Newcastle Racecard - Friday 20th January

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

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

Admission Rights

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 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:

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

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.

Laptops, Notebooks and Computing Devices

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

Recording Racing Images & Sound

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

Formguide-previous performances: / =new season, - = new year, Bold type shows All-Weather form C = course winner, D = distance winner CD = course & distance winner BF = beaten favourite weight st-lb age draw

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

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.

Trueshan - the winner of the 2022 Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Handicap

THE TOP ODDS EVERY DAY WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

FIRST SNOWFALL had plenty to spare in a C&D classified event last week and may be up to defying a penalty if showing up here in the same form Going Underground doesn’t have a great strike-rate but he does have plenty of good efforts to his name here since the autumn and heads the dangers along with Irish raider Knocknakilla. 1-2-3:

colours no horse age st lb Draw

1

KNOCKNAKILLA (IRE) (2) 000-643

5 9-10 (1)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Star of Spring (IRE) P. J. McDonald Lance Bloodstock Ltd/Patrick J. O’Leary G. O’Leary, Ireland

Br Star Of Spring Syndicate

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 4/1, respectable third of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) on Wednesday. Makes tapeta debut Claims if coping with the quick turnaround. TFRHHHHI BHA61 2

PALLAS LORD (IRE) (8) 5005-43 C 5 9-10 (9)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Nutshell Ryan Sexton (3) Mr D. W. Whillans Donald Whillans, Hawick

Br Bhl Sport of Kings

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Three wins from 8 runs last year Good third of 11 in handicap (8/1) at this course (1m) 8 days ago. Back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA61 (+1)

B f The Gurkha (IRE) - Wingspan (USA) Billy Loughnane (7) Andrew Bengough & Partners 2 Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Br Clare Castle Farm Kpf Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to win readily at Wolverhampton (9.5f) at the end of 2022 but finished a disappointing last of 8 back there on Wednesday. Red-hot 7lb claimer up today. TFRHHHII BHA61

8-11

Gr or Ro m Mayson - Raajis (IRE) Elle-May Croot (7)

Giggle Factor Partnership Ivan Furtado, Newark

Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Below form sixth of 10 in classified event at Southwell (1m, 4/1) 19 days ago, having hopeless task from position Back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA48

11 BOBBY

SHAFTOE

(GB) (16) 06060-6

5 8-9 (8)

Ch g Mazameer (IRE) - Sister Red (IRE) Cam Hardie Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Br Mr W. Barrons Crawton Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 23 Flat runs Below form sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (1m, 22/1) 16 days ago. Back up in trip TFRHHIII BHA44

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 7, 8, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 9, 10.

Stewards Note:

CICELY: Following its run on 18/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. HILDENLEY: Following its run on 12/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. CHANTREYS: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 First Snowfall (GB), 13-2 Calcutta Dream (IRE), 8-1 Knocknakilla (IRE), 10-1 Cicely (IRE), Going Underground (GB), Oscar Doodle (GB), 12-1 Pallas Lord (IRE), 14-1 Hildenley (GB), 16-1 Chantreys (GB), 22-1 Master Oliver (IRE), 40-1 Bobby Shaftoe (GB)

Total prize fund £6500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fell (29 wins from 406 runners, 7%) runs END ZONE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Palmer (4 wins from 9 runners, 44%) runs HERETIC FANCY THAT: R Fell

this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs END ZONE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HERETIC trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 170 miles.

WHATWOULDYOUKNOW was successful in first-time cheekpieces here in the autumn and it might be worth taking a chance that the addition of a visor has a similarly positive effect. End Zone is a reliable sort at this level and rates an obvious threat with Tom Marquand doing the steering. Eleven Eleven is feasibly handicapped if a refitted hood helps him to recapture the form he showed when winning here earlier in his career Like A Lion is another to note in an open race

colours no horse age st lb Draw 1 END ZONE (GB) (8) 53533-4 D 6 9-11 (3) B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Brown Eyed Honey Tom Marquand Middleham Park Racing XIX & Partner 1 Roger Fell, Nawton Br The Brown Eyed Honey Partnership Middleham Park Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap over C&D (12/1) 8 days ago. Enters calculations under Marquand TFRHHHHI BHA67 (-1)

LIKE A LION (IRE) (23) 050016- C 4 9-11 (6) B g Kodiac - Termagant (IRE) David Allan Reality Partnerships III Tim Easterby, Malton Br Kenilworth House Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in December. Sixth of 8 in handicap here (7f, 11/2) 23 days ago.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Br g Mondialiste (IRE) - Musikhani Madi Patzelt (7)

Ace Bloodstock & P Kirby

Br Philip Kirby

Philip Kirby, Richmond

Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden on Flat 66/1, fifth of 7 in novice over C&D 23 days ago. Makes handicap debut Worth a betting check. TFRHHIII BHA60 9 ENDOFASTORM

(IRE) (16) 52000-1 CD

4 9-2 (2)

B f Galileo Gold - Red Fuschia Graham Lee Ontoawinner 2 & Partners

David C. Griffiths, Bawtry Br Thomas Foy www.ontoawinner.net

TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when springing a 125/1 surprise in C&D handicap 16 days ago, suited by way race developed Needs to show she can back that up now. TFRHHHII BHA58

10 ELEVEN ELEVEN (FR) (15) 2/4600-0 CD

5 9-2 (8)

P. J. McDonald Miss J. R. Macey Jessica Macey, Doncaster Br P. Sabban

B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Pretty Panther (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eleventh of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago,

FIXTURE LIST 2023

K E Y F All Weather Track J Jumps Turf Bold text Feature Day Live Entertainment (A) Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening Racing

JANUARY

Mon 2

Evening Racing F

Wed 4 Afternoon Racing F

Sat 7 Afternoon Racing J

Thu 12 Afternoon Racing F

Fri 13 Evening Racing F

Thu 19 Afternoon Racing J

Fri 20 Evening Racing F

Wed 25 Afternoon Racing F

Thu 26 Evening Racing F

Tue 31 Afternoon Racing J

FEBRUARY

Fri 3

Evening Racing F

Thu 9 Evening Racing F

Tue 14 Evening Racing F

Thu 16 Afternoon Racing J

Sat 18 (E) Student Racenight F

Mon 20 Evening Racing F

Wed 22 Afternoon Racing F

Thu 23 Evening Racing F

Sat 25 (A) Eider Chase J

MARCH

Thu 2 Afternoon Racing F

Fri 3 Evening Racing F

Tue 7 Afternoon Racing J

Thu 9 Evening Racing F

Tue 14 Evening Racing F

Wed 15 Evening Racing F

Fri 17 Evening Racing F

Sat 18 (A) St Patricks Raceday J

Fri 24 Evening Racing F

Wed 29 Afternoon Racing J

Thu 30 Afternoon Racing J

Fri 31 Evening Racing F

APRIL

Mon 3 Evening Racing F

Fri 7 (A) The All Weather F Championships Final

Thu 13 Afternoon Racing F

Sat 15 (A) Grand National J Raceday

MAY

Tue 2

Evening Racing F

Fri 5 Evening Racing F

Mon 8 Evening Racing F

Tue 9 Evening Racing F

Tue 16 Afternoon Racing J

JUNE

Wed 21 Evening Racing F

Thu 29 (A) Seaton Delaval F Trophy Day

Fri 30 (E) Gosforth Park F Cup Night

JULY

Sat 1 (A) Northumberland F Plate Day

Sat 29 (A) Beeswing F Ladies Day

AUGUST

Thu 3 Evening Racing F

Tue 15 Evening Racing F

Thu 31 Evening Racing F

SEPTEMBER

Fri 8 Afternoon Racing F

Mon 11 Evening Racing F

Tue 19 Evening Racing F

Tue 26 Evening Racing F

Fri 29 Evening Racing F

OCTOBER

Mon 2 Evening Racing F

Fri 6 (E) Student Racenight F

Fri 13 Evening Racing F

Tue 17 Evening Racing F

Fri 20 Evening Racing F

Tue 31 Evening Racing F

NOVEMBER

Fri 3 (E) Fireworks & Funfair F Racenight

Tue 7 Evening Racing F

Fri 10 Evening Racing F

Tue 14 Afternoon Racing F

Fri 17 Afternoon Racing F

Thu 23 Afternoon Racing J

DECEMBER

Sat 2 (A) Fighting Fifth J

Fri 8 Evening Racing F

Sat 9 Evening Racing F

Thu 14 Afternoon Racing J

Sat 16 Afternoon Racing F

Sat 23 Afternoon Racing J

Thu 28 Evening Racing F

THE TALKSPORT DOWNLOAD THE APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

GILDED MOON showed decent speed when overcoming a pace bias under this good-value claimer at Lingfield recently and is taken to defy a penalty back down in trip Champagny showed improved form on her handicap bow when 3/4-length third behind The Angelus Belle here last week and is 6lb better off with the penalised winner, so Roger Fell’s filly may emerge as the bigger threat.

1-2-3: 1.GILDED MOON 2.CHAMPAGNY (FR) 3.THE ANGELUS BELLE (IRE)

colours no horse

1 THE ANGELUS BELLE (IRE) (7) 5000-1 CD

st lb Draw

9-12 (in 6lb ex) (1)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Annamanamoux (USA) Mark Winn (5)

S MORRIS & PARTNER

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br M. Ryan Gain Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced winner 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, all out under this rider. More needed again under a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA57 (+1)

2 GILDED MOON (GB) (9) 0063-31

B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Gulden Gorl (GER)

9-10 (in 6lb ex) (6)

Taylor Fisher (5)

Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket

Br Gestut Gorlsdorf Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 9/4) 9 days ago, overcoming pace bias under this rider. Carries penalty Expected to be bang there back down in trip TFRHHHHH BHA55 (+4)

3

MINT EDITION (GB) (91) 560503-

9-9 (5)

B g Showcasing - Starflower P. J. McDonald

Titanium Racing Club Edward Bethell, Middleham Br Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, good third of 11 in nursery at this course (6f), again slowly away Off 91 days Significantly up in trip (should stay). TFRHHHHI BHA60 4 CHAMPAGNY (FR) (7) 000-3 9-5 (4) B f Shalaa (IRE) - Trainnah Tom Marquand Nick Bradley Racing 3 and Partner Roger Fell, Nawton Br A. T. Al Meshadi & N. A. A.A. Al Mesned Tote, OR8Wellness

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 11/1, very good 3/4-length third of 8 to The Angelus Belle in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, sticking to task 6lb better off with winner here. TFRHHHHI BHA56 (-1) 5 STELIOS (IRE) (23) 000- 9-5 (2) B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Xerxes (IRE) Shane Gray P. J. Makin Phillip Makin, Leyburn Br Limestone & Tara Studs

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KEY Owner

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

HORSE WELFARE

Here at Newcastle Racecourse nothing matters more to us than looking after the horses that make us the North East’s Premier Racecourse We do everything in our power to ensure that we provide a racing surface of the highest quality and we take every conceivable care to minimise the chances of horses incurring any injury whilst here. Regrettably, as in any highly competitive sport, there are occasions when something goes wrong and horses have to be given the very best veterinary care.

There are three Veterinary Surgeons here today to ensure that should any horse need help they will be attended to within seconds of any incident occurring. Their first priority is to make a rapid diagnosis and to help them do this our groundstaff team will erect screens around any horse that needs attention Once the diagnosis is made, one of our horse ambulances will attend the scene and will transport the horse back to the stables where further treatment and assessment can be undertaken. Occasionally, it may be that the nature of the injury is such that a horse is unable to make a recovery. If this is the case the Veterinary team may take the decision to put the horse down straight away In these circumstances we should remember that the horse’s welfare comes first and that this option is kindest for the horse.

To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy please visit our website www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk

THE TALKSPORT POWERED BY FANS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9800 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4046, 2nd £2024, 3rd £1011, 4th £506. (Penalty Value £5129.32) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

GLORIOUS ANGEL is still progressing gradually despite having had plenty of racing so Grant Tuer’s filly gets the verdict to complete the hat-trick with the much-lauded Billy Loughnane taking a valuable 7lb off her back. Brownlee showed improved form to get off the mark at Southwell just over 5 weeks ago so he can give the selection most to think about, ahead of handicap debutante Megan Moon.

1-2-3:

colours no horse st lb Draw

1 GLORIOUS ANGEL (IRE) (5) 5034-11 10-7 (in 12lb ex) (3) B f Cotai Glory - Angel Meadow Billy Loughnane (7) Nick Bradley Racing 23 Grant Tuer, Northallerton Br Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWHas progressed gradually since joining this yard, notching at Southwell earlier this month before following up with bit in hand back there a week later Carries double penalty but has an in-form 7lb claimer on board so she has to be respected in her hat-trick bid TFRHHHHH BHA76 (+3) 2 MEGAN MOON (IRE) (25) 423- 9-4 (2) Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Apparel (IRE) Jack Mitchell Opulence Thoroughbreds Roger Varian, Newmarket Br Minch Bloodstock Opulence Thoroughbreds

TIMEFORMVIEWProving frustrating, again unable to justify short-price favouritism when third of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 25 days ago (pulled hard and again awkwardly away). Clearly has plenty of ability and the hood goes back on for this handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA71

3

BROWNLEE (IRE) (36) 30031- D 9-3 (4)

Ch g Bungle Inthejungle - Flashy Queen (IRE) Tom Marquand Peter and Liz Jones David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk Br Penny/Adrian Burton, Bob/Angela Lampard Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWCareer best when winning 10-runner nursery at Southwell (5f, 5/1) just over 5 weeks ago by 1 1/4 lengths from reopposing Sugar Hill Babe, making all Is all about speed and looks sure to go well again with Tom Marquand booked to ride TFRHHHHI BHA70 4 SUGAR HILL BABE (IRE) (19) 35352-2 9-1 (1) B f Bungle Inthejungle - Kardyls Hope (IRE)

ALL-WEATHER CHAMPIONSHIPS THE CATEGORIES

3-YEAR-OLD

The 3-Year-Old category aims to find the best 3-year-old all-weather colts, fillies and geldings with a Championship Final over 6 furlongs (1,200m).

This category compromises of every 2-year-old racebetween 18 October 2022 and 31 December 2022 and all 3-year-old only races from 1 January 2023 to the end of the qualifying period.

SPRINT

The Sprint category aims to find the best 4-year-old+ all-weather sprinters with a Championship Final over 6 furlongs (1,200m).

This category compromises of every 5 furlong and 6 furlong 3-year-old and upwards race between 18 October 2022 and 31 December 2022, and all 4-year-old and upwards races from 1 January 2023 to the end of the qualifying period, excluding races confined to Fillies and Mares.

MILE

The Mile category aims to find the best all-weather Milers with a Championship Final over 8 furlongs (1,600m).

This category compromises of every 7 furlong and 8 furlong 3-year-old and upwards race between 18 October 2022 and 31 December 2022 and all 4-year-old and upwards races from 1 January 2023 to the end of the qualifying period, excluding races confined to Fillies and Mares.

MARATHON

The Marathon category aims to find the best all-weather ‘Stayer’ with a Championship Final over 15 furlongs, 169 yards (3,172m).

This category compromises of every 13 furlong or further 3-year-old and upwards race between 18 October 2022 and 31 December 2022 and all 4-year-old and upwards races from 1 January 2023 to the end of the qualifying period, excluding races confined to Fillies and Mares.

The Fillies and Mares category aims to find the best female horse on the all-weather with a Championship Final over 7 furlongs (1,400m).

This category compromises of every race confined to 3-year-old and upwards, Fillies and Mares, between 18 October 2022 and 31 December 2022 and all races confined to 4-year-old and upwards Fillies and Mares from 1 January 2023 to the end of the qualifying period.

FILLIES & MARES MIDDLE DISTANCE

The Middle Distance category aims to find the best allweather horse over 10 furlongs (2,000m).

This category compromises of every 9 furlong to 12 furlong 3-year-old and upwards race between 18 October 2022 and 31 December 2022 and all 4-year-old and upwards races from 1 January 2023 to the end of the qualifying period, excluding races confined to Fillies and Mares.

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Total prize fund £9800 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4046, 2nd £2024, 3rd £1011, 4th £506, 5th £253. (Penalty Value £5129.32) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (48 wins from 466 runners, 10%) runs PRIMO’S COMET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs DUSKY PRINCE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MARITIME RULES trained by G O’Leary, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

MODULAR MAGIC should have won over this C&D last week, just running out of time having conceded first run, and can make amends off the same mark. His stablemate Bert Kibbler looked a sprinter to keep on the right side of when last seen a year ago so must be respected despite his absence. The reliable Bellagio Man looks best of the others

no

age st lb Draw 1 PAPA DON’T PREACH (IRE) (8) 50050-3 D 4 9-9 (9) B g Kodiac - Paella (IRE) Paul Mulrennan Kevin Frost Racing Club & David Orr Kevin Frost, Newark Br Tally-Ho Stud Kevin Frost Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful juvenile on turf in France in 2021. Below that level in Britain, though was a respectable third of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 8 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHHII BHA82 (-1)

2 BELLAGIO MAN (IRE) (11) 1332-22 C BF 5 9-9 (1)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Rouge Noir Cam Hardie Paul Musson & Antony Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill

Br Ballyhane Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. 9/4, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 11 days ago, slowly away Likeable type and can make the frame again TFRHHHII BHA82

3 ARMY OF INDIA (IRE) (22) 006230- D 5 9-7 (2)

Gr g Sepoy (AUS) - Sudfah (USA) Graham Lee

Ian Clements & Julie Camacho

Julie Camacho, Malton Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited McIvors.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Southwell (5f) 22 days ago, never nearer. Others more appealing. TFRHHHII BHA80 4

DUSKY PRINCE (IRE) (11) 42600-3 D

4 9-6 (8)

Taylor Fisher (5) The Cool Silk Partnership Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Dusky Maid (IRE)

Br The Cool Silk Partnership Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 15 runs last year Respectable third of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 8/1) 11 days ago. Good-value apprentice booked but others still make more appeal TFRHHHII BHA79 (-1)

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when winning both his starts in 5f handicaps at Southwell (tapeta) around this time last year Off since but could still be ahead of his mark. TFRHHHHI BHA75

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

THE SPREADEX SPORTS BEST ODDS ON SUNDERLAND RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): K R Burke (44 wins from 388 runners, 11%) runs LATEST EDITION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs ADMIRAL JACK LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAN OF EDEN trained by H & R Charlton, Beckhampton, 313 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

MAN OF EDEN sets a clear standard starting out for a new yard so he has to be considered the one to beat, though strong market support for newcomer Melwood Boy would put a slightly different slant on matters. Latest Edition shaped with some encouragement on last month’s debut at Southwell and shouldn’t be overlooked, either

1-2-3: 1.MAN OF EDEN 2.MELWOOD BOY 3.LATEST EDITION (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb Draw

1

POSITIVE FORCE (GB) (11) 24503-0 4 10-2 (8)

Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Clann Force Paul Mulrennan

Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd

Br Miss S. Sands & Mrs Lynette Andersen

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden who ran one of his lesser races in a first-time tongue strap when last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 11 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA66 (-3)

2 NEFYN DAWN (GB) (17) (2lb) 4 10-0 (6)

B g Tamayuz - Dora’s Sister (IRE) Jason Hart Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Ltd & Richard Kent John Quinn, Malton

Br Dalwhinnie Bloodstock JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability when fourth on bumper debut at Huntingdon but went backwards at Musselburgh last time. Makes Flat debut TFRHHHII BHA-

3

ADMIRAL JACK (IRE) (29) 03- 3 8-10 (5)

Gr c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Snowflakes (IRE)

More Turf, Fine Claret Racing & Partner

Franny Norton

Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Snowflakes Syndicate Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved a little on debut form when third of 12 in minor event (14/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 29 days ago. More needed, though TFRHHHII BHA4 MAN OF EDEN (GB) (49) (2lb) 44633- 3 8-8 (2)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Longing To Dance P. J. McDonald Mr D. J. Deer Harry & Roger Charlton, Beckhampton Br D. J. and Mrs Deer Oakgrove Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful maiden who wasn’t quite at his best when third in 1m maiden at Dundalk on final

Richard Oliver

K. R. Burke, Leyburn

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

THE SCU SELECTS EXPERT TIPS BY BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6500 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

DELTA ROMEO was unlucky to bump into a rejuvenated rival on his penultimate outing and remains in form, so could finally get off the mark here. Mumcat hasn’t been shaping too badly of late, while Highjacked seems sure to go well again.

1-2-3:

1.DELTA ROMEO (IRE) 2.MUMCAT 3.HIGHJACKED colours no horse age st lb Draw 1 ATHOLLBLAIR BOY (IRE) (66) 042041- CD 10 9-9 (3) Ch g Frozen Power (IRE) - Ellxell (IRE) Alex Jary (7) The Geezaaah Partnership Nigel Tinkler, Malton Br Ms Ashley O’Leary Alexanders York

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 14-runner handicap at this C&D 66 days ago, suited by strong pace Nudged up 2lb. TFRHHHII BHA64 2 HIGHJACKED (GB) (7) 36262-2 D 7 9-8 (8) B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Vera Richardson (IRE) Amie Waugh (5) Mr J. J. Davies John Davies, Darlington Br J. J. Davies & K. Kirkup

TIMEFORMVIEW Creditable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 7 days ago, no match for winner Will continue to give a good account. TFRHHHII BHA63

KING OF SPEED (IRE) (16) 05054-6 4 9-7 (7) B g Acclamation - Music And Dance Billy Loughnane (7) Ben Parish & Clare Loughnane Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster Br Norelands B/Stock & Emma Capon B/Stock

TIMEFORMVIEWEleven runs since last win in 2021, though wasn’t seen to best effect when sixth of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (6f) 16 days ago, racing wide and not settling fully. Eased 2lb and fitted with first-time cheekpieces TFRHHHII BHA62

(3)

Furtado,

Ch m Orientor - Eternal Instinct Shannon Watts (7)

Johnnie Delta Racing

Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Br Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 6-time course winner 9/2, respectable third of 12 in minor event at this C&D 7 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA48 (-1) 9 LUCKY BEGGAR (IRE) (10) 50140-0 D 13 8-7 (1)

Gr g Verglas (IRE) - Lucky Clio (IRE)

Br Mrs Cherry Faeste

David C. Griffiths, Bawtry

Faye McManoman Griffiths and mr john fox

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Nottingham in October but well held last 2 starts at Southwell Back up in trip TFRHHIII BHA48 (-2)

2022: THAKI (IRE) 5 9 2 Billy Garritty 12-1 (Chris Dwyer) 12 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Delta Romeo (IRE), 9-2 Highjacked (GB), 5-1 Athollblair Boy (IRE), 11-2 Mumcat (GB), 10-1 Seesawing (GB), Oriental Lilly (GB), 16-1 King of Speed (IRE), 50-1 Lucky Beggar (IRE)

TRANSFERS

Transfers from the Grandstand and Paddock to the Premier Enclosure are available from the Racecourse Office, opposite the Saddling Shed and from Brandling House

UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING

It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Betting with Bookmakers other than those operating from an authorised pitch is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be escorted from the Racecourse and render themselves liable to prosecution.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 3.45 - THE TOP ODDS EVERY DAY WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 8lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 4-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a £25 cash prize will be awarded to the person judged by them to be best turned out for this race. 14 entries, at £32.Closed January 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

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Second Race 4.15 - THE SPREADEX SPORTS £300 SPREAD

BETTING CASHBACK HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SPREADEX have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a £25 cash prize will be awarded to the person judged by them to be best turned out for this race. 18 entries, 1 at £6 and 17 at £32.Closed January 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 4.45 - THE TALKSPORT DOWNLOAD THE APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. talkSPORT have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a £25 cash prize will be awarded to the person judged by them to be best turned out for this race. 11 entries, at £32. - Closed January 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

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Fourth Race 5.15 - THE TALKSPORT POWERED BY FANS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5129 to the winning horse The second to receive £2406, the third £1202 and the fourth £601. for three yrs old only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £49 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. talkSPORT have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a £25 cash prize will be awarded to the person judged by them to be best turned out for this race. 10 entries, 1 at £9 and 9 at £49. - Closed January 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4046; Second £2024; Third £1011; Fourth £506. (Penalty Value £5129.32) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 5.45 - THE HUGE DAILY BOOSTS ONLY AT BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5129 to the winning horse The second to receive £2406, the third £1202, the fourth £601 and the fifth £299. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £49 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BETUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 12 entries, 1 at £9 and 11 at £49. - Closed January 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4046; Second £2024; Third £1011; Fourth £506; Fifth £253. (Penalty Value £5129.32) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 6.15 - THE SPREADEX

SPORTS BEST ODDS ON SUNDERLAND RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES

(CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, January 14th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 10lb; fillies 8st 5lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative) No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 8st 2lb. SPREADEX have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition a £25 cash prize will be awarded to the person judged by them to be best turned out for this race. 15 entries at £40. - Closed January 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 6.45 - THE SCU SELECTS EXPERT TIPS BY BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 7th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BETUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 18 entries, at £32.Closed January 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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