Sixth Race 3.45
1m 6f
THE chelmsfordcityracecourse.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
BETS AVAILABLE ON THIS RACE
for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £6500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2262, 2nd £1130, 3rd £566, 4th £282, 5th £240, 6th £240. (Penalty Value £2862)
CITY SELECTIONS Pianissimo has won twice from six starts at this venue, but his last success came in 2019 in a better race off a mark 7lb higher than he shoulders here. He may be able to get involved in the finish along with Seagulls Nest, who represents a stable in form and may improve for the application of a visor following a disappointing seventh at Wolverhampton. ATALANTA BREEZE ran in snatches over two miles when third here last month, but they have added blinkers for the first time now and if they help him focus he may be the one to beat. ATALANTA BREEZE
Pianissimo
Leading course trainer (16-21): M Appleby (71 wins from 608 runners, 12%) runs SEAGULLS NEST Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs SEAGULLS NEST Longest Traveller: ATALANTA BREEZE trained by M Tregoning, Whitsbury, 164 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner
colours
no
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
S Sponsor
age
st- lb
1
horse
PIANISSIMO (GB) (21) 246-005 CD
5
9-13
(3)
2
BATTLE OF MARATHON (USA) (14) 6-00004 CD
9
9-12
(2)
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Perfect Note O Mr Chris Butler B Godolphin
Draw
William Carson J Anthony Carson, Newmarket T Cjb Commissioning Services Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap (4/1) at this course (2m) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHHI BHA76 This a drop in grade for him and could bounce back. Br B g War Front (USA) - Sayedah (IRE) O Emma Ryan & Partner B Galleria Bloodstock & Rhinestone B/stock
Tia Phillips (7) J John Ryan, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Last of 4 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 25/1) 14 days ago, slowly away. 7lb TFRHHIII BHA75 below last winning mark but has something to prove at present.
3
BERRAHRI (IRE) (11) 151534 C D
10
9-8
(6)
4
NEVERBEEN TO PARIS (IRE) (125) 30//-0200
6
9-7
(1)
5
ATALANTA BREEZE (GB) (21) 3-04123 D BF
5
9-5
(4)
6
SEAGULLS NEST (GB) (5) 400320
4
8-13
(5)
Br B g Bahri (USA) - Band of Colour (IRE) O White Turf Racing UK B Kilnamoragh Stud
Hollie Doyle J John Best & Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T Curtis London S TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win at Epsom in September. Last of 4 in handicap TFRHHHII BHA71 at this course (13f, 17/2) 11 days ago. Br B g Champs Elysees - Island Paradise (IRE) O Mr P. M. Claydon B Jane Allison
David Probert J Pat Murphy, Hungerford T Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Not at best when last seen on the Flat but has won over hurdles since. Wasn’t at his best in that sphere TFRHHHII BHA70 last time, though. Br B m Champs Elysees - Craighall O Miss S. Sharp B Whatton Manor Stud
Dougie Costello J Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. 13/8, creditable third of 6 in handicap at this course (2m) TFRHHHHH BHA68 21 days ago. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Should go well. Br B f Camelot - Mare Imbrium (USA) O The Horse Watchers 4 B Barry Walters Farms
Luke Morris J Michael Appleby, Oakham T Timeform S TIMEFORM VIEW Off 4 months, first run since leaving Mick Channon when seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton TFRHHHII BHA62 (12.2f, 13/2) 5 days ago. Visor on first time.
2020: MANUCCI (IRE) 4 9 10 William Buick 11-1 (Amanda Perrett) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: NEVERBEEN TO PARIS: Following its run on 22/11/2021 it was reported that the horse did not stay the trip. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Atalanta Breeze (GB), 7-2 Pianissimo (GB), 9-2 Seagulls Nest (GB), 9-1 Berrahri (IRE), 11-1 Battle of Marathon (USA), Neverbeen To Paris (IRE) 18
