Chelmsford City Racecard - Saturday 6th April

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

Our principal race this afternoon is The Woodford Reserve Cardinal Conditions Stakes, which features, at the time of writing, eight runners. The quality of the horses is as good as any race we have ever staged at Chelmsford, and for that reason, we are looking forward to this race with great anticipation.

The reason for our earlier start today was our wish to accommodate ITV when asked if they could show the race live and, in so doing, to demonstrate what we have to offer to a much wider audience. We thank you for your patience in supporting in this rather late change.

Capulet, trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore, sets the standard in the race with his third in the Group 2, Royal Lodge Stakes, at Newmarket last autumn and he will be hard to beat but Cuban Tiger and Orne are not forlorn hopes. We wish them all good luck and, as they say, may the best horse win.

Have a lovely afternoon.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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Saturday 6th April 2024

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How to read your racecard

Jockey’s Name.

Horse number on saddlecloth

Owner(s) colours and graphic

7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)

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

O Simon Mulvany & Partner

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 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.

Colour and sex of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chesnut

Gr = Grey

Ro = Roan

TFRHHIII BHA-

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 2.50

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APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) for four 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)

CITY SELECTIONS

Alice Bond coaxed the best out of Mc’ted at Wolverhampton on Tuesday and it’s a logical move to have another go under a penalty. However, this is a deeper race and the slightly longer trip demands more so it may be more prudent to side with REVERBERATION, whose consistency is hard to fault and he can gain some just reward after a couple of second-placed finishes. Optik and Crazy Maisie complete the shortlist.

REVERBERATION

Mc’ted

Leading course trainer (19-24): D M Simcock (42 wins from 252 runners, 17%) runs OPTIK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (4 wins from 41 runners, 10%) runs PLATINUM PRINCE

Longest Travellers: REVERBERATION trained by J S Moore & SIR JOSEPH SWAN trained by A Watson, both Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

O Mr Paul Turner

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock

g Garswood - Granny McPhee

O Mr Stuart Bond Joseph Parr, Newmarket

B Mr Allan McNamee Joseph Parr Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 4 days ago, drivenout.Needsconsideringunderapenalty.

TFRHHHHI BHA55

3 OPTIK (IRE) (6) 606126 CD 4 9-8 (6)

Br B g Expert Eye - Sliabh Luachra (IRE) George Bass J

O John Cook & Partner David Simcock, Newmarket T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd David Simcock Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinhereinMarch.11/2,bitbelowformsixthof14inhandicapatSouthwell(11.1f) 6daysago.

4 TWILIGHT GUEST (GB) (28) 0254-20 BF

Br B g Twilight Son - Astrosecret

O John Guest Racing

B Dullingham Park Stud & Mystic Mares Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA59

4 9-8 (1)

Mikkel Mortensen (7) J

George Margarson, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 3 lengths last of 7 to Optik in handicap (11/4) at this C&D 28daysago.Cheekpiecesbackon.

TFRHHHII BHA59

5 FRANKFREYA (GB) (189) 4/00010- CD 4 9-7 (8)

Br B g Cracksman - Posteritas (USA)

Mia Nicholls (5) J

O Mr M. Goggin Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B G. R. Bailey Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 11/4,bitbelowformeighthof13inhandicapatthisC&D.Off6months.Firstrunforyard afterleavingRogerTeal.Othersmorepersuasive.

TFRHHHII BHA58

6 COME ON JOHN (IRE) (14) 600-554 D 5 9-6 (4)

Br B g Kodiac - Miss Glitters (IRE)

O The Attwater Partnership

B Tally-Ho Stud

Harry Burns J

Michael Attwater, Epsom T

TIMEFORMVIEW Three wins from 20 runs last year. 10/3, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14daysago,slowlyaway Hasfallentoaworkablemark.

TFRHHHHI BHA57

7 REVERBERATION (GB) (18) 5-12322 CD 9 9-5 (11)

Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Echo Ridge (IRE)

O Mrs Sara Moore

Joe Leavy (5) J

J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn T

B Littleton Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinhereinJanuary.11/1,creditablesecondof7inhandicapatWolverhampton (8.6f)18daysago,runningon.Enterscalculations.

TFRHHHHH BHA56

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

8 SIR JOSEPH SWAN (GB) (11) 0010-00 C

6 9-4 (7)

Br B g Paco Boy (IRE) - Candle Hana Macdonald (7) J

O Saain Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Gwyn & Samantha Powell

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 125/1) 11 days ago. Others have achievedmore. TFRHIIII BHA55

9 PLATINUM PRINCE (GB) (37) 30455-0 D

7 9-4 (3)

Br Gr g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Sakhee’s Pearl Anna Gibson (7) J

O Mrs Andrea Wilkinson Gary Moore, Horsham T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2022 7/2,seventhof10inhandicapatthisC&D37daysago.

TFRHHHII BHA55

10 CRAZY MAISIE (IRE) (31) 15-5404 CD BF 5 9-1 (5)

Br B m Belardo (IRE) - Circleofinfluence (USA) Liam Wright (5) J

O Mrs K. B. Tester Mark Hoad, Lewes T

B Oghill House Stud & Joseph M. Burke

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinhereinNovember 15/8,creditablefourthof12inhandicapatKempton(11f) 31daysago.

TFRHHHII BHA52

11 LAURENTIA (IRE) (55) 604-650 C D 8 8-9 (10)

Br B m Iffraaj - Brynica (FR) Callum Hutchinson J

O Bob & Sandra Blyth John E. Long, Royston T

B Corduff Stud & T. J. Rooney Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Eighteen runs since last win in 2022 Seventh of 9 in minor event (22/1) at Lingfield (10f,AW)55daysago.FirstrunforyardafterleavingLauraMongan.Hasworktodo. TFRHHIII BHA44

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: EARLY MORNING DEW (FR) 7 9 13 Aidan Keeley 4-1 (Jim & Suzi Best) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

FRANKFREYA: Following its run on 30/9/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Come On John (IRE), 6-1 Mc’ted (GB), 13-2 Crazy Maisie (IRE), 7-1 Reverberation (GB), 15-2 Platinum Prince (GB), 11-1 Frankfreya (GB), 12-1 Lucidity (IRE), Optik (IRE), Twilight Guest (GB), 33-1 Laurentia (IRE), 100-1 Sir Joseph Swan (GB)

REVERBERATION continues to run well, simply unlucky to bump into one on a sharp upward curve at Wolverhampton last time, and he remains one to be interested in at this level. Mc’Ted was revived all of a sudden when scoring at Wolverhampton and remains potentially on a good mark under a penalty, while Come On John is threatening to come good now dipped below his last winning mark.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REVERBERATION

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THE WOODFORD RESERVE CARDINAL CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (The Road To The Kentucky Derby) (GBB RACE) for three yrs old x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £40630, 2nd £20320, 3rd £10160, 4th £5080, 5th £2540, 6th £1270. (Penalty Value £51540)

CITY SELECTIONS

Karl Burke holds big aspirations for Cuban Tiger, who showed sterling qualities to land last week’s Burradon Stakes at Newcastle, where he comfortably accounted for Orne (third). This presents a stiffer test, however, with Royal Lodge third CAPULET a high-calibre opponent who sets the standard on the figures. Having broke his maiden on Polytrack at Dundalk on debut, the Aidan O’Brien-trained Justify colt has to be of considerable interest returning to action, with the Ballydoyle handler tasting success with two of his six previous Chelmsford runners.

CAPULET Cuban Tiger

Leading course trainer (19-24): J & T Gosden (56 wins from 199 runners, 28%) runs ORNE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hughes (9 wins from 21 runners, 43%) runs BRACKEN’S LAUGH

Longest Travellers: CAPULET trained by A O’brien &BERGAMASCO trained by J Davison, both Ireland.

colours

1 BERGAMASCO (IRE) (36) 4135-11 D

Br B g Cappella Sansevero - Passified Lady (USA)

O JPD Partnership

B TPB Bloodstock Ltd

Rossa Ryan J

Jack W Davison, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulgelding.Careerbestwhenwinning3-runnerminoreventatDundalk(8f,10/1)36daysago. Hat-tricklikelytoprovebeyondhiminthiscompany

TFRHHHII BHA99

2 BLUE LEMONS (IRE) (154) 130- 9-7 (5)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Solar Event

O Sullivan B’stock/ Merriebelle Irish Farm

B Norelands Bloodstock & M. Gilsenan

Kevin Stott J

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner One win from 3 runs last year 11/2, 3 lengths seventh of 8 to Orne in HorrisHillStakesatNewmarket(7f,heavy).Off154days.

TFRHHHII BHA93

3 BRACKEN’S LAUGH (IRE) (167) 15- D 9-7 (4)

Br B c Zoffany (IRE) - Guardia (GER)

O Bernardine and Sean Mulryan

Finley Marsh J

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Guardia Partnership Ballymore S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt. Winner at Newbury in September 24/1, 4 1/4 lengths fifth of 7 to Los Angeles in CriteriumdeSaint-CloudatSaint-Cloud(9.9f,soft).Off167days. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 CAPULET (USA) (189) 123- D 9-7 (3)

Br B c Justify (USA) - Wedding Vow (IRE) Ryan Moore J

O Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner One win from 3 runs last year 7/4, 1 3/4 lengths third of 9 to Ghostwriter in RoyalLodgeStakesatNewmarket(8f,goodtofirm).Off6months.Shortlistmaterial. TFRHHHHH BHA109

5 CUBAN TIGER (GB) (8) 121 D 9-7 (2)

Br B c Havana Grey - Shirley’s Kitten (USA)

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Christopher Liesack

Clifford Lee J

K R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner 3/1, won 8-runner listed race at Newcastle (8f) 8 days ago by neck from SayedatySadaty,diggingdeep.Progressing. TFRHHHHI BHA99

6 ORNE (IRE) (8) 141-233 BF 9-7 (8)

Br B c Acclamation - Pellucid

O Al Shaqab Racing

Robert Havlin J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Rathbarry Stud Haras De Bouquetot S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulcolt.Respectable31/4lengthsthirdof8toCubanTigerinlistedrace(5/2)atNewcastle(8f) 8daysago,runningon.5lbbetteroffwithwinnerhere Meritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA102

7 REDHOT WHISPER (IRE) (161) 320- 9-7 (7)

Br B c Too Darn Hot - Whispering Bell (IRE)

O Mr R. S. Brookhouse

Jack Gilligan J

B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

B J. Hanly & A. Stroud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 10 lengths last of 7 to Ancient Wisdom in Futurity Trophy at Doncaster (8f,heavy,33/1).Off161days.Easytolookelsewhere.

TFRHIIII BHA94

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

8 UNDER THE SUN (GB) (204) 2261- D

Br B c Golden Horn - Hasten (IRE)

O Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd

B Silfield Bloodstock

9-7 (6)

Jason Hart J

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner 8/11, off the mark in 7-runner novice at Salisbury (8f, good to firm), unchallenged.Off6months.Tonguestraponfor1sttime.Difficultask.

TFRHHIII BHA88

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: BOLD ACT (IRE) 3 9 7 Harry Davies 10-3 (Charlie Appleby) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Capulet (USA), 11-4 Cuban Tiger (GB), 5-1 Orne (IRE), 12-1 Bergamasco (IRE), 16-1 Bracken’s Laugh (IRE), 20-1 Blue Lemons (IRE), 33-1 Under The Sun (GB), 40-1 Redhot Whisper (IRE)

CAPULET was placed in a couple of Group 2s as a juvenile so can make the most of the drop in class despite ideally wanting further than this now Cuban Tiger improved again when winning a listed race at Newcastle last week and rates a big threat, while Orne finished over 3 lengths behind him that day but is now 5lb better off.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAPULET (USA) 2.CUBAN TIGER 3.ORNE (IRE)

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Third Race 4.05

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FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £12650

Owners Prize Money 1st £5223, 2nd £2612, 3rd £1305, 4th £653, 5th £326 (Penalty Value £6621)

CITY SELECTIONS

German import Roxanne, who was 3-3 in her homeland, is a noteworthy contender on her UK debut under Ryan Moore, while Avon Light enters calculations after her determined victory in a decent handicap at Kempton. However, STRONG IMPACT was highly consistent during her three-year-old season and with the promise of more to come now she has probably strengthened up further, the daughter of Saxon Warrior appeals most for an in-form yard.

STRONG IMPACT

Roxanne

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Appleby (75 wins from 611 runners, 12%) runs SMILING SUNFLOWER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs STRONG IMPACT

Longest Traveller: DAYZEE trained by F Brennan, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

Br Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lizzy’s Township (USA)

O RC VIP Syndicate 1

Joshua Bryan J

Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T

B Mrs Louise Quinn racingclub.com S

TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsfrom6runslastyear.25/1,eleventhof12inhandicapatLingfield(10f,AW)36daysago. TFR

2 AYYAB (GB) (17) 32310-2

Br B f Adaay (IRE) - Astrantia

BHA84

Robert Havlin J

O Teme Valley S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Bugley Stud & D. B. Clark

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Kempton in October Creditable second of 12 in handicap (2/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 17daysago.Hasafitnessedgeoversomeandcouldtakethebeating.

TFRHHHHH BHA84

3 STRONG IMPACT (IRE) (188) 5/2221- D 4 9-6 (7)

Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Cascella (IRE)

O Ed Babington, James Barnett & Partner

Jack Mitchell J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Phillistown House Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Didn’t need to be at best when winning 6-runner minor event (1/5) at Epsom (10.1f,goodtofirm),easily Off6months.Hastobetakenseriously TFRHHHHI BHA81

4 MOOGIE (GB) (156) 100011- CD 4 9-5 (1)

Br Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Starlet (IRE)

O Lord Halifax

B Lord Halifax

Ross Coakley J

James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

Pegasus Stables LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 6 runs last year Evens, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D, wellpositioned.Off156days.Capableofbetterstillasa4yo.

TFRHHHHI BHA80

5 ROXANNE (GER) (174) 111- 4 9-5 (3)

Br B f Soldier Hollow - Registara (GER)

Ryan Moore J

O The Megsons Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW9/10,won9-handicapatBaden-Baden(9f,goodtosoft).Off174days.Unbeatenandmarkof80 mayunderestimateher,somarketcouldbeinformative.

6 AVON LIGHT (GB) (45) 343-421

TFRHHHHI BHA80

4 9-3 (6)

Br Ch f Lightning Spear - Avon Lady Lewis Edmunds J

O Helena Springfield Ltd

William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T

B Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at Kempton (11f, 9/1) 45 days ago, wellpositioned.Worthyofrespectagain.

7 SMILING SUNFLOWER (IRE) (8) 054105

Br B m Fulbright - Hankering (IRE)

O Rockingham Reins Limited

B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon

TFRHHHII BHA78

5 8-12 (2)

Mia Nicholls (5) J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Kempton in February. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 100/1) 8daysago,wellpositioned.Significantlybackupintrip.

TFRHHHII BHA73

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: MY LITTLE QUEENS (IRE) 5 8 12 Callum Hutchinson 4-1 (Richard Fahey) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Ayyab (GB), 3-1 Roxanne (GER), 5-1 Strong Impact (IRE), 6-1 Moogie (GB), 11-1 Avon Light (GB), 16-1 Smiling Sunflower (IRE), 25-1 Dayzee (IRE) PLAY

AYYAB has some strong form to her name and shaped well when second (despite interference) at Southwell recently so, with a fitness edge over her main rivals, she’s the one to side with. Roxanne is unbeaten to date and looks an intriguing British debutante, while Strong Impact and Moogie should both have more to offer

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Fourth Race 4.40

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MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

CITY SELECTIONS

Johnny Johnson has plenty of experience to draw upon and a winter break should have freshened him up for this return to action. However, 145,000gns newcomer CAPO VATICANO, a Calyx half-sister to a Listed winner in France, could have too much class for her rivals and Andrew Balding’s filly can take this en route to bigger things. Rebel Empire may post an improved bid on his third start and with Ryan Moore booked.

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Hannon (27 wins from 265 runners, 10%) runs REBEL EMPIRE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs CAPO VATICANO Longest Traveller: JOHNNY JOHNSON trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 241 miles.

B Springcombe Park Stud

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Military Madame (IRE) Ross Coakley J

O Tom Chadney’s Flatmates Rod Millman, Cullompton T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Rod Millman Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair gelding. 7/1, last of 9 in nursery at Windsor (6f, good to soft). Off 173 days. Makes polytrack debut.Needstobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA71

3 REBEL EMPIRE (FR) (10) 55

3 9-5 (4)

Br B or Br c Goken (FR) - Alzahra Ryan Moore J

O Middleham Park Racing III

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Mr David Curran Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. 100/1, better effort whhen fifth of 7 in minor event at Kempton (6f) 10 days ago, leftpoorlyplaced.Onetoconsider TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 TRAVIS (GB) (28) 6

Br B g Advertise - Bazzana

O The Inver Park Partnership

B Manton Estate Racing

3 9-5 (3)

Billy Loughnane J

George Boughey, Newmarket T

George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedgelding.33/1,sixthof8inminoreventatWolverhampton(7.2f)ondebut28daysago. Significantlydownintrip.

5 CAPO VATICANO (IRE) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 9-0 (1)

Br Ch f Calyx - Mia Divina Rob Hornby J

O Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy

B C. Marnane

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORM VIEW 145,000 gns yearling, Calyx filly Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 6f Barringtonand5.5fwinnerHastalavistababy Damunraced.Notablenewcomerinathinrace. TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Capo Vaticano (IRE), 13-8 Rebel Empire (FR), 8-1 Johnny Johnson (GB), 16-1 Fahrenheit Seven (GB), 22-1 Travis (GB)

CAPO VATICANO is related to numerous winners and represents a top yard, so she’s worth chancing to make a successful start in a race where the bar isn’t set high at all. Rebel Empire shaped quite well last time and looks the obvious danger, while Johnny Johnston could, theoretically, make his presence felt if he returns back on his game.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAPO VATICANO (IRE) 2.REBEL EMPIRE (FR) 3.JOHNNY JOHNSON

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

CAPO VATICANO

Johnny Johnson

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Fifth Race 5.15 2m

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9650

Owners Prize Money 1st £3984, 2nd £1993, 3rd £996, 4th £498, 5th £249 (Penalty Value £5050.80)

CITY SELECTIONS

LEGACY POWER relished the step up in distance when opening his account over this trip at Kempton in February. The Andrew Balding-trained four-year-old is effectively racing off a 2lb lower mark if taking Callum Hutchinson’s 3lb claim into account, with first-time cheekpieces expected to help too. The biggest threat may emerge from fellow last-time-out winner Zivaniya, who likely has more to come in retained blinkers. Natacata also makes some appeal at the foot of the weights.

LEGACY POWER

Zivaniya

Leading course trainer (19-24): D M Simcock (42 wins from 252 runners, 17%) runs MORLAIX

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs LEGACY POWER

Weightwatcher: MAN OF RIDDLES won off a handicap mark of 74, his rating is now down 9lb to 65.

Longest Traveller: ZIVANIYA trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 166 miles.

O Brownsbarn TBs & The Sheephaven Bay

James Owen, Newmarket T

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

Fairwinnerat16foverhurdles.22/1,goodseventhof16inhandicapatthiscourse(14f)8daysago, hampered.Visoron1sttime.

TFRHHHII BHA68

3 CHAMPAGNE CITY (GB) (17) 6043-00 11 9-11 (9)

Br Ch g Tobougg (IRE) - City of Angels

O Mr R. S. Brookhouse

Jack Gilligan J

B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

B R. S. Brookhouse Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW

Lastof9inhandicap(50/1)atSouthwell(14.1f)17daysago.Needstobounceback.

4 MAN OF RIDDLES (USA) (45) 000-140 CD

Br B or Br g Temple City (USA) - Mien (USA)

O Mr D. Broadhurst

TFRHHIII BHA67

6 9-9 (4)

Grace McEntee (3) J

Max Young, Sneads Green T

B Monticule Berkeley Carter Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW

LatestwinhereinJanuary.12/1,93/4lengthsseventhof9toLegacyPowerinhandicapatKempton (16f)45daysago,needingstrongergallop.Nottakenlightly

5 FOR PLEASURE (IRE) (16) 2//00///-0

Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Darsan (IRE)

O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TFR

BHA65

9 9-9 (2)

Luke Morris J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B M. Phelan Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEW

Tonguestraponfor1sttimeinthiscode,lastof8inhandicap(16/1)atSouthwell(12.1f)16daysago. Significantlyupintrip.Makespolytrackdebut.

6 GREEK GIANT (IRE) (185) 112320-

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Balakera (IRE)

O Mr Paul Turner

TFRHHIII BHA65

4 9-7 (5)

Rossa Ryan J

Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Sebastian Curran Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatBrightoninJune.Off6monthsandmightneedthis(unprovenover2m).

7 MORLAIX (GB) (21) 04-6604 C

Br B g Mayson - Estemaala (IRE)

O The Honorable Earle I. Mack

B Mr N. Bradley

TFRHHHII BHA65

7 9-5 (8)

Jamie Spencer J

David Simcock, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Fourth of 6 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 21 days ago, slowly away 2mshouldsuit.

TFRHHHII BHA61

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

8 ZIVANIYA (GB) (10) 60-0131 D 4 9-4 (6)

Br Ch g Cityscape - Rosie Royce Ross Coakley J

O Mr ASJ Shawe Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Hunscote Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning8-runnerhandicap(5/1)atKempton(16f)10daysago,wellpositioned. Ingoodnickandcangowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA62

9 NATACATA (GB) (35) 604-252 BF 4 9-2 (1)

Br Gr f Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Na Balada (BRZ) Laura Pearson J

O Mr Laurence Holder Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Miss K. Rausing SBZ Corporation Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 9/4, creditable 1 1/2 lengths second of 6 to Zivaniya in handicapatKempton(16f)35daysago,alwaysprominentandeverychance.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA60

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: ROCK CHANT (USA) 5 9 12 Cieren Fallon EVENS (Ian Williams) 6 ran Visor worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 9.

Stewards Note:

COOLNAUGH HAZE: Following its run on 29/3/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. FOR PLEASURE: Following its run on 21/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away from stalls.

GREEK GIANT: Following its run on 4/10/2023 it was reported that the horse would benefit from a break.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Legacy Power (GB), 4-1 Zivaniya (GB), 11-2 Natacata (GB), 11-1 Morlaix (GB), 14-1 Greek Giant (IRE), 16-1 Coolnaugh Haze (IRE), 20-1 Man of Riddles (USA), 28-1 For Pleasure (IRE), 50-1 Champagne City (GB)

LEGACY POWER, a 400,000 gns yearling, remains with few miles on the clock and can follow up his February Kempton success. Zivaniya was another winner from the front at that track last week and looks set to go well again along with old-rival Natacata.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LEGACY POWER 2.ZIVANIYA 3.NATACATA

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Sixth Race 5.45

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9650

Owners Prize Money 1st £3984, 2nd £1993, 3rd £996, 4th £498, 5th £249 (Penalty Value £5050.80)

CITY SELECTIONS

KING OF ITHACA didn’t do himself any favours when caught out wide and pulling too hard over C&D back in December, but the way he finished off his race was encouraging and this represents a drop in grade for the son of Ulysses. There wasn’t much to separate Once Adaay (first) and Island Native (second) over track and trip last month, and the latter is now 1lb better off. A winner of two of his last four Chelmsford starts, including over further most recently, Smart Deal may be the chief threat to the selection.

KING OF ITHACA Smart Deal

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Appleby (75 wins from 611 runners, 12%) runs ISLAND NATIVE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Dr R Newland & J Insole (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs BAILEYSGUTFEELING

Weightwatcher: BAILEYSGUTFEELING won off a handicap mark of 80, his rating is now down 10lb to 70.

Longest Traveller: SURPRISE PICTURE trained by G Tuer, Northallerton, 223 miles.

Coursewinner LatestwinatLingfieldinFebruary.5/1,sixthof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(8.6f) 21daysago,easedoff.Shouldbounceback.

TFRHHHII BHA70

3 BAILEYSGUTFEELING (IRE) (17) 0500-00 D 5 9-9 (9)

Br B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Baileys Pursuit

O Sas Logistics Contracts Ltd

Billy Loughnane J

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Mr Niall Radford Coulthursts Ltd, Sas Logistics S

TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkeredfor1sttime,lastof10inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f,66/1)17daysago.Needsarevival butverywellhandicapped.

4 ONCE ADAAY (GB) (28) 21-2101 CD

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Sonko (IRE)

O James Barnard and Partners

B J. A. Khan

TFRHHHII BHA70

4 9-8 (8)

George Wood J

Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque, Newmarket T

Bonekare S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D 28 days ago by short head from IslandNative.3-3hereandgottobefeared.

TFRHHHII BHA69

5 KING OF ITHACA (GB) (121) 321034- CD 4 9-7 (6)

Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Rhagori

O Heart of the South Racing 129

B Newsells Park Stud

Clifford Lee J

James Tate, Newmarket T

Heart Of The South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) when last seen, not ideally placed.Off121days.Enterscalculations.

TFRHHHII BHA68

6 SURPRISE PICTURE (IRE) (7) 145050 D 6 9-7 (1)

Br B g Kodiac - Lovely Surprise (IRE)

O Mr Evan M. Sutherland

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW

Joe Leavy (5) J

Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

Threewinsfrom17runslastyear.LatestwinatWolverhamptoninJanuary.Seventhof11inhandicap atWolverhampton(7.2f,22/1)7daysago.

TFRHHHII BHA68

7 WAKE UP HARRY (GB) (54) 0201-31 D 6 9-6 (11)

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Regatta (FR)

O Mr Harry Redknapp

B Deveron Ltd & Framont Ltd

Callum Shepherd J

Brian Toomey, Chalfont St Giles T

TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered for 1st time, didn’t need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f,15/8)54daysago,cosily Remainswelltreatedandgoodshoutagain.

TFRHHHHH BHA67

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J

T Trainer S Sponsor

8 SOUFFIONNE (IRE) (17) 16-0560 D 4 9-5 (3)

Br Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Coral Shell (IRE) Ross Coakley J

O Mr ASJ Shawe Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Lynch Bages Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratNewcastleinNovember 10/1,seventhof8inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f)17daysago, hampered.Makespolytrackdebut.

TFRHHHII BHA66

9 EM JAY KAY (GB) (9) 45-2400 5 9-3 (4)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Skara Brae Josephine Gordon J

O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Rosyground Stud Tallon International Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2023 22/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 9 days ago. Othersmorepersuasive.

TFRHHIII BHA64

10 FREETODREAM (GB) (31) 6143-51 D 4 9-0 (7)

Br B g Muhaarar - Twilight Spirit Robert Havlin J

O Freetodream Partnership Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T

B Ladyswood Stud & Six Too Many Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/4, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) under this rider 31 days ago. Cangowellagainup3lb.

TFRHHHII BHA61

11 HARRY THE HAGGLER (IRE) (76) 141-325 D BF 4 9-0 (5)

Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Tears In My Eyes (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O Bart Ryan-Beswick & Warwick Ryan-Beswick Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatKemptoninNovember 3/1,respectable2lengthsfifthof11toOnceAdaayinhandicap atthiscourse(8f)76daysago. TFRHHHII BHA61

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: ONE MORE DREAM 4 9 5 Jason Hart 9-4 (John Quinn) 8 ran Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 11 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 7.

Stewards Note:

ISLAND NATIVE: Following its run on 16/3/2024 it was reported that the jockey felt something amiss.

KING OF ITHACA: Following its run on 7/12/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Wake Up Harry (GB), 6-1 Smart Deal (GB), 13-2 Freetodream (GB), 7-1 Once Adaay (GB), Harry The Haggler (IRE), 9-1 Island Native (IRE), King of Ithaca (GB), 22-1 Baileysgutfeeling (IRE), Souffionne (IRE), 33-1 Surprise Picture (IRE), 50-1 Em Jay Kay (GB)

A competitive race for the grade, with WAKE UP HARRY taken to make it 3-5 for his new yard having scored cosily at Wolverhampton when last seen 8 weeks ago. Smart Deal and Once Adaay, who is unbeaten here, are a couple of others respected having also won last time out.

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Seventh Race 6.15

THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7650

Owners Prize Money 1st £3159, 2nd £1580, 3rd £789, 4th £395, 5th £197 (Penalty Value £4004)

CITY SELECTIONS

Now that the penny has dropped for PROFITMAN after a taking success over this distance at Wolverhampton last week, the son of Profitable should have plenty more to come off a 4lb higher mark. Ruth Langmore (fourth) had Lord Danielson (fifth) less than a length behind at Kempton most recently and both are capable of being in the shake-up. Related to a host of winners, Brinton is of interest on her handicap debut.

PROFITMAN

Ruth Langmore

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Appleby (75 wins from 611 runners, 12%) runs CLIONIA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs RED TROOP

Longest Traveller: RUTH LANGMORE trained by D Loughnane, Tern Hill, 181 miles.

Br B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Kachess

Laura Pearson J

O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B The Lowe Family Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenwho,blinkeredfor1sttimeranbestracetodatewhenfourthinhandicap(33/1) atKempton(7f)31daysago,leadingbriefly1foutandnoextralast1/2f.

Br B g Iffraaj - Toy Theatre

Rossa Ryan J

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

B Leon Vaessen Highfield Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ran best race yet when runner-up over C&D in February and dispelled a lesser effort whenfifthof10inhandicapatKempton(7f,17/2)31daysago,weakeninglast1/2f.

TFRHHHII BHA54

3 RED TROOP (GB) (21) 0-556 9-8 (7)

Br B g Soldier’s Call - Fiancee (IRE)

Luke Morris J

O Apple Tree Stud Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Llety Farms Apple Tree Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 21daysago,weakeningover1fout. TFRHHHII BHA54

4 BRINTON (GB) (220) 006- 9-6 (2)

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Bounty Box

Rob Hornby J

O Mr M Sinclair & Partner Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

B Farmers Hill Stud Pump Technology Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in maiden (28/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW). Off 7 months. Makeshandicapdebutandthebettingmayproveausefulguidehere TFRHHHII BHA52

5 PROFITMAN (GB) (7) 00-0331 D 9-5 (5)

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Ibergman (IRE)

O Mr R. S. Brookhouse

B Tibthorpe Stud

Jack Gilligan J

B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWBetter signs switched to handicaps/equipped with a tongue tie, getting off the mark in the manner of onewithmoretoofferwhenreadilyseeingoff8rivalsatWolverhampton(7f)7daysago. TFRHHHHH BHA51

6 BLACKLION (IRE) (15) 000-20 BF 9-1 (6)

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Any Little Rhyme

O Mr J. A. Osborne

B Pattern Bloodstock

Callum Shepherd J

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenwhoshowedfirstformwhensecondonhandicapdebuthere(1m)onpenultimatestart. Wellbacked,racedtoofreelywhenseventhinhandicapatNewcastle(8f,evens)15daysago. TFRHHHHI BHA47

7 DASH POWER (GB) (23) 60600-0

9-0 (8)

Br B g Twilight Son - Glitter Girl Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr Adrian Walton Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Arena Graphics S

TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, first run since leaving David C. Griffiths when eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 23daysago.Significantlybackupintrip.Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHHIII BHA45

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

8 CLIONIA (GB) (23)

Br B f The Last Lion (IRE) - Lady Clair (IRE)

O White Rose Racing

B Sheepcote Grange

9-0

Billy Loughnane J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t offer a great deal in handful of starts as a juvenile and not fared any better in 4 runs for presentyard,fifthinhandicapatthiscourse(8f)23daysago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHHHII BHA42

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 3. Hood, Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Stewards Note:

RUTH LANGMORE: Following its run on 6/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Profitman (GB), 9-2 Blacklion (IRE), 11-2 Lord Danielson (GB), 6-1 Ruth Langmore (GB), 9-1 Brinton (GB), 12-1 Red Troop (GB), 16-1 Clionia (GB), 50-1 Dash Power (GB)

PROFITMAN opened his account in the style of one with a good deal more to offer when defeating 8 rivals at Wolverhampton 7 days ago and a 4lb rise for that breakthrough success shouldn’t prevent a bold follow-up bid. Blacklion isn’t one to be giving up on at this sort of level, and along with Lord Danielson, heads up the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PROFITMAN 2.BLACKLION (IRE) 3.LORD DANIELSON

RACE RESULT TIME:

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First Race 2.50 - THE RACING VALUE AT bet365 APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4004 to the winning horse The second to receive £1878, the third £938, the fourth £469 and the fifth £234. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 30th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to April 3rd, 2024, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). 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 £35. - Closed April 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) A SS

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Second Race 3.30 - THE WOODFORD RESERVE CARDINAL CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (The Road To The Kentucky Derby) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for three yrs old only. Enter by noon, April 1st and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 cash to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race Points accrued in this race and others in the 2023/2024 “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” will count towards automatic qualification into the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Only one horse from the 2023/2024 “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” series will be granted automatic qualification. However, if the winner of the 2023/2024 “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” Series also qualifies through America’s 36-race Road to the Kentucky Derby series, the invitation will be extended to the next eligible horse in the 2023/2024 “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” series. If two or more horses have the same number of points, the horse with the highest earnings in non-restricted stakes races will be judged to be the winner If a winning horse cannot be selected by this method, the horse with the highest lifetime earnings will be declared the winner For full details, please refer to the relevant pages on www.ChurchillDowns.com. 16 entries at £250. - Closed April 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270. (Penalty Value £51540) A SS

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Third Race 4.05 - THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT bet365 FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6621 to the winning horse The second to receive £3106, the third £1552, the fourth £776 and the fifth £387. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 30th, 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 10 entries at £60. - Closed April 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5223; Second £2612; Third £1305; Fourth £653; Fifth £326. (Penalty Value £6621) SS

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Fourth Race 4.40 - THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT bet365 MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb 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 8 entries at £40. - Closed April 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

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Fifth Race 5.15 - THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5050 to the winning horse The second to receive £2370, the third £1184, the fourth £592 and the fifth £295. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. 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 30th, 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 10 entries at £45. - Closed April 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS

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Sixth Race 5.45 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5050 to the winning horse The second to receive £2370, the third £1184, the fourth £592 and the fifth £295. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 30th, 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 13 entries at £45. - Closed April 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS

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Seventh Race 6.15 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 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). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 30th, 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 11 entries at £35. - Closed April 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

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