Chelmsford evening racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, December 21

Let's kick off with some details on our selected horses at Chelmsford and we have a full list of selections at the bottom of the page.

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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)

 

17:00 (Chelmsford) Sea Of Angels

Both Sea Of Angels and Via Blanca shaped nicely when fourth and second respectively over five furlongs at Lingfield.

The former comes here slightly better off at the weights and is considered with a first-time hood fitted while the latter could go well receiving a nice draw in stall seven.

First-time cheekpieces could bring about improvement from Bitcoin Profit who was third over six furlongs at Wolverhampton last time.

Market support behind stable debutant Gogo Yubari could prove telling.

 

18:00 (Chelmsford) Annafel

Annafel has shown some ability in two racecourse starts to date and his time can come at Chelmsford.

John and Thady Gosden’s charge stepped up from his initial debut fourth to be beaten just a short head last time, suggesting something like the CCR Novice Stakes should be within his compass.

 

19:30 (Chelmsford) Dicko The Legend

Previous course and distance winner Dicko The Legend went well finishing runner-up over five furlongs at Wolverhampton. Can return to winning ways attempting this distance.

Bidding for a hat-trick Havechatma commands respect on the back of victories attempting this journey at Southwell and Lingfield.

Fiscal Policy looks feasibly handicapped and could go well dropping back to six furlongs after two months off.

Sassy Redhead finished third behind the second selection in the aforementioned Southwell handicap and is weighted to get closer here.

 

20:30 (Chelmsford) Grand Duchess Olga

Grand Duchess Olga goes well at this venue. She finished third over two miles here a month ago and looks the most solid proposition with this drop back in distance not an issue.

Philos won with authority adopting first-time visor at Kempton and can remain competitive if headgear has the same desired effect.

Others to note are Churchella who disappointed last time but won at Newcastle prior and recent Fakenham hurdle winner Royal Athena.

 

Chelmsford selections in full:

CHELMSFORD: 4.30 Guy Fawkes, 5.00 Sea Of Angels, 5.30 Say You’ll Never, 6.00 Annafel, 6.30 Notre Dame, 7.00 Prince Of Zenda, 7.30 Dicko The Legend, 8.00 Legende D’Art, 8.30 Grand Duchess Olga