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jamesedwards
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Euler wrote:
Wed Apr 01, 2026 4:42 pm
jamesedwards wrote:
Wed Apr 01, 2026 2:16 pm
Chelmsford Easter fixtures cancelled. Long term future in doubt after new owners fail to be granted license.

https://www.racingpost.com/news/britain ... ZR9i3VAK3/
That's not ideal. I've always wondered how they've managed to survive. I thought there may be some financial wizardry going on there.
I've been a few times and it's always been surprisingly busy. I would be sad to see racing end permanently.
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Filip22 wrote:
Wed Apr 01, 2026 8:47 am
If you look at his previous races, he doesn’t respond well to being whipped or pushed. He had specific instructions from the trainer not to use the whip, which is why the jockey didn’t carry one. She tends to stop if she’s whipped or ridden too aggressively every horse is different. There probably should have been some clarification, but I just wanted to point that out.

there is a article about it
https://paulickreport.com/horseplayers/ ... lout-billy
Thanks that clears it up it seems - probably should be noted by the comm. before and during the race as it just looks very bad :lol:
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jamesedwards
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Naffman wrote:
Wed Apr 01, 2026 5:30 pm
Filip22 wrote:
Wed Apr 01, 2026 8:47 am
If you look at his previous races, he doesn’t respond well to being whipped or pushed. He had specific instructions from the trainer not to use the whip, which is why the jockey didn’t carry one. She tends to stop if she’s whipped or ridden too aggressively every horse is different. There probably should have been some clarification, but I just wanted to point that out.

there is a article about it
https://paulickreport.com/horseplayers/ ... lout-billy
Thanks that clears it up it seems - probably should be noted by the comm. before and during the race as it just looks very bad :lol:
Yes, if I was the jockey I would be "no thanks"!
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jamesedwards wrote:
Wed Apr 01, 2026 4:53 pm
Euler wrote:
Wed Apr 01, 2026 4:42 pm
jamesedwards wrote:
Wed Apr 01, 2026 2:16 pm
Chelmsford Easter fixtures cancelled. Long term future in doubt after new owners fail to be granted license.

https://www.racingpost.com/news/britain ... ZR9i3VAK3/
That's not ideal. I've always wondered how they've managed to survive. I thought there may be some financial wizardry going on there.
I've been a few times and it's always been surprisingly busy. I would be sad to see racing end permanently.
The way things are going it will all be ending - not just Chelmsford ⛽️➡️💨
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