Chelmsford City Race 9 - Betfair Plays Different Handicap
Night of Thunder filly ALMIZAN (3) finds a good opportunity to back up her win here four weeks ago when successful 1.5L over 1400m. Up in trip which could bring about more improvement. Of obvious interest. NIGHT ARC (1) was slowly away at Kempton Park All Weather over this distance last week. Holds ability to feature if breaking on terms. Dangerous. Former course and distance winner TASKHEER (4) is struggling for form of late. Boasts a strong record in this grade with four wins. Watch the betting for clues. CINDERELLA MAN (2) runs without the visor here after racing wide at Lingfield Park. Drops in journey. Interesting.

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on September 18 over 1600m, 18 len behind English Lady carrying 61kg at $7. Second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on October 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Love Your Work carrying 56kg at $26. Has ability and is expected to run well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 01/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Ashley Lewis | 56kg | 1:39.62 | 10-6-5 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
9/12 | 18/09/2025 | 190 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 1:40.39 | 3-2-9 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $7.00 |
2/12 | 12/03/2025 | 49 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | William Carver | 60.5kg | 1:49.12 | 4-5-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
5/9 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Kieran O'Neill | 56kg | 1:41.26 | 9-8-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
11/12 | 08/01/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | William Carver | 56kg | 1:40.73 | 12-10-11 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $101.00 |
10/12 | 04/12/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | Neutral | William Carver | 59.5kg | 1:22.75 | 11-11-10 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $151.00 |
11/11 | 19/11/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | William Carver | 60kg | 1:24.03 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 39.0L | $51.00 |
8/11 | 04/11/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | William Carver | 60kg | 1:25.82 | 11-11-8 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $151.00 |
12/12 | 09/10/2024 | 191 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Laura Pearson | 60.5kg | 1:12.43 | 10-12-12 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
3/13 | 01/04/2024 | 19 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 1:39.16 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 13/03/2024 | 117 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Joe Leavy | 52.5kg | 1:39.96 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Bradley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 13 at Lingfield All Weather on September 23 over 2000m, 8 len behind Al Shabab carrying 60.5kg at $8. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Lingfield All Weather on September 4 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Sansanetti with 61kg at $7.50. Well-placed and a big chance to atone.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/13 | 23/09/2025 | 19 | HCP APP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 60.5kg | 2:03.86 | 1-1-6 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
5/9 | 04/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 2:04.33 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
5/7 | 11/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Fred Daly | 57.5kg | 2:26.54 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
10/14 | 21/07/2025 | 23 | MDN 34 | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Soft | Paddy Bradley | 64.5kg | 2:13.80 | 2-6-10 | 12 |
| 24.3L | $201.00 |
4/7 | 28/06/2025 | 44 | OPEN NOV 3U | $19,930.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Rhys Clutterbuck | 64.5kg | 2:08.63 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |
3/6 | 15/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV C 3U | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 64.5kg | 2:07.05 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 19.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track September 11 over 1400m defeating Scenario carrying 58.5kg at $15. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on July 28 over 1600m, 12 len behind Tiempo Alegre with 56.5kg at $34. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/13 | 11/09/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 58.5kg | 1:25.83 | 7-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
8/12 | 28/07/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Tyler Heard | 56.5kg | 1:40.46 | 4-4-8 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
12/13 | 23/07/2025 | 31 | HCP APP 4U | $13,320.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Henry Callan | 63.5kg | 1:30.02 | 2-9-12 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $23.00 |
7/8 | 22/06/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good Soft | Tyler Heard | 58.5kg | 1:48.41 | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 25.3L | $13.00 |
3/9 | 12/06/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $14,440.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Tyler Heard | 57kg | 1:37.74 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
5/10 | 12/05/2025 | 7 | HCP APP 4U | $12,740.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Tyler Heard | 59kg | 1:50.40 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
11/12 | 05/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Alicia Perkins | 51.5kg | 1:25.24 | 12-12-11 | 11 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
9/12 | 21/04/2025 | 14 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Rhys Clutterbuck | 61.5kg | 1:11.50 | 7-8-9 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $201.00 |
8/14 | 07/04/2025 | 308 | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Tyler Heard | 62kg | 1:40.10 | 2-4-8 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $251.00 |
11/11 | 03/06/2024 | - | WFA APP NOV F 3U | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 1:10.14 | 9-10-11 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $6.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 58-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at Lingfield All Weather on August 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Zaltalla with 57kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at Lingfield All Weather on August 4 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind So Chic carrying 58.5kg at $6. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/13 | 12/08/2025 | 8 | HCP APP 3U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Tyrese Cameron | 57kg | 1:26.01 | 4-4-8 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
3/9 | 04/08/2025 | 44 | HCP APP 4U | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 58.5kg | 1:38.56 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
7/9 | 21/06/2025 | 15 | OPEN 3U | $12,180.00 | Lingfield | 1531m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 1:31.74 | 5-4-7 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
7/10 | 06/06/2025 | 52 | HCP APP 4U | $19,650.00 | Goodwood | 1820m | Good Soft | Jack Dace | 55kg | 1:58.96 | 1-3-7 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 15/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Tyler Heard | 54.5kg | 1:38.57 | 3-2-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
5/11 | 24/03/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Kieran O'Neill | 53.5kg | 1:37.44 | 7-7-5 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
6/11 | 08/03/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $13,940.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Rhys Clutterbuck | 56kg | 1:38.38 | 1-7-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
2/12 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 60kg | 1:44.38 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
1/8 | 16/02/2025 | 39 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 1:39.42 | 3-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
10/12 | 08/01/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Kieran O'Neill | 54kg | 1:40.73 | 11-9-10 | 13 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
11/11 | 21/12/2024 | 59 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rhys Clutterbuck | 61kg | 1:59.97 | - | 1 |
| 17.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 15 at Bellewstown on August 26 over 1609m, 8 len behind Sayfa Fad carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Second-up 14th of 21 at Cork on September 10 over 1408m, slow going 17 len behind Not Simple carrying 56.5kg at $23. Rates highly and can break through if at her best.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/21 | 10/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Cork | 1408m | Soft | Joseph Harnett | 56.5kg | 1:27.63 | - | 15 |
| 17.8L | $23.00 |
9/15 | 26/08/2025 | 74 | HCP 4U | $19,340.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | GY | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:40.43 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
17/18 | 13/06/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $19,710.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | GY | Joseph Harnett | 56.5kg | 2:36.58 | - | 12 |
| 39.3L | $21.00 |
6/11 | 02/06/2025 | 20 | APP HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Joseph Harnett | 59kg | 1:39.58 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
6/14 | 13/05/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Joseph Harnett | 58.5kg | 1:44.26 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $29.00 |
8/10 | 19/04/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Cork | 2414m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 64.5kg | 2:48.98 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
5/18 | 16/03/2025 | 58 | APP HCP 4U | $31,220.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 58.5kg | 1:50.01 | - | 14 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
9/10 | 17/01/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | 2:33.21 | - | 2 |
| 23.0L | $7.50 |
5/13 | 10/01/2025 | 174 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Keithen Kennedy | 60.5kg | 1:40.36 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
9/14 | 20/07/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 56kg | 1:25.18 | 10-9-9 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
6/12 | 12/07/2024 | 39 | HCP 3 | $10,340.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good Soft | John Fahy | 59.5kg | 1:22.56 | 11-12-6 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Great Yarmouth on August 15 over 1600m, 17 len behind Ribston Pippin with 61kg at $26. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Great Yarmouth on August 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind B Associates carrying 61kg at $10. Hard to have.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 15/08/2025 | 12 | OPEN 3U | $12,180.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 1:34.85 | 4-8-12 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 03/08/2025 | 57 | OPEN 3U | $11,980.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | 1:24.89 | 3-2-6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
6/9 | 07/06/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $17,420.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:39.61 | 2-4-6 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
10/11 | 12/05/2025 | 41 | HCP 4U | $12,740.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | 1:27.81 | 2-3-10 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
5/6 | 01/04/2025 | 33 | HCP F 4U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 57.5kg | 1:37.07 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
5/10 | 27/02/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $13,750.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 59kg | 1:24.12 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
4/8 | 07/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 1:28.58 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
5/8 | 16/01/2025 | 193 | MDN 35 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 1:25.72 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $251.00 |
9/9 | 07/07/2024 | - | NOV F 35 | $36,300.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 56kg | 1:23.60 | - | 3 |
| 32.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Hogan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Great Yarmouth on August 15 over 1600m, 14 len behind Ribston Pippin carrying 61kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 9 at Great Yarmouth on July 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Borderline Madness with 58.5kg at $19. Others preferred.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 15/08/2025 | 18 | OPEN 3U | $12,180.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good Firm | William Carson | 61kg | 1:34.85 | 11-11-10 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 28/07/2025 | 10 | HCP APP 3U | $13,280.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good Soft | William Carson | 58.5kg | 1:38.28 | 8-2-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
7/9 | 18/07/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good | William Carson | 57.5kg | 2:12.70 | 9-4-7 | 9 |
| 17.0L | $23.00 |
5/13 | 30/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $13,280.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 58.5kg | 1:44.04 | 11-11-5 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
7/9 | 12/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $14,440.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | William Cox | 57kg | 1:37.74 | 3-2-7 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
5/11 | 22/05/2025 | 138 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Ray Dawson | 57.5kg | 1:24.18 | 10-10-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $126.00 |
7/7 | 04/01/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $13,470.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | William Carson | 62kg | 1:01.90 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $251.00 |
9/9 | 20/12/2024 | 11 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 58kg | 1:29.48 | 7-8-9 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $201.00 |
7/10 | 09/12/2024 | - | NOV 3U | $13,470.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | William Carson | 57kg | 1:30.57 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 13 at Southwell All Weather on September 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Oselton carrying 57kg at $41. The race before that 11th of 14 at Lingfield on July 22 over 1400m, 21 len behind Scenario with 61kg at $81. Can't recommend until he offers some improvement.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/13 | 02/09/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 57kg | 1:27.06 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
11/14 | 22/07/2025 | 17 | OPEN 3U | $11,980.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good Soft | George Wood | 61kg | 1:24.87 | 11-13-11 | 9 |
| 21.8L | $81.00 |
6/6 | 05/07/2025 | 58 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 1657m | Good Firm | George Wood | 57kg | 1:45.22 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $67.00 |
9/11 | 08/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $12,710.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 55kg | 1:23.98 | 10-11-9 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $151.00 |
10/13 | 20/04/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 55.5kg | 1:29.03 | 1-5-10 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
10/11 | 31/03/2025 | 23 | OPEN 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 1:50.03 | 7-6-10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
6/11 | 08/03/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $13,940.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | 1:39.09 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $81.00 |
6/8 | 16/02/2025 | 23 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 1:39.42 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $11.00 |
6/9 | 24/01/2025 | 76 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 1:24.20 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |
10/11 | 09/11/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 58.5kg | 1:25.04 | 9-9-10 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |
9/11 | 22/10/2024 | 12 | APP HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Soft | George Wood | 55kg | 1:16.15 | 2-6-9 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |