Chelmsford City Race 2 - Oliver And Elsie Special Handicap
ALMATY STAR (3) responded well to the application of a visor at Wolverhampton three weeks ago. This race should be run to suit and is firmly the one to beat. DIOMED SPIRIT (5) finds connections reaching for a set of cheekpieces after three disappointing efforts at Lingfield Park in January. The market will guide towards his prospects. MICHAELA'S BOY (1) must be given strong contemplation now back over course and distance and could be more streetwise than when fifth here in February. Deserves another chance tackling an easier race. TAN RAPIDO (2) provides his first start of the season and was a winner on his most recent outing here during July. One to note.

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on February 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Atomic Force carrying 56kg at $5. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on January 31 over 1000m, neck behind Atomic Force carrying 61kg at $5. Terrific chance for a return to form.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 56kg | 0:58.54 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 0:57.83 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/01/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 0:58.04 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 15/12/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 0:59.59 | 3-5-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | HCP APP 3U | $28,040.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | 0:59.46 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 31/10/2025 | 83 | HCP 3U | $42,200.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | R P Whelan | 61kg | 1:12.39 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 59.5kg | 0:56.36 | 5-4-6 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 10/14 | 26/07/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good | Sean Levey | 56kg | 0:58.82 | 3-3-10 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $17,940.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 64kg | 0:58.83 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 15/19 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good | Luke Morris | 53.5kg | 0:55.68 | 14-13-15 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/13 | 23/05/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $36,900.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Luke Morris | 61kg | 0:57.59 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Bradley
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Leicester October 7 over 1000m, 4 len behind Smart Vision carrying 61kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Southwell All Weather March 21 2025 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Sevensees with 60.5kg at $7.50. Prefer to see how he has returned.
Last Starts 177 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 | 07/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 0:59.08 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/13 | 14/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | Soft | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 0:58.92 | 9-10-7 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/14 | 28/08/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 54kg | 0:56.60 | 10-8-7 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/13 | 24/07/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Soft | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:01.07 | 7-8-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $30,870.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | 0:58.66 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 13/17 | 12/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 1:10.47 | 15-9-13 | 19 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/05/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 1:10.50 | 5-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 27/04/2025 | 37 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1001m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | 0:58.83 | 12-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/03/2025 | 123 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 0:57.64 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/11 | 18/11/2024 | 37 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:12.98 | 7-7-9 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/10/2024 | 169 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:10.63 | 6-5-5-5-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 7 at Wolverhampton on March 9 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Moulin Booj with 61kg at $4. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on February 20 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Master Of My Fate carrying 61kg at $8.50. Rates highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/03/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 1:00.36 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/02/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 0:57.68 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 0:58.04 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 54kg | 0:57.12 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 0:58.38 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/10 | 04/12/2025 | 91 | HCP 3U | $21,860.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 0:58.46 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 0:56.98 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
| 7/11 | 16/08/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 0:59.65 | 5-6-7 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/07/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 61.5kg | 0:58.33 | 3-6-9 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/07/2025 | 39 | HCP 4U | $30,870.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 0:58.66 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/13 | 23/05/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $36,900.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 0:57.59 | 10-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 41 days. First-up 2nd in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on February 10 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Fidelius with 59kg at $5. Second-up 6th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on February 20 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Master Of My Fate with 60kg at $4.60. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 20/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | 0:57.68 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 10/02/2026 | 161 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 0:58.24 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Heavy | William Buick | 62.5kg | 1:00.33 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/13 | 14/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Windsor | 1024m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 0:56.91 | 13-11-8 | 13 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/20 | 29/07/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | David Probert | 54kg | 0:56.64 | 6-3-4 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 0:58.33 | 7-9-7 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/06/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $33,950.00 | Windsor | 1024m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | 0:58.11 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 11/19 | 07/06/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good | Sean Dylan Bowen | 51.5kg | 0:55.68 | 13-15-11 | 12 |
| 6.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 61.5kg | 0:57.94 | 8-8-3 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 1024m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:00.08 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.88 |
| 3/5 | 03/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $19,650.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 0:57.90 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 51-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on February 10 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Fidelius carrying 58.5kg at $10. The race before that 5th of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on January 31 over 1000m, 2 len behind Atomic Force with 58kg at $7.50. Requires significant improvement.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 10/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 0:58.24 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 0:57.83 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/01/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 0:58.04 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 0:58.38 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | 52 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 1010m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 0:58.11 | 5-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/09/2025 | 31 | HCP APP 3U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good Firm | Olivia Haines | 57.5kg | 1:02.09 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
| 10/10 | 29/08/2025 | 120 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Soft | Marco Ghiani | 60kg | 1:04.95 | 9-9-10 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/05/2025 | 49 | HCP 4U | $20,300.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:10.35 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/03/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $20,300.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 62kg | 0:57.60 | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/02/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $20,300.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 62kg | 0:57.71 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/01/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 1:11.04 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $23.00 |

Jockey: J F Egan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after 14 months 5th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on February 20 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Master Of My Fate with 59.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sha Tin All Weather on November 24 2024 over 1200m, 2 len behind Offroad Master carrying 61kg at $4.10. He is capable of testing this field.
Last Starts 41 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 | 20/02/2026 | 429 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | John Egan | 59.5kg | 0:57.68 | 11-10-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 10/12 | 18/12/2024 | 24 | RST60-40 | $231,683.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | James McDonald | 61kg | 1:09.03 | 10-9-10 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 24/11/2024 | 32 | RST60-40 | $229,412.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 61kg | 1:08.59 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/8 | 15/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 800m | Good | Derek Leung | 0:46.73 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 23/10/2024 | 182 | RST60-40 | $217,472.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 61kg | 1:09.12 | 6-5-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $7.60 |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Conghua | 1000m | Good | Derek Leung | 0:58.32 | - | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 24/04/2024 | 24 | RST60-40 | $229,412.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 61kg | 1:10.77 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/14 | 31/03/2024 | 25 | RST80-60 | $365,422.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Karis Teetan | 52.5kg | 1:09.26 | 9-7-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.20 |
| 5/9 | 06/03/2024 | 20 | RST80-60 | $365,422.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 54.5kg | 1:09.89 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/11 | 15/02/2024 | 42 | RST60-40 | $227,184.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Derek Leung | 61kg | 1:10.87 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 04/01/2024 | 22 | RST60-35 | $219,925.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 61kg | 1:09.87 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 13/12/2023 | - | RST60-40 | $226,306.00 | Happy Valley | 1200m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 57.5kg | 1:10.29 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.90 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on February 26 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Arklow Lad carrying 60kg at $7.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Wolverhampton on February 9 over 1000m, nose behind Alondra with 61kg at $6.50. Not likely to take this out.
Last Starts 35 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 | 26/02/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 0:58.51 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 09/02/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 1:00.97 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:00.54 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/14 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 57kg | 1:12.80 | 2-1-7 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $67.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | John Egan | 60kg | 1:11.97 | 1-1-10 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $17,810.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 0:58.85 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | David Egan | 60.5kg | 0:59.21 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 09/10/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 0:58.58 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | 0:58.19 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 07/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | NSL | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:10.79 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | Good | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 1:13.76 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |