Chelmsford City Race 8 - Arc All Weather Bonus Is Back Hcp
MAESTRO DEL MAR (2) delivers his first start since being gelded. Managed to leave poor performances in Meydan and Italy behind producing top four finishes in all of his starts since moving to the UK. Jockey maintains a 27% strike rate at the course this year. Leading contender. MAGICIAN OF RIGA (6) completed a double during April and was narrowly beaten in two starts after that. Below-par early October after being gelded. Better performance expected. KOKOLUNA (4) was handed a race by the Stewards when hampered at Goodwood. Finished down field at Nottingham where ground may have been too quick. Not likely to have that problem on the All Weather. MR NUGGET (3) looks best of the rest.

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 13th of 20 at York on October 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Callianassa with 60.5kg at $29. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Warrior Mode with 62kg at $3.80. Rates highly and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/20 | 10/10/2026 | 59 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1609m | Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:39.92 | 9-10-13 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 44 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | David Egan | 62kg | 1:39.92 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 10/12 | 29/06/2026 | 48 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Jack Callan | 56.5kg | 2:21.36 | 8-9-10 | 9 |
| 24.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:36.93 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/04/2026 | 24 | APP HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | David Probert | 60kg | 2:29.80 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/14 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $117,970.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59kg | 2:05.83 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:23.96 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/03/2026 | 38 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:56.88 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 10/02/2026 | 251 | APP HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 2:05.89 | 8-8-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/06/2025 | 32 | HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:44.62 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 7/13 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 54kg | 1:49.59 | 1-1-7 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Epsom Downs on September 27 over 2000m, 13 len behind Blue Noon with 61kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 7 at Southwell All Weather on September 3 over 2400m, 10 len behind Castlemont with 59.5kg at $17. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27/09/2026 | 24 | NOVHUNT 34 | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:11.37 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Kyle Mchugh | 59.5kg | 2:35.06 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 54 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | NSL | Silvestre De Sousa | 64.5kg | 2:39.55 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/06/2026 | 209 | MDN 3U | $36,300.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good | Mason Paetel | 62kg | 3:03.12 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/11/2025 | 41 | G3 OPEN 3U | $124,382.00 | Milan | 3000m | Heavy | Giovanni Sias | 54.5kg | 3:35.70 | - | 1 |
| 118.5L | $30.66 |
| 4/12 | 12/10/2025 | 240 | MDN 3 | $15,575.00 | Milan | 1800m | Good | Salvatore Sulas | 57kg | 1:52.00 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $8.19 |
| 10/10 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $76,754.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Qais Al Busaidi | 57kg | 1:24.89 | 8-10-10 | 8 |
| 39.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/01/2025 | - | HCP 3 | $76,754.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Marco Ghiani | 57kg | 1:59.67 | 4-4-7 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Bernardo Pinheiro | - | - | 4 |
| 1.95L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Jebel Ali | 800m | Sam Hitchcott | - | - | 4 |
| 4.22L | $0.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing ran second last of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on October 9 over 1600m, 14 len behind Havana Touch with 60.5kg at $34. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Great Yarmouth on July 23 over 1600m, 19 len behind Drifts Away carrying 60.5kg at $29. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/10/2026 | 78 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:37.94 | 6-6-9 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/07/2026 | 121 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:36.46 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/03/2026 | 3 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | David Egan | 58.5kg | 1:47.52 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 1:42.94 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 56kg | 1:59.19 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:40.96 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 17/02/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 1:49.02 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 60kg | 1:49.45 | 9-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61.5kg | 2:01.42 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $13,280.00 | Southwell | 2427m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 63kg | 2:37.82 | 6-3-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | APP HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | NS | Hector Crouch | 63.5kg | 2:33.68 | 8-5-3 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by a 0.3 len at Goodwood on August 28 over 2000m defeating Alice De Clare with 60kg at $19. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at Nottingham on October 7 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Edwin Hubble with 59.5kg at $10. Key runner who is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/10/2026 | 40 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | Charles Bishop | 59.5kg | 2:14.79 | 4-5-7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/08/2026 | 98 | HCP F 3U | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 60kg | 2:11.04 | 8-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good Soft | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 2:17.23 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good | Charles Bishop | 60kg | 2:14.29 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 08/04/2026 | 109 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:47.09 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | 17 | MDN F 2 | $45,370.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 2:01.43 | 4-2-4 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/12/2025 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Charles Bishop | 57kg | 1:38.54 | 5-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $17,710.00 | Bath | 1609m | Soft | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:46.02 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at Great Yarmouth on October 12 over 2300m, 8 len behind Calchas carrying 61kg at $21. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on September 24 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Lady Ridgewood carrying 61kg at $8.50. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 12/10/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 2313m | Good Soft | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 2:26.44 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/09/2026 | 21 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 2:24.65 | 3-2-8 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 03/09/2026 | 271 | APP NOV F 35 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 1:38.70 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:29.17 | 6-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at Wolverhampton on October 5 over 1900m, 6 len behind Canvas with 60.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Wolverhampton on March 16 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Magnetude carrying 58.5kg at $10. Fitter and rates highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 05/10/2026 | 88 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:57.21 | 9-9-5 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 09/07/2026 | 11 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 2:06.06 | 2-1-5 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/06/2026 | 60 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 2:01.15 | 6-8-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/04/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:26.43 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 06/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:40.01 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 58.5kg | 2:41.72 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/03/2026 | 194 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 60kg | 1:49.43 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $2.63 |
| 20/21 | 21/08/2025 | 22 | OPEN 2 | $1,271,110.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Thomas Greatrex | 58kg | 1:11.74 | 18-21-20 | 18 |
| 23.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2025 | 26 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 1:29.87 | 4-5-8 | 7 |
| 28.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/07/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $71,480.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:30.81 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Southwell All Weather on October 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Filly Eilish carrying 62.5kg at $51. The start before that 7th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on October 9 over 1600m, 10 len behind Havana Touch carrying 58.5kg at $101. Rates highly on best efforts and can turn things around.
Last Starts 12 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 | 22/10/2026 | 13 | HCP F 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 62.5kg | 1:42.05 | 9-10-8 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/10/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Joe Leavy | 58.5kg | 1:37.94 | 10-9-7 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/09/2026 | 23 | HCP F 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Finley Marsh | 63.5kg | 1:40.97 | 6-8-9 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good Soft | Ashley Lewis | 62kg | 2:14.32 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/08/2026 | 3 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 2011m | Good Firm | George Wood | 61kg | 2:01.16 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 21/08/2026 | 24 | HCP 3U | $17,870.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | George Wood | 62kg | 2:05.79 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 9/17 | 28/07/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $30,480.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 61.5kg | 1:54.24 | - | 21 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/20 | 26/06/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:38.52 | - | 14 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/19 | 24/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:38.15 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/14 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | Alan Casey | 56kg | 2:58.23 | - | 9 |
| 16.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/04/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $35,920.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Jamie Powell | 56kg | 2:35.05 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 10 at Wolverhampton on October 19 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Sea The Light with 62.5kg at $6. Before that 12th of 14 at Nottingham on October 1 over 2000m, 18 len behind Pleasant Man carrying 60kg at $9.50. Open to improvement and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/10/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 62.5kg | 1:58.61 | 9-10-9 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 12/14 | 01/10/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | Kyle Mchugh | 60kg | 2:08.39 | 5-4-12 | 13 |
| 18.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2026 | 24 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Kyle Mchugh | 59.5kg | 1:58.15 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/08/2026 | 10 | APP HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Mchugh | 59.5kg | 1:36.74 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/08/2026 | 15 | HCP F 3U | $17,870.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Kyle Mchugh | 61kg | 1:41.46 | 2-1-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 44 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Kyle Mchugh | 55.5kg | 1:23.02 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 |
| 24/24 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | HCP F 4U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Molly Keegan-Price | 48.5kg | 1:39.31 | 23-23-24 | 1 |
| 35.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | APP HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Soft | Kyle Mchugh | 58.5kg | 2:45.34 | 2-3-6 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/15 | 08/05/2026 | 11 | APP HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Kyle Mchugh | 57.5kg | 2:37.67 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/04/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Kyle Mchugh | 56kg | 1:59.64 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/04/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $13,370.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Kyle Mchugh | 58kg | 1:50.21 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |