Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 24th April by Weatherbys

Thursday 24th April 2025

Officials

Thursday 24th April 2025

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OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Tony McGlone STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Henry Pelly STEWARDS

Simon Kirk, Tomas O’Brien, Ben Ford

STARTERS

William Jardine Kieran O’Shea JUDGE

David Hicks

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Paul Champion

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Sarah Duncan, Elizabeth Budden, Julie Lingham

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Fiona Virgo

Dr Duncan Peacock

VETERINARY OFFICER

Stuart Thorne

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Mark Murrell MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS

Mark Sinnott VetMB MA,CertVR MRCVS

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CertAVP(EM) MRCVS

COMMENTATOR

Alex Fussey

BETTING RING MANAGER

Sarah Woodborne

RACECOURSE TEAM

RACING DIRECTOR

Neil Graham COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Nathan Holmes

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Shelley Wheeler

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Sarah Ridgway

TONIGHT’S RACING

TONIGHT’S SPONSORS

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

As we move into the summer season, we have the ﬁrst of our six-race cards this evening, as well as a later ﬁnish time of 8.55 pm.

The reason for having a six races is that the ﬂat turf season is getting under way and the BHA feel that the pool of available horses would not support more races, so some ﬁxtures will have six and some will have seven. The last race can be programmed up to 9.00 pm in the summer period, as the lighter evenings allow the racing staff a greater chance of getting home before dark.

The ﬁrst race tonight features some lightly raced three year olds with the George Boughey trained, Inns of Fear, having the best form after his second at Newcastle at the end of March.

There are, also, some interesting newcomers, which could well be worth inspecting in the paddock beforehand. All the races this evening have eight or more runners – at the time of writing – allowing each way betting, which should give you a greater chance of beating the bookies!

Good luck and have a great 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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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-

Sponsor Form Comment

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 6.25

THE

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RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, C AND D) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three, four and ﬁve yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

CITY SELECTIONS

Gelded since a narrow defeat over 6f at Newcastle last month on his ﬁrst start for the George Boughey team, INNS OF FEAR should appreciate going back up in trip and he can deservedly get off the mark at the fourth time of asking. Not beaten far on his debut at Lingﬁeld last month, Key Witness is entitled to improve for that experience, while the well-related Koge looks to be the pick of the newcomers.

INNS OF FEAR

Key Witness

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Chapple-Hyam (28 wins from 180 runners, 16%) runs KOGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Boughey (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs INNS OF FEAR

Longest Travellers: KEY WITNESS & ARBOREOUS trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

1 AMERICAN STATE (IRE) (36) 55

Br B g Arizona (IRE) - What Endures (IRE)

O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don

Hector Crouch J

Patrick Owens, Newmarket T

B Patrick Monahan Class1Personnel S TIMEFORMVIEWFairformwhenﬁfthbothstartsatSouthwell.Moreneeded.

HHHII BHA-

2 ARBOREOUS (IRE) (19) 6 3 9-3 (3)

Br Br or Gr g Wooded (IRE) - Cool Esprit (IRE)

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXVII & Partner

Laura Coughlan (3) J

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Haras Voltaire Hambleton Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW€45,000yearling,€60,0002-y-o(private).Closelyrelatedto11fwinnerRunningTheGame,11/4mwinnerMiaManand 9.5fwinnerJunglePulse.DamFrench6fwinner SixthinnoviceatWolverhampton(8.6f,17/2)ondebut19daysago. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 KEY WITNESS (IRE) (27) 6

3 9-3 (7)

Br B g Acclamation - Allegation (FR) Hollie Doyle J

O Primavera

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Corduff Stud & Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd Archie Watson Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW €110,000 yearling, €62,000 2-y-o. Half-brother to winner up to 11.5f Power of States and winner up to 1m PanamaRed,bothuseful.Sixthinmaiden(5/2)atLingﬁeld(7f,AW)ondebut27daysago.Shouldprogress. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 KOGE (GB) (-)

3 9-3 (5)

Br Ch c New Bay - Permission Rossa Ryan J

O Mr P. W. Harris

B Julia Scott, J.F. Dean & Lady Trenchard

Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW50,000gnsyearling,NewBaycolt.Half-brotherto6fwinnerDanceAndRomance.Dam,1m-11/4mwinner, half-sistertosmartsprinterCotaiGlory.Marketshouldrevealexpectations.

5 AN FEAR BEAG (IRE) (15) (2lb) 00

HHHII BHA-

9-1 (10)

Br B g Make Believe - Crime of Passion (IRE) Benoit de la Sayette J

O Mr J. Butler

John Butler, Newmarket T

B Mrs Max Morris TIMEFORMVIEWBettereffortwheneighthof13innoviceatKempton(7f,250/1)15daysago. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 INNS OF FEAR (IRE) (33) (2lb) 32-2 BF

(8)

Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Love Or Fear Billy Loughnane J

O George Hearn, Jack Hearn & James Parry

George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Colin Kennedy George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedgelding.8/13andtonguestraponfor1sttime,ﬁrstrunsinceleavingMarkFaheywhen secondof8inmaidenatNewcastle(6f)33daysago.Setsaclearstandard. TFRHHHHH BHA77

7 THORNBUSH (GB) (-) (2lb) 3 9-1 (1)

Br Ch g Australia - Rosie Briar Luke Morris J

O Gregson, Jenkins, Lee & Royle Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T

B Dr J. A. E. Hobby Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEW30,000gnsyearling,Australiagelding.Closelyrelatedto11fwinnerRoseLight.Dam2-y-o6fwinner Marketshouldrevealexpectations. TFRHHHII BHA-

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 FOR WHAT ITS WORTH (IRE) (17) (4lb) 0 3 8-13 (4)

Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Nelly Sarsﬁeld (IRE)

Kieran O’Neill J

O Jerry Stevens & Michael Wigham Michael Wigham, Newmarket T

B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon Pandora X Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 8,000 gns yearling, Cotai Glory gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners abroad. 66/1, eighth of 11 in maidenatWolverhampton(7.2f)ondebut17daysago,veryslowlyaway TFRHIIII BHA-

9 AMARACHI (IRE) (253) 0- 3 8-12 (9)

Br B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Totsiyah (IRE) Darragh Keenan J

O Mr I. Madueke Conrad Allen, Newmarket T

B Mr R. Kavanagh Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 50,000 gns 2-y-o. Half-sister to French 1m-1 1/4m winner Maritot and winner up to 7f Yorkshire. Dam unraced half-sistertouseful7f/1mwinnerJuniaTepzia.Eighthof9innoviceatKempton(7f,50/1)ondebut.Off8months. TFRHIIII BHA-

10 LADY OF ALASKA (IRE) (-)

Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Lady Trish’s Dream

O Miss Elaine Nolan

3 8-12 (2)

Robert Havlin J

Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Rathbarry Stud Fairlawns Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW40,000gnsyearling.Dam,ranafewtimesinUS,half-sistertoverysmart5fwinnerHitTheBidanduseful5.5fwinnerRuthin outofsmartwinnerupto1m(2-y-o6f/7fwinner)(stayed11/4m)Selinka.Marketshouldrevealexpectations. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: MISS SUNSET STRIP (IRE) 3 8 12 Adam Farragher 6-1 (Amy Murphy) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Inns of Fear (IRE), 11-2 Key Witness (IRE), 15-2 Koge (GB), 11-1 American State (IRE), 12-1 Lady of Alaska (IRE), 14-1 Thornbush (GB), 22-1 Arboreous (IRE), 33-1 An Fear Beag (IRE), 66-1 Amarachi (IRE), 100-1 For What Its Worth (IRE)

INNS OF FEAR was only just edged out on his return/yard debut in a similar event at Newcastle last month and this looks a good opening for him. Key Witness is next best having offered something to work on at Lingﬁeld, with Koge making the most appeal of the newcomers before market clues.

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Position of Stalls

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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Second Race 6.55

THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY 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 in his attempt to land a double at Southwell last month, RICH RHYTHM looks to be more than capable of gaining compensation off just 1lb higher Harriet Bethell’s charge may have too much for Nammos and stablemate Flag Of St George, who is likely to appreciate the drop back to 7f. G’daay has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his second over C&D two starts ago.

RICH RHYTHM Nammos

Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (50 wins from 424 runners, 12%) runs VINATERA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S C Williams (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs VINATERA

Longest Traveller: CHIFA trained by Ed De Giles, Ledbury, 205 miles.

1 FUTURE CUTLET (IRE) (17) 56214-0 D 4 9-9 (2)

Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Cotton Camera (IRE) Robert Havlin J

O Miss K. C. Jewell Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

B Oghill House Stud Karen Jewell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1, ﬁrst run since leaving Eric McNamara when ninth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 17daysago.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter TFRHHIII BHA73

2 ROGUE SOLDIER (IRE) (275) 353051- 5 9-8 (4)

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Dolcissimo (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J

O The Regal Eagles Max Young, Sneads Green T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Berkeley Carter Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW6/1,didn’tneedtobeatbestwhenwinning8-runnerhandicapatLingﬁeld(8f,AW),wellpositioned. Off9months.FirstrunforyardafterleavingJamesOwen.Somethingtoﬁndonform. TFRHHIII BHA72

3 FLAG OF ST GEORGE (IRE) (28) 0/60-534 4 9-8 (8)

Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Tamazug

Billy Loughnane J

O Mr Laurence Holder Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Longueville Bloodstock SBZ Corporation Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRuncreditablythelasttwice,latestwhenfourthof12inhandicapatthiscourse(8f,6/1)28daysago. Nottakenlightly TFRHHHII BHA72

4 G’DAAY (GB) (14) 064624 CD BF

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Gilt Linked

O Trevor and Ruth Milner

(6)

Jack Mitchell J

Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinner Respectablefourthof11inhandicapatLingﬁeld(7f,AW,5/2)14daysago, leftpoorlyplaced.Notoutofthings. TFRHHHII BHA72

5 SECRET STRENGTH (IRE) (20) 000-124 D BF

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Midnight Destiny (IRE)

O Mr D. A. Poole

B Austin Lyons

9-8 (5)

Rossa Ryan J

Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways at Lingﬁeld in January and arrives on back of respectable fourth of 8 inhandicap(3/1)atSouthwell(7.1f)20daysago,leftpoorlyplaced.Warrantsrespect. TFRHHHII BHA

6 VINATERA (GB) (40) 330

Br Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Abbakova (IRE)

(3)

Neil Callan J

O Ballylinch Stud Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Davis Mitchell & Lope de Vega Syndicate

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 12/1, last of 7 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 40 days ago. Makeshandicapdebut.Improvementrequired. TFRHHIII BHA72

7 CHIFA (IRE) (17) 5210/-30 D 8 9-5 (7)

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Inca Trail (USA)

Liam Wright (5) J

O Mrs J. Carrington Ed de Giles, Ledbury T

B Bakewell Bloodstock&Richmond Bloodstock Ed de Giles Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW13/2,belowformeighthof13inhandicapatKempton(7f)17daysago.Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA69

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 RICH RHYTHM (GB) (51) 04/63-12 D BF 6 9-4 (1)

Br B g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Gift of Music (IRE)

O Mr W. A. Bethell

B Littleton Stud

Alistair Rawlinson J

Harriet Bethell, Arnold T

TIMEFORMVIEWGivenachancebytheassessoranddulygotbackonscoreboardinSouthwellhandicap(7.1f)inJanuary. RanjustaswellindefeatoversameC&Dlastmonthandisonly1lbhigherhere Shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA68

9 NAMMOS (GB) (21) 12124-4 CD BF 5 9-2 (9)

Br Ch m Territories (IRE) - Doobahdeedoo (USA)

Hollie Doyle J

O BFP Racing Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd Backforproﬁt S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualC&Dwinnerlastyearwhowasn’tseentobesteffect,backfrom4monthsoff,whenfourthof8in handicapatthiscourse(7f)3weeksago.Mustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA66

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Rich Rhythm (GB), 9-2 G’Daay (GB), 11-2 Flag of St George (IRE), Nammos (GB), 7-1 Secret Strength (IRE), 11-1 Chifa (IRE), 14-1 Rogue Soldier (IRE), 18-1 Vinatera (GB), 28-1 Future Cutlet (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

RICH RHYTHM was arguably unlucky not to follow up his Southwell victory at the same course last month and remains fairly treated. He gets the nod. Nammos and Secret Strength rate the principal dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RICH RHYTHM 2.NAMMOS 3.SECRET STRENGTH (IRE)

RACE RESULT TIME:

DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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Third Race 7.25

THE BET BOOST 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

This looks like an ideal opportunity for TRIGGERED to regain the winning thread, with Billy Loughnane returning to the saddle after a narrow defeat over C&D last time out. A taking winner at Lingﬁeld on his penultimate outing, Mashaan can follow him home, while Thomas Equinas scored over C&D in October. Others to note include Dashing Donkey, Overlooked and Stacey Racey.

TRIGGERED Mashaan

Leading course trainer (20-25): A Haynes (21 wins from 193 runners, 11%) runs MASHAAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P McEntee (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs KESSAAR POWER

Longest Traveller: STACEY RACEY trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 188 miles.

1 SOUTH KENSINGTON (IRE) (31) 25/000-0

Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Moonvoy Darragh Keenan J

O Mr M Dunne Martin Dunne, Newmarket T

B George Kent

TIMEFORMVIEWTenthof11inhandicapatLingﬁeld(8f,AW,100/1)31daysago.Lotstoproveforhercurrentyard.

2 OVERLOOKED (IRE) (110) 56544-6

(11)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ceilidhs Dream Alistair Rawlinson J

O Miss H. Bethell Harriet Bethell, Arnold T

B M. Al-Qatami & K. M. Al-Mudhaf

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 6/1). Off 110 days. Back down in trip. Makespolytrackdebut.Nottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA62

3 MASHAAN (GB) (28) 362416 CD BF

9-6 (9)

Br B g Kodiac - Vitello Kieran O’Neill J

O Middleham Park Racing, A Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Biddestone Stud Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Lingﬁeld in March. 10/11, below form sixth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton(6.1f)28daysago. TFRHHIII BHA59

4 MITIGATOR (GB) (12) 021/16-0 C 9 9-6 (7)

Br B g Delegator - Snake Skin Sienna Shepard (7) J

O Mr W. Prosser

Martin Dunne, Newmarket T

B Adweb Ltd & Mrs R. J. Gallagher Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner One win from 2 runs last year First run since leaving Jack Jones when last of 8 in handicapatNottingham(10.2f,good,50/1)12daysago.Signiﬁcantlydownintrip. TFRHHIII BHA59

5 SHOT OF LOVE (GB) (50) 00-5040 CD

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dufay (IRE)

O Mr Martyn Cruse & Mrs Lynda Cotton

9-4 (5)

Callum Hutchinson J

Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Fifteen runs since last win in 2024 Last of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Lingﬁeld (7f, AW) 50daysago. TFRHHIII BHA57

6 TRIGGERED (IRE) (6) 655342 CD

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Triggers Broom (IRE)

O L Bellman & S & A Mares

B Mr N. Bradley

(12)

Billy Loughnane J

Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Eighteenrunssincelastwinin2023.11/1,goodsecondof15inhandicapatthisC&D 6daysago,nearestﬁnish.Weightedtogocloseoffthesamemark.

7 THOMAS EQUINAS (GB) (6) 0-40025 CD 6 9-4 (4)

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 4-time C&D winner 5/1, respectable ﬁfth of 13 inhandicapat this C&D 6 days ago.Ought tobe in theshake-up. TFRHHHII BHA57(-1)

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 STACEY RACEY (GB) (17) 5124-55 D

Br B f Bated Breath - Pilcomayo (IRE)

9-4 (8)

Josephine Gordon J

O Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Mrs M. A. Crook

TIMEFORMVIEWRespectableﬁfthof13inhandicap(12/1)atKempton(7f)17daysago.Meritsconsideration.

9 FAT GLADIATOR (IRE) (15) 2/44/-466 D

9-3 (2)

Br B g Cotai Glory - New Magic (IRE) Pat Cosgrave J

O The Fat Gladiators George Baker, Epsom T

B Kevin Lyons Vortex Shipbroking S

TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 15 days ago. Hood back on. Not easy to makeacasefor TFRHHIII BHA56

10 SCARLET LADY (GB) (19) 400-056 D BF

9-3 (10)

Br B f Twilight Son - Rouge Dancer Rossa Ryan J

O Scarlet Lady Partnership Philip McBride, Newmarket T

B Mr J. W. Mitchell

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/4, sixth of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to ﬁrm) 19 days ago. Blinkers back on. Needs a coupleofthesetofalter

11 DASHING DONKEY (GB) (161) 140320- D

Br B g Time Test - Quandreviendrastu (IRE)

(1)

Hollie Doyle J

O Mr P. D. West William Stone, West Wickham T

B Charlock Stud TIMEFORMVIEW4/1,tenthof12inhandicapatthiscourse(8f).Off161daysandneedstogetbackontrack.

12 KESSAAR POWER (IRE) (31) 260-300 C 5 8-11 (3)

Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Lady Willpower

O Michelle Hancox

Luke Morris J

Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (7f, AW, 10/1) 31 days ago. Moreisrequired.

BHA50

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: ROGER HENRY (IRE) 4 9 11 Safﬁe Osborne 10-1 (Jamie Osborne) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 10 Visor worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Stewards Note:

FAT GLADIATOR: Following its run on 9/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free. SCARLET LADY: Following its run on 5/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Triggered (IRE), 7-1 Mashaan (GB), 15-2 Thomas Equinas (GB), 8-1 Overlooked (IRE), 17-2 Dashing Donkey (GB), 9-1 Scarlet Lady (GB), 11-1 Fat Gladiator (IRE), 12-1 Stacey Racey (GB), 16-1 Kessaar Power (IRE), 33-1 Shot of Love (GB), 40-1 South Kensington (IRE), 50-1 Mitigator (GB)

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and this looks a good opportunity for in-form C&D scorer TRIGGERED to end a long losing run. Overlooked is also weighted to go well and next on the list ahead of Thomas Equinas and Stacey Racey

Supporting Riding for the Disabled, We Met with Beneﬁciaries at Local Group REACH

Today we are pleased to welcome the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), a remarkable charity celebrating 55 years of enriching lives through the power of horses. RDA is the third organisation we’re supporting through our ‘10 Years of Community’ fundraising campaign.

With over 400 centres across the UK, RDA offers clinically led rehabilitation for individuals as young as two living with physical, mental, social, or learning disabilities. Their therapy combines Physiotherapy, Hippotherapy, Equine Assisted Learning, and Pat therapy

Jo and Beth from Chelmsford City Racecourse recently visited REACH, a local RDA centre, to meet the team and two inspiring beneﬁciaries, Didge and Albert. They saw ﬁrst-hand the incredible work being done, including riding sessions, agility training with Shetland ponies, carriage driving, and a calming sensory garden.

Speaking with Didge’s mother Caroline, she shared how the support and services provided by REACH have positively impacted her son’s life.

“When I was looking for things to do to enrich my little one’s life, I thought that as I and all my family love animals and have horses that I would like to take Didge for an experience. I couldn’t ﬁnd anywhere that would take a two year old with severe mental and physical disabilities, which are; brain damage, autism, cervicothoracic scoliosis, tethered cord syndrome, extreme sensitivity to external stimuli and toe walking.

It was by calling the RDA that I found out about REACH. I had no expectations, just hoped he would show some signs of enjoyment.

To my surprise not only did he enjoy it, but he has also changed; he is much more interested in his environment, he loves to touch things and even interacting with our pet dog, he seems interested in where he is and they have started to enjoy each other’s company

Didge seems so much more vocal and engaging with the world around him and so much stronger and balanced. He is surpassing everyone’s expectations both physically and mentally

I love watching him enjoy himself and do something that is amazing to watch. I cannot praise Louise and all the team at REACH enough.”

Beth Lovell REACH center manager added “The charity was set up about 10 years ago by Louise Barrett whose sister had cerebral palsy, Louise then trained in hippotherapy which led to founding the charity REACH and then becoming part of the RDA group.

We needed to expand our services to support not only children with disabilities but also those struggling with mental health. With the right environment already in place, Louise trained as an equine facilitated practitioner to offer more targeted help. We’re also an accredited alternative education provider, supporting young people in gaining an ‘Animal Care’ qualiﬁcation.

I started as a volunteer and then gave up my job as a stockbroker as I love it here It is so rewarding seeing the center build children’s conﬁdence, so they can interact and socialise with their peers and other children, and we look forward to helping more people in the future who need it”.

If you would like to donate or meet the team, please visit their stand outside the Parade Ring.

For more info please visit: rda.org.uk

Fourth Race 7.55

THE EACH WAY EXTRA 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

SMOKEY MALONE occupied the runner-up berth in this class here in February and competes off an unchanged mark. The seven-year-old clearly remains on a workable rating and it would be no surprise to see him go one better Yakhabar was only beaten a length into second at Southwell at the start of the month and can go well, while Merry Minister is another to consider.

SMOKEY MALONE Yakhabar

Leading course trainer (20-25): P McEntee (19 wins from 274 runners, 7%) runs UNIFICATION

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs NATIONAL HEALTH

Longest Traveller: YAKHABAR & ELVINGTON trained by L Bailey, Middleham, 230 miles.

1 ELVINGTON (GB) (210) 535-

Br B f Time Test - Aerodrome Jason Watson J

O Mr Colin Stirling Liam Bailey, Middleham T

B P. Charalambous & The National Stud Show Business Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, ﬁfth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (11.1f). Off 7 months. Up in trip. Makeshandicapdebut.Limitedappealattheseweights. TFRHHIII BHA55

2 MERRY MINISTER (IRE) (322) 032355- 5 9-7 (2)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Merry Me (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O The Switchback Partnership Brett Johnson, Epsom T

B Mrs Fitri Hay

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, creditable ﬁfth of 13 in handicap at this C&D. Off 10 months but weighted to go well if fully tunedup. TFRHHHII BHA53

3 SMOKEY MALONE (GB) (56) 40-5132 C D 7 9-5 (6)

Br Gr g Outstrip - Trixie Malone Dylan Hogan J

O The Sultans of Speed Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T

B Owen Promotions Ltd Birkett Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner LatestwinatSouthwellinJanuary.Verygoodsecondof12inhandicapatthiscourse (13.3f,5/1)56daysago.Meritsseriousconsiderationoffanunchangedmark. TFRHHHHH BHA51

4 NATIONAL HEALTH (FR) (27) 22263P 5 9-3 (1)

Br B g Seabhac (USA) - Rainbow Rising (FR)

Rob Hornby J

O Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Clive Washbourn Motaclan S TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, creditable third of 12 in minor event at Lingﬁeld (12f, AW) 31 days ago, running on. Needsconsideringinhisbidforabreakthroughvictory.

5 FORGLEN (GB) (16) 0060-44

Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Diamond Lady

TFRHHHHI BHA49

4 9-0 (4)

Jack Mitchell J

O Miss Caroline Scott William Stone, West Wickham T

B Dr Caroline Scott Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW11/1,goodfourthof10inhandicapatSouthwell(12.1f)16daysago,slowlyaway Muchrespected onhispolytrackdebut.

6 UNIFICATION (IRE) (22) 00-0000

Br B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Bring Back Matron (IRE)

O Michelle Hancox

B J. S. Bolger

TFRHHHII BHA46

5 9-0 (3)

Luke Morris J

Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

Back2Back Printwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWNinthof10inhandicap(25/1)atSouthwell(16.5f)22daysago.Hasworktodo.

7 YAKHABAR (GB) (22) 460432

Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - End of An Era (IRE)

O Foulrice Park Racing Limited

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

BHA46

6 9-0 (7)

Hollie Doyle J

Liam Bailey, Middleham T

Show Business Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2024 Good second of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (16.5f) 22daysago.Blinkersbackon.Cangowellagain. TFRHHHII BHA45

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 TRACKMAN (GB) (43) 5005-30 5 9-0 (5)

Br B g Cracksman - Devotion (IRE)

O Harry Crothers & Partners

B Petches Farm Ltd

Paddy Bradley J

Simon Pearce, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Eighth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 43daysago.Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA45

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: SOCIALIST AGENDA 8 9 6 Rossa Ryan 13-8 (L J Morgan) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Smokey Malone (GB), 4-1 Merry Minister (IRE), 9-2 Yakhabar (GB), 11-2 National Health (FR), 9-1 Forglen (GB), Trackman (GB), 25-1 Elvington (GB), 33-1 Uniﬁcation (IRE)

SMOKEY MALONE can race off the same mark as when a very good second here last time out, so this course winner looks the way to go. In-form maiden National Health appeals as the main danger with Yakhabar and Merry Minister also in the mix.

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Fifth Race 8.25

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

HALA JOZA had Woodhay Whisper (third) and She’s A Dark Horse (fifth) behind when she filled the runner-up spot at Lingfield earlier in the month and that looks the key piece of form to focus on. The daughter of Twilight Son may only need to reproduce that effort in order to go one better Castellina is an interesting contender on her handicap bow in a first-time tongue-tie.

Woodhay Whisper

Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (50 wins from 424 runners, 12%) runs METAMORA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Fanshawe (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs CASTELLINA

Longest Traveller: WOODHAY WHISPER trained by M Young, Sneads Green, 164 miles.

1 CASTELLINA (GB) (174) 000-

(6)

Br Ch f Territories (IRE) - Firenze Kyle Strydom J

O Hot To Trot Racing 2 and The Hoppers James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

B Jan & Peter Hopper Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Tenthof11innovice(100/1)atNewmarket(6f,goodtosoft).Off174daysandtongue strapaddedforthishandicapdebut.Ingoodhandsbutsheneedstotakeasigniﬁcantstepforward. TFR

2 WOODHAY WHISPER (IRE) (14) 4-03523 9-9 (3)

Br B f Coulsty (IRE) - Eglantyne Dream (FR)

O The Regal Eagles

Billy Loughnane J

Max Young, Sneads Green T

B C. Marnane Berkeley Carter Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablethirdof10inhandicapatLingﬁeld(6f,AW,9/2)14daysagoandarepeatofthatwould bringherﬁrmlyintotheargument. TFRHHHHI BHA55

3 DUFFUS CASTLE (GB) (19) 600-00 9-6 (8)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Camelopardalis

O Mr C Massie & Mr PJ Mcbride

Rossa Ryan J

Philip McBride, Newmarket T

B Miss D. F. Fleming Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to ﬁrm, 20/1) 19 days ago. Backdownintripandﬁrst-timeblinkersnowenlisted. TFRHIIII BHA52

4 HALA JOZA (GB) (14) 600-062

Br B f Twilight Son - Aubrietia

O Mr M Dunne

B J. Babb

9-2 (9)

Hollie Doyle J

Martin Dunne, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEW16/1,verygoodsecondof10inhandicapatLingﬁeld(6f,AW)14daysago(WoodhayWhisperjustover alengthadriftinthird).Willhaveeverychanceifabletobuildonthatmuch-improvedefforthere TFRHHHHH BHA48

5 SARABI (GB) (14) 0465-60

9-1 (2)

Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Simmie (IRE) Hector Crouch J

O Apollo Horses I Michael Keady, Newmarket T

B Coverdale Stud Alex Fussey Commentaries S

TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, ﬁrst run since leaving Jack Channon when ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (6f, AW) 14daysago.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter TFRHHIII BHA47

6 TOP BILLER (GB) (14) 0-14650 D

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Balancing Act (IRE)

(1)

Dylan Hogan J

O Miss J. Feilden Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Birkett Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWolverhamptoninJanuary.FirstrunsinceleavingJamieOsbornewhenlastof10inhandicap atLingﬁeld(6f,AW,18/1)14daysago.Tonguestrapon1sttimeandheneedstobounceback. TFRHHIII BHA47

7 METAMORA (GB) (52) 000 9-0 (4)

Br Br f Bated Breath - Minalisa Silvestre De Sousa J

O Bradmill Ltd Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B C. J. Mills

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in novice (200/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 52 days ago. Visoredaddedforthishandicapdebutandshe’sworthapeekinthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA46

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

HALA JOZA

8 SHE’S A DARK HORSE (GB) (14) 0555-45

Br Br f Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Tex Australia (IRE)

9-0 (5)

Robert Havlin J

O Heather Yarrow & Lesley Ivory Dean Ivory, Radlett T

B Fiona Marner Bloodstock Diomed Developments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded for 1st time, creditable ﬁfth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Lingﬁeld (6f, AW) 14 days ago. Connectionsnowgowithcheekpiecesandshe’snotwithouteach-wayhope. TFRHHHII BHA45

9 MY BOY HARRY (GB) (16) 000-56

9-0 (7)

Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Malmostosa Luke Morris J

O Mr R. A. Popely Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

B Hever Stud Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago, unable to sustaineffort.Backdownintrip. TFRHIIII BHA38

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: TEN CLUB (IRE) 3 9 9 Saffie Osborne 3-1 (Jamie Osborne) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Hala Joza (GB), 11-4 Woodhay Whisper (IRE), 8-1 She’s A Dark Horse (GB), 10-1 Castellina (GB), 12-1 Sarabi (GB), 14-1 Metamora (GB), 16-1 Top Biller (GB), 28-1 Duffus Castle (GB), 33-1 My Boy Harry (GB)

HALA JOZA produced her best effort to date by some way when runner-up at Lingﬁeld a fortnight ago and, if able to build on that here, she may well go one better at the chief expense of Woodhay Whisper, who was just over a length adrift in third on that occasion and renews rivalry on 1lb better terms. Metamora admittedly hasn’t shown much in a handful of appearances but she’s one to note in the betting now handicapping off a lowly mark with a visor applied and Silvestre De Sousa booked.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HALA JOZA 2.WOODHAY WHISPER (IRE) 3.METAMORA RACE RESULT TIME:

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Sixth Race 8.55

THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPlus RACE)

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

Fox Avatar failed to supplement his novice victory at Beverley when only fifth at Nottingham in October, but makes his handicap debut with Silvestre De Sousa booked. However, CAVALRY CALL has occupied the runner-up berth the last twice, most recently at Bath on Sunday, and the son of Invincible Army could find the improvement required from the application of a first-time visor Ninth Life isn’t out of it either

CAVALRY CALL

Fox Avatar

Leading course trainer (20-25): R Varian (30 wins from 127 runners, 24%) runs FOX AVATAR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs CAELAN Longest Traveller: NINTH LIFE trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 160 miles.

1 NINTH LIFE (USA) (14) 1/0661-4 D

Br B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Dolce Lili (USA) Rossa Ryan J

O Urloxhey Racing Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Don Alberto Corporation Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 5-y-o who came in for a sound ride and displayed a good attitude when doubling his career tally at Southwell (11.1f) 13 months ago. ShapedasifneedingtherunonﬁrststartsincewhenfourthinhandicapatNewcastle(10.2f)14daysagoandlikelyhe’llbesharperhere TFRHHHII BHA77

2 CRYSTAL MARINER (IRE) (72) 0362-06 D 5 9-9 (1)

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Crystal Zvezda Safﬁe Osborne J

O Mr Laurence Holder Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Southcourt Stud SBZ Corporation Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWAWmaidenwinnerandbesteffortforthisyardwhenrunner-upatKempton(12f)inDecember Hasn’tscaledsameheightssince,albeitnot ideallyplacedwhensixthinhandicapatWolverhampton(12.2f)72daysago.Tonguestrapon1sttimeandnotdismissed. TFRHHHII BHA77

3 SATURN FIVE (IRE) (35) 310/00/-4 6 9-8 (5)

Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Dawning (USA) Mikkel Mortensen (5) J

O Mr Paul Wildes

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Wildes Hotel Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWVerylightly-raced6-y-owhoshapedquitewellafter22monthsoffwhenfourthof11inhandicapatNewcastle(10.2f)35daysago, comingfromfurtherbackthanthetriowhobeathim.Worthbearinginmindinthehopehecanstandmoreregularracing. TFRHHHII BHA76

4 DR WAKSMAN (GB) (181) 06504- 4 9-8 (4)

Br Ch g Iffraaj - Hukamaa Tom Queally J

O Mr John H. W. Finch

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-racedgeldingwhoranhisbestraceinthisspherewhenfourthinaDundalkmaiden(10.7f)inOctober Promiseinacoupleofrunsin juvenile/maidenhurdlesuponjoiningnewyardandhecouldyethavemoretooffernowhandicappinginthissphere.Marketcanguide. TFRHHHII BHA76

5 AFLOAT (GB) (20) 23120-6 D 5 9-8 (7)

Br B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Planete Bleue (IRE) Callum Shepherd J

O Mr J. Mitchell

George Scott, Newmarket T

B Ashbrittle Stud George Scott Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWInﬁneformlastautumn,includingan11.5fwin.Off5months/equippedwithatonguestrap,notseentobesteffect(repeatedlyshort ofroom)onstabledebutwhensixthinhandicapatLeicester(11.8f)20daysagoandsheremainsofinterestfromthismark. TFRHHHHI BHA76

6 FOX AVATAR (IRE) (182) 315- D 4 9-8 (9)

Br B g Frankel - Come On Leicester (IRE)

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

B King Power Racing Co Ltd

Silvestre De Sousa J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedthebenefitofhisfirstrunwhenwinningnoviceatBeverley(9.9f)inSeptember.Seemedunsuitedbyconditionswhen fifthinnoviceatNottingham(8.3f,heavy)onfinalstartbutheremainswithpotentialnowhandicappingonAWdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA76

7 CAVALRY CALL (IRE) (4) 0-40622 BF

Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Michael’s Song (IRE)

O The Royal Ascot Racing Club

4 9-7 (2)

Jack Mitchell J

Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Knockainey Stud Royal Ascot Racing Club S TIMEFORM VIEW4-y-owhoarrivesingoodform,againgoingdownnarrowlywhenﬁnishingnecksecondin7-runnerhandicapatBath (10.2f,ﬁrm)4daysago.Visorgoesonturnedoutquicklyandrespectedforallhelacksthepotentialofoneortwo. TFRHHHHI BHA75

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8 CAELAN (IRE) (31) 00-6053 4 9-1 (8)

Br B g Tamayuz - Fou Rire (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Fitorfat Racing & Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Atacama Bloodstock & Beshelstown Trading Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEW12/1,respectablethirdof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(8.6f)31daysago,keepingon.Returntothis11/4m triplooksinhisfavouronthatevidenceandhehasahandicaportwoinhimthisyearfromthissortofmark. TFRHHHII BHA69

9 ALWAYS A STAR (GB) (19) 0/-433 BF 4 8-13 (3)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Complexion Trevor Whelan J

O Brightwalton Bloodstock Harry Charlton, Beckhampton T

B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Improving 4-y-o who looked suited by the increase in trip when third of 8 on handicap debut at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to ﬁrm) 19daysago,runningonwithoutbeingundulypunished.Ingoodhandsandstrongsuspicionthere’smoretocome.Shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA67

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: OBSIDIAN KNIGHT (IRE) 6 9 2 David Egan 7-2 (T J Kent) 10 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

NINTH LIFE: Following its run on 10/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.

AFLOAT: Following its run on 4/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 1.5f out.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Cavalry Call (IRE), 9-2 Always A Star (GB), 13-2 Fox Avatar (IRE), 8-1 Saturn Five (IRE), Aﬂoat (GB), 11-1 Crystal Mariner (IRE), Caelan (IRE), 12-1 Ninth Life (USA), 14-1 Dr Waksman (GB)

ALWAYS A STAR is progressing gradually on the back of a lengthy absence, running his best race yet tackling this trip for the ﬁrst time when third at Yarmouth 3 weeks ago. In good hands and appealing as the type to improve further, he’s of interest from this sort of mark. Cavalry Call is knocking on the door and feared, with Aﬂoat and Fox Avatar others to consider in what looks a pretty strong handicap for the grade.

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10 Chelmsford City Racecourse may abandon racing when directed by the British Horseracing Authority, the police or emergency services, or in any emergency or other exceptional circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If racing is abandoned, day ticket refunds will be applied as follows: Abandonment before completion of the ﬁrst race – full refund; Abandonment up to the third race 50%; Abandonment other than as above – no refund. REFUNDS CANNOT BE PROCESSED ON RACEDAYS. Advance tickets will be automatically refunded via the original payment method. Tickets bought on the day should be posted with any receipts to: Accounts Department, Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, ESSEX, CM3 1QP and should be received within 28 days from the race meeting. Hospitality clients should telephone Chelmsford City Racecourse directly on 01245 360300. Only valid betting badge-holders occupying an authorised pitch may lay bets. Any unauthorised bookmakers will be ejected.

11. Mobile phones or any other communications device must not be used whilst on the racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the racecourse for the purpose of, or in connection with, any betting. This includes in-running back/lay betting. Only valid betting badge-holders occupying an authorised pitch may lay bets. Any unauthorised bookmakers will be ejected

Race Conditions

First Race 6.25 - THE bet365 RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, April 18th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 16 entries at £40. - Closed April 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.55 - THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY 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 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 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 13 entries at £40. - Closed April 18th, 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 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 7.25 - THE BET BOOST 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 46-62 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 7lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 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 13 entries at £30. - Closed April 18th, 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 7.55 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA 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 22nd. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 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 12 entries, 2 at £6 and 10 at £30. - Closed April 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 8.25 - 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 4655 (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 22nd. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each race won 6lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 13 entries at £30. - Closed April 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.55 - THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) 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 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 12th, 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 13 entries at £50. - Closed April 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS

SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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