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Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse
August is a busy month for the racecourse with several great events to accompany the racing.
Next Thursday presents the Chelmsford City Cup, kindly sponsored by Weatherbys, which as one of our feature races of the year has £40,000 in prize money on offer The following Thursday is Greene King Day, so come and enjoy a pint of beer, alongside the racing, on one of our rare afternoon fixtures.
Then, two days later, the Saturday night will be set alight by the sound of Ministry of Sound Ibiza Anthems with Ellie Sax & Friends.
We have seven competitive and fascinating races for you this evening, so good luck in finding some winners and I hope 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. For more information about any of our upcoming events please visit chelmsfordcityracecourse.com or call the office on 01245 360300.
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Thursday 15th August 2024
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7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)
Br Br g Elzaam (AUS) - Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj)
O Simon Mulvany & Partner
4 9-2 (1)
Paul Hanagan J
John Quinn, Malton T
B Ballyhane Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 20 €15,000 yearling, Elzaam gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Capla Dancer Dam,2-y-o6fwinner,half-sistertosmartwinnerupto8.3fDonncha. TFRHHIII BHA-
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First Race 5.35
THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
CITY SELECTIONS
BATTLEOFBALTIMORE took advantage of dropping back in trip in a classified event at Yarmouth last month and the son of Starspangledbanner may well step forward from that display Colors Of Freedom may be winless since last January, but she showed plenty of promise when third at Southwell recently, while Q Twenty Boy cannot be ruled out either on the form of his penultimate second at Salisbury.
BATTLEOFBALTIMORE
Colors Of Freedom
Leading course trainer (19-24): S C Williams (55 wins from 425 runners, 13%) runs LEWIS BARNES
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (2 wins from 20 runners, 10%) runs LEWIS BARNES
Longest Traveller: COLORS OF FREEDOM trained by J Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge, 172 miles.
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7650 Owners Prize Money 1st £3159, 2nd £1580, 3rd £789, 4th £395, 5th £197 (Penalty Value £4004) colours no horse
1 LEWIS BARNES (GB) (6) 000524 BF 5 9-10 (6)
Br Ch g Bungle Inthejungle - Potternello (IRE) Connor Planas J
O Mr W. Prosser
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFourthof6inhandicapatBrighton(5.3f,goodtosoft,3/1)6daysago.Hadrunatleastrespectably onhispreviousthreeoutings,sonotonetoruleout. TFRHHHHI BHA53(-1)
2 Q TWENTY BOY (IRE) (15) 135325 C D 9 9-9 (2)
Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Judies Child (IRE) Alicia Perkins (7) J
O The Mark Usher Racing Club Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Mrs Lucy Lynch Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner LatestwinatWolverhamptoninApril.Fifthof7inhandicap(8/1)atLeicester(6f,goodtofirm) 15daysago.Couldbouncebackquickly. TFRHHHII BHA52
3 ROYAL EXPERT (GB) (29) 0350-04 3 9-7 (5)
Br B f Expert Eye - Royal Family (FR) Ryan Kavanagh (7) J
O J Sarkar, D Sarkar, O Sarkar & D Sarkar Simon Pearce, Newmarket T
B Jonathan Sarkar Far Westfield Farm S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good, 17/2) 29 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Othersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA53
4 COLORS OF FREEDOM (GB) (13) 020003 D 4 9-6 (1)
Br Ch f Mayson - Scarborough (IRE) Mia Nicholls (3) J
O Mrs L. A. Cullimore Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge T
B Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2023 25/1,thirdof8inhandicapatSouthwell(5f)13daysago.Onafair markifshecanbackthatupandshe’sgottheidealdraw TFRHHHHI BHA49
5 TAKANA (IRE) (4) 03400-0 D 5 9-6 (10)
Br B m Equiano (FR) - Stylos Ecossais
Alice Bond (7) J
O Mr Kieran Yates Stephanie Ocsko-Moore, Ireland T
B Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 33/1 and blinkered for 1st time, first run since leaving James AndrewFaheywhenlastof9inhandicapatRipon(5f,goodtofirm)4daysago,slowlyaway TFRHHIII BHA49
6 BATTLEOFBALTIMORE (GB) (16) 045041 D
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Sparkle
O Catch Us If You Can Racing & Dylan Cunha
9-5 (3)
Fred Daly (7) J
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B ORS Bloodstock Wicked Event Water Services S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon5-runnerminorevent(11/2)atYarmouth(5.2f,goodtofirm)16daysago,allout.
7 STRYDER (IRE) (23) 203050
(4)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Sorry Woman (FR) Kaiya Fraser (3) J
O BG Racing Partnership Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Newtown Stud Syndicate Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, seventh of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 23 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA45
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 OHNOJOE (IRE) (49) 00-0000
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Tadkhirah
O Mrs Hilary R Townsend
B Lynda Masterson & Elm Equine Ltd
9-3 (7)
Ben Sanderson J
Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWThirteenrunssincelastwinin2022 Seventhof8inhandicapatNottingham(5f,goodtofirm,10/1) 49daysago,doingtoomuchtoosoon.Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHHIII BHA45
9 CLOSE OF PLAY (GB) (38) 30-0000
9-3 (8)
Br B f Assertive - Free To Love Tyler Heard J
O The Mark Usher Racing Club
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Lady Whent Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1 and visored for 1st time, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 38 days ago. Cheekpiecesonfor1sttime. TFRHHIII BHA44
10 RESTRICTED (GB) (23) 522024
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Neshla
O Chelsea Banham Pre Training Ltd
B Elusive Bloodstock
Sam Feilden (5) J
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, below form fourth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 23 days ago. Could bounce backquicklybuthe’salong-standingmaiden. TFRHHHII BHA47
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: MOSTALLIM 6 9 11 Christian Howarth 5-1 (Michael Appleby) 10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
Q TWENTY BOY: Following its run on 31/7/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
TAKANA: Following its run on 11/8/2024 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.
OHNOJOE: Following its run on 27/6/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed from the stall.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Colors of Freedom (GB), Battleofbaltimore (GB), 9-2 Lewis Barnes (GB), 7-1 Restricted (GB), 11-1 Q Twenty Boy (IRE), 12-1 Royal Expert (GB), 14-1 Ohnojoe (IRE), 18-1 Stryder (IRE), 40-1 Takana (IRE), Close of Play (GB)
A distinctly weak event in which the straightforward option is to side with recent Yarmouth winner BATTLEOFBALTIMORE. Lewis Barnes could dispel a poor run last time, so he’s on the shortlist and Colors of Freedom can get involved if she’s able to back up a solid showing at Southwell 2 weeks ago.
Position of Stalls
Second Race 6.10
THE IRE-INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH NOVICE STAKES
(CLASS
5)
(GBB RACE)
for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
The form of Gilet’s Southwell second received a timely boost when the third came out to win at Hamilton on Tuesday evening and he must be respected with that in mind, but it is FIRE FLAME who gets the verdict. The son of Wootton Bassett was picked up for 200,000gns at the sales last October before showing clear promise on his debut at Ascot last month. Rogue Invader is also noted.
FIRE FLAME Gilet
Leading course trainer (19-24): R Hughes (43 wins from 216 runners, 20%) runs SPRING
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bell (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs GOLD STAR HERO
Longest Traveller: DANDY G BOY trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 160 miles.
1 CREST OF ESTEEM (IRE) (12) 05
9-7 (3)
Br Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - All To Do With It (IRE) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Crest Racing VIII & Partners
Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B Lynch Bages Ltd KPF Racing Ltd, Crest Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in novice (13/2) at Windsor (6f, firm) 12 days ago. Needs to find achunkofimprovement. TFRHHIII BHA2 DANDY G BOY (IRE) (93) 6
Br Ch c Dandy Man (IRE) - Dawaa
O Mrs S. Such
9-7 (10)
Marco Ghiani J
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Loughtown Stud Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Last of 6 in maiden at Chepstow (5.1f, heavy, 13/2) on debut. Off 93 days Hardtofancy. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 FIRE FLAME (GB) (19) 5
Br B c Wootton Bassett - Firelight (FR)
O Newsells Park Stud & Mr J. Barnett
9-7 (7)
James Doyle J
Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Newsells Park Stud Newsells Park Stud Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising sort. Fifth of 7 in maiden (12/1) at Ascot (6f, good) on debut 19 days ago. More to come andthislooksalesserracethanhecontestedfirsttimeout. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 FORCE AND VALOUR (IRE) (12) 3 BF
9-7 (11)
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Get Up And Dance J
O Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass
B Tally-Ho Stud
NON-RUNNER
George Scott, Newmarket T
Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividual.3/1,thirdof7innoviceatWindsor(6f,firm)ondebut12daysago.Shouldhave moretoofferandisanobviousplayer TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 GILET (IRE) (17) 02
O Jim and Claire Limited
B Rathasker Stud
9-7 (5)
Br B g Coulsty (IRE) - Scarlet Wings Silvestre De Sousa J
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Secondof14innoviceatSouthwell(6.1f,28/1)17daysago,nomatchforwinner. Needstotakeanotherstepforward. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 GOLD STAR HERO (IRE) (15) 4
Br Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Hightime Heroine (IRE)
9-7 (9)
Hector Crouch J
O Middleham Park Racing LXXXIV Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B T. Stack Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.Fourthof13innoviceatRedcar(6f,goodtofirm,5/1)ondebut15daysago. Shouldimproveforthatinitialexperience,solooksapotentialplayer TFRHHHII BHA-
7 I FOLLOW RIVERS (GB) (29) 00
Br Ch c Rajasinghe (IRE) - Rebel Surge (IRE)
9-7 (2)
George Wood J
O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T
B Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW
Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in maiden (80/1) at Yarmouth (5.2f, good) 29 days ago, slowlyaway. TFRHIIII BHA(6f, omising 3/1 etoofferandisanobvious
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 LAUNCESTON (IRE) (-) 9-7 (4)
Br Ch c Australia - My Order Luke Morris J
O Ne’er Do Wells VI Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Douglas Stevenson Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch7.55,000gnsyearling,Australiacolt.Half-brothertosmartwinnerupto11/2mUniversalOrderand 7f-9fwinnerAsianSky.Damunracedhalf-sistertosmartwinnerupto9fCityStyle.Worthmonitoringinthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 ROGUE INVADER (IRE) (26) 6
Br B c Kodiac - Rose Tinted Sand (IRE)
9-7 (8)
Robert Havlin J
O The Rogues Gallery Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B L. McCormack & The Cottage Stud Excel Entertainment Ltd, Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividual.25/1,sixthof11innoviceatNewbury(6f,goodtofirm)ondebut26daysago. Moretocomeandcouldbeinvolved. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 TOKEN GESTURE (IRE) (42) 0
9-7 (6)
Br Gr c Kodiac - Shareefa Tyler Heard J
O Mr M. D. I. Usher
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Tally-Ho Stud Mark Usher Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 50/1, last of 9 in novice at Newbury (6f, good) on debut 42 days ago. Hardtomakeanysortofcasefor TFRHIIII BHA-
11 WATCH BLUE POINT (IRE) (26) 00
9-7 (1)
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Lady’s Maid (USA) Neil Callan J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Seventhof10inmaidenatRipon(5f,good,15/2)26daysago.Shouldprogress atsomepoint. TFRHHHII BHA-
12 SPRING (IRE) (102) 06
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Scarlet Plum
9-2 (12)
Daniel Tudhope J
O Thorpe, Henwood, Regan & Mrs J Blake Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Thomas Whelan & Amanda Brudenell Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in conditions stakes (18/1) at Salisbury (5f, heavy). Off 102 days. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: COMMANDER OF LIFE (IRE) 2 9 7 Robert Havlin 4-1 (S P C Woods) 13 ran
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Fire Flame (GB), 4-1 Rogue Invader (IRE), 9-2 Gilet (IRE), 5-1 Gold Star Hero (IRE), 8-1 Launceston (IRE), 10-1 Watch Blue Point (IRE), 12-1 Crest of Esteem (IRE), 14-1 Spring (IRE), 20-1 Dandy G Boy (IRE), 33-1 I Follow Rivers (GB), 50-1 Token Gesture (IRE)
FIRE FLAME arrives on the back of a promising start at Ascot a few weeks ago. He could be the one to follow Rogue Invader is another to consider and should improve on his debut, while Launceston can’t be overlooked on debut.
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Third Race 6.40
THE BET BOOST AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £9650
Owners Prize Money 1st £3984, 2nd £1993, 3rd £996, 4th £498, 5th £249 (Penalty Value £5050.80)
CITY SELECTIONS
This can go the way of STANLEY SPENCER, who performed with credit at Wolverhampton last time out and a drop in grade is likely to suit, having scored at Kempton on his penultimate outing. A comfortable winner over 5f at Musselburgh, Union Island can give him the most to think about following his breakthrough success at Musselburgh, as well as Scarboroughwarning, who may have finished closer but for racing keenly over C&D when last seen in January.
STANLEY SPENCER
Union Island
Leading course trainer (19-24): S C Williams (55 wins from 425 runners, 13%) runs BATAL DANDY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Sir M Prescott (6 wins from 14 runners, 43%) runs SCARBOROUGHWARNING Longest Traveller: UNION ISLAND trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 STANLEY SPENCER (IRE) (14) 430-614
Br B g Iffraaj - Marsh Hawk Neil Callan J
O Mr Anthony Hogarth James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rockcliffe Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Kempton in July 7/2, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 14daysago.Stall9notidealbuthe’saleadingcontenderallthesame. TFRHHHHI BHA72
2 UNION ISLAND (IRE) (23) 2040-21
Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Pellinore (USA)
(5)
Joe Fanning J
O Owners Group 121 Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah Owners Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW 8/13, didn’t need to be at best when winning 5-runner maiden at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago, wellontopfinish.Returntothistripnobadthingandclaimsoffafair-lookingmarkbackinhandicapcompany. TFRHHHII BHA70
3 SCARBOROUGHWARNING (GB) (217) 62-4 9-7 (7)
Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Scarborough (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd Taylor Group (Yorkshire) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Fourthof8inmaidenatthisC&D(11/2)whenlastseeninJanuary.Markforthishandicapdebut looksfairandwhileasizeablestepforwardisneeded,thatisentirelypossiblegiventheyardsherepresents. TFRHHHII BHA68
4 SOVEREIGN KNIGHT (GB) (19) 4-32105 D
9-7 (4)
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Whatabird (IRE) Callum Shepherd J
O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Amy Murphy, Newmarket T
B Haras de Hus Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneronpolytrackatLingfieldinFebruary.7/1,fifthof8inhandicaponturfthere(6f,firm)19daysago. Cheekpiecesbackonandhelooksvulnerableforwinpurposes. TFRHHIII BHA68
5 HORSE WHISPERER (IRE) (20) 225010 D 9-7 (3)
Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Verbalise (IRE)
Silvestre De Sousa J
O Strawberry Fields Stud Chris Dwyer, Newmarket T
B Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd Strawberry Fields Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatFfosLasinJuly.Lastof9inhandicap(16/1)atAscot(5f,good)20daysago.Backdown ingradehereandit’snothardtoenvisagethisfillyplayingaleadingrole. TFRHHHHH BHA68
6 PROFESSOR TICKLE (GB) (28) 615-000 D
9-6 (8)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Tickle Me (GER) Laura Pearson J
O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B Mr & Mrs David Brown
TIMEFORMVIEW 25/1, last of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Hard to warm to here on thebackofthatlow-keydisplay
7 PEARL ABBEY (IRE) (26) 5-51000 D
Br B f Soldier’s Call - Harbour Grey (IRE)
O Always Trying Syndicate
(1)
Ryan Sexton J
Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Ballyhane David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in March. Last of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 26daysago.Needstogetbackontracknowtriedonpolytrackforthefirsttime. TFRHHIII BHA66
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 WORLD OF DARCY (IRE) (13) 000000 D
Br B g Soldier’s Call - Alicia Darcy (IRE)
O Das Racing Limited
B Mr Thomas Foley
9-4 (6)
Christian Howarth (3) J
John Ryan, Newmarket T
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWNinthof10inhandicapatNewmarket(6f,good,50/1)13daysagoandhelookssetforanotherstruggle. TFRHIIII BHA65
9 BATAL DANDY (IRE) (8) 541066
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Western Tune (IRE)
O TJE Racing
8-7 (2)
Marco Ghiani J
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Ballinvana House Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWetherbyinJune.10/3andtonguestraponfor1sttime,firstrunsinceleavingRichardFahey whenlastof6inhandicapatBrighton(6f,good)8daysago.Otherspreferred. TFRHHIII BHA54(-1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2023: OKAMI (IRE) 3 9 9 David Egan 10-3 (Roger Varian) 6 ran
Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9. Stewards Note:
BATAL DANDY: Following its run on 7/8/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped badly from the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Union Island (IRE), 10-3 Stanley Spencer (IRE), 6-1 Scarboroughwarning (GB), 13-2 Horse Whisperer (IRE), 10-1 Sovereign Knight (GB), 12-1 Batal Dandy (IRE), 14-1 Pearl Abbey (IRE), 40-1 Professor Tickle (GB), 66-1 World of Darcy (IRE)
It was a stronger race than this in which HORSE WHISPERER trailed in last of nine at Ascot last time and she is of strong interest back down in grade here The form of her Ffos Las success on penultimate start looks pretty decent (the second again went close at Lingfield on Saturday and the third has won since) and she remains on a workable mark. Stanley Spencer is next on the list ahead of Union Island and handicap debutante Scarboroughwarning.
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Fourth Race 7.10
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CITY SELECTIONS
UNDER SIEGE never recovered from a slow start when failing to land the odds at Windsor, but it’s difficult to ignore his debut second to subsequent Dante winner Economics back in April and he merits another chance on that form. The four-year-old Lordsbridge Blu steps up in distance after a decent debut fourth over 7f at Yarmouth and may prove a solid threat, while others for the shortlist include Calanthe and Shimmering Spin.
UNDER SIEGE Lordsbridge Blu
Leading course trainer (19-24): A Watson (28 wins from 217 runners, 13%) runs CALANTHE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (6 wins from 74 runners, 8%) runs UNDER SIEGE Longest Traveller: CALANTHE trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.
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1 LORDSBRIDGE BLU (GB) (29) 4 4 10-0 (9)
Br B g Havana Grey - Tempting Robert Havlin J
O Mr Roger & Mrs Suzie Beadle S P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B R Beadle
TIMEFORMVIEWHavanaGreygelding.Half-brotherto6fwinnerRebelRedemptionand1mwinnerLordsbridgeGirl.Damuseful7fwinner 25/1,fourthof11in maidenatYarmouth(7f,good)ondebut29daysago,closingallwaytoline.Thatracehasthrownupwinnersandhe’sopentoprogress. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 APACHE CANYON (IRE) (13) 0 3 9-7 (7)
Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Polish Empress Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Racehorse Ownership Club Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
B Wardstown Stud Ltd Racehorse Ownership Club S
TIMEFORMVIEWEighthof14inmaidenatSouthwell(8.1f,100/1)ondebut13daysago.
3 BARAQ (IRE) (13) 63-23
TFRHIIII BHA-
3 9-7 (8)
Br Gr c Frankel - America Nova (FR) J
O Al Wasmiyah Stud Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
NON-RUNNER
B Al Wasmiyah Farm TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA82
4 CALANTHE (GB) (15) 3
3 9-7 (4)
Br B g Kingman - Orchid Lily Luke Morris J
O J Allison & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdof7innoviceatLeicester(7f,goodtofirm,13/2)ondebut15daysago.Looksoneforlateron. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 DRIFTS AWAY (GB) (105) 0-6
3 9-7 (1)
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Golden Spell Harry Burns (3) J
O PIP & Partners T. J. Kent, Newmarket T
B The Golden Spell Partnership TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownlittletodateandislikelytostruggleagain. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 LIGHTNINGBOLTZOOM (GB) (-) 3 9-7 (10)
Br B g Cracksman - Realt Eile (IRE) Hector Crouch J
O Mr Gary Gillies Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B Phillistown House Ltd Racingclub.Com S
TIMEFORM VIEW€10,500foal,€24,000yearling,40,000gns2-y-o,Cracksmangelding.Half-brothertowinnerupto2mRichBelief.Dammaiden (likelytohaveprovenbestupto11/4m)half-sistertosmart11/4mwinnerExcellentResult.Suspecthe’llcomeonforthis. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 POTTERSMATTYEEEHAA (GB) (-)
3 9-7 (2)
Br B g Time Test - Potters Lady Jane Adam Farragher J
O Mrs J. May Matt Crawley, Newmarket T
B Mrs J. May
TIMEFORMVIEWTimeTestgelding.Dam,11.5fwinnerwhostayed13/4m,alsowoninbumpers. TFRHHHII BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 SHIMMERING SPIN (USA) (27) 3
Br B c Hard Spun (USA) - Shimmering Moon (USA) Callum Shepherd J
O Mr Laurence Holder Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Mr Bob Novak SBZ Corporation Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW£65,000yearling,HardSpuncolt.DamUS6f/6.5fwinner Thirdof9innovice(9/1)atNewmarket (8f,good)ondebut27daysago.Thatlooksdecentformandhecanimprove.
9 UNDER SIEGE (IRE) (31) 223 BF 3 9-7 (6)
Br Gr c Wootton Bassett - Sandra’s Secret (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J
O Clipper Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWBoastssomestrongformhavingchasedhomeDantewinnerEconomicsondebutatNewburyandthenGoodwoodGroup3winnerLeadArtistat Yorkbeforeaneye-catchingrunatWindsor(3/10),havingahopelesstaskfromhisposition.Disappointingifhecan’tgetthejobdonehere TFRHHHHH BHA94
10 DORS DELIGHT (GB) (344) 00- 3 9-2
Br B f Havana Grey - Dor’s Law
O Mrs Doreen Carter
B Doreen Carter
TIMEFORMVIEWWellbeateninbothrunslastyear.
Stewards Note:
UNDER SIEGE: Following its run on 15/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 4-11 Under Siege (IRE), 7-1 Lordsbridge Blu (GB), 17-2 Shimmering Spin (USA), 33-1 Lightningboltzoom (GB), 40-1 Calanthe (GB), 50-1 Pottersmattyeeehaa (GB), 300-1 Apache Canyon (IRE), 500-1 Drifts Away (GB), Dors Delight (GB)
UNDER SIEGE looks useful and boasts some strong form so it will be disappointing if he can’t get the job done in this company Lordsbridge Blu, an eye-catcher on debut at Yarmouth, and Shimmering Spin, are the dangers.
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Fifth Race 7.40
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CITY SELECTIONS
Gaiety Musical finished runner-up over 7f here on her penultimate start and can have a say in proceedings if staying this extra furlong. However, URBAN LION is less exposed and with improvement expected, having been gelded since running green at Newmarket on his introduction, the son of Zoustar gets a tentative vote with Jack Channon’s yard in such good form. North Summit and Blue Sky Boy are newcomers to keep an eye on.
URBAN LION
Gaiety Musical
Leading course trainer (19-24): P Evans (18 wins from 152 runners, 12%) runs GAIETY MUSICAL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (6 wins from 74 runners, 8%) runs LZAZ Longest Traveller: GAIETY MUSICAL trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 214 miles.
1 KINGSTON BRAVE (IRE) (37) 0
(5)
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Khaleejiya (IRE) Marco Ghiani J
O Mr B Dowling & Mr R Stevens J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Suzanne Guise-Mist
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced gelding on Flat. 200/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW) on Flat debut 37daysago,slowlyaway TFRHIIII BHA2
9-9 (4)
Br B f Frontiersman - Minety Lass Nicola Currie J
O Miss Lucy Kim Barry Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Mr Colin Rogers Henrietta Knight S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedfilly Seventhof15innovice(200/1)atWindsor(10f,goodtofirm)ondebut66daysago, slowlyaway Likelytoneedmoretime. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 BLUE SKY BOY (IRE) (-)
3 9-7 (3)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Silent Moment (USA) Callum Shepherd J
O RC VIP Syndicate III Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B Wansdyke Farm, Joseph Burke & Ejp Racingclub.Com S
TIMEFORMVIEW52,000gnsfoal,180,000gnsyearling,8,000gns3-y-o,DarkAngelgelding.Half-brothertouseful winnerupto1mReachHigh.Dam,11/4m/11fwinnerwhostayed13f. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 BREATHLESS SPIRIT (IRE) (13) 6
3 9-7 (2)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Uleavemebreathless George Wood J
O MyRacehorse&Partner Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Uleavemebreathless Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividual.Sixthof14inmaidenatSouthwell(8.1f,25/1)ondebut13daysago.Opento improvementandisn’twithouthopeforallthathehasabittofindwithacoupleoftheserivals. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 LZAZ (IRE) (13) 00
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Diana Storm (GER)
O Al Wasmiyah Stud
B Al Wasmiyah Farm
3 9-7 (9)
Daniel Tudhope J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedgelding.Thirteenthof14inmaidenatSouthwell(8.1f,50/1)13daysago.Hardtofancy onanythinghe’sdonetothispoint. TFRHHIII BHA6 NORTH SUMMIT (IRE) (-)
9-7 (8)
Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Born Confident (IRE) Adam Farragher J
O Mr Mubarak Al Naemi Hilal Kobeissi, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Sioux Nation colt. Dam thrice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1 1/4m (stayed 1 1/2m) PersianMajesty.Worthmonitoringinthebetting.
URBAN LION (GB) (54) 0
-
(1)
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Vive Ma Fille (GER) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Mr J. Mitchell
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Jonathan Mitchell Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsort.100/1,eighthof14innoviceatNewmarket(8f,goodtofirm)ondebut54daysago, nevernearer Geldedafter Shouldprogressandmakesplentyofappealinthismuchweakerrace. TFRHHHHH BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 YA RAYAH (GB) (29) 0 3 9-7 (6)
Br B c Tasleet - Poppy Pivot (IRE)
Robert Havlin J
O Mr Arashan Ali S P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Bearstone Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced colt. 17/2, seventh of 9 in maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good) on debut 29 days ago. Maydobetterintime. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 GAIETY MUSICAL (IRE) (27) 2024 3 9-2 (7)
Br B f Gregorian (IRE) - Broadway Musical (IRE)
O Mrs T Burns & Emma Evans
Neil Callan J
David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Rathasker Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedfilly 15/8,fourthof5inmaidenatHaydock(7f,goodtofirm)27daysago.Hadshown fairformpriortothatandhascourseexperience. TFRHHHHI BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7.
Stewards Note:
2023:(See Div 1)
KINGSTON BRAVE: Following its run on 9/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.
URBAN LION: Following its run on 22/6/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Urban Lion (GB), 10-3 Gaiety Musical (IRE), 15-2 Breathless Spirit (IRE), 10-1 Blue Sky Boy (IRE), 11-1 North Summit (IRE), 14-1 Lzaz (IRE), 16-1 Ya Rayah (GB), 28-1 Cotswold Cottage (GB), 100-1 Kingston Brave (IRE)
URBAN LION shaped with encouragement in a much better race than this at Newmarket first time out and he’s likely to improve past Gaiety Musical, who needs to bounce back from a lesser effort. Breathless Spirit also has the scope to improve from his debut but he didn’t achieve as much as the selection first time out.
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Sixth Race 8.10
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Owners Prize Money 1st £3159, 2nd £1580, 3rd £789, 4th £395, 5th £197 (Penalty Value £4004)
CITY SELECTIONS
Cuban Harry holds sound claims on his recent Wolverhampton fourth. Ed Dunlop’s charge will have to break alertly to negotiate his wide draw though and, with that in mind, preference is for GREGORIANNA. Her latest performance was perhaps the most promising so far and she may well build on that now sent handicapping over the mile. Soveraine might prove best of the remainder having hit the frame twice in recent weeks.
GREGORIANNA Cuban Harry
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Appleby (69 wins from 587 runners, 12%) runs SOLO SOLATAIRE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hughes (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs ALJADEL
Longest Traveller: SOVERAINE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
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1 THEWORLDSNOTENOUGH (IRE) (56) 50-1240 D
(1)
Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Fondled Hector Crouch J
O Moigne Combe Racing Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T
B Ringfort Stud Smulders S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWindsorinApril.16/1,lastof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(8.6f)56daysago.Encounters polytrackforthefirsttimehereandshewouldn’tbewithoutachanceifsheputsherbestfootforward. TFRHHHII BHA62
2 BARITUS BELLATOR (IRE) (17) 0566 9-11 (5)
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Dawn of Empire (USA) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Quest Thoroughbreds & Jack Thomas Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Silver Birch Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 17 days ago, notknockedabout.Makespolytrackdebutandneedstoraisehisgame. TFRHHIII BHA62
3 VALADERO (IRE) (36) 330056 9-10 (13)
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Fiuntach (IRE) Callum Shepherd J
O The New Zealand Racing Syndicate Brian Toomey, Chalfont St Giles T
B Irish National Stud Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 36 days ago. Record stands at 0-13 but his mark continuestoslideandwillbeathreatifthefirst-timeblinkersgivehimalift. TFRHHHII BHA61
4 CUBAN HARRY (GB) (31) 260064
Br B g Havana Grey - Tongue Twista
9-7 (11)
Silvestre De Sousa J
O The 2 Under Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud My Pension Expert S
TIMEFORM VIEW Good fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/3) 31 days ago, not ideally placed. 2lblowerhereandhehastoentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA58
5 ALJADEL (IRE) (27) 365620 CD
9-6 (8)
Br Ch f New Bay - Moll Anthony (IRE) Taryn Langley (7) J
O Muhannad Al Maskari & Mohamed Al Saadi Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Hyperion Gmos Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft, 11/1) 27 days ago. Backdownintripandshe’sworthyofconsiderationfromaneach-waystandpoint. TFRHHHII BHA57
6 SOLDIER’S CLASS (IRE) (14) 000600
9-6 (9)
Br B g Soldier’s Call - Classy Lassy (IRE) William Carson J
O Mr A. Carson Anthony Carson, Newmarket T
B Troy Cullen Tony Carson S
TIMEFORMVIEW25/1,firstrunsinceleavingEdDunlopwheneighthof9inhandicapatNottingham(6.1f,goodtofirm) 14daysago.Significantlybackupintripandit’seasyenoughtolookelsewhere.
7 ABSOLUTELY BUZZING (IRE) (20) 00-06
Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Brown Bee (IRE)
O Mr Chris Housego
B Kevin Blake
9-6 (4)
Laura Pearson J
Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f,goodtofirm)20daysago.Readilypassedover TFRHIIII BHA57
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 FLAVOR (GB) (40) 005-00
Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Teeky
9-5 (2)
Luke Morris J
O Mr Dave James John Butler, Newmarket T
B Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft, 40/1) 40 days ago. Downintripand,unlessthefirst-timeblinkersworktheoracle,sheislikelytocomeupshortoncemore. TFRHIIII BHA56
9 SOLO SOLATAIRE (IRE) (9) 406300
Br B f Violence (USA) - Daring Diva
9-4 (7)
Frederick Larson (3) J
O Ringfort Stud Ltd Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 13 in handicap (12/1) at this course (7f) 9 days ago. Visoron1sttimeandshewillbeathreatifthenewheadgearhasthedesiredeffect. TFRHHHII BHA55(-3)
10 GREGORIANNA (IRE) (48) 053
Br B f Gregorian (IRE) - Rahanna (GER)
O Quadrille Partnership
B Kildaragh Stud
9-1 (3)
Ryan Sexton J
Julie Camacho, Malton T
David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.200/1andhoodedfor1sttime,thirdof8innoviceatNewcastle(7.1f)48daysago, notknockedabout.Appealsasthetypetodobetternowembarkingonacareerinhandicaps. TFRHHHII BHA52
11 LA SONNAMBULA (GB) (66) 0-650
Br Ch f Masar (IRE) - Drift And Dream
O Lady Juliet Tadgell
9-1 (6)
Robert Havlin J
James Ferguson, Newmarket T
B Lady Juliet Tadgell James Ferguson Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 13 in handicap (50/1) at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 66 days ago. Makespolytrackdebutandsportsfirst-timeblinkers.Easytolookelsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA52
12 SOVERAINE (IRE) (12) 0-00343
Br B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Big Boned (USA)
O Kingsley Park 37 - Gold
9-1 (12)
Joe Fanning J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B N. Hartery Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWVisoredfor1sttime,creditablethirdof6inhandicap(18/1)atHamilton(9.2f,goodtofirm)12daysago. 1lblowernowandlikelytogiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHHH BHA52
13 SILVER SHAMROCK (IRE) (16)
0-6003
Br Gr f El Kabeir (USA) - La Grande Elisa (IRE)
O Carol Bushnell & Partners
0
8-11 (10)
Mia Nicholls (5) J
Julia Feilden, Newmarket T
B Mrs H. Cremin Vaillant UK S
TIMEFORMVIEW11/1,trailedinlastof10inhandicapatYarmouth(8f,goodtofirm)16daysago.However,sheshapedwell priortothatwhenthirdof10offa3lbhighermarkatKempton,formwhichgivesherafightingchance. TFRHHIII BHA48
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: ABRAVAGGIO (IRE) 3 8 13 John Egan 17-2 (Peter Chapple-Hyam) 11 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3, 8, 11 Visor worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 10 Blinkers worn by No. 13 Visor worn by No. 12 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
BARITUS BELLATOR: Following its run on 29/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.
FLAVOR: Following its run on 6/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Soveraine (IRE), 9-2 Cuban Harry (GB), 8-1 Valadero (IRE), 17-2 Aljadel (IRE), 11-1 Solo Solataire (IRE), 12-1 Theworldsnotenough (IRE), Gregorianna (IRE), 14-1 Baritus Bellator (IRE), 16-1 Silver Shamrock (IRE), 40-1 Soldier’s Class (IRE), 50-1 Absolutely Buzzing (IRE), 66-1 Flavor (GB), La Sonnambula (GB)
It could be worth siding with SOVERAINE, who promises to be suited by this drop back in trip after finding 9.2f too stiff a test at Hamilton recently She still performed with credit to finish third in that handicap, despite sporting first-time headgear, and gets the nod ahead of Cuban Harry and Theworldsnotenough. It will be interesting to see if support arrives for handicap debutante Gregorianna and she is also worth a second look.
Seventh Race 8.40
THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7650
Owners Prize Money 1st £3159, 2nd £1580, 3rd £789, 4th £395, 5th £197 (Penalty Value £4004)
CITY SELECTIONS
Lightning Bay went close at Wolverhampton last time out and he could make it 13th time lucky from 1lb higher, but a chance can be taken on DROUTHY NEEBOR. Hughie Morrison’s gelding didn’t show much in three novice events at Windsor, but he appeals as a likely improver now upped in trip, especially based on his full-brother Supamouse, who was a smart bumper winner for the stable. Idyllic is also noted.
DROUTHY NEEBOR
Lightning Bay
Leading course trainer (19-24): E Dunlop (26 wins from 222 runners, 12%) runs OLD GREY WHISTLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Channon (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs STRETCH Longest Traveller: STRETCH trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 148 miles.
1 PETER PIPER (GB) (295) 050-
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Hot Ticket (IRE)
(9)
Robert Havlin J
O Heather & Michael Yarrow Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B M. J. Yarrow Diomed Developments Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 10 in maiden at Newmarket (10f, good to soft, 200/1). Off 9 months andhoodon1sttimeforthishandicapdebut.Sizeablestepforwardneeded.
2 OLD GREY WHISTLE (IRE) (17) 5604
HIIII BHA62
(3)
Br B f Muhaarar - Abhasana (IRE) Callum Shepherd J
O Rathordan Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Kildaragh Stud My Pension Expert S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Respectablefourthof8inhandicap(50/1)atWolverhampton(8.6f)17daysago. Eased2lbsinceandshecouldhaveaparttoplay. TFRHHHII BHA60
3 IDYLLIC (GB) (16) 0-00233 9-8 (5)
Br B f Bated Breath - Ocean Paradise Hector Crouch J
O The Paradise Partnership Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Merton Place Stud Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 9/4) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Liveeach-waychance. TFRHHHII BHA59
4 JOLTY JEM (IRE) (29) 246546
9-8 (6)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Farthing (IRE) Tyler Heard J
O Mr Jayant Pindolia William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T
B James Waldron
TIMEFORMVIEW Sixth of 9 in handicap at Ffos Las (10f, good to firm, 13/2) 29 days ago. Will be a danger to all off thisreducedmarkifbacktosomethinglikehisbest. TFRHHHII BHA59
5 STRETCH (GB) (17) 506
9-6 (7)
Br B f Sixties Icon - Flashyfrances Silvestre De Sousa J
O Mr D. Elsworth & Partner Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B D. R. C. Elsworth
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Sixthof8innovice(100/1)atWindsor(10f,goodtofirm)17daysago.Itwouldn’t bethebiggestofsurprisesshouldthisfillyimprovenowhandicappingbutshewillcertainlyneedto. TFRHHIII BHA57
6 DROUTHY NEEBOR (GB) (31) 000
9-4 (1)
Br B g Stimulation (IRE) - Supatov (USA) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O The Caledonian Racing Society Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Mr H. Morrison Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in novice at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 150/1) 31 days ago. Likelyhewillbeseeninabetterlightnowmovingupintripforthishandicapdebut. TFRHHHHH BHA55
7 LEON TROTSKY (GB) (80) 050
Br B g Michigan (USA) - Moana
O Edwards and Spells
9-1 (8)
Sam Feilden (7) J
Julia Feilden, Newmarket T
B Brian Mainhood Vaillant UK S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in novice at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft, 200/1) 80 days ago. Willneedtoleavethatformalongwaybehindifhe’stomakeanimpactonthishandicapdebut. TFRHIIII BHA52
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 INDIAN ROMANCE (IRE) (22) 0066 9-0 (2)
Br B f Camelot - Trail of Tears (IRE)
George Wood J
O Mr Rae Guest Rae Guest, Newmarket T
B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill
Keystone Law S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Upintripnowswitchedtothissurface.Opposable. TFRHHIII BHA51
9 LIGHTNING BAY (GB) (23) 220502 8-10 (4)
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Night Lily (IRE)
Luke Morris J
O Mr K. Snell John Butler, Newmarket T
B Mr K. Snell
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 23 days ago, conceding first run. Reproductionofthateffortwouldbringhimfirmlyintothemix. TFRHHHHI BHA47
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: TOTNES (IRE) 3 9 5 Oisin Murphy 5-4 (Andrew Balding) 12 ran Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Lightning Bay (GB), 7-2 Idyllic (GB), 11-2 Drouthy Neebor (GB), 8-1 Jolty Jem (IRE), 10-1 Old Grey Whistle (IRE), 12-1 Stretch (GB), Indian Romance (IRE), 50-1 Peter Piper (GB), 66-1 Leon Trotsky (GB)
DROUTHY NEEBOR has failed to shine in a trio of Windsor novice events over a mile but he has the look of a potential improver now faced with a stiffer test and pitched into a handicap. Next on the list is Lightning Bay, who put in a good shift at Wolverhampton last time. Idyllic and Old Grey Whistle both make each-way appeal.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DROUTHY NEEBOR 2.LIGHTNING BAY 3.IDYLLIC
RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
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First Race 5.35 - 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-52 (also open to such horses rated 53 and 54; 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. August 13th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 3lb; 3-y-o 9st Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after August 3rd, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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 August 12th, 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, at £35. - Closed August 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) A SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.10 - THE IRE-INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH 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 two yrs old. Enter by noon, August 9th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Irish Thoroughbred marketing have 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 £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 24 entries at £40. - Closed August 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.40 - THE BET BOOST 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 three yrs old only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £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. August 13th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 3rd, 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 16 entries, at £45. - Closed August 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.10 - THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 9th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st; fillies 9st 9lb 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 £40. - Closed August 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.40 - THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 9th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st; fillies 9st 9lb 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 14 entries at £40. - Closed August 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.10 - 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 three yrs old only, 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. August 13th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 3rd, 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 19 entries, at £35. - Closed August 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.40 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4004 to the winning horse The second to receive £1878, the third £938, the fourth £469 and the fifth £234. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (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. August 13th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 3rd, 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 16 entries, at £35. - Closed August 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.