Chelmsford City Racecard - Monday 19th December

Evening Racing

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Everyone at Chelmsford City Racecourse wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year on our last fixture of 2022. We are due to resume racing on Tuesday, 3rd January, which will be the first fixture of another action-packed year. As we look forward to 2023, we are particularly excited about staging our first turf racing next spring. The incredibly hot and dry summer, which continued into the autumn, thwarted our aspirations of having some turf racing at the back end of this year. We will be the first racecourse in Great Britain to stage turf racing under lights, which will be a major innovation not only for us but also for the whole of British racing. We feel that having the ability to put on mixed cards will give our racing a new dimension to the type of racing we can offer and will provide a fantastic spectacle to the public. Have a great evening’s racing and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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Officials

Monday 19th December 2022

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TONIGHT’S RACING

First Race 5.30pm 8-9

Second Race 6.00pm 12-13 Third Race 6.30pm 14-15 Fourth Race 7.00pm 18-19 Fifth Race 7.30pm 20-21 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.

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D) (GBB

novice two yrs old x Total race value £9999

Prize Money 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5399.46)

CITY SELECTIONS

Galaxy Gazer has a number of placed efforts to her name and James Tate’s filly looks likely to play a leading role once again, but MAHARAJAS EXPRESS edges the vote. Successful at Kempton on his debut, he travelled strongly into the race before picking up well under hands and heels to lead close home. Two Desserts hit the frame at Wolverhampton on his racecourse bow and he might not be far away if building on that.

no horse st- lb Draw 1 MAHARAJAS EXPRESS (GB) (31) (2lb) 1 D 9-8 (4) Br Ch c Rajasinghe (IRE) - Instructress Daniel Tudhope J O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T B Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type who won 11-runner minor event at Kempton (6f) on debut 31 days ago, kept up to work.Likelytoimprove. TFRHHHHH BHA2 BLUFF (GB) (46) 3 9-4 (1) Br B c The Gurkha (IRE) - Blodwyn Kevin Stott J O Bottisham Heath Stud Robert Cowell, Newmarket T B Nick Wood Al Basti Equiworld S TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.Thirdof11inminoreventoverC&D(16/1)ondebut46daysago,notknocked about.Shouldimprove. TFRHHHII BHA3 FAYASEL (IRE) (11) 5 9-4 (2)

Br Ch c Dandy Man (IRE) - Selva Real Darragh Keenan J

O Mr Jim Gill Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T B Redpender Stud Ltd Old Palace Lodge S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 66/1, fifth of 9 in minor event at this C&D on debut 11 days ago. Improvementrequired. TFRHHIII BHA4 TWO DESSERTS

NON-RUNNER

Express (GB), 9-4 Galaxy Gazer (GB), 11-2 Bluff (GB), 7-1 Two Desserts (IRE), 33-1 Fayasel (IRE)

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Tate (29 wins from 137 runners, 21%) runs GALAXY GAZER

Longest Traveller: FAYASEL trained by M Murphy & M Keady, Westoning, 76 miles.

MAHARAJAS EXPRESS Galaxy Gazer

£3114, 2nd £1557,

£3941.46)

£779, 4th £389, 5th £240, 6th £240.

CITY SELECTIONS

EVOLICATT landed a similar contest at Redcar in October and David Evans’ filly appears to have plenty in her favour back at this level. Bonnsie, who scored under Christian Howarth at Kempton in September, rates as the main danger, with her ability to stay further potentially aiding her cause. Do It For Love was far from disgraced when finishing a good fourth in handicap company last time out and she must be respected with her sights now lowered.

EVOLICATT Bonnsie

Leading course trainer (17-22): A Watson (32 wins from 227 runners, 14%) runs PROBABLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs PROBABLE Longest Traveller: EVOLICATT trained by P Evans, Abergavenny, 214 miles.

no horse

lb Draw

BONNSIE (IRE) (23) (£18000) 561040 D 9-2 (2)

B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Nymfia (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Christian Howarth (5) J

Mrs Suzanne Williams & Partner Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

M. Fahy & Rathbarry Stud Pump Technology Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatKemptoninSeptember.Runbestexcusedwheneighthof11innurseryatWolverhampton (8.6f,9/1)23daysago,badlyhamperedenteringstraight.Shortlistedinthisgrade. TFRHHHHI BHA69

DO IT FOR LOVE (GB) (19) (£8000) 055034 8-6 (5)

B f Zoustar (AUS) - Magic Florence (IRE) (Zebedee) Aidan Keeley (5) J

O Mr Francis Patrick Maghery John Ryan, Newmarket T

B Ed’s Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRanbetterthanforawhilewhenfourthof10innursery(25/1)atLingfield(7f,AW)19daysago. TFRHHHII BHA57

3 EVOLICATT (GB) (47) (£8000) 015610 D 8-6 (4)

Br B f Massaat (IRE) - Erica Bing (Captain Gerrard (IRE))

O Mr S.

Joey Haynes J

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 19 800 gns yearling, Zoffany filly Dam lightly-raced half-sister to very smart 5f/6fwinnerGiltEdgeGirl. TFRHHIII BHA-

Stewards Note:

BONNSIE: Following its run on 26/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered and hung left handed.

PROBABLE: Following its run on 6/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Evolicatt (GB), 4-1 Bonnsie (IRE), 13-2 Probable (GB), 15-2 Do It For Love (GB), 10-1 Rebel Angel (GB), 16-1 Rowdown Roza (GB), Zany Idea (IRE)

EVOLICATT won a similar event to this at Redcar in October, and with her latest effort in a Kempton nursery easy to excuse, David Evans’ charge looks the way to go back in this grade. Bonnsie, Rebel Angel and Probable are feared most in that order

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: CEPHALUS 2 8 8 Cieren Fallon 7-2 (Charles Hills) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6.

PLAY SMARTER

CITY SELECTIONS

Bonkersinabundance (third) and SCRAMBLE (second) weren’t separated by much when they met at Kempton on Wednesday and, with a low draw in her favour, the latter is fancied to confirm that form and go one better Giant shaped with promise on his debut at Newmarket and any amount of improvement would bring him firmly into the reckoning. Dream Final and the tongue-tied Motasaleeta might be worth monitoring in the betting market ahead of their racecourse bows.

Bonkersinabundance

Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

Showedabilitydespitebeinginneedofexperiencewhenseventhof10inminoreventatNewmarket (7f,goodtosoft,33/1)ondebut2monthsago.Maywelldobetter TFRHHHHI BHA3 RAY VONN (IRE) (152) 06 9-7 (2) Br B g Galileo Gold - Golden Flower Luke Morris J O Moorgate Racing Limited Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T B Tally-Ho Stud SBK Computers S

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, went backwards from debut when sixth of 7 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good to firm),

8

MOTASALEETA (GB) (-)

Br Ch f Tasleet - Buttercross

O Ahmad Bintouq & Partner

9-2 (6)

Jimmy Quinn J

Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Whitwell Bloodstock Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 14 10,000 gns foal, 12,000 gns yearling, Tasleet filly Half-sister to 1 1/2m winner Decanter and 2-y-o5fwinnerZebelle.Damunracedhalf-sistertosmart/temperamental2-y-o5.5f/6fwinnerGrandVista.Wearsatonguetie.

TFRHHHII BHA-

9 REMUNERATOR (IRE) (9) 00 9-2 (5)

Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Roxelana (IRE)

Jason Watson J

O Nick Bradley Racing 44 George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Con Harrington Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, failed to progress from debut when seventh of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 9daysago,slowlyaway Significantlyupintrip.

10 SCRAMBLE (GB) (5) 42

Br B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Coquette Noire (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-2 (4)

Sean Levey J

O Sportsdays Racing, John Shand & Partners Conrad Allen, Newmarket T B The Coquette Noire Partnership Conrad Allen Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, improved from debut when second of 11 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 5 days ago, giving an odds-onfavouritesomethingtothinkabout.Notdiscounted.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2021: IMPERIAL MOUNTAIN 2 9 5 Jason Hart 11-1 (John Quinn) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4. Stewards Note:

RAY VONN: Following its run on 20/7/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Bonkersinabundance (IRE), 3-1 Giant (GB), 9-2 Scramble (GB), 12-1 Holy Fire (GB), Motasaleeta (GB), 16-1 Ray Vonn (IRE), 20-1 Dream Final (GB), 28-1 The Malton Mauler (GB), 33-1 Remunerator (IRE), 100-1 Blink (GB)

BONKERSINABUNDANCE may well be a stable lesser light but in a maiden that is unlikely to take much winning, Roger Varian’s filly looks to have found an ideal opportunity. The main danger could be Giant, who was in need of the experience when down the field on debut at Newmarket a couple of months ago, with Scramble completing the shortlist.

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£6696)

CITY SELECTIONS

G’daay wasn’t disgraced when searching for a hat-trick of victories at Lingfield and the four-year-old is expected to play a leading role once again. Luke Morris struck aboard Barging Thru at Wolverhampton in May and he is entitled to be thereabouts, but the vote goes to LORD RAPSCALLION, who remains well treated following his recent C&D success. Windseeker is capable of being in the mix following his recent third at Wolverhampton.

LORD RAPSCALLION

G’daay

Leading course trainer (17-22): S C Williams (54 wins from 426 runners, 13%) runs LORD RAPSCALLION Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (5 wins from 13 runners, 38%) runs LORD RAPSCALLION

horse

st- lb

IVATHEENGINE (IRE) (457) 203331- D 5 9-11 (6)

Br g Ivawood (IRE) - Sharp Applause (IRE) Mohammed Tabti (7) J

Mr Frank Stella Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T B David Byrne P. F. I. Cole Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Off 15 months since landing 7f handicap for this pilot at Newbury. Market likely best guide on his comebackrun. TFRHHIII BHA87

G’DAAY (GB) (19) 103115 CD 4 9-10 (1) Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Gilt Linked Jack Mitchell J O Trevor and Ruth Milner Joseph Parr, Newmarket T B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW3-timeC&Dwinner 4winsfrom13runsthisyear LatestwinhereinNovember.15/2,respectablefifth of10inhandicapatLingfield(7f,AW)19daysago.Oughttogiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA86

3

BARGING THRU (GB) (177) 0033-13 C D BF 3 9-9 (2)

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Rhythm Excel Luke Morris J

O Mr Mohammed Rashid Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 1 win from 2 runs this year Creditable third of 7 in handicap

Longest Traveller: BARGING THRU trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

CITY SELECTIONS

There is little separating Alafdhal and Araifjan after finishing first and second here respectively earlier this month. The former expected to confirm the placings, despite being 1lb worse off for that narrow success, but a chance is taken on COME ON GIRL, who found herself too far back at Lingfield last month and did well to finish as close as she did. With a smoother passage, compensation could await the Michael Appleby inmate.

COME ON GIRL

Alafdhal

BARD (GB) (33) 522203

9-8 (6)

g Poet’s Voice - Big Moza Tom Queally

A Watson & Mr B Malyon

Moore, Horsham T

Alan Watson & Brett Malyon K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Shaped as if back in form when third of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Kempton (6f) 33daysago.Needstobuildonthateffort.

TFRHHHII BHA64

3 PANDEMIC PRINCESS (IRE) (33) 202026 D BF 3 9-8 (7)

Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Pearl Bell (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J

O Miss Alice Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Kirsty & Sarah Connell Colourpin, Alice Haynes Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from promising stable debut when sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 2/1) 33daysago,revertedtopositivetactics.Couldbounceback. TFRHHHII BHA64 4 SILVER DOLLAR (IRE) (21) 561000 D 4 9-8 (2) Br Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Bunditten (IRE) Darragh Keenan J O Mr Brett Lawrence Robert Eddery, Newmarket T B James & Geoff Mulcahy EDS Roofing

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs BIG BARD Weightwatcher: ARAIFJAN won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 10lb to 67.

Longest Traveller: ARAIFJAN trained by M Herrington, Willoughton, 151 miles.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: CHAMPAGNE SUPANOVA (IRE) 4 9 4 Hollie Doyle 15-2 (Richard Spencer) 10

Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: ARAIFJAN: Following its run on 8/12/2022 it was reported that the horse’s impetuosity made it slow away Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Araifjan (GB), 7-2 Alafdhal (IRE), 11-2 Come On Girl (GB), 13-2 Thomas Equinas (GB), 7-1 Pandemic Princess (IRE), 9-1 Big Bard (GB), 16-1 Silver Dollar (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

THOMAS EQUINAS shaped well after 9 weeks off when fourth at this C&D 11 days ago, slowly away from his wide draw before fading in the final furlong, so the 3-y-o is taken to reverse the form with the first-two home. Araifjan finished only a nose behind Alafdhal when they met here earlier in the month and could pose the biggest threat to the selection this time around.

CITY SELECTIONS

Weydaad made an encouraging racecourse debut when third at Kempton earlier in the month over a mile, but she may prove vulnerable to speedier types now dropped in distance. LET EM HAVE IT ran one of his better races when returning from a short break to finish fourth at Lingfield and Alice Haynes’ charge could gain a breakthrough success now fitted in a first-time visor. The consistent Em Jay Kay is likely to enter the reckoning.

LET EM HAVE IT Em Jay Kay

Leading course trainer (17-22): S C Williams (54 wins from 426 runners, 13%) runs WEYDAAD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (5 wins from 13 runners, 38%) runs WEYDAAD

Longest Traveller: TODDAYS THE DAY trained by R L Llewellyn, Swindon, 139 miles.

no horse age st- lb Draw

LET EM HAVE IT (IRE) (19) 325604 3 9-7 (1)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Genuine Quality (USA) Kieran O’Neill J

Middleham Park LXVIII & V De Sousa Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

Gigginstown House Stud Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair gelding. 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f,AW)19daysago,slowlyaway Nowtriedinavisorandshouldn’tbefaraway TFRHHHHI BHA68

BLUEBELLS BOY (GB) (14) (4lb) 35 3 9-3 (5) Br B g Outstrip - Pompeia Jason Watson J

O Mr R. A. Popely Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Hever Stud Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. 7/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton(7.2f)14daysago.Needsraisehisgameinordertomakeitthirdtimeluckyhere TFRHHHII BHA-

3 EM JAY KAY (GB) (33) (4lb) 32343 3 9-3 (4)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Skara Brae Kevin Stott J O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T B Rosyground Stud Tallon International Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced gelding. Below form third of 8 in minor event (11/1) at Southwell (5f) 33 days ago. Backupintripandhoodon1sttime.Likelytobeinthethickofthings. TFRHHHII BHA64 4 TODDAYS THE DAY (GB) (21) (4lb) 54 3 9-3

a question but as a half-sister to a winning sprinter there is a good chance that she will prove effective at 6f. Let Em Have It and Em Jay Kay both hold strong form claims and are feared most in that order of preference.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WEYDAAD 2.LET EM HAVE IT (IRE) 3.EM JAY KAY

CITY SELECTIONS

THREE DRAGONS proved a different proposition when winning on his stable debut over 1m 6f at Wolverhampton last month. A 620-day absence proved no problem for the Matt Crawley-trained inmate and a 3lb rise in the ratings shouldn’t prevent another bold bid. Capricorn Prince endured a torrid passage on his latest start at Lingfield and looks the main danger ahead of Red Derek, who should appreciate the return to this distance.

THREE DRAGONS

Capricorn Prince

Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Off 21 months, first run since leaving Joseph Parr when off the mark in 13-runner handicap at Wolverhampton(14f,16/1)21daysago,bitinhand.Canmakeitback-to-backwins. TFRHHHHH BHA58

3

CAPRICORN PRINCE (GB) (20) 415020 BF 6 9-10 (8)

Br Ch g Garswood - Sakhee’s Pearl Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Mrs Andrea Wilkinson Gary Moore, Horsham T B Mrs A. P. Wilkinson K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 8 runs this year Run best excused when seventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 7/4)

Leading course trainer (17-22): P McEntee (25 wins from 301 runners, 8%) runs TOM HAZELGROVE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs CAPRICORN PRINCE Longest Traveller: RESET BUTTON trained by B Brookhouse, Ireland.

Newmarket T B Springwell Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSecondof3inhandicapatSouthwell(16.5f,7/1)48daysago,nomatchforwinner Lookstobeup againstit. TFRHHIII BHA40

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: BERRAHRI (IRE) 10 9 8 Hollie Doyle 15-2 (John Best & Karen Jewell) 6 ran Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note:

CAPRICORN PRINCE: Following its run on 29/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. RESET BUTTON: Following its run on 28/10/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Three Dragons (GB), 7-2 Capricorn Prince (GB), 7-1 Estrela Star (IRE), 9-1 Manyana (GB), 11-1 Red Derek (GB), 14-1 Anger Management (GB), 16-1 Reset Button (GB), 25-1 Gin And Tea (GB), 33-1 Tom Hazelgrove (IRE)

After a lengthy absence, THREE DRAGONS had a bit in hand when getting off the mark on his stable debut at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago and the 5-y-o can follow up.

Capricorn Prince could be the one to give the selection most to think about, ahead of Estrela Star

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PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THREE DRAGONS 2.CAPRICORN PRINCE 3.ESTRELA STAR (IRE)

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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 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 13th and pay £44 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 6lb (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 15 entries at £44. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5399.46) SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.00 - THE 2023 MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE NOW CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3941 to the winning horse The second to receive £1850, the third £925, the fourth £462, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for two yrs old only, each claimable at their advertised claiming price. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 9lb; fillies 9st 4lb Allowances: For each £1000 below the maximum advertised claiming price of £20000 1lb (Minimum advertised claiming price £5000). 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 If an allowance of weight is being claimed in respect of the claiming price, the claiming price and weight MUST be stated. Only one such claiming price can be accepted. The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner 11 entries at £34. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3114; Second £1557; Third £779; Fourth £389; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £3941.46) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.30 - THE CCR RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Band D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3725 to the winning horse The second to receive £1748, the third £874 and the fourth £437. for maiden two yrs old, which are in Band D. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £25 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 14 entries at £34. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368. (Penalty Value £3725.46) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.00 - THE RACING WELFARE 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 eligiblesee 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. December 17th. 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 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 14 entries at £60. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5291; Second £2645;Third £1323; Fourth £661; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £6696) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.30 - THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND 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. December 17th. 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 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, 1 at £7 and 11 at £35. - 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 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.00 - THE BETFRED MAKES CHARITY CONTRIBUTION TO EHAAT RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, 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 B, C and D. Enter by noon, December 13th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 17th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb 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 8 entries at £40. - Closed December 13th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3435; Second £1717; Third £859; Fourth £429. (Penalty Value £4346.46) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 8.30 - THE MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THE CCR MEMBERS 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. December 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after December 10th, 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 14 entries, 1 at £7 and 13 at £35. - 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 26 FOR THIS RACE.