Chelmsford City Race 2 - Betfair 'Hands And Heels' Amateur Jockeys' Handicap
SENSE OF REASON (1) has been going well with a pair of runner-up results tackling the trip preceding a 0.75L victory in this handicap grade over course and distance a month ago. Leading contender. HECTOR (6) placed past two starts including a strong third attempting this handicap grade and journey at Yarmouth. Could go well again. WYLD BILL (2) found success by a nose contesting a 2000m handicap two outings ago at Newcastle AW. Holds appeal. PENDING APPEAL (8) might make the frame. Something for the Multiples: PRINCE HECTOR (6)

Jockey: Mr James Hills
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track August 7 over 2000m defeating Fihrayn carrying 57kg at $7.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Great Yarmouth on July 28 over 2020m, neck behind Naughty Niall carrying 59kg at $4.30. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 07/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | NSL | Mikkel Mortensen | 57kg | 2:06.77 | 5-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
2/8 | 28/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $13,280.00 | Yarmouth | 2032m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 2:09.71 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
2/9 | 30/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 2011m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 2:14.69 | 2-4-2 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
5/8 | 09/06/2025 | 228 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | Good | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 2:12.89 | 8-4-5 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $7.50 |
2/6 | 24/10/2024 | 23 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Soft | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 2:24.82 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
6/13 | 01/10/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Bath | 1609m | Soft | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 1:45.44 | 5-9-6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
12/12 | 16/09/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $13,280.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 1:42.48 | 9-12-12 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 29/08/2024 | 27 | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Mikkel Mortensen | 58kg | 1:37.06 | 6-8-9 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $201.00 |
7/14 | 02/08/2024 | 104 | MDN 3 | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:41.54 | 12-11-7 | 12 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |
15/17 | 20/04/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Soft | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | 1:39.39 | 14-15-15 | 12 |
| 22.0L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Mr Liam Mcgaffin
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Ffos Las on September 9 over 2000m, in the wet; 26 len behind Zambezi Magic carrying 63kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by a nose at Newcastle All Weather June 27 over 2040m defeating Made All with 69kg at $7. Rates well and should find the frame here.
Last Starts 10 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 | 09/09/2025 | 74 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 2011m | Heavy | Ray Dawson | 63kg | 2:29.17 | 3-2-6 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $8.50 |
1/12 | 27/06/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 4U | $14,760.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Simon Walker | 69kg | 2:14.37 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
5/12 | 11/06/2025 | 84 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 60kg | 2:23.45 | 3-2-5 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
6/9 | 19/03/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $14,540.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Laura Pearson | 64.5kg | 1:26.23 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $201.00 |
5/5 | 06/03/2025 | 47 | MDN 35 | $13,470.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Laura Pearson | 64.5kg | 1:29.29 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |
7/7 | 18/01/2025 | 266 | JHDLE 4 | $30,440.00 | Ascot Uk | 3156m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:46.25 | 4-6-7 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $101.00 |
99/5 | 27/04/2024 | 24 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 56.5kg | 2:10.70 | - | 2 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
7/11 | 03/04/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $12,700.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | 1:41.20 | - | 10 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Mr Michael Try
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Great Yarmouth on August 6 over 2800m, 29 len behind Senor Cortez carrying 66.5kg at $51. Before that second last of 7 at Newbury on July 24 over 2000m, 17 len behind Gordon Grey with 60.5kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 06/08/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 4U | $12,790.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Good Firm | Michael Try | 66.5kg | 3:03.34 | 1-6-7 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $51.00 |
6/7 | 24/07/2025 | 19 | HCP APP 4U | $19,540.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Michael Try | 60.5kg | 2:06.82 | 3-7-6 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 05/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good Firm | Tommie Jakes | 60kg | 2:09.90 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $4.00 |
2/3 | 22/06/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | Good | Tommie Jakes | 60kg | 2:12.99 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
1/9 | 26/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Tommie Jakes | 58kg | 2:07.11 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
4/8 | 30/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 2011m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 2:02.56 | 5-2-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
6/10 | 08/04/2025 | 28 | HCP APP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 59kg | 2:37.87 | 10-6-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
6/11 | 11/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Raul Da Silva | 61kg | 2:02.64 | 10-10-6 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
6/8 | 18/02/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Raul Da Silva | 61.5kg | 3:08.14 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $3.75 |
4/7 | 27/01/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 62kg | 2:43.09 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $1.73 |
1/11 | 20/01/2025 | 33 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Raul Da Silva | 60kg | 2:40.35 | 9-9-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Mr Lucas Murphy
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Nottingham on July 31 over 2000m, 31 len behind Saliko carrying 68kg at $23. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Wolverhampton on October 19 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Seraphic carrying 57.5kg at $11. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 31/07/2025 | 145 | HCP APP NOV 3U | $14,210.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | Lucas Murphy | 68kg | 2:15.33 | 2-3-6 | 10 |
| 31.0L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 08/03/2025 | 45 | HCP APP 4U | $13,640.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Margot Scudamore | 66kg | 2:08.00 | 8-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
1/12 | 22/01/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:05.77 | 3-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
6/7 | 09/01/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | NS | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:07.64 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 26.0L | $6.50 |
3/12 | 30/12/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 2:00.25 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
3/13 | 18/12/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Tyrese Cameron | 60kg | 2:20.12 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
5/11 | 02/12/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Thomas Greatrex | 60.5kg | 2:37.32 | 2-1-5 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
11/12 | 06/11/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Soft | Tyrese Cameron | 61.5kg | 3:13.17 | - | 8 |
| 44.5L | $51.00 |
5/7 | 19/10/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Tyrese Cameron | 57.5kg | 2:41.43 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
10/13 | 01/10/2024 | 101 | APP HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Bath | 2615m | Soft | Tyrese Cameron | 61.5kg | 2:59.20 | 4-8-10 | 7 |
| 23.5L | $23.00 |
6/8 | 22/06/2024 | 12 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 2313m | Good Firm | Alec Voikhansky | 57.5kg | 2:26.86 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Mr Jake Holman
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Lingfield All Weather on August 30 over 1600m, 33 len behind Rising Force with 67.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Windsor on June 9 over 1630m, 17 len behind Christmas Gift carrying 64kg at $101. Not among the main chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 30/08/2025 | 82 | HCP APP 4U | $11,440.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Jake Holman | 67.5kg | 1:38.29 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 33.8L | $101.00 |
11/11 | 09/06/2025 | 12 | OPEN NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Soft | Trevor Whelan | 64kg | 1:45.61 | 8-10-11 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 28/05/2025 | 319 | OPEN NOV 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Trevor Whelan | 63.5kg | 1:27.12 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $101.00 |
8/10 | 13/07/2024 | - | NOV 3U | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good | Charlie Bennett | 59kg | 1:27.15 | 2-6-8 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Miss Venetia Thompson
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd in a small field at Great Yarmouth on August 24 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Stipulation carrying 53.5kg at $4.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Wolverhampton on July 22 over 2800m, 1.3 len behind Forglen carrying 68.5kg at $26. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 24/08/2025 | 33 | HCP APP 4U | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Poppy Scott | 53.5kg | 2:12.52 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
2/10 | 22/07/2025 | 42 | HCP APP 4U | $11,010.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Natasha Cookson | 68.5kg | 3:06.83 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
9/9 | 10/06/2025 | 50 | OPEN 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59kg | 2:04.04 | 1-2-9 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
9/12 | 21/04/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 54.5kg | 2:38.99 | 2-5-9 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | HCP APP 4U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 58kg | 3:06.68 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 15/03/2025 | 12 | OPEN 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59kg | 2:40.52 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
6/8 | 03/03/2025 | 84 | HCP APP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59kg | 2:01.03 | 1-3-6 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
10/12 | 09/12/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Paula Muir | 59kg | 2:02.57 | 2-2-10 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
7/10 | 18/11/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Paula Muir | 59.5kg | 2:39.87 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
11/14 | 28/10/2024 | 120 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Soft | Paula Muir | 59kg | 2:14.32 | 4-10-11 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $26.00 |
8/13 | 30/06/2024 | 2 | HCP 3U | $10,350.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Paula Muir | 60.5kg | 2:00.34 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Miss Lauren Frost
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Haydock Park on September 4 over 2300m, 8 len behind Ribble River carrying 60kg at $41. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Pontefract on August 6 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Star Start carrying 60.5kg at $26. Looks out of his depth.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/14 | 04/09/2025 | 29 | HCP APP 4U | $15,100.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Good | Lauren Frost | 60kg | 2:35.39 | 3-10-11 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
4/8 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | HCP APP 3U | $11,540.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good Firm | Lauren Frost | 60.5kg | 2:16.48 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
5/7 | 17/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 2376m | Good Firm | Ben Robinson | 56kg | 2:36.05 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 10/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 2248m | Good Soft | Ben Robinson | 58kg | 2:26.10 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
10/11 | 28/06/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 52.5kg | 2:44.23 | 2-4-10 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
5/7 | 19/06/2025 | 12 | HCP APP 4U | $12,920.00 | Ripon | 2423m | Good | Hannah Dring | 63.5kg | 2:39.68 | 4-7-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
11/12 | 07/06/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | Good | Ben Robinson | 60kg | 1:40.11 | 10-10-11 | 14 |
| 15.3L | $67.00 |
7/7 | 21/05/2025 | 439 | HCP APP 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Firm | Shay Farmer | 59.5kg | 1:40.58 | 3-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
6/8 | 08/03/2024 | 17 | HCP 4U | $15,130.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 2:15.72 | - | 8 |
| 7.7L | $3.50 |
3/10 | 20/02/2024 | 18 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | 2:15.41 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
4/8 | 02/02/2024 | 11 | APP HCP 4U | $15,980.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | M W Brown | 64kg | 2:14.82 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Mr Jude Fernandes
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at Lingfield All Weather on August 26 over 2400m, 6 len behind Nasim carrying 60kg at $21. The run before that 4th of 12 at Leicester on August 10 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Angel On High carrying 56kg at $23. Has ability and is a definite top-three hope.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 26/08/2025 | 16 | 3U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Alec Voikhansky | 60kg | 2:32.73 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
4/12 | 10/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $14,170.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Alec Voikhansky | 56kg | 2:05.40 | 10-8-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 28/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $13,280.00 | Yarmouth | 2032m | Good Soft | Alec Voikhansky | 55kg | 2:09.71 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
8/11 | 15/07/2025 | 35 | OPEN 3U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good Soft | Alfie Gee | 58kg | 1:42.15 | 4-2-8 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
6/9 | 10/06/2025 | 12 | OPEN 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Alec Voikhansky | 60kg | 2:04.04 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
6/10 | 29/05/2025 | 59 | HCP 4U | $13,280.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Soft | Alec Voikhansky | 60.5kg | 1:39.60 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
2/11 | 31/03/2025 | 196 | OPEN 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Alec Voikhansky | 60kg | 1:50.03 | 10-8-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
7/8 | 16/09/2024 | 60 | HCP F 3U | $16,610.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 56.5kg | 1:40.32 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 18/07/2024 | 38 | HCP F 3U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 2:07.10 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $101.00 |
8/8 | 10/06/2024 | 30 | HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 57kg | 1:22.84 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 11/05/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1609m | Good | Alec Voikhansky | 55kg | 1:50.69 | 5-5-8 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $67.00 |