Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 23rd May

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

We have a bumper eight-race card for you this evening, with six handicaps and two novice stakes.

The second race, The Watch Live Racing at bet365 Novice Stakes, has some interesting runners, as Maple, trained by Michael Stoute, is closely related to the Irish Derby winner, New Bay; and Historic City, one of the two Saeed bin Suroor’s runners is a granddaughter of Gossamer, who won the Irish 1000 Guineas and hails from the wonderful Gerald Leigh’s bloodlines. Horses bred in the purple like these could be anything and an impressive winner may well be worth following.

As we move into our summer season of events, please do join us on Thursday, 20th June, for Ladies Day with Beverley Knight on stage after racing, followed by Denise van Outen presenting her live DJ set. It is one of the highlights of our calendar and we would love to welcome you.

Have a lovely evening.

Neil Graham Racing Director

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

Officials

Thursday 23rd May 2024

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Tony McGlone

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Christopher Bennett STEWARDS

Ben Ford, Tomas O’Brien, Kate Smith STARTERS

William Jardine

Kieran O’Shea JUDGE

Paul Champion

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Jeremy Lind

HANDICAPPER

Rachel Brierley-Ambrose

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Elizabeth Budden, John Bramhill, Isobel Francis MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Piers Reinhold

Dr Fiona Virgo

VETERINARY OFFICER

Sally Bate

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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

Ben Portus BSc (Hons) BVSc MRCVS

Ralph Hedge DVM MRCVS COMMENTATOR

John Hunt

BETTING RING MANAGER

James Andrews

RACECOURSE TEAM

CHAIRMAN

Joe Scanlon MANAGING DIRECTOR

Phil Siers

RACING DIRECTOR

Neil Graham COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Nathan Holmes

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Michael Prosser

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Clare McGlone

TODAY’S RACING

First Race 5.10pm ........ 10-11

Second Race 5.42pm 12-14

Third Race 6.17pm 16-17

Fourth Race 6.47pm 18-19

Fifth Race 7.17pm 22-23

Sixth Race 7.47pm 24-25

Seventh Race 8.22pm 26-27

Eighth Race 8.52pm 28-29

TODAY’S SPONSOR

Hugo, the son of Wilson

Site Map

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

How to read your racecard

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.

Sponsor Form Comment

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.

Weight St-Lbs Dam Age Damsire You must be 18 or over to place a bet

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

First Race 5.10

THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 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

WANNABE BRAVE showed the benefit of a spin over hurdles when he successfully reverted to the Flat at Wolverhampton last month and, with Wesley Joyce’s 3lb claim partially negating a 4lb rise, the James Fanshawe-trained gelding has a live chance of following up. Taxiing edged out Further Measure (second), Grand Duchess Olga (third) and Shield Of Honour (fifth) when scoring over C&D a fortnight ago and rates the chief threat to the selection.

Leading course trainer (19-24): D M Simcock (42 wins from 254 runners, 17%) runs PFINGSTBERG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Fanshawe (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs WANNABE BRAVE Weightwatcher: FURTHER MEASURE won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 10lb to 57. Longest Traveller: TAXIING trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 214 miles.

1 OYAMAL (GB) (23) 604-320 4 9-10 (1)

Br Ch g Mukhadram - Sensationally Grace McEntee J

O Michelle Hancox & Robin McEntee Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Meon Valley Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhoagainranwellgrantedtherunoftheracewhenrunner-upatSouthwell(12f)inMarch.Lastof9inhandicap atYarmouth(10.1f,good,8/1)23daysago,losingplacequickly2fout.UpsignificantlyintripreturnedtoAW. TFRHHIII BHA61

2 GRAND DUCHESS OLGA (GB) (14) 4132-43 CD 4 9-10 (6)

Br B f Sir Percy - Archduchess

Sam Feilden (5) J

O Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club Julia Feilden, Newmarket T

B Miss K. Rausing Vaillant UK S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 11/1, good 1/2-length third of 7 to Taxiing in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Thatwasherfirststartfor4monthsandshecouldwellbesharperwiththatunderherbelt. TFRHHHII BHA61

3 WANNABE BRAVE (IRE) (26) 43354-1 D 5 9-10 (9)

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Wannabe Special Wesley Joyce (3) J

O Mrs G J Davey James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

B Clarecastle Stud Ltd Pegasus Stables LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEWHeldbackbyinexperienceoverhurdlesatHuntingdon(19.6f)inMarchbutstronginbettingandtookadvantageofdrop ingradetodoublehistallyontheFlatinhandicapatWolverhampton(16.5f)26daysago.Enterscalculationsagain. TFRHHHHI BHA60

4 FURTHER MEASURE (USA) (14) 354202 C 7 9-7 (2)

Br B g English Channel (USA) - Price Tag Chloe Lyons (7) J

O Ms Denise Tibbett Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

B Juddmonte Farms Inc

TIMEFORM VIEWSixteenrunssincelastwinin2023 Creditablenecksecondof7toTaxiinginhandicapatthisC&D(11/4)14daysago. Nowfoundonlyonetoogoodon2ofhislast3startsandhe’sundoubtedlycapableofdefyingthisreducedmark. TFRHHHII BHA57

5 TAXIING (USA) (14) 210001 CD

Br B f Accelerate (USA) - Majestique (USA)

O Mr K. McCabe

B Millennium Farms

9-5 (5)

Jack Doughty (5) J

David Evans, Abergavenny T

Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW2winsfrom6runsthisyear 10/1,careerbestwhenwinning7-runnerhandicapatthisC&D14daysago,byneck fromFurtherMeasure.Rider’sclaimmorethanoff-setshislatestweightriseandshe’sanotherwithclaimsagain. TFRHHHII BHA56

6 PFINGSTBERG (GER) (21) 33220-3

Br Ch g Protectionist (GER) - Peace of Paradise (GER)

O Quantum Leap Racing II & Partner

B Gestut Ravensberg

9-0 (4)

Connor Planas J

David Simcock, Newmarket T

David Simcock Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividualwhoranwellonthebackof8monthsoffhavingbeensetalottodowhenthirdof10inhandicap(7/2) atthiscourse(14f)21daysago,keepingon.Remainscapableofbetternowstaminaistestedfurtherandshortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA51

7 SHIELD OF HONOUR (GB) (14) 12400-5

Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Betty Brook (IRE)

O The Three Gen Partnership

(8)

Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J

Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Mrs E. P. Littmoden Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1Personnel S

TIMEFORMVIEWTonguestraponfor1sttime,firstrunsinceleavingNickLittmoden,shapedasifbetterfortherunwhen5lengths fifthof7toTaxiinginhandicap(9/1)atthisC&DonUKflatdebut14daysago.Thisoughttorevealmore. TFRHHHII BHA50

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

WANNABE BRAVE

Taxiing

8 LILLA CROSS (GB) (24) 0503-00

Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Silver Clouds (IRE)

O Team Kraka

B The Pocock Family

4 8-9 (3)

Christian Howarth J

Christine Dunnett, Norwich T

Christine Dunnett Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW 200/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f)24 days ago, left behind3f out. Hard towarm toupsignificantlyintripwithcheekpiecesnowenlisted.Engaged2.30YarmouthWednesday

TFRHIIII BHA45

9 LITTLE TIGER (GB) (265) 0/55004- 4 8-9 (7)

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Tigerfish (IRE)

O Miss Caroline Scott

Tyler Heard J

William Stone, West Wickham T

B Dr Caroline Scott Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden. 22/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) in September, fading over 1f out. Moreneededifhe’stofeatureonthebackof8monthsoff.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

TFRHHIII BHA45

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

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

OYAMAL: Following its run on 30/4/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Wannabe Brave (IRE), 4-1 Pfingstberg (GER), 5-1 Taxiing (USA), 11-2 Further Measure (USA), 8-1 Grand Duchess Olga (GB), 14-1 Shield of Honour (GB), 16-1 Oyamal (GB), 40-1 Little Tiger (GB), 66-1 Lilla Cross (GB)

PFINGSTBERG ran well on the back of an 8-month break when third over 14f here 21 days ago, keeping on having been set a lot to do. Open to further progress now his stamina is tested further, he could just be worth chancing to build on that effort now Wolverhampton-scorer Wannabe Brave rates next best, with Further Measure another to bear in mind from what rates a workable mark.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PFINGSTBERG (GER) 2.WANNABE BRAVE (IRE) 3.FURTHER MEASURE (USA)

Position of Stalls

6f - Centre

Remainder - Inside

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Sponsors Thank You

The racecourse would like to thank our sponsor, their support sustains our sport.

Hugo, Son of Wilson

Second Race 5.42

THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT bet365 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)

CITY SELECTIONS

The only runner to have earned an official rating, Sunny Street sets the standard off a mark of 81 and rates a key player being kept to novice company However, there should be lots more to come from HISTORIC CITY, who wasn’t beaten far despite running green on debut at Leicester 12 days ago and, sure to be wiser, the son of Belardo could be a different proposition now he has some experience. Salik and Shamran are couple of newcomers to monitor in the betting.

HISTORIC CITY Sunny Street

Leading course trainer (19-24): S bin Suroor (30 wins from 135 runners, 22%) runs HAZEM & HISTORIC CITY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (10 wins from 61 runners, 16%) runs GROOVY BABY & STAR RUNNER Longest Traveller: VOYEUR trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

1

(FR) (17) 0

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Front Contender (IRE) Dylan Hogan J

O Theoddsquad syndicate Pat Murphy, Hungerford T

B Haras Du Mont Dit Mont Tote, Graypen Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden on Flat. 250/1, twelfth of 13 in minor event

debut17daysago.

2

(FR) (10) 4

Br B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Ihsas (USA)

(14)

Harry Burns (3) J

O Mr S. Mondair Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B E.A.R.L Haras Du Logis Et al House of Cavani S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaidenonFlat.Fourthof5inminorevent(25/1)atWindsor(10f,goodtofirm)onflat debut10daysago. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 TWIN EARTH (IRE) (12)

4 10-2 (11)

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Sularina (IRE) Joshua Bryan J

O El Jefe

B Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

Archie Watson Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMakingGB/IREFlatdebut.18/1,seventhof11inbumperatHaydock(15.6f,goodtofirm)12daysago, doingtoomuchtoosoon. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 MASONRY (GB) (-)

4 9-11 (12)

Br B f Mayson - Lulea Darragh Keenan J

O Mr W. Prosser Martin Dunne, Newmarket T

B William Prosser TIMEFORMVIEWMaysonfilly Half-sistertowinnerupto7fTheMeter Damunraced.Notanobvioussortonpaper TFRHHIII BHA-

5 DETROIT LION (IRE) (229) 50-

Br B c Awtaad (IRE) - Oriental Step (IRE)

O Middleham Park Racing & Barry O’Brien

3 9-4 (5)

Alec Voikhansky (3) J

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Hadi Al-Tajir Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Tenthof13inminoreventatRedcar(7f,good,5/1).Off7months. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 HAZEM (GB) (-)

3 9-4 (15)

Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Carriwitchet (IRE) Royston Ffrench J

O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shamardal gelding. Dam, 11.5f/1 1/2m winner, half-sister to high-class 9.5f-13.5f winner (stayed 2m) Jakkalberryandverysmartwinnerupto11fCrackerjackKing.Fromagoodfamilyandmeritsrespect. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 HISTORIC CITY (IRE) (12) 6

3 9-4 (13)

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Silk Words Cieren Fallon J

O Godolphin

Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividual.9/1,sixthof14inmaidenatLeicester(7f,good)ondebut12daysago,nearest finish.Shouldhavemoretooffer TFRHHHII BHA-

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

8 LEITRIM SPIRIT (GB) (37) 0

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Aspirer

O Gallagher Bloodstock Ltd and Partner

3 9-4 (1)

Shane Kelly J

Brian Meehan, Manton T

B Eric Chen Sirecam Europe S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.Lastof12inmaidenatNewmarket(7f,good,150/1)ondebut37daysago. TFRHIIII BHA-

9 MAPLE (GB) (254) 60-

3 9-4 (8)

Br B g Camelot - Spice Trail Saffie Osborne J

O Juddmonte

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.80/1,tenthof11inminoreventatLeicester(7f,soft).Off8months.Othersmake moreappeal. TFRHIIII BHA-

10 SALIK (IRE) (-)

Br B c Australia - Crystal Melody

3 9-4 (10)

Marco Ghiani J

O Mr Ahmad Alotaibi Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Philip Rothwell

TIMEFORM VIEW €30,000 yearling, resold 28,000 gns yearling, Australia colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful1m-11/4mwinnerGrandeMelodyand11/4mwinnerCrystalSwan.Notablenewcomer TFRHHHII BHA-

11 SHAMRAN (GB) (-)

3 9-4 (2)

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

O Mr Imad Alsagar

Harry Charlton, Beckhampton T

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Blue Diamond Stud Farm S TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman colt. Dam unraced sister to smart 11f-1 3/4m winner Cedar Mountain and half-sister to high-classwinnerupto1mMoonlightCloud.Worthyofinterestifmarketspeaksinhisfavour TFRHHHHI BHA-

12 STAR RUNNER (GB) (282) 34-

3 9-4 (4)

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Bella Nouf Callum Hutchinson (3) J

O Mr D. P. Howden Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B The Bella Nouf Partnership Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 7/4, fourth of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f), not knocked about. Off 9 months.Notonetowriteoffyet. TFRHHHII BHA-

13 SUNNY STREET (IRE) (12) 432-20

3 9-4 (9)

Br B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Sunset Avenue (USA) Jason Watson J

O Mr Saif Ali James Tate, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good, 10/1) 12 days ago. Obvious claimsifhecanputthatpoorshowingbehindhi, TFRHHHHI BHA81

14 VOYEUR (GB) (35) 0 3 9-4 (7)

Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Love Your Looks

O N Browne, B Garvin & Partner

Joe Fanning J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Bellow Hill, Ellis & Irish National Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.17/2,lastof7inmaidenatthiscourse(7f)ondebut35daysago.

HIIII BHA-

15 GROOVY BABY (GB) (184) 2- 3 8-13 (16)

Br B f Kingman - Hippy Hippy Shake Nicola Currie J

O Helena Springfield Ltd

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividual.17/2,secondof5inminoreventatthiscourse(7f)ondebut,nomatchforwinner Off6months.Hoodon1sttime.Likelytoimprove.

16 YELLOW LEMONS (FR) (35) 0-0

(6)

Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Lady Baker (USA) Thomas Greatrex J

O Sullivan B’Stock, Morrin, Whitehead

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B S.A.S Haras Voltaire TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.50/1,eighthof9inmaidenatNewmarket(7f,goodtofirm)35daysago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2023: ENFJAAR (IRE) 3 9 11 David Egan 4-7 (Roger Varian) 11 ran Hood worn first time by No. 15 Running for the first time since Gelding No. 12 Stewards Note: TWIN EARTH: Following its run on 11/5/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free and ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Sunny Street (IRE), 9-2 Groovy Baby (GB), 7-1 Hazem (GB), 8-1 Historic City (IRE), 10-1 Star Runner (GB), 12-1 Shamran (GB), 22-1 Salik (IRE), 25-1 Tailorman (FR), 28-1 Yellow Lemons (FR), 33-1 Detroit Lion (IRE), 40-1 Twin Earth (IRE), Voyeur (GB), 50-1 Masonry (GB), 66-1 Leitrim Spirit (GB), 100-1 Maple (GB), 300-1 Infantryman (FR)

GROOVY BABY offered plenty of encouragement when second here on debut 6 months ago and, with the hood fitted, there should be more to come from her, so she gets the nod over Sunny Street, who sets the standard but needs to bounce back. Hazem looks the pick of the newcomers.

Third Race 6.17

THE HUGO, THE SON OF WILSON, RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)

for novice three, four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

CITY SELECTIONS

FIDELIUS has shown promise in both starts since being gelded and is presented with a decent opportunity to gain a first career success now he drops back into novice company Ten Commitments is open to improvement rates a big threat now he is tried in a hood, while Kento has experience of this course and can also figure prominently as he tries the minimum trip for the first time.

FIDELIUS Ten Commitments

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Cowell (25 wins from 200 runners, 12%) runs FIDELIUS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Clover (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs KENTO

Longest Traveller: TEN COMMITMENTS trained by J Osborne, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

1 WEST COAST BOY (GB) (160) (2lb) 0- 4 9-10 (1)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - East Coast Lady (IRE) Darragh Keenan J

O Miss Caroline Scott William Stone, West Wickham T

B Dr Caroline Scott Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.66/1,lastof12inmaidenatSouthwell(5f)ondebut.Off160days.Blinkered for1sttime.

2 MATCH ANTHEM (IRE) (5) 440 3 9-4 (5)

Br B g Soldier’s Call - Inspired Thought (IRE) George Wood J

O Mr Charlie Pigram P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T

B Ballyhane Highfield Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.125/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,ninthof18inminoreventatDoncaster (6f,firm)5daysago.Noforlornhope. TFRHHHII BHA65

3 FIDELIUS (GB) (12) (2lb) 324-23 3 9-2 (4)

Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Peace Dreamer (IRE)

Marco Ghiani J

O Mrs Susan Hadida Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Mrs Jenny Hadida Robert Cowell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Respectablethirdof11inhandicapatLingfield(5f,goodtofirm,10/1)12daysago. Theonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA67

4 DASH GORDON (IRE) (-) (4lb)

3 9-0 (7)

Br Ch g Tagula (IRE) - Musicology (USA) Dylan Hogan J

O The Tetrarch Racing Syndicate Alex French, Averham T

B Seamus Phelan TIMEFORMVIEW€15,000yearling,Tagulagelding.Brotherto7f-1mwinnerSongofTheIslesandhalf-brotherto7f-11/2m winnerCoolMusic.Damunracedhalf-sistertosmartwinnerupto1mGamilati.Marketcanguide. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 KENTO (GB) (24) (4lb) 4-3236 3 9-0 (3)

Br Gr g Kuroshio (AUS) - Jillolini

O LPOG 22

Kieran Shoemark J

Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B D. R. Botterill & E. Boumans racehorse-ownership.com S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, raced too freely when sixth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24daysago.Notruledoutifshruggingofflatesteffort.

HHHHI BHA68

6 TEN COMMITMENTS (GB) (42) (4lb) 33 3 9-0 (2)

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Gilt Linked

O The Ten Club

Saffie Osborne J

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Thirdof4inmaidenatthisC&D(11/4)42daysago,findinglittle.Hoodon1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 DUSK DAME (GB) (14) (4lb) 0-420

(6)

Br B f Twilight Son - Sweet And Dandy (IRE) Nicola Currie J

O Nick Bradley Racing 41 & Trevor Edwards Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Mr K. T. O’Neill Tattersalls, Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good to soft, 16/1) 14 days ago. Downintrip.Cheekpieceson1sttime.

TFRHHHII BHA63

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: ROGUE DE VEGA 3 9 6 David Egan 8-15 (Tom Clover) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

WEST COAST BOY: Following its run on 15/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

KENTO: Following its run on 29/4/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely DUSK DAME: Following its run on 9/5/2024 it was reported that the horse sustained a wounded right-hind.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Fidelius (GB), 11-4 Kento (GB), 13-2 Ten Commitments (GB), Dusk Dame (GB), 20-1 Dash Gordon (IRE), 33-1 Match Anthem (IRE), 300-1 West Coast Boy (GB)

Robert Cowell’s FIDELIUS holds the clear edge on form so looks the way to go. Kento could emerge as the chief threat if back on his A-game ahead of Match Anthem and Ten Commitments.

Great British Bonus Scheme

Fourth Race 6.47

THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT bet365 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

DARK SIDE PRINCE arrives here on the back of two C&D victories earlier in the year and a 3lb rise for the most recent of those wins may not be enough to stop him here That said, Spanish Angel has also been in good form of late and could give the selection plenty to think about, while Popular Dream and Mick’s Spirit are also noted.

DARK SIDE PRINCE Spanish Angel

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Appleby (73 wins from 604 runners, 12%) runs EEH BAH GUM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Williams (3 wins from 41 runners, 7%) runs BEAUZON

Weightwatcher: SAAHEQ won off a handicap mark of 70, his rating is now down 6lb to 64.

Longest Traveller: SAAHEQ trained by A Nicholls, Sessay, 213 miles.

1 MICK’S SPIRIT (GB) (30) 511530 CD 6 9-10 (4)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Fortunately Darragh Keenan J

O John C Davies and Partner Conrad Allen, Newmarket T

B Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Arabian Shield Insurance Company S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in February. 20/1, last of 12 inhandicapatEpsom(5f,good)30daysagosoneedstobounceback.

BHA71

2 EEH BAH GUM (IRE) (12) 14000-5 D 9 9-9 (1)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Moonline Dancer (FR) Callum Hutchinson (3) J

O Mr Nick Rhodes Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Tom and Hazel Russell Laskill Grange Holiday & Pre-Training S TIMEFORMVIEWFirstrunsinceleavingIvanFurtadowhenfifthof8inhandicap(12/1)atNottingham(5f,goodtofirm) 12daysago.Moreisrequired. TFRHHIII BHA70

3 SPANISH ANGEL (IRE) (13) 0-04312 D 7 9-8 (9)

Br Br g Gutaifan (IRE) - City Dazzler (IRE) Joanna Mason J

O Mrs M Chapman, Mrs R Carr, Mr G Shields Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Elaine Chivers William Hill S TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in May Respectable second of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Nottingham (5f,goodtofirm)13daysago.Notdiscounted.

BHA69

4 BEAUZON (GB) (12) 152500 C D 5 9-7 (5)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Pepper Lane

Harry Burns (3) J

O Beaunus Hunters Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Kevin Nicholson

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner 4winsfrom9runsthisyear LatestwinatWolverhamptoninFebruary.28/1,seventh of8inhandicapatNottingham(5f,goodtofirm)12daysago.Needstogetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA68

5 DARK SIDE PRINCE (GB) (55) 634-511 CD 7 9-6 (6)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Dark Side Princess Harrison Shaw J

O Mr M. M. Foulger

Jessica Macey, Doncaster T

B Mr M. M. Foulger Bred Thorough Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW4-timeC&Dwinner 10/3,improvedonrecenteffortstowin12-runnerhandicapatthisC&D55daysago byneckfromPopularDream.Bigshout. TFRHHHHH BHA67

6 POPULAR DREAM (GB) (55) 3/04-62 4 9-4 (3)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Populist (IRE) Cam Hardie J

O Strangers on the Shaw Partnership Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, good neck second of 12 to Dark Side Prince in handicap at this C&D 55daysago,closingallwaytoline.Verymuchonetoconsider

7 ACES WILD (IRE) (10) 021103 D 5 9-3 (7)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Fashion Central Tyler Heard (3) J

O Martin & Wintle Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T

B Ballyhane Stud Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWolverhamptoninApril.7/2,creditablethirdof10inhandicapatWolverhampton(5.1f) 10daysago,nearestfinish.Oughttobeintheshake-up.

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

8 CHIEF OF NAVY (GB) (68) 00-5404

Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Sunday Sister (IRE)

O Mr Saeed Sultan Al Rahoomi

B The Pocock Family

4 9-3 (8)

Marco Ghiani J

Marco Botti, Newmarket T

Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteenth of 16 in handicap (10/1) at Jebel Ali (5f) 68 days ago. Hodded on his first run for new yardwithtonguestrapbackon.Notruledout.

9 SAAHEQ (GB) (27) 600-335 CD

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

O A. Nicholls

B Cliveden Stud Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA64

10 9-3 (2)

Mia Nicholls (5) J

Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T

Adrian Nicholls Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (5f) 27 days ago. Cangiveagoodaccount.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

TFRHHHII BHA64

2023: SAAHEQ 9 8 11 Mia Nicholls 10-3 (Adrian Nicholls) 7 ran

Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 9.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Dark Side Prince (GB), 5-1 Aces Wild (IRE), 11-2 Popular Dream (GB), 7-1 Spanish Angel (IRE), 11-1 Chief of Navy (GB), 12-1 Mick’s Spirit (GB), Saaheq (GB), 14-1 Eeh Bah Gum (IRE), 18-1 Beauzon (GB)

DARK SIDE PRINCE arrives a multiple C&D winner and at the top of his game so edges the vote. The lightly-raced Popular Dream heads the list of dangers, although Saaheq and Aces Wild also need factoring into this open handicap along with the handily-weighted Beauzon.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DARK SIDE PRINCE 2.POPULAR DREAM 3.SAAHEQ

RACE RESULT TIME:

DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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Fifth Race 7.17

THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP 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

ALL IN THE HIPS was successful over 6f at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and David Evans’ filly is very hard to oppose off a 1lb lower mark here, which leaves her 4lb well in. Daytona Lady was only narrowly denied over course and distance three weeks ago and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Jungle Run and Man On A Mission are the pick of the remainder.

ALL IN THE HIPS

Daytona Lady

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Cowell (25 wins from 200 runners, 12%) runs TOMSHALFBROTHER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Evans (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs ALL IN THE HIPS

Longest Traveller: ALL IN THE HIPS trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 214 miles.

1

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Roseau City Joanna Mason 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. 5/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this C&D

premisesagain.

2 SUGAR HILL (IRE) (17) 0-54000

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Coconut Kreek Darragh Keenan J

O Mr Robert Eddery Robert Eddery, Newmarket T

B Lady Bamford Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWNinthof10inhandicap(25/1)atWindsor(5.1f,heavy)17daysago.Easytolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA64

3 MAN ON A MISSION (GB) (21) 433024 D 5 9-6 (6)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Loveatfirstsight

Wood J

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

B T Fitzgerald Highfield Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW5/1,creditablefourthof8inhandicapatthisC&D21daysago,nevernearer Canmakehispresence feltifthingsdropright. TFRHHHII BHA62

4 EL HIBRI (IRE) (21) 415003 D 5 9-6 (5)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Shawka Saffie Osborne J

O Mr M. Greaves

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

RC UK Land Ventures Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatSouthwellinJanuary.Creditablethirdof8inhandicap(12/1)atthisC&D21daysago. Notdiscounted.

5 TOMSHALFBROTHER (GB) (336) 01/3510- CD 8 9-4 (3)

Br B g Sir Percy - Kassuta

O Bottisham Heath Stud

B Mr J. Sargeant

Marco Ghiani J

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

Robert Cowell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Eighthof9inhandicapatthiscourse(5f,4/1).Off11months.Likelytoneedtherunand othersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA60

6 PROFIT AND LOSS (FR) (7) 645-323 D BF 5 9-4 (7)

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Narva (USA)

Aidan Keeley (3) J

O Mr Simon Harrison-White George Baker, Chiddingfold T

B M. Sundstrom, Anglia Bloodstock et al Vortex Shipbroking S TIMEFORMVIEW9/4,respectablethirdof10inhandicapatLingfield(6f,goodtofirm)7daysago.Notdiscounted.

7 JUNGLE RUN (IRE) (24) 4000-33 CD 5 9-4 (2)

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Malekat Jamal (IRE)

O Mrs Jacqueline Clover

Connor Planas (3) J

Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B Rathasker Stud & J.O’Kelly Bloodstock T Clover Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 4/1) 24 days ago. Should beonthepremisesagain. TFRHHHHI BHA60

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

8 KESSAAR POWER (IRE) (24) 600360 CD 4 9-1 (1)

Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Lady Willpower

O Michelle Hancox & Robin McEntee

Grace McEntee (3) J

Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Eighteenrunssincelastwinin2023 11/1,seventhof9inhandicapatWolverhampton (6.1f)24daysago.Hasworktodo. TFRHHIII BHA57

9 ALL IN THE HIPS (IRE) (10) 606541 CD 4 9-1 (9)

Br B f Ivawood (IRE) - Raseel

O Spiers & Hartwell Ltd & Mrs E. Evans

Alexandra McDonnell (7) J

David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Tony Cosgrave Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 9/1, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10daysago.Strongclaimsoffollowingup. TFRHHHHH BHA57(+4)

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: JUNGLE RUN (IRE) 4 9 9 David Egan 11-4 (Tom Clover) 7 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.

Stewards Note:

TOMSHALFBROTHER: Following its run on 22/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 All In The Hips (IRE), 5-1 Profit And Loss (FR), 11-2 Jungle Run (IRE), 6-1 Daytona Lady (IRE), 9-1 El Hibri (IRE), 10-1 Man On A Mission (GB), 16-1 Tomshalfbrother (GB), 18-1 Kessaar Power (IRE), 28-1 Sugar Hill (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

ALL IN THE HIPS benefited from a return to AW when providing this rider with a first career winner at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and she’s taken to follow up at the possible expense of the in-form Jungle Run. Daytona Lady also makes plenty of appeal.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALL IN THE HIPS (IRE) 2.JUNGLE RUN (IRE) 3.DAYTONA LADY (IRE)

1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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Sixth Race 7.47

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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

AMAYSMONT put two second-placed finishes in a row behind him when winning well over 6f here two weeks ago and the in-form seven-year-old sets the standard on that evidence. Ballybaymoonshiner scored over track and trip on his penultimate start and his most recent second at Lingfield was far from disappointing. Outreach edges out Tonal and Warrior Square to be next best.

AMAYSMONT

Ballybaymoonshiner

Leading course trainer (19-24): S C Williams (55 wins from 431 runners, 13%) runs TOP BUTTON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Williams (3 wins from 41 runners, 7%) runs TONAL Longest Traveller: MILTONIA trained by R Carr, Stillington, 209 miles.

1 TONAL (FR) (10) 414004

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Oceanique (USA)

Osborne J

O Sue Howell Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Wertheimer & Frere Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWolverhamptoninFebruary.Tonguestraponfor1sttime,creditablefourthof12inhandicap atWolverhampton(7.2f,5/1)10daysago.Cheekpieceson1sttime.Solidclaims. TFR

2 BALLYBAYMOONSHINER (FR) (43) 20-1512 CD

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Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Haven’s Wave (IRE) Shane Kelly J

O Gallaghers Murty McGrath, Maidstone T

B Silfield Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 2winsfrom4runsthisyear Goodsecondof14inhandicapatLingfield(7f,AW,9/2) 43daysago.Anotherboldshowingisexpected.

3 AMAYSMONT (GB) (14) 540221 C 7 9-11 (1)

Br B g Mayson - Montjen (IRE)

Andrea Pinna (7) J

O Mr Kevin Frost Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst Kevin Frost Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedonrecenteffortstowin10-runnerhandicap(5/2)atthiscourse(6f)14daysago.Remains welltreatedonoldformandhardtoruleoutthefollow-upfromagooddraw TFRHHHHI BHA57

4 DORS TOYBOY (IRE) (14) 3-03506 CD 7 9-8 (6)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Rathaath (IRE)

Carson J

O Mrs Doreen Carter Dean Ivory, Radlett T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Twelverunssincelastwinin2022 8/1,belowform13lengthssixthof10toAmaysmont inhandicapatthiscourse(6f)14daysago.Hasabittoprove.

5 WARRIOR SQUARE (GB) (27) 400-110 D

HHIII BHA54

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Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Ziefhd Ray Dawson J

O Trixie Club T. J. Kent, Newmarket T

B Llety Farms Bred Thorough Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 3 runs this year Latest win at Southwell in March. Last of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f,goodtosoft,8/1)27daysago.Toughtoassessatpresent.

BHA53

6 TOP BUTTON (IRE) (35) 4-40060 6 9-7 (2)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Buttonhole Marco Ghiani J

O Mr W. Prosser Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW16/1,firstrunsinceleavingJackJoneswhenninthof10inhandicapatthiscourse(6f)35daysago. Hoodbackon.Othersmakemoreappeal.

7 PORFIN (IRE) (24) 656030 D 6 9-5 (10)

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Tropical Mist (IRE)

Grace McEntee (3) J

O Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Denis McDonnell Tallon International Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWThirteenrunssincelastwinin2023 7/1,eighthof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f)24daysago, leftpoorlyplaced.Cheekpiecesbackon.Othersmorepersuasive.

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

8 OUTREACH (GB) (22) 465335 D 4 9-3 (5)

Br Gr g Outstrip - Willbeme

O Mike Humphreys & Mark Usher

B Stuart & Sarah Matheson

George Rooke J

Mark Usher, Lambourn T

Mark Usher Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFifthof8inhandicap(4/1)atBrighton(7f,good)22daysago.Usuallyconsistent,solikelytobounceback.

HHHII BHA49

9 SEA THE BUCKTHORN (GB) (26) 4-31500 D 4 9-1 (3)

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Pax Aeterna (USA)

O The Unraceables

B G. B. Partnership

Tyler Heard (3) J

Mark Usher, Lambourn T

Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in January. Seventh of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26daysago.

BHA47

10 MILTONIA (USA) (209) 50/0000- 5 9-0 (4)

Br Gr m Midshipman (USA) - Blue Dress (USA)

Joanna Mason J

O R. J. McCormick Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Brownstead Farm William Hill S TIMEFORMVIEWTonguestraponfor1sttime,ninthof13inhandicapatDundalk(6f,20/1).Off6months.Firstrunfor yardafterleavingM.Halford&T.Collins.Hasworktodo.

HHIII BHA40

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: BO TAIFAN (IRE) 6 9 1 Rob Hornby 9-1 (Denis Quinn) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 2, 5.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Amaysmont (GB), 7-2 Ballybaymoonshiner (FR), 11-2 Tonal (FR), 8-1 Outreach (GB), 18-1 Warrior Square (GB), 20-1 Porfin (IRE), 22-1 Dors Toyboy (IRE), 25-1 Top Button (IRE), 33-1 Sea The Buckthorn (GB), 50-1 Miltonia (USA)

PLAY SMARTER

BALLYBAYMOONSHINER is right at the top of his game and is fancied to get back to winning ways on the back off an excellent second at Lingfield. Amaysmont is an obvious danger following his success over 6f here a fortnight ago and Tonal should be on the premises.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BALLYBAYMOONSHINER (FR) 2.AMAYSMONT 3.TONAL (FR)

Seventh Race 8.22

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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

MAGIC GEM posted another creditable effort in defeat when a close-up second on his seasonal/stable debut at Newcastle earlier this month. Michael Herrington’s gelding should appreciate this return to 7f and a first victory in 2024 could be on the cards. Conversely, Daphne May is likely to fare better on this drop in trip and the daughter of Mayson isn’t taken lightly, while C&D scorer Heerathetrack is likely to be involved at the business end too.

GEM Daphne May

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Cowell (25 wins from 200 runners, 12%) runs POETIC JACK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G & J Moore (4 wins from 38 runners, 11%) runs DAPHNE MAY

Weightwatcher: DAPHNE MAY won off a handicap mark of 67, her rating is now down 10lb to 57. Longest Traveller: MAGIC GEM trained by M Herrington, Willoughton, 151 miles.

1 DAPHNE

(GB) (17) 00006

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Br B m Mayson - Cambridge Duchess Anna Gibson (7) J

O FOREIGN LEGION Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Theakston Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy, 9/4) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Cangetinvolvedifthingsdropright,althoughfurthersuitsideally

2 POETIC

(GB) (14) 50310-0

BHA57

(3)

Br B g Peace Envoy (FR) - Suzi Spends (IRE) Marco Ghiani J

O Mr R. Speakman Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Jack Speakman Robert Cowell Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner WinnerhereinNovember Seventhof9inhandicapatthisC&D(20/1)14daysago. Othersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA57

3 BO TAIFAN (IRE) (28) 11610-0 CD

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Scarlet Rosefinch

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Ray Dawson J

O Mr Allan Keane Denis Quinn, Exning T

B Ballinacurra Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Ninthof10inhandicap(14/1)atthisC&D28daysago.Notfiringatpresentbutvisor goesbackon. TFRHHHII BHA56

4 GLOBAL EFFORT (IRE) (24) 2505-45

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Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Irish Madam Josephine Gordon J

O Mrs Rita Baker Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate II TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter17Flatruns.Respectablefifthof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f,20/1) 24daysago,leftwithtoomuchtodo.Canmakepresencefelt. TFRHHHII BHA54

5 HEERATHETRACK (GB) (14) 333624 CD

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Br Gr g Heeraat (IRE) - Jessica Ennis (USA) George Rooke J

O High Five Racing Mark Usher, Lambourn T

B Kylie Manser-Baines Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 14 days ago. Has to be taken seriously TFRHHHHI BHA54

6 MAGIC GEM (GB) (20) 21/103-2 D 6 9-7 (4)

Br Ch g Garswood - Thorntoun Piccolo Dylan Hogan J

O Mr Ron Hull Michael Herrington, Willoughton T

B Houghton Bloodstock UK Ltd

Ron Hull Group Of Companies S TIMEFORMVIEWFirstrunsinceleavingBryanSmartwhencreditablesecondof12inhandicapatNewcastle(6f,12/1) 20daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.Lookstheonetobeat.

TFRHHHHH BHA53

7 MISS BILLIE (GB) (93) 00-00 4 9-3 (9)

Br B f Koropick (IRE) - Misu Billy Darragh Keenan J

O David Tate Danny Lawson Michael Wigham

B David Tate

Michael Wigham, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.50/1,ninthof10inhandicapatNewcastle(10.2f),slowlyaway Off93days. Significantlybackdownintrip.Upagainstit.

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

MAGIC

8 BLUEBELLS BOY (GB) (26) 60-0320 C 5 9-2 (7)

Br B g Outstrip - Pompeia Jason Watson J

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

B Hever Stud Farm Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Sixteenrunssincelastwinin2022 7/1,eighthof10inhandicapatWolverhampton (7.2f)26daysago.Othersmorepersuasive.

HHIII BHA48

9 PRIMROSE MAID (GB) (14) 6210-00 D 4 9-0 (1)

Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Cat O’ Nine Tails Royston Ffrench J

O Howard Lupton & Christine Dunnett

Christine Dunnett, Norwich T

B Aston Mullins Stud Christine Dunnett Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW40/1,thirteenthof14inhandicapatBrighton(7f,goodtosoft)14daysago.Hardtomakeastrong casefor

10 KODI NOIR (IRE) (33) 0-50050 CD 4 9-0 (6)

Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Sundown George Wood J

O BillyB Syndicate P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliabletype.C&Dwinner Twelverunssincelastwinin2023 15/2,bitbelowformseventhof12 inhandicapatBrighton(8f,good)33daysago,missingbreak.Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA45

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Visor worn by No. 3, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

2023:(See Div 1)

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Magic Gem (GB), 7-2 Daphne May (GB), 5-1 Heerathetrack (GB), 9-1 Global Effort (IRE), 14-1 Kodi Noir (IRE), 16-1 Bo Taifan (IRE), 20-1 Bluebells Boy (GB), 25-1 Poetic Jack (GB), 40-1 Miss Billie (GB), 50-1 Primrose Maid (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MAGIC GEM is lightly raced for his age and produced an excellent first effort for this stable when runner-up at Newcastle on return, so he’s fancied to go one better in a thin race. Heerathetrack looks the obvious danger and Daphne May could take a hand if the drop in trip doesn’t catch her out.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAGIC GEM 2.HEERATHETRACK 3.DAPHNE MAY

Eighth Race 8.52

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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

A 5lb penalty may not be enough to prevent recent Newcastle scorer NATZOR from following up. The David O’Meara-trained gelding relished the return to 1m2f and he scored with enough in hand on that occasion to suggest that there is more to come. The biggest threat may emerge from Photon, who has been knocking on the door on his latest outings, while Ludo’s Landing enjoys a 5lb swing with the selection having finished second at Gosforth Park and warrants respect.

NATZOR Photon

Leading course trainer (19-24): D O’Meara (27 wins from 195 runners, 14%) runs NATZOR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (7 wins from 50 runners, 14%) runs NATZOR

Longest Traveller: LUDO’S LANDING trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

1 NATZOR (FR) (11) 000-221 D

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Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Natty (IRE) Jason Watson J

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

B Ecurie Euroling Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a solid start to 2024 for new yard, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 9/2) 11daysagoby11/2lengthsfromLudo’sLanding.Coulddobetteragainandrespectedunderapenalty. TFRHHHHI BHA72(+4)

2 PHOTON (IRE) (54) 00-2622

4 9-11 (2)

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Alexander Queen (IRE) Cieren Fallon J

O Homecroft Wealth Racing Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Homecroft Wealth S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhowon’tbelonginbuckingthattrendjudgedonexploitsthisyear,headednearlinewhen secondof10inhandicap(11/2)atWolverhampton(9.5f)54daysago.Possibilitiesagain. TFRHHHHH BHA72

3 LUDO’S LANDING (IRE) (11) 0-43342 4 9-10 (1)

Br B g Kodiac - Most Beautiful Joe Fanning J

O Phil & Jude Jones Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Armitage Bloodstock Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW11/2,creditable11/2lengthssecondof10toNatzorinhandicapatNewcastle(10.2f)11daysago,every chanceapproachingfinal1fandstayingon.Nothardtoenvisagehimbeingthereaboutsagain. TFRHHHII BHA71(+1)

4 ROYAL DREAM (GB) (40) 025-010 D 4 9-10 (3)

Br B g Muhaarar - Royale Danehill (IRE) Saffie Osborne J

O La Grange Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Stowell Park Stud My Pension Expert S

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5 THREE YORKSHIREMEN (IRE) (34) 06-6615 CD BF 4 9-10 (4)

Br B g Massaat (IRE) - House of Roses Darragh Keenan J

O Michael Wigham & ID Heerowa

Michael Wigham, Newmarket T

B McCracken Farms Pandora X Ltd S

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6 BOASTY (IRE) (21) 610023 CD 7 9-9 (9)

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

Marco Ghiani J

O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

B Tally-Ho Stud

Class1Personnel S

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7 PLATINUM JUBILEE (IRE) (27) 602106 CD 4 9-7 (7)

Br B f Oasis Dream - Marisol (IRE)

O T. Egan, W.P.Flynn, D. Donovan

B Rathbarry Stud & D Major

Wesley Joyce (5) J

Des Donovan, Exning T

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

8 NASIM (GB) (40) 05-4042 C BF 5 9-2 (5)

Br Ch g Galileo Gold - Ashwaq

O M I Pattinson Racing

B Kirtlington Park Stud

William Carson J

Mark Pattinson, Epsom T

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9 STRIKE ALLIANCE (IRE) (432) 60/3241- 4 9-1 (8)

Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Delma (IRE)

O Mark & Maria Adams

B Mrs Ebba Pate

Callum Hutchinson (3) J

Harriet Dickin, Midford T

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DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 9.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Natzor (FR), 11-2 Photon (IRE), 13-2 Ludo’s Landing (IRE), 15-2 Boasty (IRE), 8-1 Royal Dream (GB), Nasim (GB), 9-1 Three Yorkshiremen (IRE), 10-1 Strike Alliance (IRE), 14-1 Platinum Jubilee (IRE)

Plenty of these arrive in good form, including PHOTON who went as close as he ever has to shedding the maiden tag when headed close home at Wolverhampton in March and a 1lb rise in the weights shouldn’t prevent him making another bold bid. Natzor cemented the positive start made for David O’Meara when successful at Newcastle 11 days ago, and along with Royal Dream, heads up the dangers.

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Race Conditions

First Race 5.10 - THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY 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. May 21st. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 10lb; 4-y-o 8st 9lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 10lb; 4-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 11th, 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 May 20th, 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 13 entries, 1 at £7 and 12 at £35. - Closed May 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) A SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 5.42 - THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT bet365 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 17th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 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 35 entries at £50. - Closed May 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

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Third Race 6.17 - THE HUGO, THE SON OF WILSON, RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (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, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, May 17th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 9st 12lb; fillies 9st 7lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). 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 9 entries at £40. - Closed May 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.47 - THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE 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. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 11th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 12 entries at £45. - Closed May 17th, 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.

Fifth Race 7.17 - 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 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. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 11th, 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 May 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 7.47 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) 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. May 21st. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 11th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 12 entries at £35. - Closed May 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 8.22 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) 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. May 21st. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 11th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 12 entries at £35. - Closed May 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

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Eighth Race 8.52 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA 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. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 11th, 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 16 entries at £45. - Closed May 17th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS

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