15:07 Chelmsford City

Sunday 8 February 2026

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49's Draws Now Four Times Daily Classified Stakes

Off time: 15:07 | Winning time: 2m 8.44s

(5)

Celebrating Ethel²³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Jack Doughty| T: A W Carroll| OR: 47| D

20/1

Out of sorts on recent AW outings and was seventh of 8 in classified stakes at Wolverhampton over 12f (25/1) 23 days ago, failing to come on significantly for recent run. Back down in trip but plenty to prove and only considered if supported.

Form: 1630-87

(4)

Lisabetta¹¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Edward Greatrex| T: Ian Williams| OR: 33

14/1

Out of form latest starts for Timothy Doyle, most recently tenth of 15 in handicap at Gowran Park (22/1) 111 days ago making little impression. Has won on the all-weather though and worth noting in betting on first run for new trainer with blinkers removed.

Form: 70/0600-

(3)

Man Is King¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Hollie Doyle| T: D Flood| OR: 45

3/1

Winless in 41 starts but has gone close on AW. Step back in the right direction when fifth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (33/1) 16 days ago, tracking pace and plugging on despite taking strong hold. Tongue strap removed and could be interesting with Hollie Doyle booked on first run for new trainer.

Form: 8073-05

(6)

Marinakis^p¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Ryan Kavanagh⁽⁵⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 49| CD

3/1

Narrowly resumed winning ways at this C&D 28 days ago with cheekpieces reapplied, having also won a couple of similar races early last year. Fifth of 9 in conditions race at Lingfield (9/4) 18 days ago, unable to replicate that form. Proven at this venue and capable of bouncing back.

Form: 545-915

(2)

Marion's Boy^v,t⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 9-9| J: L Morris| T: D Wingrove| OR: 49| CD

10/1

Winless since June 2024 and third of 8 in conditions race at Lingfield (20/1) 8 days ago in a change of headgear, starting better this time but shuffled back before halfway and ran wide home turn. Capable in this grade but habit of blowing the start is a concern.

Form: 0000-43

(8)

Monks Mead⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: George Bass| T: M D I Usher| OR: 50| C| D

3/1

Belatedly ended a lengthy losing run with a narrow success at Lingfield 18 days ago. Second of 8 in conditions race at Lingfield (5/2) 8 days ago, lost position when shuffled back 3f out but kept on in the final furlong. Should give another good account in this grade.

Form: 334-512

(7)

Prince Hector^p¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall⁽⁵⁾| T: J Bedi| OR: 47

4/1

Went close when second of 9 in classified race at this C&D (6/1) 28 days ago, headed near the line. Below-par when ninth of 10 at Wolverhampton (8/1) 13 days ago, stepped up in trip. Return to 10f may suit but needs to bounce back.

Form: 0255-29

Non-Runners

(1)

Keeper Of Secrets³⁶⁶

Weight: 9-9| Age: 5

T: Ian Williams J: Edward Greatrex

Forecasts

Man Is King (3/1), Marinakis (3/1), Monks Mead (3/1), Prince Hector (4/1), Marion's Boy (10/1), Lisabetta (14/1), Celebrating Ethel (20/1), Keeper Of Secrets (25/1)

In an ordinary contest, it could be worth chancing longstanding maiden MAN IS KING, the booking of Hollie Doyle potentially significant on yard debut. Monks Mead recently ended a lengthy losing run at Lingfield and again ran well there despite being shuffled back last time, while Ian Williams is triply represented and stable newcomer Lisabetta could be interesting if supported on first start in classified company.