Officials
Saturday 8th March 2025
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
CHIEF STEWARD
Tony McGlone STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
Sarah Ellison TRAINEE STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
Caroline Holliday STEWARDS
Sophie Candy, Ali Galliers-Pratt, Gwen Thomas STARTERS
Sam Avis
Michael Sheridan JUDGE
Paul Champion
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Jeremy Lind
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Sarah Duncan, Elizabeth Budden, Sarah Shreeve, Sam Davis MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Fiona Virgo
Dr Duncan Peacock
VETERINARY OFFICER
Colin Roberts
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Mark Murrell MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS
Craig Rutland BSc BVSc CertVA CertAVP(EM) MRCVS
Jonathan Lee BVSc 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
March appears to have come in like a lamb this year, and only time will tell whether it goes out like a lion but we are forecast a beautiful evening for our racing tonight so let’s enjoy it while it lasts.
We have seven races for you today, starting with an amateur riders’ race, followed by an interesting maiden, in which the John Gosden-trained Pantile Warrior will be looking to break his maiden. He cost 250,000 guineas as a foal and finished second at Sandown, Newbury and Goodwood last year; he has also been gelded since his last run, so connections will be keen to get a win into him.
The evening continues with five handicaps. I like the look of Fallen Soldier in the 6.30, Silky Robin in the 7.00, Windsor Pass in the 7.30, Kitaro Kich in the 8.00 and Heeratthetrack in the 8.30 but several in each race look to have a chance, so good luck.
I hope you have an enjoyable 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-
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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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AN INTERVIEW WITH HAYLEY TURNER OBE
Hayley is a pioneer for women in racing, boasting a career full of groundbreaking achievements, culminating in her 1,000th career win while riding Tradesman to victory at Chelmsford. Watch Here
Historically, racing was considered a men’s sport; however, in recent years, significant progress has been made, and women have truly taken the reins. Ladies Day at the races has historically been synonymous with grace, style, and a celebration of women in fashion and status. What once served as a welcoming day for women has now evolved into a platform where they shine both in their attire and in the saddle.
Fast forward to 2025, and the spotlight is no longer solely on the elegant attendees; it is equally shared with the fearless and talented female jockeys who compete at the highest levels of the sport. To honour this evolution, we are proud to share a multi-channel campaign that showcases the remarkable stories of inspirational women on and off the track.
For our 2024 Ladies Day, Chelmsford City Racecourse was proud to collaborate with the renowned national brand Fenwick to celebrate remarkable women making a difference in our county. From inspiring cancer survivors to dedicated carers, we had the privilege of recognising their incredible contributions with thoughtful gifts as a token of our appreciation.
In our first feature, we sat down with Essex-born Charlotte Brew, the trailblazer who made history as the first female jockey to ride in the Grand National in 1977 Now, on International Women’s Day 2025, we continue this journey with an exclusive interview with Hayley Turner OBE, a true pioneer who achieved her 1000th career win right here at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
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ALL FEMALE RACE
Ladies Day 2025
To celebrate the fearless and talented female jockeys competing at the highest levels of the sport, Chelmsford City Racecourse is proud to announce an all-female jockey race as a highlight of this year’s Ladies Day This special event underscores our commitment to showcasing the incredible skill and determination of women in racing.
First Race 5.25
THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY AT BET365 AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3022, 2nd £1511, 3rd £755, 4th £378, 5th £189 (Penalty Value £3476.90)
CITY SELECTIONS
HARRY THE HAGGLER made all to score over 1m4f at Southwell last month and another bold bid from the front looks likely, especially with the five-year-old able to utilise his stamina over a shorter trip. Fellow last-time-out winner Major Major looks the main danger to the selection upped 3lb for that recent victory over this distance at Lingfield. Persian Phoenix is respected most out of the remainder
HARRY THE HAGGLER
Major Major
Leading course trainer (20-25): A Watson (24 wins from 188 runners, 13%) runs PERSIAN PHOENIX Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Loughnane (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs HARRY THE HAGGLER
Longest Traveller: BLUEBOTTLE BLUE trained by R Stephens, Caldicot, 188 miles.
1 MEADRAM (GB) (45) P3/512-0
(2)
Br B g Mukhadram - Mea Parvitas (IRE) Miss Alice Tregoning (5) J
O Mrs M. E. Wates Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T
B Michael E. Wates (Mr Michael Wates) Langton Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Latest win here in September. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield(10f,AW,4/1)45daysago.Othersmorepersuasive.
2 BLUEBOTTLE BLUE (GB) (89) 360/266- 5 11-0 (7)
Br Ch m Zoffany (IRE) - Ebbesbourne (IRE)
Mr Fletcher Yarham J
O Mr R. Stephens Robert Stephens, Caldicot T
B J. Wigan & London Thoroughbred Services
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, first run since leaving William Haggas when last of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 89daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.
TFRHIIII BHA60
3 CURTIZ (GB) (107) 500224- CD 8 11-0 (4)
Br B g Stimulation (IRE) - Supatov (USA) Mr Simon Walker J
O Mrs Julie Parkes Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Mr H. Morrison Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 13/2,respectablefourthof11inhandicapatLingfield(10f,AW),nearestfinish.Off107days. Nottakenlightly
TFRHHHHI BHA60
4 CORPORATE RAIDER (IRE) (172) 212000- D 5 10-11 (6)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Zenella Mr Ross Birkett J
O Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T
B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd Birkett Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLastof8inhandicap(22/1)atBrighton(11.9f,good).Off172days.
BHA57
5 HARRY THE HAGGLER (IRE) (24) 325-521 5 10-11 (3)
Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Tears In My Eyes (IRE) Miss Kayleigh McCammon (7) J
O Bart Ryan-Beswick & Warwick Ryan-Beswick
B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon
David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW7/4,won8-runnerhandicapatSouthwell(12.1f)24daysago.Hastobetakenseriously TFRHHHHH BHA57
6 MAJOR MAJOR (IRE) (45) 0533-61 D 5 10-11 (1)
Br B g Iffraaj - Spinaminnie (IRE) Miss Margot Scudamore (5) J
O Richard Hannon Racing Syndicate Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Linacre House Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW11/2,won12-runnerhandicapatLingfield(10f,AW)45daysago,justholdingon.Needsconsidering.
7 PERSIAN PHOENIX (IRE) (38) 25000-6 4 10-8 (5)
Br Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Middle Persia
Miss Brodie Hampson J
O Marco Polo Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Skymarc Farm Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnewinfrom23Flatruns.FirstrunsinceleavingCharlieJohnstonwhensixthof7inhandicap(13/2) atKempton(8f)38daysago.Backupintrip.Cheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHHII BHA54
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 SENSEOFENTITLEMENT (IRE) (112) 516/000- 5 10-7 (8)
Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Amurra Miss Michelle Bryant (5) J O Miss M P Bryant, David & Eileen Bryant Paddy Butler, Lewes T B Yeomanstown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW80/1,lastof11inhandicapatWolverhampton(8.6f).Off112days
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TFRHIIII BHA53
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Stewards Note:
MEADRAM: Following its run on 22/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was outpaced early-on.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Harry The Haggler (IRE), 3-1 Major Major (IRE), 5-1 Curtiz (GB), 7-1 Persian Phoenix (IRE), 9-1 Meadram (GB), 22-1 Corporate Raider (IRE), 33-1 Bluebottle Blue (GB), 80-1 Senseofentitlement (IRE)
HARRY THE HAGGLER ended his long losing run in uncomplicated fashion when making all at Southwell and a 2lb rise doesn’t look insurmountable. Fellow last-time-out winner Major Major is next best ahead of Curtiz.
Position of Stalls
6f - Centre
Remainder - Inside
Dogs
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Second Race 6.00
THE BET BOOST AT BET365 MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
for maiden three 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
In what should prove to be an informative affair, PANTILE WARRIOR gets the nod. The gelded son of Frankel was last seen finishing an admirable second behind a subsequent winner over a mile at Goodwood when last seen and, stepping up in trip, he gets the nod to gain a breakthrough victory. Reasoning has an eye-catching profile on paper and it would be no surprise if this daughter of Justify was able to make her presence felt first time up. Andersen completes the shortlist.
PANTILE WARRIOR
Reasoning
Leading course trainer (20-25): J & T Gosden (36 wins from 138 runners, 26%) run PANTILE WARRIOR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S & E Crisford (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) run STAFFORDSHIRE Longest Traveller: MISS CALVADOS trained by D Menuisier, Pulborough, 94 miles.
colours no horse
1 ANDERSEN (HUN) (-)
(5)
Br B g Kameko (USA) - Ainippe (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Mrs Fitri Hay David Simcock, Newmarket T
B Mr Babolna Nemzeti Menesbirtok JMH Group S TIMEFORM VIEW €26,000 yearling, Kameko gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f winner Tourist and 5f winner Exquisitely Dam,winnerupto7f(2-y-o5fwinner),half-sistertosmart5fwinnerMyLaureate.Wearshood. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 MUST BELIEVE (GB) (156) 02360- 9-7 (7)
Br B g Make Believe - Dalhousie Raul Da Silva J
O Mr Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T
B St Albans Bloodstock LLP Dubai Racing Club S TIMEFORMVIEWFairgelding.Cheekpiecesonfor1sttime,seventhof11inmaiden(40/1)atNewcastle(8f).Off156days. Upintrip.
3 PANTILE WARRIOR (GB) (186) 6222- 9-7 (6)
Br Ch g Frankel - Bahia Breeze
O Mr C. J. Murfitt
Kieran Shoemark J
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B BB Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWFrankelcolt.Runner-uplast3starts,includingmaidenatGoodwood(8f,good).Off6months.Upintrip. Makespolytrackdebut.Setsasolidstandard. TFRHHHHH BHA87
4 SOY LOCO (IRE) (24) 53 9-7 (4)
Br B c Shaman (IRE) - Starry Messenger David Egan J
O Mr Robert Moss Simon Dow, Epsom T
B Knockainey Stud Simon Dow S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedcolt.Muchbettereffortwhenthirdof12inmaidenatKempton(8f,125/1)24daysago. Upintrip.Respected. TFR
5 STAFFORDSHIRE (IRE) (33) 45 9-7 (3)
-
Br B g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Porcelain Girl (IRE) Harry Davies J
O Sheikh Marwan Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedgelding.10/1,lastof5innoviceatWolverhampton(9.5f)33daysago.Hoodedfor1sttime. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 TOO DARN SEANIE (GB) (-)
(8)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Horseplay Adam Farragher J
O Mr A. F. O’Callaghan Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Cliveden Stud Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW88,000gnsyearling,TooDarnHotgelding.Half-brotherto2-y-o7fwinnerCityofKings.Damwinner upto11/2m(LancashireOaks,and2-y-o8.3fwinner)whostayed15f,alsofourthinOaks. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 MISS CALVADOS (FR) (161) 05- 9-2 (2)
Br B f Galiway - Kengera (FR) Enzo Crublet (3) J
O Guy Pariente Hold & Tars Farm Equestrian David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Guy Pariente Holding Spral Shinco Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestfilly 16/1,lastof5innoviceatHaydock(8.2f,heavy)onUKdebut.Off161days.Upintrip. TFRHIIII BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 REASONING (USA) (-) 9-2 (1)
Br Ch f Justify (USA) - Sladina Callum Shepherd J
O Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B D Spry Family Farm Class1Personnel S TIMEFORMVIEW£95,000foal,€55,000yearling,Justifyfilly DamItalian1m-11/4mwinner,thirdinOaksd’Italia. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: SEA ICE (IRE) 3 9 2 Kieran Shoemark 2-1 (John & Thady Gosden) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No. 1, 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Pantile Warrior (GB), 15-2 Soy Loco (IRE), 12-1 Andersen (HUN), Too Darn Seanie (GB), Reasoning (USA), 25-1 Must Believe (GB), 33-1 Staffordshire (IRE), 66-1 Miss Calvados (FR)
PANTILE WARRIOR sets a high standard on last season’s form so should take the beating. Soy Loco left his debut run well behind when third at Kempton and is next best ahead of newcomers Too Darn Seanie, Reasoning and Andersen.
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Third Race 6.30
THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60)
CITY SELECTIONS
DESERT CHAMPION lost little in defeat when finishing a close-up third at Wolverhampton last month and, sporting a visor for the first time on handicap debut, he gets the vote to go two places better this time around. Just Like Magic showed a likeable attitude when getting off the mark at the first time of asking in handicap company recently and he looks the main danger off 3lb higher. Commendation can also go well.
DESERT CHAMPION Just Like Magic
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (49 wins from 410 runners, 12%) runs OAKLEY BOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Tate (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs DESERT CHAMPION Longest Traveller: FALLEN SOLDIER trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 216 miles.
1 DESERT CHAMPION (IRE) (26) 63-43
Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lady of The Desert (USA) Clifford Lee J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLopeDeVegacoltwhomatchedhispreviousbestwhenclose-upthirdof6innoviceatWolverhampton(5.1f)26daysago,keepingondespite carryingheadbitawkwardly/edgingright.Switchtohandicapsinhisfavourandhe’sofinterestwithafirst-timevisorreachedfor TFRHHHHI BHA75
2 JUST LIKE MAGIC (GB) (34) 05-31 D 9-6 (1)
Br B c Aclaim (IRE) - Ebrahcadebrah Hector Crouch J
O Dr H. Tayton-Martin Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Helen Tayton-Martin Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWAclaimcoltwhosurpassedhisexploitsinmaiden/novicecompanywhenwinning4-runnerhandicapatLingfield(5f)5weeksago, quickeningtoleadfinal100ydsandwellontopfinish.Appealsasthetypetodobetterstillandshortlistedup3lb. TFRHHHHH BHA72
3 OAKLEY BOY (GB) (34) 612-163 C D BF
9-6 (3)
Br B g Mayson - Posy Fossil (USA) Jack Doughty (3) J
O Mr J. W. Parry
B J. W. Parry
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWTookherformupanotchwithavisorfitted,addinganothersuccesstohertallyatNewcastle(5f)inJanuary.Creditableeffortsindefeat bothstartssince,3lengthsthirdof4toJustLikeMagicinhandicapatLingfieldonlatestouting.Ridertakesoffhandy3lb. TFRHHHII BHA72
4 ALASHOS (FR) (7) 2143-66
9-3 (4)
Br B c Showcasing - Exceed Loose Adam Farragher J
O Hamdani Racing & Partner
James Horton, Newmarket T
B Scea Marmion Vauville, Ecurie Skymarc Fa Overlander Vehicles, Horton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW9/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,creditablesixthof10inhandicapatSouthwell(6.1f)7daysago, weakeningfinal1f.Thisreturntotheminimumtripworthexploringonevidenceofthatrun. TFRHHHII BHA69
5 COMMENDATION (GB) (20) 000-41 D 9-1 (2)
Br B f Showcasing - Praised Kieran Shoemark J
O Mr Jim Gill
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Michael Keady, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWStepforwardwhenfourthonhandicapdebutatKempton(6f)inJanuaryandfurtherprogressonfirststartfornewyard/incheekpieces when9-runnerhandicapatLingfield(5f,AW)20daysago.Unexposedat5fandthatoughtnottoproveherlimit. TFRHHHII BHA67
6 OVER SPICED (GB) (20) 33366-0 D 9-0 (7)
Br B f Adaay (IRE) - Alice’s Dancer (IRE)
Edward Greatrex J
O Mr Gary Gillies Paul Attwater, Upper Lambourn T
B Kassala Ltd racingclub.com S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairfillywhomadeitsecondtimeluckyinaLeicestermaiden(5f)forTomCloverlastspring.NosignificantimpactintrioofAWstartsfornewyard, 21/2lengthsseventhof9toCommendationinhandicapatLingfield(5f,AW)20daysago.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter
7 FALLEN SOLDIER (IRE) (19) 204-234
BHA66
(5)
Br B g Soldier’s Call - Time Stands Still Luke Morris J
O Thistle and Rose racing John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B M. Roe JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but went close to bucking that trend when just touched off at Newcastle (5f) in January. Not disgraced subsequently,fourthof6inhandicapatWolverhampton(5.1f,5/1)19daysago.Hadafewchancesalready,though. TFRHHHII BHA65
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5. Stewards Note:
OVER SPICED: Following its run on 16/2/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped left from the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Just Like Magic (GB), 7-2 Desert Champion (IRE), 9-2 Commendation (GB), 7-1 Fallen Soldier (IRE), 8-1 Oakley Boy (GB), 9-1 Alashos (FR), 14-1 Over Spiced (GB)
JUST LIKE MAGIC was much improved when making a winning handicap debut at Lingfield 5 weeks ago, leaving the impression there’s more to come in the process. He can defy a 3lb rise in the weights and follow up. Desert Champion, who is fitted with a visor for his respective handicap debut,and another last-time-out winner, Commendation, head the dangers.
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£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 7.00
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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
Having filled the runner-up spot here and at Wolverhampton in recent months, compensation could be on the cards for SILKY ROBIN. Brian Toomey’s gelding makes plenty of appeal running off the same mark and he looks ready to open his account. The biggest threat may emerge from Papa Don’t Preach, who arrives on the back of a close-up third over C&D, while fellow in-form rival Due Date is also likely to be involved.
SILKY ROBIN
Papa Don’t Preach
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Cowell (23 wins from 183 runners, 13%) runs POETIC JACK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Cowell (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs POETIC JACK
Longest Traveller: PAPA DON’T PREACH trained by K Frost, Newark, 145 miles.
1 NUBOUGH (IRE) (37) 60202-6
Br B g Kodiac - Qawaasem (IRE) Clifford Lee J
O M I Pattinson Racing 3 Mark Pattinson, Epsom T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Hit and miss C&D winner. Not disgraced after 6-weeks off when sixth of 8 in
(7f,16/1)37daysago.Remainstobeseenifhecanbackthatup.
2 SILKY ROBIN (IRE) (25) 004-622 4 9-9 (6)
Br Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Shaya (IRE) Kieran Shoemark J
O La Bosh Brian Toomey, Chalfont St Giles T
B H. Shearman & J. O’Connor
TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablesecondof11inhandicapatChelmsfordCity(6f)onpenultimaterun,aracethathasproducedsubsequent winners.Backedupthateffortwhenrunner-upatWolverhampton(6f)lastmonth.Onefortheshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA55
3 PAPA DON’T PREACH (IRE) (11) 55-0563 C 6 9-9 (5)
Br B g Kodiac - Paella (IRE)
O The Kevin Frost Racing Club
Harry Davies J
Kevin Frost, Newark T
B Tally-Ho Stud Kevin Frost Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerhasoftenbeenslowlyawayandkeeninhisracesbutdidsettlebetterwhencreditablethirdof11inhandicap atWolverhampton(6.1f)11daysago.Plentyofpaceonandhe’sonahandymarkifhecanracemoreefficiently TFRHHHHH BHA55
4 LION RING (IRE) (9) 5540-55 CD
Br B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Bling Ring (USA)
O Mr Andrew J. Martin
(8)
Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T
B Miss Breda Jones Andy Martin Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW4-timecoursewinner Fourwinsfrom19runslastyear Creditablefifthof9inhandicap(33/1)atthisC&D 9daysago,havingracedclosertothepacethanideal.Mayhaveabittofindwiththebestofthese. TFRHHIII BHA53
5 POETIC JACK (GB) (9) 2210-30 C D
9-7 (7)
Br B g Peace Envoy (FR) - Suzi Spends (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Mr R. Speakman Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Jack Speakman Robert Cowell Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner can be dangerous when getting his own way in front but he wasn’t able to do that when seventhof9inhandicap(5/1)atthisC&D9daysago.Fairlyhandicappedandmeritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA53
6 DUE DATE (GB) (19) 60-0512 CD BF 5 9-6 (2)
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Harryana To Dylan Hogan J
O Mr A Bangs & Miss J A Challen Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Fourwinsfrom16runslastyear.LatestwinhereinJanuary.Creditablesecondof9inhandicapat Wolverhampton(6.1f,3/1)19daysago,havingfacedcompetitionforthelead.Shouldgowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA52
7 BEAR TO DREAM (IRE) (43) 14000-3 CD 6 9-6 (9)
Br B m Kodi Bear (IRE) - Wind In Her Sails (IRE)
O Dare To Dream Racing
Warren Fentiman (5) J
Michael Attwater, Epsom T B Rathbarry Stud daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 12/1) 43 days ago and each-waychanceifhecanbuildonthat. TFRHHHII BHA52
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 DOVES OF PEACE (IRE) (37) 61400-0 CD 5 9-4 (10)
Br B g Camacho - Petits Potins (IRE)
Hector Crouch J
O Jake Holman Clare Hobson, Royston T
B Knocktoran Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinatWolverhamptoninOctober FarednobetteronfirstrunsinceleavingMichaelBellwhen lastof8inhandicapatthiscourse(7f,50/1)37daysago.Blinkeredfor1sttimebutotherspreferred. TFRHHIII BHA50
9 LILKIAN (GB) (14) 506-245 CD 8 9-3 (1)
Br Ch g Sepoy (AUS) - Janie Runaway (IRE)
Mason Paetel (7) J
O Harraton Court Stables Ltd Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
B Biddestone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Belowformfifthof11inminorevent(17/2)atthisC&D14daysago.Fairlyhandicapped butonalonglosingrun. TFRHHHII BHA49
10 LION’S DREAM (FR) (7) 005434 C 6 9-1 (3)
Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Full Rose Neil Callan J
O Mr Jordan Souster Derek Shaw, Sproxton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Onewinfrom22Flatruns.15/2,respectablefourthof8inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f) 7daysago,settlingbetter Claimsbutmayfacecompetitionforthelead. TFRHHHII BHA47
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 2, 6, 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
PAPA DON’T PREACH: Following its run on 25/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. BEAR TO DREAM: Following its run on 24/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was wounded on both hind legs.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Silky Robin (IRE), 9-2 Due Date (GB), 5-1 Papa Don’t Preach (IRE), 7-1 Poetic Jack (GB), 10-1 Lilkian (GB), 11-1 Bear To Dream (IRE), 14-1 Lion’s Dream (FR), 18-1 Lion Ring (IRE), 22-1 Nubough (IRE), 40-1 Doves of Peace (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
With a strong pace forecast, this may be run to suit the free-going PAPA DON’T PREACH who last time settled better than he has done previously and is on a fair handicap mark if putting it all together Poetic Jack and Silky Robin both tend to race prominently but have some strong form around this track and merit plenty of respect.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PAPA DON’T PREACH (IRE) 2.POETIC JACK 3.SILKY ROBIN (IRE)
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Fifth Race 7.30
THE DOWNLOAD THE BET365 APP 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
Stella Hogan supplemented her victory at Kempton in mid-January with creditable efforts in defeat at that same venue and most recently at Southwell. Mick Appleby’s mare is likely to post another bold bid off just 1lb higher, but WINDSOR PASS is slightly more compelling. The seven-year-old accounted for reopposing second Mashaan on her penultimate start over C&D and she is taken to confirm her superiority over the Kodiac gelding once more.
WINDSOR PASS
Stella Hogan
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (60 wins from 505 runners, 12%) runs STELLA HOGAN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Haynes (1 win from 13 runners, 8%) runs MASHAAN Longest Traveller: TIME PATROL trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 166 miles.
1 STELLA HOGAN (IRE) (30) 054-122 D
Br Ch m Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Fenagh (IRE)
(9)
Frederick Larson J
O The Horse Watchers 11 Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Mr Patrick Beirne(Jnr) Timeform S
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatKemptoninJanuary.11/4,creditablesecondof9inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f)30daysago. Eyeshieldsonfor1sttime.Remainsofinterest.
2 WINDSOR PASS (IRE) (15) 252-213 CD
(2)
Br B m Lope de Vega (IRE) - Carte de Visite (USA) Luke Morris J
O Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket T
B Newtown Anner Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner One win from 31 Flat runs. Winner here in January. 6/1, respectable third of 9 in handicapatSouthwell(7.1f)15daysago,nearestfinish.Cangowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA58
3 CONQUEST OF POWER (GB) (7) 022116 CD BF 5 9-9 (3)
Br Ch g Cityscape - Birch Cove (FR) Brandon Wilkie (3) J
O Miss Jacintha Hynes Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Springcombe Park Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win at Newcastle in February. Arrived in search of a hat-trick but found good run comingtoahaltwhensixthof8inhandicapatNewcastle(8f)lastweek. TFRHHHII BHA58
4 SHAMARDIA (GB) (11) 0063-04
4 9-8 (7)
Br B f Shamardal (USA) - Kilmah Raul Da Silva J
O Mr Sultan Ali Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Dubai Racing Club S
TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonfor1sttime,creditablefourthof11inhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f,15/2)11daysago. TFRHHHII BHA57
5 TIME PATROL (GB) (32) 45-3116 5 9-8 (8)
Br B g Time Test - Travelling Jack Doughty (3) J
O Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatNewcastleinFebruarybutneverfiguredunderapenaltywhensixthof9inhandicapat Newcastle(6f,10/3)32daysago.
TFRHHHII BHA57
6 MOND (GER) (17) 000-060 7 9-8 (5)
Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Maricel (GER)
Joey Haynes J
O Mr John Joseph Smith Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf
TIMEFORMVIEWSeventhof9inhandicap(17/2)atKempton(6f)17daysago.Continuestomerelytickoveratpresent. TFR
BHA57
7 COLORADA DANCER (GB) (24) 0040-03 4 9-7 (10)
Br B g Time Test - Colorada
O Mrs Walter Paine
Charles Bishop J
Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T
B Smarden Thoroughbreds racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORMVIEWSteppeduponrecentyarddebutwhenthirdof9inhandicapatKempton(7f)24daysago. TFRHHHII BHA56
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 RAVENSBOURNE (GB) (7) 33-3165 CD BF 4 9-5 (4)
Br B f Dutch Art - Danehill Revival Kieran Shoemark J
O Peter & Dee Airey
Michael Keady, Newmarket T
B The Danehill Revival Partnership Dee Airey Photography S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerinJanuary.11/2,respectablefifthof9inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f)7daysago.
9 MATCH ANTHEM (IRE) (7) 11-4223 CD 4 9-3 (1)
Br B g Soldier’s Call - Inspired Thought (IRE) Dylan Hogan J
O At The Post Racing Club P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T
B Ballyhane TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.LatestwinatWolverhamptoninDecemberandagainranwellwhenthirdof9inhandicap(6/1) atSouthwell(7.1f)7daysago,faringbestofthoseheldup.Blinkerson1sttime.Enterscalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA52
10 MASHAAN (GB) (37) 413-362 CD 7 9-2 (6)
Br B g Kodiac - Vitello Kieran O’Neill J
O Middleham Park Racing, A Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Biddestone Stud Ltd Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhowastednotimegettingbacktoformwhensecondof8toWindsorPassinhandicap (10/3)atthisC&D37daysago.Arepeatshouldseehimremaincompetitive. TFRHHHII BHA51
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Eyeshields worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 1, 6. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Stella Hogan (IRE), 13-2 Mashaan (GB), 7-1 Match Anthem (IRE), 15-2 Windsor Pass (IRE), 8-1 Conquest of Power (GB), 17-2 Time Patrol (GB), 9-1 Ravensbourne (GB), 10-1 Shamardia (GB), 16-1 Colorada Dancer (GB), 22-1 Mond (GER)
STELLA HOGAN didn’t entirely convince with her head carriage under pressure at Southwell on her most recent start, but is holding her form well nonetheless and is taken to notch a second win for current connections. Match Anthem and Windsor Pass are a couple of potential threats in a competitive affair
Sixth Race 8.00
THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE 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
Kitaro Kich has won three of his four starts so far this year and another good effort looks likely on the back of a convincing success at Lingfield earlier in the week. Mr Fustic has also scored at Lingfield recently and is another of interest, but ANGELICA K makes most appeal. The five-year-old appreciated the return to today’s shorter distance when beating a subsequent winner at Kempton and there looks more to come from her on the strength of that form.
ANGELICA K
Kitaro Kich
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Hannon (21 wins from 223 runners, 9%) runs OUTRACE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Baker (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs KITARO KICH
Longest Traveller: WALEYFA trained by D & C Kubler, Lambourn, 128 miles.
1 KITARO KICH (IRE) (3) 42-1311 C
Br Br g Karakontie (JPN) - The Tulip (IRE) Neil Callan J
O J MacHale, S Tucker & S Jewell George Baker, Epsom T
B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner who improved further when winning 10-runner handicap at
3daysago.Theonetobeatundera5lbpenalty.
2 BORN A REBEL (GB) (121) 450030- D
Shipbroking S
(6)
Br B f Outstrip - Right Rebel Kieran Shoemark J
O Mr Patrick Owens Patrick Owens, Newmarket T
B Lee Barber & Frazer Hood Patrick Owens Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW9/2,lastof9inhandicapatthiscourse(10f).Off121days. TFRHHIII BHA64
3 LOVE YOUR WORK (IRE) (9) 4210-50 D 9 9-8 (2)
Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Little Italy (USA)
O Harraton Court Stables Ltd
B Gerard Mullins
Mason Paetel (7) J
Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsfrom19runslastyear,latestatWolverhamptoninNovember However,isstrugglingforform atpresent,finishingonlyeighthof10toKitaroKichinhandicapatthiscourse(7f)9daysago. TFRHHHII BHA64
4 OUTRACE (IRE) (42) 00120-0 D
Br Ch h Camacho - Trace of Scent (IRE)
O Richard Hannon Racing Syndicate
B Mary F. Fogarty
5 9-7 (1)
Alec Voikhansky (3) J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in November but again ran below form when last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton(8.6f)42daysago.
5 MISS SUNSET STRIP (IRE) (24) 10200-4 C
Br B f Kodiac - Providence (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA63
4 9-7 (8)
Callum Shepherd J
O Eclipse Sports Racing Club Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who ran respectably in first-time blinkers when fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f,28/1)24daysago.Cheekpiecesbackon.
6 WALEYFA (GB) (166) 001213- CD
TFRHHHII BHA63
(9)
Br B m Awtaad (IRE) - Sweet Secret David Egan J
O Threes Company Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T
B Carmel Stud D + I Joinery Ltd, Floorex Carpets Ltd, Kubler Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.LatestwinatBrightoninSeptember.Respectablethirdof11inhandicapatWolverhampton (8.6f,10/11).Off166daysbutisverycapablefresh.
7 MR FUSTIC (IRE) (18) 650-513 D
(5)
Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Marion Antoinette (IRE) Dylan Hogan J
O Dave Tonge, Steph Collins & Andi Andi Brown, Newmarket T
B Mrs Marion Emerson
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatLingfieldinFebruaryandrantoasimilarlevelwhenthirdof8inhandicapatWolverhampton (8.6f)18daysago. TFRHHHII BHA62
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 TASMANIAN LEGEND (IRE) (28) 040-025 D 4 9-5 (12)
Br B g Australia - Gatamalata (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J
O The Hidden Brace Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Mr Jack Spain Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 14 runs last year 7/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 28daysago.Hoodbackon.Canmakepresencefelt.
9 ANGELICA K (GB) (31) 63340-1 D 5 9-2 (10)
Br Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Mechanism Jack Dace (7) J
O P C F Racing Ltd
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Simon Hodgson, Hook T
TIMEFORMVIEWMatchedthepickofhereffortstogetoffthemarkin9-runnerhandicapatKempton(8f)31daysago. Remainsunexposedatthistripandrespectedfroma3lbhighermark.
10 RIVER ALWEN (IRE) (114) 605551- C D 7 8-12 (3)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Intense Pink Georgia Dobie J
O Equestrian R Infinity Ltd Craig Benton, Epsom T
B James F. Hanly
TIMEFORMVIEWWon13-runnerhandicapatthiscourse(10f)inNovember Offsince.
11 TASKHEER (IRE) (15) 000-012 CD BF
Br B g Golden Horn - Shaarfa (USA) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey Daniel Steele, Henfield T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Lingfield in February. Creditable second of 12 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f,2/1)15daysago.Needsconsidering.
12 BEAUTIFUL DAWN (IRE) (11) 00-6623 D
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Balakera (IRE) Luke Morris J
O On The Bridle Racing Derek Shaw, Sproxton T
B Sebastian Curran A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2024.Creditablethirdof7inhandicapatWolverhampton(8.6f,25/1) 11daysago.
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
TFRHHHII BHA48
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 6, 8. Blinkers worn by No. 10 Visor worn by No. 12 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note:
BORN A REBEL: Following its run on 7/11/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
MISS SUNSET STRIP: Following its run on 12/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Kitaro Kich (IRE), 13-2 Waleyfa (GB), 15-2 Angelica K (GB), 10-1 Taskheer (IRE), 11-1 Mr Fustic (IRE), 12-1 Tasmanian Legend (IRE), River Alwen (IRE), 16-1 Love Your Work (IRE), 18-1 Outrace (IRE), Beautiful Dawn (IRE), 22-1 Miss Sunset Strip (IRE), 33-1 Born A Rebel (GB)
Stall 11 isn’t ideal, but KITARO KICH is in the form of his life at present and is difficult to oppose under a 5lb penalty having run out a most decisive winner at Lingfield earlier in the week. Waleyfa is still lightly raced for her current yard and goes well fresh, so must enter calculations, along with Angelica K, who remains unexposed at this trip.
Seventh Race 8.30
THE WATCH LIVE RACING 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
VELVET VORTEX may prove a more potent force over this extra furlong after finishing an encouraging fourth over 7f here on his reappearance and debut for Mike Murphy A bold bid is expected off his current mark and he gets the vote ahead of Boujee Gold. The latter had been in fine form before disappointing at Southwell, while Heerathetrack has a couple of recent placed efforts under his belt and could also feature.
VELVET VORTEX Boujee Gold
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Carroll (22 wins from 197 runners, 11%) runs BOUJEE GOLD
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Murphy (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs VELVET VORTEX
Longest Traveller: BOUJEE GOLD trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 166 miles.
1 BOUJEE GOLD (GB) (29) 0461-20 BF
(2)
Br Ch m Garswood - Goldstorm Luke Morris J
O Nantwich Entrepreneurs Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Mrs L. E. Tomlinson
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWolverhamptoninDecemberandfoundonlyonetoogoodtherenexttime.Ranbelow-par atSouthwellonmostrecentoutingbutgoodchanceifbouncingback.
2 VELVET VORTEX (GB) (14) 0464-4
HHHHI BHA52
(1)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Battery Power Neil Callan J
O Sarabex Mike Murphy, Westoning T
B Sarabex Agma Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who took a small step forward when fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f) 14daysago.Capableofbetterstillandthisrepresentsadropingrade.
TFRHHHHH BHA52
3 TACTICAL CONTROL (GB) (79) 006600- D 4 9-9 (9)
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Basque Beauty Callum Shepherd J
O Ms Ciera McKeown B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Rachel Countess of Coventry Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW11/1,seventhof12inhandicapatthisC&D79daysago.
TFRHHHII BHA52
4 WE’RENOTREALLYHERE (GB) (45) 25300-0 D 5 9-8 (11)
Br B g Camacho - Rocking The Boat (IRE) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey Daniel Steele, Henfield T
B Ed’s Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSeventhof10inhandicap(10/3)atLingfield(10f,AW)45daysago.Tonguestrapandcheekpieces backon.Can’tberuledoutfromhismarkonpickofform. TFRHHHII BHA51
5 HEERATHETRACK (GB) (47) 0500-33 C 6 9-7 (5)
Br Gr g Heeraat (IRE) - Jessica Ennis (USA)
O High Five Racing
B Kylie Manser-Baines
Tyler Heard J
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Sixteen runs since last win in 2024 11/2, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Kempton(8f)47daysago,notideallyplaced.Onetoconsider
HHHHI BHA50
6 COMEDIAN LEADER (GB) (58) 40230-5 D 5 9-6 (7)
Br B m Aclaim (IRE) - Last Frontier (FR) Aiden Brookes (3) J
O Mr M Robinson & Guy Dunphy
B Last Frontier Partnership
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
TIMEFORMVIEWVisoredfor1sttime,belowformfifthof10inhandicapatthis course(6f,11/1)58daysago,merely passingbeatenrivals.Tonguestrapbackon.Hashadabreathingoperation.
49
7 REPARTEE (IRE) (20) 0066-43 8 9-3 (6)
Br Br g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pleasantry Joey Haynes J
O Mr John Joseph Smith Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
B Wansdyke Farms Ltd & J M. Burke
TIMEFORMVIEWThirtyonerunssincelastwinin2020butranwellafterjust4daysoffwhenthirdof8inminoreventat Lingfield(8f,AW)20daysago,clearofrest.Firmlyinthemixwitharepeat. TFR
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 LAURENTIA (IRE) (20) 505-535 CD 9 9-3 (4)
Br B m Iffraaj - Brynica (FR)
O Bob & Sandra Blyth
B Corduff Stud & T. J. Rooney
William Carson J
Stephanie Cassidy, Royston T
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Creditablefifthof9inhandicapatLingfield(10f,AW,25/1)20daysago. TFRHHHII BHA45
9 IRRELEVANT (IRE) (24) 3050-50 D
Br Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Gamrah (IRE)
O Only One Bid Partnership
B Mrs P. K. O’Rourke
4 9-3 (3)
Hector Crouch J
Mark Pattinson, Epsom T
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWSeventeenrunssincelastwinin2023 18/1,seventhof9inhandicapatKempton(7f)24daysago, notclearrun. TFRHHHII BHA45
10 LIMELIGHT (GER) (12) 05/6-365
Br B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Lutania (GER)
O Mr Jim Gill
B R. Lerner
5 9-3 (10)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
Michael Keady, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW9/1,notdisgracedwhenfifthof9inminoreventatWolverhampton(9.5f)12daysago.Blinkersonfor1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA45
11 TILSWORTH MAX (GB) (20) 6000-66
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Lady Bonanova (IRE)
9-3 (8)
Clifford Lee J
O Mr M. Ng J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Michael Ng Tilsworth Stud Farm S TIMEFORMVIEWSixthof8inminoreventatLingfield(8f,AW,10/1)20daysago.
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TFRHHHII BHA40
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No. 10 Hood worn by No. 11 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 6.
Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
Stewards Note:
BOUJEE GOLD: Following its run on 7/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. WE’RENOTREALLYHERE: Following its run on 22/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. HEERATHETRACK: Following its run on 20/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away IRRELEVANT: Following its run on 12/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Heerathetrack (GB), 6-1 Repartee (IRE), 7-1 We’renotreallyhere (GB), 17-2 Velvet Vortex (GB), 9-1 Comedian Leader (GB), 10-1 Boujee Gold (GB), 12-1 Tactical Control (GB), Laurentia (IRE), 14-1 Limelight (GER), 18-1 Irrelevant (IRE), 22-1 Tilsworth Max (GB)
The vote goes to the least exposed in the field VELVET VORTEX, who is capable of better still now stepping back up in trip. Boujee Gold can have a big say if shrugging off a lesser effort at Southwell, with Repartee and Heerathetrack two others to consider.
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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 5.25 - THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3476 to the winning horse The second to receive £1739, the third £868, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. 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. March 6th. Lowest weight 10st; Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 5th, 2025, have not ridden more than 10 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). 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 £30. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3022; Second £1511; Third £755; Fourth £378; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3476.90) A SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.00 - THE BET BOOST AT bet365 MAIDEN 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. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 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 12 entries at £40. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.30 - 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 three yrs old only, 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. March 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each race won 6lb 12 entries at £40. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.00 - 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 46-55 (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. March 6th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 1st, 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 14 entries at £30. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.30 - THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP 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 46-58 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 1st, 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 14 entries, 1 at £6 and 13 at £30. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.00 - THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE 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 46-65 (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. March 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 1st, 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 18 entries at £30. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.30 - THE WATCH LIVE RACING 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 4652 (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. March 6th. Lowest weight 9st 3lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 1st, 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 19 entries, 2 at £6 and 17 at £30. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
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