Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 16th March

Evening Racing

Thursday 16th March 2023

Chelmsford City Racecourse

Tuesday afternoon at Cheltenham served as a timely reminder why I love this sport of horseracing so much. Constitution Hill’s complete dominance at every stage of the race was a joy to witness. He possesses all those qualities that great horses have: the ‘look of eagles’, the self-confidence bordering on arrogance, the athleticism that makes everything look so easy, the ‘cool dude’ temperament. In order to be recognised as one of the all-time greats, he will have to repeat that performance in the years to come to prove his durability but he may well be worthy of sitting amongst the pantheon of greats.

Just over half an hour later, we were treated to the heart-wrenching bravery of Honeysuckle winning the next race. This diminutive mare, already a two-time Champion Hurdle winner, has been a major part of Rachael Blackmore’s rise to the top ranks of National Hunt jockeys; she is also trained by the charming Henry de Bromhead, who, so tragically , lost his son, Jack, in a riding accident last year. The stories behind these three participants of horse, jockey and trainer have become so entwined that her victory was nothing short of a fairy tale.

I hope that we can bring you a small portion of that magic this evening.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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Officials

Thursday 16th March

2023 RACEDAY OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Tony McGlone

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Henry Pelly

STEWARDS

Polly Greco, Gordan Markham, Ben Ford

STARTERS

William Jardine, Steven Avis

JUDGE

David Hicks

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Jeremy Lind

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Elizabeth Budden, Louise Sheridan, Julie Lingham

VETERINARY OFFICER

Sally Bate

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Ross Worthington

Dr Meg Hardman

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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

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COMMENTATOR

John Blance

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CHAIRMAN

Joe Scanlon MANAGING DIRECTOR

Phil Siers

RACING DIRECTOR

Neil Graham

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Andy Waitt

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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)

TFRHHIII BHA-

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

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 6.00

THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND

AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

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

Owners Prize Money 1st £4166, 2nd £2083, 3rd £1041, 4th £521, 5th £261 (Penalty Value £4793.15)

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

CITY SELECTIONS

LILKIAN has been a model of consistency this year, mainly in the hands of talented claimer Liam Wright, and he now has the assistance of top amateur Simon Walker The Darryll Hollandtrained six-year-old was collared in the shadow of the post at Kempton last week and can gain compensation off just 1lb higher. Thismydream is in fine form and was a couple of positions ahead of El Hombre when runner-up over C&D. Shalaa Asker is better than he showed at Southwell.. LILKIAN

Leading course trainer (17-22): I Williams (22 wins from 117 runners, 19%) runs MR TRICK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (5 wins from 54 runners, 9%) runs RED ALERT

Longest Traveller: SHALAA ASKER trained by A P Keatley, Malton, 216 miles.

Janie Runaway (IRE)

Stud Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Lingfield in March. 10/3, good second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f)8daysago,especiallyashedidtoomuchtoosoon.Playernudgedupjust1lb.

(IRE) (28) 344-212

B g Camacho - Ponty Royale (IRE)

O Dare To Dream Racing

Attwater, Epsom T

B Ringfort Stud Ltd Daretodreamracing.Co.UK S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Southwell in January. 12/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Inthemix.

4 EL HOMBRE (GB) (28) 35-1264 CD

Br Ch g Camacho - Nigella

Megan Wingrove (5) J

O Over The Moon Racing Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B Mrs J. McMahon TMC Distribution Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in January. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 28daysago.Nottakenlightly

5 MR TRICK (IRE) (8) 6000-00

Br B g Kodiac - Alkhawarah (USA)

TFRHHHHI BHA69

5 10-4 (4)

Mr Nathan Seery (5) J

O Ian Williams Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Castlefarm Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 23 Flat runs. 150/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 8 days ago. Back down intrip.Othershaveachievedmore.

6 HIT MAC (IRE) (13) 221440

4 10-2 (8)

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Hoodna (IRE) Mr Jack Callan (7) J

O Exors of the late Mrs Angela McAlpine George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Godolphin George Boughey, SBK S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in January. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap (4/1) atNewcastle(5f)13daysago.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter

7 Q TWENTY BOY (IRE) (10) 306-606 D

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Judies Child (IRE)

8 10-0 (3)

Miss Alicia Perkins (7) J

O The Mark Usher Racing Club Mark Usher, Lambourn T

B Mrs Lucy Lynch Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2022 18/1,sixthof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f)10daysago, merelyclosinguplate.Othersmorepersuasive.

TFRHHIII BHA58(-2)

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

8 RED ALERT (GB) (17) 0-30455 CD

Br B g Sleeping Indian - Red Sovereign

O Mill House Racing Syndicate

B Miss Jacqueline Goodearl

9 9-13 (2)

Miss Amy Tucker (7) J

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 15 runs last year 22/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 17daysago,nearestfinish.Cangiveagoodaccount.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6.

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHII BHA57

2022:MEETING ABANDONED

Q TWENTY BOY: Following its run on 6/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Lilkian (GB), 7-2 Shalaa Asker (GB), 9-2 Thismydream (IRE), 13-2 El Hombre (GB), 7-1 Hit Mac (IRE), 25-1 Q Twenty Boy (IRE), 28-1 Mr Trick (IRE), 33-1 Red Alert (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

LILKIAN deserves extra credit for his recent Kempton second given he did too much too soon, so this C&D winner gets the vote off just a 1lb higher mark. Fellow C&D scorer El Hombre is feared most ahead of the in-form Thismydream.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LILKIAN 2.EL HOMBRE 3.THISMYDREAM (IRE)

Position of Stalls

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Second Race 6.30

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FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8049

Owners Prize Money 1st £3435, 2nd £1717, 3rd £859, 4th £429 (Penalty Value £4346.46)

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

CITY SELECTIONS

FLAME OF KODIAC didn’t see her race out on her Southwell comeback, but she was entitled to be a bit ring-rusty and gets the vote based on her encouraging debut effort in a Newmarket contest won by the high-class Mawj. Class Member didn’t really get the rub of the green at Wolverhampton, but is better drawn here and is a serious threat. Creme De Cacao was only just behind her at Dunstall Park when they made their introductions in January, while Heddewigii is an interesting newcomer

FLAME OF KODIAC

Class Member

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (6 wins from 11 runners, 55%) runs HEDDEWIGII

Longest Traveller: ATHENE’S KISS trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

B David John Brown

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. 5/2, fourth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago, left poorly placed.Leadingclaims.

3 COVERTLY (FR) (12) 00

Br Ch f Kheleyf (USA) - Laureva Chope (FR)

O Brownsbarn Thoroughbreds & Partner

Boughey, Newmarket T

B Alain Chopard Rapido Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.100/1,lastof11inmaidenatWolverhampton(6.1f)12daysago.

4 CREME DE CACAO (IRE) (29) 55

Br B f Iffraaj - Alwasmiya David Egan J

O MR P R JARVIS & PARTNER Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Shaikh Duaija al Khalifa

Stable Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in maiden (4/1) at Kempton (7f) 29 days ago. Remains with potentialandcan’tbediscounted.

5 FLAME OF KODIAC (IRE) (21) 6-6

Br B f Kodiac - Flame of Hestia (IRE)

O RJH Geffen and Rachel Hood

B Merry Fox Stud Limited

6 HAULFRONHOBBS (GB) (-)

Br B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Junket

3 9-2 (2)

Trevor Whelan J

O Strawberry Fields Stud Chris Dwyer, Newmarket T

B Strawberry Fields Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Bobby’s Kitten filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Mississippi Miss and 9f/1 1/4m winner ExmoorBeast.Dam,6f-1mwinner,half-sistertouseful1mwinnerGaja. TFR

7 HEDDEWIGII (GB) (-)

-

3 9-2 (11)

Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Night Carnation David Probert J

O Mr George Strawbridge Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B George Strawbridge

TIMEFORM VIEW Sea The Moon filly Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 7f-8.3f winner I’m Available and 1m-10.3fwinnerOcala.Dam5f/6fwinner(includingat2yrs).Verymuchonetonote. TFRHHHHI BHA-

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

8 LUCIDITY (IRE) (138) 0- 3 9-2 (10)

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Roystonea Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in minor event (100/1) at Newmarket (7f, soft) on debut, nevernearer Off138days.

TFRHIIII BHA-

9 RISOTTO (IRE) (160) 60- 3 9-2 (4)

Br Gr f Roaring Lion (USA) - Caster Sugar (USA) Marco Ghiani J

O Anita Wigan Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Mrs James Wigan

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.25/1,seventhof9inmaidenatNewmarket(7f,good).Off160days.

10 SPECIALIST VIEW (GB) (126) 00-

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-2 (8)

Br B f Expert Eye - Sugar Mill Thore Hammer Hansen J

O Strawberry Fields Stud and Mrs S Dwyer Chris Dwyer, Newmarket T

B Pantile Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.300/1,lastof12inminoreventatthisC&D.Off126days. TFRHIIII BHA-

11 STORMY DENISE (GB) (-)

3 9-2 (7)

Br Ch f Intello (GER) - Gracious Diana Daniel Muscutt J

O Canary Thoroughbreds James Ferguson, Newmarket T

B Canary Thoroughbreds James Ferguson Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWIntellofilly Dam,11/4mwinner,half-sistertoverysmart9f-13.5fwinner(stayed2m)Dandino.

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Class Member (GB), 9-2 Creme de Cacao (IRE), 5-1 Heddewigii (GB), 9-1 Haulfronhobbs (GB), 11-1 Stormy Denise (GB), 12-1 Flame of Kodiac (IRE), 28-1 Risotto (IRE), 33-1 Athene’s Kiss (IRE), 66-1 Lucidity (IRE), 150-1 Covertly (FR), Specialist View (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

CLASS MEMBER has the best form and there is scope for better still, so she takes preference over newcomer Heddewigii, who makes plenty of appeal on pedigree. Creme de Cacao is also considered.

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Third Race 7.00

THE NEW HOLLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money 1st £6401, 2nd £3200, 3rd £1601, 4th £800. (Penalty Value £8100)

CITY SELECTIONS

ZEALOT has improved again since stepping up to 1m2f, with a brace of wins at Newcastle since January, and Mick Appleby’s charge looks capable of shrugging off a further 6lb rise. Diderot has posted creditable efforts in defeat at Southwell and Lingfield and is an obvious contender He will need to settle better now returned to this trip so a bigger threat may emerge from Gloucestershire, who has been given a break since finishing fourth at Kempton in November

ZEALOT

Gloucestershire

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (75 wins from 629 runners, 12%) runs ZEALOT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs OH HERBERTS REIGN

Longest Traveller: BLOW YOUR HORN trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 148 miles.

1 ZEALOT (GB) (14) 11-1411 D

Br B g Pivotal - Devotion (IRE)

The Horse Watchers 1

Petches Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 7 runs last year. 11/8, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 14daysago,plentyinhand.Excellent-valueclaimertakesoffhandy5lbagainandseriousclaimsoncemore.

2 DIDEROT (GB) (19) 5305-23 C

(6) Br Br g Bated Breath - Modern Look

O Owners Group 091

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 10/3) 19 days ago, needingstrongergallop.Backupintripnowandhe’snotoutofthingsfromthissortofmark.

3 GLOUCESTERSHIRE (USA) (118) 1/44/634-

5 9-7 (3)

Br B or Br g Flintshire - Ballade’s Girl (USA) Kevin Stott J

O Mr David Caddy Freddie & Martyn Meade, Manton T

B SF Bloodstock LLC Hadleigh Business Jets S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at up to 12f who ran creditably when fourth in 12-runner handicap at Kempton when last seen in November,everychance1foutandnoextrainsidefinal1f.Dropbackintripwillsuitonreturnandonetonote. TFRHHHII BHA93

4 FIRST OFFICER (IRE) (22) 3124-30 D

4 9-2 (2)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Weekend Strike (USA) Dayverson De Barros J

O Mr Bryan Hirst & Jane Chapple-Hyam Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Coolmore

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) in October 5/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 22daysago,findingtesttoomuch.Dropbackintripratesaplusandbettershowinganticipated.

5 OH HERBERTS REIGN (IRE) (14) 00042-3

Br B g Acclamation - Western Safari (IRE)

O Team Wallop Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B M. Fahy & Rathbarry Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Thirteen runs sincelast win in 2021 12/1, respectable 6 1/2 lengths thirdof 6 to Zealot in handicap atNewcastle(10.2f)14daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.

6 BLOW YOUR HORN (IRE) (58) 4545-36 C BF

TFRHHHII BHA77

6 8-4 (5)

Br B g Golden Horn - She’s Complete (IRE) George Rooke J

O Ian Williams Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B The She’s Complete Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.Sixteenrunssincelastwinin2021.10/3,sixthof9inhandicapatSouthwell(12.1f)58daysago, clippingheelsslightlyandnotrecover Downtoanattractivemarknowandhe’sonetokeepaneyeon.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Hood worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHII BHA73

FIRST OFFICER: Following its run on 22/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Zealot (GB), 7-2

Diderot (GB), 6-1 Gloucestershire (USA), 7-1 First Officer (IRE), 11-1 Oh Herberts Reign (IRE), 12-1 Blow Your Horn (IRE)

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

ZEALOT’s rapid rate of progress showed no signs of stopping as he bagged another victory in dominant fashion at Newcastle recently and he looks sure to go well again partnered by Billy Loughnane. Diderot and Gloucestershire head up the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ZEALOT 2.DIDEROT 3.GLOUCESTERSHIRE (USA)

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

Fourth Race 7.30

THE RACING WELFARE SUPPORTING RACING’S WORKFORCE

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £9650 Owners

CITY SELECTIONS

Hiatus was collared in the dying strides when runner-up at Kempton last week and he merits consideration now turned out quickly before going up 3lb. Preference, however, is for the lightly-raced MIDNIGHTATTHEOASIS, who had to settle for third when a warm order for his handicap debut at Southwell, but strikes as the type who has plenty more to offer. Last-time-out Lingfield winner Sassy Redhead has a career-high mark to overcome, but she can’t be dismissed lightly in her current form.

MIDNIGHTATTHEOASIS

Hiatus

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (75 wins from 629 runners, 12%) runs ROSSMORE NATION

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs TALLULAH MYLA

Longest Traveller: WADI BANI trained by S Durack, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

winner Winner at Southwell in January. Creditable third of 6 in handicap there (6.1f,6/5)27daysago.Needsconsidering.

3 HOBSON POINT (GB) (57) 2534-00

(8)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Catalina Bay (IRE) Andrea Atzeni J

O Milan Racing Club Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B South Acre Bloodstock Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkeredfor1sttime,lastof7inhandicapatSouthwell(6.1f,11/1)57daysago.Cheekpiecesback onwithworktodo.

4 WADI BANI (GB) (138) 50500-

Br B c Oasis Dream - Semaral (IRE)

Muscutt J

O Stephen Tucker and Chris Howell Seamus Durack, Upper Lambourn T

B Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Tonguestraponfor1sttime,eighthof11innursery(10/1)atWolverhampton (7.2f),leftpoorlyplaced.Off138days.Makespolytrackdebut.Noforlornhope. TFRHHHII BHA70

5 HIATUS (IRE) (8) 0-41402 D 9-5 (7)

Br B g Camacho - Before The Storm Sean Levey J

O Mr John C. Davies Conrad Allen, Newmarket T

B Barouche Stud (Ire) Ltd Arabian Shield Insurance Company S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Kempton in January. Excellent second of 8 in handicap there 8 days ago. Expected to be bangthereoffthesamemark.

6 SASSY REDHEAD (GB) (27) 2514-21 CD

TFRHHHHH BHA66(+3)

9-4 (3)

Br Ch f Harry Angel (IRE) - Passcode Collen Storey J

O Mr Ron Spore

William Stone, West Wickham T

B Aston Mullins Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner. 2/1, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 27 days

7 TALLULAH MYLA (IRE) (110) 036-

Br B f Oasis Dream - Sheikhakan (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at

(7.2f). Off 110 days. Makeshandicapdebut.Difficultask. TFRHHIII BHA64

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

8 SMASHER (IRE) (12) 4-00 9-2 (5)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Mercifilly (FR) William Carson J

O Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Bridgetown Stud Daretodreamracing.Co.UK S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in maiden (16/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Makeshandicapdebutwithmoreneeded. TFRHHIII BHA63

9 ROSSMORE NATION (IRE) (13) 05-5142 D BF 9-0 (2)

Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Alutiq (IRE) David Egan J

O Mr Michael Appleby Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Murcot Investments Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Southwell in February. Good second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 11/10) 13daysago.Nottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA61

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3. Stewards Note:

HIATUS: Following its run on 8/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

TALLULAH MYLA: Following its run on 26/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Midnightattheoasis (GB), 4-1 Rossmore Nation (IRE), 9-2 Sassy Redhead (GB), 6-1 Hiatus (IRE), 10-1 Kessaar Power (IRE), 14-1 Tallulah Myla (IRE), 28-1 Hobson Point (GB), 33-1 Wadi Bani (GB), Smasher (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A few with chances but HIATUS looks the way to go here racing off the same mark as when an excellent second at Kempton eight days ago. Rossmore Nation also arrives in good nick so is next on the list while in-form duo Sassy Redhead and Midnightattheoasis need factoring in too in a competitive sprint.

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Fifth Race 8.00

THE BETSI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £9650

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

CITY SELECTIONS

All five of the declared runners look to have some sort of chance, so DAWN VEGA receives what can only be a tentative vote. He looked to be getting to grips with the game towards the back end of last year and could improve significantly for a gelding operation. Get Stuck In has undergone the same procedure and warrants respect on his handicap debut, while Emily’s Eclipse is much better than she showed in Listed company at Salisbury when last seen.

VEGA Get Stuck In

Leading course trainer (17-22): D M Simcock (47 wins from 294 runners, 16%) runs LADY MARIE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A King (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs DAWN VEGA

Longest Traveller: GET STUCK IN trained by Charlie Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

colours no horse

1 SEDUCTIVE POWER (IRE) (208) 54103-

(3)

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Final Treat (IRE) Sean Levey J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Rathbarry Stud King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner.11/4,thirdof5innurseryatSandown(7f,good)inAugust,stayingonfinal1f. Promisestodobetterthisterm,withthestepupto1mexpectedtosuit.

2 EMILY’S ECLIPSE (GB) (209) 32215- 9-5 (4)

Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Lonely Rock Marco Ghiani J

O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Mr & Mrs David Brown Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEWMatchedpreviousbestwhengettingoffthemarkinaBeverleymaiden(7.4f)backinAugust.Unabletolandablowupped tolistedlevelonfinalstartatSalisburybutthisratesmoresuitableandshereturnswithyardamongstthewinners.

3 DAWN VEGA (GB) (138) 0043-

(1)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Ennaya (FR) Rossa Ryan J

O Regents Consulting Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Montcastle Bloodstock Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, creditable third of 11 in nursery at Newmarket (9f, soft) in October, headway when deniedarunfrom2foutandstayingon.Ingoodhandsandfanciedtoplayapartonreturn/AWdebut.

4 GET STUCK IN (IRE) (148) 054-

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ultra Appeal (IRE)

O Barbara & Alick Richmond Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B China Horse Club Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedwitheachstartinnovicecompanyintheautumn,fourthin10-runnereventatNewmarket (7f)inOctober Geldedaheadofreturnandjustthetypehisyarddowellwithinhandicaps.

5 LADY MARIE (IRE) (27) 30-4

Br B f Shamardal (USA) - Lady Rosamunde Hayley Turner J

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum David Simcock, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWShamardalfillywhomatchedpreviousbestwhenfourthin11-runnernoviceatLingfield(7f)4weeksago, keepingon.Bredtobesuitedbyatleast1mandshe’sopentoimprovementnowhandicapping.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3, 4.

Stewards Note:

BHA70

DAWN VEGA: Following its run on 29/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Seductive Power (IRE), 10-3 Dawn Vega (GB), 4-1 Get Stuck In (IRE), 9-2 Emily’s Eclipse (GB), 6-1 Lady Marie (IRE)

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The market should prove useful with most returning from absences, but DAWN VEGA shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when last seen at Newmarket in October and could be the way to go from a 1lb higher mark. Seductive Power, another likely improver stepping up to 1m, is feared most ahead of Get Stuck In.

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

DAWN

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Sixth Race 8.30

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

CITY SELECTIONS

Angle Land wasn’t far off completing the hat-trick at Southwell last week and another bold bid beckons, but DALBY FOREST shades the verdict off his light weight. He beat the former’s conqueror two starts ago, over this C&D, and lost little in defeat when bidding to complete the double at Southwell last time. Alafdhal is 1lb lower than when a close-up third at Lingfield and must also enter calculations.

Leading course trainer (17-22): D M Simcock (47 wins from 294 runners, 16%) runs DALBY FOREST

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (5 wins from 54 runners, 9%) runs BEZZAS LAD

Weightwatcher: SAAHEQ won off a handicap mark of 76, his rating is now down 10lb to 66.

Longest Traveller: SAAHEQ trained by Adrian Nicholls, Sessay, 213 miles.

atLingfield(5f,AW)9daysago.ContinuestogowellandgoodchancebackatChelmsford.

5 ANGLE LAND (GB) (7) 2201-12 D

Br B f Mayson - Jumeirah Star (USA)

O Mr K. Dasmal, Mr A Rix, Mr R Penney

B Mr K. Dasmal & Bottisham Heath Stud Al Basti Equiworld S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in January. 5/1, creditable second of 14 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 7daysago.Ingoodheartandwouldn’tdiscountforallthisisastepupinclass.

6 BEZZAS LAD (IRE) (28) 00-2126

Br B g Society Rock (IRE) - Red Rosanna

O KHDRP

TFRHHHII BHA75

6 8-7 (2)

Mollie Phillips (3) J

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Tally-Ho Stud Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingfield in January. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap (13/2) at this course (6f) 28daysago.Wouldn’tdismissbackdownintrip.

7 SAAHEQ (GB) (213) 006106- CD

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Brevity (USA)

O A. Nicholls

B Cliveden Stud Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA69

9 8-4 (8)

Mia Nicholls (7) J

Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Amanda Perrett. Cheekpieces back on. Verywellhandicappedonhisbestformbutmightneedthis. TFRHHHII BHA66

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

DALBY FOREST

Angle Land

8

DALBY FOREST (GB) (21) 6-35412 CD 4 8-4 (3)

Br Ch g Equiano (FR) - Primrose Valley Hayley Turner J

O Mr A. M. Pickering David Simcock, Newmarket T

B Alan Pickering CBE Al Basti Equiworld S

TIMEFORMVIEWRemarkablewinnerinC&Dhandicaplastmonthaftersaddleslipped.17/2,respectablesecondof9 inhandicapatSouthwell(5f)21daysago.Thatformislookinggoodandhe’sonetoconsider TFRHHHHI BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Visor worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note: CRIMSON SAND: Following its run on 3/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely BEZZAS LAD: Following its run on 16/2/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Alafdhal (IRE), 10-3 Angle Land (GB), 6-1 Dalby Forest (GB), 7-1 Crimson Sand (IRE), 12-1 Saaheq (GB), 14-1 Papa Don’t Preach (IRE), Bezzas Lad (IRE), 25-1 Resilience (GB)

ALAFDHAL has won on his last 4 visits to Chelmsford and is fancied to go in again having gone close at Lingfield last week. Dalby Forest scored in remarkable fashion here last month and has run a fair race since at Southwell so has a good shout. Angle Land is also in top form and must be considered.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALAFDHAL (IRE) 2.DALBY FOREST 3.ANGLE LAND

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Race Conditions

First Race 6.00 - THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4793 to the winning horse The second to receive £2398, the third £1197, the fourth £600 and the fifth £299. 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. March 14th. Lowest weight 9st 11lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 13th, 2023, have not ridden more than 10 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). 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 March 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4166; Second £2083; Third £1041; Fourth £521; Fifth £261. (Penalty Value £4793.15) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SS SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.30 - THE BOOK TICKETS ONLINE AT chelmsfordcityracecourse.com 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, March 10th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 1lb; 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 19 entries at £40. - Closed March 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3435; Second £1717; Third £859; Fourth £429. (Penalty Value £4346.46) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 7.00 - THE NEW HOLLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8100 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1902 and the fourth £951. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 4th, 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. 10 entries at £75. - Closed March 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800. (Penalty Value £8100) SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.30 - THE RACING WELFARE SUPPORTING RACING’S WORKFORCE 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 three yrs old only, 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. March 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 4th, 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 15 entries at £45. - Closed March 10th, 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 8.00 - THE BETSI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) 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 three yrs old only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 4th, 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 at £45. - Closed March 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.30 - THE CCR MOTHER’S DAY GIFT VOUCHERS 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, the fourth £776 and the fifth £387. 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. March 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 4th, 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 10 entries, 1 at £12 and 9 at £60. - Closed March 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5223; Second £2612; Third £1305; Fourth £653; Fifth £326. (Penalty Value £6621) SS

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fixtures 2023