Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 27th March by Weatherbys

Thursday 27th March 2025

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Thursday 27th March 2025

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

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RACING DIRECTOR

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TONIGHT’S RACING

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Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

Spring has ﬁnally arrived, bringing some warmer weather and some much-needed sunshine. As our spirits are lifted in the sunshine, we have lots to look forward to in the coming months, beginning next week with the £100,000 Cardinal Stakes. This race has been the stepping stone for numerous horses going on to Group class and international success.

On Good Friday, there is something for the whole family, from the Kids zone to the Games zone to our resident DJ, alongside, what promises to be, a fantastic afternoon of racing with £250,000 in prize money on offer. This is always a great day, so do go to our website and book your tickets to avoid any disappointment.

Thursday, 1st May, sees the £80,000 Listed Chelmer Stakes with top class sprinting ﬁllies bidding for glory. Sunday afternoon, 1st June, has full ITV coverage and £225,000 in prize money. Thursday afternoon, 19th June, is the everpopular Ladies Day with Sister Sledge singing after racing. Tuesday evening, 1st July, features the £100,000 Listed Queen Charlotte Stakes.

I hope you have a great evening and I look forward to seeing you over the coming months.

Neil Graham Racing Director

For more information about any of our upcoming events please visit chelmsfordcityracecourse.com or call the ofﬁce on 01245 360300.

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Horse number on saddlecloth

Horse Name Sire

No of days since last race

Jockey’s Name. If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

Weight St-Lbs Dam Age Damsire

7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)

Br Br g Elzaam (AUS) - Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj)

O Simon Mulvany & Partner

Owner(s)

colours and graphic

Draw

4 9-2 (1)

Paul Hanagan J

John Quinn, Malton T

B Ballyhane Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 20 €15,000 yearling, Elzaam gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Capla Dancer Dam,2-y-o6fwinner,half-sistertosmartwinnerupto8.3fDonncha.

Owner(s)

Breeder

Colour and sex of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chesnut

Gr = Grey

Ro = Roan

c = colt

h = horse

g = gelding

f = filly

m = mare

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

Trainer

TFRHHIII BHA-

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Timeform Rating

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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First Race 4.55

THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF

MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (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

I MAXIMUS contested a few useful novice/maiden events last season and this looks a good opportunity for him. The son of Zoustar is related to three winners who were all successful on the all-weather, and an ofﬁcial rating of 81 sets a decent standard. Dream Out Loud has ﬁlled the runner-up spot on both of his racecourse appearances and is unlikely to be far away, while Cooramook appeals most of the remainder

I MAXIMUS Dream Out Loud

Leading course trainer (20-25): R Hughes (38 wins from 197 runners, 19%) runs I MAXIMUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs DREAM OUT LOUD Longest Traveller: SPECIAL ACCLAIM trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 148 miles.

1 BLUE RC (IRE) (-)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Making Memories (IRE) Clifford Lee J

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum James Tate, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBluePointcolt.Half-brotherto5f/6fwinnerInvincibleSpeed.Damunraced.Makesplentyofappeal onpaperforanin-formyard.Wearshood. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 DREAM OUT LOUD (IRE) (13) 22

9-3 (8)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Deadline Diva Callum Hutchinson J

O DahlBury Racing Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Mitaab Abdullah

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on debut form to ﬁnish second once again in 6-runner maiden (5/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f)13daysago.Remainswithpotentialandshouldn’tbelongingoingonebetter TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 I MAXIMUS (GB) (188) 320- 3 9-3 (7)

Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Rosie’s Premiere (IRE) Rob Hornby J

O G Doyle, K Lawrence, P Merritt & F Young Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B The Rosie’s Premiere Partnership Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/8, looked the pick on form but below par when seventh of 13 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good to soft) 6monthsago,possiblyunsuitedbysofterground.Inthemixifreadytoroll(hasbeengeldedintheinterim). TFRHHHII BHA81

4 JUBA (IRE) (203) 06-

Br B g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Spirit Kingdom (USA)

3 9-3 (3)

Tommie Jakes (5) J

O Mr B. J. Meehan Brian Meehan, Manton T

B Kilshannig Stud Sirecam Europe S TIMEFORMVIEW40/1,showedquiteabitmorethanondebut3monthsearlierwhensixthof9inmaidenatNewbury (6f,soft)whenlastseeninSeptember Needstobuildonthatonall-weatherdebut/return. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 SIR KENNY (GB) (177) 0- 3 9-3 (6)

Br Ch g Kendargent (FR) - Pernickety Morgan Cole (5) J

O DC Racing - Kenny Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

B Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham

TIMEFORM VIEW 100/1, made an unpromising start to career when tailed-off last of 12 in novice at Bath (8f, soft) on debut 6monthsago.Downintripandlooksoneforlow-gradehandicapsdowntheline(hashadawindop).

6 SPECIAL ACCLAIM (GB) (-)

Br Gr or Ro g Acclamation - Special Queen (IRE)

(1)

George Bass (3) J

O Box 41 Racing Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B Clearwater Stud Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 32,000 gns yearling, Acclamation gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 11/4mSpecialKaldoun.Marketcheckadvised. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 COORAMOOK (IRE) (171) 55-

(2)

Br Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Emeriya (USA) Hayley Turner J

O The Equema Partnership II

Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped much better than ﬁrst time up when ﬁfth of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 10/1) 6monthsago.Couldbeaninterestinghandicapperafterthisouting. TFRHHHII BHA-

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

8 DESERT BEAUTY (GB) (-)

3 8-12 (5)

Br B f Oasis Dream - Lyrical Beauty (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O Mr Ron Watts Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

B Galloway Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWOasisDreamﬁlly Damunraced.Checkbetting.YardalsosaddlesSirKenny TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 3, 6.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 I Maximus (GB), 4-1 Juba (IRE), 11-2 Cooramook (IRE), 13-2 Blue RC (IRE), Dream Out Loud (IRE), 12-1 Special Acclaim (GB), 14-1 Desert Beauty (GB), 300-1 Sir Kenny (GB)

A tricky opener to solve but the suggestion is DREAM OUT LOUD, who improved on his debut form to ﬁnish second once again at Wolverhampton earlier this month and Andrew Balding’s 3-y-o can make it third time lucky Heading up the dangers is Blue RC, who ticks plenty of boxes on paper and represents a yard amongst the winners. I Maximus and Juba can ﬁght out minor honours.

1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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Position of Stalls

6f - Centre

Remainder - Inside

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£100,000 Prize Money

THURSDAY 3RD APRIL 2025

The UK’s most valuable Conditions race THE BET365 CARDINAL CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) ENTRIES CLOSE 28 MARCH 2025

• £51,540 to the winning owner

• 1 mile

• Three year olds only

• Pays up to 6 places

• Refund on entries if declared

• Financial support for international runners

• Free entry (worth $9,300) into the $1,000,000 Grade 1 American Turf on Kentucky Derby day

Second Race 5.30

THE BET365 BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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

Payment Plan has been progressive during the winter and although below par last time out, it would come as no surprise were he to bounce back in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. However, a chance is taken on BLUE SKY BOY, who lost all chance when on the receiving end of interference at Southwell in January. He struck the woodwork over this C&D earlier that month, though, and Paul Attwater’s unexposed stayer would go very close if able to replicate that level of performance. Star Legend is also noted.

BLUE SKY BOY Payment Plan

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Butler (10 wins from 153 runners, 7%) runs PAYMENT PLAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (3 wins from 34 runners, 9%) runs STAR LEGEND

Longest Traveller: BLUE SKY BOY trained by P Attwater, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

1 STAR LEGEND (IRE) (8) 0-53225

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE) Mason Paetel (7) J

O Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket T

B Rockhart Trading Ltd James Owen Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWHurdleswinnerbutremainsamaidenontheFlat.However,placed3timesonthelevelthisyear,beforeleftpoorlyplaced whenﬁfthof6inhandicap(4/1)atSouthwell(14.1f)8daysago.Couldbethereaboutswithblinkersreapplied. TFRHHHHI BHA64(-1)

2 BLUE SKY BOY (IRE) (56) 000-326 4 9-13 (4)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Silent Moment (USA) Kieran Shoemark J

O RC VIP Syndicate III Paul Attwater, Upper Lambourn T

B Wansdyke Farm, Joseph Burke & Ejp racingclub.com S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedformonﬁrst2outingsthisyear,runner-upatthisC&Donsecondoccasion.Mettroubleenteringﬁnal1fwhen sixthof7inhandicap(5/2)atSouthwell(16.5f)56daysago,sohecouldfarebetterwithcheekpiecesadded. TFRHHHII BHA64

3 PAYMENT PLAN (GB) (28) 113-120 BF

5 9-11 (5)

Br B g Decorated Knight - Comnena Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr Dave James John Butler, Newmarket T

B Bellowhill Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatWolverhamptoninJanuaryandﬁrstpastthepostatsamecoursenexttime.Runofgoodformhaltedwhenlastof7 inhandicapatNewcastle(16.2f,6/4)amonthago,butnosurprisetoseehimgetbackontrackinﬁrst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHHH BHA61

4 THE COLORIST (GB) (29) 466-320 5 9-8 (1)

Br B g Time Test - Shesells Seashells Robert Havlin J

O Beckett Churcher & Harris Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

B Smarden Thoroughbreds

Total Machining Solutions (TMS) S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingﬁeldinSeptemberandgoodeffortsonﬁrst2startsthisyear Runbestexcusedwhenseventhof8 inhandicapatKempton(16f,9/2)29daysago,poorlyplaced,sohe’snotruledoutwithvisorbackon. TFRHHHII BHA58

5 DUCHESS (FR) (28) 5400-23 6 8-10 (2)

Br Ch m The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Queen To Be (IRE) Gina Mangan J

O Quieter Than A Mouse Syndicate John Berry, Newmarket T

B E.A.R.L Haras Du Logis et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole victory came at Yarmouth last May but has run well last 2 starts, third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f,17/2)28daysago.Othersstilllookstrongerforwinpurposes,though,asshegoesbackupintrip. TFRHHIII BHA46

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2024: MERRIJIG 6 9 4 Jack Gilligan 14-1 (John Berry) 16 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2, 3. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

BLUE SKY BOY: Following its run on 30/1/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference 1f out.

PAYMENT PLAN: Following its run on 27/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Payment Plan (GB), 7-2 Star Legend (IRE), 4-1 The Colorist (GB), 9-2 Blue Sky Boy (IRE), 6-1 Duchess (FR)

PAYMENT PLAN made it 3 wins from 4 starts when scoring at Wolverhampton in January, so he is worth forgiving his latest run given the form he was in previously He is taken to bounce back to winning ways with cheekpieces applied, though Star Legend and The Colorist both had excuses last time and could be in the mix.

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

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Deposit Limits

Time Out Take

Third Race 6.00

THE BET365 BET BOOST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)

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

A chance can be taken on OLYMPIC MELODY, who was last seen finishing down the field in a novice event at Newmarket in November The daughter of Oasis Dream has since left Rae Guest to join the Kevin Philippart De Foy stable, and it would not come as any great surprise were she to find improvement now sent handicapping. A tendency to race freely continues to affect Watkins’ chance, but he’s a likely contender if settling. Top Star, who sports a first-time hood for his reappearance, is one more to consider

OLYMPIC MELODY Watkins

Leading course trainer (20-25): A Haynes (21 wins from 190 runners, 11%) runs CLIPSHAM NOBLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Haynes (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs CLIPSHAM NOBLE Longest Traveller: OFF THE BENCH trained by J S Moore, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.

1 ONE FOR HARVEY (GB) (48) 33345-0 9-9 (8)

Br B f Tasleet - Ada Lovelace Frederick Larson J

O Trinity Racing Bloodstock Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T

B Mr D. A. Clark

Total Performance Data, Birkett Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframetwiceinmaidensatthisC&Dlastyear.After11weeksoff,wellheldonhandicapdebutwhenseventh of8atLingﬁeld(6f,15/2)48daysago,butshe’saninterestingcontenderbackherewithcheekpiecesadded. TFRHHHHH BHA60

2 OFF THE BENCH (GB) (185) 644050- 9-9 (7)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Davinci Dawn Taylor Fisher (3) J

O Mr H Maye J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn T

B Rosyground Stud Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEWIn ﬁrst-time tongue strap (now discarded), wasn’t in the same form as previous outing when last of 9 innursery(12/1)atWolverhampton(7.2f)whenlastseeninSeptember Firstrunforyard. TFRHHHII BHA60

3 OLYMPIC MELODY (GB) (146) 400-

9-8 (1)

Br B f Oasis Dream - Boleyna (USA) Benoit de la Sayette J

O Madeline and James Smith Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Mrs P. Smith KPF Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSomeencouragementondebutbutfailedtorepeatthateffortin2subsequentoutings,seventhof11innoviceatNewmarket (6f,goodtosoft,100/1)inNovember WatchformarketcluesasshegoeshandicappinghavingleftRaeGuest. TFRHHHII BHA59

4 WATKINS (GB) (37) 000-006 9-7 (5)

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Gilt Linked Rossa Ryan J

O Raceﬁeld Racing Club Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWHasfailedtoimprovefortheswitch tohandicaps thisyear,inﬁrst-timevisorwhensixth of8atWolverhampton (6.1f,11/1)37daysago.Goeswithoutheadgear/tonguetieonﬁrstrunsinceleavingGeorgeBoughey TFRHHHII BHA58

5 TOP STAR (IRE) (187) 060564- 9-5 (6)

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Adelante (FR) Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Mr K. T. Ivory

B Loughtown Stud

Dean Ivory, Radlett T

Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBackonall-weather,ranuptobestwhenfourthof8innurseryatWolverhampton(5.1f,10/3)inSeptember Off6months (hasbeengelded)aheadofﬁrstrunsinceleavingRichardHughesandhe’sonetonotewithhoodapplied. TFRHHHHI BHA56

6 DARK SORCERESS (GB) (147) 520562-

Br B f Advertise - Graceful Magic

O The Kimber Family & Clare Hobson

B Scott Kimber Bloodstock Limited

(3)

Marco Ghiani J

Clare Hobson, Royston T

Clare Hobson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but produced best performance to date when second of 13 in nursery (16/1) overC&DwhenlastseeninOctober Meritsconsiderationbackatthisvenueafter5monthsoff. TFRHHHHI BHA52

7 TIANA ROSE (GB) (27) 00030-0

Br B f Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Prisom (IRE)

O The Ten Fools & A Horse Partnership

B W. H. R. John and Partners

(2)

Warren Fentiman (5) J

Philip McBride, Newmarket T

The Highﬁeld Event Group Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedonhandicapdebutatBrightonlastyear,butafter5monthsoffsheranpoorlywhenlastof10 atSouthwell(6.1f,33/1)27daysago.Otherspreferred. TFRHHIII BHA50

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

8 CLIPSHAM NOBLE (IRE) (29) 0300-00

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Not Misbegotten (IRE)

O Mr F Morley

8-9 (4)

Kieran O’Neill J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Carrigbeg Stud Coral Racing Limited, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed here (7f) last summer but hasn’t gone on from that effort since, eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton(7f,9/1)29daysago.Visornowreachedforashedropsbackdownintrip. TFRHHIII BHA40

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 5. Stewards Note:

OFF THE BENCH: Following its run on 23/9/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly WATKINS: Following its run on 18/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Top Star (IRE), 4-1 Dark Sorceress (GB), 5-1 Olympic Melody (GB), 13-2 Watkins (GB), 7-1 One For Harvey (GB), 11-1 Off The Bench (GB), 12-1 Clipsham Noble (IRE), 20-1 Tiana Rose (GB)

Having made the frame twice here last year, ONE FOR HARVEY ran below form sent handicapping at Lingﬁeld last month, but back at this venue she could be ready to get off the mark with cheekpieces added. She is preferred to Top Star, who should be suited by the return to 6f on his ﬁrst start for Dean Ivory, with Dark Sorceress also considered.

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Fourth Race 6.30

THE BET365 BET BOOST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)

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

Bust A Moon finished fourth on his handicap bow at Wolverhampton in November and is an interesting contender back down in trip on his first start for David Evans. However, a chance can be taken on RHODES ROYCE, who has failed to fire in her three starts in maiden/novice company, but it would be no surprise if she proved a different proposition off a low opening rating. With Kieran Shoemark booked, she might be up to the task. Cheeky Stanley is another to note.

RHODES ROYCE Bust A Moon

Leading course trainer (20-25): D Evans (18 wins from 153 runners, 12%) runs BUST A MOON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Evans (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs BUST A MOON Longest Traveller: BUST A MOON trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 214 miles.

1 DOUBLE MOCHA (IRE) (36) 055

Br B or Br g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Seduct (IRE)

(6)

Harry Davies J

O Mr R. Cotter Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Old Carhue Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Only modest form at best in a trio of races so far, ﬁfth of 7 in maiden (20/1) at Kempton (6f) 36daysago.However,hecouldyetdobetterashegoeshandicapping(hasbeengelded). TFRHHHII BHA60

2 BUST A MOON (GB) (124) 5604- 9-8 (2)

Br Ch g Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - Dangerous Moonlite (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O JanetEvans,Norman CourtStud&SusanBunney David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Janet Evans Norman Court Stud, Emma Evans Racing Ltd, Norman Court Stud, Northmore Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWWithheadgearleftoff,rantosimilarlevelaspreviouslywhenfourthof11onnurserydebutatWolverhampton (7.2f,8/1)inNovember CouldgowellashemakesﬁrstrunsinceleavingEveJohnsonHoughton. TFRHHHHI BHA59

3 INCONSPICUOUS (IRE) (37) 000-404 D 9-8 (4)

Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Bishop’s Lake Darragh Keenan J

O Mr Jim Gill Michael Keady, Newmarket T

B Jack Foley

TIMEFORM VIEW Making only third start for current yard, quickly back on track when 2 lengths fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton(6.1f,12/1)37daysago,despitehavingdonetoomuchtoosoon.Majorplayer TFRHHHHH BHA59

4 CHEEKY STANLEY (IRE) (207) 564- 9-5 (3)

Br Br c Kuroshio (AUS) - Lady Cashback Pat Cosgrave J

O The Legend Lives On George Baker, Epsom T

B Roy W. Tector Vortex Shipbroking S TIMEFORMVIEWInﬁrst-timehood(nowdiscarded),failedtobuildonpreviouseffortwhenlastof4inmaidenatBrighton (5.3f,good,9/4)whenlastseeninSeptember Off6monthsaheadofhishandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA56

5 ROCK MASTER (IRE) (131) 0040- 9-5 (8)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Miss Gibraltar Ben Sanderson (3) J

O Teme Valley S P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon

TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeonthirdstartinnovices,beforeracingclosertothepacethanidealwhenseventhof12innursery (4/1)atNewcastle(6f)inNovember(geldedsince).Enterscalculationswithcheekpieceson1sttime. TFRHHHHI BHA56

6 RHODES ROYCE (IRE) (30) 600 9-1 (5)

Br B f Dutch Art - Rosie Royce Kieran Shoemark J

O Nick Bradley Racing 4 & Hunscote Stud Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Hunscote Stud Limited KPF Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t offered much in 3 starts to date, always behind when eighth of 9 in novice (125/1) atWolverhampton(6.1f)amonthago.Handicapsmayjustseeherinabetterlight,though. TFRHHHII BHA52

7 SHE’S A DARK HORSE (GB) (147) 000555- 8-9 (1)

Br Br f Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Tex Australia (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J

O Heather Yarrow & Lesley Ivory Dean Ivory, Radlett T

B Fiona Marner Bloodstock Diomed Developments Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than previously when 3 1/4 lengths ﬁfth of 13 in nursery (22/1) at this C&D inOctober Furtherimprovementrequiredonreturnfrom5monthsoff. TFRHHIII BHA45

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

8 MY BOY HARRY (GB) (156) 000- 8-9 (7)

Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Malmostosa

O Mr R. A. Popely

B Hever Stud Farm Ltd

William Cox J

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished down the ﬁeld in 3 outings last year, last of 8 in novice at Yarmouth (5.2f, soft, 200/1) in October (hasbeengeldedsince).FirstrunforyardafterleavingDarryllHolland.Notdismissedonhishandicapbow TFRHHIII BHA38

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 5, 8.

Stewards Note:

2024: (See Div 1)

BUST A MOON: Following its run on 23/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

CHEEKY STANLEY: Following its run on 1/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Inconspicuous (IRE), 5-1 Bust A Moon (GB), 6-1 Cheeky Stanley (IRE), Rock Master (IRE), 13-2 Double Mocha (IRE), 7-1 Rhodes Royce (IRE), 11-1 She’s A Dark Horse (GB), 18-1 My Boy Harry (GB)

This could go the way of INCONSPICUOUS, who soon left behind a lesser effort when fourth at Wolverhampton last month, doing well to ﬁnish as close as he did having set a decent pace. He can build on that and double his tally, with Bust A Moon feared most as he drops back in trip starting off for David Evans, ahead of Rock Master

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Fifth Race 7.00

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)

CITY SELECTIONS

General Assembly made every yard of the running when holding on by a neck at Wolverhampton and is just 2lb higher A slight concern is the application of ﬁrst-time cheekpieces after that success and, with that in mind, SECRET HANDSHEIKH gets the nod. John Gallagher’s seven-year-old was last seen ﬁnishing second at Brighton in October and has three previous victories on the all-weather to his name. With an ideal draw in stall one, he could be the one to beat. Alafdhal is another to consider

SECRET HANDSHEIKH

General Assembly

Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (49 wins from 413 runners, 12%) runs MERRIMACK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P McEntee (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs ALAFDHAL

Longest Traveller: BIRKENHEAD & LEODIS DREAM trained by P Midgley, Westow, 214 miles.

1 SECRET HANDSHEIKH (GB) (170) 105142- D 7 9-9 (1)

Br B g Mayson - Descriptive (IRE) Neil Callan J

O The Old Deer Racing Partnership John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T

B Tibthorpe Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Brighton in September. Well-beaten second of 7 in handicap at same course (5.3f,goodtosoft,2/1)whenlastseen6monthsago.Onetoconsideronreturn.

2 GENERAL ASSEMBLY (IRE) (12) 000-001 D 4 9-9 (3)

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Black Rodded Callum Shepherd J

O Moores Racing Jack Morland, Newmarket T

B J. Hanly 4X4 Specialists Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW6/1,bouncedbacktoformunderachangeoftacticswhenwinning10-runnerhandicapatWolverhampton (5.1f)12daysago,respondingwelltoanattackingride.Expectedtobebangtherefromjust2lbhigher TFRHHHHH BHA69

3 LEODIS DREAM (IRE) (16) 413-306 CD 9 9-8 (7)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Paddy Again (IRE)

O ged shields & sandﬁeld racing

B R & M Bloodstock

Dougie Costello J

Paul Midgley, Westow T

TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerinOctober 33/1,didn’tgethomehavingarareoutingat6fwhensixthof10inhandicap atSouthwell16daysago.Willbeneﬁtfromthisreturnto5f. TFRHHHII BHA68

4 DIAMOND DREAMER (GB) (16) 65-0326 D

9-8 (4)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Diamond Blaise Kieran Shoemark J

O Mildmay Racing

Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T

B Plantation Stud Mildmay Farm & Stud Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 10 runs last year 16/1, wasn’t in the same form as on last 2 starts when sixth of 8 in handicapatWolverhampton(6.1f)16daysago. TFRHHHII BHA68

5 ANGLE LAND (GB) (16) 636-460 CD

9-8 (8)

Br B m Mayson - Jumeirah Star (USA) Hayley Turner J

O Mr Allen Rix & Mr Richard Penney

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Mr K. Dasmal & Bottisham Heath Stud Robert Cowell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2024 9/2, again ran below form when seventh of 9 in handicapatSouthwell(5f)16daysago.

TFRHHIII BHA68

6 BIRKENHEAD (GB) (16) 1013-05 D 8 9-6 (5)

Br B g Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Vilnius Joe Fanning J

O ged shields & sandﬁeld racing Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 15 runs last year. Wasn’t disgraced when ﬁfth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (5f)16daysago.Shouldstepforwardagain.

7 MERRIMACK (GB) (64) 5624-20 D

HHHII BHA66

4 9-6 (2)

Br B g Showcasing - Megan Lily (IRE) Marco Ghiani J

O Mr W Enticknap & Mr B Ralph Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Montcastle Bloodstock Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/4, run best excused when last of 8 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (5f, AW) just over 9 weeks ago, poorlydrawnandthingsgoingwrongfromanearlystage.Follytoignore.

TFRHHHHI BHA66

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

8 DARK SIDE PRINCE (GB) (31) 35640-0 CD 8 9-2 (9)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Dark Side Princess Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr M. M. Foulger

Jessica Macey, Doncaster T

B Mr M. M. Foulger Bred Thorough Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW5-timeC&Dwinner(includingthiscorrespondingeventfrom2lbhigherlastyear).50/1,lookedrusty after3monthsoffwhenseventhof10inhandicapatWolverhampton(5.1f)31daysago. TFRHHIII BHA62

9 ALAFDHAL (IRE) (10) 125652 C D 7 8-13 (6)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Afdhaad Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Trevor Johnson

Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Tallon International Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1, bounced back to form when second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago, concedingﬁrstrun.BlinkersbackonandRossaRyanonboardapositive. TFRHHHII BHA59(+1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: DARK SIDE PRINCE 7 9 5 Lewis Edmunds 10-3 (Jessica Macey) 12 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 4, 9. Visor worn by No. 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8. Stewards Note:

SECRET HANDSHEIKH: Following its run on 8/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Merrimack (GB), 11-2 General Assembly (IRE), 13-2 Secret Handsheikh (GB), Diamond Dreamer (GB), Alafdhal (IRE), 8-1 Birkenhead (GB), 10-1 Angle Land (GB), 20-1 Leodis Dream (IRE), 25-1 Dark Side Prince (GB)

An open-looking sprint but the vote goes to GENERAL ASSEMBLY, who responded well to an attacking ride when scoring at Wolverhampton 12 days ago and Jack Morland’s charge can defy a small rise in the weights sporting ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. Merrimack can have his latest effort overlooked, so he heads up the dangers returning from a 9-week break, with Alafdhal rounding off the shortlist.

Sixth Race 7.30

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

Once Adaay was well positioned when fading into third over track and trip in January, but he goes off an unchanged mark and would be foolish to dismiss. Even so, FRANCISCO makes more appeal. The son of Zoustar ﬁnished a close-up third over 6f at Wolverhampton and takes a step back up in distance. This is only his fourth start in a handicap and he could take a step forward to strike. Stella Hogan is another to keep an eye on.

FRANCISCO

Once Adaay

Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (62 wins from 505 runners, 12%) runs STELLA HOGAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (2 wins from 46 runners, 4%) runs KONDRATIEV WAVE

Longest Traveller: JUST RITA trained by D Loughnane, Tern Hill, 181 miles.

1 KRACKING (GB) (14) 325-606 D

Br Gr g Muhaarar - Vallado (IRE)

Fentiman (5) J

O Mr Michael Wood and Mr Mathew Wood Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Wood Hall Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort again pulled away his chance when last of

14daysago.Onetotreatwithcaution.

2 STELLA HOGAN (IRE) (14) 4-12213 CD

Br Ch m Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Fenagh (IRE)

Larson J

O The Horse Watchers 11 Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Mr Patrick Beirne(Jnr) Timeform S

TIMEFORMVIEWPostedacareerbestwhenwinninghandicapoverC&Dinﬁrst-timeeyeshieldsonpenultimaterun.Showedhercharacteragainlatest,slowlyaway andtookakeenholdwhenthirdoveramileatthisvenue2weeksago.Remainscapableatthislevelifputtingitalltogether TFRHHHHH BHA63

3 ONCE ADAAY (GB) (77) 03300-3 CD BF 5 9-6 (1)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Sonko (IRE)

O James Barnard and Partners

Kieran Shoemark J

Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque, Newmarket T

B J. A. Khan Bonekare S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwasfairlystronginthemarket(after6monthsoff)whencreditablethirdof6inhandicapatthisC&Dandgave theimpressionhemightevenbeneﬁtfromtheouting.Notseenfor77daysbutchanceifhecanbackuphislatesteffort. TFRHHHII BHA62

4 FRANCISCO (GB) (10) 53/-2023 4 9-6 (3)

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Talampaya (USA)

Alﬁe Redman (7) J

O Mrs I. A. Balding Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T

B Alvediston Stud & Mrs R. M. Wardall TIMEFORMVIEWHasdevelopedatendencytobeslowlyawayfromthestalls,verytardywhenthirdof8inhandicapatWolverhampton (6.1f)10daysago.Lightly-racedsortisclearlycapableinthissortofcompanybutneedstobrushuponhisstarts. TFRHHHII BHA62

5 KONDRATIEV WAVE (IRE) (22) 0-24226 CD 8 9-4 (8)

Br Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Right Reason (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O Betchworth Pin Seekers

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Patrick Gleeson Mill House Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerpostedabraceofrunners-upeffortspriortoararebelowparrunwhensixthof10inahandicapatLingﬁeld (7f,AW)22daysago.Blinkersreplaceregularcheekpiecesandnotruledoutifthatchangehasthedesiredeffect. TFRHHHII BHA60

6 GOT NO DOLLARS (IRE) (29) 1004-16 C D

Br B g Showcasing - Canada Water

(5)

Sam Feilden (5) J

O Mr W Enticknap & Mr B Ralph Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Barronstown Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who notched his seventh career victory in handicap at this venue (8f) in January, holding on under largely hands-and-heels riding. Wasn’tinthesameformoff2lbhigherupinclassnexttimeandhemayneedfurtherleniencyfromthehandicapper(nowdropped1lb)towinagain. TFRHHIII BHA60

7 JUST RITA (GB) (16) 6620-26 4 9-4 (9)

Br B f Bated Breath - Dancer Cross Connor Planas (3) J

O Mrs S. L. Loughnane David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Carisbrooke Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhosteppedupmarkedlyonherstabledebuteffortwhensecondof9inhandicap(15/2)atSouthwellinJanuary.Notquiteinthe sameform(after10weeksoff)whenwell-heldatthesamevenueearlierthismonthbutclaimsifshecanstepforwardfromthat. TFRHHHII BHA60

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

8 FLAG CARRIER (IRE) (28) 05-5064 D 4 9-4 (2)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Evies Wish (IRE) Callum Shepherd J

O Brian Toomey Brian Toomey, Chalfont St Giles T

B Philip O’Dwyer & P. J. Walsh

TIMEFORMVIEWWasn’tseentobesteffectinﬁrst-timecheekpieces(nowremoved)whenfourthof9inhandicapatthiscourse (6f)28daysagobuthe’snoforlornhopesteppingbackupto7fracingoffacareer-lowhandicapmark. TFRHHHHI BHA60

9 THOMAS EQUINAS (GB) (28) 150-400 CD 6 9-0 (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

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner wasn’t seen to best effect at this venue when seventh of 10 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 28daysago,havingbeenforcedwideonthehometurn.Notruledoutfrom1lbbelowlatestwinningmark. TFRHHHHI BHA56

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: MAY NIGHT 6 9 6 Keithen Kennedy 11-2 (Denis G Hogan) 15 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Hood, Eyeshields worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 9.

Stewards Note:

KRACKING: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

KONDRATIEV WAVE: Following its run on 5/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran ﬂat.

FLAG CARRIER: Following its run on 27/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Stella Hogan (IRE), 4-1 Once Adaay (GB), 5-1 Francisco (GB), 12-1 Kracking (GB), Kondratiev Wave (IRE), Flag Carrier (IRE), 16-1 Got No Dollars (IRE), Thomas Equinas (GB), 18-1 Just Rita (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Despite her quirks, STELLA HOGAN remains very capable at this level if putting it all together and she may be able to record another C&D victory. Flag Carrier and Thomas Equinas both make each-way appeal from their falling handicap marks, while Francisco has the form to win this but comes with risks attached given his habit of starting slowly

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STELLA HOGAN (IRE) 2.FLAG CARRIER (IRE) 3.THOMAS EQUINAS RACE RESULT TIME:

1st 3rd 2nd 4th

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Seventh Race 8.00

THE BET365 6 HORSES CHALLENGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4542, 2nd £2272, 3rd £1135, 4th £568, 5th £284 (Penalty Value £5757.40)

CITY SELECTIONS

KITARO KICH’s winning run came to an end with a solid runner-up effort over C&D, but he lost little in defeat and a 2lb rise may not be enough to stop him from getting his head back in front. Lady Flora has strong claims on last month’s second at Kempton, while Where’s Freddy has the potential to improve for going back up to a mile.

KITARO KICH

Lady Flora

Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (49 wins from 413 runners, 12%) runs WHERE’S FREDDY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bell (5 wins from 7 runners, 71%) runs A MAJOR PAYNE

Longest Traveller: BILLY MILL trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 241 miles.

1 GUNLOCK (USA) (22) 14000-5 D

Br B g Into Mischief (USA) - Samsational (USA)

O Mr R. Moore

B Newtownanner Stud

9-10 (11)

Kieran Shoemark J

Michael Keady, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1 and hooded for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, ﬁrst run since leaving K. R. Burke when ﬁfthof13inhandicapatKempton(8f)22daysago.Otherslookbettertreated.

2 BILLY MILL (GB) (29) 0-05040 D 7 9-9 (4)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Phantom Spirit

Clifford Lee J

O Canisbay Bloodstock Rod Millman, Cullompton T

B Mr & Mrs J. R. Worboys Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Fleetwood Developments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 12 runs last year Seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 12/1) 29 days ago. Needsacoupleofthesetofalter TFRHHIII BHA78

3 CILL MOCHEALLOG (IRE) (114) 313600- 4 9-9 (6)

Br Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Excel Yourself (IRE)

Robert Havlin J

O Radlett Racing Dean Ivory, Radlett T

B Michael O’Mahony Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW125/1andhoodedfor1sttime,lastof12inhandicapatLingﬁeld(8f,AW).Off114days.Tonguestrap onfor1sttime.Hardtofancy Hadwindoperation. TFRHIIII BHA78

4 LADY FLORA (GB) (23) 4120-24 D 4 9-9 (10)

Br B f Masar (IRE) - Lady Brora

O Kingsclere Racing Club

Rob Hornby J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 20/1) 23 days ago. Can give a good account without posingseriousthreattoprincipals. TFRHHIII BHA78

5 KITARO KICH (IRE) (19) 2-13112 C BF 5 9-8 (3)

Br Br g Karakontie (JPN) - The Tulip (IRE)

O J MacHale, S Tucker & S Jewell

Neil Callan J

George Baker, Epsom T

B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers Vortex Shipbroking S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 of his 5 starts this year and ran just as well in defeat when second of 11 in handicap (4/5) overC&D19daysago.2lbhighernowbutlookssuretogowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA77

6 WHERE’S FREDDY (IRE) (33) 5256-14 5 9-8 (2)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - One Spirit (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O Patrick B Doyle (Construction) Ltd

B Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in January and posted respectable fourth of 12 in handicapatSouthwell(7.1f)since.Likelycontender

7 CHARMING WHISPER (GB) (28) 42545-5 D 4 9-8 (7)

Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Natsovia

O Exors of Seraﬁno Agodino & P J McBride

Warren Fentiman (5) J

Philip McBride, Newmarket T

B Moor Park Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Likely needed run, back from 4 months off, when ﬁfth of 8 in handicap over C&D 28 days ago. 2lblowernowandmeritsconsideration. TFRHHHHH BHA77

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

8 BENACRE (IRE) (126) 200500-

9-7 (1)

Br B g Australia - Sent From Heaven (IRE) Joe Fanning J

O Susan and John Waterworth

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B C. O. P. Hanbury Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNineteenrunssincelastwinin2022 9/1,eighthof11inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f).Off126days. Othersmoreappealing.

9 COURT OF SESSION (GB) (13) 006-640 CD 6 9-7 (12)

Br Br g Iffraaj - Sibilance Marco Ghiani J

O Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Aylesﬁeld Farms Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner 80/1, last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 13 days ago. Makeslimitedappeal.

10 A MAJOR PAYNE (GB) (145) 0220-

Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Thankful Callum Shepherd J

O A Major Payne Partnership Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B T. J. Cooper Richard Frisby Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, heavy), slowly away Off145days.Worktodoonpolytrackdebut. TFRHHIII BHA76

11 FLAG OF ST GEORGE (IRE) (33) 00/60-53

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

O Mr Laurence Holder Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Longueville Bloodstock SBZ Corporation Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, good third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 33 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.

Ontheupgraderecently TFRHHHII BHA73

12 SWISS ACE (GB) (14) 54-2066

Br B g Kingman - Swiss Lake (USA)

O RJH Ltd/Facts & Figures

Lewis Edmunds J

Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Lordship Stud William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 14daysago.Notoutofthings.

HHHII BHA71

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: TWO TEMPTING (IRE) 5 9 9 Trevor Whelan 17-2 (Jonathan Portman) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Kitaro Kich (IRE), 11-2 Where’s Freddy (IRE), 7-1 Flag of St George (IRE), 8-1 Swiss Ace (GB), 9-1 Charming Whisper (GB), 12-1 Lady Flora (GB), 14-1 Gunlock (USA), 18-1 Billy Mill (GB), Benacre (IRE), 28-1 A Major Payne (GB), 66-1 Court of Session (GB), 100-1 Cill Mocheallog (IRE)

Preference is for CHARMING WHISPER, who has dropped to a handy mark and should be straighter for last month’s course reappearance. Kitaro Kich and Where’s Freddy rate the principal dangers.

AN INTERVIEW WITH HAYLEY TURNER OBE

Hayley is a pioneer for women in racing, boasting a career full of groundbreaking achievements, culminating in her 1,000th career win while riding Tradesman to victory at Chelmsford. Watch Here

Eighth Race 8.30

THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60)

CITY SELECTIONS

A promising third on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton when keeping on from off the pace, RULING MASTER gets a tentative vote to break the maiden, having been runner-up over C&D on his penultimate outing. Lightening Mann did it well when scoring comfortably over a mile at Lingﬁeld earlier in the month and he must enter calculations, along with the returning Glenridding, who is 4lb above his last winning mark.

RULING MASTER Lightening Mann

Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (49 wins from 413 runners, 12%) runs JIFF’S ARMY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S & E Crisford (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs LADY MARIKO Longest Traveller: LADY CHARTWELL trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

1 LIGHTENING MANN (GB) (22) 05-1 9-9 (8)

Br B g Kameko (USA) - Lightening Dance

Edward Greatrex J

O Opulence Thoroughbreds & Mr Garry Gilroy Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at third time of asking when taking 8-runner maiden at Lingﬁeld (8f, AW, 6/5) 22 days ago. Bredtoappreciatethislongertripandlooksabigplayeronhandicapdebut.Tonguestraponﬁrsttime. TFRHHHHH BHA75

2 LADY CHARTWELL (IRE) (224) 204-

Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Kofariti (IRE)

O Newsells Park Stud-Ardiles/Brazil/Hoddle

9-8 (5)

Joe Fanning J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Grange Stud Newsells Park Stud Limited, Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in maiden (3/1) at Salisbury (7f, good to ﬁrm). Off 7 months. Signiﬁcantlyupintrip.Improvementneededonhandicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA74

3 JIFF’S ARMY (IRE) (27) 0233-15 9-7 (6)

Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Brunelle (IRE)

O Barber Parry Racing

Marco Ghiani J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Windflower Overseas Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratLingfieldinJanuary.11/2,fifthof6inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f)27daysago.Upintrip. Otherslookbettertreated. TFRHHHII BHA73

4 RULING MASTER (IRE) (96) 04023- 9-6 (4)

Br B c Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Spring To Mind

O Mr Mohamed Rashid Hamdan Al Saadi

Jack Mitchell J

Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B John & Anne-Marie O’Connor Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Posted fair efforts the last twice, latest when good third of 7 in nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f) inDecember Oughttogowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA72

5 MUST BELIEVE (GB) (19) 02360-3

Br B g Make Believe - Dalhousie

O Mr Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman

(9)

Raul Da Silva J

Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T

B St Albans Bloodstock LLP Dubai Racing Club S TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablethirdof8inmaidenatthisC&D(12/1)19daysago,nearestﬁnish.Makeshandicapdebut. Notoutofthings. TFRHHHII BHA71

6 LADY MARIKO (GB) (34) 456-54

(2)

Br B f Kameko (USA) - Ashadihan Neil Callan J

O Mr T. A. Rahman Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Mr T. A. Rahman Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (8.1f) 34 days ago. Figuresoffahandymarkandlooksworthacrackatthislongertrip.

TFRHHHHI BHA69

7 HIBERNATE (IRE) (126) 000- 9-1 (1)

Br B g Kodiac - Easy Times Rossa Ryan J

O La Grange Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Miss Debbie Kitchin Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.11/1,ﬁrstrunsinceleavingJosephPatrickO’Brienwhenseventhof9innovice atSouthwell(8.1f).Off126days.Upintrip.Worthmonitoringinmarketonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA67

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

8 GLENRIDDING (GB) (147) 065133- 9-0 (7)

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Eminently Jim Crowley J

O Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Oakmere Homes S

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/4, creditable third of 6 in nursery at Bath (8f, soft), having run of race. Off 147 days. Up in trip. Makespolytrackdebut.Cangiveagoodaccountwithoutposingseriousthreattoprincipals. TFRHHHII BHA66

9 BELLATOR BULLET (IRE) (169) 2004-

8-10 (3)

Br B or Gr g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Altruiste Kieran O’Neill J

O Trap 1 Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B M. S. and C. S. Grifﬁths Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2 and hooded for 1st time, fourth of 5 in nursery at Nottingham (10.2f,heavy).Off169days.Othersmorepersuasive, TFRHHIII BHA62

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: ROCKET WARRIOR (IRE) 3 9 7 Jack Gilligan 15-2 (Marco Botti) 14 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Lightening Mann (GB), 6-1 Ruling Master (IRE), 7-1 Jiff’s Army (IRE), 8-1 Must Believe (GB), 9-1 Lady Chartwell (IRE), Lady Mariko (GB), Glenridding (GB), 12-1 Hibernate (IRE), 16-1 Bellator Bullet (IRE)

Lingﬁeld maiden winner LIGHTENING MANN may have more to offer yet and is taken to make a successful handicap debut. Ruling Master and Lady Mariko can also make their presence felt.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIGHTENING MANN 2.RULING MASTER (IRE) 3.LADY MARIKO

RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

Prize Money

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £186,648 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025

Important Information

ABANDONMENT

If racing is abandoned prior to the ﬁrst race, a full refund will be given. After the third race has been run, we regret that no refunds can be made in respect of admission charges. Refunds are not issued on the day – tickets purchased on the gate must be sent within 28 days of the event to Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP

ACCESSIBILITY

There are dedicated parking spaces, WC’s, and access to all public areas of the grandstand and paddock. We also provide a viewing platform.

ADMISSION

For admission you will require a ticket. This can be an E-ticket that you purchased and received prior to your visit, a hard ticket that you purchased in advance and requested to collect on arrival, or a hard ticket that you have purchased on the gate.

ALCOHOL

Alcohol may not be brought into Chelmsford City Racecourse under any circumstances. If any person is found to have alcohol on or about their person, it will be conﬁscated and it may result in being asked to leave the racecourse. We operate a Challenge 25 policy.

BETTING

There are two ways to bet at Chelmsford City Racecourse today, pool betting with totepool and the traditional ring bookmakers. Please note all betting ring enquiries should be directed to the Betting Ring Manager located in the small building at the end of the grandstand facing the betting ring. Over 18’s only. Please bet responsibly – for advice visit gambleaware.co.uk.

CHILDREN

In the interest of safety and security, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

DOGS

No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse, with the exception of Assistance Dogs.

DRESS CODE

Smart dress is encouraged for both restaurants. Gentlemen are required to wear a collared shirt, jacket and tie in the Club Restaurant & Lounge. If the appropriate clothing is not worn you will be asked to leave the enclosure.

In the Fairwood Brasserie, smart casual attire is acceptable, no trainers are permitted. Casual wear is permitted within the Sports Bar but we ask you to refrain from wearing club replica shirts at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Shirts must be worn at all times. Tailored shorts are acceptable for general admission only, but no shorts are to be worn within the hospitality areas. No sports shorts or ﬂip ﬂops are permitted, along with no team shirts.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In the event of an incident occurring which necessitates the partial or total evacuation of any area of the racecourse, announcements will be broadcast over the public address system. Our staff, aided by the uniformed security will implement the carefully planned evacuation procedures and undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety. It is essential and a requirement that you follow their instructions. If you are able please take your belongings with you and proceed as directed out of the area as quickly and quietly as possible. These are just precautionary notes and we trust the procedures will not be required. However, please remember in the event of a partial or total evacuation of your area to: IF ABLE, TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND PROCEED AS DIRECTED QUICKLY AND QUIETLY OUT OF THE AREA

NO SMOKING ZONES

Smoking is not permitted in enclosed spaces.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Racegoers may take photos for private use only Flash photography is not permitted. Press and commercial photographers must sign in at the Ticket Ofﬁce before entry to the racecourse.

REFUSING ADMISSION

The Management reserves the right to

TERMS & CONDITIONS

refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason to do so. We operate a zero tolerance policy at Chelmsford City Racecourse, anyone acting in an inappropriate manner will be removed from the racecourse and refused re-entry.

WIFI

WIFI is available at Chelmsford City Racecourse and can be accessed on the ‘PUBLIC’ network. No password is required.

The following terms and conditions apply here at Chelmsford City Racecourse

1. All persons visiting Chelmsford City Racecourse and its associated properties are admitted subject to these Regulations and to the “Rules of Racing” that apply to all licensed racecourses across the UK.

2. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to vary its regulations without prior notice.

3. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to search racegoers and/or their bags. Any sharp objects or potentially destructive possessions will be conﬁscated.

4. All coaches may be searched for security reasons. It is the responsibility of all coach and group coordinators to ensure that each member of their party is aware individually of our Regulations.

5. Racegoers are not permitted to enter areas or buildings associated with the running of the event and any other area, building or section of a building where restricted access is signed. These include, among others, the Weighing Room complex, data collection areas, the Race-day stables, the horsebox park, the ofﬁcials’ car parks, the Saddling Boxes, the Parade Rings, the Winners Enclosure and the Broadcast and Media Ofﬁces.

6. Entry to the racecourse is restricted to persons of over 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Persons aged 16 and under may only enter the Parade Ring (if holding an appropriate Owners badge) with an adult, and no-one of 12 years of age and under may enter the Parade Ring or Winners Enclosure in any circumstances.

7. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any race-goer whose conduct is unacceptable or compromises the safety of race-goers, participants and horses. There will be no refunds for day tickets or annual badges when the holder has been asked to leave in these circumstances.

8. Annual badges will be numbered and are non-transferable. We reserve the right to request secondary identiﬁcation material from annual badge and season-ticket holders.

9. No refunds will be given for badges, tickets or pro rata amounts of annual memberships and season tickets that are purchased but not used, except if racing is abandoned in the circumstances detailed below.

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

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

Race Conditions

First Race 4.55 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN 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, four and five yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, March 21st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. 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 THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race 16 entries at £40. - Closed March 21st, 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 5.30 - THE bet365 BEST ODDS GUARANTEED 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. March 25th. 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 March 15th, 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 7 entries at £30. - Closed March 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 6.00 - THE bet365 BET BOOST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the ﬁfth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 15th, 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 11 entries at £30. - Closed March 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.30 - THE bet365 BET BOOST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the ﬁfth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 15th, 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 10 entries at £30. - Closed March 21st, 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.

Fifth Race 7.00 - 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 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. March 25th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 11 entries at £40. - Closed March 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 0 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 7.30 - 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. March 25th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 15th, 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 14 entries at £30. - Closed March 21st, 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. Seventh Race 8.00 - THE bet365 6 HORSES CHALLENGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5757 to the winning horse The second to receive £2701, the third £1349, the fourth £675 and the ﬁfth £336. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 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. March 25th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 15th, 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 17 entries at £50. - Closed March 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 8.30 - THE WATCH LIVE RACING 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 three yrs old only, 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. March 25th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 15th, 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 11 entries at £40. - Closed March 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS

SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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