Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 15th December

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

As we have been encountering some of the coldest weather for several years this week, it has been a gargantuan effort by the team to be able to stage racing today. It is particularly unusual to get such cold weather before Christmas nowadays. Over the course of Sunday night, in the region of four inches of snow fell on the course, and we woke up on Monday morning to a winter wonderland. Fortunately, the snow has insulated the track from the worst of the frost during the week but with such severe night-time temperatures, preparing the racecourse for today has been a challenge.

We look forward to being able to offer you seven races tonight with our usual mix of competitive and exciting racing. We would like to thank Weatherbys for their generous sponsorship of our feature race tonight, which is much appreciated.

Keep warm and have an enjoyable 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 15th December 2022

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Gordan Markham

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR Sarah Ellison

STEWARDS

Polly Greco, Fergus Sweeney, Kate Smith

TRAINEE STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR Chirstopher Bennett STARTERS

William Jardine, Kieran O’Shea JUDGE Nick Bostock

CLERK OF THE SCALES Jeremy Lind

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Louise Sheridan, John Bramhill, Kelly McSorley

VETERINARY OFFICER

Howard Robinson

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Ross Worthington

Dr Meg Hardman

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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

Jonathan Lee, BVSC, MRCVS Luisa Smith, BVMS, CertES (soft tissue), PhD, Dip, ECVS, MRCVS

COMMENTATOR

Mark Johnson

BETTING RING MANAGER

Sarah Woodborne

RACECOURSE TEAM

CHAIRMAN

Joe Scanlon

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Phil Siers

RACING DIRECTOR

Neil Graham

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Nathan Holmes

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Andy Waitt

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD Andy Waitt

TONIGHT’S RACING

First Race 5.30pm 6-7

Second Race 6.00pm 10-11 Third Race 6.30pm 14-15 Fourth Race 7.00pm 18-19 Fifth Race 7.30pm 22-23 Sixth Race 8.00pm 24-25 Seventh Race 8.30pm 26-27

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

CITY SELECTIONS

TAGABAWA was successful on his debut at Wolverhampton last month, pushed out under hands and heels by James Doyle. The son of New Approach ought to improve on that initial experience and he’s fancied to shrug off the penalty and follow up. Wigmore Street has all-weather winners in his pedigree and makes plenty of appeal, while similar comments apply to James Tate’s Regal Empire. Dancing Gypsy has posted some creditable efforts in defeat and can’t be ruled out either

TAGABAWA Wigmore Street

Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.50/1,improvedalittleondebutformwhenfifthof13inminoreventatKempton (1m)29daysago,riddenover2foutandnoextrafinal1f.Placepossibilitieswitharepeat. TFRHHHII BHA-

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BAILEYS KHELSTAR (FR) (-) 9-4 (3)

Br B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Khelwa (FR) Jason Hart J

O G. R. Bailey Ltd (Baileys Horse Feeds) Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T

B Haras Des Trois Chapelles

TIMEFORMVIEW FoaledFebruary20 ClothofStarsgelding.Half-brothertoseveralwinners,includinguseful11/4m-11/2mwinnerKhezerabadand2-y-o5f winnerBaileysCourage.DamusefulFrench1mwinner Makesappealonpapersoworthaprecautionarymarketcheckforcluesondebut. TFRHHHII BHA-

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DANCING GYPSY (GB) (16) 4605 9-4 (4)

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Leading course trainer (17-22): C & M Johnston (82 wins from 486 runners, 17%) runs BAILEYS KHELSTAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S & E Crisford (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs WIGMORE STREET

Longest Traveller: BAILEYS KHELSTAR trained by C & M Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

8 REGAL EMPIRE (IRE) (-)

Br Ch c Farhh - Saltanat (IRE)

9-4 (6)

Callum Rodriguez J

O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril3.Farhhcolt.Half-brothertowinnerabroadbySidney’sCandy Dam,11/4m-13fwinner, closelyrelatedtosmartwinnerupto11/2m(includingOaks)Qualify.Newcomertonote.

9 WIGMORE STREET (USA) (-)

Br B c American Pharoah (USA) - Marylebone (USA)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-4 (8)

Jamie Spencer J

O Mr M. Tabor Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Chelston Ashford Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMay12 AmericanPharoahcolt.BrothertominorUSwinnerandhalf-brothertonumerouswinners, includinguseful5.5f-7fwinnerSloaneSquareand8.5f/9f.Wellworthasecondlookondebut.

10 IT’S MARVELLOUS (GB) (-)

Br Ch f Intello (GER) - One So Marvellous

TFRHHHHI BHA-

8-13 (11)

David Probert J

O Helena Springfield Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud S

Fi rs t Ra ce

TIMEFORM VIEW FoaledApril14.Intellofilly.Closelyrelatedtouseful1m-9.5fwinnerGeniusBoyandhalf-sistertoseveralwinners,including winnerupto11/4mCoquet.Dam11/4mwinner Bettingshouldunearthsomecluesonracecoursebow

11 VITANI (GB) (27) 0

Br Gr f Roaring Lion (USA) - Kiyoshi

TFRHHHII BHA-

8-13 (7)

Kieran O’Neill J

O Stuart McPhee and Paul Webster Adam West, Epsom T

B The Kiyoshi Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 28/1, last of 14 in minor event at Kempton (8f) on debut 27 days ago. FirstrunforyardafterleavingJamesFerguson. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021: YONAFIS 2 9 8 Tom Marquand 4-9 (William Haggas) 5 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.

Stewards Note:

PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE: Following its run on 11/11/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Tagabawa (GB), 11-2 Wigmore Street (USA), 11-1 Another Dimension (GB), Regal Empire (IRE), 12-1 Baileys Khelstar (FR), Dancing Gypsy (GB), 14-1 It’s Marvellous (GB), 18-1 Pledgeofallegiance (IRE), 40-1 Lawmaker (GB), 100-1 James Bradley (GB), Vitani (GB)

TAGABAWA looked a potentially useful prospect when getting off the mark at the first attempt at Wolverhampton 26 days ago, making rapid headway off a steady pace and ultimately winning in good style. In excellent hands, he can defy a penalty and make it 2-2. Plenty of those also boasting experience rate likely longer-term projects, so newcomers Wigmore Street and Regal Empire may emerge as a couple of likely threats.

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CITY SELECTIONS

Cavern Club sets the standard following a trio of placed efforts and first-time cheekpieces could help eke out some improvement, but a chance is taken on KILCUMMIN. Joseph Parr’s colt shaped with promise over 1m on his debut last month and this step up in trip might hold the key. InnyLadtookastepforwardfromhisfirstrunwhensecondatKemptonlasttimeandhe’sanothertoconsider.

KILCUMMIN

Leading

Cavern Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 15/2, third of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 31 days ago, carrying head awkwardlybutrunningonlate.CheekpiecesreachedfornowandnotoutofthingsunderWilliamBuick. TFRHHHHI BHA74 2 GREEN MACHINE (IRE) (-) 9-7 (9) Br B c Free Eagle (IRE) - Constant Comment (IRE) David Probert J O Ahmad Al Shaikh Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T B Dr Jim Moore

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 8. EUR13,500 foal, Free Eagle colt. Dam 7f/1m winner out of useful 1 1/2m winner LiviaGalilei.Interestingtoseewherehefiguresinthebettingondebut.

TFRHHHII BHA3 PFINGSTBERG (GER) (-) 9-7 (6)

Br Ch c Protectionist (GER) - Peace of Paradise (GER) Luke Morris J

O Quantum Leap Racing II David Simcock, Newmarket T B Gestut Ravensberg TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 7. 30,000 gns 2-y-o, Protectionist colt. Brother to German 11f winner Pfingstbluete. DamGermanwinnerupto1m(2-y-o6fwinner). TFRHHHII BHA4 SUPER MO (USA) (113) 42 9-7 (7) Br B c Uncle Mo (USA) - Sweet Connie (USA) Jamie Spencer J O Mr Mohammed Jaber David Simcock, Newmarket T

course trainer (17-22): C & M Johnston (82 wins from 486 runners, 17%) runs TROJAN SPIRIT & WADACRE INCA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Brisland (2 wins from 19 runners, 11%) runs RANGER THUNDERBOLT

Longest Traveller: TROJAN SPIRIT & WADACRE INCA trained by C & M Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

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SILVER SWORD (GB) (33) (2lb) RR52

Br Gr g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Aurora Gray

9-5 (12)

Darragh Keenan J

O Mrs Kirsten Dixon Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

B Culworth Grounds & Fortune Bloodstock Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEWRefusedtoracefirst2startsbutclearlygettingthehangofthingsnow,againdisplayingfairformwhensecond of13inmaiden(22/1)atLingfield(10f,AW)33daysago,nomatchforwinner Cangetinthemix. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 TROJAN SPIRIT (GB) (31) (2lb) 44

Br Ch c Ulysses (IRE) - Local Spirit (USA)

9-5 (11)

Jason Hart J

O Kingsley Park 32 - The Originals Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T

B Elusive Bloodstock & Cheveley Park Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 28/1, fourth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 31 days ago, havingrunofrace.He’sanotherwhomaydobetterinhandicapsover11/4m+.

10 DENSETSU (IRE) (35) 30

Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Zenara (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-2 (3)

Stefano Cherchi J

O Ahmad Bintouq & Partner Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Randolf Stevens Ltd Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Promisewhenthirdin10-runnerNewmarketnovice(7f)ondebutinOctoberbutnotinsameformwhenseventhof12in noviceeventatthiscourse(7f)35daysago,briefheadway2foutandunabletosustaineffort.Notonetowriteoff. TFRHHHII BHA-

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WADACRE INCA (GB) (31) 0

Br Gr f Hawkbill (USA) - In The Soup (USA)

O Wadacre Stud

9-2 (10)

Franny Norton J

Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T

B Wadacre Stud Johnston Racing Ltd, 3CERT Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut 31daysago,struggling3foutandfading.Ingoodhandsbutbestwatchedonthebackofthat. TFRHHIII BHA-

12 SCYLLA (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-0 (1)

Br Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Cosseted

Hayley Turner J

O Lady De Ramsey Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch13.3,000gnsfoal,800gnsyearling,Ulyssesfilly.Half-sisterto11.5f/11/2mwinner Placated.Dam,1m-10.3fwinner,sistertosmart7f-8.6fwinnerKeystroke.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2021: LADY LABELLE (IRE) 2 9 0 Sean Levey 66-1 (Sylvester Kirk) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 8. Stewards Note:

CAVERN CLUB: Following its run on 14/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Super Mo (USA), 11-2 Cavern Club (IRE), 8-1 Silver Sword (GB), 9-1 Densetsu (IRE), 10-1 Green Machine (IRE), 11-1 Inny Lad (IRE), 12-1 Pfingstberg (GER), 14-1 Kilcummin (IRE), 18-1 Ranger Thunderbolt (IRE), 22-1 Trojan Spirit (GB), Scylla (GB), 28-1 Wadacre Inca (GB)

SUPER MO confirmed debut promise when runner-up behind a subsequent Group 1 winner in a Kempton novice back in the summer and, with the possibility of more to come, he could be the answer in a tricky novice. Cavern Club, with cheekpieces enlisted, Densetsu and Silver Sword head up the dangers.

CITY SELECTIONS

Recent Wolverhampton scorer Mighty River demands the utmost respect on his nursery debut, but KINGSLEY PRIDE edges the vote. He split two above-average rivals over C&D last month and the son of Roaring Lion can go one better, with first-time cheekpieces a likely source of improvement. Uncle Matthew was disappointing on his handicap debut at Kempton, but he’s in excellent hands and a 4lb ease in the ratings ought to aid his chances.

KINGSLEY PRIDE Mighty River

Leading course trainer (17-22): C & M Johnston (82 wins from 486 runners, 17%) runs KINGSLEY PRIDE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P McEntee (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs GRAND CENTRAL

Longest Traveller: KINGSLEY PRIDE trained by C & M Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

TIMEFORM VIEW RoaringLioncoltwhomatchedpickofhisturfformwhenrunner-uponqualifyingruninaC&Dnoviceevent40daysago.albeitnot lookingstraightforward(hangingbadlyleft).Remainsearlydaysandcheekpiecesmayhavepositiveeffectnowhandicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA83

TIMEFORM VIEW Siyouni colt who put experience to good use from the front when landing 11-runner Wolverhampton novice (9.5f) 12daysago,displayingawillingattitude.Hastorateabigplayeronthebackofthatnowhandicapping.

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LOOK BACK SMILING (IRE) (31) 130564 8-11 (4)

Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Portico Connor Beasley J

O Nick Bradley Racing 21 & Partners Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T

B Coole House Farm Gemma Tutty Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW

BHA

days ago and he earns the vote to follow up now his sights are set on handicaps. Kingsley Pride looked far from straightforward when just touched off over C&D recently but it’s still early days and he’s a threat. Look Back Smiling is another not ruled out.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIGHTY RIVER (IRE) 2.KINGSLEY PRIDE 3.LOOK BACK SMILING (IRE)

1st 3rd 2nd 4th

Abandonment

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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, Great Leighs, CM31QP

CITY SELECTIONS

Gloucestershire, a winner over 1m4f on the all-weather during a stint in the US, is respected but faces a stiff test conceding weight to the much improved TARBAAN, who won with plenty in hand over C&D a fortnight ago. The fitting of blinkers revved him up that day and, with the headgear retained, he is fancied to go in again from just a 4lb higher mark. Diamond Ranger reopposes on 4lb better terms from that race and is also considered.

TARBAAN Gloucestershire

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 13/2) 27 days ago. Dropping back in trip shouldn’tbeanissueandshouldmakehispresencefelt. TFRHHHII BHA93

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in June. 6/1, creditable 3 1/4 lengths third of 9 to Tarbaan in handicap at this C&D 14daysago,unabletosustaineffort.4lbbetteroffwiththatrivalnowandneedsconsideringinfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHHH BHA87

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YOU’RE HIRED (GB) (14) 056055 CD 9 9-6 (4)

Br B g Dalakhani (IRE) - Heaven Sent Saffie Osborne 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 Creditable 7 1/4 lengths fifth of 9 to Tarbaan in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 14daysago.This9-y-oclearlyhasworktodoifhe’stoturnthetablesonthatrivalhere TFRHHIII BHA85 4 TARBAAN (IRE) (14) 130351 CD 3 9-1 (1) Br Ch g Tamayuz -

Leading course trainer (17-22): S C Williams (56 wins from 431 runners, 13%) runs HUMANITARIAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Boughey (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs DIAMOND RANGER

Weightwatcher: YOU’RE HIRED won off a handicap mark of 95, his rating is now down 10lb to 85. Longest Traveller: COUNSEL trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 148 miles.

THE WEATHERBYSSHOP.CO.UK HANDICAP STAKES

Five horses go to post for this evening’s feature, the weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap, a 0-105 class 2 event for three-year-olds, over 1m6f

Last year’s winner Bascule had won a handicap over the same course-and-distance a month earlier and that same race was won this year by the top-weight, Mountain Road. A winner over 2m here in September, David Simcock’s Churchill gelding defied a 3lbs rise when again coming from off the pace to win quite comfortably in the end. Up a further 4lbs for that latest success, the second and third re-oppose, but he is clearly on an upward curve and is likely to make a bold bid to land the hat-trick under Jamie Spencer.

Runner-up Spit Spot has 1½ lengths to make up and a 2lbs pull at the weights to do so. Chris Wall’s daughter of Sir Percy was herself a course-and-distance winner in September, so clearly goes well under these conditions. Those were her best two efforts in her short career to date, so there is every reason to believe that she can go well again and Hayley Turner maintains the partnership

Third home was Pons Aelius, although Charlie and Mark Johnston’s runner is actually 1lb worse off with Mountain Road, having picked up a penalty for winning at Kempton earlier this month. He has 4¼ lengths to find with the winner and stayed on strongly to win over 2m last time, so quite whether dropping back in distance by a couple of furlongs is a positive remains to be seen. That said, the Galileo colt was quick enough to win a handicap over 1m4f on good-to-firm ground at Newmarket in the summer and with just the quintet going to post, might be able to dictate things from the front, under Joanna Mason. Temporize was a long way behind stable-mate Pons Aelius at Kempton last week, but was caught out wide and could never really pressure for the lead. The son of Postponed is another from the Johnston stable who likes to go forward and is quite unexposed on an all-weather surface. A winner at Wolverhampton on debut in July, his only other victory came when beating Open Champion at Newmarket that same month, in a novice contest in which Mountain Road finished back in fourth. The latter has clearly flourished since going up in trip and entering handicap company and relishes the conditions here at Chelmsford, but the form should not be overlooked lightly, as Temporize is now 7lbs better off with the top-weight. William Buick takes the ride and Temporize wears cheek-pieces for the first time

Martin Keighley’s filly Zestful completes the line-up, although she is another who was previously trained by Charlie and Mark Johnston. The daughter of Postponed is lightly-raced, but is possibly best watched on her first start for current connections, having been picked up for 26,000gns during the summer This is her first outing since April and her new trainer might have one eye on a juvenile hurdling campaign.

Paul Ferguson Weatherbys

CITY SELECTIONS

MOUNTAIN ROAD easily fended off the challenges presented by Spit Spot and Pons Aelius when they met over C&D last month and created the impression that a 4lb higher mark is unlikely to prevent him from cementing his superiority over those two rivals. The last-named has improved since being switched to the all-weather and may provide the biggest threat to the selection, despite picking up a 6lb penalty for winning over 2m at Kempton

MOUNTAIN ROAD Pons Aelius

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 16 runs this year 17/2, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Kempton (16f) 8daysago,wellpositioned.Moreneededunderapenaltybutlikelytogiveitagoodshotallthesame.

TFRHHHII BHA79(+4)

3 TEMPORIZE (GB) (8) 004030 9-7 (2) Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Party Line William Buick J

O Mr S. R. Counsell

Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T B Mr Stuart

There could be more to come from MOUNTAIN ROAD and he is taken to complete the hat-trick following his decisive verdict over the re-opposing Spit Spot over this C&D last month. The latter is taken to follow David Simcock’s charge home once again, with Pons Aelius, winner of a competitive Kempton handicap recently, also likely to be involved in the finish.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOUNTAIN ROAD (FR) 2.SPIT SPOT 3.PONS AELIUS (IRE)

Leading course trainer (17-22): C & M Johnston (82 wins from 486 runners, 17%) runs PONS AELIUS & TEMPORIZE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C & M Johnston (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs PONS AELIUS & TEMPORIZE

Longest Traveller: TEMPORIZE & PONS AELIUS trained by C & M Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

eight days ago.

Racecourse

REVOLUTIONISE impressed when scoring for the first time since February 2021 at Wolverhampton last month and he must hold every chance of following up off a mark 12lb lower than his career-high. Excel Power was always in control when winning over further here last week and the drop in trip should not inconvenience him as he looks to notch a ninth career success. The well-handicapped Tiger Crusade is not to be underestimated either

REVOLUTIONISE Excel Power

Godolphin Tote S

VIEW Eighth of 12 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good, 33/1). Off 166 days. Booking of Buick a plus. Easytolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA97 3 TIGER CRUSADE (FR) (36) 645440 D 5 9-4 (1)

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Folle Allure (FR) Jamie Spencer J O Khalifa Dasmal & Bryan Payne David Simcock, Newmarket T B Dominique Ades-Hazan & Lily Ades Al Basti Equiworld S

CITY SELECTIONS

(3) J O Power Geneva Ltd John Butler, Newmarket T

BRAINS Wadacre Grace

ROMAN DYNASTY: Following its run on 11/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed late-on.

BRAINS: Following its run on 26/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered in the straight.

LEGENDE D’ART: Following its run on 3/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Wadacre Grace (GB), 7-2 Brains (IRE), 4-1 Deep Sigh (FR), 13-2 Nasim (GB), 7-1 Legende d’Art (IRE), 18-1 Old News (GB), 22-1 Roman Dynasty (IRE)

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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 and season tickets 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.

Race Conditions

First Race 5.30 - THE BRITISH EBF FUTURE STAYERS’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (Sire and Dam Restricted Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7559 to the winning horse The second to receive £3548, the third £1775 and the fourth £887. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, whose SIRE or DAM won a race of a mile and a quarter or over (this includes races in excess of nine furlongs and 110 yards and in excess of 1900m). Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £69 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 6lb Of 2 races 10lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). THE TRUSTEES OF THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race 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. 24 entries at £69. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5973; Second £2986; Third £1494; Fourth £746. (Penalty Value £7559.46) SS SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 6.00 - THE EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5399 to the winning horse The second to receive £2534, the third £1267 and the fourth £633. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb 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 THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race 18 entries at £44. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5399.46) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 6.30 - THE FAIRWOOD WINTER DINING EXPERIENCE NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5616 to the winning horse The second to receive £2636, the third £1318, the fourth £659 and the fifth £300. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 3rd, 2022, 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. 9 entries at £50. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4438; Second £2218; Third £1110; Fourth £554; Fifth £240. (Penalty Value £5616) SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.00 - THE P & A WOOD CHRISTMAS PARTY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8100 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. 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 December 3rd, 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 10 entries at £75. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800. (Penalty Value £8100) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.30 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416 and the fifth £1208. for three yrs old only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 9th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 3rd, 2022, for each race won 6lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 cash to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £14000 towards the prize money for this race 6 entries at £200. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016. (Penalty Value £20616) SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 8.00 - THE BETSI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 or higher; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Note below). £125 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 3rd, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 105 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 9lb Subsequently, the excess over 105 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. Those horses rated 85 and below are also eligible to run in this race Elimination from this race will be as provided for in the Race Administration Code. 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 7 entries at £125. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (Penalty Value £12885) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.30 - THE MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL AT CCR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 13th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after December 3rd, 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, 0 at £9 and 13 at £45. - Closed December 9th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4011; Second £2005; Third £1003; Fourth £501; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £5076) Weights lowered 3lbs. SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.