Afternoon Racing Thursday 11th September 2025
Officials
Thursday 11th September 2025
RACEDAY
OFFICIALS
CHIEF STEWARD
Tony McGlone
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
Sarah Ellison STEWARDS
Joseph Chan, Simon Kirk, Gwen Thomas
STARTERS
William Jardine
Kieran O’Shea
JUDGE
David Hicks
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Jeremy Lind
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Elizabeth Budden, Carol Leggett, Sarah Duncan, John Bramhill
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Meg Hardman
Dr Graeme Robertson
VETERINARY OFFICER
Rachael Frost
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Mark Murrell MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS
Conor Fenelon MVB MRCVS
Ben Gibson BVSc MRCVS
COMMENTATOR
Tony Ennis
BETTING RING MANAGER
James Andrews
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
TODAY’S SPONSOR
Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse
This afternoon marks the beginning of our autumn list of fixtures with a nine-race card and ninety-seven declared runners. The weather is forecast for some drizzle and rain on-and-off all afternoon but do wrap up warm and come out to see the horses in the paddock, as there is nothing more useful than seeing your selection in the flesh: how does he look, is he relaxed or sweating, does he look bright in the eye and ready for this challenge?
If your horse does not look well in himself and mentally ready to win this race, he is highly unlikely to run to his best.
I wish you the best of luck and have a great afternoon.
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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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.
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
Trainer
TFRHHIII BHA-
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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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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.
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First Race 1.25
THE FLUTTER PROUDLY SUPPORTING PANCREATIC CANCER UK FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (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
Lady Kodiac ran well at Ripon to finish third, beaten two and a half lengths at the line, and on breeding she should be better suited by the extra furlong. Exhibitioning improved for her debut fifth with a length second at Windsor last month and she may be the biggest danger to JUMEIRAH SANDS. Supported from 28/1 to 7/2 on her Wolverhampton introduction, the plunge went astray after a slow start but she is clearly thought to be a lot better than that.
JUMEIRAH SANDS
Exhibitioning
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (51 wins from 426 runners, 12%) runs CARALUNA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs ZEN DIVA Longest Traveller: EXHIBITIONING trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.
1 BLUE MOUNTAINS (IRE) (33) 06
(11)
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Fasnela (IRE) Curtis Wilson-Ruddock (7) J
O Mr Jonny Allison and Les Boyer Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Prospect Stables Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.33/1,sixthof7innoviceatLingfield(7.6f,goodtofirm)33daysago.Backdownintrip andthisBluePointfillyneedtotakeasignificantstepforward.
2 CARALUNA (IRE) (17) 0
HIIII BHA-
(1)
Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Loreto (IRE) Pat Cosgrave J
O Mr P. Brosnan Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.18/1,seventhof8inmaidenatSouthwell(5f)ondebut17daysago.Upintrip andshecanbeexpectedtodobetterintime.
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 DARETOBEDIFFERENT (IRE) (24) 330344 9-2 (3)
Br B f Starman - Galaktea (IRE)
Benoit de la Sayette J
O River Racing Des Donovan, Exning T
B Loughtown Stud Pond House Stables S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairfilly Respectablefourthof12innovice(10/1)atWindsor(5.1f,good)24daysago.Makespolytrackdebut andcheekpieceson1sttime.Liveeach-waycontender TFRHHHII BHA68
4 EXHIBITIONING (GB) (31) 52
Br B f Showcasing - Lochanthem
9-2 (8)
Edward Greatrex J
O Rhonehurst Stables Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising type. Second of 12 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 9/1) 31 days ago, running on. Opentoimprovementandlikelytomakeaboldbidtogoonebetter TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 GNOCCHI (IRE) (55) 44
Br B f Supremacy (IRE) - Sar Oiche (IRE)
9-2 (2)
George Wood J
O Anita Wigan James Horton, Newmarket T
B Deerpark Stud Horton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 11 in maiden (25/1) at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 55 days ago. Probably more one for nurseries/handicapsinduecourse. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 HAMDA’S JOY (IRE) (-)
9-2 (12)
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Lost Control (IRE) Neil Callan J
O Mr Khalifa Dasmal Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Hyde Park Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledJanuary18.62,000gns2-y-o,KodiBearfilly.Half-sisterto2-y-o7fwinnerElsie’sRuan.DamItalianmaiden half-sistertouseful2-y-o6f-1mwinnerSweetGentleKiss.Needsacloselookinthebetting.
7 JENNY JEROME (GB) (42) 053
9-2 (9)
Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Beta Tauri (USA) William Carver J
O PCF Racing Ltd Ceramic Tile Merchants Simon Hodgson, Hook T
B Mr & Mrs C. Booth & Mrs S. Cammidge Ceramic Tile Merchants Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.28/1,thirdof7innoviceatNottingham(5f,soft)42daysago.Placepossibilities. TFRHHIII BHA69
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 JUMEIRAH SANDS (GB) (32) 5 9-2 (14)
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Kilmah
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Tommie Jakes (5) J
Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T
Dubai Racing Club S TIMEFORMVIEW7/2,fifthof7inmaidenatWolverhampton(6.1f)ondebut32daysago,notknockedabout.Willbe morestreet-wisethistimeandbettercanbeexpected.
9 LADY KODIAC (IRE) (16) 3 9-2 (5)
Br B f Kodiac - Shy Angel
Jack Callan (5) J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsort.Thirdof8inmaidenatRipon(5f,goodtofirm,9/1)ondebut16daysago,notknockedabout. Shouldprogressandshe’shighontheshortlist.
10 LADY LYSANDRA (GB) (17) 05 9-2 (7)
Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - Septimo Cielo (IRE)
Elizabeth Gale (5) J
O Fizzy Fillies Syndicate Des Donovan, Exning T
B Mr E. Cantillon TIMEFORMVIEW66/1,fifthof8inmaidenatSouthwell(5f)17daysago.Backupintripandnowtriedinahood.
11 OH SO PERFECT (IRE) (28) 05 9-2 (10)
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Strategise (IRE)
O Basher Watts Racing 3
Harry Davies J
Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Ms Alice Fitzgerald Star Sports Bet S TIMEFORMVIEWVisoredfor1sttime,fifthof8inmaidenatChepstow(6.1f,good,8/1)28daysago.Cheekpieceson for1sttime.
12 ROMANTIC TWILIGHT (GB) (27) 0525
Br B f Twilight Son - Percy’s Romance
(4)
Georgia Dobie J
O Mrs Denis Haynes William Stone, West Wickham T
B Wretham Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.14/1,bitbelowformfifthof9innoviceatNewbury(6f,goodtofirm)27daysago. Makespolytrackdebut.Liveeach-waychanceifshetakestothissurface. TFRHHHII BHA75
13 WHISKEY KISSES (IRE) (23) 5 9-2 (13)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Jessica Rocks
O Elb Bloodstock Ltd
B Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty
Josephine Gordon J
George Scott, Newmarket T
GB Helicopters S
TIMEFORMVIEWFifthof7inmaidenatChepstow(5.1f,goodtosoft,17/2)ondebut23daysago,notknockedabout. Opentoprogresswiththatrununderherbelt.
TFRHHIII BHA14 ZEN DIVA (GB) (14) 4
Br Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Lady Estella (IRE)
O Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy
9-2 (6)
Hector Crouch J
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Fourth of 11 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 4/1) on debut 14 days ago. In top hands and shehastobetakenseriously. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn first time by No. 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 11
Stewards Note:
JUMEIRAH SANDS: Following its run on 10/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was restless and slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Exhibitioning (GB), 9-2 Zen Diva (GB), 7-1 Lady Kodiac (IRE), 12-1 Daretobedifferent (IRE), Jumeirah Sands (GB), Romantic Twilight (GB), 14-1 Gnocchi (IRE), Hamda’s Joy (IRE), 16-1 Jenny Jerome (GB), 28-1 Caraluna (IRE), 33-1 Whiskey Kisses (IRE), 40-1 Oh So Perfect (IRE), 66-1 Blue Mountains (IRE), 150-1 Lady Lysandra (GB)
EXHIBITIONING built on her encouraging debut when finding just one too strong at Windsor last month and, with the promise of better to come from this filly, she gets the nod ahead of Zen Diva, who made a promising start to her career at Newbury a fortnight ago. Lady Kodiac is also open to improvement and is third choice.
Great British Bonus Scheme
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
Second Race 2.00
THE BETTING RACING PODCASTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for three yrs old and upwards 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
BEGGARMAN may be an eight-year-old but with six career wins, three of them here and two off higher marks, he has every chance. Fourth at Lingfield over two miles last week, he could get back to winning ways. Golden Garden made all to score by three lengths over this trip at Wolverhampton and looks a serious rival carrying a 6lb penalty. Greek Giant is one to watch on his first start since a Lingfield third in May 2024
BEGGARMAN
Golden Garden
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Bell (35 wins from 178 runners, 20%) runs CARDINAL POINT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs NEW YORK MINUTE
Longest Traveller: GOLDEN GARDEN trained by J Osborne, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.
1 GREEK GIANT (IRE) (469) 20/1253- C 5 10-2 (5)
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Balakera (IRE) Dougie Costello J
O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Sebastian Curran Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Blinkeredfor1sttime,creditablethirdof8inhandicap(5/1)atLingfield(15.8f,AW)15monthsago. Absentsince,buthewillbeathreatifresuminginpeakcondition.Cheekpiecesbackon.
HHHHI BHA69
2 BEGGARMAN (GB) (7) 4-50114 CD 8 9-10 (3)
Br Ch g Toronado (IRE) - Let’s Dance (IRE) Harry Davies J
O Mrs E Bickerton and Mr A Streeter Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Howses Stud Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 2winsfrom5runsthisyear,thelatestatFfosLasinJuly Fourthof7inhandicap(12/1)at Lingfield(15.8f,AW)7daysago,unsuitedbywayracedeveloped.Somethingtofindonform. TFRHHIII BHA63
3 IS I RIGHT (IRE) (23) 414664
Br B c Waldgeist - Alphabetique
O Is I Right Partnership
3 9-9 (1)
George Wood J
James Horton, Newmarket T
B Ringfort Stud Horton Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratHaydockinMay Respectablefourthof8inhandicap(6/1)atWolverhampton(12.2f)23daysago. Needstofindabitofimprovementfromsomewhereifhe’stotakethis. TFRHHHII BHA70
4 GOLDEN GARDEN (USA) (5) 4-00431 D
Br B g Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Moonlit Garden (USA)
(in 6lb ex) (2)
William Carver J
O Jim and Claire Limited Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B D. J. Stable LLC TIMEFORMVIEW6/4,careerbestwhenwinning6-runnerhandicapatWolverhampton(14f)5daysago,keptuptowork. Majorplayerunderapenalty. TFR
5 NEW YORK MINUTE (IRE) (17) 64-4446 BF
(4)
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Fancy (IRE) Hector Crouch J
O Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Longfield Stud R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW5/2andblinkeredfor1sttime,belowformsixthof12inhandicapatSouthwell(14.1f)17daysago. Makespolytrackdebutandhe’sanotherwhoneedstouphisgameanotch. TFRHHHII BHA66
6 CARDINAL POINT (GB) (8) 000301 3 8-12 (in 6lb ex) (6)
Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Right Direction (IRE)
O Middleham Park Racing CXXI and Partner
Jack Callan (5) J
Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEW Careerbest when winning 10-runner handicap (22/1)at Lingfield (12f, AW)8 days ago. This looks moredemandingwithapenaltytocarry,butshe’sonetoconsiderallthesame. TFRHHHII BHA53(+5)
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: SAINT RIQUIER (FR) 6 9 4 Ryan Kavanagh 10-11 (Ian Williams) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 6. Stewards Note:
GREEK GIANT: Following its run on 30/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Golden Garden (USA), 4-1 Cardinal Point (GB), 13-2 Greek Giant (IRE), 7-1 New York Minute (IRE), 8-1 Is I Right (IRE), 10-1 Beggarman (GB)
There’s a good chance that GOLDEN GARDEN will again be able to set the fractions, just as he did when winning well at Wolverhampton recently, and further success could be on the cards. If Greek Giant is ready to roll following a 15-month absence he will be a big danger, while Cardinal Point should also be in the mix if able to build on her Lingfield breakthrough.
Position of Stalls
6f - Centre Remainder - Inside
Sponsors Thank You
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Third Race 2.35
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
Sir Rodneyredblood won this in 2022 and gets to race off 2lb lower. He could run into a place, but DUBAI MAGIC might be the one after finishing a short-head second over C&D last month. Only upped 1lb, she sits at the bottom of the handicap and can take full advantage. Startling is yet to win this year, but she may run another big race after a sequence of solid places.
DUBAI MAGIC Sir Rodneyredblood
Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (25 wins from 163 runners, 15%) runs STARTLING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (4 wins from 57 runners, 7%) runs SHE WENT WHOOSH
Weightwatcher: DARK SIDE PRINCE won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 8lb to 59. Longest Traveller: MARIS ANGEL trained by F McSharry, Sheriff Hutton, 212 miles.
1 MARIS ANGEL (GB) (2) 036410 D
(9)
Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Anqooda (USA) Oisin McSweeney J
O Dudley Hill Farm Ltd Fionn McSharry, Sheriff Hutton T
B Culworth Grounds Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWolverhamptonatthebeginningofthismonth.Eleventhof14inhandicap(11/2)atCarlisle(5f,soft) onTuesday,though,andshenowlooksvulnerable.
2 DARK SIDE PRINCE (GB) (23) 0-03325 CD 8 9-9 (6)
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Dark Side Princess George Wood J
O Mr M. M. Foulger Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
B Mr M. M. Foulger
TIMEFORMVIEWFive-timeC&Dwinner Creditablefifthof11inhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f,20/1)23daysago. Cheekpiecesbackonandminorplacemoneyisprobablythebesthisconnectionscanhopefor TFRHHIII BHA59
3 CABEZA DE LLAVE (GB) (24) 42243P CD BF 6 9-8 (10)
Br Ch g Pearl Secret - Speed Princess (IRE) Tommie Jakes (5) J
O Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Andrew Davis daretodreamracing.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinner 9/1,creditablethirdof10inhandicapatWindsor(5.1f,goodtofirm)31daysago. Lookscompetitiveonform. TFRHHHHH BHA58
4 FLICKA’S GIRL (GB) (21) 463413 D
Br Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Queenoftheclyde (IRE)
O Dare To Dream Racing
(2)
James Glennon (7) J
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud daretodreamracing.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWolverhamptoninAugust.Respectablethirdof6inhandicap(7/1)atLingfield(5f,AW) 21daysago.Notdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA59
5 STARTLING (GB) (3) 336522 CD
Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Pepper Lane
(8)
Edward Greatrex J
O Mr K. Nicholson David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Kevin Nicholson Engineering Services North East Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Twelverunssincelastwinin2024 Goodsecondof11inhandicap(11/2)atNewcastle (5f)3daysago.Likelytobeonthepremisesoncemore. TFR
6 SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD (GB) (36) 515054
BHA59
(3)
Br Ch g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Red Blooded Woman (USA) Harry Davies J
O Mrs Claire Goddard J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Worksop Manor Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFive-timeC&Dwinner.LatestwinhereinFebruary.7/1,fourthof7inminoreventatYarmouth(5.2f,firm) 36daysago.Likelytofindafewofthesetoostrong.
HHIII BHA57
7 SHE WENT WHOOSH (IRE) (91) 516555 D 3 9-7 (7)
Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Lady Tipperary (FR)
O Middleham Park Racing XLV
Neil Callan J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Framont Ltd Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Lingfield in April. Fifth of 7 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D. Off 91 days and others make moreappealfromawinstandpoint.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 CHASING GOLD (GB) (35) 050-434
9-5 (5)
Br B g Twilight Son - Invaluable Hector Crouch J
O Mrs S. Moore
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Michael Keady, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWHoodedfor1sttime,creditablefourthof8inhandicap(18/1)atNottingham(5f,goodtosoft)35daysago. Makespolytrackdebut.YardalsosaddlesCommendation.
9 COMMENDATION (GB) (16) 044505 D
(1)
Br B f Showcasing - Praised Taryn Langley (5) J
O Mr Jim Gill
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Michael Keady, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW9/1,respectablefifthof9inhandicapatLingfield(6f,AW)16daysago,nevernearer Continuesto edgedowntheweightsandshe’saneach-waycandidate.
10 DUBAI MAGIC (IRE) (28) 566002
Br B f Showcasing - Evolica
9-2 (4)
Jonny Peate J
O Mrs Angela Stokes Matt Crawley, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWSecondof7inhandicapatthisC&D(18/1)28daysago,butshe’sbynomeanscertaintobackthatup, givenhersomewhathit-and-missprofile.
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DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: LION RING (IRE) 6 8 6 Ryan Kavanagh 6-1 (Andrew Martin) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 9, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Startling (GB), 9-2 Maris Angel (GB), 11-2 Cabeza de Llave (GB), 17-2 Dubai Magic (IRE), 12-1 Flicka’s Girl (GB), 14-1 Dark Side Prince (GB), Commendation (GB), 16-1 Sir Rodneyredblood (GB), Chasing Gold (GB), 20-1 She Went Whoosh (IRE)
The vote goes to CABEZA DE LLAVE, who is now 3lb lower in the weights compared to when notching his third C&D success last October and he has been knocking on the door of late. Startling has also been promising to come good in recent starts and she is shortlisted, along with the selection’s stablemate Flicka’s Girl. Maris Angel would have a huge chance if able to reproduce the form of her Wolverhampton win earlier this month.
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Fourth Race 3.10
THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE BEACONS 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
This looks open and only a tentative vote can be afforded to WRATH OF HECTOR. Jessica Macey’s eight-year-old wasn’t far behind the reopposing Pinjarra (winner) when third in a C&D classified event three weeks ago. The son of Mayson is 4lb better off and with the likelihood of plenty of pace, he could be well positioned to strike. Sarabi hit the frame at Lingfield latest and is respected, for all that a wide draw isn’t ideal.
WRATH OF HECTOR
Pinjarra
Leading course trainer (20-25): J & S Quinn (18 wins from 74 runners, 24%) runs PINJARRA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & S Best (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs ALMAVILLALOBAS
Longest Traveller: PINJARRA trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 216 miles.
1 THISMYDREAM (IRE) (34) 5-50300 D 6 9-9 (5)
Br B g Camacho - Ponty Royale (IRE)
Tommie Jakes (5) J
O Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Brighton (6f, good) 34 days ago. Now 7lb lower than when finishingthirdinaWolverhamptonhandicapinFebruaryandhe’saneach-wayplayer
2 BERNARD SPIERPOINT (GB) (11) 5-04054 C D 8 9-8 (10)
Br B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Para Siempre Hector Crouch J
O Mr R. A. Popely Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
B Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner FirstrunsinceleavingDenisQuinnwhenrespectablefourthof8inhandicap(7/1)at Brighton(5.3f,good)11daysago.Visorbackonandhe’sonetoconsider
3 KODI RED (IRE) (24) 460640 CD 5 9-8 (9)
Br B or Br g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Red Saree (IRE)
O Sky Access UK Ltd
B Egk Partnership
Neil Callan J
Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Twelverunssincelastwinin2024 11/1,eighthof9inhandicapatWindsor(6f,good) 24daysago.Likelytocomeupshortoncemore. TFRHHIII BHA51
4 PINJARRA (IRE) (12) 254013 CD 4 9-7 (6)
Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Tatiana Romanova (USA)
O Aire Valley Campers Ltd
Sam Feilden (5) J
John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Ballyreddin Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner WinnerhereinAugust.Bitbelowformthirdof7inminoreventatthiscourse(5f,10/3) 12daysago,butheneedstakingseriouslybackinhandicapcompany TFRHHHHI BHA50
5 SARABI (GB) (7) 366143 D
Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Simmie (IRE)
(11)
Taylor Fisher (3) J
O Apollo Horses I Michael Keady, Newmarket T
B Coverdale Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Lingfield in June. 16/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 7 days ago. Couldn’truleout.
6 SAM’S HOPE (GB) (12) 002424 BF
Br B m Awtaad (IRE) - Delightful Belle (USA)
TFRHHHII BHA51
5 9-5 (4)
Dougie Costello J
O Mr D. Morgan and Mr K. J. Parris Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
B Minster Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWOnewinfrom24Flatruns.Sixteenrunssincelastwinin2024.Fourthof7inminoreventatthiscourse (5f,5/2)12daysago,nearestfinish.Placepossibilities.
7 WRATH OF HECTOR (GB) (21) 503403 D
TFRHHHII BHA48
8 9-3 (2)
Br B g Mayson - Dutch Mistress George Wood J
O Miss J. R. Macey
B Ferdlant Stud Ltd
Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2024 Good11/4lengthsthirdof7toPinjarrainminoreventatthisC&D (11/2)21daysago.Canmakepresencefelt. TFRHHHII BHA46
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 ALMAVILLALOBAS (GB) (401) 000/50-
Br Ch m Master Carpenter (IRE) - Nation (USA)
Elizabeth Gale (5) J
O C Seeney, S Holden, G Dunphy, M Robinson Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Sam Gibson & G G Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, last of 9 in minor event at this C&D, very
aheadofthishandicap/stabledebutandfirst-timevisorenlisted.
9 TWILIGHT POPPY (GB) (91) 0450-05
9-1 (8)
Br B f Twilight Son - Poppy Jag (IRE) Harry Davies J
O Miss J. Jones Kevin Frost, Newark T
B Julie Jones Kevin Frost Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW50/1,fifthof8inminoreventatNottingham(6.1f,goodtofirm)andit’seasyenoughtolookelsewhere oncemore.
10 LADY OF THE CHAMP (GB) (9) 60-00
Br Ch f Twilight Son - Rosabelle Pat Cosgrave J
O Champion Of The Thames Racing Jack Morland, Newmarket T
B Mrs P. T. Tellwright Private Jet Media Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWTwelfthof13inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f,17/2)9daysago.Opposable.
11 MISHY’S STAR (GB) (205) 0-60 3 9-1 (1)
Br B f Due Diligence (USA) - Lapidary Josephine Gordon J
O Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Mrs M. A. Crook
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, tenth of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 6 months ahead of thishandicapdebutandshe’sprobablyworthtakingon.
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DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: BLUE COLLAR LAD 5 9 10 Rhys Clutterbuck 7-2 (Daniel Steele) 10 ran Visor worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 4, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Pinjarra (IRE), 9-2 Sam’s Hope (GB), 5-1 Wrath of Hector (GB), 11-2 Bernard Spierpoint (GB), 8-1 Sarabi (GB), 12-1 Thismydream (IRE), 16-1 Kodi Red (IRE), 33-1 Lady of The Champ (GB), 40-1 Twilight Poppy (GB), 50-1 Mishy’s Star (GB), 66-1 Almavillalobas (GB)
Having taken a step back in the right direction at Brighton recently, BERNARD SPIERPOINT could be the answer He is on a good mark on that evidence and perhaps the refitted visor will aid his cause. Pinjarra had Wrath of Hector back in third when scoring over this C&D last month and they rate the main dangers, though Sam’s Hope could also have a part to play
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Fifth Race 3.45
THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE 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
ENCIRCLE hadn’t shown much for previous connections, but the daughter of Ten Sovereigns posted a far more encouraging effort on her first start for John Butler over C&D three weeks ago. Beaten less than two lengths into fifth having been caught further back than ideal, she’s 1lb lower and could provide some value if able to build on that performance. Alyara hit the woodwork in that contest so is of obvious interest, while others to note include Desert Beauty and Poetic Jack.
ENCIRCLE Alyara
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Cowell (27 wins from 198 runners, 14%) runs POETIC JACK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Morrison (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs MIGHTY REAL Longest Traveller: ALYARA trained by J Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge, 172 miles.
1 ENCIRCLE (IRE) (21) 060005
(1)
Br B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Turning Top (IRE) Neil Callan J
O Mr Abdullateef Al Zeer John Butler, Newmarket T
B Chelston Ireland
TIMEFORMVIEWSoldcheaplyoutofReccaMenzies’yardandshapedencouraginglyafter8weeksoffwhenfifthof9inhandicapatthisC&D (12/1)21daysago,stayingontobenearestatthefinish.Couldjustbeworthchancingtobuildonthatnow
HHHHH BHA52
2 PROFESSOR TICKLE (GB) (11) 050200 4 9-8 (9)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Tickle Me (GER) Tommie Jakes (5) J
O Dare To Dream Racing
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Mr & Mrs David Brown daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWSeventeenrunssincelastwinin2023 8/1,seventhof8inhandicapatBrighton(5.3f,good)11daysago, weakeningwhenriddenover1fout.Significantlybackupintrip. TFRHHIII BHA51(-2)
3 DILIGENT HENRY (GB) (25) 130005 D BF
(15)
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Mrs Ivy George Wood J
O Wentdale Limited Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
B Fernham Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWolverhamptoninApril.7/2,shapedasifbackinformwhenfifthof12inhandicapatSouthwell(6.1f) 25daysago,thatdespiteclippingheelsandhamperedafter2f.Visorbackon.Lookscompetitiveonform. TFRHHHII BHA51
4 POETIC JACK (GB) (21) 300364 CD BF 5 9-6 (13)
Br B g Peace Envoy (FR) - Suzi Spends (IRE) Jack Callan (5) J
O Mr R. Speakman
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Jack Speakman Al Basti Equiworld S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 5/4,fourthof7inminoreventatthiscourse(6f)21daysago,weakeningfinal1f.Returnstohandicaps operatingfromacareer-lowmarkandhe’snoforlornhopewithpromisingridetakingoffahandy5lb. TFRHHHII BHA49
5 MY MATE BEATTIE (IRE) (21) 040050 3 9-5 (12)
Br B f Kodiac - Wearing Wings Hector Crouch J
O Middleham Park Racing II and Partner
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Ms Debbie O’Shea Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWKodiacfillywhodisplayedfairformindefeatasajuvenilebutbecomedisappointingthisyear,seventhof9 inhandicapatthisC&D(14/1)21daysago.Cheekpiecesnowtheheadgearofchoice. TFRHHHII BHA52
6 SCENARIO (GB) (20) 454106 D
(6)
Br B f Territories (IRE) - Rahaaba (IRE) George Bass J
O Mr Bill Hawkins Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW FoundimprovementwhenopeningaccountinclassifiedstakesatLingfield(7f)inJulybutbelowformbothstartssince,neverlandingablow whensixthof9inhandicapatFfosLas(7.4f,goodtofirm)20daysago.Alittlemoreneededtoaddtohertallyinhandicaps.
7 ALYARA (GB) (21) 000002 7 9-4 (11)
Br Br m Cable Bay (IRE) - Norway Cross William Carson J
O Lynn Cullimore Pete Ponting Joe Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge T
B Bartisan Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’snowtwelverunssincelastwinin2024butshecomesherehavingbouncedbacktoformfromoutof thebluewhensecondof9inhandicapatthisC&D21daysago.Enterscalculationswitharepeat. TFRHHHII BHA47
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 ROKUNI (IRE) (9) 463036
Br Gr g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Riyaza (IRE)
O Alan & Barbara Brown
B Highpark Bloodstock Ltd
3 9-4 (10)
Christian Howarth (3) J
Christine Dunnett, Norwich T
Christine Dunnett Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnewinfrom24Flatruns.Bitbelowformsixthof13inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f,8/1)9daysago, weakeninggradually Othersmorepersuasive.
9 EULALIA (GB) (18) 0460
3 9-4 (16)
Br B f Expert Eye - Venus Marina J
O Mr Mervyn Ayers
B Executive Bloodlines
TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER.
NON-RUNNER
Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
10 MAURY (IRE) (16) 600066 3 9-3 (4)
Br B g Earthlight (IRE) - Experte (FR)
O Equestrian R Infinity Ltd
B Noel Finegan
Georgia Dobie J
Craig Benton, Epsom T
TIMEFORMVIEW20/1,seemedstretchedbythelongertripbutdidenoughtosuggesthe’sbackinformwhensixthof11inhandicapatLingfield(8f,AW) 16daysago,losingseveralplacesfinal1f.Downtoacareer-lowmarkaheadofthisandreturnto7flooksinhisfavour
11 CAPALLCLISTE (IRE) (12) 055256 5 9-3 (3)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Toodancute (IRE) Taryn Langley (5) J
O Miss Kelly Ross Simon Hodgson, Hook T
B Mr P. McCormack
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter26Flatrunswhofailedtobuildonlastcoupleofeffortswhensixthof14inminorevent atLingfield(7f,AW,12/1)12daysago,nevernearer.Probablyvulnerableforwinpurposesagain.
12 MY BOY HARRY (GB) (11) 134550 D 3 9-3 (8)
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Malmostosa Callum Hutchinson J
O Mr R. A. Popely Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Hever Stud Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratBrighton(7f)inJune.25/1,respectableseventhof13inhandicapatBrighton(6f,good)11daysago,strugglingtolandablow inastrongerracethanheusuallycontests.Bettershowinglikelyonthecardsreturnedtothislessexactingcompany
13 ALMIZAN (GB) (45) 053000 4 9-3 (2)
Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Monteja Dougie Costello J
O The Unraceables Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Godolphin Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhoisprovingmoremissthanhit,droppingawaywhenafter2foutwheneighthof12inhandicap atSouthwell(8.1f)45daysago.Hasittoprove.
14 DESERT BEAUTY (GB) (10) 025162 D BF 3 9-2 (14)
Br B f Oasis Dream - Lyrical Beauty (IRE) Morgan Cole (5) J
O Mr Ron Watts Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Galloway Stud TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLeicester(7f)inJulyandquicktodispelalessereffortwhensecondof9inhandicapatBrighton(7f,good)10daysago,headednearline havingseeminglycomewithaperfectly-timedchallenge.Shouldbeinthemixagaindespitealess-than-idealdrawin14 TFRHHHHI
15 MIGHTY REAL (GB) (10) 033065
(7)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Poet’s Princess Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O Paul & Catriona Brocklehurst Bloodstock Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Paul & Catriona Brocklehurst Bloodstock Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenfollowing9attemptsbutturnedinonehisbetterdisplayswhenfifthof9inhandicapatBrighton(7f,good)10daysago. Makespolytrackdebutandarepeatgiveshimclaimsdespiteoperatingfromoutoftheweights.
16 BLACKBROOK (GB) (10) 040350
(5)
Br B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Clearing Pat Cosgrave J
O The Clean Sweep Partnership Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Paddock Space Blackbrook Interiors Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRemainswinlessandhewasagainbelowverybesteffortswhenseventhof9inhandicapatBrighton (7f,good,5/1)10daysago,notseeinghisraceout.Othersmakegreaterappeal. TFRHHIII BHA43(-1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2024: JUST TEN HIGH 3 9 0 Rhys Clutterbuck 11-2 (Dylan Cunha) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 2, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 15 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 8, 14
Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Desert Beauty (GB), 8-1 Diligent Henry (GB), 9-1 Alyara (GB), 10-1 Poetic Jack (GB), 11-1 Encircle (IRE), 14-1 Scenario (GB), Rokuni (IRE), Capallcliste (IRE), My Boy Harry (GB), 18-1 Maury (IRE), Mighty Real (GB), 22-1 Professor Tickle (GB), My Mate Beattie (IRE), Blackbrook (GB), 66-1 Almizan (GB)
A decidedly trappy handicap and with that in mind a chance is taken on ENCIRCLE. She caught the eye starting out for her new yard when staying on for fifth in a C&D handicap 21 days ago, suggesting there’s mileage in her from her present mark and market confidence would bolster appeal behind her. My Boy Harry, Desert Beauty and Diligent Henry are others fancied to feature. Alyara is another player with a repeat of her latest C&D second.
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Sixth Race 4.20
THE BETFAIR PLAYS DIFFERENT HANDICAP STAKES
(CLASS
5) (DIV I)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60) Weights lowered 1lb.
CITY SELECTIONS
LOVE IS THE LAW has yet to score in a handicap, but that is not for the want of trying as she has posted a string of creditable efforts this term. She weakened into third over the mile at Windsor so a drop in trip should suit and if first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect, she could have her day in the sun. H Key Lails has a C&D triumph to his name this year and is a threat, while Riot has become too well treated to ignore.
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (51 wins from 426 runners, 12%) runs DUTCH FINALE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs DUTCH FINALE
Weightwatcher: RIOT won off a handicap mark of 82, his rating is now down 9lb to 73.
Longest Traveller: WRECK IT RYLEY trained by A Brown, Malton, 216 miles.
1 DANCING MAGIC (IRE) (90) 022-050 5
(11)
Br B g Camelot - Poisson d’Or William Carson J
O John O Donnell & Michael Jones Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B Fishdance Borras Construction Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter20Flatruns.12/1,belowformeighthof13inhandicapatChester(7f,goodtofirm) 90daysago.Othersmakemoreappeal.
2 RIOT (IRE) (26) 625000 CD 8 9-11 (4)
Br B g Kingman - Alexander Queen (IRE) Harry Davies J O Rasio Cymru 1 & Windmill House Racing David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Mountarmstrong Stud GAIN Equine Nutrition S
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinner Nineteenrunssincelastwinin2024 Lastof10inhandicapatDoncaster(7f,firm,8/1) 26daysago.Visorbackonandcouldn’truleoutoffthisreducedmark. TFRHHHII BHA73
3 MISTER MOJITO (IRE) (26) 101055 D 4 9-11 (6)
Br B g Cityscape - Lucky Charm Grace McEntee J
O Gold Syndicate T. J. Kent, Newmarket T
B Lady Juliet Tadgell Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 18 Flat runs. 3 wins from 8 runs this year 9/2, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster(7f,firm)26daysago,faringbestofthoseheldup.Meritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA73
4 WRECK IT RYLEY (IRE) (16) 062500 D
Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Bucks Frizz (IRE)
9-10 (1)
Dale Swift J
O Mr A J Smith Alan Brown, Malton T
B Doc Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago and needs to bounce now that heencounterspolytrackforthefirsttime. TFRHHHII BHA72
5 LOVE IS THE LAW (IRE) (28) 632323 D BF 3 9-9 (3)
Br Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Rinaria (IRE)
O Fox and Badger Racing
B Kildaragh Stud
Edward Greatrex J
George Scott, Newmarket T
George Scott Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablethirdof11inhandicapatWindsor(8.1f,firm,16/5)28daysago.Cheekpieceson1sttime andhewillbeadangertoalliftheheadgearhasthedesiredeffect.
TFRHHHHH BHA75
6 PACKETOFBISCUITS (GB) (134) 652213 D 3 9-8 (2)
Br B g Showcasing - Queen Sarra Faleh Bughenaim J
O Mr Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al Attiyah
B Martin Webb & Nigel Tinkler
Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T
Adrian Nicholls Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWolverhamptoninApril.7/4,thirdof4inhandicapatBrighton(7f,goodtofirm).Off134days aheadofthisstabledebutandheneedstofindimprovementfromsomewhere.
7 DUTCH FINALE (GB) (30) 0-01330 3 9-8 (9)
Br Ch g Dutch Art - Rosebride Pat Cosgrave J
O TJE Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingfieldinJune.17/2andtonguestraponfor1sttime,firstrunsinceleavingGeorgeBoughey wheneighthof12inhandicapatLingfield(7f,AW)30daysago.Othersmorepersuasive.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
LOVE IS THE LAW
H Key Lails
8 BOLD SUITOR (GB) (9) 321100 C D
Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Samasana (IRE)
O Equestrian R Infinity Ltd
B Redgate Bloodstock Ltd
8 9-7 (10)
Georgia Dobie J
Craig Benton, Epsom T
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner 3 wins from 11 runs this year Latest win at Kempton in July Tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell(8.1f,66/1)9daysago.Needstobouncebackinamajorway
9 H KEY LAILS (GB) (23) 441142 CD
Br Gr g Washington DC (IRE) - Natural Appeal (IRE)
O Mr Martyn Cruse
5 9-6 (8)
Tommie Jakes (5) J
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 2winsfrom6runsthisyear,thelatestatBrightoninJuly 11/2,creditablesecondof5inhandicap atthesamecourse(7f,goodtofirm)23daysago.Strongeach-wayclaims. TFRHHHII BHA68
10 NAHASH (IRE) (17) 0-30050 D BF
Br Ch g Calyx - Hawaajis (IRE)
O Mr Ahmad Alotaibi
(7)
George Wood J
James Horton, Newmarket T
B Erwin Heap Horton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 9 in handicap (2/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago and he’s opposable on the back of thatdisplay
11 SUNSHINE MAG (IRE) (17) 460200
Br B c Profitable (IRE) - Rahlah
O Mr Gordon Li
3 9-4 (5)
Alexandra Egan (7) J
Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Cn Farm Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW9/1,lastof10inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f)17daysago.Cheekpieceson1sttimeforthispolytrackdebut. Otherslookstronger TFRHHIII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: DUTCH KINGDOM (IRE) 4 9 7 Liam Wright 8-1 (Darryll Holland) 13 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 11 Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 4, 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9. Stewards Note:
RIOT: Following its run on 16/8/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat.
NAHASH: Following its run on 25/8/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Love Is The Law (IRE), 11-2 Mister Mojito (IRE), 6-1 H Key Lails (GB), 17-2 Nahash (IRE), 11-1 Riot (IRE), 12-1 Wreck It Ryley (IRE), Packetofbiscuits (GB), 14-1 Dutch Finale (GB), 22-1 Dancing Magic (IRE), Sunshine Mag (IRE), 40-1 Bold Suitor (GB)
The addition of cheekpieces may prove to be the tipping point for LOVE IS THE LAW, who has been knocking firmly on the door in recent months and she remains on a workable mark. Mister Mojito is second choice, while the consistent H Key Lails and Riot are others to consider
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LOVE IS THE LAW (IRE) 2.MISTER MOJITO (IRE) 3.H KEY LAILS
Seventh Race 4.50
THE BETFAIR PLAYS DIFFERENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60)
CITY SELECTIONS
SOLDIERS STAR bounced back to form when scoring by a neck at Kempton last month and is just 2lb higher The Hugo Palmer-trained three-year-old remains in the same grade and a repeat of that display could suffice. Invincible Melody showed improvement in a first-time visor when second at Windsor and needs considering. Lessay is another to keep an eye on.
SOLDIERS STAR Invincible Melody
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (61 wins from 501 runners, 12%) runs RASCAL RECKNELL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs INVINCIBLE MELODY
Weightwatcher: ARARAT won off a handicap mark of 82, his rating is now down 8lb to 74.
Longest Traveller: ANTHROPOLOGIST trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 ARARAT (IRE) (57) 0-00000 CD
Br B g Kodiac - Recife (GER)
O Mr N Boyden and Mr C Harrold
9-13 (10)
George Downing J
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B E. Smith & Cloneymore Farm AJN Steelstock Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 12/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,lastof8inhandicapatYarmouth(7f,goodtofirm) 57daysago.Needstobounceback.
2 FINBAR’S LAD (GB) (34) 543100 CD 6 9-12 (3)
Br Ch g Territories (IRE) - Jacaranda Ridge Neil Callan J
O Mr P. Harrington John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Mr P. Harrington JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinhereinJuly 11/1,seventhof11inhandicapatHaydock(7f,goodtofirm)34daysago. Othersmakemoreappealforwinpurposes.
3 AGE OF BAROQUE (FR) (26) 005150 D 4 9-12 (8)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Golden Lilas (IRE) George Wood J
O Mr R. Teatum Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
B S.C.E.A Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al TIMEFORMVIEW WinneratSouthwellinJune.FirstrunsinceleavingMarcoBottiwheneighthof10inhandicapatDoncaster (7f,firm,9/1)26daysago.Cheekpieceson1sttime.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter TFRHHIII BHA73
4 VIBRATO (IRE) (14) 064010 D 4 9-11 (7)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Opera Society (USA)
Dougie Costello J
O Miss Laura Morgan L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Chelston Ireland Postpack Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW18/1,firstrunsinceleavingJennieCandlishwheneighthof9inhandicapatthiscourse(5f)14daysago, inadequatetest.Significantlybackupintripandhoodrefitted.Othersmorepersuasive.
5 RASCAL RECKNELL (FR) (34) 0000-16 D
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Olma (SAF)
O Value Racing - Rascal Recknell
BHA72
(4)
Edward Greatrex J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Monsieur Zalim Bifov Trade Access Panels Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatDoncasterinJune.15/2,belowformsixthof11inhandicapatHaydock(7f,goodtofirm) 34daysago.Placepossibilities. TFRHHHII BHA70
6 BACKSPIN (IRE) (28) 314055 3 9-9 (5)
Br B g Hello Youmzain (FR) - Spinworthy (USA) Alexandra Egan (7) J
O Cognition Land and Water & M Clarke Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Irish National Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratSouthwellinMarch.5/2,respectablefifthof9inhandicapatthiscourse(6f)28daysago, leftbadlyplaced.Hopespinnedonthefirst-timeblinkerssparkingsomeimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA74
7 LESSAY (IRE) (13) 645603 D 4 9-9 (2)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - For Now (IRE)
O Nick Bradley Racing 25 & Dunlop
Hector Crouch J
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEW Third of 5 in handicap at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft, 4/1) 13 days ago. Figures on a workable mark and he hastoentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA70
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 ANTHROPOLOGIST (GB) (27) 232450 D 3 9-7 (11)
Br B g Study of Man (IRE) - Yorkindred Spirit
O Kingsley Park 43 - Ready To Run
Archie Young (5) J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Friar Ings Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSeventhof9inhandicap(14/1)atThirsk(7f,good)27daysago.Thatwasn’toneofhisbetterefforts, buthewouldn’tbewithoutaneach-waychanceifon-song. TFRHHHII BHA72
9 SOLDIERS STAR (IRE) (22) 050001 D 3 9-7 (1)
Br B g Soldier’s Call - Serengo (IRE)
O Roudee Racing 12
Jack Callan (5) J
Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B John Hutchinson Roudee Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedtowin8-runnerhandicapatKempton(7f,13/2)22daysago,drivenout.2lbnudgefairenough andheshouldmakehispresencefelt.
10 SPIRITUALISM (IRE) (31) 000100 3
HHHII BHA72
Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Luceita (IRE) Harry Davies J
O Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partner
Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B Forenaghts Stud Class1Personnel S TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWetherbyinJune.33/1,eighthof9inhandicapatWindsor(6f,goodtofirm)31daysago. Hoodbackonandshe’snotasappealingassomeoftheothers.
11 INVINCIBLE
MELODY
(IRE) (10) 252362
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Roger Sez (IRE)
(6)
Pat Cosgrave J
O Mrs J. Morley Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Melchior & Select Bloodstock Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWVisoredforfirsttime,creditablesecondof9inhandicap(12/1)atWindsor(6f,goodtosoft)10daysago. Onetoconsider.
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TFRHHHHH BHA
2024: (See Div 1)
Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 9, 11 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 10 Stewards Note:
AGE OF BAROQUE: Following its run on 16/8/2025 it was reported that the jockey felt something amiss.
VIBRATO: Following its run on 28/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was restless and slowly away
SPIRITUALISM: Following its run on 11/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Soldiers Star (IRE), 5-1 Lessay (IRE), 6-1 Invincible Melody (IRE), 7-1 Backspin (IRE), 8-1 Rascal Recknell (FR), 10-1 Anthropologist (GB), 14-1 Finbar’s Lad (GB), 18-1 Age of Baroque (FR), 20-1 Ararat (IRE), 28-1 Vibrato (IRE), 33-1 Spiritualism (IRE)
A deserved first taste of success beckons for INVINCIBLE MELODY, who left the strong impression that the return to this trip would be just the ticket when second over 6f at Windsor recently Lessay is capable of a bold show off this mark and is next on the list, while Anthropologist won’t be far away if on-song and last-time-out Kempton winner Soldiers Star also merits respect.
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Eighth Race 5.20
THE BETFAIR RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, C AND D) (GBB RACE)
for maiden three, four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
CITY SELECTIONS
BLESSED STAR produced a career-best effort when filling the runner-up spot in a hot handicap at York and shouldn’t have any issues with this drop back in trip. The daughter of Sottsass sets the standard with an official rating of 79 and looks tough to oppose. Shimmering Spin occupied the runner-up berth over C&D on his most recent start and might be the main threat, although Jazzit is another to watch out for
BLESSED STAR
Shimmering Spin
Leading course trainer (20-25): C Johnston (34 wins from 171 runners, 20%) runs BLESSED STAR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs BLESSED STAR
Longest Traveller: MISS SPARKALOT trained by J Moon, Jersey
1 SHIMMERING SPIN (USA) (14) 205002
Br B g Hard Spun (USA) - Shimmering Moon (USA) Alexandra Egan (7) J
O Mr Laurence Holder Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Mr Bob Novak SBZ Corporation Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulgelding.Remainsamaidenafter9Flatruns.Hadawindopbeforeagoodsecondof12 inmaidenatthisC&D14daysago.Inthepicture.
2 COSMO GOODSPEED (IRE) (2) 042 BF 3 9-7 (1)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Gin Blossom (IRE) J
O Mr B. J. Meehan Brian Meehan, Manton T
NON-RUNNER
B Blue Devil Racing TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA-
3 JAZZIT (GB) (25) 0-3 3 9-7 (3)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Jasmiralda (FR) George Wood J
O Mrs I. Corbani Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Mrs I. Corbani Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedgelding.Thirdof9inmaidenatSouthwell(6.1f,18/1)25daysago,veryslowlyaway Significantlyupintrip.Maywelldobetter. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MISS SPARKALOT (FR) (10) (4lb) 0/-05 4 9-3 (2)
Br Ch f Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Three Wrens (IRE)
Joey Haynes J
O Mr James Moon James Moon, Jersey T
B A Khaddam & A Mestre
TIMEFORMVIEWFifthof7innovice(300/1)atWindsor(6f,goodtosoft)onUKdebut10daysago.Significantlyback upintrip. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 BLESSED STAR (IRE) (20) (2lb) 223-232
Br B f Sottsass (FR) - Roystonea
(7)
Hector Crouch J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock
Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful filly 14/1, good second of 13 in handicap at York (10.2f, good to firm) 20 days ago, runningon.Backdownintrip.Makespolytrackdebut.Outstandingformclaims.
6 MEMPHIS ROSE (IRE) (17) (2lb) 23
Br B f Sottsass (FR) - Means of Assent (USA)
O Apollo Horses VII
B Ickworth Stud
(5)
Dougie Costello J
Michael Keady, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedfilly.FirstrunsinceleavingDiegoDiaswhenthirdof7inmaidenatRipon(9.8f,goodtofirm,15/2) 17daysago.Noforlornhope.
7 STUDY OF MOTION (IRE) (28) (2lb) 0-0
Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Psychometry (FR)
O Innovate Racing II
-
9-0 (6)
George Downing J
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T
B Niarchos Family Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEW22/1,seventhof9innoviceatSalisbury(7f,good)28daysago,slowlyaway TFRHHIII BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: JACKS MY BOY (IRE) 3 9 0 Ben Sanderson 33-1 (S P C Woods) 7 ran
Stewards Note:
JAZZIT: Following its run on 17/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
MISS SPARKALOT: Following its run on 1/9/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Blessed Star (IRE), 3-1 Shimmering Spin (USA), 10-1 Jazzit (GB), 18-1 Memphis Rose (IRE), 40-1 Study of Motion (IRE), 100-1 Miss Sparkalot (FR)
BLESSED STAR possesses much the best form on show so gets a confident vote to gain a deserved first victory. Shimmering Spin appeals as the one to chase home Charlie Johnston’s daughter of Sottsass ahead of Jazzit.
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Thursday 18th September 2025 Thursday Nights Series
Ninth Race 5.50
THE BET AT YOUR BEST WITH BETFAIR 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 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
Pure Imagination showed more on her handicap bow when second over an extended mile at Wolverhampton in May and holds an obvious chance. However, POLAR REBEL was just touched off over 7f at this venue last month and only has a 1lb higher rating to contend with. With Alexandra Egan claiming a handy 7lb and the application of cheekpieces possibly bringing out improvement, she looks the way to go. Monks Mead completes the shortlist.
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (51 wins from 426 runners, 12%) runs QUEEN SANSA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs QUEEN SANSA
Weightwatcher: MONKS MEAD won off a handicap mark of 56, his rating is now down 7lb to 49.
Longest Traveller: CROWNTHORPE trained by A Brown, Malton, 216 miles. POLAR REBEL Pure Imagination
1 HINITSA BAY (IRE) (45) 526212 D BF 4 9-9 (7)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Last Jewel (IRE) Edward Greatrex J
O Mr Ian Williams Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratYarmouthinJuly.4/5,goodsecondof9inhandicapthere(8f,good)45daysago.Bigshout attheseweightsonhispolytrackdebut.
2 ADACE (GB) (21) 0-50006 C D 7 9-8 (6)
Br B m Adaay (IRE) - Marjong Jefferson Smith J
O Radlett Racing Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B Mr John Marsden Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Sixthof9inhandicap(13/2)atthiscourse(7f)21daysago.Cangiveagoodaccount ifbackonherA-game.
3 CROWNTHORPE (GB) (13) 650255 CD
9-7 (2)
Br B g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Normandy Maid Dale Swift J
O Mrs M Doherty & Mr A D Brown Alan Brown, Malton T
B Mrs Sheila Oakes Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Seventeen runs since last win in 2023 8/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle(10.2f)13daysago.Backdownintrip.Cheekpiecesbackonandnotdismissed. TFRHHHII BHA51
4 QUEEN SANSA (IRE) (110) 0-0025 3 9-6 (1)
Br Ch f Almanzor (FR) - New Jazz (USA)
Pat Cosgrave J
O Mr J W Parry and Mrs C Shekells Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.9/2,fairfifthof7inhandicapatWindsor(11.4f,good).Off110days.Significantlydown intrip.Possibilities.
5 MONKS MEAD (GB) (23) 023633 CD BF 4 9-5 (4)
Br Gr g Outstrip - Abbotsfield (IRE)
O Rowdown Racing Partnership
George Bass J
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Llety Farms Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Twenty runs since last win in 2023 7/4, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Brighton (8f,goodtofirm)23daysago.Canmakepresencefelt.
6 POLAR REBEL (IRE) (21) 004-302 BF 3 9-5 (9)
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Rebel Aclaim (IRE)
O Mr Laurence Holder
B Rathbarry Stud
Alexandra Egan (7) J
Charlie Clover, Newmarket T
SBZ Corporation Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodsecondof9inhandicap(9/2)atthiscourse(7f)21daysago.Cheekpieceson1sttime.Needsconsidering.
7 PURE IMAGINATION (IRE) (112) 0662 3 9-3 (11)
Br B f Kodiac - Hadrienne George Wood J
O Apollo Horses I Michael Keady, Newmarket T
B Charel Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEW16/1andtonguestrap/cheekpiecesonfor1sttime,goodsecondof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(8.6f). Off112daysbutnotruledout.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 IFTIKHAAR (IRE) (92) 652500
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Intisaar (USA)
9-1 (8)
Harry Davies J
O Mr M. K. P. Turner J R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter29Flatruns.Lastof10inminorevent(14/1)atYarmouth(8f,good).Off92days. Othersmorepersuasive.
9 SHADES OF MAY (GB) (21) 600005
Br B g Mayson - Shades of Silk
O The Mark Usher Racing Club
B Peter Balding
9-1 (5)
Alicia Perkins (7) J
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWStillamaidenandonlyfifthof9inhandicap(12/1)atthiscourse(7f)21daysago.Easytolookelsewhere.
10 C’EST ENCORE (GER) (547) 040-
Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - C’Est L’Amour (GER)
BHA41
9-1 (3)
William Carver J
O P C F Racing Ltd Simon Hodgson, Hook T
B Graf u.Grafin v. Stauffenberg
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Lastof12innovice(300/1)atKempton(8f).Off18months.Tonguestrapon1sttime.
Makeshandicapdebut.
40 11 A DAY IN BLOOM (IRE) (14) 066360
8-10 (10)
Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Kicker Rock Jonny Peate J
O Mr Colin Westley
Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Hunting Hill Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWBelowformseventhof12inminoreventatthiscourse(10f,33/1)14daysago.Cheekpieceson1sttime.
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DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: BOLD SUITOR 7 9 0 Georgia Dobie 10-1 (Craig Benton) 12 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6, 11 Visor worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3. Stewards Note:
QUEEN SANSA: Following its run on 24/5/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Hinitsa Bay (IRE), 9-2 Monks Mead (GB), Polar Rebel (IRE), 11-1 Queen Sansa (IRE), 16-1 Adace (GB), 18-1 Crownthorpe (GB), Pure Imagination (IRE), 22-1 Shades of May (GB), 25-1 Iftikhaar (IRE), 33-1 A Day In Bloom (IRE), 66-1 C’Est Encore (GER)
A few with chances but HINITSA BAY rates just the pick of the weights on the back of his good Yarmouth second so edges the vote from C&D scorer Monks Mead and recent runner-up here Polar Rebel. Fellow C&D winner Crownthorpe completes the shortlist.
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Race Conditions
First Race 1.25 - THE FLUTTER PROUDLY SUPPORTING PANCREATIC CANCER UK FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for novice two yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, September 5th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 9th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 19 entries at £40. - Closed September 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.00 - THE BETTING RACING PODCASTS 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 9th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 30th, 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 11 entries at £40. - Closed September 5th, 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 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.35 - THE betting.betfair.com 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. September 9th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 8lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 30th, 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 10 entries at £30. - Closed September 5th, 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 3.10 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE BEACONS 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 46-52 (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. September 9th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 3lb; 3-y-o 9st 1lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 30th, 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 21 entries, 3 at £6 and 18 at £30.- Closed September 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner £2890;Second £1446;Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.45 - THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE 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 46-52 (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. September 9th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 3lb; 3-y-o 8st 13lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after August 30th, 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 32 entries, 12 at £6 and 20 at £30. - Closed September 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.20 - THE BETFAIR PLAYS DIFFERENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 9th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 30th, 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 16 entries at £40. - Closed September 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) Weights lowered 1lb. SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.50 - THE BETFAIR PLAYS DIFFERENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 9th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 30th, 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 15 entries at £40. - Closed September 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 5.20 - THE BETFAIR RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, September 5th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 9th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 9st 12lb; fillies 9st 7lb 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 13 entries at £40. - Closed September 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Ninth Race 5.50 - THE BET AT YOUR BEST WITH BETFAIR 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 46-55 (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. September 9th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 9lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after August 30th, 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 21 entries, 2 at £6 and 19 at £30. - Closed September 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
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