Chelmsford ready for action on Sunday

Officials at Chelmsford City racecourse remain extremely upbeat about their opening meeting on Sunday – despite two of the races on the card attracting fewer than expected entries

Although the list of horses totalled 107 at the confirmation stage, the Weatherbys Printing Handicap over five furlongs for three-year-olds is at risk under a three-month experiment by the British Horseracing Authority as it has only attracted 10 entries.

The fast-track qualifier for the All-Weather Championships has also been reopened until Tuesday morning after receiving just nine entries.