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Thursday 9th October 2025
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Tony McGlone
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Neil Graham
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Nathan Holmes
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Shelley Wheeler
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Sarah Ridgway
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Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse
We wish you a very warm welcome for an evening of great racing, followed by music in the Sports Bar. The nine race card begins at 4.00pm with seven lightly raced two year olds and the fifth race features six maiden three year olds with two of them of noteworthy interest: Abando was trained until recently in Germany, where he had some decent form and Valedictory was an expensive yearling purchase for Godolphin that ran well at Newmarket in a class 2 race on his only start this year.
The third race tonight is the second leg of the Timeform Sprint Series, culminating in the final on our last meeting of the year on 18th December. This qualifier has attracted another competitive field with eleven declared runners with a mixture of tough and hardened older sprinters, alongside some young and still improving ones. Finding the winner will not be easy!
Best of luck and have a great evening.
Neil Graham Racing Director
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7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)
Br Br g Elzaam (AUS) - Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj)
O Simon Mulvany & Partner
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. TFRHHIII BHA-
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First Race 4.00
THE EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, C AND D) (GBB RACE)
for maiden two 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
RIVER SPEY may have disappointed when favourite at Thirsk last time out, but he is much better judged on his two previous efforts at York and Goodwood when placing in valuable contests. Kieran Shoemark returning to the saddle is a plus and he is preferred to One And Gone, who shaped well on debut at Ripon in August before an average effort last time out at Newbury. A stablemate of the selection, Melodical may also have a say in proceedings.
RIVER SPEY
One And Gone
Leading course trainer (20-25): J R Jenkins (17 wins from 181 runners, 9%) runs JOOLIAH
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Walker (4 wins from 45 runners, 9%) runs MELODICAL & RIVER SPEY
Longest Traveller: MELODICAL & RIVER SPEY trained by E Walker, Upper Lambourn, 129 miles.
1 RIVER SPEY (GB) (33) 55343 BF
(5)
Br Br g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Terse Kieran Shoemark J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedgelding.11/10,creditablethirdof16innoviceatThirsk(6f,goodtosoft)33daysago. Setsaprettydecentstandardand,providedhetakestothissurface,heshouldgetthejobdone. TFRHHHHH BHA84
2 ONE AND GONE (IRE) (20) (2lb) 25 BF 9-5 (7)
Br B g Galileo Gold - Gravity Queen (IRE) Clifford Lee J
O Moorgate Racing Limited B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Mr Dermot Cogan
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedgelding.11/4,fifthof12inmaidenatNewbury(6f,goodtosoft)20daysago.Entitled tohaveasayinthefinish. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 JOOLIAH (GB) (21) (4lb) 60 9-3 (4)
Br B g Lightning Spear - Juncea
Jack Callan (5) J
O Mr M. Isa J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B D. R. Tucker
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedgelding.200/1,ninthof11innoviceatthiscourse(7f)21daysagoandanotherstruggle isonthecards. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 RIB SHOT (IRE) (-) (4lb)
Br B g Starman - Pavlopetri (IRE)
9-3 (1)
Darragh Keenan J
O Mrs O. Bugeac Denis Quinn, Newmarket T
B M. & M. Butler
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch10 €10,000foal,17,000gnsyearling.Half-brotherto3winners,includingwinnerup to6fThreebagsfullandwinnerupto1mInnvincibleFriend.Likelytocomeonfortherun. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 BELLINI SPIRIT (IRE) (21) (4lb) 0
Br Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Brunch Bellini (FR)
O Mr A. Carson
B Patricia Casement & Dr Dean Harron
8-12 (2)
Dylan Hogan J
Anthony Carson, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced filly Seventh of 11 in novice (100/1) at this course (7f) on debut 21 days ago. Big step forwardneeded. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 MELODICAL (GB) (23) (4lb) 43 8-12 (3)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Ebb
O C Spencer-Herbert, M Herbert & L Bellman
George Downing J
Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Orbit Performance Ltd ABM Catering Facilities Management S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedfilly.10/3,thirdof8innoviceatWolverhampton(6.1f)23daysago,slowlyaway.River Speyisclearlythestablefirst-string. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 QUEEN KASSI (GB) (19) (4lb) 0 8-12 (6)
Br B or Br f Sands of Mali (FR) - Street Jazz Sean Dylan Bowen J
O The Cool Silk Partnership Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B The Cool Silk Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced filly 15/2, eighth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 19 days ago and willneedtoleavethatwellbehindifshe’stoemergeontophere TFRHHIII BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: RAJAKING 2 9 5 Marco Ghiani 9-2 (Stuart Williams) 14 ran Stewards Note:
MELODICAL: Following its run on 16/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly into stride.
Probable S.P’s: 4-6 River Spey (GB), 10-3 One And Gone (IRE), 8-1 Melodical (GB), 16-1 Queen Kassi (GB), 40-1 Rib Shot (IRE), 150-1 Bellini Spirit (IRE), 300-1 Jooliah (GB)
Though RIVER SPEY failed to reproduce the form of his solid Goodwood and York efforts when third in a big-field Thirsk novice last month, he wasn’t discredited by any means, particularly bearing in mind that he had to make his effort widest of the first three home. If he takes to the all-weather at the first attempt he should prove much too good for his six rivals. One And Gone and the selection’s stablemate Melodical can fill the places.
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Second Race 4.35
THE BET AT YOUR BEST WITH BETFAIR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)
CITY SELECTIONS
This can go the way of BUXTED REEL, who was narrowly denied at Southwell last time out and connections have now called upon recent Group 1-winning jockey Luke Morris to gain something extra. A winner over C&D last October off 4lb lower, Tom Lacey’s charge gets the vote ahead of Cardinal Point, who has not been beaten far on her last two starts since scoring at Lingfield early last month. Stepping up in trip looks like a good move for Rolling Luck, who cannot be ruled out either
BUXTED REEL Cardinal Point
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Bell (33 wins from 179 runners, 18%) runs CARDINAL POINT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bell (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs CARDINAL POINT
Longest Traveller: BUXTED REEL trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 202 miles.
1 BUXTED REEL (IRE) (12) 3351-3
(6)
Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Blue Lightning Luke Morris J
O Value Racing - Buxted Reel Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B M. Phelan Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 9/2, creditable second of 5 in handicap at
(14.1f) 12 days ago, very much havingrunofrace.Solidclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA63
2 SKIMMING ALONG (IRE) (25) 014410
(4)
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Flylowflylong (IRE) Darragh Keenan J O Steele Going Strong Syndicate Daniel Steele, Henfield T
B Mr R. Provan
TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Bath in September, but trailed in last of 12 in handicap there (14f, good to soft, 3/1) 25 daysago.Needstobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA59
3 ROGUE EMPIRE (GB) (21) 0-4633 3 9-10 (3)
Br B g Time Test - Magic Meg (IRE) Clifford Lee J
O The Idle B’S Roger Teal, Lambourn T
B The Magic Meg Partnership racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Creditablethirdof9inhandicap(15/2)atKempton(16f)21daysago.Thistrip couldbeidealandhe’sworthasecondlook. TFRHHHII BHA64
4 MIO AMICO (GB) (64) 450
Br B g Muhaarar - Ambala
O Mr Roberto Favarulo
B Roberto Favarulo
3 9-8 (2)
Kyle McHugh (7) J
Michael Keady, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.Seventhof8inmaidenatYarmouth(10.1f,firm,50/1)64daysago.Sizeable stepforwardneededonthishandicap/stabledebut. TFRHIIII BHA62
5 CARDINAL POINT (GB) (24) 030123 BF
Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Right Direction (IRE)
O Middleham Park Racing CXXI and Partner
(5)
Jack Callan (5) J
Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Lingfield in September 15/8, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 24 days ago,runningon.Backupintripandshehastobetakenseriously
TFRHHHHH BHA61
6 ROLLING LUCK (GB) (36) 562444 3 8-7 (1)
Br B g New Bay - Lady Tiana Hollie Doyle J
O Mr S. P. C. Woods
B Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham
S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW9/2andblinkeredfor1sttime,respectable61/2lengthsfourthof10toCardinalPointinhandicap atLingfield(12f,AW)36daysago.Looksvulnerableforwinpurposes.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
TFRHHIII BHA47
2024: GIFTED ANGEL (IRE) 4 10 9 Dylan Hogan 11-8 (Jack Jones) 6 ran Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
ROLLING LUCK: Following its run on 3/9/2025 it was reported that the horse had bitten its tongue.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Cardinal Point (GB), 10-3 Buxted Reel (IRE), 9-2 Skimming Along (IRE), 5-1 Rogue Empire (GB), 15-2 Rolling Luck (GB), 33-1 Mio Amico (GB)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
CARDINAL POINT has found her feet for this yard in recent weeks, opening her account at Lingfield and finishing a solid third at Kempton either side of a C&D near miss when just touched off by New York Minute, who gave that form a boost when bolting up at Southwell next time. She earns the vote. Buxted Reel’s form figures over this C&D read 221 and another bold show is likely, while this trip could be just what the doctor ordered where Rogue Empire is concerned and he also needs considering.
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Third Race 5.10
THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
CITY SELECTIONS
The James Tate stable can do little wrong at present and this appeals as a good opportunity for DARK ANGEL STAR on her nursery debut following a taking success at Newcastle over this distance. London Is Blue arrives on a hat-trick courtesy of victories at Brighton, while Moonlight Mirage and Nifty need to bounce back to form but they are capable of having a say at this level.
DARK ANGEL STAR
London Is Blue
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Hughes (44 wins from 208 runners, 21%) runs NIFTY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hughes (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs NIFTY
Longest Traveller: GUERNSEY LADY trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 214 miles.
1 ELARA MAY (GB) (21) 331113 D 9-9 (4)
Br B f Bated Breath - Manatiya (FR) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Mr P. J. McBride Philip McBride, Newmarket T
B Petches Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsfrom7runsthisyear,thelatestatBeverleyinAugust.Belowformthirdof6innurseryatYarmouth(6f,goodtosoft,4/1) 21daysago.Makespolytrackdebutandwillneedtoraisehergameatouchifshe’storegainthewinningthread. TFRHHIII BHA80
2 MOONLIGHT MIRAGE (GB) (21) 416 D 9-8 (2)
Br B f Acclamation - Concessions Darragh Keenan J
O Victorious Forever George Scott, Newmarket T
B Victorious Racing Limited George Scott Racing, Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner Sixth of 10 in novice at Kempton (6f, 6/1) 21 days ago, not ideally placed. Cheekpieceson1sttimeforthisnurserydebutandimprovementisneeded. TFRHHIII BHA79
3 DEMETRIUS (GB) (14) 021130 C
9-6 (5)
Br B c Dream Ahead (USA) - Chandresh Luke Morris J
O Budd,Greenwood,Gregson,Mailer,Troubridge Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B Manor Farm Stud (Rutland) Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner LatestwinhereinAugust Lastof8innurseryatPontefract(6f,soft,5/1)14daysago, weakeningquickly Probablyamissonthatoccasionandnowsportsfirst-timeblinkers. TFRHHHII BHA77
4 ARTISTA (IRE) (26) 135014 CD
Br B f Caravaggio (USA) - Allieverneedisyou (IRE)
9-6 (7)
Stevie Donohoe J
O Nick Bradley Racing 15 & Partner Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill
TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerinAugust.Fourthof7innursery(9/1)atChester(5.1f,good)26daysago.Likelytofind oneortwotoogoodoncemore. TFRHHIII BHA77
5 QUANTUM POWER (IRE) (22) 621 D 9-6 (12)
Br B g Supremacy (IRE) - Little Bubbles (IRE) J
O Moulton Racing
NON-RUNNER
Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd Moulton Nurseries Garden Centre S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner 10/3, won 12-runner maiden at Beverley (5f, soft) 22 days ago. Mark for this nurserydebutfairenoughandhehastoentercalculations,forallthatastepforwardisrequired. TFRHHHII BHA77
6 MISSION CLASSIFIED (IRE) (33) 32166 D 9-5 (10)
Br B g Acclamation - Adelante (FR) Hollie Doyle J
O Victorious Forever & Fawzi Nass Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Loughtown Stud Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner.17/2,bitbelowformsixthof11innurseryatThirsk(5f,goodtosoft)33daysago. Makespolytrackdebutandnowtriedinblinkers. TFRHHIII BHA76
7 NIFTY (IRE) (26) 3116 C 9-4 (9)
Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Law Keeper (IRE) Donagh Murphy (7) J
O HIghclere Thoroughbred Racing - Cherry Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Ballyphilip Stud Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedcoursewinner SuccessfulatSalisburyinJune.Sixthof7innursery(9/2)atChester(5.1f, good)26daysago.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter TFRHHIII BHA75 Lt lton winner 0/3, day ydebutfairenoughandhehastoentercalculations,forallthatastepforwardis
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 DARK ANGEL STAR (IRE) (31) 431 D
Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Pastoral Girl
9-3 (3)
Clifford Lee J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah James Tate, Newmarket T
B Yeomanstown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividual.Won13-runnernoviceatNewcastle(5f,5/2)31daysago,comfortably May wellhavemoretooffernowpitchedintoanurseryandshe’sabigplayer TFRHHHHH BHA74
9 LITTLE JAYBEE (GB) (33) 01200 D
9-3 (11)
Br B f Due Diligence (USA) - Jungle Boogaloo (IRE) Kieran Shoemark J
O Mrs A L Lofts & Mrs Nicky Scott Knight
Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T
B Mrs A. L. Lofts Smulders S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Successful at Wolverhampton in June. 28/1, ninth of 11 in nursery at Thirsk (5f, goodtosoft)33daysago,leftpoorlyplaced.Makespolytrackdebut. TFRHIIII BHA74
10 LONDON IS BLUE (GB) (38) 065211 D
9-2 (1)
Br B c Territories (IRE) - Tasman Sea Marco Ghiani J
O Mr S. Geraghty
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Hillwood Bloodstock Ltd Al Basti Equiworld S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwowinsfrom6runsthisyear Careerbestwhenwinning6-runnernurseryatBrighton(5.3f,good,evens)38daysago,readily Now9lbhigheruppedinclassandreturnedtotheAW,butmeritstheutmostrespectinthishat-trickbidnonetheless. TFRHHHHI BHA73
11 GUERNSEY LADY (IRE) (16) 103003 D
9-2 (6)
Br B f Coulsty (IRE) - Grandee Daisy Neil Callan J
O Trevor Gallienne & David Evans
David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Baroda Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Lingfield in May Good third of 11 in nursery (16/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 16 days ago, runningon.Enterscalculations. TFRHHHII BHA73
12 RUNAMARA (IRE) (14) 0016
Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Samara Mara (IRE)
O Run Away Racing Club
9-0 (8)
Alexandra Egan (7) J
Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B Mount Coote Stud KPF Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner.SuccessfulatBathinSeptember.7/1,sixthof8innurseryatPontefract(6f,soft) 14daysago.Makespolytrackdebutandotherspreferred. TFRHHIII BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: VILAINE VERLAINE 2 9 7 Neil Callan 12-1 (Mark Usher) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Stewards Note:
DEMETRIUS: Following its run on 25/9/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 London Is Blue (GB), 4-1 Dark Angel Star (IRE), 9-1 Demetrius (GB), 11-1 Guernsey Lady (IRE), 12-1 Mission Classified (IRE), 14-1 Artista (IRE), 18-1 Elara May (GB), 20-1 Nifty (IRE), 22-1 Moonlight Mirage (GB), 28-1 Runamara (IRE), 50-1 Little Jaybee (GB)
Having made it third time lucky with a bit to spare at Newcastle last month, DARK ANGEL STAR is evidently on the up and it could be that this opening mark seriously underestimates her. Hat-trick seeker London Is Blue will be a danger to all if taking to this surface, while Guernsey Lady and Beverley maiden winner Quantum Power are others to consider
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Fourth Race 5.45
THE “TIMEFORM SPRINT SERIES QUALIFIER”
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (TIMEFORM SPRINT SERIES QUALIFIER)
for three 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)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
GENERAL ASSEMBLY has shown signs of a return to form recently with a placed effort backed up by finishing a respectable fourth over C&D last time. Clare Hobson’s charge was winning off a 3lb higher mark back in March and could launch a strong challenge back in this lower grade. Startling won here last month, but third-placed Cabeza De Llave has a more favourable draw today and may well turn the tables, while Fancy Dancer could shape well back over this shorter trip.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Cabeza De Llave
Leading course trainer (20-25): Robert Cowell (26 wins from 191 runners, 14%) runs NAD ALSHIBA SNOW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (7 wins from 50 runners, 14%) runs STARTLING Weightwatcher: DARK SIDE PRINCE won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 9lb to 58. Longest Traveller: LEVEL UP trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 214 miles.
no horse
1 GENERAL ASSEMBLY (IRE) (42) 200434 D 4 9-9 (4)
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Black Rodded Luke Morris J
O Clare Hobson Racing Partnership
Clare Hobson, Royston T
B J. Hanly Clare Hobson Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 42 days ago. Enters calculations off this 1lb lowermark. TFRHHHII BHA64
2 LEVEL UP (IRE) (5) 444365 D 6 9-9 (6)
Br B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Kamarinskaya (USA)
O Mrs E. Evans
B Cabalo Ltd
Neil Callan J
David Evans, Abergavenny T
Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFifthof6inhandicapatWolverhampton(5.1f,11/2)5daysago,slowlyaway Blinkersbackonand, chancesare,this6-y-owillfindoneortwotoogoodoncemore. TFRHHIII BHA64(-2)
3 FANCY DANCER (GB) (19) 216106 D 3 9-9 (10)
Br Gr f Dandy Man (IRE) - Bedouin Dancer (IRE)
O SpiritedRacing,DBramhill&Mrs BV Sangster
Mason Paetel (5) J
Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Plantation Stud Sangster Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 8 runs this year, the latest at Brighton in August. Below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton(6.1f,8/1)19daysago.Makespolytrackdebutandeach-waychanceiftakingtothissurface. TFRHHHII BHA64
4 STARTLING (GB) (7) 652216 CD
3 9-8 (1)
Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Pepper Lane Edward Greatrex J
O Mr K. Nicholson David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Kevin Nicholson Engineering Services North East Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in September Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 16/1)7daysago.Othersmakemoreappealfromawinpointofview TFRHHHII BHA63(-1)
5 NAD ALSHIBA SNOW (IRE) (23) 52-3460
Br B f Oasis Dream - Lizzie Siddal
O Mr Malih L. Al Basti
(3)
Marco Ghiani J
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon Al Basti Equiworld S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm, 40/1) 23 days ago and she needs to bounce back.
6 HARRY BROWN (GB) (16) 016330 CD
(9)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Sarshampla (IRE) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Peter Crate and Gallagher Bloodstock Ltd
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Peter Crate, Reigate T
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.LatestwinatLingfieldinApril.6/1,ninthof10inhandicapbackthere(5f,AW)16days ago,merelyclosinguplate.Needsacoupleofthesetofalter
7 DARK SIDE PRINCE (GB) (28) 033256
(2)
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Dark Side Princess Darragh Keenan J
O Mr M. M. Foulger
Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
B Mr M. M. Foulger Bred Thorough Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFive-timeC&Dwinner Elevenrunssincelastwinin2024 2/1,13/4lengthssixthof9toStartlingin handicapatthisC&D28daysago.Solideach-wayclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA58
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 ONE FOR HARVEY (GB) (36) 510540 D 3 9-3 (7)
Br B f Tasleet - Ada Lovelace
Dylan Hogan J
O Trinity Racing Bloodstock Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T
B Mr D. A. Clark
Birkett Racing, Total Performance Data S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Nottingham in May 10/1, last of 8 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft) 36 days ago. 0-7 on theAWandshe’sprobablyworthtakingon. TFRHIIII BHA58
9 CABEZA DE LLAVE (GB) (28) 2243P3 CD 6 9-3 (5)
Br Ch g Pearl Secret - Speed Princess (IRE)
O Dare To Dream Racing
Tommie Jakes (5) J
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Andrew Davis daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinner Respectable11/4lengthsthirdof9toStartlinginhandicap(9/2)atthisC&D28 daysago,worstofdraw Treatedmorekindlybythedrawthistimeandhehastobetakenseriously TFRHHHHH BHA58
10 SHALAA ASKER (GB) (180) 00-6660 CD 7 8-11 (8)
Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Miracle Seeker
Hollie Doyle J
O Mr John Joseph Smith Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
B East Bloodstock Ltd & Deveron Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twenty-one runs since last win in 2023 11/1, last of 12 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good).Off180daysandneedstobouncebackinamajorway
BHA52
11 JUNO STAR (IRE) (46) 533304 3 8-9 (11)
Br B or Br f Bated Breath - Corinthian Girl (IRE)
O The Ten Fools & A Horse Partnership
Silvestre De Sousa J
Philip McBride, Newmarket T
B Clearwater Stud The Highfield Event Group Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFourthof5inhandicapatYarmouth(6f,good,5/1)46daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.Needsa coupleofthesetofalter TFRHHIII BHA50
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: STARTLING 2 9 3 Sean Dylan Bowen 11-1 (David O’Meara) 7 ran
Blinkers worn by No. 2.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 10
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 8, 10
Stewards Note:
HARRY BROWN: Following its run on 23/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away DARK SIDE PRINCE: Following its run on 11/9/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference at start.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Dark Side Prince (GB), 4-1 Cabeza de Llave (GB), 7-1 General Assembly (IRE), 15-2 Startling (GB), 10-1 Fancy Dancer (GB), 12-1 Level Up (IRE), 14-1 Juno Star (IRE), 16-1 Harry Brown (GB), 28-1 One For Harvey (GB), 33-1 Nad Alshiba Snow (IRE), 40-1 Shalaa Asker (GB)
A deserved success beckons for CABEZA DE LLAVE, who shaped better than the bare result when third to Startling over C&D last month and, now 4lb better off with that rival and handed a better draw this time, the 6-y-o is taken to emerge on top. Dark Side Prince is broadly consistent and is second choice ahead of General Assembly and the aforementioned Startling.
Fifth Race 6.15
NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
VALEDICTORY makes a belated return to action having shown plenty of ability in both outings so far The son of Cracksman has been gelded since finishing a close fourth over today’s trip at Newmarket in April and may well prove good enough on his reappearance. El Rehaiby shaped well when fifth over a mile at Lingfield on debut and this extra yardage looks likely to suit, while Solarize is a newcomer to note.
VALEDICTORY
El Rehaiby
Leading course trainer (20-25): J & T Gosden (37 wins from 137 runners, 27%) runs VALEDICTORY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & T Gosden (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs VALEDICTORY
Longest Traveller: SOLARIZE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
colours no horse
1 ABANDO (GER) (12) 353005
3 9-7 (2)
Br B c Adlerflug (GER) - Amalie (GER) Neil Callan J
O Mr Mohamed Rashid Hamdan Al Saadi Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Gestut Gorlsdorf Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBesteffortwhenplacedinaGroup3atCologneinJuneforpreviousyard.Carriedheadabitawkwardlywhenbelowformonstable/U.K.debutwhenfifthof9 inamaidenatSouthwell(12.1f)12daysago,Remainstobeseenifhecanrediscoverhisanythinglikehisbestwithcheekpiecesnowfitted. TFRHHHII BHA97
2 EL REHAIBY (IRE) (16) 5
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Al Raahba (IRE)
3 9-7 (4)
Kieran Shoemark J
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWMakesplentyofappealonpaper(damunracedhalf-sistertotop-class1m-11/4mperformerwinnerBaaeed)andproducedapromisingfirsteffortwhenfifth of8inmaidenatLingfield(8f,AW,7/2)ondebut16daysago.Willbebetterforthatexperienceandshouldimprovesteppingupto11/4m. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 SAAHIR (IRE) (-)
3 9-7 (1)
Br B g Make Believe - Simple Magic (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O Mr Chris Housego Denis Quinn, Newmarket T
B Nawara Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW3,800gns2-y-o,MakeBelievegelding.Brothertoverysmartwinnerupto7fSajirandhalf-brotherto useful1mwinnerFirstKingdom.Dam2-y-o6fwinner Thislooksatallorderonracecoursedebut. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 SOLARIZE (GB) (-)
3 9-7 (5)
Br B c Masar (IRE) - Sahraah (USA) Joe Fanning J
O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMasarcolt.Half-brotherto3winners,includingsmartwinnerupto13/4mHamadaanduseful9.5f/11/4mwinner EndlessEchoes.Damunraced.Interestingdebutantfromagoodyardandonetonoteformarketsupport. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 VALEDICTORY (GB) (176) 3-4 BF
3 9-7 (6)
Br B g Cracksman - Valiant Girl Tyler Heard J
O Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWEye-catchingdebutwhenclose-upthirdinastrong11-runnerDoncastermaiden(1m)lastSeptember,finishingwithaflourishasthepennydropped.Again showedplentyafter7monthsoffwhenfourthof9inanoviceatNewmarket(10f)inApril.Geldedintheinterimandlookstheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 TIGHTLY BOUND (GB) (17) 40
3 9-2 (3)
Br B f Farhh - Stone Roses (FR) Jack Callan (5) J
O Jamie Perkins & Partner George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Stone Roses Bloodstock George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet S
TIMEFORMVIEWFarhhfillywasbackedatlongoddsbutfailedtocomeonforherdebutwhen11/1,tenthof11inmaiden atLeicester(10f,good)17daysago,slowlyawayandrangreen.Likelyoneforhandicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: BUON VIAGGIO 3 9 7 Jack Mitchell 4-6 (Simon & Ed Crisford) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Valedictory (GB), 5-2 El Rehaiby (IRE), 4-1 Abando (GER), 8-1 Solarize (GB), 28-1 Tightly Bound (GB), 66-1 Saahir (IRE)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
VALEDICTORY has shaped with plenty of promise in a pair of strong maidens and may be able to get off the mark on first start since being gelded. Well-bred Rehaiby should improve from his encouraging debut and rates the main danger, while Abando (placed in a German Group 3) was well below form on his stable/U.K. debut and it remains to be seen if first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VALEDICTORY 2.EL REHAIBY (IRE) 3.ABANDO (GER)
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Prize Money
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Sixth Race 6.45
THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV I)
for three 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) Weights lowered 2lb.
CITY SELECTIONS
A change of scenery has seemingly worked the oracle for RASCAL RECKNELL. The son of Wootton Bassett has won two of his three starts since switching to Mick Appleby’s yard and looks worth sticking with given the ease of last month’s C&D success. Signcastle City returns to the Polytrack with a shout off his current mark, while Newsreader has improved for the application of cheekpieces and also merits consideration.
RASCAL RECKNELL
Signcastle City
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (61 wins from 492 runners, 12%) runs RASCAL RECKNELL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (5 wins from 47 runners, 11%) runs SIGNCASTLE CITY Longest Traveller: BENACRE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 SIGNCASTLE CITY (IRE) (11) 503200 D 5 9-13 (6)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Uae Queen Alec Voikhansky (3) J
O Mrs Fitri Hay Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timeslastseasonandisbackbelowhislastwinningmark.Againdweltatthestartwhenbelowformseventhof13 inahandicapatNewcastle(8f)11daysagobuthashissightsloweredhere Nosurprisetoseehiminthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA81(-2)
2 ULTRAMARINE (IRE) (19) 311605 C D 6 9-12 (9)
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Onyali (IRE) J
O Mrs E. Evans David Evans, Abergavenny T
B Newtown Anner Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhoselatestwincamewhenlandingadoubleatChepstowinJunebutbelowformfollowingasummerbreak,fifth of8inaseller(25/1)atChester(7.6f,heavy)19daysago.Needstoimproveonrecentefforts. TFRIIIII BHA80
3 BENACRE (IRE) (27) 640612 D 5 9-11 (8)
Br B g Australia - Sent From Heaven (IRE)
O Susan and John Waterworth
Joe Fanning J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B C. O. P. Hanbury Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadealltowin13-runnerRacingLeaguehandicap(14/1)atSouthwell(7f)inAugust,justholdingon.Backedthatupreturnedtoturfwhensecondof 10inahandicap(7/1)atChester(7f,good)27daysago,nomatchforthrivingwinner Couldbedangerousifallowedaneasylead. TFRHHHII BHA79
4 KING OF BEARS (IRE) (34) 030600 3 9-9 (7)
Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Thaleia (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O H Redknapp & Valmont George Scott, Newmarket T
B Ms Agathe Lebailly George Scott Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWCreditableeffortwhenmidfieldina5fRacingLeaguehandicapatYarmouthoverthesummerbutwellbelowforminsubsequentstarts.Continues tofallintheweightsbutremainstobeseenifhecangetbackontrackoveramarkedlylongertriponall-weatherdebut. TFRHHHII BHA79
5 COMMANDER OF LIFE (IRE) (32) 241020 C D 4 9-8 (2)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Accommodate (IRE)
O Good Day Out Syndicate
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Hollie Doyle J
Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner LatestwinatDoncasterinJuly(alsorunner-upthereonpenultimatestart)butturnedinararepooreffortinabetterracewhen 20/1,fourteenthof16inhandicapatYork(7.9f,goodtofirm)32daysago.Couldbemorecompetitivebackdowningrade. TFRHHHII BHA76
6 RASCAL RECKNELL (FR) (28) 000-161 CD 4
(5)
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Olma (SAF) Edward Greatrex J
O Value Racing - Rascal Recknell Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Monsieur Zalim Bifov Trade Access Panels Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSolidformwhenwinningonstabledebutatDoncasterandbouncedstraightbacktoformwithacareerbestwhenwinning 10-runnerhandicapatthisC&D28daysago.Intherighthandstokeepimprovingandshouldgowellagain. TFRHHHHH BHA76
7 NEWSREADER (IRE) (31) 600023 D
Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Kaplinsky (IRE)
9-8 (1)
Kieran Shoemark J
O News Team Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn T
B John R. Jeffers racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinnerover7fatKempton.Backtohisbestsinceheadgearhasbeenfittedbynewconnections,copingwellwiththedropin tripwhenthirdof12inahandicap(15/2)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 LIBERALISED (GB) (106) 0-46060 3 9-6 (3)
Br B f Kodiac - Savannah’s Dream Silvestre De Sousa J
O Nick Bradley Racing 18
James Horton, Newmarket T
B Branton Court Stud LLP Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefuljuvenileforKarlBurkebuthasstruggledtogetcompetitivefornewyard,disappointedwhenvisoredforfirsttime(nowremoved) finishinglastof9inahandicapatCarlisle(6.9f,soft,33/1)inJune.Backontheall-weatherwithabittoproveonreturn. TFRHHIII BHA76
9 NOBLE GUEST (GB) (3) 251515 D 3 9-4 (4)
Br Br g Mohaather - Maid For Winning (USA) John Egan J
O John Guest Racing George Margarson, Newmarket T
B Boyce Bloodstock & Mrs C. E. Percival
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceatYarmouthover7fthisseasonandstillingoodformwhenfifthof13inahandicapatYarmouth(8f,good tofirm,12/1)3daysago.Dropintripshouldsuitandcanremaincompetitivereturningtotheall-weather TFRHHHII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: LOCAL MUSIC (IRE) 4 9 12 Ray Dawson 4-1 (Matt Crawley) 10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Rascal Recknell (FR), 9-2 Benacre (IRE), 11-2 Signcastle City (IRE), Newsreader (IRE), 10-1 Noble Guest (GB), 12-1 King of Bears (IRE), Commander of Life (IRE), 25-1 Liberalised (GB)
RASCAL RECKNELL made it 2 wins from 3 starts for new connections with a career-best success over C&D last month and he may be able to follow up that victory. Signcastle City is below his latest winning mark and ought to be much more competitive with sights lowered, while Rascal Recknell ran well over 6f on turf last time and is respected back over 7f on the all-weather Benacre is the likely pace angle and could go well if able to dictate.
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Seventh Race 7.15
THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV II)
for three 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) Weights lowered 1lb.
CITY SELECTIONS
Riot regained the winning thread at Wolverhampton on Saturday and holds an obvious chance, despite his 4lb penalty. Anthropologist has occupied the runner-up berth the last twice and is respected, but NOBLE VICTORY gets the vote. James Tate’s charge finished second in this class at Lingfield in August and is just 2lb higher. The son of Churchill is unexposed over this distance and looks the way to go.
NOBLE VICTORY Riot
Leading course trainer (20-25): C Johnston (35 wins from 183 runners, 19%) runs ANTHROPOLOGIST
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (7 wins from 50 runners, 14%) runs RIOT
Weightwatcher: DOCUMENTING won off a handicap mark of 89, his rating is now down 8lb to 81. Longest Traveller: ANTHROPOLOGIST trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 DOCUMENTING (GB) (27) 464500
Br B g Zamindar (USA) - Namaskar Alfie Gee (7) J
O KF Racing, Humphries & Turner Kevin Frost, Newark T
B Millsec Limited Kevin Frost Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranC&Dwinnerarrivesfollowingback-to-backpoorruns,ninthof10inhandicapatChester(7f,good, 10/1)27daysago.Remainstobeseenifadropinclasscansparkarevivalonreturnto
2 DAPPER GUEST (IRE) (19) 140410 D 3 9-13 (2)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Sea of Dreams (IRE) John Egan J
O John Guest Racing George Margarson, Newmarket T
B Miss Debbie Kitchin
TIMEFORMVIEWFirmlybackontrackequippedwithafirst-timevisorwhenwinning10-runnerhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f) onall-weatherdebut.Toofreebackonturfnexttimebutcouldbouncebackreturnedtothissurface. TFRHHHII BHA82
3 NOBLE VICTORY (IRE) (58) 343032 C 3 9-10 (4)
Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Purple Glow (IRE) Clifford Lee J
O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T
B W. Maxwell Ervine
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerinFebruaryandarrivesbackontheup,runninganothersoundraceonfirsttryoverthelongertripwhensecondof12ina handicap(11/2)atLingfield(7f,AW)58daysago.Nosurprisetoseehiminthemixifinsimilarformbackagainsthiselders. TFRHHHII BHA79
4 RIOT (IRE) (5) 000441 CD 8 9-10(in 4lb ex) (7)
Br B g Kingman - Alexander Queen (IRE) Kieran Shoemark J
O Rasio Cymru 1 & Windmill House Racing David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Mountarmstrong Stud GAIN Equine Nutrition S
TIMEFORMVIEWFourthoverC&Dlastmonthandhasremainedingoodform,endingalosingrunwithaseason’sbestwhenwinninga10-runnerhandicapatWolverhampton(7.2f) 5daysago,well-suitedbyastrongly-runrace.Carriesapenaltybutremainsfairlytreatedonthebestofhisform.Shouldgowellagain. TFRHHHHH BHA73(+4)
5 SEARCHINGTHEBLUES (GB) (134) 110-000 D 3 9-9 (8)
Br B f Due Diligence (USA) - Blue Lyric Tyler Heard J
O Andy & Lizzie Cova and Partner Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW2-2onall-weathertostartcareerbutstruggledthisyear,forallhehadlittlechancewhencaughtwidefinishinglastof9inahandicapatKempton(7f, 33/1)inMay Hashadwindsurgeryintheinterimbuthardtobeconfidentunlessmarketspeaksinherfavouronreappearance. TFRHHIII BHA78
6 JUNGLE LAND (IRE) (22) 452054 4 9-9 (9)
Br Br g Kodiac - Kendal Mint Mason Paetel (5) J
O Nibras Racing Hilal Kobeissi, Newmarket T
B G. H. S. Bloodstock & J. C. Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedover5fatthiscourseforGeorgeBougheyinJunebutlookedahardrideonfinalstartforthatyard.Looksmorestraightforwardonstable debutwhenfourthof8inhandicapatYarmouth(6f,soft)22daysago,pluggedon.Claimsifhecanbuildonthatbackover7f. TFRHHHII BHA76
7 HOW IMPRESSIVE (IRE) (15) 200000 CD 6 9-8 (3)
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bright New Day (IRE) Hollie Doyle J
O Middleham Park Racing XCIX Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerwasnarrowlybeateninthisgradeatSouthwellinAprilbuthasbeenbadlyoutofsortssince,forallhemayhaveneededtherun(following12 weeksoff)atKempton(50/1)15daysago.Clearlyisn’toneformaximumfaithbutworthnotingforsupportwithHollieDoylebackaboard. TFRHHHII BHA75
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 GIANT (GB) (11) 051244 CD 5 9-7 (1)
Br B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Rebel Surge (IRE)
Luke Morris J
O Mr S. Bell Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Phil Cunningham
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Solideffortwhenwinninghere(1m)onstabledebutinAugustandhasremainedingoodheart,respectable fourthof9inahandicap(7/1)atNewcastle(7.1f)11daysago.Shouldremaincompetitivebackover7f. TFRHHHHI BHA74
9 ANTHROPOLOGIST (GB) (7) 450022 D 3 9-4 (5)
Br B g Study of Man (IRE) - Yorkindred Spirit
O Kingsley Park 43 - Ready To Run
Joe Fanning J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Friar Ings Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLacklustredisplayoverC&Dlastmonthbuthaslargelyheldhisformwellwiththisseason,backtohisbestwhensecond of7inahandicapatNewcastle(7.1f)7daysago,clearofrest.Shouldholdhisowninahighergrade. TFRHHHII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Visor worn by No. 2, 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
2024:(See Div 1)
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Riot (IRE), 11-2 Noble Victory (IRE), 13-2 Giant (GB), 15-2 Dapper Guest (IRE), 8-1 Jungle Land (IRE), 9-1 Anthropologist (GB), 12-1 How Impressive (IRE), 14-1 Documenting (GB), 28-1 Searchingtheblues (GB)
RIOT posted his best effort of the season when winning a 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton last week and may follow up under a penalty if getting another good gallop to aim at. The main danger could be Giant who has remained in fine heart since winning over 1m here on stable debut. Noble Victory’s sole victory came at this track and having placed in back-to-back handicaps over the summer, he has claims if in similar form following a short break.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RIOT (IRE) 2.GIANT 3.NOBLE VICTORY (IRE) RACE RESULT TIME:
Eighth Race 7.45
THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
CITY SELECTIONS
SUZUKA was far from disgraced in second at Kempton last month and the handicapper may have been kind to leave her rating alone for that performance. Roger Varian’s filly is steadily improving and the daughter of Bated Breath looks well placed to shed her maiden tag. Sahana struck by half a length over 7f at Lingfield and needs considering for the in-form David Simcock yard. Mamma Maria looks best of the rest.
SUZUKA Sahana
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (52 wins from 418 runners, 12%) runs LIV MY LIFE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & T Gosden (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs NAGA
Weightwatcher: BELLA BISBEE won off a handicap mark of 71, her rating is now down 5lb to 66.
Longest Traveller: GREY PHOENIX trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 160 miles.
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) colours no horse
1 SAHANA (GB) (35) 0-16621 D
Br B f Too Darn Hot - Montalcino (IRE)
O Chola Dynasty
B Watership Down Stud & Ben Sangster BS
(1)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
David Simcock, Newmarket T
David Simcock Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasherownideasaboutthegamebutbackontheuptolandasecondhandicapsuccessatLingfield(7f,AW, 4/1)35daysago,winningwithabitinhand.Shouldgiveanothergoodaccountbackupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA70
2 LIV MY LIFE (IRE) (26) 530305 4 9-11 (9)
Br B f Awtaad (IRE) - My Wish (IRE)
Marco Ghiani J
O Mr Anthony Lyons Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWAttractedsupportwhenthirdatNewmarketinAugustbutbelowformonsubsequentstarts,fifthof7in ahandicapatLingfield(8f,AW)26daysago.Needstoimproveonrecentefforts. TFRHHIII BHA67
3 FOOL AGAIN (USA) (148) 2405-55 3 9-11 (8)
Br B f Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Fool’s Paradise (USA) Kieran Shoemark J
O Mr Steven Rocco Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Andrew Warren Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromiseasajuvenilebutstruggledthisyear,lastof5inamaidenatBath(8f,goodtofirm,9/1) inMay Offsinceandisworthamarketcheckbackinahandicapwithcheekpiecesonforfirsttime. TFRHHIII BHA70
4 DARK LYRIC (IRE) (19) 3234-00
Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Hay Chewed (IRE)
4 9-11 (10)
Jack Callan (5) J
O Teme Valley S P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Grangemore Stud & Yeomanstown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWHittheframeinmultipleall-weathermaidens/noviceslastyearbuttwopoorrunsthisseason,offforafurther5monthspriortofinishing eighthof9inhandicapatNewmarket(8f,goodtofirm)19daysago.Somethingtoprovebackontheall-weather TFRHHIII BHA67
5 CASTRO AURUM (GB) (31) 3-14330 D 3 9-10 (5)
Br B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Skimmia Neil Callan J
O Only Fillies Racing Club, R Pocock, HCS
Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
B The Pocock Family B Away On Holiday S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Bath in April but below form previous two starts, last of 11 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good,33/1)31daysago.Backdownintripforpolytrackdebutbuthasworktodo. TFRHHIII BHA69
6 BELLA BISBEE (GB) (44) 452000 D 4 9-10 (3)
Br B f Muhaarar - Sterling Sound (USA) Edward Greatrex J
O Nikki Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Fiona Gordon Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upatDoncasterinJuneandhadexcusesonacoupleofstartspriortodisappointingwithcheekpiecesonforfirsttime(nowremoved)whenseventh of9inahandicapatLingfield(7f,AW)44daysago,forallshewasn’tideallyplaced.Canbecompetitiveoffthismarkifbouncingback. TFRHHHII BHA66
7 MAMMA MARIA (GB) (24) 555-125 D BF 3 9-10 (2)
Br Gr f Dubawi (IRE) - Mia Maria (IRE) Stevie Donohoe J
O Miss Yvonne Jacques William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Carisbrooke Stud Carisbrooke Stud LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon1mhandicapatFfosLas
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 WAITING FOR LOVE (GB) (19) 4-66500 4 9-10 (7)
Br B f Muhaarar - Furqaan (IRE)
Clifford Lee J
O Mr A. Dale James Tate, Newmarket T
B Mr A. Dale
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to recapture the form she showed last season, disappointed when ninth of 10 in a handicap at Wolverhampton(7.2f)19daysago.Needsmoresteppingbackupintrip. TFRHHIII BHA66
9 CUBAN GIRL (GB) (41) 0-04120 D
Br B f Havana Grey - Tafilly (IRE)
3 9-8 (6)
Andrew Elliott J
O Friends of Ebony Horse Club Brian Toomey, Chalfont St Giles T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Harringtons Builders PLC S
TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark at Brighton in June and finished second at Ffos Las (8f, soft) on her final run for Andrew Balding. Changed hands for 32,000 guineas but disappointedwithoutusualhoodonstabledebutatSandown(8f)41daysago.Remainstobeseenifshe’sclosertoformwithhoodrefitted. TFRHHHII BHA67
10 GREY PHOENIX (IRE) (21) 4-4444
Br Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Syann (IRE)
3 9-8 (12)
Hollie Doyle J
O Foxtrot Racing Grey Phoenix Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Lynn Lodge Stud Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabilitydespitenotbeingseentobesteffectinmaiden/novicecompanyandtookastepforwardonhandicapbow/reappearancewhen fourthof9atKempton(8f,20/1)21daysago,notideallyplacedinaracethatisworkingoutwell.Makesplentyofappeal. TFRHHHHH BHA67
11 NAGA (FR) (22) 2-565
Br Ch f Dubawi (IRE) - Listen In (IRE)
3 9-8 (4)
Tyler Heard J
O Mr George Strawbridge John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Mr George Strawbridge
TIMEFORMVIEWNomatchforusefulstablematewhenrunner-upatSouthwellondebutandshapedabitbetterthanbeatendistancesuggestonsubsequentnovicestarts.Well heldonreturn/handicapdebutatSandown(8f,heavy)22daysago,possiblyunsuitedbyconditions.Couldbeworthanotherchance. TFRHHHHI BHA67
12 SUZUKA (GB) (15) 604332
Br Br f Bated Breath - Monzza
3 9-2 (11)
Silvestre De Sousa J
O Helena Springfield Ltd Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesingoodform,placingforthethirdconsecutiveracewhensecondof11inahandicapatKempton(8f)15daysago,lookedincontrol over1fbutpaidthepriceforanaggressiveridelateon.Stilllowmileageandmeritsplentyofrespectinasimilarevent. TFRHHHHI BHA61
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: SILVER NIGHTFALL 4 9 11 Sean Dylan Bowen 3-1 (Jim & Suzi Best) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 1, 9, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Mamma Maria (GB), Suzuka (GB), 13-2 Sahana (GB), Grey Phoenix (IRE), 9-1 Naga (FR), 14-1 Bella Bisbee (GB), 16-1 Waiting For Love (GB), Cuban Girl (GB), 20-1 Liv My Life (IRE), 22-1 Fool Again (USA), 33-1 Castro Aurum (GB), 40-1 Dark Lyric (IRE)
GREY PHOENIX showed improved form when fourth on her reappearance/handicap debut at Kempton (despite not been ideally placed) and with that form working out well, she may be able to get off the mark on second start in handicap company Suzuka arrives in good form and looked the winner for a long way under an aggressive ride in a similar event last time. She should go well again while Mamma Maria could get back on the up returning to 1m.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GREY
Ninth Race 8.15
THE BETFAIR PLAYS DIFFERENT 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)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
Night Arc ran better than his odds of 25/1 suggested he would when fifth at Kempton eight days ago and is considered off the same mark. However, it’s hard to get away from ALMIZAN. Mark Usher’s filly accounted for her nearest rival by a length and a half over 7f here last month and only has a 4lb higher rating to contend with. If the four-year-old can back that effort up, she could be the one to beat. Taskheer is another to note.
ALMIZAN Night Arc
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Usher (21 wins from 177 runners, 12%) runs ALMIZAN Longest Traveller: ALMIZAN trained by M Usher, Lambourn, 128 miles.
1 NIGHT ARC (GB) (8) 0-05205 D 6 9-9 (1)
Br B g Twilight Son - Gymnaste (IRE)
Kieran Shoemark J
O Mr B. R. Johnson Brett Johnson, Epsom T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFifteenrunssincelastwinin2023 25/1,bitbelowformfifthof10inhandicapatKempton(8f)8days ago.Thisrepresentsadropinclass. TFRHHHHI BHA53(-1)
2 CINDERELLA MAN (IRE) (16) 340556 4 9-8 (3)
Br B g Kodiac - Tarasila (IRE) Paddy Bradley J
O Mr J. P. Allen Pat Phelan, Epsom T
B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon Ede’s (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Visored forfirsttime,bitbelowformsixthof13inhandicapatLingfield(10f,AW,7/1)16daysago, goingofftoohard.Dropsto1mforthefirsttime. TFRHHHII BHA52
3 ALMIZAN (GB) (28) 530001 C 4 9-6 (7)
Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Monteja Dougie Costello J
O The Unraceables
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Godolphin Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW 14/1, careerbest when winning 13-runner handicapat this course (7f) 28 days ago. That was abig stepuponpreviousexploitsandshecanbecompetitiveup4lb. TFRHHHHI BHA50
4 TASKHEER (IRE) (58) 550030 CD
Br B g Golden Horn - Shaarfa (USA)
O Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey
7 9-3 (2)
Luke Morris J
Daniel Steele, Henfield T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner 9/2,respectableeighthof13inhandicapatLingfield(7f,AW)58daysago.Recordon thissurfaceisprettypositiveforthelevelhe’soperatingin.
5 ARTHUR ROSE (IRE) (29) 066000
Br Br f Blue Point (IRE) - Ridge Ranger (IRE)
TFRHHHHH BHA47
4 9-3 (6)
Neil Callan J
O Mr Con Harrington Brian Toomey, Chalfont St Giles T
B Con Harrington Harringtons Builders PLC S
TIMEFORMVIEWYettowinaraceandendedtimeforMarkFaheyinIrelandoutofsorts.Canonlybewatchedonstable debutminusheadgear TFRHHHII BHA47
6 WILLOW’S KISS (GB) (55) 550660 4 9-1 (5)
Br B f Twilight Son - Whispered Kiss Darragh Keenan J
O Mrs Diane Ellison Mike Murphy, Westoning T
B D. Ellison & B.Olkowicz Chapmans of Sunninghill S TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1, last of 12 in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, firm) 55 days ago. Tongue strap on first time on the backofabreathingoperation.
7 DARLO LADY (GB) (55) 505050 4 9-1 (8)
Br Gr f Outstrip - Doric Lady Dylan Hogan J
O Mr A Carson Anthony Carson, Newmarket T
B Clive Dennett Office-Serv S
TIMEFORMVIEWTenthof12inclassifiedeventatYarmouth(8f,firm,25/1)55daysago.Hasworktodo. TFRHHIII BHA42
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 TILSWORTH MAX (GB) (37) 000600
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Lady Bonanova (IRE)
5 9-1 (4)
Jonny Peate J
O Mr M. Ng J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Michael Ng Tilsworth Stud Farm S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 40/1)37daysago. TFRHHIII BHA40
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: UNITED FORCE (IRE) 4 9 3 Marco Ghiani 25-1 (Clare Hobson) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
Stewards Note: CINDERELLA MAN: Following its run on 23/9/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Almizan (GB), 5-1 Taskheer (IRE), 6-1 Cinderella Man (IRE), 13-2 Night Arc (GB), 9-1 Arthur Rose (IRE), 20-1 Willow’s Kiss (GB), Darlo Lady (GB), 25-1 Tilsworth Max (GB)
TASKHEER’s AW profile is a pretty positive for this lowly so he’s taken to shrug off a lesser effort at Lingfield having been given a break. Almizan was much improved here over 7f last time and is an obvious danger, along with Night Arc.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TASKHEER (IRE) 2.ALMIZAN 3.NIGHT ARC
RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
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First Race 4.00 - THE EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 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 £500 towards the prize money for this race 17 entries at £40. - Closed October 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 4.35 - THE BET AT YOUR BEST WITH BETFAIR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old 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. October 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb
Penalties, after September 27th, 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 13 entries, 0 at £6 and 13 at £30. - Closed October 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 5.10 - THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 27th, 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 19 entries at £45. - Closed October 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 5.45 - THE “TIMEFORM SPRINT SERIES QUALIFIER” HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier) 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 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. October 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 27th, 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 Horses which are placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the 2025 TIMEFORM SPRINT SERIES FINAL to be run on Thursday, 18 December, 2025. (In the event of the abandonment of a Qualifier, any horse which had been declared to run in that race , or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final) 16 entries at £30. - Closed October 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.15 - THE betting.betfair.com EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for novice three yrs old and upwards, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, October 3rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 8lb; fillies 9st 3lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race 12 entries at £40. - Closed October 3rd, 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 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 6.45 - THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV I) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 27th, 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 13 entries at £50. - Closed October 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) Weights lowered 2lb. SS
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Seventh Race 7.15 - THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV II) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after September 27th, 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. 13 entries at £50. - Closed October 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) Weights lowered 1lb. SS
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Eighth Race 7.45 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE 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 51-70 (also open to such fillies and mares 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. October 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after September 27th, 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 16 entries at £40. - Closed October 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
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Ninth Race 8.15 - THE BETFAIR PLAYS DIFFERENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 7th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 27th, 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, 1 at £6 and 13 at £30. - Closed October 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
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