Evening Racing
THURSDAY 1ST MAY 2025
A highlight of the racing calendar, showcasing the finest fillies in the sport
Officials
Thursday 1st May 2025
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
CHIEF STEWARD
Steve Drowne
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
Nigel Stafford STEWARDS
Simon Kirk, Joseph Chan, Michael Walton STARTERS
Sophia Upton
Ciaran McKee
JUDGE
David Hicks
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Paul Champion
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Suzanne Feltham, Helena Warbrick, John Bramhill, Carol Leggett, Peter Double
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Fiona Virgo
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Stuart Thorne
VETERINARY SURGEONS
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COMMENTATOR
Richard Hoiles
BETTING RING MANAGER
Grant Newman
RACECOURSE TEAM
RACING DIRECTOR
Neil Graham
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Nathan Holmes
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Shelley Wheeler
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Sarah Ridgway
TONIGHT’S RACING
TONIGHT’S SPONSORS
Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse
Our feature race this evening is the Listed Chelmer Stakes, which is a six furlong sprint for three year old fillies. This race has produced several future stars in recent years, such as Happy Romance, Pandora’s Gift and Believing, who won the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint last month at Meydan.
Arabian Dusk, who won the Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge Stakes last year, is the highest rated filly in the race, representing the Simon and Ed Crisford stable. Lady with the Lamp, representing Ireland, from the Joseph O’Brien stable is a dual listed race winner and must be respected. Two runners have travelled over from France: Wewilldanceagain is a two-time winner on the AW and trained by Francis Graffard, and Spirit d’Or, trained by Gavin Hernon won the valuable Tattersall Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes at the Curragh last year.
Tonight’s race promises to be a great spectacle with twelve runners and a truly international field. We look forward to seeing who comes out on top and to watching their career unfold over the rest of the year.
Have a lovely evening.
Neil Graham Racing Director
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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
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TFRHHIII BHA-
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The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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First Race 5.45
THE BET365 AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3885, 2nd £1943, 3rd £971, 4th £486, 5th £243 (Penalty Value £4470.30)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
BEAULD AS BRASS appeared to have plenty in hand when winning a similar event under this rider at Lingfield last week and the five-year-old merits the utmost respect, despite a 5lb penalty. This is a very competitive event and Meadram is another with strong form claims following his C&D success in March. Egoiste edges out Life On The Rocks to be the pick of the remainder.
BEAULD AS BRASS Meadram
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Fahey (7 wins from 67 runners, 10%) runs LIFE ON THE ROCKS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Menuisier (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs EGOISTE
Longest Traveller: LIFE ON THE ROCKS trained by R Fahey, Malton, 216 miles.
1 EARLY MORNING DEW (FR) (19) 3-63546 CD 9 11-2 (1)
Br Ch g Muhtathir - Rosee Matinale (FR)
O G Dunphy, Mrs R Field & Mr S Holden
B S.A.R.L. Chartier
Mr Fletcher Yarham J
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in October. Some respectable efforts on AW to start 2024 but ran poorly back on turf atBrightonlastmonth.Blinkersarequicklyrefittedonthebackofthat. TFRHHIII BHA67
2 BEAULD AS BRASS (GB) (8) R0452-1 D
Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Camelopardalis
(in 5lb ex) (2)
Mr Simon Walker J
O Greens Racing George Baker, Epsom T
B Miss D. F. Fleming Vortex Shipbroking S
TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort who can start slowly but he ran out the ready winner of a similar race at Lingfield under SimonWalkerlastweekandwillbetoughtobeatifshowingupinsimilarform. TFRHHHHH BHA62(+6)
3 MEADRAM (GB) (54) 3/512-01 CD
Br B g Mukhadram - Mea Parvitas (IRE)
O Mrs M. E. Wates
(5)
Miss Alice Tregoning (5) J
Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T
B Michael E. Wates (Mr Michael Wates) Langton Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW 5/2, won 8-runner C&D handicap under Alice Tregoning in March. A 3lb rise shouldn’t prevent anotherprominentshowing. TFRHHHHI BHA65
4 EGOISTE (USA) (24) 0-06241 CD
Br B g Flintshire - Denomination (USA)
O Shinco Racing Limited
6 10-13 (3)
Mr Guy Mitchell (5) J
David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Ghislaine Head Shinco Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (4/1) at Kempton (1 1/2m) 24daysago.Unlikelytobetoofaraway TFRHHHHI BHA64
5 DUBAI IMMO (IRE) (8) 0350-15 CD
Br Ch g The Gurkha (IRE) - Bright Glow
(4)
Miss Megan Trainor (5) J
O Mrs Sue Lowen & Partner Paddy Butler, Lewes T
B Bright Glow Syndicate
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last month but has 7 3/4 lengths to make up with Beauld As Brass from Lingfield lastweek. TFRHHIII BHA57
6 LIFE ON THE ROCKS (IRE) (10) 003223 D BF 7 10-4 (6)
Br B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Spirited Girl (IRE)
O Mr Aidan J. Ryan
B Cn Farm Ltd
Mr Eireann Cagney J
Richard Fahey, Malton T
TIMEFORMVIEWFourwinsfrom17runslastyear.Elevenrunssincelastwinin2024.Creditablethirdof10inhandicap (5/2)atWolverhampton(9.5f)10daysago.Cheekpiecesbackon.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
TFRHHHII BHA55
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Beauld As Brass (GB), 4-1 Meadram (GB), 9-2 Egoiste (USA), 5-1 Life On The Rocks (IRE), 14-1 Dubai Immo (IRE), 18-1 Early Morning Dew (FR)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
BEAULD AS BRASS and Simon Walker can combine for a second win in a little over a week. Meadram runs this C&D well and gets the nod for the forecast spot over Egoiste.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BEAULD AS BRASS 2.MEADRAM 3.EGOISTE (USA) RACE RESULT TIME:
Position of Stalls
6f - Centre
Remainder - Inside
Prize Money
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £290,616 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025
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Dogs
No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse, with the exception of Assistance Dogs.
Second Race 6.15
THE RACING VALUE AT BET365 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
CITY SELECTIONS
KURAKKA confirmed the promise he displayed on debut at Kempton in November when finishing third at the same venue on his next outing. Alan King’s colt should have more to offer as a three-year-old and he tops the shortlist. Respond cost 130,000gns as a yearling and should not be underestimated on his racecourse bow. Altareq wasn’t disgraced in the Wood Ditton at Newmarket and is another to note.
KURAKKA Respond
Leading course trainer (20-25): J & T Gosden (38 wins from 141 runners, 27%) runs ALTAREQ
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & T Gosden (9 wins from 36 runners, 25%) runs ALTAREQ
Longest Traveller: HERBYGOESBANANAS trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 128 miles.
1 HERBYGOESBANANAS (GB) (159)
Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Tiegs (IRE) Charles Bishop J
O Mr John Pyatt Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B John Pyatt Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in a Huntingdon bumper in November. Half-brothertoausefulFlatwinnerandshouldhaveafutureonthelevel.
2 SENOR CORTEZ (IRE) (10) 0
HHHII BHA-
(10)
Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lillian Russell (IRE) Lewis Edmunds J
O Graham & Lynn Knight Robert Eddery, Newmarket T
B Godolphin G. B. Marine S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestforminbumpersandwellbeatenonrecentKemptonFlatdebut.
3 ALTAREQ (GB) (15) 6
TFRHIIII BHA-
3 9-1 (7)
Br B c Frankel - Aneen (IRE) Jim Crowley J
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited TIMEFORMVIEW11/2,sixthof15inmaidenatNewmarket(1m,good)ondebut15daysago.Upintrip.Lookssureto improvewiththestepupto11/4mlikelytosuit.
4 BEDFORD (GB) (-)
TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 9-1 (11)
Br Ch g Earthlight (IRE) - Masarah (IRE) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Mr J. Law Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Earthlightgelding.Closelyrelatedtosmart7f-1mwinnerPositiveImpactand1mwinnerDesertRhapsody Damwinnerupto1m (2-y-o6fwinner).Wearshoodondebut.Kurakkahastobeconsideredtheyardfirststringunlessthebettinghintsotherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 BELAYA RIVER (FR) (22) 4 3 9-1 (9)
Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Kosmische (IRE) Mikkel Mortensen (5) J
O Mr P. Hickman Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Rashit Shaykhutdinov Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW 15/2, very green when remote fourth of 7 in maiden at Nottingham (1 1/4m, good) on debut 22daysago.Needstohavecomeonalot. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 DESERT SHADOW (GB) (90) 50
Br Ch c Siyouni (FR) - Soliloquy
3 9-1 (3)
Tom Marquand J
O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran twice in Dubai in January, showing fair form when seventh in a very useful contest on the secondoccasion.Likelycapableofbetter TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 KURAKKA (FR) (148) 43- 3 9-1 (2)
Br B c Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Dance With Another (IRE) Rossa Ryan J
O MRS M C SWEENEY & ALAN KING
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Mr Sam Sangster Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Promise when reaching the frame in maiden/novice events over 1m at Kempton at the end of 2024 Bigplayerupintriponreturn. TFRHHHHI BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 PLYMOUTH BRETHREN (IRE) (15) 46
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Cape Magic (IRE)
O The Gredley Family
Harry Davies J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Unex Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden, going backwards from AW debut when sixth of 9 in novice at Newmarket (11/4m,good,22/1)15daysago.
9 PREPARE TO STRIKE (GB) (24) 35
Br B g Kingman - Powerful Breeze
9-1 (6)
Jack Mitchell J
O Dr Ali Ridha Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Fifthof14inmaiden(11/1)atKempton(1m)24daysago.Upintrip.
10 RESPOND (IRE) (-)
Br B g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Cross My Mind (IRE)
O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Teal
Jason Watson J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Mr & Mrs John Banahan Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW130,000gnsGhaiyyathgelding.Dam,11.4f/12.4fwinner,half-sistertosmartwinnerupto11/4mOneVoice. Wearshoodondebut.Leadingstablecontinuesinformandheneedsmonitoringinthebetting.
11 SAVVY STELLAR (GB) (202) 0-
Br B g Oasis Dream - Born To Day (IRE)
O Mr Julian Hui
Daniel Muscutt J
S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Bickmarsh Stud Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW66/1,lastof12innoviceatKempton(1m)ondebut.Off6months.Upintrip. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn first time by No. 4, 10. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4, 10, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Altareq (GB), 7-2 Kurakka (FR), 7-1 Desert Shadow (GB), 15-2 Herbygoesbananas (GB), 10-1 Prepare To Strike (GB), Respond (IRE), 14-1 Plymouth Brethren (IRE), 28-1 Bedford (GB), 40-1 Belaya River (FR), 100-1 Senor Cortez (IRE), Savvy Stellar (GB)
ALTAREQ shaped promisingly in the Wood Ditton at the Newmarket Craven meeting and is narrowly preferred to the returning Kurakka, with both colts promising to benefit from the step up to 1 1/4m. Desert Shadow also showed enough in Dubai earlier in the year to think he could make an impact in a race like this.
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Third Race 6.45
THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
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)
CITY SELECTIONS
FORGLEN arrives on the back of a close third over C&D a week ago and the four-year-old has to be of interest off the same mark here Drouthy Neebor was running consistently well in defeat towards the end of last year and must be noted on his return to action, while Foinix should not be discounted based on his fourth at this venue in February.
FORGLEN Drouthy Neebor
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Boughey (20 wins from 188 runners, 11%) runs IT’S TIM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Boughey (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs IT’S TIM
Longest Traveller: DROUTHY NEEBOR trained by H Morrison, East Ilsley, 120 miles.
1 IT’S TIM (GB) (2) 605211
(3)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Yoga (IRE) Jack Callan (7) J
O Shylock
George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Niarchos Family George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet S
TIMEFORM VIEW On a quick hat-trick after easy wins around 1 1/2m at Bath and Brighton under Jack Callan. Hardtobeat.
2 FOINIX (GB) (28) 06P440 C
9-2 (5)
Br B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Yeah Baby Yeah (IRE) Jim Crowley J
O Mildean Racing & Rachel L Field
B Winterbeck Manor Stud
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner 9/1,seventhof11inhandicapatthiscourse(11/4m)28daysago,unsuitedbydrop intrip.Significantlybackupintrip.
3 DROUTHY NEEBOR (GB) (176) 053332-
Br B g Stimulation (IRE) - Supatov (USA)
TFRHHHII BHA48
9-2 (1)
Tom Marquand J
O Platinum Partners Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Mr H. Morrison Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden but consistent in handicaps last autumn, including second of 12 in handicap at Nottingham (13/4m,heavy)whenlastseen.Shouldgowelliffullyprimedafter6monthsoff. TFRHHHHI BHA48
4 UNIFICATION (IRE) (7) 0-00006 5 9-0 (6)
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Bring Back Matron (IRE) Rossa Ryan J
O Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B J. S. Bolger Back2Back Printwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW40/1,sixthof8overC&D7daysago.Hardtofancy
TFRHHIII BHA46(-1)
5 FORGLEN (GB) (7) 060-443 BF 4 9-0 (2)
Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Diamond Lady Jack Mitchell J
O Miss Caroline Scott William Stone, West Wickham T
B Dr Caroline Scott Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 8 in C&D handicap 7 days ago. Should get involved in the battle for minor honoursagain. TFRHHHII BHA46
6 DESEJADA (GB) (76) 000-400
5 9-0 (4)
Br B m Ulysses (IRE) - Rivara Lewis Edmunds J
O Power Geneva Ltd John Butler, Newmarket T
B Petches Farm Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on first time, last of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Southwell (16.5f) 76 days ago, foldingtamely Couldonlyconsiderifbacked. TFRHHIII BHA44
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: APOSTLE 3 8 10 Jack Gilligan 7-2 (Sir Mark Prescott Bt) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6. Stewards Note: FOINIX: Following its run on 3/4/2025 it was reported that the horse clipped a heel.
Probable S.P’s: 1-2 It’s Tim (GB), 11-2 Drouthy Neebor (GB), 9-1 Forglen (GB), 11-1 Foinix (GB), 40-1 Desejada (GB), 50-1 Unification (IRE)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
IT’S TIM scored comfortably again at Brighton on Tuesday and a 5lb penalty shouldn’t prevent him going in again if handling the quick turnaround. The reappearing Drouthy Neebor knocked on the door in handicaps last autumn, including C&D, and looks best of the rest.
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Fourth Race 7.15
THE BET365 CHELMER FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE)
for three yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £80000 Owners Prize Money 1st £35648, 2nd £14632, 3rd £7320, 4th £3656, 5th £1832, 6th £912 (Penalty Value £45368)
CITY SELECTIONS
Dropping back to 6f looks just what the doctor ordered for ARABIAN DUSK, who failed to stay but ran with plenty of credit in the Nell Gwyn. Last year’s Duchess Of Cambridge winner sets the standard and is preferred to Irish raider Lady With The Lamp, who impressed on her return in a Listed contest at Cork. Three from four as a two-year-old, Star Of Mehmas must be of interest on the rise in distance, and Running Queen isn’t out of it either
ARABIAN DUSK Lady With The Lamp
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (50 wins from 426 runners, 12%) runs NEYTIRI TE TSKAHA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Francis-Henri Graffard (8 wins from 25 runners, 32%) runs WEWILLDANCEAGAIN Longest Travellers: WEWILLDANCEAGAIN trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, SPIRIT D’OR trained by G Hernon, both France.
1 ARABIAN DUSK (GB) (16) 23103-4 D
(3)
Br B f Havana Grey - Lady Macduff (IRE) Harry Davies J
O Shaikh Duaij Al Khalifa Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontheGroup2DuchessofCambridgeatNewmarketlastJuly.AlsothirdintheCheveleyParkontheRowleycoursethereonfinal 2-y-ostart.Lefttheimpressionshefailedtostay7fwhenfourthinNellGwynonreappearance.Bigplayerbackat6f. TFRHHHHH BHA108
2 ENGLEMERE (IRE) (11) 14404-0 9-2 (6)
Br B f Goken (FR) - Ascot Family (IRE)
O Mr George Waud
Benoit de la Sayette J
George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Kildaragh Stud George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet S TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsat2includedaNewburylisted.Shapedasifneedingrunwhen91/2lengthseleventhof12to ElectricStorminlistedraceatBath(5f,firm)onreappearance11daysago.MakesAWdebut. TFRHHHII BHA93(-1)
3 ENOLA HOLMES (IRE) (19) 5-1246 D 9-2 (7)
Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Jane Marple
O Stoneleigh Racing & Partners
Daniel Muscutt J
Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Norelands Bloodstock & Lofts Hall Stud Parkdesigned Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofmaidenatWolverhamptoninFebruary.Hasimprovedindefeatsincebuthereffortsatlisted levelthelasttwiceunderlinessheneedsmoretocomeoutontopinthiscompany TFRHHIII BHA93
4 HOLD A DREAM (IRE) (225) 221- D
9-2 (9)
Br B f Bated Breath - Kaprice (IRE) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr J. C. Smith
B Cotton House & Beshellstown Trading Co
Clive Cox, Hungerford T
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-bredfillywhowasapromisingsecondonfirst2startsbeforemakingitthirdtimeluckyin6fYarmouthnovice inSeptember Ratherpitchedinatthedeependonreappearancebutsheshouldhavemoretooffer
5 LADY WITH THE LAMP (IRE) (25) 16310-1 D
Br B f King of Change - Caring Touch (USA)
O K Blake/Mrs E Palmer/M Wilson/N Luck
B Billy McEnery & Paul McEnery
(4)
Dylan Browne McMonagle J
Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW AW listed winner last autumn and bagged a second success at that level
25daysago.Anotherboldshowislikely
6 LIBERALISED (GB) (13) 0530-46 D
(2)
Br B f Kodiac - Savannah’s Dream Adam Farragher J
O Nick Bradley Racing 18
James Horton, Newmarket T
B Branton Court Stud LLP Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful for Karl Burke last year but well beaten in a French listed and valuable C&D conditions racesincejoiningcurrentstable.Outsideragain.
7 NEYTIRI TE TSKAHA (IRE) (9) 461-350
(8)
Br B f Cotai Glory - On The Same Page (IRE) Dylan Hogan J
O Barker Creighton Davis Kent Partnership Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Alexander Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWRepresentslastyear’swinningstablebutthisCotaiGloryfillyhasnothinginherrecordtosuggestsshe’llmake it2inarowfortheyardunlessafirst-timeheadgearcombinationsparkssignificantimprovement.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 PROUDLY YOURS (IRE) (24) 1550-03
9-2 (11)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Missy Perfect (IRE) Lewis Edmunds J
O Mr Trevor C. Stewart Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B T. Stewart Rod Millman Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful filly Just second start for Rod Millman when third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 24daysagobutshe’llneedagooddealmoreagainhere TFRHHIII BHA83
9 RUNNING QUEEN (GB) (181) 4133-
9-2 (5)
Br B f Kingman - Farmah (USA) Jason Watson J
O Mr D. P. Howden Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Mr & Mrs David Howden Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed twice in listed company last year Only had 4 starts so there is reason to think she could have moretoofferthisyear AWdebut. TFRHHHII BHA90
10 SPIRIT D’OR (IRE) (35) 64116-5 D
9-2 (10)
Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Across The Sea Jack Mitchell J
O FTP Equine Holdings Ltd G. Hernon, France T
B Irish National Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW French-trained filly who won twice at the end of last summer, including a valuable sales race at the Curragh. NotdisgracedinChantillyconditionseventonreappearanceandentitledtobesharperwiththatoutingbehindher. TFRHHHII BHA90
11 STAR OF MEHMAS (IRE) (223) 5111- 9-2 (12)
Br Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Caelica (IRE) Ryan Moore J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B T. Stewart & J. Hanly
TIMEFORMVIEWSpeedyfront-runnerwhogotbetterwitheachstartat2,completingahat-trick(first2legsonAW)whenseeingoff 13rivalsin5fAyrlistedeventinSeptember Probablycapableofevenbetterthisyearbutstall12isn’tideal. TFRHHHHI BHA97
12 WEWILLDANCEAGAIN
Br B f Wooded (IRE) - Shoot (FR)
(IRE) (35) 3221-14 D 9-2 (1)
Tom Marquand J
O Argella Racing / Gemini Stud Francis-Henri Graffard, France T
B Petra Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown fairly useful form when winning twice over 7f on AW in France. Finished a place ahead of the reopposing Spiritd’OrwhenfourthatChantilly(7fagain)lasttime.HasabittofindonformbutthestabledidverywellinBritainlastyear TFRHHHII BHA94
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: PANDORA’S GIFT (IRE) 3 9 2 Rossa Ryan 15-8 (Stuart Williams) 11 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 8.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Arabian Dusk (GB), 10-3 Lady With The Lamp (IRE), 7-1 Star of Mehmas (IRE), 11-1 Wewilldanceagain (IRE), 12-1 Running Queen (GB), 16-1 Englemere (IRE), 18-1 Hold A Dream (IRE), 25-1 Spirit d’Or (IRE), 33-1 Enola Holmes (IRE), 40-1 Proudly Yours (IRE), 80-1 Neytiri Te Tskaha (IRE), 100-1 Liberalised (GB)
Last year’s Group 2 winner ARABIAN DUSK has a handy inside stall and gets the vote on the back of a reappearance run which suggests she retains all her ability and will be ideally suited by this return to 6f. Dual listed winner Lady With The Lamp is another who has fared well with the draw and that makes her second choice over Star of Mehmas, who has to overcome stall 12
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Fifth Race 7.45
THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4542, 2nd £2272, 3rd £1135, 4th £568, 5th £284 (Penalty Value £5757.40)
CITY SELECTIONS
MONSIEUR BEAULIEU has held his form so well through the winter and into the spring, and looks to have been found a nice opportunity on the drop in grade. The booking of Jim Crowley catches the eye and Nick Littmoden’s charge may have too much for Bishop’s Crown, who didn’t shape badly on his return at Kempton recently. A comfortable winner at Haydock on his comeback last year, Baba Reza must also enter calculations for his in-form yard.
MONSIEUR BEAULIEU Bishop’s Crown
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (50 wins from 426 runners, 12%) runs DIOMED SPIRIT & REBEL PATH
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Camacho (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs BABA REZA Longest Traveller: BABA REZA trained by J Camacho, Malton, 216 miles.
1 MONSIEUR BEAULIEU (GB) (33) 142234 D 7 9-9 (6)
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Miss Villefranche Jim Crowley J
O Pritchard Chesneaux Littmoden Nick Littmoden, Newmarket T
B Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW LatestwinatLingfieldinJanuary.Underlinedhisconsistencywhen16/1,creditablefourthof12inhandicap atKempton(6f)33daysago.Littleroomforerroroffthismarkbutshouldgiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA82
2 BISHOP’S CROWN (GB) (16) 54100-6 D BF 5 9-8 (5)
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Jalela Charles Bishop J
O J D Partnership & Gary Black Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B The Jalela Partnership ABM Catering Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWGambledon(withoutheadgear)whensixthof12inhandicapatKempton(6f)following6monthsoff. Interestingwithcheekpiecesrefittedbackdowntohislastwinningmark. TFRHHHHH BHA81
3 DIOMED SPIRIT (GB) (49) 03-0035 C 5 9-8 (1)
Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Dainty Dandy (IRE)
O Diomed Racing and Partner
Rossa Ryan J
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Hun Run Racing Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner followed a good run with a below-par one when last of 5 in handicap (13/2) at this course(5f)49daysago.Fairlyhandicappedbutneedstobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA81
4 BABA REZA (GB) (270) 30/04/10- CD
Br Ch g Garswood - Friendship Is Love
O Judy & Richard Peck
B Rosyground Stud
7 9-5 (4)
Tom Marquand J
Julie Camacho, Malton T
David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedfromalengthyabsence/windopwithanimpressivevictoryatHaydock(6f)inJulylastyear Notideallyplacedwhenwellheldback atthatvenuethefollowingmonthandhe’snotonetodiscountifthemarketsuggestshe’sreadytorollafterafurther9monthsoff. TFRHHHHI BHA78
5 FISCAL POLICY (IRE) (131) 551166- C D 6 9-4 (2)
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Penny’s Gift
Lewis Edmunds J
O S Thompson, Mrs R Carr, G Shields Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Seven wins from 26 Flat runs. Four wins from 10 runs last year Sixth of 8 in handicap (7/1) atNewcastle(6f),doingtoomuchtoosoon.Off131daysbuthasgonewellfresh.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA77
6 REBEL PATH (FR) (10) 441435 CD 6 9-2 (3)
Br B g Iffraaj - Royale du Buisson (IRE)
Olivia Haines (7) J
O Diomed Racing and Partner Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Ran respectably when fifth of 8 in handicap (5/1) atKempton(6f)10daysagobutothershavestrongerclaims. TFRHHHII BHA75(-1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: HOMBRE (IRE) 4 9 1 Kaiya Fraser 11-1 (Joseph Parr) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note:
BABA REZA: Following its run on 4/8/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Bishop’s Crown (GB), 5-1 Monsieur Beaulieu (GB), 11-2 Baba Reza (GB), 13-2 Rebel Path (FR), 15-2 Diomed Spirit (GB), 9-1 Fiscal Policy (IRE)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
BISHOP’S CROWN failed to justify market support on his return from 6 months off at Kempton, but back down to his last winning mark with cheekpieces refitted, he may be able to get the job done this time. Next best is Baba Reza who made a winning reappearance last season, with Tom Marquand an eye-catching jockey booking, while Fiscal Policy is another who goes well fresh.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BISHOP’S CROWN 2.BABA REZA 3.FISCAL POLICY (IRE)
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Sixth Race 8.15
THE DOWNLOAD THE BET365 APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
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)
CITY SELECTIONS
A three-month break did the trick for Southwell scorer Noble Consort and he must enter the reckoning. However, a 6lb higher mark does demand a career-best performance and it could be worth taking a chance on the up-in-distance DARK SIDE PRINCE. The son of Equiano hasn’t attempted 6f since July 2020, but his latest staying-on third here suggests that it’s worth revisiting. Handicap debutant Instant Bond is also noted.
Leading course trainer (20-25): P McEntee (19 wins from 276 runners, 7%) runs BILL PLUMB
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Camacho (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs NOBLE CONSORT
Weightwatcher: BILL PLUMB won off a handicap mark of 72, his rating is now down 7lb to 65. Longest Traveller: NOBLE CONSORT trained by J Camacho, Malton, 216 miles.
1 BILL PLUMB (IRE) (73) 014/-046 D
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Provence Rossa Ryan J
O Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Hyde Park Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Followed a better run with a poor one when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 10/1) 73daysago.Tonguestraponfirsttimebutothersmakemoreappeal.
2 INSTANT BOND (GB) (174) 623-
9-7 (4)
Br B g Intrinsic - Misu Billy Charles Bishop J O David Tate Danny Lawson Kevin Broadley Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
B David Tate Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden not given a hard time when third of 4 in maiden at Newcastle (5f, 9/2). Off174days.Coulddobetternowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA63
3 KODI RED (IRE) (36) 00-5640 CD
9-6 (7)
Br B or Br g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Red Saree (IRE) Jason Watson J
O Sky Access UK Ltd & HCS Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
B Egk Partnership Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner fared little better than of late when eighth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (6f) 36daysago.Besttolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA62
4 DARK SIDE PRINCE (GB) (35) 5640-03 C
(2)
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Dark Side Princess Lewis Edmunds J
O Mr M. M. Foulger Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
B Mr M. M. Foulger Bred Thorough Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW5-timecoursewinner Threewinsfrom9runslastyear Creditablethirdof9inhandicap(9/1)atthiscourse(5f)35daysago, deservingextracredithavingbeenmadetochallengedeeponthetrack.Onetoconsiderfromafairhandicapmark. TFRHHHHI BHA61
5 NOBLE CONSORT (GB) (27) 6441-21 D 4 9-4 (1)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Golden Reign (IRE) Tom Marquand J
O URSA MAJOR RACING LTD & JULIE CAMACHO
B Branton Court Stud LLP
Julie Camacho, Malton T
David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to resume winning ways after 3 months off when readily winning 10-runner handicapatSouthwell(6.1f).Wonwithsomethingtosparethatdayandremainsofinterest. TFRHHHHH BHA60
6 SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD (GB) (9) 6-05150 CD 8 9-4 (3)
Br Ch g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Red Blooded Woman (USA) Jim Crowley J
O Mrs Claire Goddard J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Worksop Manor Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.LatestwininFebruarywhenwellbackedtocapitaliseonfallinghandicapmark.Notinsameformonturfwhenlast of7inhandicapatYarmouth(5.2f,goodtofirm,14/1)9daysago.Couldbouncebackreturnedtothisvenue. TFRHHHHI BHA60(-1)
7 LORD DANIELSON (GB) (13) 416020 CD 4 8-10 (6)
Br B g Iffraaj - Toy Theatre Dylan Hogan J
O Mr L. J. Vaessen P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T
B Leon Vaessen Highfields Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win here in January. Bit below form ninth of 15 in handicap (25/1) at this course (7f)13daysago.Nosurprisetoseehimbacktoformreturnedto6f. TFRHHHHI BHA52
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DARK SIDE PRINCE
Noble Consort
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 7.
ProbableS.P’s:11-8NobleConsort(GB),6-1InstantBond(GB),7-1DarkSidePrince(GB),15-2BillPlumb(IRE), 10-1 Kodi Red (IRE), 11-1 Lord Danielson (GB), 18-1 Sir Rodneyredblood (GB)
NOBLE CONSORT found improvement when winning with something to spare at Southwell last month and he has good claims to follow up. Dark Side Prince was placed at this venue last time and is one to consider from his falling handicap mark, while it would be no surprise to see a return to form for Sir Rodneyredblood or Lord Danielson, both of whom go well here
Thursday 8th May 2025 Evening Racing
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Seventh Race 8.45
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for three 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
Having posted his best effort to date when a staying-on fourth over 6f here a week ago, MY BOY HARRY makes most appeal. The son of Massaat should relish the extra furlong and he’s marginally preferred to Lady Shinto. An opening mark of 46 for Charlie Wallis’ filly could prove on the lenient side and it will be interesting to see how she fares in the market. Aim For The Bull is the pick of the remainder
MY BOY HARRY Lady Shinto
Leading course trainer (20-25): E Dunlop (23 wins from 215 runners, 11%) runs KILTEEL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Dunlop (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs KILTEEL
Longest Traveller: CRIMSON LAD trained by Jessica Macey, Doncaster, 161 miles.
1 KILTEEL (GB) (3) 0103-40 D 9-9 (4)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Anwar (IRE)
Daniel Muscutt J
O Nick Bradley Racing 25 and Partner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Anwar Partnership Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEW7fhandicapwinneratNewcastleearlierthisseason.Slowlyawayandneverontermswhen4/1,seventhof 9inhandicapatWolverhampton(7.2f).Notruledoutiffirst-timecheekpieceshavethedesiredeffect.
2 LUCKY ESCAPE (IRE) (133) 600- 9-9 (3)
Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Havanaclue (IRE) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Joseph Murphy daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWLittleforminmaidensandwillneedtoimproveinfirst-timecheekpiecesonhandicapdebut.
3 ROCK MASTER (IRE) (21) 0040-36 9-7 (5)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Miss Gibraltar Tom Marquand J
O Mr S. P. C. Woods
B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon
S P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Found less than looked likely when blinkered for first time, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 21daysago.Remainstobeseenifchangeofheadgear(backincheekpieces)promptsastrongerfinishingeffort. TFRHHHHI BHA53
4 AIM FOR THE BULL (IRE) (28) 50030-4
Br Ch g Showcasing - Ultimate Aim
9-7 (7)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Ms Denise Tibbett Mike Murphy, Westoning T
B David John Brown & Whistbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedgeldingmatchedpreviousformonsecondstartforthisyardwhenfourthof10inhandicapatthis C&D(10/1)28daysago,runningon.Cangiveagoodaccountwithcheekpiecesonforfirsttime. TFRHHHHI BHA53
5 CRIMSON LAD (IRE) (10) 000-06
Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Crimson Lass (IRE)
O Steel A Win and Miss J Macey
B Kildaragh Stud
9-3 (8)
Lewis Edmunds J
Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden fared no better when blinkered for first time, finishing below form sixth of 15 inhandicapatRedcar(6f,goodtofirm,28/1)10daysago.Needsmore. TFRHHIII BHA49(-2)
6 LADY SHINTO (IRE) (36) 06-4
(1)
Br Ch f Shaman (IRE) - Lady Heart Jason Watson J
O Miss J. A. Challen Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
B Cavalier Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Poot form when 200/1, fourth of 6 in novice at Kempton (6f) 36 days ago. Makeshandicapdebutwithsignificantimprovementneeded. TFRHHIII BHA46
7 BIG GYPSY KING (GB) (23) 000-3
(2)
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Not After Hours (FR) Rossa Ryan J
O Spencer Brown & Tyson Fury
B Harriet Loder
Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-racedmaidenwasstronginthebettingonfirstrunsinceleavingDarryllHollandwhenpositively-riddentofinishthirdof10inhandicapat Southwell(8.1f)23daysago,noextralateon.Mayyetdobetterbackat7fonsecondstartfornewyard(racesfrom1lboutofhandicap). TFRHHHHH BHA43
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 MY BOY HARRY (GB) (7) 000-564 9-0 (6)
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Malmostosa Jim Crowley J
O Mr R. A. Popely Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Hever Stud Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedandshowedmorethanpreviouslywhen14/1,fourthof9inhandicapatthiscourse(6f) 7daysago.Claimssteppingbackupintrip(racesfrom1lboutofthehandicap) TFRHHHHI BHA38(+6)
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 2, 4. Blinkers worn by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Big Gypsy King (GB), 4-1 Rock Master (IRE), My Boy Harry (GB), 5-1 Kilteel (GB), 7-1 Aim For The Bull (IRE), 20-1 Crimson Lad (IRE), 25-1 Lucky Escape (IRE), 28-1 Lady Shinto (IRE)
BIG GYPSY KING was well-backed when making a good start for her new yard last month and shaped as though this drop to 7f may suit on second start in handicap company She’s likely to be well-positioned in a race without much pace on paper and is marginally preferred to My Boy Harry who arrives on the back of a more encouraging effort. Similar comments apply to Aim For The Bull, who could be a threat to all if building on his previous effort, now tried in headgear.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BIG GYPSY KING 2.MY BOY HARRY 3.AIM FOR THE BULL (IRE)
RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
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Race Conditions
First Race 5.45 - THE bet365 AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4470 to the winning horse The second to receive £2236, the third £1116, the fourth £559 and the fifth £279. for four 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. April 29th. Lowest weight 9st 11lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after April 19th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to April 28th, 2025, have not ridden more than 10 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 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 10 entries, 0 at £8 and 10 at £40. - Closed April 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3885; Second £1943; Third £971; Fourth £486; Fifth £243. (Penalty Value £4470.30) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 6.15 - THE RACING VALUE AT bet365 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 three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 25th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (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 21 entries at £40. - Closed April 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 6.45 - THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT bet365 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 46-55 (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. April 29th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 19th, 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 9 entries at £30. - Closed April 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 7.15 - THE bet365 CHELMER FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45368 to the winning horse The second to receive £17200, the third £8608, the fourth £4288, the fifth £2152 and the sixth £1080. for three yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, April 25th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 3 race 2lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 4lb Irish Thoroughbred marketing have generously sponsored this race and will award a voucher to the value of 10,000 euros, to use at Irish sales, if the winner of the race is Irish bred. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 26 entries at £250. - Closed April 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832; Sixth £912. (Penalty Value £45368) A SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 7.45 - THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5757 to the winning horse The second to receive £2701, the third £1349, the fourth £675 and the fifth £336. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 63-82 (also open to such horses rated 83 and 84; such horses rated 62 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 63 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 62 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 19th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 11 entries at £50. - Closed April 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.15 - THE DOWNLOAD THE bet365 APP 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 46-65 (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. April 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 19th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 9 entries at £30. - Closed April 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.45 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT bet365 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 only, 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. April 29th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 19th, 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 12 entries at £30. - Closed April 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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