Chelmsford City Racecard - Sunday 9th July

Queen Charlotte Stakes

The Listed Champagne Collet Queen Charlotte Stakes run over 7 furlongs for four-year-old mares and upwards is our feature race today. Previous winners of this race have included Billesdon Brook, who was a dual Group 1 winner, having won the 1000 Guineas in 2018 and the Sun Chariot Stakes in 2019; then, the 2021 winner, Highfield Princess, went on to complete a hat trick of Group 1 victories, winning the Prix Maurice de Gheest, the Nunthorpe and the Flying Five in 2022.

Today’s renewal has 8 runners with White Moonlight likely to go off as favourite, having won a listed race on her latest start and finishing second in a Group 2 at Meydan earlier this year She is unlikely to have it all her own way though, as Potapova is already a Group 3 winner and Queen Aminatu is a dual listed race winner Internationalangel must have a great each-way chance back at her favourite track, where she is a four-time winner.

We look forward to an exciting afternoon’s racing across all of our seven races today and to watching the future career of this year’s winner of the Champagne Collet Queen Charlotte Stakes.

Have a lovely afternoon.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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Officials

Sunday 9th July

2023 RACEDAY OFFICIALS

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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 2.10

THE RACEGOERS CLUB

NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB

RACE)

A major eyecatcher on his debut at Windsor when meeting trouble before finishing fast for second, INSANITY can gain compensation in the hands of William Buick. A taking winner on his introduction at Newcastle last October, Intinso disappointed in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket on his return and this will be far easier. Lady Boba and Real Gain are expected to be thereabouts as well.

CITY SELECTIONS

INSANITY Intinso

Leading course trainer (17-22): J & T Gosden (61 wins from 226 runners, 27%) runs INTINSO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (10 wins from 67 runners, 15%) runs TUJJAAR

Longest Traveller: REAL GAIN & FICTIONAL trained by R Hughes, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) colours no horse

1 INTINSO (GB) (81) 1-0

Br Gr c Siyouni (FR) - Rose of Miracles

O Mr Imad Alsagar

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWWon at short odds on Newcastle AW debut last autumn. Well held in a 9f Newmarket listed race on his reappearancebutthefacthewaspitchedinsodeeponhissecondstartsuggestshe’swellregarded.

2 REAL GAIN (IRE) (242) 1- 3 9-11 (6)

Br B c Profitable (IRE) - Real Me

O Clarke, Jeffries, Lawrence & Cox

B Peter Onslow

TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, overcome a wide stall when winning 14-runner maiden at Kempton (1m) on debut in November Thatformhasworkedoutquitewellandheratesausefulprospect.

3 AL ALAALI (FR) (30) 35-2323

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 9-4 (1)

Br B g Showcasing - Fresh Air (IRE) Jack Mitchell J

O Shaikh Duaij Al Khalifa

Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWThirdof4inhandicapatHaydock(11/4m,goodtofirm,7/2)30daysago.Shouldbethereabouts butprobablyvulnerabletolessexposedtypes.

4 BLENHEIM PRINCE (GB) (16) 04

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Snow Dust

O Keep Kicking Racing & Partner

B Cranford Bloodstock-Houghton Bloodstock

TFRHHHII BHA78

3 9-4 (7)

Morgan Cole (7) J

Marco Botti, Newmarket T

Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Offered a lot more than on debut when fourth of 6 in novice at Redcar (11/4m,goodtofirm)16daysago.Needstostepupagain.

5 FICTIONAL (IRE) (-)

Br B g Make Believe - Hidden Girl (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 9-4 (10)

George Rooke J

O The Dakota Partnership Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Knocktoran Stud

The Garden Cider Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW£85,000MakeBelievegelding.Half-brothertouseful1m-9fwinnerMuraadandwinnerupto7fFirstGreyed. RealGainhastobeconsideredthestablefirststringunlessthebettingstronglyhintsotherwise.

6 INSANITY (GB) (27) 2

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 9-4 (9)

Br B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Queen’s Dream (IRE) William Buick J

O McNeill Family & Niall Farrell Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Star Pointe Ltd Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingtype.Secondof9innoviceatWindsor(11/4m,goodtosoft,9/2)ondebut27daysago, finishingwell.OpentoprogressandWilliamBucktakestheride.

7 LARKHILL (IRE) (-)

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lanita (GER)

O The Phantom House Partnership

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 9-4 (8)

Kieran Shoemark J

William Jarvis, Newmarket T

B Gerard Burke Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW 45,000 gns Nathaniel gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 14.5f-2m winner Lacateno. Willneedtobeusefultomakeawinningdebuthere

TFRHHIII BHA-

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

on debut 8 days ago, very slowly away Upintrip. TFRHIIII BHA-

11 NUTBUSH CITY (GB) (-)

3 8-13 (3)

Br Ch f Rajasinghe (IRE) - Bronte Flyer Jason Hart J

O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Rajasinghe filly Half-sister to 9f winner Nayefa and 6f winner Be My Girl. Watching brief is the percentagecall. TFRHHIII BHA-

2022: STAR FORTRESS (IRE) 3 8 13 Rob Hornby EVENS (Ralph Beckett) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Stewards Note:

MISS BLING BLING: Following its run on 1/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Intinso (GB), 3-1 Insanity (GB), 7-1 Real Gain (IRE), 8-1 Al Alaali (FR), Lady Boba (GB), 25-1 Nutbush City (GB), 28-1 Blenheim Prince (GB), Tujjaar (GB), 33-1 Fictional (IRE), Larkhill (IRE), 300-1 Miss Bling Bling (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

The fact that INTINSO went off at only 5/1 in a Newmarket listed race on his second outing would suggest that the Gosden stable thinks quite a bit of him and he can take his record to 2-3 with his sights lowered. The William Buick-ridden Insanity made a pleasing start to his career when runner-up at Windsor last month and is second choice ahead of Real Gain, who had some useful sorts in behind when winning on his Kempton debut last autumn.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INTINSO 2.INSANITY 3.REAL GAIN (IRE)

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Position of Stalls

6f - Centre, Remainder - Inside

Dogs

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

Second Race 2.45

THE ACE RESIN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £10000

CITY SELECTIONS

EASTERN CHARM could not have won any easier at Yarmouth last time out and returning to handicap company should not inconvenience her as she attempts to follow up.

William Haggas’ filly should have too much for White Mist and Coloane, who has been running with credit of late without getting her head in front. Don’t What Me Boy is not to be underestimated either.

EASTERN CHARM

Coloane

Leading course trainer (17-22): S C Williams (54 wins from 419 runners, 13%) runs FORNHAM ST MARTIN & RIVER LYNE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (11 wins from 39 runners, 28%) runs EASTERN CHARM

Longest Traveller: MAN MADE OF SMOKE trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 214 miles.

thisdistancelasttime,soothersmakemoreappeal.

5 MAN MADE OF SMOKE (GB) (13) 164350

Br Gr g Havana Gold (IRE) - Ya Halla (IRE) Pat Cosgrave J

O Mrs I M Folkes & Richard kent David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Mickley Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnewinfrom26Flatruns.WinneratWolverhamptoninMay Seventhof8inhandicapatChepstow (10f,goodtofirm,17/2)13daysago.Visorbackon.Respected.

6 ROYAL DESIGN (GB) (8) 05-0000

HHHII BHA54

(5)

Br B f Iffraaj - Miskin Diamond (IRE) Josephine Gordon J

O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Maywood Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Uphilltask.

7 RIVER LYNE (GB) (24) 050-003

TFRHIIII BHA53

9-1 (9)

Br B f Massaat (IRE) - Piranha (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O Opulence Thoroughbreds Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd

Opulence Thoroughbreds S

TIMEFORMVIEW14/1,belowform14lengthsthirdof7toEasternCharminminoreventatYarmouth(8f,goodtofirm) 24daysago.Somethingtoproveatpresent.

TFRHHIII BHA52

Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Wild Bud (USA)

maiden. 11/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago. Tongue strap on 1sttime.Otherspreferred. TFRHHIII BHA50

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: SHIFTER 3 9 6 Marco Ghiani 9-2 (Stuart Williams) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6.

Hood worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

COLOANE: Following its run on 15/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

NO NEWS: Following its run on 22/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

DON’T WHAT ME BOY: Following its run on 29/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was frequently denied a clear run.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Eastern Charm (IRE), 11-2 Coloane (IRE), 8-1 White Mist (GB), 16-1 Don’t What Me Boy (IRE), 18-1 No News (IRE), 22-1 Man Made of Smoke (GB), 25-1 River Lyne (GB), 28-1 Fornham St Martin (GB), 40-1 Kodi Noir (IRE), 66-1 Royal Design (GB)

EASTERN CHARM had plenty in hand when doubling her tally at Yarmouth last time and, with further progress on the cards, she’s an obvious choice to go in again. Coloane shaped better than the bare result at Nottingham, so strikes as the main danger ahead of White Mist.

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Third Race 3.20

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635, 6th £318 (Penalty Value £12885)

CITY SELECTIONS

A return to this C&D can work a treat for OWL ISLAND, who struck here on debut in May, and he can maintain his unbeaten record on the all-weather The Crisfords’ three-year-old may have too much for fellow course scorer War In Heaven, as well as Secret Moment, who got up over 6f at Wolverhampton. His stablemate Open Mind is another who will appreciate going back up in trip.

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (75 wins from 615 runners, 12%) runs WAR IN HEAVEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs ONIGHT

Longest Traveller: ONIGHT trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

1 TOIMY SON (FR) (17) 00-5000 D

Br B c Twilight Son - Miss Pimpernel (IRE)

O Toimy Son Partnership

Guillaume Vitse & Camille Laignel Porin

TIMEFORMVIEWListedwinnerover7flastspringandhavingshownlittleinhis3outingsforcurrentyard,gavetheimpression thathecouldbeonthewaybacksportingintheBuckinghamPalaceStakeslastmonth.

2 OPEN MIND (GB) (17) 31-1204 C D

Br Br g Cable Bay (IRE) - Bonhomie

B Highclere Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWCourse winner last September and followed up at Meydan in January. Took a step back in the right directionwhenfourthof6inhandicap(11/1)atRipon(6f,goodtofirm)17daysago.

3 WAR IN HEAVEN (IRE) (17) 116061 C

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Burma Sun (IRE)

O Mr Matthew Taylor

Appleby, Oakham T

B Kildaragh Stud Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 5 wins from 8 runs this year Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (5/1) at this course (8f) 17daysago,lookingfarmorewillingunderpressurereturnedtoall-weather

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Oatcake

O Phillips-Hill & Blacklands partnership

B Mount Coote Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWBumpedintoonethatwasmuchimprovedwhensecondinhandicap(8/11)atNewcastle(7.1f)14monthsago. SoldverycheaplyfromCharlesHills£2,500sinceandthisrunshouldrevealwhatabilityremains.

5 NEW DEFINITION (GB) (22) 21-2060 D

Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Second Generation

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum James Tate, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWDoubled his tally on final outing of 2022 at Lingfield and stepped things up a notch when short-head secondinlistedracebackthereinMarch.Notinthesameformonall3subsequentoutings.

6 SIR OLIVER (IRE) (31) 0-32300 CD

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Folga

O Flying High Syndicate (Sir Oliver)

B Yeomanstown Stud & Doc Bloodstock

6 9-6 (7)

Cherchi J

Chris Dwyer, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Againranbelowformwhenseventhof8inhandicapatYarmouth(6f,goodtofirm,7/2) 31daysago.Bettershowinganticipatedbackontheall-weather

7 SECRET MOMENT (IRE) (34) 1/2455-1 D

TFRHHHII BHA85

6 9-3 (2)

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Devotee (USA) Harry Davies (3) J

O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWAfter8monthsoff,provedasgoodaseverwhenwinning9-runnerhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f) amonthago.Capableoffollowingupreturnedtothislongertrip. TFRHHHHH BHA82

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

OWL ISLAND

Secret Moment

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Twinkleberry (IRE)

TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheperfectstarttohiscareer,makingit2-2atWolverhampton(7.2f)inMay,butseemedillateaseon thefirmishsurfaceonturf/handicapdebutatSandown(7f,goodtofirm)justover3weeksago.

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatLingfieldinFebruary.14/1andtonguestraponfor1sttime,neverdangerouswhen81/2 lengthsseventhof8toWarInHeaveninhandicapatthiscourse(8f)17daysago.

TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmeddebutpromisewhenscoringatNewcastleinFebruaryandputexperiencetogoodusetofollow upatKempton(7f)acoupleofmonthslater Finishedlastswitchedtoturfforhishandicapdebut.

EMPIRE (GB) (10) 232443 CD

Territories (IRE) - Veena (FR)

B Dr Arujuna Sivananthan

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner on debut. 9/2, wasn’t seen to best effect when third of 6 in handicap at Newmarket (7f,good)10daysago,caughtfurtherbackthanideal.

12 DISTINGUISHED LADY (FR) (23) 3001-35 C

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Saccharose Rowan Scott J

O Amo Racing Limited Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B S.N.C Ecurie Loick Fouchet et al Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerlastautumn.ShapedwellfromatrickypositionwhenneckthirdtoRadioGooGooon6fcourse reappearance.FurtherbehindthatrivalatYork(6fagain)sincebutshapesasifshe’llbesuitedby7f. TFRHHHII BHA81

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn first time by No. 12 Visor worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 9, 10, 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 7.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4, 10

Stewards Note:

OWL ISLAND: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the horse would benefit from slower ground.

ONIGHT: Following its run on 17/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Secret Moment (IRE), 7-1 War In Heaven (IRE), 17-2 Owl Island (IRE), 9-1 Chola Empire (GB), 11-1 Onight (GB), 12-1 Open Mind (GB), 14-1 Toimy Son (FR), King’s Knight (IRE), 16-1 Sir Oliver (IRE), 18-1 Distinguished Lady (FR), 20-1 New Definition (GB), 25-1 Wyvern (GB)

Cases can be made for several, but SECRET MOMENT resumed winning ways to prove himself as good as ever on return at Wolverhampton recently and nudged up just 3lb, Saeed bin Suroor’s 6-y-o is fancied to follow up returned to this longer trip. War In Heaven notched a fifth success of the campaign over 1m here recently and he could be the one to give the selection most to think about, ahead of Toimy Son and Chola Empire.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SECRET MOMENT (IRE) 2.WAR IN HEAVEN (IRE) 3.TOIMY SON (FR)

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Fourth Race 3.55

THE CHAMPAGNE COLLET

QUEEN CHARLOTTE FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1)

(Listed Race)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £44560, 2nd £18290, 3rd £9150, 4th £4570, 5th £2290, 6th £1140. (Penalty Value £56710)

CITY SELECTIONS

White Moonlight beat Heredia in a similar event at Musselburgh but a 3lb swing in the weights could see the latter reverse that form. However, marginal preference is for POTAPOVA, who has not been at her very best so far this season but she wasn’t disgraced in the Duke Of Cambridge at Royal Ascot and a repeat of that level of form would give her a big chance. Others to consider are Queen Aminatu and Internationalangel.

POTAPOVA

Heredia

Leading course trainer (17-22): S bin Suroor (36 wins from 158 runners, 23%) runs WHITE MOONLIGHT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (11 wins from 39 runners, 28%) runs QUEEN AMINATU

Longest Traveller: HODD’S GIRL trained by A McGuinness, Ireland.

1 WHITE MOONLIGHT (USA) (36) 5-22051 D

Br B m Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Fitful Skies (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best when winning listed race (4/1) at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm) 36 days ago by 13/4lengthsfromHeredia,albeitbetterpositionedthanrunner-up.

2 ANOTHER ROMANCE (IRE) (24) 33120-2 D

Br Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Late Romance (USA)

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

B Godolphin TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulfilly 5/2,goodsecondof7inhandicapatNottingham(6.1f,goodtofirm)onreturn24daysago. Shouldprovecapableofmakingherpresencefeltinthisgrade.

3 ARAMIS GREY (IRE) (44) 2-22123 C D

Br Gr m Gutaifan (IRE) - Sveva (IRE)

O The Musketeers

B Denis & David McDonnell

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful mare. Course winner Ten wins from 38 Flat runs. Creditable 1 1/2 lengths third of 9 to GetAheadinlistedraceatHaydock(6f,good,10/1)44daysago,runningon.

4 HEREDIA (GB) (36) 1300-22 D BF

Br Br or Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Nakuti (IRE)

O St Albans Bloodstock Limited Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B St Albans Bloodstock LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWWonherfirst4starts,notablytheSandringhamHandicapatRoyalAscot.Shapedwellwhen13/4lengths secondof7toWhiteMoonlightinlistedraceatMusselburgh(7.2f,goodtofirm)36daysago

5 HODD’S GIRL (IRE) (76) 214530 D

6 9-2 (1)

Br Gr m Zebedee - Ms Inkonia Hodd (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O The Rocky Horror Partnership Adrian McGuinness, Ireland T

B Morgan Ferris

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful mare. Latest win at Dundalk in January. 25/1, 4 1/4 lengths last of 7 to Moss Tucker in listed raceatNaas(5f,heavy)76daysago.Significantlybackupintrip.Somethingtofindonform.

6 INTERNATIONALANGEL (IRE) (18) 43-0630 CD 6 9-2 (8)

Br Gr m Dark Angel (IRE) - Wrong Answer Robert Tart J

O Mr Laurence Holder

Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B J. Hanly, A. Stroud & Castlemartin Sky SBZ Corporation Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulmare.4-timeC&Dwinner.Sevenwinsfrom24Flatruns.ModestonreturnwhenlasttoRogueMillennium inDukeofCambridgeStakes(33/1)atRoyalAscot(8f,goodtofirm)18daysago.

TFRHHHII BHA100

7 POTAPOVA (GB) (18) 014-P55 CD 5 9-2 (4)

Br B m Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Safina

O Cheveley Park Stud

Richard Kingscote J

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulmare.C&Dwinner Stilloperatingbelowthepickofherformin2022,thoughproducedherbesteffort thisseasonwhen3lengthsfifthinDukeofCambridgeStakesatRoyalAscot(8f,goodtofirm). TFRHHHHI BHA105

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

Br Br f Muhaarar - Zeb Un Nisa Tom Marquand J

O Mr A. E. Oppenheimer William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerinthisgradeatLingfieldandDeauvillelastyear 14/1,6lengthsseventhinDukeofCambridgeStakes atRoyalAscot(8f,goodtofirm)18daysago.MorereliablepropositiononAW.

TFRHHHHH BHA105

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: SOFT WHISPER (IRE) 4 9 2 Marco Ghiani 13-8 (Saeed bin Suroor) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

INTERNATIONALANGEL: Following its run on 21/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Queen Aminatu (GB), 4-1 White Moonlight (USA), 9-2 Heredia (GB), Potapova (GB), 7-1 Another Romance (IRE), 16-1 Aramis Grey (IRE), 25-1 Internationalangel (IRE), 40-1 Hodd’s Girl (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

QUEEN AMINATU was mid-field in the Duke of Cambridge at Royal Ascot last time but essentially has a more solid profile on artificial surfaces and she’s fancied to land a third listed success. Heredia is undoubtedly capable of winning a race at this level and shaped as if in good form at Musselburgh, whilst Potapova remains tricky to discount in this grade given last season’s Group 3-winning form.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.QUEEN AMINATU 2.HEREDIA 3.POTAPOVA

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NORMAN COURT STUD

NORTON GROVE STUD

NUNSTAINTON STUD

OAKGROVE STUD

OVERBURY STUD

RABBAH BLOODSTOCK

SHADE OAK STUD

SHADWELL

TWEENHILLS STUD

VAUTERHILL STUD

WHITSBURY MANOR STUD

WILLOW WOOD STUD

WITHYSLADE FARM

YORTON FARM

PARK FARM

Fifth Race 4.30

THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

CITY SELECTIONS

CAPTAIN WENTWORTH only found one too good over course and distance a month ago and the John Butler-trained colt is arguably the one to beat based on that evidence, despite a 2lb rise in the ratings. One Hart also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and he edges out Ben Hamrash and My Mate Mike to be the pick of the remaining field.

CAPTAIN WENTWORTH

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (75 wins from 615 runners, 12%) runs BOND BOY & HEZAHUNK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Walker (10 wins from 28 runners, 36%) runs BEN HAMRASH

Longest Traveller: MONAADHIL trained by R Carr, Stillington, 209 miles.

4 BOND BOY (GB) (13) 600000 CD

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Poppy Bond

O Mr Mick White

B North Cheshire Trading and Storage Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 3 wins from 14 runs this year 22/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13daysago.Visorbackon.Droppedtoahandymark.

5 ARAIFJAN (GB) (45) 450326 C D 6 9-13 (14)

Br Ch g Kyllachy - Light Hearted Jason Hart J

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

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Twelve runs since last win in 2022 9/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton(6.1f)45daysago.

6 HEZAHUNK (IRE) (26) 64/50-0

4 9-12 (6)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Temecula (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O ValueRacingClub.co.uk

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B N. Hartery Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Bitbelowformseventhof14inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f,50/1)26daysago. TFRHHHII BHA61

7 MONAADHIL (IRE) (16) 2-13265 CD

9 9-8 (8)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Urban Daydream (IRE) Billy Loughnane (3) J

O Mrs Ruth A. Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Oak Hill Stud William Hill S

11 CAPTAIN WENTWORTH (GB) (31) 2-03042

Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Jumira Princess (IRE) Neil Callan

J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. That is fine

(IRE) (24) 124346 D

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Selva Real

B Redpender Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWolverhamptoninMarch.Sixthof8inhandicap(4/1)atNottingham(6.1f,goodtofirm) 24daysago.Meritsconsideration.

O Mr Dean Ivory

B Swordlestown Little Stud Dean Ivory Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.16/1,creditablethirdof11inhandicapatSalisbury(6f,goodtofirm)52daysago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12 Hood worn by No. 14

Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9.

Stewards Note: MEDIA GUEST: Following its run on 19/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

THE NAIL GUNNER: Following its run on 13/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

BOND BOY: Following its run on 26/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

HEZAHUNK: Following its run on 13/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

MONAADHIL: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

POWEREDBYLOVE: Following its run on 28/6/2023 it was reported that the horse moved poorly

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Captain Wentworth (GB), 17-2 One Hart (IRE), Ben Hamrash (GB), 10-1 My Mate Mike (IRE), 11-1 Ferensby (GB), Fayasel (IRE), 12-1 Araifjan (GB), Monaadhil (IRE), 18-1 Media Guest (FR), Poweredbylove (GB), 28-1 The Nail Gunner (IRE), Hezahunk (IRE), 33-1 Bond Boy (GB), 40-1 Baccarat Baby (GB)

PLAY SMARTER MONAADHIL is very interesting back at Chelmsford and is chanced. Captain Wentworth and Ben Hamrash head up a strong 3-y-o challenge.

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Sixth Race 5.05

THE BRITISH EBF FILLIES’

HANDICAP

STAKES (CLASS 4)

AZURE ANGEL shaped as if she could improve for her return when weakening into fourth at Windsor in May and Roger Varian’s filly is fancied to regain the winning thread on this switch to Polytrack. Dual C&D winner Shades Of Summer is only 1lb higher than for her April success at this venue and enters calculations, while Premiere Beauty finished an encouraging third on her reappearance at Haydock and should have more to offer

CITY SELECTIONS

Leading course trainer (17-22): S C Williams (54 wins from 419 runners, 13%) runs PREMIERE BEAUTY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (10 wins from 47 runners, 21%) runs AZURE ANGEL

Longest Traveller: LOCH CARRON trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

17daysago.Nottakenlightly

HHHII BHA76

5 SHE’S CENTIMENTAL (USA) (33) 211-105 D 3 9-6 (10)

Br B f Goldencents (USA) - Shesabitdistorted (USA) Kieran O’Neill J

O Roudee Racing 7 Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Pine Ridge Stables Ltd Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 1 win from 3 runs this year Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Below-par fifth of 7 in handicap (6/1)atLingfield(6f,AW)33daysago.Moreisneeded.

6 MILE END (GB) (25) 5114-06 D

HHHII BHA81

3 9-6 (5)

Br B f Expert Eye - Roulette Hector Crouch J

O The Gredley Family Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 25 days ago, faring best of those held up.

Notruledout.

7 HOLY FIRE (GB) (25) 3-122 D

Br B f Unfortunately (IRE) - Abonos (IRE)

O Offthebridle Podcast

TFRHHHII BHA81

3 9-5 (2)

Callum Shepherd J

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Sarah Moorbey Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner 14/1, very good second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 25 days ago. Cheekpieceson1sttime.Cangiveagoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA80

AZURE ANGEL Shades Of Summer

(6f)25daysago,betterplacedthanmost.Cangowellagain.

NO

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Azure Angel (GB), 11-2 Shades of Summer (IRE), Holy Fire (GB), 17-2 Cuban Breeze (GB), 11-1 Ormolulu (IRE), Premiere Beauty (GB), 12-1 California Gem (GB), Mile End (GB), 18-1 She’s Centimental (USA), 20-1 Loch Carron (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Roger Varian’s AZURE ANGEL made an encouraging return from an absence when fourth at Windsor and this low-mileage filly can resume winning ways at the chief expense of Kempton second Holy Fire. Ormolulu and Cuban Breeze need factoring in too.

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Seventh Race 5.40

THE ESSEX HORSE & PONY PROTECTION SOCIETY

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money 1st £10668, 2nd £5333, 3rd £2668, 4th £1333 (Penalty Value £13500)

CITY SELECTIONS

THE DEFIANT justified strong support when winning with something in hand over C&D and Daniel Steele’s seven-year-old is hard to oppose off 5lb higher Democracy Dilemma hasn’t been disgraced on turf of late and is expected to remain competitive now reverting to the all-weather off 2lb lower. May Sonic could also get involved now dropped into a 0-90 contest and completes the shortlist.

Leading course trainer (17-22): S C Williams (54 wins from 419 runners, 13%) runs BEAR PROFIT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Hills (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs MAY SONIC

Weightwatcher: MAY SONIC won off a handicap mark of 101, his rating is now down 9lb to 92.

Longest Traveller: LORD RIDDIFORD trained by J J Quinn, Malton, 216 miles.

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.LatestwinatSouthwellinJanuary.However,belowformbothstartssince,seventhof9 inhandicap(22/1)atNewcastle(5f)whenlastseeninMarch.

(GB) (16) 3010-00 D

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Quite Sharp

B Sun Bloodstock Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldbothstartsthisseason,twenty-thirdof26inhandicapatRoyalAscot(5f,goodtofirm,50/1) 16daysago.Othersmorepersuasiveashemakeshispolytrackdebut.

3 LORD RIDDIFORD (IRE) (36) 4-43000 CD

TFRHHIII BHA90

8 9-8 (4)

Br Gr g Zebedee - Beacon of Hope (IRE) Jason Hart J

O The JAM Partnership John Quinn, Malton T

B Malachy M. Harney JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Has been struggling for form of late, sixteenth of 20 in handicap at Epsom (5f,goodtofirm,33/1)36daysago.Hasdroppedbelowhislastwinningmark. TFRHHIII BHA84

4 TWILIGHT MADNESS (GB) (34) 114-400 D

5 9-7 (9)

Br Ch h Twilight Son - Rhal (IRE) Ross Coakley J

O Mr P. R. Hedger & P C F Racing Ltd Simon Hodgson, Hook T

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Below form when seventh of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 34 days ago. Now only 1lbabovehislastwinningmark,though,andshouldbesuitedbythereturnto5f.

5 ANGLE LAND (GB) (15) 562166 CD BF

TFRHHHII BHA83

4 9-7 (3)

Br B f Mayson - Jumeirah Star (USA) Hayley Turner J

O Mr K. Dasmal, Mr A Rix, Mr R Penney Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Haswon3timesthisyear,withherlatestsuccessatGoodwoodinMay Runofgoodform haltedwhensixthof8inhandicapatHaydock(5f,goodtofirm,3/1)15daysago(lostashoe).

TFRHHHII BHA83

6 BEAR PROFIT (IRE) (20) 0613-00 CD 4 9-6 (7)

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Orikawa (FR) Sean Levey J

O Spiers, Barratt & Signy Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Mylestown Farms Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasfinisheddownthefieldbothstartsthisyear,eighthof9inhandicapatWindsor(6f,goodtofirm,12/1) 20daysago.However,he’swontwicefrom3startsatthisvenue,includingoverC&D.

TFRHHIII BHA82

7 DEMOCRACY DILEMMA (IRE) (27) 321053 D 3 9-5 (6)

Br B g Cotai Glory - Majestic Alexander (IRE)

Hollie Doyle J

O Mr K McCabe David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Thirsk in April. Below form third of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft) 27daysago.However,cangetbackontrackreturnedtothisgradeontheall-weather TFRHHHHH BHA86

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

THE DEFIANT Democracy Dilemma

8 THE DEFIANT (GB) (17)

Br B g Morpheus - Killer Class Kieran Shoemark J

O Mrs Linda Chester Daniel Steele, Henfield T

B Mr Frank Brady Brady & Gallagher (1999) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTookadvantageofadropingradewhenwinning9-runnerhandicapatthisC&D(5/2)17daysago. Runner-uphereoffthesamemarklastSeptember,sohecanremaincompetitivebackupinclass. TFRHHHHI BHA74

9 THE THAMES BOATMAN (GB) (25) 10-1344 D BF 3 8-12 (1)

Br B g Havana Grey - Gilt Linked George Rooke J

O Nigel Scandrett & Shane Buy Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWolverhamptoninFebruaryandmadetheframenext2starts.11/8,racedfreelywhenlastof4 inhandicapatYarmouth(5.2f,goodtofirm)25daysago.Couldresumeprogressinthisbiggerfield. TFRHHHHI BHA79

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Visor worn by No. 5, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

ANGLE LAND: Following its run on 24/6/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

THE THAMES BOATMAN: Following its run on 14/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 The Defiant (GB), 11-2 Democracy Dilemma (IRE), 13-2 Twilight Madness (GB), 7-1 Angle Land (GB), The Thames Boatman (GB), 9-1 Bear Profit (IRE), 10-1 May Sonic (GB), 12-1 Rogue Spirit (GB), 16-1 Lord Riddiford (IRE)

DEMOCRACY DILEMMA produced a career best when scoring at Thirsk in April and, having been in good form on the all-weather previously, he can return to winning ways down in grade. The Defiant won over C&D last time and is feared most ahead of The Thames Boatman.

Prize Money

PLAY SMARTER

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Race Conditions

First Race 2.10 - THE RACEGOERS CLUB NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 3rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st; fillies 9st 9lb 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 24 entries at £50. - Closed July 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS

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Second Race 2.45 - THE ACE RESIN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 1st, 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 19 entries at £50. - Closed July 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

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Third Race 3.20 - THE CCR WELCOMES THE JAPAN RACING ASSOCIATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377. for three 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). £125 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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 21 entries at £125. - Closed July 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318. (Penalty Value £12885) SS

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Fourth Race 3.55 - THE CHAMPAGNE COLLET QUEEN CHARLOTTE FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56710 to the winning horse The second to receive £21500, the third £10760, the fourth £5360, the fifth £2690 and the sixth £1350. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, July 3rd and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £100 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race Presentations will be made to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. In addition, a perpetual Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning Owner, to be held until June 1st, 2024. 12 entries at £500. - Closed July 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £44560; Second £18290; Third £9150; Fourth £4570; Fifth £2290; Sixth £1140. (Penalty Value £56710)

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Fifth Race 4.30 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for three 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). £50 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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 26 entries, 1 at £10 and 25 at £50. - Closed July 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.05 - THE BRITISH EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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 THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £750 towards the prize money for this race 20 entries at £75. - Closed July 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387. (Penalty Value £7851) SS

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Seventh Race 5.40 - THE ESSEX HORSE & PONY PROTECTION SOCIETY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13500 to the winning horse The second to receive £6337, the third £3170 and the fourth £1585. for three 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). £125 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 17 entries at £125. - Closed July 3rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10668; Second £5333; Third £2668; Fourth £1333. (Penalty Value £13500) SS

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Fixtures 2023