Chelmsford City Race 3 - Cupid's Arrow Handicap
JUSTCALLMEPETE (3) is a former course and distance winner who maintained fine form throughout 2025. Struggled in two attempts this year and more is expected drawn perfectly to strike. DYRHOLAEY (4) lines up off the back of a solid runner-up finish nine days ago at Wolverhampton. Luke Morris could have him in a handy position and may prove hard to catch. ABERAMA GOLD (5) has been a wonderful servant for connections. Back in form after consecutive third place finishes including a fortnight ago. Warrants thought rating a major player. COACHELLO (1) faces a tough ask off top weight. Needs to turn recent form around.

Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 5th of 7 at Wolverhampton on February 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Many A Star with 62kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on January 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Silky Wilkie carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. In the mix again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 62kg | 1:13.73 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:12.71 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | 101 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:12.38 | 6-7-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 23/25 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $117,970.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 62.5kg | 1:12.27 | 15-24-23 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $51.00 |
| 99/19 | 06/09/2025 | 141 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 1:13.36 | - | 5 |
| 0.0L | $81.00 |
| 12/14 | 18/04/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | David Probert | 55kg | 1:09.81 | 11-10-12 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/19 | 30/03/2025 | 46 | HCP 4U | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:12.61 | 16-17-7 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/02/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $47,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:13.98 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/14 | 17/01/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 56.5kg | 1:12.84 | 10-10-5 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/12/2024 | 78 | HCP 3U | $28,040.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 62kg | 1:12.81 | 7-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/10/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Heavy | Ray Dawson | 62.5kg | 1:16.56 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on December 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Christian David with 61kg at $29. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Southwell All Weather on January 30 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Doctor Khan Junior with 58kg at $26. Looking to others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 30/01/2026 | 58 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 58kg | 1:26.36 | 9-7-6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/12/2025 | 158 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 61kg | 1:23.18 | 3-1-10 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $73,800.00 | Chester | 1409m | Good | Jason Watson | 58.5kg | 1:25.24 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $18,450.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:36.45 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 9/14 | 14/05/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 56.5kg | 1:26.14 | 6-8-9 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $92,250.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 1:12.58 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/03/2025 | 173 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | 1:11.56 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/11 | 02/10/2024 | 49 | NOV 2 | $17,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:12.03 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 14/08/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:13.83 | 8-4-5 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Knebworth carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on January 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Completely Random with 58kg at $10. Going well. Will be harder to beat this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 61.5kg | 1:11.96 | 7-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $33,950.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 58kg | 1:09.28 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/14 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 62kg | 1:12.80 | 3-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 63.5kg | 1:11.97 | 6-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/11/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NSL | Dougie Costello | 61kg | 1:13.04 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2025 | 49 | HCP APP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 61kg | 1:13.47 | 3-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/09/2025 | 52 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 1:11.05 | 5-6-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Matthew Lloyd Slater | 63kg | 1:12.64 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 1209m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 1:11.90 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 11/17 | 12/06/2025 | 47 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Dougie Costello | 57kg | 1:10.47 | 7-8-11 | 14 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/04/2025 | 36 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good | Jack Doughty | 57kg | 1:10.90 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Wolverhampton on February 3 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Many A Star carrying 61kg at $5. The race before that struggled in the run home; 5th of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on January 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Completely Random with 57.5kg at $8. Will be hard to beat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/02/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:13.73 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $33,950.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 57.5kg | 1:09.28 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/12/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 62kg | 1:12.46 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/12/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $21,410.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 62kg | 1:13.60 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | 300 | SELL 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59kg | 1:13.96 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 8/9 | 30/01/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $28,040.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | James Doyle | 59.5kg | 1:13.48 | 1-2-8 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 30/12/2024 | 192 | HCP 3U | $28,040.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | Neutral | James Doyle | 61kg | 1:12.81 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 21/28 | 21/06/2024 | 66 | HCP 3 | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 56.5kg | 0:59.60 | 17-14-15-19-20 | 26 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/04/2024 | 43 | APP NOV 3U | $25,770.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 62.5kg | 0:59.25 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2024 | 53 | NOV 35 | $21,820.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:14.12 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | 1:10.85 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Knebworth carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on January 20 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Silky Wilkie with 58kg at $9. Not far away last start. Comes into calculations.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/01/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:11.96 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 20/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:12.71 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/01/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 61kg | 1:14.06 | 10-9-10 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/12/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 61kg | 1:12.46 | 4-4-7 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 13/12/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $21,410.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 60.5kg | 1:13.60 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 20/11/2025 | 12 | HCP APP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 59kg | 1:13.54 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $9.00 |
| 10/22 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Heavy | Joe Leavy | 55.5kg | 1:17.84 | 2-2-10 | 16 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/14 | 24/10/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Soft | Cian Horgan | 61kg | 1:16.71 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 1:10.66 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 02/10/2025 | 12 | HCP APP 3U | $60,970.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 62.5kg | 1:13.70 | 5-9-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/25 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $117,970.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | Mark Winn | 60.5kg | 1:12.27 | 13-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Wolverhampton on January 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Echalar carrying 58kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 12 at Wolverhampton on December 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Follow Your Heart carrying 57.5kg at $26. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/01/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 58kg | 1:28.27 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Donagh Murphy | 57.5kg | 1:27.61 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/11/2025 | 53 | SELL 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 62kg | 1:13.96 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 62kg | 1:27.23 | 5-6-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
| 6/12 | 16/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $17,070.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Soft | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 1:24.65 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 28/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 56kg | 1:26.10 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/07/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Finley Marsh | 58kg | 1:27.90 | 10-9-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 60kg | 1:10.55 | 8-8-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/11 | 22/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 59.5kg | 1:12.77 | 7-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/05/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $12,530.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | 1:12.42 | 9-9-3 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/15 | 28/04/2025 | 40 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 57kg | 1:11.98 | 12-13-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |