Officials
Thursday 26th February 2026
RACEDAY
OFFICIALS
CHIEF STEWARD
Tony McGlone
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
Sarah Ellison
STEWARDS
Joseph Chan, Ben Ford, Lawrence Jordan, Lauren Thomson
STARTERS
Michael Sheridan
Kieran O’Shea
JUDGE
Paul Champion
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Jeremy Lind
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Sarah Duncan, Elizabeth Budden, Sam Davis, Julie Lingham
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Ross Worthington
Dr Fiona Virgo
VETERINARY OFFICERS
Rachael Frost
Stuart Thorne
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Mark Murrell MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS
Ben Portus BSc (Hons) BVSc MRCVSDip ECVS MRCVS
Erik Belloy DVM MRCVS
COMMENTATOR
John Hunt
BETTING RING MANAGER
Ian O’Neill
RACECOURSE TEAM
RACING DIRECTOR
Neil Graham
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Nathan Holmes
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Shelley Wheeler
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Sarah Ridgway
TODAY’S RACING
Race 8.00pm 26 - 27
Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse
This evening is our last meeting in February and our eyes are turning towards spring with the prospect of some more clement weather and the beginning of our events calendar.
A week on Saturday features our first UK Garage raceday Join us for an evening of racing, followed by a live performance by the pioneers of the genre, Artful Dodger.
On Thursday, 2nd April, and Good Friday, 3rd April, we have a two day Easter Festival with prize money of a quarter of a million pounds on offer on the Friday alone; this will be two days of fantastic racing with some of the top horses in the country chasing that prize money.
April continues to deliver top class racing with the popular Cardinal Stakes on Thursday, 23rd April, which was won last year by the John Gosden trained, Detain. Then, the following Thursday, we have the Listed Chelmer Stakes, which was won last year by the Joseph O’Brien trained, Lady with the Lamp; this race was won three years ago by Believing, before she went on to be one of the best sprinters in the world.
Come and join us for all the action.
Neil Graham Racing Director
For more information about any of our upcoming events please visit chelmsfordcityracecourse.com or call the office on 01245 360300.
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7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)
Br Br g Elzaam (AUS) - Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj)
O Simon Mulvany & Partner
Owner(s)
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Draw
4 9-2 (1)
Paul Hanagan J
John Quinn, Malton T
B Ballyhane Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 20 €15,000 yearling, Elzaam gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Capla Dancer Dam,2-y-o6fwinner,half-sistertosmartwinnerupto8.3fDonncha.
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Trainer
TFRHHIII BHA-
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First Race 5.00
THE FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS C AND D)
(GBB RACE)
for novice three, four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (Penalty Value £4448.90)
CITY SELECTIONS
FELIX GEM showed the benefit of his debut with a close second over an extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton last month. Another step forward can see him get off the mark at the third time of asking. Tamashal caught the eye on his debut here earlier in the month and is entitled to be wiser, while Blue Celestial, who posted her best effort yet at Kempton last time, reverts to a mile with the potential to kick on.
FELIX GEM Tamashal
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Botti (28 wins from 167 runners, 17%) runs GOLDEN MUSE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G & J Moore (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs CALLERO
Longest Traveller: ISN’T IT IRONIC trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 148 miles.
1 CALLERO (IRE) (15) 0
Br B g Waldgeist - Viva Italia (IRE)
O Mrs Arnold & Partner
Tom Queally J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Ger Hayes & Waldgeist Syndicate KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLittleshowin3juniorhurdlesoronFlatdebut(200/1).
BHA-
2 RAJENDRA (GB) (37) 6-4 3 8-11 (6)
Br B g Time Test - Veena (FR) Callum Shepherd J
O Chola Dynasty David Simcock, Newmarket T
B Dr Arujuna Sivananthan David Simcock Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBettereffortinmaidens4monthsapartwhenfourthatSouthwell5weeksago.Stilllearningandopen tofurtherimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 TAMASHAL (IRE) (14) 5
Br B c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Embiyra (IRE)
3 8-11 (1)
Sean Levey J
O The Tamashal Partnership Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Mr Emir Albas
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brothertousefulwinnersbutwasheldbackbyinexperiencewhenfifthof10ondebutover7fatChelmsford(6/1)2weeks ago,notknockedaboutandfinishingwithrunningleft.Willneedtoleavethateffortwellbehindtofigurebutissuretoimprove. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 FELIX GEM (GB) (41) (2lb) 5-2
3 8-9 (9)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Burgonet Callum Hutchinson J
O HP Racing Felix Gem Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Saxtead Livestock Ltd Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from debut when second of 5 in novice at Wolverhampton over 9.5f (3/1) in January, beatenaneckhavingracedfreely Canprogressfurtherbackdownintripandtheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 ISN’T IT IRONIC (GB) (-) (2lb) 3 8-9 (8)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Just Like A Woman Rob Hornby J
O Mascalls Stud
B Mascalls Stud
Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
TIMEFORMVIEWOasisDreamgelding.Half-brothertoseveralwinners,including7fwinnerZainEmpireand11/4mwinner Neymar Dam7fwinner(includingat2yrs).Yardnotrenownedforwinningwithnewcomers. TFRHHIII BHA6 GIFTS DIFFERING (GB) (207) 6-
(3)
Br B f Teofilo (IRE) - Queen of Desire (IRE) Tyler Heard J
O Cunningham Thoroughbreds
B Branton Court Stud LLP
James Ferguson, Newmarket T
James Ferguson Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW 35,000 gns yearling, Teofilo filly. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 6f Starlust.
ShowedonlygreennessinYarmouthnovicelastsummer TFRHHIII BHA7
(IRE) (113) 5-
(5)
Br Ch f Starman - Duchess Rose (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Mr Bev Hendry Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWStarmanfillywhowasunluckynottofinishalotcloserwhenfifthof10ina7fmaidenatMusselburgh(12/1)ondebutin November,nevergettinganyroomtoopenupontheinner Stepsupto1mswitchedtoAWandentitledtoprogress. TFRHHHII BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 BLUE CELESTIAL (GB) (29) (2lb) 0-33
Br B f Advertise - Forbidden Love
O Purple’nBlues
B B & B Equine Limited
3 8-4 (2)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
James Tate, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovingplentybytherun,mostrecentlyfinishingthirdof13inmaidenatKempton(18/1)29days ago,stayingon.Gaveimpressionareturnto1mwillsuitsoopentofurtherimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHA63
9 GOLDEN MUSE (GB) (-) (2lb) 3 8-4 (7)
Br B f Golden Horn - Sylvia Plath (IRE)
O Keep Kicking Racing & Partner
Hollie Doyle J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Mr J. C. de P. Berry Shoemark Saddlery S
TIMEFORM VIEW 10,000 gns yearling. Golden Horn filly Dam unraced out of useful Japanese 6f-1m winner Speak Softly Marketoftenagoodguidewhenassessingyard’snewcomers.
TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: PORT LIGHT (IRE) 3 9 7 Hollie Doyle 1-4 (Archie Watson) 13 ran Hood worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5. Stewards Note: IRISH INCENTIVE: Following its run on 5/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Felix Gem (GB), 9-2 Irish Incentive (IRE), 5-1 Blue Celestial (GB), 10-1 Rajendra (GB), Tamashal (IRE), 12-1 Golden Muse (GB), 33-1 Isn’t It Ironic (GB), Gifts Differing (GB), 200-1 Callero (IRE)
FELIX GEM left his debut form well behind when narrowly denied at Wolverhampton 6 weeks ago and looks the one to beat with further progress anticipated dropped back to 1m. Blue Celestial took another big step forward when third at Kempton, while Irish Incentive was unlucky not to finish a lot closer at Musselburgh on debut.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FELIX GEM 2.BLUE CELESTIAL 3.IRISH INCENTIVE (IRE)
RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
Position of Stalls
6f - Centre
Remainder - Inside
Second Race 5.30
THE CLUB RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
SELLING
STAKES (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60)
CITY SELECTIONS
This represents a drop in class for CRISTO, which may be enough for the 83-rated gelding to blow this seller apart if he is anywhere near his best. A tongue-tie and visor combination was instrumental in Zoffandia returning to winning ways at Kempton last week and he should be another key player if the retained headgear has the same impact. Hitched and Good Banter are still dangerous to rule out, despite their best all-weather form being posted elsewhere.
Zoffandia
Leading course trainer (20-25): D M Simcock (27 wins from 195 runners, 14%) runs HITCHED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs CITY OF GOD Longest Traveller: CITY OF GOD trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 231 miles.
1 CRISTO (GB) (16) (£30000) 113-060 C
Br Ch g Havana Grey - Puzzled Look (Sakhee’s Secret)
O Middleham Park Racing CXXV
Sean Levey J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual handicap winner over 10f here last spring but progress stalled off revised mark since. Not particularlyfavouredbytheseterms,either
2 HITCHED (IRE) (14) (£30000) 02-2515 D
Br B g Cotai Glory - Newlywed (IRE) (Authorized (IRE))
HHHII BHA83
(5)
Luke Morris J
O The Future David Simcock, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort who often gives his running (winning handicap at Wolverhampton at the end of January)butdoeshaveabittofindontheseterms.
3 GOOD BANTER (IRE) (22) (£30000) 50133-5
Br Ch g Calyx - The Stalking Moon (IRE) (Arcano (IRE))
TFRHHHII BHA80
(4)
George Wood J
O Paul & Clare Rooney Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Thomas Hore Equine Products UK Ltd, Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonasimilareventatWolverhamptoninSeptemberanddecenteffortsindefeatsince.However,this isastrongraceofitstypeandhe’slikelytostruggle. TFRHHIII BHA77
4 ZOFFANDIA (IRE) (8) (£30000) 05603-1 D 5 9-7 (3)
Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Lambari (FR) (Medicean)
Ashley Lewis (5) J
O Pugs, and Mayhem Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Lambari Partnership Pugsley Revill S TIMEFORMVIEWQuirkyindividualbutseemsamorereliablepropositiononAWandwasimpressivewhenwinningKemptonhandicapunder thisrideronreturnlastweekhavingbeenstronginthebetting.Canmakepresencefeltifhe’sinthesameform. TFRHHHHI BHA72(+8)
5 CITY OF GOD (IRE) (27) (£30000) 12200-0 D BF 4 9-4 (6)
Br B g Kodiac - Rare (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
O Mr Ryan Kent
B The Rare Partnership
Sam James J
K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
KB Spigot Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWonmaidenatSouthwellbeforerunner-upin2AWhandicapsthistimelastyear Struggledwhenswitchedtoturfinthesummerbutshowedenoughtosuggest heretainsabilityafter8monthsoffatWolverhampton4weeksago,caughtwideandracingfreely Needsconsideringwithheadgearapplied. TFRHHHHH BHA78
6 EPICTETUS (IRE) (16) (£30000) 500-030 D
Br B g Kingman - Thistle Bird (Selkirk (USA))
O Jamie Osborne & Partner
B George Strawbridge
(1)
Jason Watson J
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEWOnalonglosingrunbutwasaclosethirdof9inhandicapatWolverhamptonlastmonth.Notinsameformover 10fatLingfieldsincebuthasneverreallyconvincedoverthatfar Likelytogowelldowninclass/trip. TFRHHHHI BHA81
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: URBAN LION 4 9 8 Edward Greatrex 6-4 (Jack Channon) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: EPICTETUS: Following its run on 10/2/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
CRISTO
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Epictetus (IRE), 10-3 City of God (IRE), 7-2 Zoffandia (IRE), 13-2 Cristo (GB), 15-2 Hitched (IRE), 16-1 Good Banter (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
CITY OF GOD has evidently had his problems but he did enough to suggest he retains his ability at Wolverhampton last month so shades the vote over Epictetus, who is also favoured by these terms. Zoffandia landed a gamble at Kempton last week and would be a big threat if able to back that up.
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Tuesday 17th March
Bookingessential(thisisa non-racedayevent)
Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, CM3 1PZ
2:30pm – 4:30pm
£5 per person
Third Race 6.00
THE CUPPA FOR DEMENTIA 17TH MARCH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (Penalty Value £4448.90)
CITY SELECTIONS
THECOFFEEPODDOTCO is hard to oppose after a comfortable win over 5f at Lingfield last time and he can brush aside a manageable 4lb rise. Cressida Wildes caries a 5lb penalty for her Wolverhampton success and also should be capable of another bold showing in this company General Assembly doesn’t have much to find to be on the premises, while Fiorella Princess tends to go well here and merits a betting check.
THECOFFEEPODDOTCO
Cressida Wildes
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (53 wins from 415 runners, 13%) runs MIDDLETON VIEW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs MUMAYAZ Longest Traveller: ARKLOW LAD trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 97 miles.
1 CRESSIDA WILDES (GB) (10) 5505-51 CD
Br B f Showcasing - Dancing Warrior Connor Planas (3) J
O G4 Contracts Phil McEntee, Newmarket T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Seento better effectthan a couple of her rivalswhen winning 5-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9/1)10daysago,Vulnerableundera5lbpenalty.
2 ARKLOW LAD (IRE) (127) 062126- D
Br B c Kuroshio (AUS) - Ella Fitzgerald (IRE)
O The Horse Watchers 6
Jason Watson J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Hyde Park Stud Timeform S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedlastautumnforKieranPatrickCotter,winningsoft-groundmaidenatBellewstownpriortofinishingaclosesecondonhandicapdebutatNaas. Seeminglyfoundathirdruninquicksuccessiontakingitstollonfinaloutingandcouldwellresumeprogressstartingoutforashrewdyard. TFRHHHHI BHA75
3 MIDDLETON VIEW (IRE) (46) 0/2001-0 CD BF 4 9-8 (1)
Br B g Bated Breath - Tested Sean Levey J
O Mr Glenn Thompson and Partner
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud TIMEFORMVIEWFoundsomeimprovementinafirst-timetonguestrapwhenoffthemarkin5-runnernoviceoverC&D inDecember Toofreebackupintriponreturntohandicapcompanyfollowingmonth. TFRHHHII BHA74
4 THECOFFEEPODDOTCO (GB) (12) 2-23131 D 4 9-7 (2)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Limelite (IRE)
O Middleham Park Racing CXVIII & Partner1
Joe Leavy J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Mrs E. Roberts Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful (at Lingfield) twice from 4 starts since sent handicapping, deserving extra credit on second of them (5/2F)havingneverbeenfaroffthestrongpace.4lbriseunlikelytopreventanotherbigrun12dayson. TFRHHHHH BHA73
5 GENERAL ASSEMBLY (IRE) (17) 1100-62 CD
(6)
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Black Rodded Hollie Doyle J
O Clare Hobson Racing Partnership
B J. Hanly
Clare Hobson, Royston T
Clare Hobson Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back C&D wins in November and returned to form when second at Wolverhampton(5.1f)17daysago. TFRHHHII BHA72
6 FIORELLA PRINCESS (IRE) (33) 1266-25 C
Br B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Elegant Drama (IRE)
O Mr S A Herbert
B Ballyhane
(5)
Rob Hornby J
Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not long with current yard and returned to form in refitted cheekpieces when second of 8 in C&D handicapinJanuary.ExcusesatLingfieldlaterinmonth. TFRHHHII BHA
Br B g Tamayuz - Rashaaqa Ashley Lewis (5) J
O Mr N Sfrantzis James Owen, Newmarket T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with just one win for the yard but ran respectably in refitted visor (left off again here) when fourth of 12 in 6f handicapatSouthwell(9/2)lastweek.Mayfindthingshappeningabittooquicklybackattheminimumtrip. TFRHHIII BHA70(-1)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD 8 9 8 Marco Ghiani 16-5 (J R Jenkins) 8 ran Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Thecoffeepoddotco (GB), 5-1 Arklow Lad (IRE), 11-2 General Assembly (IRE), 13-2 Middleton View (IRE), Mumayaz (IRE), 7-1 Fiorella Princess (IRE), 15-2 Cressida Wildes (GB)
THECOFFEEPODDOTCO has thrived since switched to handicaps and a 4lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent her from following up a recent Lingfield success. Arklow Lad makes his debut for astute connections following a break and must enter calculations, with dual C&D winner General Assembly also respected.
Fourth Race 6.30
THE UK GARAGE RACEDAY 7TH MARCH
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)
CITY SELECTIONS
SMOKEY MALONE arrives here on the back of two victories at Southwell in recent weeks and a 3lb rise for the latest of those wins may not be enough to stop him from making it a hat-trick. That said, the recent C&D second Apache Eagle is an obvious threat following that performance, while Bloodhound and The Craftymaster are others who merit places on the shortlist.
SMOKEY MALONE Apache Eagle
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Carroll (22 wins from 215 runners, 10%) runs DAMZON and THE CRAFTYMASTER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (4 wins from 53 runners, 8%) runs DAMZON and THE CRAFTYMASTER
Longest Traveller: APACHE EAGLE trained by J Bedi, Yarm, 236 miles.
1 NOT SO SOBERS (GB) (35) 500-0
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Ruby Rambler Callum Hutchinson J
O The PPP Syndicate David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B The Dennis Family & Partners Pragnell S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinneryettomakeanimpactin4startsontheFlat,includingonhandicapdebut atSouthwell(28/1)35daysago.
2 THE CRAFTYMASTER (GB) (11) 04-4315 CD
(7)
Br Ch g Master Carpenter (IRE) - With Distinction William Carson J
O R Miles, V Miles, T Stamp & Partner Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Rosie Gedge-Gibson Mill House Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedalonglosingrunoverC&Datthestartofthemonthbutwellheldunderapenaltyinmuddling raceatNewcastlelasttime.Bigplayerifgrantedastrongerpace.
3 DEFINITE (GB) (15) 4660//-04 7 9-7 (6)
Br B g Kingman - Zulema Tom Queally J
O Mr G. L. Moore Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabitmoreonsecondstartbackfromsignificantabsencewhenfourthof7atKempton15days agobuthadtherunoftheracethatday
4 SMOKEY MALONE (GB) (21) 505-U11 CD
(8)
Br Gr g Outstrip - Trixie Malone Dylan Hogan J
O The Sultans of Speed Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T
B Owen Promotions Ltd Birkett Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner arrives in fine heart having won his last two at Southwell but rise in grade may scupper hishat-trickbid. TFRHHHII BHA56
5 DAMZON (GB) (19) 025-143 C 7 9-3 (2)
Br B m Jack Hobbs - Court Princess Matthew Lloyd Slater (7) J
O Derek & Cheryl Holder Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Derek & Cheryl Holder Court Farm Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeonbothstartssincerecording7-lengthsuccessherelastmonthandmayhavetosettle forminorhonoursagain.
6 SULLIVAN BAY (IRE) (28) 3/3350-4 C
TFRHHHII BHA54
9-1 (3)
Br B g Australia - Chatting (IRE) Finley Marsh J
O Affiliate Racing Ltd
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Chatting Partnership A.W. Horse Transport Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed both career wins at this track and now back on his last winning mark following a creditable comebackherelastmonth.
TFRHHHII BHA52
7 FORNIDO (GB) (19) 010-024 D 4 8-12 (1)
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Kwela Luke Morris J
O Dare To Dream Racing
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Mrs J Blyth Currie daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Southwell in October and bounced back to form when second at Lingfield over 2m last month. Too free under an inexperiencedriderlasttimebutmakesplentyofappealherehavinglandedtheplumdrawwithLukeMorristakingover TFRHHHHH BHA51
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 BLOODHOUND (IRE) (9) 040-454
Br Gr g Wootton Bassett - Amaranthe (FR)
O AJBB Construction Ltd
B Petra Bloodstock & Ecurie de Meautry
6 8-10 (9)
Nicola Currie J
Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T
A&B Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless in 24 starts but back to form trying this trip for the first time when fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton(14/1)9daysago. TFRHHIII BHA47(-1)
9 APACHE EAGLE (GB) (18) 5/050-02
Br Gr g New Approach (IRE) - Yanabeeaa (USA)
O Peak Racing
B Silfield Bloodstock
5 8-9 (5)
Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J
Jessica Bedi, Yarm T
TIMEFORM VIEW First worthwhile form on Flat since 2024 when 50/1-second to The Craftymaster here earlier in the month.Farfromcertaintobackthatup. TFRHHIII BHA45
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: KITARO KICH (IRE) 5 9 6 Neil Callan 3-1 (George Baker) 10 ran
Hood worn by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Fornido (GB), 5-1 The Craftymaster (GB), 11-2 Damzon (GB), 6-1 Smokey Malone (GB), 7-1 Sullivan Bay (IRE), 9-1 Not So Sobers (GB), 16-1 Bloodhound (IRE), 20-1 Definite (GB), Apache Eagle (GB)
FORNIDO is low mileage compared to most of these and has plenty in his favour The Craftymaster may bounce back returned to the scene of his latest win and is feared most, while Damzon can hit the frame again.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FORNIDO 2.THE CRAFTYMASTER 3.DAMZON
RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
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Fifth Race 7.00
THE EASTER FESTIVAL ON SALE NOW CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)
CITY SELECTIONS
Poetic Jack is better judged on his penultimate second over C&D and a repeat of that display would see him enter the reckoning. However, the vote goes to FLICKA’S GIRL. The latter won at this level over 5f here in January and has not been disgraced in two handicaps since. On that evidence, the four-year-old could take plenty of stopping. Little Miss Magic is the pick of the remainder.
FLICKA’S GIRL Poetic Jack
Leading course trainer (20-25): Robert Cowell (26 wins from 196 runners, 13%) runs POETIC JACK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G & J Moore (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs LYNWOOD LAD Longest Traveller: HANNAH’S RETURN trained by G Brown, Swindon, 139 miles.
NON-RUNNER
O Deerfield Syndicate John Butler, Newmarket T B Pier House Stud TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER.
2 BEAUTIFUL THINGS (IRE) (119) 546000- 4 9-9 (7)
Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Dry Your Eyes (IRE) William Carson J
O Dare to dream & Martyn cruse
B Mountarmstrong Stud
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who hit the frame in AW handicap last summer but finished turf season out of sorts. Could revivedroppedingradeafterabreak. TFRHHHHI BHA47
3 DARK SORCERESS (GB) (29) 46300-0 CD 4 9-9 (4)
Br B f Advertise - Graceful Magic Jack Doughty J
O Miss Clare Hobson Clare Hobson, Royston T
B Scott Kimber Bloodstock Limited Clare Hobson Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonC&DhandicaplastMarchandnowdropsintoclassifiedcompanyforthefirsttimehavinglikely neededtherunatKemptonlastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA47
4 FLICKA’S GIRL (GB) (14) 00-4143 C 4 9-9 (9)
Br Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Queenoftheclyde (IRE) Paddy Bradley J
O Dare To Dream Racing
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonover5fonthesecondof2startsinclassifiedcompanyherelastmonthbutstartedsluggishlywhen thirdof6inLingfieldhandicaplatest.Wellworthanotherchancewithsightsagainlowered. TFRHHHHH BHA50
5 HANNAH’S RETURN (GB) (20) 01/650-0 D 7 9-9 (6)
Br B m Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Hannahs Turn Jack Nicholls (5) J
O Mr K. Clarke Gary Brown, Swindon T
B K W Sneath
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 of 7 starts in 2024 but more miss than hit this autumn/winter after a year-long absence and blinkersnowcalledfor TFRHHIII BHA48
6 HENRY TUDOR (GB) (28) 0006-40 4 9-9 (8)
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Hello Glory Ashley Lewis (5) J
O Mrs K. B. Tester Mark Hoad, Lewes T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade
TIMEFORMVIEWYettoshowmuchin8starts,includingonfirstruninthisgradelastmonth.
7 LITTLE MISS MAGIC (IRE) (18) 0560-30 5 9-9 (10)
Br B m Calyx - Missy Mischief (USA) Isobelle Chalmers (7) J
O Mr A. M. Balding Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T
B Susan Roy
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdoverC&Dlastmonthbutpredictablyfailedtobuildonthatandremainsonetotreatwithcaution (slowstarter).
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 LYNWOOD LAD (GB) (14) 400-650 D
Br B g Mayson - Faithful Promise
O Mr D. Tierney
9-9 (2)
Jude Fernandes (7) J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Petches Farm Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tkickedonfromarespectablereappearancehereinJanuary. TFRHHIII BHA45
9 MAGIC FLUKE (IRE) (49) R6000-0 D
9-9 (11)
Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Spicy (IRE) Jonny Peate J
O Mrs Claire Goddard J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B D. & E. Phelan Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWOnalonglosingrunandvirtuallyrefusedtoraceherelasttime. TFRHIIII BHA40
10 POETIC JACK (GB) (28) 4603-25 C D
Br B g Peace Envoy (FR) - Suzi Spends (IRE)
9-9 (3)
Oliver Stammers J
O Mr R. Speakman Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Jack Speakman Robert Cowell Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Raced up with a strong pace when runner-up here last month but not in same form over C&D latest. Notdiscountedifbackonsong.
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Pallas
(5)
Lewis Edmunds J
O Mr M. Ng J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Michael Ng TILSWORTH STUD FARM S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinlessin22runssincelastJulyandfailedtobeatarivalinthisgradelast2starts. TFRHHIII
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: ZOOKS (FR) 5 9 5 Billy Loughnane 2-1 (Ian Williams) 12 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Eyeshields worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 10 Stewards Note: LITTLE MISS MAGIC: Following its run on 8/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away MAGIC FLUKE: Following its run on 8/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was slow away Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Flicka’s Girl (GB), 9-2 Poetic Jack (GB), 6-1 Dark Sorceress (GB), 7-1 Beautiful Things (IRE), 12-1 Hannah’s Return (GB), Lynwood Lad (GB), 14-1 Little Miss Magic (IRE), 22-1 Henry Tudor (GB), 25-1 Tilsworth Ony Ta (GB), 50-1 Magic Fluke (IRE)
C&D winner FLICKA’S GIRL sets the standard on return to classified company and is worth siding with. Beautiful Things looks interesting if back on song following a break, while Poetic Jack is capable around here on a going day
Sixth Race 7.30
THE CHELMSFORD MILE SERIES QUALIFIER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (CHELMSFORD MILE SERIES QUALIFIER)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (Penalty Value £4448.90)
CITY SELECTIONS
SIGNCASTLE CITY was able to build on a promising second at Lingfield to score over C&D a fortnight ago and he’s expected to go in again, with Tyrese Cameron taking 5lb off his back. Thankuappreciate shaped as if worth another go at 7f having won over 6f last time, while it would come as no surprise to see another big run from the consistent Arantes Nascimento.
SIGNCASTLE CITY
Thankuappreciate
Leading course trainer (20-25): C Johnston (38 wins from 205 runners, 19%) runs MR COOL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs CAPTAIN PARMA
Weightwatcher: THANKUAPPRECIATE won off a handicap mark of 76, his rating is now down 5lb to 71. Longest Traveller: MR COOL trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 SIGNCASTLE CITY (IRE) (14) 54-6021 CD 6 9-8 (6)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Uae Queen Tyrese Cameron (5) J
O Mr Richard Hannon Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWMorepromisingsignswhenrunner-upatLingfield(7f)atthestartofthismonthbeforegoingonebetteroverthisC&D5days later Uponly2lbandremainswithplentyofhandicappingscopeonpreviousform,soratesasaleadingplayeragain. TFRHHHHH BHA74
2 MR COOL (IRE) (19) 200-064
(4)
Br B g Kodiac - Moojha (USA) Callum Shepherd J
O Middleham Park Racing IX Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwoturfwinsover6finthefirsthalfof2025 GoodsecondatKempton(6f)inOctoberbackfromabreakbutinabitof lullcurrently,offthebridlesomewayoutwhenfourthof9inahandicapover7fatLingfield(17/2)19daysago. TFRHHIII BHA72
3 THIS FARH (GB) (43) 33000-6 D 4 9-6 (1)
Br B g Far Above (IRE) - This Girl Hollie Doyle J
O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B The Lowe Family Dave Loughnane Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWononturfatLingfieldlastMaybuthasn’tfiredin3outingsthiswinter First-timeblinkersnowapplied. TFRHHIII BHA72
4 CAPTAIN PARMA (IRE) (14) 2124-23 D 4 9-6 (2)
Br B g Iffraaj - Lady Parma (USA) Mason Paetel (5) J
O The Parmar Family James Owen, Newmarket T
B The Parmar Family Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWAmostreliablesort,yettofinishoutoftheframein9startsonAW.ScoredatSouthwellinOctoberandwasunluckytobumpintoacouplethathad droppedtohandymarkswhenthirdof9behindSigncastleCityoverthisC&Dinhandicap(5/1)14daysagoShouldremaincompetitive. TFRHHHHI BHA72
5 ARANTES NASCIMENTO (GB) (38) 2652-22 D 5 9-6 (7)
Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Flame Out
O Dare To Dream Racing
Sean Levey J
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Shropshire Wolves & Kinsale Stud daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponhislast3startsinhandicaps,includingoverthisC&Dinearly-Januaryandmostrecentlywhenbeatenonlyaneckin9-runnerevent atWolverhampton(9/2)laterthatmonth.Worthadditionalcredithavingbeentrappedwidethere,andheshouldbeinthemixagain. TFRHHHHI BHA72
6 THANKUAPPRECIATE (GB) (15) 6304-41 C 6 9-5 (3)
Br B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Illusions
Zak Wheatley (3) J
O Miss Tracey Mann & Mr John Pinckney Declan Carroll, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyworkedhiswaybacktoformpriortocapitalisingonacareer-lowmarkin11-runnerraceatSouthwell(6f,28/1)15 daysago.Neverbeenthemostconsistent,though,sonotcertainbackthatupsteppingupto7ffrom4lbhighermark. TFRHHHII BHA71
7 KIT GABRIEL (IRE) (14) 310-04U D 7 9-5 (5)
Br B g Kodiac - Maleha (IRE) Tyler Heard J
O MAGG Management & Con Ltd & Partner Simon Pearce, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud MAGG Management and Consultancy Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatKemptononhisstabledebutinOctoberandgotbackontrackwhenfourthof8inhandicapatLingfield(7f,AW) lastmonth.Unseatedriderleavingthestallshereafortnightagoandothersarepreferredonbalance. TFRHHHII BHA71
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 CHOLA EMPIRE (GB) (6) 02-5335 CD 7 9-4 (8)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Veena (FR)
O Chola Dynasty
B Dr Arujuna Sivananthan
Luke Morris J
David Simcock, Newmarket T
David Simcock Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent at this level, placed twice before a respectable fifth in 12-runner handicap at Southwell (6/1)6daysago.Shouldgivehisrunningagain. TFRHHHII BHA70(-1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2025: JESSE LUC 5 9 8 Rossa Ryan 13-8 (Mike Murphy) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note: THIS FARH: Following its run on 14/1/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Signcastle City (IRE), 7-2 Captain Parma (IRE), 11-2 Arantes Nascimento (GB), 13-2 Chola Empire (GB), 12-1 Thankuappreciate (GB), 16-1 This Farh (GB), Kit Gabriel (IRE), 20-1 Mr Cool (IRE)
Top weight SIGNCASTLE CITY confirmed himself back in form when scoring over this C&D a fortnight ago and remains well reated on the pick of last season’s form from a mark only 2lb higher The likeable and consistent Captain Parma, placed behind the selection last time, is also shortlisted, whilst Arantes Nascimento arrives in fine form and rates as another danger
Prize Money
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £226,988 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026
Seventh Race 8.00
THE DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES 80S HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)
CITY SELECTIONS
Kaaress recorded a victory in classified company last time out and although the five-year-old doesn’t have much more to do back in a handicap, preference is afforded to SILKIES SIB. The son of Cotai Glory has been a model of consistency since claiming gold at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and further success looks sure to come sooner rather than later. Others to consider include Night Bear and Prince Hector
SILIKES SIB
Kaaress
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Carroll (22 wins from 215 runners, 10%) runs NIGHT BEAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Jipe Owen (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs SILKIES SIB Longest Traveller: PRINCE HECTOR trained by J Bedi, Yarm, 236 miles.
1
(GB) (42) 45
Br B m Charming Thought - Our Gal
J
O Ms Fiona Donald Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B Mr G. Wilding Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t built on the promise of his C&D third in October, a change of
herelastmonthbearingnofruit.
2 SILKIES SIB (IRE) (9) 51-3322
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Vasoni (IRE)
Lewis (5) J
O Mr Paul L. Drinkwater James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mrs Claire Doyle D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Wolverhampton in December and has followed up with 4 placed efforts, including back-to-back secondsearlierthismonth.Hardtoknockhisconsistencysoshouldbebangthereonceagain. TFRHHHHH BHA55
3 NIGHT BEAR (GB) (21) 606-423 D
9-8 (1)
Br Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Contenance (IRE) Jack Doughty J
O R. Bellamy Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B N. O’Neill
Mill House Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed return to form when third of 11 at Southwell (5/1) 3 weeks ago. Blinkers back on here droppedto11/4m,acombinationwhichhasworkedwellforhim. TFRHHHII BHA54
4 GRAFFITI (GB) (43) 54450-4
Br B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art
O Mrs K. Hickmott
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
9-8 (6)
Jack Nicholls (5) J
Gary Brown, Swindon T
TIMEFORM VIEW On a career low mark having gone 12 without a win and shaped well despite pulling hard in first-time cheekpieceswhenfourthof8inhandicapatLingfield(20/1)lastmonth.Equipmentleftoffthistime. TFRHHHII BHA54
5 KAARESS (IRE) (26) 500-041 D
Br B m Kessaar (IRE) - Baltic Time (IRE)
O Dare to dream & Martyn cruse
B J. G. Reid & A. Reid
(8)
William Carson J
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedalengthylosingruninclassifiedcompanyatLingfield(16/1)lastmonth,respondingwelltoa first-timevisor Backinahandicapbutshouldremaincompetitive.
6 JACK ANDREA (GB) (14) 345-361 D
(9)
Br B g Time Test - Dutch Lady Non Runner J
O J Rayment, J Stephenson & R Eddery John Butler, Newmarket T
B D. R. Botterill Tote S
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA51
7 PURE THEORY (GB) (19) 364-454 4 9-4 (5)
Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Adjudicate Hollie Doyle J
O Mr David L. Bayliss Stephanie Cassidy, Royston T
B Chasemore Farm & Dr P. Sells Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinlessin14startsandyettoplacein4outingsfortheyard. TFRHHIII BHA50 market
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 PRINCE HECTOR (IRE) (18) 255-202
Br B g Camacho - Arabian Pearl (IRE)
O Hill House Racing Club
B Mr J. C. Davies
8 9-2 (3)
Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J
Jessica Bedi, Yarm T
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on 2 of last 3 starts, most recently in 7-runner classified stakes (4/1) over C&D 18 days ago.First-timeblinkersreplacetheusualcheekpiecesforthisreturntoahandicap.
9 PABLO PRINCE (GB) (16) 06002-6
Br B g Outstrip - French Accent
O Littleoak Racing
B Miss Sara Furnival
TFRHHHII BHA48
8 9-2 (4)
Robert Havlin J
Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T
Karen Jewell Racing S
TFRHHIII BHA48
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran his best race in over a year when second of 13 here in November and possibly needed the run whenonlysixthof11atLingfieldover11/2mafortnightago.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: ELTERWATER 5 10 0 Billy Loughnane 4-6 (Daniel & Claire Kubler) 11 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 2, 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.
Stewards Note:
GRAFFITI: Following its run on 14/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly into stride.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Silkies Sib (IRE), 7-2 Kaaress (IRE), 11-2 Prince Hector (IRE), 6-1 Night Bear (GB), 14-1 Pablo Prince (GB), 20-1 Fillyfudge (GB), Graffiti (GB), Pure Theory (GB)
SILKIES SIB has held his form well since scoring at Wolverhampton in December and seems sure to go well again from an unchanged mark. Kaaress got back on track at Lingfield last month and may provide most resistance, with Night Bear also worth a second look down in trip in a switch of headgear
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Race Conditions
First Race 5.00 - THE FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260 for novice three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 6lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: 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. 14 entries at £40. - Closed February 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 5.30 - THE CLUB RESTAURANT & LOUNGE SELLING STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275 for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after February 28th, 2025, a winner of a race 3lb Of 2 races 5lb Of 3 races 7lb. The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £10000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £30000. 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. A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale. The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable. The post race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS. 12 entries at £45 - Closed February 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.00 - THE CUPPA FOR DEMENTIA 17TH MARCH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, 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. 9 entries at £40. - Closed February 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 6.30 - THE UK GARAGE RACEDAY 7TH MARCH 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 4-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, 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. 15 entries at £30. - Closed February 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.00 - THE EASTER FESTIVAL ON SALE NOW CLASSIFIED 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 0-50. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Weights: 9st 9lb each Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each race won 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 £30. - Closed February 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.30 - THE CHELMSFORD MILE SERIES QUALIFIER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, 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. Horses which are placed in the first six in this race (or any division of this race) will qualify for the 2025 CHELMSFORD MILE SERIES FINAL to be run on Friday, 3 April, 2026 (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) 14 entries at £40. - Closed February 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.00 - THE DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES 80S 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. February 24th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, 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. 16 entries, 1 at £6 and 15 at £30. - Closed February 20th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
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