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ABANDONMENT
If racing is abandoned prior to the first race, a full refund will be given. After the third race has been run, we regret that no refunds can be made in respect of admission charges. Refunds are not issued on the day – tickets purchased on the gate must be sent within 28 days of the event to Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP
ACCESSIBILITY
There are dedicated parking spaces, WC’s, and access to all public areas of the grandstand and paddock. We also provide a viewing platform.
ADMISSION
For admission you will require a ticket. This can be an E-ticket that you purchased and received prior to your visit, a hard ticket that you purchased in advance and requested to collect on arrival, or a hard ticket that you have purchased on the gate.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol may not be brought into Chelmsford City Racecourse under any circumstances. If any person is found to have alcohol on or about their person, it will be confiscated and it may result in being asked to leave the racecourse. We operate a Challenge 25 policy.
BETTING
There are two ways to bet at Chelmsford City Racecourse today, pool betting with totepool and the traditional ring bookmakers. Please note all betting ring enquiries should be directed to the Betting Ring Manager located in the small building at the end of the grandstand facing the betting ring. Over 18’s only. Please bet responsibly – for advice visit gambleaware.co.uk.
CHILDREN
In the interest of safety and security, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
DOGS
No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse, with the exception of Assistance Dogs.
DRESS CODE
Smart dress is encouraged for both restaurants. Gentlemen are required to wear a collared shirt, jacket and tie in the Club Restaurant & Lounge. If the appropriate clothing is not worn you will be asked to leave the enclosure.
In the Fairwood Brasserie, smart casual attire is acceptable, no trainers are permitted. Casual wear is permitted within the Sports Bar but we ask you to refrain from wearing club replica shirts at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Shirts must be worn at all times. Tailored shorts are acceptable for general admission only, but no shorts are to be worn within the hospitality areas. No sports shorts or flip flops are permitted, along with no team shirts.
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
NO SMOKING ZONES
Smoking is not permitted in enclosed spaces.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Racegoers may take photos for private use only Flash photography is not permitted. Press and commercial photographers must sign in at the Ticket Office before entry to the racecourse.
REFUSING ADMISSION
The Management reserves the right to
TERMS & CONDITIONS
refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason to do so. We operate a zero tolerance policy at Chelmsford City Racecourse, anyone acting in an inappropriate manor will be removed from the racecourse and refused re-entry.
WIFI
WIFI is available at Chelmsford City Racecourse and can be accessed on the ‘PUBLIC’ network. No password is required.
The following terms and conditions apply here at Chelmsford City Racecourse
1. All persons visiting Chelmsford City Racecourse and its associated properties are admitted subject to these Regulations and to the “Rules of Racing” that apply to all licensed racecourses across the UK.
2. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to vary its regulations without prior notice.
3. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to search racegoers and/or their bags. Any sharp objects or potentially destructive possessions will be confiscated.
4. All coaches may be searched for security reasons. It is the responsibility of all coach and group coordinators to ensure that each member of their party is aware individually of our Regulations.
5. Racegoers are not permitted to enter areas or buildings associated with the running of the event and any other area, building or section of a building where restricted access is signed. These include, among others, the Weighing Room complex, data collection areas, the Race-day stables, the horsebox park, the officials’ car parks, the Saddling Boxes, the Parade Rings, the Winners Enclosure and the Broadcast and Media Offices.
6. Entry to the racecourse is restricted to persons of over 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Persons aged 16 and under may only enter the Parade Ring (if holding an appropriate Owners badge) with an adult, and no-one of 12 years of age and under may enter the Parade Ring or Winners Enclosure in any circumstances.
7. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any race-goer whose conduct is unacceptable or compromises the safety of race-goers, participants and horses. There will be no refunds for day tickets or annual badges and season tickets when the holder has been asked to leave in these circumstances.
8. Annual badges will be numbered and are non-transferable. We reserve the right to request secondary identification material from annual badge and season-ticket holders.
9. No refunds will be given for badges, tickets or pro rata amounts of annual memberships and season tickets that are purchased but not used, except if racing is abandoned in the circumstances detailed below.
10. Chelmsford City Racecourse may abandon racing when directed by the British Horseracing Authority, the police or emergency services, or in any emergency or other exceptional circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If racing is abandoned, day ticket refunds will be applied as follows: Abandonment before completion of the first race – full refund; Abandonment up to the third race 50%; Abandonment other than as above – no refund. REFUNDS CANNOT BE PROCESSED ON RACEDAYS Advance tickets will be automatically refunded via the original payment method. Tickets bought on the day should be posted with any receipts to: Accounts Department, Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, ESSEX, CM3 1QP and should be received within 28 days from the race meeting. Hospitality clients should telephone Chelmsford City Racecourse directly on 01245 360300. Only valid betting badge-holders occupying an authorised pitch may lay bets. Any unauthorised bookmakers will be ejected.
11 Mobile phones or any other communications device must not be used whilst on the racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the racecourse for the purpose of, or in connection with, any betting. This includes in-running back/lay betting.
Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse
We have a fantastic evening in store for you, starting with seven races, before we welcome back Ministry of Sound with their new live show.
This features seven talented musicians led by Ellie Sax, presenting reimagined versions of classic dance tracks that originated in Ibiza. Ellie Sax, who is a renowned saxophonist with an international reputation, will be playing tracks from Faithless, Eric Prydz and Daft Punk to name but a few
On what is forecast to be a lovely, summer’s evening with each race looking highly competitive and sure to provide exciting finishes plus the added opportunity of great music afterwards, I sincerely hope that you will enjoy this end of summer celebration that we have put together for 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.
Officials
Saturday 31st August 2024
RACEDAY
OFFICIALS
CHIEF STEWARD
Tony McGlone
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
Sarah Ellison STEWARDS
Simon Kirk, Tomas O’Brien, Daniel Andrews STARTERS
Willie Jardine
Kieran O’Shea JUDGE
David Hicks
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Jeremy Lind
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Sarah Duncan, Julie Lingham, Helena Warbrick
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Ross Worthington
Dr Duncan Peacock
Dr Daniel Jafferji
VETERINARY OFFICER
Sally Bate
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Marc Auerbach DVM Cert.EP MRCVS
Mark Murrell MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS
Ben Portus BSc (Hons) BVSc MRCVS COMMENTATOR
Tony Ennis
BETTING RING MANAGER
Cliff Morrissey
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
TONIGHT’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.
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Timeform Rating
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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First Race 5.40
THE BOOK YOUR WEDDING AT CHELMSFORD RACECOURSE
APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for three 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)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
ORBITAL returned to winning ways over this trip at Lingfield last month and the progressive daughter of Pivotal merits the utmost respect off just a 4lb higher mark here Delta Legend hit the crossbar over C&D last time and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Persian Phoenix and Baroque Buoy are others who are capable of going very well.
Legend
Leading course trainer (19-24): J Chapple-Hyam (26 wins from 207 runners, 13%) runs ARIKA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Scott (7 wins from 26 runners, 27%) runs BAROQUE BUOY Longest Traveller: PERSIAN PHOENIX trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 DELTA LEGEND (IRE) (25) 161302 4 9-12 (7)
Br B g Camelot - Delta Dreamer Alice Bond (7) J
O Mr Jim Gill Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T
B Glenville Bloodstock Ltd Propulsion Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwo1mAWwinsatLingfieldthisyear.Creditablesecondof8inC&DhandicapatthisC&D(25/1) 25daysago,suitedbywayracedeveloped.
2 ARIKA (USA) (15) 5-04635
Br B g Speightstown (USA) - Josette (IRE)
HHHII BHA65
(4)
Moldoveanu (5) J
O Kenjiro Private Office Limited Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B SF Bloodstock LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaiden.13/2,fifthof6inhandicapatNewmarket(1m,good)15daysago.Upintrip. TFRHHHII BHA64
3 ORBITAL (GB) (53) 0-51501 C D 3 9-9 (3)
Br B f Pivotal - Lunar Corona Fred Daly (7) J
O Cheveley Park Stud Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner under Fred Daly in June and improved when going in again on AW at Lingfield (11/4m)lastmonth.Needsconsidering. TFRHHHHI BHA69
4 ROYAL PRAISE (IRE) (14) 301433 CD
3 9-8 (5)
Br B g Acclamation - Silken Soul Morgan Cole J
O Mike Cross and Partner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Michael Enright My pension expert S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in June. Third of 4 in handicap (10/3) at Newmarket (1 1/4m, good to firm) 14daysago.Othersaremorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA68
5 BAROQUE BUOY (IRE) (38) 022163 3 9-6 (1)
Br B g Caravaggio (USA) - Layalee (IRE)
O BlueStarr Racing & partner II
Liam Wright J
George Scott, Newmarket T
B RJB Bloodstock Fitzdares Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in June. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW, 9/2) 38daysago.Backupintrip.
6 PERSIAN PHOENIX (IRE) (14) 652
Br Gr or Ro f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Middle Persia
O Kingsley Park 36
(6)
Archie Young (3) J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Skymarc Farm Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 but arrives on the back of 4 good runner-up efforts, going down byonlyaneckoverthistripatDoncasterafortnightago.Deservesachangeofluck.
7 SAACHI (IRE) (51) 0-5034 BF
(2)
Br B g Advertise - Beautiful Gesture Kaiya Fraser J
O Newmarket Racing Club HQv
Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B China Horse Club International Ltd Newmarket Racing Club Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Epsom (1 1/4m, good to soft, 11/4) 51 days ago, unsuitedbywayracedeveloped. TFRHHHII BHA62
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
ORBITAL Delta
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Persian Phoenix (IRE), 4-1 Orbital (GB), 9-2 Baroque Buoy (IRE), 11-2 Delta Legend (IRE), 8-1 Arika (USA), 17-2 Saachi (IRE), 14-1 Royal Praise (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
PERSIAN PHOENIX has been knocking on the door and can get her head back in front. Orbital and Baroque Buoy may give Charlie Johnston’s charge most to do in that order
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.
Dogs
No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse, with the exception of Assistance Dogs.
Second Race 6.10
THE EBF FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for novice two yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
CITY SELECTIONS
PINK DIESEL displayed plenty of promise when filling third place on her debut over 7f at Newmarket last week and the daughter of Showcasing could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. Sahara Dancer is an obvious threat having scored on her racecourse bow at Chepstow, although a 7lb penalty for that success is a slight concern. Solano Avenue is another with valid form claims.
PINK DIESEL Sahara Dancer
Leading course trainer (19-24): M Bell (33 wins from 174 runners, 19%) runs YESTERDAY’S GONE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (6 wins from 66 runners, 9%) runs HALFETI
Longest Traveller: SAHARA DANCER trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.
1 SAHARA DANCER (GB) (16) 1 D 9-9 (6)
Br B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Street Jazz Joshua Bryan J
O The Cool Silk Partnership Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B The Cool Silk Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. 11/4, won 8-runner maiden at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) on debut 16 days ago, readily.Likelytoimproveandmakeaboldbidtodefythepenalty. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 CHALLENGE ANNEKA (GB) (24) 0 9-2 (3)
Br Br f Twilight Son - Snowdon Adam Farragher J
O Redgate Bloodstock James Horton, Newmarket T
B Redgate Bloodstock Horton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Yarmouth (6f, good) on debut 24 days ago, not knocked about. Shouldprogress. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 HALFETI (IRE) (21) 00
9-2 (7)
Br B f Yorkton (CAN) - Scat’s Rose (CAN) Sam Hitchcott J
O Mrs Rolline O’Callaghan Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Yeomanstown Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, last of 7 in novice at Lingfield (7.6f, good) 21 days ago. Backdownintrip. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 HEAVEN KNOWS (GB) (19) 035
9-2 (5)
Br B f Showcasing - Map of Heaven Kieran O’Neill J
O Mr Derek J. Willis Rae Guest, Newmarket T
B Stanley House, ORS Ltd, Whitsbury Manor Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWModestform.5/1,fifthof13innoviceatWindsor(6f,goodtofirm)19daysago.
5 RIFT VALLEY (IRE) (31) 0
TFRHHHII BHA68
9-2 (2)
Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Divine (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J
O Mr Des Thurlby James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Mr M. Al-Qatami & Mr K. M. Al-Mudhaf Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEW6/1,lastof8inmaidenatLeicester(6f,goodtofirm)ondebut31daysago.Maydobetterwiththat experiencebehindher. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 SAYIDAH DARIYAN (IRE) (-)
9-2 (12)
Br B f Dariyan (FR) - Tencaratrubieslace (FR) J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Yeomanstown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW
NON-RUNNER
7 SOLANO AVENUE (GB) (15) 53
TFRIIIII BHA-
9-2 (8)
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - North East Bay (USA) Connor Planas (3) J
O Artemis Thoroughbred Racing Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Thurso Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.16/1,thirdof4inmaidenatEpsom(7f,goodtofirm)15daysago. TFRHHHII BHA(IRE)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 TABBY (GB) (19) 0
Br B f Muhaarar - Lady Tabitha (IRE)
O Saxtead Livestock Ltd
B Saxtead Livestock Ltd
(11)
David Egan J
Denis Quinn, Exning T
Rupert Taylor Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW22/1,thirteenthof14inmaidenatKempton(7f,22/1)ondebut19daysago.
9 YESTERDAY’S GONE (GB) (40) 0
Br B f Advertise - The Thrill Is Gone
O Mr Christopher Wright & Mr David Kilburn
B Stratford Place Stud
HIIII BHA-
(10)
Joe Bradnam (7) J
Michael Bell, Newmarket T
Stratford Place Stud S TIMEFORMVIEW9/1,ninthof13innoviceatWindsor(6f,goodtofirm)ondebut40daysago,notknockedabout. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 BORN TOO RUN (GB) (11) (2lb) 60
Br B f Too Darn Hot - Acquisition
O Foden and White
B Shaikh Daij Al Khalifa
(1)
Morgan Cole (5) J
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
My pension expert S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.100/1,eleventhof13inmaidenatKempton(1m)11daysago.Downintripon thirdrun. TFRHIIII BHA-
11 CEIRA G (IRE) (25) (2lb) 05
Br B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Ice Storm (IRE)
(4)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J
O Mr Jim Gill Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T
B Billy McEnery & Paul McEnery Propulsion Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 13 in maiden (33/1) at this course (7f) 25 days ago. Needsimprovement. TFRHHIII BHA-
12 PINK DIESEL (IRE) (8) (2lb) 3
Br B f Showcasing - Thuit (IRE)
O Middleham Park Racing IV
9-0 (9)
Tommie Jakes (5) J
George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Brendan Boyle & Whitsbury Manor Stud Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual. 20/1, third of 8 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut 8 days ago. Setsthestandard.
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
BHA-
2023: UNICO 2 9 2 Neil Callan 8-1 (Marco Botti) 9 ran
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Pink Diesel (IRE), 3-1 Sahara Dancer (GB), 14-1 Challenge Anneka (GB), Heaven Knows (GB), 22-1 Solano Avenue (GB), 25-1 Rift Valley (IRE), 33-1 Yesterday’s Gone (GB), Ceira G (IRE), 50-1 Halfeti (IRE), 100-1 Tabby (GB), 150-1 Born Too Run (GB)
Although PINK DIESEL didn’t obviously shape as if she’d benefit from a drop to 6f when third on her 7f Newmarket debut last week this race lacks depth so she might get away with it, particularly as likely main danger Sahara Dancer has to concede her 9lb. Challenge Anneka may prove best of the remainder
PREDICTION:
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Dress Code
Smart dress is encouraged for both restaurants Gentlemen are required to wear a collared shirt, jacket and tie in the Club Restaurant & Lounge If the appropriate clothing is not worn you will be asked to leave the enclosure. In the Fairwood restaurant, smart casual attire is acceptable, no trainers are permitted.
Casual wear is permitted within the Sports Bar but we ask you to refrain from wearing club replica shirts at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Shirts must be worn at all times.
Tailored shorts are acceptable for general admission only, but no shorts are to be worn within the hospitality areas. No sports shorts or flip flops are permitted, along with no team shirts.
THOROUGH BRED & BORN
Thoroughbred horses have been bred to race for more than 300 years. They are natural born athletes perfectly adapted to run and jump at speed. It’s in their DNA. To find out more about the life of a racehorse, visit horsepwr.co.uk
Third Race 6.40
THE LADIES DAY 2025 ON SALE MONDAY FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £9650 Owners Prize Money 1st £3984, 2nd £1993, 3rd £996, 4th £498, 5th £249 (Penalty Value £5050.80)
CITY SELECTIONS
SEE YOU TONIGHT was only beaten two lengths into fourth at Kempton 11 days ago and a reproduction of that performance would give her a big chance here off a 2lb lower mark. Miss Bella Brand has been off the track since making the frame at Nottingham in May, but she should not be discounted. Happy Tears and Daytona Lady complete the shortlist.
SEE YOU TONIGHT
Miss Bella Brand
Leading course trainer (19-24): D M Simcock (42 wins from 243 runners, 17%) runs LUCY LOCKETT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Fanshawe (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs SEE YOU TONIGHT
Longest Traveller: PEARL ABBEY trained by J Camacho, Malton, 216 miles.
1 MISS BELLA BRAND (GB) (112) 10-0053 CD 6 10-0 (3)
Br B m Poet’s Voice - Miss Toldyaso (IRE) Kaiya Fraser (5) J
O M. Hebbard & L.Blackmore Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque, Newmarket T
B R. A. G. Robinson Bonekare S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&Dwinner.14/1,goodthirdof8 inhandicapatNottingham(6.1f,goodtofirm). Off112daysbut can’tbediscounted. TFRHHHII BHA70
2 DAYTONA LADY (IRE) (5) 210610 CD
(7)
Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Roseau City James Sullivan J
O Mr Eric Broadwith and Mrs Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mccracken Farms Ltd William Hill S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 3 wins from 13 runs this year Latest win at Southwell in July 9/1, seventh of 10 inhandicapatSouthwell(6.1f)5daysago,notideallyplaced.Inthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA70
3 HAPPY TEARS (IRE) (43) 53325-5 3 9-12 (1)
Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Disko (IRE)
O Mrs Maura O’Sullivan
David Egan J
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T
B Cooneen Stud Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEW12/1,firstrunsinceleavingGeorgeBougheywhenbelowformfifthof9inhandicapatNottingham (6.1f,good)43daysago.Needstobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA71
4 SEE YOU TONIGHT (GB) (11) 4-1044 D 3
Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Moonlit Garden (IRE)
O Mrs A. M. Swinburn
(5)
Daniel Muscutt J
James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Biddestone Stud Ltd Pegasus Stables LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Winner at Kempton in February. 7/1, solid fourth of 7 in handicap there (6f) 11daysago.Hastobetakenseriouslyoffa2lblowermarkhere
5 BAILEYS POLKA DOT (FR) (11) 424000
Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Jolie Et Belle (FR)
BHA70
(6)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J
O Baileys Horse Feeds & Partner Amy Murphy, Newmarket T
B Haras Des Trois Chapelles
Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, CLASS1PERSONNEL S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2023 28/1, last of 7 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 11 days ago. Othersaremuchpreferred.
6 PEARL ABBEY (IRE) (16) 510005 D
(4)
Br B f Soldier’s Call - Harbour Grey (IRE) Harrison Shaw J
O Always Trying Syndicate
Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Ballyhane David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in March but comes here below par, fifth of 8 in handicap (11/1) atthisC&D16daysago.Othersappealmore.
7 LUCY LOCKETT (GB) (194) 44002-5
Br B f Lightning Spear - Aliyana (IRE) Joey Haynes J
O The Future David Simcock, Newmarket T
B Tick Tock Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWOff6monthsbeforeabelow-formfifthof7inhandicapatLingfield(8f,AW).Needstohittheground runningafteranother6monthsoffhere TFRHHHII BHA58
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: MUSICAL TRIBUTE 3 9 13 George Wood 13-2 (Harry Eustace) 10 ran Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.
Stewards Note:
BAILEYS POLKA DOT: Following its run on 20/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 See You Tonight (GB), 4-1 Daytona Lady (IRE), 9-2 Happy Tears (IRE), 5-1 Miss Bella Brand (GB), 15-2 Pearl Abbey (IRE), 12-1 Lucy Lockett (GB), 20-1 Baileys Polka Dot (FR)
SEE YOU TONIGHT rates the pick of these weights so is fancied to resume winning ways at the chief expense of C&D scorer Daytona Lady who didn’t enjoy the rub of the green when seventh at Southwell last time out. Fellow C&D winner Miss Bella Brand also needs considering after a break.
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Fourth Race 7.10
THE FULLWORKS PROJECTS
NURSERY
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for two yrs old x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60)
CITY SELECTIONS
Son Of Wind made every yard of the running over C&D earlier in the month when improving from his nursery debut at Ffos Las. The handicapper reacted with an 11lb rise, which does make life tougher, so the vote goes to YAKFEEK. Third at Windsor on his latest start, Richard Hannon’s colt is entitled to step forward from that display off what appears to be a fair opening mark. Marrakesh Express and Havana Blast are both likely to be competitive.
YAKFEEK Son Of Wind
Leading course trainer (19-24): S C Williams (56 wins from 427 runners, 13%) runs OAKLEY BOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (12 wins from 68 runners, 18%) runs TWILIGHT BALLET Longest Traveller: MARRAKESH EXPRESS trained by E J-Houghton, Blewbury, 127 miles.
1 HAVANA BLAST (GB) (31) 3634
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Bhangra
(7)
Daniel Muscutt J
O Justwow James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Manor Farm Stud (Rutland) Pegasus Stables LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fourth of 8 in nursery at Sandown (5f, firm, 8/1) 31 days ago, runningon.Makespolytrackdebut.Tonguestrapon1sttime.Weightedtogoclose. TFRHHHHH BHA76
2 YAKFEEK (IRE) (28) 503 9-8 (2)
Br B c Clodovil (IRE) - Cassima (FR) Sam Hitchcott J
O Mr Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Kildaragh Stud 8.3 Blanc S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Good third of 10 in maiden (5/1) at Windsor (5.1f, firm) 28 days ago. Makeshandicapdebut.MuchrespectedwithWindsorformlookingdecent. TFRHHHII BHA74
3 MARRAKESH EXPRESS (IRE) (15) 0420 9-6 (3)
Br B c Showcasing - Falsafa Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Mr Guy O Callaghan
B Powerstown Stud Ltd
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, creditable seventh of 12 in nursery at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 15daysago.Notruledoutonhispolytrackdebut. TFRHHHII BHA72
4 INVINCIBLE CROWN (IRE) (15) 33230 9-5 (8)
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Nurse Dee (IRE) J
O Mr Eamon Kelly Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
NON-RUNNER
B Tally-Ho Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW TFRIIIII BHA71
5 BEAUTIFUL THINGS (IRE) (14) 040
Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Dry Your Eyes (IRE)
O Amo Racing Limited
9-5 (5)
David Egan J
George Scott, Newmarket T
B Mountarmstrong Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, ninth of 11 in novice at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Makeshandicapdebut.Somethingtofindonform. TFRHHIII BHA71
6 TWILIGHT BALLET (GB) (19) 35246 9-4 (4)
Br Ch c Twilight Son - Kuznetsova Callum Hutchinson (3) J
O The Royal Ascot Racing Club
B The Pocock Family
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
Royal Ascot Racing Club S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Belowformsixthof13innoviceatWindsor(6f,goodtofirm,11/2)19daysago. Makespolytrackdebut.Visoron1sttime.Makeshandicapdebut.Needstobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA70
7 SON OF WIND (IRE) (25) 00631 CD 9-4 (6)
Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Tahoo (IRE) Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J
O Mr Ismail Mohammed Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud Dubai Racing Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when emphatically winning 10-runner nursery at this C&D (3/1) 25 days ago. Hikedup11lbbuthecanmakehispresencefelt. TFRHHHHI BHA70
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Richa
8 OAKLEY BOY (GB) (31) 016046 C 9-2 (1)
Br B g Mayson - Posy Fossil (USA)
Marco Ghiani J
O Mr J. W. Parry Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B J. W. Parry
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Winner here in June. 22/1, only sixth of 8 in nursery at Sandown (5f, firm) 31daysago.Needstogetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA68
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: CALL GLORY (IRE) 2 9 0 Callum Shepherd 3-1 (Charles Hills) 5 ran Visor worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 3.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.
Stewards Note:
OAKLEY BOY: Following its run on 31/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Son of Wind (IRE), 4-1 Yakfeek (IRE), 11-2 Havana Blast (GB), 15-2 Twilight Ballet (GB), 14-1 Marrakesh Express (IRE), 16-1 Beautiful Things (IRE), Oakley Boy (GB)
A trappy nursery but HAVANA BLAST rates the pick at these weights so edges the vote ahead of commanding C&D victor Son of Wind, who seems sure to go well again despite an 11lb rise. Yakfeek and Twilight Ballet appeal as the pick of the rest.
RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
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Fifth Race 7.40
THE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 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
Keen Interest has been kept busy in recent weeks, backing up a Yarmouth success with a pair of placed efforts. He commands plenty of respect but AMONGST THE STARS, who finished fourth on her handicap bow in the aforementioned contest, shaped with enough promise to suggest that further improvement may well be on the cards, especially stepping up in trip off a 2lb lower mark. Thunder Sparks is another to consider based on her second at Lingfield.
AMONGST THE STARS
Keen Interest
Leading course trainer (19-24): D M Simcock (42 wins from 243 runners, 17%) runs WHITE COCO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (4 wins from 65 runners, 6%) runs GREY NYLE Longest Traveller: GREY NYLE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 GREY NYLE (GB) (21) 655440
(1)
Br Gr c Frankel - Nyaleti (IRE) Oliver Stammers J
O 3 Batterhams and a Reay Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B 3 Batterhams and a Reay Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW11/1andblinkeredfor1sttime,eleventhof12inhandicapatRedcar(14f,goodtofirm)21daysago. Makespolytrackdebut.Visoredfor1sttime.
2 THUNDER SPARKS (FR) (21) 600642 9-8 (4)
Br Gr f The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Soft Awakening (FR) Jack Dace (7) J
O D. Menuisier David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Snowdrop Stud Corporation Limited Shinco Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, good) 21daysago,nomatchforwinner Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA54
3 RAMAAH (GB) (19) 6-30053 9-6 (2)
Br Ch g Waldgeist - Date With Destiny (IRE) Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J
O Mr Ismail Mohammed Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T
B Newsells Park Stud Dubai Racing Club S TIMEFORMVIEW17/2,below-formthirdof5inhandicapatWindsor(11.4f,goodtofirm)19daysago.Needstotake astepforward. TFRHHIII BHA52
4 AMONGST THE STARS (GB) (23) 0454 9-4 (7)
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Choral Festival David Egan J
O Peter Onslow & Mr & Mrs Gary Middlebrook Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T
B Peter Onslow Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Promising individual who came in a good staying-on fourth of 7 to Keen Interest in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f,good,5/1)23daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.Bigshoutnowsteppedupintrip. TFRHHHHH BHA50
5 KEEN INTEREST (IRE) (5) 053123 BF 9-3 (3)
Br B g Kodiac - Sea of Dreams (IRE)
Kieran O’Neill J
O The Young Bruiser Boyz Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Miss Debbie Kitchin Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable third of 10 in minor event (5/2) at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 5 days ago, nearest finish. CangiveagoodaccountifonhisA-gameagain. TFRHHHII BHA49
6 SURFER DUDE (IRE) (23) 040-546 9-0 (6)
Br B g Waldgeist - Tidewalker (IRE)
O Pompey Ventures 3
Adam Farragher J
Simon Hodgson, Hook T
B S.H. Bloodstock Limited Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFirstrunsinceleavingOllieSangsterwhen5lengthssixthof7toKeenInterestinhandicapatYarmouth (11.5f,good,33/1)23daysago.Cheekpieceson1sttime.Othersmorepersuasive.
7 WHITE COCO (GB) (23) 60-0550
45
9-0 (5)
Br Gr f Nathaniel (IRE) - White Chocolate (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J
O The Rumble Racing Club
David Simcock, Newmarket T
B The Rumble Racing Club - White Chocolate Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, 5 3/4 lengths last of 7 to Keen Interest in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good) 23 days ago. Othersarepreferred. TFRHHIII BHA45
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: ARTISAN DANCER (FR) 3 9 10 Oliver Stammers 10-3 (Charlie Johnston) 8 ran Visor worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Thunder Sparks (FR), Keen Interest (IRE), 7-2 Amongst The Stars (GB), 13-2 Ramaah (GB), 10-1 Grey Nyle (GB), 20-1 White Coco (GB), 22-1 Surfer Dude (IRE)
AMONGST THE STARS looks to have more to offer now her stamina is drawn out so rates a confident choice to get off the mark. Thunder Sparks could emerge as the main danger in her bid for a breakthrough victory, with Keen Interest not ruled out either if on song again.
Sixth Race 8.10
THE OKTOBERFEST RACEDAY AT CHELMSFORD CITY RACECOURSE
NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for two yrs old x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)
CITY SELECTIONS
This can go the way of AL WASEELA, who is likely to have plenty more improvement to come after a career-best effort when fourth on her nursery bow at Leicester A mark of 51 still looks manageable and she may have too much for Ashen Glow, who has the potential to progress for going up in trip, as well as Prada On Parole, who was a respectable fourth here over 5f last time out.
AL WASEELA
Ashen Glow
Leading course trainer (19-24): A Watson (28 wins from 213 runners, 13%) runs ASHEN GLOW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (12 wins from 45 runners, 27%) runs AL WASEELA Longest Traveller: ASHEN GLOW trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.
1 MONTBELIARDE (GB) (10) 0062
(14)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Miss Marina Bay Fred Daly (7) J
O The Five & Partner
George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Mr Ronald Watts George Boughey Racing Ltd, Sbk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual. Excellent second of 7 on 7f Kempton nursery debut 10 days ago, suited by increaseintrip.Drawnwidestbutlikelycapableofevenbetter Engaged4.55SalisburyFriday TFRHHHHI BHA61
2 ASHEN GLOW (IRE) (32) 24045 9-10 (4)
Br Ch f Earthlight (IRE) - Black Rodded Joshua Bryan J
O Benevente II Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B J. Hanly Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in nursery at Ffos Las (6f, good to firm, 8/1) 32 days ago. Blinkersonfirsttime. TFRHHHII BHA56
3 MAJESTIC HEIGHTS (IRE) (20) 4600 9-9 (9)
Br B c Coulsty (IRE) - Majestic Desert Thomas Greatrex J
O Ian Higginson, Amanda Turner and Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Rathasker Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form. 14/1, seventh of 9 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Early days but needsimprovement. TFRHHIII BHA55
4 POLAR REBEL (IRE) (33) 600
9-9 (10)
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Rebel Aclaim (IRE) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Mr Laurence Holder Amy Murphy, Newmarket T
B Rathbarry Stud SBZ Corporation Limited, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, CLASS1PERSONNEL S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in novice (66/1) at Southwell (6f) 33 days ago. Makeshandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA55
5 PRADA ON PAROLE (GB) (25) 0004
Br B f Without Parole - Kizomba
O Hayley Burton and Ruby Red Racing
9-8 (13)
Jonny Peate (3) J
Amy Murphy, Newmarket T
B Mr John Gunther & Ms Tanya Gunther Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, CLASS1PERSONNEL, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, creditable fourth of 10 in nursery at this course (5f) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Oneof2fromthestable. TFRHHHII BHA54
6 TELFORD (GB) (49) 000
Br B f Mohaather - Dot Hill
9-8 (8)
David Egan J
O Mr Martin Hughes Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Llety Farms Old Oak Holdings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, twelfth of 13 in novice at Salisbury (7f, good) 49 days ago. Worthabettingcheckonhandicapdebut.
7 MARRAKESH DAWN (GB) (45) 0000
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Miss Morocco
O Rowdown Racing Partnership
TFRHHHHI BHA54
9-7 (7)
George Rooke J
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Mr John Benfield Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldall4starts,includingnurserydebutatBath(5f,goodtofirm)45daysago.Significantlyback upintrip. TFRHIIII BHA53
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 FREGOLA (GB) (24) 00000
Br Ch f Havana Gold (IRE) - Fashion
9-6 (11)
Sam Hitchcott J
O Denford Stud Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Denford Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoorform,includingin2nurseries.Othersaremoreobvious. TFRHHIII BHA52
9 POET’S PEACE (IRE) (25) 06000
Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Nasimi
9-6 (5)
Daniel Muscutt J
O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud My pension expert S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form of worth in 5 starts. 16/1, ninth of 10 in nursery at this course (5f) 25 days ago. Significantlyupintrip. TFRHHIII BHA52
10 AL WASEELA (IRE) (20) 0064 9-5 (3)
Br B f Siyouni (FR) - You’re Back (USA)
Adam Farragher J
O Mr Ziad A. Galadari William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonfirsttime,goodfourthof9innursery(7/1)atLeicester(7f,goodtofirm)20daysago. Makespolytrackdebut.Likelyhasmoretoofferfortopyard.
11 FLAINE (IRE) (25) 000
Br B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Pschitt (FR)
O Mr Martin Downes
HHHHH BHA51
8-13 (2)
Finley Marsh J
Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T
B Loughill Farm Route Agency Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in maiden at this C&D (250/1) 25 days ago. Makeshandicapdebut. TFR
12 CLIPSHAM NOBLE (IRE) (88) 500
BHA45
8-13 (1)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Not Misbegotten (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J
O Mr F Morley Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Carrigbeg Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1 and tongue strap on first time, last of 9 in novice at Lingfield (6f, AW) 88daysago.Givenabreakaheadofswitchtonurseries.Interestingrunner,particularlyifbacked. TFRHHHHI BHA43
13 INNOCENT SETTLER (IRE) (19) 0000 8-13 (6)
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Soineanta (IRE) Christian Howarth (3) J
O Nick Bradley Racing 41 and A Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Pedro & Antonio Lemos & Diego Dias Coral Racing Limited, Indication Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on first time, twelfth of 14 in nursery at Kempton (1m, 25/1) 19daysago.Hardtofancy TFRHHIII BHA37
14 ARDADS DREAM (GB) (50) 000 8-13 (12)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Anew Laura Coughlan (3) J
O Rowdown Racing Partnership Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Culworth Grounds Farm Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 9 in maiden at Chepstow (6f, good) 50 days ago. Cheekpiecesonfirsttime.Makeshandicapdebut. TFRHIIII BHA24
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: RISING FORCE (IRE) 2 9 4 Dylan Hogan 33-1 (Robert Eddery) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10, 13 Stewards Note: MARRAKESH DAWN: Following its run on 17/7/2024 it was reported that the horse reared as the stalls opened.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Montbeliarde (GB), 11-2 Al Waseela (IRE), 14-1 Ashen Glow (IRE), Polar Rebel (IRE), Prada On Parole (GB), Clipsham Noble (IRE), 16-1 Majestic Heights (IRE), Fregola (GB), 18-1 Telford (GB), Flaine (IRE), 33-1 Poet’s Peace (IRE), 50-1 Innocent Settler (IRE), 100-1 Marrakesh Dawn (GB), Ardads Dream (GB)
The William Haggas-trained AL WASEELA shaped quite well on her first attempt in nursery company at Leicester and gets the vote. Clipsham Noble and Telford are interesting nursery newcomers and may provide the main opposition, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Montbeliarde would rate a big threat to all if turning out after/instead of Salisbury on Friday TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
1st 3rd 2nd 4th
Seventh Race 8.40
THE ENJOY CHRISTMAS AT THE RACECOURSE 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
A winner over C&D in April, FREETODREAM bounced back to form with a highly encouraging second at Brighton and a 2lb rise for that performance could prove lenient as he looks to gain a fourth career success. That may be at the main expense of B Associates, who scored on his first start for new connections at Yarmouth last Sunday. Narrowly denied over C&D last time out, Heerathetrack is another to consider, as is Outreach.
FREETODREAM B Associates
Leading course trainer (19-24): S C Williams (56 wins from 427 runners, 13%) runs CAPTAIN DANDY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): James Owen (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs B ASSOCIATES
Weightwatcher: KESSAAR POWER won off a handicap mark of 72, his rating is now down 15lb to 57. Longest Traveller: REPUTATION trained by R Carr, Stillington, 209 miles.
1 B ASSOCIATES (IRE) (6) 160061 D
(in 5lb ex) (9)
Br B g War Command (USA) - Spirit of The Sea (IRE) Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J
O Deva Racing JH
James Owen, Newmarket T
B W. M. Johnstone Deva Racing Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Iain Jardine when landing 11-runner handicap (7/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good) 6daysago.Playerundera5lbpenaltyonhispolytrackdebut.
2 FREETODREAM (GB) (11) 130652 CD BF 4 9-12 (5)
Br B g Muhaarar - Twilight Spirit Aidan Keeley (3) J
O Freetodream Partnership
Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T
B Ladyswood Stud & Six Too Many Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in April. 7/2, good second of 8 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 11daysago,suitedbywayracedeveloped.Cangowellagain.
HHHHI BHA65
3 NAMMOS (GB) (36) 2-00004 4 9-7 (3)
Br Ch f Territories (IRE) - Doobahdeedoo (USA)
Jonny Peate (3) J
O BFP Racing Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd Backforprofit S
TIMEFORMVIEWSolidfourthof7inhandicap(9/1)atThirsk(6f,goodtofirm)36daysago.Rejoinedyardafterleaving AdrianNicholls.Notdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA60
4 BANKRUPT (IRE) (15) 45-0000 5 9-7 (1)
Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Scintillating (IRE) Joey Haynes J
O Mulligans Racing club Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T
B M. Phelan TIMEFORMVIEW33/1,lastof13inhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f)15daysago.Othersaremuchpreferred.
5 REPUTATION (IRE) (12) 033404 CD
9-6 (2)
Br B g Royal Applause - Semaphore James Sullivan J
O Mrs Karen John Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 28/1, below form fourth of 14 in handicap at Catterick (7f, firm) 12 days ago. Needstobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA59
6 KESSAAR POWER (IRE) (88) 360520 C
Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Lady Willpower
(6)
Josephine Gordon J
O Michelle Hancox & Robin McEntee Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, seventh of 10 in handicap atWolverhampton(6.1f)88daysago,reportedlybled.Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII
7
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
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 13/2, good second of 13 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Holdsverysolidclaims.
TFRHHHHI BHA55
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 CAPTAIN DANDY (IRE) (15) 034200
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - La Chita Bonita (IRE)
O Mrs J. Morley
B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd
9-1 (10)
Marco Ghiani J
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good, 25/1) 15 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Hoodedfor1sttime. TFRHHIII BHA54
9 OUTREACH (GB) (18) 506163 D
Br Gr g Outstrip - Willbeme
O Mike Humphreys & Mark Usher
B Stuart & Sarah Matheson
8-12 (8)
Rhys Clutterbuck J
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
MARK USHER RACING S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in July Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 17/2) 18daysago.Cangiveagoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA51
10 TILSWORTH TURF (GB) (13) 001P00
(7)
Br Ch g Outstrip - Cavallo da Corsa Harrison Shaw J
O Mr M Ng J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Tilsworth Stud Farm TILSWORTH STUD FARM S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLeicesterinApril.Onlyeighthof11inhandicap(50/1)atSouthwell(6.1f)13daysagoso needstogetbackontrack.
11 TWITCH (NZ) (12) 000450
Br Br g Power - La Muchacha (NZ)
O Equestrian R Infinity Ltd
HHHII BHA51
8-11 (4)
Georgia Dobie J
Craig Benton, Epsom T
B P I Foreman & S A Sharrock TIMEFORMVIEWNinthof12inhandicapatWindsor(6f,goodtofirm,66/1)12daysago.Worktodo.
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TFRHHIII BHA50
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 11 Visor worn by No. 6, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Stewards Note:
KESSAAR POWER: Following its run on 4/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
HEERATHETRACK: Following its run on 6/8/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 B Associates (IRE), 7-2 Heerathetrack (GB), 4-1 Freetodream (GB), 9-1 Outreach (GB), 10-1 Nammos (GB), 18-1 Reputation (IRE), Kessaar Power (IRE), 22-1 Captain Dandy (IRE), 40-1 Tilsworth Turf (GB), 50-1 Bankrupt (IRE), 66-1 Twitch (NZ)
PLAY SMARTER
B ASSOCIATES was quick to make his mark for the excellent James Owen team at Yarmouth and can defy a penalty at the chief expense of the handily-weighted C&D scorer Heerathetrack. In-form pair Freetodream and Outreach can also make their presence felt in this open handicap.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.B ASSOCIATES (IRE) 2.HEERATHETRACK 3.FREETODREAM
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First Race 5.40 - THE BOOK YOUR WEDDING AT CHELMSFORD RACECOURSE APPRENTICE 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 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. August 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 24th, 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 who, prior to August 28th, 2024, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 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 16 entries at £45. - Closed August 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.10 - THE EBF FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (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 fillies only, which are E.B.F. eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, August 26th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 29th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2024 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 25 September, 2024, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 11 October, 2024. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. 23 entries at £40. - Closed August 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.40 - THE LADIES DAY 2025 ON SALE MONDAY FILLIES’ 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 and upwards fillies and mares 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 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after August 24th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Chelmsford City Racecourse will present a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 14 entries at £45. - Closed August 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 7.10 - THE FULLWORKS PROJECTS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 26th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 29th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 24th, 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 17 entries at £40. - Closed August 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.40 - THE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 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 4655 (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. August 29th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 24th, 2024, for each race won 6lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 11 entries at £35. - Closed August 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.10 - THE OKTOBERFEST RACEDAY AT CHELMSFORD CITY RACECOURSE NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 26th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 29th. Lowest weight 8st 13lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 24th, 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 23 entries at £35. - Closed August 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.40 - THE ENJOY CHRISTMAS AT THE RACECOURSE 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 46-62 (also open to such horses rated 63 and 64; 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 29th. Lowest weight 8st 7lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 24th, 2024, for each race won 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 13 entries at £35. - Closed August 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
