Result · Chelmsford City (AW) · Friday 2 January 2026
12:42 Chelmsford City (AW) result: Em Four wins the CCR 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap
Em Four won the 12:42 at Chelmsford City (AW) on Friday 2 January 2026, beating the 5/4 favourite Charlie Mason by ¼ length. Ridden by Conor Whiteley for trainer Jamie Osborne, the four-year-old was sent off at 9/4 and covered the 6f on standard ground in 1m 11.72s. Merrimack was a further ¼ length back in third at 9/1.
12:42 Chelmsford City (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Em Four (GB) 4yo · 9-8 · claim 5lb |
Conor Whiteley Jamie Osborne | — | 9/4 | 73 |
| 2 |
Charlie Mason (GB) 5yo · 9-9 · claim 5lb |
Myla Coppins Tony Carroll | ¼ l | 5/4FAV | 74 |
| 3 |
Merrimack (GB) 5yo · 9-4 · tv · claim 3lb |
Kyle McHugh Stuart Williams | ¼ l | 9/1 | 67 |
| 4 |
Invincible Melody (IRE) 4yo · 8-11 · v · claim 5lb |
Harry Vigors Stuart Williams | 1 l | 13/2 | 62 |
| 5 |
Distant Rumble (GB) 4yo · 9-11 |
Donagh Murphy Roger Teal | ½ l | 11/1 | 71 |
| 6 |
Express Train (IRE) 4yo · 9-9 · claim 3lb |
Alfie Redman Andrew Balding | 8 l | 25/1 | 72 |
| 7 |
Nazron (IRE) 5yo · 9-12 · v |
Lewis Chalkley Ivan Furtado | 4½ l | 28/1 | 72 |
Chelmsford City (AW) 12:42 returns
12:42 Chelmsford City (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 12:42 at Chelmsford City (AW) on Friday 2 January 2026?
Em Four, ridden by Conor Whiteley and trained by Jamie Osborne, at a starting price of 9/4.
Did the favourite win?
No. Charlie Mason, the 5/4 favourite, finished second, ¼ length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 11.72s over 6f on standard ground.




