Third Race 5.30pm

from Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 1st December

Fourth Race 6.00pm

THE BETSI 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

BETS AVAILABLE ON THIS RACE

CITY SELECTIONS There was little to separate Diamond Ranger (second) and The Menstone Gem (third) at Wolverhampton last month, and a 1lb swing in the weights could help the latter reverse that form. However, preference is for BUXTED TOO. Ian Williams’ gelding was successful over C&D last time out and a 4lb rise in the ratings doesn’t appear to be harsh given that he remains well treated on previous form.

BUXTED TOO

The Menstone Gem Leading course trainer (17-22): C & M Johnston (81 wins from 482 runners, 17%) runs KNIGHTSWOOD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C & M Johnston (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs KNIGHTSWOOD Weightwatcher: YOU’RE HIRED won off a handicap mark of 95, his rating is now down 8lb to 87. Longest Traveller: KNIGHTSWOOD trained by C & M Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

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

1 YOU’RE HIRED (GB) (90) 305605 CD 9 10-2 (5)

Br B g Dalakhani (IRE) - Heaven Sent

P. J. McDonald J O Mr George Materna Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 15/2, last of 5 in minor event at Ascot (8f, good) 90 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to find on form. TFRHHIII BHA87 2 DIAMOND RANGER (IRE) (12) 121002 3 10-0 (9)

Br B g Kodiac - Eavesdrop (IRE) O Opulence Thoroughbreds

William Buick J George Boughey, Newmarket T B Gigginstown House Stud George Boughey, SBK S TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in June. Good second of 12 in handicap there 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Still unexposed and very much one to consider. TFRHHHHH BHA87 3 THE MENSTONE GEM (IRE) (12) 005113 D 3 9-13 (4)

Br Ch g Galileo Gold - Masela (IRE) O Jp Racing Club Limited B Mr Oliver Donlon Sam James J Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in November. Good third of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Progressing recently. TFRHHHHI BHA86 4 SEASETT (GB) (13) 050004

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Sea Horn (FR) O Mr Paul Wildes 4 9-10 (2)

Daniel Muscutt J Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Sea Horn Partnership

Wildes Hotel Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonfor1sttime,fourthof10inhandicap(22/1)atKempton(8f)13daysago,leftpoorly placed. Up in trip and not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA81 5 KNIGHTSWOOD (IRE) (36) 606524 D 3 9-8 (1)

Br Ch c Decorated Knight - Neuquen (IRE) O Brian Yeardley & Partner

Jason Hart J Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T B Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Below-par fourth of 5 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 11/4) 36 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA81

6 IDEE FIXEE (GB) (19) 222 BF

Br Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Our Obsession (IRE) O Mr A. E. Oppenheimer B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd 3 9-6 (7)

David Egan J Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW, 13/8) 19 daysago, clear of rest. Tongue strap on 1st time. Much respected on his handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA79 7 TARBAAN (IRE) (31) 413035 3 9-5 (8)

Br Ch g Tamayuz - Rocana Kevin Stott J

O Constellation Syndicate & Partner

Amy Murphy, Newmarket T B Ringfort Stud & Paul Hancock Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 9/1) 31 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA78

B Ronan Tynan

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Chepstow in August. 50/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Back up in trip and well in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA76 9 BUXTED TOO (GB) (54) 033531 CD

Br Ch g Iffraaj - Much Promise O Buxted Partnership B Ashbrittle Stud & M. H. Dixon 4 8-11 (6)

Kieran O’Neill J Ian Williams, Alvechurch T Buxted Construction Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a falling mark in 12-runner handicap at this C&D 54 days ago, always holding on. Back up 4lb but still weighted to go close. TFRHHHHI BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: TREVOLLI 3 8 11 Kieran O’Neill 9-4 (Ivan Furtado) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Idee Fixee (GB), Buxted Too (GB), 6-1 Diamond Ranger (IRE), 7-1 The Menstone Gem (IRE), 9-1 Knightswood (IRE), 11-1 Seasett (GB), Tarbaan (IRE), 12-1 You’re Hired (GB), 14-1 Painless Potter (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER A case can be made for a few of these but DIAMOND RANGER comes here on the back of a career-best Wolverhampton second and gets the nod with few miles still on the clock. C&D scorer Buxted Too is weighted to push George Boughey’s 3-y-o close while both Painless Potter and The Menstone Gem need shortlisting too in a competitive handicap.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DIAMOND RANGER (IRE) 2.BUXTED TOO 3.PAINLESS POTTER (IRE)

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