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Chelmsford City Racecourse

Sunday 11 January 2015 16:59, UK

  1. CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: A general view of the grandstand and home straight on the opening day of the new course at Chelmsford City racecourse.
    Image: The scene is set for the start of a new era at Chelmsford City Racecourse... and it's a nice, sunny day too!
  2. Tryster (right) ridden by Adam Kirby cuts in front of Gaelic Silver ridden by Hector Crouch and goes on to win the Betfred Handicap Stakes at Chelmsford.
    Image: There's drama in the firs race as Tryster (right) swerves across his rivals when catching sight of the exit path back to the parade ring.
  3. CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Adam Kirby riding Tryster (blue) win the opening race, The Betfred Handicap Stakes from Gaelic Silver during the first me
    Image: But Adam Kirby straightens him out and gets him back past Gaelic Silver. The result stood after a stewards' inquiry.
  4. CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: A general view of the stewards and judges box on the home straight on the opening day of the new course at Chelmsford Ci
    Image: There's still some landscaping work required at the track over the weeks and months ahead.
  5. CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Equipment from the old named Greight Leighs now in use at Chelmsford City racecourse on January 11, 2015 in Chelmsford, E
    Image: And there remain reminders of the course's former identity as Great Leighs.
  6. CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Nicky Mackay riding Zamoura (L, white) on their way to winning The SIS Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Chelmsford City racecour
    Image: Zamoura (white silks) and Duchess Of Marmite (blue silks) go down the back straight before fighting out the finish to the second race.
  7. Blue Aegean ridden by Adam Kirby (centre) goes on to win the Weatherbys Printing Handicap Stakes at Chelmsford City racecourse, Chelmsford.
    Image: Blue Aegean and Adam Kirby (centre) complete doubles for trainer and jockey in the Weatherbys Printing Handicap.
  8. CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Runners make their way down the back straight in The Weatherbys Printing Handicap Stakes at Chelmsford City racecourse on
    Image: The field in the same race go above the service road tunnel under the track.
  9. Muddy conditions at Chelmsford City racecourse, Chelmsford. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday January 11, 2015.
    Image: The new owners of Great Leighs don't appear to have landscaping high on their priority list... yet.
  10. CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Work still in progress on the opening day at Chelmsford City racecourse on January 11, 2015 in Chelmsford, England.
    Image: But at least they have the equipment to get the job done.
  11. Zac Brown ridden by Graham Gibbons goes on to win the Greene King Handicap Stakes at Chelmsford City racecourse, Chelmsford.
    Image: Zac Brown and Graham Gibbons were most impressive winners of the Greene King Handicap.
  12. CHELMSFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Robert Havlin riding Tempus Temporis win The Betsi Golden Mile Conditions Stakes at Chelmsford City racecourse.
    Image: While the main race of the day and a place in the Good Friday All-Weather Finals went to Tempus Temporis.
  13. Trainer Eugene Stanford.
    Image: Trainer Eugene Stanford was in celebratory mood after his Until Midnight took the Totepool Handicap.
  14. Invigilator ridden by Patrick Mathers (second left) goes on to win the Fulton's Restaurant Handicap Stakes at Chelmsford City racecourse.
    Image: Inviglator (second left) took the finale, run under the impressive floodlights.