Officials
Saturday 30th August 2025
RACEDAY
OFFICIALS
CHIEF STEWARD
Simon Connaway
STEWARDS
Ben Ford, Simon Kirk, Greg Pearson
STARTERS
William Jardine
Michael Sheridan
JUDGE
Katie Dowson
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Jeremy Lind
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Sam Davis, Sarah Shreeve, ELizabeth Budden
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Ross Worthington
Dr Fiona Virgo
VETERINARY OFFICER
Stuart Thorne
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Mark Murrell MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS
Conor Fenelon MVB MRCVS
Ralph Hege DVM MRCVS
COMMENTATOR
Alan Howes
BETTING RING MANAGER
Sarah Woodborne
RACECOURSE TEAM
RACING DIRECTOR
Neil Graham
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Nathan Holmes
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Shelley Wheeler
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Sarah Ridgway
TODAY’S RACING
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Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse
As we enter the more uncertain weather of autumn, the forecast light showers won’t dampen our spirits with seven races to look forward to and a fantastic party afterwards with Armand van Helden.
After racing, legendary DJ, record producer, remixer and songwriter, Armand van Helden, will take to the stage in the middle of the course to play some of his greatest hits, including You Don’t Know Me, My My My and I Want Your Soul amongst many others. It is impossible to pay tribute to Armand here, as one of house music’s most revered figures, with a career that has spanned three decades but what we do know is that this is a concert not to be missed.
Have a wonderful evening, enjoying the racing and listening to some great music.
Neil Graham Racing Director
For more information about any of our upcoming events please visit chelmsfordcityracecourse.com or call the office on 01245 360300.
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How to Read Your Racecard
Horse number on saddlecloth
Horse Name Sire
No of days since last race
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
Weight St-Lbs Dam Age Damsire
7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)
Br Br g Elzaam (AUS) - Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj)
O Simon Mulvany & Partner
Owner(s)
colours and graphic
Draw
4 9-2 (1)
Paul Hanagan J
John Quinn, Malton T
B Ballyhane Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 20 €15,000 yearling, Elzaam gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Capla Dancer Dam,2-y-o6fwinner,half-sistertosmartwinnerupto8.3fDonncha.
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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
Trainer
TFRHHIII BHA-
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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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Celebrating a decade of thrilling racing and world-class events ing a decade of thrilling racing event
As we celebrate a decade of Chelmsford City Racecourse, it is humbling to reflect on how far the racecourse has come. Over the past 10 years, the racecourse has established itself as an increasingly important venue in British racing, earning recognition both nationally and globally
As we celebrate a City Racecourse, it is to reflect on racecourse come. Over the past 10 years, the racecourse as an important venue in racing, recognition both and
Our journey has been filled with remarkable achievements, with great racing and tremendous entertainment.
Our journey has been filled with remarkable achievements, with great racing and entertainment.
Looking ahead, 2025 promises to be our most exciting year yet. With an enhanced Essex’ d ahead, 2025 be With enhanced
Beyond racing, we’ve built strong connections with our community and forged s, we’ with and
who have us on incr ible journey, horsemen, s, sponsors course our brilliant team, a thank you. Your in our vision our success future
To all who have supported us on this incredible journey, including horsemen, racegoers, members, sponsors and of course our brilliant team, a huge thank you. Your belief in our vision has been the foundation of our success and future plans.
On behalf of myself and the entire team, I hope you have a wonderful night. Here’s to another decade of memories at Chelmsford City Racecourse!
On behalf of and the entire team, I you have a wonderful night. to memories at Racecourse!
2015
The racecourse opened its doors to the public, with the first race being won by the Godolphin owned Tryster, trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by Adam Kirby.
First major music concert, when Madness played after racing to a crowd of more than 10,000
The racecourse quickly established a reputation for some of the most generous prize money in British racing and an attendance of more than 80,000
2016
World-class entertainment with concerts from Simply Red, Rick Astley and Jools Holland among others.
Staged the prestigious rearranged Greenham meeting following the decision to abandon the original Newbury fixture. This card featured three Group races and was incredibly well-received by the racing community.
2017
A trailblazing year with quality racing and great entertainment such as Boyzone.
Chelmsford City’s annual Ladies Day was a sell out, becoming a focal part of the Essex social calendar
2018
Staged 63 fixtures with a massive £5.2 million in prize money, this included the UK’s most valuable evening meeting in history and Chelmsford City Racecourse’s first ever Listed race, the Queen Charlotte Stakes.
Chelmsford City quickly broke this record just two months later with an even more valuable meeting which featured the inaugural running of the Chelmsford City Cup worth an astonishing £100,000
2019
Addition of another Listed race, the Chelmer Stakes
Co-hosted our first music festival, Clockstock, in partnership with the legendary Clockwork Orange. This sell-out festival saw 60 of dance music’s most iconic DJs and acts including Erick Morillo, Roger Sanchez, and Todd Terry come to the racecourse and deliver undoubtedly the biggest party in Essex.
2020
What looked to be a sensational sixth year at Chelmsford City Racecourse, like most the racecourse found itself disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The racecourse prevailed becoming one of the first to return with ‘behind closed doors’ racing, managing to successfully stage the majority of its calendar as well as preparing to open as one of the South East’s largest vaccination centres in the new year.
The Chelmer Stakes headlined the racing calendar, with course specialist Sean Levey and Happy Romance claiming victory in the thrilling six-furlong sprint. The racecourse also brought world-class music to Essex, hosting Example’s first UK performance since the pandemic in September 2021
The Cardinal Stakes, the racecourse’s premier event, featured a prestigious Conditions race with a remarkable £100,000 prize fund Additionally, to commemorate Racing Together Community Day, the racecourse proudly supported the Eden Project’s Carers Week, raising awareness of unpaid carers and the challenges they face. 2022
Chelmsford City Racecourse hosted its inaugural Remembrance Raceday on Armistice Day, honouring the Armed Forces in partnership with the Royal British Legion. Over £4,000 was raised for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, marking a memorable day of tribute and racing. 2023
2024
Present
Chelmsford City Racecourse reached new heights with enhanced races, increased prize money, and record-breaking success. Good Friday racing in 2024 set a new benchmark, achieving the highest ticket sales for any racing event that year.
The racecourse revealed its biggest music event yet for 2025, announcing a threeday festival with a daily capacity of 25,000 people. The event will feature major headliners, including Justin Timberlake, Duran Duran, and Olly Murs
Our Commitment to Horse Welfare r Welf
At Chelmsford City Racecourse, the welfare of our horses is our highest priority, and this commitment is most visible in the continuous improvements made to our All-Weather racing surface. The surface has been expertly rewaxed and enhanced with added fibre to reduce kickback and improve safety. Additionally, the pedestrian crossing over the track was replaced early on with an underpass from the ticket office to the Ch d Racecourse, the our horses is our commitment most in continuous improvements our surface. rewaxed kickback and improve the crossing over the was on an underpass from ticket to the a safer experience for both s. e on eady to safer
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Hydr ceday thr Hydration and r e also carefully managed, down stations e British efully Chelmsford City Racecourse works with the Horseracing Authority, Great British Racing, RSPCA, World Horse Welfare, and the Horse Welfare Board to champion world-class equine care. British Racing has invested over £56 million since 2000 in veterinary research and education, improving safety for all horses—not just racehorses. We remain committed to the highest standards of welfare, both d City Racecourse Horseracing Great Racing, RSPCA, Horse and the to world-class equine care. has over £56 million since in research education, horses—not raceh ses. to the both on and off the track. At Chelmsford City, the horses come first—always. on
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FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES
First Race 5.40
THE LEVEL HEAD APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)
CITY SELECTIONS
NIGHT TARA put her three starts in maiden/novice company behind her when making a winning handicap debut over C&D earlier in the month and is just 2lb higher The daughter of Night Of Thunder could have more to offer on just her fifth career outing and she looks the one to beat. The consistent Backer Bilk wasn’t beaten far into third behind the selection last time and looks the main danger, while Hock Eye The Noo can fight it out for the minor honours.
NIGHT TARA Backer Bilk
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Bell (35 wins from 176 runners, 20%) runs INFANTRY OFFICER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (8 wins from 60 runners, 13%) runs HOCK EYE THE NOO
Weightwatcher: MASQOOL won off a handicap mark of 69, his rating is now down 9lb to 60.
Longest Traveller: HOCK EYE THE NOO trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 MASQOOL (IRE) (23) 206066 D
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Eshaadeh (USA)
(3) J
O Peter Clarke Racing Partners James Evans, Kinnersley T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited The Little Jet Company Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRespectablesixthof10inhandicapatthisC&D(11/1)23daysago.Needsconsidering.
2 ARTIFICER (IRE) (15) 021236 C
Br B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Queen’s Novel
(3) J
O Mrs Angela Stokes Matt Crawley, Newmarket T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Winner here in February. Off 12 weeks before only sixth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket(8f,good)15daysago.Upintripwithmoreneeded.
3 NIGHT TARA (IRE) (16) 0061 CD
Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dream of Tara (IRE)
O Mt. Brilliant Farm & Ranch, LLC
TFRHHIII BHA56
Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T B Kilcarn Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWNightOfThunderfillywasmuchimprovedonherhandicapdebutwhenlanding7-runnereventover C&D16daysago.Up2lbbuthasafairbitmoretooffer Bigshout.
TFRHHHHH BHA59
4 HOCK EYE THE NOO (GB) (18) 200604 3 9-5 (4)
Br B f Bow Creek (IRE) - Attima
O Kingsley Park Owners Club
Jack Nicholls (3) J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Friar Ings Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A winner at Wolverhampton in March and not disgraced when fourth of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f,good)18daysago.Respectednowsteppingupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA58
5 BACKER BILK (GB) (16) 212323 D
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Marenko
O If Only Partnership
(2)
Mason Paetel (3) J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Retraining of Racehorses S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up on his yard bow (formerly with Jim & Suzi Best) when a neck third of 7 to NightTarainhandicapoverC&D16daysago.Visorbackonandnottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA58
6 INFANTRY OFFICER (GB) (14) 0-11455
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Basque Beauty
O The Fitzrovians 5
B Rachel Countess of Coventry
3 9-5 (7)
Joe Bradnam (5) J
Michael Bell, Newmarket T
Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW2winsfrom5runsthisyear.Hoodedfor1sttime,fairfifthof7inhandicapatRipon(9.8f,goodtofirm,6/1) 14daysago.Cangiveagoodaccount.
7 ASTRAL SEA (IRE) (27) 50-55
TFRHHHII BHA58
Br Br f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Stellar Path (FR) Liam Wright J
O The Athena Partnership Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B J. Hanly, A. Stroud and T. Stewart
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who wasn’t disgraced when fifth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good) 27daysago.Noforlornhopegoingupindistancewithblinkersadded.
HHHII BHA55
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 DINAH MYTE (GB) (20) 500
Br B f Sixties Icon - Miss Meticulous
3 8-8 (5)
Cian Horgan J
O The LAM Partnership John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T
B Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd
Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden came in only seventh of 8 in maiden (125/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 20 days ago. Significantlyupintripforherhandicapdebutwithlotstofind.
TFRHHIII BHA47
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: BAROQUE BUOY (IRE) 3 9 6 Liam Wright 7-2 (George Scott) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: INFANTRY OFFICER: Following its run on 16/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Night Tara (IRE), 3-1 Backer Bilk (GB), 17-2 Infantry Officer (GB), 9-1 Hock Eye The Noo (GB), 10-1 Masqool (IRE), 11-1 Artificer (IRE), 14-1 Astral Sea (IRE), 33-1 Dinah Myte (GB)
Sir Mark Prescott’s NIGHT TARA looked a typical improver for the yard when making a winning handicap debut over C&D recently and she can make light of a 2lb rise. James Owen’s new recruit Backer Bilk should ensure she doesn’t have things all her own way though, while Infantry Officer and Astral Sea also can’t be ruled out.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NIGHT TARA (IRE) 2.BACKER BILK 3.INFANTRY OFFICER
RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
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Second Race 6.10
THE FULL WORKS PROJECT EBF FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, 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
ELEANOR SHELBY took a pleasing step forward from her introduction to fill the runner-up spot over 7f at Salisbury on her latest outing and is likely to have lots of improvement in her. Brian Meehan’s juvenile should relish this extra furlong and gets the vote to go one better Red Tsarina shaped with lots of promise when second on debut at Kempton and commands a fair amount of respect, while Sweet Love is the pick of the remainder
ELEANOR SHELBY Red Tsarina
Leading course trainer (20-25): C Johnston (34 wins from 169 runners, 20%) runs SWEET LOVE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (8 wins from 60 runners, 13%) runs SWEET LOVE
Longest Traveller: SWEET LOVE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
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1 ELEANOR SHELBY (GB) (16) 02
Br Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Kentucky Belle (IRE)
O Go Racing
9-2 (1)
Luke Morris J
Brian Meehan, Manton T
B Elaine Chivers Go Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden,verygoodsecondof8inmaiden(10/3)atSalisbury(7f,good)16daysago. Solidformclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA2 RED TSARINA (GB) (11) 2
Br Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Fondant
O Nick Bradley Racing 15 & B Sangster
9-2 (2)
Jamie Spencer J
Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Meon Valley Stud Tattersalls S TIMEFORM VIEW Sergei Prokofiev filly looked in need of the experience when a promising second of 7 in maiden at Kempton(8f)onherdebut11daysago.Suretoprogressandtheonetobeathere TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 SWEET LOVE (GB) (11) (2lb) 635
Br B f Dream Ahead (USA) - Party Line
O Barbara & Alick Richmond
(4)
Neil Callan J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Friar Ings Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden,postingasolidfifthof7inmaiden(12/1)atKempton(8f)11daysago.Shemay dobetterstillsoneedsconsidering. TFRHHHII BHA69
4 BALLON ROUGE (GB) (-) (4lb) 8-12 (5)
Br B f Masar (IRE) - Tropicana Bay Mason Paetel (5) J
O A Kirkland, R Gray & Partner
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Meon Valley Stud Tattersalls S TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 24 7,000 gns yearling, Masar filly Half-sister to several winners, including useful winnerupto11/2mGoodwoodOdysseyand1mwinnerDeltaBay Possibilities.
5 MIMI’S MAGIC (GB) (19) (4lb) 6
TFRHHHII BHA-
8-12 (3)
Br B or Br f Cable Bay (IRE) - Lady Guinevere Hollie Doyle J
O Paul Mcewen and Minal Russell Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Mr D. Coman, Mrs J. Coman & Mrs F. Coman Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEW 10/1 and green when sixth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 19 days ago. This Cable Bay fillycantakeastepforwardnow TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: PINK DIESEL (IRE) 2 8 9 Tommie Jakes 11-4 (George Boughey) 9 ran
Stewards Note:
ELEANOR SHELBY: Following its run on 14/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Red Tsarina (GB), 9-4 Eleanor Shelby (GB), 11-2 Sweet Love (GB), 12-1 Mimi’s Magic (GB), 18-1 Ballon Rouge (GB)
PLAY
RED TSARINA shaped well when a debut runner-up at Kempton and with progress very much on the cards she looks hard to oppose. Both Eleanor Shelby and Sweet Love have the form to play a part and can chase home Ollie Sangster’s daughter of Sergei Prokofiev in that order
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RED TSARINA 2.ELEANOR SHELBY 3.SWEET LOVE
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Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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Third Race 6.40
THE HAZY DAY 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
Audere hasn’t shown a great deal in each of her three career starts, but she takes a step up in distance and may prove a different proposition on her nursery bow However, HOUDINI MISS showed improvement in first-time cheekpieces when victorious at Kempton recently and a 5lb rise might prove to be on the lenient side. Imso Friendly completes the shortlist.
HOUDINI MISS Audere
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Ivory (16 wins from 210 runners, 8%) runs AUDERE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Tinkler (2 wins from 19 runners, 11%) runs CAPTAIN BRUCE
Longest Travellers: IMSO FRIENDLY trained by B Ellison, CAPTAIN BRUCE trained by N Tinkler, both Malton, 216 miles.
1
Br B f Starman - Escape Proof Neil Callan J
O Horton Racing Ltd James Horton, Newmarket T
B Ms Blaithin McHugh Horton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividual.Cheekpiecesonfirsttime,somethingtosparewhenwinning7-runnernurseryatKempton (7f,9/2)10daysago.A5lbrisedoesn’tlookenoughtostopherwithfurtherprogresslikely
2 IMSO FRIENDLY (IRE) (16) 00544
Br B f Nando Parrado - Love Or Fear Dougie Costello J
O Mr Keith Brown Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Colin Kennedy Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best. Hooded first time, looked tricky when remote fourth of 6 in nursery at Beverley (7.5f,goodtofirm)16daysago.Makespolytrackdebut. TFR
3 WHISKEY NEAT (IRE) (34) 000
Br B c Profitable (IRE) - Peace Trail
(4)
Benoit de la Sayette J
O Mr B. Pateman Patrick Owens, Newmarket T
B Mr Pat Turley
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Tenthof11inmaidenatPontefract(5f,good,40/1)34daysago.Significantly longertripcouldsuitonnurserydebut. TFRHHHHI BHA54
4 AUDERE (GB) (33) 006
Br B f Too Darn Hot - Eirene
9-6 (1)
Luke Morris J
O Michael & Heather Yarrow Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B M. J. Yarrow Diomed Developments Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 80/1) 33 days ago. Makeshandicapdebut.
5 KARAKULA DANCER (GB) (43) 500
Br B g Palace Pier - Mix And Mingle (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA52
9-6 (6)
Jonny Peate J
O Mr S Fustok James Ferguson, Newmarket T
B Deerfield Farm Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in novice (125/1) at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Cheekpiecesonfirsttime.Geldedandmaydobetterinnurseries. TFRHHHII BHA52
6 CAPTAIN BRUCE (IRE) (13) 0000
8-13 (3)
Br Br g Awtaad (IRE) - Seduct (IRE) Hollie Doyle J
O Tom Goodair & Jimmy Kay Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Old Carhue Stud AMG Engineering Supplies Ltd, Leeds Pallet Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLittleformatbest.Lastof8innursery(50/1)atSouthwell(6f)13daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.
TFRHIIII BHA42
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: TELFORD 2 9 8 David Egan 9-2 (Hughie Morrison) 13 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.
Stewards Note:
IMSO FRIENDLY: Following its run on 14/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Houdini Miss (IRE), 7-1 Whiskey Neat (IRE), 9-1 Imso Friendly (IRE), Karakula Dancer (GB), 14-1 Audere (GB), 25-1 Captain Bruce (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
HOUDINI MISS might have got off lightly with a 5lb rise for Kempton and can follow up. Whiskey Neat and Karakula Dancer are potential improvers in nurseries and might give James Horton’s filly most to do.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HOUDINI MISS (IRE) 2.WHISKEY NEAT (IRE) 3.KARAKULA DANCER
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Fourth Race 7.10
THE GREENE KING IPA 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
Dandy’s Rocket does just enough to win and bids for a hat-trick after making all at Southwell, while Campenaerts also made every yard when successful at Wolverhampton on his nursery debut. That pair should ensure a good pace and that could play into the hands of LOVE ALIVE, who improves with every start and could prove better than her opening mark after finishing a creditable fourth in a decent maiden race at Sandown.
LOVE ALIVE
Dandy’s Rocket
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (61 wins from 500 runners, 12%) runs DANDY’S ROCKET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (9 wins from 68 runners, 13%) runs LOVE ALIVE Longest Travellers: STARTLED trained by R Hughes, CAMPENAERTS trained by A Watson, both Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.
1 LOVE ALIVE (GB) (23) 044
Br B f Havana Grey - Anadolu (IRE)
(4)
Sam Hitchcott J
O Sarah O Connell & Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Hazelwood Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Fourthof9inmaiden(13/2)atSandown(5f,good)23daysago,runningon. Makeshandicapdebut. TFR
BHA74
2 ARTISTA (IRE) (42) 31350 D 9-7 (6)
Br B f Caravaggio (USA) - Allieverneedisyou (IRE)
Stevie Donohoe J
O Nick Bradley Racing 15 & Partner Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill
TIMEFORMVIEW5fnovicewinneronturfinMay Bitbelowformeleventhof19inSuperSprintatNewbury(5f,good) 42daysago.MakeshandicapandAWdebut. TFRHHIII BHA72
3 RIFFA SPIRIT (IRE) (16) 01 C 9-7 (9)
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Nafa (IRE) Liam Wright (5) J
O Hasan Mefareh Alajmi Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Maurice Burns Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW5/2,leftdebutbehindwhenwinning6fcoursenovice16daysago,suitedbydropintrip.Thedropto 5fmayseehiminanevenbetterlight.Bigplayerifstall9isn’ttoobiganinconvenience. TFRHHHHI BHA72
4 CAMPENAERTS (GB) (39) 6441 D
9-6 (7)
Br B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Andanotherone (IRE) Hollie Doyle J
O Saain Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B W. H. R. John and Partners Archie Watson Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, career best when winning 5-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (5f) 39 days ago. Makes polytrackdebut.Enterscalculationsoff3lbhigher
HHHII BHA71
5 DIAMOND ALEXANDER (IRE) (9) 42650 9-5 (8)
Br B f Cotai Glory - Majestic Alexander (IRE) J
O Dave Evans, Mrs C Derham & Partner
B Mountarmstrong Stud
NON-RUNNER
David Evans, Abergavenny T
Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA70
6 DANDY’S ROCKET (IRE) (13) 64611 D 9-5 (1)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Top Class Angel (IRE)
O Fosnic Racing
B Thompson Bloodstock & Scott Thompson
Luke Morris J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
Trade Access Panels Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBiddingtomakeit3-3innurseriesafterwinsatLeicester(5f)andSouthwell(6f).Hasthebonusofthe insidestallandmightbeabletodefythehandicapperagain.
7 RAJAK (GB) (32) 040115 D 9-3 (5)
Br B g Kameko (USA) - An Ghalanta (IRE) Mason Paetel (5) J
O Jastar Capital Limited
B The An Ghalanta Partnership
Michael Bell, Newmarket T
Jastar Capital Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 5f turf nurseries at Yarmouth and Bath in July but a 6lb rise found him out over 6f at Ripon lasttime.Thereturnto5fmayhelp.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 STARTLED (IRE) (16) 003
9-2 (3)
Br B g Bated Breath - Star Snap Finley Marsh J
O In Vino Veritas
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Besteffortwhen13/4lengthsthirdof8toRiffaSpiritin7fcoursenovice16daysago.Potentialimprover innurseriesandworthmonitoringinthebettingforyardwhichhastastedsuccessinthisraceinrecentyears. TFRHHHII BHA67
9 HENRYTHENATE (GB) (39) 63464
Br B c Mayson - Mayfair Pompette (FR)
O Mr J. Soiza
8-11 (2)
Pat Cosgrave J
Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Joe Soiza Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form. 11/4, 2 1/2 lengths fourth of 5 to Campenaerts in nursery at Wolverhampton (5f) 39daysago.Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHHHII BHA62
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: HAVANA BLAST 2 9 10 Daniel Muscutt 5-2 (James Fanshawe) 7 ran
Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:
HENRYTHENATE: Following its run on 22/7/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Dandy’s Rocket (IRE), 9-2 Campenaerts (GB), 13-2 Riffa Spirit (IRE), 9-1 Artista (IRE), Rajak (GB), Startled (IRE), 10-1 Henrythenate (GB), 12-1 Love Alive (GB)
DANDY’S ROCKET has fared well with the draw here and might be able to defy the handicapper again. The draw hasn’t been so kind to recent course novice scorer Riffa Spirit but he’s still feared most ahead of Wolverhampton winner Campenaerts.
Dogs
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Fifth Race 7.40
THE ESTRELLA GALICIA
CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)
CITY SELECTIONS
Pinjarra won one of these events over 6f here last week and is likely to prove competitive once again, but APPLE’S ANGEL makes most appeal. Simon Dow’s filly finished a solid second in a handicap at Lingfield last time and this looks an easier opportunity. Sam’s Hope found one too good when favourite in a classified sprint at Wolverhampton and could also land a blow.
APPLE’S ANGEL
Pinjarra
Leading course trainer (20-25): J & S Quinn (18 wins from 73 runners, 25%) runs PINJARRA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Martin Dunne (4 wins from 8 runners, 50%) runs SAM’S HOPE Longest Traveller: PINJARRA trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 216 miles.
1 PINJARRA (IRE) (9) 525401 C
Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Tatiana Romanova (USA) Sam Feilden (5) J
O Aire Valley Campers Ltd John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Ballyreddin Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW10/1,improvedonrecenteffortstowin7-runnerclassifiedeventhere(6f)9daysago,alwaysholding on.Mightfollowupifinasimilarmood.
2 ALFA MOONSTONE (GB) (28) 00-0005 D
(3)
Br Gr f Havana Grey - Blithe Spirit Liam Wright (5) J
O Mr R. Pearson Stephanie Cassidy, Royston T
B Llety Farms
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2023 9/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good) 28 days ago. Cheekpiecesonfirsttime.
TFRHHIII BHA47
3 BATTLE POINT (IRE) (22) 002660 D 6 9-9 (7)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Paddy Again (IRE) Morgan Cole (5) J
O Canisbay Bloodstock Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B R & M Bloodstock Fleetwood Developments Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 42 Flat runs. Twenty six runs since last win in 2023 50/1, last of 9 in handicap at Brighton(5.3f,good)22daysago. TFRHHIII BHA43
4 MARCUS (GB) (16) 362353
Br B g Twilight Son - Sadiigah
9-9 (6)
Benoit de la Sayette J
O D J & S A Shewring Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
B Mr J. W. Ford Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkeredfirsttime,creditablethirdof7inC&Dhandicap16daysago.Cangiveagoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA48
5 SAM’S HOPE (GB) (11) 200242 BF
Br B m Awtaad (IRE) - Delightful Belle (USA)
O Mr D. Morgan and Mr K. J. Parris
9-9 (5)
Luke Morris J
Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
B Minster Stud TIMEFORMVIEWOnewinfrom23runs.5/4,creditablesecondof10inclassifiedeventatWolverhampton(5f)11daysago. Hastoenterthereckoningforin-formyard. TFRHHHHI BHA49
6 SAM’S XPRESS (IRE) (24) 000062 D
Br Br g Fulbright - Cool No More (IRE)
O Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club
(4)
Dylan Hogan J
Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T
B Ms Barbel Reiss Birkett Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW AW winner in Ireland. Creditable second of 7 in classified race at Yarmouth (5f, firm) 24 days ago. Shouldbethereaboutsagain.
7 WAR ZONE (IRE) (11) 400000 CD
TFRHHHII BHA47
(1)
Br Ch g Bated Breath - Artwork Genie (IRE) Joey Haynes J
O A140 self storage club Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T
B Deerpark Stud A140 Self Storage S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerinFebruarybuthasstruggledforformmorerecently Bouncebackneeded. TFRHHIII BHA45
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br Ch f Kameko (USA) - La Derniere Fois (IRE) Hollie Doyle J
O Mr J. C. G. Chua
B Ken Carroll
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner LatestwinatLingfield(5f)inJune.10/1,creditablesecondof6inhandicapatLingfield (5f,AW)9daysago.Nottakenlightly
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: BERNARD SPIERPOINT 7 9 13 David Egan 11-2 (Darryll Holland) 11 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.
Hood worn by No. 8.
Blinkers worn by No. 1, 4.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Pinjarra (IRE), 4-1 Sam’s Hope (GB), 11-2 Apple’s Angel (IRE), 6-1 Marcus (GB), Sam’s Xpress (IRE), 11-1 Alfa Moonstone (GB), 25-1 War Zone (IRE), 33-1 Battle Point (IRE)
Being in form counts for plenty in this grade and PINJARRA might be able to strike again while the iron is hot. Apple’s Angel and Sam’s Hope are others who arrive on the back of good recent efforts.
Sixth Race 8.10
THE CCR FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
Having been denied a clear run at a crucial point, INLET looked a little unlucky when finishing second at Lingfield nine days ago. The four-year-old makes grand appeal racing off an unchanged mark and compensation could be on the cards. Young Endless arrives on the back of a respectable third at Redcar and he may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Arenas Del Tiempo.
Leading course trainer (20-25): Sir M Prescott (13 wins from 128 runners, 10%) runs GRAND HARBOUR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Fellowes (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs BELAYA RIVER Longest Traveller: YOUNG ENDLESS trained by K Frost, Newark, 145 miles.
1 INLET (GB) (9) 024542 4 9-12 (8)
Br B f Golden Horn - Intimation Connor Planas (3) J
O Mr Rae Guest Rae Guest, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Keystone Law S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownpromiseinstayinghandicaps,finishingsecondtwiceinherlastfivestarts.Ranwellwhensecondof13inhandicapover15.8fatLingfield (15/2)9daysago,notgettingaclearruninthestraight.Surelycapableofwinningsomethingsimilarwithafairshakeofthedice. TFRHHHHH BHA58
2 YOUNG ENDLESS (GB) (21) 341603
6 9-12 (6)
Br B g Champs Elysees - Eternity Ring Hollie Doyle J
O Endless Possibilities Kevin Frost, Newark T
B Mr Anthony Morris Fitzdares Limited, Kevin Frost Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner who’s better on AW than turf but returned to form when third of 6 in handicap at Redcar(11/1)21daysago.VisorbackonandshouldbeinthemixonreturntoAWsurface. TFRHHHII BHA58
3 NIGHT HORN (GB) (21) 040646
(3)
Br B g Golden Horn - Night Carnation Finley Marsh J
O Apollo Horses I Michael Keady, Newmarket T
B George Strawbridge
TIMEFORMVIEWTurnedinbesteffortofseasonwhenfourthof8inhandicapatMusselburgh(12/1)39daysagobutranbelow-parwhen sixthof7atLingfield(7/1),weakeningover2fout,21daysago.Willneedtorecaptureearlierformtofigurehere TFRHHHII BHA56
4 MRS MEADER (GB) (64) 00-6400 9 9-6 (7)
Br B m Cityscape - Bavarica Sam Feilden (5) J
O Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T
B Julia Feilden Birkett Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnecreditableeffortthisseasonatSouthwellinAprilbutotherwiseoutofform,finishingeighthof12in10fhandicapatNewcastle (16/1)64daysagowhensteadiedatstartandneverdangerous.Stepbackupintripneedstobringaboutimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA52
5 BELAYA RIVER (FR) (100) 400 3 9-4 (2)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Kosmische (IRE) Pat Cosgrave J
O Mr P. Hickman Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Rashit Shaykhutdinov Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedandhassomequalityinhispedigreebutshownlittleinthreestarts,finishing13thof16inmaidenover8fatChelmsford(150/1) 100daysago.Hasbeengeldedandmayimprovenowhandicappingoverasignificantlylongertripforin-formyard. TFRHHHHI BHA59
6 ARENAS DEL TIEMPO (GB) (26) 040554
7 9-4 (4)
Br B or Br m Footstepsinthesand - Vezere (USA) Dylan Hogan J
O D Edmonston, T Helliwell & S J Holden Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Mr Robert Moss
TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoforminlastthreeFlatraces.Fourthof12inhandicapover12fatLingfield(11/1)26daysago,kepthandierthanpreviouslyand ranwellfromafallingmark.OnalonglosingrunbutoughttobecompetitiveagainreturningtoAWonacareer-lowmark. TFRHHHII BHA50
7 HAMDANI CRUISER (USA) (33) 040-606 3 9-2 (5)
Br Ch g Catalina Cruiser (USA) - Sparkling Style (USA)
O Hamdani Racing
Neil Callan J
James Horton, Newmarket T
B Brookstone Farm, et al Horton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestperformerin6careerstarts,mostrecently6thof8inAWhandicapatSouthwell(12/1)33daysago,beaten3lengths,wouldhave preferredstrongergallop.Handicapperhascuthimsomeslackandfirst-timecheekpiecesmayhelpoverthislongertrip. TFRHHHII BHA57
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Young Endless
8 GRAND HARBOUR (GB) (31) 053236
3 9-0 (1)
Br B g Haafhd - Jewelled Luke Morris J
O M & M Franklin
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Mr & Mrs M. Franklin Agma Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHasruncreditablyin12fhandicaps,includingasecondatRiponandthirdatSalisburyinJuly Finishedlastof6ina11.8fhandicapatLeicester (7/2)31daysago,runningbelowform.First-timeblinkersreplacecheekpiecesandcouldbouncebackforthestepupto13f. TFRHHHII BHA55
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: RAMAAH 3 9 3 Sean Dylan Bowen 9-4 (Ismail Mohammed) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5. Stewards Note:
INLET: Following its run on 21/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
ARENAS DEL TIEMPO: Following its run on 4/8/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure. GRAND HARBOUR: Following its run on 30/7/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Inlet (GB), 5-1 Belaya River (FR), 11-2 Grand Harbour (GB), 7-1 Young Endless (GB), 8-1 Arenas Del Tiempo (GB), Hamdani Cruiser (USA), 12-1 Night Horn (GB), 14-1 Mrs Meader (GB)
INLET ran well when second over a longer trip at Lingfield recently despite not getting a clear run and looks up to winning a race of this nature if things fall right. Belaya River could be the improver for an in-form yard now upped in trip on handicap debut having been gelded. Of the rest, Grand Harbour could be worth another chance up in trip, while Hamandi Cruiser has been given more of a chance by the handicapper and may prove more competitive over a longer distance in first-time headgear
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INLET 2.BELAYA RIVER (FR) 3.GRAND HARBOUR
RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
Prize Money
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £170,364 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd June to 14th September 2025
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Seventh Race 8.40
THE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT CHELMSFORD RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
CITY SELECTIONS
JACKSON STREET returned to form with a good third in a class 5 event at Lingfield earlier this month and this ease in class could prove fruitful. A 1lb drop from the assessor can only help the Dandy Man gelding and he edges the vote over Windsor Pass. The seven-year-old has posted several creditable efforts in defeat in recent months and is likely to be involved once more, with Love Your Work the pick of the remainder
JACKSON STREET Windsor Pass
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (51 wins from 426 runners, 12%) runs AMERICAN TREASURE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (8 wins from 26 runners, 31%) runs AMERICAN TREASURE
Longest Traveller: AUTUMN FESTIVAL trained by Ed De Giles, Ledbury, 205 miles.
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80) colours no horse
1 JACKSON STREET (IRE) (26) 000203
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Archetypal (IRE) Tommie Jakes (5) J
O Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Patrick Sadlier & Mountarmstrong Stud daretodreamracing co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWBetteronAWthanturfinrecentstartwithasecondatLingfield(40/1)inJunebutoneofbetterturfrunswhenthird of9inturfhandicapatLingfield(40/1)26daysago.CouldgowellreturningtoAWsurfacetoday
2 GUNDOGAN (GB) (29) 403200 4 9-9 (3)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Dharwa Dougie Costello J
O RB Racing Syndicate Ross Burdon, Newmarket T
B Richard & Nell Kent Kwiff - Spryme Ltd, Rb Racing Syndicate S
TIMEFORMVIEWRanwelltwiceatChelmsford,finishing3rdover6f(18/1)inMayand2ndoverC&D(7/1)inJune.Lostchanceatstartlatest,finished7thof12inhandicap atNewmarket(17/2)29daysagowhenagainslowlyaway ShouldappreciatethereturntoC&Dbutslowstartstemperenthusiasm. TFRHHHII BHA62
3 WILDE AND DANDY (GB) (20) 060616 CD BF 5 9-8 (4)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Image
Stevie Donohoe J
O David Fravigar & Sam Jones Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T
B Bumble Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon7fhandicapatDoncaster28daysagobutsixthof9inhandicapatLeicester(9/4)20daysagowhenawkward leavingstalls.Has2courseanddistancewinssooughttobecompetitiveifhecanbouncebackatthisvenue. TFRHHHII BHA61
4 LOVE YOUR WORK (IRE) (23) 000404 C D
(9)
Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Little Italy (USA) Donagh Murphy (7) J
O Harraton Racing Ltd Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
B Gerard Mullins
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerisbelowlastwinningmarkbuthasbeeninconsistent.Creditableeffortwhenfourthof8inhandicapatBrighton(12/1)23days agowithoutheadgear,pushedalongbutdidn’tquicken.Isn’ttheeasiesttocatchrightsoremainstobeseenifhecanbackthatup. TFRHHHII BHA61
5 RUSHEEN BOY (GB) (6) 415425 4 9-5 (5)
Br B g Coach House (IRE) - Displaying Amber Dylan Hogan J
O Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club
Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T
B Andrew Ford Birkett Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonatYarmouthinJuneandbouncedbacktoformwhensecondatLingfieldinearlyAugust.Fifthof9inhandicapatYarmouthbackoverthistrip6daysago, shapedbetterthantheresulthavingbeendeniedaclearrun.RemainswelltreatedonbestformandmeritsplentyofrespectbackontheAW. TFRHHHHH BHA58
6 AMERICAN TREASURE (IRE) (43) 340000
Br B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Stor Mo Chroi (IRE)
(2)
Pat Cosgrave J
O Mr Ron Watts Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked to have been brought along with handicaps in mind but has failed to improve, the latest finishing eighth of 9 at Newmarket(20/1)43daysagowhensoonbeaten.ReturnstoAWwithouttonguestrapandhasplentytoprove. TFRHHIII BHA58
7 WINDSOR PASS (IRE) (8) 454322
Br B m Lope de Vega (IRE) - Carte de Visite (USA) Luke Morris J
O Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket T
B Newtown Anner Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Consistenthandicapperwithacourse anddistancewintohisnameearlier thisyearandseveralplacedeffortshere Finished secondof9atFfosLas(2/1)8daysagowhentravellingwellandrunningon.Onetoconsiderreturningtothistrack. TFRHHHHI BHA57
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 THOMAS EQUINAS (GB) (45) 252044 CD 6 9-3 (8)
Br Ch g Mayson - Hot Ticket (IRE) Hollie Doyle J
O Michael & Heather Yarrow Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B M. J. Yarrow Diomed Developments Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFive-timecoursewinnerwithgoodrecentformincludingaclosesecondoverC&DinApril.Finishedfourthof9inahandicapatYarmouth over6f(13/2)45daysago,runningrespectablyonarareturfouting.Returnsto7fatthiscourseandshouldbeinthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA56
9 LATIN (IRE) (85) 606335 4 8-11 (7)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Hazakiyra (IRE) Mason Paetel (5) J
O GTS Racing James Owen, Newmarket T
B Lynch Bages Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedthirdtwiceonAWinMaybeforefinishingfifthof10inhandicapatGoodwood(4/1)85daysago. Returnsfrombreakinafirst-timehoodandhasn’tbeenwithexcellentyardforlong.Notruledout. TFRHHHII BHA50
10 AUTUMN FESTIVAL (GB) (9) 636005 D
(6)
Br Br g Poet’s Voice - Kammaan Rhys Elliott (5) J
O The LAM Partnership Ed de Giles, Ledbury T
B Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd Ed de Giles Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedthirdatSouthwell(AW)inJunebuthaslosthiswayoflate,finishedfifthof7inaclassifiedstakesatChelmsfordCity(4/1)9daysago whenracingoffpace.Backupintripoffacareer-lowmark(now1lboutofthehandicap)butneedstofindaspark. TFRHHHII BHA45
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: NAMMOS 4 9 4 Jonny Peate 9-4 (Jane Chapple-Hyam) 11 ran
Hood worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
Stewards Note:
RUSHEEN BOY: Following its run on 24/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Rusheen Boy (GB), 6-1 Latin (IRE), 8-1 Gundogan (GB), Wilde And Dandy (GB), Windsor Pass (IRE), Thomas Equinas (GB), 10-1 Jackson Street (IRE), 12-1 Autumn Festival (GB), 14-1 Love Your Work (IRE), 16-1 American Treasure (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
A potential lack of pace in the race but RUSHEEN BOY is preferred having been denied a clear run when fifth at Yarmouth recently and he remains well treated on the best of his form returning to the all-weather Windsor Pass arrives in fine heart and has a good record here, as does Thomas Equinas, a five-time course winner, who returns to his preferred 7f back at this track.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RUSHEEN BOY 2.WINDSOR PASS (IRE) 3.THOMAS EQUINAS
RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th Thursday 11th September 2025
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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.
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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 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. Only valid betting badge-holders occupying an authorised pitch may lay bets. Any unauthorised bookmakers will be ejected
Race Conditions
First Race 5.40 - THE LEVEL HEAD APPRENTICE 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 7lb
Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 23rd, 2025, 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 27th, 2025, 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, 1 at £6 and 15 at £30. - Closed August 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) A SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.10 - THE FULL WORKS PROJECT EBF FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, 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 B, C and D. Enter by noon, August 25th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2025 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 24 September, 2025, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 10 October, 2025. 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. 10 entries at £40. - Closed August 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.40 - THE HAZY DAY 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. Enter by noon, August 25th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Lowest weight 8st 13lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 23rd, 2025, for each race won 6lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 13 entries at £30. - Closed August 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.10 - THE GREENE KING IPA 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. Enter by noon, August 25th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 23rd, 2025, 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 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.40 - THE ESTRELLA GALICIA CLASSIFIED 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, August 25th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 7lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 23rd, 2025, 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 present 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). 9 entries at £30. - Closed August 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.10 - THE CCR FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 3lb Penalties, after August 23rd, 2025, 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 13 entries at £30. - Closed August 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.40 - THE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT CHELMSFORD RACECOURSE 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-62 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 28th. Lowest weight 8st 7lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 23rd, 2025, 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 14 entries at £30. - Closed August 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
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