Chelmsford City Racecard - Tuesday 15th August

Evening Racing

Tuesday 15th August 2023

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

We have a six-race card for you this evening, starting with an interesting fillies’ novice stakes. Fakhama, owned by Shadwell Estate Company and trained by William Haggas, has great form. She broke her maiden at Newbury on soft ground and then ran respectably in a listed race at York on fast ground, which may not have suited her. It is hard to see any of these these fillies troubling her on what they have shown thus far but it will be enlightening if any of the rest take the eye on paddock inspection, as Fakhama is unlikely to represent value. The rest of the card features four handicaps and a classified stakes, which, in simple terms, is a race where horses with less than the maximum allowed handicap rating carry the same weight. These all have good fields and look competitive, so I wish you the best of luck in finding some winners and I hope you have a lovely evening.

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Tuesday 15th August 2023

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Jockey’s Name.

Horse number on saddlecloth

Horse Name

Sire No of days since last race

7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)

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

O Simon Mulvany & Partner

B Ballyhane Stud

Owner(s) colours and graphic

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

4 9-2 (1)

Paul Hanagan J

John Quinn, Malton T

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)

TFRHHIII BHA-

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

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

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

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

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First Race 5.40

THE WINNING CONNECTIONS

FILLIES’ NOVICE

STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8049

Owners Prize Money 1st £3435, 2nd £1717, 3rd £859, 4th £429 (Penalty Value £4346.46)

CITY SELECTIONS

This represents a considerable drop in grade for FAKHAMA and the daughter of Kingman is fancied to build on a fair fourth in Listed company at York in May William Haggas’ filly kept on well to win over 7f on her debut at Newbury and, with improvement forthcoming, she can get the better of Shining Jewel. Hard Act To Follow is another to consider in the hands of Oisin Murphy.

Leading course trainer (17-22): P McEntee (25 wins from 294 runners, 9%) runs GLENCALVIE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (12 wins from 46 runners, 26%) runs FAKHAMA

Longest Traveller: GRAINNE O MAILLE trained by Denis Quinn, Exning, 52 miles.

FAKHAMA (IRE) (88) 14

(3) Br Gr f Kingman - Majmu (AUS)

Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Haggas, Newmarket

Shadwell Estate Company Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Promising sort. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Newbury in April. 2 3/4 lengths fourth of 8 to SoundsofHeaveninlistedraceatYork(7.9f,goodtofirm,12/1)88daysago.Theonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA94

2 ONEMOREANDAWAY (IRE) (34) 0-4

9-4 (2) Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Onemoreandstay

Newmarket T B Francis Golding TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.FirstrunsinceleavingJohnJosephHanlonwhenfourthof7inmaiden(200/1) atYarmouth(8f,good)34daysago.Muchmoreneeded.

3 GLENCALVIE (IRE) (13) 2-06 3 8-11 (6)

Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Considered Opinion

O Miss Rosie McEntee

B Car Colston Hall Stud

McEntee, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, first run since leaving Ralph Beckett when sixth of 15 in minor event atLeicester(7f,soft)13daysago,slowlyaway Otherspreferred.

4 GRAINNE O MAILLE (GB) (13) 00

Br Ch f Equiano (FR) - Kawaii

Keeley (3) J

O Mr Denis Quinn Denis Quinn, Exning T

B Wood Farm Stud (Waresley)

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 15 in minor event at Leicester (7f, soft, 200/1) 13 days ago. Looksupagainstit.

5 HARD ACT TO FOLLOW (IRE) (21) 05

HIIII BHA-

3 8-11 (1)

Br Ch f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Claudette (USA) Oisin Murphy J

O Mr Saeed H. Altayer Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T

B Andriy & Andrew Milovanov & V. Troyan Dubai Racing Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Better effort when fifth of 13 in maiden at this C&D (18/1) 21 days ago.

Moreneeded.

6 SHINING JEWEL (GB) (116) 3-4 BF

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 8-11 (5)

Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Gaterie (USA) William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. Fourth of 16 in maiden (11/4) at Newbury (10f, heavy). Off 116 days. Shouldstillprogress.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

GRAINNE O MAILLE: Following its run on 2/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

ProbableS.P’s:8-13Fakhama(IRE),5-2ShiningJewel(GB),14-1HardActToFollow(IRE),16-1Glencalvie(IRE), 150-1 Onemoreandaway (IRE), Grainne O Maille (GB)

FAKHAMA drops back down in grade after a York listed race fourth and is the clear form pick to defy a penalty for her Newbury debut success. Shining Jewel didn’t confirm debut promise at the first time of asking, but has been given a break and she should still progress, so looks next best in a race lacking depth.

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Second Race 6.15

THE BETSI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

CITY SELECTIONS

A comfortable winner over 7f at this track last week, THOMAS EQUINAS is the one to beat stepping up in distance. He has to shoulder a 5lb penalty for that success, but did score with a bit up his sleeve and looks capable of going in again. Wallaroo posted a game win at Wolverhampton last month and is feared most off 3lb higher, while Chagall completes the shortlist.

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 612 runners, 13%) runs TWISTALINE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (11 wins from 69 runners, 16%) runs OWER STARLIGHT

Longest Traveller: MONAADHIL trained by R Carr, Stillington, 209 miles.

Canmakepresencefeltagain.

6 WALLAROO (IRE) (27) 0-40061 5 9-4 (6)

Br B g Australia - Dancequest (IRE)

O Luck Of The Draw Partnership

B Wertheimer et Frere

Croot (7) J

Newark T

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on drop in grade when opening account in 13-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f,13/2)27daysago.Thisistougherbuthecan’tberuledout.

7 THOMAS EQUINAS (GB) (7) 264501 C

4 9-2 (in 5lb ex) (1)

Br Ch g Mayson - Hot Ticket (IRE) Robert Havlin J

O Michael & Heather Yarrow Dean Ivory, Radlett T

B M. J. Yarrow Diomed Developments Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (7f, 5/2) 7 days ago by 3 lengths from Monaadhil,soonclear 5lbpenaltymaynotpreventfurthersuccesshere

HHHHH BHA48

Br B f Showcasing - Tongue Twista Alistair Rawlinson J

O Mick Appleby Racing Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 5/1, creditable 2 3/4 lengths fifth of 13 to Wallaroo in handicapatWolverhampton(8.6f)27daysago,runningonlate.Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHHII BHA49

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: MIGHTY MIND 5 8 11 Jason Watson 7-2 (Dylan Cunha) 10 ran Hood worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Thomas Equinas (GB), 5-1 Monaadhil (IRE), 13-2 Chagall (IRE), 7-1 Wallaroo (IRE), 10-1 Twistaline (GB), 14-1 Velvet Vulcan (GB), Ower Starlight (GB), 18-1 Simply Gorgeous (GB)

THOMAS EQUINAS won in emphatic style here last week and looks well-in under his 5lb penalty. He can follow up. Monaadhil and Chagall look the likeliest dangers.

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Third Race 6.45

THE MINISTRY OF SOUND DISCO 2ND SEPTEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6194, 2nd £3098, 3rd £1548, 4th £774, 5th £387. (Penalty Value £7851)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

CITY SELECTIONS

Only narrowly denied over this distance at Lingfield on his penultimate outing, RETURN TO DUBAI must hold every chance on the back of a fair run for fifth at Newmarket in June 2022

Gelded since, the son of Ribchester remains unexposed and can take advantage of the switch to an artificial surface. He gets the vote ahead of the class and distance-dropping Wonder Legend, who finished in mid-division in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot. Diamond Ranger is another to bear in mind.

RETURN TO DUBAI

Wonder Legend

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 612 runners, 13%) runs HOWTH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Charlie Johnston (6 wins from 79 runners, 8%) runs BENACRE

Weightwatcher: GREATGADIAN won off a handicap mark of 98, his rating is now down 8lb to 90.

Longest Traveller: BENACRE trained by Charlie Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

GREATGADIAN (GER) (33) 360300 CD

B g Siyouni (FR) - Goathemala (GER)

Racing Co Ltd

Gestut Fahrhof

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 8 in handicap at

(8f,goodtofirm,9/1)33daysago,slowlyaway Backupintrip.Noteasytomakeacasefor

2 DIAMOND RANGER (IRE) (236) 100232-

B g Kodiac - Eavesdrop (IRE)

TIMEFORMVIEW9/4andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,goodsecondof8inhandicapatSouthwell(11.1f).Off7months. Needsconsideringdespitea2lbrise.

(IRE) (38) 02-0530

B g Churchill (IRE) - Muwakaba (USA)

O ValueRacingClub.co.uk

Appleby, Oakham T

B Capital Bloodstock Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFourteenrunssincelastwinin2021 Tenthof13inhandicap(66/1)atHaydock(11.8f,goodtofirm) 38daysago,notideallyplaced.Notruledoutoffaneasingmark.

4 CRYSTAL DELIGHT (GB) (60) 1-22200 D

Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Crystal Capella Kieran Shoemark J

O Little Staughton Farms Ltd William Jarvis, Newmarket T B Southcourt Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedhisaccountonAWatLingfield(10f)inDecemberandacquittedhimselfwellindefeatsinceuntilonly eighthof9inhandicapatSandown(10f,good)60daysago.Sorttobouncebackafterabreak.

5 BENACRE (IRE) (54) 11-4240

3 9-9 (6)

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

O Susan and John Waterworth Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty eighth of 29 in handicap (33/1) at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm) 54 days ago. Up in trip. Makespolytrackdebutwithmoreneeded.

6 CAROLUS MAGNUS (IRE) (18) 33300-6

TFRHHIII BHA95

5 9-8 (3)

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Izola Shane Gray J

O R J TurtonRacing

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORMVIEWTonguestraponfor1sttime,firstrunsinceleavingAndrewBaldingwhenlastof6inhandicap(12/1) atYork(10.2f,good)18daysago.Needstogetbackontrack.

7 WONDER LEGEND (IRE) (54) 5-2110 D

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sea of Wonders (IRE)

O Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui

B Sunderland Holding Inc.

TFRHHIII BHA86

3 9-8 (1)

Daniel Muscutt J

James Ferguson, Newmarket T

James Ferguson Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinner Respectableeighthof19inhandicap(17/2)atRoyalAscot(12f,goodtofirm) 54daysago,racingclosertopacethanideal.Onefortheshortlist.

TFRHHHII BHA94

8 RETURN TO DUBAI (IRE) (424) 4225-

Br Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Farthing (IRE)

9-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (10f,goodtofirm,9/2).Off14monthsbutbookingofOisinMurphyisaplussohe’sonetoconsider

RIVER (IRE) (32) 226210 D

Bloodstock Limited

VIEW Latest win at Newmarket in June. 10/1, ninth of 12 in handicap there

VIEW 9/1, last of 11 in handicap at Sandown (10f, soft) 19 days ago, slowly

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Cottonmouth (IRE)

Michael Blencowe & J P M O’Connor

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 5 runs this year Gelded before posting a good fifth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Ascot (8f,goodtosoft)32daysago,bestworkfinish.Backupintripandweightedtogowellonhispolytrackdebut.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 10 Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4, 8.

Stewards Note: CRYSTAL DELIGHT: Following its run on 16/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

CAROLUS MAGNUS: Following its run on 28/7/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.

WONDER LEGEND: Following its run on 22/6/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a softer surface.

PARIS LIGHTS: Following its run on 27/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

IMPERIAL ACE: Following its run on 14/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed up the straight.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Diamond Ranger (IRE), 7-1 Crystal Delight (GB), Wonder Legend (IRE), Paris Lights (IRE), Imperial Ace (IRE), 9-1 Return To Dubai (IRE), 12-1 Greatgadian (GER), 14-1 Mighty River (IRE), 16-1 Howth (IRE), Benacre (IRE), 22-1 Carolus Magnus (IRE)

IMPERIAL ACE is enjoying a good season but still features on an attractive mark so is fancied to bag a third success with this return to 10f also a plus on his polytrack debut. Howth wasn’t seen to best effect at Haydock last time and could emerge as the chief threat now he is easing in the weights. Diamond Ranger, Paris Lights and Return To Dubai all need factoring into an open handicap too.

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Fourth Race 7.15

THE REMEMBRANCE RACE DAY 11TH NOVEMBER FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

CITY SELECTIONS

With two wins from three starts over 1m2f, this trip has brought the best out of MAYFAIR GOLD so far and, having responded kindly when tried in a hood over C&D last time out, she has a live chance with the headgear retained. Bath maiden winner Moonspirit and the lightly-raced Silver Nightfall both have scope to improve now they step up in trip.

MAYFAIR GOLD Moonspirit

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 612 runners, 13%) runs SMILING SUNFLOWER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (6 wins from 40 runners, 15%) runs CROACHILL

Longest Traveller: HEY LYLA trained by Charlie Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

C&D winner 2 wins from 5 runs this year Latest win here in May Hooded for 1st time, good second of12inhandicap(18/1)atthisC&D21daysago,runningon.Needsconsidering.

5 MOONSPIRIT (GB) (34) 41 3 9-10 (3)

Br B f Kingman - Marie de Medici (USA)

O Mr George Waud

B Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on debut promise when landing 10-runner maiden at Bath (8f, good) 34 days ago with abitinhand.Upintripandratesaplayernowhandicappingwithmoretooffer

6 VALKYRIAN (IRE) (18) 331606

TFRHHHHH BHA77

3 9-6 (4)

Br B f Kodiac - Darrinah (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J

O Holmes Family Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Windsor in May. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to soft, 16/1) 18daysago.Backupintrip.Nottakenlightlyifshruggingofflatesteffort.

7 HEY LYLA (GB) (17) 210002

HHHII BHA73

3 9-6 (5)

Br B f Oasis Dream - Lomapamar Joe Fanning

O Mascalls Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham

B Mascalls Stud Matchroom Sport Ltd, Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratAyrinMay 12/1,goodsecondof9inhandicapatNewmarket(8f,good)17daysago, nomatchforwinner Expectedtobebangtherenowsteppingupintrip.

HHHII BHA73

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced course winner 11/4, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good

78daysago.Upintrip.Needstogetbackontrack.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: ASRAABB (IRE) 3 9 4 Jack Mitchell 6-1 (Roger Varian)

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: CROACHILL: Following its run on 1/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

TAHASUN: Following its run on 20/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Moonspirit (GB), 6-1 Mayfair Gold (IRE), Hey Lyla (GB), 9-1 Silver Nightfall (GB), 11-1 Croachill (IRE), Creme Chantilly (IRE), 18-1 Smiling Sunflower (IRE), Tahasun (IRE), 22-1 Valkyrian (IRE), 25-1 Rosa Chinensis (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

George Boughey’s MOONSPIRIT had a bit left in the tank when getting off the mark at Bath last month and appeals as the sort to keep improving now going into handicaps so she gets the vote. Mayfair Gold must enter calculations on the back of her good recent C&D second, while both Hey Lyla and Silver Nightfall are weighted to have a say too in this open-looking handicap.

Fifth Race 7.45

THE CCR

CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)

CITY SELECTIONS

There is a strong chance One For The Ladies can shine now she drops into a classified stakes for her first visit to this circuit. The five-year-old is already a dual winner on the all-weather and should handle this surface. However, GYPSY NATION is unexposed as a sprinter and, based on an a solid effort over C&D last week, he could be a bit of value against the mare. Cappananty Con is also considered.

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (77 wins from 612 runners, 13%) runs GYPSY NATION

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs GYPSY NATION

Longest Traveller: ONE FOR THE LADIES trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 212 miles.

C. Humphris TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Ninth of 11 in minor event (28/1) at

Br B g Royal Applause - Plume

O Shaw Racing Partnership 2 & Ali Stronge

B Selwood B/S, Hoskins & Jonason

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in March. 20/1, ninth of 11 in handicap atWolverhampton(5.1f)21daysago.Cheekpiecesbackonwithmoreneeded. TFRHHIII BHA50

7 THE WAITING GAME (GB) (27) 040606

Br B f Due Diligence (USA) - Critical Speed (IRE)

O Mr Howell Jenkins

B Howell Jenkins

4 9-6 (3)

Oisin Murphy J

Jack Jones, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWModestfilly Sixthof9inminoreventatYarmouth(10.1f,goodtosoft,11/2)27daysago,unsuitedbystepupintrip. BookingofOisinMurphyisaplussoshe’sverymuchonetoconsidernowtriedover6fforthefirsttime. TFRHHHHH BHA46

8 GRACIOUS GRACE (IRE) (13) 00-B0 3 9-2 (6)

Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Lyca Ballerina Billy Loughnane (3) J

O Middleham Park Racing LIII and Partner Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B Rathbarry Stud Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.100/1,respectableninthof15inminoreventatLeicester(7f,soft)13daysago. Needstobuildonit.

9 GYPSY NATION (IRE) (7) 455004 3 9-2 (4)

Br Gr g Sioux Nation (USA) - Gypsy Style Alistair Rawlinson J

O Mr A. C. Birkle Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B A. C. Birkle Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor gelding. 20/1, respectable fourth of 10 in minor event at this C&D 7 days ago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: ADMIRABLE LAD 4 9 11 Joey Haynes 11-4 (Chelsea Banham) 10 ran

Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6. Stewards Note:

MOVEONUP: Following its run on 25/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly into stride.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 One For The Ladies (GB), 5-1 The Waiting Game (GB), 6-1 Cappananty Con (GB), Storm Melody (GB), 14-1 Gracious Grace (IRE), Gypsy Nation (IRE), 16-1 Privilege (FR), 20-1 Dazzerling (IRE), 25-1 Moveonup (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A trappy classified event in which it could be worth siding with THE WAITING GAME to gain her maiden win now she has the services of Oisin Murphy and drops to 6f for the first time which should suit. Cappananty Con wasn’t seen to best effect when eighth at Wolverhampton last time out so this C&D winner is next on the list ahead of One For The Ladies.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE WAITING GAME 2.CAPPANANTY CON 3.ONE FOR THE LADIES

Sixth Race 8.15

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

CITY SELECTIONS

Cuban Grey is noted after several consistent efforts, but he is burdened with giving weight away all round and a wide draw does him no favours. Similar comments apply to recent Wolverhampton winner Speed Dial Baileys, who could have been better positioned than stall eight to cope with a 5lb higher mark. With all that in mind, a chance is taken on DARLO PRIDE, who is still unexposed and appeals given the form of his latest start has worked out reasonably well.

DARLO PRIDE

Cuban Grey

Leading course trainer (17-22): S C Williams (54 wins from 427 runners, 13%) runs UNIVERSAL GRACE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (6 wins from 61 runners, 10%) runs AUTUMNAL BREEZE

Longest Traveller: AUTUMNAL BREEZE trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 205 miles.

goodtosoft) 27daysago,snatchedupwhenclosingaround1fout.Meritsseriousconsiderationoffa2lblowermark. TFRHHHHH BHA57

5 CARRY ON AITCH (IRE) (27) 055106 D 9-4 (7)

Br B f Fast Company (IRE) - Blue Willow Oisin Murphy J

O Mr Howard J. Cooke & Mr P. J. McBride

Philip McBride, Newmarket T

B Corduff Stud Asphalt Reinforcement Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWindsorinJune.Sixthof7inhandicap(12/1)atYarmouth(6f,goodtosoft)27daysago. Blinkersbackon.Cangiveagoodaccountifshruggingofflatesteffort. TFRHHHII BHA55

6 AUTUMNAL BREEZE (IRE) (8) 0-16002 D

9-4 (4)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Lake Nona Jason Watson J

O Mr Raymond Treacy David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B M Brigid B Ltd Gain Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Tipperary in May. Good second of 8 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good, 15/2) 8 days ago, runningon.Holdssolidclaims.

7 UNIVERSAL GRACE (GB) (7) 56-0300

Br B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Spritzig

O Mr David Fremel

TFRHHHHI BHA55

8-12 (5)

Cieren Fallon J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Aileen Chua Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 10 in minor event at this course (6f, 14/1) 7 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time with worktodo. TFRHHIII BHA49

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: THAKRAH 3 9 0 Ray Dawson 40-1 (Robert Cowell) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Speed Dial Baileys (GB), 4-1 Autumnal Breeze (IRE), 7-1 Profitable Dawn (IRE), 9-1 Cuban Grey (GB), Carry On Aitch (IRE), 10-1 Selina’s Star (GB), 14-1 Rewilding (GB), 20-1 Universal Grace (GB), 25-1 Darlo Pride (GB), 150-1 Kwiz (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

PROFITABLE DAWN is still to register a victory but she caught the eye when an unlucky-in-running sixth at Yarmouth last time so is worth siding with off a 2lb lower mark. Autumnal Breeze is feared most on the back of her good recent Ayr second, with Wolverhampton scorer Speed Dial Baileys also well in the mix.

PACE YOURSELF ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK

With

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Race Conditions

First Race 5.40 - THE WINNING CONNECTIONS FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4346 to the winning horse The second to receive £2040, the third £1020 and the fourth £510. for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, August 9th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th.

Weights: 3-y-o 8st 11lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 4lb 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 16 entries at £40. - Closed August 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3435; Second £1717; Third £859; Fourth £429. (Penalty Value £4346.46) SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.15 - THE BETSI HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4004 to the winning horse The second to receive £1878, the third £938, the fourth £469 and the fifth £234. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 5th, 2023, 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 £35. - Closed August 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.45 - THE MINISTRY OF SOUND DISCO 2ND SEPTEMBER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 5th, 2023, 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 17 entries at £75. - Closed August 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387. (Penalty Value £7851) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.15 - THE REMEMBRANCE RACE DAY 11TH NOVEMBER FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5050 to the winning horse The second to receive £2370, the third £1184, the fourth £592 and the fifth £295. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 5th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award £50 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 19 entries at £40. - Closed August 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249. (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.45 - THE CCR CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4004 to the winning horse The second to receive £1878, the third £938, the fourth £469 and the fifth £234. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, August 9th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 6lb Penalties, after August 5th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. 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 ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order. Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 14 entries at £35. - Closed August 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.15 - THE chelmsfordcityracecourse.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4004 to the winning horse The second to receive £1878, the third £938, the fourth £469 and the fifth £234. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 5th, 2023, 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 14 entries, at £35. - Closed August 9th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3159; Second £1580; Third £789; Fourth £395; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4004) SS

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Fixtures 2023