A Thursday Double
Fri 16 Jan 2026
Winner 6 of 2026: GENNADIUS, trained by Richard Hannon Jnr, and ridden by Sean Levey. The ‘£99 Annual Pass Restricted Maiden Stakes’ over 1 mile at Chelmsford.
An incredibly consistent and likeable servant, who finished on just 12 racecourse appearances, 9-times in the top 3, before getting off the mark at Chelmsford this evening.
Sean’s experience came to good use in a rather turbulent race, with some of the opponents taking some unconventional routes around the track. But our jockey didn’t panic and guided our now 4-year-old to a very impressive victory. He disputed the lead when turning for home and never saw another rival, hitting the line strongly.
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https://www.middlehamparkracing.net/horses/view,gennadius_1615.htm
https://www.racingtv.com/results/2026-01-15/chelmsford-city/1730
Timeform rated his maiden victory with p87: "More exposed than the rest, finally got off the mark, although what he actually achieved isn't easy to quantify, the race rather falling apart around him; close up, led on bridle 2f out, won easily; hasn't had many tries on synthetics and bred to stay further than this."
Tim Palin, Syndicate Manager of Gennadius:
"Very well done! A very deserving victory. I am delighted for everyone at Richard's working hard and tirelessly in the background, Sean Levey, who kept the faith in him and encouraged us to step him up in trip. But more than anything, I am delighted for his owners, who have stayed loyal to him despite the frustration of finishing second or third. A very good performance from your fella, and a very impressive victory too."
The winning photos are available via the link below: https://meganrosephotography.photoshelter.com/gallery/Race-1-Gennadius/G0000puYhK_q8zDg/C0000yJaJia.L14A
Winner 7 of 2026: LEXINGTON JET, trained by David Loughnane, and ridden by Hollie Doyle. The ‘Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifying Handicap’ over 1mile at Chelmsford.
Lexington Jet broke sharply from the stalls and disputed the lead against the rail under Hollie Doyle, to dictate from the front before kicking clear at the top of the straight. After some good efforts in the past, it was great to see him go clear in the final furlong and win by over 3 lengths, beating MY AWELE into second place, giving MPR a one-two in the race, and surpassing £80.000 in prize money.
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Watch the full race replay here: https://www.racingtv.com/results/2026-01-15/chelmsford-city/1800
Timeform rated his victory with a p81: "Had the run of things from the front and finally got off the mark in first-time blinkers; made running, took strong hold, kicked on entering straight, wandered, drew clear final 1f; headgear not sure to work so well next time."
Follow the link below for the official winning photos: https://meganrosephotography.photoshelter.com/gallery/Race-2-Lexington-Jet/G0000.Ew_qHrB8NQ/C0000yJaJia.L14A