Chelmsford City Race 4 - Midnite Ain't Your Grandad's Bookie Hcp (Gbbplus Race)
CHARGING THUNDER (1) brings four wins on all-weather. Notched up the latest of those here on Monday winning by 1.25L and going back up in trip should take beating if backing up quickly. MR FREEDOM (3) remains unexposed on all-weather having delivered just two starts. With one win to his name could prove interesting providing best form and cannot be dismissed. ENZIYA (4) received wind surgery since disappointing when hurdling at Newton Abbot in September. Deserves a market check revisiting the flat. PYLEATES (5) remains a maiden on the all-weather. From a family the stable knows well and worth giving another chance.

Jockey: Christian Howarth
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.3 len at this track on November 2 over 2700m defeating Brosna Town carrying 63kg at $3.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Southwell All Weather on October 26 over 3200m, 2.5 len behind Tarbat Ness with 61.5kg at $6. Confidence high and should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Chelmsford City | 2715m | Neutral | Christian Howarth | 63kg | 2:56.03 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/10/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Neutral | Christian Howarth | 61.5kg | 3:42.06 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/10/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 60kg | 3:04.78 | 6-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/4 | 17/09/2026 | 48 | HCP 3U | $15,830.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 63kg | 3:42.62 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 94.0L | $13.00 |
| 14/15 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 4123m | Good Firm | David Probert | 55kg | 4:26.35 | 13-14-14 | 10 |
| 57.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good Firm | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 5:14.03 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.20 |
| 11/20 | 27/06/2026 | 30 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Mason Paetel | 60.5kg | 3:32.90 | 15-14-11 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/05/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 3:52.71 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.25 |
| 7/12 | 03/05/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2816m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 55.5kg | 2:57.64 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $44,680.00 | Beverley | 3218m | Good Soft | Mason Paetel | 61kg | 3:37.16 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 12/12 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $317,620.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Sam James | 58.5kg | 3:36.60 | - | 3 |
| 32.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Ascot on October 2 over 3200m, 2.75 len behind Hot Fuss with 56kg at $7.50. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on September 4 over 3200m, 1.5 len behind Digger One with 59kg at $4.50. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 02/10/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 3218m | Good Firm | Jack Dace | 56kg | 3:34.27 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/09/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Jack Dace | 59kg | 3:31.69 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 12/08/2026 | 68 | HCP 3U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Benoit De La Sayette | 58.5kg | 2:36.38 | 9-1-3 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/06/2026 | 32 | APP HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Soft | Ryan Kavanagh | 60.5kg | 2:45.34 | 1-7-8 | 2 |
| 20.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/05/2026 | 89 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Jack Dace | 57.5kg | 2:22.29 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/13 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Mason Paetel | 59kg | 2:20.53 | 5-2-5 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 2715m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:53.61 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:38.15 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/11/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:23.39 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/5 | 30/10/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 2675m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 59kg | 2:54.77 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/13 | 18/09/2025 | 52 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Tommie Jakes | 58.5kg | 2:20.66 | 6-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Goodwood on October 11 over 3200m, 1.0 len behind Division Day with 73kg at $3.80. The run before that 4th of 10 at Salisbury on October 1 over 2800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Treble Bass carrying 60.5kg at $7. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 11/10/2026 | 10 | HCP 3U | $31,760.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good Soft | Marc Goldstein | 73kg | 3:45.75 | 9-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Soft | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 3:04.44 | 9-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | Charles Bishop | 61kg | 2:34.24 | 3-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/09/2026 | 71 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Soft | Charles Bishop | 59.5kg | 2:31.17 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | George Bass | 64.5kg | 2:37.28 | 3-6-8 | 10 |
| 19.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Soft | George Bass | 62kg | 3:13.37 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/05/2026 | 389 | HCP 4U | $43,560.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Good | Kieran O'neill | 58.5kg | 3:05.32 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 0/6 | 20/04/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Marc Goldstein | 71kg | 5:07.64 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2025 | 210 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Marc Goldstein | 68kg | 4:36.65 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/08/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $33,430.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Soft | Trevor Whelan | 58.5kg | 3:09.73 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/13 | 03/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 55kg | 3:04.57 | 2-1-6 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after eight months didn't finish the race at Newton Abbot September 18 over 3400m. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Sandown Park on December 5 over 3200m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Macktoad with 71kg at $34. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 18/09/2026 | 244 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Paul O'brien | 68.5kg | 3:52.68 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | JHDLE 4 | $46,130.00 | Ascot Uk | 3161m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 3:53.22 | 3-8-8 | 0 |
| 62.8L | $126.00 |
| 0/11 | 30/12/2025 | 25 | JHDLE 3 | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Rian Corcoran | 66.5kg | 4:03.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/12/2025 | 35 | JHDLE 3 | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:17.40 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/10/2025 | 64 | LR JHDLE 3 | $72,600.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 3:48.93 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2816m | Y | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 62kg | 3:09.68 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/08/2025 | 16 | 3 | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 2414m | GY | Wayne Hassett | 60.5kg | 2:40.24 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 7/18 | 31/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 2414m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 56kg | 2:41.51 | - | 7 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/14 | 12/07/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Leigh Roche | 56kg | 2:34.91 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/14 | 11/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 2313m | Good | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 2:30.69 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/15 | 19/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Good | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 2:37.41 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Ashley Lewis
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at Salisbury on October 1 over 2800m, slow going 14 len behind Treble Bass with 57kg at $15. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Sandown Park on June 13 over 2800m, 5 len behind Squire Danagher with 53kg at $9.50. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/10/2026 | 75 | HCP 3U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 57kg | 3:04.44 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $13,820.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 62kg | 3:51.34 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.13 |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 56kg | 3:06.93 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 13/06/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 53kg | 3:09.83 | 7-3-7 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 18/05/2026 | 168 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 61.5kg | 2:40.05 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/12/2025 | 31 | NOV 3U | $14,510.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 56.5kg | 2:38.24 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/10/2025 | 16 | NOV F 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 2:37.14 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Lewis Edmunds | 56.5kg | 2:33.51 | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Millie Wonnacott
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at Bath on September 29 over 2600m, 6 len behind Hebridean Nomad with 61kg at $12. The run before that 10th of 12 at Bath on September 13 over 2800m, 7 len behind Boilermaker with 58kg at $7.50. Likely to struggle again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 29/09/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 2615m | Good Firm | Millie Wonnacott | 61kg | 2:49.99 | 9-13-8 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 10/12 | 13/09/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Bath | 2816m | Good Soft | Millie Wonnacott | 58kg | 3:07.90 | 2-5-10 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 17/08/2026 | 2 | APP HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Millie Wonnacott | 63kg | 3:25.58 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.57 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 3 | APP HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | Neutral | Millie Wonnacott | 58.5kg | 2:42.59 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/6 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Good | Millie Wonnacott | 58.5kg | 2:38.96 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | APP HCP 3U | $11,340.00 | Bath | 2816m | Fast | Scarlett Dorricott | 66kg | 3:09.81 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Millie Wonnacott | 56kg | 2:37.88 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/13 | 13/07/2026 | 20 | OPEN 3U | $11,980.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Taylor Fisher | 61kg | 2:34.81 | 9-6-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 23/06/2026 | 5 | 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 2011m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 61kg | 2:07.70 | - | 1 |
| 19.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/06/2026 | 85 | OPEN 3U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 61kg | 2:09.00 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/03/2026 | 15 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Taylor Fisher | 61kg | 2:34.80 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |