Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 7th August by Weatherbys

Officials

Thursday 7th August 2025

RACEDAY

OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Tony McGlone

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Sarah Ellison STEWARDS

Simon Connaway, Ben Ford, Simon Kirk

STARTERS

Willie Jardine

Kieran O’Shea JUDGE

Katie Dowson

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Claudia Marelli

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Elizabeth Budden, Julie Lingham, Sam Davis

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Ross Worthington

Dr Fiona Virgo

Dr Meg Hardman

VETERINARY OFFICER

Howard Robinson

VETERINARY SURGEONS

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

Mark Meter B.V.SC., MRCVS

Ben Gibson BVsc, MRCVS

COMMENTATOR

Tim Peters

BETTING RING MANAGER

Grant Newman

RACECOURSE TEAM

RACING DIRECTOR

Neil Graham

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Nathan Holmes

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Shelley Wheeler

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Sarah Ridgway

TODAY’S RACING

TODAY’S SPONSORS

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

Today marks the seventh renewal of The Chelmsford City Cup, a 10-furlong Class 2 handicap race with £45,000 in prize money on offer. As expected, this has attracted a competitive ﬁeld of ten runners, featuring some of the best handicappers vying for this prestigious prize.

To celebrate our “10 Years of Community” fundraising campaign, we are hosting a charity gala lunch today. During this event, we will raise funds for our ten chosen charities, with all proﬁts going to each of them. We are also pleased to welcome Councillor Jannetta Sosin, the Mayor of Chelmsford, and Paralympian and broadcaster Steve Brown as our special guests this afternoon.

I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy the racing and the music that will follow in the Level Head sunken terrace from 5:20pm.

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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Celebrating

a decade of thrilling racing and world-class events ing a decade of racing events

As we celebrate a decade of Chelmsford City Racecourse, it is humbling to reflect on how far the racecourse has come. Over the past 10 years, the racecourse has established itself as an increasingly important venue in British racing, earning recognition both nationally and globally.

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Our journey has been filled with remarkable achievements, with great racing and entertainment.

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To all who have supported us on this incredible journey, including horsemen, racegoers, members, sponsors and of course our brilliant team, a huge thank you. Your belief in our vision has been the foundation of our success and future plans.

On behalf of myself and the entire team, I hope you have a wonderful night. Here’s to another decade of memories at Chelmsford City Racecourse!

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Our Commitment to Horse Welfare r Welf

At Chelmsford City Racecourse, the welfare of our horses is our highest priority, and this commitment is most visible in the continuous improvements made to our All-Weather racing surface. The surface has been expertly rewaxed and enhanced with added ﬁbre to reduce kickback and improve safety. Additionally, the pedestrian crossing over the track was replaced early on with an underpass from the ticket ofﬁce to the Ch d Racecourse, the our horses is our commitment most in continuous improvements our surface. rewaxed kickback and improve the crossing over the was on an underpass from ticket to the a safer experience for both s. e on eady to safer

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Hydr ceday thr Hydration and r e also carefully managed, down stations e British efully Chelmsford City Racecourse works with the Horseracing Authority, Great British Racing, RSPCA, World Horse Welfare, and the Horse Welfare Board to champion world-class equine care. British Racing has invested over £56 million since 2000 in veterinary research and education, improving safety for all horses—not just racehorses. We remain committed to the highest standards of welfare, both d City Racecourse Horseracing Great Racing, RSPCA, Horse and the to world-class equine care. has over £56 million since in research education, horses—not raceh ses. to the both on and off the track. At Chelmsford City, the horses come ﬁrst—always. on

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FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES

Celebrating 10 Years of Charity and Community

We’re fundraising in aid of...

Today, as part of our 10Years ofCommunity fundraising campaign, we are proud to host a charity gala lunch, featuring the presentation of The Bet365 Mayor’s Cup.

We are honoured to welcome the Mayor of Chelmsford, Councillor Jannetta Sosin, her Mayoress and Paralympian and broadcaster Steve Brown as our special guests. All proﬁt from the gala lunch will be donated to our 10 chosen charities.

1 Grey Crow II Valentina Botti 14

Min Weight: 8st 13lbs gelding

Height: 148 Form: 9,3

Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Bay

Colours: Navy Blue, Yellow Star, Navy Blue Sleeves, Red Armlet, Navy Blue Cap

2 Miss Wexford Harry

Min Weight: 9st 4lbs mare

Height: 147 Form: 3

Longsdon

Pony Age: 2018 Colour: Bay

Colours:Emerald Green, White Diabolo, Emerald Green Sleeves, White Diablo, Emerald Green Cap, White Quartered

3 Princess Azra Hamish Mcgregor

Min Weight: 10st mare

Height: 147 Form: 4,2,10,3,2

Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Bay

Colours: Navy Blue, Orange Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves, Orange Armlet, Navy Blue Cap

4 Follow The Fox Grace Miller 13

Min Weight: 8st mare

Height: 148 Form: 8,9,8

Pony Age: 2014 Colour: Bay

Colours: Emerald Green, Lilac Star, White Sleeves, Lilac Cap

5 Petit De Beaute William Pearman 16

Min Weight: 8st mare

Height: 148 Form: 7,5,4,6,3

Pony Age: 2016 Colour: Bay

Colours: Red, Triple White Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Red Cap, White Star

6 Leiter Lad Freddie Robson

Min Weight: 8st 13lbs gelding

Height: 148 Form: 8,3

Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Bay

Colours: Yellow, Navy Blue quartered, Yellow Sleeves, Navy Blue Striped, Yellow Cap, Navy Blue Quartered

7 Here We Go Now Ella Rudland 15

Min Weight: 8st 12lbs mare

Height: 147.3

Form: 6,1,6,4,7

Pony Age: 2016 Colour: Gray

Colours: Yellow, Purple Check, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow Cap

8 Annie R U Ok Harry Vigors 15

Min Weight: 10st 8lbs mare

Height: 148 Form: 5,1,4,1,3

Pony Age: 2015 Colour: Bay

Colours: Light Green, White Sleeves, White Cap

9 The Last Lioness Jada Wragg 15

Min Weight: 8st 8lbs mare

Height: 148 Form: 11,12,

Pony Age: 2021 Colour: Bay

Colours: Black, Grey Stars, Red Sleeves, Black Stars, Red Cap, Black Stars

British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British prize-money in 2025, bringing our total investment to £40million since we were founded in 1983

First Race 2.30

THE BET365 EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5)

(FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, C AND D) (EBF RESTRICTED RACE QUALIFIER)

for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £8000

(GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

CITY SELECTIONS

AMORA QUEEN looked a serious prospect when scoring easily on debut at Doncaster in June, and stepping up in trip can bring about further improvement as she looks to overcome a 7lb penalty. Al Shabab Spirit struggled ﬁrst time out at Ascot, but his stable are in top form at present and the son of Gleneagles may have a say, while Loblolly is the pick of the remainder.

AMORA QUEEN Al Shabab Spirit

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Johnston (32 wins from 161 runners, 20%) runs AMORA QUEEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S & E Crisford (8 wins from 24 runners, 33%) runs AL SHABAB SPIRIT

Longest Traveller: AMORA QUEEN trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

colours no horse

1 AL SHABAB SPIRIT (IRE) (26) 0

9-7 (3)

Br B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Trieste Silvestre De Sousa J

O Green Team Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Mr C. Geoghegan Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW€9,500foal,Gleneaglescolt.Half-brotherto11f/11/2mwinnerTriestina.Dam,French11fwinner,sistertohigh-class1m-12.4fwinner Monterosso.20/1,tenthof14inclass2noviceatAscot(7f,ﬁrm)ondebut26daysago.Thisismuchlesscompetitive. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 LOBLOLLY (IRE) (26) 60 9-7 (1)

Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Cork Harbour (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Mrs Nicola Thomas S P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B T. Molan

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked one for the longer term when down the ﬁeld in novices at Yarmouth/Ascot but capable of a placeinthiscompany TFRHHHII BHA-

3 AMORA QUEEN (GER) (53) (4lb) 1 9-5 (6)

Br B f Waldgeist - Amona (IRE)

Connor Beasley J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW€12,000yearling,Waldgeistﬁlly Half-sistertoGerman11/4mwinnerAgnetaandusefulwinnerupto11/4mIfNotNow Won5-runnermaiden atDoncaster(7f,goodtoﬁrm,7/2)ondebut53daysago,pushedout.Extra1fwillsuitandhardtobeatunderapenalty. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 MAMBA ROCKET (IRE) (7) (2lb) 05

9-5 (4)

Br B g Earthlight (IRE) - Unique Cut (IRE) Neil Callan J

O Mamba Racing & Partner

B Ballinafad Stud

Marco Botti, Newmarket T

Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinnovicesatKempton/Epsom.Headgearapplied. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 FAVOURITE FRIEND (GB) (10) (4lb) 0

Br Br g Sea The Moon (GER) - Fanny (GER)

O Davies, Davison, Gd Partnership, Gregson

9-3 (2)

Luke Morris J

Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW€18,000yearling,SeaTheMoongelding.BrothertoGerman9fwinnerFannymoonandanotherwinnerabroad.Dam,German11/2mwinner,half-sisterto smartwinnerupto21/4m(stayed21/2m)FunMac.28/1,lastof8innoviceatYarmouth(7f,good)ondebut10daysago,slowlyaway TFRHIIII BHA-

6 TELFY BOY (IRE) (-) (4lb)

Br B c Victor Ludorum - Frame of Mind (IRE)

O Mr Jim Gill

B D. J Weston

9-3 (5)

Jason Hart J

Michael Keady, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEWFoaledFebruary5.12,000gnsfoal,12,000gnsyearling,VictorLudorumcolt.Half-brothertoFrench9fwinnerTheBigShort. Dammaidenhalf-sistertosmart11/4m/10.5fwinnerQueen’sJewel.Yardnotrenownedforwinningwithnewcomers. TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 6

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4.

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 1-3 Amora Queen (GER), 8-1 Al Shabab Spirit (IRE), 9-1 Loblolly (IRE), 33-1 Mamba Rocket (IRE), Telfy Boy (IRE), 80-1 Favourite Friend (GB)

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

Hard to oppose AMORA QUEEN who looked a decent prospect when scoring by a wide margin at Doncaster Al Shabab Spirit and Loblolly can battle for minor honours. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AMORA QUEEN (GER) 2.AL SHABAB SPIRIT (IRE) 3.LOBLOLLY (IRE)

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Position of Stalls

6f - Centre Remainder - Inside

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The

Second Race 3.00

THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT BET365 NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for two 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

Narrowly denied on his nursery debut at Leicester last time out, DOILOOKOKAY looks primed to break his maiden as he is 4lb well in here Placed on two of her three previous starts, the consistent Redditizio can follow the selection home, while Spirit Star, who wasn’t beaten far on each of her last two outings, may be suited by a return to the all-weather and is also noted.

DOILOOKOKAY

Redditizio

Leading course trainer (20-25): M Botti (30 wins from 174 runners, 17%) runs SPIRIT STAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Haynes (2 wins from 29 runners, 7%) runs COULD BE THE MOVE & TWIST OR STICK Longest Traveller: DOILOOKOKAY trained by N Tinkler, Malton, 216 miles.

1 SAECULAMATION (IRE) (29) 0055

Br B g Acclamation - Saecula Saeculorum (IRE) Neil Callan J

O Mr Clarence Bennie Robinson George Margarson, Newmarket T

B Danidh Partnership Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWShapedbetteratChelmsford(6f)inJunethaninotherstartsandﬁnishedlastof5inhandicapatYarmouth(5/1)29daysago wearingﬁrst-timecheekpieces,pressingleaderbeforeweakening.Cheekpiecesremovedtoday

2 EXCELERATE (IRE) (16) 066 9-7 (3)

Br B c Acclamation - Excel Yourself (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Apollo Horses III Michael Keady, Newmarket T

B Michael O’Mahony TIMEFORMVIEWBeatenatleast7lengthsinallthreemaiden/novicestartstodate.Pulledtoohardandﬁnishedlastof6inmaidenatMusselburgh(50/1) over7f16daysago.Backdownintriponhandicapdebut,whichshouldsuitbetterthan7flasttime. TFRHHHII BHA52

3 DOILOOKOKAY (GB) (8) 0042

Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Autumn Leaf (IRE)

9-4 (2)

Faye McManoman J

O Mr N. Tinkler Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Heidi Tinkler Alexanders York S TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtoshowmuchinﬁrstthreenovice/maidenstartsbutmuchimprovedwhensecondof7atLeicester(12/1)on handicapbow8daysago,ledover1foutbeforeheadednearline.Obviousclaimsoffthesamemark. TFRHHHHH BHA49(+4)

4 TWIST OR STICK (GB) (15) 500 9-4 (6)

Br Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Sweet Gardenia Matthew Poon J

O Miss Alice Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Plantation Stud Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownlittleinthreestarts,ﬁnishingeighthof10innoviceatDoncaster(50/1)15daysago,wellheld. First-timecheekpiecesforhandicapdebut.

5 REDDITIZIO (IRE) (3) 554223

Br B f Proﬁtable (IRE) - Ma Bella Paola (FR)

HHIII BHA49

9-3 (1)

Luke Morris J

O Mr P Grimes & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn T

B Mattock Stud TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentﬁlly,thirdof5in6fhandicapatWindsor(10/3)3daysago,shapedbetterthanthebeaten distancesuggests.Likelytoappreciatereturnto5f.Triesﬁrst-timeheadgear

6 SPIRIT STAR (GB) (8) 400433

(5)

Br Ch f Territories (IRE) - Star Girl Benoit de la Sayette J

O Nick Bradley Racing 30 & Partner Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Byerley Stud Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEWLimitedbutisatleastprovingconsistent,mostrecentlythirdof7atLeicester(15/2)8daysago. TFRHHHII BHA46

7 COULD BE THE MOVE (IRE) (16) 5054 9-0 (7)

Br B f Far Above (IRE) - Teeba (USA) Christian Howarth (3) J

O Syndicates Racing II, Wayne Sweatman Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWModestforminallfourstarts,includingfourthof5inhandicapatLingfield(18/1)16daysagowhen wearingfirst-timeheadgearandweakeningfinal1f. TFRHIIII BHA44

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

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

Stewards Note:

REDDITIZIO: Following its run on 4/8/2025 it was reported that the horse ran without its right-fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Doilookokay (GB), 13-2 Excelerate (IRE), 7-1 Redditizio (IRE), 10-1 Spirit Star (GB), 11-1 Saeculamation (IRE), 33-1 Twist Or Stick (GB), 50-1 Could Be The Move (IRE)

DOILOOKOKAY left previous efforts well behind when headed only near the line on handicap debut at Leicester last week and is fancied to go one better off the same mark. Redditizio has shown consistent form with two runner-up finishes in July and will appreciate the return to 5f with first-time cheekpieces. Excelerate should benefit from dropping back in trip on handicap debut.

DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES

Join us for Dance Through the Decades with Cross The DJ and immerse yourself in the music, magic, and memories of ﬁve iconic eras! Hosted in the Summer Marquee at Chelmsford City Racecourse, this brand-new series of themed disco nights brings you the unforgettable moments that shaped generations.

Get ready to sparkle under the disco ball as we take you on a journey through the golden era of Disco! From 70s and 80s legends like Chic, Sister Sledge, and Boney M to modern Disco-inspired acts like Jamiroquai, Jungle, and Dua Lipa, this night celebrates the timeless grooves that keep us dancing.

This is your chance to hit the ﬂoor, embrace the glitter, and relive the magic of Disco in the grand ﬁnale of our Dance Through the Decades series!

A JOURNEY INTO DISCO

Saturday 15th November 2025 TICKETS ONLY £15

Third Race 3.30

THE RACING VALUE 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

This can go the way of TYGER BAY, who had a subsequent winner in second when scoring at Kempton last month. A 2lb rise could prove lenient for the son of Cable Bay, and he is preferred to Daytona Lady, who was well behind the selection on that occasion before improving to ﬁnish third at Southwell most recently. A highly-creditable second at Wolverhampton, Master Dandy is another to consider, along with Poetic Jack.

TYGER BAY

Daytona Lady

Leading course trainer (20-25): R Cowell (26 wins from 197 runners, 13%) runs POETIC JACK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Carr (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs DAYTONA LADY Longest Traveller: DAYTONA LADY trained by R Carr, Stillington, 209 miles.

1 TYGER BAY (GB) (35) 264351 D

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Ribbon Royale Joe Leavy J

O Middleham Park Racing XXXVII & Partners Conrad Allen, Newmarket T

B Fernham Farm Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 6f handicap at Kempton (15/2) 35 days ago, capitalising on reduced mark when making headwayoninnerrail.Remainswelltreatedandshouldbecompetitiveagaininsimilarcompany

2 DAYTONA LADY (IRE) (10) 600303 CD

(9)

Br B m Bungle Inthejungle - Roseau City James Sullivan J

O Mr Eric Broadwith and Mrs Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Mccracken Farms Ltd William Hill S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownimprovedformrecentlywithtwothirdplaces,mostrecentlyinhandicapatSouthwell(10/1)10daysago, channellingenthusiasmmoreefﬁcientlyandkeepingonwell.Couldbuildonthatencouragingeffort. TFRHHHII BHA67

3 RAPIDO GIRL (GB) (13) 050403

9-7 (5)

Br B f Massaat (IRE) - High Speed (IRE) Stevie Donohoe J

O Alfa Site Services & Mickley Stud 1

B Mickley Stud & Fred Ellis

Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Shown fair form in recent handicaps. Third of 9 at Thirsk (14/1) 13 days ago with cheekpieces and tonguestrap,thoughwanderedunderpressure.

4 GENERAL ASSEMBLY (IRE) (20) 052004

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Black Rodded

O Clare Hobson Racing Partnership

B J. Hanly

Silvestre De Sousa J

Clare Hobson, Royston T

Clare Hobson Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWRannarrowsecondatLingﬁeld(AW)inAprilbutformhasdippedsince,ﬁnishingfourthof6inhandicap atNottingham(33/1)20daysago.

5 MY MATE MIKE (IRE) (6) 0-10360 C

Br B g Camacho - Forgotten Wish (IRE)

O Mr Dean Ivory

B Swordlestown Little Stud

9-7 (3)

Luke Morris J

J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

TIMEFORMVIEWWonatthiscourse(7f)inApril.Eighthof10inhandicapatSouthwell(AW,7f)at25/1sixdaysago whenusingmorepositivetactics.MayappreciatereturntoChelmsford. TFR

6 HAVANA SKY (GB) (20) 450636 D

Br Br g Havana Gold (IRE) - Midnight Sky

(7)

Jason Hart J

O The EDR Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Mr & Mrs JFS Laws Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEWSix-timewinner.Finishedlastof6inhandicapatNottingham(10/1)20daysago,easytobackandrunningwellbelowform. Previousthirdin6fAWhandicapatKemptonshowedretainedabilityandﬁrst-timecheekpiecescouldsparkimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHA66

7 WATERMELON SUGAR (IRE) (38) 03-1200 D 6

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Looks Great

O Mr A. Searle

B Aughamore Stud

(6)

Joey Haynes J

Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWSix-timeAWwinnerwhoranmodestlywhen10thof10inhandicapatWolverhampton(66/1)38daysago. Currentformdoesnotmatchearliercapabilities. TFRHHIII BHA64

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

8 MASTER DANDY (IRE) (16) 060652 D

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Honeymead (IRE)

9-5 (2)

Neil Callan J

O Apollo Horses I Michael Keady, Newmarket T

B James F. Hanly

TIMEFORMVIEWChangedyardsrecentlyandshowingbetterform,ﬁnishing2ndof12inhandicapatWolverhampton (6f,AW)at6/116daysago.Shouldremaincompetitive.

9 SMASHER (IRE) (122) 0-44160 D

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Merciﬁlly (FR)

O Dare To Dream Racing

(10)

Charlie Bennett J

Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Bridgetown Stud daretodreamracing.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWWona6fhandicapatKempton(3/1)169daysagobutlastof11in7fhandicapatWolverhampton(18/1) 122daysago.

10 POETIC JACK (GB) (22) 10-3003 C D

Br B g Peace Envoy (FR) - Suzi Spends (IRE)

8-6 (4)

Hollie Doyle J

O Mr R. Speakman Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Jack Speakman Al Basti Equiworld S TIMEFORMVIEWFront-runnerwhohasacoursewinandperformsbestwhengettinghisownway.Thirdof9inhandicapover6fatYarmouth(18/1) 22daysago,showingareturntoformafter4monthsoff.CouldbedangerousbackatthisAWtrackifallowedtodictate. TFRHHHHI BHA51

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 8, 9, 10

Stewards Note: WATERMELON SUGAR: Following its run on 30/6/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Tyger Bay (GB), 6-1 Poetic Jack (GB), 7-1 Havana Sky (GB), 8-1 General Assembly (IRE), 10-1 Rapido Girl (GB), My Mate Mike (IRE), Master Dandy (IRE), 11-1 Daytona Lady (IRE), 14-1 Watermelon Sugar (IRE), Smasher (IRE)

TYGER BAY capitalised on a reduced mark when scoring at Kempton recently for his ﬁfth course and distance success there and remains well treated for this similar test. Poetic Jack showed a return to form when third at Yarmouth and could be dangerous if allowed to dictate from the front. Havana Sky generally performs better on all-weather and ﬁrst-time cheekpieces could spark improvement.

Fourth Race 4.00

THE BET365 CHELMSFORD CITY CUP (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) (GBBPlus RACE)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £45000 Owners Prize Money 1st £18284, 2nd £9144, 3rd £4572, 4th £2286, 5th £1143, 6th £572 (Penalty Value £23193)

CITY SELECTIONS

Box To Box struck in good style at Haydock prior to ﬁnding the Old Newton Cup too tough at the same venue last time, but it would be no surprise to see him bounce back and have a say However, MAGNUM OPUS ﬁnished a respectable fourth in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March and competes off the same rating. With a previous course victory further aiding his cause, he looks the one to beat. Sovereign Sea is another to consider

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Johnston (32 wins from 161 runners, 20%) runs THUNDER WONDER & WADACRE GOMEZ

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Palmer (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs BOX TO BOX

Weightwatcher: STORM CATCHER won off a handicap mark of 97, his rating is now down 5lb to 92. Longest Travellers: THUNDER WONDER & WADACRE GOMEZ trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

1 FLIGHT LEADER (GB) (48) 1510-40 D

Br B g Frankel - Principal Role (USA) William Carver J

O Mr Colvin Ryan Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Juddmonte Farms Inc Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Built up good strike rate in France but 13th of 18 in handicap at Ascot (66/1) 48 days ago, merely pluggedon.Needstorecapturepreviousform.

2 SOLDIER’S EMPIRE (IRE) (26) 241400 D

Br Ch g Bated Breath - Mireille (IRE) Neil Callan J

O AlMohamediya Racing Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B Ballygallon Stud Limited Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWoninBahraininMarchbuthasperformedmodestlysincereturningtoBritain,ﬁnishing13thof18inhandicapatYork(40/1) 26daysagowhenracingoffthepace.MaybebeingpreparedforanotherBahraincampaign. TFRHHHII BHA98

3 MAGNUM OPUS (IRE) (50) 351440 C 4 9-5 (4)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Menuetto

Harry Burns (3) J

O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Godolphin TIMEFORMVIEWWon9fhandicapatMeydaninFebruaryandﬁnished4thof22atDoncasterinMarch.Claimerriddenwhen25thof30 inhandicapatAscot(50/1)50daysago,rannosortofraceafter12weeksoff.Haspreviouscoursewin. TFRHHHII BHA96

4 SOVEREIGN SEA (IRE) (55) 1-22220

9-2 (9)

Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Sea Goddess (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Opulence Thoroughbreds Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Snowdrop Stud Company Opulence Thoroughbreds S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinfourconsecutiveracesincludingwhenﬁnishingclearsecondinadeephandicapﬁeldatNewbury(10f)inMay Finishedlastof12 inahandicapatYork(13/2),notongamewhenracingfreelyandhangingleft.Typetobouncebackquickly

5 STORM CATCHER (IRE) (42) 000-000 CD

HHHHH BHA93

9-1 (1)

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Next Life Luke Morris J

O Killarney Glen Simon Pearce, Newmarket T

B Mr Andreas Putsch Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWBetteronAWwith3C&Dwinsbutbelowparin3startsthisterm.Somethingtoprovewithcheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHHII BHA92

6 LIBERTY COACH (GB) (27) 21-5100 D

(3)

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Elysian Jason Hart J

O Mr H Hurst & Mr R Sankey John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPickedupfourthwinfromlastsixstartsatRedcarinMaybutbelowparbothstartssince,ﬁnishinglastof7 atChester(10f,17/2)27daysago,forfeitingearlyleadandweakeningfrom3fout.

(GB) (42) 3500-0

Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Dibajj (FR) Benoit de la Sayette J

O Mrs Fitri Hay

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Deerﬁeld Farm JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinlessinBritainforover4yearsnow Seventhof10inhandicapatNewcastle(AW)at33/142daysago whenlikelyneededtherunafter6monthsoff.Couldbeneﬁtfromreturnto10f.

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

MAGNUM OPUS

Box To Box

8 BOX TO BOX (IRE) (33) 050510 D

Br B g Kodiac - Alyaafel

O The Running Order Partnership

(2)

Joe Leavy J

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Randolf Stevens Limited Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWona10fhandicapatHaydock47daysago.Wasprominentbeforefadingin12thof14inastronger12fhandicap atthesamevenue(16/1)33daysago.Shouldappreciatereturntothistrip.

9 WADACRE GOMEZ (GB) (7) 032000 CD 5 8-9 (5)

Br B h Brazen Beau (AUS) - Wadacre Gigi Hollie Doyle J

O Wadacre Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Wadacre Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Five-time C&D winner who ran respectably when 7th of 13 at Wolverhampton (28/1) 7 days ago, neverthreateninginvisor Cheekpiecesbackonforreturntofavouredtrack.

10 THUNDER WONDER (IRE) (7) 010650 3 8-9 (10)

Br Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Princess Yaiza (IRE)

O John Brown & Megan Dennis

Connor Beasley J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mr L. H. LaRoche Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBothwinsthisyearcameatMusselburghbutstruggledinmorecompetitivehandicapssince.Thislooks easieratleast.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 3, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 9.

Stewards Note:

SOVEREIGN SEA: Following its run on 13/6/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Sovereign Sea (IRE), 7-1 Magnum Opus (IRE), Thunder Wonder (IRE), 8-1 Liberty Coach (GB), Wadacre Gomez (GB), 9-1 Soldier’s Empire (IRE), 11-1 Box To Box (IRE), 12-1 Flight Leader (GB), Silent Film (GB), 14-1 Storm Catcher (IRE)

SOVEREIGN SEA is fancied to bounce back from a disappointing effort at York, having previously ﬁnished runner-up in four consecutive races, including a deep Newbury handicap. Charlie Johnston’s pair Wadacre Gomez and Thunder Wonder head the dangers.

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Fifth Race 4.30

THE BET365 MAYOR’S CUP 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

River Alwen is a C&D winner who should not be underestimated having won at Lingﬁeld two starts ago. Fihrayn made the frame at Kempton last month and is noted, but SENSE OF REASON gets the vote. Charlie Fellowes’ four-year-old has taken the silver medal home the last twice and with Mikkel Mortensen claiming a handy 5lb this time around, he could be the one to beat.

SENSE OF REASON

River Alwen

Leading course trainer (20-25): E Dunlop (23 wins from 215 runners, 11%) runs PALAZZO PERSICO

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Furtado (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs BOASTY

Longest Travellers: MASQOOL & KENTUCKY KINGDOM trained by J Evans, Kinnersley, 175 miles.

1 PALAZZO PERSICO (IRE) (29) 004216 CD 4 9-9 (9)

Br B g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Little Italy (USA)

Jason Hart J

O Mr Johnny Hall and Mrs David Nutting Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Gerard Mullins Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWRespectablesixthof8inhandicapatYarmouth(7/2)29daysago,takinganagetogetgoingafter previouswide-marginBrightonsuccess.Returnstovenuewherehasprovenmosteffective.

HHHHI BHA64

2 MEADRAM (GB) (56) 12-0140 CD 7 9-9 (3)

Br B g Mukhadram - Mea Parvitas (IRE)

O Mrs M. E. Wates

Elizabeth Gale (5) J

Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T

B Michael E. Wates (Mr Michael Wates) Langton Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice at this C&D but ﬁnished last of 11 in handicap at Newbury (33/1) 56 days ago, folding over3fout.CouldbouncebackatthisfavouredAWvenue. TFRHHHHI BHA64

3 KENTUCKY KINGDOM (IRE) (609) 416110/- CD 9 9-9 (5)

Br B g Camacho - Venetian Rhapsody (IRE) William Cox J

O Mrs J. Evans James Evans, Kinnersley T

B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd The Little Jet Company Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHadwon3ofhislast4startspriortoeighthof14inhandicapatthisC&D(9/2)609daysagowhen deniedarun2fout.Bestwatchedonﬁrstrunsince. TFRHIIII BHA64

4 MOONLIT CLOUD (GB) (17) 00-0250 D

9-8 (10)

Br B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Apple Blossom (IRE) Luke Morris J

O Mr K. T. Ivory Dean Ivory, Radlett T

B Dr A. Gillespie Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRanwellwhensecondin11fhandicapatWindsorinJunebuthasbeenbelowformsince,ﬁnishingtenthof13 in10fhandicapatWindsor(4/1)17daysagowhenhampered.Cheekpiecesreturntoday TFRHHHII BHA63

5 VERSATILE (IRE) (13) 5-01560 D

9-8 (7)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Flora Danica (IRE) Charlie Bennett J

O Dare To Dream Racing

Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B AirlieStud/SMRogers&FlaxmanStablesIreLtd daretodreamracing.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Class 6 handicap at Bath (14/1) in May but ﬁnished last of 7 in a handicap at Sandown (28/1)13daysago.Triesﬁrst-timecheekpiecestoday

6 FIHRAYN (IRE) (29) 320563

BHA63

(6)

Br B g Waldgeist - Lady Livius (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Inside Track Racing Club Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Ballylinch Stud Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ﬁnished second of 7 over C&D (11/4) in February and third of 11 in handicap at Kemptonover11f(14/1)29daysago,returningtoformwithheadgearbackon. TFRHHHII BHA63

7 MASQOOL (IRE) (17) 520606 D 7 9-7 (4)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Eshaadeh (USA)

O Peter Clarke Racing Partners

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Joe Leavy J

James Evans, Kinnersley T

The Little Jet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBetteronAWandﬁnishedsixthof13atWindsor(28/1)17daysago.Cheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHHII BHA62

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

8 BOASTY (IRE) (108) 0-53623 CD BF

Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Caffe Latte (IRE) Stevie Donohoe J

O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Class1Personnel S

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinnerbut13runswithoutsuccess,ﬁnishingthirdof12in12fhandicapatWolverhampton(11/2) 108daysago,trackingpaceandpluggingon.

9 RIVER ALWEN (IRE) (21) 442313 CD

9-2 (8)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Intense Pink Georgia Dobie J

O Equestrian R Inﬁnity Ltd Craig Benton, Epsom T

B James F. Hanly

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistenthandicapperformerwitharecentwinatLingﬁeld,thenthirdof4inhandicapatEpsomoversametrip (8/1)21daysagowhenhardtomakeimpressiononfronttwo.PreviousC&Dwinner TFRHHHHI BHA57

10 SENSE OF REASON (GB) (10) 062-522

Br B g Iffraaj - Sensibility

Mortensen (5) J

O Bccs Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Promenade Bloodstock Limited Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWStillamaidenbuthasﬁnishedsecondin3oflast4startsover10f,includingwhengoingcloseatYarmouth(10/3) 10daysago,trackingthepaceandkeepingonbutalwaysheld.Playeragainoffthesamemark. TFRHHHHH BHA55(+1)

Br B g Garswood - Granny McPhee

O Mr Stuart Bond

B Mr Allan McNamee

Alice Bond (7) J

Michael Keady, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWModestperformerwhohasstruggledsincewinninglastSeptember Fourthof8inahandicapatYarmouth(12/1)29daysago, maderunningbutweakenedlateafterbeingheadedover1fout.HasdroppedinweightssinceC&Dsuccesslastspring. TFRHHHII BHA55

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: MEASURED MOMENTS 5 9 7 Daniel Muscutt 5-1 (John Butler) 14 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Palazzo Persico (IRE), Sense of Reason (GB), 8-1 Fihrayn (IRE), 9-1 Boasty (IRE), 10-1 Meadram (GB), Moonlit Cloud (GB), River Alwen (IRE), 12-1 Versatile (IRE), Masqool (IRE), Mc’ted (GB), 33-1 Kentucky Kingdom (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

SENSE OF REASON has been runner-up in three of his last four starts and looks primed to break his maiden. Palazzo Persico should appreciate this venue where he’s proven most effective, while Meadram also goes well here and is dropping back in class.

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Sixth Race 5.00

THE BET BOOST AT BET365 FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

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

CITY SELECTIONS

Capuchinero sprung a 33/1 surprise when making it two wins from her last three starts at Kempton last month and it would be foolish to dismiss her, but the vote goes to SUZUKA. Roger Varian’s ﬁlly failed to live up to market expectations when fourth at Epsom last time, but was dropped 2lb subsequently and could take a step forward on just her fourth handicap outing. Bun Bang Fai is another to watch out for.

SUZUKA Capuchinero

Leading course trainer (20-25): M Bell (36 wins from 176 runners, 20%) runs BAYADERE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (10 wins from 54 runners, 19%) runs LITTLE KEILEE

Longest Traveller: LUNARSCAPE trained by D M Loughnane, Kidderminster, 162 miles.

1 LITTLE KEILEE (IRE) (27) 522006 D BF

Br B m Sioux Nation (USA) - Bayan Kasirga (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Deva Racing Gz James Owen, Newmarket T

B Mr Robert Norton Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWProducedtworunner-upeffortsinJune,bothbeatenjusthalfalength.Notseentobesteffectwhensixthof14atChester(3/1favourite) 27daysago,gettingbackontrackaftertwomodestruns.Visorbackonandshouldbecompetitive.

2 CAPUCHINERO (GB) (29) 660101 C D

Br B m Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Ape Attack

O Middleham Park Racing, A Haynes

(4)

Christian Howarth (3) J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Chasemore Farm Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwowinsfromlastthreestarts.Firstof10inhandicapatKemptonoverthistrip(33/1)29daysago,makinglateheadway toleadinﬁnal100yards.Hasprovenvulnerableoffhighermarkspreviouslybutclearlythriving. TFRHHHHI BHA67

3 LUNARSCAPE (GB) (20) 16-2460 D 5 9-12 (5)

Br Gr m Cityscape - Moon Song Luke Morris J

O S & A Mares, W Fisher & Partner

Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B Hunscote Stud Limited Pinﬁelds Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownfairformonAWsurfaces,includingasecondatKemptonoverthistripinJanuary.Finishedlastof9inahandicapatHaydock(15/2)20daysago, racingoffthepaceandneverthreatening.Mayappreciatethereturntothissurfaceafterperformingmodestlyonturflasttime. TFRHHHHI BHA64

4 BAYADERE (IRE) (17) 4455-40 4 9-11 (8)

Br B f Awtaad (IRE) - Min Banat Alreeh (IRE) Joe Leavy J

O Mrs I Corbani and Partner

Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Michael Bell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownfairformwithoutwinningintenstarts,including4thof7atRipon(3/1)50daysagoafterbreathingoperation.Disappointedwhen11thof13 inhandicapatWindsor(9/2)17daysago,withsoftgroundalikelyexcuse.ReturnstoAWsurfaceandmiletripwhichshouldsuitbetter

BHA63

5 BUN BANG FAI (GB) (50) 5506 3 9-8 (7)

Br B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Unpretentious Hollie Doyle J

O Mr C. R. Hirst

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth twice in maidens only sixth of 9 on handicap debut at Hamilton (33/1) 50 days ago after overdoingthingsinfront.

6 PAINT THE TOWN RED (GB) (65) 020-240

(1)

Br B f Rajasinghe (IRE) - Dame Plume (IRE) Adam Farragher J

O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownabilitywithtwoAWrunner-upﬁnishesbeforeﬁnishinglastof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(12/1)65daysago, runningmodestlyincheekpieces.Headgearremovedforthisreturntoamilewhichmightsuitbetter

7 MAEVA (GB) (7) 0-434 3 9-6 (2)

Br Ch f Territories (IRE) - Tessie Neil Callan J

O Mr Mervyn Ayers

B Executive Bloodlines

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhen3rdover10fbeforeﬁnishing4thof9innoviceatNottingham(7/1)7daysago,seeming unsuitedbythedropbackto8f.Maydobetterinthishandicapdebutwithhoodremoved. TFRHHHII BHA65

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

8 BEAUTY BEYOND (GB) (9) 40005

3 9-5 (3)

Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Beauty Filly Connor Beasley J

O The We’llhavealook Partnership

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Jack Jones, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in all five starts, including when fifth of 7 in novice at Ripon (66/1) 9 days ago. Wears first-timecheekpieces. TFRHIIII BHA64(-1)

9 SUZUKA (GB) (21) 54-6604 BF

3 9-4 (6)

Br Br f Bated Breath - Monzza Silvestre De Sousa J

O Helena Springﬁeld Ltd

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenwhowasarespectable4thof8inhandicapatEpsomDowns(15/8)21daysagowhen racingfreelywithoutusualhood.Needstosettlebettersteppingupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA63

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Little Keilee (IRE), 11-2 Bayadere (IRE), 6-1 Capuchinero (GB), Lunarscape (GB), 8-1 Suzuka (GB), 9-1 Maeva (GB), 12-1 Paint The Town Red (GB), 16-1 Bun Bang Fai (GB), 22-1 Beauty Beyond (GB)

LITTLE KEILEE is fancied to bounce back from a troubled run at Chester having previously gone close twice in June. Bayadere should appreciate the switch back to AW and mile trip after disappointing on soft ground. Capuchinero proved effective when winning at Kempton recently and is clearly thriving.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LITTLE KEILEE (IRE) 2.BAYADERE (IRE) 3.CAPUCHINERO RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th Thursday 14th August 2025 Summer Sessions Racing

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First Race 2.30 - THE bet365 EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, August 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) 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 THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2025 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 24 September, 2025, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 10 October, 2025. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. 11 entries at £40. - Closed August 1st, 2025.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 3.00 - THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT bet365 NURSERY 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 two yrs old only, Rated 0-55. Enter by noon, August 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight 8st 13lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 26th, 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. 8 entries at £30. - Closed August 1st, 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.

Third Race 3.30 - THE RACING VALUE 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 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 48 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 26th, 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 £40. - Closed August 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 4.00 - THE bet365 CHELMSFORD CITY CUP (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) (GBBPlus RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23193 to the winning horse The second to receive £10876, the third £5440, the fourth £2718, the ﬁfth £1359 and the sixth £679. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 1st and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after July 26th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 16 entries at £225. - Closed August 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £18284; Second £9144; Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (Penalty Value £23193) SS

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.30 - THE bet365 MAYOR’S CUP 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. August 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 26th, 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 £30. - Closed August 1st, 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 5.00 - THE BET BOOST AT bet365 FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 49-68 (also open to such fillies and mares rated 48 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 26th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 15 entries at £40. - Closed August 1st, 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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