Chelmsford City Racecard - Saturday 25th February

Evening Racing

Saturday 25th February 2023

Racecourse

On this rather chilly Saturday evening, we have a fascinating seven race card that promises to warm up your ‘little grey cells’ in the effort to find some winners. The evening is book-ended by three maidens – two to begin the evening and one to end it - for which a paddock inspection is a must to evaluate their physical progress over the winter There are some particularly well-bred individuals in the last race with middle-distance pedigrees that are likely to show considerable improvement as they are stepped up in trip.

In the 6.10 pm race, Kensington Agent has been in great form this year and may still be ahead of the handicapper but it looks an open race with all of them appearing to have a chance. Then, in the 6.40 pm race, we have Sir Rodneyredblood running back at his favourite racecourse. This splendid six year old has won, I believe, five of his eleven races here at Chelmsford Racecourse and, obviously, loves the track. He has a good draw, from stall 2, and I would be looking for a bold show from him tonight.

I hope you have a lovely evening and manage to find a winner or two

Neil Graham Racing Director

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Saturday 25th

February 2023

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Jockey’s Name.

Horse number on saddlecloth

Horse Name

Sire No of days since last race

7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)

Br Br g Elzaam (AUS) - Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj)

O Simon Mulvany & Partner

B Ballyhane Stud

Owner(s) colours and graphic

If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

4 9-2 (1)

Paul Hanagan J

John Quinn, Malton T

JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 20 €15,000 yearling, Elzaam gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Capla Dancer

Dam,2-y-o6fwinner,half-sistertosmartwinnerupto8.3fDonncha.

Owner(s)

Colour and sex of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chesnut

Gr = Grey

Ro = Roan

c = colt

h = horse

g = gelding

f = filly

m = mare

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

TFRHHIII BHA-

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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First Race 5.10

THE CCR RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Band D) (GBB RACE)

CITY SELECTIONS

Magnusson, who is a full-brother to 7f Listed winner Aldaary, appeals most of the three newcomers and is one to monitor closely in the betting market. However, SEA THE BUCKTHORN ran well in defeat in a novice stakes contest at Southwell last month and created the impression that the return to this trip should suit. Woodstock has shown ability and is respected as a likely improver, while Margaret’s Fuchsia can also figure prominently

SEA THE BUCKTHORN Magnusson

Leading course trainer (17-22): G Kelleway (12 wins from 109 runners, 11%) runs MARGARET’S FUCHSIA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Jack Channon (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs WOODSTOCK

Longest Traveller: PINK WALLS trained by L Williamson, Tarporley, 205 miles.

for maiden three, four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £8050 Owners Prize Money 1st £3435, 2nd £1717, 3rd £859, 4th £429 (Penalty Value £4346.99) colours no horse

1 DARLO PRIDE (GB) (-)

Br Bl or Ro g Outstrip - Doric Lady

O Mr Clive Dennett

B Clive Dennett

TIMEFORM VIEW Outstrip gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 7f

CuriousFox.Dam5f-6fwinner Probablybestwatchedondebut,unlessthebettingsuggestsotherwise.

2 DRAGONMYHEART (IRE) (-)

Br B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Tilly Two (IRE)

O Mrs Jane Beasley Denis Quinn, Exning

B Michael Buckley

TIMEFORMVIEW£1,500yearling,DragonPulsegelding.Half-brotherto7f-1mwinnerClipshamGold.Damunracedhalf-sister tousefulwinnerupto7fBaglioni.Doesn’tappealasaprobablefirst-time-outwinneronpaper

3 MAGNUSSON (GB) (-) 3 8-11 (1)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Broughtons Revival

Keenan J

O The Cartier Project Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B M. E. Broughton Kpf Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW dparticularlyinrelationtostablemateSeaTheBuckthorn.

4 SEA THE BUCKTHORN (GB) (36) 4-3 BF

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Pax Aeterna (USA) Alistair Rawlinson J

O G. B. Partnership Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B G. B. Partnership Kpf Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced gelding. Thirdof 9 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 15/8)36 days ago. More needed

5 SOOTHING BLAZE (GB) (7) 60

Br B c Oasis Dream - Afternoon (IRE)

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedcolt.33/1,seventhof11inminoreventatLingfield(8f,AW)7daysago.Probablymore oneforhandicapsinduecourse.

6 WOODSTOCK (GB) (15) 2 3 8-11 (9)

Br B c Sixties Icon - Isabella Bird

O Jon and Julia Aisbitt

B Jon and Julia Aisbitt

Channon, West Ilsley T

Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual. Second of 12 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f, 5/2) on debut 15 days ago. Opentoimprovementandgoodchancehe’llgoonebetterhere

7 MARGARET’S FUCHSIA (GB) (7) 3-4

3 8-6 (5)

Br Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - Quintessenz (GER) Alec Voikhansky (7) J

O Under The Hammer

Kelleway, Newmarket T

B Elusive Bloodstock and Dan Tunmore Oakley Coachbuilders Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly 40/1, fourth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 7 days ago.

Otherspreferred.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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

8 PINK WALLS (GB) (26) 0-0

Br B f Heeraat (IRE) - Gemini Glory (USA)

O E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd

B E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly Seventh of 9 in minor event (150/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26

9 SCRAMBLE (GB) (13) 42-3326 BF

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

O Sportsdays Racing, John Shand & Partners

B The Coquette Noire Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest filly Bit below form sixth of 11 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 5/2)

Significantlybackupintripandlooksvulnerablefromawinpointofview

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 2, 3.

Stewards Note:

SCRAMBLE: Following its run on 12/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right turning for home.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Woodstock (GB), 13-2 Sea The Buckthorn (GB), 7-1 Scramble (GB), 8-1 Magnusson (GB), 25-1 Margaret’s Fuchsia (GB), 40-1 Soothing Blaze (GB), 50-1 Dragonmyheart (IRE), 66-1 Darlo Pride (GB), 200-1 Pink Walls (GB)

This is best left to WOODSTOCK, who attracted support ahead of his promising debut second at Southwell recently and will be more street-wise this time. Newcomer Magnusson is one to note in the betting and is put forward as the suggestion for forecast purposes ahead of stablemate Sea The Buckthorn and Scramble.

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Position of Stalls

PLAY SMARTER

Second Race 5.40

THE chelmsfordcityracecourse.com RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES

(CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) for maiden three, four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £8050 Owners Prize Money 1st £3435, 2nd £1717, 3rd £859, 4th £429 (Penalty Value £4346.99)

CITY SELECTIONS

INVESTED (eighth) and Copper Bay (ninth) were both down the field on their respective debuts here at the start of the month and the pair are capable of stepping forward from that effort, with marginal preference going to the former The latter is expected to be more streetwise, having been slowly away on that occasion, while Empire Of The Sun may also do better as he gathers more experience.

INVESTED

Copper Bay

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Bell (30 wins from 163 runners, 18%) runs INVESTED

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P McEntee (2 wins from 20 runners, 10%) runs RITAROCKS

Longest Traveller: PINK STRIPES trained by L Williamson, Tarporley, 205 miles.

OF THE SUN (GB) (114) 00-

Dariyan (FR) - Boleyna (USA)

BAY (IRE) (23) 0

Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Abend (IRE)

VIEW Once-raced filly 25/1, ninth of 11 in minor event at this C&D on debut 23 days ago, green but not knockedabout.Opentoprogressandclaimsinathinmaiden.

3 INVESTED (IRE) (23) 0

Br Ch f Smooth Daddy (USA) - Galeaza

O Mr A York

B Denis McDonnell Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced filly 22/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at this C&D on debut 23 days ago, keeping on whennotclearrunlateon.Likelytoimproveandthiscouldbeagoodopening. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 CARRANITA (GB) (42) (2lb) 0-0

3 8-8 (2)

Br B f Heeraat (IRE) - Ellcon (IRE) Thore Hammer Hansen J

O Mr M. K. P. Turner J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B Michael Turner

TIMEFORMVIEWBigpricesandhasfailedtobeatanotherhorsein2starts.

5 KINKY BOOTS (GB) (23) (2lb) 33

Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - Woomera

O Just wing it

B Tim Lane

NON-RUNNER

6 PINK STRIPES (GB) (109) (2lb) 605650-

Br Gr f Heeraat (IRE) - Mariah’s Melody (IRE)

O E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T

B E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor filly. No better than mid-field in 8 Flat runs, most recently when seventh of 9 in nursery (20/1) atthiscourse(5f)109daysago.Canmakemoreimpactinthiscompany

7 RITAROCKS (GB) (13) (2lb) 00

3 8-8 (5)

Br B f Heeraat (IRE) - Dutch Cat Josephine Gordon J

O Mrs Rita Baker

B Richard & Fraser Kent & P & L Partners

Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Last in Southwell maiden/minor event at huge odds. Tongue strap on for 1st time.

Impossibletofancy

TFRHHIII BHA-

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

Br B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Aberavon

O Mr Brendan Keogh

B Ms Stella Dunne

John Best & Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedfilly 100/1,tenthof11inminoreventatthisC&D23daysago.Moreneeded.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.

Stewards Note:

COPPER BAY: Following its run on 2/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

CARRANITA: Following its run on 14/1/2023 it was reported that the horse raced awkwardly

PINK STRIPES: Following its run on 8/11/2022 it was reported that the horse’s impetuosity made it slow away

ProbableS.P’s:15-8Invested(IRE),2-1CopperBay(IRE),13-2EmpireofTheSun(GB),7-1TakeMyBreath(IRE), 10-1 Pink Stripes (GB), 300-1 Carranita (GB), Ritarocks (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

An uncompetitive maiden that can go to INVESTED, who made a promising start here 3 weeks ago. Copper Bay was just in behind her on that occasion and can improve herself. Pink Stripes could also be a factor on her return.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

RACE RESULT TIME:

DISTANCE:

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1.INVESTED (IRE) 2.COPPER BAY (IRE) 3.PINK STRIPES

Third Race 6.10

THE FAIRWOOD BRASSERIE FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £13500 Owners Prize Money 1st £5574, 2nd £2788, 3rd £1393, 4th £697, 5th £348. (Penalty Value £7065.90) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

CITY SELECTIONS

Kensington Agent arrives in good form and is respected against her elders, but this may go the way of MISS BELLA BRAND, who drops in trip following a creditable sixth over 7f at Lingfield. The majority of her better efforts have been posted over 6f and she could be hard to beat back over a C&D that has suited her well before now. Trusty Rusty also warrants respect.

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (76 wins from 629 runners, 12%) runs COME ON GIRL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (9 wins from 48 runners, 19%) runs COME ON GIRL

Longest Traveller: SARAH’S VERSE trained by R Harris, Chepstow, 182 miles.

1 TRUSTY RUSTY (GB) (48) 45541-3 D BF

9-9 (1) Br Ch m Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Madame Rouge Cieren Fallon J

Mr W. Clifford

Carroll, Cropthorne T

Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 8 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in December. 2/1, creditable third of 7 in handicapatSouthwell(5f)48daysago.Backupintrip.Couldfigure.

2 SARAH’S VERSE (GB) (18) 2305-30 D

B m

9-5 (5)

George Wood J O M. Hebbard, L. Blackmore and Partners Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque, Newmarket T B R. A. G. Robinson Racing Blue S

C&Dwinner Threewinsfrom16runslastyear LatestwinatSouthwellinDecember 22/1,respectable sixthof12inhandicapatLingfield(7f,AW)35daysago.

Br B f Elusive City (USA) - Agent Kensington

Phillips (3) J O Wedgewood Estates Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Mme Liza Judd Wedgewood Estates S TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Kempton (7f, 9/2) 10 days ago, just holding on.

5 COME ON GIRL (GB) (29) 254-343 D BF

8-6 (2) Br Gr m Outstrip - Floating Alec Voikhansky (7) J

O Mrs Donna Hopkins Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Kirtlington Stud Ltd Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 8 in handicap (2/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 29 days ago. Blinkers back on. Onetoconsider

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Blinkers worn by No. 5.

HHHHH BHA60

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Trusty Rusty (GB), Kensington Agent (FR), Come On Girl (GB), 17-2 Miss Bella Brand (GB), 16-1 Sarah’s Verse (GB)

PLAY SMARTER COME ON GIRL ran well at Lingfield last time and gets the marginal vote with blinkers back on. Kensington Agent and Trusty Rusty also arrive in form and should be considered.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COME ON GIRL 2.KENSINGTON AGENT (FR) 3.TRUSTY RUSTY

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

MISS BELLA BRAND

Kensington Agent

Fourth Race 6.40

THE BANANARAMA HERE FOR LADIES DAY

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10500

CITY SELECTIONS

BEAUZON kept on well for third over this trip at Lingfield last time and a drop in class could be what he needs to bounce back to winning form. He remains 2lb above his last winning mark, and must shoulder top-weight, but he should not be taken lightly Corinthia Knight is fancied to improve on recent efforts as he continues to slide down the ratings and shades the danger vote, ahead of Desert Boots.

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (76 wins from 629 runners, 12%) runs STARSONG

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (9 wins from 48 runners, 19%) runs STARSONG

Weightwatcher: SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD won off a handicap mark of 78, his rating is now down 15lb to 63.

Longest Traveller: BEAUZON trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 205 miles.

Owners Prize Money 1st £4335, 2nd £2168, 3rd £1084, 4th £542, 5th £271 (Penalty Value £5495.70) colours no horse

1 BEAUZON (GB) (21) 60U-103 CD

9-11 (1)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Pepper Lane Kevin Stott J O Mr K. Nicholson David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T B Kevin Nicholson Engineering Services North East Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.LatestwinhereinJanuary.9/1,soonbacktoformwhenthirdof8inhandicapatLingfield (6f,AW)21daysago.Respectedfromsamemark.

2 STARSONG (IRE) (21) 046-536 D

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Meetyouatthemoon (IRE) Cieren Fallon J

O Mick Appleby Racing Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Deer Forest Stud

Access Panels Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatSouthwellinNovember 16/1,sixthof8inhandicapatLingfield(6f,AW)21daysago. Notthemoststraightforwardrideandothersaremorepersuasive.

3 BLUEBELLS BOY (GB) (23) 351-0 CD

Br B g Outstrip - Pompeia Callum Shepherd J

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

B Hever Stud Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won C&D maiden in December but failed to beat a rival in 8-runner event on handicap debut here (7f,4/1)23daysago.Bouncebackcalledfor

4 FIGHTING TEMERAIRE (IRE) (23) 0006-00 C D 10

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Hot Ticket (IRE)

O Michael & Heather Yarrow

B Hot Ticket Partnership

Quinn J

Ivory, Radlett T

Developments Limited S

VIEW Course winner Latest win at Nottingham in July Seventh of 8 in handicap (16/1) at this course (7f) 23daysago,slowlyaway Recenteffortssuggestageiscatchingupwithhim. TFRHHIII BHA65

5 JOSIES KID (IRE) (29) 06500-6

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Low Cut Affair (IRE)

4 9-8 (7)

Thore Hammer Hansen J

O The Bruiser Boyz and Partner Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B KCS Bloodstock Ltd

Colourpin, Alice Haynes Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since sole win in 2021 Well treated on the pick of his form but seems in a bit of a lull at presentandothersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHHII BHA64

6 SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD (GB) (54) 14200-6 CD 6 9-7 (2)

Br Ch g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Red Blooded Woman (USA) Charles Bishop J

O Mrs Claire Goddard J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B Worksop Manor Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW5-timecoursewinner,mostrecentlyinSeptember.Pooreffortsonlast3outingsandneedstoimprove onrecentshowingstofigurehere

7 NUBOUGH (IRE) (39) 50325-5 CD

Br B g Kodiac - Qawaasem (IRE)

O M I Pattinson Racing

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TFRHHHII BHA63

7 9-6 (5)

Joshua Bryan J

Mark Pattinson, Epsom T

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Elevenrunssincelastwinin2021 Fifthof8inhandicapatKempton(5f,17/2)39daysago, unsuitedbyemphasisonspeed.Backonhandymarkandcouldmakemoreofanimpacthere TFRHHHHI BHA62

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

BEAUZON Corinthia Knight

VIEW Course winner 20/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at

inhandicapatthisC&D9daysagoandtendstoneedplentytodroprightforhim. TFRHHHII BHA60

11 MUSTAFFIZ (GB) (9) 000-065

4 9-4 (4)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Mulkeyya (IRE) Dale Swift J

O Mr E. A. Hayward Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort produced one of his better efforts for this yard when fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 9daysago,nevernearer Possiblehecouldmakegreaterimpactfromamarkthathasslidfurtheragain.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Hood worn by No. 1, 2. Blinkers worn by No. 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 8.

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHII BHA60

BEAUZON: Following its run on 4/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Beauzon (GB), 13-2 Desert Boots (GB), 8-1 Bluebells Boy (GB), 17-2 Corinthia Knight (IRE), 9-1 Nubough (IRE), 10-1 Starsong (IRE), 12-1 Josies Kid (IRE), Mashaan (GB), Mustaffiz (GB), 16-1 Sir Rodneyredblood (GB), 20-1 Fighting Temeraire (IRE)

Recent C&D winner BEAUZON appeals as the most solid option in a contest where the majority have at least one question to answer Nubough is a while without a win but will appreciate the step back up to 6f and looks on a workable mark, whilst Bluebells Boy is better than he was able to show on handicap debut last time and remains low mileage.

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Fifth Race 7.10

THE PEGGY STEEDEN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13500 Owners Prize Money 1st £5574, 2nd £2788, 3rd £1393, 4th £697, 5th £348. (Penalty Value £7065.90)

CITY SELECTIONS

Halic scored comfortably on his handicap bow over 1m4f at Lingfield last month when trained by Owen Burrows and must enter calculations on his stable bow for Robert Eddery. However, BIT HARSH arrives on a four-timer and shades the vote, especially given Pierre-Louis Jamin’s claim negates most of the gelding’s 5lb rise for his recent success . Captain Kane reverts back to the Flat following a disappointing spin over timber and completes the shortlist.

BIT

Leading course trainer (17-22): D Shaw (15 wins from 204 runners, 7%) runs CEDAR CAGE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A King (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs BIT HARSH

Longest Traveller: BEARAWAY trained by S Spencer, Malton, 216 miles.

from 13 runs last year 8/1, offered little when seventh of 8 in juvenile event at Huntingdon (15.8f,goodtosoft)onhurdlingbow26daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.Couldbouncebackonthelevel.

3 RED FLYER (IRE) (49) 20402-4

Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Hip

O From Little Acorns Partnership John Best & Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

B Irish National Stud Best & Jewell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 11 runs last year After 11 weeks off, respectable fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (1m4f,AW)49daysago.Cangiveanothergoodaccount.

4 HALIC (GB) (29) 6/32-1 5

Br B g Golden Horn - Pavlosk (USA)

O Julia Rayment & Brett Lawrence

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Roofing Supplies (Midlands) Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedagainwhenmakingawinninghandicapdebutin7-runnereventatLingfield(1m4f,AW,5/2) 29daysago,havingrunofrace.FirstrunforyardafterleavingOwenBurrows.Respected.

5 BRASCA (GB) (39) 2/0405-4 C

HHHHI BHA81

7 9-9 (2)

Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Regalline (IRE) Kevin Stott J

O Over The Moon Racing Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B Mrs C. R. Philipson & Lofts Hall Stud M J Refrigeration Transport Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Blinkered for 1st time, back on track when fourth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (12.1f)39daysago.FirstrunforyardafterleavingRalphBeckett.Hasdroppedtoatemptingmark. TFRHHHII BHA80

6 BEARAWAY (IRE) (18) 3100-54

5 9-3 (7)

Br B g Kodiac - Fair Sailing (IRE) Dale Swift J

O The Bears Syndicate Seb Spencer, Malton T B Airlie Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Windsor in October. 33/1, step back in right direction when 3 lengths fourth of 7 to BitHarshinhandicapatWolverhampton(12.2f)18daysago.Needstobuildonlatesteffort. TFRHHHII BHA74

7 BIT HARSH (IRE) (18) 4301-11 C

Br B g Australia - Shortmile Lady (IRE)

O Alan King & Anthony Bromley

4 9-3 (6)

Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Drumlin Bloodstock Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 11/8, completed hat-trick in 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18daysago,keepingonwell.Canscoreagaininhiscurrentform.

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

Br B g Golden Horn - Faslen (USA) Cam

O Mr Paddy Barrett Derek Shaw, Sproxton

B P. E. Barrett Askew & Barrett (Pulses) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off further 12 months since stable debut, again failed to beat a rival in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f,100/1)12daysago.Makeslittleappeal.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Hood worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note:

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CEDAR CAGE: Following its run on 13/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely early-on.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Bit Harsh (IRE), 11-4 Halic (GB), 7-1 Red Flyer (IRE), 10-1 Captain Kane (GB), 12-1 Brasca (GB), 16-1 Bearaway (IRE), 18-1 Protected Guest (GB), 66-1 Cedar Cage (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BIT HARSH has thrived this winter back on all-weather with cheekpieces applied, completing a hat-trick of handicap wins with success at Wolverhampton, and the 4-y-o can extend his winning run in his current mood. Halic made a winning handicap debut last time and is respected on his first run for a new yard, with Red Flyer completing the shortlist.

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Sixth Race 7.40

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CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10500 Owners Prize Money 1st £4335, 2nd £2168, 3rd £1084, 4th £542, 5th £271 (Penalty Value £5495.70)

CITY SELECTIONS

Now that the penny has dropped for SAUSALITO, who recorded a convincing win over C&D last time, there should be plenty more to come from the four-year-old as he looks to follow up for his in-form trainer There was just over a length separating Red Evelyn (first) and Crazy Spin (second) when they met here last week and both are likely to be thereabouts again.

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (76 wins from 629 runners, 12%) runs CHANNEL PACKET

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (9 wins from 48 runners, 19%) runs CHANNEL PACKET

Longest Traveller: CRAZY SPIN trained by I Furtado, Newark, 145 miles.

In change of headgear, ran better than for a while when 2 lengths third of 12 to Red Evelyn in minor eventatthiscourse(1m,14/1)9daysago,nearestfinish.Taskisnowtobackuphislatestrun.

3 CAPE CORNWALL ROSE (IRE) (117) 300640-

Br B f Awtaad (IRE) - Alice Rose (IRE)

O Dr H. Tayton-Martin

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1 and hooded for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap at

PACKET (GB) (15) 616-324 C D

Br B h Champs Elysees - Etarre (IRE)

Oakham T

B Howdale Bloodstock Ltd Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner 10/3,onlyfourthof6inhandicapatthiscourse(1m)15daysago.Hadbeenrunning wellpreviously,socanbouncebackreturnedtothisgrade.

5 CRAZY SPIN (GB) (9) 14-0502 C 7 9-2 (3)

Br B m Epaulette (AUS) - George’s Gift

O Mr Nigel Sennett

B Mrs A. Shone

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 13/2, 1 1/4 lengths second of 12 to Red Evelyn in minor event at this course (1m) 9daysago,goingwithlittlefluencybutkeepingon.Backupintrip.

6 FAITHLESS INSOMNIA (GB) (33) 000-200

Br B g Oasis Dream - Rive Gauche

O Mr D Reynolds & Mr C D Watkins

B Christopher Humber

4 9-2 (6)

Stott J

McEntee, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up at Lingfield in January but below form both starts since, seventh of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton(9.5f,11/2)33daysago. TFRHHIII BHA

7 GUITAR (GB) (8) 631-650

Br B g Mayson - Clapperboard

O Two By Two Racing

B Theakston Stud

4 9-2 (10)

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWolverhamptoninDecember Notinthesameformsofarthisyear,though,eighthof11 inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f)8daysago.Backupintrip.

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

SAUSALITO

Red Evelyn

8 LAKE SAND (IRE) (24) 6404-46 C

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Lake Louise (IRE)

O Laurence Bellman

B Danny O’Sullivan

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner With visor reapplied, pulled hard when sixth of 9 in minor event at Kempton (1m) 24daysago.Couldfarebetterreturnedtothislongertripwithcheekpiecesbackon.

9 SAUSALITO (GB) (9) 0000-01 CD

Br B g Frankel - One Last Dance (AUS)

O The Southstand Syndicate

B Fairway Thoroughbreds

TIMEFORMVIEW 7/1 and visored for 1st time, off the mark in 9-runner minor event at this C&D 9 days ago, suited by strongly-runrace.Couldgetadecentpacetoaimatagain,sohe’samajorplayer

SIX STRINGS (GB) (14) 0-05153

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Island Music (IRE)

O Million Dreams Racing

B Andrew W. Robson

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWolverhamptoninJanuary.17/2,soonbacktoformwhenthirdof7inhandicapatthe samecourse(9.5f)14daysago,nevernearer Canmakepresencefelt.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 10 Blinkers worn by No. 1, 7. Visor worn by No. 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8.

Stewards Note:

GUITAR: Following its run on 17/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was upset pre race and slow away

LAKE SAND: Following its run on 1/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Red Evelyn (GB), 4-1 Sausalito (GB), 7-1 Channel Packet (GB), 8-1 Six Strings (GB), 9-1 Crazy Spin (GB), 12-1 Lake Sand (IRE), 14-1 Book of Verse (USA), 16-1 Faithless Insomnia (GB), 22-1 Guitar (GB), 40-1 Cape Cornwall Rose (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

In a first-time visor, SAUSALITO opened his account at this C&D last week and he can follow up with there likely to be a decent pace for him to aim at again. Six Strings quickly returned to form last time and heads the list of possible dangers, ahead of Channel Packet.

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Seventh Race 8.10

THE WEDDING CELEBRATIONS AT CHELMSFORD CITY RACECOURSE

MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden three yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4694, 2nd £2346, 3rd £1174, 4th £586. (Penalty Value £5940)

CITY SELECTIONS

There wasn’t much between stablemates Mountain Song (second) and ETERNAL HOPE (third) when they met at Wolverhampton recently and it is the latter who is taken to come out on top this evening. The daughter of Teofilo was making her debut on that occasion and is therefore open to more improvement, especially over an extra half-furlong. Glowing Sky shaped with promise on her only start to date at Newmarket last October and is likely to be thereabouts.

ETERNAL HOPE Mountain Song

Leading course trainer (17-22): J & T Gosden (64 wins from 229 runners, 28%) runs GLOWING SKY & MIDSUMMER DANCE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Appleby (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs ETERNAL HOPE & MOUNTAIN SONG

Longest Traveller: KALAMA SUNRISE trained by Jack Channon, West Ilsley, 148 miles.

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(IRE) Harry Davies (3) J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWHighlypromisingsort.Thirdof7inminorevent(11/2)atWolverhampton(9.5f)ondebut12daysago, runningon.Opentoplentyofimprovementandsheshouldhaveabigparttoplay

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3 GLOWING SKY (IRE) (119) 5- 9-2 (1)

Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bella Qatara (IRE) Kevin Stott J

O Lordship Stud John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Al Shahania Stud M3 Media S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced filly 9/2, fifth of 13 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, soft) on debut in October, notknockedabout.Thisstepupintrippromisestohelpunlockimprovementandshemeritsrespect.

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4 GRAND DUCHESS OLGA (GB) (-) 9-2 (7)

Br B f Sir Percy - Archduchess Franny Norton J

O Miss K. Rausing Rae Guest, Newmarket T

B Miss K. Rausing

TIMEFORM VIEW Sir Percy filly Sister to 1 1/4m-1 3/4m winner Peripeteia and half-sister to useful 1m-1 1/4m winner Arch Moon. Dam11/4mwinnerwhostayed11/2m.Afloatispresumablythestablefirst-string,albeitthebettingshouldpointtheway

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5 KALAMA SUNRISE (GB) (21) 0 9-2 (6)

Br B f Coulsty (IRE) - Evanesce Charlie Bennett J

O Dave and Gill Hedley Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced filly Last of 9 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 66/1) on debut 21 days ago, veryslowlyaway Upintripandneedstoraisehergameconsiderably

6 MIDSUMMER DANCE (USA) (21) 6

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9-2 (4)

Br B f Mendelssohn (USA) - Dance With Another (IRE) Hector Crouch J

O My Racehorse & John D Gunther John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B J. D Gunther, Cudney Stables & S. Irwin

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced filly. 16/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at Kempton (8f) on debut 21 days ago, not knocked about. UpintripandshouldprogressbutyardfieldsamoreappealingcandidateinGlowingSkyonthisoccasion. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 MOUNTAIN SONG (IRE) (12) 22 BF 9-2 (5)

Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Yodelling (USA) Cieren Fallon J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingtype.Secondof7inminoreventatWolverhampton(9.5f,5/6)12daysago,finishingjust aheadofre-opposingstablemateEternalHope.Likelytoimproveandboldshowlikely TFRHHHHI BHA-

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

Stewards Note:

MIDSUMMER DANCE: Following its run on 4/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Mountain Song (IRE), 7-4 Eternal Hope (IRE), 11-2 Glowing Sky (IRE), 14-1 Midsummer Dance (USA), 25-1 Afloat (GB), 40-1 Grand Duchess Olga (GB), 150-1 Kalama Sunrise (GB)

ETERNAL HOPE wasn’t knocked about on her recent introduction at Wolverhampton where she finished hot on the heels of stablemate Mountain Song, who had the benefit of prior experience. It should again be close between them but Eternal Hope arguably possesses the greater potential and is taken to emerge on top this time. Glowing Sky looks the pick of the Gosden-trained duo and is best of the rest.

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REFUSING ADMISSION

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason to do so. We operate a zero tolerance policy at Chelmsford City Racecourse, anyone acting in an inappropriate manor will be removed from the racecourse and refused re-entry.

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Race Conditions

First Race 5.10 - THE CCR RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Band 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 Band D. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 6lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb 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 £40. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3435; Second £1717; Third £859; Fourth £429. (Penalty Value £4346.99) SS

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Second Race 5.40 - THE chelmsfordcityracecourse.com RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands 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 C and D. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: 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 11 entries at £40. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3435; Second £1717; Third £859; Fourth £429. (Penalty Value £4346.99) SS

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Third Race 6.10 - THE FAIRWOOD BRASSERIE FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7065 to the winning horse The second to receive £3315, the third £1656, the fourth £828 and the fifth £413. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 cash to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out. 8 entries, 1 at £12 and 7 at £60. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5574; Second £2788; Third £1393; Fourth £697; Fifth £348. (Penalty Value £7065.90) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Fourth Race 6.40 - THE BANANARAMA HERE FOR LADIES DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5495 to the winning horse The second to receive £2578, the third £1288, the fourth £644 and the fifth £321. for four 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. February 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each race won 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 17 entries at £35. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4335; Second £2168;Third £1084; Fourth £542; Fifth £271. (Penalty Value £5495.70) SS

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Fifth Race 7.10 - THE PEGGY STEEDEN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7065 to the winning horse The second to receive £3315, the third £1656, the fourth £828 and the fifth £413. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see 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. February 23rd. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 cash to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 14 entries at £60. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5574; Second £2788; Third £1393; Fourth £697; Fifth £348. (Penalty Value £7065.90) SS

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Sixth Race 7.40 - THE chelmsfordcityracecourse.com

CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5495 to the winning horse The second to receive £2578, the third £1288, the fourth £644 and the fifth £321. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb

NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. 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

ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order. Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 16 entries at £35. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4335; Second £2168; Third £1084; Fourth £542; Fifth £271. (Penalty Value £5495.70) SS

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Seventh Race 8.10 - THE WEDDING CELEBRATIONS AT CHELMSFORD CITY RACECOURSE

MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5940 to the winning horse The second to receive £2788, the third £1394 and the fourth £697. for maiden three yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 9st 2lb each. 9 entries at £55. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4694; Second £2346; Third £1174; Fourth £586. (Penalty Value £5940) SS

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Fixtures 2023