Chelmsford City will stage an eight-race evening meeting on December 11, with action scheduled from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The fixture, listed under the Chelmsford City Race Cards 11 December programme, will offer a balanced mix of handicaps and novice contests across a variety of distances, highlighting both developing prospects and seasoned runners as the winter schedule continues.
5:00PM — Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Stakes (Class 5, 1m 6f)
The opener will bring together Vaynor, Enthused, Spectacular Style, Further Measure, Cardinal Point, and Daaris for a staying test over a mile and six. The field will display differing levels of experience at extended trips, making this a useful early marker of mid-season stamina form. Prize Money: £9,000
5:30PM — Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 6, 6f)
The second race will feature two-year-olds in a competitive six-furlong nursery, with Aplaceinthesun, Kanes A Lott, Mythical Night, Far Too Fizzy, Forceful Lady, and Saeculamation set to compete. Several will arrive with scope for development as they continue to adjust to the demands of handicap company. Prize Money: £7,000
6:00PM — Irish EBF Future Stayers’ Novice Stakes (Class 3, 7f)
One of the evening’s stronger races will see Naqada King, Quartermaster, Roc de Fer, and York Tower contest a valuable seven-furlong novice. The race will act as a stepping stone for horses expected to progress over longer distances later in their careers. Prize Money: £25,000
6:30PM — Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 5, 1m 2f)
The fourth contest will bring together a mix of lightly raced types including Cold Fish, Gatehouse, New Bay Star, Turku, Hot To Hot, Norcross Brow, and Queen of Astolat. The extended trip will aid those needing a longer run to find rhythm, and several runners will aim to secure a place in upcoming handicaps. Prize Money: £6,899
7:00PM — Loyal Stayer Handicap Stakes (Class 4, 5f)
Attention will turn to sprinting for the fifth event as Alligator Alley, Another Abbot, Alfa Whiteburd, Cloud King, Almaty Star, and Diomed Spirit will line up over the minimum trip. The race will likely revolve around early speed and positioning on the quick Chelmsford surface. Prize Money: £12,000
7:30PM — Novice Stakes (Class 5, 1m)
A competitive mile novice will follow, featuring Champagne Powder, Dupont Circle, Lowestoft, Oceans Five, Power Quest, Saahir, and Shamacid. With several at early stages of their racing careers, improvement will be a central theme as they build experience. Prize Money: £8,000
8:00PM — Handicap Stakes (Class 2, 1m)
The evening’s feature event will gather a strong lineup in Serengeti, Crown Board, Bravais, Two Tempting, Popmaster, Blue RC, and New Image. The race will present a notable opportunity for established performers to secure form ahead of deeper winter assignments. Prize Money: £30,000
8:30PM — Handicap Stakes (Class 5, 1m)
The closing mile handicap will include Terries Royale, Penfolds Grange, Love Your Work, Union Island, Rajinoora, Liv My Life, and Valkyrja. A tactical contest is anticipated, with several aiming to build consistency as the season advances. Prize Money: £9,000
A competitive eight-race programme will unfold on Thursday evening, with handicaps and novice races shaping an informative meeting across a range of distances.
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