Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 13th February by Weatherbys

Thursday 13th February 2025

Officials

Thursday 13th February 2025

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OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Tony McGlone STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Sarah Ellison TRAINEE STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Caroline Holliday STEWARDS

Daniel Andrews, Ben Ford, Fergus Sweeney STARTERS

William Jardine

Kieran O’Shea JUDGE

David Hicks

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Jeremy Lind

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Elizabeth Budden, Suzanne Feltham, Helena Warbrick, Julie Lingham MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Ross Worthington

Dr Fiona Virgo

VETERINARY OFFICER

Matthew Tong

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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

Jonathan Lee BVSc MRCVS

Ralph Hege DVM MRCVS COMMENTATOR

John Blance

BETTING RING MANAGER

James Andrews

RACECOURSE TEAM

RACING DIRECTOR

Neil Graham COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Nathan Holmes

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Michael Prosser

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Sarah Ridgway

TONIGHT’S RACING

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Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

We have a nine-race card for you this evening, after the 7 furlong handicap at 7.00pm divided and a request by several leading trainers for us to stage the 8.00pm 10 furlong fillies’ novice stakes. This novice race has been well supported with two interesting runners from John Gosden and two from Charlie Appleby. John Gosden and Charlie Appleby both have unraced Sea the Stars fillies with Charlie Appleby’s costing 575,000gns as a yearling. Ralph Beckett also has an unraced Camelot filly. The three fillies that have raced have not shown anything out of the ordinary, so I would expect the winner to be one of the unraced ones. The winner may well be worth following in the future!

Chelmsford City Racecourse is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former BHA Chair, Joe Saumarez Smith. His leadership and championing of our sport will have a lasting impact on racing and its wider community. Our thoughts are with Joe’s family, and all his friends and colleagues during this difﬁcult time. We will have a minute’s silence before the ﬁrst race, as a mark of respect.

I hope you have a lovely evening.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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

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 4.25

THE BET BOOST AT BET365 “HANDS AND HEELS” APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (PART OF THE RACING EXCELLENCE INITIATIVE)

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

THE CRAFTYMASTER went close with a strong runner-up effort at Lingﬁeld last time out and he must hold every chance if building upon that effort. The ﬁve-year-old is 3lb well-in compared to future handicaps and he may have enough to see off recent Southwell third Junkanoo and the well-handicapped Alright Sunshine, who went close at the same track over 1m6f last week.

THE CRAFTYMASTER Junkanoo

Leading course trainer (20-25): D M Simcock (35 wins from 219 runners, 16%) runs TRADESMAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (9 wins from 41 runners, 22%) runs THE CRAFTYMASTER

Longest Traveller: THE CRAFTYMASTER trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 166 miles.

1 JUNKANOO (GB) (20) 1063/0-3 8 10-2 (5)

Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Bahamian Music (IRE) Ashley Lewis (7) J

O Jacobs Construction & Mr J Harley Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Genesis Green Stud Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulsortinthissphereandhearrivesonthebackofacreditablethirdof8inhandicapatSouthwell(11.1f)20daysago.Drops backintoClass5companywithcheekpiecesreplacingthevisorandhe’sworthbearinginmindsigniﬁcantlyupintrip. TFRHHHHI BHA75

2 TRADESMAN (IRE) (33) 25063-6 CD 6 10-0 (2)

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Casila (IRE) Taryn Langley J

O Khalifa Dasmal & Partners

B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill

David Simcock, Newmarket T

David Simcock Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon4timesatthiscoursein2023(twiceoverC&D).BouncedbacktoformwhenwitharununderhisbeltwhenthirdatSouthwell(16.4f)inDecember buthinderedhimselfwithanotherveryslowstartwhensixthof10inhandicapatthiscourse(14f)33daysago.Cheekpiecesgobackon.Risky TFRHHHII BHA73

3 THE CRAFTYMASTER (GB) (11) 500-542 D 5 9-11 (7)

Br Ch g Master Carpenter (IRE) - With Distinction

O S Barton, T Stamp, R Miles, & Partner

Tyrese Cameron J

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Rosie Gedge-Gibson Mill House Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMajorsuccessstoryonAWlastwinter,bringinguphisseventhvictorysinceDecemberatNewcastle(16.2f)inMarch.Steadilycoming totheboilthistimearound,verygoodsecondof8inhandicapatLingﬁeld(15.8f)11daysago.Onefortheshortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA70(+3)

4 SUN DANCER GIRL (FR) (11) 1634-26 4 9-9 (1)

Br B f Dabirsim (FR) - Quemada (IRE)

O Nick Bradley Racing 38

Isobelle Chalmers (5) J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Haras de Magouet Indication Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fourwins from13 runslast year 12/1,not seentobesteffectwhensixthof8 inhandicapatLingﬁeld (15.8f)11daysago,meetingsometrouble.Nosurprisetoseeherquicklybacktoform. TFRHHHII BHA72(-1)

5 ALRIGHT SUNSHINE (IRE) (7) 250-042 10 9-9 (3)

Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Miss Gibraltar

Alﬁe Redman (5) J

O Ms Denise Tibbett Mike Murphy, Westoning T

B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’ttastedsuccesssince2022butdidrunwelleasedinclasswhensecondof6inhandicapatSouthwell(14.1f,6/1) 7daysago,headedpost.Capableofmakinganimpactfrompresentmarkifarrivinginsameform. TFRHHHII BHA68(+1)

6 CURRUMBIN (IRE) (20) 63214-3

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Melanippe (IRE)

O Apollo Horses I

B Rathregan Stud

4 9-5 (6)

Fred Daly (3) J

Michael Keady, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWShedmaidentagatSouthwell(14.1f)inDecemberandcreditableeffortsbothstartssince,latterlywhenthirdof7inhandicapat Southwell(14.1f,3/1)20daysago,Othersappealmoreforwinpurposeshowever,withstaminanowtestedfurther TFRHHHII BHA68

7 STAR LEGEND (IRE) (14) 0640-53

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE)

(4)

Jack Dace J

O Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket T

B Rockhart Trading Ltd James Owen Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW

WonoverhurdlesatFakenham(23.4f)inDecemberandcaughttheeyeonlateststartinthissphere,shapingbetterthanbareresultwhenthirdof7 inhandicapatSouthwell(16.5f,9/2)14daysago.Hasaraceinhimfromthissortofmarkandhe’sanotherworthyofasecondlook. TFRHHHHI BHA62

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: CINQUE VERDE 4 9 7 Jack Doughty 12-1 (Tony Carroll) 5 ran

Hood worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.

Stewards Note:

TRADESMAN: Following its run on 11/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

ALRIGHT SUNSHINE: Following its run on 6/2/2025 it was reported that the jockey failed to ride out.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 The Craftymaster (GB), 9-2 Junkanoo (GB), 11-2 Star Legend (IRE), 13-2 Alright Sunshine (IRE), 7-1 Tradesman (IRE), 8-1 Currumbin (IRE), 11-1 Sun Dancer Girl (FR)

A major success story on all-weather last winter, THE CRAFTYMASTER ran his best race since returning to action when going down narrowly at Lingﬁeld 11 days ago (pulled miles clear with the winner). He looks ready to strike with the Tony Carroll yard in red-hot form. Star Legend, who shaped better than the bare result at Southwell recently, and Junkanoo may emerge as the chief threats. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE

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Second Race 5.00

THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT BET365 CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £5949

Owners Prize Money 1st £2456, 2nd £1228, 3rd £614, 4th £307, 5th £153 (Penalty Value £3113.71)

CITY SELECTIONS

A tentative vote goes to SUANNI, who may not have shown much in his last two starts but was a promising second over C&D in November Rossa Ryan returning to the saddle is a big plus and he is narrowly preferred to Tilsworth Ony Ta, who ran well from the front over 6f here last time out and may be suited by dropping back in trip. Starshot and War Zone are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

Tilsworth Only Ta

Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (62 wins from 520 runners, 12%) runs GYPSY NATION

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs GYPSY NATION

Longest Traveller: GYPSY NATION trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 97 miles.

1 BATTLE POINT (IRE) (20) 06243-4 D

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Paddy Again (IRE)

Morgan Cole (5) J

O Canisbay Bloodstock Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B R & M Bloodstock Fleetwood Developments Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest gelding. One win from 31 Flat runs. 18/1, respectable fourth of 9

(5f,AW)20daysago.

2 BOBBY ON THE BEAT (IRE) (11) 006-660 C

(5)

Br B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Late Night Movie (IRE) Grace McEntee J

O Ruby Red Racing Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Fourteen runs since last win in 2023 6/1, last of 9 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (5f, AW) 11daysago.Eyeshieldsbackon,blinkersbackon.

HHIII BHA45(-3)

3 GYPSY NATION (IRE) (2) 0/-00464 5 9-9 (3)

Br Gr g Sioux Nation (USA) - Gypsy Style Frederick Larson J

O Mr A. C. Birkle Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B A. C. Birkle

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 7/1, good fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton(5.1f)2daysago. TFRHHHII BHA45

4 STARSHOT (IRE) (7) 020-524

9-9 (2)

Br B g Acclamation - Sea Meets Sky (FR) Luke Morris J

O Foxhounds Racing P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T

B Niarchos Family Foxhoundinn Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. 9/1, fourth of 5 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 7 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. WentcloseinsimilareventatLingﬁeldthetimebeforesowarrantsrespect. TFRHHHHI BHA49(-1)

5 SUANNI (GB) (20) 05520-5 CD 6 9-9 (4)

Br Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Glee Club Rossa Ryan J

O Harraton Court Stables Ltd Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Miss K. J. Keir

TIMEFORMVIEWModestgelding.C&Dwinner 8/1,againtookeenwhenﬁfthof9inminoreventatLingﬁeld(5f,AW) 20daysago.

6 TILSWORTH ONY TA (GB) (28) 54045-3 CD

(7)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Pallas Lewis Edmunds J

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

B Michael Ng Tilsworth Stud Farm S

TIMEFORMVIEWModestgelding.C&Dwinner.15/2,creditablethirdof7inminoreventatthiscourse(6f)28daysago, pesteredonthefrontend.Cangowellagain.

7 WAR ZONE (IRE) (28) 63162-4

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

O A140 self storage club

Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T

B Deerpark Stud A140 Self Storage S

TIMEFORMVIEWModestgelding.C&Dwinner WinnerhereinOctober Easytobackwhenfourthof7inminorevent atthiscourse(6f,9/1)28daysago.Bigshoutifbouncingback. TFRHHHHH BHA50

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

SUANNI

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: DESERT SWIRL (IRE) 4 9 9 George Wood 11-2 (Alex French) 6 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Shields, T Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Tilsworth Ony Ta (GB), 9-2 War Zone (IRE), 11-2 Starshot (IRE), 6-1 Suanni (GB), 17-2 Battle Point (IRE), Gypsy Nation (IRE), 12-1 Bobby On The Beat (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

WAR ZONE looks the one to beat on these terms if his latest run can be forgiven. Tilsworth Ony Ta and Starshot are others to consider.

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Third Race 5.30

THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY AT 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

SECRET MISTRAL was well on top at the ﬁnish when scoring over C&D last time out and a 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent her from landing the double on the rise in grade. A winner of both her starts here last year, Twilight Fun must enter calculations, as well as Cinque Verde, a stablemate of the selection, who has strong claims on her penultimate success at Wolverhampton.

SECRET MISTRAL Twilight Fun

Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (50 wins from 409 runners, 12%) runs DIOMED SPIRIT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (9 wins from 41 runners, 22%) runs CINQUE VERDE & SECRET MISTRAL

Longest Traveller: TRUE PROMISE trained by K Ryan, Hambleton, 181 miles.

(GB) (26)

Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Dainty Dandy (IRE)

O Diomed Racing and Partner

Levey J

Williams, Newmarket T

B Hun Run Racing Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 22/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (6f, AW)

persuasive.

2 CINQUE VERDE (GB) (24) 0056-13 CD

Br B m Sioux Nation (USA) - Gregoria (IRE)

O Wellbelove, Williams & Partners

Doughty (3) J

Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Gregoria Partnership racehorse-ownership.com S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Seven wins from 27 Flat runs. Five wins from 11 runs last year Third of 5 in handicap (5/1)atKempton(6f)24daysago.

3 TRUE PROMISE (GB) (14) 1530-65 D

Br Ch g Washington DC (IRE) - In Trutina

(1)

Fentiman (7) J

O John Matthews and Partner Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B The In Trutina Partnership K. A. Ryan Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Four wins from 12 runs last year Latest win at Newcastle in November Fifth of 9 in handicap (11/2) atSouthwell(6.1f)14daysago.Hasgoodchanceonpickofform. TFRHHHHH BHA80

4 DASHING HARRY (GB) (11) 066-061 D

(in 5lb ex) (2)

Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Meghan Sparkle (IRE) Adam Farragher J

O Nick Bradley Racing 1 & Partner

James Horton, Newmarket T

B Mr Peter Ridgers Indication Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Lingﬁeld (5f, AW) 11 days ago. Respectedunderapenalty.

5 TWILIGHT FUN (GB) (53) 601124- CD

HHHHI BHA74(+2)

(3)

Br B g Twilight Son - Sweet Applause (IRE) Joey Haynes J

O Mr Matt Bartram Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T

B Matt Bartram

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 9 runs last year Latest win here in November Fourth of 7 in handicap (2/1)atLingﬁeld(5f,AW)53daysago.Blinkerson1sttime. TFR

6 SECRET MISTRAL (GB) (14) 6001-61 CD

(6)

Br Ch m Pearl Secret - Beau Mistral (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O Mr A. Mills Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B A Mills

Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D (7/1) 14 days ago, driven out. Needs considering.

TFRHHHHI BHA73

7 THUNDER STAR (GB) (14) 632-233 D 5 8-13 (5)

Br B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dark Side Princess Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr M. M. Foulger Jessica Macey, Doncaster T

B Mr M. M. Foulger Bred Thorough Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2023 Bitbelowform3lengthsthirdof6toSecretMistralinhandicapat thisC&D(9/2)14daysago.Blinkerson1sttime.

TFRHHHII BHA70

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 5, 7.

Stewards Note:

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

CINQUE VERDE: Following its run on 20/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 True Promise (GB), Twilight Fun (GB), 9-2 Secret Mistral (GB), 13-2 Dashing Harry (GB), 8-1 Thunder Star (GB), 17-2 Cinque Verde (GB), 20-1 Diomed Spirit (GB)

TRUE PROMISE took a step back in the right direction at Southwell 2 weeks ago and is potentially on a handy mark if coming on again under a good-value claimer. Recent winners Secret Mistral and Dashing Harry head the dangers.

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Fourth Race 6.00

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MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, C AND D) (GBB RACE)

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

CITY SELECTIONS

James Tate has done well with similar types to NOBLE VICTORY and the son of Churchill is an attractive proposition stepping up a furlong after a promising second-placed ﬁnish over 5f in a similar maiden at Southwell a fortnight ago. Star Zia also ran encouragingly to ﬁll the runner-up at the same venue on her latest start and is another who should appreciate this stiffer test. Conversely, Massimo Blue is potential improver dropping back in trip.

NOBLE VICTORY Star Zia

Leading course trainer (20-25): P McEntee (20 wins from 269 runners, 7%) runs MASSIMO BLUE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Horton (1 win from 1 runners, 100%) runs MCINTOSH Longest Traveller: STAR ZIA trained by K Ryan, Hambleton, 181 miles.

1 MCINTOSH (IRE) (-) 3 9-1 (6)

Br B g Kingman - Lightening Quick Adam Farragher J

O Mr A. F. O’Callaghan James Horton, Newmarket T

B Qatar Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW44,000gnsyearling,Kingmangelding.Half-brotherto5fwinnerStarstriker.Dam7fwinner(includingat2yrs),outofCheveleyParkwinner LighteningPearl,herselfsistertohigh-classJapanesewinnerupto11/2mSatonoCrown.Tonguetied.Plentytolikeonpaper TFRHHHII BHA-

2 NOBLE VICTORY (IRE) (14) 2

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Purple Glow (IRE)

3 9-1 (5)

Clifford Lee J

O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T

B W. Maxwell Ervine

TIMEFORMVIEW38,000gnsbrotherto6fwinnerTrueIconandcloselyrelatedtouseful5f-7fwinnerMagicalEffectand7f-8.6fwinnerBroughtonsFlare.10/3,secondof 9in5fmaidenatSouthwellondebut14daysago,takingawhiletoﬁgurethingsoutbutreallyﬁndinghisfeetoncethepennydropped.Improver TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 MASSIMO BLUE (GB) (28) (2lb) 5-3

3 8-13 (7)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Sinaadi (IRE) Luke Morris J

O G4 Contracts Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. Third of 8 in maiden (50/1) at this course (7f) 28 days ago. Probably one for handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 UP THE MONK (GB) (-) (4lb)

3 8-11 (4)

Br B c Mayson - Angel Song Dylan Hogan J

O Up the Racing Team 4

B Manor Farm Stud (Rutland)

Jack Jones, Newmarket T

Anthony James Insurance Brokers S TIMEFORMVIEW4,000gnsyearling,Maysoncolt.Half-brotherto3winners,including6fwinnersHartStopperandScottishCommand. Dam,6fwinner,half-sistertosmartwinnerupto6fMoodMusic.Goodsprintingpedigreeandworthalook. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 STAR ZIA (GB) (29) 6-2

Br Gr f Havana Grey - Zia (GER)

3 8-10 (1)

Robert Havlin J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Ian Bradbury TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedﬁlly 40/1,secondof10innoviceatSouthwell(6.1f)29daysago,runningon.Hoodon 1sttime.Bigshoutinthiscompany TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 BAY OF DREAMS (IRE) (148) (2lb) 30-

Br B f New Bay - Praden (USA) Safﬁe Osborne J

O Hasmonean Racing & Partner James Ferguson, Newmarket T

B China Horse Club International Ltd Hasmonean Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedﬁlly.10/1,lastof11innoviceatBeverley(7.4f,goodtoﬁrm)148daysago.Debutthird atLeicesterwasbetteralthoughthatformisn’tgreat.

7 RUNNINDOWN A DREAM (GB) (35) (4lb) 0-0 3 8-6 (2)

Br B f Havana Gold (IRE) - La Roche Jagu

O Mr Robin Stevens

Jack Doughty (3) J

J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B D. R. Tucker Dyslexicare S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedﬁlly 300/1,lastof7inmaidenatthisC&D35daysago. TFRHIIII BHA-

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: SHALLOW 3 8 10 Darragh Keenan 4-1 (Richard Spencer) 9 ran Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Noble Victory (IRE), 9-4 Star Zia (GB), 7-1 Massimo Blue (GB), 9-1 McIntosh (IRE), Up The Monk (GB), 33-1 Bay of Dreams (IRE), 300-1 Runnindown A Dream (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

NOBLE VICTORY was motoring by the ﬁnish on debut at Southwell a fortnight ago and looks a sure-ﬁre improver over this longer trip. He can see off Star Zia, with newcomers McIntosh and Up The Monk of interest also. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NOBLE VICTORY (IRE) 2.STAR ZIA 3.MCINTOSH (IRE)

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Fifth Race 6.30

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 EMPIRE is highly unlikely to be as underestimated in the betting as he was when scoring readily over C&D last month and is reliable enough to back up that smooth performance off just 3lb higher The in-form Above is still attractively weighted at present and, as a previous C&D winner off 19lb higher, he is another must for consideration. El Bufalo and Lessay are also notable contenders.

REBEL EMPIRE Above

Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (50 wins from 409 runners, 12%) runs REBEL PATH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs REBEL PATH

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

(FR) (33) 0121-61

Br B or Br g Goken (FR) - Alzahra

O Middleham Park Racing III

Joe Leavy (3) J

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Mr David Curran Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third win of a productive winter when seeing off 8 rivals over C&D 33 days ago, kept up to work. Shouldremaincompetitiveoff3lbhigher

2 MONSIEUR BEAULIEU (GB) (11) 3123-14

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Miss Villefranche

O Pritchard Chesneaux Littmoden

B Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd

(4)

Fred Daly (7) J

Nick Littmoden, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatLingﬁeldinJanuary.4/5,fourthof6inhandicapatLingﬁeld(6f)11daysago,unableto sustaineffort. TFRHHHII BHA79

3 BULLDOG DRUMMOND (GB) (20) 0500-30 D 4 9-6 (2)

Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Eternal Sun Daniel Muscutt J

O Mr Richard Crowe Patrick Owens, Newmarket T

B Sally Nicholls

TIMEFORMVIEWEleventhof12inhandicapatSouthwell(6f,28/1)20daysago.Tonguestrapbackon.Bounceback needed. TFRHHIII BHA77

4 LESSAY (IRE) (19) 56255-3

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - For Now (IRE)

4 9-5 (5)

Rossa Ryan J

O Nick Bradley Racing 25 & Dunlop Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd Indication Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2023butshapedwellinaﬁrst-timevisor(retained)whenthirdof10inhandicap(7/1) atWolverhampton(7f)19daysago,leftpoorlyplaced.ExpectedtobebangthereunderRossaRyan.

5 EL BUFALO (GB) (19) 6025-53 BF

(1)

Br Ch g Havana Grey - Pryers Princess Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Quest Thoroughbreds - El Bufalo

B Fernham Farm Ltd

Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWRespectablethirdof10inhandicapatNewcastle(5f,4/1)19daysago.Nottakenlightlybackat6f. TFRHHHHI BHA75

6 ABOVE (FR) (19) 003-212 CD 8 9-4 (3)

Br B g Anjaal - Broken Applause (IRE)

Billy Loughnane J

O Mr N Boyden and Mr C Harrold Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Mr J. Kilpatrick & Mme D. Ades Hazan Ajn Steelstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.LatestwinatNewcastleunderBillyLoughnaneinJanuary.11/2,creditablesecondof10 backatNewcastlesince.Shouldgowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA75

7 ULTRAMARINE (IRE) (12) 22206-3 CD

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Onyali (IRE)

O Mrs E. Evans

(6)

Jordan Williams (5) J

David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Newtown Anner Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Threewinsfrom24runslastyear Creditablethirdof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(6f) 12daysago. TFRHHHII BHA75

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

8 REBEL PATH (FR) (14) 6521-44

9-0 (7)

Br B g Iffraaj - Royale du Buisson (IRE) Sean Levey J O Diomed Racing and Partner Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in December 6/4, fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (5f) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. TFRHHHII BHA71

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Monsieur Beaulieu (GB), Above (FR), 11-2 Rebel Empire (FR), 6-1 Lessay (IRE), 7-1 Ultramarine (IRE), 8-1 El Bufalo (GB), 11-1 Rebel Path (FR), 25-1 Bulldog Drummond (GB)

LESSAY shaped well in a visor last time and it might be worth chancing he has the speed for sprinting. Above has struck up a good relationship with Billy Loughnane recently and is second choice ahead of El Bufalo.

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Sixth Race 7.00

THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7000

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

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

CITY SELECTIONS

Charlie Johnston’s horses are running well and there is every indication that MAID OF KILLYBEGS can further enhance her trainer’s positive statistics. The daughter of Acclamation was a clear second to strongly-fancied rival over 7f at Wolverhampton last month and, open to progression over the trip, she can go one better off the same mark. Camden Flyer was fourth in that race and can go close again. No Release is the pick of the remainder.

MAID OF KILLYBEGS

Camden Flyer

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Johnston (26 wins from 137 runners, 19%) runs MAID OF KILLYBEGS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs MAID OF KILLYBEGS

Longest Traveller: MAID OF KILLYBEGS trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

1 BLACK FALCON (GB) (44) 055-

Br Bl f Time Test - New Falcon (IRE)

O Mr T. M. Jones

B Bearstone Stud

9-9 (6)

Joe Leavy (3) J

Brian Toomey, Chalfont St. Giles T

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, ﬁfth of 10 in novice at Lingﬁeld (7f, AW) 44 days ago. Improvement requiredonhandicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA54

2 CAMDEN FLYER (IRE) (24) 6306-03

Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Blackgold Fairy (USA)

O Dare To Dream Racing

9-8 (9)

Paddy Bradley J

Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty daretodreamracing.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/2) 24 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.Headingbackintherightdirectionrecently TFRHHHII BHA53

3 DUE RESPECT (IRE) (76) 0600- 9-8 (4)

Br B f Soldier’s Call - Due Care

O Mr J. Butler

B Mr Brian Killeen

Daniel Muscutt J

John Butler, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.66/1,eleventhof13inclaimeratDundalk(7f)76daysago,slowlyaway Firstrunfor yardafterleavingMichaelButler Marketshouldprovebestguidetoclaimsonyard/handicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA53

4 CEIRA G (IRE) (40) 056-6 9-7 (3)

Br B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Ice Storm (IRE)

O Mr Jim Gill

B Billy McEnery & Paul McEnery

Alice Bond (7) J

Michael Keady, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenwhowasn’tseentobesteffectwhencreditablesixthof12inhandicapatSouthwell (6.1f)40daysago.Entitledtobuildonthat(ﬁrststartfor4months)andisoneforshortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA52

5 ANCIENT STATE (IRE) (13) 0-03

(1)

Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) - No More Thrills Darragh Keenan J

O Mr D. Morgan Martin Dunne, Newmarket T

B Ballyhane

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, third of 7 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago. Work to do on handicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA52

6 FREAK ENCOUNTER (IRE) (12) 340-150 BF 9-6 (7)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Le Freak (IRE)

Safﬁe Osborne J

O Sleeve It Ltd and Partner Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Lingﬁeld in January. 2/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago, doingtoomuchtoosoon.Enterscalculations.

TFRHHHII BHA51

7 NO RELEASE (GB) (10) 262-024 9-6 (8)

Br B g Without Parole - Rainbow Spirit Rossa Ryan J

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

B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop My Pension Expert S

TIMEFORM VIEW Too free over a much longer trip latest but had posted good second at Wolverhampton (8.7f) previouslyandmustentercalculations.

TFRHHHII BHA51

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

8 MAID OF KILLYBEGS (IRE) (24) 0000-2

Br B f Acclamation - Alltherightmoves (IRE)

O Mr M. Doyle

9-2 (2)

Billy Loughnane J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Glashare House Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoundimprovementwhensecondof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(7.2f,10/1)24daysagoand canraceoffsamemarkhere Meritsconsiderationonpolytrackdebut.

9 HOLYWELL BAY (GB) (29) 0-00

Br B f Expert Eye - Holley Shiftwell

O Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club

TFRHHHHI BHA47

9-0 (5)

Dylan Hogan J

Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T

B J. W. Parry Birkett Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 10 in novice at Southwell (6.1f, 400/1) 29 days ago. Likely best watchedonswitchtohandicapping. TFRHIIII BHA45

10 CLIPSHAM NOBLE (IRE) (121) 500300-

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Not Misbegotten (IRE)

9-0 (10)

Kieran O’Neill J

O Mr F Morley Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Carrigbeg Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 12 in nursery (11/2) at Newcastle (7.1f), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 121 days. Othersmoreconvincing. TFRHHIII BHA42

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn by No. 6, 7. Stewards Note:

CAMDEN FLYER: Following its run on 20/1/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls. NO RELEASE: Following its run on 3/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Maid of Killybegs (IRE), 5-1 No Release (GB), 11-2 Freak Encounter (IRE), 13-2 Camden Flyer (IRE), Ceira G (IRE), 16-1 Clipsham Noble (IRE), 18-1 Black Falcon (GB), Ancient State (IRE), 20-1 Due Respect (IRE), 50-1 Holywell Bay (GB)

CEIRA G ran better than her ﬁnishing position suggests on debut for new connections at Southwell last month and remains open to improvement. She gets the nod. Maid of Killybegs and No Release should also go well.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CEIRA G (IRE) 2.MAID OF KILLYBEGS (IRE) 3.NO RELEASE

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Seventh Race 7.30

THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7000

(DIV II)

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

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

CITY SELECTIONS

BAILEYS HONEYMOON caught the eye when finishing a staying-on fifth after meeting some trouble in running over 6f at Southwell last month and, eased 1lb back at 7f, this could be the day to catch her. Missile Mac wasn’t disgraced when third over this trip at Dunstall Park recently and she has to enter the reckoning off 1lb lower for her top trainer/jockey combination. Navarre Special is respected sporting headgear for the first time.

BAILEYS HONEYMOON Missile Mac

Leading course trainer (20-25): T Carroll (23 wins from 200 runners, 12%) runs LA MER GRISE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (9 wins from 41 runners, 22%) runs LA MER GRISE

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

1 BAILEYS HONEYMOON (FR) (27) 40044-5 9-9 (4)

Br Ch f Supplicant - Wedding Party Lewis Edmunds J

O Baileys Horse Feeds (F H Nash Ltd) Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T

B Haras Des Trois Chapelles Class1Personnel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back from 5 months off when good ﬁfth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 27 days ago, never nearer Returntothislongertripshouldsuitonpolytrackdebutandmeritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA54

2 MISSILE MAC (GB) (24) 00040-3

9-8 (9)

Br B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Super Midge Billy Loughnane J

O Exors of the late Adrian McAlpine George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Kirtlington Stud & Mrs Mary Taylor George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK S

TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to form, in ﬁrst-time tongue strap, when creditable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f,22/1)24daysago.1lblowernowandexpectedtobebangthere. TFRHHHHH BHA53

3 TAKE THE BOAT (IRE) (22) 4000-0

Br B f Belardo (IRE) - Nameless (IRE)

9-8 (6)

Tyrese Cameron (7) J

O B Keane & S Nugent Des Donovan, Exning T

B Nawara Stud Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (8f, AW) 22 days ago, not ideally placed.Otherslookbettertreated. TFRHHIII BHA53

4 NAVARRE SPECIAL (IRE) (14) 3650-04

(5)

Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - News Desk Luke Morris J

O Harraton Court Stables Ltd Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Mr Padraig Williams

TIMEFORMVIEWRanwithcreditwhenfourthof8inhandicapatthiscourse(5f,22/1)14daysago.Returnstolonger tripnowandhasbeendropped3lbsince.Eyeshields/hoodonﬁrsttime. TFRHHHII BHA52

5 HYPE MERCHANT (IRE) (212) 6000-

Br Ch g Far Above (IRE) - Saphira Silver (IRE)

O Mrs S. L. Loughnane

B Melchior & Tinnakill Bloodstock

(3)

Laura Pearson J

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in nursery at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft, 40/1). Off 7 months. Makespolytrackdebut.Cangiveagoodaccountwithoutposingseriousthreattoprincipals. TFRHHIII BHA52

6 RUMBA BAY (GB) (24) 00000-6 9-6 (8)

Br B f Havana Grey - Nellie Ellis (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O Dave & Emma Evans

B Grovewood Stud

David Evans, Abergavenny T

Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFirstrunsinceleavingD.K.Weldwhensixthof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(7.2f,17/2)24daysago. Entitledtobuildonthatandenterscalculationsonpolytrackdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA51

7 ORLANDO MAGIC (GB) (14) 600-0 9-5 (7)

Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Miss President Sean Levey J

O Shawthing Racing Partnership

B Mr Andrew Spalding

Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Michael Appleby when last of 8 in handicap (40/1) at thiscourse(5f)14daysago.Signiﬁcantlyupintrip.Hardtofancy

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

8 JIMMY HENRY (IRE) (12) 00000-6

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Texas Katie

O GB Civil Engineering (Leicester) Ltd

B Pat McGree

9-0 (1)

Kieran Shoemark J

Michael Herrington, Willoughton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkerson1sttime.Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA44

9 LA MER GRISE (GB) (14) 0006-45

Br Gr f Portamento (IRE) - Sun’aq (IRE)

O LPOG

9-0 (2)

Jack Doughty (3) J

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Edward Peary racehorse-ownership.com S TIMEFORMVIEW28/1,ﬁfthof8inhandicapatthiscourse(5f)14daysago.Signiﬁcantlyupintrip.Worktodo. TFRHHIII BHA42

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2024:(See Div 1)

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Hood, Eyeshields worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

ProbableS.P’s: 11-4 Missile Mac (GB), 5-1 Baileys Honeymoon (FR), Rumba Bay (GB), 13-2 Navarre Special (IRE), 10-1 Jimmy Henry (IRE), 12-1 Take The Boat (IRE), 14-1 La Mer Grise (GB), 28-1 Hype Merchant (IRE), 40-1 Orlando Magic (GB)

Preference is for MISSILE MAC, who returned to her best form when third at Wolverhampton last month and ﬁgures off a handy mark. Baileys Honeymoon and Navarre Special can also make their presence felt. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MISSILE MAC 2.BAILEYS HONEYMOON (FR) 3.NAVARRE SPECIAL (IRE)

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Eighth Race 8.00

THE BET365 FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for novice three yrs old ﬁllies x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426 (Penalty Value £4320)

CITY SELECTIONS

Likealot is a half-sister to six winners and the daughter of Camelot makes plenty of appeal ﬁrst time up for her top connections, particularly if the market speaks favourably That said, MAGICAL TREASURE is preferred. There is plenty to like about the 575,000-gns daughter of Sea The Stars on paper and, making her racecourse debut for the red-hot Charlie Appleby team, she could prove tough to peg back. Of those with experience, Pearl Of Hope is respected most.

MAGICAL TREASURE Likealot

Leading course trainer (20-25): J & T Gosden (38 wins from 140 runners, 27%) runs PRAYING FOR TIME & QUEEN OF MERCIA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Appleby (10 wins from 17 runners, 59%) runs MAGICAL TREASURE & PEARL OF HOPE Longest Traveller: LADY ODETTE trained by O Sangster, Marlborough, 95 miles.

1 ARGENTUM (IRE) (33) 6

Br Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Roses For The Lady (IRE) Clifford Lee J

O Mrs Angela Stokes Matt Crawley, Newmarket T

B Glidawn Stud Bloodstock Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.Sixthof8innoviceatthiscourse(8f,50/1)ondebut33daysago,slowlyaway. Upintrip.

2 LADY ODETTE (IRE) (29) 5

(2)

Br Ch f Churchill (IRE) - Cristale (IRE) Nicola Currie J

O Mr Liam Reidy & Mr John McEnery Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T

B Mnr Bloodstock Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEW€80,000yearling,Churchillﬁlly Dam,2-y-o6fwinner,half-sistertoCornwallisStakeswinnerElectricWaves. 25/1,ﬁfthof6inmaidenatKempton(8f)ondebut29daysago,veryslowlyaway Upintrip. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 LIKEALOT (GB) (-) 9-2 (3)

Br Gr f Camelot - Likeable Rossa Ryan J

O Helena Springﬁeld Ltd

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWCamelotﬁlly Half-sistertoseveralwinners,includingsmartwinnerupto11/4mCheckandchallengeanduseful2-y-o6fwinner Phijee.Appealingnewcomerforstablethathasfewpeerswhenitcomestoreadyingonetostrikeﬁrsttimeoutthesedays. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 MAGICAL TREASURE (IRE) (-)

9-2 (1)

Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Oriental Magic (GER) Dougie Costello J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Kildaragh Stud Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEW575,000gnsyearling,SeaTheStarsﬁlly Sistertosmart8.3f-13/4mwinnerSeaSilkRoadandhalf-sisterto3winners,including useful11/4m-11/2mwinnerAndaleepand8.3fwinnerIndemnity.1of2runnersherefortopyardandobviousappeal. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 PEARL OF HOPE (GB) (57) 62-

Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Antiquities

9-2 (7)

Billy Loughnane J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWDubawihalf-sistertoseveralwinners,includingverysmartFrench1mwinnerVictorLudorum.ContestedfairmaidenatNewmarketondebut (sixthof7)andrantoasimilarlevelwhensecondof7inKemptonmaiden(8f,15/8)57daysago.Steppingupindistanceshouldhelp. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 PRAYING FOR TIME (IRE) (-) 9-2 (6)

Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sweet Delight (IRE) Kieran Shoemark J

O Tactful Finance, S Roden & T Solway

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Mr J. Higgins Tattersalls S TIMEFORM VIEW 50,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars ﬁlly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 8.3f-1 1/2m winner Ayrad from familyofMoscowBalletandStravinsky InterestingnewcomerfortopyardwhoalsorunQueenofMercia. TFRHHHII BHA7 QUEEN OF MERCIA (GB) (24) 04 9-2 (4)

Br B f Golden Horn - Mary Anne Evans

O Ms Rachel D. S. Hood

Robert Havlin J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Rachel D S Hood Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.20/1andblinkeredfor1sttime,fourthof6inmaidenatKempton(11f)24daysago, havinghermindmadeupforherbutstillwithsomestraighteningouttobedone.Cheekpiecesnowon. TFRHHHII BHA-

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 7.

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Likealot (GB), 3-1 Pearl of Hope (GB), 4-1 Praying For Time (IRE), 9-2 Magical Treasure (IRE), 12-1 Queen of Mercia (GB), 50-1 Lady Odette (IRE), 200-1 Argentum (IRE)

A couple of very interesting newcomers in LIKEALOT and Magical Treasure may come to the fore and Ralph Beckett’s ﬁlly gets the vote before market clues. The step up in trip will suit Pearl of Hope and she makes most appeal of those with experience.

Ninth Race 8.30

THE WATCH RACING LIVE 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

SOLANNA impressed when scoring over 1m3f at Kempton in December and he was narrowly denied over this track and trip off 5lb higher most recently Nudged up 1lb, he looks well capable ofatoningforthatnear-misshere Fihraynwasn’tdisgracedwhenﬁnishingthirdoverC&Donhispenultimate start and merits consideration off the same mark, while the consistent Switchel sports blinkers for the ﬁrst time.

Leading course trainer (20-25): M Botti (28 wins from 165 runners, 17%) runs TIMETOBENICE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Ward (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs CLOUD FREE Longest Traveller: MUHIB trained by O Williams, Market Rasen, 154 miles.

(GB) (19)

Br B g Time Test - Station House (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Milan Racing Club Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Mascalls Stud Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTonguestraponfor1sttime,ﬁfthof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(8.6f,6/1)19daysago.

2 SWITCHEL (IRE) (28) 32123-4

Br B m Golden Horn - Swizzle Stick (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Anthony Rogers Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Airlie Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 7/2,fourthof7inhandicapatthisC&D28daysago.Blinkerson1sttime.Enterscalculations. TFRHHHII BHA68

3 PALAZZO PERSICO (IRE) (14) 4016-40 CD

(5)

Br B g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Little Italy (USA) Hector Crouch J

O Mr Johnny Hall and Mrs David Nutting Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Gerard Mullins My Pension Expert S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinhereinDecember 9/1,lastof9inhandicapatthisC&D14daysago.Blinkers backon. TFRHHHII BHA67

4 SOLANNA (GB) (35) 30531-2 D BF

Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Night Lily (IRE)

6 9-7 (3)

Daniel Muscutt J

O Mr K. Snell John Butler, Newmarket T

B Mr K. Snell

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatKemptoninDecember Creditablesecondof6inhandicap(15/8)atthisC&D35daysago. Respected.

5 FIHRAYN (IRE) (22) 6046-33

Br B g Waldgeist - Lady Livius (IRE)

O Richard Hannon Racing Syndicate

(2)

Joe Leavy (3) J

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Ballylinch Stud TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkeredfor1sttime,creditablethirdof9inhandicapatKempton(8f,7/2)22daysago.Backupintrip. TFR

6 CLOUD FREE (IRE) (31) 06415-3 C

(7)

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Fresnay Sean Levey J

O AG Racing Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T

B Grundy Bloodstock SRL Smulders S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner here in October. First run since leaving Michael Bell when good third of 10 in handicap at Lingﬁeld(10f,AW,9/1)31daysago.Tonguestrapon1sttime. TFR

7 MUHIB (GB) (98) 030-

(1)

Br B g Too Darn Hot - Hameem Luke Catton (3) J

O Mr David L. Bayliss Olly Williams, Market Rasen T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-racedmaiden. 200/1,ﬁrstrun sinceleavingJohn&ThadyGosden when lastof11 inmaiden atSouthwell(12.1f)98daysago.Makeshandicapdebut.Uphilltask.

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

SOLANNA Fihrayn

8 MC’TED (GB) (31) 10520-0 CD 7 9-1 (4)

Br B g Garswood - Granny McPhee

Alice Bond (7) J

O Mr Stuart Bond Michael Keady, Newmarket T

B Mr Allan McNamee

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9 JENSON BENSON (IRE) (63) 624366- CD 7 8-11 (9)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Star Fire

O L & M Atkins

Gina Mangan J

Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T

B Gce Farm Ltd Tote S

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DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: AWTAAD PRINCE (IRE) 4 8 12 Tommie Jakes 12-1 (Amy Murphy) 9 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Solanna (GB), 5-1 Switchel (IRE), 11-2 Jenson Benson (IRE), 6-1 Fihrayn (IRE), 15-2 Cloud Free (IRE), 8-1 Timetobenice (GB), 14-1 Palazzo Persico (IRE), 40-1 Muhib (GB), 50-1 Mc’ted (GB) PLAY SMARTER

SOLANNA wasn’t seen to best effect here last time and continues in good form, so gets the vote over Jenson Benson and Switchel.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOLANNA 2.JENSON BENSON (IRE) 3.SWITCHEL (IRE)

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

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

Saturday 22nd February 2025 Saturday Racing

Important Information

ABANDONMENT

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

ACCESSIBILITY

There are dedicated parking spaces, WC’s, and access to all public areas of the grandstand and paddock. We also provide a viewing platform.

ADMISSION

For admission you will require a ticket. This can be an E-ticket that you purchased and received prior to your visit, a hard ticket that you purchased in advance and requested to collect on arrival, or a hard ticket that you have purchased on the gate.

ALCOHOL

BETTING

There are two ways to bet at Chelmsford City Racecourse today, pool betting with totepool and the traditional ring bookmakers. Please note all betting ring enquiries should be directed to the Betting Ring Manager located in the small building at the end of the grandstand facing the betting ring. Over 18’s only. Please bet responsibly – for advice visit gambleaware.co.uk.

CHILDREN

In the interest of safety and security, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

DOGS

No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse, with the exception of Assistance Dogs.

DRESS CODE

Smart dress is encouraged for both restaurants. Gentlemen are required to wear a collared shirt, jacket and tie in the Club Restaurant & Lounge. If the appropriate clothing is not worn you will be asked to leave the enclosure.

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 4.25 - THE BET BOOST AT bet365 “HANDS AND HEELS” APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the ﬁfth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 4-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 4-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 who, prior to November 16th, 2024, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 10th, 2025, have not ridden more than 5 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 3 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 RIDERS ARE TO CARRY WHIPS BUT WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO USE THEM IN THIS RACE. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. DETAILS MAY BE FOUND IN THE NOTICE PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN THE RACING CALENDAR, UNDER THE HEADING ‘RACING EXCELLENCE ALL-WEATHER HANDS AND HEELS APPRENTICE SERIES’ AND ON THE BHA’s RACING ADMINISTRATION INTERNET SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk, by selecting Race Series from the Fixtures & Races menu. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. 9 entries at £40. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) A SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 5.00 - THE EACH WAYEXTRA AT bet365 CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3113 to the winning horse The second to receive £1461, the third £729, the fourth £365 and the ﬁfth £182. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Weights: 9st 9lb each Penalties, after February 1st, 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). 12 entries at £25. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2456; Second £1228; Third £614; Fourth £307; Fifth £153. (Penalty Value £3113.71) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 5.30 - THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY AT 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 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 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 10 entries at £50. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 9 entries at £40. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 6.30 - 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 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 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 12 entries at £50. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 7.00 - THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the ﬁfth £214. for three yrs old only, 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 11th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each race won 6lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 13 entries, 2 at £6 and 11 at £30. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 7.30 - THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the ﬁfth £214. for three yrs old only, 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 11th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each race won 6lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 13 entries, 2 at £6 and 11 at £30. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 8.00 - THE bet365 FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for novice three yrs old ﬁllies only. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). 14 entries at £40. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Ninth Race 8.30 - THE WATCH RACING LIVE 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 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 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 12 entries at £40. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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