Chelmsford City Racecard – Saturday 17th December

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

The cold weather this week has been unbelievably challenging for everyone at the racecourse, which has involved a gargantuan effort by the team to be able to stage racing today. Sadly, we had to abandon racing on Thursday, as the temperatures plummeted with the onset of nightfall but with warmer temperatures forecast today, we are looking forward to an exciting afternoon’s racing.

We have seven races for you with the first three being shown live on ITV. As jump racing, from Ascot and Haydock, has succumbed to the weather, the only racing today is from Lingfield and Chelmsford. Both courses have competitive cards, so I trust that you will have an enjoyable afternoon and manage to find some winners.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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

Officials

Saturday 17th December 2022

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Gordan Markham STEWARDS

Sophie Candy, Steve Drowne, Polly Greco, Philippa Hardy STARTERS

Willie Jardine, Robert Supple JUDGE David Hicks

CLERK OF THE SCALES Jeremy Lind

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Elizabeth Budden, Julie Lingham, Nick Holman

VETERINARY OFFICER

Howard Robinson MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Ross Worthington

Dr Leo McGarity

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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

Tony Lock, BVetMed, MRCVS, Conor Fenelon, MVB, MRCVS

COMMENTATOR

Alan Howes

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

TODAY’S RACING

First Race 2.05pm 8-9

Second Race 2.40pm 12-13

Third Race 3.15pm 14-15

Fourth Race 3.45pm 18-19

Fifth Race 4.15pm 20-21 Sixth Race 4.45pm 22-23 Seventh Race 5.15pm 26-27

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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

VITESSE DU SON justified strong market support when winning at Wolverhampton recently and Alice Haynes’ charge could take all the beating under a 5lb penalty. Lake Sand is a C&D winner and he demands the utmost respect, along with Eagle Eyed Freddie, whose consistency ought to bode well in a race of this nature. Nick Vedder has shown more in recent starts and he should not be underestimated either

Leading course trainer (17-22): M

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R

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Appleby

wins

runners,

runs EAGLE EYED FREDDIE

Brisland (3 wins from

runners, 15%) runs BOMBASTIC & NICK VEDDER

Traveller: FAST FLO trained by C Dunnett, Norwich, 149 miles.

VITESSE DU SON Lake Sand

Fitzpatrick

Palace Lodge

of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 49 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving DerekShaw Cheekpiecesbackon.Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHIIII BHA45

VIEW

11 FAST FLO (GB) (8) 006-000 3 8-13 (9)

Br B f Garswood - College Doll Stefano Cherchi J

O HSWHO Syndicate Christine Dunnett, Norwich T B Mrs Christine Dunnett Christine Dunnett Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWNinthof14inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f,100/1)8daysago.Easytolookelsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA45 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 10 Stewards Note:

LAKE SAND: Following its run on 17/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Vitesse du Son (GB), 7-2 Eagle Eyed Freddie (GB), 6-1 Nick Vedder (GB), 8-1 Lake Sand (IRE), 17-2 Heer’s Sadie (GB), 20-1 Bombastic (IRE), 33-1 Saxonhill (IRE), 100-1 Fast Flo (GB), 150-1 The Charmer (IRE), 250-1 Sunset In Paris (IRE), 300-1 Jazz Music (GB)

NICK VEDDER could be ready to end his losing run off his reduced mark given how he shaped at Wolverhampton last week. Eagle Eyed Freddie continues to hold his form well and rates the main threat ahead of Heer’s Sadie.

PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NICK VEDDER 2.EAGLE EYED FREDDIE 3.HEER’S SADIE

CITY SELECTIONS

Lord Paramount scored at Wolverhampton earlier this month and he could be on a decent mark ahead of his handicap debut. That said, a chance is taken on FIRST COMPANY, who may improve for the first-time switch to 7f and finds himself on a workable rating here. Mawkeb edges out Got No Dollars and Classy Dame to be the pick of the remainder.

Leading

age st- lb Draw

MAWKEB (USA) (242) 454515 C 4 9-10 (9)

B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Illegal Search (USA) David Probert J

Donna Hopkins Michael Appleby, Oakham T

S. King & K. L. & S K. Ramsey Trade Access Panels Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. 12/1, last of 5 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm). Off 8 months. Significantlybackdownintrip.Visoron1sttime.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter TFRHHHII BHA71

OSTILIO (GB) (8) 010000 D 7 9-9 (4)

Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Reem Three Grace McEntee (3) J

Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket T B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Back2Back Printwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatYarmouthinJune.Seventhof8inhandicap(80/1)atWolverhampton(8.6f)8daysago. TFRHHIII BHA70 3 LORD PARAMOUNT (GB) (12) 4231 D 3 9-9 (7) Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Affluent Cameron Noble J O Mr D. J Deer Roger Varian, Newmarket T B D. J. and Mrs

course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (76 wins from 636 runners, 12%) runs MAWKEB Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs GOT NO DOLLARS Longest Traveller: FIRST COMPANY trained by D M Loughnane, Kidderminster, 162 miles.

FIRST COMPANY

Lord Paramount

MAWKEB: Following its run on 19/4/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Lord Paramount (GB), 13-2 Free Solo (IRE), 15-2 Got No Dollars (IRE), 9-1 Silver Dollar (IRE), 11-1 Mawkeb (USA), 12-1 Classy Dame (IRE), 28-1 First Company (IRE), 40-1 Ostilio (GB), 50-1 Seattle King (GB) PLAY SMARTER

CITY SELECTIONS

BLACK BOX put in an encouraging effort when fourth at Wolverhampton last week and she could be worth taking a chance on here Company Minx must feature prominently in calculations from stall one, though a bit more will be required if she’s to come out on top. Shamshon is capable of going well and he’s another to be interested in, while Amazing Amaya completes the shortlist.

BLACK BOX Company Minx

8 MAYBE TONIGHT (GB) (74) 0-45530 3 9-6 (8)

Br B g Muhaarar - Night Affair

Luke Morris J

O Lady Whent Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Peter Balding & Lady Whent

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelfthof14inhandicap(10/1)atSouthwell(5f)74daysago.Upintrip.Makespolytrackdebut.

9 AMAZING AMAYA (GB) (5) 205604 C

Br B m New Approach (IRE) - Faslen (USA)

O Mr Paddy Barrett

B P. E. Barrett

TFRHHHII BHA49

7 9-6 (10)

Cam Hardie J

Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

Askew & Barrett (Pulses) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Sixteen runs since last win in 2021 Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton(5.1f,12/1)5daysago,slowlyaway Backtoapotentiallylenientmark. TFRHHHHI BHA49

10 SHAMSHON (IRE) (8) 452405 C D

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Greenisland (IRE)

O Mr Stuart C. Williams

11 9-5 (4)

Luke Catton (5) J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Stonethorn Stud Farms Ltd Diomed Stables S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Twenty five runs since last win in 2021 Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton(5.1f,8/1)8daysago,nearestfinish.Meritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA48

11

DELAGATE THE LADY (GB) (280) 200-600 CD 6 9-4 (14)

Br B m Delegator - Lady Phill William Cox J

O Mrs M. S. Teversham Robyn Brisland, Stockbridge T

B Mrs Monica Teversham

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 50/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW), slowly away Off 9 months. FirstrunforyardafterleavingMichaelAttwater TFRHHIII BHA47

12 SAN JUAN (IRE) (80) 530050 5 9-3 (6)

Br B g Tagula (IRE) - Bigasiwannabe (IRE) Billy Loughnane (7) J

O Mrs C. Loughnane Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B Marie & Mossy Fahy

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 80daysago. TFRHHIII BHA44

13 CAZEVA PRINCESS (GB) (110) 0-36040 D 5 9-3 (11)

Br B m Equiano (FR) - Enford Princess Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr C. A. Blyth Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Mr C A. Blyth

TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (6.1f). Off 110 days. Tongue strap backon.Mustimprove. TFRHHIII BHA43

14 PEARL’S A SWINGER (GB) (19) 0-00 4 9-3 (13)

Br B f Equiano (FR) - Lulu The Zulu (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson J

O The Ab Kettlebys Michael Appleby, Oakham T B The Ab Kettlebys Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 150/1) 19 days ago. Makeshandicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA42

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2021:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 12, 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 6. Stewards Note:

MAYBE TONIGHT: Following its run on 4/10/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. CAZEVA PRINCESS: Following its run on 29/8/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Elegant Ellen (FR), 13-2 Shamshon (IRE), 10-1 Jems Bond (GB), Black Box (GB), Amazing Amaya (GB), 11-1 Breezyandbright (IRE), 12-1 Company Minx (IRE), 14-1 Viewfromthestars (IRE), Maybe Tonight (GB), 25-1 Delagate The Lady (GB), 28-1 San Juan (IRE), Pearl’s A Swinger (GB), 33-1 Secret Tryst (GB), Cazeva Princess (GB)

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CITY SELECTIONS

Following a series of good efforts in defeat, HEY LYLA deserves to get her head in front and this looks like a good opportunity for the daughter of Oasis Dream. Bluff showed plenty of promise when staying on for third over C&D on debut last month and should not be underestimated. Baahil, who is out of a Listed-winning mare, edges out Bravura to be the pick of the newcomers.

HEY LYLA Bluff

Leading course trainer (17-22): C & M Johnston (82 wins from 484 runners, 17%) runs HEY LYLA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S & E Crisford (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs BAAHILL

Traveller: HEY LYLA trained

C & M Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

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by

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CITY SELECTIONS

BASS STRAIT made an encouraging start for Sheena West when tried over 2m for the first time in a similar event at Lingfield 18 days ago and could go very well if reproducing that level of form here Party Planner is respected as she steps up in trip after a game second when last seen, while Drill To Dream is suggested as the best of the rest.

BASS STRAIT Party Planner

Leading course trainer (17-22): J R Jenkins (13 wins from 174 runners, 7%) runs PARTY PLANNER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S West (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs BASS STRAIT

Longest Traveller: RESET BUTTON trained by B Brookhouse, Ireland.

13-8 Bass Strait (GB), 7-2 Party Planner (GB), 4-1 Reset Button (GB), 15-2 Drill To Dream (GB), 8-1 Fellowship (IRE)

BASS STRAIT was a bit better than the bare result starting out for this yard when fourth at Lingfield and she remains unexposed as a stayer Party Planner responded well to this headgear when second at Lingfield when last seen and is next best.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BASS STRAIT 2.PARTY PLANNER 3.RESET BUTTON

CITY SELECTIONS

The in-form Measured Moments should make a bold bid for the hat-trick, but the longer trip and a 6lb higher mark could leave her vulnerable. Therefore, preference is for KARDINYA, who was a good second over C&D earlier this month before another game effort over 1m at Southwell on Tuesday. He remains on the same mark and another big run can be expected. City Escape completes the shortlist.

KARDINYA Measured Moment

Simcock, Newmarket T B Stanley House Stud Al Basti Equiworld S TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 11/8), left with too much to do. Off7months.Likelytobethereaboutsiffullytunedup. TFRHHHII BHA59 2 ENGRAVE (GB) (9) 523002 CD 6 9-8 (2) Br Gr m Dark Angel (IRE) - Hot Wired Dylan Hogan J O Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club Julia Feilden, Newmarket T B Jane Allison Vaillant UK S

TIMEFORMVIEW5-timeC&Dwinner Fourteenrunssincelastwinin2021 5/2,goodsecondof10inhandicapatthis C&D9daysago.Welltreatedifshecanbuildonthat. TFRHHHHI BHA58 3 CITY ESCAPE (IRE) (7) 234531 D 5 9-8 (3) Br B m Cityscape - Lady Gabrielle (IRE) Billy Loughnane (7) J O Out Of Bounds Racing Club Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

Eleventhof14inhandicap(9/1)atLingfield(12f,AW)17daysago.Blinkerson1sttime.Hasworktodo. TFRHHIII BHA54

Br Breeding

Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (76 wins from 636 runners, 12%) runs KARDINYA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs FIRST SNOWFALL Weightwatcher: ENGRAVE won off a handicap mark of 64, her rating is now down 6lb to 58. Longest Traveller: CITY ESCAPE trained by D M Loughnane, Kidderminster, 162 miles.

8 TURN OF PHRASE (GB) (9) 553600 5 8-9 (5)

Br Ch m Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Gotcha Good (USA)

Faye McManoman

O The Sisters of Mercy & John Berry John Berry, Newmarket T

B Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 9 days ago. Tonguestrapbackon.Othershaveachievedmore.

DECLARED RUNNERS

8

TFRHHIII BHA42

2021:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Eyeshields worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Measured Moments (GB), 4-1 City Escape (IRE), 9-2 Engrave (GB), 13-2 Scarborough Castle (GB), Kardinya (IRE), 9-1 Eltham Palace (GB), 28-1 First Snowfall (GB), 50-1 Turn of Phrase (GB) PLAY SMARTER

MEASURED MOMENTS has looked progressive all of a sudden and, if she gets this longer trip, she should take the beating. City Escape got up with something to spare at Wolverhampton last time, so she’s respected, while there’s also a good case to be made for Engrave.

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BETTING

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Race Conditions

First Race 2.05 - THE BETFRED MERRY CHRISTMAS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3456 to the winning horse The second to receive £1622, the third £811, the fourth £405, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligiblesee Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 13lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Betfred have generously spon- sored this race In addition they will award a £100 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfred. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 15 entries at £32. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2731; Second £1365; Third £683; Fourth £341; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £3456) SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.40 - THE BETFRED PLAY FRED’S 5 MILLION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £37 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Betfred have generously sponsored this race In addition they will award a £100 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfred. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 13 entries at £37. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3158; Second £1578; Third £790; Fourth £394; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £3996) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.15 - THE BETFRED SUPPORTS JACK BERRY HOUSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3456 to the winning horse The second to receive £1622, the third £811, the fourth £405, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-52 (also open to such horses rated 53 and 54; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Lowest weight 9st 3lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Betfred have generously sponsored this race In addition they will award a £100 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfred. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 21 entries, 2 at £6 and 19 at £32. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2731; Second £1365; Third £683; Fourth £341; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £3456) SS

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Fourth Race 3.45 - THE BETFRED NIFTY FIFTY MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for maiden two yrs old. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Betfred will award a £100 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 13 entries at £40. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

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Fifth Race 4.15 - THE BETFRED DOUBLE DELIGHT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3456 to the winning horse The second to receive £1622, the third £811, the fourth £405, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Betfred will award a £100 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 14 entries, 3 at £6 and 11 at £32. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2731; Second £1365; Third £683; Fourth £341; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £3456) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.45 - THE BETFRED TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3456 to the winning horse The second to receive £1622, the third £811, the fourth £405 and the fifth £300. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 8lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 3lb Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Betfred will award a £100 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 7 entries, 2 at £6 and 5 at £32. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2731; Second £1365; Third £683; Fourth £341; Fifth £240. (Penalty Value £3456) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.15 - THE BETFRED “PASSIONATE ABOUT SPORT” HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3456 to the winning horse The second to receive £1622, the third £811, the fourth £405, 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). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 15th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after December 10th, 2022, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Betfred will award a £100 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 12 entries at £32. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2731; Second £1365; Third £683; Fourth £341; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £3456) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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