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Welcome to the official Twitter of Chelmsford City Racecourse. The UK’s newest racecourse and home of horseracing and major events in Essex.
Joined February 2014
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Olivia Haines produces an incredible ride aboard Dalby Forest despite tack problems throughout the race, with the rider maintaining the partnership long enough to win the Fairwood Brasserie Apprentice Handicap. Thankfully Olivia is up and ok after being unshipped after the line.
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Thank you so much to @officialblue for an amazing performance last night - you totally smashed it boys 💪. #ThePlaceToBe
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The turf track at Chelmsford City Racecourse is developing well and we are very excited to hopefully unveil our turf racecourse from 2022! .We are delighted with the progress of the track, and look forward to becoming the first racecourse in the UK to offer floodlit turf racing!
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Jockey Ryan Moore was at Chelmsford City Racecourse yesterday afternoon receiving his second jab. We are proud to be working with the NHS and jockeys to fill spaces left by cancellations and no-shows ensuring that no vaccine is wasted and that racing is a safe environment!
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Photo of the week- Amber Island and Hollie Doyle being led in after winning the CCR handicap for David Loughnane #ChelmsfordCityRacecourse
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Many congratulations to @Hayleyturner123 for winning her 1000th race tonight at Chelmsford City Racecourse! 🏆🐎
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Harry's Bar wins the Chelmsford City Cup Handicap at 11-1 for @james_fanshawe and Jack Mitchell
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We are celebrating the week of International Women’s Day!
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A tight finish for the Listed totepool Chelmer Fillies' Stakes goes the way of the in-form trainer @Archie_Watson with Isaan Queen in the hands of @oismurphy 🔥
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At the finish, she's still number one, Girlswannahavefun, wins the Betsi Handicap for trainer David Evans. There was no hiding away for @HollieDoyle1, she's the winning jockey
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Diderot has been off the track for a while but makes up for lost time in our feature Chelmsford City Racecourse Membership Handicap, landing this £25,000 prize for @jamesferguson89, @D_Muscutttt and the @OwnersGroup
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Wishing @kierenfox a very happy retirement from all of the team @ChelmsfordCRC, who has just rode his final race aboard Ignatius. Good luck Kieren!
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Three winners tonight here at @ChelmsfordCRC to get his 100th win this season! Congratulations @SilvDSousa 🏆
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Autumn Flight justifies favouritism after a convincing victory in the hands of @HollieDoyle1 for trainer @cowellracing
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It's a dead heat! . Miss Bodacious (@karl_burke) and Rosy Affair (@gbougheyracing) can't be separated by the judge in a dramatic finish to the New Holland Fillies' Novice Stakes
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Split Down South likes it here! The four-year-old brings up a third course victory for @philmcentee1 and @GraceMcentee 👏
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A massive congratulations to @HollieDoyle1 who last night reached 100 winners in a calendar year @ChelmsfordCRC, a tremendous achievement and no doubt there is a great deal more to come from a very talented jockey!
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Out stables team working extra hard to ensure all the equine areas are fully steam cleaned and disinfected in the wake of the equine influenza outbreak. #steamteam
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All our meals are free to racing staff but today is a special one! Prizes too – be lucky! 🤞 @NARSnewsinfo @NTFnews @BHAPressOffice @RCAgoingreports #CCR
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1:10PM Result: Congratulations to ROPEY GUEST who wins 'The Good Easter Novice Stakes' (T) George Margarson (J) Tom Queally (O) John Guest Racing. 1⃣ Ropey Guest 30/100F.2⃣ Fast Spin 7/2
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Big performance from He's A Monster in our £25,000 highlight! . The three-year-old now takes his record to four from four on the all-weather for @HollieDoyle1, @Archie_Watson and Lone Star Investments
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Coming to Ladies Day? Want to meet @officialblue? Then this is the competition for you!. ➡️You can only enter when here!. #ThePlaceToBe
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Detain is back! . The @JuddmonteFarms-owned youngster bounces back to form on his return to action to win the £100,000 @bet365 Cardinal Conditions Stakes and looks a hugely exciting prospect for this season.
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Photo of the week - Oisín Murphy wins his first race of 2021 on Thursday evening aboard Twilight Heir for Michael Bell and Qatar Racing.
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Bosh! . The top-weight and 11/4 favourite scores on his first start here at Chelmsford and in tonight's feature, the £28,000 @ministryofsound Concert 31st August Handicap. Congratulations to @Rossaryan15 and @rhannonracing
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A year away? No problem for the well-bred Dubai Icon as this colt makes a successful return for Saeed bin Suroor, @oismurphy and @godolphin in our Seabro Scaffolding Novice Stakes 👏
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Statement from Chelmsford City Racecourse regarding race 9 of this evening’s meeting
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🏇 Jack The Truth is back to winning ways after winning this evenings closing contest in the hands of Callum Shepherd for George Scott 👏
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Parknacilla racks up successive wins here this month in our Sicuro "Caught On Camera" Handicap. Congrats to @SpillerRacing and @CierenFallonJr
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Live In The Moment does it again, landing the Handicap in the capable hands of @TomMarquand for @west_training 👏
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We're devastated to hear the news of Stefano Cherchi's passing. Stefano was a brilliant jockey, winning many times here, including his memorable win by six lengths aboard Gifts of Gold in 2020. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Stefano's friends and family.
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Thank you to @JonjoONeill for donating a tour of Jackdaws Castle for our silent auction on the Cheltenham Preview Evening last week. This raised £1,110 towards the Bob Champion Cancer Trust @BobChampion1981 👏
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This is going to be epic! Action-packed racing and a DJ set by @ChrisMoyles on Gentlemen's Night Saturday 30 September. Tickets are on sale now.
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Star Child just holds on under @HollieDoyle1 to win the Betsi Handicap for trainer @Archie_Watson, in a closely fought finish.
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17.30 Result: Congratulations to CARIBBEAN SPRING (T).George Margarson (J) Georgia Dobie (O) Graham Lodge Partnership II. 1⃣ Caribbean Spring 4/1.2⃣ Chetan 7/2F.3⃣ Sharp Operator 14/1
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🐎 Split Down South strikes late to take the Racing Is Everyone's Sport Handicap in the hands of @GraceMcentee, securing a double on the card for trainer @philmcentee1 👏
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Want to win tickets to our first meeting? All you have to do is give any of our tweets a retweet or favourite a tweet http://t.co/t08wobT07J.
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Daany (40/1) bolts up!! 🏆. A surprise winner taking the Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap for @west_training and @elishawhittingt 🏇
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Jockey @CallumSheppy is now at the top of the rankings here at @ChelmsfordCRC with 16 winners to date! #ChelmsfordCityRacecourse
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That’s a wrap for our 2020 season! In what has been a difficult year for everyone due to the coronavirus pandemic, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all owners, trainers and jockeys for their continued support. 1/2
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The progressive Rhythm N Hooves leads them a merry dance in the Ladies Day Restricted Novice Stakes, making all to score under a penalty for the @HollieDoyle1 and @Archie_Watson combination.
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Emperor Spirit lands the Racing Welfare Handicap!. A double on the day for Hollie Doyle who lifted this horse home for the Archie Watson team. @Racingwelfare @Archie_Watson @HollieDoyle1
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Rhubarb Bikini finds success on handicap debut in the hands of Hollie Doyle, for trainer @Archie_Watson
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It was great to have Missed The Cut carry out his final preparations here at @ChelmsfordCRC last week under @oismurphy for trainer @gbougheyracing before they head to Saudi Arabia for the Neom Turf 🏇
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The inspection has passed, and we're pleased to confirm that racing will go ahead as planned! . With sunny spells forecast, we’re looking forward to an exciting day of racing at Chelmsford City Racecourse. @BHAHorseracing .@BHAStewards .@NTFnews.
An update on conditions for today's fixture:. Due to freezing fog, a track inspection will take place at 10:30am today. We're closely monitoring conditions, but temperatures are forecast to rise to 3°C with sunny spells later.
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It was great to welcome Newmarket based trainer @FellowesRacing and a few of his Royal @Ascot contingent to gallop at Chelmsford City Racecourse as they prepare to make their way to the Royal Meeting next week!
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Wow! @theREALboyzone brought the curtain down on our biggest fixture ever! Thanks guys 🙌. #ThePlaceToBe
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Diamont Katie, a £68,000 daughter of Acclamation, leads her rivals a merry dance in the Bet Boost At @bet365 Fillies' Novice Stakes. @MprUpdates | @karl_burke
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A great ride from @JPSPENCER1980 who gets Maori Knight home in front in the Ladies Day 26th August Handicap for @RHughesracing
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A fine season for @TomMarquand continues as Blessed To Empress wins the @RacingtoSchool Inspiring Young Minds Handicap for @almracing 👏
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An instant hit!. Merrijig makes light of a 192-day absence to make a winning all-weather debut in gutsy fashion. @JohnWathenBerry
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Indigo Times continues his consistent streak, adding another win by his name in the Support The @IJF_official Handicap under @CallumSheppy for @trilliumplace 🥇
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Silent Queen charges home under @StottKevin to land the spoils for @georgeboughey and picks up a second career success at 4-1 👏
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1211 . Furious always runs a good race here and comes up trumps for favourite backers in our @totepool Cashback Club Handicap for @oismurphy and @SimcockRacing
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Congratulations to @CierenFallonJr for winning The Chelmsford City Cup on Saturday. A battling finish aboard Stylish Performer for trainer @karl_burke. Well done to all connections!
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IMPORTANT: Due to a massive power failure tonight's race fixture has been abandoned. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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RACING WILL GO AHEAD AS PLANNED! The course has passed the inspection and the race fixture this evening (Saturday 3rd March) will go ahead as planned - see you there! :-).
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The addition of blinkers worked perfectly for El Bufalo who makes all in the @bet365 Handicap under @GeorgeWood20 for @dylancunha_uk
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So excited to welcome the @Ballydoyle team to the course ready for tomorrow's @WoodfordReserve Cardinal Conditions Stakes. #comeracing #KentuckyDerby #Essex
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Congratulations to @GraceMcentee on her first winner as an apprentice jockey, winning on Lunar Deity for trainer @WilliamsStuart in the 4.15pm Free Bets at Hands & Heels Apprentice Handicap.
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*GIVEAWAY*. Win this signed montage of Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy at Chelmsford City Racecourse! . All you have to do is:.~ Follow @ChelmsfordCRC and @oismurphy .~ Retweet this tweet .~ Tag a friend below. The winner will be announced on the 13th December. Good luck!
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Alvaro Sainz does the steering as Al Azhar travels smoothly and wins readily in the Fegentri World Championships Handicap for male amateur riders. A first runner here this year and a winner for Group 1-winning trainer Marcus Tregoning @tregoningracing
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Some beautiful gallopers from Sir Michael Stoutes’s yard this morning - such a perfect sight to start the day! #TuesdayMotivation #racehorses #ComeRacing
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7:00pm Result- Congratulations to Dutch Decoy who wins the ‘Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap’ (T) Mark Johnston (J) Joe Fanning (O) Owners Group 052. 1️⃣ Dutch Decoy 9/2J.2️⃣ Glenn Coco 7/1.3️⃣ Masked Identity 13/2
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📹 @officialkeith has an idea for the rest of @theREALboyzone. They're at CCR on Sat 2nd Sept!. BUY TICKETS:
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Enfjaar is a very a very impressive winner of the @Racingwelfare Novice Stakes. @DavidEgan99 the winning jockey, @rogervarian the winning trainer.
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Hot favourite Gin O'Clock takes the EBF Restricted Novice Stakes in style! . A superb display for @SilvDSousa and @ahaynesracing
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Restless Rose strikes again here with success in the tote Is Back With Better Value Handicap. Congratulations to @Hayleyturner123 and @WilliamsStuart
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Hello to our new followers. Retweet our fixture list to win tickets. #bringingracingbacktoessex. #competition
http://t.co/8d0H8TBK6S.
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World-renowned award-winning musician, actor and entertainer Justin Timberlake is bringing The Forget Tomorrow World Tour to Chelmsford City Racecourse on Friday 4th July 2025!.Tickets are on sale at 8am Friday 27th September.Sign up for exclusive pre-sale
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Unfortunately due to the heavy fog that has settled around the racecourse, the rest of today’s fixture has been abandoned on safety grounds. The safety of all participants is paramount, we apologise for any inconvenience.
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Lexington Empire is a fine winner on his return in our Extra Places At Handicap for @D_Muscutttt, @drlanigan and @MprUpdates 👏
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Very Close, A Photo was needed but it's the @jbutlerracing trained Griggy under @GraceMcentee who has just about won Firework Spectacular At Chelmsford City Racecourse Handicap.
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A pulsating finish to the Family Fun Day 14th August Handicap sees Cotai Star put his nose down where it matters to see off the surging Chequer Square for the @HollieDoyle1 and @Archie_Watson team.
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The money came for Quantico and the horse duly obliges and wins the Winning Connections Restricted Novice Stakes in really nice fashion for Archie Watson under a great Hollie Doyle ride. @Archie_Watson @HollieDoyle1
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We're not @CheltenhamRaces @HarryL97 and we know it's not the same but if you are in Essex we are a lot closer - if you want to visit @ChelmsfordCRC while you are waiting for March to come around, just let us know!.
Dad got told his cancer is now terminal so he’s written down a list of things he wants to do & top of that list is St Paddy’s Thursday at Cheltenham next year. Going to do absolutely everything possible to get him to the course!.
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Unfortunately due to weather conditions we have had to abandon this evening’s fixture. We apologise for any inconvenience and ask that you please stay tuned in to our social media channels for further updates on tomorrow’s racing.
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17.00 Result: Congratulations to BRAINS (T) Jamie Osborne (J) Nicola Currie (O) The Judges & Partner. 1⃣ Brains 11/2.2⃣ Weloof 7/2.3⃣ Avorisk Et Perils 11/4F
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Course specialist Wadacre Gomez is always to the fore in the Best Odds Guaranteed At @bet365 Handicap and powers on once into the straight to score in good style under @loughnane_billy for @Johnston_Racing.
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What a finish! Verne Castle holds off Lancelot Du Lac to land the Ministry of Sound and Light Extravaganza Handicap for Michael Wigham and @HollieDoyle1. 👏🐎👏
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The race for the title continues here tonight at Chelmsford City Racecourse!
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Congratulations to @CierenFallonJr first win here at Chelmsford City Racecourse on 🐴 TUNDRA. Hopefully the start of many here at #CCR
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Lethal Talent is extremely tough out in front here at Chelmsford! 🚀. She sees off the strong challenge of Star Seeking in a terrific dual throughout the closing stages to win for @JaneChappleHyam and @Rob_tart 🏇👏
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A massive congratulations to @oismurphy who was crowned 2019’s Flat Champion Jockey @Ascot on Saturday afternoon! A phenomenal year for the 24-year-old achieving a remarkable 168 wins this season!
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Atalanta's Boy see' s off Rock Boy Grey in a strong front running performance in the Howe Green Handicap under @greatrex77 for David Menuisier.
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A back-to-form Cosmelli proves strongest after landing his first victory since 2018 in fine style for @GayKelleway and @GeorgeRooke6
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Big price winner of the @GroupKingswood Handicap!. Lipsink (50-1) just clings on in a thrilling finish under @GraceMcentee for the @cowellracing team
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The consistent Billian strikes wide and late in the CCR Amateur Jockeys' Handicap with the five-year-old getting up in the hands of Shay Halton for the @PKirbyRacing team.
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Fantastic Fox bounces back to form in the Illuminate Christmas Ball Handicap and is not for passing under @oismurphy for @varianstable for King Power Racing
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6.15pm. Congratulations to jockey Tom Marquand. Trainer Robert Cowell, .Newmarket. Owner Mr T W Morley. 😀🐴. 1st Miracle Works 11-4F.2nd Warriors Valley 6-1. @Meganrosephoto
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A terrific night for @JaneChappleHyam here at Chelmsford! . A second winner with Copinet taking the Book Tickets Online At Handicap with Robert Tart in the saddle
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We were delighted to receive 5 stars from the @NARSnewsinfo Racecourse Rating 2018 and coming second to Ascot is a great accomplishment. This is an incredible achievement for all racecourse and stable staff here at @ChelmsfordCRC #CRC.
With all the scores collated we created a scores overview to see each racecourses score in detail, that helped us create our overall scores and star ratings for all racecourses across the country.
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Balgair sees off his rivals to win the Handicap!. Angled out in the straight by @oismurphy to come through and win cosily for the @tomcloverracing team!
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