Chelmsford City Race 7 - Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier Handicap
ANTIQUITY (4) followed a solid second at Wolverhampton gaining a 1L success as favourite over 1600m at Lingfield Park two weeks ago. Faces stronger rivals this time however another win is possible. RENESMEE (1) progressed last start when third over 1700m at Wolverhampton beaten just 0.5L. Tougher race here. Might feature again. ROYAL JET (7) was second over 1400m at Lingfield Park last time beaten 1L after scoring at Wolverhampton the attempt before. Climbing in weights and difficult to ignore. H KEY LAILS (3) is going well having closed for third tackling 1600m at this track last start. Likely to improve maintaining strong claims.

Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 at Wolverhampton on February 16 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Samra Star with 58kg at $4.30. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on January 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Frostmagic carrying 60kg at $41. Expected to be very competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/02/2026 | 17 | HCP F 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Kyle Mchugh | 58kg | 1:50.72 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 8/11 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 60kg | 1:41.21 | 11-10-8 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/01/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Darragh Keenan | 58.5kg | 1:38.33 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/01/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | 1:37.36 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/12/2025 | 42 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | 1:40.50 | 5-7-10 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/11/2025 | 83 | HCP 3U | $13,860.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Kyle Mchugh | 60.5kg | 2:04.05 | 7-2-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2025 | 1 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 58.5kg | 1:39.25 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 8/12 | 14/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 57kg | 2:06.42 | 7-6-8 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | HCP APP 3U | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1810m | Good | Kyle Mchugh | 58kg | 1:54.55 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2025 | 1 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Soft | Marco Ghiani | 59.5kg | 1:43.50 | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 60kg | 1:26.74 | 8-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on February 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Elouise's Prince carrying 61kg at $15. The start before that second last in a small field at this track on January 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind High On Hope carrying 58kg at $26. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 61kg | 1:39.42 | 4-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 58kg | 1:39.94 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/12/2025 | 82 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 58.5kg | 1:40.19 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
| 13/21 | 10/10/2025 | 35 | HCP APP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 60kg | 1:26.23 | 12-5-13 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $29.00 |
| 0/12 | 05/09/2025 | 34 | HCP 3 | $30,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Soft | Sam James | 59kg | 1:29.68 | - | 14 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | HCP 3 | $22,690.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Soft | Sam James | 61.5kg | 1:25.38 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/06/2025 | 71 | HCP 3U | $50,740.00 | York | 1584m | Good | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | 1:39.26 | 8-6-11 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/04/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $181,490.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 59kg | 1:37.66 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/03/2025 | 27 | NOV 3 | $20,910.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Sam James | 61.5kg | 1:40.28 | 6-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $19,060.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Sam James | 56kg | 1:43.20 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.91 |

Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Lexington Jet with 57.5kg at $6. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on January 12 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Foreseen carrying 56kg at $4.50. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 37 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 | 29/01/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 57.5kg | 1:38.86 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 56kg | 1:37.36 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 22/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 56kg | 1:25.56 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/12/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $14,110.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 58kg | 1:36.81 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/11/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 56kg | 1:36.87 | 6-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/10/2025 | 46 | HCP APP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 61kg | 1:25.54 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 8/10 | 11/09/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 57.5kg | 1:24.73 | 6-6-8 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Good Firm | Tommie Jakes | 61kg | 1:20.46 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/08/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Soft | Tommie Jakes | 61kg | 1:42.95 | 3-6-4 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $16,460.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Tommie Jakes | 58kg | 1:37.12 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2025 | 105 | HCP APP 3U | $16,330.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 59.5kg | 1:25.17 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Lingfield All Weather February 21 over 1600m defeating Poke The Bear carrying 61kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Wolverhampton on February 13 over 1700m, neck behind Poetic Force carrying 60kg at $7. Certain to be hard to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:37.04 | 7-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | APP HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Conor Whiteley | 60kg | 1:49.94 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 31/01/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 60kg | 1:38.60 | 5-6-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/01/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61.5kg | 1:49.35 | 10-9-9 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $12,120.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 62kg | 1:40.91 | 8-8-9 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:40.55 | 1-3-5 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/11/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:49.57 | 9-9-4 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 25/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | William Carver | 60kg | 1:48.58 | 12-11-8 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/14 | 08/10/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | William Carver | 59.5kg | 1:38.51 | 14-10-9 | 13 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 12/14 | 14/09/2025 | 10 | OPEN 3U | $40,590.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Jimmy McCarthy | 71kg | 1:40.04 | 6-12-12 | 16 |
| 25.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/09/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | William Carver | 61kg | 1:41.18 | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: George Downing
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Bath September 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Albus Anne carrying 61kg at $13. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Newbury August 28 over 2000m, 18 len behind King Al with 56.5kg at $29. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 174 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 | 14/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Bath | 1609m | Heavy | George Downing | 61kg | 1:45.59 | 5-7-5 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2025 | 64 | HCP 3 | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 56.5kg | 2:07.75 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $29.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2025 | 53 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | 1:40.61 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/05/2025 | 177 | HCP 3 | $23,340.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Jack Doughty | 58kg | 1:38.65 | 4-5-7 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 07/11/2024 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 1:41.25 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 18/10/2024 | 36 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Heavy | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 1:37.32 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/09/2024 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:39.05 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/08/2024 | 56 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 55.5kg | 1:40.77 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/4 | 26/06/2024 | 30 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:28.57 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/05/2024 | 16 | WFA NOV 2 | $18,080.00 | Yarmouth | 1411m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:28.57 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $29.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/05/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:00.70 | 9-9-9 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Greatrex
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on February 14 over 1600m, 17 len behind Union Island carrying 60kg at $51. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Windsor on May 19 over 2300m, 3.5 len behind Schemaya carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 114 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Thomas Greatrex | 60kg | 1:39.52 | 3-7-8 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/10/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | 1:38.66 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 59.5kg | 1:35.16 | 1-2-8 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:41.32 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 15/08/2025 | 62 | HCP 3 | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Good | David Probert | 61kg | 1:46.24 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.91 |
| 4/7 | 14/06/2025 | 26 | HCP APP 3 | $30,940.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1810m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 54.5kg | 1:55.73 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/05/2025 | 31 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 2:29.17 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 18/04/2025 | 192 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Rhys Clutterbuck | 60.5kg | 2:06.13 | 1-4-6 | 13 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/10/2024 | 43 | APP MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:38.02 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 3/16 | 26/08/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good Soft | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:23.49 | 1-2-3 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/13 | 06/08/2024 | 61 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:25.65 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: William Carson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on February 28 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Dandy Khan with 59.5kg at $4. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Wolverhampton February 6 over 1400m defeating Bad Habits with 62.5kg at $4. Big chance to bounce straight back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | William Carson | 59.5kg | 1:25.25 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | William Carson | 62.5kg | 1:29.21 | 7-7-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | William Carson | 63.5kg | 1:24.93 | 7-7-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 10 | OPEN 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | William Carson | 61kg | 1:28.46 | 7-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/01/2026 | 26 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 1:39.17 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 1:38.00 | 9-8-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 04/11/2025 | 57 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Molly Gunn | 55.5kg | 1:38.11 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Tyrese Cameron | 51.5kg | 1:38.72 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 30/08/2025 | 26 | OPEN 3U | $11,440.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 1:24.56 | 14-11-3 | 13 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/08/2025 | 6 | HCP APP 4U | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 57.5kg | 1:38.56 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/07/2025 | 36 | OPEN 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 1:41.90 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |