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Chelmsford City Race 7 - Betfair Plays Different Handicap

KINGMAKER (4) showed plenty of ability a month ago when 0.5L second tackling a higher graded 2400m handicap at Southwell AW. Leading chance. TELECOMMUNICATION (5) arrives in strong form with a 2200m handicap success at Yarmouth preceding a 1.25L second over 2400m at Southwell AW. Rates highly. OBSIDIAN KNIGHT (1) holds claims following a solid third attempting this handicap standard in a 2400m contest at Lingfield AW. Might feature. CARLTON (3) warrants a second look.

Race Time:6:30 PM
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Track:Synthetic
Weather:FINE
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:2675m
1
Silk
Obsidian Knight (5)9261175983
Trainer: T Kent (Newmarket)12 mths 39: 7-7-3

Jockey: Grace Mcentee

Weight: 63.5kgs

7 yo Brown G
Sire: AWTAAD (IRE)
Dam: HOLDA (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Docksider

Stats

Prize Money$158,840.00
Avg $$4,072.82
Win %17.95%
Place %43.59%
Career39: 7-7-3
Track1: 1-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 1-1-0
2nd Up3: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good13: 0-1-2
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic25: 7-6-1

Comments

Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on August 30 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind High Court Judge with 63.5kg at $8. The race before that 8th of 13 at Wolverhampton on July 31 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Silent Age carrying 52kg at $34. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/1030/08/202530HCP 3U$14,020.00Lingfield2414mNeutralGrace McEntee63.5kg2:32.806-4-35
  • 1. High Court Judge
  • 2. The Bay Warrior
  • 3. Obsidian Knight
0.8L$8.00
8/1331/07/202549HCP 3U$90,750.00Wolverhampton1911mNeutralJack Nicholls52kg1:58.304-7-81
  • 1. Silent Age
  • 2. Immediate Effect
  • 3. Londoner
4.3L$34.00
9/1112/06/202514HCP APP 4U$19,540.00Newbury2011mGood FirmLewis Kent68.5kg2:08.109-9-96
  • 1. Alazwar
  • 2. Warning Sign
  • 3. Liberated Lad
12.3L$10.00
5/1129/05/202520HCP 4U$15,500.00Yarmouth2032mGood SoftBrandon Wilkie59.5kg2:09.4910-7-55
  • 1. Charming Whisper
  • 2. Woodstock City
  • 3. Lechuga Lad
2.5L$15.00
7/1209/05/202521HCP APP 4U$46,970.00Chester2472mGood FirmGrace McEntee61kg2:37.884-6-77
  • 1. Small Fry
  • 2. Sportingsilvermine
  • 3. Giselles Defence
28.3L$19.00
1/1618/04/202525HCP APP 4U$90,750.00Lingfield2414mNeutralGrace McEntee59kg2:30.157-5-13
  • 1. Obsidian Knight
  • 2. Destinado
  • 3. Patch's Bond
0.2L$21.00
1/1124/03/202524HCP 4U$12,890.00Lingfield2011mNeutralBrandon Wilkie59.5kg2:05.046-3-13
  • 1. Obsidian Knight
  • 2. Risen Again
  • 3. Newfangled
0.8L$10.00
6/928/02/202521HCP APP 4U$27,220.00Lingfield2011mNeutralBrandon Wilkie61kg2:08.655-2-68
  • 1. Bearaway
  • 2. Crafter
  • 3. Naasma
7.0L$6.00
2/807/02/202516HCP APP 4U$12,890.00Lingfield2011mNeutralBrandon Wilkie59kg2:11.684-2-28
  • 1. Raintown
  • 2. Obsidian Knight
  • 3. Polling Day
1.5L$10.00
9/1122/01/202550HCP APP 4U$13,100.00Lingfield2011mNeutralLewis Kent70.5kg2:06.995-7-94
  • 1. Ellexis
  • 2. Blue Yonder
  • 3. Annexation
8.8L$4.33
6/1103/12/202420HCP 3U$17,240.00Lingfield2011mNeutralAidan Keeley59.5kg2:06.099-11-610
  • 1. Santorini Star
  • 2. Epsom Faithfull
  • 3. Pasha
3.8L$6.50
2
Silk
Curran (4)9113627452
Trainer: Charlie Johnston (Middleham Moor, N Yorks)12 mths 22: 4-2-3

Jockey: S De Sousa

Weight: 63.5kgs

4 yo Chestnut G
Sire: GLENEAGLES (IRE)
Dam: TIPITENA (GB)
Dam's Sire: Camelot

Stats

Prize Money$65,111.00
Avg $$2,959.59
Win %18.18%
Place %40.91%
Career22: 4-2-3
Track1: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-0-0
2nd Up3: 1-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good15: 3-1-3
Soft2: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic5: 1-1-0

Comments

Last start 2nd of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on September 3 over 2600m, 2.5 len behind Surrey Fire with 61kg at $6.50. The start before that ran last in a small field at Newmarket (July) on August 23 over 2800m, 9 len behind Arqoob carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Hard to enthuse as he is not too reliable.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/703/09/202511HCP 3U$13,800.00Lingfield2615mNeutralJoe Fanning61kg2:41.825-4-24
  • 1. Surrey Fire
  • 2. Curran
  • 3. Currumbin
2.5L$6.50
5/523/08/202511HCP 3U$44,680.00Newmarket Uk2816mGood FirmSean Dylan Bowen55.5kg3:08.401-1-51
  • 1. Arqoob
  • 2. Percy Shelley
  • 3. Youthful King
9.8L$6.50
4/812/08/202518HCP 3U$19,060.00Carlisle2816mGoodCallum Shepherd61.5kg3:09.381-1-46
  • 1. Paper Doll
  • 2. Arrange
  • 3. Tafsir
5.0L$5.50
7/825/07/20257HCP 4U$20,870.00Sandown Park Uk2816mGoodRob Hornby57.5kg3:06.434-4-75
  • 1. MacAri
  • 2. Cock And Bull
  • 3. Moel Arthur
10.8L$6.00
2/818/07/20256HCP 4U$22,140.00Haydock Park2816mGoodSilvestre De Sousa56kg3:08.911-1-24
  • 1. Beauld As Brass
  • 2. Curran
  • 3. Pique'
0.3L$5.00
6/1012/07/202514HCP 4U$45,370.00York3319mGood FirmJason Hart58kg3:32.851-2-61
  • 1. Terrorise
  • 2. Marbuzet
  • 3. Rock N Roll Pinkie
13.5L$6.50
3/828/06/20257HCP 4U$27,680.00Chester3196mGoodJoe Fanning61.5kg3:29.352-2-35
  • 1. Tailorman
  • 2. Marbuzet
  • 3. Curran
5.8L$3.75
1/721/06/202514HCP 4U$27,680.00Newmarket Uk2816mGood FirmJack Callan55.5kg3:05.622-2-15
  • 1. Curran
  • 2. Calvert
  • 3. Red Flyer
1.3L$5.50
1/507/06/20259HCP APP 4U$15,500.00Doncaster2921mGoodCallum Shepherd57.5kg3:14.561-1-13
  • 1. Curran
  • 2. Tailorman
  • 3. La Cadalora
0.5L$13.00
9/1029/05/202531HCP 4U$16,610.00Ripon2423mGood SoftSean Dylan Bowen59kg2:39.574-6-96
  • 1. Something
  • 2. Free Speech
  • 3. Ancient Myth
6.8L$11.00
3/1028/04/202525HCP 4U$18,450.00Ayr2011mGoodJoe Fanning58.5kg2:07.332-5-310
  • 1. Spirit Of Acklam
  • 2. Can't Stop Now
  • 3. Curran
8.0L$8.00
3
Silk
Carlton (1)4x15137223
Trainer: J P Owen (Newmarket, Suffolk)12 mths 39: 7-4-5

Jockey: Mason Paetel

Weight: 63kgs

5 yo Brown G
Sire: FRANKEL (GB)
Dam: CHANTRA (GER)
Dam's Sire: Lando

Stats

Prize Money$94,756.00
Avg $$2,429.64
Win %17.95%
Place %41.03%
Career39: 7-4-5
Track6: 5-0-0
Distance1: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up5: 2-0-0
2nd Up5: 1-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good17: 1-2-3
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy4: 0-1-0
Synthetic17: 6-1-2

Comments

Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 11 at Worcester on August 31 over 4600m, 9 len behind Pooroldmackley carrying 74kg at $5.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Pontefract on August 17 over 3400m, 7 len behind Kentucky River carrying 64.5kg at $4.50. Sure to make his presence felt.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/1131/08/202514HCP HDLE 4U$11,160.00Worcester4626mGoodAlex Chadwick74kg5:50.20-0
  • 1. Pooroldmackley
  • 2. Chief Black Robe
  • 3. Carlton
9.3L$5.50
2/417/08/202520HCP 3U$15,580.00Pontefract3419mGood FirmCallum Shepherd64.5kg3:51.603-3-22
  • 1. Kentucky River
  • 2. Carlton
  • 3. Merrijig
7.0L$4.50
2/628/07/202512HCP 3U$15,500.00Yarmouth2832mGood SoftSean Dylan Bowen63.5kg3:03.835-2-22
  • 1. String Of Pearls
  • 2. Carlton
  • 3. Kotari
1.8L$12.00
7/1416/07/202528HCP HDLE 3U$11,160.00Uttoxeter3218mGoodSean Bowen75.5kg3:47.603-7-70
  • 1. Monticello
  • 2. Diesel Line
  • 3. Hill Station
16.8L$6.50
3/718/06/20259HCP HDLE 4U$12,680.00Worcester3218mGoodHenry Brooke72.5kg3:46.213-4-30
  • 1. Ez Tiger
  • 2. Init Together
  • 3. Carlton
5.0L$1.53
1/409/06/20258HCP HDLE 4U$11,350.00Southwell3183mGoodHenry Brooke71kg4:04.802-1-10
  • 1. Carlton
  • 2. Brindley
  • 3. Pottersmattyeeehaa
8.5L$1.73
5/1201/06/202524HCP 4U$54,450.00Chelmsford City2816mNeutralCallum Shepherd55kg2:59.196-9-54
  • 1. Road To Wembley
  • 2. Trouville
  • 3. Artisan Dancer
1.8L$7.00
1/508/05/202566HCP 4U$16,330.00Chelmsford City3218mNeutralCallum Shepherd61kg3:30.434-4-12
  • 1. Carlton
  • 2. Son Of Red
  • 3. Wannabe Brave
1.5L$2.63
4/903/03/202511HDLE MDN 4U$15,330.00Southwell3218mGood SoftSam Twiston-Davies72kg4:02.855-4-40
  • 1. Jack Hyde
  • 2. Cobbler's Boy
  • 3. Surrey Lord
52.5L$34.00
7/1220/02/202514HDLE MDN 4U$13,610.00Huntingdon3218mGood SoftHenry Brooke73kg4:03.856-7-70
  • 1. Timetoshine
  • 2. Wotter Trotter
  • 3. Guchen
50.0L$19.00
4/606/02/202513HCP APP 4U$12,890.00Southwell2816mNeutralWarren Fentiman61.5kg3:08.914-4-42
  • 1. Annandale
  • 2. Alright Sunshine
  • 3. For Pleasure
1.5L$1.62
4
Silk
Kingmaker (3)77x5722462
Trainer: Andrew Balding (Kingsclere, Hants)12 mths 9: 0-3-0

Jockey: P J Mcdonald

Weight: 61kgs

3 yo Bay C
Sire: CAMELOT (GB)
Dam: ANA ZGHORTA (GB)
Dam's Sire: Anabaa

Stats

Prize Money$18,159.00
Avg $$2,017.67
Win %0.00%
Place %33.33%
Career9: 0-3-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good6: 0-2-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic3: 0-1-0

Comments

Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Southwell All Weather on August 17 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Motazzen carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that ran last in a small field at Sandown Park on July 30 over 2800m, 15 len behind Scarlet Moon with 57.5kg at $10. Shapes as a key runner.

Last Starts 33 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/1117/08/202518HCP 3U$18,150.00Southwell2414mNeutralP J McDonald57kg2:36.643-3-24
  • 1. Motazzen
  • 2. Kingmaker
  • 3. Whatsgoingonmarvin
0.5L$5.50
6/630/07/202526HCP 3$20,870.00Sandown Park Uk2816mGoodJason Watson57.5kg3:09.903-5-66
  • 1. Scarlet Moon
  • 2. Valiancy
  • 3. Whatsgoingonmarvin
15.8L$10.00
4/704/07/202522HCP 3$17,490.00Haydock Park2313mGoodJason Watson60.5kg2:29.705-7-41
  • 1. Kuredu King
  • 2. Mdawi, Percy's Daydream
1.5L$2.38
2/1212/06/202524HCP 3$25,410.00Newbury2414mGood FirmJason Watson56.5kg2:32.069-4-22
  • 1. Circus Of Rome
  • 2. Kingmaker
  • 3. Navid
1.5L$8.00
2/719/05/202517HCP 3$15,500.00Windsor2303mGood FirmOisin Murphy57.5kg2:29.172-2-25
  • 1. Schemaya
  • 2. Kingmaker
  • 3. Riyadh Gem
1.0L$2.63
7/1002/05/202535HCP 3$19,650.00Goodwood1990mGoodJason Watson58kg2:09.628-2-711
  • 1. Grecian Legacy
  • 2. Northwest Passage
  • 3. Masterinthewoods
0.6L$3.00
5/1228/03/2025144MDN 3U$19,060.00Southwell1609mNeutralJason Watson56.5kg1:41.089-7-59
  • 1. Superposition
  • 2. Looks Fantastic
  • 3. Killenaule
5.5L$11.00
7/1204/11/202439MDN 2$36,900.00Kempton Park1609mNSJason Watson60.5kg1:39.665-2-77
  • 1. Aurel
  • 2. Bedouin Prince
  • 3. Family Knight
6.0L$26.00
7/726/09/2024-MDN C 2$15,430.00Newmarket (Rowley)1609mGood SoftOisin Murphy58kg1:42.256-7-76
  • 1. Seacruiser
  • 2. Present Times
  • 3. Devil's Advocate
24.8L$8.00
5
Silk
Telecommunication (2)83x4104312
Trainer: Michael Bell (Newmarket, Suffolk)12 mths 11: 2-1-2

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: ARIZONA (IRE)
Dam: DREAM IMPOSSIBLE (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Iffraaj

Stats

Prize Money$24,058.00
Avg $$2,187.09
Win %18.18%
Place %45.45%
Career11: 2-1-2
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good7: 2-0-1
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic3: 0-1-1

Comments

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Southwell All Weather on September 2 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Coedana with 60kg at $4.50. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Great Yarmouth August 15 over 2300m defeating Pappa Louis with 57.5kg at $3.80. Racing well and looks a key chance.

Last Starts 17 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/702/09/202518HCP 3$13,800.00Southwell2414mNeutralCallum Shepherd60kg2:38.775-4-24
  • 1. Coedana
  • 2. Telecommunication
  • 3. Phrygia
1.3L$4.50
1/715/08/202512HCP 3U$15,500.00Yarmouth2307mGood FirmWilliam Buick57.5kg2:23.484-1-13
  • 1. Telecommunication
  • 2. Pappa Louis
  • 3. Phrygia
1.3L$3.75
3/603/08/202537HCP FLAT 3U$15,250.00Yarmouth2011mGoodHector Crouch60.5kg2:10.164-4-31
  • 1. Alive Again
  • 2. Arundel
  • 3. Telecommunication
0.8L$7.50
4/527/06/202514HCP 3$15,500.00Doncaster2050mGood FirmSaffie Osborne59.5kg2:08.215-3-42
  • 1. Displaying
  • 2. Elsass
  • 3. Looks Fantastic
10.8L$9.50
10/1313/06/202543HCP 3$19,330.00Goodwood2011mGoodKieran Shoemark61kg2:07.22-8
  • 1. Bownder
  • 2. Displaying
  • 3. Connie Moon
21.8L$4.50
1/701/05/202531HCP 3$13,280.00Yarmouth2032mGood FirmCallum Shepherd60.5kg2:06.992-2-12
  • 1. Telecommunication
  • 2. Gigi Bliss
  • 3. Antelope
1.0L$3.75
4/1031/03/2025161HCP 3$11,250.00Wolverhampton1911mNeutralHector Crouch60.5kg1:58.596-7-49
  • 1. Romantic Spirit
  • 2. Flaine
  • 3. Antelope
5.3L$2.20
3/1221/10/202441APP NSY HCP 2$10,340.00Southwell1609mNeutralKieran Shoemark61kg1:41.8410-11-31
  • 1. Hippocratic Oath
  • 2. Patrol
  • 3. Telecommunication
5.5L$8.50
8/1110/09/202416NOV C 2$16,340.00Leicester1408mSoftRob Hornby58kg1:28.828-9-86
  • 1. Starzintheireyes
  • 2. Archivist
  • 3. Spirit Of Summer
10.3L$151.00
6/725/08/202416MDN 2$36,300.00Goodwood1609mGood SoftKevin Stott60.5kg1:45.185-4-63
  • 1. Gazeley
  • 2. Way Of Stars
  • 3. Skibo
9.3L$34.00
9/1209/08/2024-MDN 2$15,430.00Newmarket Uk1408mGoodCallum Shepherd60.5kg1:26.4111-9-910
  • 1. Righthere Rightnow
  • 2. Spirit Of Summer
  • 3. Skibo
10.8L$41.00
6
Silk
Is I Right (6)38x4146643
Trainer: James Horton (Newmarket, Suffolk)12 mths 11: 1-0-2

Jockey: Jason Watson

Weight: 59kgs

3 yo Bay C
Sire: WALDGEIST (GB)
Dam: ALPHABETIQUE (GB)
Dam's Sire: Zamindar

Stats

Prize Money$26,480.00
Avg $$2,407.27
Win %9.09%
Place %27.27%
Career11: 1-0-2
Track2: 0-0-1
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good6: 1-0-0
Soft2: 0-0-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic3: 0-0-1

Comments

Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on September 11 over 2800m, 1.75 len behind New York Minute carrying 61kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at Wolverhampton on August 19 over 2400m, 7 len behind Percy Jones with 59kg at $7. Not far away lately but others rate better.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/611/09/202523HCP 3U$16,610.00Chelmsford City2816mNeutralGeorge Wood61kg2:59.523-3-31
  • 1. New York Minute
  • 2. Cardinal Point
  • 3. Is I Right
1.8L$5.50
4/819/08/202546HCP 3U$13,800.00Wolverhampton2414mNeutralAdam Farragher59kg2:36.004-3-48
  • 1. Percy Jones
  • 2. Lightning Touch
  • 3. Team Player
7.3L$7.00
6/704/07/202514HCP 3$17,490.00Haydock Park2313mGoodAdam Farragher61kg2:29.706-5-65
  • 1. Kuredu King
  • 2. Mdawi, Percy's Daydream
12.8L$5.50
6/620/06/202521HCP 3$27,230.00Newmarket Uk2414mGood FirmDylan Hogan58kg2:36.452-3-61
  • 1. Atlantic Sunset
  • 2. Patrol
  • 3. Schemaya
4.3L$3.75
4/1030/05/202520HCP 3$21,780.00Haydock Park2414mGoodAdam Farragher56kg2:35.014-1-48
  • 1. Kurakka
  • 2. Last Galileo
  • 3. Stormy Monday
2.5L$13.00
1/710/05/202522HCP 3$22,140.00Haydock Park2340mGood FirmAdam Farragher60.5kg2:33.414-2-12
  • 1. Is I Right
  • 2. Requiem
  • 3. Lever Up
1.8L$4.33
4/1418/04/2025174HCP 3$45,370.00Chelmsford City2011mNeutralKevin Stott57.5kg2:06.1312-10-48
  • 1. Cristo
  • 2. Magna Gee Gee
  • 3. Scarlet Sunset
3.0L$26.00
8/1026/10/202428NSY HCP 2$45,370.00Doncaster1408mSoftHollie Doyle55.5kg1:30.819-10-86
  • 1. Pellitory
  • 2. We Dare To Dream
  • 3. Law Degree
9.5L$41.00
3/628/09/202434MDN C 2$18,150.00Haydock Park1609mSoftRichard Kingscote58kg1:50.455-6-31
  • 1. One Eye Jack
  • 2. Sir William
  • 3. Is I Right
5.8L$51.00
11/1325/08/202430NOV 2$19,310.00Yarmouth1408mGood SoftAdam Farragher59kg1:26.112-12-113
  • 1. Pellitory
  • 2. Philanthropist
  • 3. Ellaria Sand
14.3L$41.00
14/1826/07/2024-NOV 2$36,300.00York1408mGood FirmAdam Farragher59.5kg1:26.34-16
  • 1. Elsie's Ruan
  • 2. Praetorian
  • 3. Master Of Zest
18.5L$29.00

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