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BETTING
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DRESS CODE
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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REFUSING ADMISSION
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
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1. All persons visiting Chelmsford City Racecourse and its associated properties are admitted subject to these Regulations and to the “Rules of Racing” that apply to all licensed racecourses across the UK.
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Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse
Our feature race today is the Weatherbys Chelmsford City Cup, which, with £40,000 in prize money on offer, has attracted five useful performers including Alaskan Gold, who has been running well in Group company. For me, Fair Point looks an attractive proposition, as she ran well at Ascot last time out when not looking to stay a mile and I feel that the drop back to 7f could suit her well. We thank Weatherbys for their generous sponsorship of this race.
This evening, we welcome the Injured Jockeys Fund, who will be in the Grandstand as part of their 60th anniversary celebrations. This charity does fantastic work for the jockeys, so please support them if you feel able.
Also, we are delighted to have Racing TV Club members, as our guests, to enjoy a ‘Club Day’ in a private area as part of their membership.
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.
Officials
Thursday 22nd August 2024
RACEDAY
OFFICIALS
CHIEF STEWARD
Tony McGlone
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
Henry Pelly
TRAINEE STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
Bridget Chamberlain STEWARDS
Simon Kirk, Tomas O’Brien, Louise Neale STARTERS
Willie Jardine
Kieran O’Shea
JUDGE
David Hicks
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Jeremy Lind
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Elizabeth Budden, Julie Lingham, Isobel Francis MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Meg Hardman
Dr Graeme Robertson
VETERINARY OFFICER
Stuart Thorne
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Mark Murrell MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS
Luisa Smith BVMS CertES (soft tissue)
PhD Dip ECVS MRCVS
Mark Sinnott VetMB MA,CertVR MRCVS
COMMENTATOR
Alex Fussey
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
Roderick Duncan
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Shelley Wheeler
TONIGHT’S RACING
TODAY’S SPONSORS
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.
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The Dragon TV and Film Studios Pony Race 138cm & Under, 5.30pm 6f
Pony Name Rider Age
1 Little Anne Oliver Vigors 13
Min Weight: 8st 3lbs mare
Pony Age: 2007 Colour: Chestnut
Height: 138 Form: 1 , 2 , 2 , 3 , 2
Colours: Light Green, Plain, White Sleeves, Plain, White Cap, Plain
2 The Gentle Touch Kaden Beasley 13
Min Weight: 9st 4lbs mare
Height: 138
Form: 2 , 1 , 1
Pony Age: 2013 Colour: Bay
Breed:
Colours: Royal Blue, Orange Star, Orange Sleeves, Orange Plain, Royal Blue Cap, Orange Star
3 Mysterious Lady William Pearman 16
Min Weight: 9st 7lbs mare
Pony Age: 2012 Colour: Bay
Height: 138 Form: 2 , 4 , 2 , 1 , 2 , 1 , 2 , 1
Colours: Light Green, Orange Hoop, Light Green Sleeves, Orange Armlet, Light Green Cap, Orange Check
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1 No Hassel Harry Vigors
Min Weight: 8st 13lbs mare
Height: 147.6
Form: 3 , 5 , 4 , 5
14
Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Chestnut
Colours: Light Green, Plain, White Sleeves, Plain, White Cap, Plain
2 Golden Empire Oscar Cairns
Min Weight: 8st 3lbs mare
Height: 147.5
Form: 6 , 6
14
Pony Age: 2017 Colour: Bay
Colours: Beige, Red Braces, Beige Sleeves, Red Seams, Red Cap, Red Plain
3 Petit de Beaute Mason Paetel 16
Min Weight: 8st 8lbs mare
Height: 147
Pony Age: 2016 Colour: Bay
Form: 8 , 4 , 4 , 2 , 5
Colours: Red, White Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Red Cap, White Star
4 Lady Moondancer Bruce Vaughan 15
Min Weight: 10st 3lbs mare
Height: 147.5
Form: 2 , 3 , 1
Pony Age: 2018 Colour: Bay
Colours: White, Emerald Green Stripes, White Sleeves, Emerald Green Striped, Emerald Green Cap, Black Quartered
5 Safinas Silverpoet Dewi John Haddock 15
Min Weight: 8st 3lbs mare
Height: 148
Form: 10, 6 , 7
Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Grey
Colours: Red, Triple Light Blue Diamond, Red Sleeves, Light Blue Diablo, Red Cap, Light Blue Diamonds
6 Windy Wendy Wandy Harley Blackwood 12
Min Weight: 8st 3lbs mare
Height: 148
Form: 6 , 11, 12, 7
Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Bay
Colours: White, Red Cross of Lorraine, White Sleeves, Red Diablo, White Cap, Red Striped
7 Princess Azra Hamish McGregor 13
Min Weight: 9st 7lbs mare
Height: 147
Form: 1 , 2
Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Bay
Colours: Navy Blue, Orange Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves, Orange Armlet, Navy Blue Cap, Navy Blue Plain
8 Bugatti Boy Edie Wilson
Min Weight: 8st 8lbs gelding
Height: 148
Form: 4 , 4 , 5
13
Pony Age: 2015 Colour: Bay
Breed:
Colours: Black, Yellow Star, Black Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Black Cap, Yellow Star
9 Here We Go Now Ella Rudland 14
Min Weight: 8st 8lbs mare
Height: 147.3
Form: 2 , 3 , 3 , 3
Pony Age: 2016 Colour: Grey
Colours: Yellow, Purple Check, Yellow Sleeves, Plain, Yellow Cap, Plain
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The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason to do so.We operate a zero tolerance policy at Chelmsford City Racecourse, anyone acting in an inappropriate manner will be removed from the racecourse and refused re-entry.
Breed:
First Race 6.30
THE PADDY POWER FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE)
CITY SELECTIONS
PATH TO GLORY shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up on her first outing at Ripon. She didn’t quite build on that effort when backed up relatively quickly at Nottingham just 11 days later, but the daughter of Masar may not have got home over 1m2f and the drop in trip could hold the key to her improvement. Fibonacci Sequence is capable of stepping forward after her fourth at Wolverhampton, while the sixth from that contest, Anamika, is another to note.
PATH TO GLORY Fibonacci Sequence
Leading course trainer (19-24): J Tate (26 wins from 124 runners, 21%) runs PATH TO GLORY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Boughey (7 wins from 40 runners, 18%) runs ADORE YOU Longest Traveller: VILLAS BULLET trained by S Hodgson, Hook, 103 miles.
for novice three, four and five yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) colours no horse
1 FIBONACCI SEQUENCE (IRE) (30) 4
Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Elltaaf (IRE)
O K Breen & partner
3 9-2 (2)
Callum Shepherd J
George Scott, Newmarket T
B Mr Frank Fahy Fitzdares Club S
TIMEFORMVIEW35,000gnsGleneagleshalf-sisterto11/2mwinnerBalinor.Dam,9fwinner,half-sistertosmartwinnerupto11/4mToolainoutofuseful2-y-o7fwinner Qasirah.Fourthof7innoviceatWolverhampton(7.2f,18/1)ondebut30daysago,suitedbystrongpace.Opentoimprovementupintrip.Bigshout. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 ADORE YOU (GB) (336) (2lb) 6-
Br Ch f Masar (IRE) - Francisca (USA)
O Shylock
B B. V. Sangster
3 9-0 (5)
Pat Cosgrave J
George Boughey, Newmarket T
George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK S
TIMEFORMVIEW10,000gnsfoal,15,000gnsyearling,Masarfilly Half-sisterto11/2mwinnerSeaBattle,fromgoodUSfamily 6/1,sixthof7 inmaidenatYarmouth(8f,soft)ondebut.Off11months.Connectionskeepthefaithandshereturnsinathinrace. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 ANAMIKA (IRE) (30) (2lb) 6
Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Hanzada (USA)
3 9-0 (6)
Jack Gilligan J
O Mr Ajay Anne Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Ishaan Anne & Partner Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProfitablefilly Half-sisterto1mwinnerDrivingForce.9/2andtonguestrapon,sixthof7innoviceat Wolverhampton(7.2f)ondebut30daysago,offeringlittle. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 HONEST ANGEL (IRE) (-) (2lb)
Br B f Estidhkaar (IRE) - Very Honest (IRE)
3 9-0 (3)
George Wood J
O GB Horseracing, Stuart & Mary Carter Dr Jon Scargill, Newmarket T
B Serena Iceton
TIMEFORM VIEW €4,000 yearling, Estidhkaar filly Dam 6f winner out of unraced half-sister to Norfolk Stakes winner WarmHeart.
5 PATH TO GLORY (GB) (34) (2lb) 24
(4)
Br Ch f Masar (IRE) - Our Gal Rob Hornby J
O Mr G. Wilding James Tate, Newmarket T
B Mr G. Wilding
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Fourthof6innoviceatNottingham(10.2f,goodtosoft,9/4)34daysago,toofree. BackdownintripandclaimsondebutRiponform.
6 VILLAS BULLET (IRE) (2) (2lb) 40-0045
Br B f James Garfield (IRE) - Coup de Main (IRE)
O P C F Racing Ltd
B Rathbarry Stud
(1)
William Carver (3) J
Simon Hodgson, Hook T
TIMEFORMVIEW100/1,lastof5inmaidenatBrighton(7f,goodtofirm)2daysago.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Fibonacci Sequence (IRE), 13-8 Path To Glory (GB), 6-1 Adore You (GB), 25-1 Honest Angel (IRE), 33-1 Anamika (IRE), 100-1 Villas Bullet (IRE)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Weak fare and FIBONACCI SEQUENCE could be well placed to open her account on the back of a promising start at Wolverhampton. Path To Glory is the danger judged on her debut Ripon second.
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Position of Stalls
6f - Centre
Remainder - Inside
Emergency Procedures
In the event of an incident occurring which necessitates the partial or total evacuation of any area of the racecourse, announcements will be broadcast over the public address system. Our staff, aided by the uniformed security will implement the carefully planned evacuation procedures and undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety.
It is essential and a requirement that you follow their instructions. If you are able please take your belongings with you and proceed as directed out of the area as quickly and quietly as possible. These are just precautionary notes and we trust the procedures will not be required. However, please remember in the event of a partial or total evacuation of your area to:
IF ABLE, TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND PROCEED AS DIRECTED QUICKLY AND QUIETLY OUT OF THE AREA. 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
Sponsors Thank You
The racecourse would like to thank our sponsor, their support sustains our sport.
Second Race 7.00
THE PADDY POWER 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
MENG TIAN won off this mark at Wolverhampton in April and the five-year-old took a step back in the right direction when third at Lingfield on his latest start. Although he hasn’t won here yet, Sean Woods’ gelding has acquitted himself well in defeat on a number of occasions and this appears to be a suitable opportunity for him to strike. Covert Mission is respected based on his third at Kempton two starts ago along with Got No Dollars, who should prove happier back on an artificial surface.
MENG TIAN
Covert Mission
Leading course trainer (19-24): S C Williams (54 wins from 426 runners, 13%) runs GOT NO DOLLARS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Scott (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs CARIAD Longest Traveller: JUAN COOL DUDE trained by S Hodgson, Hook, 103 miles.
1 CARIAD (GB) (64) 615-
Br B f Cityscape - Edge of Love Callum Shepherd J
O Mr E.W.B.Williams George Scott, Newmarket T
B Whatton Manor Stud Fitzdares Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 22/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 64 days ago. Lurkingonagoodmarkbackatthesceneofherlastsuccess.
2 GOT NO DOLLARS (IRE) (23) 20502
BHA60
(7)
Br B g Showcasing - Canada Water Sam Feilden (7) J
O Mr W Enticknap & Mr B Ralph Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Barronstown Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner 15/2,belowformsixthof10inhandicapatYarmouth(8f,goodtofirm)23daysago. CouldbouncebackreturnedtoAW. TFRHHHII BHA59
3 COVERT MISSION (FR) (24) 040036 D
(2)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Beach Belle Rob Hornby J
O Owners Group 092 Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B Skymarc Farm & Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Owners Group, KPF Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW11/1,respectablesixthof14inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f)24daysago.Onacareer-lowmarkbut hasbeenlookinghardwork. TFRHHHII BHA58
4 MENG TIAN (GB) (17) 515603 5 9-5 (3)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Yearbook
Ben Sanderson (3) J
O Mr S. P. C. Woods S P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Bearstone Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. 4/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 17daysago.Onetoconsider TFRHHHHH BHA54
5 H KEY LAILS (GB) (10) 400600 CD 4 9-5 (8)
Br Gr g Washington DC (IRE) - Natural Appeal (IRE)
Kaiya Fraser (5) J
O Mr Martyn Cruse Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 18/1 and visored for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 10daysago. TFRHHIII BHA54(-2)
6 JUAN COOL DUDE (IRE) (27) 005-0 4 9-1 (1)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Invernata (FR)
O Racehorse Ownership Club
B Kildaragh Stud
Darragh Keenan J
Simon Hodgson, Hook T
Racehorse Ownership Club S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Off11months/visoredfor1sttime,firstrunsinceleavingJosephParrwhenninthof10 inhandicapatChepstow(10f,goodtofirm,66/1)27daysago.
7 BOLD SUITOR (GB) (16) P03504 CD
Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Samasana (IRE)
O Equestrian R Infinity Ltd
B Redgate Bloodstock Ltd
7 8-13 (4)
Callum Hutchinson (3) J
Craig Benton, Epsom T
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fifteen runs since last win in 2022 Good fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f,11/1)16daysago,nevernearer
TFRHHHII BHA48
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 ZENO (FR) (17) 40-0033 4 8-11 (5)
Br B g Iffraaj - Farnesina (FR)
O Mr C Humphris & Mr D Howard
B M. Cyril Humphris
Marco Ghiani J
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 7 in handicap (10/1) at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makespolytrackdebut.Mustimprove. TFRHHHII BHA45
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 5, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
Stewards Note:
JUAN COOL DUDE: Following its run on 26/7/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls.
BOLD SUITOR: Following its run on 6/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Meng Tian (GB), 9-2 Got No Dollars (IRE), 5-1 Cariad (GB), 13-2 Covert Mission (FR), 7-1 Bold Suitor (GB), 8-1 Zeno (FR), 25-1 H Key Lails (GB), 66-1 Juan Cool Dude (IRE)
MENG TIAN was back in form at Lingfield last time and can resume winning ways. Cariad and Got No Dollars are a couple of the dangers.
Race preview from Weatherbys
Itisanabsolutepleasuretobe sponsoringtheWeatherbysChelmsford CityCupHandicapatChelmsfordthis evening,aClass2eventstagedover sevenfurlongswithacompetitivefieldof fivesettogotopost.
AlaskanGoldsitsatopoftheweights onhisstabledebutforAlanKing,having lefttheyardofKarlBurkelastmonth. ThesonofKodiacclosedhistwo-yearoldcampaignlasttermwithamighty runwhenrunner-upinaListedevent atDoncasteronheavygroundand returnedwithafineeffortbackinApril whenfifthintheGroup3Greenham Stakes.Despitelosingashoe,hekept onwellwidestofallandwaseventually beatenjustalength-and-a-half.Hehas beenwellheldinListedcompanythe lasttwice,althoughdidhaveexcusesthe lastday,andshouldappreciatethestep backupintriponhandicapdebut.
Never So Brave is in the right hands to bounce back from a 1lb lower mark.
NeverSoBrave(pictured)lookedahorse tofollowlastseason,chasinghomestar two-year-oldsAncientWisdomand Vandeek,anddeliveredonthatpromise
whendecisivelylandingaThirskmaiden onreturn.TheNoNayNevercoltfollowed thatupwithacomfortablevictoryover recentGoodwoodscorerWitnessStand onhandicapdebutatChesterandran arespectableracetofinishsixthina red-hoteditionoftheJerseyStakes. SirMichaelStoute’sthree-year-old disappointedbackatChesterlasttime butisintherighthandstobounceback froma1lblowermark.
FairPointisanotherChesterwinner, sheddinghermaidentaginbreathtaking fashionwitha20-lengthvictoryback inMay.RalphBeckett’sFarhhfillywas justranoutofitlateonhandicapdebut atAscotlasttimeoveramilebuthas plentyofscopeforprogressionfroma markof87backdownindistance.
Thetwofour-year-oldsmustgiveaway 5lbtotheiryoungerrivalshereand whilstAlzahiriswinlesssinceleaving theGosdenyardforDavidO’Meara, theformerAlRayyanMilewinnerhas dropped10lbsintheweightsandis beginningtolookwell-handicapped.
DavidSimcock’sAraratsignedoff2023 withanimpressivevictoryontheRowley Mile,buthisgoodrunner-upfinishon theJulycoursethistermisbookended withtwobelow-parefforts.Hehasbeen easedintheweightsbutisstill5lbs abovethatlastwinningmarkandmust bounceback.
Third Race 7.30
THE WEATHERBYS CHELMSFORD CITY CUP
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £16516, 2nd £8260, 3rd £4128, 4th £2064, 5th £1032. (Penalty Value £20936)
Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
Alaskan Gold has to be of interest on his first start for Alan King, having placed in Listed company at Doncaster as a juvenile. The son of Kodiac, who was last seen finishing fourth to Commonwealth Cup hero Inisherin at Haydock, should appreciate the drop in grade, but may find NEVER SO BRAVE too strong for him. Sixth in the Jersey at Royal Ascot, things didn’t go to plan subsequently at Chester and he is well worth another chance on this occasion. Fair Point completes the shortlist.
NEVER SO BRAVE Alaskan Gold
Leading course trainer (19-24): D M Simcock (41 wins from 243 runners, 17%) runs ARARAT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (10 wins from 34 runners, 29%) runs FAIR POINT Longest Traveller: ALZAHIR trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 205 miles.
1 ALASKAN GOLD (IRE) (89) 102-544 3 9-9 (3)
Br B c Kodiac - Luminous Gold Rob Hornby J
O Apple Tree Stud Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Tally-Ho Stud Apple Tree Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW6lengthsfourthof7toInisherininSandyLaneStakes(33/1)atHaydock(6f,goodtosoft)89daysago. Makespolytrackdebut.FirstrunforyardafterleavingK.R.Burke.Makeshandicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA101
2 NEVER SO BRAVE (IRE) (18) 22-1160 D BF
Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Chica Whopa (IRE)
(1)
Callum Shepherd J
O Mr Saeed Suhail Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T
B C. O. P. Hanbury
TIMEFORMVIEW2winsfrom4runsthisyear LatestwinatChesterinMay ShapedwellinJerseyatRoyalAscotnexttime andwasn’tseentobesteffectonlatestouting.Remainswithpotentialandlookstheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA100
3 ALZAHIR (FR) (12) 5-40054 D
Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Cup Cake (IRE)
9-3 (4)
Alistair Rawlinson J
O Mr George Turner & Clipper David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Al Wasmiya Stud Highcrest S
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 12 days ago. Shaped well on previousoutingandremainsonetobeinterestedin. TFRHHHHI BHA90
4 FAIR POINT (GB) (40) 32-213 D BF
Br B f Farhh - Fair Daughter
8-9 (5)
Edward Greatrex J
O The Eclipse Partnership Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Car Colston Hall Stud Car Colston Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratChesterinMay 9/4,goodthirdof11inhandicapatAscot(8f,good)40daysago.Mightnot havereachedherlimityetandcouldgetaneasylead. TFRHHHHI BHA87
5 ARARAT (IRE) (20) 431-026 D
Br B g Kodiac - Recife (GER)
O Twenty Stars Partnership
8-9 (2)
Marco Ghiani J
David Simcock, Newmarket T
B E. Smith & Cloneymore Farm TIMEFORMVIEW9/2,sixthof8inhandicapatNewmarket(7f,good)20daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.Othersare morepersuasive.
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
TFRHHIII BHA82
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Never So Brave (IRE), 5-2 Fair Point (GB), 9-2 Alzahir (FR), 17-2 Alaskan Gold (IRE), 10-1 Ararat (IRE)
NEVER SO BRAVE hasn’t been seen to best effect on both outings since scoring at Chester in May and he’s fancied to get back on the up to see off the likes of Fair Point and Alzahir, who both arrive in good order
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NEVER SO BRAVE (IRE) 2.FAIR POINT 3.ALZAHIR (FR)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Fourth Race 8.00
THE PADDYPOWER ‘FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH PODCAST’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
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)
CITY SELECTIONS
DUBAWI TIME has finished runner-up on both starts since joining the William Knight yard and, with the promise of more to come, the lightly-raced three-year-old can go one better over this longer trip. Wannabe Brave is a three-time winner on the all-weather this year and look the chief danger, although the Sir Mark Prescott-trained Apostle remains unexposed and also merits a place on the shortlist.
DUBAWI TIME Wannabe Brave
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Bell (33 wins from 172 runners, 19%) runs SHOW ME A HERO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bell (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs SHOW ME A HERO
Longest Traveller: MANU ET CORDE trained by W G Harrison, Lanark, 374 miles.
1 SIMIYANN (IRE) (28) 435600
(7)
Br B g Australia - Simiyna (IRE) Josephine Gordon J
O Mr Martin John Hall Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (16f, good to firm, 50/1) 28 days ago. Others
persuasive.
2 CHILLED OUT (IRE) (21) P-11556
10-4 (8)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Gussy Goose (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O Racehorse Ownership Club
Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
B Mrs Noreen McManus Racehorse Ownership Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 5 runs this year Latest win at Ripon in May 10/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f,goodtofirm)21daysago.Significantlybackupintrip.Enterscalculations. TFRHHHII BHA67
3 MANU ET CORDE (IRE) (17) 600004 5 10-3 (1)
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Tiffilia (IRE)
Christian Howarth (3) J
O Miss E. Johnston Gary Harrison, Lanark T
B J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 22 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021 Fourth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f,goodtosoft,50/1)17daysago.Backupintrip. TFRHHIII BHA66
4 WANNABE BRAVE (IRE) (37) 4-11135 C 5 10-1 (3)
Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Wannabe Special
O Mrs G J Davey
Kaiya Fraser (5) J
James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Clarecastle Stud Ltd Pegasus Stables LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner 3winsfrom5runsthisyear 6/1andtonguestraponfor1sttime,bitbelowformfifthof11 inhandicapatKempton(16f)37daysago.Blinkersbackon.Notruledout. TFRHHHII BHA64
5 DUBAWI TIME (GB) (11) 53-1422 BF
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Chanterelle (FR)
O R Greenwood & John And Peter Seabrook
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
9-7 (4)
Callum Shepherd J
William Knight, Newmarket T
William Knight Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratKemptoninFebruary.4/1,goodsecondof12inhandicapatLeicester(11.8f,goodtofirm) 11daysago,clearofrest.Lookstheonetobeat.
6 SHOW ME A HERO (IRE) (24) 030355
TFRHHHHH BHA66
(2)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Vrai (IRE) George Wood J
O Mr M. Buckley, Mrs E O’Leary and Partner
B Swordlestown Little & Kristin Klaey
Michael Bell, Newmarket T
Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW13/2,fifthof8inhandicapatSouthwell(11.1f)24daysago.Upintrip.Othersmorepersuasive.
Br B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Jolie Blonde
O Alan & Barbara Brown
B Miss K. Rausing
Joey Haynes J
Christine Dunnett, Norwich T
Christine Dunnett Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter17Flatruns.28/1,respectablethirdof7inminoreventatYarmouth(11.5f,good) 15daysago.Backupintrip.Hoodbackon.Noteasytomakeacasefor TFRHHIII BHA41
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 APOSTLE (GB) (12) 0565 BF
3 8-10 (5)
Br Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Heaven Sent Jack Gilligan J
O Cheveley Park Stud
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
Cheveley Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Verygoodfifthof12inhandicapatRedcar(14f,goodtofirm,11/8)12daysago. Likelytodobetteragainandmeritsplentyofrespect.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TFRHHHHI BHA55
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Dubawi Time (GB), 7-2 Apostle (GB), 6-1 Chilled Out (IRE), Wannabe Brave (IRE), 12-1 Manu Et Corde (IRE), Show Me A Hero (IRE), 33-1 Simiyann (IRE), Blondelle (GB)
DUBAWI TIME was clear of the remainder when runner-up at Leicester 11 days ago and, off the same mark, he makes most appeal for all that Apostle likely has more to come on her second go in handicaps. Chilled Out should give his running.
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Fifth Race 8.30
THE PADDY POWER BETTING SHOPS
CLASSIFIED
STAKES (CLASS 6)
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)
CITY SELECTIONS
Seemingly freshened up by a break, DOVES OF PEACE ran on strongly to land a similar event here 16 days ago and is an attractive proposition once again. War Zone was only a head away in second on that occasion and enters calculations on the back of that performance. Previous course winner Poetic Jack and Hombre can also figure prominently in this company.
DOVES OF PEACE War Zone
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Bell (33 wins from 172 runners, 19%) runs DOVES OF PEACE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bell (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs DOVES OF PEACE
Longest Traveller: BISHOP’S GLORY trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 80 miles.
1 BISHOP’S
(29)
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Bishop’s Lake Darragh Keenan J
O Racehorse Ownership Club Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Tally-Ho Stud Racehorse Ownership Club, KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW22/1,seventhof11inhandicapatLingfield(6f,goodtofirm)29daysago,worstofdraw.Chanceon oldform.
2 DOVES OF PEACE (IRE) (16) 3-33341 CD
(4)
Br B g Camacho - Petits Potins (IRE) Callum Shepherd J
O Mr J Lonsdale and Partner Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Knocktoran Stud Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestgelding.Didn’tneedtoimprovetowin9-runnerminoreventatthisC&D(4/1)16daysago byheadfromWarZone.Hasgoodchanceonform.
3 EADHA (IRE) (145) 03-03
9-6 (2)
Br B f Footstepsinthesand - Marhaa (IRE) Josephine Gordon J
O Mr Caius Dolan Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Wardstown Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Third of 4 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 100/1), having run of race. Off145days.Difficultask. TFRHHIII
4 HOMBRE (IRE) (16) 010400 D
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Darsan (IRE)
O Trevor and Ruth Milner
(7)
Kaiya Fraser (5) J
Joseph Parr, Newmarket T
B M. Phelan Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestgelding.WinneratThirskinApril.Twelfthof13inhandicap(13/2)atthiscourse(7f)16daysago. Needstobounceback. TFR
5 POETIC JACK (GB) (20) 0-00040 C
Br B g Peace Envoy (FR) - Suzi Spends (IRE)
O Mr R. Speakman
50
9-6 (6)
Marco Ghiani J
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Jack Speakman Robert Cowell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWModestgelding.Coursewinner 13/2,lastof8inhandicapatSouthwell(5f)20daysago.Backupintrip. Otherspreferred.
6 BATTLEOFBALTIMORE (GB) (7) 450416
50
9-3 (1)
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Sparkle Aidan Keeley (3) J
O Catch Us If You Can Racing & Dylan Cunha
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B ORS Bloodstock Wicked Event Water Services S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestgelding.WinneratYarmouthinJuly.17/2,bitbelowformsixthof10inhandicapatthiscourse (5f)7daysago.Solidclaimsifhecangetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA50
7 PICKLED PEPPER (GB) (35) 0000-50 3 9-3 (8)
Br B f Too Darn Hot - Eirene J
7 PICKLED PEPPER To Mic
O Michael & Heather Yarrow Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B M. J. Yarrow Diomed Developments Limited S
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEWPoorfilly 33/1,eighthof12inhandicapatLeicester(7f,goodtosoft)35daysago.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 WAR ZONE (IRE) (16) 045602
Br Ch g Bated Breath - Artwork Genie (IRE)
O A140 self storage club
3 9-3 (3)
Joey Haynes J
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T
B Deerpark Stud A140 Self Storage S
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest gelding. Very good head second of 9 to Doves of Peace in minor event at this C&D (16/1) 16daysago.Nottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA48
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: THE WAITING GAME 4 9 6 Oisin Murphy 11-5 (Jack Jones) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 8.
Stewards Note:
HOMBRE: Following its run on 6/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Doves of Peace (IRE), 3-1 War Zone (IRE), 6-1 Battleofbaltimore (GB), 11-1 Hombre (IRE), 12-1 Poetic Jack (GB), 16-1 Bishop’s Glory (IRE), 40-1 Eadha (IRE)
DOVES OF PEACE got the better of War Zone over C&D last time and is actually 1lb better off at the weights this time, so he’s fancied to uphold that form in a race that the pair may well dominate once more. Battleofbaltimore is the pick of the remainder
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Sixth Race 9.00
THE PADDY POWER NEWS
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) Weights lowered 4lb.
CITY SELECTIONS
DUSK DAME responded kindly to the tongue-tie and visor combination when she landed a four-runner event at Ffos Las last week and can make further strides under a 6lb penalty. It is worth bearing in mind that Smooth Silesie was less than a length away in third that day and has a feasible chance of turning the form around, while Kento is the pick of the rest.
Leading course trainer (19-24): S C Williams (54 wins from 426 runners, 13%) runs SOUTHBANK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) runs SOUTHBANK
Longest Traveller: SMOOTH SILESIE trained by L Williamson, Tarporley, 205 miles.
1 DUSK DAME (GB) (8) 310451 D
Br B f Twilight Son - Sweet And Dandy (IRE)
9-13 (in 6lb ex) (6)
Christian Howarth (3) J
O A Haynes and T Edwards Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Mr K. T. O’Neill Coral Racing Limited, Alice Haynes Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW15/8andvisoredfor1sttime,founditeasierdowningradewhenwinning4-runnerhandicapatFfos Las(5f,heavy)8daysago,makingall.Carriespenalty.Goodshoutagaininthincontest. TFRHHHHI BHA62(+3)
2 SMOOTH SILESIE (IRE) (8) 023413 D
9-7 (3)
Br Ch f Smooth Daddy (USA) - Silesie (USA) Callum Shepherd J
O Everybody Racing Limited Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T
B Christopher Johnston Bloodstock Everybody Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW 3 wins from 16 runs this year, latest at Lingfield in July Ran to a similar level when 3/4-length third of 4toDuskDameinhandicap(9/2)atFfosLas(5f,heavy)8daysago,noextraonlylateon. TFRHHHII BHA62
3 KENTO (GB) (17) 236403
Br Gr or B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Jillolini
9-6 (4)
Rob Hornby J
O LPOG 22 Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B D. R. Botterill & E. Boumans racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered for 1st time, returned to form when third of 13 in handicap (17/2) at Lingfield (6f, good to firm)17daysago.Cangiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA61
4 SOUTHBANK (IRE) (24) 110600 C
Br B g Acclamation - Ramone (IRE)
9-6 (7)
Olivia Haines (7) J
O Mr David N Reynolds & Mr C D Watkins Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner 3winsfrom10runsthisyear,latesthereinApril.Farednobetterbackonall-weatherwhen tenthof11inhandicapatWolverhampton(5.1f,80/1)24daysago.Looksaneasyswerve. TFRHHIII BHA61
5 MARCHING MAC (IRE) (19) 602535
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Wojha (IRE)
O Racefield Racing Club
B Yeomanstown Stud
9-5 (2)
Raul Da Silva J
Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkeredfor1sttime,failedtolandaseriousblowwhenfifthof7inhandicapatNewmarket(5f,goodtofirm, 6/1)19daysago.FirstrunforyardafterleavingGeorgeBougheyandamarketcheckisadvised. TFRHHHII BHA60
6 LIEUTENANT RASCAL (IRE) (6) 645440 D 9-5 (5)
Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Try Yes
O Ruby Red Racing
Tyler Heard J
Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Farranamanagh House Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFarednobetterwheneighthof10inhandicapatNewmarket(6f,good,66/1)6daysago.Visored for1sttime.
7 CHIEDOZIE (GB) (17) 456062
Br Br g Advertise - Valletta Gold (IRE)
O Mr Trevor Johnson
(1)
Josephine Gordon J
Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited Tallon International Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, stopped the slide when second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago, leadingbrieflyapproachinglast1/2f.Blinkersbackon.Shortlistmaterial. TFRHHHHH BHA59
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DUSK DAME
Smooth Silesie
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: AUTUMNAL BREEZE (IRE) 3 9 4 Jason Watson 11-2 (David O’Meara) 10 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 3, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Dusk Dame (GB), 3-1 Smooth Silesie (IRE), 9-2 Chiedozie (GB), 11-2 Kento (GB), 7-1 Marching Mac (IRE), 50-1 Lieutenant Rascal (IRE), 66-1 Southbank (IRE)
Having been strong in the market, CHIEDOZIE stopped the slide back at this trip when finishing runner-up at Lingfield earlier this month and with the headgear back on, Phil McEntee’s charge can go one better at the expense of the penalised Dusk Dame, who made all in a weak affair at Ffos Las last week. Smooth Silesie and yard-switcher Marching Mac can fight out third.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHIEDOZIE 2.DUSK DAME 3.SMOOTH SILESIE (IRE)
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First Race 6.30 - THE PADDY POWER FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands 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 fillies and mares only, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, August 16th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and 5-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: 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. 11 entries at £40. - Closed August 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 7.00 - THE PADDY POWER 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 46-58 (also open to such horses rated 59 and 60; 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 20th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 10th, 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, 1 at £7 and 11 at £35. - Closed August 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 7.30 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELMSFORD CITY CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20936 to the winning horse The second to receive £9824, the third £4908, the fourth £2456 and the fifth £1224. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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 £200. - Closed August 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16516; Second £8260; Third £4128; Fourth £2064; Fifth £1032. (Penalty Value £20936) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 8.00 - THE PADDYPOWER ‘FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH PODCAST’ 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 46-65 (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. August 20th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 3yos rated 46 might be out of the weights. 15 entries at £35. - Closed August 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 8.30 - THE PADDY POWER BETTING SHOPS CLASSIFIED 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 0-50. Enter by noon, August 16th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 20th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 6lb Penalties, after August 10th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. 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 ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 12 entries at £35. - Closed August 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 9.00 - THE PADDY POWER NEWS 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 20th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 10th, 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 10 entries, 1 at £7 and 9 at £35. - Closed August 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) Weights lowered 4lb. SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
