Chelmsford City Racing Tips

The Chelmsford racecourse is quickly becoming a highly sought-after racecourse in the UK. As of today, this racecourse is almost a decade old. And there is a promising aura of excitement around it. Additionally, it is home to a few renowned horse races in the UK.

Chelmsford Racing Tips

The following table will show our predictions whenever there are scheduled races.

Our previous Chelmsford City tips

Our selection for every race at recent Chelmsford City meetings. Open a meeting to see each tip.

Thu, 26 March 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
17:30	Blue DeveronBritish Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)	Callum ShepherdJames Tate
18:00	CombustionAll Weather Handicap	Joey HaynesChelsea Banham
18:30	Faithful DreamExclusive Club Dining Experience Handicap	Jason WatsonMichael Appleby
19:00	Smokey MaloneFairwood Brasserie Handicap	Dylan HoganJulia & Shelley Birkett
19:30	Diamond DreamerRacing Welfare Handicap	Daniel MuscuttPatrick Chamings
20:00	My Boy HarryFor The Love Of Horses Handicap	Luke MorrisJim & Suzi Best
20:30	ZipwireInjured Jockeys Fund Handicap	Taylor FisherJ S Moore

Thu, 12 March 20268 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
16:49	Silkies Sibbettingsites.co.uk UK Betting Sites Amateur Jockeys' Handicap	Miss Evie LeeJames Owen
17:30	Respondbettingsites.co.uk New Betting Sites Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Oisin MurphyAndrew Balding
18:00	Forbidden Coloursbettingsites.co.uk Best Betting Sites Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)	Kieran ShoemarkEd Walker
18:30	Oh So Perfecttigerbet.co.uk Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap	Alistair RawlinsonMichael Appleby
19:00	Shebaratigerbet.co.uk Extra Places Guaranteed Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB)	Rob HornbyAndrew Balding
19:30	Commander Of Lifetigerbet.co.uk Money Back Specials Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier) (Div I)	Hollie DoyleJessica Macey
20:00	Tonaltigerbet.co.uk Money Back Specials Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier) (Div II)	Ryan KavanaghIan Williams
20:30	Warning Symboltigerbet.co.uk Price Boosts Handicap	Oisin MurphyJames Owen

Sat, 7 March 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
17:30	Free YourselfUK Garage Raceday Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)	Callum HutchinsonAndrew Balding
18:00	Beagle BayAll-Weather Novice Stakes (GBB Race)	Hector CrouchRalph Beckett
18:30	Elements Of FireExclusive Club Dining Experience Handicap	Hollie DoyleArchie Watson
19:00	Spendmore LaneFairwood Brasserie Handicap	William PyleDavid Loughnane
19:30	Queensland BoyRacing Welfare Handicap	Ryan KavanaghIan Williams
20:00	BurabackFor The Love Of Horses Handicap	Jack CallanDerek Shaw
20:30	AntiquityChelmsford Mile Series Qualifier Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier)	Callum ShepherdJamie Osborne

Thu, 26 February 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
17:00	Felix GemFor The Love Of Horses Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)	Callum HutchinsonEve Johnson Houghton
17:30	HitchedClub Restaurant & Lounge Selling Stakes	Luke MorrisDavid Simcock
18:00	ThecoffeepoddotcoCuppa For Dementia 17th March Handicap	Joe LeavyRichard Hannon
18:30	Smokey MaloneUK Garage Raceday 7th March Handicap	Dylan HoganJulia & Shelley Birkett
19:00	Flicka's GirlEaster Festival On Sale Now Classified Stakes	Paddy BradleyMichael Attwater
19:30	Captain ParmaChelmsford Mile Series Qualifier Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier)	Mason PaetelJames Owen
20:00	Silkies SibDance Through The Decades 80s Handicap	Ashley LewisJames Owen

Sat, 21 February 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
17:30	HarlingtonFegentri World Championships Amateur Jockeys' Handicap (Special Rider Conditions)	Mr Lewis KentCharlie Clover
18:00	Shalaa AskerFor The Love Of Horses Handicap	Rob HornbyCharlie Wallis
18:30	FideliusEaster Festival Handicap	Jack CallanRobert Cowell
19:00	TwirlerSaturday Night Lights Handicap	Paddy BradleyMichael Attwater
19:30	Denver DollFairwood Brasserie Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race)	Harry DaviesSimon & Ed Crisford
20:00	Hint Of The JungleDance Through The Decades Handicap	Rob HornbyMike Murphy
20:30	CharlatanChelmsford Mile Series Qualifier Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier)	Jamie SpencerDavid Simcock

Thu, 12 February 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
16:55	Al BaahyValentines "Hands And Heels" Apprentice Handicap (Part Of The Racing Excellence Initiative)	Donovan GoucherKevin Frost
17:30	Molly MarineHeartstrings Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)	Lewis EdmundsJack Jones
18:00	Aberama GoldCupid's Arrow Handicap	Billy GarrittyDavid O'Meara
18:30	CarltonHearts And Hooves Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Ashley LewisJames Owen
19:00	Zambezi RiverSweetheart Novice Stakes (GBB Race)	Harry DaviesSimon & Ed Crisford
19:30	Crown The FutureSecret Admirer Handicap	Cieren FallonJack Morland
20:00	Captain ParmaChelmsford Mile Series Qualifier #6 Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier)	Luke MorrisJames Owen

Sun, 8 February 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:37	Aneirin's SwordSIS Celebrates 40 Years Supporting Racing Handicap	Saffie OsborneJamie Osborne
14:07	ShafdarSIS Delivers 500,000 Live Betting Events Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)	Edward GreatrexIan Williams
14:37	SanditonSIS Proud Partners Of Chelmsford Racecourse Handicap	Callum ShepherdCharlie Johnston
15:07	Marinakis49's Draws Now Four Times Daily Classified Stakes	Ryan KavanaghIan Williams
15:37	HarlingtonSIS Global Racing Experts Handicap	Callum ShepherdCharlie Clover
16:07	GundoganSIS Broadcasts Chelmsford To 50 Countries Handicap	William CarsonTony Carroll
16:37	TubaBet In Running On Chelmsford Races Handicap	Gina ManganFergal O'Brien

Thu, 29 January 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
17:00	Master Dandy7th March Artful Dodger After Racing Handicap	Hector CrouchMichael Keady
17:30	Secret HistoryFor The Love Of Horses Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)	Hector CrouchEd Walker
18:00	Dubai MagicTwo Day Easter Festival Classified Stakes	Hollie DoyleMatt Crawley
18:30	Justcallmepete18th June Ladies Day Handicap	Dougie CostelloTony Carroll
19:00	My Boy HarryChelmsford Mile Series Qualifier #4 Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier)	Finley MarshJim & Suzi Best
19:30	Rogue Justice£99 Annual Pass Handicap	Hector CrouchJack Jones
20:00	Lexington JetChelmsford Mile Series Qualifier #5 Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier)	Conor WhiteleyDavid Loughnane

Thu, 15 January 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
17:30	Variety Act£99 Annual Pass Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D) (GBB Race)	Luke MorrisSir Mark Prescott Bt
18:00	Poetic ForceChelmsford Mile Series Qualifying Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier)	Jack DoughtyTony Carroll
18:30	Kondratiev Wave7th March UK Garage Raceday Handicap	William CarsonTony Carroll
19:00	LazzarFor The Love Of Horses Handicap	Finley MarshRichard Hughes
19:30	Must BelieveCurry And Racing Tonight Handicap	Hector CrouchIsmail Mohammed
20:00	Under CurfewFree Racing All January Classified Stakes	Gina ManganTony Carroll
20:30	Time TestedEaster Festival Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Hector CrouchMichael Bell

Sun, 11 January 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
13:42	Gogo YubariBetfred Nifty 50 Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)	Harry VigorsTony Carroll
14:12	Em FourBetfred Best Odds All Races Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)	Conor WhiteleyJamie Osborne
14:42	Three On ThursdayBetfred The Classic Bookmaker Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)	Gina ManganTony Carroll
15:12	Knight Of MagicBetfred Bet Builder Classified Stakes (Rider Restricted Race)	Rhys ClutterbuckJames Owen
15:42	RevolutioniseBetfred Goals Galore Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)	Harry VigorsStuart Williams
16:12	Secret RoadBetfred Play Fred's £5 Million Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)	Rhys ClutterbuckJames Owen
16:42	Tam LinBetfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)	Tyler HeardAnthony Carson

Thu, 8 January 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
17:30	Gennadius£99 Annual Pass Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)	Sean LeveyRichard Hannon
18:00	Poetic JackCurry And Racing Next Thursday Classified Stakes	Marco GhianiRobert Cowell
18:30	Roman Emperor7th March UK Garage Raceday Handicap	Donagh MurphyJohn Ryan
19:00	Arenas Del TiempoEaster Festival Family Day Handicap	Sean LeveyJim & Suzi Best
19:30	MumayazCosy Dining In The Fairwood Handicap	Pat CosgraveJames Owen
20:00	High On HopeFree Racing All January Handicap	Harry DaviesMichael Appleby
20:30	Silkies SibHire Exclusive Spaces For Unforgettable Events Handicap	Cieren FallonJames Owen

Fri, 2 January 20267 selections

Time	Selection	Jockey / trainer
12:42	Charlie MasonCCR "Hands And Heels" Apprentice Handicap (Part Of The Racing Excellence Series)	Myla CoppinsTony Carroll
13:12	Cardinal PointCCR Handicap	Hector CrouchMichael Bell
13:42	Mad DashCCR Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)	Callum HutchinsonAndrew Balding
14:12	Me TarzanChelmsford Mile Series Qualifying Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier)	Harry VigorsArchie Watson
14:42	Thanh NamCCR Handicap	Sean LeveyJames Owen
15:12	GladiadoraChelmsford Mile Series Qualifying Handicap (Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier)	Hector CrouchCharlie Clover
15:42	Time TestedCCR Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Hector CrouchMichael Bell

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Trainer stats

Mark Johnston is the trainer with the most wins, with over 20 more wins than his nearest rival, Michael Appleby. The following three trainers take up third, fourth and fifth positions: John Gosden, Stuart Williams, and David Simcock. The trainer with the highest winning strike rate with at least 5 runners at the track is Michael Dods (40% in 5 runs)), followed by AP O’Brien (33.33% in 6 runs), tied with John Best. The best trainer strike rate for more than 100 runners at the track is Saeed bin Suroor, with 66 winners from 242 horses (27.27%).

Jockey stats

Luke Morris has saddled the most winners at this track, although he has ridden twice as many runners as the second-placed jockey, Adam Kirby. Oisin Murphy, Jim Crowley and Silvestre De Sousa round out the top five. Ryan Moore has the best strike rate (33.33%) of all the jockeys that have ridden over 100 runners at this track.

Race stats

The racecourse is not a top-tier meeting track. Therefore, it will not have races on big days such as Boxing Day. However, as it is all-weather, the races occur more frequently during the non-summer months of September, October, November, December, January, February and March. You can view races live on Racing TV. Racecards can be read on multiple websites, including attheraces, Racing posts and TV, and the official racetrack website. There are nearly three times more handicap races than non-handicap races taking part at this track.

Chelmsford City Racecourse history

In the late 1990S, John Holmes, a distinguished entrepreneur in Essex, saw an opportunity to open a racecourse. Essex was a populous county with no racecourse to show. Racegoers had to travel for about 50 miles to the nearest racecourse in Newark.

In 1997, he joined forces with his son Jonathan and bought the Essex County showground. Their vision was to turn it into a state-of-the-art racecourse that would attract thousands of racegoers. They named it Great Leigh’s Racecourse.

John Holmes would have to contend with some problems before eventually commencing construction on the ground. By 2006, they had constructed a 10,000-capacity grandstand. The Ryder Cup took place on this racecourse, but it was evident that the facilities were not the best. This raised concerns with the BHA. As a result, complaints about the facilities were raised. The attendance was immensely discouraging. After operating for a few months, the authorities put it under administration.

Soon after, BHA withdrew its license due to several incomplete facilities. This dampened the moods of many racegoers in Essex County. The nearest racecourse was 50 miles away at the time, making it a great inconvenience.

The administrators would proceed to advertise the grounds in the hope of finding a buyer. Unfortunately, most deals that came their way fell through. RBS was the ground’s main creditor. At some point, they considered finding other uses for the ground in a bid to recoup their money. To their surprise, this was not easy either.

A few years later, a syndicate managed by Fred Done, the owner of Betfred, bought the racecourse. The new owners quickly rebranded it and opened it in 2015. Since then, this racecourse has been thriving.

Some of the notable events taking place on this ground include the fan-favourite Chelmsford City Cup. However, other well-loved horse meeting events bring thousands of fans to this racecourse yearly. During its first year in operation under its newly rebranded name, the attendance stood at a staggering 80,000. Today, the racecourse is flourishing.

The course

Chelmsford flat course

This flat racecourse is oval and right-handed. As such, it mounts an average challenge to both the horses and the jockeys.

The course has a well-groomed all-weather Polytrack. Jockeys complained about the quality of the track during its earlier days. Betfred has done an incredible job with the course over the years. And its users seem to be satisfied with the new developments.

The racecourse’s modern design has received an overwhelming accolade from the jockeys, trainers, and fans. Today, the course provides a fair test to racers. Anyone could emerge as a winner on race days. You will not find many dominant winners on this course. This level of competition makes every race on its tracks tremendously exciting. You never know what’s going to happen during the race.

Due to the quality of the tracks on this course, most renowned trainers like to train inexperienced racers on this ground. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the racers hone their skills on a world-class racetrack.

Major races

Currently, this course does not have major events. Regardless of that, it has the potential to host the biggest races in England soon. In addition, it is home to several notable all-weather championships.

The racecourse held its first listed race in 2018, the Queen Charlotte stakes, an exciting female-only event. In addition, the Chelmsford City Cup, which takes place in August, has garnered massive traction over the years. Horse race betting fans regard it as a lucrative opportunity.

During the 2018 race, the top price for racers was a whopping £100,000. This became the 2nd richest all-weather class 2 event of its kind.

Where can you bet on Chelmsford racing?

With numerous races taking place here, punters can try their luck and win.

Online betting

If you are looking for a convenient way to bet on the races from this racecourse, look for an online bookie that features these races. You can rest assured that all online bookmakers cover the fixtures at this racecourse. To get started, go online and find a reputable bookie. Check if they offer any horse race betting markets from this track. Once you ascertain that they do, sign up with them, fund your bookie account and start placing bets.

How to get to the Chelmsford Racecourse

The racecourse has an excellent connection to the road network. While driving to this course, you can access it from A120, A131, and the M11 road.

You can take the train for those who prefer to travel by public means. Chelmsford and Braintree are the nearest train stations to the racecourse. Moreover, there are plenty of yellow taxis, which are actually the best transport providers for racegoers during race days.

There is ample parking for those who prefer to drive to the course. If you can attend the course early, you may benefit from the free parking at the A131 bypass. The main parking is another great option for motorists. Its postcode is CM3 1QP. There is a special parking lot near the ticket office for the Blue Badge holders.

Today, horse racegoers can place bets on various races from the racecourse. Besides that, you can follow the proceedings of various meetings or even make a trip to the grounds and cheer on your favourite horse.

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