Fourth Race 6.00pm

THE chelmsfordcityracecourse.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £13000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5291, 2nd £2645, 3rd £1323, 4th £661, 5th £240, 6th £240. (Penalty Value £6696)

colours no horse age st- lb Draw

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CITY SELECTIONS 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.

JILLY COOPER

Granary Queen Leading course trainer (17-22): C & M Johnston (81 wins from 482 runners, 17%) runs JILLY COOPER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs BUCKSHAW VILLAGE Weightwatcher: NASIM won off a handicap mark of 78, his rating is now down 7lb to 71. Longest Traveller: JILLY COOPER trained by C & M Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

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

1 JILLY COOPER (IRE) (26) 321012 D 3 9-11 (8)

Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Jillnextdoor (IRE) O Kingsley Park 27 - Ready To Run

Oliver Stammers (3) J Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T B John O’Connor Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice from last 4 starts, with latest success at Wolverhampton in October. Again ran well when staying on for second in 12-runner handicap (9/1) at this C&D 26 days ago. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA82 2 DAYMAN (GER) (43) 401400 D 3 9-9 (9)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Daytona (GER) O Amo Racing Limited

Rossa Ryan J 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 at Kempton 43 days ago. Gelded since. Has enough to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA80 3 HOW IMPRESSIVE (IRE) (264) 152 D 3 9-8 (6)

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bright New Day (IRE) O Middleham Park Racing XCIX

Clifford Lee J Hugo Palmer, Malpas T B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Newcastle on debut. 4 lengths second of 12 to Dayman in minor event (7/4) at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 8 months/has been gelded. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs to find more on handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA79 4 EAGLE CREEK (IRE) (15) 415-000 CD 8 9-7 (3)

Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Blue Angel (IRE)

Joanna Mason J O The Mick & David Easterby Racing Group Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Ruskerne Ltd Stittenham Farms S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 33/1, ran better than on previous 2 starts this year when ninth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 15 days ago. Others still preferred. TFRHHIII BHA78 5 KODIAC SIGN (IRE) (141) 4-345 BF

Br B c Kodiac - Querulous (USA) 3 9-6 (7)

Jordan Williams (5) J

O Mr Trevor Gallienne

David Evans, Abergavenny T B Tally-Ho Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 5 in handicap (5/4) at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm), not settling fully. Off 141 days. First run for yard after leaving Sir Michael Stoute. Interesting back on all-weather. TFRHHHII BHA77 6 6 MENG MENG TIAN TIAN (GB) (GB) (21)(21) 145520145520 D D

Br O B B B g Territories (IRE) Mr S. P. C. Woods Bearstone StudBearstone Stud - Yearbook NON-RUNNER TIMEFORM VIEW NON NON RUNNER. RUNNER. 3 3 9-6 9-6 (12)(12)

J S. P. C. C. Woods,Woods, NewmarketNewmarket T

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7 LORD RAPSCALLION (IRE) (33) 326406 D

Br Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Simply Topping (IRE) O TJE Racing B D. G. Iceton 6 9-5 (14)

Jason Hart J Stuart Williams, Newmarket T Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Thirty-one runs since last win in 2020. Again below form when sixth of 17 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, soft, 28/1) 33 days ago. Has work to do. TFRHHIII BHA76

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingfieldinAugust.However,notinthesameformsince,eleventhof14inhandicap(10/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 15 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA76 9 ARISTOBULUS (GB) (31) 500460 C 3 9-4 (2)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Salome (FR) O Mr Jim Gill

Darragh Keenan J 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) 31 days ago. Others look stronger. TFRHHIII BHA75

10 ALJARI (GB) (26) 05-5505 C D Br B g Quality Road (USA) - Rhagori O Mr Raed El Youssef 6 9-4 (4)

Luke Morris J Tom Clover, Newmarket T B Newsells Park Stud Global Equine Group S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.8/1,shapedwellonfirstrunsinceleavingMarcoBottiwhenfifthof12inhandicapatthisC&D 26 days ago, headway when no room 1f out. Can get back to winning ways off career-low mark. 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 TIMEFORMVIEW 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, run best excused when fifth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy) 26 days ago, caught wide. Makes polytrack debut with blinkers now applied. Has widest draw to overcome. TFRHHIII BHA75 12 LOST IN TIME (GB) (22) 04-2406 5 9-2 (5)

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Reunite (IRE) O Mr K. T. Ivory

Charlie Bennett J Dean Ivory, Radlett T B Godolphin Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2019. 40/1, soon back to form when sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 22 days ago, not ideally placed. Capable of getting involved off current mark. TFRHHHII BHA73 13 FIGHTING TEMERAIRE (IRE) (35) 001600 CD 9 9-1 (10)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Hot Ticket (IRE) O Michael & Heather Yarrow

Cieren Fallon J Dean Ivory, Radlett T B Hot Ticket Partnership Diomed Developments Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.StandouteffortthisyearwhensuccessfulatNottinghaminJuly.Downthefieldall3starts since, seventh of 9 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D 35 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA72 14 GRANARY QUEEN (IRE) (12) 521023 D 4 9-1 (1)

Br Ch f Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Multi Grain George Downing J

O Ian Gray and John Whitworth

Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T B Ringfort Stud Ltd Abm Catering Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW 4 wins from 15 runs this year. Latest success at Lingfield (1m) in September. 10/1, respectable third of 11 in another handicap at Lingfield 12 days ago, no extra only late on. Can make presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA72 15 NASIM (GB) (22) 460660

Br Ch g Galileo Gold - Ashwaq O The Horse Watchers 2 B Kirtlington Park Stud 3 9-0 (11)

Jason Watson J Michael Appleby, Oakham T Trade Access Panels Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWShapedbetterthanresultwhenninthof14inhandicap(8/1)atKempton(1m)22daysago,travelling well before no extra final 1f. Cheekpieces on 1st time as he drops back in trip. Enters calculations.TFRHHHHI BHA71 16 JENSON BENSON (IRE) (196) 3-25012 CD BF 4 8-11 (15)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Star Fire O L & M Atkins

Thomas Greatrex J Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T B Gce Farm Ltd Suzanne Barnes Design Partnership S TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time course winner, successful at this C&D in May. Evens, another good effort when second of 5 in handicap at this course (1m) later same month. Not taken lightly on return from 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2021: INTERNATIONALANGEL (IRE) 4 9 7 Adam Kirby 15-8 (Jane Chapple-Hyam) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 15. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 14. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 3. Stewards Note: KODIAC SIGN: Following its run on 13/7/2022 it was reported that the horse resented the fast ground.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Jilly Cooper (IRE), 6-1 Nasim (GB), 8-1 Aljari (GB), 9-1 Granary Queen (IRE), 10-1 Jenson Benson (IRE), 11-1 How Impressive (IRE), 14-1 Kodiac Sign (IRE), 18-1 Lost In Time (GB), 20-1 Buckshaw Village (FR), 25-1 Lord Rapscallion (IRE), 28-1 Aristobulus (GB), 33-1 Dayman (GER), Eagle Creek (IRE), 40-1 Dreams of Thunder (IRE), 66-1 Fighting Temeraire (IRE)

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.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALJARI 2.JILLY COOPER (IRE) 3.NASIM

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