Chelmsford City Racecard – Thursday 24th August

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

We have a six-race card for you this evening with good fields in all the races, which should provide us with exciting finishes and competitive racing. Our feature race tonight is the £25,000 Weatherbys Stallion Book Chelmsford City Cup Handicap and we thank Weatherbys for their kind sponsorship of this race. Weatherbys have a pivotal role within British horseracing, providing all the administrative and data management services on behalf of the BHA to ensure the smooth running of racing.

The Jockey Club was founded in 1750 and soon afterwards, in 1770, James Weatherby was appointed as secretary to the Jockey Club He, then, published the first volume of the General Stud Book in 1791, which remains to this day, the authoritative register of the Thoroughbred breed world-wide. Weatherbys, although it has diversified considerably into areas such as banking and insurance, still endures as a family-owned business.

Have a great evening.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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Officials

Thursday 24th August 2023

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Gordan Markham

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Henry Pelly

STEWARDS

Ben Ford, Polly Greco, Anthony McGlone

STARTERS

Willie Jardine, Kieran O’Shea

JUDGE

Paul Champion CLERK OF THE SCALES

Jeremy Lind

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Louise Sheridan, Elizabeth Budden, Julie Lingham

VETERINARY OFFICER

Colin Roberts

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Ross Worthington

Dr Graeme Robertson

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Mark Murrell

MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS

Tony Lock BVetMed MRCVS

Luisa Smith BVMS CertES (soft tissue)

PhD Dip ECVS 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

RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE

Jamie Waitt

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Andy Waitt

TONIGHT’S RACING

TONIGHT’S SPONSORS

Site Map

This map will help you navigate the racecourse. We hope you have an enjoyable experience, taking in the thrilling racing and excellent hospitality. There are betting facilities located in the lobby area, which connects the Fairwood Brasserie and Sports Bar

How to read your racecard

Jockey’s Name.

Horse number on saddlecloth

Horse Name

Sire No of days since last race

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

St-Lbs Dam Age Damsire

7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)

4 9-2 (1)

Br Br g Elzaam (AUS) - Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj) Paul Hanagan J

O Simon Mulvany & Partner

B Ballyhane Stud

Owner(s) colours and graphic

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 5.55

THE BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY HERE

MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8049

CITY SELECTIONS

WONDERWALL has made a pleasing start to life on the Flat after successive second-placed efforts at Pontefract and Doncaster, and he can go one better on this occasion. Richard Spencer’s charge is likely to be running on well at the line and he can shed his maiden tag. Arctic Mountain is feared most after a good run when second over 1m2f at Nottingham latest, while Delta Legend is also respected. kept on well to win over 7f on her debut at Newbury and, with improvement forthcoming, she can get the better of Shining Jewel. Hard Act To Follow is another to consider in the hands of Oisin Murphy

WONDERWALL Arctic Mountain

Leading course trainer (17-22): J & T Gosden (59 wins from 221 runners, 27%) runs DEEP DIVE & ENRICO CARUSO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (11 wins from 42 runners, 26%) runs AL ANOUD

Longest Traveller: BALTIC trained by H & R Charlton, Beckhampton &MANNY BOY trained by C Dunnett, Norwich - both 149 miles.

Owners Prize Money 1st £3435, 2nd £1717, 3rd £859, 4th £429 (Penalty Value £4346.46) colours no horse

1 MANNY BOY (GB) (-)

Br B g Outstrip - Patience

O Pete West & Christine Dunnett

B College Farm Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOutstripgelding.Half-brotherto6fwinnerBrazenArrow.Damunraced.Notanobvioussortonpaper.

2 SMART DEAL (GB) (82) 4 10-0 (7)

Br B g Kingman - Bargain Buy Kieran O’Neill J

O The Gary Allsopp Partnership Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Allsopp & Allsopp Real Estate S

TIMEFORMVIEWMakingGB/IREFlatdebut.Lastof7inhandicaphurdle(18/1)atStratford(16.3f,good)82daysago, pullinghard.FirstrunforyardafterleavingJamesOwen.Hoodonfor1sttimeinthiscode. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 WONDERWALL (IRE) (19) 22

7 10-0 (14)

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Rock Me Gently Darragh Keenan J

O REBEL JUMPING II

Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Barbara Kirby Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuljumpswinner Twice-racedgeldingonFlat.Usefulwinnerat21foverhurdles.5/2,secondof9 inminoreventatDoncaster(10.2f,heavy)19daysago,barelyadequatetest.Shouldgowell. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 ARCTIC MOUNTAIN (IRE) (14) 32

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lura (USA)

3 9-7 (2)

Kevin Stott J

O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedgelding.Secondof7inminoreventatNottingham(10.2f,goodtosoft,6/1)14daysago.

5 BALTIC (GB) (73) 06

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-7 (13)

Br B c Frankel - Baltic Best (IRE) Millie Wonnacott (5) J

O David Chaplin and Fittocks Stud

Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton T

B Fittocks Stud Beckhampton Stables Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. 40/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at Windsor (10f, good to soft) 73 days ago. Needstodomore.

6 DELTA LEGEND (IRE) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 9-7 (10)

Br B g Camelot - Delta Dreamer Daniel Muscutt J

O Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Glenville Bloodstock Ltd Somerville Lodge Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW140,000gnsfoal,200,000gnsyearling,Camelotgelding.Dam,ranonceat2yrs,half-sistertosmartwinnerup to9fJulietFoxtrotoutofusefulwinnerupto1m(includingat2yrs)KiloAlpha.Worthchancingfirsttimeout.

7 ENRICO CARUSO (GB) (-)

TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 9-7 (8)

Br Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Mainstay J

O Ms Rachel D. S Hood

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Rachel D. S. Hood Tote S

John Newmark se oaring d bothsmart.Dam1m

TFRHHHHI BHA-

TIMEFORMVIEWRoaringLiongelding.Half-brotherto3winners,includingwinnerupto1mCrazyHorseand7fwinner RichardPankhurst,bothsmart.Dam1mwinner

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

Br B g Make Believe - Hidden Girl (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced gelding. Sixth of 10 in minor event (33/1) at this C&D

SONG (IRE) (27) 5

Br B c Kingman - Longing (IRE)

Mountain View Stud & J.C B/Stock

TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedcolt.16/1,fifthof7inminoreventatNewmarket(12f,good)

DE LIGHT (GB) (-)

Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Freedom’s Light

TIMEFORMVIEW Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1

useful2-y-o6fwinnerFirelight.Wearshood.

(IRE) (-)

Br Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Sand Shoe

O Mick and Janice Mariscotti

TIMEFORM VIEW €82,000 foal, 85,000 gns yearling, Roaring Lion gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to 1m-1 1/4m

Birdandwinnerupto11/4mMccreery(bothsmart)outofsmartwinnerupto7f(includingat2yrs)Dolma.

12 AL ANOUD (FR) (-)

HHHII BHA-

3 9-2 (5)

Br B f Kingman - Jadhaba (IRE) Rob Hornby J

O Al Shaqab Racing Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Al Shaqab Racing Haras De Bouquetot S

TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner Dahiya and half-sister to high-class winner up to 11/4mAlHakeem.Dam2-y-o1m-9.5fwinner

13 CRACKING FILLY (GB) (31) 60

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 9-2 (6)

Br Ch f Cracksman - Hot Ticket (IRE) Jefferson Smith J

O Heather & Michael Yarrow Dean Ivory, Radlett T

B M. J. Yarrow Diomed Developments Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedfilly 125/1,seventhof14inmaidenatWindsor(10f,good)31daysago.Hoodon1sttime.

HIIII BHA14 DEEP DIVE (GB) (17) 65 3 9-2 (4)

Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Fellbeck J

O Cheveley Park Stud John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedfilly Fifthof6inminoreventatWindsor(10f,good,14/1)17daysago. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: STORM CASTLE 3 9 6 Frankie Dettori 11-8 (John & Thady Gosden) 5 ran Hood worn first time by No. 10, 13 Hood worn by No. 2.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Wonderwall (IRE), 11-2 Delta Legend (IRE), 13-2 Arctic Mountain (IRE), 7-1 Enrico Caruso (GB), 9-1 Al Anoud (FR), 12-1 Lope de Light (GB), 16-1 Marzocco (IRE), 28-1 Highland Song (IRE), Deep Dive (GB), 33-1 Fictional (IRE), 50-1 Baltic (GB), 100-1 Smart Deal (GB), Cracking Filly (GB), 300-1 Manny Boy (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

DELTA LEGEND cost plenty as a yearling and comes from a good family, so he’s worth a chance to make a successful start for all that he’ll need the experience to some extent. Wonderwall is an obvious player if he doesn’t find the trip on the sharp side, while Enrico Caruso is another notable newcomer for a top stable.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DELTA LEGEND (IRE) 2.WONDERWALL (IRE) 3.ENRICO CARUSO

Great British Bonus Scheme

Second Race 6.30

THE RACING WELFARE

CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)

Value £3637.62)

BELO HORIZONTE arrives here seeking a hat-trick after wins at Yarmouth and most recently at Lingfield on Monday, and this looks to be another good opportunity. Richard Spencer’s runner has hardly been tested in those victories and connections are looking to strike while the iron is hot. Adace is also a last-time-out winner, scoring over 1m at Windsor, and she rates as the biggest danger to the selection, ahead of Shabs.

CITY SELECTIONS

BELO HORIZONTE Adace

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 614 runners, 13%) runs TWISTALINE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Spencer (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs BELO HORIZONTE

Longest Traveller: LINCOLN RED trained by O Williams, Market Rasen, 154 miles.

atLingfield(10f,AW,14/1)37daysago. TFRHHHII BHA46

5 HEERATHETRACK (GB) (16) 000050 4 9-9 (9)

Br Gr g Heeraat (IRE) - Jessica Ennis (USA) Rhys Clutterbuck J

O High Five Racing and Partners Mark Usher, Lambourn T

B Kylie Manser-Baines Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1 and visored for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy) 16daysago.Tonguestrapon1sttime,cheekpiecesbackon.Veryhardtomakeacasefor TFRHIIII BHA43

6 LINCOLN RED (GB) (35) 240-060

7 9-9 (5)

Br Ch g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Roxy Hart Jack Mitchell J

O Top of the Wolds Racing

Olly Williams, Market Rasen T

B Genesis Green Stud Ltd Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. 14/1, thirteenth of 15 in minor event at Leicester(6f,good)35daysago.Significantlyupintrip.Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHHIII BHA44

7 LITE AND AIRY (GB) (8) 0000

4 9-9 (6)

Br B g Twilight Son - Spin Doctor Adam Farragher (3) J

O Mr N. O’Keeffe

S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Well-beaten last of 10 to Belo Horizonte in minor event at Yarmouth (8f,goodtofirm,40/1)8daysago.Blinkeredfor1sttime. TFRHIIII BHA50(-4)

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

8 SHABS (GB) (23) 352344 BF 4 9-9 (8)

Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Inagh River

O Mark Rankine

B Glebe Farm Stud

Parr, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWModestgelding.Remainsamaidenafter24Flatruns.6/4,bitbelowformfourthof8inhandicapatYarmouth (8f,good)23daysago.Cheekpiecesbackon.Notcompletelydismissed.

9 THE GREY BANDIT (GB) (29) 06/-003 6 9-9 (7)

Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Reel Cool

O Mr J. T. Stimpson John Stimpson, Newcastle-under-Lyme T

B Bearstone Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 14 in minor event (40/1) at Bath (8f,good)29daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.Notdiscounted.

10 TWISTALINE (GB) (9) 000354 D

Br B f Showcasing - Tongue Twista

O Mick Appleby Racing

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWModestfilly 25/1,creditablefourthof8inhandicapatthisC&D9daysago,runningon.Likelytobe onthepremisesagain. TFRHHHII BHA49(-1)

11 ANGEL DE LUZ (IRE) (12) 353400

3 9-3 (4)

Br B f Camacho - Angel Grace (IRE) Brandon Wilkie (7) J

O Nick Bradley Racing 44 Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Mrs Noelle Walsh Tattersalls, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1Personnel S

TIMEFORMVIEWModestfilly Lastof8inhandicapatLingfield(9f,goodtofirm,11/2)12daysago.Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHIIII BHA43

12 JAMES BRADLEY (GB) (8) 136000 CD

3 9-3 (11)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Nadia Glory George Wood J

O Mr P. E. Axon Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T

B Mr Graham Smith-Bernal La Cure UK Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Cheekpiecesonfor1sttime,103/4lengthsseventhof10toBeloHorizonteinminorevent (40/1)atYarmouth(8f,goodtofirm)8daysago,merelypassingbeatenrivals.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

TFRHHIII BHA49(-2)

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12.

Stewards Note:

HEERATHETRACK: Following its run on 8/8/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

TWISTALINE: Following its run on 15/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Belo Horizonte (GB), 6-1 Adace (GB), 7-1 Shabs (GB), 14-1 Twistaline (GB), 16-1 The Grey Bandit (GB), 20-1 Fast Flo (GB), 22-1 Hanoverian King (GER), 28-1 Angel de Luz (IRE), 40-1 Lincoln Red (GB), 50-1 James Bradley (GB), 66-1 Heerathetrack (GB), 100-1 Lite And Airy (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BELO HORIZONTE is on the up and scored with ease at Lingfield 3 days ago, so he’s a confident choice to complete the hat-trick. Fellow last-time-out winner Adace is the main danger and Twistaline should give her running.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BELO HORIZONTE 2.ADACE 3.TWISTALINE RACE

Position of Stalls

No Smoking Zones

Third Race 7.05

THE BETSI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

CITY SELECTIONS

CRACK REGIMENT was a modest third on his latest outing over 7f at Yarmouth but he is fancied to return to his best form back on the all-weather Henry Spiller’s six-year-old was beaten just a head into second on his penultimate outing over 7f at Kempton and he appears primed to offer a bold bid off the same mark. Covert Mission is a consistent performer and he should run his race, while George Morland commands respect too.

CRACK REGIMENT

Covert Mission

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 614 runners, 13%) runs FINERY and NASIM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (14 wins from 74 runners, 19%) runs ASDAA

Weightwatcher: ASDAA won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 14lb to 63.

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

thirdof7inhandicap(11/2)atFfosLas(7.4f,heavy)16daysago. Likelytobeonthepremises.

3 LAST HOORAH (GB) (14) 430250

Br Ch g Bated Breath - Fibou (USA)

Fisher (3) J

O Sandyfield Syndicate Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Mr Liam Sheridan

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2021 14/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Sandown (8f,goodtosoft)14daysago.Notcompletelydismissed.

4 FINERY (GB) (81) 5-15456 CD

Br B m Al Kazeem - Elysian Erika Parkinson (5) J

O Mr Mark Ward Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Marcol Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Sixth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm, 3/1) 81 days ago. Shouldbesuitedbyreturntothistrack,soworthtakingachanceon. TFRHHHHH BHA72

5 CRACK REGIMENT (FR) (84) 005-023 CD 6 9-8 (6)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Coiffure Jefferson Smith J

O Mr Peter Spiller Henry Spiller, Newmarket T

B Mr Peter Spiller CG Asset Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 13/2, below form third of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 84 days ago. Onetonotebackupintripafterabreak. TFRHHHHI BHA71

6 BRUNO’S GOLD (IRE) (49) 5-04000 D 4 9-6 (8)

Br B g Galileo Gold - Please Me (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J

O Mr G. Dixon Brett Johnson, Epsom T

B Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW40/1,lastof13inhandicapatKempton(8f)49daysago.Strugglingforformlatelyandothersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA69

7 CEPHALUS (GB) (63) 105-000 C D

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Angels Wings (IRE)

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

8

(GB) (30) 003260 CD

Br Ch g Galileo Gold - Ashwaq

2

VIEWC&Dwinner Eleventhof12inhandicap(18/1)atthiscourse(10f)30

B g Helmet (AUS) - Bright Halo (IRE)

be

suited bythisdropbackintrip,sonotaforlornhope.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

KARIBANA (IRE) 5 9 7 George Rooke 5-1 (Richard Hughes) 7 ran

Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Eyeshields worn by No. 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 10

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Crack Regiment (FR), 5-1 Covert Mission (FR), 6-1 Finery (GB), 7-1 George Morland (GB), 8-1 Beautiful Crown (GB), 10-1 Last Hoorah (GB), 12-1 Nasim (GB), Asdaa (IRE), 28-1 Bruno’s Gold (IRE), 50-1 Cephalus (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

FINERY is on a handy mark and tends to save her best for this C&D, so she’s fancied to get back to winning ways. Crack Regiment is also back under more suitable conditions returning from a break, so he’s a danger and a solid showing from George Morland seems likely

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FINERY

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Raceday preview from Weatherbys

Nine go to post in the Weatherbys Stallion Book Chelmsford City Cup Handicapfor what looks to be a wide open contest over 7f.

TheweightsareheadedbyJaneChappleHyam’s Meishar who must bounce back fromfinishinglastofallatNewmarketlatest. The seven-year-old gelding is winless in 12 attemptsontheturfthough,asopposedto a win rate of 25% on the all-weather, so a returntothissurfaceisapositive.

There are three course and distance winners lining up on Thursday night; There are three course and distance winners lining up on Thursday night. AmberIsland, Riot and CholaEmpire. The first named of those arrives on the back of an impressive victory at Leicester, making all under Laura Pearson in first-time cheekpieces. The cheekpieces are retained and David Loughnane’s six-year-old has been put up 4lb by the handicapper as she looks to record back-to-back victories for the first time in her career. David O’Meara’s Riot made a successful seasonal debut at the track back in May, getting the best of a progressive Owen Burrows filly who would go on the frank the form when third intheKensingtonPalaceatRoyalAscot.He has been incredibly consistent this term, addinganotherwinatDoncastertohistally along the way, and still races here just 1lb above his last winning mark. CholaEmpire is one from four here at Chelmsford, and was agonisingly headed in the final stages at the track back in March when looking to add to that tally. He must bounce back from a rare poor effort latest, when over ninelengthsbehindRiot,butareturntothe all-weatherisapositive.

TomClover’sAljariisonarealrollat presentandarriveshereonahattrick bid,nudgedup2lbsforhislatestvictory atWindsorovertheshortertripof6f.He hasalsowonhereatChelmsfordover6f; howeverheisyettowinfromfourstartsat today’stripatthetrack.TheAmoRacingownedMaxiBoywasonceratedashigh as101afterfinishingthirdintheGroup2 SuperlativeStakesasajuvenilesoitis easytoseehowalowlymarkof83could betempting.However,thatwasallthe waybackin2019andheisyettoregistera successsincehisdebutvictorythatyear.

BatedBreathgeldingWyvernwasnarrowly denied over course and distance when last seen,goingdownbyjustaneckinastronglooking contest, and a repeat of that effort from a 2lb higher mark will put him in the mix here. However, he was soundly beaten by Riot here back in May and has just a 3lb weight swing to reverse the form here. ZeroCarbon has to shoulder a 5lb penalty foragame,front-runningvictoryatKempton last week but he now has an impressive recordoffourwinsfromjustsixstartsonthe all-weather. Trainer Richard Hughes has enlisted the services of Ethan Jones to take 7lbs off and counteract the penalty; the Acclamation gelding is a major player if handling the quick turnaround. SiamFox landedaYarmouthClass4event impressivelyunderanenterprisingridefrom JohnEganbackinMaybuthasstruggledto dealwiththesubsequentriseintheweights since. Egan is back in the saddle, but all of thefive-year-old’sfourwinshavecomeover amileorfurther.

Fourth Race 7.35

THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK CHELMSFORD CITY CUP

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

CITY SELECTIONS

WYVERN showed marked improvement for the application of a first-time visor over C&D latest, headgear which is retained, and he has only gone up 2lb for that second-placed effort. Aljari is seeking a hat-trick after showing his versatility by securing a double over different trips, and he warrants plenty of respect too. Riot is a C&D winner who is well treated off a mark of 81, so he’s noted as well.

Leading course trainer (17-22): S C Williams (53 wins from 425 runners, 12%) runs WYVERN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (5 wins from 54 runners, 9%) runs RIOT

Longest Traveller: RIOT trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 205 miles.

handicapatLeicester (7f,good,28/1)79daysago.Onetoconsider

3 ZERO CARBON (FR) (8) 651001 D

Br B g Acclamation - Clotilde

O Cognition Land and Water & M Clarke

9-6

B Chasemore Farm LLP The Garden Cider Company Ltd S

NON-RUNNER

.Carriespenalt Shouldgowellagain. eeping 82

Kempton en

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Kempton (7f, 11/1) 8 days ago, keeping on gamely Carriespenalty.Shouldgowellagain. TFRIIIII BHA82(+2)

4 ALJARI (GB) (38) 054-211 C D

7 9-4 (4)

Br B g Quality Road (USA) - Rhagori Jack Mitchell J

O Mr Raed El Youssef Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B Newsells Park Stud Global Equine Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner 2winsfrom3runsthisyear 10/1,won7-runnerhandicapatWindsor(6f,goodtofirm) 38daysago,despitemeetingtrouble.Shouldmakeaboldbidtocompleteahat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA85

5 MAXI BOY (GB) (20) 2/42-403

6 9-2 (1)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Lavender And Lace Kevin Stott J

O Amo Racing Limited Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Al-Baha Bloodstock Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2019 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 9 in handicapatNewmarket(7f,goodtofirm)20daysago.

6 SIAM FOX (IRE) (33) 1-61005

TFRHHHII BHA83

5 9-1 (8)

Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Folegandros Island (FR) John Egan J

O Orbital Racing & Miss L Frost Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Con Marnane Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Yarmouth in May. Fifth of 7 in handicap (12/1) at Newmarket (7f, soft) 33 days ago. Otherspreferred.

7 WYVERN (GB) (46) 324002 D

TFRHHIII BHA82

4 9-1 (3)

Br Br g Bated Breath - Miramont Callum Shepherd J

O Mrs J. Morley Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Mrs Rebecca Philipps Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWVisoredfor1sttime,secondof11inhandicapatthisC&D(11/1)46daysago.Canmakepresencefelt.

TFRHHHHI BHA82

WYVERN Aljari

8 RIOT (IRE) (14) 535144 CD 6 9-0 (5)

Br B g Kingman - Alexander Queen (IRE) Ben Robinson J

O Rasio Cymru 1 & Windmill House TB Ltd David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Gain Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Doncaster in July Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Sandown (7f,goodtosoft)14daysago.Shouldgetinvolvediftheygoastrongpace.

TFRHHHHI BHA81

9 CHOLA EMPIRE (GB) (14) 324430 CD 4 8-9 (6)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Veena (FR) David Probert J

O Chola Dynasty David Simcock, Newmarket T

B Dr Arujuna Sivananthan David Simcock Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Eighthof9inhandicap(3/1)atSandown(7f,goodtosoft)14daysago,riddentooaggressively

Remainsofinterest.

TFRHHHII BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: MOBADRA 4 9 8 Andrea Atzeni 15-8 (Roger Varian) 9 ran Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Aljari (GB), 5-1 Riot (IRE), Chola Empire (GB), 6-1 Wyvern (GB), 15-2 Amber Island (IRE), 10-1 Maxi Boy (GB), 16-1 Siam Fox (IRE), 25-1 Meishar (ARG)

PLAY SMARTER

ALJARI is in the middle of a resurgence and did well to get up having met trouble at Windsor last month, so he’s fancied to complete the hat-trick for all that this looks a reasonable event for the grade. Riot has been in good order and should be on the premises again, while Wyvern deserves respect having found only one too good over C&D last time.

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Fifth Race 8.05

THE

MINISTRY OF SOUND 2ND SEPTEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) for

CITY SELECTIONS

Geelong is likely to be up there in the market after his clear second at Kempton last week, but he can be slowly into stride which could cause problems from stall one. Therefore, the vote instead goes to BUFORD, who had the aforementioned gelding and Socialist Agenda (fifth) behind when only narrowly denied in this grade last time at Wolverhampton. Ask Peter carries 5lb extra after her Hamilton success and she isn’t out of it either

BUFORD

Geelong

Leading course trainer (17-22): D M Simcock (40 wins from 264 runners, 15%) runs TRADESMAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (14 wins from 74 runners, 19%) runs ASK PETER

Longest Traveller: BUFORD trained by Ewan Whillans, Hawick, 340 miles.

in 2021 Good second of 10 in handicap

daysago,clearofrest.Cangowell.

3 ASK PETER (FR) (10) 356401

Br B f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Attima

O Johnston Racing Ltd

B Friar Ings Stud Ltd

VIEWImprovedonrecenteffortstowin7-runnerhandicap(11/1)atHamilton(12.1f,goodtosoft)10daysago, verymuchhavingrunofrace.Moreonhisplateunderapenalty.

4 DESERT GLORY (IRE) (27) 45-0 4

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Polygon (USA) Kieran O’Neill J

O Mr Ivan Graham Titmuss

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, first run since leaving James Tate/gelded finished well held last of 7 in minor event at Newmarket (12f,good)27daysago,racingoffthepaceandalwaysbehind.Switchtohandicapsaplusatleastnowbutotherspreferred. TFRHHIII BHA54

5 BIG JIMBO (GB) (20) 122561

6 9-8 (10)

Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Big Moza Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Mr A Watson & Mr B Malyon Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Alan Watson & Brett Malyon

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’thadallthatmuchracingasa6-y-oandshowedbenefitofcomebackrunwhenrunningoutacosywinnerof13-runnerBathhandicap (11.6f)3weeksago.HasapositiveprofileonAWandexpectedtofeatureagainfrom3lbhighermarkbackupintrip. TFRHHHHI BHA54

6 STEEL HELMET (IRE) (26) 051512 C D

9 9-7 (11)

Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Marine City (JPN) Benoit de la Sayette J

O Mr W. A. Bethell Harriet Bethell, Arnold T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.LatestwinatWolverhamptoninJune.6/1,goodsecondof10inhandicapatNewcastle(16.2f)26daysago, riddenunder3foutandkeepingonwell.Thereaboutsagaininpresentgrooveforallhismarkiscreepingup. TFRHHHHI BHA53

7 SOCIALIST AGENDA (GB) (20) 0005 BF

Br Ch g Sir Percy - Mercy Pecksniff

O Mr James Fyffe & Mr Scott Fyffe

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

7 9-7 (3)

Shane Kelly J

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplebumperwinner/fairlyusefulhurdlerwho,(stronginbetting)wasn’tseentobesteffectmakinghandicapdebutinthisspherewhen

fifthatWolverhampton(14f)3weeksago,runningonwithoutbeingideallyplaced.Wellworthanotherchancefromthismark. TFRHHHHH BHA53

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

8 TRUSTY SCOUT (IRE) (16) 606264 5 9-5 (12)

Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Dutch Lilly Darragh Keenan J

O Million Dreams Racing Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

B ATE Farms & Kinane Bloodstock Oakley Garden Buildings Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Infrequent winner but comes here in decent nick, finishing close-up fourth in steadily-run handicap at Catterick(12f)16daysago.Cangiveanothergoodaccountbackonanartificialsurface. TFRHHHII BHA51

9 TEAM ENDEAVOUR (GB) (21) 06-0016

4 9-3 (4)

Br B g Bated Breath - Olympic Medal Daniel Muscutt J

O Deva Racing (TE) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWetherby(2m)inJune.10/1,belowformsixthof10inhandicapatNottingham(2m,heavy)21daysago,seeminglyunsuitedby thetestingconditions.However,ingoodhandsandheremainsprettylowmileageasastayer,sobettershowingdistinctlypossible. TFRHHHII BHA49

10 BUFORD (GB) (20) 426362

5 9-1 (8)

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Sibaya Rowan Scott J

O Mr A. C. Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Elwick Stud Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnalengthylosingrunbutheturnedinbesteffortofthecampaign(infirst-timeblinkers)whenrunner-upatWolverhampton (14f)3weeksago,tyinguplateon.Fanciedtobethereaboutsagainifheadgearhasdesiredeffectoncemore.

11 FOURSOME (GB) (35) 453464 BF

Br Ch f Highland Reel (IRE) - Putois Peace Jack Mitchell J

O Mr David L. Bayliss Olly Williams, Market Rasen T

B Bloomsbury Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 11/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f,good)35daysago,effortunder3foutandpluggingon.

12 TRADESMAN (IRE) (19) 605030 4 9-0 (2)

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Casila (IRE) Callum Shepherd J

O Khalifa Dasmal & Partners David Simcock, Newmarket T

B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill David Simcock Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhoranoneofhisbetterraces(inrefittedblinkers)whenthirdof9inminoreventatYarmouth(10f)inJuly.However, proveddisappointingbackinhandicapcompanyatLingfield(10f,heavy)19daysago.Bouncebackcalledfor TFRHHHII BHA46

13 ULYSSES (GER) (77) 0/6000-6

9 9-0 (6)

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Ungarin (GER) Jonathan Fisher (5) J

O Million Dreams Racing Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

B Gestut Rottgen Oakley Garden Buildings Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNinthof11inhandicaphurdle(25/1)atWorcester(23f,goodtosoft)45daysago.Modestonlast Flatoutingandhe’shardtowarmto. TFRHHIII BHA44

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 10, 12 Visor worn by No. 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Stewards Note:

TEAM ENDEAVOUR: Following its run on 3/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Big Jimbo (GB), 13-2 Socialist Agenda (GB), 7-1 Geelong (FR), 8-1 Steel Helmet (IRE), 9-1 Ask Peter (FR), 10-1 Buford (GB), 14-1 Estrela Star (IRE), Trusty Scout (IRE), Team Endeavour (GB), 18-1 Foursome (GB), 22-1 Tradesman (IRE), 40-1 Desert Glory (IRE), 100-1 Ulysses (GER)

PLAY SMARTER

SOCIALIST AGENDA wasn’t seen to best effect when well backed and fifth making his handicap debut in this sphere at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago, not ideally placed off a modest tempo, and he’s worth chancing to take a step forward given his exploits in bumpers/ over hurdles. Geelong is proving consistent and is feared, with Bath scorer Big Jimbo and Steel Helmet completing the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOCIALIST AGENDA 2.GEELONG (FR) 3.BIG JIMBO

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Sixth Race 8.35

THE GENTLEMEN’S NIGHT 30TH SEPTEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7650 Owners Prize

£3159, 2nd £1580, 3rd £789, 4th £395, 5th £197 (Penalty Value £4004)

CITY SELECTIONS

The Waiting Game attracted strong market support over C&D last time, and she duly obliged by banging out of stall three and making all in a classified stakes event. She merits consideration again, but preference is for FISCAL POLICY, who just got up at the death at Wolverhampton last week and, providing the quick turnaround doesn’t pose him any problems, he could be tough to stop. Oriental Spirit is another to note.

FISCAL POLICY

The Waiting Game

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 614 runners, 13%) runs

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D & C Kubler (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs

MOSTALLIM

FISCAL POLICY

Weightwatcher: ORIENTAL SPIRIT won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 8lb to 59.

Longest Traveller: STARJIK trained by E Whillans, Hawick, 340 miles.

TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedbetterthaneverthisspringrecordingback-to-backcoursevictoriesatupto7fduringthespring.Recentefforts notsoinspiring,lastof8inhandicapatLingfield(6f,goodtofirm)29daysago.Questionstoansweratpresent.

3 GOT NO DOLLARS (IRE) (14) 045002 CD

B g Showcasing - Canada Water

O Mr W Enticknap & Mr B Ralph

B Barronstown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Thirteenrunssincelastwinin2022 Secondof4inhandicap(15/2)atYarmouth(6f,goodtofirm) 14daysago.ReturntoAWratesalikelyplusandhe’snow2lbbelowhislastwinningmark.

4 JUNGLE RUN (IRE) (20) 024140 CD

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Malekat Jamal (IRE) Jack Mitchell J

O Mrs Jacqueline Clover

B Rathasker Stud & J.O’Kelly Bloodstock

Clover, Newmarket T

Clover Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinhereinMay.Eighthof9inhandicapatNewmarket(6f,goodtofirm,16/1)20daysago, weakeningfinal1f.BettershowinganticipatedreturnedtoAWforallhe’syettodefyamarkthishigh. TFRHHHII BHA64

5 FISCAL POLICY (IRE) (7) 212201 C D

4 9-8 (9)

Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Penny’s Gift Alistair Rawlinson J

O Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Oakmere Homes S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhoisenjoyingagoodseasonandfoundalittlemoreprogressforfittingofblinkerswhennarrowlylanding Wolverhamptonapprenticehandicap(6f)7daysago.Fanciedtobethereaboutsagainfromsamemark. TFRHHHHI BHA64(+1)

6 MOSTALLIM (GB) (20) 305134 CD BF

Br B g Bated Breath - Lifting Me Higher (IRE)

O Mr Dave Gillet & The Hobbits

6 9-6 (10)

Christian Howarth (5) J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B The Pocock Family Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.LatestwinhereinJuly.10/11,bitbelowformfourthof12inhandicapatWolverhampton(7.2f) 20daysago,challengingwidestofallandkeepingon.Returntothistripwon’tinconveniencehim. TFRHHHHI BHA62

7 ORIENTAL SPIRIT (GB) (15) 0-60463 D

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Yat Ding Yau (FR)

O The Oriental Spirit Partnership

5 9-3 (3)

Callum Shepherd J

Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T

B R. G. Percival Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW9/1,creditablethirdof12inhandicapatBath(5.7f,good)15daysago,shakenup2foutandnearest atthefinish.RemainslowmileageonAWandhe’sonetobearinmindfromcurrentmark. TFRHHHHI BHA59

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

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Jollification (IRE) Robert Havlin

O Dare To Dream Racing

B Mr Julian Pittam

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner 18/1,seventhof9inhandicapatSalisbury(5f,good)26 daysago,neveronterms.

9 BIG TIME MAYBE (IRE) (63) 011324 D BF

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Divine Design (IRE) Josephine Gordon J O Lamprell Roofing Ltd

Fogarty

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Brighton in May Fourth of 6 in handicap (2/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 63 days ago, noextralast1/2f.Likelyhe’llfacecompetitiononthefrontendhere

10 LAST DATE (GB) (35) 33600-0 CD

Br Br g Music Master - Tanning

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Fourteenrunssincelastwinin2021 Shapedasifbetterfortherunonbackof12monthsoffwhenseventh of15inminoreventatLeicester(6f,good,8/1)35daysago,unabletosustaineffort.Nottakenlightly

JUMIRA BRIDGE (GB) (16) 300640 CD

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Zykina

O Mr Nigel Franklin

Park Stud Limited

C&Dwinner 40/1,eighthof11inhandicapatCatterick(6f,good)16daysago,inrearandmerelyplugging

GAME (GB) (9) 406061 CD

B f Due Diligence (USA) - Critical Speed (IRE)

DueDiligencefillywhojustifiedgoodsupportandrelishedthedropbacktosprintingwhenwinning

ago,makingallandwinningreadily Thatwasathinracebutthatmaynotproveherlimitatthissortoftrip.

Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2022 Last of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 55daysago(reportedlybled).Somethingtofindonform.

50 DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: MISS BELLA BRAND 4 9 8 George Wood 4-1 (Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque) 9 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 10

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8.

Stewards Note:

PROFIT GIVEN: Following its run on 17/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

STARJIK: Following its run on 30/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Fiscal Policy (IRE), 6-1 Mostallim (GB), The Waiting Game (GB), 11-1 Jungle Run (IRE), Oriental Spirit (GB), 12-1 Got No Dollars (IRE), Big Time Maybe (IRE), 14-1 Profit Given (IRE), Anificas Beauty (IRE), Last Date (GB), 28-1 Street Parade (GB), Jumira Bridge (GB), 33-1 Starjik (GB)

Having been strong in the betting, THE WAITING GAME justified good support when winning with a good deal to spare in a C&D minor event 9 days ago and she could just be worth chancing to build on that returned to handicaps under a penalty. Oriental Spirit is lurking on a dangerous mark and remains low-mileage on AW, so he’s feared, with Mostallim and Fiscal Policy also in the mix.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE WAITING GAME 2.ORIENTAL SPIRIT 3.MOSTALLIM

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First Race 5.55 - THE BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY HERE MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4346 to the winning horse The second to receive £2040, the third £1020 and the fourth £510. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 18th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 22nd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st; fillies 9st 9lb. 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 30 entries at £40. - Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3435; Second £1717; Third £859; Fourth £429. (Penalty Value £4346.46) SS

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Second Race 6.30 - THE RACING WELFARE CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3637 to the winning horse The second to receive £1706, the third £852, the fourth £426 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, August 18th and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 22nd. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 12th, 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 a £50 cash prize 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). 24 entries at £28. - Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2870; Second £1435; Third £717; Fourth £359; Fifth £179. (Penalty Value £3637.62) SS

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Third Race 7.05 - THE BETSI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5210 to the winning horse The second to receive £2446, the third £1223 and the fourth £611. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 73 and 74; such horses rated 52 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 18 entries, 1 at £9 and 17 at £45. - Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4118; Second £2058; Third £1030; Fourth £514. (Penalty Value £5210.99) SS

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Fourth Race 7.35 - THE WEATHERBYS STALLION BOOK CHELMSFORD CITY CUP 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 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. August 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Weatherbys have kindly sponsored this race 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 16 entries at £75. - Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10668; Second £5333; Third £2668; Fourth £1333. (Penalty Value £13500) SS

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 8.05 - THE MINISTRY OF SOUND 2ND SEPTEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4130 to the winning horse The second to receive £1939, the third £970 and the fourth £485. for four 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 22nd. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 16 entries at £35. - Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3264; Second £1632; Third £816; Fourth £408. (Penalty Value £4130.99) SS

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Sixth Race 8.35 - THE GENTLEMEN’S NIGHT 30TH SEPTEMBER 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). £28 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 15 entries at £28. - Closed August 18th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

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Fixtures 2023