Chelmsford City Racecard – Thursday 20th April

Evening Racing

Thursday 20th April 2023

Chelmsford City Racecourse

We have seven races for you this evening, which include a maiden to start proceedings, followed by six handicaps. The 6.00 pm and the 7.00 pm races are both Class 3 handicaps and the £15,000 in prize money on offer has attracted some useful performers. In the 6.00 pm race, Spirit of Nguru has not won since his two-year-old days but both of his wins were on the all-weather, which may be a clue in itself; Letmelivemylife runs in the same race and has won his last three, two of those victories being here at Chelmsford, so a bold run is expected from him. An hour later, the Betsi Handicap looks an open race but City Streak looks as if he may still be a few pounds ahead of the handicapper; he has not run for 8 months but if he is fit, then he should go close. Good luck and I hope you have a great evening.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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Thursday 20th April 2023

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Jockey’s Name.

Horse number on saddlecloth

Horse Name

Sire No of days since last race

7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)

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

O Simon Mulvany & Partner

B Ballyhane Stud

Owner(s) colours and graphic

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

4 9-2 (1)

Paul Hanagan J

John Quinn, Malton T

JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

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

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

Owner(s)

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

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RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB

for maiden three, four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £8050 Owners Prize Money 1st £3324, 2nd £1662, 3rd £831, 4th £415, 5th £208. (Penalty Value £4213.36)

RACE)

CUE’S BEAU overcame a slow start to finish with a late rattle on debut at Kempton last month and could be a different proposition now she knows more about what is required. She got better the further she went that day and has been found a suitable race to make progress. Flame Spirit sets a reasonable standard on official ratings and is feared most, although Monte Linas is an interesting newcomer worth noting in the betting market.

CITY SELECTIONS

Flame Spirit

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Tate (32 wins from 142 runners, 23%) runs FLAME SPIRIT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Sir M Todd (2 wins from 3 runners, 67%) runs FILM STAR

Longest Traveller: FILM STAR trained by Sir M Todd, Swindon, 139 miles.

1 OCEAN POTION (GB) (651) (2lb) 5/-

B c Havana Gold (IRE) - Sunburnt

Park Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWSomeencouragementwhenfifthof18inminorevent(28/1)atNewbury(6f,goodtosoft)ondebut. However,off21monthsaheadofhisfirstrunforyardafterleavingJonathanPortman.

2 BULLET (FR) (198) 6-

Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Pertinence (IRE)

Racing

Pulborough T B S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on when sixth of 12 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, 14/1) in October last year,keepingongradually Shouldimprovebutlikelytoneedfurtherintime.

3 FLAME SPIRIT (IRE) (24) 5-53

O Mr Saeed Manana

B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

Loughnane (5) J

9-3 (2) Br Ch c Iffraaj - Spirit of Cuba (IRE)

Tate, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW After a disappointing return from 9 month off, back on track when third of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton(7.2f,13/2)24daysago.Respectedwithgood-valueclaimernowonboard.

4 MONTE LINAS (IRE) (-)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Miss Carbonia (IRE)

HHHHI BHA75

3 9-3 (5)

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWTerritoriesgelding.Dam7f-8.3fwinner.Couldbecapableofgettinginvolvedforyardwhocanready anewcomer

5 ROGUE SOLDIER (IRE) (-)

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Dolcissimo (IRE)

O The Rogues Gallery

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 9-3 (8)

Connor Planas (5) J

Tom Clover, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEW£40,0002-y-o,NoNayNevergelding.Dam,1mwinner,half-sistertoverysmartwinnerupto9fBowCreekoutof smart1m-11/2mwinnerBeneventa.Yardhadimpressivewinning3-y-odebutantatYarmouthlastweekend.

6 FILM STAR (GB) (22) 0-4

3 8-12 (3)

Br Ch f Zoustar (AUS) - Station House (IRE) David Probert J

O The Film Star Partnership

Sir Mark Todd, Swindon T

B Mascalls Stud Mark Todd Collection S

TIMEFORMVIEWShapedbetterthanfirsttimeupwhenfourthof14inminoreventatKempton(7f,50/1)22daysago. Taskisnowtobuildonthateffort.

7 FITZ PERFECTLY (FR) (183) 40-

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Kalimenta (USA)

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 8-12 (4)

Callum Shepherd J

O Fitzdares & Friends Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Charles Fipke Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWWentbackwardsfromdebutwheneighthof10inminoreventatNewmarket(7f,goodtosoft,11/2) inOctober Needstogetbackontrackafter6monthsoff.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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

CUE’S BEAU

Br B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Cue’s Folly Hollie Doyle J

O Mr Ian Quy Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Mrs J. M. Quy Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Sent off at big odds (100/1) but produced a promising first effort when second of 14 in minor event atKempton(7f)ondebut22daysago,finishingstrongly Canopenheraccount.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHHHHH BHA-

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Flame Spirit (IRE), 3-1 Cue’s Beau (GB), 5-1 Monte Linas (IRE), 9-1 Film Star (GB), 12-1 Rogue Soldier (IRE), 14-1 Fitz Perfectly (FR), 18-1 Bullet (FR), 22-1 Ocean Potion (GB) PLAY SMARTER

CUE’S BEAU may have been sent off at big odds on her debut, but she caught the eye with her finishing effort when runner-up at Kempton last month and she can build on that effort to go one better Flame Spirit got back on track when third at Wolverhampton last time and could be the main danger, with Monte Linas the pick of the newcomers.

Position of Stalls

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Second Race 6.00

THE MINISTRY OF SOUND 2ND SEPTEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners

Value £8100)

Letmelivemylife is on a roll and is respected in his bid for a four-timer, while Baileysgutfeeling warrants consideration on his first start since being gelded. However, preference is for MARLAY PARK, who has gone well fresh in the past and still has scope to improve on a synthetic surface. The selection wasn’t beaten far in either of his two previous AW starts and, having previously won under Pat Cosgrave, there is a lot to like on his seasonal return.

CITY SELECTIONS

Letmelivemylife

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (75 wins from 623 runners, 12%) runs MOBASHR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs GOBI SUNSET

Weightwatcher: MOBASHR won off a handicap mark of 87, his rating is now down 7lb to 80.

Longest Traveller: GOBI SUNSET trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

Thrivingforhiscurrentyardandcompletedahat-trickwithhisthirdC&Dwinin7-runnerhandicap14

TIMEFORMVIEWLastof14inhandicap(25/1)atCatterick(7f,soft).Off6months.Noteasytomakeacasefor

5

(GB) (22) 05-5213 D BF

Br Br g Bated Breath - Miramont

O Mrs J. Morley

B Mrs Rebecca Philipps

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingfield in February and posted a

(USA) (136) 056603-

days.Cangiveanothergoodaccount.

7 GOBI SUNSET (GB) (27) 034530 D BF

Br B g Oasis Dream - Dark Promise

O Bruce & Susan Jones

B Lordship Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWNineteenrunssincelastwinin2021

MARLAY PARK

8 PRISCILLA’S WISH (GB) (173) 111110- D

Br B m Adaay (IRE) - Ghedi (IRE) Aidan Keeley (5) J

O Mr C Massie & Mr PJ Mcbride Philip McBride, Newmarket T

B Mr John M. Troy Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a five-timer at Yarmouth in October Only eleventh of 17 in handicap at Newmarket (7f,soft)finalrunbutisthesorttobounceback.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHHHII BHA75

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn first time by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.

Stewards Note:

SPIRIT OF NGURU: Following its run on 24/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

GOBI SUNSET: Following its run on 24/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Letmelivemylife (GB), 4-1 Wyvern (GB), 5-1 Spirit of Nguru (IRE), 6-1 Priscilla’s Wish (GB), 9-1 Mobashr (USA), 12-1 Baileysgutfeeling (IRE), 16-1 Marlay Park (GB), Gobi Sunset (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

LETMELIVEMYLIFE hasn’t looked back since joining Sean Curran and a 2lb rise in the weights for his latest C&D success doesn’t look sufficient to prevent him from completing a four-timer Both Wyvern and Mobashr arrive in good nick and can chase home the selection in that order

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.LETMELIVEMYLIFE

2.WYVERN 3.MOBASHR (USA)

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Third Race 6.30

THE CCR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund

KENTUCKY KINGDOM was only just denied in an apprentices’ race over course and distance last week and created the impression he is capable of exploiting a lenient current mark. Joe Leavy retains the ride after that near-miss and his 7lb claim is a real plus. The Bay Warrior won over C&D on his penultimate start and is feared from just 2lb higher, while Princess Nieve is respected dropped back in distance on debut for a new yard.

CITY SELECTIONS

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Osborne (19 wins from 199 runners, 10%) runs HASHTAGMETOO

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

Longest Traveller: PRINCESS NIEVE trained by P Morris, Prescot, 229 miles.

thisC&D7daysago.Expectedtostepuponthat.

3 HASHTAGMETOO (USA) (16) 531434 C D BF

B m Declaration of War (USA) - Caribbean Princess (USA)

O The Other Club

Osborne,

B Springhouse Farm TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell(12.1f,4/1)16daysagoandshe’saprettyreliablepropositionatthislevel.

4 CAVALLUCCIO (IRE) (16) 00-6012

Br Br g Caravaggio (USA) - Gale Song Kieran O’Neill J

O The Bruiser Boyz and Partner Alice Haynes, Newmarket T B Camas Park Colourpin, Alice Haynes Racing S

VIEW Winner at Southwell in March. 3/1, very good second of 8 in handicap back at that venue (8.1f) 16daysago.Backupintripandhasn’tbeenthesorttoholdhisformforlong.

TFRHHHII BHA63

5 KENTUCKY KINGDOM (IRE) (7) 503062 CD 7 9-7 (8)

Br B g Camacho - Venetian Rhapsody (IRE) Joe Leavy (7) J

O Mr B. Preece James Evans, Kinnersley T

B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd The Little Jet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinner Onewinfrom3runslastyear 3/1,goodsecondof7inhandicapatthisC&D 7daysago,justfailing.Expectedtobebangtherefromthesamemark.

6 MC’TED (GB) (14) 3033-35 D

TFRHHHHH BHA63(+2)

5 9-6 (3)

Br B g Garswood - Granny McPhee Alice Bond (7) J

O Mr Stuart Bond Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

B Mr Allan McNamee Joseph Parr Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 7 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Still 2lb above lastwinningmark.

7 DIVINATION (IRE) (43) 0-50

TFRHHHII BHA62

4 9-6 (4)

Br Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Maria Milena John Egan J

O Mrs Nicky Emanuel & Mrs Linda Jewell

Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

B Ms Valerie Madden Best & Jewell Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Seventh of 10 in maiden (80/1) at Kempton (12f) 43 days ago. Still looked green on that occasion sopotentialforbetternowhandicapping.

TFRHHIII BHA62

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

KENTUCKY KINGDOM

The Bay Warrior

8 BOUDICA WARRIOR (IRE) (302) 540404- 4 9-2 (2)

Br B f War Command (USA) - Miss Estrada (IRE) David Probert J

O Mr F. Sonny Simon Pearce, Newmarket T

B Mrs Renata Coleman

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1 and blinkers on for first time over obstacles, pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Plumpton (17.8f, good to firm). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Amy Murphy TFRHHIII BHA58

9 PRINCESS NIEVE (IRE) (78) 06-1422 D 4 8-11 (9)

Br Ch f Australia - Elektra Street Connor Planas (5) J

O Princess Nieve Partnership Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.

TIMEFORMVIEW7/2andcheekpiecesonforfirsttime,goodsecondof13inhandicapatKempton(12f)78daysago,needing strongergallop.FirstrunforyardafterleavingGeorgeBougheyandthistripcouldbeonthesharpside. TFRHHHII BHA53

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: PILLARS OF EARTH 5 9 2 Laura Pearson 5-1 (William Stone) 12 ran

Hood worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.

Stewards Note:

HASHTAGMETOO: Following its run on 4/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

BOUDICA WARRIOR: Following its run on 18/9/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Kentucky Kingdom (IRE), 11-2 The Bay Warrior (IRE), 13-2 Hashtagmetoo (USA), Princess Nieve (IRE), 7-1 Cavalluccio (IRE), 8-1 Kenilworth King (USA), 16-1 Mc’ted (GB), 20-1 Divination (IRE), 25-1 Boudica Warrior (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

KENTUCKY KINGDOM is 4lb below his last winning mark and served notice that he’s ready to cash in when runner-up over C&D a week ago, just failing. He makes plenty of appeal, with Kenilworth King and The Bay Warrior potential threats.

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

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Fourth Race 7.00

THE BETSI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners

1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191 (Penalty Value £7731)

CITY SELECTIONS

Haunted Dream was last seen finishing a fair third over 1m4f at Newmarket in October last year and must enter calculations on his return to the all-weather off a break, but

SIMPLY SONDHEIM is narrowly preferred. George Boughey’s four-year-old made a pleasing return to action when scoring by half a length at Kempton over 1m3f earlier this month and a 3lb raised mark looks unlikely to stop him following up. City Streak completes the shortlist.

SIMPLY SONDHEIM Haunted Dream

Leading course trainer (17-22): A Balding (26 wins from 216 runners, 12%) runs CITY STREAK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs CITY STREAK

Longest Traveller: AQWAAM trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 148 miles.

Sixwinsfrom10runslastyear Careerbestwhenmakingwinningreturnin9-runnerhandicap(7/1) atKempton(11f)19daysago,readily Expectedtobethereaboutsagainfrom3lbhighermark.

Successful4timeslastyear,latterlyback-to-backWolverhamptonhandicaps(at9.5f).Creditablefifthof14inhandicap(16/1)atLingfield (10f,AW)13daysago,finishingwithrunningleft.ShouldgiveanothergoodaccountwithBillyLoughnanetakingoffveryhandy5lb.

TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsfrom9runslastyear LatestwinhereinNovember 15/2,twelfthof13inhandicapatWolverhampton (9.5f)66daysago.Thatwasararebelowpareffortonallweatherandhecanbouncebacktoform.

5 CITY STREAK (GB) (236) 332122-

Br Ch g Cityscape - Daffydowndilly

O Lord Blyth Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Lemington Grange Stud

S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenopeninghisaccountinaWolverhamptonnovice(9.5f)inJulyandsteppedupfurthertofinishrunner-upboth startsinturfhandicapsthereafter,latterlyatGoodwood(9.9f)inAugust.Strongchancehecanstepupagainthisterm.

6 AQWAAM (GB) (174) 601005-

Br Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghaany

O Mr Patrick Kelly

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TFRHHHHH BHA84

5 8-7 (1)

Kieran O’Neill J

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

Corbally Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonearlierpromisetoopenhisaccountin11.8fhandicapattheGalwayFestivallastyear.Notinsameformin3startsthereafterbutdidtravel wellforalongwaywhenfifthonfinalstartatNewmarket(12f)inOctober CompletelyunexposedonAWandmarketshouldguidehere TFRHHHII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Stewards Note:

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

CIVIL LAW: Following its run on 7/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left late on.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1

Simply Sondheim (IRE), 7-2

Haunted Dream (IRE), 9-2 City Streak (GB), 13-2 Civil Law (IRE), 7-1 Court of Session (GB), 16-1 Aqwaam (GB)

An intriguing contest with the narrow vote in favour of CITY STREAK. He ended last term on the up, beaten only by one who subsequently finished runner-up at listed level and, still low mileage on all-weather, it’s likely he can do better again as a 4-y-o. The likeable Haunted Dream and prolific winner Simply Sondheim are others fancied to be in the mix.

PLAY SMARTER

Fifth Race 7.30

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

JUMIRA BRIDGE made a winning return to handicapping over 6f at this track last month and a 4lb raised mark may not be enough to hold him back, given he kept on to score by a length and a quarter on that occasion. Saaheq filled the runner-up spot over this trip at Southwell last time and is feared, while the class-dropping Street Life is another to bear in mind.

Leading course trainer (17-22): C Wallis (23 wins from 261 runners, 9%) runs MUSTAFFIZ and SHOW ME A SUNSET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M & D Easterby (1 win from 14 runners, 7%) runs THE GREY LASS

Longest Traveller: STREET LIFE trained by P Morris, Prescot, 229 miles.

STREET LIFE (GB) (159) 146443- D

Ch g Hot Streak (IRE) - Atheera (IRE)

Morris

B Lordship Stud TIMEFORMVIEWRespectablethirdof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(5.1f,12/1).Off159days.

2 SAAHEQ (GB) (14) 6106-52 CD

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

Nicholls (7) J O A. Nicholls

B Cliveden Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 10/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 14 days ago. Expected to be bangthereagain.

3 ARAIFJAN (GB) (27) 265450 C D

Br Ch g Kyllachy - Light Hearted Tom Eaves J

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

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 22/1) 27 days ago, unabletosustaineffort.

4 SHOW ME A SUNSET (GB) (10) 260003 CD 7 9-5 (3)

Br B g Showcasing - Sunrise Star Joshua Bryan J

O Mrs Hayley Wallis Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T

B Lady Bamford

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Seventeen runs since last win in 2021 Visored for 1st time, third of 5 in seller at Wolverhampton(5.1f,13/2)10daysago.

5 RED WALLS (GB) (9) 060-202 CD

TFRHHIII BHA61(-2)

5 9-3 (1)

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Gemini Glory (USA) John Egan J

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

B E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 25 runs last year Creditable second of 7 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton(5.1f)9daysago.Needsconsidering.

6 MUSTAFFIZ (GB) (12) 535220 D

TFRHHHHI BHA59(+1)

4 9-3 (5)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Mulkeyya (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Mr E. A. Hayward

Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Chepstow Plant International Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFifteenrunssincelastwinin2022 8/1,pulledhardwheneighthof9inhandicapatWolverhampton (6.1f)12daysagobutrunner-upoverC&DandKemptonpriortothatandtypetobounceback. TFRHHHHH BHA59

7 JUMIRA BRIDGE (GB) (40) 0-24641 CD

9 8-10 (6)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Zykina David Probert J

O Mr Nigel Franklin Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedonrecenteffortstowin11-runnerhandicap(4/1)atthiscourse(6f)40daysago,suitedby wayracedeveloped.Respectedup4lb.

TFRHHHHI BHA52

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

JUMIRA BRIDGE Saaheq

8 THE GREY LASS (GB) (210) 246216-

Br Ro f Outstrip - Be Lucky

Shane Gray J

O The Lee Westwood Partnership Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B B. Sangster & M. W. Easterby Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 7 months. Makes polytrack debut. Mustimprove. TFRHHIII BHA51

2022: I’M MABLE 4 9 7 Ryan Moore 7-4 (Darryll Holland) 8 ran Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Stewards Note:

STREET LIFE: Following its run on 12/11/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed in the straight.

MUSTAFFIZ: Following its run on 8/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Jumira Bridge (GB), 9-2 Saaheq (GB), 5-1 Red Walls (GB), 11-2 Mustaffiz (GB), 9-1 Street Life (GB), 11-1 Araifjan (GB), 14-1 Show Me A Sunset (GB), The Grey Lass (GB)

MUSTAFFIZ was a bit too keen for his own good at Wolverhampton last time and is worth another chance back down to 5f given the form he was in Saaheq and Red Walls are feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

RACE RESULT TIME:

DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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Sixth Race 8.00

THE BOSH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7650

Owners Prize Money 1st £3159, 2nd £1580, 3rd £789, 4th £395, 5th £197 (Penalty Value £4004)

CITY SELECTIONS

Turned out quickly after a stylish win at Redcar on Monday, CONCORDE must hold every chance of following up on his return to the all-weather despite a 6lb penalty. My Roxanne is a maiden through six starts but she ran a career-best last time out at Lingfield, while Dame Laura Knight remains open to improvement and is one to watch out for on her handicap debut.

CONCORDE

Leading course trainer (17-22): I Williams (23 wins from 122 runners, 19%) runs DAME LAURA KNIGHT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Boughey (4 wins from 33 runners, 12%) runs CONCORDE

Longest Traveller: MY ROXANNE trained by B Ellison, Malton, 216 miles.

colours no horse

1 CONCORDE (GB) (3) 600-1 D

Br Ch g Sixties Icon - Silca Chiave Pat Cosgrave J

O Mrs Susan Roy George Boughey, Newmarket T B Nicola Morrall

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsortwho,onbackofbeinggelded/6monthsoffjustifiedstrongsupporttomakewinningreturn/handicap debutatRedcar(1m,heavy)3daysago.Shouldproveverytoughtobeatunderapenaltyonthatevidence.

2 TWILIGHT KISS (GB) (43) 56-0356

Br Ch f Twilight Son - Cosmogyral (IRE)

O Mr R. Clark Mark Hoad, Lewes T

B Kingwood Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form both starts for current yard having left Marco Botti, sixth of 7 in handicap (20/1) atLingfield(10f,AW)43daysago.Returnto1mshouldhelphereatleast.

3 MY ROXANNE (IRE) (17) 0066-45

9-9 (4)

Br B f James Garfield (IRE) - Magic Motif (USA) Ben Robinson J

O Mr P. Boyle Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Rathbarry Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.10/1,fifthof8inhandicapatLingfield(7f,AW)17daysago,keepingontobenearest atthefinish.Eased2lbandstepupto1mratesadefiniteplus.Goodchanceshecanmaketheframe.

4 DAME LAURA KNIGHT (GB) (22) 660

Br B f Sir Percy - Feis Ceoil (IRE) David Probert J

O Robert Allcock Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Robert Allcock Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Ninthof10inminorevent(500/1)atKempton(6f)22daysago.Thislonger tripneedstobringaboutimprovementnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA52

5 TAKE MY BREATH (IRE) (54) 0-06

9-3 (6)

Br B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Aberavon John Egan J

O Mr Brendan Keogh Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

B Ms Stella Dunne

TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at this course (6f) 54 days ago, in rear and never landingablow Needstostepupplentynowswitchedtohandicaps.

6 ARLECCHINO’S STAR (GB) (82) 4000-40

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Sandy Cay (USA)

TFRHHIII BHA49

9-0 (1)

Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Mr K. Senior Mark Usher, Lambourn T

B Mr J. S. Kelly Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Seventh of 8 in handicap (40/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 82 days ago, always behind. Had wind op subsequentlybutothersmakemuchmoreappeal.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

TFRHHIII BHA44

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Dame Laura Knight (GB), 12-1 Twilight Kiss (GB), 28-1 Take My Breath (IRE), 40-1 Arlecchino’s Star (GB)

Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Concorde (GB), 7-1 My Roxanne (IRE), 9-1

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

My Roxanne

PLAY SMARTER

CONCORDE proved a different proposition on the back of being gelded/6 months off when bolting up on handicap debut at Redcar 3 days ago and he’s hard to oppose under a penalty with the prospect of more to come. My Roxanne may be one who gives the selection most to think about.

PACE YOURSELF

ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK

Seventh Race 8.30

THE LADIES DAY 22ND JUNE

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

CITY SELECTIONS

: KISS MY FACE has been a revelation since upped in trip on the all-weather and the four-timer looks very much on the cards - five if you include a hurdles success at Catterick in February. World Without Love has yet to win over this far but she did it well over 1m6f at Wolverhampton on her penultimate start, while Heath Rise will likely run well in defeat once more.

MY FACE World Without Love

Leading course trainer (17-22): D M Simcock (44 wins from 291 runners, 15%) runs HEATH RISE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs WORLD WITHOUT LOVE

Longest Traveller: WORLD WITHOUT LOVE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

atLingfield(15.8f,AW)13daysago.Cheekpiecesbackon.

HHHII BHA62

19 days ago. Notdiscounted.

5 KISS MY FACE (GB) (14) 0/5-2111 D

6 9-0 (3)

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Bridle Belle Ben Robinson J

O Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Mrs H. Steel Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (8/11) at Southwell (16.5f) 14 days ago, driven out. Makespolytrackdebut.Leadingclaimsinthebidforafour-timer

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

TFRHHHHH BHA61

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 World Without Love (GB), Kiss My Face (GB), 9-2 Heath Rise (GB), 17-2 Cedar Cage (GB), 9-1 Blow Your Horn (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

KISS MY FACE has been thriving lately and he’s fancied to complete a four-timer despite the presence of World Without Love, who could find some improvement this year The remaining trio can all have a case made for them, also.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.KISS MY FACE

2.WORLD WITHOUT LOVE 3.HEATH RISE

KISS

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Race Conditions

First Race 5.30 - THE chelmsfordcityracecourse.com RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4213 to the winning horse The second to receive £1977, the third £987, the fourth £494 and the fifth £246. for maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 12 entries at £40. - Closed April 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3324; Second £1662; Third £831; Fourth £415; Fifth £208. (Penalty Value £4213.36) SS

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.00 - THE MINISTRY OF SOUND 2ND SEPTEMBER 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 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City racecourse will award £50 cash to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 14 entries at £75. - Closed April 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6401; Second £3200; Third £1601; Fourth £800. (Penalty Value £8100) SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.30 - 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 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 cash to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 12 entries at £35. - Closed April 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.00 - THE BETSI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse

The second to receive £3625, the third £1813, the fourth £906, the fifth £453 and the sixth £226. 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. April 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Chelmsford City racecourse will award £50 cash to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 13 entries at £75. - Closed April 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (Penalty Value £7731)

SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.30 - 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 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Tote have generously sponsored this race In addition they will award £50 cash to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out. 9 entries at £35. - Closed April 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.00 - THE BOSH 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 three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; 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. April 18th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 8th, 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 13 entries, 1 at £7 and 12 at £35.Closed April 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.30 - THE LADIES DAY 22ND JUNE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City racecourse will award £50 cash to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 9 entries at £60. - Closed April 14th, 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