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Fifth Race 4.55pm
THE CHELMSFORD CITY RACECOURSE CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £19000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7845, 2nd £3924, 3rd £1961, 4th £980, 5th £490. (Penalty Value £9944.60) Weights lowered 1lb.
colours no horse age st- lb Draw
BETS AVAILABLE ON THIS RACE
CITY SELECTIONS The fact the Mark Johnston team kept LIVING LEGEND in training after an absence that spanned over two years tells you all you need to know about the regard in which he is held. His victory at Pontefract was proof that the ability remains and a 7lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop him from gaining a fifth career win. You’re Hired did it well here last time but his record over this distance does not inspire confidence, and the bigger threat may be the consistent Lucander.
LIVING LEGEND Lucander
Leading course trainer (16-21): M Johnston (80 wins from 487 runners, 16%) runs LIVING LEGEND Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs LUCANDER Longest Traveller: LIVING LEGEND trained by M Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 LIVING LEGEND (IRE) (42) 14/-4261 D
Br B g Camelot - Jazz Girl (IRE) O Barbara & Alick Richmond 5 9-9 (3)
Jason Hart J Mark Johnston, Middleham T B A. Oliver Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, career best when winning 4-runner handicap at Pontefract (10f, good) 42 days ago, comfortably. Has to be respected. TFRHHHII BHA101
2 INDEED (GB) (40) 023/0-60 CD Br B g Showcasing - Argumentative O Marchwood Aggregates B Juddmonte Farms Ltd 6 9-8 (2)
Tom Queally J Sylvester Kirk, Upper Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner. 28/1, twenty second of 26 in handicap at Newmarket (9f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Should find this easier than recent assignments and strong claims. TFRHHHHI BHA100 3 POWER OF STATES (IRE) (75) 141400 CD 5 9-6 (4)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Allegation (FR) O Dr Ali Ridha B Corduff Stud and J. Corcoran Cieren Fallon J Hugo Palmer, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner. Six wins from 23 Flat runs. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Last of 13 in handicap at York (10.2f, good, 50/1) 75 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA98 4 LUCANDER (IRE) (26) 000402 D
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Lady Sefton O Mrs M. E. Slade & Mr B. Ohlsson B Mr John Connolly 4 9-4 (5)
Hector Crouch J Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW13/2,creditablesecondof18inhandicapatYork(10.2f,soft)26daysago,runningon.Setsadecent standard and he should go very close back on AW. TFRHHHHH BHA96 5 YOU’RE HIRED (GB) (21) 514031 C D 8 9-3 (6)
Br B g Dalakhani (IRE) - Heaven Sent Callum Shepherd J
O Mr George Materna
Amanda Perrett, Pulborough T B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Amanda Perrett Racing - Coombelands Racing Stables S TIMEFORMVIEW 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (25/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Place claims. TFRHHHII BHA95 6 INFLUENCER (GB) (280) 22145/-0
Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Avongrove O Mr Sultan Ali 5 9-3 (1)
Silvestre De Sousa J Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Godolphin TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner. 14/1, first run since leaving A. Fabre when fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Meydan (9.9f, good). Off 9 months. Wears hood. Market may be best guide. TFRHHIII BHA95 7 HABIT ROUGE (GB) (141) 513214 CD
Br B g Helmet (AUS) - Hurricane Harriet O Ambrosiana Racing & Partner B Mrs K. E. Collie 4 9-2 (7)
Marco Ghiani J Marco Botti, Newmarket T Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in May. Fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (10/1). Off 141 days. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA94
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Living Legend (IRE), 4-1 Lucander (IRE), You’re Hired (GB), 7-1 Indeed (GB), 9-1 Habit Rouge (GB), 12-1 Power of States (IRE), Influencer (GB)
PLAY SMARTER LUCANDER has been contesting some very competitive turf handicaps and has been found a decent opportunity to gain a much deserved first success in 2021. Indeed has also been plying his trade at the big meetings and has to be respected in these calmer waters. You’re Hired isn’t out of it either.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LUCANDER (IRE) 2.INDEED 3.YOU’RE HIRED
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