Officials
Thursday 22nd May 2025
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CHIEF STEWARD
Shaun Parker
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
Nigel Stafford STEWARDS
Joseph Chan, Ben Ford, Gwen Thomas STARTERS
James Stenning
Michael Sheridan JUDGE
David Hicks
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Paul Champion
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Elizabeth Budden, Suzanne Feltham, Helena Warbrick
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Ross Worthington
Dr Duncan Peacock
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Matthew Tong
Rachel Frost
VETERINARY SURGEONS
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COMMENTATOR
Alan Howes
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
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Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse
On what promises to be a busy and exciting evening of racing with eight races and 92 declared runners, we are looking forward to seeing some thrilling finishes and hope that you manage to find some winners.
There are one or two interesting runners to mention to help you in your quest: Participle, in the 6.20pm race, was only beaten a nose at Salisbury by Qilin Queen on her only start. Qilin Queen then went on to win a Listed race last weekend at Newbury. That level of form should make her hard to beat tonight, unless there is something exceptional in the race.
In the next race at 6.50 pm, the John Gosden-trained, Mudbir, finished second at Newmarket on his only previous start, singling him out as a colt with a bright future but there are some unraced horses that could well give him a run for his money.
The second division of that maiden does not appear to have a standout horse but maidens, at this time of year, often throw up horses that have made significant improvement over the winter and are worth following in the year ahead.
Good luck and have a lovely evening.
Neil Graham Racing Director
For more information about any of our upcoming events please visit chelmsfordcityracecourse.com or call the office on 01245 360300.
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How to Read Your Racecard
Horse number on saddlecloth
Horse Name Sire
No of days since last race
Jockey’s Name. If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight
Weight St-Lbs Dam Age Damsire
7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)
Br Br g Elzaam (AUS) - Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj)
O Simon Mulvany & Partner
Owner(s)
colours and graphic
Draw
4 9-2 (1)
Paul Hanagan J
John Quinn, Malton T
B Ballyhane Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 20 €15,000 yearling, Elzaam gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Capla Dancer Dam,2-y-o6fwinner,half-sistertosmartwinnerupto8.3fDonncha.
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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First Race 5.15
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 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
MEADRAM travelled strongly when scoring by a length over track and trip on his most recent start and is just 3lb higher now Marcus Tregoning’s seven-year-old remains feasibly treated off a mark of 65 and looks the way to go. Crafter has taken the silver medal home on two of his last three outings and should remain competitive, while Egoiste isn’t out of it either.
MEADRAM Crafter
Leading course trainer (20-25): A Watson (25 wins from 193 runners, 13%) runs ALAZWAR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs ALAZWAR
Longest Traveller: STAR START trained by R Carr, Stillington, 209 miles.
1 SALIGO BAY (IRE) (128) 6200-65 7 11-2 (9)
Br B g New Bay - Glorification
O Lpd Demolition Ltd
Mr Eireann Cagney J
Sam England, Guiseley T
B China Horse Club Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasstruggledtomakeanimpactoverhurdlesoflateaheadofthisreturntoFlat.Bestwatchedunless thebettingspeaksinfavour
2 CIOTOG (IRE) (37) 360630 7 11-2 (7)
Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Cristal Fashion (IRE)
O Precision Facades Ltd
B Castle Paddock Bloodstock Ltd
Miss Hope Regan (7) J
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
Precision Facades Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Creditable third of 7 back there (8.6f) in March but below paratKempton(1m)since.Backupintrip.
3 MOONLIT CLOUD (GB) (202) 505000- D 7 11-2 (8)
Br B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Apple Blossom (IRE)
Miss Megan Jordan J
O Mr K. T. Ivory Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B Dr A. Gillespie Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWEnded2024outofsorts.Reappearsoffawinningmarkbutawatchingbriefisthepercentagecall. TFRHHIII BHA67
4 MEADRAM (GB) (75) 3/512-01 CD
Br B g Mukhadram - Mea Parvitas (IRE)
O Mrs M. E. Wates
(6)
Miss Alice Tregoning (5) J
Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T
B Michael E. Wates (Mr Michael Wates) Langton Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Notched a second C&D success under Alice Tregoning when seeing off 7 rivals in March. A 3lb rise seemsunlikelytopreventanotherprominentshowing. TFRHHHHH BHA65
5 CRAFTER (IRE) (29) 044202 D 7 10-13 (10)
Br B g Muhaarar - Boston Rocker (IRE)
Miss Tilly Evans (5) J
O Laurence Bellman Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B J. Hanly, A. Stroud & Skymarc Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uptwiceover11/4monAWatLingfieldthisspring,includingundertoday’sriderTillyEvans. Likelytobeinthemixagain. TFRHHHHI BHA64
6 ALAZWAR (IRE) (220) 660056-
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Venetian Beauty (USA)
7 10-13 (3)
Miss Brodie Hampson J
O Mrs B Watson Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Chris & James McHale Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful at best but struggled to make an impact last year. Has handicapping scope if a 7-month breaksparksarevivalbutthebettingisperhapsthebestguide.
HHHII BHA64
7 EGOISTE (USA) (21) 062414 CD 6 10-13 (5)
Br B g Flintshire - Denomination (USA)
O Shinco Racing Limited
Mr Guy Mitchell (5) J
David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Ghislaine Head Shinco Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Kempton in April. Unsuited by way race developed when last of 4 over C&D21daysago.Canmakepresencefelt.
HHHHI BHA64
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 BLACKWATERFOOT (USA) (32) 5-00
Br B g Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Tempus Fugit (USA)
4 10-11 (2)
Mr Simon Walker J
O RC Syndicate VII Paul Attwater, Upper Lambourn T
B Briland Farm,Robert & Stacy Michell racingclub.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 8 in novice at Southwell (1m) 32 days ago. Up in trip for handicapdebutwithSimonWalkeraninterestingbooking. TFRHHHII BHA62
9 STAR START (IRE) (204) 061360- D
Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Button Up (IRE)
5 10-10 (1)
Miss Charli Parker (5) J
O Mrs Ruth A. Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Longueville BS & Ederidge Ltd William Hill S TIMEFORMVIEWWonatRipon(11f)lastsummer Ended2024withacoupleofbelow-parruns.Hashadwindsurgery aheadofreappearance. TFRHHIII BHA61
10 DUBAI IMMO (IRE) (21) 350-153 CD
Br Ch g The Gurkha (IRE) - Bright Glow
6 10-5 (4)
Miss Megan Trainor (5) J
O Mrs Sue Lowen & Partner Paddy Butler, Lewes T
B Bright Glow Syndicate TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerinApril.Creditablethirdof4backhereunderMeganTrainor21daysago.Anotherwho couldbeinthemix. TFRHHHII BHA56
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: ROYAL DREAM 4 9 10 Saffie Osborne 15-2 (Ed Dunlop) 9 ran
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Meadram (GB), 9-2 Crafter (IRE), 6-1 Egoiste (USA), 11-1 Alazwar (IRE), 12-1 Dubai Immo (IRE), 14-1 Saligo Bay (IRE), Ciotog (IRE), Blackwaterfoot (USA), 18-1 Star Start (IRE), 28-1 Moonlit Cloud (GB)
MEADRAM has 2 wins and 2 seconds to show from 4 previous visits to Chelmsford and is taken to strike again under Alice Tregoning. Crafter was runner-up in a similar race at Lingfield under Tilly Evans last month and is second choice ahead of Egoiste.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MEADRAM 2.CRAFTER (IRE) 3.EGOISTE (USA)
Position of Stalls
6f - Centre
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Second Race 5.50
THE BET365 APPRENTICE 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
GRAND DUCHESS OLGA was always doing enough when going in by a neck over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last month and the assessor may have been kind to only put her up 2lb. With a previous C&D victory to her name, she could prove hard to beat once again. Sullivan Bay made the frame at this venue when last seen on the Flat and has since undergone a wind operation, so he is one to watch out for Stretch is next best.
GRAND DUCHESS OLGA Sullivan Bay
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Owen (8 wins from 49 runners, 16%) runs STAR LEGEND Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (12 wins from 46 runners, 26%) runs STAR LEGEND Longest Traveller: STRETCH trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 148 miles.
1 STAR LEGEND (IRE) (14) 322514 C
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE)
Paetel (5) J
O Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket T
B Rockhart Trading Ltd James Owen Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in March. Respectable fourth of 5 over C&D (13/2) 14 days ago. Likely
thereabouts.Engaged8.10HuntingdonTuesday
2 NIGHT HORN (GB) (90) 6/6025-0
Br B g Golden Horn - Night Carnation
(7) J
O Apollo Horses I Michael Keady, Newmarket T
B George Strawbridge
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden for Andrew Balding but below that level when down the field in 1 1/2m Southwell handicaponreturnfornewyardinFebruary.Upintrip. TFRHHIII BHA64
3 GRAND DUCHESS OLGA (GB) (33) 53-2531 CD 5 9-10 (3)
Br B m Sir Percy - Archduchess Chloe Lyons (7) J
O Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T
B Miss K. Rausing Birkett Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who added to her tally over 1 3/4m at Wolverhampton under Chloe Lyons 33 days ago.Shouldremainverycompetitiveoffonly2lbhigher TFRHHHHH BHA61
4 SULLIVAN BAY (IRE) (131) 00133-3 CD 5 9-7 (1)
Br B g Australia - Chatting (IRE) Aiden Brookes J
O Affiliate Racing Sullivan Bay Syndicate Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Chatting Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Pulled up over hurdles in February but had been placed over 1 3/4m here on his 2 outingspriortothat.Blinkersreplacevisor TFRHHHHI BHA58
5 STRETCH (GB) (250) 506650- 4 8-11 (5)
Br B f Sixties Icon - Flashyfrances George Bass J
O Mr D. Elsworth & Partner Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B D. R. C. Elsworth TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenwhofailedtomakeasignificantimpactin3handicapsattheendoflastsummerbut returnswiththeJackChannonstableingoodform.Onetonoteinthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA49
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: WANNABE BRAVE (IRE) 5 9 7 Wesley Joyce 3-1 (James Fanshawe) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note: SULLIVAN BAY: Following its run on 23/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Grand Duchess Olga (GB), 3-1 Star Legend (IRE), 7-2 Sullivan Bay (IRE), 6-1 Stretch (GB), 9-1 Night Horn (GB)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
GRAND DUCHESS OLGA might be able to defy a 2lb nudge and strike again under Chloe Lyons. Sullivan Bay has some decent course form and gets the nod for the forecast spot.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GRAND DUCHESS OLGA 2.SULLIVAN BAY (IRE) 3.STAR LEGEND (IRE)
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Third Race 6.20
THE RACING VALUE AT BET365 MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
CITY SELECTIONS
PARTICIPLE just failed by the smallest of margins when second on her debut at Salisbury last August and the daughter of Frankel may be the one to beat on that evidence. True Colors has made the frame on both of her starts, most recently at Wolverhampton, and she needs to be taken seriously. Stellenbosch sets the standard with a rating of 78 and is another to note.
PARTICIPLE True Colors
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Botti (28 wins from 166 runners, 17%) runs DANZA PARIGINA, EL FOX and TRUE COLORS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (12 wins from 53 runners, 23%) runs STELLENBOSCH
Longest Traveller: JAZZY BABY trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 188 miles.
for maiden three 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) colours no horse
1 AL DURRY (GB) (24) 3
Br B f American Pharoah (USA) - Vale Dori (ARG)
Jim Crowley J
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Essafinaat UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW3/1,promisewhenthirdof7inmaidenatLingfield(7f,AW)ondebut24daysago,clearofrest.Likely toimprove. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 AMELIA SEDLEY (IRE) (162) 60- 9-2 (12)
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Qalahari (IRE) Paddy Bradley J
O Haxted Racing
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B M. Fahy Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWSignsofonlyminorpromisein2outingslastyear Unlikelytobeofinterestuntilhandicapping. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 BEAUTY BEYOND (GB) (20) 4 9-2 (10)
Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Beauty Filly Harry Davies J
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, fourth of 7 in maiden (13/2) at Newcastle (1m) on debut 20 days ago, not ideally placed. Opentoimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 BUN BANG FAI (GB) (24) 55
Br B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Unpretentious
O Mr C. R. Hirst
B Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
9-2 (9)
William Cox J
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairformwhenfifthinmaidensatNewcastle(1m)andWolverhampton(9.5f)lastmonth.Morewillbe neededtogoclosehere TFRHHHII BHA-
5 DANZA PARIGINA (FR) (-)
Br B f Wooded (IRE) - Delicatezza
O Scuderia la Tesa Limited
B Soc Ag Al Deni SRL
9-2 (6)
Marco Ghiani J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Wooded filly Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1m winner Made In Italy and Italian 1m/9f winnerDelightfulGirl.Newcomerwhoisoneof3runnershereforthestable.Checkthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 EL FOX (GB) (299) 40- 9-2 (11)
Br B f Time Test - American Endeavour (USA)
O C’Mon Reds Racing
Luke Morris J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B The Gute Freunde Partnership Tekkorp Capital, Red Knot Communications S TIMEFORMVIEW Some promise when fourth on Yarmouth debut last July but well held at Lingfield later that month and notseensince.Bestwatchedonreturnunlessthebettinghintsotherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 ETERNAL BLESSING (FR) (258) 6- 9-2 (13)
Br B f Wootton Bassett - To Eternity
O Tars Farm Equestrian Stud
Robert Havlin J
David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Daylesford Stud Shinco Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW12/1,lastof6innoviceatAscot(1m,goodtosoft)ondebutlastautumnbutdidhintatabilityamidst greenness.Potentialimprover TFRHHHII BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 JAZZY BABY (GB) (-)
Br B f Expert Eye - Pilcomayo (IRE)
Josephine Gordon J
O Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Mrs M. A. Crook
TIMEFORM VIEW Expert Eye filly Half-sister to several winners, including useful 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner
Jack and 1 1/4m-13/4mwinnerColdHarbour Bredtohaveafuturebutprobablybesttolookelsewherethistime.
9 MAGDALAYNA (GB) (24) 6-5
Br Ch f New Approach (IRE) - Daymooma
O Nick Allhusen & Selwood Bloodstock
(7)
Lewis Edmunds J
Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Selwood/Seascape Bloodstock Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORMVIEWRelatedtowinnersbutlooksmoreoneforhandicapsafterthis.
10 MAKING MOVES (GB) (-)
Br Br f Aclaim (IRE) - Making Love (GER) Jason Watson J
O BB Thoroughbreds & HCS Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
B Harriet Loder
TIMEFORMVIEWAclaimfilly Dam,rantwiceinGermany,half-sistertousefulwinnerupto8.5fMakingTroublefromfamilyof CoronationCup/PrixRoyal-OakwinnerAsk.Willneedtobeusefultomakeawinningstarthere
11 PARTICIPLE (GB) (280) 2-
(2)
Br B f Frankel - Present Tense Rossa Ryan J
O Juddmonte
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S
TIMEFORMVIEWHighlypromisingtype.Secondof6toQilinQueeninnoviceatSalisbury(1m,goodtofirm)ondebut lastAugust,justfailing.Opentoconsiderableimprovement.Theonetobeat.
12 STELLENBOSCH (IRE) (21) 33-20
(1)
Br B f Wootton Bassett - Heaven On Earth (IRE) Sean Levey J
O Westerberg Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Westerberg
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaiden.Belowparwheneighthof10inhandicap(12/1)atYarmouth(7f,goodtofirm)21days ago.Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHHHII BHA78
13 TRUE
COLORS
(FR) (24) 33
Br B f Zarak (FR) - Tribulina
O Scuderia la Tesa Limited
Oisin Murphy J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Soc. Agr La Tesa Srl Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when third in novice/maiden events this spring. The mount of Oisin Murphy from yard’s 3 runners.Placeclaims. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2024: FIDELIUS 3 9 2 Marco Ghiani 4-6 (Robert Cowell) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2.
Stewards Note:
EL FOX: Following its run on 27/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
MAGDALAYNA: Following its run on 28/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was restless and slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Participle (GB), 15-2 Al Durry (GB), 8-1 Stellenbosch (IRE), 10-1 True Colors (FR), 11-1 Beauty Beyond (GB), 16-1 Bun Bang Fai (GB), 20-1 Danza Parigina (FR), 25-1 Eternal Blessing (FR), 28-1 El Fox (GB), 40-1 Jazzy Baby (GB), Making Moves (GB), 66-1 Magdalayna (GB), 100-1 Amelia Sedley (IRE)
The well-bred PARTICIPLE made a highly encouraging start to her career when narrowly denied by recent Newbury Listed winner Qilin Queen at Salisbury at the end of last summer and should take a bit of stopping on her seasonal return. Al Durry and Beauty Beyond showed promise on debut this spring and can fight it out for minor honours with Oisin Murphy’s mount True Colors.
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Fourth Race 6.50
THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT BET365 MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV
I) (GBB RACE)
for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)
CITY SELECTIONS
The form of EXPLODE’s debut third has worked out well and the son of Sottsass can put that experience to good use and go in at the second time of asking. Although hooded on his racecourse bow, Antipodes warrants a market check for the in-form Roger Varian stable, while the Kingman colt Mudbir, who has been off since finishing second at Newmarket on his debut in October, is another to consider
EXPLODE Antipodes
Leading course trainer (20-25): J & T Gosden (38 wins from 142 runners, 27%) runs MUDBIR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & T Gosden (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs MUDBIR
Longest Traveller: TEAM PLAYER trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 148 miles.
colours no horse
1 OPEN ROAD (IRE) (-)
(7)
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - West Wind Charlie Bennett J
O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWTeofilogelding.Brothertoverysmartwinnerupto11fWestWindBlowsandcloselyrelatedto2-y-o6fwinnerNewWinds.Dam11/4m/10.5f winner Makesplentyofappealonpaperaheadofthisbelateddebutbuthastoconcedeplentyofweighttosomepromising3-y-os. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 PERRY MASON (GB) (19) 5-4
4 10-2 (16)
Br B g Advertise - Precious Ramotswe Lewis Edmunds J
O Mr J. Stevens Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Pandora X Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedgelding.12/1,firstrunsinceleavingJaneChapple-Hyamwhenfourthof7inmaidenatDoncaster(7f,good tofirm)19daysago,outpaced3foutandpluggingon.Handicapswillbemorehisthingfurtherdowntheline. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 SENOR CORTEZ (IRE) (21) 00
4 10-2 (4)
Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lillian Russell (IRE) Paddy Bradley J
O Graham & Lynn Knight Robert Eddery, Newmarket T
B Godolphin G. B. Marine S TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in bumpers and well beaten in a pair of AW novice events in recent weeks. Low-grade handicapsreturnedtolongertripswillbemorehisthingafterthis.
4 MISS TINKERBELL (GB) (31)
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 9-11 (15)
Br B m Dunaden (FR) - Canoodle Harry Davies J
O Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWDunadenmarewhohasruntoonlyapoorlevelinatrioofbumpersataround2msincetheturnofthe year Hardtowarmtomakingdebutinthisspherewithblinkersretained. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 ANTIPODES (IRE) (-)
3 9-4 (11)
Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Albemarle Ray Dawson J
O Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Eagle
Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Rigsdale Stud Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW€48,000foal,130,000gnsyearling,Starspangledbannercolt.Half-brotherto3winners,includingwinnerupto8.6fLexingtonBelleand winnerupto11/4mMackaar,bothuseful.Equippedwithahoodfordebutandtrainer’snewcomersalwayscommandrespect. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 BELAYA RIVER (FR) (21) 40
3 9-4 (10)
Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Kosmische (IRE) Mikkel Mortensen (5) J
O Mr P. Hickman Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Rashit Shaykhutdinov Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedcoltwhomadenogreaterimpactthanhehadondebutwheneighthof11innoviceatthiscourse (10f,125/1)21daysago.Willgetamarkafterthisandhandicapsoughttoseehiminabetterlight. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 BELIEVE
(6)
Br B g Make Believe - Background Mason Paetel (7) J
O Ursa Major, Masters, Budden, Griffin Denis Quinn, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWMakeBelievegeldingwhoneedsmoretime,off5months/changedyardspriortofinishingawellheld ninthof10inmaidenatDoncaster(10.2f,good)54daysago. TFRHIIII BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 DEAUVILLE BLUE (FR) (252) 00-
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Galileo’s Moon (IRE)
3 9-4 (1)
Rossa Ryan J
O Unique Financial Racing Partnership Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Attiyah, I.E.I, Castillon, Prairies
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful-lookingsortwhodisplayeddefinitesignsofabilityin2starts4monthsapartasa2-y-o,midfieldinbig-fieldsalesraceatDoncaster (6.5f)whenlastseeninSeptember Changedyardsandgeldedaheadofreturnandverymuchappealsasthetypetodobetterstill. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 DOR’S DREAM (GB) (-)
Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Dor’s Law
3 9-4 (9)
Zacharia Clarke (7) J
O Mrs Doreen Carter Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B Doreen Carter Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAdaaygelding.Dam1m-11/4mwinneroutofFrench11.5f/11/2mwinnerLawofChance.Likely outsideronracecoursebow TFRHHIII BHA-
10 EXPLODE (FR) (45) 3 3 9-4 (8)
Br B g Sottsass (FR) - Fuse (FR) Oisin Murphy J
O Qatar Racing Limited James Ferguson, Newmarket T
B Mr Comte Guillaume De Saint-Seine Tweenhills Farm & Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW€200,000Sottsassgeldingwhohadadifficultdrawasitwentbutstillshowedplentyofabilitywhenthirdof14inmaiden(18/1)at Kempton(8f)ondebut45daysago.Thatformhasworkedoutwellandnosurprisetoseehimthereaboutswithprogressanticipated. TFRHHHHI BHA-
11 GRAND
HARBOUR
(GB) (18) 53
3 9-4 (13)
Br B g Haafhd - Jewelled Luke Morris J
O M & M Franklin Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Mr & Mrs M. Franklin Agma Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedgelding.50/1,thirdof4innoviceatSalisbury(7f,firm)18daysago,runninggreenand beatenover1fout.Typehisshrewdstabledowellwithinhandicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-
12 MUDBIR (GB) (211) 2-
3 9-4 (3)
Br B c Kingman - Handassa Jim Crowley J
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWVerywell-relatedcoltwholooksthepartandheshapedpromisinglywhensecondof9innoviceatNewmarket(7f,soft)ondebutinOctober,found wantingforexperienceatacrucialstagebeforekeepingonfinal1f.Representstopconnections’andsuretodobetterasa3-y-ouppedto1m. TFRHHHHH BHA-
13 ROYAL EMBLEM (GB) (-)
3 9-4 (14)
Br B g Twilight Son - Royal Seal Georgia Dobie J
O Royal Emblem Partnership Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 25,000 gns foal, Twilight Son gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1 1/4m/11f winner Compliantand5fwinnerRoyalAppointment. TFRHHIII BHA-
14 SEA ROBBO RUN (IRE) (-)
Br Ch g Bated Breath - Sky Crystal (GER)
3 9-4 (12)
Robert Havlin J
O Corn Hall Racing Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Yeomanstown Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 62,000 gns yearling, Bated Breath gelding. Brother to smart winner up to 1m Space Traveller and 6f winnerRubiaBellaandhalf-brotherto2-y-o6fwinnerPellucid.Marketcanpointthewayondebut. TFRHHHII BHA-
15 TAKE THE A TRAIN (GB) (25) 5-0
3 9-4 (2)
Br Ch c Showcasing - Anzhelika (IRE) Jason Watson J
O Cayton Park Stud Limited Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Cayton Park Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowcasingcoltwhohasn’tofferedmuchencouragementinpairofstarts7monthsapart,beatenlongwayoutwhen lastof10innoviceatSouthwell(8.1f,66/1)25daysago.Probablytypeforlow-gradehandicapsoverfurther TFRHIIII BHA-
16 TEAM PLAYER (GB) (-)
Br Ch g Without Parole - Caravela (IRE)
O Jon and Julia Aisbitt
B Jon and Julia Aisbitt
3 9-4 (5)
George Bass J
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWithoutParolegelding.Half-brotherto11/4mwinnerContinuance.Dam1m-11/4mwinnerwhostayed11/2m.Pedigree suggeststhissortoftripmaybeshortofhisoptimumandlikelybestwatchedondebut,unlessbettingsuggestotherwise. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2024: SUNNY STREET (IRE) 3 9 4 Jason Watson 11-2 (James Tate) 16 ran Hood worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 8, 9, 13, 14, 16. Stewards Note:
BELIEVE IN SUCCESS: Following its run on 29/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Mudbir (GB), 7-2 Explode (FR), 8-1 Antipodes (IRE), 9-1 Open Road (IRE), Deauville Blue (FR), 14-1 Sea Robbo Run (IRE), 22-1 Team Player (GB), 28-1 Perry Mason (GB), 50-1 Belaya River (FR), Dor’s Dream (GB), Grand Harbour (GB), 66-1 Miss Tinkerbell (GB), Royal Emblem (GB), 80-1 Believe In Success (GB), 100-1 Take The A Train (GB), 150-1 Senor Cortez (IRE)
The choicely-bred MUDBIR shaped with definite promise amidst inexperience when runner-up on debut in a Newmarket novice back in the autumn. Boasting all the hallmarks of one sure to do better as a 3-y-o, he shades the vote ahead of Explode, who produced a solid debut display himself when third from a wide draw at Kempton 45 days ago. Deauville Blue on debut for a new yard and newcomers Antipodes and Open Road also command a second look.
Fifth Race 7.20
THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT BET365 MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)
CITY SELECTIONS
COMPETIZIONE showed major improvement from first to second start when runner-up at Doncaster last time out, and stepping up to a mile can see him get off the mark for in-form connections. Gelded since his last run, Shimmering Spin has strong claims on his second over C&D two starts ago, while River King has shown up well on both starts this season at Nottingham and Doncaster.
COMPETIZIONE Shimmering Spin
Leading course trainer (20-25): J & T Gosden (38 wins from 142 runners, 27%) runs COMPETIZIONE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (12 wins from 65 runners, 18%) runs JUPITER AMMON
Longest Traveller: ARMATHIA trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 188 miles.
1 SHIMMERING SPIN (USA) (64) 320-20
Br B g Hard Spun (USA) - Shimmering Moon (USA) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr Laurence Holder Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Mr Bob Novak SBZ Corporation Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced gelding. 7/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 64 days ago. Gelded since andneedstogetbackontrack. TFRHHIII BHA79
2 ARMATHIA (GB) (27) 0 6 9-11 (1)
Br B m Cityscape - Slide Show Josephine Gordon J
O Mr Daniel Hunt Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Daniel Hunt
TIMEFORMVIEWBeatenalongwayondebutinthissphereinaDoncasternovice(7f,good,200/1)27daysago. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 AQAB (IRE) (25) 36 3 9-4 (4)
Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Diana Storm (GER) Luke Morris J
O Al Wasmiyah Stud Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Al Wasmiyah Stud & Sunderland Holdings TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedcolt.Sixthof10innovice(33/1)atSouthwell(8.1f)25daysago.Probablymoreonefor handicapsinduecourse. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 ARABIAN STORY (IRE) (104) 60 3 9-4 (5)
Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Delphinidae (IRE)
Oisin Murphy J
O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWFaircolt.5/1,tenthof14inminoreventatMeydan(8f).Off104daysandwillneedtoraisehisgame ifhe’stoemergeontophere
5 COMPETIZIONE (FR) (19) 02 3 9-4 (3)
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Walk In Beauty (IRE)
Robert Havlin J
O The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsort.7/2andtonguestraponfor1sttime,secondof7inmaidenatDoncaster(7f,goodto firm)19daysago,clearofrest.Opentoimprovement.
6 DOUBLE MEANING (GB) (227) 54- 3 9-4 (11)
Br Ch g Farhh - Carriwitchet (IRE)
-
Marco Ghiani J
O Mr Tony Fordham John Berry, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. Fourth of 7 in novice (9/2) at Pontefract (10f, heavy). Off 7 months and back downintripondebutfornewyard(formerlywithCharlieAppleby).
7 EMPEROR’S LOGIC (IRE) (24) 0 3 9-4 (2)
Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Avenbury
O Logic Land & Property Limited
Joey Haynes J
Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B Knocktartan House Stud Logic Land & Property Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced gelding. 66/1, last of 11 in maiden at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) on debut 24 days ago.Hardtowarmtoonthebackofthat. TFRHIIII BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 JUPITER AMMON (IRE) (25) 0 3 9-4 (15)
Br Ch c New Bay - Beautiful Gesture
O Mrs Fitri Hay
B China Horse Club International Ltd
Callum Hutchinson J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedcolt.18/1,ninthof10innoviceatSouthwell(8.1f)ondebut25daysago.Ingoodhands andshoulddobetterintime. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 KILIMA (GB) (33) 0 3 9-4 (9)
Br Br g Pinatubo (IRE) - Bantu
O Mr V. Woodward
Laura Pearson J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B New England Stud & Barton Stud Racing Welfare S TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced gelding. 80/1, last of 12 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 33 days ago. Anotherwhowilllikelybeseeninabetterlightwhengoingdownthehandicaproute. TFRHIIII BHA-
10 MAWOOD (GB) (-)
Br Br g Mohaather - Majmu (AUS)
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
9-4 (12)
Jim Crowley J
Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMohaathercolt.Half-brothertosmart7.6f-11/4mwinnerMujtabaanduseful7fwinnerFakhama.DamsmartwinnerinSouth Africa(includingGrade11mevents),stayed11/4m.Interestingnewcomerandthemarketshouldberevealing. TFRHHHII BHA-
11 RIVER KING (IRE) (13) 4-32 BF
Br B c King of Change - Precipitous (IRE)
O Grande Motte
3 9-4 (7)
Sean Levey J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Forenaghts Stud & Jim Bolger Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced colt. 5/6, second of 12 in novice at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 13 days ago, conceding firstrun.Oughttomakeaboldbidtogoonebetterhere
12 ROLLING LUCK (GB) (22) 0-4
3 9-4 (10)
Br B g New Bay - Lady Tiana Ben Sanderson J
O Mr S. P. C. Woods S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedgelding.50/1,fourthof5innoviceatPontefract(10f,good)22daysago.Backdown intripandhe’sreadilypassedover
13 SIR WOOTTON (IRE) (25) 5
3 9-4 (8)
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Monty’s Girl (IRE) Lewis Edmunds J
O Newtown Anner Stud Farm John Butler, Newmarket T
B Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedgelding.14/1,fifthof10innoviceatWetherby(8f,goodtofirm)ondebut25daysago. Bigstepforwardrequired.
14 SUMMERTIME BLUES (GB) (-)
Br B g Pinatubo (IRE) - Gimme Some Lovin (IRE)
9-4 (13)
William Cox J
O Christopher Wright & Miss Emily Asprey Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Stratford Place Stud & Willow Bloodstock Stratford Place Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Pinatubo gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 5f/6f winner Thammin and useful winnerupto7fAjaxTavern.Onetonoteinthebetting.
15 WOOD WHISPERER (IRE) (-)
Br Ch c Waldgeist - Redhawk (IRE)
3 9-4 (14)
Jason Watson J
O Mr Gary Gillies Paul Attwater, Upper Lambourn T
B Clara Stud racingclub.com S TIMEFORMVIEW42,000gnsfoal,50,000gnsyearling,Waldgeistcolt.Half-brotherto11/4mwinnerCrimsonRoad. Probablybestwatchedondebut,unlessthebettingsuggestsotherwise.
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
2024:(See Div 1)
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 10, 14 Stewards Note: SHIMMERING SPIN: Following its run on 19/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Competizione (FR), 3-1 River King (IRE), 10-1 Mawood (GB), 12-1 Shimmering Spin (USA), 14-1 Arabian Story (IRE), 16-1 Aqab (IRE), 22-1 Summertime Blues (GB), 33-1 Jupiter Ammon (IRE), 50-1 Wood Whisperer (IRE), 66-1 Kilima (GB), 100-1 Double Meaning (GB), Sir Wootton (IRE), 200-1 Emperor’s Logic (IRE), Rolling Luck (GB), 300-1 Armathia (GB)
This looks between RIVER KING and Competizione, both of whom pulled well clear of the rest when finding just one too good at Nottingham and Doncaster respectively earlier this month. Choosing between them is not at all easy, with River King shading preference. Newcomer Mawood is appealing on paper and it’ll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting.
Sixth Race 7.50
THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for four 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
Narrowly denied at Wolverhampton last time out, SMOOTH SILESIE has been found an ideal opportunity to regain the winning thread, with Rossa Ryan taking over in the saddle. Dark Side Prince landed this contest last year off 7lb higher, and he must enter calculations once again. Twilight Madness is another with strong claims based on the pick of his form, while Colors Of Freedom completes the shortlist.
SMOOTH SILESIE
Dark Side Prince
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Cowell (24 wins from 188 runners, 13%) runs AGOSTINO and ZOLA POWER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Carr (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs JOJO RABBIT
Weightwatcher: TWILIGHT MADNESS won off a handicap mark of 76, his rating is now down 8lb to 68.
Longest Traveller: JOJO RABBIT trained by R Carr, Stillington, 209 miles.
1 SMOOTH SILESIE (IRE) (143) 234242- CD 4 9-9 (3)
Br Ch f Smooth Daddy (USA) - Silesie (USA) Rossa Ryan J
O Everybody Racing Limited Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T
B Christopher Johnston Bloodstock Everybody Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 10/3). Off 143 days but willmakeherpresencefeltifraringtogo.
TFRHHHHI BHA69
2 TWILIGHT MADNESS (GB) (12) 420-005 D 7 9-8 (7)
Br Ch h Twilight Son - Rhal (IRE) William Carver J
O Mr P. R. Hedger & P C F Racing Ltd Simon Hodgson, Hook T
B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRespectablefifthof14inhandicap(10/1)atLingfield(5f,goodtofirm)12daysago,unabletosustain effort.Majorplayeroffa2lblowerbackontheAW. TFRHHHHH BHA68
3 JOJO RABBIT (GB) (25) 0463-06 D 7 9-5 (6)
Br Br g Due Diligence (USA) - Berkshire Honey James Sullivan J
O Grange Park Racing XIII & Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Berkshire Parts & Panels Grange Park Racing, William Hill S
TIMEFORMVIEW7/1,belowformsixthof10inhandicapatWetherby(5.5f,goodtofirm)25daysago Continuesto edgedowntheweightsbutothersmakemoreappealfromawinpointofview TFRHHHII BHA65
4 AGOSTINO (GB) (159) 001260- CD 5 9-3 (2)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Firenze
O Mr P. S. Ryan
Marco Ghiani J
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Jan & Peter Hopper Al Basti Equiworld S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 7/1) when last seen in December Needstobouncebackbuthewillcertainlyhaveaneach-waychanceifabletodoso.
5 BURABACK (IRE) (31) 332010 CD
BHA63
(4)
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Gailes First (IRE) Luke Morris J
O D & J Racing Partnership Derek Shaw, Sproxton T
B Mrs C. Burns A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 3 wins from 11 runs this year Latest win here in April. Last of 7 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton(5.1f)31daysago.Perhapsashadetoohighintheweightsfornow TFRHHIII BHA62
6 DARK SIDE PRINCE (GB) (21) 640-033 CD
(1)
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
TIMEFORMVIEWFive-timeC&Dwinner.Bitbelowformthirdof7inhandicapatthiscourse(6f,8/1)21daysago.Placepossibilities.
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Suerte Loca (IRE) Ray Dawson J
O Mr S. Geraghty
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Kirtlington Stud & Mr C. Budgett Al Basti Equiworld S
TIMEFORMVIEW 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) 13 days ago. Easyenoughtolookelsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA60
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 COLORS OF FREEDOM (GB) (12) 6131-40 D 5 8-8 (8)
Br Ch m Mayson - Scarborough (IRE) William Cox J O Lynn Cullimore Joe Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge T
B Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm, 40/1) 12 days ago, slowly away Has work to do. TFRHHIII BHA54
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: DARK SIDE PRINCE 7 9 6 Harrison Shaw 5-1 (Jessica Macey) 9 ran Blinkers worn by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6. Stewards Note: COLORS OF FREEDOM: Following its run on 10/5/2025 it was reported that the horse anticipated the start.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Smooth Silesie (IRE), 10-3 Twilight Madness (GB), 6-1 Dark Side Prince (GB), 13-2 Agostino (GB), 8-1 Jojo Rabbit (GB), 10-1 Buraback (IRE), 20-1 Colors of Freedom (GB), 33-1 Zola Power (GB)
Having shaped as though his turn is near dropped to 0-70 company on turf recently, TWILIGHT MADNESS is very appealing back on the all-weather Indeed, the 7-y-o boasts a far more compelling strike rate on synthetics (6-26 compared to 1-14 on turf) and is now 8lb below his last winning mark. The consistent Smooth Silesie will surely be on the premises if ready to go following a break, while Agostino and Dark Side Prince both make some each-way appeal.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TWILIGHT MADNESS 2.SMOOTH SILESIE (IRE) 3.AGOSTINO RACE RESULT TIME:
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Seventh Race 8.20
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 course-and-distance winner off the same mark in February, TEMPLE BRUER could be ideally berthed in stall four to have the race unfold to suit his style of running. The in-form Combustion and Yoshimi are prime candidates to be on the front end to set things up nicely, while Thomas Equinas is another speedy type that can cause the selection problems. Forever Noah and Safari Dream are others to note.
TEMPLE BRUER Combustion
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Varian (30 wins from 129 runners, 23%) runs FOREVER NOAH
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Williams (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs EL HIBRI
Longest Traveller: SAFARI DREAM trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 241 miles.
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1 KALIK (IRE) (12) 25/0-0
Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Bisous Y Besos (IRE)
Alice Bond (7) J
O Apollo Horses I Michael Keady, Newmarket T
B Padraig Williams
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago, slowlyaway Tonguestrapon1sttimeandheneedstogetbackontrack. TFRHIIII BHA65
2 TEMPLE BRUER (GB) (14) 00-1004 CD 7 9-9 (4)
Br B g Showcasing - Kendal Mint
Marco Ghiani J
O Mr R. Moore Mike Murphy, Westoning T
B Glebe Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in February. Fourth of 6 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Meritsconsideration. TFRHHIII BHA65
3 DARK DREAMER (GB) (34) 000-004 D 4 9-8 (3)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Midnight Thoughts (USA) Sean Levey J
O The Dark Dreamers Mike Murphy, Westoning T
B Apple Tree Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 15 in handicap at this course (7f, 20/1) 34 days ago. That represented a step back in the rightdirectionand,now1lblower,he’sworthasecondlookwithSeanLeveybooked. TFRHHHII BHA64
4 BILL PLUMB (IRE) (14) 4/-04626 D BF 6 9-8 (8)
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Provence Luke Morris J
O Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Hyde Park Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 6 in handicap at this C&D (11/5) 14 days ago, very slowly away Runner-up (also over this C&D)onpenultimatestartandwon’tbewithoutachanceifabletoreproducethatform. TFRHHHII BHA64
5 GUNDOGAN (GB) (19) 435-040 D
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Dharwa
9-8 (10)
Rossa Ryan J
O RB Racing Syndicate Ross Burdon, Newmarket T
B Richard & Nell Kent Tote, Kwiff - Spryme Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW7/1,firstrunsinceleavingSimonPearcewhenseventhof8inhandicapatDoncaster(6f,goodtofirm) 19daysago.Blinkersbackon.Opposable.
6 COMBUSTION (GB) (48) 0-11112 CD BF
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Chicklade
BHA64
(6)
Joey Haynes J
O Mulligans racing club & David Reynolds Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T
B Glebe Farm Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.4winsfrom5runsthisyear,thelatestatLingfieldinMarch.Creditablesecondof10inhandicap(evens)at Southwell(6.1f)48daysago,clearofrest.Willneedtoraisehisgameanothernotchnownewmarkhaskickedin. TFRHHHII BHA63
7 YOSHIMI (IRE) (32) 310-310 C D
(5)
Br Gr g Dream Ahead (USA) - Dawn Dew (GER) Andrea Pinna (7) J
O Nicholas Baines & Mrs Sallie Lloyd
Michael Herrington, Willoughton T
B Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 1 win from 3 runs this year Latest win at Southwell in January. 10/1, last of 7 in handicapatSouthwell(6.1f)32daysago.Looksvulnerable. TFRHHIII BHA62
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 SAFARI DREAM (IRE) (7) 0-03201 D 5 9-5 (9)
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Grandmas Dream Oisin Murphy J
O Great Western Racing II
Rod Millman, Cullompton T
B Rathasker Stud Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedonrecenteffortstowin8-runnerhandicap(3/1)atSalisbury(6f,goodtofirm)7daysago,comfortably YettostrikeontheAWbutplacedhereandatSouthwellinrecentmonthsandhe’salivecandidate. TFRHHHHH BHA61(+8)
9 FOREVER NOAH (GB) (14) 34433-5 BF 4 9-4 (1)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Poppet’s Passion Ray Dawson J
O Opulence Thoroughbreds Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Whatton Manor Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 6 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good to firm, 2/1) 14 days ago. In good hands and while he needstofindabitofimprovementfromsomewhere,thatisnotoutofthequestion. TFRHHHII BHA60
10 NELSON ROSE (GB) (14) 4141
Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Rose Crown Jason Watson J
O SRDS Racing Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
B India Channon
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Adam West when last of 6 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good to firm, 16/1) 14daysago.Cheekpieceson1sttime.Somethingtofindonform.
11 THOMAS EQUINAS (GB)
Br Ch g Mayson - Hot Ticket (IRE) Robert Havlin J
O Michael & Heather Yarrow Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B M. J. Yarrow Diomed Developments Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Five-time course winner 3/1, good second of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 28 days ago. Likely tofindoneortwotoogood.
12 EL HIBRI (IRE) (17) 0-32626 CD 6 9-1
58
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Shawka Josephine Gordon J
O Mr M. Greaves Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Rc UK Land Ventures Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Twelverunssincelastwinin2024.12/1,belowformsixthof12inhandicapatKempton (7f)17daysago,doingtoomuchtoosoon.Othersmorepersuasive.
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2024: EL HIBRI (IRE) 5 9 6 Saffie Osborne 5-1 (Ian Williams) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10 Hood worn by No. 10 Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 12 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 11
Stewards Note:
COMBUSTION: Following its run on 4/4/2025 it was reported that the jockey was slow to remove the blindfold. YOSHIMI: Following its run on 20/4/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Safari Dream (IRE), 13-2 Combustion (GB), 7-1 Forever Noah (GB), 10-1 Bill Plumb (IRE), 11-1 Thomas Equinas (GB), 12-1 Dark Dreamer (GB), 16-1 Temple Bruer (GB), 18-1 El Hibri (IRE), 22-1 Gundogan (GB), 25-1 Yoshimi (IRE), 28-1 Nelson Rose (GB), 66-1 Kalik (IRE)
SAFARI DREAM escapes a penalty for last week’s Salisbury success and he will prove a tough nut to crack with Oisin Murphy booked. The 5-y-o is winless so far on the all-weather but he’s only had half-a-dozen bites at the cherry on synthetics and has performed well both here and at Southwell already this year Dark Dreamer gets the nod for forecast purposes on the back of an encouraging effort here last month. Bill Plumb and Forever Noah are others to consider
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
Eighth Race 8.50
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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
Dropping back down in trip from an extended mile to 7f was instrumental in Bizarre Law winning at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and he commands respect under a 5lb penalty. However, KRANJCAR’s form figures since returning from wind surgery are more inspiring and the George Bougheytrained four-year-old shades preference based on his proven reliability. Due Date and Heerathetrack are others to consider
KRANJCAR
Bizarre Law
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Usher (22 wins from 176 runners, 12%) runs HEERATHETRACK and SHADES OF MAY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Boughey (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs KRANJCAR
Longest Traveller: BIZARRE LAW trained by M Herrington, Willoughton, 151 miles.
1 BIZARRE LAW (GB) (10) 0-00001 D
(in
(6)
Br B g Lawman (FR) - Bizzarria Oisin Murphy J
O Sitting on fence racing club Michael Herrington, Willoughton T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlonglosingrunin11-runnerhandicapatWolverhampton(7.2f,6/1)10daysago,suitedbywayrace developedtoleadfinal1f.Carriespenaltyandremainsofinterestnowhe’sbackinthegroove. TFRHHHHI BHA55(+5)
2 BOLD SUITOR (GB) (17) 3-21242 C D
Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Samasana (IRE)
(8)
Georgia Dobie J
O Equestrian R Infinity Ltd Craig Benton, Epsom T
B Redgate Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner LatestwinatWolverhamptoninMarch.Wastednotimegettingbacktoformwhensecondof 12inhandicap(4/1)atKempton(7f)17daysago.Shortlistmaterialfromanunchangedmark. TFRHHHHH BHA55
3 EIGHT MILE (IRE) (47) 5320-00 5 9-9 (12)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Fashion Central Rossa Ryan J
O Mr C. Woodhouse Des Donovan, Exning T
B Ballyhane
TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2023 50/1,againranpoorlywhentwelfthof15inhandicapatYarmouth (8f,goodtofirm)47daysago.Blinkersbackon.Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA55
4 HEERATHETRACK (GB) (14) 331524 CD
Br Gr g Heeraat (IRE) - Jessica Ennis (USA)
O High Five Racing
B Kylie Manser-Baines
(13)
Tyler Heard J
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in March. 8/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 2 weeks ago, albeit betterplacedthanmost. TFRHHHII BHA54
5 KRANJCAR (IRE) (22) 635121 D 4 9-8 (11)
Br B g Acclamation - Party For Ever (IRE)
O Pompey Ventures 10
B Corduff Stud & Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd
Jack Callan (7) J
George Boughey, Newmarket T
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning10-runnerhandicapatBrighton(7f,goodtofirm,11/8)justover3weeks ago.Shouldremaincompetitivebackonall-weather TFRHHHHI BHA54
6 BALLYBAYMOONSHINER (FR) (89) 1150-44 CD 7 9-6 (3)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Haven’s Wave (IRE)
Lewis Edmunds J
O Gallaghers Murty McGrath, Maidstone T
B Silfield Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner. Wasn’t disgraced as he made the frame again when fourth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at thiscourse(8f)whenlastseen3monthsago. TFRHHHII BHA52
7 DUE DATE (GB) (26) 051255 C 5 9-5 (2)
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Harryana To Jason Watson J
O Mr A Bangs & Miss J A Challen Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerinJanuary.Shapedasifbetterforrunwhenfifthof11inhandicapatWolverhampton (6.1f,9/2)26daysago.Interestingrunneronjusthissecondstartbeyond6f. TFRHHHII BHA51
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 LION RING (IRE) (22) 535565 C
9-3 (10)
Br B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Bling Ring (USA) Callum Hutchinson J
O Mr Andrew J. Martin Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T
B Miss Breda Jones Andy Martin Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW 33/1, bit below form 4 1/2 lengths fifth of 10 to Kranjcar in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to firm) justover3weeksago.Morerequiredbutthatpossiblebackonall-weather
9 KESSAAR POWER (IRE) (28) 60-3006 C 5 9-3 (4)
Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Lady Willpower Luke Morris J
O Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner 16/1,sixthof11inhandicapatthisC&D4weeksago(reportedtohavebledfromnose). TFRHHIII BHA49
10 DARLO LADY (GB) (138) 00-0
9-1 (7)
Br Gr f Outstrip - Doric Lady Ray Dawson J
O Mr A. Carson Anthony Carson, Newmarket T
B Clive Dennett Tony Carson, Office-Serv S TIMEFORM VIEW 250/1 and hooded for 1st time, last of 7 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) when last seen in January.Significantlybackupintripforherhandicapdebut.
11 SPIRIT LA ADELITA (GB) (23) 00/0U-00
47
(5)
Br Ch f Mayson - La Adelita (IRE) Aiden Brookes (3) J
O Mr R. A. Popely Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Hever Stud Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHaslittlesolidformandwasalwaysbehindatBrighton(8f,goodtofirm)justover3weeksago.
12 DOVES OF PEACE (IRE) (52) 400-000 C
(1)
Br B g Camacho - Petits Potins (IRE) Marco Ghiani J
O Jake Holman Clare Hobson, Royston T
B Knocktoran Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerbuthasbeatenjustahandfulofrivalsinhislast5starts.Easytolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA46
13 SHADES OF MAY (GB) (21) 5-43060 5 9-0 (9)
Br B g Mayson - Shades of Silk George Bass J
O Mr M D. I. Usher
B Peter Balding
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
Mark Usher Racing, Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Ran even worse back in a handicap after 7 weeks off when seventh of 9 (8/1) at Southwell (5f) 3 weeksago.Significantlybackupintrip.
TFRHHIII BHA45
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: AMAYSMONT 7 9 4 Andrea Pinna 4-1 (Kevin Frost) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No. 2, 3. Visor worn by No. 6, 7, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.
Stewards Note: EIGHT MILE: Following its run on 5/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.
DUE DATE: Following its run on 26/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
KESSAAR POWER: Following its run on 24/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Kranjcar (IRE), 5-1 Bizarre Law (GB), 11-2 Bold Suitor (GB), 17-2 Heerathetrack (GB), 9-1 Ballybaymoonshiner (FR), 12-1 Due Date (GB), 22-1 Lion Ring (IRE), 33-1 Kessaar Power (IRE), Shades of May (GB), 100-1 Eight Mile (IRE), Darlo Lady (GB), Spirit La Adelita (GB), Doves of Peace (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
BOLD SUITOR was a shade unfortunate to bump into a plot at Kempton earlier this month but, from an unchanged mark, Craig Benton’s charge is fancied to go one better at the expense of Bizarre Law, who ended a long losing run at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and remains of interest now back in the groove. Kranjcar has won 2 of his last 3 on turf and can edge out Ballybaymoonshiner for the bronze medal.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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First Race 5.15 - 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. May 20th. Lowest weight 9st 11lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after May 10th, 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 May 19th, 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 16 entries at £40. - Closed May 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3885; Second £1943; Third £971; Fourth £486; Fifth £243. (Penalty Value £4470.30) Weights raised 3lb 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 5.50 - THE bet365 APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for 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. May 20th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 8lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 13lb Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 19th, 2025, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race. 11 entries, 3 at £6 and 8 at £30. - Closed May 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) A SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.20 - THE RACING VALUE AT bet365 MAIDEN FILLIES’ 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 maiden three yrs old fillies only. Enter by noon, May 16th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. 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 28 entries at £40. - Closed May 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.50 - THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT bet365 MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 16th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb 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. 22 entries at £50. - Closed May 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.20 - THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT bet365 MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 16th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 20th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb 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. 22 entries at £50. - Closed May 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.50 - THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT bet365 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 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. May 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 10th, 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 15 entries at £40. - Closed May 16th, 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 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.20 - 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. May 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 10th, 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 16 entries at £30. - Closed May 16th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 8.50 - 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 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. May 20th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 10th, 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 21 entries, 2 at £6 and 19 at £30. - Closed May 16th, 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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