed security will implement the carefully planned evacuation procedures and undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety. It is essential and a requirement that you follow their instructions. If you are able please take your belongings with you and proceed as directed out of the area as quickly and quietly as possible. These are just precautionary notes and we trust the procedures will not be required. However, please remember in the event of a partial or total evacuation of your area to: IF ABLE, TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND PROCEED AS DIRECTED QUICKLY AND QUIETLY OUT OF THE AREA
NO SMOKING ZONES
Smoking is not permitted in enclosed spaces.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Racegoers may take photos for private use only Flash photography is not permitted. Press and commercial photographers must sign in at the Ticket Office before entry to the racecourse.
REFUSING ADMISSION
The Management reserves the right to
TERMS & CONDITIONS
refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason to do so. We operate a zero tolerance policy at Chelmsford City Racecourse, anyone acting in an inappropriate manner will be removed from the racecourse and refused re-entry.
WIFI
WIFI is available at Chelmsford City Racecourse and can be accessed on the ‘PUBLIC’ network. No password is required.
The following terms and conditions apply here at Chelmsford City Racecourse
1. All persons visiting Chelmsford City Racecourse and its associated properties are admitted subject to these Regulations and to the “Rules of Racing” that apply to all licensed racecourses across the UK.
2. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to vary its regulations without prior notice.
3. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to search racegoers and/or their bags. Any sharp objects or potentially destructive possessions will be confiscated.
4. All coaches may be searched for security reasons. It is the responsibility of all coach and group coordinators to ensure that each member of their party is aware individually of our Regulations.
5. Racegoers are not permitted to enter areas or buildings associated with the running of the event and any other area, building or section of a building where restricted access is signed. These include, among others, the Weighing Room complex, data collection areas, the Race-day stables, the horsebox park, the officials’ car parks, the Saddling Boxes, the Parade Rings, the Winners Enclosure and the Broadcast and Media Offices.
6. Entry to the racecourse is restricted to persons of over 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Persons aged 16 and under may only enter the Parade Ring (if holding an appropriate Owners badge) with an adult, and no-one of 12 years of age and under may enter the Parade Ring or Winners Enclosure in any circumstances.
7. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any race-goer whose conduct is unacceptable or compromises the safety of race-goers, participants and horses. There will be no refunds for day tickets or annual badges when the holder has been asked to leave in these circumstances.
8. Annual badges will be numbered and are non-transferable. We reserve the right to request secondary identification material from annual badge and season-ticket holders.
9. No refunds will be given for badges, tickets or pro rata amounts of annual memberships and season tickets that are purchased but not used, except if racing is abandoned in the circumstances detailed below.
10 Chelmsford City Racecourse may abandon racing when directed by the British Horseracing Authority, the police or emergency services, or in any emergency or other exceptional circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If racing is abandoned, day ticket refunds will be applied as follows: Abandonment before completion of the first race – full refund; Abandonment up to the third race 50%; Abandonment other than as above – no refund. REFUNDS CANNOT BE PROCESSED ON RACEDAYS. Advance tickets will be automatically refunded via the original payment method. Tickets bought on the day should be posted with any receipts to: Accounts Department, Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, ESSEX, CM3 1QP and should be received within 28 days from the race meeting. Hospitality clients should telephone Chelmsford City Racecourse directly on 01245 360300. Only valid betting badge-holders occupying an authorised pitch may lay bets. Any unauthorised bookmakers will be ejected.
11. Mobile phones or any other communications device must not be used whilst on the racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the racecourse for the purpose of, or in connection with, any betting. This includes in-running back/lay betting. Only valid betting badge-holders occupying an authorised pitch may lay bets. Any unauthorised bookmakers will be ejected
Race Conditions
First Race 5.15 - THE RACING VALUE AT bet365 MAIDEN FILLIES’ 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, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for maiden three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 13lb; 4-y-o and up 10st 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 18 entries at £40. - Closed February 17th, 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 5.45 - THE WATCH LIVE RACING 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 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 15th, 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 16 entries at £40. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.15 - THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE 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, February 17th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Weights: 9st 9lb each Penalties, after February 15th, 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). 22 entries at £30. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.45 - THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP 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 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 48 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 cash to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out. 15 entries at £40. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 7.15 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5757 to the winning horse The second to receive £2701, the third £1349, the fourth £675 and the fifth £336. for 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. February 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 cash to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race. 10 entries at £50. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.45 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 48 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 13 entries at £40. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.15 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA 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 46-55 (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. February 20th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 15th, 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 15 entries, 2 at £6 and 13 at £30. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
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