Chelmsford City Racecard - Saturday 1st April

Chelmsford City Racecourse

The highlight of our 7-race card this evening is the Cardinal Stakes at 7.00 pm, which has a fantastic £100,000 in prize money on offer to the runners. This race represents the final European qualifying leg for horses to run in the Kentucky Derby, for which there are two possible runners here tonight. Brave Emperor, trained by Archie Watson, and Stormy Entry, trained by Willie Browne in Ireland, are the only horses that have been nominated thus far with both of them having collected points in previous qualifying legs. Should one of the other horses win, their connections would have to pay $200,000 in order to supplement their horse for the race.

Tonight’s Cardinal Stakes is a truly international race and we are thrilled by the prospect of one of tonight’s runners having the opportunity to ‘Run for the Roses’ in the Kentucky Derby. It is one of the world’s great races and it would be an honour for us to have played a part in that horse potentially becoming immortalized as the first European horse to head to Louisville and win the Kentucky Derby.

I trust you will enjoy the evening.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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

Officials

Saturday 1st April

2023 RACEDAY OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Tony McGlone

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Sarah Ellison

STEWARDS

Polly Greco, Sophie Candy, Ben Ford

STARTERS

Willie Jardine, Kieran O’Shea

JUDGE

Katie Dowson

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Jeremy Lind

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Elizabeth Budden, Louise Sheridan, Julie Lingham

VETERINARY OFFICER

Howard, Robinson

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Ross Worthington

Dr Ben Ringrose

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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

Erik Belloy DVM, MRCVS

Patrick Traill BSc, BVSc, MRCVS

COMMENTATOR

Alan Howes

BETTING RING MANAGER

Sarah Woodborne

RACECOURSE TEAM

CHAIRMAN

Joe Scanlon MANAGING DIRECTOR

Phil Siers

RACING DIRECTOR

Neil Graham

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Nathan Holmes

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Andy Waitt

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Andy Waitt

TONIGHT’S RACING

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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)

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 5.30

THE RACING WELFARE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7650 Owners Prize Money 1st £3159, 2nd £1580, 3rd £789, 4th £395, 5th £197 (Penalty Value £4004)

CITY SELECTIONS

BRAZEN ARROW made a pleasing return to handicap company when filling the runner-up spot over this trip at Wolverhampton, and the fact he retains the mark from that run must make the Christine Dunnett-trained five-year-old of significant interest. Okeanos remains unexposed and can build on a fair display, also at Wolverhampton, last time out. He is feared most, just ahead of Vitralite on his return from Hong Kong.

BRAZEN ARROW

Okeanos

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (75 wins from 623 runners, 12%) runs VALORANT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs VALORANT Longest Traveller: BUTTERFLY ISLAND trained by Liam Bailey, Middleham, 230 miles.

1 BUTTERFLY ISLAND (IRE) (157) 430050-

Br B f Acclamation - Cumbfree (IRE)

Watson J

Mr Colin Stirling Liam Bailey, Middleham T

Glenanore Stud Show Business Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable sort. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Twenty fifth of 26 in handicap (33/1) at the Curragh (10f,heavy).Off157days.Backdownintrip.FirstrunforyardafterleavingD.K.Weld.

2 VITRALITE (IRE) (269) 000300- D

Br Br g Moohaajim (IRE) - Nellie Forbush

O Mr S. P. C. Woods

B Mr Donnchadh Higgins

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelverunssincelastwinin2019 Lastof12inhandicap(28/1)atHappyValley(8.2f,good).Off8months.Makespolytrackdebut. FirstrunforyardafterleavingD.J.Hallandhe’snotaneasyonetoassessfromthisreducedmark.Onetomonitorinthebetting.

3 OSTILIO (GB) (21) 0-03065 D

8 9-8 (4)

Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Reem Three Josephine Gordon J

O Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Back2Back Printwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliablesort.14/1,fifthof7inhandicapatthiscourse(8f)21daysago.Lurksonaverydangerous markifhecanarresttheslide.

4 OKEANOS (FR) (19) 4-025

4 9-7 (3)

Br B g War Front (USA) - Oceanique (USA) Luke Morris J

O B Stephens, N Sennett & I Furtado Ivan Furtado, Newark T

B Wertheimer & Frere

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for first time, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 4/1) 19daysago,nevernearer Makespolytrackdebutandmayyethaveabiggerperformanceinhim(stilllooksgreen). TFRHHHII BHA58

5 BRAZEN ARROW (GB) (15) 000252

5 8-11 (2)

Br Br g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Patience Darragh Keenan J

O Pete West & Christine Dunnett

B College Farm Stud Ltd

Christine Dunnett, Norwich T

Christine Dunnett Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 30 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022 Good second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton(7.2f,9/1)15daysago.Expectedtobebangtherefromthesamemark. TFRHHHHH BHA48

6 VALORANT (GB) (23) 0000-50 D

5 8-9 (1)

Br B m Showcasing - Comeback Queen Callum Shepherd J

O Mr Michael Appleby

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Kingwood Stud Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2020.Ninthof10inminoreventatSouthwell(7.1f,12/1)23daysago. Cheekpiecesbackonandshehasaverylowlymarkonthirdstartfornewconnections. TFRHHHII BHA44

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: MASHAAN 4 9 7 Kieran O’Neill 9-2 (Alice Haynes) 10 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Brazen Arrow (GB), 11-4 Okeanos (FR), 13-2 Vitralite (IRE), 9-1 Butterfly Island (IRE), Ostilio (GB), 10-1 Valorant (GB)

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

This could be a lively betting heat given 3 of these have dropped a long way in the weights but the safest option is BRAZEN ARROW on the back of a runner-up effort a fortnight ago. Vitralite had a very unsuccessful period in Hong Kong but the assessor has given him a big chance back in Britain.

Second Race 6.00

THE CCR

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7650 Owners Prize Money 1st £3159, 2nd £1580, 3rd £789, 4th £395, 5th £197 (Penalty Value £4004)

CITY SELECTIONS

A game winner over 1m4f at Southwell most recently, a 2lb raised mark looks unlikely to stop SCARBOROUGH CASTLE securing a double here and David Simcock’s charge can have another big say in proceedings. He made every post a winning one on that occasion, so this shorter trip should not be enough to hold him back. Villalobos scored on his stable debut for Simon Hodgson and can give the selection plenty to think about. Medrara also warrants a market check.

Leading course trainer (17-22): D M Simcock (44 wins from 290 runners, 15%) runs SCARBOROUGH CASTLE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Furtado (1 win from 10 runners, 10%) runs BOASTY

Weightwatcher: SUN FESTIVAL won off a handicap mark of 57, his rating is now down 5lb to 52.

Longest Traveller: LISDARRAGH trained by D J Coakley, West Ilsley, 148 miles.

(GB) (21) 6500-41 CD

Lope de Vega (IRE) - Moderah

strap on for 1st time when winning 9-runner handicap

2

(IRE) (19) 6-04223 CD

B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Caffe Latte (IRE)

MacAuliffe & Anoj Don

C&D winner Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 19 days ago. Twelverunssincelastwinin2022,though.

3 SCARBOROUGH CASTLE (GB) (18) 30-3621

6 9-8 (2)

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Charlotte O Fraise (IRE) Callum Shepherd J

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

B Stanley House Stud Al Basti Equiworld S

TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysin8-runnerhandicap(4/1)atSouthwell(12.1f)18daysago.Verymuchhad therunoftheracetheresobitmoreisrequiredoffa2lbhighermark.

4 VILLALOBOS (IRE) (25) 021-201 CD

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Swift Acclaim (IRE)

O Mr P T Newell

Mrs Alison Lewis

Hodgson, Hook

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Richard Hughes when landing 13-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 25daysago,alwaysholdingon.ThisC&Dwinnerneedsconsidering.

5 LISDARRAGH (USA) (135) 2210/60- CD 5

Br B g Hit It A Bomb (USA) - Thewholeshebang (USA)

O Mrs U. M. Loughrey

B Spendthrift Farm LLC

Bishop J

Coakley, West Ilsley T

Coakley Racing

C&D winner but only twice raced in 2022 and seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D in November Needstohitthegroundrunningonhisreturn.

6 SUN FESTIVAL (GB) (21) 4-05500

Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Raymi Coya (CAN)

Stuart Bond

Queen

VIEW Arrives below form,

5 days ago. Oughttobeintheshake-upagain.

HHHII BHA50

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

SCARBOROUGH CASTLE Villalobos

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: BOASTY (IRE) 5 9 7 Stevie Donohoe 7-4 (Ivan Furtado) 15 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Medrara (GB), 4-1 Scarborough Castle (GB), 9-2 Boasty (IRE), 5-1 Villalobos (IRE), 17-2 Persian Wolf (IRE), 11-1 Sun Festival (GB), 20-1 Lisdarragh (USA)

PLAY

MEDRARA benefitted from the fitting of a tongue strap when getting off the mark over C&D and can defy a 4lb rise in the weights with more to come from this lightly-raced 4-y-o. Villalobos is feared most on the back of his Lingfield success for his new yard, with fellow C&D winner Persian Wolf appealing as the pick of the remainder for place purposes.

Abandonment

Third Race 6.30

THE WOODFORD RESERVE

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) Weights lowered 1lb.

CITY SELECTIONS

One For The Frog makes his handicap bow off a break and is entitled to build on a good second over 7f at Wolverhampton back in November, but preference lies with SHARVARA. The gelded son of Kingman also occupied the runner-up berth at Wolverhampton on his most recent outing and is fancied to go one better off the same mark. Crownthorpe and Prenup add further spice to the mix.

Leading course trainer (17-22): S C Williams (50 wins from 423 runners, 12%) runs PAPA STOUR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs PAPA STOUR

Weightwatcher: PAPA STOUR won off a handicap mark of 87, his rating is now down 11lb to 76.

Longest Traveller: MONTERIA trained by W Kittow, Cullompton, 241 miles.

PAPA STOUR (USA) (21) 60-5065 CD

B g Scat Daddy (USA) - Illaunglass (IRE)

Mrs J. Morley

Chasemore Farm

VIEW C&D winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. 13/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (7f) 21daysago.Hoodonfirsttime.Thisisadropinclassandhe’sonetokeepaneyeoninthemarket.

2 SHARVARA (GB) (19) 3143/-02 D

B g Kingman - Tendency (IRE)

O Stewart Lawson & Paul Crone

B Glebe Farm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Very good second of 6 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (7f) 19 days ago, needing strongergallop.Makespolytrackdebut.Willbesuitedbythisreturnto1m.Likelytogowell.

3 CROWNTHORPE (GB) (17) 05-1441 D 8

Br B g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Normandy Maid

O Mr A. D. Brown

B Mrs Sheila Oakes

TIMEFORM VIEW Second win in only 4 starts for this yard when seeing off 8 rivals at Newcastle (1m) 17 days ago. Onlynudgedup2lbsoshouldremaincompetitive.

4 ONE FOR THE FROG (IRE) (124) 232- 4

Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Delicate

O IGNITED

Havlin J

P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Kildaragh Stud Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise when placed in maiden/novice events on AW last autumn. Unexposed now handicappingonhisreturn.Interestingcontender,particularlyifbacked.

5 MONTERIA (IRE) (178) 3/4454- 5

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Rip Van Music (IRE)

O Elizabeth Gifford and Bernice Walter

B Patrick J. Connolly

Cullompton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1 and tongue strap on first time, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton(1m)whenlastseeninOctober

6 HOTSPUR HARRY (IRE) (196) 266200-

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Dark Crusader (IRE)

O Mr R. J. Creese

B Newtown Anner Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratNottinghamlastsummer.Twicerunner-uplaterin2022butendedhiscampaignonalow

TIMEFORMVIEWFirstrunsinceleavingHughieMorrisonwhenwinning7-runnerhandicapatWolverhampton(7f,9/4) 26daysago.Formboostedbysecond.keptuptowork.Shortlistmaterial.

BHA71

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

SHARVARA

One For The Frog

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: MAWKEB (USA) 4 9 0 Tom Marquand 13-2 (Michael Appleby) 9 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Prenup (IRE), 4-1 One For The Frog (IRE), 9-2 Sharvara (GB), 5-1 Crownthorpe (GB), 11-1 Monteria (IRE), 14-1 Papa Stour (USA), 22-1 Hotspur Harry (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

PRENUP edged out a next-time-out winner at Wolverhampton last month so can make light of a 1lb nudge and make it 2-2 for new trainer Jane Capple-Hyam. The return to 1m will suit Sharvara who may provide the chief threat unless the market vibes are notably strong surrounding the Sean Woods handicap newcomer One For The Frog.

Children

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Fourth Race 7.00

THE WOODFORD RESERVE CARDINAL CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (The Road To The Kentucky Derby) (GBB RACE)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £40630, 2nd £20320, 3rd £10160, 4th £5080, 5th £2540, 6th £1270. (Penalty Value £51540)

CITY SELECTIONS

BOLD ACT improved with each start last year and there was a lot to like about the way he brushed aside the smart One Nation over this trip at Newmarket. Providing he’s anywhere near peak fitness on his seasonal return, he looks sure to mount a bold bid. Iconic Moment has yet to taste defeat in three appearances and could confirm his Lingfield superiority over New Definition. Brave Emperor bravely held off Alzahir at Kempton and that pair look set for another good tussle.

BOLD ACT

Iconic Moment

Leading course trainer (17-22): J & T Gosden (64 wins from 232 runners, 28%) runs ALZAHIR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Tate (3 wins from 6 runners, 50%) runs ICONIC MOMENT & NEW DEFINITION

Longest Traveller: STORMY ENTRY trained by W P Browne, Ireland.

1 ALZAHIR (FR) (17) 2001-12 D

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Cup Cake (IRE)

O Al Wasmiyah Stud, G Bailey, N Wrigley

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulgelding.WinneratDohainFebruary.Goodheadsecondof7toBraveEmperorinminorevent atKempton(8f,9/2)17daysago.Likelytogiveanothergoodaccount.

2 BOLD ACT (IRE) (191) 2111- D

Br B c New Approach (IRE) - Dancing Sands (IRE)

B

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winner Three wins from 4 runs last year Career best when winning 4-runner nursery at Newmarket(8f,good,4/9)inSeptember,pushedout.Remainsopentoimprovement.

3 BRAVE EMPEROR (IRE) (17) 111-211 C D

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Roman Gal (IRE)

O Middleham Park Racing LX

B Caroline Hanly & Sean Ronan

Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding. Three wins from 4 runs last year Didn’t need to improve to win 7-runner minor event (3/1) atKempton(8f)17daysagobyheadfromAlzahir,wellpositioned.Anotherboldshowanticipated.

4 COCO JACK (IRE) (17) 4123-35

Br Bl g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Bright Morning (USA)

O MPR,Croxford, Kelly, McPhee &Stephenson George Scott, Newmarket T

B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd The Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding. Four wins from 10 runs last year 3 lengths fifth of 7 to Brave Emperor in minor event (14/1)atKempton(8f)17daysago,leftpoorlyplaced.Clearlyhasworktodo.

5 ICONIC MOMENT (IRE) (28) 11-1 C

9-7 (5)

Br B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Purplest Jason Watson J

O Mr Sultan Ali James Tate, Newmarket T

B Ennistown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. Course winner Won 7-runner listed race at Lingfield (7f, AW, 11/8) 28 days ago by short head from New Definition. Movinguptoamilecouldhelpbringaboutfurtherimprovementfromthisunbeatencolt,whoholdsanentryinthe2000Guineas. TFRHHHHH BHA101

6 KILLYBEGS WARRIOR (IRE) (17) 13105-4

9-7 (11)

Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Alltherightmoves (IRE) Franny Norton J

O Mr M. Doyle Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Glashare House Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful colt. 8/1, 2 1/2 lengths fourth of 7 to Brave Emperor in minor event at Kempton (8f) 17daysago.Likelytoagainfindafewtoogood.

7 NEW DEFINITION (GB) (28) 00321-2

Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Second Generation

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TFRHHIII BHA96

9-7 (9)

Tom Queally J

James Tate, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulcolt.LatestwinatLingfieldinDecember 17/2,excellentshort-headsecondof7toIconicMomentin listedraceatLingfield(7f,AW)28daysago.Mayagainfindhisstablematetoostrong.

TFRHHHII BHA100

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

8 PHYSIQUE (IRE) (155) 21- 9-7 (7)

Br B g Kingman - Shapes (IRE)

Tabti J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedwinner 7/4,won13-runnerminoreventatNewmarket(7f,goodtosoft)whenlastseen inOctober,bitinhand.Thisismuchtougherbuthe’sunexposed.

9 STORMY ENTRY (USA) (29) 2-113 D

Br B c Point of Entry (USA) - Stormy Perfection (USA)

O Mr Charles Fipke W. P. Browne, Ireland T

B Charles Fipke

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Dundalk in February. Very good 3 1/4 lengths third of 8 to Cairo in listed race (15/2) atDundalk(8f)29daysago.Nomorethananeach-waysqueakhere

10 TENJIN (GB) (17) 23-2433

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Notary

O Mr Jon A. Thompson

B Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding. 14/1, good 1/2-length third of 7 to Brave Emperor in minor event at Kempton (8f) 17daysago,needingstrongergallop.Looksvulnerableforwinpurposes.

11 THINK CLIMATE (GB) (116) 611- C

Br B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Whazzat Marco Ghiani J

O The Gredley Family Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 3 runs last year Won 13-runner minor event (10/11) at Southwell (7.1f), plenty in hand. Off116daysandwillneedtotakeasizeablestepforwardifhe’stofollowupinthiscompetitivecontest. TFRHHIII BHA89

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: DARK MOON RISING (IRE) 3 9 5 Kevin Stott 6-1 (Kevin Ryan) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Iconic Moment (IRE), 4-1 Bold Act (IRE), 13-2 Brave Emperor (IRE), 7-1 Alzahir (FR), 8-1NewDefinition(GB),12-1Tenjin(GB),16-1Physique(IRE),22-1KillybegsWarrior(IRE),28-1CocoJack(IRE), Think Climate (GB), 40-1 Stormy Entry (USA)

PLAY SMARTER

While ICONIC MOMENT certainly doesn’t appear to be short of speed, he shaped as though stepping up to a mile would be very much in his favour when overhauling stablemate New Definition close home over 7f at Lingfield last month. The best is probably yet to come from this colt and he is taken to maintain his 100% record. Godolphin’s Bold Act improved with each of his 4 starts last season and is second choice ahead of recent Kempton 1-2, Brave Emperor and Alzahir

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ICONIC MOMENT (IRE) 2.BOLD ACT (IRE)

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Fifth Race 7.30

THE WOODFORD RESERVE RYE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12650 Owners Prize Money 1st £5223, 2nd £2612, 3rd £1305, 4th £653, 5th £326 (Penalty Value £6621)

CITY SELECTIONS

The vote goes to SHALAA ASKER, who backed up his three-parts-of-a length success in an amateur jockeys’ handicap over C&D with a solid placed effort at Wolverhampton last week. He can remain competitive, despite a further 2lb rise in the ratings. Em Jay Kay arrives following a string of win and placed performances, and chased the selection home at Southwell. He is likely to be in the shake-up once again, with Impeach and the returning Beyond Equal others to keep an eye on.

SHALAA ASKER Em Jay Kay

Leading course trainer (17-22): P McEntee (25 wins from 291 runners, 9%) runs ALAFDHAL & EM JAY KAY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Micheal Attwater (1 win from 10 runners, 10%) runs CONCIERGE

Weightwatcher: BEYOND EQUAL won off a handicap mark of 88, his rating is now down 6lb to 82.

Longest Traveller: BEYOND EQUAL trained by W Kittow, Cullompton, 241 miles.

3 SHALAA ASKER (GB) (7) 331012 CD

B g Shalaa (IRE) - Miracle Seeker

O Ontoawinner, Andy Finneran racing

B East Bloodstock Ltd & Deveron Ltd

Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Southwell in February and went in again over this C&D in March. Good second of 13 in handicap(12/1)atWolverhampton(6f)lastweekend.Anotherboldshowislikely

4 ALAFDHAL (IRE) (16) 124530 CD

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Afdhaad

O Michelle Hancox

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFourofhis5winsthiswintercameoverC&Dbutlatestrunhere(5f)wasdisappointingandheremains 5lbabovehislastsuccessfulmark.

5 EM JAY KAY (GB) (50) 321-212 D

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Skara Brae

Gordon J

O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Rosyground Stud Tallon International Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonhandicapatSouthwellinFebruaryandcreditable11/2lengthssecondof14toShalaaAsker theresince.Shouldgiveanothergoodaccount.

6 CONCIERGE (IRE) (24) 40000-4 D

7 8-11 (4)

Br Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Warm Welcome Nicola Currie J

O Dare To Dream Racing

Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Michael McGlynn Daretodreamracing.Co.UK S

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (6f) 24daysago.

7 BLACKJACK (GB) (18) 24-0101 D

6 8-8 (3)

Br B g Sleeping Indian - Medam Charlie Bennett J

O Mrs S. Cunliffe-Lister

B Burton Agnes Bloodstock Breeders

Alan Brown, Malton T

TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Southwell (6f, 10/1) 18 days ago, just holding on.

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

ALAFDHAL: Following its run on 16/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Blackjack (GB), 9-2 Shalaa Asker (GB), 11-2 Em Jay Kay (GB), 6-1 Impeach (IRE), 15-2 Beyond Equal (GB), Alafdhal (IRE), 17-2 Concierge (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

In a competitive sprint the vote goes the way of the thriving SHALAA ASKER. The returning Beyond Equal has run well when fresh before and is down to a feasible mark so he’s second choice ahead of Em Jay Kay and Impeach.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHALAA ASKER 2.BEYOND EQUAL 3.EM JAY KAY

RACE RESULT TIME:

DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

Alcohol

Alcohol may not be brought into Chelmsford City Racecourse under any circumstances. If any person is found to have alcohol on or about their person, it will be confiscated and it may result in being asked to leave the racecourse.

We operate a Challenge 25 policy

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an incident occurring which necessitates the partial or total evacuation of any area of the racecourse, announcements will be broadcast over the public address system. Our staff, aided by the uniformed security will implement the carefully planned evacuation procedures and undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety.

It is essential and a requirement that you follow their instructions. If you are able please take your belongings with you and proceed as directed out of the area as quickly and quietly as possible. These are just precautionary notes and we trust the procedures will not be required. However, please remember in the event of a partial or total evacuation of your area to:

IF ABLE, TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND PROCEED AS DIRECTED QUICKLY AND QUIETLY OUT OF THE AREA.

Sixth Race 8.00

THE CAITLIN’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

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

An eyecatcher when second on his stable debut over C&D back in November, CAPTAIN WENTWORTH must hold every chance if building upon that career-best effort. He is likely to race prominently again and gets the vote ahead of Warminster, who faded into third over 7f at Kempton, and Talamanca, who was progressive last season and wasn’t beaten far on his return at Lingfield. Kanawha and Pending Appeal are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

CAPTAIN WENTWORTH Talamanca

Leading course trainer (17-22): S C Williams (50 wins from 423 runners, 12%) runs TALLULAH MYLA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Hills (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs PENDING APPEAL

Longest Traveller: IGNAC LAMAR trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 241 miles.

win at Southwell in January. 18/1, seventh of 8 in handicap

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VIEW Lightly-raced winner Winner at Kempton in January. 14/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Kempton(7f)38daysago,havingrunofrace.Shortlistmaterial.

VIEW Winner at Nottingham in September 8/1, good fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f)

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Ch f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Forthefirstime

Around The World Partnership Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

FirstrunsinceleavingCharlie&MarkJohnstonwhenlastof5inhandicap(10/1)atSouthwell(7.1f) 76daysago.

5 TALAMANCA (GB) (31) 12310-3 D

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(6)

Br Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Bakoura Darragh Keenan J

O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Mickley Stud Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 11 runs last year Latest win at Redcar in September 10/1, creditable third of 8 inhandicapatLingfield(6f,AW)31daysago.Shouldgiveanothergoodaccount.

6 CAPTAIN WENTWORTH (GB) (149) 05302-

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9-5 (5)

Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Jumira Princess (IRE) Luke Morris J

O Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Kevin Ryan when good second of 12 in nursery (6/1) atthisC&D,suitedbydropintrip.Off149days.Onetobeinterestedin.

7 TALLULAH MYLA (IRE) (126) 036-

Br B f Oasis Dream - Sheikhakan (IRE)

O Opulence Thoroughbreds

B Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.

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9-3 (3)

Marco Ghiani J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

Opulence Thoroughbreds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in minor event (33/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 126 days. Makeshandicapdebut.Noteasytomakeacasefor TFRHHIII BHA64

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

8 KANAWHA (GB) (113) 051004- 8-13 (1)

Br B f Kodiac - Kassia (IRE) Charles Bishop J

O Box 41 Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B Jon and Julia Aisbitt Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWolverhamptoninOctober 14/1,bitbelowformfourthof9innurseryatWolverhampton (5.1f).Off113days.Notcompletelydismissed.

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: (DIV I) MUSIC BANNER (IRE) 3 9 5 Daniel Muscutt 13-2 (James Ferguson) 8 ran 2022: (DIV II) JUNGLE RUN (IRE) 3 9 7 Jack Mitchell 5-4 (Tom Clover) 9 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

CAPTAIN WENTWORTH: Following its run on 3/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure.

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

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Captain Wentworth (GB), 4-1 Pending Appeal (GB), 9-2 Talamanca (GB), 11-2 Warminster (GB), 9-1 Kanawha (GB), 12-1 Ignac Lamar (IRE), 16-1 Tallulah Myla (IRE), 25-1 Beautiful Eyes (GB)

CAPTAI WENTWORTH was suited by the drop in trip when runner-up on debut for this stable 149 days ago and, if the market vibes are positive, he’s worth a chance to build on that and open his account. Warminster and Talamanca are a bit more exposed, but both rank as dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAPTAIN WENTWORTH 2.WARMINSTER

No Smoking Zones

PLAY SMARTER

3.TALAMANCA

Seventh Race 8.30

THE LADIES DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

CITY SELECTIONS

HEATH RISE hasn’t managed to get his head in front since his triumph over C&D back in September 2021, but he remains handicapped to strike after a pair of solid seconds at Wolverhampton last month. David Simcock’s five-year-old should be suited by dropping back from an extended2mandispreferredtoTestingFaith,whobouncedbacktoformwithastrongeffortatWolverhampton. Ask Peter and Eye Knee cannot be ruled out either

HEATH RISE

Testing Faith

Leading course trainer (17-22): D M Simcock (44 wins from 290 runners, 15%) runs HEATH RISE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (12 wins from 38 runners, 32%) runs WHAT WILL BE

Longest Traveller: ASK PETER trained by Charlie Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 37 days ago, needing strongergallop.Couldgetbackontrack.

6 TESTING FAITH (GB) (49) 05606-2

Br B g Time Test - Midnight (IRE)

O Midtech 3

B Andrew Davis Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 9/1) 49 days ago. Merits respect in a weakrace.

7 TWO TWO TIME (GB) (5) 006656

Br Ch m Al Kazeem - Alla Breve

O Carol & David Whymark

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

5 8-9 (6)

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Sixth of 7 in minor event at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 33/1) 5daysago.

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: BERRAHRI (IRE) 11 9 13 David Probert 18-1 (John Best & Karen Jewell) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4.

Stewards Note:

ASK PETER: Following its run on 7/7/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered.

TWO TWO TIME: Following its run on 27/3/2023 it was reported that the horse became unbalanced on the descent.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Heath Rise (GB), 7-2 Testing Faith (GB), 13-2 Ask Peter (FR), 15-2 Smokey Malone (GB), 8-1 Eye Knee (GB), 14-1 What Will Be (IRE), 28-1 Two Two Time (GB)

HEATH RISE upped his game when runner-up here last time and he hasn’t had much racing over this trip, so he’s a confident choice to get back to winning ways. Testing Faith is the main danger and there’s reason to think Smokey Malone might fare a bit better than he has on his two previous outings this year

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ADMISSION

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ALCOHOL

Alcohol may not be brought into Chelmsford City Racecourse under any circumstances. If any person is found to have alcohol on or about their person, it will be confiscated and it may result in being asked to leave the racecourse. We operate a Challenge 25 policy.

BETTING

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DOGS

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DRESS CODE

Smart dress is encouraged for both restaurants. Gentlemen are required to wear a collared shirt, jacket and tie in the Club Restaurant & Lounge. If the appropriate clothing is not worn you will be asked to leave the enclosure.

In the Fairwood Brasserie, smart casual attire is acceptable, no trainers are permitted. Casual wear is permitted within the Sports Bar but we ask you to refrain from wearing club replica shirts at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Shirts must be worn at all times. Tailored shorts are acceptable for general admission only, but no shorts are to be worn within the hospitality areas. No sports shorts or flip flops are permitted, along with no team shirts.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In the event of an incident occurring which necessitates the partial or total evacuation of any area of the racecourse, announcements will be broadcast over the public address system. Our staff, aided by the uniformed security will implement the carefully planned evacuation procedures and undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety. It is essential and a requirement that you follow their instructions. If you are able please take your belongings with you and proceed as directed out of the area as quickly and quietly as possible. These are just precautionary notes and we trust the procedures will not be required. However, please remember in the event of a partial or total evacuation of your area to:

IF ABLE, TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND PROCEED AS DIRECTED QUICKLY AND QUIETLY OUT OF THE AREA

NO SMOKING ZONES

Smoking is not permitted in enclosed spaces.

PHOTOGRAPHY

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REFUSING ADMISSION

The Management reserves the right to

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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1. All persons visiting Chelmsford City Racecourse and its associated properties are admitted subject to these Regulations and to the “Rules of Racing” that apply to all licensed racecourses across the UK.

2. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to vary its regulations without prior notice.

3. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to search racegoers and/or their bags. Any sharp objects or potentially destructive possessions will be confiscated.

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6. Entry to the racecourse is restricted to persons of over 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Persons aged 16 and under may only enter the Parade Ring (if holding an appropriate Owners badge) with an adult, and no-one of 12 years of age and under may enter the Parade Ring or Winners Enclosure in any circumstances.

7. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any race-goer whose conduct is unacceptable or compromises the safety of race-goers, participants and horses. There will be no refunds for day tickets or annual badges and season tickets when the holder has been asked to leave in these circumstances.

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9. No refunds will be given for badges, tickets or pro rata amounts of annual memberships and season tickets that are purchased but not used, except if racing is abandoned in the circumstances detailed below.

10. Chelmsford City Racecourse may abandon racing when directed by the British Horseracing Authority, the police or emergency services, or in any emergency or other exceptional circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If racing is abandoned, day ticket refunds will be applied as follows: Abandonment before completion of the first race – full refund; Abandonment up to the third race 50%; Abandonment other than as above – no refund. REFUNDS CANNOT BE PROCESSED ON RACEDAYS. Advance tickets will be automatically refunded via the original payment method. Tickets bought on the day should be posted with any receipts to: Accounts Department, Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, ESSEX, CM3 1QP and should be received within 28 days from the race meeting. Hospitality clients should telephone Chelmsford City Racecourse directly on 01245 360300. Only valid betting badge-holders occupying an authorised pitch may lay bets. Any unauthorised bookmakers will be ejected.

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Race Conditions

First Race 5.30 - THE RACING WELFARE HANDICAP 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 30th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 25th, 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 7 entries at £35. - Closed March 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.00 - THE CCR HANDICAP 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 30th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 25th, 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 11 entries at £35. - Closed March 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.30 - THE WOODFORD RESERVE 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. March 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 25th, 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 March 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) Weights lowered 1lbs. SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.00 - THE WOODFORD RESERVE CARDINAL CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (The Road To The Kentucky Derby) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for three yrs old only. Enter by noon, March 27th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 30th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 cash to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race Points accrued in this race and others in the 2022/2023 “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” will count towards automatic qualification into the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Only one horse from the 2022/2023 “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” series will be granted automatic qualification. However, if the winner of the 2022/2023 “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” Series also qualifies through America’s 36-race Road to the Kentucky Derby series, the invitation will be extended to the next eligible horse in the 2022/2023 “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” series. If two or more horses have the same number of points, the horse with the highest earnings in non-restricted stakes races will be judged to be the winner

If a winning horse cannot be selected by this method, the horse with the highest lifetime earnings will be declared the winner For full details, please refer to the relevant pages on www.ChurchillDowns.com. 12 entries at £300.Closed March 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) A SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.30 - THE WOODFORD RESERVE RYE 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 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. March 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 25th, 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 £60. - Closed March 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5223; Second £2612; Third £1305; Fourth £653; Fifth £326. (Penalty Value £6621) SS

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.00 - THE CAITLIN’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 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 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 25th, 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 27th, 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.

Seventh Race 8.30 - THE LADIES DAY HANDICAP 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 30th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 8lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 4-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after March 25th, 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, 0 at £7 and 13 at £35. - Closed March 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fixtures 2023