Officials
Thursday 26th March 2026
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Tony McGlone
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
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STEWARDS
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James Stenning
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Paul Champion
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Howard Robinson
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Tony Ennis
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Grant Newman
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Neil Graham
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Nathan Holmes
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Shelley Wheeler
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Sarah Ridgway
TODAY’S RACING
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Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse
As we say goodbye to March, the weather still seems to be bringing us all four seasons in one day, so be prepared if you are venturing out to see the horses. We are looking forward to our Easter Festival next week with racing on Thursday and Friday afternoon; on Good Friday we have £250,000 in prize money up for grabs and two of our races will be shown live on ITV. These festival fixtures form part of the highlights of our year, so please do come along and join in the fun.
We have seven races for you this evening with a particularly competitive-looking maiden to start proceedings, featuring some interesting unraced horses. The following six races are all wide open handicaps with quite a few course specialists in there, who are always worth following.
Good luck and I hope you have a lovely evening.
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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First Race 5.30
THE BRITISH STALLION
STUDS EBF
RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, C AND D) (GBB RACE)
for maiden three, four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3627, 2nd £1813, 3rd £907, 4th £453 (Penalty Value £4590)
CITY SELECTIONS
Blue Deveron sets the form standard based on his debut second at Southwell and it may well have been the case that he was turned out too quickly on his other outing at Wolverhampton. That said, he faces some interesting newcomers, with HALLANDALE BEACH getting the vote. He is related to plenty of winners and is from a yard whose string has been hitting the crossbar of late. The Untamed and Romeo’s Guardian are others to consider
HALLANDALE BEACH
Blue Deveron
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (53 wins from 426 runners, 12%) runs MOSCOW POWER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs MOSCOW POWER
Longest Traveller: FENAY BRIDGE trained by I Furtado, Easingwold, 208 miles.
1 BLUE DEVERON (GB) (45) 23 BF
3 9-3 (3)
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Deveron (USA) Callum Shepherd J
O James Tate Racing Limited James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWBluePointgeldingwhoshowedplentyamidstgreennesswhensecondondebutatSouthwell(5f)inJanuary.Possiblyfoundracecoming toosoon10daysonwhenthirdatWolverhamptonbutgiventimeaheadofthisandnosurprisetoseehimresumeprogress. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 HALLANDALE BEACH (GB) (-)
3 9-3 (9)
Br Ch c Havana Grey - Marigay’s Magic David Egan J
O Amo Racing Limited Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B Byerley Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW60,000gnsfoal,55,000gnsyearling,HavanaGreycolt.Half-brothertoseveralwinners,including2-y-o5f winnerMightyRockand1m-10.7fwinnerArtofAmerica.DamranonceinUS.Onetonoteondebut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 ROMEO’S GUARDIAN (GB) (-)
3 9-3 (6)
Br B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Woke Media (USA) Ross Coakley J
O Cotter, Graham, Owen
Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B August Farms LLP Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW €48,000 yearling, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Dam 7f winner Debuts with yard amongst the winners and interestingwhatthemarketmakesofhim. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 THE UNTAMED (IRE) (-) 3 9-3 (1)
Br B g Bated Breath - Aim Power (IRE)
O King Power Racing Co Ltd
Sean Levey J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B King Power Racing Co Ltd King Power International Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBatedBreathgelding.Dam,2-y-o6fwinner,half-sistertosmart1m-11/4mwinnerAndaMuchacho. Anothertomonitorcloselyinthebettingforpositivevibesaheadofdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 MOSCOW POWER (GB) (295) (2lb) 30- 3 9-1 (2)
Br B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Kuznetsova
O Mr S. Radymski
Jason Watson J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B The Pocock Family Evolve Business Finance Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedplentytoworkoninracethatworkedoutwellwhenthirdondebutatHaydock(6f)inMay Easytobackandwentbackwards fromthateffortatNottinghamamonthlaterbutgeldedaheadofreturnandnosurprisetoseehimdobetterasa3-y-o. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 ADMIRABLE FELLOW (GB) (-) (4lb) 3 8-13 (10)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Ecologically Kind Luke Morris J
O Mr W. Prosser Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T
B William Prosser Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWAclaimgelding.Damunraced.Stable’snewcomersusuallybetterforarun. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 MY MATE MACKLEY (GB) (9) (4lb) 0-6 3 8-13 (4)
Br B c Tasleet - Royal Silk Tyler Heard J
O Mr Adam Kirby Adam Kirby, Kirtling T
B Anne Kirby
TIMEFORMVIEWNearerlastthanfirstinpairofall-weathernoviceevents3monthsapart. TFRHIIII BHA-
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 SARGENT DENNIS (IRE) (-) (4lb) 3 8-13 (11)
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Gabridan (IRE)
O Hodcott Downs Racing
B Stockvale Bloodstock Ltd
George Bass J
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
Jack Channon Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW€20,000yearling,InvincibleArmygelding.Half-brotherto6fwinnerBadosa.Dam,2-y-o5fwinner, sistertosmartwinnerupto6fBouldMover
9 FENAY BRIDGE (IRE) (15) 04 3 8-12 (7)
Br Ch f Twilight Son - Rosebride
O Alfa Site Services Ltd
Joey Haynes J
Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T
B Kildaragh Stud Alfa Site Services Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWInneedofexperiencewhenwellheldinnovice/maideneventsinrecentweeks.Oneforfurtherdown theline.
10 HEVER BEAUTY (GB) (-) (4lb)
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Basque Beauty
HIIII BHA-
(5)
Jack Doughty J
O Mr R. A. Popely Hayley Burton, Newmarket T
B Rachel Countess of Coventry TIMEFORMVIEW1,000gnsfoal,LandForcefilly Sisterto1mwinnerTacticalControland9.5f-11/2mwinnerInfantry Officer.Dam1mwinnerwhoprobablystayed11/4m.Wearshood.
11 MILITZIE (GB) (23) (4lb) 46
Br B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Bay Filly Rolla
O Mr C. J. Mills
HIIII BHA-
8-8 (8)
Marco Ghiani J
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Mrs F. Shaw & RMM Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWHeldbackbyinexperiencewhenfourthondebutoverC&DinJanuarybutprovedtobeadisappointment whensixthinaWolverhamptonmaiden(7f)3weeksago.Probablyoneforhandicapsafterthis. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: I MAXIMUS 3 9 3 Rob Hornby 4-7 (Richard Hughes) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No. 10
Stewards Note:
MY MATE MACKLEY: Following its run on 17/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
MILITZIE: Following its run on 3/3/2026 it was reported that the horse ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Blue Deveron (GB), 4-1 Hallandale Beach (GB), 5-1 The Untamed (IRE), 15-2 Militzie (GB), 17-2 Romeo’s Guardian (GB), 14-1 Moscow Power (GB), 18-1 Sargent Dennis (IRE), 28-1 Admirable Fellow (GB), 66-1 Fenay Bridge (IRE), Hever Beauty (GB), 150-1 My Mate Mackley (GB)
Having shaped with plenty of promise when second on debut, BLUE DEVERON may have found the quick turnaround against him at Wolverhampton next time. He’s well worth another chance to get back on the up. Newcomers, The Untamed and Hallandale Beach are others on the shortlist, while Moscow Power is surely capable of better again as a 3-y-o judged on his debut form.
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Position of Stalls
6f - Centre
Remainder - Inside
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Second Race 6.00
THE ALL WEATHER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
COMBUSTION hasn’t looked back since his return in December with Chelsea Banham’s gelding landing a hat-trick of victories, the latest of those coming at Kempton, and a 3lb rise doesn’t appear to be overly harsh. Lazzar got back to winning ways at the same circuit and is respected with cheekpieces reapplied but it wouldn’t be a huge shock if Supreme King (fifth) reversed the form, especially due to the fact he was unable to get a clear run.
COMBUSTION
Supreme King
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Hughes (46 wins from 210 runners, 22%) runs LAZZAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Bailey (5 wins from 13 runners, 38%) runs HECTIC Longest Traveller: HECTIC trained by L Bailey, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 GOLD STAR HERO (IRE) (146) 551520- CD 4 9-9 (1)
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Hightime Heroine (IRE) Callum Shepherd J
O Middleham Park Racing LXXXIV Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B T. Stack Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerwhodoubledcareertallyatYarmouthinSeptember Formprovedratherupanddownin3startsthereafter butstillunexposedonall-weatherandheresumesfrom5monthsoffwithhisyardamongstthewinners. TFRHHHII BHA79
2 HIERARCHY (IRE) (38) 21-0010 D 7 9-9 (9)
Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Cheworee William Carver J
O Mr J. A. Osborne
B Mountain View Stud & Tally Ho Stud
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
TIMEFORM VIEW Recaptured the winning habit on all-weather, adding to his tally at Lingfield (6f) in February. 9-day turnaroundmayhavecaughthimoutatWolverhamptonlasttimebuthe’sgotthewidestdrawhere TFRHHIII BHA79
3 LAZZAR (IRE) (22) 11-1261 CD
(4)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Alexander Alliance (IRE) Donagh Murphy (7) J
O O’Sullivan, O’Sullivan & Partner
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Noel Sheedy Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPickeduptheprogressivethreadonall-weatherthiswinter,registeringafourthsuccessatKempton(6f)3weeksago.Won readilyfromthefrontonhisonlyotherrunhereanddefiniteclaimsagaininrefittedcheekpiecesaftera2lbrise. TFRHHHHI BHA78
4 HUNKY DORY (GB) (65) 43221-5 D BF 4 9-7 (7)
Br Ch g Pinatubo (IRE) - Fresh Strike (IRE)
Daniel Muscutt J
O Mr A. Elnour Jack Morland, Newmarket T
B Miss K. Rausing Valere Group Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPostedacareerbestwhenoffthemarkoverthistripatSouthwell(6/4)inDecember Toofreewhenfifthbackthereamonthlaterbutprevious formworkedoutwellandhe’sworthanotherchancetoconfirmrevisedmarkisworkablenowstartingoutforanothernewyard. TFRHHHHI BHA77
5 TYGER BAY (GB) (19) 4242-01 CD 9 9-7 (8)
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Ribbon Royale
O Middleham Park Racing XXXVII & Partners
B Fernham Farm Ltd
Jack Gilligan J
Conrad Allen, Newmarket T
Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentsortwhoshowedagoodattitudewhenresumingwinningwaysin5-runnerC&Dhandicap 3weeksago,edgingaheadclosehome.Respectedfrom3lbhighermark. TFRHHHII BHA77
6 SUPREME KING (IRE) (22) 001-115 D BF 6 9-7 (3)
Br B g Kingman - Alsindi (IRE)
O Stuart Banks & David Evans
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
David Evans, Abergavenny T
Emma Evans Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrivedinrecentmonths,bringinguphat-trickof6fhandicapsatKemptoninFebruary.Betterthanhecouldshow(finishedwithrunning left)whenfifthinhandicapbackthere3weeksagoandheremainsonahandymarkjudgedonpickoflastyear’sexploits. TFRHHHII BHA77
7 COMBUSTION (GB) (29) 123-111 CD 5 9-6 (5)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Chicklade Joey Haynes J
O Mulligans racing club & David Reynolds
B Glebe Farm Stud
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced5-y-owhocontinuestogofromstrengthtostrength,makingit7winsfromlast9startsatKempton(6f)4weeksago,showing agoodattitudeintheprocess.Handicapperappliesalittlemorepressurebuthelookssuretogiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHHH BHA76
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 ZIGGY’S CONDOR (IRE) (14) 3-31002 D 5 9-5 (2)
Br Br g Havana Grey - Dolly Colman (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Middleham Park Racing XXXI
Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B Ballyhane Stud Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWGainedrewardforstringofconsistenteffortswhennarrowlyendinglosingrunatNewcastle(6f)inJanuary.Excusesonpenultimate startandquicklybacktoformwhensecondatNewcastleearlierthismonth.Welldrawntogoforwardinstall2. TFRHHHII BHA75
9 HECTIC (GB) (20) 06410-4 D 6 9-4 (6)
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Ceedwell
Billy Garritty J
O Mrs Ailsa Stirling Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B Miss Nell Kent & Miss Sophie Bates Show Business Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSeenjusttwicesincescoringatRipon(6f)lastJuneandhewasfarfromdisgracedreturningfrom9monthsoffwhenfourthatNewcastle (7f)3weeksago.Entitledtocomeonforthat(hasheadgearbackonnow)andheremainslowmileageonall-weather TFRHHIII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: KITARO KICH (IRE) 5 9 8 Neil Callan 15-2 (George Baker) 12 ran Visor worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 9.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.
Stewards Note:
HUNKY DORY: Following its run on 20/1/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
SUPREME KING: Following its run on 4/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Combustion (GB), 9-2 Lazzar (IRE), 5-1 Hunky Dory (GB), 13-2 Supreme King (IRE), 7-1 Tyger Bay (GB), 11-1 Ziggy’s Condor (IRE), 14-1 Gold Star Hero (IRE), 18-1 Hierarchy (IRE), 22-1 Hectic (GB)
No shortage of in-form sorts with COMBUSTION shading preference. He continued on his upward curve when making it a remarkable 7 wins from his last 9 starts at Kempton 4 weeks ago. A further 3lb rise shouldn’t prevent another bold bid in a race expected to be run to suit. Lazzar, Hunky Dory and Supreme King are others expected to be firmly in the mix.
1st 3rd 2nd 4th
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Third Race 6.30
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)
CITY SELECTIONS
Having finished a never-nearer fourth on her handicap bow at Wolverhampton recently, IN DENIAL could be ready to open her account. Mark Loughnane’s filly was only beaten a length and she makes plenty of appeal racing off an unchanged mark. Faithful Dream is more than capable of being in the mix if repeating the level of his Kempton second on his penultimate start, while Go Lockers Go is expected to have improved from a break over the winter
IN DENIAL Faithful Dream
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (53 wins from 426 runners, 12%) runs FAITHFUL DREAM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs FAITHFUL DREAM Longest Traveller: MAGNIFICENT MEL trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 241 miles.
NON-RUNNER
2 FAITHFUL DREAM (GB) (9) 0-52425 BF 9-9 (2)
Br B c Dream Ahead (USA) - Faithful Promise Jason Watson J
O Fosnic Racing Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Petches Farm Ltd Trade Access Panels Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPostedaverygoodsecondatKempton(6f)onpenultimatestartandranwelldespiteagainnotbeingseentobesteffectwhenfifth atWolverhampton(6.1f)9daysago.Won’tbelonginopeninghisaccountonthatevidenceandwelldrawnhere TFRHHHHH BHA60
3 HURRICANE ANN (GB) (24) 0-665 9-7 (6)
Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - La Arcadia (FR)
O Mr W. Prosser
Harry Vigors (7) J
Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Mr W. J. S. Prosser Sally Wall S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktosomethinglikedebutformwhensixthof12inanoviceatKemptonover7flastmonthbutlookedtohavelittlein handfromopeningmarkwhenfifthonhandicapbowbackthere(6f)24daysago.Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA58
4 GO LOCKERS GO (GB) (161) 5364- 9-7 (5)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Sayyedati Lady (IRE)
O Middleham Park Racing D Turner B Roberts
Callum Shepherd J
Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmorethanpreviouslyfollowingabreak/geldingoperationwhenfourthonnurserydebuthere(5f)inOctober However, willneedtosettlebetterinrefittedhoodtomakemoreofanimpactbackupat6f.Yardamongstthewinners. TFRHHHII BHA58
5 IN DENIAL (GB) (9) 05-04 9-6 (4)
Br B f A’Ali (IRE) - Buy Me Back
O Mr Ben Parish
B Mr Ben Parish
Edward Greatrex J
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedsortwhoshowedimprovedformdespitebeingleftpoorlyplacedfromawidedrawwhenfourthon handicapdebutatWolverhampton(6.1f)9daysago.Ofinterestonthebackofthatfromsamemark. TFRHHHHI BHA57
6 AMAKHALA (GB) (24) 500-00 9-1 (8)
Br Ch g Mayson - Madeleine Bond
George Bass J
O Bill & Liz Bailey & Partner Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Karen Eddy
TIMEFORMVIEWOfferedlittleeitherstartinhandicapssincereturningthisyear,toofreeforlatestofthematKempton(6f) 24daysago.Cheekpiecesnowreachedfor
7 SAECULAMATION (IRE) (24) 0241-50 CD 9-1 (1)
Br B g Acclamation - Saecula Saeculorum (IRE) David Egan J
O Mr Clarence Bennie Robinson
George Margarson, Newmarket T
B Danidh Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkfrom2lblowermarkoverC&DinDecemberbutbackwardstepsin2runssincetheturn oftheyear Needstogetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA52
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
(44) Sean
8 MAGNIFICENT MEL (IRE) (24) 03-0520
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Siesta Time Lewis Edmunds J
O Middleham Park Racing LXXVI
B Stephanie Hanly
Rod Millman, Cullompton T
Middleham Park Racing, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Best effort when neck second of 11 at Wolverhampton (25/1) 2 starts back and best not judged on herlatestKemptonseventhonthebackofaquickturnaround/widedraw Notdismissed. TFRHHHII
9 A LOTT OF KANE (IRE) (9) 0004-30
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Norwegian Highness (FR) Joey Haynes J
O Mr David N. Reynolds
B Kangyu International Racing
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfurtherimprovementfromlowlymarkwhenthirdatLingfield(5f)inJanuary.Geldedpriortoabelowpar displayatWolverhampton(6.1f)9daysagoandbestwatchedunlessmarketspokeinhisfavour TFR
46(-1) 10 WHAT A TAHOO (IRE) (7) 00-040 8-9
Br Ch f Cotai Glory - Tahoo (IRE)
O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd
B Tally-Ho Stud
Cam Hardie J
Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
TIMEFORMVIEWVerymuchlearninginmaidens/novicesandshowedmorewhenfourthof12onhandicapdebutatNewcastle (6f)inFebruary.However,neverinvolvedtackling7fforthefirsttimebackthere7daysago.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: DARK SORCERESS 3 9 1 Marco Ghiani 10-3 (Clare Hobson) 7 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
FAITHFUL DREAM: Following its run on 17/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
SAECULAMATION: Following its run on 2/3/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
WHAT A TAHOO: Following its run on 19/3/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Faithful Dream (GB), 7-2 In Denial (GB), 6-1 Go Lockers Go (GB), 10-1 A Lott of Kane (IRE), 11-1 Saeculamation (IRE), 14-1 Hurricane Ann (GB), Magnificent Mel (IRE), 16-1 What A Tahoo (IRE), 50-1 Amakhala (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
FAITHFUL DREAM has highlighted his turn may be near, again not seen to best effect having met with trouble at Wolverhampton 9 days ago. He can confirm recent positives and edges preference over In Denial who shaped encouragingly when fourth on her handicap debut latest.
Fourth Race 7.00
THE FAIRWOOD BRASSERIE 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 won his last three starts by pretty fine margins and has only gone up 9lb in total for those exertions. This isn’t much tougher than the race he won here last month and another bold showing looks likely Angelardo got off the mark at Newcastle over an extended 2m and should also be a key player if cutting back in trip doesn’t cause issues. El Ghaawy and King’s Cruiser complete the shortlist.
SMOKEY MALONE Angelardo
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Botti (27 wins from 166 runners, 16%) runs KING’S CRUISER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs DYNAMITE DEFENSE
Longest Traveller: ANGELARDO trained by L Bailey, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 FIDDLERS GREEN (IRE) (23) 532-205 7 9-9 (7)
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Luanas Pearl (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Phil Hart and The Cross Racing Club John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T
B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uptwiceatKemptonaroundtheturnoftheyearandshouldfindthiseasierthantheClass4he contestedatWolverhampton23daysago.Cheekpiecesarealsorefitted.Enterscalculations.
2 BOHEMIAN BREEZE (IRE) (61) 2424-00 6 9-9 (2)
Br Gr g Galileo (IRE) - Wind Chimes Tom Queally J
O Moore Racing Syndicate Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Coolmore KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadquiteasolidrecordonturflastsummerbutranonpoorlyin2startsbackfromabreakinJanuary. Cheekpiecesarerefittedthistime. TFRHHIII BHA60
3 SMOKEY MALONE (GB) (28) 05-U111 C 8 9-8 (4)
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
TIMEFORMVIEW Completed a hat-trick when seeing off 6 rivals over slightly further here 4 weeks ago but didn’t have muchtosparesoafurther3lbnudgemaybeenoughtobringhiswinningruntoanend. TFRHHHII BHA59
4 TAKE THE BOAT (IRE) (22) 0-34120 4 9-8 (8)
Br B f Belardo (IRE) - Nameless (IRE) Harry Vigors (7) J
O Ms Georgina Nicholls Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Nawara Stud Limited Georgina Nicholls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Wolverhampton and runner-up at Lingfield (both 1 1/2m) last month. Her hold-up tactics weren’t seentobesteffectwhenneverinvolvedatKemptonlasttimeandit’slikelyshe’sstillinform.Respected. TFRHHHHH BHA60
5 KING’S CRUISER (GB) (16) 05-0403
Br B c Telescope (IRE) - Baila Me (GER)
O Mr Bulent Eskitutuncu
B Dr Bryan Mayoh
4 9-5 (5)
Marco Ghiani J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden. Bounced back from a poor run at Southwell when third at Wolverhampton (2m) 16daysagobuthe’llneedtopulloutmoretolandafirstwinhere
HHHII BHA57
6 EL GHAAWY (GB) (24) 6000-64 4 9-4 (3)
Br B g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Sign of Life
O JWI Building Solutions J Kelly & partner
B Genesis Green Stud Ltd
Edward Greatrex J
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ran one of his better races when fourth of 7 in 1 1/2m Wolverhampton handicap last month.
7 DYNAMITE DEFENSE (IRE) (29) 4/6634-3 5 9-1 (1)
Br B g National Defense - Misscomplacent
O Deva Racing GA
Rob Hornby J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd Deva Racing Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWAWFlatwinnerinIrelandforDenisHogan.UnabletomakeanimpactoverhurdlesforOllyMurphybutfared betterbackontheFlatwhenthirdof11in11/2mLingfieldhandicaplastmonth.Onetoconsider TFRHHHHI BHA52
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 ANGELARDO (IRE) (15) 000-021 4 9-0 (6)
Br Gr g Belardo (IRE) - Angel de La Gesse (FR)
O Foulrice Park Racing Limited
Billy Garritty J
Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B Rathbarry Stud Show Business Interiors Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedsuitedbythestepupto2mwhenpulling31/4lengthsclearatNewcastle15daysago The returntoashortertripisaslightworrybuthe’sunexposedforayardenjoyingagoodspell. TFRHHHHI BHA52
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: STAR LEGEND (IRE) 6 9 7 Mason Paetel 3-1 (James Owen) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.
Stewards Note:
BOHEMIAN BREEZE: Following its run on 24/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Angelardo (IRE), 7-2 Smokey Malone (GB), 9-2 Dynamite Defense (IRE), 8-1 El Ghaawy (GB), 9-1 Take The Boat (IRE), 10-1 King’s Cruiser (GB), 12-1 Fiddlers Green (IRE), 33-1 Bohemian Breeze (IRE)
There was a possible excuse for TAKE THE BOAT at Kempton last time and she can show she’s still on a favourable mark. Dynamite Defense took a step back in the right direction when returned to the Flat 4 weeks ago and gets the nod for the forecast spot ahead of recent 2m Newcastle scorer Angelardo. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TAKE THE BOAT
No Smoking Zones
Dogs
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Fifth Race 7.30
THE RACING WELFARE 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
CLOVER TIME and Initial Blue both like to be on the front end and can make this a searching test. The latter has the better record on Polytrack and must be taken seriously, despite being 8lb above his last winning mark. However, Mick Appleby’s four-year-old has gone well here before now and could offer better value from an attractive rating. Fiorella Princess and Diamond Dreamer are other appealing options.
CLOVER TIME
Initial Blue
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (53 wins from 426 runners, 12%) runs CLOVER TIME
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Appleby (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs CLOVER TIME
Longest Traveller: INITIAL BLUE trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, 160 miles.
1 FIORELLA PRINCESS (IRE) (28) 266-253 C D
Br B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Elegant Drama (IRE)
O Mr S A Herbert
(5)
Rob Hornby J
Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh T
B Ballyhane The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when second over C&D in January but has failed
subsequentoutings.
2 DIAMOND DREAMER (GB) (21) 060-432 CD
Br B g Oasis Dream - Diamond Blaise
O Mildmay Racing
(3)
Daniel Muscutt J
Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T
B Plantation Stud Mildmay Farm & Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerlastMarch.Hasdrawnablankin12startssincebutperformedwithcreditwhensecond of5atLingfield(5f)21daysago.Willbecompetitiveifshowingupinsimilarform. TFRHHHHI BHA67
3 INITIAL BLUE (IRE) (13) 0-35133 C
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Summer Dream (IRE)
O Urloxhey Racing
(8)
Jack Doughty J
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Razza Vedano Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWReactedwelltoblinkerswhenmakingallwitheaseatKempton(6f)lastmonth.CreditablethirdatWolverhampton onhis2outingssince.Thedroptotheminimumtripshouldn’tinconveniencehimbuttheoutsidestallmight. TFRHHHII BHA63
4 CLOVER TIME (GB) (55) 2222-26 BF
(1)
Br Ch g Havana Grey - Clann Force Robert Havlin J
O RP Racing Ltd
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Miss S. Sands & Mrs Lynette Andersen Hallco 1766 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up5timesover6fonAWsinceSeptember Notinquitethesameformwhensixthof11atSouthwelllasttimebut capableofbouncingbackwiththereturnto5fprobablyinthefavourofonewhopossessesplentyofspeed. TFRHHHHH BHA61
5 SKELLIG ISLE (GB) (185) 060400- D 4 8-13 (2)
Br B f Mohaather - Kerry’s Dream Cieren Fallon J
O Mrs R. J. Mitchell
B Bumble Bloodstock Ltd
Philip McBride, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Turf maiden winner as a juvenile but drew a blank in 8 subsequent handicap starts for Tom Ward Returnsfrom6monthsoffunderthecareofanewtrainer Worthasecondlookinthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA59
6 BANG ON THE BELL (GB) (24) 060-000 CD 7 8-13 (6)
Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Bella Beguine
Marco Ghiani J
O Mr M. K. P. Turner J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Michael Turner
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Hasn’tobviouslybeenthreateningtoaddtohistallythiswinterbuthismarkcontinuesto fallandthereturnto5fshouldbeinhisfavour
7 CABEZA DE LLAVE (GB) (33) 43P32-3 CD 7 8-13 (7)
Br Ch g Pearl Secret - Speed Princess (IRE) Kieren Fox J
O Dare To Dream Racing
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Andrew Davis daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&DscorerandplacedinC&Dhandicapsonhislast3outings,thelatestbackfromabreak 33daysago.Heseemslikelytogiveagoodaccountagain. TFRHHHHI BHA59
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 MANHATTAN CHUTE (IRE) (29) 001000 D 4 8-11 (4)
Br Gr g Vadamos (FR) - Chute Hall Lady (IRE)
Finley Marsh J O J May, R L Field, W Trenchard, J Pook
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T B Mark J. Doyle
TIMEFORMVIEWSprunga50/1surpriseatLingfield(5f)inJanuarybuthasn’tbeatenarivalinhis3outingssince.Hard toknowwhattoexpect. TFRHHIII BHA57
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: DIAMOND DREAMER 5 9 8 Kieran Shoemark 11-2 (Patrick Chamings) 9 ran Blinkers worn by No. 2, 3, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.
Stewards Note:
INITIAL BLUE: Following its run on 13/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Initial Blue (IRE), 7-2 Clover Time (GB), 4-1 Diamond Dreamer (GB), 6-1 Cabeza de Llave (GB), 12-1 Fiorella Princess (IRE), 14-1 Skellig Isle (GB), Bang On The Bell (GB), 40-1 Manhattan Chute (IRE)
CLOVER TIME has been leaving the impression he may benefit from a drop back to 5f and is selected to take full advantage of the inside stall. C&D specialist Cabeza de Llave can give Mick Appleby’s charge most to do ahead of Diamond Dreamer
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLOVER TIME 2.CABEZA DE LLAVE 3.DIAMOND DREAMER RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
More than£100k prize-money
Sunday 5th July 2026
Enjoy a quintessentially British summer’s day of racing, garden games, and first-class hospitality, culminating in the £60,000 Queen Charlotte Stakes
Sixth Race 8.00
THE FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES 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
This could be set up for a closer and FRANCISCO ideally fits the bill with 7lb claimer Alfie Redman back in the saddle. The five-year-old can be a slow starter so isn’t one for maximum faith, but Redman knows him well and is the only rider to have coaxed a previous win out of him. My Boy Harry, Sanditon and Bint Havana Gold are all C&D winners to bear in mind.
FRANCISCO
My Boy Harry
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Hughes (46 wins from 210 runners, 22%) runs BINT HAVANA GOLD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (9 wins from 41 runners, 22%) runs ORBITAL CHIME
Weightwatcher: THE ORGANISER won off a handicap mark of 70, his rating is now down 9lb to 61. Longest Traveller: SANDITON trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 BINT HAVANA GOLD (GB) (24) 0-00010 CD 5 9-9 (6)
Br Gr m Havana Gold (IRE) - Wings Ablaze (IRE) Donagh Murphy (7) J
O Alan & Christine Bright and John Henwood Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B The Wings Ablaze Partnership Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBeliedmarketweaknesswhenreturningtowinningwaysovershortertripatWolverhamptonlastmonth andwasn’tseentobesteffectinfollow-upbidoversameC&D24daysago.Warrantsrespect.
2 KING DAVID (IRE) (26) 3-64246 D 5 9-7 (4)
Br Gr g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Lady Rosamunde Marco Ghiani J
O Moynihan,Crew,Philpott,Patterson,Brian Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T
B Newstead Breeding
TIMEFORMVIEWFoundrunofgoodformcomingtoahaltinachangeofheadgearLingfieldlasttime.Blinkersbackon nowbutprovingdifficulttowinwith.
3 CARAGIO (IRE) (101) 00/0006- D 6 9-7 (8)
Br Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Freddie’s Girl (USA) Tyler Heard J
O Dumb and Dumber Adam Kirby, Kirtling T
B Mrs Anne Cowley
TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtofireforMartinDunne,sixthinWolverhamptonhandicapinDecember Difficulttorecommend fornewyardunlessmarketsuggestsotherwise. TFRHHIII BHA63
4 MY BOY HARRY (GB) (26) 512135 CD 4 9-7 (3)
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Malmostosa Luke Morris J
O Mr R. A. Popely Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Hever Stud Farm Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Below par at Lingfield latest but has already registered 2 victories over C&D this year so must be respected. TFRHHHII BHA63
5 DEVIOUS DEVAN (IRE) (167) 40/0000-
(10)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Tooley Woods (IRE) Lewis Edmunds J
O Mr Jayant Pindolia William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T
B Cottage Lodge Stud TIMEFORMVIEWStilllookingforfirstsuccessandproveddisappointingin4startslastyear
6 ORBITAL CHIME (GB) (9) 600-000 6 9-6 (11)
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Simmie (IRE) Cieren Fallon J
O Mr J Owen
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Dance Thoroughbreds James Owen Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedwithrunningleftwhenseventhinhandicapoverthistripatWolverhamptonondebutfornew yard9daysago.Visoronfirsttime.Interestingcontender
7 MACARONE (GB) (13) 1100-45 BF 5 9-6 (2)
Br B g Havana Grey - Multi Quest
Joey Haynes J
O Ontoawinner Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T
B Michael John Williamson www.ontoawinner.net S TIMEFORMVIEWDualscorerlastyearwhoarrivesonthebackofrespectablefifthof10inhandicapovershortertripat Wolverhampton13daysago.Visoraddedforpolytrackdebutandmustentercalculations.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 THE ORGANISER (GB) (78) 01004-6 D
(9)
Br B g Coach House (IRE) - Poudretteite Jason Watson J
O Only One Bid Partnership
Mark Pattinson, Epsom T
B J. W. Haydon Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWBackonscoreboardatBrightoninSeptemberbutbeenmoremissthanhitsinceandreturnsfrombreak withsomethingtoprove.
9 FRANCISCO (GB) (21) 00334-4 D
9-2 (5)
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Talampaya (USA) Alfie Redman (7) J
O Mrs I. A. Balding
Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T
B Alvediston Stud & Mrs R. M. Wardall TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeagain,backfrom5monthsoff,whenfourthof6inhandicapoverthistripatLingfield 21daysago,leftpoorlyplaced.Canmakepresencefelt.
10 SANDITON (IRE) (13) 031066 CD
9-1 (1)
Br Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Canasta Callum Shepherd J
O Owners Group 136
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Elite Racing Club Owners Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark over C&D last month but hasn’t really built on that and his overall profile is somewhatoffputting.
11 SHADES
OF MAY (GB) (33) 050-014 C
Br B g Mayson - Shades of Silk
O The Mark Usher Racing Club
6 8-5 (7)
Rose Dawes (5) J
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Peter Balding Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWFinallyopenedaccounthere(1m)lastmonthandwasn’tdisgraced,off2lbhigher,whenfourthatthis course9dayslater Othersappealmore,however
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: FLAG CARRIER (IRE) 4 9 4 Callum Shepherd 15-2 (Brian Toomey) 9 ran Visor worn first time by No. 6, 7. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 10 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5. Stewards Note:
CARAGIO: Following its run on 15/12/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
ORBITAL CHIME: Following its run on 17/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Orbital Chime (GB), 9-2 Macarone (GB), 7-1 Bint Havana Gold (GB), 10-1 King David (IRE), 12-1 My Boy Harry (GB), Sanditon (IRE), 14-1 Francisco (GB), 18-1 Shades of May (GB), 20-1 The Organiser (GB), 22-1 Caragio (IRE), 25-1 Devious Devan (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
ORBITAL CHIME figures off a handy mark and caught the eye on debut for James Owen at Wolverhampton last week. He makes plenty of appeal. Macarone and Bint Havana Gold should also go well.
Seventh Race 8.30
THE
INJURED
JOCKEYS FUND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £8500 Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (Penalty Value £4448.90) Weights lowered 1lb.
CITY SELECTIONS
Cheekpieces have transformed the fortunes of ZIPWIRE and the hat-trick seeking three-year-old could be tough to overhaul if he handles reverting to Polytrack after a brace of Wolverhampton successes. Aneirin’s Sword was a close-up second behind the selection last time out and has a feasible chance of turning the form around on the revised terms. Port Darwin might have needed the run at Kempton last month and is one to keep an eye on in the betting.
ZIPWIRE Aneirin’s Sword
Leading course trainer (20-25): C Johnston (39 wins from 210 runners, 19%) runs PORT DARWIN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (8 wins from 19 runners, 42%) runs BERKSHIRE SCHMOKIN Longest Traveller: PORT DARWIN trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
1 ZIPWIRE (IRE) (16) 32321-1 9-8 (3)
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Melanie Pimm (IRE) Taylor Fisher J
O The 19th Hole Syndicate & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn T
B Lisieux Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever when winning 5-runner handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 16 days agoby1/2lengthfromAneirin’sSword.Remainsfeasiblytreatedandoughttogowellagain.
2 ENGROSS (IRE) (108) 004- 9-7 (4)
Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Guardia (GER) Daniel Muscutt J
O Mr Ben CM Wong James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Guardia Partnership Pegasus Stables LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive in a trio of starts at 1m last year Gelded since last outing and looks sure to appreciatethislongertriponhandicapdebut. TFRHHHHH BHA68
3 BERKSHIRE SCHMOKIN (IRE) (16) 600-414 BF 9-6 (5)
Br Gr g War of Will (USA) - Conchita’s Pearl (USA)
Jason Watson J
O Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd No1 Fanclub Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Breeda & John Hayes Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd, Solo Refinish Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatWolverhamptoninFebruaryandwasn’tsuitedbymuddlingpacewhen21/2lengths fourthof5toZipwireinhandicap(13/8)atsamecourse16daysago,Likelycontender TFRHHHHI BHA67
4 PANTILE’S GIFT (GB) (147) 0320-
9-6 (6)
Br B g Advertise - Cambridgeshire (IRE) Cieren Fallon J
O Moores Racing Jack Morland, Newmarket T
B Pantile Stud & Mantonbury Stud Private Jet Media Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWDisappointedonsoftgroundatBathwhenlastseeninOctoberbuthadbeenprogressingnicelyprior tothatandneedsmonitoringinmarketonreturn/handicapbowsteppedupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA67
5 ANEIRIN’S SWORD (IRE) (16) 122212 C
Br Gr g Mehmas (IRE) - Sandra’s Secret (IRE)
O Dominic Griffiths and David Kavanagh
9-5 (1)
William Carver J
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Tally-Ho Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningways,infirst-timecheekpieces,whennarrowlytakingWolverhamptonhandicaplastmonthandranjust aswellwhen1/2-lengthsecondof5toZipwireatsamecourse16daysago,concedingfirstrun.Respected. TFRHHHII BHA66
6 PORT DARWIN (IRE) (36) 05153-5 9-4 (2)
Br Ch g Australia - Porthilly (FR)
Callum Shepherd J
O Kingsley Park 42 Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Mr Oliver Pawle Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfulnurserydebutatMusselburghinAugustbutnotreallygoneonfromthat,wellheldinfifthonreappearance atKemptonlastmonth.Mayhaveneededthatoutingandshouldstaythislongertrip,butothersappealmore. TFRHHIII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: LADY CHARTWELL (IRE) 3 9 8 Joe Fanning 17-2 (Charlie Johnston) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Berkshire Schmokin (IRE), 7-2 Zipwire (IRE), 4-1 Engross (IRE), 9-2 Aneirin’s Sword (IRE), 17-2 Pantile’s Gift (GB), 16-1 Port Darwin (IRE)
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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Race Conditions
First Race 5.30 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS 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. £4590 to the winning horse The second to receive £2154, the third £1077 and the fourth £538. for maiden three, four and five yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, March 20th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 24th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb 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 towards the prize money for this race 15 entries at £40. - Closed March 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3627; Second £1813; Third £907; Fourth £453. (Penalty Value £4590) SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.00 - THE ALL WEATHER 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 four 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. March 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 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 at £50. - Closed March 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.30 - THE EXCLUSIVE CLUB DINING EXPERIENCE 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 only, 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. March 24th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, 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 11 entries at £30. - Closed March 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 7.00 - THE FAIRWOOD BRASSERIE 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. March 24th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 8lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 4-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after March 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 13 entries at £30. - Closed March 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 7.30 - THE RACING WELFARE 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 51-70 (also open to such horses 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. March 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 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 March 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.00 - THE FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 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 17 entries at £30. - Closed March 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 8.30 - THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND 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 three yrs old only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses 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. March 24th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, 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 9 entries at £40. - Closed March 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) Weights lowered 1lb. SS
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
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