Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 1st December

Evening Racing

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

This evening is the first of our four meetings in December and the beginning of the run-up to Christmas. If you want to celebrate Christmas in style, we are hosting three Illuminate Christmas Balls in the next few weeks, on Friday 9, Saturday 10 and Friday 16 December.

These will truly offer you an evening to remember with fine-dining, cocktail lounges, comedy acts and casino tables all in our fabulous winter-themed marquee. If you would like to know more, please visit our website or give us a ring.

Back to this evening, when we have nine races for you, during which we look forward to plenty of exciting finishes and competitive racing.

Tonight, you may see our stewards and other racecourse staff wearing a white ribbon, as we proudly support White Ribbon Day. This campaign strives for gender equality and zero tolerance of violence towards women.

Good luck with finding some winners and have a great evening.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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

Officials

Thursday 1st December 2022

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

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STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

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TRAINEE STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Chirstopher Bennett STEWARDS

Ben Ford, Tony McGlone

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Elizabeth Budden, Louise Sheridan, John Bramhill, Julie Lingham VETERINARY OFFICER

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MEDICAL OFFICERS

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COMMENTATOR

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Sarah Woodborne

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CHAIRMAN

Joe Scanlon

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Phil Siers

RACING DIRECTOR

Neil Graham

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Nathan Holmes

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Andy Waitt

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Andy Waitt

TONIGHT’S RACING

First Race 4.30pm 8-9

Second Race 5.00pm 12-13

Third Race 5.30pm 16-17 Fourth Race 6.00pm 20-22 Fifth Race 6.30pm 26-27 Sixth Race 7.00pm 30-31

Seventh Race 7.30pm 34-35 Eighth Race 8.00pm 38-39 Ninth Race 8.30pm 42-43

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PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11) 4 9-2 (1)

Br g Elzaam (AUS) Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj) Paul Hanagan J

Simon Mulvany & Partner John Quinn, Malton T

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

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

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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CITY SELECTIONS

Lethal Touch won with a bit in hand at Wolverhampton in October and must be respected, but this is more demanding. With that in mind, a chance is taken on handicap-debutant PURE MOTION, who should be ideally suited by this step up in trip having raced over 1m in her three qualifying runs. Asdaa is now 11lb below his last winning all-weather mark and must enter calculations, although he needs to prove himself over this far

PURE MOTION

Lethal Touch

WonatNewcastleinAprilbuthasn’tmademuchimpactinapairofstartssincesummerbreak.Bounce backcalledfor TFRHHIII BHA65

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PURE MOTION (IRE) (34) 043

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) Pivotal Mission

3 9-11 (2)

P. J. McDonald J

O Mr Jassim Bin Ali Al Attiyah Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Thirdof9inminoreventatSouthwell(8.1f,6/1)34daysago,havingrunofrace. Bredtodobetterupintripandisaninterestinghandicapdebutant.

9 MOONLIT CLOUD (GB) (128) 5-03512 D

TFRHHHII BHA64

4 9-11 (6)

Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) Apple Blossom (IRE) Charlie Bennett J

O Dr Anne J. F. Gillespie Dean Ivory, Radlett T

B Dr A. Gillespie

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Bath in July 10/3, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm). Respecteddespite128-dayabsence.

10

LETHAL TOUCH (GB) (31) 220221 D

TFRHHHHI BHA62

3 9-9 (5)

Br Gr f Lethal Force (IRE) Loving Touch Kevin Stott J

O Trevor and Ruth Milner Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

B Penhill Stud Tote S

Fi rs t Ra ce

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 2 outings before producing a career best to win 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f)31daysago,alwaysholdingon.Shouldgowellagain.

TFRHHHHH BHA62

11 OVERSTATE (GB) (14) 500125 CD BF 3 9-7 (11)

Br B g Oasis Dream Zaminast Darragh Keenan J

O Mr Jim Gill Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Old Palace Lodge S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in October and ran creditably in a similar event when fifth of 10 a fortnight ago. Visorbackon.Competitionforleadfromwidedrawisaworryhere TFRHHHII BHA60

12 KARDINYA (IRE) (5) 300036

3 9-6 (4)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) Sapphire Diva (IRE) Jason Watson J

O B & M Pallets Ltd Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Kevin & Meta Cullen B & M Pallets Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBitbelowformsixthof11inhandicapatWolverhampton(7.2f,9/2)5daysago.Significantlyupintrip. Needsacoupleofthesetofalter TFRHHHII BHA59(-1)

13

ROARING RIVER (GB) (36) 005

3 9-3 (9)

Br B g Muhaarar River Belle Luke Morris J

O Mr Charlie Pigram P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T

B Mrs C. R. Philipson & Mrs H. G. Lascelle Highfield Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Seeminglyhasbeenbroughtalongwithhandicapsinmind,hands-and-heelsridewhenfifthof9in minorevent(66/1)atKempton(7f)36daysago.Significantlyupintrip.Makeshandicapdebut.Likelytoimprove. TFRHHHII BHA56

14 MARQUIS OF YORK (GB) (21) 040505 3 9-2 (13)

Br Ch g Garswood Simply Shining (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Mrs H. Steel

TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliableindividual.Creditablefifthof11inhandicap(6/1)atthiscourse(8f)21daysago,runningon. Cheekpiecesbackon.Stillonetotreatwithcautiondespitepositiveeffortlasttime. TFRHHHII BHA55 DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2021: BY JOVE 4 8 9 Frederick Larson 25-1 (Michael Appleby) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 13 Blinkers worn by No. 12

worn by No. 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 14 Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Lethal Touch (GB), 17-2 Unplugged (IRE), Mc’ted (GB), Overstate (GB), 9-1 Kardinya (IRE), 10-1 Moonlit Cloud (GB), 12-1 Pure Motion (IRE), 16-1 Bit Harsh (IRE), 20-1 Marquis of York (GB), 22-1 Roaring River (GB), 28-1 Asdaa (IRE), 33-1 Miss Harmony (GB), 66-1 It’s A Love Thing (GB), 150-1 Taskheer (IRE)

LETHAL TOUCH produced a career-best effort in victory at Wolverhampton last time and Joseph Parr’s thriving filly is fancied to follow up. Stablemate Mc’ted is also respected, whilst Unplugged and Moonlit Cloud are others who should be in the mix.

CITY SELECTIONS

CAPITAL THEORY sets the standard with an official rating of 77, and he ought to be difficult to beat returned to maiden company Charlie & Mark Johnston’s gelding will need to be at his best to repel the challenge of Mayfair Gold, who was narrowly denied over 1m at Kempton having been denied a clear run in the closing stages. Damascus Finish has shown flashes of ability and can follow that pair home.

CAPITAL THEORY

Mayfair Gold

Leading course trainer (17-22): C & M Johnston (81 wins from 482 runners, 17%) runs CAPITAL THEORY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A King (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs MAYFAIR GOLD

Longest Traveller: CAPITAL THEORY trained by C & M Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

at this C&D 6 months ago. Needs to take a big stepforward. TFRHHIII BHA

TREACLE (GB) (23) (2lb) 3 9-0 (1) Br Ro f Outstrip Dame Plume (IRE) Jason Hart J O Mr T. Cusden Adam West, Epsom T B Phil Cunningham Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Making GB/IRE Flat debut. Ninth of 10 in bumper at Huntingdon (13.7f, soft, 20/1) on NH debut 23daysago.Othersappealmore. TFRHHIII BHA

GONNETOT: Following its run on 6/9/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away MAYFAIR GOLD: Following its run on 31/10/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

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CAPITAL THEORY holds the clear edge on form and is fancied to get off the mark on his polytrack debut at the chief expense of Kempton runner-up Mayfair Gold who should benefit from stepping up in trip. Chargo appeals as the pick of the remainder for minor honours on her first run for Laura Mongan. Call us: 01376 521020

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CITY SELECTIONS

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£661, 5th £240,

In a competitive contest marginal preference goes to JILLY COOPER, who gave a good account when runner-up at this venue last time out. The consistent daughter of Lope De Vega dead-heated for victory on her penultimate outing and it would be no surprise if she recorded a fourth career victory in this contest. Granary Queen has been knocking on the door of late and rates the most immediate danger, while Dreams Of Thunder completes the shortlist.

CITY SELECTIONS

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& M Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

no horse age st- lb Draw 1 JILLY COOPER (IRE) (26) 321012 D 3 9-11 (8)

B f Lope de Vega (IRE) Jillnextdoor (IRE) Oliver Stammers (3) J

Kingsley Park 27 Ready To Run Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T

John O’Connor Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice from last 4 starts, with latest success at Wolverhampton in October. Again ran well when stayingonforsecondin12-runnerhandicap(9/1)atthisC&D26daysago.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA82 2 DAYMAN (GER) (43) 401400 D 3 9-9 (9) Br B g Oasis Dream Daytona (GER) Rossa Ryan J

Amo Racing Limited David Loughnane, Tern Hill T B Gestut Haus Ittlingen Amo Racing Limited, Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatKempton(7f)inJune.However,wellheldlast2starts,tenthof11inhandicap(25/1)back atKempton43daysago.Geldedsince.Hasenoughtoproveatpresent.

3

TFRHHIII BHA80

HOW IMPRESSIVE (IRE) (264) 152 D 3 9-8 (6)

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) Bright New Day (IRE) Clifford Lee J

O Middleham Park Racing XCIX Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatNewcastleondebut.4lengthssecondof12toDaymaninminorevent(7/4)atWolverhampton (7.2f).Off8months/hasbeengelded.Tonguestrapon1sttime.Needstofindmoreonhandicapbow TFRHHHII BHA79 4 EAGLE CREEK (IRE) (15) 415-000 CD 8 9-7 (3) Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA)

JILLY COOPER Granary Queen

8

BUCKSHAW VILLAGE (FR) (15) 461000 D 3 9-5 (13)

Br Ch g Birchwood (IRE) Fammi Sognare (IRE)

Oisin Orr J

O Red Sky Partnership 3 & Partner Richard Fahey, Malton T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingfieldinAugust.However,notinthesameformsince,eleventhof14inhandicap(10/1) atSouthwell(7.1f)15daysago.Needstogetbackontrack.

9 ARISTOBULUS (GB) (31) 500460 C

TFRHHIII BHA76

3 9-4 (2)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) Salome (FR) Darragh Keenan J

O Mr Jim Gill Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

B Norris Bloodstock Ltd Old Palace Lodge S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Had been working his way back to form prior to finishing ninth of 13 in handicap at Kempton(1m,12/1)31daysago.Otherslookstronger

10 ALJARI (GB) (26) 05-5505 C D

TFRHHIII BHA75

6 9-4 (4)

Br B g Quality Road (USA) Rhagori Luke Morris J

O Mr Raed El Youssef Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B Newsells Park Stud Global Equine Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.8/1,shapedwellonfirstrunsinceleavingMarcoBottiwhenfifthof12inhandicapatthisC&D 26daysago,headwaywhennoroom1fout.Cangetbacktowinningwaysoffcareer-lowmark. TFRHHHHH BHA75

11 DREAMS OF THUNDER (IRE) (26) 3-12465

3 9-4 (16)

Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) Militate Kevin Stott J

O The Cool Silk Partnership Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW20/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,runbestexcusedwhenfifthof9inhandicapatDoncaster(7f,heavy)26daysago, caughtwide.Makespolytrackdebutwithblinkersnowapplied.Haswidestdrawtoovercome. TFRHHIII BHA75

12 LOST IN TIME (GB) (22) 04-2406 5 9-2 (5)

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) Reunite (IRE) Charlie Bennett J

O Mr K T. Ivory Dean Ivory, Radlett T

B Godolphin Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2019 40/1,soonbacktoformwhensixthof14inhandicapatKempton (1m)22daysago,notideallyplaced.Capableofgettinginvolvedoffcurrentmark.

13

TFRHHHII BHA73

FIGHTING TEMERAIRE (IRE) (35) 001600 CD 9 9-1 (10)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) Hot Ticket (IRE) Cieren Fallon J

Downthefieldall3starts since,seventhof9inhandicap(50/1)atthisC&D35daysago. TFRHHIII BHA72

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PLAY SMARTER

An open-looking contest, with preference for ALJARI to build on the promise of his stable debut here and return to winning ways. Having dropped to a career-low mark, he can get the better of Jilly Cooper, who is respected in her current form, with Nasim completing the shortlist.

CITY SELECTIONS

Although ARAIFJAN failed to justify favouritism at this venue last time out, the five-year-old gave a good account when second behind a progressive filly and may mount a bold bid yet again. The Michael Herrington-trained gelding gets the nod, while it would be no surprise if Sense Of Security went close after finishing a gallant second at Kempton on her latest outing. Real Estate is capable on his day and is worthy of consideration.

ARAIFJAN Sense Of Security

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Usher (22 wins from 155 runners, 14%) runs LIBERTY BAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Attwater (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs REAL ESTATE Longest Traveller: BLACKJACK trained by A

Malton, 216 miles.

Brown,

8 ELEGANT ELLEN (FR) (20) 40-0000 4 8-13 (4) Br B f Shalaa (IRE) Lily of The Lake (FR) Stefano Cherchi J O Just Back The Boreen Amy Murphy, Newmarket T B E. Robin, SCEA De Keranna & Y. M. Roue Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Denis Hogan when eighth of 13 in handicap (8/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 20daysago,weakeningfinal1f.Easedfurther2lbonthebackofthat. TFRHHHII BHA50 9 MACON BELLE (GB) (20) 405000 3 8-9 (3) Br B f Due Diligence (USA) Disco Ball Aidan Keeley (5) J O Woodham Walter Partnership Ed de Giles, Ledbury T B Broughton Bloodstock Ed de Giles Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW25/1,seventhof13inhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f)20daysago.Thatwasherfirststartfor4months/ followingwindsurgeryandpossibleshe’llbesharpernow Onetomonitorinthemarket. TFRHHIII BHA46

10 TILSWORTH TAIBO (GB) (15) 03-0000 5 8-9 (1) Br Ch m Coach House (IRE) Cavallo da Corsa Tyler Heard (3) J O Mr M. Ng J R. Jenkins, Royston T B Michael Ng Tilsworth Stud Farm S TIMEFORMVIEW150/1,lastof8inminoreventatSouthwell(5f)15daysago.Backupintrip.

TFRHIIII BHA40

2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8. Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

OUR LOUISE: Following its run on 21/8/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Araifjan (GB), 5-1 Sense of Security (GB), 6-1 Blackjack (GB), 7-1 Real Estate (IRE), 8-1 Our Louise (IRE), 12-1 Elegant Ellen (FR), 14-1 Liberty Bay (GB), 16-1 Praise of Shadows (IRE), 18-1 Macon Belle (GB), 66-1 Tilsworth Taibo (GB) PLAY SMARTER

SENSE OF SECURITY ran well returned to sprinting (following a breahting operation) when runner-up at Kempton last month and could be worth chancing to prove her present mark a workable one. Araifjan was runner-up in a stronger contest over C&D latest and he’s a player also. Our Louise and Blackjack are others to keep an eye on.

CITY SELECTIONS

Alafdhal

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C&Dwinner LatestwinhereinSeptember Ninthof12inhandicap(25/1)atWolverhampton(7.2f) 19daysago.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter TFRHHIII BHA59 3 ADMIRABLE LAD (GB) (75) 000111 CD 4 9-6 (1) Br Ch g Bated Breath Admirable Spirit Joey Haynes J O Mulligans Racing club Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T B Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 3 wins from 10 runs this year Landed 9-runner handicap at

Br B m Albaasil (IRE) Rare Ruby (IRE)

Cieren Fallon J

O Mr Ritchie Fiddes Seamus Durack, Upper Lambourn T B Mrs Judith Ratcliff Fiddes Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Seventh of 9 in minor event (50/1) at Kempton (7f) 36 days ago, flatteredbyproximity.Makeshandicapdebutwithmorerequired. TFRHHIII BHA46

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

2021:NO

CORRESPONDING RACE

AMASOVA: Following its run on 12/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

BANPHRIONSANALUAS: Following its run on 17/9/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered on the first bend. DARKEST DREAM: Following its run on 26/10/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely Probable

(USA),

(GB)

CITY SELECTIONS

Estate Company Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Vichy in May First run since leaving E. J. O’Neill when last of 9 in handicap (100/1) at thisC&D23daysago.Needstobuildonthattodefycurrentmark.

TFRHHIII BHA80

3 HELLO ME (IRE) (54) 546400 C 4 9-8 (9)

Br B f Mehmas (IRE) Safe Place (USA) Jason Watson J

O Martley Hall Stud Ltd Joseph Parr, Newmarket T B Belmont B/S Ltd & David Ryan

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner 11/2,seventhof8inhandicapatthiscourse(6f)54daysago.Bouncebackcalledfor

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021: COPINET 3 9 7 Robert Tart 5-1 (Jane Chapple-Hyam) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 10 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 9. Stewards Note:

DOUBLE DEALING: Following its run on 15/9/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely JOSIES KID: Following its run on 12/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away YIMOU: Following its run on 17/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Reigning Profit (IRE), 11-2 La Roca Del Fuego (IRE), Expert Opinion (GB), 15-2 Yimou (IRE), 17-2 Cabeza de Llave (GB), 14-1 Double Dealing (IRE), Hello Me (IRE), Bang On The Bell (GB), 18-1 Red Walls (GB), 20-1 Josies Kid (IRE), 50-1 Mustaffiz (GB)

EXPERT OPINION hasn’t been with Mick Appleby long and on the back of a more encouraging effort over C&D a fortnight ago, he looks the way to go from a handy stall. Reigning Profit landed a few bets at Wolverhampton and is a danger, along with La Roca del Fuego.

PLAY SMARTER

Racing Towards Your Future

CITY SELECTIONS

MISS BELLADONNA is worth chancing on her return from a break as she’s gone well fresh before now and has a previous C&D win to her name. A strong pace will ideally suit the selection and, along with the consistent Thakrah, she could be hard to repel in the closing stages. Embla and Man On A Mission are strong candidates for cutting out the running but they do look vulnerable to stronger finishers.

B/S, Hoskins & Jonason Topspec Equine Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Stepbackintherightdirectionwhenthirdof7inhandicap(20/1)atLingfield(5f,AW) whenlastseen.Off178days.Backtoapotentiallylenientmarkandhelooksthewaytogo. TFRHHHHH BHA60

THAKRAH (GB) (50) 601650 CD 3 9-5 (11)

B f Dubawi (IRE) Thafeera (USA) Rossa Ryan J

Mrs M. Ferguson Robert Cowell, Newmarket T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Al Basti Equiworld S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Winner here in August. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 33/1) 50 days ago. Hoodonfirsttime.Meritsconsideration. TFRHHHII BHA56 3 UBAHHA (GB) (105) 312456 D 4 9-5 (5)

Br Ch g Dubawi (IRE) Taqaareed (IRE) William Carson J

O Mr Martyn Cruse Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Horserace Totalisator Board T/A Totesport S

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 27 Flat runs. Winner at Yarmouth in June. 3/1, last of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f,goodtofirm).Off105days.FirstrunforyardafterleavingMichaelAppleby TFRHHHII BHA56

4 ELLIE PIPER (GB) (17) 240120 D 4 9-4 (12)

Br B f Acclamation

MISS BELLADONNA Thakrah

8 IESHA (GB) (17) 065005 C D 4 8-12 (10)

Br B f Cable Bay (IRE) Royal Silk Luke Morris J

O Mr J. M. Bradley Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T B D J and Mrs Deer

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Goodfifthof11inhandicap(18/1)atWolverhampton(5.1f)17daysago.

TFRHHHII BHA49

9 MR FUNKY MONKEY (GB) (23) 400-5 3 8-9 (6)

Br B g Hellvelyn Nabat Sultan Cam Hardie J

O Mrs Lyndsey Shaw Derek Shaw, Sproxton T B Mrs Lyndsey Shaw oakley garden buildings ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Fifthof8inhandicapatthisC&D(80/1)23daysago,runningonlate.

TFRHHHII BHA45

10 EMBLA (GB) (44) 655020 4 8-9 (7)

Br B f Albaasil (IRE) Medam

Charlie Bennett J

O Mrs S. Cunliffe-Lister Alan Brown, Malton T B Burton Agnes Bloodstock Breeders

HHHII BHA45

TIMEFORMVIEW6-timeC&Dwinner Fiftytworunssincelastwinin2020 Seventhof8inhandicap(150/1)atWolverhampton (5.1f)47daysago.Cangiveagoodaccountwithoutposingseriousthreattoprincipals. TFRHHIII BHA41

12 SWOOPER (GB) (28) 000005 CD 4 8-9 (8) Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) Most Tempting Kieran O’Neill J

O Mrs Christine Dunnett Christine Dunnett, Norwich T B Mrs M. Ferguson & Bottisham Heath Stud Christine Dunnett Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner One win from 26 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021 150/1, fifth of 9 in handicapatthiscourse(6f)28daysago. TFRHHIII BHA39

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2021: I’M MABLE 3 9 4 Jason Watson 13-8 (Darryll Holland) 11 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 10, 12 Stewards Note:

ELLIE PIPER: Following its run on 14/11/2022 it was reported that the horse resented the slow early pace. MAN ON A MISSION: Following its run on 1/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered leaving the stalls.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Storm Melody (GB), 11-2 Man On A Mission (GB), 8-1 Miss Belladonna (GB), 11-1 Ellie Piper (GB), Embla (GB), 12-1 Thakrah (GB), Spanish Angel (IRE), 14-1 Ubahha (GB), Iesha (GB), 16-1 Mr Funky Monkey (GB), 50-1 Red Stripes (USA), Swooper (GB)

STORM MELODY drops in class on the back of a more encouraging effort when last seen and this veteran is certainly weighted to strike. Miss Belladonna can be a factor if fully fit for this return, with Spanish Angel a danger if scaling a revival.

1.STORM MELODY 2.MISS BELLADONNA 3.SPANISH ANGEL (IRE)

CITY SELECTIONS

MICHAELA’S BOY is hard to oppose given the manner of his success over this trip at Newcastle in October, and even the 8lb higher mark may not be enough to stop him from following up. Tephi has been tremendously consistent so far and again rates as a player, but she was also engaged to run at Kempton yesterday. Grace Angel is another with compelling claims after making all in first-time blinkers at Southwell last month and she is feared most with the headgear retained.

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (76 wins from 639 runners, 12%) runs MICHAELA’S BOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Evans (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs DEMOCRACY DILEMMA and EROSION RISK

Longest Traveller: DEMOCRACY DILEMMA & EROSION RISK trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 214 miles.

Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Considerate return when fifth of 6 in nursery (5/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 17 days ago, late headwaybutnotknockedabout.Makespolytrackdebut.Onetonotewiththevisorbackon.

TFRHHHII BHA83 3 GRACE ANGEL (GB) (15) 213221 D 9-5 (5) Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) Sparkle Jason Watson J O Mr R. Nugent Darryll Holland, Newmarket T B ORS Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEW

Racing Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Lingfield in June. Improved when second of 10 on nursery debut (20/1) at Lingfield (5f,AW)10weeksago,havingrunofrace.Moreneededtoday,though. TFRHHIII BHA75

MICHAELA’S BOY Grace Angel

8 TEPHI (IRE) (17) 222322 8-12 (4)

Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) Ghurra (USA) William Buick J

O Mr & Mrs R. Scott George Boughey, Newmarket T B Mogeely Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbacktoformunderthisriderwhensecondof6innurseryatWolverhampton(5.1f,5/2)17daysago,just failing.Shouldn’tbelonginbreakingherducksoshe’snottakenlightly Engaged4.45KemptonWednesday TFRHHHHI BHA74

9 ROYAL MARINER (IRE) (17) 411664 8-8 (1)

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) Learza (IRE) David Egan J

O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingfield in August. 9/2, back on track when fourth of 6 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f)17daysago. TFRHHHII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2021:NO

CORRESPONDING RACE

Visor worn by No. 2, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Stewards Note: ROCKING ENDS: Following its run on 21/8/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped left leaving the stalls. EROSION RISK: Following its run on 7/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Michaela’s Boy (IRE), 9-2 Grace Angel (GB), 5-1 Tephi (IRE), 17-2 Royal Mariner (IRE), 9-1 Diomed Spirit (GB), 12-1 Democracy Dilemma (IRE), 16-1 Omniqueen (GB), Erosion Risk (IRE), 20-1 Rocking Ends (GB)

The drop back to the minimum trip was right up MICHAELA’S BOY’s street when he bolted up at Newcastle in October and having not been with Mick Appleby long, there could well be more to come. He’s fancied to follow up at the expense of Tephi, who just got going a fraction too late on handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month. Democracy Dilemma is another who should go well with the visor back on.

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Race Conditions

First Race 4.30 THE 2023 MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE NOW HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3996 to the winning horse The second to receive £1875, the third £938, the fourth £469, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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 20 entries, 1 at £7 and 19 at £35. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3158; Second £1578; Third £790; Fourth £394; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £3996) SS

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Second Race 5.00 THE RACING IS EVERYONE’S SPORT RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4346 to the winning horse The second to receive £2040, the third £1020 and the fourth £510. for maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 9st 9lb; fillies 9st 4lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 12 entries at £40. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3435; Second £1717; Third £859; Fourth £429. (Penalty Value £4346.46) SS

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Third Race 5.30 THE BETSI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6696 to the winning horse The second to receive £3143, the third £1572, the fourth £786, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 16 entries at £60. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5291; Second £2645; Third £1323; Fourth £661; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £6696) SS

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Fourth Race 6.00 THE chelmsfordcityracecourse.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6696 to the winning horse The second to receive £3143, the third £1572, the fourth £786, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for three 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). £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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. 19 entries at £60. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5291; Second £2645; Third £1323; Fourth £661; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £6696) SS

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Fifth Race 6.30 THE CCR SUPPORTS WHITE RIBBON DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3996 to the winning horse The second to receive £1875, the third £938, the fourth £469, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 11 entries at £35. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3158; Second £1578; Third £790; Fourth £394; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £3996) SS

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Sixth Race 7.00 THE CCR SUPPORTS WHITE RIBBON DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3996 to the winning horse The second to receive £1875, the third £938, the fourth £469, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 11 entries at £35. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3158; Second £1578; Third £790; Fourth £394; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £3996) SS SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 7.30 THE SHARON MURRAY MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6696 to the winning horse The second to receive £3143, the third £1572, the fourth £786, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for three 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). £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 13 entries at £60. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5291; Second £2645; Third £1323; Fourth £661; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £6696) SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 8.00 THE RACING WELFARE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3996 to the winning horse The second to receive £1875, the third £938, the fourth £469, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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. 19 entries, 2 at £7 and 17 at £35. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3158; Second £1578; Third £790; Fourth £394; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £3996) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Ninth Race 8.30 THE ILLUMINATE CHRISTMAS BALL NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5076 to the winning horse The second to receive £2382, the third £1191, the fourth £595, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £47 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after November 19th, 2022, for each race won 6lb. 11 entries at £47. Closed November 25th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4011; Second £2005; Third £1003; Fourth £501; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £5076) SS

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