Chelmsford City Racecard - Tuesday 8th August

Evening Racing

Tuesday 8th August 2023

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

The first race this evening is the Fegentri World Championship Handicap (for female amateur jockeys). Fegentri is the international federation for lady and gentleman amateur riders and tonight’s race has a truly international make-up. There is Miss Alice Keighley from England, who has ridden 8 winners; Mlle Tereza Grbavcicova from the Czech Republic, who has ridden 22 winners; Mell Boucher from the USA, who has ridden 9 winners; and Margaux Collomb from France, who has ridden 22 winners.

All these riders, as I have said, are amateur riders and, therefore, have other full-time jobs with Margaux Collomb listing her job as a commercial collaborator and Mlle Tereza Grbavcicova listing her’s as a customs officer.

We wish these riders the best of luck and don’t forget that at 5.20 pm, we have a Shetland pony race, which are always great fun to watch. We are also partnering with Autism in Racing this evening to offer children with autism complimentary badges, which is a charity that we are proud to support.

Have a lovely 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

Tuesday 8th August 2023

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Gordan Markham

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Nigel Stafford

STEWARDS

Polly Greco, Cody Watkins, Josie Brown-Smith

STARTERS

Willie Jardine, Kieran O’Shea

JUDGE

Katie Dowson

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Graham Ford

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Sarah Duncan, Elizabeth Budden

VETERINARY OFFICER

Colin Roberts

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Fiona Virgo

Dr Piers Reinhold

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Mark Murrell

MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS

Jonathan Lee BVSc, MRCVS

Mark Meter BVSC, MRCVS

COMMENTATOR

Alex Fussey

BETTING RING MANAGER

James Andrews

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

TONIGHT’S SPONSORS

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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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The Amateur Jockeys Association thank the Executive of Chelmsford City Racecourse for their support of tonight’s race which is part of The FEGENTRI Lady Amateur Jockeys World Championship. Thanks also to all Owners and Trainers with runners in this unique race.

CZECH REPUBLIC Tereza Grbavčicová Tereza is a Customs OfÞcer and has ridden 22 winners to date including wins in Oman, Hungary and France.

Tereza is a Customs Officer and has ridden 22 winners to date including wins in Oman, Hungary and France

FRANCE Margaux Collomb Margaux is a Commercial Collaborator and has a total of 22 winning rides so far

Margaux is a Commercial Collaborator and has a total of 22 winning rides so far.

GREAT BRITAIN Alice Keighley Alice is based with David and Nichola Baron in Yorkshire. She has ridden 8 winners to date including one in Switzerland this season.

Alice is based with David and Nicola Barron in Yorkshire. She has ridden 8 winners to date including one in Switzerland this season.

IRELAND Ruth DudÞeld Ruth works for Willie Mullins and has ridden 5 winners to date which include two Galway Festival wins in 2019 and 2022

Ruth works for Willie Mullins and has ridden 5 winners to date which include two Galway Festival wins in 2019 and 2022.

Mell is a work rider in America and has had 9 winners so far which include 3 jump winners.

USA Mell Boucher Mell is a work rider in America and has had 9 winners so far which include 3 jump winners

For further information please visit www.fegentri.com

First Race 6.20

THE FEGENTRI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

(FOR FEMALE AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (Special Rider Conditions and Race Reserves)

CITY SELECTIONS

ARCADIAN FRIEND was only beaten a nose into second over 2m at Lingfield three weeks ago and a 2lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop him from going one better here Capricorn Prince has made the frame on his last couple of starts and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Longuerue.

ARCADIAN FRIEND Capricorn Prince

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs CAPRICORN PRINCE Longest Traveller: CARAGHANN trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 148 miles.

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4015, 2nd £2008, 3rd £1004, 4th £502. (Penalty Value £4619.70) colours no horse

1 ARCADIAN FRIEND (GB) (21) 126-462 BF

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Best Friend (IRE)

O John Pearce Racing Ltd

Pearce Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWProducedhisbestefforttodatewhensecondof6inhandicapatLingfield(15.8f,AW,11/4)21daysago,wellpositioned. Dropbackintripmaynotproveidealbutwon’twantforassistanceuptopandwarrantsplentyofrespect.

2 SEA APPEAL (IRE) (22) 0-00602 CD

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Sea Paint (IRE)

O Mr J. Reddington

NON-RUNNER

Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Clare Castle Farm The Garden Cider Company Ltd, J R L Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who fared a lot better from a much-reduced mark returned to all-weather when second of5in14fhandicapatWolverhampton22daysago.Bigchance.

3 CARAGHANN (FR) (18) 2400-00

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Candara (FR) Miss Tereza Grbavcicova J

O Ne-Chance Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Haras de S. A. Aga Khan Scea Lenat International UK Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden at best but has failed to beat a rival in 4 starts for current yard. Makespolytrackdebut.Visoredfor1sttime.

4 LONGUERUE (FR) (40) 606016

Br Ch f Recorder - Luna Celtica (IRE)

Miss Mell Boucher J

O Mr R. J. Creese Robert Eddery, Newmarket T

B S.A Franklin Finance, S. Vidal et al EDS Roofing Supplies (Midlands) Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratNottinghaminMaybutwasputinherplaceuppedintripatNottingham(14f,goodtofirm) 40daysago.Visoronfor1sttime.

5 CAPRICORN PRINCE (GB) (20) 3-10023 D

TFRHHHII BHA64

7 10-0 (3)

Br Ch g Garswood - Sakhee’s Pearl Miss Margaux Collomb J

O Mrs Andrea Wilkinson Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mrs A. P. Wilkinson K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky type who scored at Lingfield in February and ran well from a less-than-ideal position when third in 9-runnerhandicapatBath(14f,good)20daysago.Shouldremaincompetitivebackonall-weather TFRHHHII BHA61

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn first time by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Arcadian Friend (GB), 10-3 Capricorn Prince (GB), 5-1 Longuerue (FR), 16-1 Caraghann (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Arcadian Friend, who ran his best race stepping up to 2m last time looks likely to improve on that run so is the pick. Capricorn Prince is a quirky sort but should also get involved.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ARCADIAN FRIEND 2. CAPRICORN PRINCE 3.LONGUERUE (FR)

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

Position of Stalls

Second Race 6.50

THE AUTISM IN RACING

NURSERY

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for two 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

Grey Gray has to be respected following her Musselburgh victory on Friday but a 6lb penalty for that success will make her life tougher With that in mind, preference is for HAPPY TEARS, who has shown plenty of promise in maiden company and an opening mark of 72 may underestimate the daughter of Dandy Man. The rest all have claims but Desert Master is arguably the pick of them.

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Tate (34 wins from 146 runners, 23%) runs DESERT MASTER & LIGHTNING POINT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Dunlop (9 wins from 26 runners, 35%) runs GREY GRAY

Longest Traveller: KANDY HOUSE trained by Charlie Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

colours no horse st- lb

1 GREY GRAY (GB) (4) 232141 D 9-12 (in 6lb ex) (3)

Br B f Expert Eye - Manana Chica (IRE) Morgan Cole (5) J

O The Serendipity Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Bearstone Stud Limited Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEW2/1,careerbestwhenwinning7-runnernurseryatMusselburgh(5f,goodtosoft)4daysago,suitedby dropintripandalwaysdoingenough.Makespolytrackdebut.Obviousclaimsunderapenalty.

2 HAPPY TEARS (IRE) (76) 445 9-11 (5)

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Disko (IRE) William Buick J

O Mr Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Cooneen Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm, 14/1) 76 days ago. Makeshandicapdebut.Improvementneeded.

3 DESERT MASTER (GB) (12) 220236

(2)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Al Fareej (IRE) Neil Callan J

O Mr Saif Ali James Tate, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when sixth of 8 in nursery at Yarmouth (5.2f,goodtosoft)12daysago,travelledbestbeforefolding.Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA70

4 LIGHTNING POINT (GB) (11) 3340

(4)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Madeline (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtoprogressfromhisdebut,ninthof11innurseryatNewmarket(6f,good,9/1)11daysago.

5 KANDY HOUSE (IRE) (28) 3560

TFRHHHII BHA67

9-3 (1)

Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Gower Song Franny Norton J

O Gallop Racing Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t really progressed from her debut, eighth of 9 on nursery debut at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 28daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.

TFRHHHII BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: SIGNORA CAMACHO (IRE) 2 9 11 Harry Davies 8-11 (John Quinn) 4 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Grey Gray (GB), 4-1 Happy Tears (IRE), 15-2

Desert Master (GB), Lightning Point (GB), 9-1 Kandy House (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GREY GRAY resumed progress returned to this trip when always doing enough at Musselburgh on Friday and she looks capable of defying a penalty. Desert Master shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on her nursery bow at Yarmouth so may emerge as the biggest threat now switched to AW.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GREY GRAY 2.DESERT MASTER 3.KANDY HOUSE (IRE)

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

HAPPY TEARS

Grey Gray

Accessibility

Dogs

Third Race 7.20

THE IRE-INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Band D) (GBB RACE) for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £6899 Owners Prize Money 1st £2944, 2nd £1472, 3rd £736, 4th £368. (Penalty Value £3725.46)

CITY SELECTIONS

MYSTERIOUS SOUL was not disgraced on his debut at Lingfield a month ago and, with the benefit of that experience, it would be no surprise to see the son of Kuroshio get off the mark at the second attempt. Vice Captain arguably sets the form standard and has to be of interest in a first-time hood, while Haya Taal and Royal Hussar complete the shortlist.

MYSTERIOUS SOUL

Leading course trainer (17-22): A Watson (32 wins from 230 runners, 14%) runs ROYAL HUSSAR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (4 wins from 47 runners, 9%) runs ROYAL HUSSAR

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

colours no horse

1 BEAUTY GENERATION (IRE) (7) 50

Br B c Ulysses (IRE) - Banana Split

O Mr Francesco Sorge

(2)

B Arrow Farm & Stud/Miss A. Gibson Fleming Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedcolt.12/1,eighthof12innoviceatYarmouth(7f,good)7daysago.

2 HAVANA TOUCH (GB) (47) 0 9-7 (5)

Br Gr g Havana Grey - Flighty Clarets (IRE) George Wood J

O Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, tenth of 11 in novice at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 47 days ago, very slowly away Significantlyupintrip.

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 HAYA TAAL (IRE) (11) 200 9-7 (7)

Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Mary Frith Luke Morris J

O AHMAD HADI ALMUTAIRI Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T

B Sean & Vanessa Mahon

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form when second on debut in a Kempton maiden (7f) in June but went backwards next 2 starts, seventhof11inmaidenatChepstow(6.1f,goodtosoft)11daysago.Significantlyupintrip.

TFRHHHHI BHA69

4 MYSTERIOUS SOUL (IRE) (27) 5 9-7 (3)

Br B c Kuroshio (AUS) - Mysterious Burg (FR) William Buick J

O Amo Racing Limited Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

B Ciaran De Barra Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW €65,000 yearling, £15,000 2-y-o, Kuroshio colt. Half-brother to 7f-9f winner Oh Say Fifth of 10 in novice(9/1)atLingfield(6f,firm)ondebut27daysago.Significantlyupintrip.

5 ROYAL HUSSAR (IRE) (40) 05

Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Tsaritsa (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-7 (1)

Hollie Doyle J

O Benevente Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B D. G. Iceton Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, much better effort when fifth of 7 in maidenatNewcastle(7.1f)40daysago.Blinkerson1sttime.Needsstrongconsideration.

6 VICE CAPTAIN (GB) (28) 44243

Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Foundation Filly

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-7 (4)

Callum Shepherd J

O Perth Racing George Scott, Newmarket T

B Stanley House, New England & Barton Stud

The Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced gelding. 3/1, respectable third of 4 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good) 28 days ago. Hoodon1sttime.Formpick.

7 MIDNIGHT MARGARITA (GB) (40) 0

Br B f Masar (IRE) - Zacheta

O Moorgate Racing Limited

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA70

9-2 (6)

Stefano Cherchi J

B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW22/1,tenthof14inmaidenatNottingham(6.1f,good)ondebut40daysago.Significantlyupintrip. Hoodedfor1sttime.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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

Vice Captain

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: HURRICANE KIKO (IRE) 2 9 7 Dylan Hogan 9-4 (Julia Feilden) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 6, 7. Blinkers worn first time by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Vice Captain (GB), 10-3 Royal Hussar (IRE), 9-2 Haya Taal (IRE), 7-1 Mysterious Soul (IRE), 9-1 Beauty Generation (IRE), 18-1 Midnight Margarita (GB), 22-1 Havana Touch (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

ROYAL HUSSAR stepped up massively on his debut when fifth at Newcastle so could be the answer to this weak maiden in a change of headgear with main rivals Vice Captain and Haya Taal likely to do well.

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Fourth Race 7.50

THE POP ESSEX

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

CITY SELECTIONS

Irish Dessert hit the frame at Leicester on his latest outing, which was his best performance to date and he has to be considered off 1lb lower However, he will need to transfer that form to the all-weather and, for that reason, three-time course winner MONAADHIL just shades the vote. The nine-year-old did well to finish fifth over C&D last month, as the race seemed to favour prominent runners, so that performance can be upgraded and he ought to go close off a 1lb lower rating. Flying Barty looks best of the rest.

MONAADHIL

Irish Dessert

Leading course trainer (17-22): S C Williams (54 wins from 425 runners, 13%) runs FLYING BARTY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Dunlop (9 wins from 26 runners, 35%) runs CLOUD QUEEN

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

4 THOMAS EQUINAS (GB) (27) 226450 CD

Br Ch g Mayson - Hot Ticket (IRE) Robert Havlin J

O Michael & Heather Yarrow Dean Ivory, Radlett T

B M. J. Yarrow Diomed Developments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Tenth of 13 in handicap (13/2) at Yarmouth (8f, good) 27 days ago, ridden tooaggressively Enterscalculations.

5 FLYING BARTY (IRE) (20) 566-340

9-5 (7)

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Dice Game Ray Dawson J

O Chasemore Farm & Seymour Bloodstock Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Seymour Bloodstock Chasemore Farm & Seymour Bloodstock, Chasemore Farm LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time/cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f,10/1)20daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.Hoodon1sttime.

6 ROARING RIVER (GB) (45) 0-00600

HHHII BHA54

4 9-3 (2)

Br B g Muhaarar - River Belle Luke Morris J

O Mrs Mary Bacon P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T

B Mrs C. R. Philipson & Mrs H. G. Lascelle

TIMEFORMVIEW50/1andtonguestraponfor1sttime/cheekpiecesonfor1sttime,lastof9inhandicapatLingfield (11.6f,goodtofirm)45daysago.Significantlybackdownintrip.

7 APFELSTRUDEL (GB) (131) 660-500

TFRHIIII BHA45

4 9-3 (5)

Br B f Intello (GER) - Appointee (IRE) Jefferson Smith J

O Mr Peter Spiller

B Peter Spiller

Henry Spiller, Newmarket T

CG Asset Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, tenth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 131 days. Makes handicap debut.

Othersmorepersuasive.

TFRHHIII BHA43

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: STREET POET (IRE) 9 9 7 Harry Davies 4-1 (Michael

Hood worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 10

Stewards Note:

CLOUD QUEEN: Following its run on 3/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

ARTEMISIA GENTILE: Following its run on 12/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed late-on.

LASHES: Following its run on 18/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was impeded leaving the stalls.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Irish Dessert (IRE), 7-2 Monaadhil (IRE), 9-2 Thomas Equinas (GB), 8-1 Flying Barty (IRE), 17-2 Cloud Queen (GB), 20-1 Apfelstrudel (GB), 33-1 Lashes (IRE), 50-1 Roaring River (GB), My Sand Boy (GB), Artemisia Gentile (IRE)

MONAADHIL can enhance his excellent record here with a fourth C&D success. Irish Dessert is the obvious threat on the back of his very good third at Leicester, with Thomas Equinas best of the others.

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Fifth Race 8.20

THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) for

CITY SELECTIONS

NEXT SECOND showed much improved form on her latest outing, as she kept on to finish a close second over 5f at Wolverhampton, and the handicapper has kindly only raised her 1lb for that effort, which may not be enough to prevent her from going one better Struck Gold is a real threat as he put in some decent displays at Wolverhampton prior to his seventh at Newcastle last week and he remains feasibly treated. Milvus is another to consider after his fifth off 2lb higher at Leicester

NEXT SECOND Struck Gold

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 612 runners, 13%) runs GYPSY NATION

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs GYPSY NATION

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

win in 2022 33/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Bath (5.7f,goodtofirm)34daysago,notclearrun. TFRHHIII BHA44

6 PRIVILEGE (FR) (7) 0-10000 CD

5 9-9 (13)

Br B m Elusive City (USA) - Helen Fourment Stefano Cherchi J

O Mr C Humphris & Partner Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B S.A.R L Jedburgh Stud & Mr C. Humphris

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.28/1,ninthof11inminoreventatYarmouth(5.2f,good)7daysago. TFRHHIII BHA47

7 Q TWENTY BOY (IRE) (24) 406546 D

8 9-9 (6)

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Judies Child (IRE) Robert Havlin J

O The Mark Usher Racing Club Mark Usher, Lambourn T

B Mrs Lucy Lynch Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022 10/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (6f,soft)24daysago.Canmakepresencefelt.

NON-RUNNER

GRACE (GB) (20) 556-030

Br B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Spritzig

Mr David Fremel Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

VIEW Modest filly Ninth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft, 7/1) 20 days ago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: COMPANY MINX (IRE) 5 9 4 Harry Davies 3-1 (J R Jenkins) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 13 Visor worn by No. 11 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 14.

Stewards Note:

OUR MAN IN HAVANA: Following its run on 5/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 2f out.

Q TWENTY BOY: Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Next Second (GB), 5-1 Struck Gold (IRE), 6-1 Milvus (IRE), 7-1 Q Twenty Boy (IRE), 10-1 Thegreatestshowman (GB), 12-1 Universal Grace (GB), 14-1 Cappananty Con (GB), 20-1 Privilege (FR), Gypsy Nation (IRE), 25-1 Ellie Piper (GB), 33-1 Our Man In Havana (GB), My Kind of Girl (FR), 50-1 Nazca (GB)

NEXT SECOND returned to form from out of the blue when second at Wolverhampton 2 weeks ago and a reproduction of that effort can see her go one better Q Twenty Boy and Struck Gold head the dangers. TIMEFORM

With

Sixth Race 8.50

THE CHELMER MOULDINGS

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

CITY SELECTIONS

Yeoman made it two wins from as many visits to Wolverhampton when scoring by a neck over an extended 1m last time and he should be suited by this extra yardage, but he has been raised 4lb for that neck success. With that in mind, the vote goes to MUDSKIPPER, who shaped as if a step up in trip is just what is needed on his latest outing at Sandown over a mile and, with the addition of first-time cheekpieces another possible source of improvement, he could go close off 1lb lower

MUDSKIPPER

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Hughes (46 wins from 231 runners, 20%) runs EDGE OF EMBER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (11 wins from 48 runners, 23%) runs RUN SIMBA

Longest Traveller: RUN SIMBA trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 231 miles.

fifth of 7 in handicap at Bath (8f, good,

27daysago.Backupintrip.Somethingtofindonform.

3 INANNA (IRE) (24) 0-40555

Br B f Acclamation - Kiss of Spring (IRE)

O Mr S. P. C. Woods

B Rathbarry Stud

33/1,fifthof7inhandicapatSalisbury(9.9f,soft)24daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.

4 SPERIAMO (GB) (20) 001-400

Br Gr f Outstrip - Suerte Loca (IRE)

B Kirtlington Stud & Mr C. Budgett

McBride, Newmarket

Tenthof12inhandicap(16/1)atYarmouth(7f,goodtosoft)20daysago.Significantlyupintrip.

5 MUDSKIPPER (GB) (13) 623-455 BF

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Arendelle

O Nicholas Mustoe and Chasemore David Menuisier, Pulborough T

B Chasemore Farm Chasemore Farm LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/4, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Makespolytrackdebut.Cheekpieceson1sttime.

6 EDGE OF EMBER (GB) (46) 22226

Br Br or Gr g Cracksman - White Wedding (IRE)

O Graham Doyle & Hazel Lawrence

B Kirtlington Stud & Mrs Sarah Hamilton

TFRHHHII BHA75

9-9 (2)

William Buick J

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

The Garden Cider Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 15/2) 46 days ago.

Backupintrip.

7 NATZOR (FR) (22) 306230

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Natty (IRE)

O Hambleton Racing XLVI & Partner

TFRHHHII BHA75

9-9 (11)

Hollie Doyle J

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Ecurie Euroling Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 22daysago.Blinkerson1sttime.

TFRHHIII BHA75

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

Yeoman

Br B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Black Meyeden (FR)

O Capture The Moment IX Daniel & Claire Kubler,

B M. Phelan Tattersalls

TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonfor1sttime,creditablesecondof10inhandicapatWindsor(10f,goodtofirm,7/1) 22daysago,runningon.Expectedtobebangthere.

9 YEOMAN (GB) (50) 45-6151

Br B g Tamayuz - Harmonica

O Owners Group 108

B Elite Racing Club Owners

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 4 runs this year 2/1, quickly resumed progress when winning 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton(8.6f)50daysago,overcomingpacebias.Remainsofinterest.

(31) 40-0

Br B f Roaring Lion (USA) - Roedean (IRE)

O Mr D. P. Howden K. R.

B The Roedean Partnership

WinneratNewcastleinApril.9/1,goodthirdof12inhandicapatthisC&D14daysago.

13 FLEUR DE MER (IRE) (14) 0-30P1

Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Hespera Harry Davies (3) J

O Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Al Asayl France

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwhenmakingawinninghandicapbowatWolverhampton(8.6f,4/1)14daysago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: COTAI STAR (IRE) 3 9 9 Hollie Doyle 11-2 (Archie Watson) 9 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 11 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note:

BLUEFLAGFLYINGHIGH: Following its run on 22/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

INANNA: Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

SPERIAMO: Following its run on 19/7/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

MUDSKIPPER: Following its run on 26/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

BORN RULER: Following its run on 23/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by sharp track.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Fleur de Mer (IRE), 6-1 Yeoman (GB), 7-1 Mudskipper (GB), 9-1 Forest Demon (IRE), Born Ruler (GB), 11-1 Wadacre Gomez (GB), 12-1 Edge of Ember (GB), 14-1 Blueflagflyinghigh (IRE), 18-1 Natzor (FR), 20-1 Beautifulasalways (GB), 25-1 Run Simba (GB), 28-1 Speriamo (GB), 40-1 Inanna (IRE)

FOREST DEMON looks ready to strike having gone close the last twice. Improving last-time-out winners Fleur de Mer and Yeoman are big threats, while Born Ruler is worth another chance. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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Prize Money

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £299,349 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023

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Race Conditions

First Race 6.20 - THE FEGENTRI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR FEMALE AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (Special Rider Conditions and Race Reserves) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4619 to the winning horse The second to receive £2310, the third £1154 and the fourth £577. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Lowest weight 9st 4lb; Highest weight not less than 10st 9lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Female Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Entrants agree that horses will be ridden by Female Amateur Riders who are either members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the time fixed for the declaration of riders under the Rules of Racing, or of FEGENTRI and its Associated Clubs prior to 5 August, 2023. Riders must have ridden a minimum of five winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority including Flat Races, Steeple Chases, Hurdle Races and National Hunt Flat Races. Winning rides in Point-to-Point Races and Arabian Horse Races will also be taken into account. Riders will be nominated by the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain and allocated to horses by ballot.. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race Special conditions relate to reserves in this race 1. The trainers of horses which are not amongst the 14 highest weighted horses must indicate at the declaration stage whether they are prepared for their horse to be a reserve. 2. If the number of declared runners exceeds the safety factor, two reserves will be selected. Those horses will be the two horses with the highest official BHA Handicap Rating amongst those which are subject to elimination from the race after the declaration stage and for which their trainers have indicated that they are prepared for their horse to stand as a reserve. If a trainer does not make any such indication and cannot be contacted, the horse will not stand as a reserve. Should two or more horses have identical Handicap Ratings, elimination will be decided by random ballot. A horse will not be permitted to declare as a reserve if declaring for another race on the card. 3. The two reserves will be nominated R15 and R16. Of the two reserves, the one with the higher Handicap Rating will be nominated as R15 and the next as R16. If the two reserves have an identical Handicap Rating, their order will be decided by random ballot. Draw positions will be allocated to all remaining declared runners, including reserves. All 14 runners plus the two reserves will be required to attend the racecourse. The case of a reserve not attending or running shall be subject to the provisions of the Race Entry Code (Reserves). 4. In the event of any of the original runners being declared a non-runner for a race UP TO AN HOUR BEFORE THE TIME FIXED FOR THE RACE, it may be replaced by a reserve horse up to 45 mins before the time fixed for the race 5. Non-runners will be replaced in the following order: if there is one non-runner, it will be replaced by R15. The second non-runner will be replaced by R16. This race will NOT be permitted to divide. 9 entries at £45. - Closed August 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4015; Second £2008; Third £1004; Fourth £502. (Penalty Value £4619.70) A SS

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Second Race 6.50 - THE AUTISM IN RACING NURSERY 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 two yrs old only, Rated 0-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 6lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 11 entries at £45. - Closed August 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 7.20 - THE IRE-INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Band D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3725 to the winning horse The second to receive £1748, the third £874 and the fourth £437. for maiden two yrs old, which are in Band D. Enter by noon, August 2nd and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Irish Thoroughbred marketing have generously sponsored this race and will award a voucher to the value of 10,000 euros, to use at Irish sales, if the winner of the race is Irish bred. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 15 entries at £34. - Closed August 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368. (Penalty Value £3725.46) SS

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Fourth Race 7.50 - THE POP ESSEX 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 and upwards, 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. August 6th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 3lb; 3-y-o 8st 11lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 20 entries, 2 at £7 and 18 at £35. - Closed August 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

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Fifth Race 8.20 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4004 to the winning horse The second to receive £1878, the third £938, the fourth £469 and the fifth £234. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, August 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 20 entries at £35. - Closed August 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

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Sixth Race 8.50 - THE CHELMER MOULDINGS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 6lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 30 entries at £35. - Closed August 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

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Fixtures 2023