FIXTURE LIST 2023

JUNE

Wed 21 Evening Racing F

Thu 29 (A) Seaton Delaval F Trophy Day

Fri 30 (E) Gosforth Park F Cup Night

JULY

Wed 25 Afternoon Racing

Thu 26 Evening Racing

Tue 31 Afternoon Racing

FEBRUARY

Thu 9 Evening Racing

Tue 14 Evening Racing

Thu 16 Afternoon Racing

Sat 18 (E) Student Racenight

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

APRIL

Mon 8 Evening Racing F

Tue 9 Evening Racing F

Tue 16 Afternoon Racing J

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

FIRST RACE 1.40

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

The Guinness Draught

NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (19 wins from 114 runners, 17%) runs SLEEPING SATELLITE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (11 wins from 23 runners, 48%) runs CHAPEL GREEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: SLEEPING SATELLITE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 174 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

DARE TO SHOUT looked a good prospect when going in at Kelso last time and is hard to side against here. Donald McCain’s Carlisle scorer Sleeping Satellite also has better days ahead of him and is fancied to chase home Ann Hamilton’s winning pointer ahead of Chapel Green.

1-2-3: 1.DARE TO SHOUT 2.SLEEPING SATELLITE (IRE) 3.CHAPEL GREEN (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor colours no horse age st lb

1 CHAPEL GREEN (IRE) (21) 40-2104

6 11-12

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen

The Kestrel Partnership Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Mr Richard Brown Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Kelso (2m) in November but he came in last of four in handicap hurdle over C&D 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA107

2 DARE TO SHOUT (GB) (29) 4P-121

6 11-12

Gr g Martaline - Dare To Doubt Danny McMenamin

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br Goldford Stud & Whitley Stud Hamilton

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who built on hurdling debut promise when quickening clear from a previous winner at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Open to further improvement and well up to defying a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA126

3 SLEEPING SATELLITE (IRE) (40) 1-161 D

5 11-12

Br g Mahler - Aneda Dubh (IRE) Brian Hughes

The Good Stock Syndicate Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br George Lane Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer/bumper who also opened his account in this sphere in 2m1f Carlisle novice last month. Highly likely to progress further so he’s firmly in the picture

4 BARLEY BREEZE (GB) (21) 645-6PP

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Attente de Sivola (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 11-5

Sean Quinlan

Tor Side Racing Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Sullivan Bloodstock & Noel Fehily Racing First Recruitment Group, Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has gone with little promise since sent hurdling, having wind op before pulled up over 2m4f here three weeks ago.

2022: ROCK LEGEND (IRE) 5 10 9 Jack Andrews 1-3 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Dare To Shout (GB), 3-1 Sleeping Satellite (IRE), 10-1 Chapel Green (IRE), 150-1 Barley Breeze (GB)

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SECOND RACE 2.15

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

THE GUINNESS 0.0

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £11000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (20 wins from 124 runners, 16%) runs ROAD WARRIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs ROAD WARRIOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAKIR trained by M Harris, Warminster, 343 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

ONESOC put in a good round of jumping when gaining his first success over fences at Southwell 12 days ago and, with the prospect of better to come from him now moving back up in trip, he is taken to strike again. Fakir and the 2021 winner of this, RoadWarrior, have both slipped to dangerous marks but if, as expected, Gold Emery steps up on his chase debut at Uttoxeter he could provide the main threat.

1-2-3: 1.ONESOC (IRE) 2.GOLD EMERY (FR) 3.FAKIR (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 GRANGE RANGER (IRE) (63) 6PF-150

11 12-2

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Grangeclare Flight (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Oakwood Rainbow Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Brian Kiely Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORMVIEW Sprang a 28/1 surprise when striking on return at Wetherby in November but has rather predictably failed to back that up in 2 subsequent starts Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA112

2 HERE WE HAVE IT (IRE) (38) 15P-31P BF

8 12-0

B g Mahler - Islands Sister (IRE) Lewis Dobb (7) The Stagger Inn

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Mrs A. S. O’Brien Postpack Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOvercome poor position to win 7-runner handicap chase under this claimer at Southwell (2m) in December Ran no sort of a race over the same C&D next time, though, and couldn’t be sure that this step back up in trip is what he wants TFRHHHII BHA110

3 GOLD EMERY (FR) (49) 0P11-35

7 11-13 Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - Queissa (FR) Brian Hughes

Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Ecurie Nicolas Taudon & M. Joel Poitou Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who made perfect start under Rules when off the mark in 17f Carlisle maiden hurdle last winter. Solid third on return at Ayr in December and, likely to be all the better for the experience of his subsequent chase debut at Uttoxeter, he’s one to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA109

4 FAKIR (FR) (24) 653P53 D

B g Day Flight - Lazary (FR)

In For A Penny Partnership

8 11-13

Mitchell Bastyan

Milton Harris, Warminster

Br S.C. Couetil Elevage Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track when landing a 3-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (21.5f) on debut for this yard in September. Has found life tougher since but dangerous to discount having been given a real chance by the assessor TFRHHHII BHA109

5 CRIXUS’S ESCAPE (IRE) (62) 2P2-0PP D

Ch g Beneficial - Tierneys Choice (IRE)

Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership

10 11-12

Danny McMenamin

Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Br Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice off significantly higher marks last term, including at this course, but he’s hard to warm to based on what he’s shown in 3 starts so far this season Has undergone another wind op since latest appearance in January. TFRHIIII BHA108

6 ROAD WARRIOR (GB) (19) 2-064P4 CD

9 11-8

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Mimi Equal Ross Chapman

Mr Neil Taylor Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Shade Oak Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent last term and while he’s failed to shine in 5 starts since returning to action in October, it would be unwise to fully discount this 9-y-o, who is now 6lb lower in the weights compared to when landing this race in 2021. TFRHHHII BHA104

7 ONESOC (IRE) (12) 105331

B g Valirann (FR) - Hollyvillaexpress (IRE)

6 11-2

Sean Quinlan

Mrs A. Ellis Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Noel Doyle Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinneratSouthwelllastsummerandopenedchaseaccountatthefourthtimeofaskingthere(15.8f)recently 4lbrisefairenoughandinteresting

RELKADAM (FR) (12) 563544 9 10-2

Ch g Muhtathir - Gloirez (FR)

Ryedale Partners No 12

Br Mr Richard Corveller

Alan Doyle (5)

Tim Easterby, Malton

Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWMore miss than hit since latest success at Catterick in January 2022 but, on the upside, he wasn’t beaten far off this reduced mark at Wetherby (21.3f) 12 days ago. Each-way chance TFRHHHII BHA82

2022: MYSTICAL CLOUDS (IRE) 9 11 11 Craig Nichol 5-1 (John Butler) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

GRANGE RANGER: Following its run on 14/1/2023 it was reported that the horse scoped dirty post-race.

HERE WE HAVE IT: Following its run on 8/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Onesoc (IRE), 4-1 Gold Emery (FR), 9-2 Fakir (FR), 7-1 Here We Have It (IRE), 10-1 Relkadam (FR), 12-1 Road Warrior (GB), 18-1 Grange Ranger (IRE), 25-1 Crixus’s Escape (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.50

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GUINNESS COLD BREW COFFEE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £15400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6220, 2nd £3109, 3rd £1555, 4th £778, 5th £388. (Penalty Value £8132.74) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Russell (15 wins from 117 runners, 13%) runs THEREISNODOUBT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (11 wins from 23 runners, 48%) runs THEREISNODOUBT LONGEST TRAVELLER: LEBOWSKI trained by M Scudamore, Bromsash, 279 miles.

Another chance is given to LEBOWSKI in the hope that a first-time hood enables him to relax in the early stages Thereisnodoubt was ahead of the selection at Kelso last time and is feared most ahead of Albert’s Back.

1-2-3: 1.LEBOWSKI (IRE) 2.THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) 3.ALBERT’S BACK colours no horse age st lb

1 STAINSBY GIRL (GB) (21) 11-1551 CD

Ch m Shirocco (GER) - Charmaine Wood

Alexander Family

9 12-0

Mr Kit Alexander (5)

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Clarendon Farm Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Has won 2 small-field handicaps since joining this yard, the latter over C&D 3 weeks ago. 5lb rise means a clear career best will likely be needed to follow up TFRHHHII BHA133

2 BAND OF OUTLAWS (IRE) (42) 5/23//6-0P

8 11-13

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Band of Colour (IRE) Jamie Hamilton Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Kilnamoragh Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWOne-timeusefulhurdlerwho has been seen outsparinglyin the lastcoupleofyears. Wellheld both startsfor newyard inrecentmonths Has cheekpieces on for the first time over jumps. Could only consider if the subject of market support TFRHHIII BHA132

3 ALBERT’S BACK (GB) (119) P42P-25

9 11-10

B g Champs Elysees - Neath Brian Hughes

Golden Ratio & J Blackburn

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Br Amelia Field Sheridan Ny Llp, Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEWAs good as ever when narrowly denied on 2m Wetherby reappearance in October. Went backwards from that when a well-held fifth at Haydock the following month but he’s been freshened up since and has a good record when partnered by Brian Hughes TFRHHHHI BHA129

4 LEBOWSKI (IRE) (14) 1P0-10P

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Castle Supreme (IRE)

Mr Mark Dunphy

8 11-6

Patrick Wadge (5)

Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Mr P. A. Hughes Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWDual novice hurdle winner last season and got off the mark in handicaps at the second attempt with a taking success at Wetherby (2m again) on his reappearance Too free when well held at Musselburgh and Kelso since but a first-time hood might help him to settle better Respected TFRHHHHH BHA125

5 VOIX DU REVE (FR) (21) 0240F3 C D

Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Pommbelle (FR)

11 11-5

Tom Midgley (5)

D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br D. Lommele, G. Wagner & S.C.E.A. Lommele Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORMVIEWNow 8lb lower than when scoring over C&D at this time last year but there’s no obvious sign he’s ready to take advantage, finishing 9 3/4 lengths third of 4 to reopposing Stainsby Girl here last time TFRHHHII BHA124

6 THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) (14) 543134

Ch g Primary (USA) - Doubt (IRE)

Mrs H. Kelly

Br Moygaddy Stud

10 11-3

Derek Fox

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWBack to his best when gaining his first success for current connections at Kelso in January. Creditable fourth (Lebowski behind) of 15 in ultra-competitive Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso last time Should go well again for his in-form stable TFRHHHHI BHA122

7 WAR SOLDIER (IRE) (49) 10-4110 C

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - After Dark (IRE)

6 11-3

Danny McMenamin

J.Townson, M.Roche, P.Thompson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Br Jack Bennett Sandy Thomson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Won C&D maiden and 2m Haydock novice towards the end of 2022. Disappointed when stepped up to 2 1/2m in a Cheltenham Grade 2 since but capable of bouncing back now switching to a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA122

HOUSTON BERE (FR) (892) 131204/- D 6 11-1

B g Hurricane Cat (USA) - Kunoichi (USA)

Sean Quinlan

The Bere Necessities Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br S.N.C. Regnier & San Gabriel Inv Inc.

Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winning hurdler/chaser for David Cottin in France in 2020 Absent for a whopping 892 days ahead of this stable debut Can only be watched TFRHHIII BHA120

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.

2022: VOIX DU REVE (FR) 10 11 7 Tom Midgley 2-1 (Iain Jardine) 4 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Albert’s Back (GB), War Soldier (IRE), 9-2 Stainsby Girl (GB), 6-1 Voix du Reve (FR), Thereisnodoubt (IRE), 10-1 Lebowski (IRE), 16-1 Houston Bere (FR), 40-1 Band of Outlaws (IRE)

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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

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FOURTH RACE 3.25

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

THE GUINNESS NITRO SURGE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £18000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £7270, 2nd £3634, 3rd £1818, 4th £909, 5th £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A M Thomson (15 wins from 79 runners, 19%) runs DONNA’S DOUBLE & THE FERRY MASTER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs BLAKLION LONGEST TRAVELLER: OMAR MARETTI trained by A Hales, Edgecote, 251 miles.

There’s an air of unfinished business surrounding SMALL PRESENT as a staying chaser and with his Haydock run easy to excuse, he looks the way to go Geryville arrives on the back of a brace of wins and he’s a threat, while Omar Maretti could be dangerous if reacting positively to headgear.

1-2-3: 1.SMALL PRESENT (IRE) 2.GERYVILLE (FR) 3.OMAR MARETTI (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 OMAR MARETTI (IRE) (28) 211P-3P CD

9 12-1

B g Fame And Glory - Parsons Hall (IRE) Derek Fox

Mr J. T. B. Hunt Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Mr Denis O’Driscoll Premier Plastering (UK) Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWDual-pointwinnerwhobagged4ofhisfirst5startsunderRules,includingpairofsmall-fieldhandicapchasesaround3mlastseason Off10monthsbefore good third in 3m handicap at Ayr in January but never looked like justifying support at Haydock. No surprise cheekpieces are reached for TFRHHHHI BHA136

2 BURROWS DIAMOND (FR) (35) 25-6120 C

B m Diamond Boy (FR) - La Vie de Boitron (FR)

8 11-13

Sean Quinlan

Mrs C.Casterton & Mrs J.Morgan Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mme Julie Morgan Pektron Group Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to form when taking 7-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, soft) in December and creditable second at Doncaster next time Only eighth back up in class at Uttoxeter since but this more her level. TFRHHHII BHA134

3 BAVINGTON BOB (IRE) (21) 13-602P CD

8 11-12

Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Chocolate Silk (IRE) Danny McMenamin

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br Susan Bredin Hamilton

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time winner last season (including twice here) and he took a step back in the right direction when second of 4 in 23f Kelso handicap in January. Posted wide fitted with blinkers in the Eider here 3 weeks ago and was never really a threat TFRHHHII BHA133

4 BLAKLION (GB) (108) 1P0-0P4

14 11-11

B g Kayf Tara - Franciscaine (FR) Tristan Durrell (5) Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran chaser who scored twice at Haydock last season Well held since, however, and he looks a declining force aged 14 TFRHHHII BHA132

5 SMALL PRESENT (IRE) (28) 5P-4536

8 11-5

B g Presenting - Serpentaria Ross Chapman

Mrs Aafke Clarke Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mr Maurice Garde Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer over hurdles and produced best effort over fences when third in 27.6f Market Rasen handicap on Boxing Day. Better than the result in the Grand National Trial since and he remains one to be positive about. TFRHHHHH BHA126

6 GERYVILLE (FR) (39) 12-3422 CD BF

7 11-1

B g Rail Link - Rosaville (FR) Brian Hughes

Mr R. M. Howard

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Thierry Cypres Effingham Steel Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWYard have hit form and he’s run well in second at Market Rasen the last twice, pulling clear of the remainder last month. This is a deeper race but he clearly arrives in good order TFRHHHHI BHA122

7 DONNA’S DOUBLE (GB) (45) 126-316 C BF

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Elegant Accord (IRE)

D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood

7 10-13

Tom Midgley (5)

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Br C. G. Johnson North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage winning hurdler and confirmed the promise of his chase debut when landing 6-runner handicap at Ayr in January. Held back by a couple of mistakes back at that venue last month (also lost a shoe) so could be worth another chance back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA120

8

THE FERRY MASTER (IRE) (42) 20-5P30 CD 10 10-10

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Dinghy (IRE)

The Potassium Partnership

Br Virginia Lady Petersham

Henry Brooke

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Sandy Thomson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed very well over fences during 2020/21 campaign, notably finishing fourth in that season’s Scottish Grand National. Has subsequently failed to reproduce that level of form but mark continues to fall at least TFRHHHII BHA117

9 NICEANDEASY (IRE) (78) 121-5FP C

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - High Priestess (IRE)

Katie and Brian Castle

10 10-8

Conor O’Farrell

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Michael G. Daly Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to fences last season, winning brace of small-field handicaps. Looked rusty when fifth on return at Carlisle (26f) in October and has been let down by jumping over marathon trips both starts since TFRHHIII BHA115

10 CASH TO ASH (IRE) (31) 5-26033 CD

B g Westerner - Knocklayde Rose (IRE)

8 Amigos, Morrell, Evans, Cowan & Burns

Br Mr Colm McHenry

10 10-8

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Finished runner up on 4 of his 6 starts last season and back to best when filling same spot at Wetherby (3m) on return in October. Has shaped as if in reasonable heart of late, albeit not really threatening when third back at that venue a month ago. TFRHHHII BHA115

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8, 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 9, 10.

Stewards Note:

OMAR MARETTI: Following its run on 18/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

BURROWS DIAMOND: Following its run on 11/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller

DONNA’S DOUBLE: Following its run on 1/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe and weakened late-on.

THE FERRY MASTER: Following its run on 4/2/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Geryville (FR), 11-2 Small Present (IRE), 7-1 Burrows Diamond (FR), 9-1 Omar Maretti (IRE),

Donna’s Double (GB), Cash To Ash (IRE), 12-1 Bavington Bob (IRE), Blaklion (GB), 14-1 The Ferry Master (IRE), 22-1 Niceandeasy (IRE)

FIFTH RACE 4.00

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

THE GUINNESS SURGE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3474, 2nd £1736, 3rd £869, 4th £434, 5th £217. (Penalty Value £4541.66) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Hammond (15 wins from 128 runners, 12%) runs LE GRAND VERT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Hammond (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs LE GRAND VERT LONGEST TRAVELLER: CATLIN trained by N Kent, Brigg, 148 miles.

This appears to be a good opportunity for MAID OF HOUXTY to get off the mark, with a mere reproduction of her latest third at Ayr likely to prove good enough in this company. Catlin has to be feared given that she’s unbeaten in 3 starts here and Nick Kent’s charge is clear second choice ahead of To The Limit

1-2-3: 1.MAID OF HOUXTY 2.CATLIN 3.TO THE LIMIT (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 NOT THE CHABLIS (IRE) (76) 215/26-P

9 12-0

B g Scorpion (IRE) - De Street (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3)

Turcan, Dunning, Price, Stewart

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br R. J. Whitford Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWent close off a 2lb higher mark in this sphere at Perth in May 2021 but well below par both subsequent starts, including when returning from a lengthy absence over hurdles at Musselburgh in January. Visor refitted. TFRHHIII BHA96

2 LE GRAND VERT (FR) (82) FF440-0

7 11-10

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Eliga (FR) Conor O’Farrell

Mr Richard Howard & Mr Ben Howard Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br S.C. P. Ecurie Pegase & Mme S. Mottier

Effingham Steel Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner in France in summer 2021 but didn’t make much of an impact in 3 starts (all over hurdles) on this side of the Channel last year. Again struggled on return at Market Rasen on Boxing Day and big step forward needed on first run over fences on these shores. Has had a breathing op TFRHHIII BHA92

3 MAID OF HOUXTY (GB) (32) 60-4243

8 11-6

B m Native Ruler - Izons Croft Henry Brooke

Mr W. M. Aitchison Donald Whillans, Hawick

Br W. M. Aitchison

TIMEFORMVIEWYet to win a race of any description but has low mileage for a horse of her age and she has put in good shifts on 2 of her last 3 starts, most recently finishing third of 10 off this mark in a handicap chase at Ayr (3m) Major player TFRHHHHH BHA88

4 BALLYNAGRAN (IRE) (23) 46-031P

8 11-5

Br g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fancyfacia (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

The Yorkshire Racing Partnership Joanne Foster, Ilkley

Br Tony Lawlor Jo Foster Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWBacked at long odds, despite being 15lb out of the handicap, and showed much improved form when off the mark in a Wetherby handicap chase (24.2f) in January. Not in anything like the same form at Sedgefield next time and likely to again face competition for the lead TFRHHHII BHA87

5 CATLIN (GB) (76) PU-6143 CD

8 10-10

B m Bollin Eric - Linen Line Brian Hughes

Cynthia Commons, Nick Kent Nick Kent, Brigg

Br R. F. Broad Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to form when scoring over C&D in November (making it 3-3 here in the process) and latest third at Catterick was a creditable effort Eased 2lb since and she has to enter calculations back here TFRHHHHI BHA78

6 TO THE LIMIT (IRE) (8) 003103 D

8 10-8

Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Miss Kilkeel (IRE) Sam Coltherd

Border Eagles Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br Mr J. Travers Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4-runner handicap chase at Kelso (23.4f), getting up late after getting outpaced Misfired next time but better effort when third at Ayr recently and it would be no surprise were he to take a hand in the finish. TFRHHHII BHA76

7 DIAMOND ROAD (IRE) (32) 0-P5P0F

B g Tikkanen (USA) - Silver Tassie (FR)

9 10-2

Dillan Hurst (7)

Off and Running Jean McGregor, Milnathort

Br David Kells

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show much and looks set for another struggle, 4lb out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA

Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Maid of Houxty (GB), 10-3 Catlin (GB), 6-1 To The Limit (IRE), 7-1 Ballynagran (IRE), 14-1 Not The Chablis (IRE), 20-1 Le Grand Vert (FR), 250-1 Diamond Road (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.35

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GUINNESS PERFECT POUR NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A M Thomson (15 wins from 79 runners, 19%) runs HATTONS GARDENS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs GALE FORCE ONE LONGEST TRAVELLER: GAVROCHE D’ALLIER trained by M Harris, Warminster, 343 miles.

BURROWS HALL made a promising start in handicaps when third at Wetherby 12 days ago and this longer trip should bring on improvement, so he gets the nod Gavroche d’Allier should benefit from the refitting of cheekpieces, so he’s regarded as the main threat, with Eloi du Puy also worthy of interest.

1-2-3: 1.BURROWS HALL (FR) 2.GAVROCHE D’ALLIER (FR) 3.ELOI DU PUY (FR) colours no horse age st lb

1 FABULEUX DU CLOS (FR) (46) 53/23-34

8 12-0

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Osmazome (FR) Conor O’Farrell

Mr Paul Hothersall Simon West, Middleham

Br A. Jollivet, C. Lecomte & F. Lecomte Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 8-y-o (presumably hasn’t been the easiest to train) who has finished in the frame on each of his four outings over hurdles. Could do better now handicapping, so not one to write off. TFRHHHII BHA103

2 HATTONS GARDENS (IRE) (63) 21-6454

7 11-9

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Pretty Impressive (IRE) Patrick Wadge (5)

The Daylight Robbers Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Br Ms Jean Cullen Sandy Thomson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in maiden/novices and posted creditable fourth of 9 on handicap debut at Wetherby (24.1f, soft) 63 days ago. Entitled to build on that TFRHHHII BHA98

3 CALEVADE (IRE) (43) 3//-P0

7 11-6

Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Avoidance (USA) Sean Quinlan

D Shapiro, Mrs Anne Haslam & Partners Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWFair on Flat in 2020 Also shaped well on hurdle debut in January of that year but he hasn’t hasn’t shown much in 2 outings since returning from a long absence. Handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance but he has something to prove for now. TFRHHIII BHA95

4 POETRIA (GB) (134) 43033-P

5 11-6

B m Poet’s Voice - Jozafeen Jamie Hamilton

Mrs C. Steel Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Steel’s Thoroughbred Breeding

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form over hurdles thus far and was pulled up at Hexham when last seen 4 months ago. Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA95

5 ELOI DU PUY (FR) (45) 25-3003

5 11-5

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Martalina (FR) Bruce Lynn (3)

Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Puy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on the first of 2 starts in bumpers and left previous hurdling form behind when third at Ayr on handicap debut Up in trip and worthy of interest

6 ENEMY AT THE GATE (IRE) (45) 35/00-00

TFRHHHII BHA94

7 11-5

B g Fame And Glory - Biondo (IRE) Henry Brooke

Mr D. W. Whillans Donald Whillans, Hawick

Br Michael Leacy Sport of Kings

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score after 6 attempts and well held on handicap debut at Ayr last month. Tongue strap on first time TFRHHIII BHA94

7 BURROWS HALL (FR) (12) 360-203

6 11-4

B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - La Vie de Boitron (FR) Ross Chapman

Mrs C.Casterton & Mrs J.Morgan Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mme Julie Morgan Pektron Group Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModest form in bumpers and similar level so far over hurdles. Third on handicap debut at Wetherby last time was encouraging and this longer trip promises to suit, so he’s worth chancing TFRHHHHH BHA93

8

GREEN PLANET (IRE) (11) 004F-P0

6 11-3

B g Australia - Maleha (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

The Unlikely Lads Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Tally-Ho Stud Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat but hurdling efforts for Alan King were uninspiring on the whole.

HHIII BHA92

9 BAGHDAD CENTRAL (IRE) (107) P015F-P

7 11-1

Br g Mores Wells - Katowice (IRE) Tom Midgley (5)

Half a Horse Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg

Br Mrs Mary Mangan Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer but little encouragement so far over hurdles, pulled up at Market Rasen 107 days ago. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA90

10

GAVROCHE D’ALLIER (FR) (25) 035364

7 11-0

B g Apsis - Crouesty (FR) Mitchell Bastyan

Avon Racing Limited Milton Harris, Warminster

Br Mr Michel Larobe Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEW Cheekpieces on when good third in 19.5f handicap at Huntingdon in January and back to form when fourth at Taunton last time Headgear is refitted now and worthy of consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA89

11

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Ch g Ask - Womanofthemountain (IRE)

5 10-11

Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Mr Gabriel Fahy Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who has yet to trouble the judge in handicaps.