Chelmsford City Race 2 - Bettingsites.co.uk New Betting Sites Handicap (Gbbplus Race)
RESPOND (2) is yet to win from two starts on the all weather. Was every chance in a good contest at Lingfield Park last time out when held by 1L and with plenty of scope for improvement could prove hard to beat. PENZANCE (5) returned to form when runner up at Dundalk four weeks ago. With previous winning course and distance form cannot be ruled out under Billy Loughnane. QITAAL (6) could get an easy time of things on the front and warrants thought despite a long losing streak. DARK MOON RISING (4) is capable on his day though didn't show much in two all-weather starts this winter. Must bounce back to form. This looks more realistic.

Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 43 days. Last outing 8th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on January 28 over 2200m, 10 len behind Whitcombe Rockstar carrying 58.5kg at $12. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on November 3 over 2200m, 6 len behind King's Code carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Expect a better outcome this 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 86 | HCP 4U | $47,190.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58.5kg | 2:18.74 | 6-5-8 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 03/11/2025 | 248 | HCP 3U | $145,200.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | James Doyle | 58.5kg | 2:21.17 | 7-8-9 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 28/02/2025 | 37 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 56kg | 2:04.04 | 9-8-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $47,970.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Sean Dylan Bowen | 55kg | 2:19.70 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/11 | 18/12/2024 | 44 | HCP APP 3U | $20,300.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | NS | Sean Dylan Bowen | 63kg | 2:33.41 | 7-8-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/14 | 04/11/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $129,150.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Sean Dylan Bowen | 54.5kg | 2:18.62 | 7-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 11/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Jonny Peate | 61kg | 2:32.13 | 11-9-3 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Jonny Peate | 61.5kg | 2:21.73 | 5-6-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2024 | 40 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Soft | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 2:41.53 | 5-7-6 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2024 | 18 | APP HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 60.5kg | 2:09.06 | 8-8-8-7-7-8-8-8 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/13 | 09/07/2024 | 35 | MDN 4U | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 2:06.55 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on February 21 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Paradias with 57kg at $2. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Newbury on May 16 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Meblesh with 60.5kg at $4.50. Expected to go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 134 | APP HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 57kg | 2:28.57 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/10/2025 | 29 | HCP 3 | $200,760.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 2:31.88 | 9-9-5 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 11/09/2025 | 34 | HCP 3 | $129,150.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | Good Soft | Joe Fanning | 52.5kg | 2:10.08 | 9-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.13 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2025 | 55 | MDN 3U | $22,690.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 2:10.00 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 14/06/2025 | 29 | OPEN MDN 34 | $82,490.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | 2:10.00 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/05/2025 | 15 | OPEN MDN 3 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 2:04.82 | 2-4-6 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 01/05/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 57.5kg | 2:05.95 | 10-9-4 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $15.00 |

Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Wolverhampton on February 6 over 2400m, 18 len behind Nolton Cross carrying 63.5kg at $9. The start before that 11th of 13 at Newcastle All Weather on January 16 over 2000m, 7 len behind King's Code with 57.5kg at $34. Making up the numbers.
Last Starts 34 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 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 63.5kg | 2:37.61 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $9.00 |
| 11/13 | 16/01/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 57.5kg | 2:11.24 | 6-5-11 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/12/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $46,490.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 2:09.90 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 13/13 | 27/11/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 63kg | 2:03.42 | 12-12-13 | 13 |
| 22.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/10/2025 | 46 | HCP 3U | $29,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 63.5kg | 1:37.43 | 2-2-8 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 2:36.02 | 10-8-5 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/08/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $83,030.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | NSL | Luke Morris | 57.5kg | 2:02.87 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/06/2025 | 33 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 2:14.17 | 5-4-10 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/05/2025 | 85 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Haydock Park | 1643m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | 1:41.61 | 5-2-11 | 9 |
| 21.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/02/2025 | 237 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | David Probert | 62.5kg | 2:04.04 | 7-1-7 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/07/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $90,060.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Soft | Callum Hutchinson | 58kg | 2:10.00 | 9-7-8 | 11 |
| 20.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 13 at Newcastle All Weather on January 16 over 2000m, 6 len behind King's Code carrying 55.5kg at $19. Last start 5th of 11 at Lingfield All Weather on February 27 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Regal Ulixes carrying 52.5kg at $9.50. Terrific chance for a return to form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 27/02/2026 | 42 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 52.5kg | 2:03.29 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 8/13 | 16/01/2026 | 97 | HCP 4U | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 55.5kg | 2:11.24 | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/19 | 11/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 2062m | Good | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 2:11.12 | 18-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/13 | 18/09/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 59kg | 2:14.14 | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Jack Callan | 57kg | 2:11.64 | 9-11-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/15 | 23/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 56kg | 2:10.71 | 15-14-6 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | York | 2414m | Good | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 2:30.70 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/18 | 12/07/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $362,990.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Josephine Gordon | 56kg | 2:10.10 | 12-14-7 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/06/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $127,050.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Tom Eaves | 56kg | 2:06.08 | 10-5-11 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $117,970.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | Tom Eaves | 56kg | 2:32.17 | 11-5-7 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/14 | 18/04/2025 | 91 | HCP 4U | $317,620.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 56kg | 2:10.49 | 10-11-8 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on February 11 over 2112m, 1.3 len behind Take Heart carrying 63kg at $8. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track March 13 over 2000m defeating Magico carrying 60.5kg at $4. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 11/02/2026 | 124 | HCP 4U | $29,430.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 63kg | 2:19.71 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/10/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $42,200.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 2:33.58 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/08/2025 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 69.5kg | 3:50.00 | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 62.5kg | 2:25.57 | 3-9-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/13 | 31/07/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | William Carver | 63.5kg | 1:58.30 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/3 | 26/07/2025 | 30 | 3U | $27,290.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 62.5kg | 2:04.57 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/06/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 59.5kg | 2:14.17 | 3-2-6 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 6/10 | 26/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 64kg | 2:02.20 | 2-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/05/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Chester | 2075m | Good Firm | Alistair Rawlinson | 59kg | 2:09.68 | 1-3-8 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 03/05/2025 | 15 | HCP HUNT 4U | $92,250.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 59kg | 1:37.20 | 11-11-5 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 18/04/2025 | 36 | HCP 4U | $317,620.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 58kg | 2:10.49 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Lingfield All Weather on February 10 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Wyld Bill with 59.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Lingfield All Weather on February 27 over 2000m, 5 len behind Regal Ulixes carrying 52.5kg at $21. Has been racing well. Should be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 52.5kg | 2:03.29 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/02/2026 | 187 | APP HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 59.5kg | 2:05.89 | 4-1-3 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good Soft | Archie Young | 56.5kg | 2:06.82 | 5-4-11 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/13 | 24/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Soft | Joe Fanning | 55kg | 2:09.99 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 17/18 | 12/07/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $362,990.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 53kg | 2:10.10 | 9-17-17 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/07/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Soft | Archie Young | 63kg | 2:13.86 | 2-1-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 14/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chester | 2112m | Soft | Joe Fanning | 56kg | 2:13.63 | 6-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 26/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 59.5kg | 2:02.20 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/05/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Chester | 2075m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 54.5kg | 2:09.68 | 5-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/05/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $73,800.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | Good | Archie Young | 56.5kg | 2:05.58 | 1-3-7 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/04/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | Good | Joe Fanning | 58kg | 2:10.41 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |