Newcastle Racecard - Thursday 23rd November

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horse’s name & birthplace

colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number

3

no. of days since last ran

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

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

KEY

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

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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FIRST RACE 12.05 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE SPORTVISION STADIA & EVENT BRANDING MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): A M Thomson (15 wins from 86 runners, 17%) runs BLUE BALOO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs BISHOP HILL & VIVE DE CHARNIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAUNTON SURF trained by W Greatrex, CHOSEN HERO trained by A Watson, both Upper Lambourn, 284 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

SAUNTON SURF did notably well to finish second on her Ludlow hurdle debut 4 weeks ago, having been badly hampered at the first, so she’s selected to go one better with improvement on the cards. Chosen Hero shouldn’t be long in opening her account over hurdles, while Blue Baloo and Bishop Hill are others to note.

1-2-3: 1.SAUNTON SURF (IRE) 2.CHOSEN HERO (IRE) 3.BLUE BALOO (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

BLUE BALOO (IRE) (243) 414- C

5

11-2

B m Mahler - Dancing Baloo (IRE) Trading Products Limited Br Stephanie Hanly

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Trading Products Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Hails from a stable that is yet to fire this season, but she showed fairly useful form in bumpers and is bred to take to this sphere, so is worthy of interest returning from 8 months off.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2

BORN TO SPARKLE (GB) (332) 0-

5

Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Primrose Time Carnaby, Thomson & Smith Br Mrs D. A. Whitaker

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in course bumper on debut 11 months ago.

3

CARRIGEEN KALI (IRE) (40) 0445-4

TFRHIIII BHA-

5

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Carrigeen Kalmia (IRE) Clan Gathering Br Mrs R. H. Lalor

11-2

William Shanahan (5) R. Mike Smith, Galston Tote

11-2

Bruce Lynn (3) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the frame in a couple of bumpers from 4 starts last season and shaped like a stayer sent hurdling after 6 months off when fourth of 10 at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 40 days ago. Likely to do better now upped in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA-

4

CHOSEN HERO (IRE) (13) 10102-2

Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE) Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner Br Kedrah House Stud

5

11-2

Nick Scholfield Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who ran to a similar level sent hurdling when second of 13 in a novice at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 13 days ago. Up in trip and has leading claims with improvement on the cards.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5

HOLLYWOOD HARMON (IRE) (86) F0-04P

B m Ask - Local Lingo (IRE) Optimistic Ladies Br Mrs Bernie Hennessy

6

11-2

Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced completed starts in Irish points and was unable to showcase ability on her Rules debut at Worcester in August.

TFRHIIII BHA-

6

IZZY BELL (GB) (159) PP36-P6

Gr m Eagle Top - Urbane Bell Mr K Waters Br K. W. Waters

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished sixth of 11 at Hexham in most

7

PERFECT POLI (GB) (197) 4-6

B m Dunaden (FR) - Miss Poli Mr Semore Kurdi Br M. J. Tuckey

5

TFRHIIII BHA90

5

11-2

Craig Nichol Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to showcase ability in bumpers, sixth of 12 at Kelso in May.

6

11-2

Conor Rabbitt (5) Maurice Barnes, Brampton Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

TFRHHIII BHA-

8

VIVE DE CHARNIE (FR) (644) 42/-

6

B m Zambezi Sun - Hecate (IRE) The Eagle Partnership Br Mr Yvan Molliere

11-2

Derek Fox Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level in a brace of bumpers for Jamie Snowden 10 months apart. Goes hurdling now after 21 months off and the market should offer up some clues.

TFRHHHII BHA-

BISHOP HILL (IRE) (19) 5-365

4

Br f Malinas (GER) - Jigs’n Reels (IRE) Mrs S. Campbell Br Frank Motherway

11-1

Stephen Mulqueen Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed only minor promise in bumpers but very much caught the eye when fifth of 10 on Ayr hurdling debut (2m) 19 days ago, finishing with running left. Sure to do better, especially now moving up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA-

10

RORY’S STORY (IRE) (78) P3534

4

B f Workforce - Colleen Ard (IRE) Mr K. Everitt Br Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler

11-1

John Kington Tristan Davidson, Carlisle Jewson Limited, AKV Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and finished a remote fourth on Hexham hurdle debut in September.

TFRHHIII BHA-

11

SAUNTON SURF (IRE) (28) 1-12

B f Sea Moon - Carrigmoorna Fame (IRE) Jim and Claire Limited Br Mr Michael Veale

4

11-1

James Bowen Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of a point/Aintree bumper for Bradley Gibbs and did well in the circumstances when runner-up on Ludlow hurdling debut (21.3f) after 5 months off, having been badly hampered at the first. Sure to improve. TFRHHHHH BHA-

12

TAKE IT UPSTAIRS (IRE) (151) 21-02

4

Br f Sholokhov (IRE) - Buche de Noel (FR) Reality Partnerships XII Br Lucy Snowden

11-1

Mr William Easterby (5) Tim Easterby, Malton Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a point bumper and built on her debut under Rules when second in a Hexham bumper in June. Upped in trip for hurdle debut.

TFRHHHII BHA2022: I AM GONNA BE (IRE) 5 10 13 Luca Morgan 8-11 (Michael Scudamore) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note: RORY’S STORY: Following its run on 6/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Chosen Hero (IRE), 11-4 Saunton Surf (IRE), 15-2 Blue Baloo (IRE), 10-1 Bishop Hill (IRE), 12-1 Carrigeen Kali (IRE), 16-1 Vive de Charnie (FR), 18-1 Take It Upstairs (IRE), 50-1 Perfect Poli (GB), 100-1 Hollywood Harmon (IRE), Rory’s Story (IRE), 150-1 Born To Sparkle (GB), Izzy Bell (GB)

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RECORD TIMES DISTANCE

RECORD HOLDER

DATE

COURSE RECORD

5f

Spin Doctor (GB) (2yo)

25Oct16

58.05s

5f

Astraea (GB) (3yo+)

15Dec18

57.78s

6f

Mazyoun (GB) (2yo)

25Oct16

1m 9.95s

6f

Unabated (IRE) (3yo+)

22Mar17

1m 9.86s

7f

Commander Cole (GB) (2yo)

18Oct16

1m 25.50s

7f

Northernpowerhouse (GB) (3yo+)

18Dec19

1m 24.10s

1m 5y

Kameko (USA) (2yo)

01Nov19

1m 36.26s

1m 5y

Alfred Richardson (USA) (3yo+)

09Nov18

1m 36.10s

1m 2f 42y

Palisade (GB) (3yo+)

16Oct16

2m 04.88s

1m 4f 08y

Ajman Prince (IRE) (3yo+)

14Oct16

2m 36.76s

2m 56y

Dannyday (GB) (4yo+)

25Jun16

3m 28.87s

7

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SECOND RACE 12.40 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FAVOURITE FROM THE SUN EVERY DAY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163.

(Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): M Hammond (18 wins from 138 runners, 13%) runs GREAT BALLINBORIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Lacey (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs IMPERIAL ALEX LONGEST TRAVELLER: IMPERIAL ALEX trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 277 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

IMPERIAL ALEX was much improved from his chase debut when runner-up at Warwick 16 days ago, pulling clear of the rest having met trouble on the run-in, and he can build on that to go one better. Pats Dream shaped encouragingly sent chasing last month and could be the main danger, while Elleon can give his running once again.

1-2-3: 1.IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) 2.PATS DREAM (IRE) 3.ELLEON (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) (16) 0012-32

6

12-0

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - What Can I Say (IRE) HFT Forklifts Limited Br Terence Leonard

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Plusbac

2

6 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive over hurdles, winning handicap at Warwick in February, and left his seasonal/chase debut well behind when runner-up in handicap at the same course (25.4f) 16 days ago. Open to further improvement and he can open his account over fences. TFRHHHHH BHA97

AUGHARUE (IRE) (26) 3P/53-2P BF

B g Rule of Law (USA) - Abbans Aunt (IRE) Perryman Coltherd Br George Doyle

Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Bell Rural Solutions

3

7 11-11

TIMEFORM VIEWShaped best on his second chase start when runner-up in handicap at Hexham (15.6f) in October, looking in control until 13-month absence told near finish. Possibly found race coming too soon 2 weeks later, so he could bounce back as he goes up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA95

GREAT BALLINBORIS (FR) (355) 40/60-

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Rotswana (FR) Mr John Burnett Br Mr Remy Buchot

Brian Hughes Micky Hammond, Middleham J & J Burnett Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed ability on only start in bumpers and, after 10-month absence, shaped better than on hurdling debut when mid-field in Wetherby novice (19.7f) a year ago. Not in the same form next time and off 11 months ahead of his chase bow (has had a wind op).

TFRHHIII BHA94

4

DON BROCCO (GB) (12) 1/0P0-60

7

11-8

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Brantingham Breeze Edward Austin (5) Rutherford Racing Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner of staying handicap hurdles in February/March 2022 but was modest last season. Fared better following a wind op when sixth of 14 at Cartmel in May, before looking rusty after 6 months off at Kelso 12 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA91

5

PATS DREAM (IRE) (26) 3/4600-3

6

11-6

B g Getaway (GER) - Ice Princess (IRE) Mr & Mrs Michael Edwardson Br Mr Padraig Ryan

Craig Nichol Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Hazelrigg Racing

6

8

TIMEFORM VIEWUnable to showcase ability in 4 outings over hurdles last season. However, he had made the frame both starts in Irish points and shaped well sent chasing when third in Kelso handicap (23.4f) last month, jumping accurately. Should have more to offer over fences.

TFRHHHHI BHA89

ELLEON (FR) (242) 522222-

B g Martaline - Ailette Worcester Racing Club Br Mr Patrick Fennessy

11-5

Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWYet to win over fences but runner-up on six of his last 7 starts, bumping into one who had dropped in the weights when last seen at Carlisle (24.5f) in March. Can be thereabouts once more as he makes his return from 8 months off. TFRHHHHI BHA88

7

COOLMOYNE (GB) (14) 332-253

Ch g Ocovango - High Life Mrs E. C. York Br Mr Frank J. A. Morgan

7

11-2

John Kington Simon Waugh, Morpeth

TIMEFORM VIEWStill looking for first win but has proved consistent over fences, reeled in close home at Sedgefield (19.3f) on return. Not beaten far when fifth of 6 at Carlisle next time, before placed again back at Sedgefield 2 weeks ago. Up in trip with blinkers applied. TFRHHHII BHA85

10

8

BENNY BALOO (GB) (273) U1/0465-

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Tarabaloo Mr R. W. Metcalfe Br R. W. Metcalfe

6 10-11

Mr William Easterby (5) Tim Easterby, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEWUnable to make impact in trio of novice/maiden hurdles and failed to improve when fifth in handicap at Sedgefield (27f) when last seen in February. However, he did win a point and yard have had success with the family, so he could yet do better sent chasing. TFRHHIII BHA80

9

GOODOLDBILL (GB) (26) 6/06P6-P

7

10-5

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Golden Sunbird (IRE) Ross Chapman Jane Walton and David Woodman Jane Walton, Otterburn Br R. T. Crellin Robson Equine Therapy, Dunns Houses

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in Irish points but could not replicate this form over hurdles and, after 7 months off, pulled up on his chase debut at Kelso (17.1f) in October. Significantly up in trip.

TFRHHIII BHA74 DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Imperial Alex (IRE), 4-1 Pats Dream (IRE), Elleon (FR), 13-2 Augharue (IRE), 8-1 Coolmoyne (GB), 18-1 Benny Baloo (GB), 22-1 Don Brocco (GB), 25-1 Great Ballinboris (FR), 28-1 Goodoldbill (GB)

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RACE TWO

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

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THIRD RACE 1.15 ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 149YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SPORTVISION STADIA & EVENT BRANDING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163.

(Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): S J Smith (12 wins from 92 runners, 13%) runs JUST JESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Lacey (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs TUNE IN A BOX LONGEST TRAVELLER: TUNE IN A BOX trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 277 miles.

RACE SUMMARY SO MANY ROADS is still unexposed and should come on for his reappearance, so he’s worth a chance to resume progress up in trip. Tune In A Box is a notable handicap debutant and Solway Primrose deserves respect after scoring at Hexham with something to spare.

1-2-3: 1.SO MANY ROADS 2.TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) 3.SOLWAY PRIMROSE KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

SO MANY ROADS (GB) (28) 0/561F-6

6

12-0

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Spotthestripe The Wellfed Boys Br Mr A. D. Sansome

Craig Nichol Donald Whillans, Hawick

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when justifying support on handicap debut in 17-runner contest at Ayr (heavy) in January. Mid-race faller on final start of last season and just respectable return at Carlisle, but promises to be well suited by this longer trip. TFRHHHHH BHA102

2

LARGY TRAIN (GB) (28) 15/PP-P3

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Snow Train Hogarth Racing Br Mickley Stud

6 11-13

Sean Quinlan Henry Hogarth, Stillington Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut in bumper for Stuart Crawford in May 2021 but has been unable to replicate this form since.

TFRHHIII BHA101

3

VELASCO (IRE) (159) 000-241

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bilboa (FR) Lady Samantha Toomes & Mrs Susan Corbett Br Kenilworth House Stud

7 11-11

Nathan Moscrop Susan Corbett, Otterburn Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on earlier this year, confirming previous encouragement when landing a 7-runner handicap at Hexham 5 months ago. Remains well treated on old form but is likely to need this.

TFRHHHII BHA99

4

PERCULATOR (GB) (239) 524264-

B m Telescope (IRE) - Ancora (IRE) SYPS (UK) Ltd & Mr M. Downing HRL Br Dr Bryan Mayoh

6 11-10

Tom Midgley (3) Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner but yet to really kick on over hurdles, only fourth over C&D 7 months ago.

May do better this season.

TFRHHHII BHA98

5

DEQUALL (GB) (26) 24353/-3

7

11-0

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Bark (IRE) Mr W. Patterson Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Bell Rural Solutions

6

7 10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (25.8f, heavy) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not without a chance.

TFRHHHII BHA88

JUST JESS (IRE) (48) 102P0-P

B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s On The Case (IRE) Widdop Wanderers Br Parkville Stud

Ross Chapman Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW More miss than hit since scoring at Catterick in January, pulled up at Hexham on reapppearance. Stable showing better signs recently, so worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA85

7

TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) (19) 45-60

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Belle Fortune (IRE) Woolhope Hopefuls Br Victor Connolly

4

10-9

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Plusbac

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in a bumper and, while he’s yet to make an impact over hurdles, there was more encouragement in a novice at Wetherby last time, finishing with running left. Open to improvement upped in trip for handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA85

14

8

SWIFT REPLY (GB) (14) U-065

7

Br g Mr Medici (IRE) - Skybound Miss D. M. M. Calder Br Miss Doreen M. M. Calder

10-7

John Kington Simon Waugh, Morpeth

TIMEFORM VIEW Unseated in a point and modest so far over hurdles. Might show more switched to handicaps, however.

TFRHHIII BHA81

9

MY STRONG MAN (IRE) (23) 362642-

B g Authorized (IRE) - Lady Chloe The Platinum Partnership Br Philip Kirby

7

10-4

Joe Williamson (5) Philip Kirby, Richmond Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives fit from a spin on the Flat where he finished eighth of 11 at Catterick.

TFRHHIII BHA78

10

SOLWAY PRIMROSE (GB) (13) 402-431

9

B m Overbury (IRE) - Solway Rose D A Harrison Racing Br D. A. Harrison

10-3

Danny McMenamin Lisa Harrison, Wigton Atlas Concrete Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has upped her game since switched to staying handicaps and opened her account at Hexham 13 days ago, doing well to come from last and having a bit in hand. Deserves respect.

TFRHHHHI BHA77

BILBOA RIVER (IRE) (179) R0/2-56U

B g Milan - Terracotta Queen (IRE) Miss H. M. McMahon Br James Browne

7

10-2

Edward Austin (5) Hannah McMahon, Cousland

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who unseated back over fences at Kelso when last seen 179 days ago.

TFRHIIII BHA72 2022: FENLAND TIGER 6 11 9 Jonathan England 10-3 (Sam England) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 9, 11.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 So Many Roads (GB), 4-1 Solway Primrose (GB), 8-1 Tune In A Box (IRE), 10-1 Dequall (GB), Just Jess (IRE), 11-1 Velasco (IRE), 14-1 My Strong Man (IRE), 18-1 Perculator (GB), 22-1 Largy Train (GB), Swift Reply (GB), 33-1 Bilboa River (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 1.50 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FAVOURITE FROM THE SUN NOW DAILY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163.

(Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): R Menzies (20 wins from 125 runners, 16%) runs TOM CODY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (2 wins from 28 runners, 7%) runs MOROZOV COCKTAIL LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIAMOND ROAD trained by J McGregor, Milnathort, 138 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

EX S’ELANCE has taken to chasing better than may have been expected and can build on a good comeback run at Ayr to gain a third win in this sphere. Prolific point winner Tom Cody is somewhat of an unknown quantity on his handicap chase bow and has to respected, with Event of Sivola also interesting on last year’s form.

1-2-3: 1.EX S’ELANCE (FR) 2.TOM CODY (IRE) 3.EVENT OF SIVOLA (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

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age

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EN MEME TEMPS (FR) (48) 43010-2

9

12-0

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Lady Reine (FR) Ian Turnbull and Susan Corbett Racing Br Mr Alexandre Barthelat

Sam Coltherd Susan Corbett, Otterburn Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEWBelatedly hit the target over fences when landing a heavy-ground 2 1/2m Hexham handicap in March. Reappearance second over the same C&D was a solid effort, so respected despite being comparatively exposed.

TFRHHHII BHA96

2

TOM CODY (IRE) (28) 3162P-4

B g Morozov (USA) - Smiths Lady (IRE) Mr Ian Charles Wilson Br L. Doyle

7 11-13

Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEWMultiple point winner was below expectations back under Rules when fourth in a Carlisle novice hurdle last month.

Only start in hunter chases was encouraging, though, and he’s an interesting handicap chase newcomer. TFRHHHHI BHA95

3

MOROZOV COCKTAIL (IRE) (213) 33644P- CD

B g Morozov (USA) - Gold Platinum (IRE) Mr & Mrs N Wrigley & Partner Br W. Austin

7 11-13

Mr William Easterby (5) Tim Easterby, Malton Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest performer in winless 2022/23 season and has tended to come on from his comeback run. Makes return after 7 months off.

TFRHHHII BHA95

4

AIRE VALLEY LAD (GB) (7) 256-000 C

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bonnie Rock (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Br George A. Charlton

9 11-11

Nick Scholfield Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly opened chase account at Wetherby (24.2f) in December. Has finished down the field over hurdles all 3 outings this campaign.

TFRHHHII BHA93

5

EVENT OF SIVOLA (FR) (48) 5353-4P

Ch g Noroit (GER) - Surprise de Sivola (FR) CW Racing Club & URSA Major Racing Ltd Br Mr Gilles Trapenard

9 11-10

Sean Quinlan Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Adra Projects Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Hexham (31.9f) this time last year and largely held form well in defeat subsequently. Likely to better for a recent spin over hurdles at that same course and he’s not dismissed back over fences. TFRHHHHI BHA92

6

EX S’ELANCE (FR) (19) P212-34 C

B g Saddex - Pampa Brune (FR) Mr V. Thompson Br Mme M. Glais & Mme A. Glais

9

11-2

Nathan Moscrop Victor Thompson, Alnwick

TIMEFORM VIEWPut together several decent efforts sent chasing in the spring, including when winning at Hexham and this course (both 20.1f).

Pleasing return when good fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) 19 days ago and he enters calculations. TFRHHHHH BHA84

7

EVEQUE (FR) (48) 5P/564-P

9

Ch g Kotky Bleu (FR) - Gloria IV (FR) Mrs J. M. Walton Br Vicomtesse Yves D’Armaille

10-8

Peter Kavanagh (3) Jane Walton, Otterburn Dunns Houses

TIMEFORM VIEW More encouragement from a sliding mark when fourth in a 15-runner Hexham handicap on final outing last season but ran modestly on his return.

TFRHHHII BHA76

18

8

BALLINTOGHER BOY (IRE) (14) 216/2P-P CD

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Room Seven (IRE) Chris Grant Racing Club Br Timmy Hillman & Andrew Magnier

9

10-7

Danny McMenamin Chris Grant, Billingham www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to add to his C&D win back in March 2022 and was beaten a long way out after 12-month absence at Sedgefield a fortnight ago.

TFRHHIII BHA75

9

DIAMOND ROAD (IRE) (250) P5P0F3-

B g Tikkanen (USA) - Silver Tassie (FR) Off and Running Br David Kells

9

10-2

Stephen Mulqueen Jean McGregor, Milnathort

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a modest performance when finishing third here in March. Not seen since.

TFRHIIII BHA66 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: CATLIN 7 10 2 Charlie Todd 13-2 (Nick Kent) 11 ran Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 6, 9.

Stewards Note: MOROZOV COCKTAIL: Following its run on 24/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Tom Cody (IRE), 7-2 En Meme Temps (FR), 7-1 Ex S’Elance (FR), 15-2 Event of Sivola (FR), 9-1 Eveque (FR), 11-1 Morozov Cocktail (IRE), 12-1 Aire Valley Lad (GB), 28-1 Ballintogher Boy (IRE), 66-1 Diamond Road (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 2.25 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GET THE FAVOURITE PULLOUT EVERY DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): M Hammond (18 wins from 138 runners, 13%) runs LINCOLN BURROWS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Moffatt (5 wins from 5 runners, 100%) runs GRAND SOUFLE & VOCAL DUKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ATLANTIC DANCER trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 135 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and VOCAL DUKE is fancied to capitalise on a handy-looking mark and go one better than his recent Carlisle second. Very Excellent is feared most on the back of his good Cartmel second ahead of course-scorer Ravenscar and the returning Atlantic Dancer.

1-2-3: 1.VOCAL DUKE (IRE) 2.VERY EXCELLENT (IRE) 3.RAVENSCAR (IRE) KEY colours

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Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

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GRAND SOUFLE (FR) (453) 4542/21- D

7

12-0

B g Network (GER) - Rafale d’Aron (FR) Mr K. Bowron Br E.A.R.L, Marc & Oliver Trinquet

Leah Noreci (10) James Moffatt, Cartmel Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 9-runner novice hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, good, 4/1). Off 15 months ahead of his handicap hurdle debut with his fitness to prove.

TFRHHIII BHA110

2

RAVENSCAR (IRE) (26) 14103-0 C D

7 11-13

B m Helmet (AUS) - Cry Pearl (USA) Joe Williamson (5) Mr J. A. Hall Philip Kirby, Richmond Br J. Waldron & J. Barton Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd, Hudson Foster Insurance Brokers

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Off 6 months before fading seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, heavy, 40/1) 26 days ago. Can take a step forward.

TFRHHHII BHA109

3

IMAGINARY DRAGON (FR) (298) P/303-

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Call Me Dragon (FR) Ms N J Grieve & Mr C A Turner Br Suc. Magalen Bryant, Mr Denis Baer & Suc

5 11-11

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Valentine Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Best run when third of 11 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Southwell (20.4f, good) 9 months ago. First run for yard after leaving William Muir & Chris Grassick with more needed on his handicap hurdle debut. TFRHHIII BHA107

4

CORAL BLUE (IRE) (243) 126110-

B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Eva’s Time (IRE) Mr Duncan McCready Br Moyglare Stud Farm

8 11-11

Craig Nichol Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie Solway Fuels

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in hurdle at Ayr in February. 5/1, eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, soft). Off 8 months and needs to hit the ground running.

TFRHHHII BHA107

5

IT’S A LOVE THING (GB) (15) 0P1 D

B g Intrinsic - Lady Kyllar Duke of Appletreewick Br Malih L. Al Basti

5 11-10

Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Victorious on the AW at Kempton earlier this month. Makes hat-trick bid here following recent Sedgefield success.

TFRHHHII BHA106

6

VOCAL DUKE (IRE) (35) 056062 D

B g Vocalised (USA) - Heir Today (IRE) Jim Bracken, Keith Hadwin & DJM Br J. S. Bolger

7 11-10

Charlotte Jones (3) James Moffatt, Cartmel Station Yard Garage Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, back on song when second of 12 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 35 days ago. Weighted to go well nudged up 1lb with headgear retained.

TFRHHHHH BHA106

7

MOONLIGHT GLORY (IRE) (28) 022-150 CD

B m Fame And Glory - Prairie Moonlight (GER) Ursa Major Racing, CW Racing & Partner Br Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker

8

11-9

Tom Midgley (3) Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Adra Projects Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 33/1, last of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 28 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. TFRHHHII BHA105

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8

VERY EXCELLENT (IRE) (89) 506P6-2 D

7

11-9

Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Step With Style (USA) Mr A. Waite Br Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

Conor Rabbitt (5) Mike Sowersby, Malton Mike Sowersby Racing

9

10 11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) 89 days ago. Can go well again.

TFRHHHHI BHA105

ATLANTIC DANCER (IRE) (220) 0/20121-

B m Waky Nao - Sarika (IRE) Mr C. Lynn Br Gerry O’Brien

Bruce Lynn (3) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term wtih a win in 9-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at Kelso (18.1f, good), responding well. Off 7 months but not ruled out.

TFRHHHII BHA102

10

LIBERTY FLAME (IRE) (35) 35-063P

5

11-4

Br g Vadamos (FR) - Irish Spirit (IRE) Mr S. Coltherd Br Christopher Maye

Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Bell Rural Solutions

11

10 10-11

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Peter Flood when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 35 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA100

DAKOTA MOIRETTE (FR) (191) 6U064-0

B g Voix du Nord (FR) - Rahana Moirette (FR) The Golden Dream Br Madame Claude Marie Duporte

John Kington Andrew Crook, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 42 NH runs. Seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at this C&D (good).

Off 6 months.

TFRHHIII BHA93

12

LINCOLN BURROWS (IRE) (12) 0001-P0 C

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Avida Star (IRE) K Jardine R Griffiths D Boyce Br Gt Bloodstock

6 10-10

Sean Quinlan Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. 14/1, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, soft) 12 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA92

13

FRIGHTENED RABBIT (USA) (18) P5P606 C D

B g Hard Spun (USA) - Champagne Ending (USA) Mr Tony Harrison Br Jeanne Bruce

11 10-2

Brian Hughes Lisa Harrison, Wigton Ye Olde Greyhound Inn

2022: APPLESANDPIERRES (IRE) 14 10 3 Miss Roisin Leech 22-1 (Sophie Leech) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 11, 13.

Stewards Note: CORAL BLUE: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Vocal Duke (IRE), 8-1 Grand Soufle (FR), Very Excellent (IRE), 17-2 It’s A Love Thing (GB), 9-1 Atlantic Dancer (IRE), 10-1 Coral Blue (IRE), 11-1 Ravenscar (IRE), 18-1 Dakota Moirette (FR), 20-1 Liberty Flame (IRE), Frightened Rabbit (USA), 25-1 Imaginary Dragon (FR), Lincoln Burrows (IRE), 28-1 Moonlight Glory (IRE)

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TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more required.

TFRHHIII BHA83

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SIXTH RACE 3.00 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SPORTVISION STADIA & EVENT BRANDING NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302.

(Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D McCain (20 wins from 119 runners, 17%) runs PRESENT FAIR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs PRESENT FAIR LONGEST TRAVELLER: CRUZ CONTROL trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 277 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

HELLO JUDGE has showed the benefit of a wind op upon returning this term, building on his Hexham third and showing a determined attitude to boot when landing a 15-runner handicap chase at Carlisle 4 weeks ago. He can go well again from a 4lb higher mark, with Cruz Control and Present Fair others to consider.

1-2-3: 1.HELLO JUDGE 2.CRUZ CONTROL (FR) 3.PRESENT FAIR (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

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CRUZ CONTROL (FR) (19) 1014-25 C BF

6 11-10

st lb

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - En La Cruz (FR) Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn Br Mr Christopher Richard Hirst

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Plusbac

2

7 11-10

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful bumper/hurdles winner who made a promising return/chase debut behind a smart prospect at Ffos Las (2m) in October.

Unable to build on that back up in trip when fifth at Ascot (18.8f) latest but he’s certainly not out of things here.

TFRHHHHI BHA120

GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) (35) 05-1222

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee Jonathan England Ursa Ellerby & Partner Sam England, Guiseley Br Mr Michael D. Hickey Adra Projects Ltd, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning start for his new yard in 2m1f handicap chase at Cartmel in August and has held form well in defeat since, good second of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle (2m) 5 weeks ago. Can give another good account up in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA120

3

SHADOWS IN THE SKY (IRE) (216) F/1254P-

7

10-8

Br g Arcadio (GER) - Ballinacraig (IRE) D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Br John & Jamie O’Brien

Sean Quinlan Chris Grant, Billingham North Sea Logistics

4

6

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner. Went close in 3m Musselburgh maiden on hurdle debut in January but was not in same form in 3 subsequent outings. Had wind op ahead of return/chase debut and the betting may well prove a useful guide.

TFRHHHII BHA104

10-7

Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner who showed ability over hurdles last term and improved on that when third of 6 in handicap at Sedgefield on chase debut 32 days ago. Of interest with progress anticipated.

TFRHHHHI BHA103

5

HELLO JUDGE (GB) (28) 02P0-31 D

B g Martaline - Oeuvre Vive (FR) Mr Ian Hamilton Br Mrs Sally Noott

7

10-6

Danny McMenamin Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hamilton

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful hurdler who has got back on track following a wind op, building on his reappearance third at Hexham when running out a good winner at Carlisle (20f, soft) 4 weeks ago, displaying a determined attitude. Possibilities again from 4lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA102 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note: SHADOWS IN THE SKY: Following its run on 21/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Hello Judge (GB), 3-1 Cruz Control (FR), 4-1 Glory And Honour (IRE), 9-2 Present Fair (IRE), 14-1 Shadows In The Sky (IRE)

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PRESENT FAIR (IRE) (32) 1/0445-3

B g Presenting - Premier Victory (IRE) Mr T. G. Leslie Br Fergal Loman & Joseph Duncan

SEVENTH RACE 3.35 ONE MILE ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (1M 6F 66YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE SPORTVISION STADIA & EVENT BRANDING “JUNIOR” OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251.

(Penalty Value £2614.08)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): R Menzies (20 wins from 125 runners, 16%) runs SIMBA’S ROAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (9 wins from 32 runners, 28%) runs SULEIMAN ARTIST LONGEST TRAVELLER: HILL SPIRIT trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 284 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

HILL SPIRIT showed plenty to work on when third at Huntingdon and looks the one to beat in a weak bumper. Suleiman Artist failed to meet expectations first-time out but is clearly thought capable of better.

1-2-3: 1.HILL SPIRIT 2.SULEIMAN ARTIST (IRE) 3.SHE’S NOTJOEKING KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

st lb

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AIRE SPRAY (IRE) (-)

11-2

B g Berkshire (IRE) - Getaway Franjoe (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Br Mrs B. Lordan

Tom Midgley (3) Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £12,000 3-y-o, Berkshire gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler (stays 3m) Commander of Fleet.

TFRHHIII BHA-

2

HILL SPIRIT (GB) (44) 3 BF

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Calare (IRE) Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXI and Partner Br Godolphin

11-2

Nick Scholfield Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Did the better of the pair responsible for setting the pace when third of 14 in bumper (3/1) at Huntingdon (13.7f, good to firm) on NH debut 44 days ago. Form pick.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

3

JUST OOT (IRE) (-)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Belle Glory (FR) Josh Duffy Br M. Conaghan

11-2

Sam Coltherd Susan Corbett, Otterburn Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW £5,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Half-brother to modest chaser Belle Jour.

Dam unraced.

TFRHHIII BHA-

4

MAPOGO (GB)) (30)) 0 BFF

Gr g Roaring Lion (USA) - Mutatis Mutandis (IRE) R NE Ed Babington & George Boughey UN R Br Chasemore Farm N

11-2 Harry Derham, Newbury

All Sport Insurance Services Ltd O Dam, smart 1m-11.6f winner, half-sister Ngelding. to useful hurdler (2m winner) Distant Memories. Failed by TIMEFORM VIEW20,000 gns 3-y-o, Roaring Lion a long way to meet expectations when well held in bumper at Exeter (13.2f, soft, 5/2) on NH debut 30 days ago. Tongue strap on.

5

RAVANELLI (IRE) (-)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Sacred Aspect (IRE) A Night In Newmarket Br Yeomanstown Stud

TFRHHHII BHA-

11-2

Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek

TIMEFORM VIEW Dark Angel gelding. Half-brother to 1 1/4m winner Anotherfortheroad. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner.

TFRHHHII BHA-

6

SIMBA’S ROAR (GB) (12) 6

11-2

B g Oasis Dream - Holberg Suite Racehorse Ownership Club Br Biddestone Stud Ltd

Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Racehorse Ownership Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Oasis Dream gelding. Half-brother to 6f/7f winner Akamu. Dam 11f winner. Well held in bumper (12/1) at Aintree (17f, heavy) on NH debut 12 days ago. Tongue strap on.

TFRHHIII BHA-

7

SULEIMAN ARTIST (IRE) (44) 0

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Tanyeli (IRE) Teme Valley Br J. McAteer & L. McAteer

11-2

Finn Lambert (5) Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

TIMEFORM VIEW Was unable to justify support when seventh of 14 in bumper (10/3) at Huntingdon (13.7f, good to firm) on NH debut 44 days ago, dropped away well inside final 1f. TFRHHHHI BHA-

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SHE’S NOTJOEKING (GB) (-)

10-9

B f Milan - Miss Joeking (IRE) Miss Lucinda V. Russell Br Lucinda V Russell

Conner McCann (7) Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Milan filly. Dam (c75/h82), 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Go Odee Go and half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Imjoeking.

TFRHHHII BHA2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Hill Spirit (GB), 9-2 Suleiman Artist (IRE), 10-1 She’s Notjoeking (GB), 14-1 Ravanelli (IRE), 20-1 Aire Spray (IRE), 33-1 Just Oot (IRE), Simba’s Roar (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.05 - THE SPORTVISION STADIA & EVENT BRANDING MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, November 17th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb. Sportvision has kindly sponsored this race. 20 entries at £40. - Closed November 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.40 - THE FAVOURITE FROM THE SUN EVERY DAY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 17th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 21st. Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Sun has kindly sponsored this race. 15 entries at £32. - Closed November 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.15 - THE SPORTVISION STADIA & EVENT BRANDING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, November 17th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 21st. Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Sportvision has kindly sponsored this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier. 25 entries at £32. - Closed November 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.50 - THE FAVOURITE FROM THE SUN NOW DAILY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 17th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 21st. Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Sun has kindly sponsored this race. 14 entries at £32. - Closed November 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.25 - THE GET THE FAVOURITE PULLOUT EVERY DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 21st. Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Sun has kindly sponsored this race. 23 entries at £40. - Closed November 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.00 - THE SPORTVISION STADIA & EVENT BRANDING NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £60 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 21st. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after November 11th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Sportvision have kindly sponsored this race 11 entries, 5 at £12 and 6 at £60. - Closed November 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.35 - THE SPORTVISION STADIA & EVENT BRANDING “JUNIOR” OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for three yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, November 17th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 21st. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Sportvision has kindly sponsored this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 6th April, 2024.

In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 8 entries at £24. - Closed November 17th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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