Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 2nd March

Evening Racing

Thursday 2nd March 2023

Good Evening

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse for one of our regular Thursday evening fixtures. We have a 7-race card for you tonight, which includes five handicaps, a classified stakes and a novice stakes. For those of you, who may be mystified by these race types, the rationale behind the handicap race is, as follows:

In order to run in a handicap, a horse has to have run a minimum number of times, usually three, before he will be allocated a handicap rating by the BHA handicapper, which will determine the weight that he carries. Every horse is re-assessed after every race in an attempt to give each horse an equal chance of winning, which is, obviously, a tall order Therefore, the better a horse runs, the more weight he will carry next time and vice-versa. As a very broad rule of thumb, 2lbs is deemed to equate to a length, so, for every 2lbs extra that a horse has to carry, it is believed it will slow him down by a length.

I hope you have a lovely evening.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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Officials

Thursday 2nd March

2023 RACEDAY OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Gordan Markham

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Nigel Stafford

STEWARDS

Ben Ford, Tony McGlone, Kate Smith

STARTERS

Willie Jardine, Kieran O’Shea

JUDGE

Paul Champion CLERK OF THE SCALES

Jeremy Lind

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Elizabeth Budden, Louise Sheridan, John Bramhill

VETERINARY OFFICER

Colin Roberts

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Piers Reinhold

Dr Graeme Robertson

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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

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

Ralph Hege DVM, MRCVS

COMMENTATOR

John Blance

BETTING RING MANAGER

James Andrews

RACECOURSE TEAM

CHAIRMAN

Joe Scanlon MANAGING DIRECTOR

Phil Siers

RACING DIRECTOR

Neil Graham

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Nathan Holmes

RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE

Jamie Waitt

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Andy Waitt

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How to read your racecard

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 5.15

THE FAIRWOOD FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5)

(GBB RACE)

CITY SELECTIONS

Into The Spotlight sets the standard boasting a rating of 65 after six outings. She might need to improve, though, as the Godolphin-owned SITHCHEAN, who is a half-sister to nine winners including multiple Group-race winner Master Of The Seas, could be anything on her racecourse debut. Others to monitor on debut include Two Fools Collide and Swing To The Stars, who both have all-weather winners in their pedigree.

SITHCHEAN

Swing To The Stars

Leading course trainer (17-22): J & T Gosden (64 wins from 231 runners, 28%) runs ROADWAY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & T Gosden (6 wins from 16 runners, 38%) runs ROADWAY

Longest Traveller: INTO THE SPOTLIGHT trained by M Gillard, Sherborne, 185 miles.

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

1 INTO THE SPOTLIGHT (IRE) (19) 5233-53

(3) Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Teodelight (IRE)

V. Wilkinson

Cn Farm Ltd

Park Polo Club

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair filly. 28/1, first run since leaving James Tate when third of 5 in minor event at Lingfield (1m, AW) 19daysago.Cangiveherrunningagain,butvulnerabletohermorelightly-racedrivals.

2 LEAVE ME ALONE (IRE) (-)

(2) Br Gr f Caravaggio (USA) - French Friend (IRE)

O Paul & Clare Rooney

Candlish, Leek

B J. S. Bolger Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £70,000 2-y-o, Caravaggio filly Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Penpal and useful 2-y-o 8.3f winner FrenchFusion.Damunracedhalf-sistertouseful11/2mwinnerMyRenee.Wearshoodonbelateddebut. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 SWING TO THE STARS (IRE) (-)

4 10-2 (8)

Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Simple Elegance (USA) David Egan J

O The Albatross Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch T B Sunderland Holding INC

TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 yearling, £60,000 2-y-o, Sea The Stars filly Sister to 1 1/4m winner Simple Star Dam1mwinneroutofsmart1m/9fwinnerRutherienne.Watchformarketclues. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 AL ASMAKH (GB) (-)

Br B f Cracksman - Bella Varenna (IRE)

3 8-12 (5)

David Probert J

O Promenade Bloodstock Limited S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Promenade Bloodstock Limited Far Westfield Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cracksman filly Half-sister to winner abroad by Toronado and 1m winner Varenna Storm. Yardcapableofreadyinganewcomer

5 EXPERT WITNESS (GB) (-)

Br B f Expert Eye - Upstanding

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 8-12 (7)

George Rooke J

O Sir Mark Todd Sir Mark Todd, Swindon T

B Plantation Stud Mark Todd Collection S

TIMEFORM VIEW Expert Eye filly Half-sister to 1 1/4m winner Jan Wellens. Dam unraced sister to very smart7f-9fwinnerVirtual.Wearstonguestrapandhashadwindopaheadofdebut.

6 GOLDKIT (FR) (8) 23

Br B f Olympic Glory (IRE) - Kits (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 8-12 (9)

Mohammed Tabti (7) J

O Mr Frank Stella Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang P. F. I. Cole Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Just failed when runner-up at Kempton (1m) first time out, but raced too freely when only third of 7 inminoreventatthesameC&D8daysago.Cangetbackontrackgivenherdebutpromise.

7 LILLA CROSS (GB) (46) 5-0

Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Silver Clouds (IRE)

O Team Kraka

B The Pocock Family

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 8-12 (10)

Darragh Keenan J

Christine Dunnett, Norwich T

Christine Dunnett Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWWentbackwardsfromdebutwhententhof13inminorevent(20/1)atSouthwell(7.1f)46daysago.

FirstrunforyardafterleavingKevinRyan.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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

8 ROADWAY (USA) (104) 65- 3 8-12 (1)

Br B f Quality Road (USA) - Love Me Only (IRE) Robert Havlin J

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Summer Wind Equine LLC

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on debut form when fifth of 11 in minor event at Kempton (1m, 9/2) in November

Opentofurtherimprovementwithcheekpieceson1sttime.

9 SITHCHEAN (IRE) (-)

HHHHI BHA-

3 8-12 (6)

Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Firth of Lorne (IRE) Harry Davies (3) J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dark Angel filly Half-sister to numerous winners, including very smart winner up to 9f Master of The Seasandsmart7fwinnerLatharnach.Onetonoteondebut.

HHHHH BHA-

10 TWO FOOLS COLLIDE (GB) (-) 3 8-12 (4)

Br B f Mukhadram - Hathrah (IRE) Jamie Spencer J

O Mrs P Shanahan & Mrs M V Magnier William Jarvis, Newmarket T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Ashford Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW 80,000gns2-y-o,Mukhadramfilly Closelyrelatedto8.3fwinnerRaddehandhalf-sistertoseveralwinners,including smart7f-11/4mwinnerHadaathaanduseful11/4m-16.4fwinnerItlaaq.Wearshood.Makesappealonpaper TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Hood worn first time by No. 2, 10 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5.

2022:MEETING ABANDONED

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Sithchean (IRE), 4-1 Roadway (USA), 6-1 Goldkit (FR), 8-1 Two Fools Collide (GB), 14-1 Into The Spotlight (IRE), Al Asmakh (GB), 16-1 Leave Me Alone (IRE), Swing To The Stars (IRE), 33-1 Lilla Cross (GB), 50-1 Expert Witness (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

SITHCHEAN makes obvious appeal on paper as a half-sister to numerous winners, including stablemate Master of The Seas who won a Group 2 at Meydan earlier this year, and she can make a winning debut for her leading connections. Roadway is open to further improvement in first-time cheekpieces and is feared most, ahead of Goldkit.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SITHCHEAN (IRE) 2.ROADWAY (USA) 3.GOLDKIT (FR)

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Second Race 5.50

THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9650 Owners Prize Money 1st £3984, 2nd £1993, 3rd £996, 4th £498, 5th £249 (Penalty Value £5050.80)

CITY SELECTIONS

DOUBLE TIME is still open to improvement and is highly interesting on his first start since undergoing wind surgery. The son of Bated Breath has run well fresh before now and, having rounded off last season with a good run of form on the all-weather, including winning over 1m here last October, he looks capable of a big run despite shouldering top weight. Chola Empire rates as the chief threat, with Meng Tian and Boafo Boy also respected.

DOUBLE TIME

Chola Empire

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 629 runners, 12%) runs BOND BOY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs BOND BOY

Weightwatcher: MENG TIAN won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 6lb to 73.

Longest Traveller: BUCKSHAW VILLAGE trained by R Fahey, Malton, 216 miles.

TIME (GB) (111) 422114- C

VIEW Course winner. Latest win here in October. Respectable fourth of 12

(8.6f),runningon.Off111days.

EMPIRE (GB) (7) 24-5123 CD

B g Territories (IRE) - Veena (FR)

VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Southwell in January. 3/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at

C&D14daysago,slowlyaway

4 PINWHEEL (IRE) (7) 40034-0 D

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Quilting (USA) Trevor Whelan J

O The Quixotic Partnership George Baker, Chiddingfold T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Vortex Shipbroking S TIMEFORMVIEWNinthof11inhandicapatSouthwell(6.1f,50/1)7daysago.

BHA75(-3)

5 BUCKSHAW VILLAGE (FR) (19) 10003-0 D 4 9-9 (9)

Br Ch g Birchwood (IRE) - Fammi Sognare (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Red Sky Partnership 3 & Partner Richard Fahey, Malton T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Richard Fahey Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Othersmorepersuasive.

6 BOND BOY (GB) (20) 415115 CD

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Poppy Bond

TFRHHHII BHA75

4 9-8 (8)

Alistair Rawlinson J

O Mr Mick White Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B North Cheshire Trading and Storage Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ungenuine type. C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 18/5, fifth of 7 in handicap at this course

(8f)20daysago,slowlyaway

7 LETMELIVEMYLIFE (GB) (27) 065/05-4 CD

Br B g Oasis Dream - Itiqad

O Mr P. Abrahams

B Houghton-Cranford Partnership

TFRHHHII BHA74

5 9-8 (3)

Robert Havlin J

Sean Curran, Swindon T

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner First run since leaving Matt Crawley when fourth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Lingfield (7f,AW)27daysago,slowlyaway

TFRHHHII BHA74

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

B g Zelzal (FR) - Boyarynya (USA)

TIMEFORMVIEWHoodedfor1sttime,creditablesecondof13inhandicapatWolverhampton(8.6f,6/1)17daysago, havinghopelesstaskfromposition.Hastobetakenseriously

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 7, 10 Blinkers worn by No. 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note: DOUBLE TIME: Following its run on 11/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

PINWHEEL: Following its run on 23/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

BOND BOY: Following its run on 10/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

GIVE A LITTLE BACK: Following its run on 13/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was impeded twice late-on.

ProbableS.P’s:3-1 Chola Empire (GB),4-1 Give A LittleBack(FR), 15-2 DoubleTime(GB),9-1 MengTian(GB), 12-1 Letmelivemylife (GB), 14-1 Bond Boy (GB), 16-1 Boafo Boy (GB), Buckshaw Village (FR), Inevitable Outcome (IRE), 66-1 Pinwheel (IRE)

GIVE A LITTLE BACK shaped like the best horse at the weights when second at Wolverhampton last month and looks ready to break his duck off a similar mark. Chola Empire continues to hold his form well and rates the main threat, with Meng Tian best of the others.

Third Race 6.25

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CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)

CITY SELECTIONS

WOODERS DREAM bounced back to form in a 0-55 handicap at Wolverhampton last Friday and is a must for the shortlist. That was her first outing for new trainer Mick Appleby, whose impressive record of getting the best out of his new recruits is another persuasive factor Sirius White is suggested as the best alternative, although Kaswarah also appeals for a place despite still being a maiden after 26 starts.

WOODERS DREAM

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 629 runners, 12%) runs WOODERS DREAM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs WOODERS DREAM

Longest Traveller: HACHERT trained by J Candlish, Leek, 183 miles.

13daysago.

4 DILLYDINGDILLYDONG (GB) (184) 006000-

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Cephalonie (USA)

O Mr Richard Hannon

B Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW25/1,fourteenthof15inminoreventatChepstow(6.1f,goodtofirm).Off6months.

5 HACHERT (GB) (37) 04-2200 D

6 9-2 (1)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Sense of Joy Rossa Ryan J

O Paul Wright-Bevans & Mark Harrison Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2021 Tenth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f,14/1)37daysago. TFRHHHII BHA45

6 HEAVENS LIGHT (IRE) (22) 00-050

4 9-2 (10)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Kurland (IRE) Joey Haynes J

O Chelsea Banham Pre Training Ltd

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 22/1) 22 days ago.

Blinkerson1sttime.

7 KASWARAH (IRE) (42) 0000-44

TFRHHIII BHA44

5 9-2 (3)

Br B m Mehmas (IRE) - Beautiful Dancer (IRE) Gina Mangan (5) J

O The Cross Racing Club John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T

B Ballycrighaun Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest mare. Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. 22/1, respectable fourth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton(7.2f)42daysago,runningon.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter

TFRHHHII BHA43

Sirius White

gelding.Coursewinner Twentyeightrunssincelastwinin

12/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,respectablesixthof10inhandicap

AW)33daysago,notideallyplaced.Hasgoodchanceonpickofform.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11 Visor worn by No. 3, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 12

Stewards Note: HACHERT: Following its run on 24/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

SIRIUS WHITE: Following its run on 1/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely early-on.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Wooders Dream (GB), 11-2 Shamshon (IRE), Sirius White (IRE), 6-1 Thomas Equinas (GB), 16-1 Hachert (GB), Kaswarah (IRE), 18-1 Brazen Arrow (GB), 28-1 Heavens Light (IRE), Piselli Molli (IRE), 33-1 Dillydingdillydong (GB), 40-1 Boasted (GB), Sunset In Paris (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

THOMAS EQUINAS is in better form than his recent form figures suggest and he’s just about the form pick on these terms. Wooders Dream showed a good attitude when making a winning start for this yard at Wolverhampton last week and is feared most ahead of Sirius White.

Position of Stalls

6f - Centre

Remainder - Inside

Dogs

No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse, with the exception of Assistance Dogs.

Fourth Race 7.00

THE LADIES DAY 22ND JUNE

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9650

Owners Prize Money 1st £3984, 2nd £1993, 3rd £996, 4th £498, 5th £249 (Penalty Value £5050.80)

CITY SELECTIONS

A case can be made for several of these, but the hat-trick seeking HELLO ZABEEL securedacomfortablevictoryoverthistripatLingfieldlastmonthanda3lbraisedmarklooksunlikelytostop him. Shades Of Summer landed a facile success over course and distance in November and is feared most.

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 629 runners, 12%) runs JUPITER EXPRESS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs JUPITER EXPRESS

Weightwatcher: ARAIFJAN won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 10lb to 67.

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

daysago.Nudgedup2lbbutlikelytogiveitanothergoodgo.

2 HELLO ZABEEL (IRE) (26) 30551-1 D

B g Frankel - Lady of The Desert (USA)

O Mr Paul Wildes

Bloodstock Limited

VIEW Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 7/4) 26 days ago, driven out. Nosurpriseweretheremoretocomefromthisyard.

HHHHH BHA76

3 SHADES OF SUMMER (IRE) (105) 22211- CD 4 9-9 (6)

Br B f Shamardal (USA) - Jira Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner 11/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D by 2 lengths fromAraifjan,keepingonwell.Off105days.Expectedtobebangthereinhat-trickbid. TFRHHHHI BHA75

4 SARAH’S VERSE (GB) (23) 2305-30 D 6 9-7 (4)

Br B m Poet’s Voice - Sancai (USA) Jack Mitchell J

O Mr N Sfrantzis Ronald Harris, Chepstow T

B Byerley Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1, 6 3/4 lengths last of 9 to Muscika in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 23 days ago, leftpoorlyplaced.Noteasytomakeacasefor TFRHHIII BHA73

5 EM JAY KAY (GB) (20) 321-212 D 4 9-4 (5)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Skara Brae J

O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Rosyground Stud Tallon International Ltd S

NON-RUNNER

of ago.Hasworktodo.

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in February. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 11/2) 20daysago.Hasworktodo. TFRHHHII BHA70

6 JUPITER EXPRESS (IRE) (14) 0-31021 CD 4 9-2 (8)

Br B g Kodiac - Spinola (FR) Alistair Rawlinson J

O The Horse Watchers Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW15/8,didn’tneedtoimprovetowin10-runnerhandicapatthisC&D14daysago.Displayedawilling attitudethatdayandheshouldbeonthepremisesagain.

TFRHHHHI BHA68

7 ARAIFJAN (GB) (10) 224-265 CD 6 9-1 (2)

Br Ch g Kyllachy - Light Hearted Tom Eaves J

O Mrs H. Lloyd-Herrington Michael Herrington, Willoughton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinner 14/1,respectablefifthof10inhandicapatNewcastle(5f)10daysago. TFRHHIII BHA67(-1)

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

HELLO ZABEEL Shades Of Summer

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Hello Zabeel (IRE), 10-3 Shades of Summer (IRE), 11-2 Jupiter Express (IRE), 7-1 Muscika (GB), 10-1 Winnetka (IRE), 14-1 Araifjan (GB), 25-1 Sarah’s Verse (GB)

HELLO ZABEEL picked up where he left off in the autumn when successful at Lingfield, and given he may not have reached his level on the AW, he’s selected to complete the hat-trick. Shades of Summer also chases a trio of wins and she’s a huge danger, with Jupiter Express completing the shortlist.

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Fifth Race 7.30

THE BETSI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635. (Penalty Value £12885)

CITY SELECTIONS

Runner-up on his last three outings, Capital Theory has paid a price for consistency and is now rated 7lb above his last winning mark, so it is easier to side with CHICHESTER. He kept on well to score over 1m at Newcastle in January and can have a say in proceedings now back in handicap company. Pride Of America beat Capital Theory on his most recent outing at Kempton but has to shoulder top weight here

CHICHESTER

Capital Theory

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 629 runners, 12%) runs POWER OF STATES

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs POWER OF STATES

Weightwatcher: POWER OF STATES won off a handicap mark of 98, his rating is now down 9lb to 89.

Longest Traveller: CHICHESTER trained by K Dalgleish, Carluke, 417 miles.

1 PRIDE OF AMERICA (FR) (33) 12110-1 D

B g American Post - Atarfe (IRE)

Haven’t A Pot, D. MacAuliffe & Anoj Don

Laurent Dulong & Yannick Dulong

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage6-y-owhoenhancedfinestrikerateforthisyardwithacareer-bestdisplaytoscoreonreturnfrom

offatKempton(11f)inJanuaryby21/4lengthsfromCapitalTheory 6lbhighernowbutseriousclaimsagain.

2 CHICHESTER (GB) (48) 02104-1 CD

Br B g Dansili - Havant

O Sir Ian & Ms Catriona Good

B Mrs James Wigan & London TB Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 9/4, proved as good as ever when winning 6-runner minor event at Newcastle (1m) 48daysago,forgingclear Stepbackupintripwillholdnofearsbutthehandicapperhashadhissay

3 GREATGADIAN (GER) (29) 03245-4 CD

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Goathemala (GER)

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner who wasn’t at his best when fourth in 9-runner Kempton handicap (1m) 4weeksago,unabletosustaineffort.Couldrevivereturnedtothisvenue/backupintrip.

4 POWER OF STATES (IRE) (17) 6203-50 CD

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Allegation (FR)

J

O Middleham Park Racing IX Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Corduff Stud and J. Corcoran

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2021 Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f,20/1)17daysago,foldingtamelyaround1fout.Othersmorepersuasivedespiteaneasingmark. TFRHHIII BHA89

5 CAPITAL THEORY (GB) (28) 111-222 CD

4 8-5 (4)

Br B g Muhaarar - Montalcino (IRE) Franny Norton J

O Dr J. Walker Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Watership Down Stud & Ben Sangster BS Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhorattledoffquick-firehat-trickatWolverhampton(9.5f)overChristmas.Filledrunner-upspotall3startssince, latterlyover12fatSouthwell4weeksago,andhe’sworthconsideringdespiteoperatingfromcareer-highmark. TFRHHHHI BHA86

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4.

ProbableS.P’s:7-4PrideofAmerica(FR),5-2CapitalTheory(GB),9-2Chichester(GB),11-2Greatgadian(GER), 16-1 Power of States (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

PRIDE OF AMERICA impressed when posting a smart front-running display on the back of an absence/wind op at Kempton (11f) 33 days ago and a 6lb rise for that win may not be enough to prevent him following up with the drop back in trip holding no fears. Capital Theory, who was runner-up to the selection that day and has continued in form since, may well emerge as the chief danger

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PRIDE OF AMERICA (FR) 2.CAPITAL THEORY 3.GREATGADIAN (GER)

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

RACE RESULT TIME:

DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

No Smoking Zones

Smoking is not permitted in enclosed spaces.

Prize Money

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £418,723 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023

Refusing Admission

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning areason to do so.Weoperate azero tolerance policy at Chelmsford City Racecourse, anyone acting in an inappropriate manner will be removed from the racecourse and refused re-entry.

Sixth Race 8.00

THE RACING WELFARE

HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9650 Owners Prize Money 1st £3984, 2nd £1993, 3rd £996, 4th £498, 5th £249 (Penalty Value £5050.80)

CITY SELECTIONS

A comfortable winner over C&D last time out, JENSON BENSON must hold every chance of going in again off a 3lb higher mark. The five-year-old gets the vote ahead of

The Bay Warrior, who has been knocking on the door of late, and Newcastle winner Western Beat. Narrowly denied over C&D last month, Persian Wolf is capable of being in the shake-up as well.

Leading course trainer (17-22): P McEntee (26 wins from 299 runners, 9%) runs PERSIAN WOLF

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Baker (1 win from 6 runners, 17%) runs CONFILS

Longest Traveller: WESTERN BEAT trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 212 miles.

(IRE) (28) 124-405 D

Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Lady Bones (IRE)

Gainedthirdsuccessof2022atGoodwood(11.2f)inSeptember.Solid

offatKempton(11f)inJanuarybutnotmatchedthateitheroutingsince.

(IRE) (42) 0002-20

Ch c New Approach (IRE) - Maoineach (USA)

Maidenwhoranuptobestwhenrunner-upatWolverhampton(9.5f)inJanuaryandpossiblyfoundracecomingtoosoon backatthatvenue3dayslater Changedhandsfor19,000gnssinceandnosurprisetoseehimbounceback.

3 JENSON BENSON (IRE) (20) 20-4361 CD

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Star Fire

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time course winner who proved well served by return to this trip when landing a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago, stayingontoleadfinal100yds.Recordhereisaverysolidoneandpossibilitiesagainfrom3lbhighermark. TFRHHHHI BHA70

4 THE BAY WARRIOR (IRE) (14) 042-424 CD BF 5 9-3 (4)

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Fraulein Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Andy & Lizzie Cova Mark Usher, Lambourn T

B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner who comes here in good form, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 14daysago,doingtoomuchtoosoon.However,he’syettodefyamarkthishigh. TFRHHHII BHA64

5 WESTERN BEAT (IRE) (48) 00246-1 CD

5 9-3 (5)

Br Ch m Mehmas (IRE) - Western Sky Joanna Mason J

O Mark Hickling Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Colin Kennedy

TIMEFORMVIEW C&DwinnerwhobouncedrightbacktoherbestwhencomfortablydoublinghercareertallyatNewcastle(10f) 48daysago,wellsuitedbythestronggallopatthetrip.Ratesaliveplayerfrom5lbhighermarkhere TFRHHHHH BHA64

6 MC’TED (GB) (91) 123033- D

Br B g Garswood - Granny McPhee

O Mr Stuart Bond

5 9-2 (3)

Alice Bond (7) J

Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

B Mr Allan McNamee Joseph Parr Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistenttypewhotastedsuccesstwiceonturflastyear,latterlyatNewmarket(10f)inAugust.Creditablethirdin 14-runnerC&DhandicapwhenlastseeninDecemberandworthnotinghehasgonewellfreshpreviously TFRHHHII BHA63

7 CONFILS (FR) (240) 03160/4- D

7 9-1 (7)

Br B m Olympic Glory (IRE) - Mambo Mistress (USA) Trevor Whelan J

O Confidence Partnership

George Baker, Chiddingfold T

B E.A.R.L Haras de Mandore Vortex Shipbroking S

TIMEFORMVIEW3-timewinneronturfearlierincareerbutfinishedwellheldlastof4atBrighton(10f)whenlastseenin Julyoflastyear Yettoprovehimselfaseffectiveonartificialsurfaces.

TFRHHIII BHA62

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

JENSON BENSON

The Bay Warrior

Br Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Riobamba (USA)

O The Win Or Booze Racing Syndicate

B E. Lynam

Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkforpresentyardoverC&DinDecemberandkeptbusysubsequently,justunabletogetbyaveteranonagoing dayinaC&Damateurriders’event20daysago.Only1lbhigherbutmoreonhisplateinthisstrongercompany TFRHHHII BHA51

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Stewards Note:

DUNDORY: Following its run on 2/2/2023 it was reported that the horse did not face the kickback.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jenson Benson (IRE), 9-2 The Bay Warrior (IRE), 5-1 Western Beat (IRE), 13-2 Mc’ted (GB), 7-1 Toophan (IRE), 8-1 Persian Wolf (IRE), 22-1 Confils (FR), 28-1 Dundory (IRE)

WESTERN BEAT was well served by the demands of a well-run race returned to 1 1/4m when comfortably landing an amateur riders’ handicap at Newcastle in January and she looks a big player again from a 5lb higher mark. Fellow last-time-out winner, Jenson Benson goes particularly well here and is feared, with Toophan another worth a second look.

Seventh Race 8.30

THE MINISTRY OF SOUND DISCO 2ND SEPTEMBER

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £12650

Owners Prize Money 1st £5223, 2nd £2612, 3rd £1305, 4th £653 (Penalty Value £6621)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

CITY SELECTIONS

IMAGINARY WORLD may have disappointed last time out, but he had shown plenty of promise when second at Wolverhampton last September, and he is taken to bounce back on his handicap debut. Al Alaali has performed with credit on his last two starts and is likely to be thereabouts, along with Outrace, who has not finished outside of the first three home in his last five outings.

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Tate (31 wins from 142 runners, 22%) runs IMAGINARY WORLD

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Charlie Johnston (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs KHAL Longest Traveller: KHAL trained by Charlie Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

colours no horse st- lb Draw

1 AL ALAALI (FR) (43) 035-23 9-9 (3)

Br B c Showcasing - Fresh Air (IRE) Harry Burns (3) J

O Shaikh Duaij Al Khalifa Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B SARL de Chambure Haras D’Etreham et al Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Third of 5 in maiden (5/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 43 days ago. Visorgoesonforhandicapdebutandimprovementcertainlynotruledout. TFRHHHHI BHA78

2 IMAGINARY WORLD (IRE) (131) 625- 9-7 (4)

Br Ch c Shamardal (USA) - Galactic Heroine Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.11/2,fifthof7inmaidenatthiscourse(1m)inOctober,pushedalonghometurnandnever dangerous.Doesnowgetacrackathandicapsandthislongertripmayunlocksomeimprovement.

3 OUTRACE (IRE) (22) 52-2213 BF

(2)

Br Ch c Camacho - Trace of Scent (IRE) Tyrese Cameron (7) J

O Mr Richard Hannon Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Mary F. Fogarty

TIMEFORMVIEW SteadilyprogressiveinAWhandicapsthiswinter,deservedlyoffthemarkatKempton(1m)2startsbackandposted besteffortyetwhenrunner-upbackatthatvenue3weeksago.Cangowellagainnowsteppingbackupintrip.

4 KHAL (IRE) (47) 003-4

Br B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Penny Pepper (IRE)

TFRHHHHH BHA70

9-0 (1)

Franny Norton J

O Kingsley Park 35 - Ready To Run Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairformon2ofhis3startsinnoviceeventsataround1mbutstruggledtomakeanimpact(havingbeengelded)whenlastof 4onreturn/handicapdebutatLingfield(10f)inJanuary.4lbloweraheadofthisanditremainsearlydayswithhim. TFRHHHII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Visor worn first time by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Al Alaali (FR), 5-2 Imaginary World (IRE), 11-4 Outrace (IRE), 7-1 Khal (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A trappy small-field handicap but OUTRACE comes here having displayed steadily progressive form in handicaps and shades the vote stepping back up in trip. Al Alaali just edges it for the forecast spot ahead of Imaginary World.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OUTRACE (IRE) 2.AL ALAALI (FR) 3.IMAGINARY WORLD (IRE) RACE RESULT TIME:

DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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

IMAGINARY WORLD

Al Alaali

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Race Conditions

First Race 5.15 - THE FAIRWOOD FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (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 novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 12lb; 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). 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 16 entries at £40. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3435; Second £1717; Third £859; Fourth £429. (Penalty Value £4346.99) SS

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 5.50 - THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5050 to the winning horse The second to receive £2370, the third £1184, the fourth £592 and the fifth £295. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. 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 12 entries at £45. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.25 - THE chelmsfordcityracecourse.com CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4004 to the winning horse The second to receive £1878, the third £938, the fourth £469 and the fifth £234. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. 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). 17 entries at £35. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197.

(Penalty Value £4004) SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.00 - THE LADIES DAY 22ND JUNE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5050 to the winning horse The second to receive £2370, the third £1184, the fourth £592 and the fifth £295. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. 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 14 entries at £45. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.30 - THE BETSI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510 and the fifth £755. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 or higher; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Note below). £125 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. 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 NOTE: Any horse rated above 105 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 9lb Subsequently, the excess over 105 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. Those horses rated 85 and below are also eligible to run in this race Elimination from this race will be as provided for in the Race Administration Code. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 7 entries at £125. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635. (Penalty Value £12885) SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.00 - THE RACING WELFARE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5050 to the winning horse The second to receive £2370, the third £1184, the fourth £592 and the fifth £295. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. 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 13 entries at £45. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.30 - THE MINISTRY OF SOUND DISCO 2ND SEPTEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6621 to the winning horse The second to receive £3106, the third £1552 and the fourth £776. for three yrs old 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 28th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each race won 6lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 9 entries, 1 at £12 and 8 at £60. - Closed February 24th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5223; Second £2612; Third £1305; Fourth £653. (Penalty Value £6621) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE.

Fixtures 2023