Chelmsford City Race 1 - Level Head Apprentice Handicap
The unexposed NIGHT TARA (3) had BACKER BILK (5) back in third when getting up late over course and distance on her handicap debut sixteen days ago. The booking of 3.5kg claimer Poppy Scott negates any swing in the weights and she could have what it takes to follow-up. The latter is a consistent performer at this level and holds strong claims once more. ARTIFICER (2) won over 1600m here under this apprentice back in February and cannot be ignored. INFANTRY OFFICER (6) could feature back on an all-weather surface.

Jockey: Shay Farmer
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on August 7 over 2000m, 6 len behind Sense Of Reason carrying 60.5kg at $12. The start before that 6th of 13 at Windsor on July 21 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Ghost Story with 60.5kg at $29. Better than recent form suggests and he can improve sharply.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 07/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | NSL | Joe Leavy | 60.5kg | 2:06.77 | 1-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
6/13 | 21/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $13,280.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Soft | Joe Leavy | 60.5kg | 2:12.40 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
7/11 | 09/07/2025 | 92 | HCP APP 4U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Shay Farmer | 59kg | 2:21.40 | 8-10-7 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
6/7 | 08/04/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Joe Leavy | 56kg | 1:43.83 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |
7/7 | 12/03/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 60kg | 2:00.38 | 3-2-7 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.33 |
2/8 | 10/02/2025 | 28 | HCP APP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59.5kg | 2:03.11 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 13/01/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | NS | Joe Leavy | 61.5kg | 2:10.72 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
1/11 | 04/01/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 2:00.64 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
1/10 | 26/12/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 1:58.51 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 05/12/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | NS | Joe Leavy | 62.5kg | 1:40.65 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
7/11 | 13/11/2024 | 21 | HCP APP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59kg | 2:09.41 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Fred Daly
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 7 at Newmarket (July) on August 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind Cancan In The Rain carrying 54.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Great Yarmouth on May 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Visibility with 60kg at $7.50. A far better showing is expected.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 15/08/2025 | 85 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jonny Peate | 54.5kg | 1:39.25 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
3/8 | 22/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Firm | Jonny Peate | 60kg | 1:35.51 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
2/7 | 26/04/2025 | 63 | HCP 4U | $16,260.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Firm | Jonny Peate | 58kg | 1:40.28 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
1/9 | 22/02/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | NS | Fred Daly | 60.5kg | 1:38.82 | 8-7-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
2/9 | 30/01/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | NS | Jonny Peate | 60kg | 1:38.52 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
8/10 | 07/01/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 60.5kg | 1:28.17 | 8-6-8 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
5/12 | 19/12/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 61kg | 1:38.12 | 6-4-5 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $67.00 |
9/12 | 19/11/2024 | 36 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 59kg | 1:38.13 | 9-12-9 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
14/14 | 14/10/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:37.94 | 5-8-14 | 13 |
| 33.5L | $41.00 |
3/5 | 14/09/2024 | 124 | NOV F 35 | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 1:38.36 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $81.00 |
7/7 | 13/05/2024 | 15 | NOV F 3 | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Kieran O'Neill | 57kg | 2:42.41 | - | 7 |
| 64.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Poppy Scott
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track August 14 over 2000m defeating Sansanetti with 61kg at $6. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Chepstow on July 17 over 1600m, 10 len behind Seren Star with 58kg at $51. Among the top chances again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 14/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 61kg | 2:05.69 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
6/10 | 17/07/2025 | 7 | MDN F 3U | $13,070.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Good | Luke Morris | 58kg | 1:37.71 | 8-9-6 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
9/14 | 10/07/2025 | 13 | NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Carlisle | 1566m | Good Soft | Darragh Keenan | 56.5kg | 1:39.31 | 7-10-9 | 14 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
9/11 | 27/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 56.5kg | 1:28.35 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th in a small field at Carlisle on August 12 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind This Years Love with 59kg at $13. The start before that 7th of 13 at Wolverhampton on July 31 over 1700m, 9 len behind Hyperchromatic carrying 54.5kg at $41. Has been racing well. Cannot be disregarded.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 12/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $12,520.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:39.80 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
7/13 | 31/07/2025 | 54 | HCP 3 | $63,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 54.5kg | 1:47.89 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 07/06/2025 | 32 | HCP APP 3 | $13,610.00 | Lingfield | 1508m | Soft | Archie Young | 58.5kg | 1:38.60 | 9-5-6 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
11/11 | 06/05/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $14,020.00 | Wolverhampton | 1906m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:59.82 | 1-5-11 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
8/8 | 12/04/2025 | 23 | HCP F 3U | $14,760.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Good | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58.5kg | 1:44.80 | 1-8-8 | 4 |
| 55.0L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 20/03/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:40.64 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
1/6 | 11/03/2025 | 113 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:50.74 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
7/12 | 18/11/2024 | 13 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:50.71 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |
5/8 | 05/11/2024 | 26 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Soft | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | 1:40.66 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 10/10/2024 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:28.22 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
5/9 | 27/09/2024 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 57kg | 1:50.85 | 2-1-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.91 |

Jockey: Mason Paetel
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at this track on August 14 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Night Tara carrying 61kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Wolverhampton on February 1 over 1700m, neck behind Manton Road with 59.5kg at $4.20. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 14/08/2025 | 126 | HCP 3 | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Good Firm | Sean Dylan Bowen | 61kg | 2:05.69 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
2/9 | 10/04/2025 | 36 | HCP 3 | $11,440.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60kg | 1:39.39 | 5-7-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
3/8 | 05/03/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 2:13.90 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
2/11 | 24/02/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $17,670.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59kg | 1:50.39 | 5-6-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
1/5 | 07/02/2025 | 6 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59.5kg | 2:12.09 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
2/9 | 01/02/2025 | 44 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 59.5kg | 1:51.97 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
8/13 | 19/12/2024 | 196 | NOV 2 | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Aidan Keeley | 59kg | 1:37.08 | 9-9-8 | 12 |
| 17.3L | $151.00 |
15/15 | 06/06/2024 | 9 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 1:14.54 | 15-15-15 | 4 |
| 54.5L | $301.00 |
9/9 | 28/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Soft | Josephine Gordon | 60.5kg | 1:15.47 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 51.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Joe Bradnam
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last in a small field at Windsor on June 23 over 2300m, 41 len behind Bondi with 58.5kg at $4.50. Second-up got back early 5th of 7 at Ripon on August 16 over 2000m, 6 len behind Bay Dream Believer with 61kg at $7. Profiles nicely. Has the ability and is among the leading chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 16/08/2025 | 54 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 2:03.96 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
5/6 | 23/06/2025 | 78 | HCP APP 3 | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 2:27.19 | 1-5-5 | 5 |
| 41.3L | $4.50 |
4/7 | 06/04/2025 | 10 | HCP 3 | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 54.5kg | 2:37.50 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
1/6 | 27/03/2025 | 10 | HCP 3 | $12,120.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 62kg | 2:01.33 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.25 |
1/10 | 17/03/2025 | 217 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 56kg | 2:40.30 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
11/13 | 12/08/2024 | 19 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Pat Cosgrave | 58kg | 1:11.42 | 13-13-11 | 12 |
| 15.0L | $151.00 |
9/11 | 24/07/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | 1:26.20 | 7-5-9 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $8.00 |
9/14 | 26/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $17,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 1:28.92 | 5-3-9 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Liam Wright
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 8 at Great Yarmouth on August 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Princess Mia carrying 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Wolverhampton on December 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Never Let Go with 58kg at $8.50. Hard to fault if at her best.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 03/08/2025 | 192 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good | Harry Davies | 57.5kg | 1:38.06 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
5/7 | 23/01/2025 | 34 | NOV F 3U | $14,540.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 1:46.76 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
8/9 | 20/12/2024 | 29 | NOV F 2 | $17,510.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 1:31.64 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
5/10 | 21/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 58kg | 1:24.16 | 5-3-5 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: C Horgan
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 8 at Wolverhampton on August 10 over 1400m, 19 len behind Marquis Pompeo carrying 58kg at $126. The race before that ran last of 7 at Ripon on July 29 over 1600m, 19 len behind Abloom with 58kg at $201. Making up the numbers.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 10/08/2025 | 12 | APP MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | William Cox | 58kg | 1:27.84 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $126.00 |
7/7 | 29/07/2025 | 29 | NOV F 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | William Cox | 58kg | 1:40.41 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $201.00 |
5/6 | 30/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 3U | $73,800.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 1:42.99 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $151.00 |