Newcastle Racecard - Saturday 27th November

FIFTH HURDLE SHOWCASING CHAMPION HORSES SINCE 1969

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J U NE Thu 23 (A) Northumberland Plate Fri 24 (E)

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Northumberland Plate ft. Judge Jules Sat 25 (A) Northumberland Plate ft. Pete Tong

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J U LY Sat 23 (A) Ladies Day ft. Olly Murs

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NOVEM B ER Tue 1 Floodlit Fri 4 Floodlit Fireworks & Funfair Racenight Fri 11 Afternoon Tue 15 Floodlit Thu 17 Afternoon Sat 26 (A) Fighting Fifth Raceday D EC EMBER Fri 2 Thu 8 Sat 10 Sat 17 Tue 20 Wed 28

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WELCOME & MEET THE TEAM

Epatante winning last year’s Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle

Welcome to Newcastle Racecourse for today’s Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle Day. Whether you’re a first time visitor or a seasoned racing enthusiast, we hope you have an enjoyable experience with us today.

My thanks to go to today’s race sponsors Betfair, Weatherbys, Living North and The Peacock Family. I would like to wish their Directors, Management and guests an enjoyable and successful day of racing.

We have a wonderful day of racing ahead along with entertainment from the band of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers for you all to enjoy.

The 2020 Champion Hurdle winner Epatante was a very impressive winner of last year’ s Grade 1 Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle and Nicky Henderson’s mare returns to defend her crown in our feature race this afternoon. Paul Nicholls’ unbeaten youngster Monmiral should pose the biggest threat although last years runner-up Sceau Royal and Silver Streak aren’t discounted lightly in what looks another thrilling renewal.

Please follow directional traffic signage to ensure a safe and comfortable journey from the racecourse this afternoon. We have shuttle buses running after the last race to both Regents Centre and Four Lane Ends Metro Stations. LA Taxis have a rank onsite where taxis can be collected, or you can call them on 0191 287 7777.

From the team and I here at Newcastle Racecourse, we wish you all an enjoyable and successful day at the racecourse, Good luck!

Paul Elliott EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RACEDAY TEAM

Paul Elliott

Executive Director

James Armstrong Clerk of the Course

Paul Rankin

Head of Catering & Events

NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.

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INFORMATION Abandonment Policy In the event of a race meeting being abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made. If the meeting is abandoned after the first race but before the third, a 50% refund will be made in the same manner as a full refund. If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made.

Customers must retain their badges, which are date stamped and numbered, in order to obtain a refund.

They must be presented or sent to the Racecourse Office from two days after the meeting. Hospitality & Admission Packages are subject to charges if food has been consumed.

Admissions

bomb threat and at all times decisions will be taken placing public safety as a priority. In the event that an evacuation is necessary an announcement will be made over the public address system.

Unless otherwise instructed, all customers and staff will be evacuated to the race rail clear of all buildings and cars and not allowed to access car parks or move vehicles. This is for public safety and to allow emergency services such as the fire brigade to attend as quickly as possible. In the event of the evacuation being averted or it is clear for the public to return to the public buildings a further public announcement will be made. If no instructions are given owing to failure of the public address the public should assemble as follows:

Premier Enclosure: Offering superb viewing, admission into the premier enclosure gives you access to all public areas of the racecourse including Brandling House and Colonel Porters. Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure: Admission to the Parade Ring and main betting hall, this enclosure has a wide variety of food outlets. For information on group discounts, packages and Festival Race Meetings please call the racecourse office on 0191 2362020 or log on to www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk

a) Premier Enclosure - centre of the course via the horsegate adjacent to the parade ring.

Admission Rights

Laptops, Notebooks and Computing Devices

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing. The Management accepts no liability whatsoever for bodily injury or loss or damage to property, no matter how caused.

BBQ’s & Picnics BBQs are not permitted; however, you are quite welcome to bring a picnic into the designated area of the Grandstand Enclosure.

Children In the interest of safety and security, a maximum of three children per adult can be admitted free of charge to Newcastle Racecourse. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Disabled Viewing Area A disabled viewing area is located in front of the Parade Ring facing the 2nd horse unsaddling area. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions or require any further information.

Emergency Procedures In the unlikely event that the racecourse has to abandon racing and evacuate buildings please read the following information for your safety.

Racecourse management will only take such action if an emergency situation such as a fire or possible

b) Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure - lawn area at the east end of the enclosure.

Upon discovery of a fire you should advise one of the Racecourse or Security Staff who will take the appropriate action. At all times the management and racecourse staff will endeavour to keep the public informed.

Your co-operation for your safety is appreciated.

You are not permitted to use any device whilst on the Racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the Racecourse for the purpose of or in connection with any betting and you will be asked to remove such equipment from the racecourse.

Photography Racegoers please note it is not permitted to take photographs on racecourses except within the areas normally open to the public. Amateur photographers must ensure that they do not intrude upon areas used by professional photographers. Flash photography is not permitted in any circumstances.

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You are not permitted to record either directly, or via a TV screen, any images or commentary of any racing, even if it is for personal use.

Safety and Comfort In the interests of safety, and for the comfort of others, racegoers will not be permitted to take glasses outside the bar areas and other serving points. All drinks need to be put into plastic receptacles before exiting the bar areas. Racegoers are also reminded that they are not permitted to bring alcohol into the Racecourse. No dogs are allowed on the Racecourse or into the enclosures with the exception of guide dogs.

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The Newcastle Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing.

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SATURDAY 27TH NOVEMBER

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STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward) Mrs F. A. CLARK (Stewards' Panel Chair) LYNDSAY ALLAN, ROBERT McCARTHY, ADIE SMITH, LAUREN THOMSON STARTERS JASON CALLAGHAN MICHAEL REID JUDGE NICK HARGREAVE CLERK OF THE SCALES WAYNE BURNELL VETERINARY OFFICER TIM DAVIES VETERINARY SURGEONS LESLEY BARWISE-MUNRO SALLY BOOTH MARK COLLINS

MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr SION BARNARD Dr ROBIN HUDSON Dr BRUCE McLAIN

COMMENTATOR MARK JOHNSON

NURSE CLAIRE MARSON

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAUL ELLIOTT

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS RACHEL KIRTLEY LINDA PORTER JAMES BONAR JOE O'GORMAN GRAHAM GRAY

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BETTING RING MANAGER JOHN CLARK

CLERK OF THE COURSE JAMES ARMSTRONG RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE MICHAEL NAUGHTON GROUNDS MANAGER MARK RYAN

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Something To Eat

The Brandling House

Restaurant facilities are available within Brandling House.

The Brandling House has one bar, the Cocktail Lounge – a perfect location to enjoy the racing with a glass or two of champagne.

The MFB Stand Bar has a great food servery offering a selection of hot and cold sandwiches, snacks, hot and cold beverages, in addition to a fully stocked bar.

Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure Enjoy a drink in one of the following bars:

Visit The Grandstand Grill for our ‘grab and go’ food offer – try fresh pizza, gourmet burgers, hot dogs, hot bacon and pulled pork sandwiches, and chips, of course.

Please note all restaurants have a no smoking policy.

FOR ALL ADVANCED RESTAURANT BOOKINGS AND HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE RACECOURSE OFFICE ON 0191 236 2020

The Blaydon Races Bar and the Eider Bar in the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure are great and lively locations to enjoy a drink from the wide selection of draught and bottled beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

The Silver Ring Bar is also open on selected family and festival fixtures.

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01. Brandling House 02. Gosforth Park Suite Restaurant 03. MFB Stand 04. Premier Enclosure Lawns 05. Park View Restaurant 06. Owners & Trainers Bar 07. Silver Ring Bar 08. Parade Ring 09. Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure 10. Winning Post 11. Winners’ Enclosure 12. Grandstand 13. Disabled Viewing 14. Pre-Parade Ring & Saddling Shed 15. Horsewalk Marquee 16. Border Minstrel 17. Weighing Room 18. Premier Enclosure Entrance 19. Owners & Trainers Car Park 20. Jockeys Hostel 21. Stables

HOW TO READ

YOUR RACECARD

horse’s name & birthplace

colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number

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form guide previous performances / = new season - = new year Bold type shows Point-to-Point form C = course winner D = distance winner CD = course & distance winner age BF = beaten favourite

no. of days since last ran

LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (23*) 132123- CD

weight st-lb

8 10-13

Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) Henry Brooke Mr Trevor Hemmings N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Br Peter Magnier Trust Inns Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Useful sort who has won twice on heavy ground last season. Reliable sort who should give another good account.

TFRHHHHH BHA139

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Star Ratings Explained Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating.

Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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Race 3 1.15

Race 1 12.10

2m 69y

1 Nina The Terrier (IRE) Alan King Form: 111,

11-3

Tom Bellamy TFR: HHHHI

2 Ahorsewithnoname (GB) 11-0 Nicky Henderson Form: 26-2,

James Bowen TFR: HHHII

3 Elle Est Belle (GB) Dan Skelton Form: 32-3,

11-0 Harry Skelton TFR: HHHHH

4 Jaunty Freyja (GB) Brian Eckley Form: 4-55,

5 Rainyday Woman (GB) Paul Nicholls Form: 10-2,

Sophie Leech Form: 131,

11-0

Tom O’Brien TFR: HHIII

7 Theatre Glory (IRE)

11-0

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. TFR: HHHII

Race 2 12.40

2m 7f 86y

1 Ahoy Senor (IRE) Lucinda Russell Form: 11-U,

11-0

Harry Cobden TFR: HHHII

6 Spes Energicall (FR)

Nicky Henderson Form: 11,

11-0

Jack Quinlan TFR: HIIII

11-3 Derek Fox TFR: HHHHI

2 Ashtown Lad (IRE)

11-3

3 Flash Collonges (FR)

11-3

4 Mr Incredible (IRE)

11-3

Dan Skelton Form: P4-1,

Paul Nicholls Form: 211-,

Henry de Bromhead Form: 21-1,

Harry Skelton TFR: HHHII

Harry Cobden TFR: HHHII

Rachael Blackmore TFR: HHHHH

2m 6f 93y

1 Dame de Compagnie (FR) 11-12 Nicky Henderson Form: U0-0,

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. TFR: HHHII

2 Somptueux (FR)

11-9

Henry de Bromhead Rachael Blackmore Form: F20, TFR: HHHII

3 Kalooki (GER)

11-9

Philip Hobbs Form: P32-,

Tom O’Brien TFR: HHHHH

4 Espoir de Teillee (FR) Tom George Form: 643,

11-9

Tom Scudamore TFR: HHHII

5 Moon Over Germany (IRE) 11-8 Robin Dickin Form: 0-0P,

Lorcan Murtagh (3) TFR: HIIII

6 Grand Sancy (FR) Paul Nicholls Form: 34-5,

7 Killer Clown (IRE) Emma Lavelle Form: 23-6,

11-6 Harry Skelton TFR: HHHII

11-5 Tom Bellamy TFR: HHHHI

8 Lock’s Corner (IRE)

11-1

9 Ofalltheginjoints (IRE)

11-1

Jonjo O’Neill Form: P50,

Colin Tizzard Form: P50,

William Kennedy TFR: HHIII Brendan Powell TFR: HHHII

10 Kauto The King (FR)

10-12

11 Kapcorse (FR)

10-12

Colin Tizzard Form: 101,

Paul Nicholls Form: 10//0-,

Harry Kimber (7) TFR: HHHII Harry Cobden TFR: HHHHI

12 Topofthecotswolds (IRE)10-12 Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 6P2,

Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHII

13 Court Master (IRE) Michael Scudamore Form: 10-P,

10-8

Richard Patrick TFR: HHHII

Race 4 1.50

2m 4f 118y

1 Ch’tibello (FR)

11-12

Dan Skelton Form: 3/26-,

Harry Skelton TFR: HHHII

2 Calva d’Auge (FR) Paul Nicholls Form: 01-1,

11-11

Angus Cheleda (5) TFR: HHHHI

3 Glory And Fortune (IRE) 11-6 Tom Lacey Form: 116,

Stan Sheppard TFR: HHHII

4 Black Mischief (GB) Harry Fry Form: 2/-61,

11-4

Lorcan Murtagh (3) TFR: HHHHI

5 Fred (FR)

11-3

Nicky Henderson Form: 1/40-,

James Bowen TFR: HHIII

6 Earlofthecotswolds (FR) 10-13 Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 0-31,

Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHII

7 Masters Legacy (IRE) Philip Hobbs Form: 46-1,

8 Boreham Bill (IRE) Emma Lavelle Form: 0-65,

9 Annsam (GB) Evan Williams Form: 1P-4,

10-13

Tom O’Brien TFR: HHHHH

10-12 Tom Bellamy TFR: HHHII

10-8 Isabel Williams (5) TFR: HHHII

10 Lecale’s Article (IRE) Nicky Henderson Form: 123-,

10-4

Tom Cannon TFR: HHHII

11 Dorking Boy (GB) Tom Lacey Form: 10-1,

10-4 Jamie Moore TFR: HHHII

Race 5 2.25

2m 69y

4 Annamix (FR)

11-8

W. P. Mullins Form: 332,

Jack Foley (5) TFR: HHHII

5 Ontheropes (IRE)

11-7

6 Fiddlerontheroof (IRE)

11-4

7 Kitty’s Light (GB)

11-3

W. P. Mullins Form: P/2-1,

Sean O’Keeffe TFR: HHHHI

Colin Tizzard Form: 23-1,

Brendan Powell TFR: HHHHI

Christian Williams Form: 2-22,

Jack Tudor (3) TFR: HHHII

8 Brave Eagle (IRE)

11-3

9 Mister Malarky (GB)

11-2

Nicky Henderson Form: 5F-4,

James Bowen TFR: HHHII

Colin Tizzard Form: P-05,

Harry Kimber (7) TFR: HHHII

10 Copperhead (GB)

11-2

11 Potterman (GB)

11-2

Colin Tizzard Form: P50-,

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. TFR: HHHII

Alan King Form: 1-P2,

Tom Cannon TFR: HHHII

12 Enrilo (FR)

11-1

Paul Nicholls Form: P13-,

Harry Cobden TFR: HHHHI

13 Remastered (GB) David Pipe Form: 15-3,

11-0

Fergus Gillard (3) TFR: HHHHI

14 Canelo (IRE)

10-13

Alan King Form: 3F-0,

Tom Bellamy TFR: HHHII

15 The Hollow Ginge (IRE) 10-10 Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: PP-2,

Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHII

16 Demachine (IRE)

10-10

17 Cloudy Glen (IRE)

10-8

3 Onemorefortheroad (GB)10-8

18 Fortescue (GB)

10-7

4 Captain Morgs (IRE)

19 Full Back (FR)

1 Soaring Glory (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Form: 14-1,

2 Gowel Road (IRE) Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 0-61,

11-2

Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHII

Neil King Form: 411,

Jack Quinlan TFR: HHHHI

Nicky Henderson Form: F-31,

Race 6 3.00

11-10

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. TFR: HHHHH

10-6

James Bowen TFR: HHHHI

3m 1f 214y

1 Brahma Bull (IRE) W. P. Mullins Form: 023,

11-12 Brian Hayes TFR: HHHII

2 Eklat de Rire (FR)

11-8

3 Cloth Cap (IRE)

11-8

Henry de Bromhead Form: 1U-1,

Jonjo O’Neill Form: 1P-4,

Rachael Blackmore TFR: HHHHI

Tom Scudamore TFR: HHHII

Kerry Lee Form: 132-,

Richard Patrick TFR: HHHII

Venetia Williams Form: U2P-,

Henry Daly Form: 11-3,

Gary Moore Form: P2-0,

Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHIII

Hugh Nugent (5) TFR: HHIII

10-6 Jamie Moore TFR: HHIII

20 One More Fleurie (IRE) Ian Williams Form: 11-0,

10-5

Charlie Todd (3) TFR: HHIII

21 Danny Whizzbang (IRE) 10-3 Milton Harris Form: P54-,

Mitchell Bastyan (3) TFR: HHHHH

Race 7 3.35

8 Frero Banbou (FR)

2m 92y

1 Sully D’oc AA (FR)

Venetia Williams Form: 14-4,

11-12

Anthony Honeyball Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Form: 153, TFR: HHHHI

2 Gumball (FR) Fergal O’Brien Form: 03-4,

3 King d’Argent (FR) Dan Skelton Form: 2-35,

5 Elusive Belle (IRE)

6 Sao (FR)

Rebecca Menzies Form: 02-2,

10-13

11 Star Max (GER)

10-13

12 Numitor (GB)

10-11

Sam Thomas Form: 15-3,

Heather Main Form: 3-31,

Tom Scudamore TFR: HHHHH

Paul Nicholls Form: F2-3,

11-3

Dan Skelton Form: 22-4,

Fergus Gillard (3) TFR: HHHII

13 Il Ridoto (FR)

Nathan Moscrop (3) TFR: HHHHI

7 Eclair D’ainay (FR)

Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHHI

David Pipe Form: 253,

11-7

Nicky Henderson Mr Sam Waley-Cohen Form: 130-, TFR: HHHII

Tom O’Brien TFR: HIIII

10 Grey Diamond (FR)

11-10

Lorcan Williams (3) TFR: HHIII

10-13

Sophie Leech Form: 055-,

11-11

David England TFR: HHHII

4 Getaway Trump (IRE) Paul Nicholls Form: F-5P,

9 Ashutor (FR)

11-12 Liam Harrison (3) TFR: HHHII

11-0

Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHHII

10-4 Harry Cobden TFR: HHHII

11-3

Harry Skelton TFR: HHHHI

DONCASTER Race 1 12.05 3m 2f 1y 1 Summit Like Herbie (GB) 11-12 2 Bobmahley (IRE) 11-9 3 No Cruise Yet (GB) 11-2 4 Banana Joe (IRE) 10-10 5 Vintage Glen (IRE) 10-9 6 Lough Salt (IRE) 10-9 7 To The Limit (IRE) 10-4 8 Scottsdale (GB) 10-2 9 Dorado Dollar (IRE) 10-0 10 L’Es Fremantle (FR) 10-0 11 Strategic (IRE) 10-0 Race 2 12.35 2m 128y 1 Bob’s Bar (IRE) 11-5 2 Brief Times (IRE) 11-5 3 Alghazaal (GB) 10-12 4 For Fitz Sake (IRE) 10-12 5 Stumps Or Slips (IRE) 10-12 6 Waltons Grove (IRE) 10-12 7 Alchemystique (IRE) 10-5 8 Baladio (IRE) 10-5 9 Global Famenglory (IRE) 10-5 10 Muzetta’s Waltz (IRE) 10-5

Race 3 1.08 2m 3f 88y 1 Karlie (GB) 11-4 2 Annies Regatta (GB) 10-12 3 Becky The Boo (GB) 10-12 4 Nextdoortoalice (IRE) 10-12 5 The Sumba Island (GER) 10-11 Race 4 1.43 2m 128y 1 Sofia’s Rock (FR) 11-11 2 Caius Marcius (IRE) 11-7 3 Gordon’s Jet (IRE) 11-4 4 Ingleby Hollow (GB) 11-3 5 Hydroplane (IRE) 11-2 6 Rattle Owl (GB) 11-2 7 Constancio (IRE) 11-0 8 Will Sting (IRE) 11-0 Race 5 2.18 2m 1 Global Citizen (IRE) 2 Courtandbould (IRE) 3 Ecco (GB) 4 Ask Paddington (IRE) 5 Herbiers (FR) 6 Supakalanistic (IRE) 7 Pyramid Place (IRE) 8 Weather Front (USA)

Race 6 2.53 1m 5f 1 Idealdes Villerets (FR) 11-5 2 Fascinating News (GB) 10-12 3 King of Quinta (FR) 10-12 4 Le Fils de Force (GB) 10-12 5 Mr McCall (GB) 10-12 6 My Unknown Soldier (GER) 10-12 7 Our Marty (FR) 10-12 8 Royle Steel (FR) 10-12 9 Spirittappergoode (GB) 10-12 Race 7 3.28 2m 3f 31y 1 Flic Ou Voyou (FR) 11-2 2 Jacamar (GER) 11-0

3f 88y 12-0 11-12 11-10 11-7 11-3 11-2 10-12 10-11

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PREVIEWS TODAY’S WEATHERBYS’ SPONSORED RACES

Mr Glass leads them home at Haydock Park in March

Weatherbys are proud to be sponsoring two races on this afternoon’s Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle card, starting with the opening contest, the Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow Introductory Juvenile Hurdle, in which six three-year-olds go to post.

There are two previous winners in the line-up, the first being the Dan Skelton-trained Too Friendly, who showed a fine turn of foot to win at Stratford back in early-October. A non-runner in Wetherby’s Listed Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle, his form was let down to some degree in that very same race by Oceanline (had finished second at Stratford), but he looked a bright prospect on debut and Bridget Andrews takes the ride.

Oceanline’s trainer Alan King is represented by Huntingdon winner Twilight Twist, who was rated 13lbs inferior to Too Friendly on the Flat, but made the best possible start over hurdles, when having too much finishing speed for Saint Riquier. The runner-up gave the form a boost when finishing runner-up in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham and the pair set a fair standard.

Of the four debutants, Bamboo Bay and Johnny Boom would look the more interesting.

The former is a Camelot colt, who won a Roscommon handicap for Joseph O’Brien and is making his first start for the Phil Kirby team, who introduced a nice juvenile at Wetherby on Wednesday.

He looks to have plenty of size about him, so ought to take to jumping, and any market support could prove significant. The latter is a New Bay gelding, who was a winner on the Flat for Richard Fahey and is now in the care of Brian Ellison. He came from a long way off the pace when runner-up at this track on his final start for Fahey, when only just denied over 10 furlongs.

Six also take their chance in the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk ‘The French Furze’ Novices’ Hurdle, a race which was won by subsequent Gold Cup winner Native River back in 2014.

Rose Dobbin took the 2017 renewal with Coole Hall and her Captain Quint makes a quick reappearance, having won at Hexham just 10 days ago. Runner-up in his Irish Point, this longer trip shouldn’t pose any problems, provided that the race doesn’t come too soon.

He faces a much stiffer test here, however, and Mr Glass is likely to be a warm order, to land the prize for Paul Nicholls and Sean Bowen, who team up in the feature contest with the unbeaten Monmiral. This imposing son of Sholokhov won two bumpers last term and ran out an impressive winner on hurdling debut at Chepstow last month. This longer trip should suit and he is likely to prove difficult to beat, before he goes up in grade.

Of the remainder, Marble Sands could be the biggest threat, following an encouraging debut in what looked an above-average contest at Lingfield. The grey son of Martaline has some good bumper form to his name and probably would have won last time, but for making a fairly significant error at the final flight. Ridden patiently, he was doing his best work late on, so ought to relish this longer trip, and in receipt of 5lbs from the previous winners, he should go well for the Fergal O’Brien stable.

Paul Ferguson Weatherbys

FIRST RACE 11.45 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 46YDS) FOR JUVENILE THREE YRS OLD

THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW INTRODUCTORY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8346, 2nd £4174, 3rd £2086, 4th £1044.

(Penalty Value £10892) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): B Ellison (16 wins from 90 runners, 18%) runs JOHNNY BOOM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 67 runners, 21%) runs TOO FRIENDLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: GALAH trained by M Harris, Warminster, 343 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

TWILIGHT TWIST and Too Friendly are perhaps the pair to concentrate on following successful hurdling debuts, with the former narrowly preferred having won a shade cosily under a hands-and-heels ride at Huntingdon last month. Bamboo, a lightly-raced winner on the Flat, is pick of the hurdling newcomers.

1-2-3: 1.TWILIGHT TWIST 2.TOO FRIENDLY 3.BAMBOO BAY (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

horse

st lb

TOO FRIENDLY (GB) (54) 1 D

11-3

B g Camelot - Chatline (IRE) The Gredley Family Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Bridget Andrews Dan Skelton, Alcester Unex Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner for George Scott and carried that ability over to hurdles to make a winning start at Stratford. Entitled to progress and should be very competitive under a penalty.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 Br

TWILIGHT TWIST (GB) (27) 1 D

B g Twilight Son - Fiftyshadesofpink (IRE) Magee Bickerton Monaghan Farrell & King Laundry Cottage Stud Farm

11-3

Daryl Jacob Alan King, Barbury Castle Hare Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat who wasn’t all out to make a successful hurdling debut at Huntingdon (15.8f) 27 days ago. In excellent hands and likely to improve.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 Br

BAMBOO BAY (IRE) (89)

10-12

B c Camelot - Anna Karenina (USA) Harbour Rose Partnership Grangecon Stud

Thomas Dowson Philip Kirby, Richmond Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat, stays 1 1/2m, won on handicap debut last time. Sold from Joseph Patrick O’Brien for 36,000 gns in October. Interesting hurdling newcomer.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 Br

JOHNNY BOOM (IRE) (82)

Ch g New Bay - Moody Blue (IRE) Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Oghill House, Sledmere Stud & D. Hyland

10-12

Danny McMenamin Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat, stays 1 1/4m, probably should have won last time. Sold out of Richard Fahey’s for 38,000 gns in October and is in the right hands to make it as a hurdler.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 Br

GALAH (GB) (40)

10-5

B f Australia - Lunar Spirit Mr Anwar Badri Beaslay Thoroughbreds

Sean Quinlan Milton Harris, Warminster

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat, stays 1 1/2m, run best excused last time. Sold from Ralph Beckett’s yard for 21,000 gns in October and not ruled out on hurdle debut for a resurgent yard. Tongue tie on. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 Br

OOT MA WAY (FR) (26)

10-5

B f Power - Olvia (IRE) Iain Jardine Racing Club S.A. Stilvi Compania Financiera et al

Conor O’Farrell Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a pair of AW handicaps on the Flat at up to 1 1/4m this autumn, but the form is only modest and she ran below form at Wolverhampton last time. Cheekpieces retained for hurdle debut. TFRHHIII BHA2020: SON OF RED (IRE) 3 10 12 Daryl Jacob 3-1 (Alan King) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Twilight Twist (GB), 9-4 Too Friendly (GB), 13-2 Bamboo Bay (IRE), 9-1 Johnny Boom (IRE), 12-1 Galah (GB), 20-1 Oot Ma Way (FR)

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EILEEN PEACOCK MEMORIAL

E I L E E N P E A C O C K (193 6 – 2020 ) During the past 35 years or so Eileen and Bill Peacock enjoyed entertaining many friends, co-owners and trainers in the ‘Gazon’ Box at Newcastle racecourse.

Sadly with her passing that can no longer be the case so it is to recall the happy memories of such days that husband Bill and sons Tim and Chris have sponsored this race today in her name.

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SECOND RACE 12.20 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE EILEEN PEACOCK MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) Total race value £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3171, 2nd £1586, 3rd £793, 4th £397, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £4138.96)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): Sue Smith (22 wins from 106 runners, 21%) runs TRESHNISH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Kirby (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs NIVEN FANCY THAT: Sue Smith won this race in 2011 and 2013. The stable runs TRESHNISH today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SCENE NOT HERD trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 249 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

SCENE NOT HERD was most assured in the jumping department when making a successful start over fences at Hereford so is fancied to cope with the step into open handicap company and make it 2-2 in this sphere. Luckofthedraw rates an obvious danger as he goes in pursuit of a quick hat-trick. Niven arrives fit from the Flat and is also handicapped to play a part.

1-2-3: 1.SCENE NOT HERD (IRE) 2.LUCKOFTHEDRAW (FR) 3.NIVEN (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

horse

LUCKOFTHEDRAW (FR) (7) 6-45511 D

Gr g Martaline - La Perspective (FR) Mrs M.E.Latham Mr John R Latham Mr Claude Michel

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

8

12-1

Niall Houlihan (5) Toby Bulgin, Thetford

TIMEFORM VIEW Very much back in form for his new trainer with wins at Fontwell and Huntingdon in recent weeks.

Another 9lb higher as he bids for the hat-trick but can’t rule out in his current mood.

TFRHHHHI BHA123

2 Br

SCENE NOT HERD (IRE) (26) 3/4105-1 D

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Jessaway (IRE) Swanee River Partnership Michael and Fiona O’Connor

6 11-11

Jonathan Burke Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who left his hurdle efforts behind when making a successful start over fences in 21f Hereford novice handicap 26 days ago, jumping well. More to come and leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA119

3 Br

NIVEN (IRE) (32) 645323-

8 11-10

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Ginger Lily (IRE) Thomas Dowson John Birtles and Bill Allan Philip Kirby, Richmond M. Barnwell Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed off higher marks over fences in the spring and arrives fit from a couple of creditable efforts on the Flat. Certainly handicapped to get involved.

TFRHHHII BHA118

4 Br

BETTER GETALONG (IRE) (11) 635-25U

B g Gold Well - Arequipa (IRE) Tarzan Bloodstock Ann & Eileen Cahalan

10 11-9

Danny McMenamin Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 16 runs since his last win in 2018. Hard to be sure what sort of form he’s in at present as he unseated early on his recent return from an absence at Ayr. TFRHHIII BHA117

5 Br

POOKIE PEKAN (IRE) (174) PP602-1 D

B g Putra Pekan - Shii-Take’s Girl Mr J. Muir Liam Newman

8

11-7

Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Michael Bell Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a 12-runner event at Perth when last seen in June and was successful off 1lb higher mark than this in 2019 so he retains handicapping scope if ready to roll after 6 months off.

TFRHHHII BHA115

6 Br

EXIT TO WHERE (FR) (21) 5353-15

B r Kapgarde (FR) - Rapsodie Sea (FR) Mr Raymond Anderson Green Pascal Noue

7

11-5

Conor O’Farrell Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, N. S. P. C. C.

TIMEFORM VIEW Second success for this yard (both 3m) when seeing off 7 rivals in the mud at Ayr in May. Possible he needed the run back from a break at Kelso 3 weeks ago and may fare better now.

TFRHHHII BHA113

7 Br

TRESHNISH (FR) (29) 51-F1P0 C

Ch g Gold Away (IRE) - Didn’t I Tell You (IRE) D G Pryde & D Van Der Hoeven Mme Clody Norton

8 10-13

Ryan Mania Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over 2m at Hexham in the spring but didn’t go with any short-term promise on his return from a break at Wetherby 29 days ago. Back up in trip.

TFRHHIII BHA107

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8 Br

CABOY (FR) (21) 35204-2 D

9 10-13

B g Nidor (FR) - Cadouya Girl (FR) Goodtimes Mr Eric Leray & Mme Josiane Grall

Stephen Mulqueen Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler/fairly useful chaser in France. Posted one of his better efforts on these shores when runner-up on return at Kelso (21.5f) 3 weeks ago and possibilities if in similar form TFRHHHII BHA107

9 Br

SCOTTISH ACCENT (IRE) (244) 223150- D

B g Golan (IRE) - Onthelongfinger (IRE) Blacklock Simpson & Partner Roger McGrath

8 10-12

Craig Nichol Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained breakthrough win in fine style at Carlisle in February. Ended last season with a lesser effort but he’s consistent overall and could easily bounce back after a break. Has had a wind op. TFRHHHII BHA106

Br

DARIUS DES SOURCES (FR) (244) 1/51P2P- CD

Gr g Irish Wells (FR) - Lionata (FR) D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Jean-Luc Rouxel & Jean-Claude Rouille

8

10-9

Sean Quinlan Chris Grant, Billingham

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning Irish pointer who built on chasing debut to score at Ayr (20.5f) last November. Also runner-up there in March but not seen since pulling up at Carlisle later that month. Has had a wind op.

TFRHHHII BHA103 2020: ASCOT DE BRUYERE (FR) 10 11 12 Brian Hughes 17-2 (James Ewart) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 7, 10.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Scene Not Herd (IRE), 7-2 Luckofthedraw (FR), 10-1 Pookie Pekan (IRE), 12-1 Exit To Where (FR), Caboy (FR), 14-1 Niven (IRE), Better Getalong (IRE), Scottish Accent (IRE), Darius des Sources (FR), 25-1 Treshnish (FR)

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THIRD RACE 12.55 TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 6F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk ‘THE FRENCH FURZE’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372, 6th £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): A M Thomson (13 wins from 63 runners, 21%) runs COOLBANE BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (11 wins from 45 runners, 24%) runs MARBLE SANDS LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR GLASS trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 327 miles.

RACE SUMMARY There could be plenty of improvement in MR GLASS on the back of his Chepstow hurdle debut success and he’s fancied to follow up for the Paul Nicholls team. Marble Sands can give him most to do ahead of Hexham-winner Captain Quint.

1-2-3: 1.MR GLASS (IRE) 2.MARBLE SANDS (FR) 3.CAPTAIN QUINT (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

horse

CAPTAIN QUINT (IRE) (10) 2-1

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Vics Miller (IRE) Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Robert B. Hodgins

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

5

11-3

Craig Nichol Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Hazelrigg Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW £110,000 point recruit who made a winning start over hurdles for his new yard over 2m at Hexham 10 days ago. Certainly bred for this much longer trip. Looks sure to improve. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 Br

MR GLASS (IRE) (32) 311-1

5

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Maryota (FR) John and Jess Dance Mrs A. L Moore

11-3

Sean Bowen Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Vertem Asset Management

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner last season who made a successful switch to hurdles after wind surgery at Chepstow (19.5f) 32 days ago. Had fair bit in hand and open to considerable improvement. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 Br

ONE FINE MAN (IRE) (182) 646/4F-1 D

6

Br g Jeremy (USA) - American Jennie (IRE) Mr John Thomas Hanbury Louis Murray & Colm Moran

11-3

Charlotte Jones James Moffatt, Cartmel

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when landing a Cartmel maiden over this trip when last seen in May. Further progress will be needed if he’s to follow up on return to action.

TFRHHHII BHA117

4 Br

COOLBANE BOY (IRE) (28) 24060-0

6 10-12

B g Mountain High (IRE) - Easter Saturday (IRE) Michelle And Dan Macdonald Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Sandy Thomson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner/fair maiden hurdler at up to 3m in Ireland. Lost all chance with mistake 3 out in 23f Musselburgh handicap on yard debut 4 weeks ago.

TFRHHHII BHA120

5 Br

LOUGHDERG ROCCO (IRE) (216) 2-1

Br g Shirocco (GER) - Banaltra (IRE) Newark Castle Partnership Paddy Kennedy

5 10-12

Adam Wedge L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

TIMEFORM VIEW £75,000 purchase after easily getting off mark in Irish points at second attempt last time (Apr 25). Interesting hurdle newcomer who needs keeping an eye on in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 Br

MARBLE SANDS (FR) (18) 5152-2 BF

Gr g Martaline - Sans Rien (FR) DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson Mr G. Codre & Mrs. A. & K Kepa

5 10-12

Lilly Pinchin Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Longcroft Building Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ascot bumper winner last season and may well have made a successful start to his hurdle career but for an error at the last at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) 18 days ago. Likely to improve. TFRHHHHI BHA2020: GETAROUND (IRE) 5 11 6 Bryan Carver 10-1 (Ella Pickard) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Mr Glass (IRE), 3-1 Marble Sands (FR), 6-1 Captain Quint (IRE), 17-2 Coolbane Boy (IRE), 10-1 One Fine Man (IRE), 12-1 Loughderg Rocco (IRE)

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RACE THREE

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(Class 2) 2m6f10y (5yo+)

£100,000 The Winter Million Hurdle Race

(Class 2) 2m3f 110y (5yo+)

£50,000

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The Winter Million Surrey National Handicap Steeple Chase

(Class 3) (0-135) 3m4f 178y (5yo+)

£30,000

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£20,000

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FOURTH RACE 1.30 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETFAIR DAILY REWARDS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total race value £12200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4507, 2nd £2254, 3rd £1126, 4th £564.

(Penalty Value £5881.68)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): B Ellison (16 wins from 90 runners, 18%) runs TUPELO MISSISSIPPI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs VALLERES LONGEST TRAVELLER: WINDS OF FIRE trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 341 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

VALLERES has to be considered the one to beat following his promising start over fences in a useful handicap at Newbury, especially with improvement anticipated over this longer trip, though Cooper’s Cross certainly merits respect having shown a good attitude to prevail at Sedgefield, a performance backed up by the clock.

1-2-3: 1.VALLERES (FR) 2.COOPER’S CROSS (IRE) 3.TUPELO MISSISSIPPI (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

horse

VALLERES (FR) (23) 12221-3 BF

B g Coastal Path - Duchesse Pierji (FR) Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Mr Pierre Julienne

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

6

11-8

Daryl Jacob Alan King, Barbury Castle Ptarmigan Media Limited

2 Br

TUPELO MISSISSIPPI (IRE) (37) 31333-2 C BF

B g Yeats (IRE) - Misleain (IRE) Phil & Julie Martin Robin Ellerbeck (Bloodstock) Ltd

6 10-13

Sean Quinlan Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who opened hurdle account at Uttoxeter in December. Turned over at short odds in a steadily-run match on Carlisle chasing bow but has the scope to do better. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHII BHA123

3 Br

WINDS OF FIRE (USA) (26) 21222-F

B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Laureldean Gale (USA) Mr L. Fell Godolphin

6 10-10

Adam Wedge Evan Williams, Llancarfan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat and went the right way over hurdles last season, off the mark at Sedgefield prior to finishing second next 3 starts. Unseated at the first on Hereford chasing bow, so retains potential.

TFRHHHII BHA120

4 Br

COOPER’S CROSS (IRE) (23) 4342-61

B g Getaway (GER) - Rocella (GER) The Vacuum Pouch Company Limited Alan O’Brien

6

10-6

Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Michael Bell Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who stepped up on his chasing debut when landing 10-runner handicap at Sedgefield (19.3f) 23 days ago, leading on line after conceding first run. Open to more progress up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA116 2020: THE FERRY MASTER (IRE) 7 11 5 Ryan Mania 6-1 (Sandy Thomson) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note: VALLERES: Following its run on 4/11/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Valleres (FR), 10-3 Cooper’s Cross (IRE), 4-1 Tupelo Mississippi (IRE), 7-1 Winds of Fire (USA)

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RACE FOUR

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who was successful twice from 5 starts over hurdles last term. Shaped encouragingly sent chasing when third in a 19.8f Newbury handicap on return and seems sure to improve.

TFRHHHHH BHA132

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The Band of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers is one of the 19 bands of the Army Reserve. The Band is based in St George’s Barracks, in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, and made up of musicians from across the North East of England (although we have one musician who travels from Scotland). All of the Band’s musicians have full-time civilian employment (including school teachers, civil servants, a railway engineer and a fire fighter) and conduct their musical and military training in their spare time.

The Band is the only remaining band in the British Army that wears the Fusilier cap-badge and iconic red and white hackle and as such played a major role in the events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the formation of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in 2018. These events included Freedom Parades in Newcastle, Bury, Salford and Rochdale, and a Beating Retreat in the moat of the Tower of London.

The Band performs to military and civilian audiences around the North East each year and over recent years has performed in venues such as Durham Cathedral, the Sage Gateshead, Hexham Abbey, Newcastle Cathedral, Alnwick Castle and St James’ Park Football Stadium.

In addition to local events throughout the year, the Band deploys on a 16-day Annual Camp. The opportunity of having the whole band together for a continuous period allows a higher level of training and sets the band up for the rest of the year. It also allows the band to play in venues and at events a little further from home than they normally would.

Over past years the band has conducted Annual Camps in Germany, Cyprus, Romania, Northern Ireland, Edinburgh, Portsmouth, Woolwich and, earlier this year RAF Cosford, the base from where the Band performed at the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, the National Arboretum and the Shrewsbury Flower Show.

Members of the band are also able to break down into smaller ensembles such as a Brass Quintet, a Saxophone Quartet, a team of Fanfare Trumpets and a traditional Dixie Band. These smaller ensembles are often called upon to play for formal military functions. Recently the Brass Quintet had the fantastic opportunity to play for the British Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Please follow the band on Facebook where you will find out more about our future events and our recruiting opportunities: www.facebook.com/fusilierband

FIFTH RACE 2.05 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE REHEARSAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Total race value £70000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £30506, 2nd £12523, 3rd £6265, 4th £3129, 5th £1568, 6th £784. (Penalty Value £39865)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): Sue Smith (22 wins from 106 runners, 21%) runs INFORMATEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 67 runners, 21%) runs SPIRITOFTHEGAMES LONGEST TRAVELLER: NOTACHANCE trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 298 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

THE FERRY MASTER is lightly raced over fences in the context of a race like this and, having shaped as if he’d strip fitter for his reappearance, he’s well worth a chance to resume progress and get back to winning ways. There are numerous others with credible claims, however, notably Dingo Dollar and the highly likeable Aye Right.

1-2-3: 1.THE FERRY MASTER (IRE) 2.DINGO DOLLAR (IRE) 3.AYE RIGHT (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

horse

age

NUTS WELL (GB) (34) 1126-15 C

10 11-12

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Renada Mr Ian Hamilton Chesters Stud Ltd

st lb

Danny McMenamin Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne I & A Hamilton

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who scored at Kelso in October and wasn’t disgraced at Aintree since.

Others might be better treated, but he’s bound to give his all.

TFRHHHII BHA158

2 Br

AYE RIGHT (IRE) (55) 26230-5 CD

B g Yeats (IRE) - Gaybric (IRE) Geoff and Elspeth Adam Patrick Cashman

8

11-5

Callum Bewley Harriet Graham, Jedburgh Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Has developed into a very smart chaser, posting several cracking efforts in defeat last term.

Had a pipe-opener over an inadequate trip at Kelso last month, so should be spot on now. TFRHHHHI BHA151

3 Br

DINGO DOLLAR (IRE) (35) U/0P12-4 CD

Ch g Golden Lariat (USA) - Social Society (IRE) M Warren J Holmes R Kidner & J Wright Fintan Farrell

9

11-3

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Sandy Thomson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Revived by this yard last season, scoring over C&D before putting up a huge effort when second in the Scottish Grand National. Respectable return at Kelso and tongue tie is back on, so should go well. TFRHHHHI BHA149

4 Br

TAKINGRISKS (IRE) (21) 5/P41P-6 CD

12 11-1

B g Golden Tornado (IRE) - Downtown Rosie (IRE) Sean Quinlan Mr Frank Bird Nicky Richards, Greystoke James Murray Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Smashing veteran chaser who added the Sky Bet Chase to his CV in January. Should strip fitter for a spin over hurdles at Kelso 3 weeks ago, and he won this a couple of years ago.

TFRHHHII BHA147

5 Br

SOME CHAOS (IRE) (21) 543P-1P

B g Brian Boru - Iruna Iris (IRE) Mason Scudamore Racing Maurice Keane

10 11-0

Ben Poste Michael Scudamore, Bromsash Kiely Bros Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to his best after a wind op when landing veterans’ handicap chase at Chepstow in October but he was pulled up at Wincanton next time. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA146

6 Br

NOTACHANCE (IRE) (223) 52/11PP-

B g Mahler - Ballybrowney Hall (IRE) David J S Sewell & Tim Leadbeater Miss Lisa Pyne

7

11-0

Jonathan Burke Alan King, Barbury Castle Hare Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely progressive 7-y-o who saw the trip out thoroughly when landing Classic Chase at Warwick (29f, soft) in January. Seemed amiss on both subsequent outings, so bit to prove on return. TFRHHIII BHA146

7 Br

SAM’S ADVENTURE (GB) (17) 51U1U-P C

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Adventure (IRE) Julie & Phil Martin Mr R. Johnson

9 10-12

Sam Coltherd Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Eider here last term and, although he’s failed to complete in two subsequent outings, he’s likely to come on for his reappearance at Bangor.

TFRHHIII BHA144

32

8 Br

GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE) (29) 5432-31

8

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Princess Gaia (IRE) Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Mrs M. Brophy

10-9

Daryl Jacob Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Ptarmigan Media Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWEnhanced a good record fresh when scoring at Wetherby 29 days ago but the form hasn’t worked out and he didn’t have much to spare, so he may prove vulnerable in this more competitive environment. TFRHHHII BHA141

9 Br

SPIRITOFTHEGAMES (IRE) (14) 0203-40

9

10-9

B g Darsi (FR) - Lucy Walters (IRE) Bridget Andrews Mr N. W. Lake Dan Skelton, Alcester Paddy Kinsella The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEW Regular in competitive handicaps and both outings this term have showed he’s still of interest, finishing with running left when midfield in the Paddy Power at Cheltenham last time. One to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA141

10 Br

GLEN FORSA (IRE) (28) F040P-4

B g Mahler - Outback Ivy (IRE) Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited Mr Jonathan Deacon

9

10-4

Aidan Coleman Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time very smart chaser for Mick Channon and, while not the force of old, showed there’s still life in him when recording an encouraging fourth at Ascot on stable/seasonal debut. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA136

11 Br

INFORMATEUR (FR) (27) 12421-5

8

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Isarella (GER) Mrs J M Gray & Mr G R Orchard Mr Alain Burgaud

10-1

Thomas Willmott (5) Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who doubled his chase tally at Haydock (20.6f) in March. Faced a stiff task at Carlisle on reappearance, and he’s likely to be fitter for that outing. TFRHHIII BHA133

12 Br

THE FERRY MASTER (IRE) (24) 21144-3 CD

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Dinghy (IRE) The Potassium Partnership Virginia Lady Petersham

8

10-0

Craig Nichol Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Sandy Thomson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Took very well to chasing on the back of wind surgery last term, and there was nothing wrong with his third at Musselburgh on reappearance. Still relatively unexposed and makes plenty of appeal. TFRHHHHH BHA132

13 Br

COOL MIX (GB) (35) 13335-3 C

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Lucylou (IRE) D&D Armstrong Ltd R. and J. Micklethwait

9

10-0

Conor O’Farrell Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, North Sea Logistics

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2020: YORKHILL (IRE) 10 10 10 Ryan Mania 66-1 (Sandy Thomson) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12.

Stewards Note: NOTACHANCE: Following its run on 18/4/2021 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Good Boy Bobby (IRE), 6-1 The Ferry Master (IRE), 15-2 Aye Right (IRE), 17-2 Dingo Dollar (IRE), 9-1 Spiritofthegames (IRE), 10-1 Cool Mix (GB), 14-1 Nuts Well (GB), Glen Forsa (IRE), 22-1 Informateur (FR), 25-1 Takingrisks (IRE), 28-1 Some Chaos (IRE), Sam’s Adventure (GB), 33-1 Notachance (IRE)

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TIMEFORM VIEW Proved very reliable last term and picked up where he left off when an excellent third at Cheltenham on his reappearance. 3lb out of the weights up in grade now, though. TFRHHHII BHA129

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SIXTH RACE 2.40 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 46YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE LIVING NORTH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total race value £8500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444.

(Penalty Value £4629.10)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): Sue Smith (22 wins from 106 runners, 21%) runs SEVEN ARCHES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (9 wins from 32 runners, 28%) runs SINCE DAY ONE LONGEST TRAVELLER: SINCE DAY ONE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 174 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

DONNA’S DOUBLE was quite impressive when making a winning debut in a bumper here in March so could be up to making a winning start in this sphere. Parisencore found only one too good on his hurdles bow at Kelso and sets the standard on that form, with Well Educated and Cool Jet others to consider.

1-2-3: 1.DONNA’S DOUBLE 2.PARISENCORE (FR) 3.WELL EDUCATED (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

horse

ANDANTE (IRE) (10) 1-55 C

B g Califet (FR) - Court Over King for a Day and W F Corbett F. Mc Mahon

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

4

11-4

Sam Coltherd Susan Corbett, Otterburn Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Well ridden to make a winning bumper debut at Newcastle (14.3f) last December. Disappointed next time but offered something to work on when fifth on hurdles bow at Hexham on return. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 Br

BOLLIN PHOENIX (GB) (10) 040-00

B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Bollin Annabel Ryedale Partners No 5 Habton Farms

4

11-4

Thomas Dowson Tim Easterby, Malton Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in trio of bumpers last season and offered little both starts over hurdles.

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 Br

COOL JET (IRE) (212) 410-6

5

B g Jet Away - Cool Trix (IRE) Mr P. Boyle Mrs Deirdre McGrath

11-4

Sean Quinlan Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner in bumpers for Willie Mullins. One to note on hurdles bow for new yard on return.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 Br

DONNA’S DOUBLE (GB) (252) 1- CD

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Elegant Accord (IRE) D&D Armstrong Ltd C. G. Johnson

5

11-4

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORM VIEW €12,000 Fair Mix gelding. Dam lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles. Quite impressive when making a winning debut in bumper here in March and warrants respect now hurdling on return. TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 Br

DOUGLAS TALKING (IRE) (34) F-10

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Look Who’s Talking The Bristol Boys & Peter J S Russell Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick

5

11-4

Stephen Mulqueen Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWOvercame inexperience to make a winning start in Tipperary bumper in May for Andrew Lynch and shaped much better than the distance beaten suggests sent hurdling at Aintree last month. Will improve.

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 Br

FORTCANYON (IRE) (35) 6-40

B g Yeats (IRE) - Thegoodwans Sister (IRE) Allison Grant Long Larry Mealiffe

5

11-4

Edward Austin (7) Sandy Forster, Kelso

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut 35 days ago.

TFRHIIII BHA-

7 Br

JUST PADDY’S BAND (IRE) (21) 1-34 D

Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Tweedledrum Chapman, Tennant & Turnbull Mr K. D. Cotter

5

11-4

Conor O’Farrell Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start Kelso bumper in March and not disgraced under a penalty next 2 starts, though did look ungainly off the bridle at Kelso last time. Makes hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

36

8 Br

KILTORCAN BOY (IRE) (10) 0

6

B g Stowaway - Hathamore Mr Chris Lowther & Partner James Robinson

11-4

Craig Nichol Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 40/1, twelfth of 13 in novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 10 days ago.

TFRHIIII BHA-

9 Br

PARISENCORE (FR) (35) 52-2

5

11-4

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Folk Dancing (FR) Danny McMenamin Mrs IC Sellars & Major & Mrs P Arkwright Nicky Richards, Greystoke S.C.E.A. Haras de Peyre Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 2 starts in bumpers and matched that form sent hurdling when filling same spot at Kelso (16.2f) on return. Leading claims.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

10 Br

SEVEN ARCHES (GB) (29) 1-0P CD

6

B g Yeats (IRE) - Santia Mrs S. Smith R. W. Russell

11-4

Thomas Willmott (5) Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Defied greenness to make a winning debut at Newcastle in December. Seemingly amiss at Sedgefield next time and went with no promise on hurdles bow at Wetherby on return. TFRHIIII BHA-

11 Br

SINCE DAY ONE (IRE) (27) 2P2-4

B g Fame And Glory - Collou (IRE) Mrs C. Strang Steel Mr Des Kenneally

5

11-4

Callum Bewley Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW £35,000 buy after finishing second on both completed starts in Irish points and showed plenty to work with when fourth in Carlisle bumper last month. Makes hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

12 Br

WELL EDUCATED (IRE) (181) 423-4

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Collegeofknowledge The Desperados 2 Mrs Jennifer O’Neill

5

11-4

Jonathan Burke John Quinn, Malton JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and ran to a similar level sent hurdling when fourth at Kelso in May. Open to improvement this season.

TFRHHHHI BHA2020: FOSTERED PHIL (IRE) 6 10 9 Rachael McDonald 4-1 (James Ewart) 10 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Parisencore (FR), 4-1 Well Educated (IRE), 11-2 Cool Jet (IRE), Donna’s Double (GB), 10-1 Since Day One (IRE), 12-1 Douglas Talking (IRE), 16-1 Andante (IRE), 18-1 Just Paddy’s Band (IRE), 100-1 Kiltorcan Boy (IRE), Seven Arches (GB), 150-1 Fortcanyon (IRE), 300-1 Bollin Phoenix (GB)

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FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE WE LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE MEMORABLE WINNERS THAT HAVE HELPED SHAPE THE BETFAIR FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE INTO ONE OF THE COUNTRIES LEADING HURDLE RACES.

HISTORY

The Fighting Fifth Hurdle was established in 1969, and the inaugural running was won by the Fulke Walmyn-trained Mugatpura. The title refers to the nickname of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers - “The Fighting Fifth”. In the year prior to the race’s launch, the regiment was amalgamated with three others to form the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

Formerly classed at Grade 2 level, the Fighting Fifth Hurdle was promoted to a Grade 1 in 2004, and it is now the first top-grade hurdle race of the British National Hunt season.

The Fighting Fifth is the first leg in the Road to Cheltenham, a series of races which includes the International Hurdle at Cheltenham and the Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock Park, and culminates in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

1976, 1977 & 1979 BIRDS NEST

The winner of 19 hurdle races, Birds Nest won three renewals of the Fighting Fifth Hurdle.

He also won three Bula Hurdles, the Christmas Hurdle and two runnings of the Scottish Champion Hurdle, beating some of the best hurdlers of the time. He ran six times in the Champion Hurdle finishing second in 1976 and third in 1980 and has been described as the best hurdler never to win the Champion Hurdle.

1998 & 1999 DATO STAR

The winner of the Champion Bumper at the Festival in 1995, Dato Star went on to win back-to-back renewals of the Fighting Fifth for Malcolm Jefferson. He also won the Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle in 1999.

1978 & 1980 SEA PIGEON

Truly the horse of a lifetime. In a career which lasted from 1972 until 1981 he competed in eighty-five races, winning an incredible thirty-seven times under both codes for trainers Jeremy Tree, Gordon Richards & for Peter Easterby.

In addition to his brace of wins in the Fighting Fifth, he won back-to-back renewals of the Champion Hurdle in 1980 & 1981, the Scottish and Welsh Champion Hurdles, back-to-back renewals of the Chester Cup in 1977 & 1978 and the prestigious Ebor Handicap in 1979 making him arguably one the most versatile racehorses in modern times.

1989 KRIBENSIS

1972, 1973 & 1974 COMEDY OF ERRORS

One of the most successful horses in the 51 year history of the Fighting Fifth Hurdle having won it three years in succession between 1972 and 1974.

In 1973 Comedy Of Errors won his first Champion Hurdle, beating Bula who had won the race in 1971 and 1972.

He finished runner-up to Lanzarote at the 1974 Festival but returned to regain his title in 1975.

The 1970’s really were a decade full of top class hurdlers making the Fred Rimelltrained gelding’s achievements all the more spectacular.

By the Derby winner Henbit, Kribensis was sent into training with Sir Michael Stoute in Newmarket - no doubt with a career on the flat in mind.

But it was over hurdles where he really excelled winning the Triumph Hurdle in 1988. The following season he became the only horse to win the Fighting Fifth, Christmas Hurdle and Champion Hurdle in the same season - a trio of races considered to be the Triple Crown of Hurdling.

In 2008/09, Punjabi came close to matching Kribensis’ feat, winning the Fighting Fifth and Champion Hurdle, but came up short in the Christmas Hurdle.

Kribensis is one of only three horses, along with Persian War and Katchit, to have won the Triumph Hurdle and Champion Hurdle during their career.

2017 & 2018 BUVEUR D’AIR

Unbeaten in two starts in his native France, Buveur d’Air established himself as one of the greatest hurdlers in recent memory.

Since 2015 he has won it all. His back-toback wins in the Fighting Fifth have been added to with two Champion Hurdles, an Aintree Hurdle, a Christmas Hurdle, a Punchestown Hurdle and not forgetting three Contenders Hurdles which seemed to be his regular warm up for the Champion Hurdle in March. By the end of the 2021 season he had amassed prize money of £1.23 million.

FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE GRADE 1 RUN OVER TWO MILES (2M 46YDS)

8/10 TOP TWO FINISH LAST TIME OUT

7/10 OFFICIALLY RATED 153 OR HIGHER

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£115,000

£64,710 TO THE WINNER £24,380 TO THE SECOND £12,201 TO THE THIRD

ROLL OF

HONOUR YEAR HORSE

TRAINER

JOCKEY

2020 Epatante

Nicky Henderson Aidan Coleman

2019 Cornerstone Lad Micky Hammond Henry Brooke 2018 Buveur d’Air

Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty

2017 Buveur d’Air

Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty

2016 Irving

Paul Nicholls

2015 Identity Thief

Henry De Bromhead Bryan Cooper

2014 Irving

Paul Nicholls

Harry Cobden Nick Scholfield

2013 My Tent Or Yours Nicky Henderson A P McCoy 2012 Countrywide Flame John Quinn

Dennis O’Regan

2011 Overturn

Jason Maguire

Donald McCain

7/10 FIRST TWO IN THE BETTING

6/10

FIVE AND SIX-YEAR-OLDS

4/10 TRAINED

BY NICKY HENDERSON

It shouldn’t be a shock to read that 8 of the last 10 winners of today’s feature race had finished 1st or 2nd on their most recent start. Only Irving bucks this trend having fallen prior to winning here in 2014 before finishing 4th prior to regaining his title in 2016.

On the whole Grade 1 races do tend to attract the best horses. Cornerstone Lad was the lowest rated winner in 2019 off an official rating of 148 whilst Buveur d’Air was the highest rated in both 2017 and 2018 off a lofty mark of 169.

Go Native sprung a 25/1 surprise in 2009 but since then those towards the head of the betting had held sway. Four favourites and three second favourites have landed the spoils since then with the other two winners at a modest 6/1. That was until Cornerstone Lad popped up at 16/1.

Buveur d’Air proved a fly in the ointment when winning as a seven-year-old in 2018. Overall, five and six-year-olds have the best record having won six of the last ten renewals.

Younger winners are rare but older winners do pop up - Sea Pigeon was 10 when he won here in 1980!

Nicky Henderson is the winning most trainer in the race’s 51 year history having won it 6 times - Landing Light (2001), Punjabi (2008), My Tent Or Yours (2013), Buveur d’Air (2017, 2018) & Epatante (2020). Paul Nicholls, Donald McCain and Noel Meade are three notable dual winners.

CONCLUSION The unbeaten Monmiral is an interesting contender for Paul Nicholls. A Gr1 winner last time, he ticks lots of boxes. But it is worth pointing out that only four 4yos have won this race since 1969 - Countrywide Flame being the last in 2012.

Last year’s winner Epatante holds obvious claims for Nicky Henderson who has a marvellous record in this race. She could only finish 3rd on her final start in the Irish Champion Hurdle and is a 7yo but that age group have a far better record winning 9 renewals, the last of which was Buveur d’Air in 2018. That fact combined with the 7lb mares allowance that she receives may well tip the scales in her favour.

SHORTLIST: EPATANTE MONMIRAL

The Royal Regiment Of Fusiliers was formed on St George’s Day 23rd April 1968, by the amalgamation of The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, The Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers, The Royal Fusiliers and The Lancashire Fusiliers.

The Fusiliers have served in Ulster, the Balkans, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. The First Fusiliers are stationed in Tidworth, Hampshire and The Fifth Fusiliers are now a national Reserve Battalion, spanning from Berwick to Blackheath.

BATTLE HONOURS “NAMUR 1695” “DETTINGEN” “MINDEN” “WILHELMSTAHL” “ST LUCIA 1778” “MARTINIQUE 1794, 1809” “EGYPT 1801” “EGMONT op – ZEE” “MAIDA” “ROLICA” “VIMIERA” “CORUNNA” “TALAVERA” “BUSACO” “CUIDAD RODRIGO” “BADAJOZ” “ALBUHERA” “SALAMANCA” “VITTORIA” “PYRENEES” “NIVELLE” “ORTHES” “TOULOUSE” “PENINSULA” “NIAGARA” “SOUTH AFRICA 1846 – 47, 1851 -53” “ALMA” “INKERMAN” “SEVASTOPOL” “LUCKNOW” “KANDAHAR 1880” “AFGHANISTAN 1878 – 80” “ATBARA” “KHARTOUM” “MODDER RIVER” “RELIEF OF LADYSMITH” “SOUTH AFRICA 1899 – 1902” “IMIJIN” “KOREA 1950 – 53” “GULF 1991” “IRAQ 2003”

SEVENTH RACE 3.15 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 46YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETFAIR FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Total race value £115000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £49496, 2nd £20401, 3rd £10201, 4th £5106, 5th £2553, 6th £1277. (Penalty Value £64710.50) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): N Henderson (9 wins from 12 runners, 75%) runs EPATANTE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 38 runners, 26%) runs MONMIRAL FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2013, 2017, 2018 and 2020. The stable runs EPATANTE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SILVER STREAK trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 341 miles.

RACE SUMMARY MONMIRAL has yet to taste defeat and, given the authority in which he scored at Aintree on his final outing of last season, there could be more ability to unlock, so it’s worth taking a chance on him to improve past the more experienced Epatante and Sceau Royal, who will force the selection to pull out all the stops.

1-2-3: 1.MONMIRAL (FR) 2.EPATANTE (FR) 3.SCEAU ROYAL (FR) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

MONMIRAL (FR) (233) 1/1111- D

Bl g Saint des Saints (FR) - Achere (FR) Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales S.A.R.L. Carion EMM

PLAY SMARTER

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11-7

Sean Bowen Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten (in 5 starts) 4yo who powered away in taking fashion to land the Anniversary Hurdle at Aintree 7 months ago. Form has been boosted since and there’s more to come, so big claims. TFRHHHHH BHA153

2 Br

NOT SO SLEEPY (GB) (36) 0P/R150- D

Ch g Beat Hollow - Papillon de Bronze (IRE) Lady Blyth Lord Blyth

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11-7

Jonathan Burke Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Front-runner who has won back-to-back renewals of the Betfair Exchange Trophy (Handicap) at Ascot.

Signed off last season still in form, but will need to up his game if he’s to compete at this level. TFRHHIII BHA152

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SCEAU ROYAL (FR) (21) F153-11 D

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sandside (FR) Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Mr Guy Vimont

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11-7

Daryl Jacob Alan King, Barbury Castle Ptarmigan Media Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart hurdler/chaser who has hit the ground running over the smaller obstacles this term, having a bit to spare in the Elite Hurdle at Wincanton last time. Has a fitness edge on his main rivals. TFRHHHHI BHA158

4 Br

SILVER STREAK (IRE) (41) C2166-2 D BF

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Happy Talk (IRE) Mr L. Fell Yeomanstown Stud

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11-7

Adam Wedge Evan Williams, Llancarfan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who made all in Christmas Hurdle last season and, despite a couple of poor efforts at the top festivals since, he was back on track when second to Sceau Royal at Kempton on return.

TFRHHHII BHA158

5 Br

VOIX DU REVE (FR) (35) 2203-00 D

Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Pommbelle (FR) D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood D. Lommele, G. Wagner & S.C.E.A. Lommele

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11-7

Conor O’Farrell Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser at his best but his last couple of runs have been sub-par and he looks well out of his depth back over hurdles.

TFRHIIII BHA140

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EPATANTE (FR) (211) 11/123-3 CD

B m No Risk At All (FR) - Kadjara (FR) Mr John P. McManus Francois-Xavier & Anne Doulce Lefeuvre

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11-0

Aidan Coleman Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time Grade 1 winner, including this event (last year) and the Champion Hurdle. Good third to Honeysuckle at Punchestown on final outing last season, and she’ll be primed for a big run on return. TFRHHHHI BHA154 2020: EPATANTE (FR) 6 11 0 Aidan Coleman 8-11 (Nicky Henderson) 6 ran Visor worn first time by No. 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Epatante (FR), 4-1 Sceau Royal (FR), 9-2 Monmiral (FR), Silver Streak (IRE), 22-1 Not So Sleepy (GB), 300-1 Voix du Reve (FR)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.45 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW INTRODUCTORY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10892 to the winning horse The second to receive £5018, the third £2508 and the fourth £1256. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not run in more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

November 25th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb. Weatherbys have kindly sponsored this race and present a memento to the winning owner The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. 11 entries at £100.

- Closed November 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8346; Second £4174; Third £2086; Fourth £1044. (Penalty Value £10892) A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.20 - THE EILEEN PEACOCK MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4138 to the winning horse The second to receive £1906, the third £953, the fourth £477, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 25th. Penalties, after November 20th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Bill Peacock has kindly sponsored this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 27th March, 2022. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifiers during the current season. 22 entries at £38. - Closed November 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3171; Second £1586; Third £793; Fourth £397; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4138.96) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 12.55 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk ‘THE FRENCH FURZE’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 10st 12lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 to Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. Weatherbys have kindly sponsored this race. 11 entries at £75. - Closed November 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.30 - THE BETFAIR DAILY REWARDS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5881 to the winning horse The second to receive £2709, the third £1354 and the fourth £678. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £54 stake if the horse is rated 116 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 115 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 25th. Lowest weight 10st 3lb; Highest weight 11st 8lb Penalties, after November 20th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Betfair have kindly sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 10 entries at £54. - Closed November 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £2254; Third £1126; Fourth £564. (Penalty Value £5881.68) SEE PAGE 29 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.05 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE REHEARSAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39865 to the winning horse The second to receive £14959, the third £7490, the fourth £3731, the fifth £1876 and the sixth £938. for four yrs old and upwards. £350 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £70 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £280 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 25th. Penalties, after November 20th, 2021, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb. Betfair has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will give a £50 cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 20 entries, 1 at £70 and 19 at £350. - Closed November 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £30506; Second £12523; Third £6265; Fourth £3129; Fifth £1568; Sixth £784. (Penalty Value £39865) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.40 - THE LIVING NORTH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for maiden four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, November 22nd and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 25th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Living North along with THE TRUSTEES OF THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race.

Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F. ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 12th, 2022. 21 entries at £34. - Closed November 22nd, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.15 - THE BETFAIR FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £64710 to the winning horse The second to receive £24380, the third £12201, the fourth £6095, the fifth £3059 and the sixth £1529. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, November 9th and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, November 22nd and pay £450, Supplementary Entry by noon, November 22nd and pay £2800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 25th. Weights: 11st 7lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Betfair has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee.

In addition, they will give a £150 to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The ‘Fighting Fifth’ Challenge Trophy, kindly given by the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, will be presented by Betfair and then held by the winning owner until November 1st, next year.

All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be led past the stands before cantering to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 21 entries, 14 at £125, 7 at £575. - Closed November 9th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £49496; Second £20401; Third £10201; Fourth £5106; Fifth £2553; Sixth £1277. (Penalty Value £64710.50) A SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

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