Chelmsford City Racecard - Friday 29th March

Welcome to Family Funday at Chelmsford City Racecourse

We have seven races for you this afternoon with £250,000 in prize money on offer. As you would expect, this has produced really competitive racing with big fields and runners from both Great Britain and Ireland. I hope you manage to find a winner or two!

The afternoon’s entertainment begins with Shetland pony racing, then there is egg colouring, a petting zoo, an Easter Bunny Hunt, a DJ plus Rock and Roll Bingo to name but a few of the many activities. Good luck in finding some winners and have a great evening.

We are also raising money today for the Essex Horse and Pony Protection Society, which does such a marvellous job caring for our equine friends, so please give generously, if you are able to do so.

Have a fantastic afternoon.

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

Friday 29th March

2024

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Tony McGlone STEWARDS

Daniel Andrews, Ben Ford, Tomas O’Brien, Cody Watkins STARTERS

Robert Supple, Kieran O’Shea, Michael Sheridan JUDGE

David Hicks

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Paul Champion

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Sarah Duncan, Julie Lingham, John Bramhill MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Ross Worthington

Dr Duncan Peacock

VETERINARY OFFICER

Sally Bate

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Mark Murrell MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS

Erik Belloy DVM, MRCVS

Patrick Traill BSc, BVSc, MRCVS COMMENTATOR

Alan Howes

BETTING RING MANAGER

Sarah Woodborne

RACECOURSE TEAM

CHAIRMAN

Joe Scanlon MANAGING DIRECTOR

Phil Siers

RACING DIRECTOR

Neil Graham COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Nathan Holmes

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Roderick Duncan

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Jamie Waitt

GOODFRIDAY

FAMILY FUNDAY

Betting Bar

Food Petting zoo

KIDS ZONE MUSIC & GAMES

Arts & crafts, face painting, kids entertainment & more...

THE GALLOPING HORSE

Local beers, wines & spirits

Arcade games, DJ Marky T, Rock & Roll Bingo

Winning post

13:15

15.00 Marky T (DJ) - Summer Marquee T - Summer

17:10

17.30

18:15

18:30

How to read your racecard

Horse number on saddlecloth

Horse Name Sire No of days since last race

Jockey’s Name. 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

Draw 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 John Quinn, Malton T

B Ballyhane Stud 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)

Owner(s)

colours and graphic

TFRHHIII BHA-

Breeder Trainer Timeform Rating Sponsor Form Comment

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.

12.30 SHETLAND PONY SPRINT

DISTANCE - 2f - Flag start

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KEY Owner O Jockey J Trainer T

colours no horse

1 Happyhansel Thorfin

O John Lamb Annabelle Miller J

T JPL Racing

Youngest Jockey in the field aboard a pony who had proven himself over jumps, lightly raced on the flat. Interesting if getting a good start.

2 Arlo of Auckhorn

O John Lamb Aoife Hadland J

T JPL Racing

Arlo of Auckhorn has already been placed over C&D, an experienced & talented jockey having her first flat race for this trainer

3 Arnum of Auckhorn

O John Lamb Robyn Coulson J

T JPL Racing

One of the most experienced jockeys aboard one of the least exposed ponies Debut runners often come on for the run.

4 Officer of Auckhorn

O John Lamb Grace Miller J

T JPL Racing

Debut on the flat but this young pony has the aid of a winning jockey who will aim to put all of her experience to good use

5 Orkneys Gold

O John Lamb Tiffany Gristwood J

T JPL Racing

Back down in grade with a jockey who had already won , will be running on and should have a big shout.

6 Orkneys Siegfried

O John Lamb Maddie Taylor J

T JPL Racing

Jockey has winning C&D form and Siegfried went so close last season. Should go off with a great chance.

7 Oakes of Auckhorn

O M.Ward Maisie Ward J

T JPL Racing

Young jockey aboard her own pony. Reports that they have been working well in training and if taking to this surface should run well

8 Orkneys Platinum

O John Lamb Ava Jackson J

T JPL Racing

Experienced combination who in this grade should be bang there in the run to the line. Ava ended last season in the winners enclosure

9 Tedworth of Hardenley

O Nicki Marsden Lily Morse J

T JPL Racing

An out and out stayer who has previously finished ahead of most of this field should give a good account under this young jockey.

10 Lunar Larsen

O Nicki Marsden Guinevere Smith J

T JPL Racing

Ran well here on debut and reports are that they are working well coming into this.

11 Cochno Nero

O Nicki Marsden Tallulah Roberts J

T JPL Racing

Has been training well for this young jockey and shouldn’t be far away.

12 Bayview Tremendous

O Nicki Marsden Indi-Anna Rose J

T JPL Racing

Experienced young rider aboard this lightly raced pony, trainer has previously won this race so should be involved

13 Schubert of Auckhorn

O John Lamb Robyn Coulson J

T JPL Racing

1 of 2 ponies entered for the jockey , worth siding with whatever pony she decides to ride.

14 Ceann Royal Celebration

O Nicki Marsden Bella Grant J

T JPL Racing

Stepping down in grade so if getting a good start should be tough to catch under this final season jockey.

Odds Guide: 2/1 Arlo of Auckhorn, Orkneys Siegfried, Tedworth of Hardenley, 5/2 Bayview Tremendous, 3/1 Ceann Royal Celebration, 4/1 Orkneys Platinum, 6/1 Oakes of Auckhorn, Orkneys Gold, Lunar Larsen, 7/1 Cochno Nero, 8/1 Arnum of Auckhorn, Happyhansel Thorfin, Officer of Auckhorn, Schubert of Auckhorn

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British Stallion Studs have contributed nearly £2MILLION to Flat and National Hunt prize money during 2024 via the British EBF.

ALNE PARK FARM

BATSFORD STUD

BEARSTONE STUD

BWLARTH FARM

CHAPEL STUD

CHEVELEY PARK STUD

DARLEY

DUNRAVEN STUD

ELUSIVE BLOODSTOCK

ETHERIDGE STUD

GRAZEMOOR FARM

HEDGEHOLME STUD

HIGHCLERE STUD

JUDDMONTE

LANWADES STUD

MEIKLEHAUGH STUD

MANTON PARK

MARCH HARE STUD

MICKLEY STUD

NATIONAL STUD

NEWSELLS PARK STUD

NORMAN COURT STUD

NORTON GROVE STUD

NUNSTAINTON STUD

OAKGROVE STUD

OVERBURY STUD

PLUMTON HALL STUD

SHADE OAK STUD

SHADWELL

TWEENHILLS STUD

VAUTERHILL STUD

WHITSBURY MANOR STUD

WITHYSLADE FARM

YORTON FARM

First Race 1.40

THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money 1st £16252, 2nd £8128, 3rd £4064, 4th £2032, 5th £1016, 6th £508. (Penalty Value £20616)

CITY SELECTIONS

PADDY’S COURAGE ran well for a long way when finishing sixth in the Brocklesby at Doncaster last week and, with normal progression, she could be the one to beat. Addictive changed hands for 50,000 euros and is related to plenty of winners, so he could get into contention on his debut, while any market confidence behind Far Above The Law would be interesting.

PADDY’S COURAGE Addictive

Leading course trainer (19-24): G Boughey (19 wins from 169 runners, 11%) runs ADDICTIVE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs ANTHROPOLOGIST

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

Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T

S Sponsor BETS AVAILABLE

colours no horse st- lb Draw

1 ADDICTIVE (IRE) (-)

9-7 (5)

Br B c Kodiac - Dierama (IRE) Billy Loughnane J

O Mr Edward J. Ware George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Mrs S. M. Rogers

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch15 €50,000Kodiaccolt.Half-brothertousefulwinnerupto1mDetail.Dam,6fwinner, half-sistertosmartwinnerupto7fHamza.Interestingnewcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 ANTHROPOLOGIST (GB) (-)

9-7 (1)

Br B c Study of Man (IRE) - Yorkindred Spirit Jason Hart J

O Johnston Racing Ltd Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Friar Ings Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary26 StudyofMancolt.Half-brotherto3winners,including2-y-o5fwinnersYorkshireTerrierandOutInYorkshire. Hailsfromaleadingstableandhastheinsidestall.Muchrespectedifthebettingvibesarestrong. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 FAR ABOVE THE LAW (IRE) (-)

9-7 (3)

Br B c Far Above (IRE) - Cindy Bear (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J

O Syndicates Racing II and Partners Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Michael Buckley & Ian Thompson Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary19 €20,000FarAbovecolt.Damlightlyraced.Trainernostrangertoearly-season juvenilesuccess.Checkthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 SUNNY TIME (GB) (6) 0

9-7 (6)

Br B c Without Parole - Dularame (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J

O Mr L. J. Vaessen P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T

B Leon Vaessen Highfield Bloodstock Ltd, Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, last of 15 in novice at Doncaster (5f, heavy) on debut 6 days ago. A switch to AW needs to sparkmajorimprovement. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 TANAGER (GB) (-)

9-7 (7)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Compton Bird Charles Bishop J

O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B Plantation Stud ABM Catering Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledJanuary30.€22,000HavanaGoldgelding.Half-brotherto1m-11/4mwinnerLeForban. Thebettingshouldhelpguidetoexpectations. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 WEST ACRE (IRE) (-)

9-7 (2)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Lady Aria J

O Mr M Blencowe & Valmont George Scott, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Moretons Investments Ltd S

y7,000

NON-RUNNER

Half-br y-o Dam,2usefulwinnerupto5.7fUnionRose. firsttimerfor amarketmovecouldprove

7 PADDY’S COURAGE (GB) (6) 6

Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Fool For You (IRE)

O Landforce Group Ltd

B Coverdale Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary7.£95,000Mehmasgelding.Half-brotherto2-y-o5fwinnerSuccession.Dam,2-y-o6fwinner,half-sisterto usefulwinnerupto5.7fUnionRose.Anotherfirsttimerforwhomamarketmovecouldprovesignificant.NONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA-

9-2 (4)

Hector Crouch J

Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEW11/1,sixthof15innoviceatDoncaster(5f,heavy)ondebut6daysago.Shouldhavemoretooffer TFRHHHII BHA(IRE) (2)

Br

Trainer

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Addictive (IRE), 3-1 Anthropologist (GB), 5-1 Far Above The Law (IRE), 6-1 Tanager (GB), Paddy’s Courage (GB), 50-1 Sunny Time (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A few decent yards are represented in a 2-y-o maiden where the betting should prove informative. ANTHROPOLOGIST is from a family the Johnston stable has enjoyed first-time-out juvenile success with so he’s the suggestion before any market clues are known. Addictive is another likely type on paper, while Paddy’s Courage showed ability on her Doncaster debut last weekend.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ANTHROPOLOGIST 2.ADDICTIVE (IRE) 3.PADDY’S COURAGE

RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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Position of Stalls

6f - Centre Remainder - Inside

Accessibility

There are dedicated parking spaces, WC’s, and access to all public areas of the grandstand and paddock. We also provide a viewing platform.

Second Race 2.15

THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £33150

Owners Prize Money 1st £13688, 2nd £6845, 3rd £3421, 4th £1711, 5th £855 (Penalty Value £17350.70) Weights lowered 3lb. 19 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

CITY SELECTIONS

Saaheq finished a close-up third in this grade at Newcastle earlier in the month and he is likely to be thereabouts off an unchanged mark. However, the vote goes to THISMYDREAM, who beat Let’s Go Hugo by just under two lengths at Wolverhampton last time and a 5lb pull is unlikely to be enough for that form to be overturned. Last-time-out winner Phoenix Star is another to note. THISMYDREAM

Leading course trainer (19-24): S C Williams (53 wins from 426 runners, 12%) runs CONQUISTADOR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (3 wins from 40 runners, 8%) runs BOOM THE GROOM & RECON MISSION

Longest Traveller: LET’S GO HUGO trained by O Pears, Malton, 216 miles.

Breeding O

colours no horse age st- lb Draw

1 DREAM BY DAY (GB) (16) 1000-65 D

5 9-6 (7)

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Illaunmore (USA) Trevor Whelan J

O Day Dreamers

Mark Pattinson, Epsom T

B Chasemore Farm Retraining of Racehorses S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonatGoodwoodlastsummerbutoperatingbelowbestsince.Hoodedfirsttime,fifthof7inhandicap atKempton(6f,28/1)16daysago. TFRHHIII BHA65

2 CONQUISTADOR (GB) (15) 6-00304 D

Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - El Diamante (FR)

O TJE Racing

4 9-6 (12)

Connor Planas (3) J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Sir Robert Ogden Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 Fourth of 9 in C&D handicap 15 days ago, faring best of those heldup.Visoronfirsttime.Interestingrunner,althoughthedrawcouldhavebeenkinder. TFRHHHHI BHA65

3 SAAHEQ (GB) (21) 00600-3 CD

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

10 9-6 (2)

Mia Nicholls (5) J

O A. Nicholls Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T

B Cliveden Stud Ltd Adrian Nicholls Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinner 25/1,goodthirdof11inhandicapatNewcastle(5f)onreappearance21daysago, faringbestofthoseriddenprominently Welldrawn.Considered. TFRHHHHH BHA65

4 HOWZAK (GB) (23) 00110/-6 CD

Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Alys Love

O Mr W. B. Hawkins

6 9-6 (9)

Dougie Costello J

Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow T

B Usk Valley Stud Valley Water Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Fivewinsfrom17runs.Off16monthsandfirstoutingsinceleavingRobynBrisland,shaped asifneedingrunwhensixthof8in6fKemptonhandicap23daysago.Oughttobesharpernow TFRHHIII BHA65

5 RECON MISSION (IRE) (32) 305-650 D

8 9-6 (4)

Br B g Kodiac - Ermine Ruby Billy Loughnane J

O Mr B. J. Millen

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Tally-Ho Stud Millen Hotels S

TIMEFORMVIEWFifteenrunssincelastwinin2022.20/1,eighthof10inhandicapatWolverhampton(5f)32daysago.

6 THISMYDREAM (IRE) (14) 0-53341 D

Br B g Camacho - Ponty Royale (IRE)

O Dare To Dream Racing

TFRHHIII BHA65

5 9-5 (3)

Daniel Muscutt J

Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Ringfort Stud Ltd daretodreamracing.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEW10/3,won6-runnerhandicapatWolverhampton(5f)14daysago,makingall.Welldrawntoattack fromstall3.

7 BOOM THE GROOM (IRE) (20) 2610-54 CD

TFRHHHHI BHA64

13 9-5 (5)

Br B g Kodiac - Ecco Mi (IRE) Neil Callan J

O Mr B. J. Millen Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B John Foley Millen Hotels S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Three wins from 12 runs last year Latest win at Lingfield in November 11/1, fourth of 6 inC&Dhandicap20daysago.

TFRHHIII BHA64

Br

Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 DARK SIDE PRINCE (GB) (29) 4634-51 CD

7 9-5 (1)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Dark Side Princess Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr M. M. Foulger Jessica Macey, Doncaster T

B Mr M. M. Foulger Bred Thorough Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinner,thelatestwhenshadingaclosefinish29daysago.Shouldremaincompetitive afteronlya2lbnudge.

9 PHOENIX STAR (IRE) (7) 324121 D

Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Volcanic Lady (IRE)

O Flying High Syndicate

TFRHHHHI BHA64

8 9-5 (in 4lb ex) (11)

Jonny Peate (3) J

Jessica Macey, Doncaster T

B Caroline, Mark & Stephanie Hanly Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2winsinhislast3starts(allover5fatNewcastle)whenpushedouttoseeoff7rivalslastweek. Playerundera4lbpenaltybuthe’sanotherwhohasn’tbeendoneanyfavoursbythedraw TFRHHHHI BHA60(+4)

10 POPULAR DREAM (GB) (17) 3/04-6

Br B g Oasis Dream - Populist (IRE)

4 9-4 (10)

Joanna Mason J

O Strangers on the Shaw Partnership Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving James Tate when respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (40/1)atSouthwell(5f)17daysago,unabletosustaineffort. TFRHHIII BHA63

11 LET’S GO HUGO (IRE) (14) 66122-3 D BF

4 9-4 (6)

Br Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Barbieri (IRE) David Nolan J

O Ownaracehorse Ltd, Keates and West Ollie Pears, Malton T

B Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Off 12 weeks, respectable 1 3/4 lengths third of 6 to Thismydreaminhandicap(5/2)atWolverhampton(5f)14daysago.Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHHHII BHA63

12 SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD (GB) (56) 6331-06 CD 7 9-4 (8)

Br Ch g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Red Blooded Woman (USA) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Mrs Claire Goddard J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B Worksop Manor Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timeC&Dwinner Threewinsfrom14runslastyear LatestwinhereinDecember Sixthof8inhandicap (8/1)atLingfield(5f)56daysago. TFRHHIII BHA63

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 6. Hood, Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8, 9, 12

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Let’s Go Hugo (IRE), 5-1 Phoenix Star (IRE), 6-1 Thismydream (IRE), 7-1 Conquistador (GB), 8-1 Dark Side Prince (GB), 9-1 Saaheq (GB), 16-1 Sir Rodneyredblood (GB), 22-1 Boom The Groom (IRE), 25-1 Dream By Day (GB), Popular Dream (GB), 33-1 Recon Mission (IRE), 40-1 Howzak (GB)

SAAHEQ shaped well on his recent Newcastle reappearance and gets the vote to build on that promise from a handy inside stall. Last-time-out winners Thismydream and Dark Side Prince are also drawn near the rail and should go well again, while Conquistador and Phoenix Star are others who could have a say if their outside stalls don’t prove too big an inconvenience.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAAHEQ 2.THISMYDREAM (IRE) 3.DARK SIDE PRINCE

RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE:

1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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PLAY SMARTER

Third Race 2.50 6f

THE bet365 BET BOOST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £35650

Owners Prize Money 1st £14720, 2nd £7362, 3rd £3679, 4th £1840, 5th £920 (Penalty Value £18659.20) 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

CITY SELECTIONS

OLD CHUMS made it two wins from his last three starts when scoring by two lengths in this grade at Wolverhampton last month and, off a 5lb higher rating, he remains the one to beat. Eighth Army has been gelded after three mediocre efforts last year and he could prove a different proposition on his handicap debut, while Sovereign Knight holds a solid chance following his triumph at Lingfield.

OLD CHUMS

Eighth Army

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Hughes (40 wins from 217 runners, 18%) runs BRUNEL NATION

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hughes (5 wins from 10 runners, 50%) runs BRUNEL NATION

Longest Traveller: RUNAROUND SIOUX trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 241 miles.

Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse st- lb Draw

1 EIGHTH ARMY (GB) (153) 066- 9-9 (14)

Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Avessia Laura Coughlan (3) J

O Middleham Park Racing LXXVIII & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B D. J. and Mrs Deer Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaidenover6fat2yrs.Off153days.Cheekpieceson1sttime.Makeshandicapdebut andpotentialforbetterstillthisterm.

70

2 KAPPARIS KID (GB) (36) r01-645 CD 9-9 (8)

Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - La Roumegue (USA) Neil Callan J

O Rioja Racing John Ryan, Newmarket T

B La Roumegue Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Fifthof8inhandicapatNewcastle(7.1f,25/1)36daysago.Worktodo. TFRHHIII BHA70

3 HIGH VIOLET (IRE) (168) 445- 9-9 (11)

Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Kuaicoss (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J

O Middleham Park Racing LI David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Tally Ho Stud & Tony Mckiernan Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Off168days.Makeshandicapdebut.Besteffortat2yrscamefirsttimeup.

4 OLD CHUMS (IRE) (35) 630-131 D

TFR

BHA70

9-9 (7)

Br B g Kodiac - Magical Dreamer (IRE) Pierre-Louis Jamin J

O Set The Pulse Racing Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

B Merribelle Irish Farm Limited Route Agency Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW3/1,careerbestwhenwinning7-runnerhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f)35daysago.Improvingand hecangowellagain.

5 SOVEREIGN KNIGHT (GB) (47) 4-321 D

TFR

BHA70

9-9 (13)

Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Whatabird (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Haras de Hus Class 1 Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW7/4andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,improvedwhenwinning9-runnereventatLingfield(6f,AW)47daysago, alwaysholdingon.Moreneededagainnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA70

6 HOT FRONT (IRE) (40) 154-420

9-9 (4)

Br B f Soldier’s Call - Percolator Colin Keane J

O Mr Trevor Gallienne David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Ballyhane Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingfieldinAugust.40/1,eighthof10inhandicapatKempton(6f)40daysago.PreviousLingfieldsecond wasalotbetter TFRHHHII BHA70

7 BRUNEL NATION (FR) (23) 060-6

9-8 (1)

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Dalakania (IRE) Finley Marsh J

O R Lane, L Watson & J Langridge Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B S.A.S.Haute Vallee & Charlotte Hutchinso Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Off5months,sixthof8inhandicapatKempton(6f,well-backed4/1)23daysago,left poorlyplaced.Asix-figurebreeze-upsbuylastyear,helooksthepartandremainsopentoimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHA69

Br

8 REVEAL (GB) (36) 00-530

9-8 (9)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Regardez Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr Paul Corrigan Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Lawn Stud North Allerton Racing, McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.8/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,seventhof8inhandicapatNewcastle(7.1f) 36daysago. TFRHHIII BHA69

9 SPLIT THE PROFIT (IRE) (15) 540-402

9-7 (6)

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Anne of Kiev (IRE) Callum Shepherd J

O Mr Jim Gill Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

B Lynn Lodge Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Very good second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 10/1) 15 days ago, almost running down a well-backedwinnerwhoshowedbagsofspeed,comingclearoftheothers.Thisistougher TFRHHHII BHA68

10 RUNAROUND SIOUX (GB) (8) 5-6616 CD

9-7 (10)

Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Angel Mead Jack Gilligan J

O Mr David Klein Rod Millman, Cullompton T

B David Klein Signs & Safety Ltd, Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenwinning8-runnereventonhandicapbowoverC&DinFebruary,overcomingpositionalbias.Notseen tobesteffectwhensixthof9inhandicap(13/2)atSouthwell(7.1f)8daysago,nevernearer Retainspotential. TFRHHHII BHA68

11 CLOUD KING (GB) (3) 060-1

9-6 (in 6lb ex) (5)

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Royal Eloquence (IRE) Jamie Spencer J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Joseph A. Tabet JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHeavily-backed4/6andmuchimprovedwhenwinning11-runnerhandicapatSouthwell(5f)onreturn3daysago, inadifferentleaguetohisrivals.Looksusefulandwilltakeallthebeatingunderapenalty. TFRHHHHH BHA61

12 LOCHABER (GB) (22) 46542-5 9-4 (2)

Br B g Havana Grey - Yolo Star (IRE) Sam James J

O Mr D J MacKay & Mrs E Burke K R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Llety Farms & Whitsbury Manor Stud KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW10/1,fifthof7inhandicapatNewcastle(6f)22daysago,toofreeafter7monthsoff.Makespolytrackdebut. Facesatoughtask. TFRHHIII BHA65

13 GOGO YUBARI (GB) (7) 0-31241 D

9-4 (in 6lb ex) (3)

Br B f Havana Grey - Clouds Rest Kieran O’Neill J

O Gee Gee’s Wine Bar & Dylan Cunha Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORMVIEW9/1,careerbestwhenwinning9-runnerhandicapatLingfield(6f,AW)7daysago.Hashadagood yearalreadywith2victoriesfornewyardbutthisistougherunderapenalty. TFRHHHII BHA59(+2)

14 MINERS GAMBLE (IRE) (11) 040-3

9-3 (12)

Br B g Tamayuz - Adeste Billy Loughnane J

O Chris Lowther and Friends Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Mrs P. O’Rourke Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Off6months,11/2,excellentthirdof8inhandicapatNewcastle(6f)11daysago,notideally placedandnearestfinish.Makespolytrackdebut.Candobetteragainbutmaywantalongertripideally

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

TFRHHHII BHA64

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 8.

Stewards Note:

EIGHTH ARMY: Following its run on 28/10/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Cloud King (GB), 9-1 Old Chums (IRE), 10-1 Brunel Nation (FR), 11-1 Gogo Yubari (GB), 12-1 Sovereign Knight (GB), 14-1 Split The Profit (IRE), Miners Gamble (IRE), 20-1 Runaround Sioux (GB), 25-1 Eighth Army (GB), 33-1 Hot Front (IRE), 40-1 High Violet (IRE), 66-1 Kapparis Kid (GB), Lochaber (GB), 100-1 Reveal (GB) PLAY

Hard to see past CLOUD KING who won as his rider liked on his handicap debut at Southwell on Tuesday and looks sure to go on improving. Brunel Nation and Runaround Sioux are a couple of interesting rivals who remain with potential.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLOUD KING 2.BRUNEL NATION (FR) 3.RUNAROUND SIOUX

RACE RESULT TIME:

Fourth Race 3.25

THE bet365 BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35650

Owners Prize Money 1st £14720, 2nd £7362, 3rd £3679, 4th £1840, 5th £920 (Penalty Value £18659.20) Weights lowered 5lb. 16 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

CITY SELECTIONS

Irish raider NOBLE CRUSADE arrives on the back of two stylish 1m4f victories at Dundalk and, with this longer trip unlikely to pose any problems, he might be able to complete the hat-trick. Churchella won her only previous visit to Chelmsford and produced a career-best performance when successful over an extended 2m at Southwell last time. She looks an obvious danger, while V Power, Fox Flame and Turner Girl are others to note.

NOBLE CRUSADE

Churchella

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Appleby (76 wins from 616 runners, 12%) runs AT LIBERTY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs CHURCHELLA

Longest Traveller: NOBLE CRUSADE trained by J McConnell, Ireland.

Breeding O Owner B Breeder

colours no horse age st- lb Draw

1 GREATNESS AWAITS (IRE) (568) 424621/- 5 9-9 (12)

Br B g Clodovil (IRE) - Top Act (FR) Callum Shepherd J

O Deva Racing GA Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Kildaragh Stud Deva Racing Group S TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenhurdlerbutdidproduceacareerbestwhenwinningonlastFlatrun. TFR

2 AT LIBERTY (IRE) (6) 261626

BHA70

5 9-9 (13)

Br B g Muhaarar - Federation Daniel Muscutt J

O Mr Matthew Taylor Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Floors Farming Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Not at his best back on turf when sixth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster(10.2f,heavy,6/1)6daysago.Significantlyupintrip.

TFRHHHII BHA70

3 STAR LEGEND (IRE) (482) 0305/- 5 9-9 (1)

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE) Adam Farragher J

O Deva Racing SL 1 James Owen, Newmarket T

B Rockhart Trading Ltd Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWAwinneroverjumpssincelastseenontheFlat.Contestshisfirsthandicapinthissphere.

4 TURNER GIRL (IRE) (65) 233-523 D

TFRHHHII BHA70

5 9-9 (2)

Br B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Music In My Heart Silvestre De Sousa J

O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Lynch Bages Ltd Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 4/1) 65 days ago, just unable to fend off an unexposedpair TFRHHHII BHA70

5 NOBLE CRUSADE (USA) (35) 000-611

6 9-9 (11)

Br B g Noble Mission - Hint of Joy (USA) Keithen Kennedy (7) J

O No More After Hours Syndicate John McConnell, Ireland T

B Dom Felipe LLC

TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesonahat-trickhavingwonhislast2racesatDundalk(bothat12f).Shortlisted.

6 VICTORY MARCH (IRE) (32) 34630-0 D

7 9-9 (14)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Seatone (USA) David Nolan J

O Magna Carter Bloodstock Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, virtually refused to race on first run since leaving Seb Spencer when last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton(12.2f)32daysago,notlookingkeen.Visoronfor1sttime.

7 COOLNAUGH HAZE (IRE) (13) 2/0/6-5

TFRHHIII BHA70

6 9-8 (3)

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Midas Haze Billy Loughnane J

O Brownsbarn TBs & The Sheephaven Bay James Owen, Newmarket T

B B. & J. McDonald Rapido Ltd, Rapido Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinninghurdlerwhofinishedonlyfifthof6inhandicapatSouthwell(11.1f)13daysago.Upintrip andcheekpiecesbackon.

TFRHHHII BHA69

Br

J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 FOX FLAME (GB) (9) 0-04315

4 9-7 (9)

Br B f Iffraaj - Street Fire (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Johnston Racing Ltd

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mr & Mrs P Hargreaves & Mr A D Spence Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatSouthwellearlierinthemonthandshapedbetterthanthebareresultwhen fifthof12backthere(11.1f)9daysago,finishingwell.Backupintrip.Meritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA70

9 CLANSMAN (GB) (147) 002130- 6 9-7 (15)

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Pearl Dance (USA)

O Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd

Billy Garritty J

Liam Bailey, Middleham T

B Mr J. Dance Show Business Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatAyrinOctoberandranmodestlywhenlastof9inhandicapatNewmarket(16f,soft).Off147days. Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHHHII BHA68

10 ANISOPTERA (IRE) (47) 0250-25

7 9-6 (16)

Br Ch m Casamento (IRE) - Dragonera Kieran O’Neill J

O G Tann & N Jarvis Brett Johnson, Epsom T

B Preston Lodge Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFifthof6inhandicap(18/1)atLingfield(15.8f,AW)47daysago,lostallchanceatstart.Cheekpieceson for1sttime.

11 V POWER (GB) (44) 0/60-2

TFRHHHII BHA67

4 9-6 (5)

Br B g Protectionist (GER) - Vagabonde (IRE) Dougie Costello J

O FRN - Chepstow Club

Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow T

B Power Thoroughbreds Germany Gmbh Valley Water Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who showed improved form on first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O’Brien whenverygoodsecondof7inhandicapatKempton(12f)44daysago.Inthepicture. TFRHHHII BHA69

12 CHURCHELLA (IRE) (17) 141-251 CD 4 9-5 (7)

Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Elizabelle (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd - 2C & Partners David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B TEK Squarey Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhogotstraightbackontheupwhenwinning7-runnerhandicapatSouthwell(16.5f)17daysago, despitebeingveryslowlyaway Potentiallymoretocomeandhastobeofinterestagain. TFRHHHHH BHA68

13 UNIFICATION (IRE) (279) 0/506-

4 9-5 (6)

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Bring Back Matron (IRE) Neil Callan J

O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T

B J. S. Bolger Unex Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenonFlat.9/4,firstrunsinceleavingJ.S.Bolgerwhenseventhof8injuvenilehurdle atFontwell(17.7f,good)onNHdebut.Off7months.Cheekpiecesonfor1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA68

14 RUN SIMBA (GB) (85) 0/0020-0

4 9-5 (4)

Br B f Roaring Lion (USA) - Roedean (IRE) Jonny Peate (3) J

O Stoneleigh Racing Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B The Roedean Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, performed modestly on first run since leaving K. R. Burke when last of 7 in minor event at Newcastle(8f)85daysago.Significantlyupintrip.FirstrunforyardafterleavingPaulMidgley TFRHHIII BHA68

15 A POET’S SECRET (GB) (129) 565P10-

4 9-4 (10)

Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Dreaming Beauty Colin Keane J

O Mr R. Moore Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited World Cargo Solutions Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingfieldinNovemberbutfailedtorepeatthateffortatthiscourse(16f,10/1)whenlastseen. Off129days.

16 MERRIJIG (GB) (192) 666521- D

TFRHHHII BHA67

6 9-4 (8)

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Near Wild Heaven Jack Gilligan J

O The Beverley House Stables Partnership John Berry, Newmarket T B Emma Berry

TIMEFORMVIEW5/2,careerbestwhenwinning10-runnerhandicapatRedcar(14f,good),respondingwell.Off6months buthe’safree-goingtypewhomaynottakemuchgettingfit.

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

TFRHHHHI BHA65

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10, 13

Visor worn by No. 1, 8, 12, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 7.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 15

Stewards Note:

TURNER GIRL: Following its run on 24/1/2024 it was reported that the horse stumbled early and ran too free.

VICTORY MARCH: Following its run on 26/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

CLANSMAN: Following its run on 3/11/2023 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

UNIFICATION: Following its run on 24/8/2023 it was reported that the horse lost the right-fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Noble Crusade (USA), 15-2 Churchella (IRE), 9-1 Turner Girl (IRE), Merrijig (GB), 10-1 V Power (GB), 12-1 Fox Flame (GB), 14-1 Coolnaugh Haze (IRE), 16-1 At Liberty (IRE), 18-1 Greatness Awaits (IRE), Star Legend (IRE), 22-1 Clansman (GB), A Poet’s Secret (GB), 25-1 Anisoptera (IRE), 33-1 Victory March (IRE), Unification (IRE), 40-1 Run Simba (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

There ought to be more to come from CHURCHELLA, who did well to win at Southwell last time having put herself on the back foot at the start (very slowly away), so she receives the vote in a competitive handicap. Bottom-weight Merrijig is a keen-going type who might not take loads of getting fit, while Fox Flame and hat-trick seeker Noble Crusade are two others with solid claims.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHURCHELLA (IRE) 2.MERRIJIG 3.FOX FLAME

RACE RESULT TIME:

DISTANCE:

1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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Fifth Race 4.00

THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £33150

Owners Prize Money 1st £13688, 2nd £6845, 3rd £3421, 4th £1711, 5th £855 (Penalty Value £17350.70) Weights lowered 3lb. 27 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

CITY SELECTIONS

Highfield Viking ran consistently well throughout last season and must enter calculations on his return to action, while recent Southwell scorer Laura’s Breeze also merits consideration.

Five Winds, Dion Baker and Kitaab add further spice to the race, but hat-trick seeking BOSSY PARKER rates the one to beat. Refitted with blinkers (worn again today), he has impressively notched a double over this trip at Wolverhampton of late and a further 5lb rise looks more than fair

BOSSY PARKER

Highfield Viking

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Appleby (76 wins from 616 runners, 12%) runs AUGUST

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs NIGHTS OVER EGYPT

Longest Traveller: MAY NIGHT trained by D G Hogan, Ireland.

Breeding O

colours no horse age st- lb Draw

1 HOUGOUMONT (GB) (70) 40000-5

4 9-6 (7)

Br Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - New Road Side David Nolan J

O Morecool Racing & Andy Barnes Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Morecool Racing mcivors.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerat2yrswhofailedtoprogressinhandicapslastterm.22/1,fifthof8inhandicapatNewcastle(7.1f)whenlast seeninJanuaryandsubsequentwindoperationneedstohavehadpositiveeffectaheadofthis.Marketmayguide. TFRHHHII BHA65

2 BOSSY PARKER (IRE) (18) 00-4311 D

4 9-6 (12)

Br Br g Kodiac - Cute Callum Shepherd J

O Tony & Bev Culhane

B Thomas Foy

Stella Barclay, Garstang T

TIMEFORMVIEWFirmlybackontrackfromreducedmarkoflate,landingback-to-backWolverhamptonhandicaps(7f)ingoodstyle. Remainsverywelltreatedonhisjuvenileformandhighontheshortlistinhat-trickbid. TFRHHHHI BHA65

3 HOW BIZARRE (GB) (11) 10111-0 D

9 9-6 (11)

Br Ch g Society Rock (IRE) - Amanda Carter Silvestre De Sousa J

O Foulrice Park Racing Limited Liam Bailey, Middleham T

B Mrs Janis MacPherson Show Business Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFivewinsfrom20runslastyear 28/1,probablyneededtherunwhenfollowing7monthsoffwheneighthof10inhandicap atNewcastle(7.1f)11daysago.Entitledtobesharperherebutheremains4lbabovelastwinningmark. TFRHHIII BHA65

4 MAY NIGHT (GB) (28) 050-026 D

6 9-6 (2)

Br Ch g Mayson - Dream Melody Keithen Kennedy (7) J

O Longevity Racing Club

B Plantation Stud

Denis G. Hogan, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishraiderwhoranbestraceforpresentstablewhensecondof12inaDundalkclaimer(1m)lastmonth.14/1,bitbelow formsixthof12inhandicapatDundalk(7f)28daysago,notlookingwellservedbythedropbackintrip. TFRHHHII BHA65

5 FIVE WINDS (GB) (13) 43-6

4 9-6 (6)

Br B f Adaay (IRE) - Critical Speed (IRE) Colin Keane J

O Mr H Jenkins Mr L Bearman Mr C Flanagan Jack Jones, Newmarket T

B Howell Jenkins

TIMEFORMVIEWAdaayfillywhohasseeminglybeenbroughtalongwithhandicapsinmind,notposingathreatwhensixthof8inmaidenatSouthwell(5f,14/1) 13daysago,notknockedabout.LikelyimprovernowhandicappingupintripandbookingofColinKeaneveryeye-catching TFRHHHHI BHA65

6 HIGHFIELD VIKING (GB) (190) 164322-

4 9-6 (5)

Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Pure Illusion (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Trainers House Enterprises Ltd John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Trainers House Enterprises Ltd JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkonhandicapdebutatDoncaster(6f)11monthsagoandsignedofflasttermwithpairofsolidrunners-upefforts,latterly inafirst-timevisoratAyr(7.2f)inSeptember Returnswithyardamongstthewinnersandpossibilitiesfromahandydraw TFRHHHHH BHA65

7 GLOBAL SPIRIT (GB) (28) 426-405 D

9 9-6 (16)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Centime Jonny Peate (3) J

O Swales & Fell Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Car Colston Hall Stud OR8 Wellness, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW12/1,notdisgracedwhenfifthof12inhandicapatNewcastle(7.1f)28daysago,noextrafinal100yds. Cheekpiecesbackonandhe’sfallenbackdowntolastwinningmark. TFRHHHII BHA65

Br

Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 DION BAKER (IRE) (29) 200253 D

5 9-6 (14)

Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Tiga Tuan (FR) Adam Farragher J

O Carl Appleton & Peter Edwards Michael Wigham, Newmarket T

B Mr T. A. Rahman Jess Edwards - McTimoney Animal Therapist S

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 30 Flat runs. 9/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this course (8f) 29 days ago, headedlast1/2fandkeepingon.Each-waypossibilities.

9 KITAAB (GB) (7) 661202

TFRHHHII BHA65

5 9-5 (8)

Br B g Showcasing - Life of Pi Hector Crouch J

O Marie Williams & Partner

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Dance Thoroughbreds Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinner at Southwell in February. Good second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 9/4) 7 days ago, doingwelltomakeupthegroundhedidfromoffthepace.Remainsonagoodmarkonthatevidence. TFRHHHHI BHA64

10 AUGUST (IRE) (17) 22-5050

4 9-5 (13)

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Nicky’s Brown Miss (USA) Daniel Muscutt J

O The Horse Watchers 1 Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Robert & Barbara McClure Timeform S

TIMEFORMVIEW Eighth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago, brief headway over 1f out and no extrafinal1f.Eyeshieldsonfor1sttimeandtheassessorisrelinquishinghisgrip.

11 LUNARSCAPE (GB) (15) 3-05246

TFRHHHII BHA64

4 9-5 (10)

Br Gr f Cityscape - Moon Song Billy Loughnane J

O S & A Mares, W Fisher & Partner Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B Hunscote Stud Limited Pinfields S

TIMEFORMVIEWFourteenrunssincelastwinin2022.Blinkeredfor1sttime,3lengthssixthof9toLaura’sBreezeinhandicap atSouthwell(7.1f,7/2)15daysago.Nosurprisetoseeherinthemixbackatthistrack. TFRHHHII BHA64

12 LAURA’S BREEZE (IRE) (15) 0-22451 D

4 9-5 (3)

Br Br f Ribchester (IRE) - Etesian Flow Billy Garritty J

O Oakfield Racing & Partner Liam Bailey, Middleham T

B Ballinacurra Stud Limited Show Business Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over 7f for Ed Dunlop in November and stepped up on yard debut effort when winning 9-runnerhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f,5/1)15daysago.Likelytogiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA64

13 NIGHTS OVER EGYPT (IRE) (48) 0000-34

4 9-5 (1)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Beychella (USA) Paul Mulrennan J

O The Horse Watchers 10 Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Sabah Mubarak Al Sabah Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEW20/1,fourthof5inminoreventatNewcastle(6f)48daysago,effortover2foutandnofurtherimpression. Returntohandicapsratesaplusfromthismuch-reducedmark.

14 GLOBAL WARNING (GB) (16) 661-646 D

TFRHHIII BHA64

8 9-5 (4)

Br B g Poet’s Voice - Persario Liam Keniry J

O Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket T

B Mrs Elizabeth Grundy

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWolverhamptoninDecember 9/1,sixthof8inhandicapatKempton(7f)16daysago. Worthnotingifthemarketspeaksinhisfavour

15 KEEP ME STABLE (IRE) (26) 106-600 D

TFRHHHII BHA64

4 9-4 (9)

Br B f Galileo Gold - Sketching Finley Marsh J

O Mr Paul Corrigan Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Tally-Ho Stud North Allerton Racing, McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatNewcastleinNovember 12/1,lastof12inhandicapatNewcastle(7.1f)26daysago, headed2foutandfoldingtamely Plentytoproveatpresent.

16 EIGHT MILE (IRE) (17) 1644-54

TFRHHIII BHA63

4 9-4 (15)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Fashion Central J

O Mr E Williams & partner George Scott, Newmarket T

B Ballyhane Fitzdares Club S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsfrom13runslastyear 14/1,respectablefourthof12inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f)17daysago. Cheekpieceson1sttimeandnotoutofthingswiththisdropbackintripalikelyplus.NONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA63

s re th p Southw of in 3runs 4/1, four icap (8. eekpieceson1sttimeandnotoutofthingswiththisdropbackintripa NONRUNNER.

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Eyeshields worn first time by No. 10 Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 8.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note:

FIVE WINDS: Following its run on 16/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.

KITAAB: Following its run on 22/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

NIGHTS OVER EGYPT: Following its run on 10/2/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

KEEP ME STABLE: Following its run on 3/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Bossy Parker (IRE), 7-1 Highfield Viking (GB), 9-1 Kitaab (GB), 11-1 Five Winds (GB), 12-1 Laura’s Breeze (IRE), 14-1 Dion Baker (IRE), 16-1 Lunarscape (GB), 18-1 Hougoumont (GB), May Night (GB), 22-1 Global Spirit (GB), August (IRE), Global Warning (GB), 28-1 How Bizarre (GB), Nights Over Egypt (IRE), 50-1 Keep Me Stable (IRE)

HIGHFIELD VIKING ended last season in good form and looked unlucky not to make his final start at Ayr a winning one in September A winner on his respective return last spring, he earns the vote to repeat the feat this time around. Bossy Parker has thrived of late and is feared along with Kitaab. May Night and Hougoumont are others to note.

Sixth Race 4.35 1m

THE bet365 6 HORSES CHALLENGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40650

Owners Prize Money 1st £16784, 2nd £8394, 3rd £4195, 4th £2098, 5th £1049 (Penalty Value £21276.20) 17 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

CITY SELECTIONS

Not beaten far over further at Wolverhampton last October, the relatively unexposed DECEIVER should be well suited by dropping back in trip and this looks like an ideal opportunity to regain the winning thread. The four-year-old gets the vote ahead of the hat-trick seeking Billy Mill and Irish raider Mulgrave, who arrives on the back of a taking success at Dundalk. Eligible, Riot and Two Tempting complete the shortlist.

DECEIVER Billy Mill

Leading course trainer (19-24): S C Williams (53 wins from 426 runners, 12%) runs AL MARMAR & RIBAL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs RIOT & ZOZIMUS

Longest Traveller: MULGRAVE trained by John McConnell, Ireland.

Breeding O

colours no horse age st- lb Draw

1 TWO TEMPTING (IRE) (175) 124003- D

5 9-9 (7)

Br Ch g New Bay - Dangle (IRE) Trevor Whelan J

O Berkeley Racing Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

B Miss S. Von Schilcher Pump Technology Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWDoubledhistallyatKemptonlastsummerandranrespectablyonhisfinaloutingoftheyear,thirdof12inhandicap atAscot(7f,good,14/1)inOctober Morerequiredfromhiscurrentmarkreturningfrom6monthsoff. TFRHHHII BHA82

2 ON A SESSION (USA) (26) 05030-0

8 9-9 (14)

Br B g Noble Mission - Destiny Calls (USA) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Penton Hill Racing Limited & Mr L O’Kane

David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B Green Lantern Stables LLC TXODDS S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Musselburgh last spring but drawn a blank since. After 4 months off, below form when 6 1/2 lengths eleventhof13toBillyMillinhandicapatNewcastle(7.1f,50/1)26daysago.Needstogetbackontrack. TFRHHIII BHA82

3 RIOT (IRE) (26) 3-40330 C

7 9-9 (10)

Br B g Kingman - Alexander Queen (IRE) David Nolan J

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

B Mountarmstrong Stud Gain Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon3timesatthiscourse(allat7f)lastyear Shapedasifstillinformuppedingradewhen3lengthseighth of13toBillyMillinhandicapatNewcastle(7.1f,16/1)26daysago.Cangivehisrunningagain. TFRHHHII BHA82

4 TITAN ROCK (GB) (41) 204-300 D

6 9-9 (16)

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Frabjous J

O Mr Ross Harmon & Partner John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Maywood Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORMVIEWWasn’tseentobesteffectonhispenultimatestart,butnotinthesameformwhenninthof12inhandicap(9/1)atNewcastle (8f)41daysago.Hasnowdroppedbelowhislastwinningmarkwithhoodon1sttime.NONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA82

41 ago.Hasnow belowhislastwinningmarkwithhoodon1sttime.NONRUNNER.

5 AL MARMAR (IRE) (40) 05-0130 CD

Br Br g Kodiac - Fraulein Hector Crouch J

O Kevin Herridge and Partner Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd

6 DUC DE MORNY (GB) (16) 000-004

Br Ch g Cityscape - Hoku (IRE)

5 9-9 (13)

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredingoodstyleatthisC&DinJanuary.However,producedalessereffortwheneighthof11inhandicap atKempton(8f,17/2)40daysago.Bouncebackcalledforreturnedtothisvenue. TFRHHHII BHA82

4 9-8 (8)

Connor Planas (3) J

O Black Type Ltd Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B Jocelyn Targett

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2022,butmademoreimpactthanpreviouslyforcurrentyardwhenfourth of9inhandicapatKempton(8f,25/1)16daysago.Taskisnowtobackuphislatesteffort. TFRHHIII BHA81

7 MULGRAVE (IRE) (56) 060-001 D

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Hairpin (USA)

B Tally-Ho Stud

6 9-8 (12)

Donagh O’Connor J

O M Trainor/EMcMorrow/GByrne/Turnings Synd John McConnell, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times at Dundalk (all at 8f) last year Confirmed promise of previous run when also winning 14-runner handicap(6/1)atthesameC&D56daysago.Remainsonaworkablemarkandhecouldbeabletofollowup. TFRHHHHH BHA81 fect th

Br

Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 ELIGIBLE (IRE) (30) 043-164 D

8 9-8 (3)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Secrets Away (IRE) Joanna Mason J

O Mr L Westwood & partner

B Nick Bradley Bloodstock

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

TIMEFORMVIEWGainedafourthcareervictoryatSouthwellwhensuccessfulthereinJanuary.Notdiscreditedundermorepositive ridewhenfourthof8inhandicap(11/2)atKempton(8f)amonthago.Cangiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA81

9 WILDFELL (IRE) (6) 00-5240 D

4 9-8 (11)

Br Ch g Tasleet - Indian Ink (IRE) John Egan J

O Mr C.Gardiner and Miss E.Donnelly Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Ballyhane OR8 Wellness S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonhisfirst4startsin2023 Madetheframetwicethisyear,beforeracingtoofreelywhenninthof18inhandicap atDoncaster(8f,heavy,22/1)6daysago.Couldfarebetterbackonall-weather TFRHHIII BHA81(-1)

10 DECEIVER (GB) (158) 30/1032-

4 9-8 (9)

Br B g Cracksman - Penny Drops Billy Loughnane J

O Oakmere Homes Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Tattersalls Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatKemptonlastMarchandranwellonall-weatherfinal2startsin2023,secondof11inhandicap (6/1)atWolverhampton(8.6f)inOctober Enterscalculationswithmorestilltoofferatthistrip. TFRHHHHI BHA81

11 BILLY MILL (GB) (26) 10-0311 D

6 9-7 (5)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Phantom Spirit Ross Coakley J

O Canisbay Bloodstock Rod Millman, Cullompton T

B Mr & Mrs J. R. Worboys Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Fleetwood Developments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been going the right way with each start this year, overcoming trouble when making it back-to-backwinsin13-runnerhandicapatNewcastle(7.1f,16/1)26daysago.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA80

12 ZOZIMUS (IRE) (26) 0400-00 D

6 9-7 (1)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Comment Daniel Muscutt J

O The Horse Watchers 3 David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Grange Stud Timeform S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnewinfrom30Flatruns.Againnotseentobesteffectwhen33/4lengthstenthof13toBillyMillinhandicap atNewcastle(7.1f,12/1)26daysago,hamperedover1fout.Visorbackon. TFRHHIII BHA80

13 LONGLAI (FR) (329) 0/463/1P- D

6 9-7 (4)

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Mojo Risin (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O S. Hassiakos, M Wigham & David Dixon Michael Wigham, Newmarket T

B Mme Aliette Forien & Mr Gilles Forien Pandora X Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Kempton on his seasonal/stable debut last April. However, pulled up in handicap at Newmarket(8f,good,11/2)nexttimeandhasbeenoffthetrackfor10monthssince. TFRHHIII BHA80

14 BLOW YOUR HORN (IRE) (83) 11065-0 C

7 9-5 (6)

Br B g Golden Horn - She’s Complete (IRE) Charles Bishop J

O Ian Williams Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B The She’s Complete Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahat-tricklastsummerbuthasfoundthingstoughersince,runningmodestlywheneleventh of12inhandicapatKempton(16f,50/1)83daysago.Significantlydownintrip.

15 ZU RUN (GB) (13) 00-6260 C

4 9-5 (15)

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Bewitchment Finley Marsh J

O Over The Moon Racing Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B The Bewitchment Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner MakinghisfirststartsinceleavingAdrianNicholls,againbelowformwhenninthof11inhandicap atWolverhampton(7.2f,20/1)13daysago.Cheekpiecesreapplied.Backupintrip. TFR

16 RIBAL (GB) (36) 230-231 C

Br Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Manasarova (USA)

4 9-4 (2)

Colin Keane J

O Mr Glenn Thompson and Partner Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWPutexperiencetogoodusewhenmakingallin6-runnermaiden(runner-upwonnexttime)atthiscourse(7f,3/1) 36daysago.Thisistougherbackinhandicapcompany,buthe’snotdiscountednowthathe’supandrunning. TFRHHHII BHA77

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn by No. 12 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 16 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 14, 15

Stewards Note:

ZOZIMUS: Following its run on 3/3/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

LONGLAI: Following its run on 5/5/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Billy Mill (GB), 6-1 Mulgrave (IRE), 7-1 Deceiver (GB), 10-1 Eligible (IRE), 11-1 Ribal (GB), 14-1 Riot (IRE), 16-1 Two Tempting (IRE), Al Marmar (IRE), 18-1 Wildfell (IRE), Zozimus (IRE), 22-1 Duc de Morny (GB), 28-1 On A Session (USA), Longlai (FR), 33-1 Zu Run (GB), 40-1 Blow Your Horn (IRE)

MULGRAVE has been heading back in the right direction on his last 2 starts, returning to winning ways at Dundalk on his latest outing despite meeting trouble early in the straight, so he is taken to score again in his current form. Heading the list of dangers is the hat-trick seeking Billy Mill, while Deceiver and Eligible are also considered.

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Seventh Race 5.10

THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £35650

Owners Prize Money 1st £14720, 2nd £7362, 3rd £3679, 4th £1840, 5th £920 (Penalty Value £18659.20) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

CITY SELECTIONS

An eye-catcher on his handicap debut when keeping on from off the pace for second at Wolverhampton earlier this month, KEADY TOWN should be well suited by going up in trip and can strike for his in-form connections. A comfortable winner at Southwell, Mr Swivell can give the selection the most to think about and it is also worth keeping an eye on Wolverhampton scorer Rocket Warrior.

KEADY TOWN

Mr Swivell

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Hughes (40 wins from 217 runners, 18%) runs KEADY TOWN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hughes (5 wins from 10 runners, 50%) runs KEADY TOWN

Longest Traveller: ALPINE OASIS trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 231 miles.

Breeding O

colours no horse st- lb Draw

1 COURAGEOUS STRIKE (GB) (135) 500210- 9-9 (12)

Br Ch g National Defense - Mademoiselle Marie (FR) Raul Da Silva J

O Amo Racing Limited & Giselle de Aguiar

Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

B Sun Bloodstock SARL Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon8-runnernurseryatWolverhampton(9.5f)penultimateoutingin2023 Creditableeighthof13inminoreventatKempton (8f,40/1)lasttime.Off135days.Upintrip.Blinkersbackon.Geldedsincelastseen.Drawnwiderthanideal. TFRHHHII BHA75

2 LORD NORMANDY (FR) (64) 31-4 CD

9-9 (10)

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Sona Ross Coakley J

O Mr Michael Bringloe Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B Daylesford Stud Moulton Nurseries Plant Centre S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved from debut when winning over C&D in December 7/4, fourth of 5 in minor event at Southwell(12.1f)64daysago.Makeshandicapdebutfromworkableopeningmark. TFRHHHII BHA75

3 MR SWIVELL (GB) (34) 421

9-9 (7)

Br B c City Light (FR) - How High The Sky (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J

O Mr Stuart Wood James Ferguson, Newmarket T

B Whatton Manor Stud & Robert Cornelius Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedwinner Won9-runnermaiden(4/11)atSouthwell(8.1f)34daysago,keepingonwell. Upintrip.Maydobetterstill,sohastoberespectedonhandicapbow TFRHHHHI BHA75

4 SWORDSTICK (IRE) (35) 12 9-9 (1)

Br B c Zoffany (IRE) - Miss Margarita Paul Mulrennan J

O More Turf Racing Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Grange & Manister House Studs Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedwinner WinneratSouthwellinJanuaryandrantosimilarlevelwhensecondof4inminorevent atWolverhampton(8.6f)35daysago.Makeshandicapdebut.Notdiscounted.

5 KEADY TOWN (IRE) (14) 054-2

TFRHHHII BHA75

9-8 (6)

Br B g Make Believe - Marasil (IRE) Finley Marsh J

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

B Leon Vaessen Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividual.11/2,excellentsecondof6inhandicapatWolverhampton(8.6f)14daysago, needingstiffertest.Canmakepresencefeltwithlongertrippromisingtosuit.

TFRHHHHI BHA74

6 ALPINE OASIS (GB) (41) 51 9-8 (14)

Br Gr f Oasis Dream - Langlauf (USA) Sam James J

O Tony Bloom K R. Burke, Leyburn T

B T Bloom

TIMEFORMVIEW16/1,showedbenefitofexperiencewhenwinning5-runnerminoreventatNewcastle(8f)41daysago. Upintrip.Makeshandicapdebut.Maydobetterstillbutwidedrawcouldmakelifedifficult. TFRHHHII BHA74

7 ALPEN POWER (GB) (190) 44631- C 9-8 (2)

Br B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Alumna (USA)

O Mr Markus Graff & Partner

Jason Hart J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Miss K. Rausing Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner Stillbitgreenbutimprovedfurtherwhenwinning9-runnermaidenatthiscourse(8f,5/4). Upintrip.Lookscompetitiveonformandhe’sinterestingonreturnfrom6-monthabsence.

TFRHHHII BHA74

Br

Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 WOOTTON’S JEWEL (GB) (203) 346- 9-8 (16)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Elas Ruby Hector Crouch J

O Newsells Park Stud & Mr J. Barnett Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Newsells Park Stud Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Sixthof11inmaidenatAscot(7f,goodtofirm,20/1).Off6months.Significantlyup intrip.Makeshandicapdebuthavingsincebeengelded.

9 CHARMING WHISPER (GB) (156) 615244-

TFRHHHII BHA74

9-7 (15)

Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Natsovia Adam Farragher J

O Exors of Serafino Agodino & P J McBride Philip McBride, Newmarket T

B Moor Park Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWOffmarkatsecondattemptatYarmouthinAugust.Heldformwellsubsequentlylastseason,creditablefourthof11innurseryatNewmarket (7f,goodtosoft)onfinaloutingofseason.Off156days.Signicantlyupintrip.Bitmoreexposedthanmostinthiscompany TFRHHHII BHA73

10 MAREFUORI (IRE) (46) 52314-2

9-7 (4)

Br B g Australia - Allure (IRE) Billy Loughnane J

O Les Boyer Partnership Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWolverhamptoninSeptember Creditablesecondof6inhandicapatsamecourse(9.5f,11/4)

46daysago.Frameclaims.

73

11 ROCKET WARRIOR (IRE) (14) 04163-1 9-7 (9)

Br Ch c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Moonlit View (IRE) Jack Gilligan J

O Keep Kicking Racing & Les Boyer Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Mattock Equine Ltd Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning8-runnerhandicapatWolverhampton(9.5f)14daysago,wellpositioned. Makespolytrackdebut.Playerfrom4lbhighermark.

12 PROMETEO (GB) (106) 3222- 9-6 (5)

Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Capla Ishtar (IRE)

Josephine Gordon J

O Mr Manfredini & Partner Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Mrs Lucie Botti Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Cheekpiecesonfor1sttime,good1/2-lengthsecondof14toLordNormandyinminoreventatthis C&D(7/2).Off106days.Makeshandicapdebut.Geldedsincelastseenandopeningmarklooksfairenough.

13 ETRETAT (GB) (14) 055-34 BF

9-6 (8)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Normandie (GER) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Kingsley Park 40 - Ready To Run Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B L Dassault, Cofinvest & Haras d’Etreham Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 2/1, creditable 2 lengths fourth of 8 to Rocket Warrior in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago. Makespolytrackdebut.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter.

14 CALCULATE (GB) (44) 045 9-1 (13)

Br B c Cracksman - Craftiness Colin Keane J

O HM The King & HM The Queen Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Queen Elizabeth II

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividual.50/1,fifthof8inmaidenatKempton(8f)44daysago.Upintrip.Opentoimprovementandlooks tohavebeenallottedlenientmarkforhandicapbow,sochanceistakenhe’llbeabletoovercomehiswidedraw TFRHHHHH BHA67

15 MADE ALL (GB) (167) 044-

9-1 (3)

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Albanderi Billy Garritty J

O Made Profiles Ltd Antony Brittain, Warthill T

B Al Rabban Racing/Lope de Vega Syndicate Made Profiles Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at York (7.9f, soft). Off 167 days. Up in trip. Will need more to make winninghandicapdebut.

16 OPEC (GB) (15) 66-4

TFRHHIII BHA67

8-12 (11)

Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Wemyss Bay Neil Callan J

O The Gredley Family

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW14/1,firstrunsinceleavingJamesFanshawewhenfourthof10inminoreventatthiscourse(7f)15daysago. Hoodon1sttime.Remainswithpotentialnowhandicappingoverfurther TFRHHHII BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn first time by No. 16 Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12 Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 7, 8, 12

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Mr Swivell (GB), 15-2 Keady Town (IRE), 8-1 Calculate (GB), 9-1 Alpen Power (GB), 10-1 Swordstick (IRE), Rocket Warrior (IRE), 14-1 Marefuori (IRE), 16-1 Lord Normandy (FR), Etretat (GB), 18-1 Alpine Oasis (GB), 20-1 Courageous Strike (GB), Prometeo (GB), 22-1 Opec (GB), 33-1 Wootton’s Jewel (GB), 40-1 Charming Whisper (GB), 150-1 Made All (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A most-competitive handicap with few exposed runners. CALCULATE is drawn higher than ideal in Stall 13 but has very much shaped like one who will be at home handicapping over middle distances and looks to have been given plenty of scope to progress by the BHA handicapper from an opening mark of 67 Keady Town looked ready for this step up in trip when runner-up at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago and rates as the main danger, with Mr Swivell and Rocket Warrior also shortlisted.

PREDICTION: 1.CALCULATE 2.KEADY TOWN (IRE) 3.MR SWIVELL

RACE RESULT TIME:

DISTANCE:

1st 3rd 2nd 4th

Race Conditions

First Race 1.40 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, March 23rd and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 27th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £4000 towards the prize money for this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race 13 entries at £200. - Closed March 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508. (Penalty Value £20616) A SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.15 - THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17350 to the winning horse The second to receive £8141, the third £4067, the fourth £2035 and the fifth £1014. 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). £150 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, 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 12 entries at £150. - Closed March 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13688; Second £6845; Third £3421; Fourth £1711; Fifth £855. (Penalty Value £17350.70) Weights lowered 3lb. 19 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Third Race 2.50 - THE bet365 BET BOOST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18659 to the winning horse The second to receive £8755, the third £4374, the fourth £2188 and the fifth £1090. for three yrs old only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, for each race won 6lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 22 entries at £175. - Closed March 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14720; Second £7362; Third £3679; Fourth £1840; Fifth £920. (Penalty Value £18659.20) 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.25 - THE bet365 BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18659 to the winning horse The second to receive £8755, the third £4374, the fourth £2188 and the fifth £1090. 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). £175 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 27th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 7lb

Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, 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 21 entries, 1 at £35 and 20 at £175. - Closed March 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14720; Second £7362; Third £3679; Fourth £1840; Fifth £920. (Penalty Value £18659.20) Weights lowered 5lb. 16 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Fifth Race 4.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17350 to the winning horse The second to receive £8141, the third £4067, the fourth £2035 and the fifth £1014. 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). £150 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, 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 at £150. - Closed March 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13688; Second £6845; Third £3421; Fourth £1711; Fifth £855. (Penalty Value £17350.70) Weights lowered 3lb. 27 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Sixth Race 4.35 - THE bet365 6 HORSES CHALLENGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21276 to the winning horse The second to receive £9983, the third £4987, the fourth £2495 and the fifth £1243. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 63-82 (also open to such horses rated 83 and 84; such horses rated 62 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 63 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 62 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, 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 21 entries at £200. - Closed March 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16784; Second £8394; Third £4195; Fourth £2098; Fifth £1049. (Penalty Value £21276.20) 17 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Seventh Race 5.10 - THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18659 to the winning horse The second to receive £8755, the third £4374, the fourth £2188 and the fifth £1090. 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). £175 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 16th, 2024, for each race won 6lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 23 entries at £175. - Closed March 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14720; Second £7362; Third £3679; Fourth £1840; Fifth £920. (Penalty Value £18659.20) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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