Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 2nd May

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

This evening features the Chelmer Stakes, which is a listed race over six furlongs for 3-year-old fillies with £80,000 in prize money on offer for the participants. The owner/trainer combination of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing and George Boughey, who saddled last year’s winner, Believing, are represented tonight by Soprano. Believing went on to win a Group 3 race at Chantilly on her next run and Soprano looks a similar type of improving filly. There are two runners from overseas with Tazara representing the Christophe Ferland stable from Chantilly and Miss Black Jack representing the Irish stable of John O’Donoghue.

We also wish H.M. The King and H.M. The Queen the best of luck, as they have Works of Art running for them from the Andrew Balding stable.

It looks a really competitive race and the winner will be a filly to follow throughout the coming year.

I hope you have an enjoyable evening’s racing with us here at Chelmsford.

Neil Graham Racing Director

Officials

Thursday 2nd May 2024

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CHAIRMAN

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Clare McGlone

TODAY’S RACING

First Race 5.50pm ........ 12-13

Second Race 6.25pm 18-19

Third Race 7.00pm 22-23

Fourth Race 7.30pm 28-29

Fifth Race 8.00pm 32-33

Sixth Race 8.30pm 36-37

Seventh Race 9.00pm 42-43

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Horse number on saddlecloth

Horse Name Sire

No of days since last race

7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)

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

O Simon Mulvany & Partner

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

Owner(s)

colours and graphic

Owner(s)

Breeder

Colour and sex of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chesnut

Gr = Grey

Ro = Roan

c = colt

h = horse

g = gelding

f = filly

m = mare

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

Draw

4 9-2 (1)

Paul Hanagan J

John Quinn, Malton T

Trainer

TFRHHIII BHA-

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.

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Timeform Rating

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

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

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

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First Race 5.50

THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for novice 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

All eyes will be on LAUTREC as he makes his return following a winning start at Newcastle in November The son of Kingman boasts some top-class relatives, including 2,000 Guineas hero Magna Grecia and St Mark’s Basilica, and victory here may well tee him up for a visit to the Knavesmire, where he holds a Dante entry. Niigata cost 85,000gns and is respected given his connections, while Candle Of Dubai, a half-sister to useful stayer Sleeping Lion, is another newcomer of interest.

LAUTREC Niigata

Leading course trainer (19-24): J & T Gosden (55 wins from 200 runners, 28%) runs LAUTREC Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs CANDLE OF DUBAI Longest Traveller: CANDLE OF DUBAI trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

1 LAUTREC (GB) (165) 1-

Br B c Kingman - Cabaret (IRE) Kieran Shoemark J

O Juddmonte John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Woodnook Farm Pty Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEW600,000gnscolt.Closelyrelatedto2000GuineaswinnerMagnaGreciaandhalf-brothertotop-classdual-ClassicwinnerStMark’sBasilica.Overcame inexperiencetomakeawinningdebutatNewcastle(8f,6/4)inNovember,knucklingdownwell.Superbly-bredDanteentryandsuretoprogress. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 AMIGO STAR (GB) (-) 3 9-1 (1)

Br B or Gr c Mr Boycie Quest - Laurel Star Joey Haynes J

O Mr Michael Baldry Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

B Michael Baldry

TIMEFORMVIEWMrBoycieQuestcolt.Dampulledupsolestartoverhurdles.Noappealonpaperstartingoutinthiscompany TFRHIIII BHA-

3 LEON TROTSKY (GB) (19) 0

3 9-1 (5)

Br B g Michigan (USA) - Moana Sam Feilden (7) J

O Edwards and Spells Julia Feilden, Newmarket T

B Brian Mainhood Vaillant UK S

TIMEFORMVIEW150/1,tenthof11atYarmouth(10.1f,goodtofirm)ondebut19daysago. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 NIIGATA (GB) (-)

Br B c Showcasing - Deciding Vote

3 9-1 (4)

Ross Coakley J

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Bickmarsh Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW85,000 gns yearling. Dam, 6f winner, sister to smart 6f/7f winner Intense Pink and half-sister to smart 6fwinnerHenrik.Plentyofspeedinhispedigreebutonetonotedespitestartingoutoverthistrip. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 BARAFUNDLE BAY (GB) (-)

3 8-10 (6)

Br B f Dartmouth - Fast Menantie (FR) George Wood J

O Mr Denis Quinn Denis Quinn, Exning T

B Reginald Phillips

TIMEFORMVIEWDam,French2-y-o1mwinner,half-sistertouseful5f-11/2mwinnerTorridHellandwinnerupto2m RoyalMenantie. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 CANDLE OF DUBAI (IRE) (-)

Br Ch f Zoffany (IRE) - Flame of Hestia (IRE)

3 8-10 (7)

Billy Loughnane J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Merry Fox Stud Limited Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 40,000 gns yearling. Closely related to useful 9.5f-1 1/2m winner Colonial Classic and half-sister toseveralwinners,including11f-2mwinnerSleepingLion.

7 PANTHERA (FR) (13) 0

TFRHHHII BHA-

3 8-10 (2)

Br Ch f Cracksman - Panthelia (FR) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Guy Pariente Holding SPRL

B Mr Guy Pariente Holding

David Menuisier, Pulborough T

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type from a decent family 33/1, seventh of 14 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good to soft) ondebut13daysago,green.Likelytoimprove.

TFRHHHII BHA-

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

8 ZELMA (IRE) (183) 06-

Br B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Havanaclue (IRE)

O Brook Stud

3 8-10 (3)

Robert Havlin J

S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T B Joseph Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort second time up at 2 yrs at Kempton (7f, 50/1) in November, better placed than most. Significantlyupintrip. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: AL ANOUD (FR) 3 9 2 Rob Hornby 9-4 (Ralph Beckett) 11 ran

Probable S.P’s: 1-3 Lautrec (GB), 13-2 Niigata (GB), 14-1 Panthera (FR), 16-1 Candle of Dubai (IRE), 100-1 Zelma (IRE), 300-1 Leon Trotsky (GB), Barafundle Bay (GB), 500-1 Amigo Star (GB)

Hard to see beyond the superbly-bred LAUTREC and this looks a great opportunity for him to make it 2-2. Newcomer Niigata might be the danger ahead of Panthera. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LAUTREC 2.NIIGATA 3.PANTHERA (FR)

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Second Race 6.25

THE MURRAY KERR MEMORIAL 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

EGOISTE has improved considerably over the past few months by stringing together a consistent level of form and the five-year-old arrives in search of a hat-trick of victories, having won twice at Wolverhampton in March. He beat the same rival on each occasion and produced a career-best display when scoring comfortably on the most recent of those outings, so an 8lb rise may not be enough to halt him. Wadacre Grace, Smart Deal and Red Hat Eagle are others likely to enter the reckoning.

EGOISTE Wadacre Grace

Leading course trainer (19-24): D O’Meara (27 wins from 195 runners, 14%) runs NIKOVO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs WADACRE GRACE Longest Traveller: DAVID’S DIVA trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 241 miles.

1 NIKOVO (GB) (45) 04000-1 D

(7)

Br B g Kingman - Rostova (USA) Jason Watson J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIX David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Hambleton Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFirstrunsinceleavingArchieWatsonwhenwinninga7-runnerhandicapatNewcastle(8f)45daysago, readily 5lbrisefairenoughandthis5-y-oisgreatlyrespected.

2 THE MOUSE KING (IRE) (392) 21360/4- 5 9-10 (10)

Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Empress Anna (IRE) Sam Feilden (7) J

O Mrs C. T. Bushnell Julia Feilden, Newmarket T

B Tom Anthony Vaillant UK S TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f). Entitled to come on for the run on the backofa13-monthabsence. TFRHHIII BHA73

3 WAR OF WORDS (IRE) (43) 1266/-0 D 5 9-9 (1)

Br B g War Command (USA) - Zainda (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Ms Julie French

Alex French, Averham T

B Ms J. A. French Martyn David Hill S TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winner Eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 12/1) 43 days ago. Needs to get backontracknowswitchedtopolytrack. TFRHHIII BHA72

4 SMART DEAL (GB) (26) 505214 CD 5 9-8 (3)

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

O Mr Justin Byrne Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerinMarch.Goodfourthof11inhandicap(8/1)backhere(7f)26daysago,responding well.Placepossibilities. TFRHHHII BHA71

5 BOASTY (IRE) (7) 661002 C D 7 9-7 (2)

Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Caffe Latte (IRE)

O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don

Marco Ghiani J

Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Class1Personnel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Good second of 10 in handicap back here (10f,9/1)7daysago.Each-wayshout. TFRHHHII BHA70

6 WADACRE GRACE (GB) (17) 414422 CD BF

Br B m Brazen Beau (AUS) - Glenreef

(8)

Billy Loughnane J

O Wadacre Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Wadacre Stud 3CERT Limited, Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.LatestwinhereinFebruary.Creditablesecondof7inhandicap(11/4)atKempton(8f) 17daysago.Couldn’truleout. TFRHHHHI BHA70

7 RED HAT EAGLE (GB) (162) 502113- D

(6)

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Sabaweeya Neil Callan J

O PMG Partnership William Knight, Newmarket T

B Sabaweeya Partnership William Knight Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatLingfieldinOctober 5/2,creditablethirdof10inhandicapatWolverhampton(8.6f)when lastseeninNovember Canmakehispresencefelt,providedhe’sreadytorollfollowingabreak. TFRHHHII BHA69

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

8 DAVID’S DIVA (GB) (43) 61-1165 D 4 9-6 (4)

Br B f Master Carpenter (IRE) - Imaginary Diva

O The Links Partnership & BR Millman

Gina Mangan (3) J

Rod Millman, Cullompton T

B Mrs K. Oliver & GG Bloodstock & Racing Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwowinsfrom4runsthisyear Fifthof8inhandicap(6/1)atSouthwell(7.1f)43daysago.Cangive agoodaccountwithoutposingseriousthreattoprincipals.

TFRHHIII BHA69

9 EGOISTE (USA) (33) 222411 C 5 9-4 (9)

Br B g Flintshire - Denomination (USA)

O D. Menuisier

Kyle Strydom J

David Menuisier, Pulborough T

B Ghislaine Head Shinco Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Coursewinner 2 wins from6 runs this year Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 33daysago,suitedbywayracedeveloped.Moreneededup8lbbuthehastoberespectedinhat-trickbidallthesame. TFRHHHII BHA67

10 HANDEL (USA) (14) 302630 D 6 8-7 (5)

Br B g Pioneerof The Nile (USA) - Party Starter (USA)

O Chelsea Banham Pre Training Ltd

B Baoma Corp

Joey Haynes J

Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 32 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, below form eighth of 15 inhandicapatthiscourse(10f)14daysago.Blinkersbackon.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2023: FINERY 6 9 4

TFRHHIII BHA56

Erika Parkinson 9-1 (Michael Appleby) 9 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 10 Visor worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Nikovo (GB), 11-2 Egoiste (USA), 6-1 Wadacre Grace (GB), 7-1 Red Hat Eagle (GB), 17-2 Boasty (IRE), 9-1 Smart Deal (GB), 14-1 David’s Diva (GB), 16-1 Handel (USA), 18-1 The Mouse King (IRE), 22-1 War of Words (IRE)

The most appealing of these is NIKOVO, who made a winning start for this yard in good style at Newcastle and a 5lb rise is unlikely to stop him in his tracks. Wadacre Grace is proving consistent and is next on the list ahead of Red Hat Eagle and the hat-trick seeking Egoiste.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NIKOVO 2.WADACRE GRACE 3.RED HAT EAGLE

Third Race 7.00

THE BET BOOST AT bet365 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

PFINGSTBERG showed promise on a number of occasions last season without getting his head in front and the four-year-old, who disappointed on his final start at Thirsk in September, could have more to offer stepping up in trip. Socialist Agenda went up 4lb for his Southwell victory last month and is respected along with the third from that contest, Foinix, who may get closer to that rival in first-time blinkers. Merry Minister’s recent third here also gives him valid claims.

PFINGSTBERG Socialist Agenda

Leading course trainer (19-24): D M Simcock (42 wins from 254 runners, 17%) runs PFINGSTBERG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D M Simcock (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs PFINGSTBERG

Weightwatcher: CENTRAL CITY won off a handicap mark of 60, his rating is now down 9lb to 51. Longest Traveller: HURTLE trained by P F I Cole, Whatcombe, 127 miles.

1 BE FAIR (GB) (22) 06122-0 D

Br B g Kyllachy - Going For Gold

(4)

Grace McEntee (3) J

O The Secret Circle Racing Club Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T

B James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd Funnel Fuel S TIMEFORMVIEW50/1,firstrunsinceleavingTonyCarrollwhentwelfthof13inhandicapatKempton(12f)22daysago. Likelyheneededthatfollowing13monthsoffbutothersmakemoreappealhereallthesame.

2 MERRY MINISTER (IRE) (21) 055103

9-9 (2)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Merry Me (IRE) Laura Pearson J

O The Fat Jockey Partnership Brett Johnson, Epsom T

B Mrs Fitri Hay TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatLingfieldinFebruary.Thirdof5inhandicapatthiscourse(16f,10/3)21daysago.Solid each-waychance. TFRHHHII BHA55

3 HURTLE (IRE) (27) 030-060 4 9-7 (6)

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Ghurfah Kieran O’Neill J

O P. F. I. Cole Ltd Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

B The Ghurfah Partnership P. F. I. Cole Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBelowformninthof16inhandicapatLingfield(12f,AW,12/1)27daysago,slowlyaway Recordstandat1-16 andheneedstobouncebackbutdangeroustodiscounthavingslippedtoapotentiallyhandymark. TFRHHHII BHA53

4 SOCIALIST AGENDA (GB) (23) 633301 8 9-6 (3)

Br Ch g Sir Percy - Mercy Pecksniff Rossa Ryan J

O The Welly Wobblers Club L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWVisoronfor1sttimeinthiscode,improvedtowin7-runnerhandicap(13/8)atSouthwell(16.5f)23daysago,comfortably Moreonhisplateup4lbinamorecompetitiveracebutrecentwinningformisatapremiumhere,sohe’sshortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA52

5 PFINGSTBERG (GER) (227) 633220-

(11)

Br Ch g Protectionist (GER) - Peace of Paradise (GER) Callum Shepherd J

O Quantum Leap Racing II & Partner David Simcock, Newmarket T

B Gestut Ravensberg

David Simcock Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. Below form seventh of 14 in handicap (9/2) at Thirsk (12f, soft) when last seen in September Perhapsthisstepupintripwillhelpunlocksomeimprovementand,ifso,hecouldhaveabigparttoplay

6 CENTRAL CITY (IRE) (112) 56500-6 C

(7)

Br B g Kodiac - She Basic (IRE) Jack Gilligan J

O Moorgate Racing Limited B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

B Mattock Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.10/1,sixthof7inhandicapatSouthwell(14.1f).Off112daysandhe’slikelytofinda fewofthesetoostrong.

7 FOINIX (GB) (23) 0-22333 C

Br B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Yeah Baby Yeah (IRE) Rob Hornby J

O Mildean Racing & Rachel L Field

B Winterbeck Manor Stud

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Onewinfrom21Flatruns.Respectable61/4lengthsthirdof7toSocialistAgendainhandicap atSouthwell(16.5f,5/1)23daysago.Willbeathreatifthefirst-timeblinkershavethedesiredeffect.

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

8 HENRY THE FIFTH (IRE) (20) 64004-4 D

Br Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Vincennes

(8)

William Carson J

O Lady E. Oshea Anthony Carson, Newmarket T

B Godolphin

TIMEFORMVIEWOnewinfrom28Flatruns.Fourteenrunssincelastwinin2022 Fourthof11inhandicap(100/1)atSouthwell (14.1f)20daysago.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter

9 PERSIAN WOLF (IRE) (20) 000-056 C

Br Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Riobamba (USA)

(9)

James Sullivan J

O Mr Adrian Walton Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

B E. Lynam Arena Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Twowinsfrom43Flatruns.Sixthof10inhandicapatSouthwell(11.1f,40/1)20daysago, merelypassingbeatenrivals.Upintripandvisorbackon.

10 QEYAADY (GB) (12) 03-0460

Br B g Muhaarar - Starflower

(1)

John Egan J

O Mr P. Wheatley Pat Phelan, Epsom T

B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTwenty-onerunssincesolewinbackin2021 Tenthof12inhandicap(12/1)atBrighton(9.9f,good) 12daysago,missingbreak.Significantlyupintripandneedstogetbackontrack.

11 MISS TIKI (GB) (12) 4/630-00

Br Ch m Zoffany (IRE) - Teeky

O Exors of the Late Mr Mike Roberts

B Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd

(10)

Robert Havlin J

Marie Martin, Hailsham T

TIMEFORMVIEWThirteenrunssincelastwinin2021 33/1,lastof12inhandicapatBrighton(9.9f,good)12daysago. Significantlyupintrip.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: TRADESMAN (IRE) 4 9 0 Callum Shepherd 28-1 (David Simcock) 12 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 4, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Stewards Note:

QEYAADY: Following its run on 20/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Socialist Agenda (GB), 4-1 Pfingstberg (GER), 11-2 Foinix (GB), 6-1 Merry Minister (IRE), 10-1 Hurtle (IRE), 14-1 Henry The Fifth (IRE), 16-1 Central City (IRE), 22-1 Be Fair (GB), 28-1 Qeyaady (GB), 40-1 Persian Wolf (IRE), 66-1 Miss Tiki (GB)

PFINGSTBERG was below par on his final start of 2023 but he otherwise didn’t do a great deal wrong in several handicaps at around 1 1/2m and shapes as though this stiffer test will be right up his street. David Simcock’s charge is taken to deservedly open his account, perhaps at the chief expense of Foinix, who was behind Socialist Agenda at Southwell last time but enjoys a handy pull at the weights with that rival. Merry Minister is also likely to be on the premises.

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Fourth Race 7.30

THE IRE-INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH CHELMER FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

for three yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £80000

Owners Prize Money 1st £35648, 2nd £14632, 3rd £7320, 4th £3656, 5th £1832, 6th £912 (Penalty Value £45368)

CITY SELECTIONS

JABAARA was far from disgraced when finishing sixth in the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket in September The ratings suggest that Roger Varian’s filly holds leading claims on her seasonal reappearance and she may be able to fend off Soprano, who finished just behind the selection in seventh that day. The daughter of Starspangledbanner has since undergone a wind operation and she isn’t taken lightly, while the progressive Pandora’s Gift cannot be ruled out in her quest to land a four-timer

JABAARA Soprano

Leading course trainer (19-24): S C Williams (54 wins from 428 runners, 13%) runs PANDORA’S GIFT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs LADY PINK ROSE

Longest Traveller: TAZARA trained by C Ferland, France.

1 BOANN (IRE) (32) 00101-4 D 9-2 (11)

Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Paradwys (IRE) Callum Shepherd J

O Halley,McCalmont,O’Sullivan and Sangster Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T

B Cooneen Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulfilly.LatestwinatKemptoninNovember.Fourthof6inhandicap(17/2)atSouthwell(5f)on reappearance32daysago.Backupintrip.Blinkersonfirsttime.Plentyofimprovementneeded. TFRHHIII BHA80

2 COURT DRIVE (IRE) (3) 10 9-2 (4)

Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE) George Wood J

O Premier Thoroughbred, Finch & Chambers Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T

B Morgan Cahalan Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd, Propulsion Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning debut at Wolverhampton (7f) last month but well held over 6f there on Monday Surely out ofherdepthhere TFRHIIII BHA-

3 EXPONISTA (GB) (13) 2016-0 D

9-2 (5)

Br B f Showcasing - Exrating Silvestre De Sousa J

O Eclipse First Racing David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW6fmaidenwinnerat2.81/4lengthseleventhof13toAdaayInDevoninlistedrace(40/1)atBath (5f,goodtosoft)13daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.Hardtomakeagoodcasefor TFRHHIII BHA89

4 JABAARA (IRE) (215) 10426- D

9-2 (9)

Br B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Baheeja James Doyle J

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Godolphin TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 2-y-o form, notably 3 lengths sixth of 11 to Porta Fortuna in Cheveley Park Stakes (40/1) at Newmarket(6f,goodtofirm)onfinalstart.Makespolytrackdebut.Hastheformtobebangthere. TFRHHHHI BHA101

5 LADY PINK ROSE (GB) (19) 20102-6 9-2 (3)

Br Ch f Showcasing - Lady Estella (IRE) Shane Gray J

O Mrs P Shanahan & Mrs M V Magnier K R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW63/4lengthssixthof9toZiggy’sDreaminhandicap(12/1)atWolverhampton(6f)onreappearance 19daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.Plentytofindonform. TFRHHIII BHA84

6 MISS BLACK JACK (GB) (27) 5442-21 D 9-2 (10)

Br B f Soldier’s Call - Radio Gaga Neil Callan J

O Mr Fawzi Abdulla Nass

John S. O’Donoghue, Ireland T

B Allseasons Bloodstock Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly. 7/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (6f) 27 days ago, quickeningclear Capableofmakinganimpactatahigherlevelonthatevidence. TFRHHHHI BHA89

7 PANDORA’S GIFT (IRE) (34) 21-11 CD 9-2 (8)

Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Amthaal Rossa Ryan J

O JAMES PARRY AND PARTNERS Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsort.WonnovicesoverC&DandatSouthwellbeforemakinganimpressivewinningstarttoherhandicap careerover6fatLingfieldonGoodFriday Moretocomeandcantakethestepuptolistedlevelinherstride. TFRHHHHH BHA90

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

8 QUEEN OF MOUGINS (IRE) (238) 14- D 9-2 (6)

Br B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Premiere Danseuse

O Valmont, Obank & Partners

Hector Crouch J

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Pier House Stud R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW SuccessfuldebutatNewburylastAugust.21/2lengthsfourthof12toJuniperBerriesin6fSalisburyGroup3 3weekslater Thislightly-racedfillyfromatopstablesurelyhasmoretoofferafteronly2starts. TFRHHHHI BHA91

9 SOPRANO (IRE) (215) 133230- 9-2 (1)

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Lealas Daughter (IRE)

O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Da Vinci

B Empire Bloodstock Ltd

Billy Loughnane J

George Boughey, Newmarket T

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulfilly 31/4lengthsseventhof11toPortaFortunainCheveleyParkStakesatNewmarket(6f,goodtofirm,9/2)whenlast seeninSeptember(hadwindsurgerysince).Welldrawnonreturn.Muchrespectedforlastyear’swinningconnections. TFRHHHHI BHA101

10 TAZARA (IRE) (22) 322-1 D

Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - L’Explora (USA)

O E. Babington/A. Hoyeau/N. Holmes

B Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company

9-2 (12)

Kieran Shoemark J

Christophe Ferland, France T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in France, winning 8-runner maiden at Deauville (6f, heavy) on reappearance 22daysago.Thisariseinclassandtheoutsidestalldoesn’tmakeherlifeanyeasier

11 WORKS OF ART (IRE) (181) 61320- D

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Make Fast

O HM The King & HM The Queen

B Queen Elizabeth II

9-2 (7)

Rob Hornby J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORM VIEW AW novice winner at 2. Much improved when second in Redcar 2-y-o Trophy in October Had an excuse(gotstuckbehindaweakeningrival)whenwellheldinNewmarketlistedfinalstart. TFRHHHII BHA92

12 ZIGGY’S DREAM (IRE) (19) 50101-1 D

Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Shifting (IRE)

O Middleham Park Racing LIX & Mizon/HDR

9-2 (2)

Kieran O’Neill J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful filly 7/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) on reappearance19daysago,readily Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHHHII BHA89

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: BELIEVING (IRE) 3 9 2 James Doyle 5-2 (George Boughey) 13 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Soprano (IRE), 5-1 Pandora’s Gift (IRE), 6-1 Jabaara (IRE), 17-2 Miss Black Jack (GB), 10-1 Queen of Mougins (IRE), Ziggy’s Dream (IRE), 14-1 Tazara (IRE), 16-1 Works of Art (IRE), 28-1 Exponista (GB), Lady Pink Rose (GB), 40-1 Boann (IRE), 150-1 Court Drive (IRE)

It was hard not be impressed by the way PANDORA’S GIFT spread-eagled her field in a Lingfield handicap over Easter and she can take the next step up the ladder now Soprano has the inside stall and is feared most for the same owner/trainer combination as last year’s winner Believing. Queen of Mougins and Jabaara complete the shortlist.

Fifth Race 8.00

THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money 1st £5120, 2nd £2560, 3rd £1280, 4th £640. (Penalty Value £6480)

CITY SELECTIONS

LAOISMAN resumed his progress when scoring a shade cosily on his reappearance at Wolverhampton last month. A 3lb rise in the ratings looks far from insurmountable for the Night Of Thunder gelding and a fourth consecutive victory looks on the horizon. Having posted a close-up second on his stable bow at Yarmouth in April, the biggest threat may emerge from Dubai Station. This drop in class should suit Sir Oliver and he also enters calculations now back off his last winning mark.

LAOISMAN

Dubai Station

Leading course trainer (19-24): S C Williams (54 wins from 428 runners, 13%) runs REBEL PATH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs REBEL PATH

Longest Traveller: THE THAMES BOATMAN trained by R Hughes, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

1 LAOISMAN (GB) (24) 30211-1 D 4 9-11 (3)

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Harlequin Girl Robert Havlin J

O Mr N. O’Keeffe S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Cranford Bloodstock UK Ltd Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Different proposition since dropped to 6f, completing a hat-trick in Wolverhampton handicap onreappearance24daysago.A3lbrisedoesn’tlookenoughtostophimgoinginagain. TFRHHHHH BHA84

2 THE THAMES BOATMAN (GB) (31) 251-310 D 4 9-10 (9)

Br B g Havana Grey - Gilt Linked Finley Marsh J

O Nigel Scandrett & Shane Buy

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWAll4winsonAW,thelatestatLingfield(6f)underFinleyMarshinMarch.Pulledtoohardundera7lbclaimeratKemptonsince andcandobetterwithMarshbackinthesaddle.Mightneedthingstodroprightfromtheoutsidestallbutstillrespected. TFRHHHII BHA83

3 SIR OLIVER (IRE) (19) 214-000 C D 7 9-8 (5)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Folga Silvestre De Sousa J

O FLYING HIGH SYNDICATE (SIR OLIVER)

Chris Dwyer, Newmarket T

B Yeomanstown Stud & Doc Bloodstock Strawberry Fields Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner LatestwinatLingfieldinNovember Eleventhof12inhandicapatthiscourse(7f,14/1) 19daysago.Returntosprintingmayhelpbutothersarestillpreferred. TFRHHIII BHA81

4 ABOVE (FR) (16) 0502-60 CD 7 9-7 (7)

Br B g Anjaal - Broken Applause (IRE)

O Mr N Boyden and Mr C Harrold

Callum Shepherd J

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Mr J. Kilpatrick & Mme D. Ades Hazan AJN Steelstock Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Off 12 weeks, shaped as if needing run when ninth of 14 in handicap at Newmarket (5f,good,16/1)16daysago.Backonawinningmark.

5 REBEL PATH (FR) (26) 21//-300 D

Br B g Iffraaj - Royale du Buisson (IRE)

O Mr Stuart C. Williams

TFRHHHII BHA80

9-7 (2)

Luke Catton (5) J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al Diomed Stables S

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (6f) 26 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Hard to makeacaseforonhiseffortssincecomingtoBritain.

TFRHHIII BHA80

6 DUBAI STATION (GB) (19) 0-05032 CD 7 9-6 (6)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Princess Guest (IRE)

O Mr R. Moore

Marco Ghiani J

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Hall of Fame Stud World Cargo Solutions Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.15/2,firstrunsinceleavingMikeMurphy&MichaelKeadywhengoodsecondof10inhandicap atYarmouth(5f,goodtofirm)19daysagobackwithaformeryard.Bigplayerhereifbuildingonthat. TFRHHHHI BHA79

7 REGAL ENVOY (IRE) (175) 013152- D 5 9-5 (4)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Regina Neil Callan J

O Oakman Racing Club

William Knight, Newmarket T

B Coseda Ltd Oakman Group PLC S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of wins last autumn. 12/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at this course (5f) in November Peakfitnesshastobetakenontrustafter175daysoff.

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

8 TEMPLE BRUER (GB) (35) 60040-0 D 6 9-2 (8)

Br B g Showcasing - Kendal Mint Rossa Ryan J

O Mr R. Moore

Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

B Glebe Stud World Cargo Solutions Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6f, 15/2) on reappearance 35 days ago. Could be sharper withthatrunbehindhim.Lurkingonadangerousmark. TFRHHHII BHA75

9 GUSTAV GRAVES (GB) (24) 211006 D 6 8-13 (1)

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

O Big Lachie Syndicate

James Sullivan J

Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

B Elwick Stud Oakley Garden Buildings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW4winsfrom10runsthisyear 20/1,43/4lengthssixthof7toLaoismaninhandicapatWolverhampton (6f)24daysago. TFRHHHII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023: ALJARI 7 9 4 Jack Mitchell 9-2 (Tom Clover) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 8. Stewards Note:

SIR OLIVER: Following its run on 13/4/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Laoisman (GB), 11-2 Dubai Station (GB), 15-2 Regal Envoy (IRE), 10-1 The Thames Boatman (GB), 12-1 Above (FR), 14-1 Temple Bruer (GB), 16-1 Sir Oliver (IRE), 28-1 Rebel Path (FR), Gustav Graves (GB)

A further 3lb nudge from the handicapper doesn’t look enough to prevent LAOISMAN making it 4 wins in a row. Dubai Station was a good second at Yarmouth last month and is feared most ahead of The Thames Boatman, who can have a line put through his latest Kempton effort and won nicely at Lingfield prior to that.

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an incident occurring which necessitates the partial or total evacuation of any area of the racecourse, announcements will be broadcast over the public address system. Our staff, aided by the uniformed security will implement the carefully planned evacuation procedures and undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety.

It is essential and a requirement that you follow their instructions. If you are able please take your belongings with you and proceed as directed out of the area as quickly and quietly as possible. These are just precautionary notes and we trust the procedures will not be required. However, please remember in the event of a partial or total evacuation of your area to:

IF ABLE, TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND PROCEED AS DIRECTED QUICKLY AND QUIETLY OUT OF THE AREA.

Sixth Race 8.30

THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT bet365 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

SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD hit the crossbar off this mark over course and distance a couple of weeks ago and the seven-year-old merits plenty of respect on the back of that performance. Northcliff has not been beaten far on either of his last two starts and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Thismydream and Man On A Mission are others with valid form claims.

SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD Northcliff

Leading course trainer (19-24): P McEntee (22 wins from 279 runners, 8%) runs KESSAAR POWER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Williams (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs EL HIBRI

Longest Traveller: BLACKJACK trained by A Brown, Malton, 216 miles.

1 NORTHCLIFF (IRE) (10) 4-01433

(2)

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Colgin Sorcha Woods (7) J

O Apollo Horses I Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

B Gce Farm Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOnewinfrom28Flatruns.WinneratWolverhamptoninFebruary.4/1,goodthirdof9inhandicap atWindsor(6f,goodtofirm)10daysago.Canfigureagainfromahandydraw

2 BLACKJACK (GB) (21) 213560 CD 7 9-10 (3)

Br B g Sleeping Indian - Medam Charlie Bennett J

O Mrs S. Cunliffe-Lister Alan Brown, Malton T

B Burton Agnes Bloodstock Breeders

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in February. Eighth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Southwell (6f) 21 days ago. Tongue strap onfirsttime.Needstobouncebackfrom3lesserefforts. TFRHHIII BHA66

3 LILKIAN (GB) (22) 40-0005 CD 7 9-10 (6)

Br Ch g Sepoy (AUS) - Janie Runaway (IRE) Kieran Shoemark J

O Harraton Court Stables Ltd Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Biddestone Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Shaped better than result when fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f) 22 days ago, makinggoodheadwaybeforeflatteningoutlateon.Backonagoodmark. TFRHHHHH BHA66

4 DAYTONA LADY (IRE) (14) 143504 CD 4 9-9 (4)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Roseau City James Sullivan J

O Mr Eric Broadwith and Mrs Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Mccracken Farms Ltd William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 17/2, respectable fourth of 10 in C&D handicap14daysago,notideallyplaced.Hasfallentoaworkablemark. TFRHHHHI BHA65

5 THISMYDREAM (IRE) (22) 334162

9-8 (8)

Br B g Camacho - Ponty Royale (IRE) William Carson J

O Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Ringfort Stud Ltd daretodreamracing.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwowinsfrom41Flatruns.LatestwinatWolverhamptoninMarch.Creditablesecondof8inhandicap atLingfield(6f)22daysago. TFRHHHII BHA64

6 EL HIBRI (IRE) (17) 041500 D

(7)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Shawka Billy Loughnane J

O Mr M. Greaves Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

RC UK Land Ventures Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatSouthwellinJanuary.Lastof12inhandicap(50/1)atWindsor(6f,good)17daysago. Cheekpiecesbackon.

7 SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD (GB) (14) 1-06462 CD 7 9-6 (1)

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

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinner,thelatestinDecember 7/2,creditablesecondof10inC&Dhandicap14daysago. Welldrawn. TFRHHHHI BHA62

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

8 MAN ON A MISSION (GB) (19) 143302 D 5 9-6 (5)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Loveatfirstsight

Neil Callan J

O Miss K. Squance P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T

B T Fitzgerald Highfield Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatKemptoninFebruary.Creditablesecondof8inhandicapatthiscourse(5f,22/1)19daysago. TFRHHHII BHA62

9 KESSAAR POWER (IRE) (3) 600360 CD 4 9-3 (9)

Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Lady Willpower

Rossa Ryan J

O Michelle Hancox & Robin McEntee Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Eighteenrunssincelastwinin2023 11/1,seventhof9inhandicapatWolverhampton (6f)3daysago.Noteasytomakeacasefor TFRHHIII BHA59

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: THE WAITING GAME 4 8 9 David Probert 10-3 (Jack Jones) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 5, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Sir Rodneyredblood (GB), 6-1 Man On A Mission (GB), 13-2 Northcliff (IRE), Daytona Lady (IRE), 8-1 Blackjack (GB), Lilkian (GB), 9-1 Thismydream (IRE), 16-1 El Hibri (IRE), 18-1 Kessaar Power (IRE)

A chance is taken on LILKIAN who has dipped to a good mark and shaped better than the result at Lingfield last time. Daytona Lady is another who is starting to look well handicapped again and is second choice ahead of Northcliff and Sir Rodneyredblood.

Prize Money

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £263,874 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd March to 23rd June 2024

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Seventh Race 9.00

THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP 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

AMROON put in an encouraging effort when filling second place on his return to action over 7f at Wolverhampton nine days ago and Marco Botti’s gelding is hard to oppose as a result. Little White Dove has improved with every start to date and has to be of some interest on her handicap debut, while Cogsworth edges out Ocean Bliss to be the pick of the rest.

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Appleby (73 wins from 606 runners, 12%) runs CLIONIA & OCEAN BLISS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Botti (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs AMROON Longest Travellers: LITTLE WHITE DOVE trained by R Hughes, SI SI LA BONNE trained by J Portman, both Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

1 LITTLE WHITE DOVE (IRE) (21) 0-62

Br Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Perfect Blossom Finley Marsh J

O Bill & Liz Bailey Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B M. Phelan Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.12/1,secondof4inmaidenatthiscourse(5f)21daysago.Significantlyupintripfor handicapdebut.Drawnotidealbutstillontheshortlistforanin-formyardwithagoodrecordhere

2 GARDEN VIEW (IRE) (21) 00-05 9-10 (2)

Br B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Coral Garden Jason Watson J

O Mr Imran Butt Mark Usher, Lambourn T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 21 days ago. The return to 7f shouldsuither. TFRHHHII BHA56

3 KATIE G (GB) (15) 065-0 9-10 (4)

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Kiyoshi Robert Havlin J

O Mr Johnny Hall Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B The Kiyoshi Partnership My Pension Expert S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Respectableseventhof13inhandicap(16/1)atKempton(7f)onreappearance 15daysago.Shouldbesharperfortheouting. TFRHHIII BHA56

4 OCEAN BLISS (IRE) (10) 404344

(3)

Br B f El Kabeir (USA) - Gold Zain Alistair Rawlinson J

O Mr J. Kirkland Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Dr T. K. Chah

TIMEFORMVIEWReachedtheframeagainwhencreditablefourthof12inhandicap(7/1)atWindsor(1m,goodtofirm) 10daysago.Likelytobeintheshake-uponcemore. TFRHHHHI BHA

5 AMROON (GB) (9) 5160-42 C BF

(6)

Br Ch g Showcasing - Rose Marmara Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Isa Bin Haider Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerinNovember 2/1,goodsecondof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(7f)9daysago. Shouldgowelloffthesamemark. TFRHHHHH BHA54(+1)

6 COGSWORTH (GB) (14) 06-0042

9-8 (8)

Br B g Time Test - Kibenga Silvestre De Sousa J

O Strawberry Fields Stud Chris Dwyer, Newmarket T

B Rosyground Stud Strawberry Fields Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, creditable close second of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Canfigureprominentlyagain. TFRHHHHI BHA54

7 MOREGINPLEASE (GB) (27) 445000

9-6 (7)

Br B f Time Test - Twilight Sparkle (IRE) Tom Queally J

O Mr Gerry McGladery John Ryan, Newmarket T

B Mr G McGladery

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 17 starts. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 22/1) 27 days ago. Othersarepreferred. TFRHHIII BHA52

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

AMROON Little White Dove

8 SI SI LA BONNE (IRE) (19) 00-2546 9-1 (11)

Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Nymfia (IRE)

O Mrs Suzanne Williams & Partner

B M. Fahy & Rathbarry Stud

Olivia Tubb (7) J

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

Pump Technology Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW17/2,belowformsixthof10inhandicapatWolverhampton(7f)19daysago.First-timecheekpieces needtohaveapositiveeffect.

9 WAR ZONE (IRE) (14) 06-0604 9-1 (1)

Br Ch g Bated Breath - Artwork Genie (IRE)

O Chelsea Banham Pre Training Ltd

Joey Haynes J

Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T

B Deerpark Stud TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonfirsttime,bestrunthisyearwhenfourthof8inhandicapatthiscourse(6f,40/1)14daysago. Remainstobeseenifhebacksthatup.

10 CLIONIA (GB) (8) 656526 9-0 (9)

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

O White Rose Racing

Frederick Larson (3) J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Sheepcote Grange TIMEFORMVIEWPoormaiden.Sixthof8inhandicapatCatterick(7f,soft,14/1)8daysagobuthadfinishedsecond overthisC&Dpriortothat.

11 DASH POWER (GB) (9) 00-0356

Br B g Twilight Son - Glitter Girl

(5)

James Sullivan J

O Mr Adrian Walton Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Arena Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEW14/1,sixthof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(7f)9daysago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2023: SHABS 4 9 9 Daniel Muscutt 4-1 (Joseph Parr) 10 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood, Blinkers worn by No. 10

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9. Stewards Note:

SI SI LA BONNE: Following its run on 13/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Amroon (GB), 9-2 Cogsworth (GB), 7-1 Little White Dove (IRE), Ocean Bliss (IRE), 11-1 War Zone (IRE), 14-1 Si Si La Bonne (IRE), 18-1 Katie G (GB), 20-1 Garden View (IRE), Clionia (GB), 33-1 Moreginplease (GB), Dash Power (GB)

AMROON was attempting 7f for the first time when runner-up at Wolverhampton last week and is taken to build on that and go one better now Ocean Bliss has been knocking on the door recently and should figure again, while Little White Dove brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut for an in-form stable.

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In the event of an incident occurring which necessitates the partial or total evacuation of any area of the racecourse, announcements will be broadcast over the public address system. Our staff, aided by the uniformed security will implement the carefully planned evacuation procedures and undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety. It is essential and a requirement that you follow their instructions. If you are able please take your belongings with you and proceed as directed out of the area as quickly and quietly as possible. These are just precautionary notes and we trust the procedures will not be required. However, please remember in the event of a partial or total evacuation of your area to: IF ABLE, TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND PROCEED AS DIRECTED QUICKLY AND QUIETLY OUT OF THE AREA

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Smoking is not permitted in enclosed spaces.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Racegoers may take photos for private use only. Flash photography is not permitted. Press and commercial photographers must sign in at the Ticket Office before entry to the racecourse.

REFUSING ADMISSION

The Management reserves the right to

TERMS & CONDITIONS

refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason to do so. We operate a zero tolerance policy at Chelmsford City Racecourse, anyone acting in an inappropriate manor will be removed from the racecourse and refused re-entry.

WIFI

WIFI is available at Chelmsford City Racecourse and can be accessed on the ‘PUBLIC’ network. No password is required.

The following terms and conditions apply here at Chelmsford City Racecourse

1. All persons visiting Chelmsford City Racecourse and its associated properties are admitted subject to these Regulations and to the “Rules of Racing” that apply to all licensed racecourses across the UK.

2. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to vary its regulations without prior notice.

3. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to search racegoers and/or their bags. Any sharp objects or potentially destructive possessions will be confiscated.

4. All coaches may be searched for security reasons. It is the responsibility of all coach and group coordinators to ensure that each member of their party is aware individually of our Regulations.

5. Racegoers are not permitted to enter areas or buildings associated with the running of the event and any other area, building or section of a building where restricted access is signed. These include, among others, the Weighing Room complex, data collection areas, the Race-day stables, the horsebox park, the officials’ car parks, the Saddling Boxes, the Parade Rings, the Winners Enclosure and the Broadcast and Media Offices.

6. Entry to the racecourse is restricted to persons of over 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Persons aged 16 and under may only enter the Parade Ring (if holding an appropriate Owners badge) with an adult, and no-one of 12 years of age and under may enter the Parade Ring or Winners Enclosure in any circumstances.

7. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any race-goer whose conduct is unacceptable or compromises the safety of race-goers, participants and horses. There will be no refunds for day tickets or annual badges and season tickets when the holder has been asked to leave in these circumstances.

8. Annual badges will be numbered and are non-transferable. We reserve the right to request secondary identification material from annual badge and season-ticket holders.

9. No refunds will be given for badges, tickets or pro rata amounts of annual memberships and season tickets that are purchased but not used, except if racing is abandoned in the circumstances detailed below.

10. Chelmsford City Racecourse may abandon racing when directed by the British Horseracing Authority, the police or emergency services, or in any emergency or other exceptional circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If racing is abandoned, day ticket refunds will be applied as follows: Abandonment before completion of the first race – full refund; Abandonment up to the third race 50%; Abandonment other than as above – no refund. REFUNDS CANNOT BE PROCESSED ON RACEDAYS. Advance tickets will be automatically refunded via the original payment method. Tickets bought on the day should be posted with any receipts to: Accounts Department, Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, ESSEX, CM3 1QP and should be received within 28 days from the race meeting. Hospitality clients should telephone Chelmsford City Racecourse directly on 01245 360300. Only valid betting badge-holders occupying an authorised pitch may lay bets. Any unauthorised bookmakers will be ejected.

11 Mobile phones or any other communications device must not be used whilst on the racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the racecourse for the purpose of, or in connection with, any betting. This includes in-running back/lay betting.

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Race Conditions

First Race 5.50 - THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 NOVICE 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 novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 26th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). 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 £40. - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.25 - THE MURRAY KERR MEMORIAL 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 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 73 and 74; such horses rated 52 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 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 15 entries, 1 at £9 and 14 at £45. - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 7.00 - THE BET BOOST 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 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 15 entries at £35. - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.30 - THE IRE-INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH CHELMER FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45368 to the winning horse The second to receive £17200, the third £8608, the fourth £4288, the fifth £2152 and the sixth £1080. for three yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, April 26th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 3 race 2lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 4lb. Irish Thoroughbred marketing have generously sponsored this race and will award a voucher to the value of 10,000 euros, to use at Irish sales, if the winner of the race is Irish bred. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £400. - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832; Sixth £912. (Penalty Value £45368) A SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 8.00 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6480 to the winning horse The second to receive £3042, the third £1521 and the fourth £760. 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). £55 stake if the horse is rated 63 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 62 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Weatherbys have kindly sponsored this race. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 13 entries at £55. - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5120; Second £2560; Third £1280; Fourth £640. (Penalty Value £6480) SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.30 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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 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). £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 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 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 £35. - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 9.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP 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 30th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 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. 13 entries at £35. - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.