Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 31st August

Afternoon Racing

Thursday 31st August 2023

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Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

We are racing today on one of our rare Thursday afternoon fixtures, rather than our more usual Thursday evening ones. We have a six-race card, all with good size fields and winners will be hard to find but we are looking forward to seeing some great finishes and really exciting racing.

We are racing again on Saturday evening, after which The Ministry of Sound Disco will take to the stage; this is the fourth time they have joined us here at the racecourse and they are always a big hit with the crowds, so do join us if you can for a fun evening on Saturday.

Neil Graham

Racing Director

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

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Thursday 31st

August 2023

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How to read your racecard

Jockey’s Name.

Horse number on saddlecloth

Horse Name

Sire No of days since last race

7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)

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

O Simon Mulvany & Partner

B Ballyhane Stud

Owner(s) colours and graphic

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

4 9-2 (1)

Paul Hanagan J

John Quinn, Malton T

JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

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

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

Owner(s)

TFRHHIII BHA-

Colour and sex of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chesnut

Gr = Grey

Ro = Roan

c = colt

h = horse

g = gelding

f = filly

m = mare

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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First Race 2.25

THE

IRE-INCENTIVE,

IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

CITY SELECTIONS

Emperor’s Star rates highly after a couple of respectable performances and needs taking seriously However, his costly Sandown defeat has taken a few subsequent knocks and he might be worth taking on with fellow Royal Lodge entrant ANNAFEL, who is from the family of a Dubai World Cup winner in Well Armed. The Gosdens’ newcomer cost 220,000gns and is bred to be effective on synthetics so can make an immediate impact. Desert Rhapsody is another notable debutant.

ANNAFEL Emperor’s Star

Leading course trainer (17-22): J & T Gosden (59 wins from 219 runners, 27%) runs ANNAFEL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (9 wins from 32 runners, 28%) runs NUKANAN

Longest Traveller: MAD PUNTER trained by B Meehan, Manton, 145 miles.

colours no horse

1 ANNAFEL (USA) (-)

(14)

Br B c Blame (USA) - Beware (USA) Kieran Shoemark J

O HRH Prince Faisal Bin Khaled & Najd Stud John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Raydelz Stable

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril14.220,000gns2-y-o,Blamecolt.DamunracedsistertoUSGrade36.5fwinnerBombardoutofUS Grade37fwinnerWitty,herselfhalf-sistertoDubaiWorldCupwinnerWellArmed.Interestingnewcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 BEACH POINT (IRE) (-)

(11)

Br Br g Blue Point (IRE) - Damselfly (IRE) Jefferson Smith J

O John and Peter Seabrook William Knight, Newmarket T

B Mountarmstrong Stud & Oliver Pawle William Knight Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW45,000gnsyearling.Half-brotherto11/4mwinnerFinestLeader(byChurchill).Dam,2-y-o5f-7fwinnerwhostayed easy9.5f,half-sistertousefulwinnerupto11fCosmicHorizon.Hooded.MarketcanguideforthissonofBluePoint.

3 BLOW ME AWAY (IRE) (22) 0000

9-7 (4)

Br Ch g Showcasing - Sarbacane Stefano Cherchi J

O Mrs J Morley and Partner Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Framont & Grove Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.200/1,lastof11inminoreventatKempton(7f)22daysago.

4 BY DEFAULT (USA) (68) 5

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-7 (5)

Br Ch c Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Auntinet Marco Ghiani J

O Mr P. W. Harris Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Hascombe Stud & Valiant Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW50/1,lastof5inminoreventatNewmarket(7f,good)ondebut68daysago.Blinkeredfor1sttime.

5 CELTIC WARRIOR (IRE) (18) 6

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-7 (10)

Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Short Call (IRE) Oisin Murphy J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Mrs Anita Wigan JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 8 in minor event at Leicester (7f, good to firm, 15/2) on debut 18 days ago, not knocked about.Maywelldobetter

6 DESERT RHAPSODY (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-7 (8)

Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Masarah (IRE) Ross Coakley J

O Mr Mohammed Al Nabouda Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril8.BluePointgelding.Closelyrelatedtosmart7f-1mwinnerPositiveImpactandhalf-brotherto3winners, including1m-11/4mwinnerTurntableand7f/1mwinnerFarHope.Wearshood.Considereddebutant. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 EMPEROR’S STAR (FR) (29) 25 BF

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Warless (IRE)

9-7 (3)

William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Mr Peter Anastasiou Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWSeaTheStarscoltwhofailedtobuildonhispromisingdebutsecondwhenodds-onfifthof10inminor eventatSandown(7f)inthemud29daysago.Wellworthanotherchance.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

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

KEADY TOWN (IRE) (21) 0

Br B c Make Believe - Marasil (IRE) George Rooke J

O M&O Construction & Civil Engineering Ltd Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

B Leon Vaessen The Garden Cider Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEighthof9inminoreventatSalisbury(6f,good,33/1)ondebut21daysago.

9 KNIGHT TEMPLAR (GB) (15) 000

Br B c Haafhd - Jewelled Shane Kelly

O M & M Franklin Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

B Mr & Mrs M. Franklin Agma Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.125/1,ninthof10inmaidenatYarmouth(7f,goodtofirm)15daysago.

MAD PUNTER (GB) (64) 00

Br B c Expert Eye - King’s Miracle (IRE)

O Mr Iraj Parvizi Brian Meehan, Manton

B Mr & Mrs David Brown Sirecam Europe S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.9/2,eighthof9inmaidenatSalisbury(7f,goodtofirm)64daysago.Needs abigstepforward.

11 NUKANAN (IRE) (21) 3

HHIII BHA-

(7)

Br B or Br c Magna Grecia (IRE) - Rio Festival (USA) Kyle Strydom J

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T B Roundhill Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising Magna Grecia colt. Hooded, third of 9 in minor event (12/1) at Salisbury (6f, good) on debut21daysago.Opentoprogress.

12 PAPAGEI (GB) (20) 0

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-7 (16)

Br Ch c Masar (IRE) - Dibajj (FR) James Doyle J

O Mr S Fustok James Ferguson, Newmarket T

B Deerfield Farm Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEW Seventh of 11 in minor event at Haydock (7f, good to firm, 16/1) on debut 20 days ago. Can build onitnow

13 RUN BOY RUN (GB) (20) 2

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-7 (15)

Br B c Rajasinghe (IRE) - Instructress Neil Callan J

O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual. Second of 10 in maiden (22/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut 20 daysago.Likelytoimprove.Inthepicture.

14 UPPER HAND (IRE) (14) 4

TFRHHHHI BHA-

9-7 (1)

Br B c Camacho - Proud Maria (IRE) Dylan Hogan J

O Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket T

B Mr R. Galway

TIMEFORMVIEWFourthof5inmaiden(80/1)atWolverhampton(6.1f)ondebut14daysago.Plentymoreisrequired.

15 ORBITAL (GB) (-)

HHIII BHA-

9-2 (9)

Br B f Pivotal - Lunar Corona Darragh Keenan J

O Cheveley Park Stud Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary15 Pivotalfilly Dam,9.5fwinner,half-sistertoverysmartwinnerupto1mInspiraloutofsmart/ temperamental2-y-o7fwinner(stayed10.5f)Starscope.Bettingmayproveanaccurateindicator

TFRHHHII BHA-

16 SPIRIT LA ADELITA (GB) (19) 00 9-2 (12)

Br Ch f Mayson - La Adelita (IRE) John Egan J

O Mr R. A. Popely Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Hever Stud Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm, 250/1) 19 days ago.Needstostepup.

TFRHHIII BHA-

2022: CRYSTALLIUM 2 9 0 Andrea Atzeni 5-2 (Tom Clover) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2, 6. Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 11, 16 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 6.

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Stewards Note:

NUKANAN: Following its run on 10/8/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Emperor’s Star (FR), 13-2 Nukanan (IRE), 7-1 Run Boy Run (GB), 9-1 Annafel (USA), 12-1 Desert Rhapsody (IRE), 14-1 Celtic Warrior (IRE), 18-1 Orbital (GB), 22-1 Mad Punter (GB), 25-1 Beach Point (IRE), 28-1 Papagei (GB), 66-1 By Default (USA), Upper Hand (IRE), 100-1 Spirit La Adelita (GB), 150-1 Keady Town (IRE), 250-1 Blow Me Away (IRE), 300-1 Knight Templar (GB)

A fair bit of potential on show and the market should reveal plenty but Charlie Appleby’s EMPEROR’S STAR is worth siding with to bounce back from an odds-on reverse in the mud at Sandown and belatedly confirm the promise of his debut Newmarket second. Run Boy Run is feared most on the back of his own encouraging initial Newmarket second, although newcomers Annafel and Desert Rhapsody could have a say too.

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Second Race 2.55

THE BETSI GOLDEN MILE MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8049 Owners Prize Money 1st £3435, 2nd £1717, 3rd £859, 4th £429 (Penalty Value £4346.46)

CITY SELECTIONS

As those with previous experience need to improve, well-bred newcomers Dire La Verite, a brother to a middle-distance winner in France, and RAQEEBB, whose dam is an unraced sister to a French Group 3-winning miler, appeal most on paper The latter is preferred as he debuts for a yard that has hit a sweet spot over the last fortnight. Lohengrin can progress upped in trip, and the same can be said for Velvet Crush.

Leading course trainer (17-22): J & T Gosden (59 wins from 219 runners, 27%) runs VELVET CRUSH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (14 wins from 52 runners, 27%) runs LOHENGRIN

Longest Traveller: DIRE LA VERITE trained by B Meehan, Manton, 145 miles.

ATOM (IRE) (7) 50

Gr g Vadamos (FR) - Dalaway (IRE)

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedgeldingonFlat.80/1,seventhof10inmaidenatChepstow(7.1f,goodtofirm)7daysago.

2 DIRE LA VERITE (FR) (-)

B c Muhaarar - Cap Verite (IRE)

O Mr B. J. Meehan

B Mr Sam Sangster

TIMEFORMVIEW €60,000 yearling, Muhaarar colt. Brother to French 10.5f/11f winner Cap San Roman. Dam useful French11/2m/12.5fwinner Worthamarketcheck.

3 FICTIONAL (IRE) (53) 6

3 9-7 (4)

Br B g Make Believe - Hidden Girl (IRE) George Rooke J

O The Dakota Partnership Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Knocktoran Stud The Garden Cider Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced gelding. Sixth of 10 in minor event at this course (10f, 33/1) on debut 53 days ago. Likelytoneedmoretime.

4 FLETCHER’S FLIGHT (IRE) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 9-7 (3)

Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Autumn Tide (IRE) Adam Farragher (3) J

O The Narc Partnership Philip McBride, Newmarket T

B Patrick M. Ryan Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW €47,000 foal, 27,000 gns yearling, Profitable gelding. Half-brother to winner in Italy by Prince of Lir Dam,5fwinner,half-sistertouseful7f-11fwinnerAutumnBlades.Notanobvioussortonpaper

5 LOHENGRIN (GB) (29) 5

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Diyavana (FR)

O Cheveley Park Stud

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 9-7 (8)

William Buick J

William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. 4/1 and tongue strap on, fifth of 15 in minor event at Leicester (7f, soft) on debut 29daysago.Shouldimproveforthatinitialexperience,socan’tbediscounted.

6 MARCHING BAND (GB) (22) 6

Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Medley

O HM The King & HM The Queen

B The Queen

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-7 (7)

Ryan Moore J

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced gelding. Sixth of 11 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 66/1) on debut 22 days ago, well positioned.Shouldbuildonthat.

7 RAQEEBB (FR) (-)

Br Gr g Wootton Bassett - Tubereuse (IRE)

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

B Skymarc Farm Inc

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 9-7 (6)

Ross Coakley J

Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEW€310,000yearling,WoottonBassettgelding.Damunracedsistertowinnerupto1m(stayed11/4m)LesstalkInParis andhalf-sisterto1mwinnerDastarhon,bothGroup3winnersinFrancewhostayed11/4m.Meritsrespect. TFRHHHHI BHA-

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

RAQEEBB

Dire La Verite

8 LESLEYANNE (IRE) (41) 0

3 9-2 (5)

Br B f Acclamation - Gamba (IRE) Jefferson Smith J

O Radlett Racing Dean Ivory, Radlett T

B Rathbarry Stud Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedfilly Lastof7inminorevent(28/1)atNottingham(10.2f,heavy)ondebut41daysago. Downintrip.

TFRHIIII BHA-

9 VELVET CRUSH (IRE) (15) 3 3 9-2 (9)

Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Ship of Dreams (IRE) Robert Havlin J

O White Birch Farm SC John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B The Ship Of Dreams Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEW Highly promising individual. 10/3, third of 10 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 15 days ago, missingbreak.Shouldsignificantlyimprove.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: SUNGLASSES 3 9 2 Andrea Atzeni 11-2 (Simon & Ed Crisford) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note: MARCHING BAND: Following its run on 9/8/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

VELVET CRUSH: Following its run on 16/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Velvet Crush (IRE), 11-2 Lohengrin (GB), Raqeebb (FR), 13-2 Marching Band (GB), 12-1 Dire La Verite (FR), 28-1 Fictional (IRE), 33-1 Fletcher’s Flight (IRE), 150-1 Silver Atom (IRE), Lesleyanne (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

VELVET CRUSH did very well to get a place considering she completely missed the break at Kempton on debut and, with significant improvement anticipated, she gets the nod over Raqeebb, who is the clear pick of the newcomers. Lohengrin also has potential.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VELVET CRUSH (IRE) 2.RAQEEBB (FR) 3.LOHENGRIN

RACE RESULT TIME:

DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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Third Race 3.25

THE GREENE KING IPA

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) for

CITY SELECTIONS

Brian Ellison fields a a couple with solid chances and while Ramiro has already enjoyed some success this campaign, the in-form NORTHERN SPIRIT could be the trainer’s best hope. The three-year-old is two from six on the all-weather so far and, assuming he handles the switch to Polytrack, he has a lot going for him, despite creeping up the handicap. Zaman Jemil and Knebworth are also considered.

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (9 wins from 70 runners, 13%) runs LULWORTH COVE

Weightwatcher: HELLO ME won off a handicap mark of 85, her rating is now down 6lb to 79.

Longest Traveller: NORTHERN SPIRIT & RAMIRO trained by B Ellison, Malton, 216 miles.

FirstrunforyardafterleavingJaneChapple-Hyam.Cheekpieceson1sttime.Difficultask.

HHIII BHA88

5 KNEBWORTH (GB) (24) 666110 CD 3 9-7 (5)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Stereophonic (IRE)

Marsh J

O Blake, Coombs, Dellar, Giles & Merritt Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud

The Garden Cider Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Five wins from 17 Flat runs. Latest win at York in July 5/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Windsor(6f,good)24daysago.Solidclaimsbackdowningrade.

6 SECRET MOMENT (IRE) (53) 2455-10 D

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Devotee (USA)

TFRHHHII BHA86

6 9-6 (2)

Oisin Murphy J

O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWolverhamptoninJune.Eighthof11inhandicapatthiscourse(7f,11/2)53daysago. Notonetowriteoffafterashortbreak.

7 HELLO ME (IRE) (37) 602101 CD

TFRHHHII BHA82

5 9-3 (4)

Br B m Mehmas (IRE) - Safe Place (USA) James Doyle J

O Martley Hall Stud Ltd

B Belmont B/S Ltd & David Ryan

Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 5/1, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 37daysago,drivenout.Couldfollowup.

NORTHERN SPIRIT Ramiro

HHIII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: WONDER ELZAAM (IRE) 5 8 11 John Egan 12-1 (J S Moore) 9 ran Visor worn first time by No. 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 9, 11

Stewards Note: JUSTCALLMEPETE: Following its run on 5/8/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered brief interference.BEAR PROFIT: Following its run on 17/8/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Hello Me (IRE), 7-1 Northern Spirit (GB), 15-2 Knebworth (GB), Lulworth Cove (IRE), 17-2 Justcallmepete (GB), 10-1 Secret Moment (IRE), 12-1 Zaman Jemil (IRE), Ramiro (IRE), 22-1 Kessaar Power (IRE), 25-1 Lucky Man (IRE), Think Climate (GB), 33-1 Bear Profit (IRE)

LULWORTH COVE is well treated and left the impression that a return to form may be imminent when sixth (met trouble) at Windsor a fortnight ago, so she’s worth chancing despite a wide draw Recent Wolverhampton winner Hello Me is an obvious danger and Northern Spirit merits respect.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LULWORTH COVE (IRE) 2.HELLO ME (IRE) 3.NORTHERN SPIRIT

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PLAY SMARTER

Fourth Race 3.55

THE BLESMA, LIMBLESS VETERANS CHARITY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for three yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £7650

Owners Prize Money 1st £3159, 2nd £1580, 3rd £789, 4th £395, 5th £197 (Penalty Value £4004) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

CITY SELECTIONS

Under Curfew was beaten just a neck into second at Chepstow last week and arrives 3lb well-in. The seven-year-old, who has been running consistently well of late, is likely to be competitive once again. Universal Grace (second) and Profitable Dawn (third) were closely matched here earlier in the month and command respect, but a chance is taken with LAERTES. He has joined Mick Appleby since his latest start, when making the frame at Wolverhampton, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him improve.

LAERTES Under Curfew

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (78 wins from 616 runners, 13%) runs LAERTES

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (3 wins from 31 runners, 10%) runs BOOM THE GROOM and UNDER CURFEW

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

f Profitable (IRE) - Light At Dawn (IRE)

B Llety Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty nine runs since last win in 2021 13/2, good second of 15 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f,goodtofirm)7daysago.Player

4 LAERTES (USA) (37) 025003

Br Ch g Kantharos (USA) - Raging Atlantic (USA)

O Mr Michael Appleby

Appleby, Oakham T

B Hill N Dale Equine Holdings & J. Burdine Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWGoodthirdof10inhandicapatWolverhampton(5.1f,10/3)37daysagoonhisfinalrunforMichael&DavidEasterby Still lowmileagesohe’sverymuchonetoconsiderforhisnewstableoffa3lblowermark.OisinMurphyupnowtoo.

5 TOPLIGHT (GB) (87) 100400 CD 5

Br Gr f Havana Grey - Catmint

O Mr B. Preece

B Fifehead Farms - MC Denning

BF

Little Jet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.9/2,respectablefourthof9inhandicapatBath(5f,good)50daysago.Needsconsidering.

7 STORM MELODY (GB) (16) 040504 CD

Br B g Royal Applause - Plume

O Shaw Racing Partnership 2 & Ali Stronge

Robert Havlin J

Ali Stronge, Eastbury T

B Selwood B/S, Hoskins & Jonason Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Belowformfourthof9inminoreventatthiscourse(6f,12/1)16daysago.Blinkersback onwithmoreneeded.

TFRHHHII BHA48

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

Br B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Spritzig

18/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 10 in handicap at

B f Hot Streak (IRE) - Millisecond

J Greaves, R Willcock & Ruth Carr

VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2022 12/1, below form fifth of 10 in minor event

DARLO PRIDE (GB) (16) 040644

Br Gr g Outstrip - Doric Lady Dylan Hogan J

O Mr Clive Dennett Anthony Carson, Newmarket T

B Clive Dennett

TIMEFORM VIEW Very good fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 16 days ago, faring best of those ridden

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DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: MORTY 4 9 2 Mark Winn 11-2 (David O’Meara) 10 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 5, 7. Visor worn by No. 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

UNDER CURFEW: Following its run on 24/8/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

LAERTES: Following its run on 25/7/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Under Curfew (GB), 6-1 Laertes (USA), 13-2 Boom The Groom (IRE), 9-1 Profitable Dawn (IRE), Universal Grace (GB), 10-1 Mintana (GB), 12-1 Next Second (GB), 16-1 Storm Melody (GB), Darlo Pride (GB), 20-1 Toplight (GB), 25-1 Reversion (IRE)

This looks wide open but LAERTES is taken to make a winning start for Mick Appleby having slipped in the weights and gain his breakthrough success, with Oisin Murphy in the saddle for the first time. Under Curfew is handily weighted and rates a big threat with recent Lingfield scorer Boom the Groom also highly respected along with C&D second Universal Grace.

With

Fifth Race 4.25

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

CITY SELECTIONS

DAISY ROOTS backed up her classified efforts when placed in handicap company at Kempton last week and Adam West’s filly is unexposed over this distance, having finished third on her only attempt at Brighton. Native Melody can be forgiven her latest run at Doncaster, when slipping on the home turn, and is better judged on her Lingfield success prior. Frankfreya was outpaced on his handicap bow at Wolverhampton, but the step up in trip is likely to aid his cause.

DAISY ROOTS

Native Melody

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (78 wins from 616 runners, 13%) runs TWILIGHT JAZZ

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A West (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs DAISY ROOTS

Weightwatcher: JAMES BRADLEY won off a handicap mark of 52, his rating is now down 5lb to 47.

Longest Traveller: CAPLA QUEST trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 212 miles.

maiden. Tenth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Epsom (10.1f, good to

B f Bungle Inthejungle - Native Picture (IRE)

Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd, Evolve Hr Consulting S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingfieldinAugust.5/1,fourthof6inhandicapatDoncaster(10.2f,goodtofirm)12days ago.Probablybesttooverlookthatrun(slippedenteringstraight)andshe’snotdiscounted.

5 DAISY ROOTS (GB) (8) 465133

HHHII BHA54

9-8 (9)

Br B f Footstepsinthesand - Cambridge Duchess Oisin Murphy J

O ownaracehorse and theakston stud Adam West, Epsom T

B Theakston Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratFfosLasinJuly Verygoodthirdof13inhandicapatKempton(8f,15/2)8daysago.Back upintripandonetotakeseriouslywithOisinMurphyinthesaddle.

6 FRANKFREYA (GB) (17) 4-000

Br B g Cracksman - Posteritas (USA)

O Mr M. Goggin

TFRHHHHH BHA54(+1)

9-7 (1)

Frederick Larson (3) J

Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B G. R. Bailey Ltd Chartplan(2004) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 15/2) 17 days ago, left poorlyplaced.Significantlyupintripforthispolytrackdebut.

7 TWILIGHT JAZZ (GB) (30) 003215

Br B f Twilight Son - Jasmine Royale

O Mr L. J. Vaessen

B Leon Vaessen

TFRHHIII BHA53

9-6 (11)

Theodore Ladd J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLeicesterinJuly 11/2,fifthof7inhandicapatYarmouth(8f,good)30daysago,goingofftoohard.Stamina didn’tappeartobeaproblemwhensecondover9.5fatWolverhamptoninJanuaryandshe’shighontheshortlist.

TFRHHHHI BHA52

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: MISS BLUEBELLE (IRE) 3 9 11 Dougie Costello 12-1 (Marcus Tregoning) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 7, 10.

Stewards Note:

NATIVE MELODY: Following its run on 19/8/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Daisy Roots (GB), 5-1 Twilight Jazz (GB), 13-2 Native Melody (IRE), 15-2 Seraphia (IRE), 11-1 Twilight Guest (GB), 16-1 Fully Deployed (GB), Frankfreya (GB), 25-1 Lady Clemmie (GB), 33-1 James Bradley (GB), 50-1 Certain Style (GB), Capla Quest (IRE), 100-1 Balmy Breese (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

DAISY ROOTS has improved of late, opening her account at Ffos Las late last month prior to posting solid efforts in defeat at Brighton and Kempton. She is unexposed at this trip and looks the way to go with Oisin Murphy doing the steering. Next on the list is Twilight Jazz, who shouldn’t be judged too harshly on her latest effort and was in good form prior to that. Native Melody is best of the rest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DAISY ROOTS

2.TWILIGHT JAZZ

3.NATIVE MELODY (IRE)

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Sixth Race 4.55

THE GREENE KING CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)

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

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

CITY SELECTIONS

GLOBAL STYLE has been a model of consistency of late, going down by less than a length on both starts since tasting success at Brighton, and the eight-year-old is expected to get back to winning ways. Oscar Doodle has been knocking on the door at Newcastle and should be competitive at this level. El Royale was reported to have lost a shoe at Ayr last time and he is capable of bouncing back.

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (78 wins from 616 runners, 13%) runs EL ROYALE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (3 wins from 31 runners, 10%) runs GLOBAL STYLE

Longest Traveller: JOLI’S LEGACY & ELTHAM PALACE trained by A Newcombe, Barnstaple, 258 miles.

inhandicapatYarmouth(10.1f, goodtofirm,50/1)21 daysago.

3 CRAZY SPIN (GB) (18) 616260 C

Br B m Epaulette (AUS) - George’s Gift Dale Swift J

O Mr Nigel Sennett Ivan Furtado, Newark T

B Mrs A. Shone

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest mare. Course winner Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. 13/2, seventh of 9 in handicap atLeicester(10f,goodtofirm)18daysago.EnterscalculationsbackontheAW.

4 EL ROYALE (GB) (19) 505420

Br Gr g Hellvelyn - Sofia Royale Oisin Murphy J

O The Cartel Syndicate Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Mr W. Brackstone & Mr S. J. Whitear Adtec Electrical Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWModestgelding.Eighthof9inminoreventatAyr(10f,good,9/2)19daysago.Remainsamaiden following13attemptsbutpossibilitiesjudgedonFfosLasnearmissonpenultimatestart.

TFRHHHII BHA49

5 ELTHAM PALACE (GB) (41) 63-0066 CD 6 9-9 (9)

Br B m Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Moment In Time (IRE) Tom Queally J

O Joli Racing Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple T

B Sun Kingdom Pty Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModestmare.C&Dwinner Onewinfrom24Flatruns.11/1,belowformsixthof10inhandicapatNottingham(10.2f,heavy) 41daysago,unabletosustaineffort.Needstobouncebackbutwillbeathreatifabletodoso.

6 FLOATS ON AIR (GB) (18) 000000

49

4 9-9 (8)

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Almaviva (IRE) Dougie Costello J

O Amazing Racing Ivan Furtado, Newark T

B David Allan

TIMEFORMVIEW Poor gelding.66/1,eighthof9inhandicapat Leicester(10f,goodtofirm) 18daysago.Visorback on,tonguestrapbackon.Easytolookelsewhere.

7 GLOBAL STYLE (IRE) (10) 203123 C D

TFRHIIII BHA37

8 9-9 (13)

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Danaskaya (IRE) Neil Callan J

O Curry House Corner and Partner Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Ballylinch Stud Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Course winner Three wins from 61 Flat runs. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Brighton(11.9f,good,13/2)10daysago.Shouldgowell.

TFRHHHHI BHA50

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

GLOBAL STYLE

Oscar Doodle

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in minor event at this course(8f,40/1)7daysago,veryslowlyaway Upintrip.

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor mare. One win from 23 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2021 Sixth of 9 in handicap at Brighton(8f,good,33/1)10daysago,merelypassingbeatenrivals.Backupintrip.

THE HAY (GB) (125) 060

B c Dream Eater (IRE) - Noora Dream

Mr R M Grover

B Raymond Michael Grover

VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, heavy, 200/1). Off 125 days. Significantlyupintripandcheekpiecesonfor1sttime.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: BLAIRLOGIE 5 9 9 Robert Havlin 10-1 (Laura Mongan) 13 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 14 Hood worn by No. 11

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4.

Stewards Note: EL ROYALE: Following its run on 12/8/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its left fore shoe.

HEERATHETRACK: Following its run on 24/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Oscar Doodle (GB), 4-1 Global Style (IRE), 6-1 Crazy Spin (GB), 13-2 El Royale (GB), 10-1 Eltham Palace (GB), 11-1 Six Strings (GB), 14-1 Beach Kitty (IRE), 28-1 Blairlogie (GB), 40-1 Joli’s Legacy (IRE), 50-1 Heerathetrack (GB), 66-1 College Wizard (GB), Opportunity Knocks (IRE), 150-1 Floats On Air (GB), 250-1 Ray The Hay (GB)

OSCAR DOODLE looks ready to strike again. Global Style has been knocking on the door at Brighton in recent weeks and is likely to emerge as the main danger ahead of Crazy Spin and El Royale.

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Race Conditions

First Race 2.25 - THE IRE-INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH 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 two yrs old. Enter by noon, August 25th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 29th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Irish Thoroughbred Marketing have kindly sponsored this race and will award a voucher to the value of 10000 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 For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk 28 entries at £50. - Closed August 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Second Race 2.55 - THE BETSI GOLDEN MILE 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 25th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 29th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 13lb; fillies 9st 8lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will present a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 19 entries at £40. - Closed August 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3435; Second £1717; Third £859; Fourth £429. (Penalty Value £4346.46) SS

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Third Race 3.25 - THE GREENE KING IPA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. 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). £100 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after August 19th, 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 at £100. - Closed August 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (Penalty Value £10308) SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.55 - THE BLESMA, LIMBLESS VETERANS CHARITY 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). £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 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 12lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will present a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 17 entries, 1 at £5 and 16 at £28. - Closed August 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.25 - THE GENTLEMEN’S DAY 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 three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £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 29th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, for each race won 6lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will present a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 24 entries, 2 at £5 and 22 at £28. - Closed August 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

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Sixth Race 4.55 - THE GREENE KING 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 25th and pay £26 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 29th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 19th, 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 present 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 £26. - Closed August 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

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Fixtures 2023