The well-established Chelmsford City Racecourse, admired for its floodlit programme and meticulously maintained track, is set to host a full evening of competitive racing on Saturday, 21 February. The seven-race card brings together a mix of professional and amateur riders across both sprint and middle-distance contests, promising an action-packed fixture from 5:30 PM through to 8:30 PM.
The card opens with The Fegentri World Championships Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Stakes (Class 5) at 5:30 PM, covering 1m 2f with £8,500 in prize money. Six runners are declared, including Gennadius ridden by Mr Giacomo Perugini, Harlington ridden by Mr Lewis Kent, Tetsworth ridden by Mr David Dunsdon, and Annexation ridden by Mr Kenny Roussety. A measured pace and strategic positioning are expected to shape the contest in the middle stages.
At 6:00 PM, the For the Love of Horses Handicap Stakes (Class 6) covers 5f for £7,000, with nine runners including Shalaa Asker ridden by Rob Hornby, Hello Luna ridden by Joe Leavy, Cabeza de Llave ridden by James Glennon, and Papa Don’t Preach ridden by Oliver Stammers. Quick starts and precise timing from the stalls are likely to influence the outcome.
The feature sprint, The Easter Festival Handicap Stakes (Class 2), takes place at 6:30 PM over 5f, carrying £25,000 in prize money. Nine runners include Albasheer ridden by Hollie Doyle, Accrual ridden by Lewis Edmunds, Atomic Force ridden by P. J. McDonald, and Michaela’s Boy ridden by Jason Hart. Speed, consistency, and finishing power will all be tested over this compact distance.
At 7:00 PM, the Saturday Night Lights Handicap Stakes (Class 6) runs over 6f for £7,000, with nine runners including Twirler ridden by Paddy Bradley, King David ridden by Hollie Doyle, Insuspense ridden by Cieren Fallon, and Beelzebub ridden by Lewis Edmunds. Tactical awareness and a well-timed finishing drive will be crucial in deciding the winner.
The Fairwood Brasserie Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 4) follows at 7:30 PM over 7f with £10,000 in prize money. Nine runners include Bee My Honey ridden by Rob Hornby, Welljudged ridden by Jack Callan, Where’s The Picnic ridden by Lewis Edmunds, and Catwalk Chat ridden by Pat Cosgrave. This contest will test both early pace and stamina across the extended sprint.
At 8:00 PM, the Dance Through the Decades Handicap Stakes (Class 6) runs over 7f for £7,000. Nine runners feature Edergole’s Gift ridden by Darragh Keenan, Sanditon ridden by Jack Callan, Prefer The Sister ridden by Jonny Peate, and Adelaide Bay ridden by Stevie Donohoe. Close competition through the final furlongs is anticipated, rewarding tactical patience.
Racing concludes with The Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier Handicap Stakes (Class 6) at 8:30 PM, covering 1m for £7,000. Eight runners include Charlatan ridden by Jamie Spencer, Fast Bullet ridden by Paddy Bradley, Volendam ridden by Hollie Doyle, and Mr Fustic ridden by Dylan Hogan. Strategic positioning and timing the finishing drive will be decisive in determining the winner.
The Chelmsford Race Cards 21 February provides a balanced mix of sprint and middle-distance events, offering both riders and spectators a competitive and engaging evening under the lights at Chelmsford City.
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