Thursday 29th January 2026
Officials
Thursday 29th January 2026
RACEDAY
OFFICIALS
CHIEF STEWARD
Shaun Parker
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR
Sarah Ellison STEWARDS
Charlotte Armitage, Lawrence Jordan, Gwen Thomas, Richard Westropp, STARTERS
Robert Supple
Michael Sheridan
JUDGE
David Hicks
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Jeremy Lind
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Sarah Duncan, Julie Lingham, Sam Davis, Sarah Shreeve
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Graeme Robertson
Dr Duncan Peacock
VETERINARY OFFICER
Stuart Thorne
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Mark Murrell MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS
Craig Rutland BSc BVSc CertVA CertAVP(EM) MRCVS
Patrick Traill BSc BVSc MRCVS
COMMENTATOR
Alan Howes
BETTING RING MANAGER
James Andrews
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 7.30pm 24 - 25
Race 8.00pm 28 - 29
Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse
We wish you a very warm welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse and look forward to sharing an excellent evening of racing with you. We have a competitive sevenrace card this evening, complemented by the flavours of India in the Fairwood Brasserie with the return of our ever-popular Curry Night.
This evening’s card features two races in the Chelmsford Mile Series, as the road continues towards the £50,000 final on Good Friday. The series consists of ten qualifying races, with any horse finishing in the first six in a qualifier earning eligibility to compete in the final and the chance to contest this valuable prize.
We wish all connections the very best of luck this evening and hope you enjoy a thoroughly entertaining night of racing here at Chelmsford.
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
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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 5.00
THE 7TH MARCH ARTFUL DODGER AFTER RACING 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
He’s An Angel just got the better of MASTER DANDY when the pair met at Wolverhampton on Monday but the latter is weighted to reverse the form being 3lb better off on this occasion. Michael Keady’s gelding was carrying a 5lb penalty for scoring at the same venue the week before and is turned out quickly before the handicapper has another say. Others for the shortlist include Desdemona and Second Collection.
MASTER DANDY
He’s An Angel
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Carroll (21 wins from 205 runners, 10%) runs SECOND COLLECTION and SNOW BOOTS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (6 wins from 59 runners, 10%) runs SECOND COLLECTION and SNOW BOOTS
Weightwatcher: COMMENDATION won off a handicap mark of 63, her rating is now down 17lb to 46. Longest Travellers: SNOW BOOTS & SECOND COLLECTION trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 166 miles.
1 HE’S AN ANGEL (GB) (3) 0/403-51 D
(9)
Br Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Secret Keeper Oliver Stammers J
O Mr Kevin Frost Kevin Frost, Newark T
B Faisal Meshrf Al Qahtani Kevin Frost Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 9-runner handicap (3/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 days ago
Respectedunderapenalty.
2 MASTER DANDY (IRE) (3) 03-0412 D
(in 5lb
(2)
Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Honeymead (IRE) Hector Crouch J
O Apollo Horses I Michael Keady, Newmarket T
B James F. Hanly
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWolverhamptoninJanuary.Creditableheadsecondof9toHe’sAnAngelinhandicap atWolverhampton(6.1f,11/2)3daysago.Goodclaimsunderapenalty.
BHA52(+4)
3 DESDEMONA (GB) (8) 0005-62 D 4 9-9 (12)
Br B f Showcasing - Rose Marmara
O Haxted Racing
Hollie Doyle J
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWSecondof8inhandicapatLingfield(5f,AW,14/1)8daysago.Shouldremaincompetitive.
4 TOP STAR (IRE) (495) 060564/-
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Adelante (FR)
O Mr K. T. Ivory
B Loughtown Stud
(5)
John Egan J
Dean Ivory, Radlett T
Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablefourthof8innurseryatWolverhampton(5.1f,10/3).Off16months.Firstrunforyardafter leavingRichardHughes.Hoodon1sttime.
5 SMASHER (IRE) (10) 2205-45
(4)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Mercifilly (FR) Sean Levey J
O Dare To Dream Racing
Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Bridgetown Stud daretodreamracing.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEW4/1,notseentobesteffect(metsometrouble)whenfifthof8inhandicapatKempton(6f)10daysago. Canmakepresencefelt.
6 FOREVER NOAH (GB) (25) 00030-3
(3)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Poppet’s Passion Finley Marsh J
O Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd Joey Ramsden, Newark T
B Whatton Manor Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablethirdof10inhandicapatSouthwell(6.1f,14/1)25daysago. TFRHHHII BHA51
7 IT’S SHOWTIME (IRE) (8) 2025-00 D
(7)
Br B m Showcasing - Tiggy Two (IRE) Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
O sportsdays.co.uk Conrad Allen, Newmarket T
B CBS Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 33 Flat runs. Run best excused when last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 17/2) 8daysago,noroomenteringfinal1f. TFRHHHII BHA51
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 THE DEFIANT (GB) (2) 006-203 CD
Br B g Morpheus - Killer Class
O Mrs Linda Chester
B Mr Frank Brady
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2025 11/2, creditable
atWolverhampton(5.1f)2daysago.
9 MARCUS (GB) (14) 35234-4
Br B g Twilight Son - Sadiigah
O D J & S A Shewring
Dace (5) J
Dace, Billingshurst T
Bowen J
Wallis, Ardleigh T
B Mr J. W. Ford Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter29Flatruns.Fourthof7inminoreventatthisC&D(7/1)14daysago.
10 COMMENDATION (GB) (15) 05000-6 D
Br B f Showcasing - Praised
O Mr Jim Gill
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
J
T
TIMEFORMVIEWThirteenrunssincelastwinin2025 15/2,firstrunsinceleavingMichaelKeadywhenlastof6inminor eventatLingfield(5f,AW)15daysago,missingbreak.Visoron1sttime.
11 SECOND COLLECTION (GB) (10) 6040-43 D
BHA46
Br B m Delegator - Quelle Affaire Matthew Lloyd Slater (7) J
O Mr Ian Furlong & Partner
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Mr Anthony Byrne Independent Pest Control & Hygiene Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Nineteen runs since last win in 2024 10/1, creditable 1 1/4 lengths third of 7 to Master Dandy in handicapatWolverhampton(5.1f)10daysago.
12 SNOW BOOTS (GB) (14) 04/000-5
Br Ch g Outstrip - Eesha Says (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA42(+1)
(11)
Myla Coppins (7) J
O Mr A. W. Carroll Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Mr Tony Carroll Mill House Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFifthof7inminorevent(40/1)atthisC&D14daysago,nevernearer.Hasworktodo.
HHIII BHA42
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: LOVE ROCK (IRE) 3 9 7 Paddy Bradley 11-1 (Ismail Mohammed) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn first time by No. 10 Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.
Stewards Note: SMASHER: Following its run on 19/1/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free. IT’S SHOWTIME: Following its run on 21/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on. COMMENDATION: Following its run on 14/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Master Dandy (IRE), 11-2 Desdemona (GB), 6-1 He’s An Angel (GB), 13-2 Smasher (IRE), 9-1 Forever Noah (GB), 16-1 Top Star (IRE), The Defiant (GB), 18-1 Marcus (GB), Second Collection (GB), 20-1 It’s Showtime (IRE), 28-1 Commendation (GB), 33-1 Snow Boots (GB)
A tentative vote goes to SMASHER, who’s lurking on a handy mark and ran well in the circumstances at Kempton on his most recent outing, having met some trouble and taken an even stronger grip than usual. Desdemona and Master Dandy are feared most.
Position of Stalls
6f
Remainder
Second Race 5.30
THE FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB
RACE)
for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)
CITY SELECTIONS
SECRET HISTORY hit the frame on both starts as a juvenile at Newbury and York. She shaped well on each occasion, most notably on her latest run despite being hampered at a crucial point, and the drop to 6f gives her an excellent opportunity to shed the maiden tag. Welcome Retreat is capable of being in the mix on her return to action, while Tabby Kat is respected after her third at Southwell earlier in the month.
SECRET HISTORY Welcome Retreat
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (53 wins from 412 runners, 13%) runs ADALIDA and MILITZIE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 50 runners, 14%) runs WELCOME RETREAT
Longest Traveller: SEVEN FIRES trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 148 miles.
1 SEVEN FIRES (IRE) (57) 4-
(3)
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Bamboo Queen (IRE) George Bass J
O Mr J Widdows & Partner Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Mr Donal Boylan Bexminster Ltd. Hay & Straw Merchants S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabitwhenfourthof5innoviceatLingfield(6f,AW,13/2)ondebut57daysago.
BHA-
2 ADALIDA (GB) (10) 3250-42 3 9-0 (1)
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Squelch Jack Dace (5) J
O Mr Derek J. Willis
B Mr Derek J. Willis
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Fared better than previously for current yard when second of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10daysago,nomatchforwinner Steppingbackintherightdirection.
TFR
BHA69(-1)
3 ANABA GIRL (GB) (8) 6-0 3 9-0 (5)
Br Ch f Mayson - La Adelita (IRE) Finley Marsh J
O Mr R. A. Popely Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Hever Stud Farm Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.125/1,eighthof9innoviceatLingfield(7f,AW)8daysago.Needsthisfora handicapmark. TFRHIIII
4 MILITZIE (GB) (-)
-
(7)
Br B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Bay Filly Rolla Sean Levey J
O Mr C. J. Mills Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Mrs F. Shaw & RMM Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEW5,000gnsyearling,LopeYFernandezfilly Damlightlyraced.
5 SECRET HISTORY (IRE) (144) 23- 3 9-0 (8)
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Gumriyah Hector Crouch J
O TBT Racing Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited ABM Catering Facilities Management S TIMEFORMVIEWShapedwithplentyofpromiseonbothstartslastyear,finishingthirdof9inmaidenatYork(7f,goodtofirm) latterly Off144days.Setsasolidstandardandshouldhavenoproblemwiththisdropintrip. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 SEQUENTIAL (GB) (16) 0 3 9-0 (6)
Br B f Charming Thought - Lulea Hollie Doyle J
O Mr W. Prosser Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
B William Prosser TIMEFORMVIEW100/1,lastof12innoviceatSouthwell(6.1f)ondebut16daysago.
7 TABBY KAT (GB) (16) 65-3 3 9-0 (4)
Br B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Maid Millie
-
Alexandra Egan (7) J
O Mrs Jane Chapple-Hyam Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Jane Chapple-Hyam
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabitmorethanpreviouslywhenthirdof12innoviceatSouthwell(6.1f,20/1)16daysago. TFRHHHII BHA72
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 WELCOME RETREAT (GB) (203) 535- 3 9-0 (2)
Br B f Oasis Dream - Never Miss Pat Cosgrave J
O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T
B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S TIMEFORMVIEWSteadyprogressin3runslastsummerbutmoreneededforwinpurposes. TFRHHHII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: DIAMONT KATIE (IRE) 3 9 2 Clifford Lee 7-4 (K R Burke) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Secret History (IRE), 7-1 Adalida (GB), 8-1 Tabby Kat (GB), 9-1 Welcome Retreat (GB), 22-1 Seven Fires (IRE), 25-1 Militzie (GB), 150-1 Anaba Girl (GB), Sequential (GB)
SECRET HISTORY shaped with plenty of promise on both her starts in 2025 and, with the drop in trip unlikely to pose any issues, this looks a cracking opportunity to open her account. Welcome Retreat and Adalida can battle it out for minor honours. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SECRET HISTORY (IRE) 2.WELCOME RETREAT 3.ADALIDA RACE RESULT TIME:
1st 3rd 2nd 4th
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Third Race 6.00
THE TWO DAY EASTER FESTIVAL
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
DUBAI MAGIC has appreciated the drop into classified events since the beginning of the year, with a runner-up effort at Wolverhampton followed by a victory over C&D. The four-year-old is expected to confirm the placings with Poetic Jack, who was three-quarters of a length behind in second and appears likely to be competitive once again. Under Curfew is another with valid claims based on recent evidence and completes the shortlist alongside Bishop’s Glory.
DUBAI MAGIC Poetic Jack
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (53 wins from 441 runners, 12%) runs UP THE MONK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (6 wins from 59 runners, 10%) runs UNDER CURFEW Longest Traveller: UNDER CURFEW trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 166 miles.
1 BISHOP’S GLORY (IRE) (5) 60-3235 D
(1)
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Bishop’s Lake Finley Marsh J
O Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd Joey Ramsden, Newark T
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form without winning until just fifth of 8 in minor event at
Nosurprisetoseehimbounceback.
2 DUBAI MAGIC (IRE) (21) 5560-21 CD
(4)
Br B f Showcasing - Evolica Hollie Doyle J
O Mrs Angela Stokes Matt Crawley, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sharp Regulatory Consulting Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonearlierpromisetogetoffthemarkatthe20thattemptin12-runnerclassifiedeventatthisC&D(9/2) 21daysagoby3/4lengthfromPoeticJack.Anotherboldshowingisonthecardsattheseweights. TFRHHHHH BHA50
3 LION RING (IRE) (27) 02554-3 CD
(6)
Br B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Bling Ring (USA) Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
O Mr Andrew J. Martin Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T
B Miss Breda Jones Andy Martin Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW A 4-time course winner who comes here on the back of a good third of 9 in minor event atWolverhampton(5.1f)27daysago.It’s18runssincehislastwinin2024though. TFRHHHII BHA46
4 POETIC JACK (GB) (21) 64603-2 C D BF 6 9-9 (5)
Br B g Peace Envoy (FR) - Suzi Spends (IRE)
Sean Levey J
O Mr R. Speakman Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Jack Speakman Robert Cowell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner Good3/4-lengthsecondof12toDubaiMagicinclassifiedeventatthisC&D(9/4) 21daysago,faringbestofthoseriddenprominently Alikelyplayeroncemore. TFRHHHHI BHA48
5 TOMMYTWOHOOTS (GB) (3) 60-2006 D 8 9-9 (3)
Br B g Bated Breath - Lady Lube Rye (IRE)
O Mr J. Morris
B D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd
Alistair Rawlinson J
Shaun Harris, Worksop T
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty runs since his last win in 2024 and he arrives on the back of two below-par efforts in 6f handicapsatWolverhamptonrecently Visorbackon.Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA45
6 UNDER CURFEW (GB) (14) 450-032 D 10 9-9 (2)
Br Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Thicket
O SF Racing Club
B Llety Farms
Gina Mangan J
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
Mill House Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty runs since his last success in 2025 but he posted a good second of 7 in minor event at this course(5f)14daysago.Mustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA49
7 UP THE MONK (GB) (3) 660-530 D 4 9-9 (7)
Br B g Mayson - Angel Song Mason Paetel (5) J
O Up the Racing Team 4
B Manor Farm Stud (Rutland)
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
Anthony James Insurance Brokers S
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 9 in handicap (18/5) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 days ago. Needs to get back on track in a changeofheadgear TFRHHHII BHA50
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025: DUE DATE 5 9 9 Cieren Fallon 14-1 (Charlie Wallis) 11 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 6. Stewards Note:
LION RING: Following its run on 2/1/2026 it was reported that the horse drifted left-handed.
UP THE MONK: Following its run on 26/1/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Dubai Magic (IRE), 9-2 Poetic Jack (GB), 11-2 Under Curfew (GB), 6-1 Up The Monk (GB), 13-2 Bishop’s Glory (IRE), 9-1 Lion Ring (IRE), 22-1 Tommytwohoots (GB)
DUBAI MAGIC finally opened his account over C&D last time and with that form proving solid he is fancied to follow up and again thwart Poetic Jack who chased him home that day and rates a big danger once more. Veteran Under Curfew appeals as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
Fourth Race 6.30
THE 18TH JUNE LADIES DAY 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)
CITY SELECTIONS
JUSTCALLMEPETE had been in a rich vein of form prior to a below-par effort at Lingfield last time out. However, with the majority of his rivals arriving with something to prove, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if the three-time C&D winner bounced back to winning ways. Aberama Gold is likely to enter the reckoning after his recent third at Newcastle, while Stanley Spencer and Twilight Fun might fare best of the remainder
JUSTCALLMEPETE Aberama Gold
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Appleby (53 wins from 441 runners, 12%) runs INTERVENTION
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 50 runners, 14%) runs MEDIA SHOOTER
Longest Traveller: ABERAMA GOLD trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 205 miles.
1 JUSTCALLMEPETE (GB) (12) 22111-4 CD
Br B g Bated Breath - Firenze Dougie Costello J
O Peter Clarke Racing Partners Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Jan & Peter Hopper
TIMEFORM VIEW A 3-time C&D winner, latest in December Only fourth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 12daysagobuthe’sthesorttobouncebackforhisin-formyard. TFRHHHHI BHA86
2 INTERVENTION (GB) (12) 00510-0 CD 9 9-9 (1)
Br B g Swiss Spirit - Lady Lube Rye (IRE) Mason Paetel (5) J
O The Horse Watchers 8 Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd Timeform S
TIMEFORMVIEW Tremendousservanttoconnectionswhobaggedlastseason’sGreatStWilfridatRipon(6f).AlsoscoredatLingfieldin Decemberandsufferedapoorpassagelatewhenlastof7there12daysago.ThisC&Dwinnercanbounceback. TFRHHHII BHA85
3 STANLEY SPENCER (IRE) (28) 51042-0 D 5 9-7 (3)
Br B g Iffraaj - Marsh Hawk Hector Crouch J
O Mr Anthony Hogarth James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rockcliffe Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatSouthwellinSeptember 7/2,respectableseventhof12inhandicapthere(6.1f)28daysago. Enterscalculations. TFRHHHII BHA83
4 ABERAMA GOLD (GB) (9) 0020-03 CD 9 9-7 (6)
Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella
O Mr Evan M. Sutherland
Billy Garritty J
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Mrs J. McMahon GAIN Equine Nutrition S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who got right back on track when third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago. Onalosingrunbuthehastobetakenseriouslyattheseweights. TFRHHHHH BHA83(-1)
5 KNEBWORTH (GB) (97) 362060- CD 6 9-7 (2)
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Stereophonic (IRE)
O Blake, Dellar, Giles & Merritt
Finley Marsh J
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Thirteenthof18inhandicapatNewbury(6f,heavy,16/1).Off97dayssoneedstoget backontrack. TFRHHHII BHA83
6 MEDIA SHOOTER (GB) (15) 01/000-0 D 5 9-3 (9)
Br B g Advertise - Velvet Revolver (IRE)
O Pompey ventures 1
Sean Dylan Bowen J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Stratford Place Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Lastof 8inhandicap(22/1)at Kempton (6f)15daysago, veryslowlyaway.Haswork todoifhe’s togainafirstsuccesssinceAugust2024
TFRHHIII BHA79
7 TWILIGHT FUN (GB) (56) 4/10054- CD 6 9-1 (7)
Br B g Twilight Son - Sweet Applause (IRE)
O Mr Matt Bartram
B Matt Bartram
Joey Haynes J
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who posted an encouraging fourth of 10 after 12 weeks off in 5f handicap here last month.Verymuchonetoconsiderinachangeofheadgear TFRHHHII BHA77
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 REBEL PATH (FR) (159) 152005- CD 7 8-13 (4)
Br B g Iffraaj - Royale du Buisson (IRE)
O Diomed Racing and Partner
B S.A.S U Ecurie Des Monceaux et al
Jack Dace (5) J
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who wasn’t seen to best effect when fifth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (5f) when last seenoutinAugust.Notdiscounteddespitehislay-offwithhisyardgoingwell.
TFRHHHII BHA75
9 JESSE LUC (GB) (124) 030236- CD 6 8-10 (5)
Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Be Amazing (IRE)
O Mr Philip Banfield
B Ellis Stud Partnership
Hollie Doyle J
Mike Murphy, Westoning T
TIMEFORMVIEWA3-timeC&Dwinner Notdisgracedgivenhewashampered2foutwhensixthof10inhandicapat Southwell(6f)inSeptember Cangiveagoodaccountafterabreak.
TFRHHHII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: ARCADIAN NIGHTS 7 9 11 David Probert 11-2 (Mark Loughnane) 9 ran
Blinkers worn by No. 1, 5, 7. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Stewards Note: INTERVENTION: Following its run on 17/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
MEDIA SHOOTER: Following its run on 14/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away JESSE LUC: Following its run on 27/9/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Stanley Spencer (IRE), Twilight Fun (GB), 15-2 Justcallmepete (GB), Jesse Luc (GB), 8-1 Aberama Gold (GB), 14-1 Intervention (GB), Rebel Path (FR), 16-1 Knebworth (GB), 22-1 Media Shooter (GB)
A competitive sprint but ABERAMA GOLD signalled he is ready to end a losing sequence when a resurgent third at Newcastle last week so gets the nod off an unchanged mark. Fellow C&D scorer Justcallmepete heads the list of dangers with Twilight Fun, Intervention, Rebel Path and Jesse Luc all well in the mix too.
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Fifth Race 7.00
THE CHELMSFORD MILE SERIES QUALIFIER #4 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (CHELMSFORD MILE SERIES QUALIFIER)
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
The introduction of cheekpieces, which are left off today, saw EDERGOLE’S GIFT return to form with a narrow second at Lingfield earlier this month and she makes grand appeal. Ryan Kavanagh’s 5lb claim could prove crucial in her bid to go one better and she gets the nod over My Boy Harry. The Jim & Suzi Best-trained gelding has been in good heart of late and he’s forecast to be in the mix once more, along with Thomas Equinas.
EDERGOLE’S GIFT My Boy Harry
Leading course trainer (20-25): D M Simcock (28 wins from 195 runners, 14%) runs CHARLATAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Carroll (6 wins from 59 runners, 10%) runs YOU ARE EVERYTHING Weightwatcher: AMAYSMONT won off a handicap mark of 62, his rating is now down 5lb to 57. Longest Traveller: YOU ARE EVERYTHING trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 166 miles.
1 MY BOY HARRY (GB) (5) 620-512 CD 4 9-9 (7)
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Malmostosa Finley Marsh J
O Mr R. A. Popely Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Hever Stud Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredoverC&DinJanuaryandbackeditupwithaverygoodsecondof8inhandicapatLingfield (7f,AW,6/1)5daysago.Meritsseriousconsiderationoffthesamemark. TFRHHHHH BHA60(+1)
2 EDERGOLE’S GIFT (IRE) (26) 52160-2 CD
(1)
Br B m Reliable Man - Irishstone (IRE) Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
O The Go Betweeners Conrad Allen, Newmarket T
B Edergole Thoroughbred Ltd Conrad Allen Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner LatestwinhereinOctober 20/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,goodsecondof9in handicapatLingfield(7f,AW)26daysago.Mustentercalculationsnudgedup1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA59
3 POTTERS PRINCE (GB) (57) 045-
9-7 (6)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Clenor (IRE) Hector Crouch J
O Mrs J. May Matt Crawley, Newmarket T
B Mrs J. May
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.125/1,lastof5innoviceatLingfield(6f,AW)57daysago.Makeshandicap debutbutotherslookbettertreatedattheseweights. TFRHHIII BHA58
4 AMAYSMONT (GB) (33) 505500- CD
Br B g Mayson - Montjen (IRE)
(2)
Oliver Stammers J
O Mrs A. Frost Kevin Frost, Newark T
B Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst Kevin Frost Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time course winner 14/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 33 days ago. Twelverunssincehislastwinin2024
5 BULLINGTON BRY (GB) (48) 432020-
HHIII BHA57
9-6 (10)
Br B g Bated Breath - Oh Dream Hollie Doyle J
O Mr Bryan Hirst & Jane Chapple-Hyam
B Oh Dream Partnership
Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWExcellentsecondatSouthwellinNovemberandnotseentoidealeffectfromapoordrawwheneighthof14 inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f)followingmonth.Verymuchonetoconsideronhispolytrackdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA57
6 IMPULSE BUY (GB) (43) 006620-
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Wazin
(5)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Miss Jade Ellen Gregory Clare Hobson, Royston T
B Gow Equine Ltd Clare Hobson Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 9/4) 43 days ago. Needstogetbackontrackifhe’stogainamaidenvictory.
7 THOMAS EQUINAS (GB) (26) 44023-6
Br Ch g Mayson - Hot Ticket (IRE)
O Michael & Heather Yarrow
TFRHHHII BHA56
(8)
Robert Havlin J
Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B M. J. Yarrow Diomed Developments Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWA4-timeC&Dwinnerbutonlysixthof9inhandicap(5/1)atLingfield(7f,AW)26daysago.Thesort tobouncebackthough. TFRHHHII BHA56
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 YOU ARE EVERYTHING (FR) (43) 411630- 7 9-4 (4)
Br B or Br m Belardo (IRE) - Sensa (FR)
O Wedgewood Estates
Nicola Currie J
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Mme Liza Judd Wedgewood Estates S
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatChepstow/Leicesterinthesummerandlargelyingoodnicksince,eighthof12inhandicap (28/1)atKempton(8f)43daysagowhenleftpoorlyplaced.Needsconsidering.
9 CHARLATAN (IRE) (23) 40021-0 BF
Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lyin Eyes
O Tick Tock Partnership
B G. Regan
6 9-2 (9)
Jack Dace (5) J
David Simcock, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in December Seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 85/40) 23daysago.Canmakehispresencefeltifshruggingofflatesteffort.
HHHII BHA53
10 LOWESTOFT (GB) (7) 006-6 4 8-9 (3)
Br B or Br g Eqtidaar (IRE) - College Doll
Gina Mangan J
O Mrs Christine Dunnett Christine Dunnett, Norwich T
B Mrs Christine Dunnett
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who posted his best effort when sixth of 8 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f,100/1)7daysago.Moreisneedednowgoingintohandicaps. TFRHHIII BHA38(+6)
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: WINDSOR PASS (IRE) 7 9 8 Luke Morris 2-1 (John Butler) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Charlatan (IRE), 5-1 My Boy Harry (GB), 11-2 Edergole’s Gift (IRE), 6-1 Impulse Buy (GB), 7-1 Bullington Bry (GB), 9-1 Thomas Equinas (GB), 16-1 Amaysmont (GB), 20-1 You Are Everything (FR), 28-1 Potters Prince (GB), Lowestoft (GB)
MY BOY HARRY arrives at the top of his game so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of a very good Lingfield second. Fellow C&D scorer Edergole’s Gift is next on the list while Bullington Bry, You Are Everything and Thomas Equinas can also have a say in this open contest.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MY BOY HARRY 2.EDERGOLE’S GIFT (IRE) 3.BULLINGTON BRY
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Sixth Race 7.30
THE £99 ANNUAL PASS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
CITY SELECTIONS
Having posted his best effort to date when runner-up at Wolverhampton in September, Rogue Justice must enter calculations on this reappearance. The four-year-old has the potental to find further improvement now sent over two miles and isn’t taken lightly, but TARANJERINE is slightly more compelling. Jim Boyle’s charge was denied a clear run at a crucial stage when finishing a narrow second at Lingfield earlier this month and compensation may await. Shibuya Song is also worth a second look in a refitted visor
Rogue Justice
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Carroll (21 wins from 205 runners, 10%) runs ALEX THE GREAT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 50 runners, 14%) runs SHIBUYA SONG
Weightwatcher: ALEX THE GREAT won off a handicap mark of 59, his rating is now down 7lb to 52. Longest Traveller: ALEX THE GREAT trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 166 miles.
1 BURANO MURANO (GB) (123) 0/0432- 4 9-9 (5)
Br Gr g Planteur (IRE) - Fast Menantie (FR) Robert Havlin J
O R P Phillips Denis Quinn, Newmarket T
B Mr R. P. Philips & Chapel Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on the Flat, placing in a couple of Ffos Las handicaps last year Seventh of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Kempton(2m,goodtosoft)inNovember RejoinedyardafterleavingChristianWilliams.Cheekpiecesonfirsttime. TFRHHHII BHA60
2 TARANJERINE (IRE) (22) 30130-2 C
(6)
Br Br g Make Believe - Red Raven (IRE) Pat Cosgrave J
O Jastar Capital Limited Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Mr Emir Alkas Jastar Capital Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerinNovember Cheekpiecesonfirsttime,verygoodsecondof10inhandicap(10/1) atLingfield(2m)22daysago,concedingfirstrun.Leadingclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA59
3 ROGUE JUSTICE (GB) (145) 00352-
(2)
Br B g Calyx - Bearberry (IRE) Hector Crouch J
O The Rogues Gallery Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Neil Malik Eco Rider, UK Packaging Supplies Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.9/1,verygoodsecondof6inhandicapatWolverhampton(13/4m)inSeptember SwitchestoAWforthefirsttimeafter5monthsoff.Upintripagain.Lessexposedthantherestofthese. TFRHHHHI BHA57
4 SULLIVAN BAY (IRE) (218) 33/3350- CD 6 9-6 (1)
Br B g Australia - Chatting (IRE) Finley Marsh J
O Mrs R. L. Field Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
B Chatting Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Last of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Kempton (2m) when last seen in June. Visor back on. Bettingperhapsthebestguidetoexpectations.
5 ALEX THE GREAT (IRE) (17) P0000-0 D 6 9-5 (4)
Br Gr g Camelot - Moonrise Landing (IRE) Nicola Currie J
O Shropshire Wolves & Mill House Racing
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Oak Hill Stud Mill House Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWAWwinneratNewcastlelastMarchbuthaslargelystruggledsince.
6 SHIBUYA SONG (GB) (9) 40600//-6
TFRHHIII BHA52
(7)
Br Ch m New Approach (IRE) - Silent Music (IRE) Mason Paetel (5) J
O Think Big Partnership James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr C. E. Stedman
TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2022.FirstrunsinceleavingRichardPhillipswhenremotesixthof9inhandicap(20/1)atSouthwell(1 3/4m)9daysago.Remainsveryearlydayswiththisexcellentyardbutneedstohavecomeonalotinashorttime.
7 ARENAS DEL TIEMPO (GB) (12) 5416-60 C
(3)
Br B or Br m Footstepsinthesand - Vezere (USA) Dylan Hogan J
O D Edmonston, T Helliwell & S J Holden
B Mr Robert Moss
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a lengthy losing run over the extended 13f here last summer but hasn’t scaled same heights eitherstartsincereturningfromabreak.Abouncebackisneeded. TFRHHIII BHA52
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
TARANJERINE
8 HICONIC (GB) (22) //60///4-0 9 8-12 (8)
Br B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note
Hollie Doyle J O Golden Equinox Racing & AHRC
B Miss S. West
Alex Hales, Edgecote T
Winwood Construction UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplehurdlewinnerforthisyard.BackontheFlatforthefirsttimeinover3yearswhenfourthof9over2matWolverhampton justbeforeChristmasbutfailedtobuildonthatwhenseventh(Taranjerinesecond)atLingfieldsince. TFRHHHII BHA45
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: SECRET MISTRAL 5 9 4 Rossa Ryan 7-1 (Tony Carroll) 6 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 4, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Taranjerine (IRE), 4-1 Rogue Justice (GB), 9-1 Burano Murano (GB), Shibuya Song (GB), 10-1 Sullivan Bay (IRE), Arenas Del Tiempo (GB), 11-1 Hiconic (GB), 16-1 Alex The Great (IRE)
TARANJERINE went very close on his first attempt over 2m at Lingfield and is taken to go one better now The returning Rogue Justice is much less exposed than the majority of these and is feared most ahead of Burano Murano, another who hasn’t got too many miles on the clock.
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 CHELMSFORD MILE SERIES QUALIFIER #5 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) Weights lowered 2lb.
CITY SELECTIONS
The application of first-time blinkers appeared to transform recent C&D winner LEXINGTON JET and another big run looks likely The four-year-old scored with enough in hand to suggest that he can overcome a 5lb rise and he edges the verdict over Gennadius. Richard Hannon’s colt opened his account impressively at the 13th time of asking in a C&D maiden latest and should remain competitive back in a handicap. H Key Lails and Luminous Warrior are others to consider
LEXINGTON JET Gennadius
Leading course trainer (20-25): S C Williams (53 wins from 412 runners, 13%) runs LADY JUSTICE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 50 runners, 14%) runs MANDANA Longest Traveller: LEXINGTON JET trained by D Loughnane, Tern Hill, 181 miles.
1 LEXINGTON JET (IRE) (14) 20363-1 CD 4 9-7 (3)
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Ejadah (IRE) Conor Whiteley (7) J
O Middleham Park Racing CXVI David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B Jer Hickey & Aaron Langan Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkeredfirsttime,careerbestwhenwinning8-runnerC&Dhandicap14daysago,havingrunofrace fromthefront.Muchdependsonwhetherthatheadgearworksaswellasecondtime. TFRHHHII BHA70
2 H KEY LAILS (GB) (17) 00145-2 CD 6 9-6 (7)
Br Gr g Washington DC (IRE) - Natural Appeal (IRE)
Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
O Mr Martyn Cruse Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner Threewinsfrom11runslastyear LatestwinatLingfieldinNovember Goodsecondof7 inhandicap(7/2)atLingfield(1m)17daysago.Shouldgowell.
3 STRAIGHT A (GB) (27) 00526-4
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Straight Away
O Mrs Elisabeth Cash
B Littleton Stud
HHHHI BHA69
9-6 (1)
Robert Havlin J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
Premier Steak House S TIMEFORMVIEWWentcloseatWolverhampton(7f)inNovember 9/4,leftpoorlyplacedwhenfourthof7inhandicapatWolverhampton (7f)27daysago.OnhislowestmarksincewinninglastJanuary.Mightprovetheanswer TFRHHHHH BHA69
4 GENNADIUS (GB) (14) 3522-61 CD 4 9-6 (4)
Br B c Ulysses (IRE) - Gemina (IRE)
O Middleham Park Racing LXIII
Sean Levey J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWFinallygotoffthemarkinaC&Dmaiden14daysago.Didthateasilybutmorewillbeneededifhe’s tofollowupbackinahandicap.
5 LADY JUSTICE (GB) (90) 165/006-
(6)
Br B f Without Parole - Balance Grace McEntee J
O Mr J W Parry and Mrs C Shekells
B Brook Stud Bloodstock & W. A. Tinkler
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWRacedonturf,winninga7fmaiden.Failedtomakeasignificantimpactin3handicapstartslastyear SwitchestoAWforthefirsttimeafter3monthsoff.
6 LUMINOUS WARRIOR (IRE) (43) 350451- D
(5)
Br B g Kingman - Mambo Light (USA) Hollie Doyle J
O Quest Thoroughbreds - Luminous Warrior
B Woodnook Farm Pty Ltd
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinning12-runnerhandicapatKempton(1m)43daysago.Wellpositionedonthat occasionanda6lbrisedemandsmoreofhim.
(IRE) (15) 20034-3
Br B f Persian King (IRE) - Amanda Carter Hector Crouch J
O Paul Drinkwater & Partner James Owen, Newmarket T
B Framont Ltd D&D Indsutrial Coatings S
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2025 but hasn’t been with the prolific James Owen yard for long. Creditablethirdof8inhandicapatKempton(1m)15daysago.Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA67
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: CHERRY KING 4 9 4 Rossa Ryan 6-5 (Stuart Williams) 9 ran Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Gennadius (GB), Mandana (IRE), 9-2 Lexington Jet (IRE), 11-2 Straight A (GB), 6-1 H Key Lails (GB), 13-2 Luminous Warrior (IRE), 28-1 Lady Justice (GB)
STRAIGHT A was better than the result last time and gets the nod to snap a 12-month losing run. Mandana seems to be finding her feet for the James Owen yard and is second choice ahead of H Key Lails.
Dogs
Race Conditions
First Race 5.00 - THE 7TH MARCH ARTFUL DODGER AFTER RACING 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. January 27th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 17th, 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, 1 at £6 and 12 at £30. - Closed January 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 5.30 - THE FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, January 23rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb 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 14 entries at £50. - Closed January 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 6.00 - THE TWO DAY EASTER FESTIVAL 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, January 23rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Weights: 9st 9lb each Penalties, after January 17th, 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). 12 entries at £30. - Closed January 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.30 - THE 18TH JUNE LADIES DAY 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 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 17th, 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 12 entries at £45. - Closed January 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.00 - THE CHELMSFORD MILE SERIES QUALIFIER ~4 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for 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. January 27th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 17th, 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) 12 entries at £30. - Closed January 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 7.30 - THE £99 ANNUAL PASS 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. January 27th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 4-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after January 17th, 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 January 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.00 - THE CHELMSFORD MILE SERIES QUALIFIER ~5 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 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. January 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 17th, 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) 12 entries at £40. - Closed January 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) Weights lowered 2lbs. SS
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