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FOURTH RACE 6.45

ABOUT ONE MILE (8F ABT 5YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SPREADEX SPORTS £300 SPREAD BETTING CASHBACK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £16000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6827, 2nd £3413, 3rd £1707, 4th £853. (Penalty Value £8640) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Brittain (46 wins from 504 runners, 9%) runs DREAM SHOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (7 wins from 15 runners, 47%) runs AL MARMAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: AL MARMAR trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 303 miles.

TROPEZ POWER was a ready winner under hands and heels at Southwell last time and is capable of overcoming the widest berth here. Starshiba ran well behind a well-treated rival here last time and can get in the mix again, whilst Arthur’s Realm and Harswell Duke are perhaps most interesting of the group returning from absences

B g Cotai Glory - Warm Welcome Jason Hart

Thistle and Rose racing John Quinn, Malton

Br Michael McGlynn JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again when winning 8-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago, pushed out afte travelling strongly. High draw the only concern and he’s expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA91

2 POINT LYNAS (IRE) (187) 1/03120- D

4 9-9 (6)

B g Iffraaj - Initially Callum Rodriguez

Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall Edward Bethell, Middleham

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Redcar before taking another step forward to finish first-past-the-post (subsequently demoted for bumping rival) in a strong York event in the summer Poor effort at Doncaster when last seen and he’s probably best watched after 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA90

3 ARTHUR’S REALM (IRE) (161) 304230- D

5 9-9 (10)

B g Camelot - Morning Line (FR) Oisin Orr Turf Club 2022 Racing

Br Newstead Breeding

Ed Dunlop, Newmarket

Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 1m winner in handicaps last spring and improved further in defeat subsequently, placed in handicaps at Thirsk/Doncaster in later in the year Interesting to see what the market expects on first start since October. TFRHHHHI BHA90

4 AL MARMAR (IRE) (168) 012520- D

Br g Kodiac - Fraulein

Al Shaqab Racing

4 9-9 (2)

Andrea Atzeni

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Br Diomed Bloodstock Ltd Haras De Bouquetot

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Ascot in July and largely held his form without improving in 4 subsequent starts last year Won maiden on AW last term and isn’t discounted on return. TFRHHHII BHA90

5 SCOTTISH SUMMIT (IRE) (200) 135645- CD

B g Shamardal (USA) - Scottish Stage (IRE)

T Banerjee,N Mather & G Harker

Br Ballymacoll Stud Farm Ltd

10 9-8 (1)

Tony Hamilton

Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner from same mark last May. Hinted at regression later in the year, though, and others are preferred after 6 months off. TFRHHIII BHA89

6 SPINAROUND (IRE) (155) 062400- D

B g Kodiac - Spinamiss (IRE)

Crest Racing

4 9-8 (5)

Daniel Muscutt

Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Br Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd KPF Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t quite kick on as expected after winning at Chelmsford in July for John & Thady Gosden Makes debut for new yard from last winning mark

7

FANTASY BELIEVER (IRE) (168) 011050- D

B g Make Believe - Avizare (IRE)

Chris & David Stam

Br Rathasker Stud

TFRHHHII BHA89

6 9-6 (8)

Kieran Shoemark

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

ABM Catering Facilities Management

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded back-to-back handicaps at Newbury and Ascot last summer before running respectably on his next 2 outings. Ended season with a below-par effort but not handicapped out of things on first start since September. TFRHHHII BHA87

8

POWER OF DARKNESS (GB) (6) 0/300-50 D 8 9-5 (3)

B g Power - Summers Lease Ben Curtis

Mr C. Fellowes Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Br Mrs C. R. Philipson & Lofts Hall Stud

Fitzdares, Car Colston Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Blown his chances at the start on both outings for this yard having been sold cheaply from Marcus Tregoning Well treated on best form but has lots to prove at present TFRHHIII BHA86 (-3)

9 DREAM SHOW (GB) (218) 21/6140-

4 9-4 (7)

B g Tamayuz - Got To Dream Cam Hardie

Mrs C. Brittain

Br Fittocks Stud

Antony Brittain, Warthill

TIMEFORM VIEW Dead-heated in Newbury handicap in May last year but wasn’t in the same form either outing since. Others make more appeal on first run for yard after leaving Charles Hills TFRHHHII BHA85

10

HARSWELL DUKE (IRE) (142) 054113- D

5 9-2 (9)

B g Garswood - Grafitti David Allan

Harswell Thoroughbred Racing Roger Fell, Nawton

Br Patrick Gleeson

OR8Wellness

TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Leicester and Nottingham in October and shaped well when third at the latter course (8.3f, heavy) is hat-trick bid, tanking along until quick turnaround likely took it’s toll Player if sharp enough after 142 days off. TFRHHHHI BHA83

11

STARSHIBA (GB) (15) 132062 D

6 8-12 (4)

B g Acclamation - Dashiba Ben Robinson

The Horse Watchers 7 David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Littleton Stud

Gain Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Lingfield in January 8/1, creditable second of 7 at this course (7.1f) 15 days ago, conceding first run to an improving handicap debutant. Can make presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA79

2022: EILEAN DUBH (IRE) 4 8 9 Sam James 10-1 (K R Burke) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Hood worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 11. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 9.

Stewards Note:

POINT LYNAS: Following its run on 11/9/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a sounder surface.

POWER OF DARKNESS: Following its run on 11/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Tropez Power (IRE), 5-1 Harswell Duke (IRE), 13-2 Starshiba (GB), 17-2 Arthur’s Realm (IRE), 10-1 Al Marmar (IRE), 12-1 Fantasy Believer (IRE), 22-1 Point Lynas (IRE), 28-1 Scottish Summit (IRE), 33-1 Spinaround (IRE), Power of Darkness (GB), Dream Show (GB)

FIFTH RACE 7.15

SIX FURLONGS (6F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARD

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

Total prize fund £7200

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2973, 2nd £1487, 3rd £743, 4th £372, 5th £186. (Penalty Value £3768.48) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Brittain (46 wins from 504 runners, 9%) runs MUTABAAHY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs MUTANAASEQ LONGEST TRAVELLER: HANDS DOWN trained by C Moore, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

ELISHEVA produced her best effort to date when second at this course last time and she takes preference over Jkr Cobbler, who shaped well in third that day. Recent C&D winner Kraken Florida is also considered. 1-2-3: 1.ELISHEVA (IRE) 2.JKR COBBLER (IRE) 3.KRAKEN FLORIDA (IRE)

(IRE) (8) 333412 D

Ch m Camacho - Smoken Rosa (USA)

Dympna O’Meara & Partner David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Mr J. K. Dewberry Gain Equine

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Kempton in March. Good second of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 11/2) days ago, clear of rest Leading claims.

B

(IRE) - Lady Vyrnwy (IRE) Andrew Mullen

Mr A. Rankin Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br Ronnie Boland Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Winner here in January Respectable third of 11 in handicap (9/2) at this course (7.1f) 8 days ago, nearest finish Enters calculations

5 KRAKEN FLORIDA (IRE) (25) 46-2351 CD 4 9-2 (6)

B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Duchess Dora (IRE) Paul Mulrennan

Caballo Dos John Wainwright, Malton

Br Friar Ings Stud Ltd Harmony Inns Hotels

TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 6-runner minor event at this C&D (3/1) 25 days ago. Not discounted.

6 MUATADEL (GB) (33) 4-06600 CD 10 9-2 (8)

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Rose Blossom Zak Wheatley (5)

Caballo Racing John Wainwright, Malton

Br Lofts Hall Stud & B. Sangster

B g Oasis Dream - Habaayib

Mr Antony Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Thirty eight runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago.

Ch g Red Jazz (USA) - Indaba (IRE) James Sullivan

Grange Park Racing VIII & Mrs R Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington

Br Patrick F. Kelly XRE Construction Training Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty two runs since last win in 2021 Sixth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Redcar (7f, good to firm) Off 177 days TFRHHIII BHA50

9 ZEGOS SURPRISE (IRE) (25) 04/0-024 BF 5 9-2 (7)

Gr m Zebedee - Emma’s Surprise Poppy Wilson (7)

Mr I. J. Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br Miss Deirdre Cogan Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2021 9/4, 3 lengths fourth of 6 to Kraken Florida in minor event at this C&D 25 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA47

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 5, 8. Visor worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.

Stewards Note:

MUATADEL: Following its run on 12/2/2023 it was reported that the horse’s impetuosity made it slow away.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Elisheva (IRE), 7-2 Jkr Cobbler (IRE), 4-1 Kraken Florida (IRE), 10-1 Zegos Surprise (IRE), 12-1 Mutabaahy (IRE), 14-1 Mutanaaseq (IRE), 22-1 Hurt You Never (IRE), 33-1 Muatadel (GB), 40-1 Hands Down (IRE)

The Horserace Betting Levy Board

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £1,176,687 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023.

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.

Check Your Tickets

Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket All tickets will remain valid for one month.

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SIXTH RACE 7.45

FIVE FURLONGS (5F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HUGE DAILY BOOSTS ONLY AT BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £16000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6606, 2nd £3304, 3rd £1651, 4th £826, 5th £413. (Penalty Value £8374.40) SS

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (49 wins from 466 runners, 11%) runs WATER OF LEITH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs BADRI LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAY SONIC trained by C Hills, Lambourn, 285 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

VENTUROUS finished strongly when second over C&D last time and he’s fancied to reverse the form with Badri, who also merits plenty of respect. Pockley, another recent C&D winner, is the main danger. 1-2-3: 1.VENTUROUS (IRE) 2.POCKLEY 3.BADRI

(IRE) (148) 211604- D

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Fancy Vivid (IRE)

Mrs Angie Bailey Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Br Mark & Caroline Hanly K. A. Ryan Racing

VIEW 5/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) Off

2 VENTUROUS (IRE) (23) 6045-62 CD 10 9-9 (5)

Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Bold Desire Ben Curtis

MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd

David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Br John Doyle Kiwi T.B., Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner Very good 1/2-length second of 8 to Badri in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 23 days ago, finishing well Has to be taken seriously

3 MAY SONIC (GB) (23) 003-016 D

7 9-8 (4)

B g Mayson - Aromatherapy Kieran Shoemark Hills Angels Charles Hills, Lambourn

Br Minster Stud Stonegate Homes

TIMEFORM VIEW Seven wins from 27 Flat runs. Latest win at Southwell in January. 4 lengths sixth of 8 to Badri in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 23 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA94

4 THE BELL CONDUCTOR (IRE) (23) 11/1-504 CD 6 9-6 (7)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Saffian Paul Mulrennan

Mrs W. Burdett Paul Midgley, Westow

Br Mr Denis B. McCarthy Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in September Creditable 1 1/2 lengths fourth of 8 to Badri in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 23 days ago. Merits respect. TFRHHHII BHA92

5 BADRI (GB) (23) 21064-1 CD

6 9-4 (8)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Penny Drops Lewis Edmunds

RJH Ltd and Mr D Padgett Ruth Carr, Stillington

Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook XRE Construction Training Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 23 days ago by 1/2 length from Venturous, keeping on well Enters calculations.

6 NELSON GAY (IRE) (169) 540524- D

TFRHHHHI BHA90

5 8-10 (2)

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Rublevka Star (USA) Connor Beasley

Mr J Blackburn & Partner Michael Dods, Darlington

Br Gerard Mullins Sheridan Ny Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/4, below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) Off 169 days First run for yard after leaving Richard Hughes. Not easy to make a case for.

7 POCKLEY (GB) (15) 153-231 CD

TFRHHIII BHA82

5 8-6 (1)

B g Shalaa (IRE) - Wanting (IRE) Andrea Atzeni

J & R Winning Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Br Wood Hall Stud North Allerton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time course winner 9/4, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D 15 days ago by neck from Dandy Dinmont Should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA78

B g Kodiac - Zakhrafa (IRE) Amie Waugh (5) Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Br Rifa Mustang Pty Ltd Jim Goldie Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 24 runs last year 10/1, didn’t need to improve to win 14-runner handicap at this course (6f), suited by way race developed Off 150 days Claims if he’s tuned up TFRHHHII BHA76

9 DANDY DINMONT (IRE) (15) 16061-2 CD 4 8-4 (9)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Coconut Kisses Faye McManoman

The Olliers & Stewart Perkins Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Br Miss Joanne Comer Alexanders York

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 10 runs last year Latest win here in October. Creditable neck second of 9 to Pockley in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 15 days ago. Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA75

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Pockley (GB), 9-2 Badri (GB), 6-1 Venturous (IRE), 15-2 Bergerac (IRE), 17-2 The Bell Conductor (IRE), 10-1 Dandy Dinmont (IRE), 14-1 Water of Leith (IRE), 20-1 Nelson Gay (IRE), 25-1 May Sonic (GB)

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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