Newcastle Racecard - Thursday 14th December

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horse’s name & birthplace

colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number

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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

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

THE LIVING NORTH AT 25 YEARS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): D McCain (20 wins from 119 runners, 17%) runs FFREE PEDRO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs GREENHILL GARDENS WEIGHTWATCHER: NORTH PARADE won off a handicap mark of 96, his rating is now down 6lb to 90.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FFREE PEDRO trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 174 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

FFREE PEDRO upped his game when second at Bangor 8 months ago and there’s likely more to come, so he gets the nod over Classic Maestro, who is the type to do better now handicapping. Market support for Kian Calling would look significant.

1-2-3: 1.FFREE PEDRO (IRE) 2.CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) 3.KIAN CALLING (IRE) KEY colours

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Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

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CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) (22) P43-42

5

12-0

B g Jet Away - Shantelle Line (IRE) Classic Maestro Partnership Br G. T. Morrow

Dylan Johnston (3) Jennie Candlish, Leek

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheap purchase after placing in points but there has been encouragement on both hurdles outings to date. Handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark but he still warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA99

2

FFREE PEDRO (IRE) (264) 64U2-

B g Yeats (IRE) - Ain’t Misbehavin (IRE) TS Equine Br Sean Gorman

7 11-10

Charlie Maggs (10) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley TMT Construction Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable second of 11 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Bangor (23f, soft).

Off 8 months. More to come and worth taking the chance that he’s ready to go on return. TFRHHHHH BHA95

3

BIG BEE HIVE (IRE) (351) 0P01/PP-

6

11-5

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Matinee Time (IRE) Toby Wynne Mr R. J. Hewitt Sam England, Guiseley Br Miss Carmel Whelan Golden Sunset Holidays, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWEnded time in Ireland with a much-improved display to land a big-field handicap hurdle at Clonmel in March 2022. Sent off at 66/1 and poor effort on sole start for Joanne Foster last December (absent since) and hard to know what to expect of him on debut for another new yard.

TFRHHIII BHA90

4

NORTH PARADE (IRE) (72) P62U4-0

Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Retain That Magic (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Br Mr D. Kennedy

8

11-5

William Maggs (5) Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Sketchy jumper who wasn’t at his best when down the field at Sedgefield on reappearance. Well treated, though, and stable is going better.

TFRHHHII BHA90

5

GREENHILL GARDENS (GB) (22) 035-F5

B g Westerner - The Toft Dig In Racing Br Lucinda Russell

4

11-4

Patrick Wadge (3) Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit in 2 bumpers and both completed outings over hurdles, just fifth in a novice at Hexham 22 days ago. Upped in trip for handicap bow, so may do better. TFRHHHII BHA89

6

MANFROMINVERLOCHY (IRE) (22) 60/0P-P

B g Workforce - Subbys Daughter (IRE) Mr Ronnie Lilley Br William Allen

5

11-0

Alan Doyle Ian Duncan, Coylton Ian Duncan Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a bumper/over hurdles in Ireland and pulled up in novice at Hexham on debut for this yard last month. Hard to fancy.

TFRHHIII BHA85

7

AMBER GOLD (GB) (412) 45350/0-

B m Iktibas - Nativus (IRE) Mr Geoff Bonson Br R. G. Bonson

6 10-13

Jack Hogan Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who has another lengthy absence to overcome. Best watched unless the market speaks in her favour.

TFRHHIII BHA84

6

8

POETRIA (GB) (18) 3/P6P-34

5 10-11

B m Poet’s Voice - Jozafeen Mrs C. Steel Br Steel’s Thoroughbred Breeding

Tom Midgley Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best over hurdles. Has hit the frame both starts this season and is expected to get involved in this weak race.

TFRHHHII BHA82

KIAN CALLING (IRE) (644) 54005/-

7

B g Power - Kalaroa (IRE) Tarzan Bloodstock Br Mr Sean Madigan

10-7

Conor Rabbitt (3) Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise in bumpers and, while he’s yet to match that encouragement over hurdles, there’s scope for him to do better now handicapping with his stable going well. TFRHHHII BHA78

10

OLIVER’S ISLAND (IRE) (28) 02150-0

B g Milan - Leading Rank (IRE) Hill House Racing Club Br J. R. Weston

11 10-3

Edward Austin Jessica Bedi, Yarm

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways with a narrow success at Market Rasen last December. Not in the same form since, but now 3lb below that winning mark and, with a recent spin at the aforementioned course likely to have blown away the cobwebs. TFRHHHII BHA74 2022: BLUE SHARK (IRE) 5 10 4 Jamie Brace 2-1 (Jonjo O’Neill) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.

Stewards Note: GREENHILL GARDENS: Following its run on 22/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

MANFROMINVERLOCHY: Following its run on 22/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Ffree Pedro (IRE), 9-2 Greenhill Gardens (GB), 5-1 Classic Maestro (IRE), 8-1 Kian Calling (IRE), 17-2 Poetria (GB), 14-1 North Parade (IRE), 16-1 Amber Gold (GB), Oliver’s Island (IRE), 25-1 Big Bee Hive (IRE), 40-1 Manfrominverlochy (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 12.30 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE LIVING NORTH MAGAZINES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): N Richards (14 wins from 102 runners, 14%) runs GLITTERING LOVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs GLITTERING LOVE FANCY THAT: B Haslam won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs CANELO today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BEST TRITION trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 226 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

NO CRUISE YET shaped well on his return when runner-up at Sedgefield and can go one better with that form working out well. C&D winner Court At Slip is weighted to go close and can pose the chief threat to Sam England’s likeable chaser ahead of East Street, who can also have a say if on his A-game.

1-2-3: 1.NO CRUISE YET 2.COURT AT SLIP (IRE) 3.EAST STREET (IRE) KEY colours

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Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

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horse

age

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EAST STREET (IRE) (26) 2413-P1

7

12-0

B g Mores Wells - Serpentine Mine (IRE) Hemmings Racing Br Denis Cummins

Brian Hughes Sue Smith, Bingley Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type but he resumed winning ways in 9-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 26 days ago by nose from Best Trition, despite racing lazily. Needs to back it up. TFRHHHII BHA117

2

NO CRUISE YET (GB) (53) 1234P-2 D

B g Passing Glance - Claradotnet RGM Partnership Br G. D. Kendrick

8 11-13

Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWReally likeable staying chaser who dug deep to win 3m4f handicap at Haydock last November. Good placed efforts after, including on his return when runner-up in 29f Sedgefield handicap. Winner has gone in again so he can go well despite a 2lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA116

3

BEST TRITION (IRE) (26) 610PP-2

B g Mustameet (USA) - Ad Astra (IRE) Foxtrot Racing Syndicate 1 Br Michael Ronayne

8 11-11

Dylan Johnston (7) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type but he resumed from 7 months off with nose second of 9 to East Street in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 26 days ago. In the mix if reproducing that form.

TFRHHIII BHA114

4

GLITTERING LOVE (IRE) (39) P/622P-0

11 11-11

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Glittering Image (IRE) Sean Quinlan The Fife Boys + 1 Nicky Richards, Greystoke Br D. Robb Kingdom Taverns, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who went close a couple of times last season but he took little interest on his final start and was well held on his reappearance at Carlisle. Something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA114

5

HERE COMES THE MAN (IRE) (49) 55/213-6 CD

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE) Cheltenham For Breakfast Br Mr Mark Grace,

8

11-6

Craig Nichol Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who made a winning chase debut in 23f handicap at Newcastle in April. Well below par both runs since though, sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle (26.2f, soft) 49 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. TFRHHIII BHA109

6

COURT AT SLIP (IRE) (20) 61142-4 CD

6

11-6

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Fame (IRE) Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Br Leo Matheson

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

7

10 11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who scored 3 times last season and he returned with a creditable fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago. This C&D scorer is firmly in the picture.

TFRHHHHI BHA109

CANELO (IRE) (457) 045/666-

Ch g Mahler - Nobody’s Darling (IRE) Mr John P. McManus Br Mr Brett Merry

Richie McLernon Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Rowland Meyrick Chase at Wetherby in 2020/21 but below par since falling in 2021 Grand National, including on all three runs for this yard. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA105

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2022: MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) 6 12 2 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 3-1 (Jonjo O’Neill) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 No Cruise Yet (GB), 7-2 Best Trition (IRE), 5-1 East Street (IRE), 9-1 Court At Slip (IRE), 12-1 Glittering Love (IRE), 14-1 Canelo (IRE), 18-1 Here Comes The Man (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 1.05 TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 6F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE LIVING NORTH CHRISTMAS FAIR NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418.

(Penalty Value £4356.80)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): T Easterby (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs WORKHARDPLAYHARD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs WORKHARDPLAYHARD LONGEST TRAVELLER: IKARAK trained by Anthony Charlton, Warminster, 343 miles.

RACE SUMMARY Winning-pointer WORKHARDPLAYHARD produced a promising first effort over hurdles when second at Sedgefield and the 7lb he receives from penalised-winner Ikarak may prove decisive.

1-2-3: 1.WORKHARDPLAYHARD (IRE) 2.IKARAK (FR) 3.YOUNG JACK (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

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IKARAK (FR) (63) F12-221 D

5

11-7

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Une Idee (FR) MiddlehamParkRacing&TrailerResourcesLtd Br Thierry Cypres

Bradley Harris (5) Anthony Charlton, Warminster Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in France (winning chaser) and didn’t have to improve when off the mark over hurdles on fourth and final start for Milton Harris in October. Leading contender under a penalty.

TFRHHHHI BHA120

2

BOTH BARRELS (GB) (39) 343-4

Ch g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Red Legend Mrs A Marshall Br Mrs Philippa Stocker

5

11-0

Craig Nichol Donald Whillans, Hawick

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers and did so again without looking anything out of the ordinary switched to hurdles after 8 months off at Carlisle 39 days ago. More needed. TFRHHHII BHA-

3

FORTUITOUS FIND (GB) (24) P/213-6

B g Shirocco (GER) - Ruby Royale John Marriott Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg

6

11-0

Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who showed ability sent hurdling in decent contest at Doncaster a year ago but well held at Leicester on first run since.

TFRHHIII BHA-

4

KINDER KID (IRE) (599) 3-

5

B g Milan - Another Nudge (IRE) Mr H. L. Thompson Br Knocktartan House Stud

11-0

Stephen Mulqueen Tina Jackson, Loftus S. M. Thompson Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £46,000 4-y-o, Milan gelding. Dam, no form, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 4 1/4m) Final Nudge. Third sole start in Irish points (Apr 2022).

TFRHHIII BHA-

5

SWEDISH ICON (GB) (234) 40-

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Our Ethel Ruth Jefferson Racing Club Br J. M. Jefferson

5

11-0

Jamie Hamilton Ruth Jefferson, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 6 winners but well held in 2 bumpers in the spring.

TFRHIIII BHA-

6

WORKHARDPLAYHARD (IRE) (28) 1-2

B g Workforce - Glen Beg (IRE) Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Br Ian Williams

4

11-0

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his sole start between the flags in February. Promising second in novice hurdle at Sedgefield on Rules debut 4 weeks ago despite running green throughout. Will improve and big chance of going one better. TFRHHHHH BHA-

7

YOUNG JACK (IRE) (221) P-1

B g Champs Elysees - Cherish The Pear (IRE) D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Br Mr K. McCoy

5

11-0

Danny McMenamin Chris Grant, Billingham North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORM VIEW Champs Elysees gelding. Dam, 19f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (2 3/4m winner) Provo. £14,500 purchase after winning an Irish point in May. Could play a part now hurdling for new connections. TFRHHHII BHA-

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2022: IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE) 5 11 7 Billy Garritty 2-5 (John Quinn) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Ikarak (FR), 2-1 Workhardplayhard (IRE), 9-1 Young Jack (IRE), 11-1 Both Barrels (GB), 22-1 Kinder Kid (IRE), 25-1 Fortuitous Find (GB), 40-1 Swedish Icon (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 1.40 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE LIVING NORTH LIVE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £11000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (18-23): M Hammond (18 wins from 139 runners, 13%) runs NOT WHAT IT SEEMS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs LEBOWSKI LONGEST TRAVELLER: LEBOWSKI trained by L Russell, Kinross, 137 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Tough to rule out any of the quintet but the vote goes to WAR SOLDIER, who already boasts a couple of course wins and really caught the eye when last seen at Ayr 7 months ago.

Provided he’s ready to roll, he can get the better of Lebowski, who did too much too soon on return/yard debut at Chepstow in October but should be much closer to form here. Horn Cape looks best of the rest.

1-2-3: 1.WAR SOLDIER (IRE) 2.LEBOWSKI (IRE) 3.HORN CAPE (FR) KEY colours

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DARE TO SHOUT (GB) (46) 2110-10 CD

6

12-0

Gr g Martaline - Dare To Doubt Mr Ian Hamilton Br Goldford Stud & Whitley Stud

Conor Rabbitt (5) Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hamilton

2

NOT WHAT IT SEEMS (IRE) (303) 1/1123P- D

B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Kyle Ruby (IRE) Ryder and Alex Sugden Br Eamon Callaghan

7

11-9

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Micky Hammond, Middleham Optima Self Store

TIMEFORM VIEWCompleted hat-trick of novice hurdle successes when seeing off 5 rivals at Wetherby last October. Sound start to his chase career when third of 6 over 19.5f there over Christmas but made mistakes and was pulled up at Lingfield when last seen 10 months ago. Makes return back over timber. TFRHHIII BHA122

3

LEBOWSKI (IRE) (62) 0/10P5-5 BF

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Castle Supreme (IRE) Mr Mark Dunphy Br Mr P. A. Hughes

8

11-9

Derek Fox Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW3-time hurdle winner for Michael Scudamore, including on return to action at Wetherby (2m, soft) last December. Essentially disappointing thereafter and he did too much too soon on return following a breathing op at Chepstow (2m) in October. Tongue strap refitted. TFRHHHHI BHA122

4

WAR SOLDIER (IRE) (237) 411030- C

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - After Dark (IRE) J.Townson, M.Roche, P.Thompson Br Jack Bennett

6

11-6

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Sandy Thomson

TIMEFORM VIEWWinner of a course maiden and Haydock novice towards the end of 2022. Handicap debut third back over C&D in March was respectable and caught the eye in a deeper race when mid-field at Ayr a month later. Interesting from this mark provided he’s ready to roll. TFRHHHHH BHA119

5

HORN CAPE (FR) (28) 302413 D

Gr g Fame And Glory - Capstone (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br M.L. Bloodstock Ltd

6 10-11

Richie McLernon Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEWCapitalised on the drop in grade returned to hurdling with victory in 10-runner handicap at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) last month, staying on to lead close home. Shaped as if still in good form when third there (19.8f, heavy) a week later so he could well be in the mix again. TFRHHHII BHA110 2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Hood worn by No. 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: DARE TO SHOUT: Following its run on 29/10/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Lebowski (IRE), 10-3 Horn Cape (FR), 9-2 Not What It Seems (IRE), 5-1 Dare To Shout (GB), 11-2 War Soldier (IRE)

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TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who looked a good prospect when winning back-to-back novice hurdles at Kelso and over C&D earlier this year and resumed progress after a wind-op/summer break when scoring at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) in October. Possibly amiss when tailed-off last at Aintree later that month, though. TFRHHHII BHA127

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THE thehottubwarehouse.co.uk 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): R Menzies (20 wins from 126 runners, 16%) runs TOM CODY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs TOM CODY LONGEST TRAVELLER: IMPERIAL ALEX trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 277 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

This slower ground may help IMPERIAL ALEX in the jumping department and he is taken to reverse last month’s C&D form with Goodoldbill. Tom Cody is also respected.

1-2-3: 1.IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) 2.GOODOLDBILL 3.TOM CODY (IRE) KEY colours

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IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) (21) 012-322 BF

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

7 11-12

TIMEFORM VIEWFound improvement in this sphere when second at Warwick (25.5f) last month and backed that up when creditable neck second of 8 to Goodoldbill in handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) 21 days ago. Likely more to come yet.

TFRHHHHH BHA99

TOM CODY (IRE) (21) 162P-42 BF

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

Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who was only narrowly denied on handicap debut over C&D (good to soft, 7/2) 21 days ago. 2lb rise fair and holds solid claims. Cheekpieces on first time.

TFRHHHII BHA97

3

DON BROCCO (GB) (1) P0-6063

7

11-3

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

TIMEFORM VIEWModest winning hurdler who shaped as if in need of a greater test of stamina when sixth of 8 in handicap chase over C&D (good to soft, 14/1) on debut over fences 21 days ago. Modest third at Hexham yesterday.

TFRHHIII BHA88

4

GREAT RAFFLES (FR) (244) 11/2344-

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Une Artiste (FR) The Golden Cuckoo Br Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

7

11-0

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles who acquitted himself well in defeat in all 4 starts last term.

Tries chasing on return to action and is worth monitoring in market.

TFRHHHII BHA85

5

JUST HANNAH (IRE) (35) 5P3000

B m Morozov (USA) - Salou Blues (IRE) Give It A Go Racing Club Br Miss Christine Hurley

6

10-7

John Kington Danny Brooke, Middleham Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has yet to click for current yard and didn’t offer much on her previous try at chasing. Mark is potentially lenient, however.

TFRHHIII BHA78

6

GOODOLDBILL (GB) (21) 06P6-P1 CD

7

10-6

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Sprang a surprise, on second start over fences, when winning 8-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) 21 days ago by neck from Imperial Alex, always holding on. Just 3lb higher now and must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA77

7

OLD PAGE (IRE) (18) 4P5P04

6

B g Snow Sky - Dual Rose (IRE) Mr A. Sadik Br Mr J. Gibbons

10-2

Derek Fox David Thompson, Darlington Wolverly Court Coach House, Barry Hawkins

TIMEFORM VIEW Little worthwhile form and is likely best watched from 7lb out of the handicap.

TFRHIIII BHA66

20

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Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Imperial Alex (IRE), 11-4 Tom Cody (IRE), 5-1 Goodoldbill (GB), 10-1 Great Raffles (FR), 16-1 Just Hannah (IRE), 18-1 Don Brocco (GB), 28-1 Old Page (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 2.50 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE LIVING NORTH E-LETTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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): M Hammond (18 wins from 139 runners, 13%) runs A CHEAP THRILL & BELLE NA BANN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs S J Smith (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs EDGAR ALLAN POE LONGEST TRAVELLER: INGENNIO trained by R Hobson, Little Rissington, 253 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

FOR THREE was keener than ideal at Sedgefield last time but is given another chance to build on the form of an encouraging stable debut in a race which looks as if it should be run to suit. Ingennio has slipped to a handy mark and has shaped as if in decent heart on his recent outings, so heads the list of dangers alongside Ballyquin Bay. 1-2-3: 1.FOR THREE (IRE) 2.INGENNIO (FR) 3.BALLYQUIN BAY (IRE) KEY colours

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Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

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Trainer

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BRIDGET BREEZE (FR) (35) 12032-P BF

6

12-0

Gr m Montmartre (FR) - The Lady Maggi (FR) Gary Wood & Neil Hixon Br Mr Sandy Seymour

Tom Midgley (3) Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

TIMEFORM VIEWMade a successful start in a Kelso bumper last season and showed modest form when placed both starts over hurdles last season.

Disappointing when pulled up on handicap debut last time, though, and now drops to 2m for first time over obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA98

2

BALLYQUIN BAY (IRE) (33) 344404

5 11-11

Br g Malinas (GER) - Ballyquin Queen (IRE) Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Br Jane, John & Kate Gleeson

Jamie Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Gordon Elliott and produced best effort since joining this yard when fourth in Kelso handicap last month. Well treated if he can build on that. TFRHHHHI BHA95

3

EDGAR ALLAN POE (IRE) (35) 13030-P

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Swingsky (IRE) Mr I. B. Barker Br Paul, Ben & Charlie Cartan

9

11-9

Ross Chapman Sue Smith, Bingley Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWSeven-time winner on the Flat who got off the mark in this sphere in 2m handicap at Catterick in January.

Bled on return at Sedgefield last month, though, and he has a bit to prove on the back of that.

TFRHHIII BHA93

4

INGENNIO (FR) (18) 220-543

B g Lauro (GER) - Casbah Rose (FR) Stoneleigh Racing Br S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee

5

11-8

Lee Edwards Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up in handicaps at Huntingdon and Taunton earlier this year but has shaped as if in decent heart on both outings since summer break, including when third of 7 at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 18 days ago. Mark has been nudged down and he’s not discounted. TFRHHHHI BHA92

5

BARRANCO (IRE) (559) 0100/45-

B g Shirocco (GER) - Be My Presenting (IRE) Hogarth Racing Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

6

11-7

Danny McMenamin Henry Hogarth, Stillington Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner for Stuart Crawford but finished down the field on yard debut at Market Rasen and is best watched after 18 months off.

TFRHHIII BHA91

6

HASHTAG LORD (FR) (36) 23304-4 BF

Ch g Coastal Path - Serie Limitee (FR) Mrs Hugh Fraser Br Thierry Adenot & Haras de Saint Voir SCA

6

11-5

Brian Hughes James Ewart, Langholm Brown Shipley Private Bank, Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 3 times over hurdles last winter and ran respectably after a breathing operation when fourth of 8 at Musselburgh (15.8f, good to soft, 4/1) on chase debut 36 days ago. Place claims from reduced mark. TFRHHHII BHA89

7

FOR THREE (IRE) (16) 3-00524 BF

9

11-4

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Asmaa (USA) Jonathan England Mr Jonathan Poulter Sam England, Guiseley Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd Money Claim Collections Ltd, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Attracted plenty of support and shaped well when runner-up at Sedgefield on first start for this yard in November. Far too keen for his own good there last time but looks worth another chance. TFRHHHHH BHA88

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8

A CHEAP THRILL (IRE) (39) 4F4UPP

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Daraghs Dream (IRE) The Rat Pack Racing Club Br Geraldine O’Mahony

6

11-0

Sean Quinlan Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser for Emmet Mullins who hasn’t fired as yet for current stable.

TFRHIIII BHA84

9

BELLE NA BANN (IRE) (35) 22P-605 D

B m Califet (FR) - Cut ‘n’ Run (IRE) Ms D Morley, Mr S Dobson & Partner Br Mr E. A. P. Scouller

7

10-7

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWDual winner for Neil Mulholland in summer 2022 and made the frame on her first 3 outings current yard early in the year. Not disgraced when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 35 days ago but probably needs a couple of these to falter.

TFRHHHII BHA77 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 7, 8.

Stewards Note: BRIDGET BREEZE: Following its run on 9/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

EDGAR ALLAN POE: Following its run on 9/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 For Three (IRE), 9-2 Ingennio (FR), 13-2 Hashtag Lord (FR), 9-1 Ballyquin Bay (IRE), 10-1 Belle Na Bann (IRE), 12-1 Bridget Breeze (FR), 20-1 Barranco (IRE), 33-1 Edgar Allan Poe (IRE), A Cheap Thrill (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 3.25 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M190YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

THE LIVING NORTH ON SUBSCRIPTION OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elination) (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): A M Thomson (15 wins from 85 runners, 18%) runs TIGGA TIME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs FORT LAUDERDALE

& HELSGETAWAY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ILITCH trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

GET A SUPERSTAR built on his bumper debut back in the spring when runner-up on debut for his new yard at Carlisle in October and a repeat here may be enough to see him go one place better. Tigga Time, successful on his only start in points, is another to consider, with Roebuck Bay and Frankie Lamb completing the shortlist.

1-2-3: 1.GET A SUPERSTAR (IRE) 2.TIGGA TIME (IRE) 3.ROEBUCK BAY KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

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age

st lb

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BLAZING SOLDIER (IRE) (214) U3-0

5

11-2

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Blazing Belle (IRE) Racing To Profit Syndicate Br Declan J. McGuinness

Jamie Hamilton Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Cube3 Construction

TIMEFORM VIEW £3,000 5-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Evander.

Dam unraced. Placed once from 3 starts in Irish points, last of 7 finishers last time (May 14).

TFRHHIII BHA-

2

FORT LAUDERDALE (IRE) (40) 0

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Everglades M DUNPHY MRS J WILLIAMS MR S M WILLIAMS Br Godolphin

4

11-2

Stephen Mulqueen Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWInexpensive purchase who was held back by inexperience when twelfth of 15 in bumper at Ayr (16f, good) 40 days ago, wandering badly from 2f out. This should reveal more but he’s likely best watched.

TFRHHHII BHA-

3

FRANKIE LAMB (GB) (-)

5

Ch g Proconsul - Lucinda Lamb Miss S.E. Hall & Mr C. Platts Br Miss S. E. Hall

11-2

Jack Garritty Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Proconsul gelding. Half-brother to bumper winners Miss Lamb and Tom Lamb.

Dam placed in bumpers. One of the more appealing newcomers in this field.

TFRHHHII BHA-

4

GET A SUPERSTAR (IRE) (56) PUF-42 BF

B g Getaway (GER) - Glenariff Mr J. H. Graham Br Luke O’Reilly

5

11-2

Charlie Hammond Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWGetaway gelding who showed ability on bumper debut at Tipperary back in the spring and improved on that form having switched yards when second in 10-runner Carlisle bumper (17f) in October. Repeat here gives him good claims of going one place better. TFRHHHHH BHA-

5

HELSGETAWAY (IRE) (40) 5

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Heltornic (IRE) The Red Shoes Br Mr R. Bryan

4

11-2

Alan Doyle (5) Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €43,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Appeals on paper but ultimately undone by greenness late on when fifth in 15-runner Ayr bumper on debut 6 weeks ago. That experience won’t have been wasted on him.

TFRHHHII BHA-

6

ILITCH (FR) (34) 0-4

5

B g Authorized (IRE) - Anadara (FR) Benjamin Halsall Br Mr Ludovic Fleury

11-2

Brian Hughes S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Has finished down the field in a couple of bumpers 7 months apart so will need to take a significant step forward having his first start on these shores. Booking of Brian Hughes does catch the eye, however. TFRHHHII BHA-

7

POSH ET NOIR (GB) (-)

4

11-2

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Fairly Posh Nathan Moscrop Mr J L and Mrs H R Gledson Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh Br Shade Oak Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Hollies Pearl (by Black Sam Bellamy). Yard 0-15 with their runners in this sphere in last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-

28

8

TEDDY MAC (GB) (278) 5-

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Spring Over (IRE) The Macdonald Family Br Ian A. Duncan

4

11-2

Henry Brooke Ian Duncan, Coylton

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Well held last of 5 on debut in an Ayr bumper 9 months ago.

Can only be watched.

TFRHIIII BHA-

9

TEES COMP’S CLIVE (GB) (-)

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Northern Native (IRE) Tees Components Ltd Br Tees Components Ltd

5

11-2

Tom Midgley (3) Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

TIMEFORM VIEWBlack Sam Bellamy half-brother to 5 winners, including useful hurdler Teescomponents Lad and fairly useful hurdler Teescomponentsyess. Dam bumper winner. Makes paper appeal. One to keep a close eye on in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

10

TIGGA TIME (IRE) (248) 1-

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Theregoesthetruth (IRE) Mr Gordon Clements Br Pius Collins

4

11-2

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

TIMEFORM VIEW €8,000 3-y-o, £30,000 4-y-o, Malinas gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Langley Hundred, stays 3 1/4m.

Successful sole start in points (Apr 10) and he’s well worthy of a second look on Rules/bumper debut. TFRHHHHI BHA-

11

ROEBUCK BAY (GB) (33) 5

4

Ch f Beat Hollow - Down Ace (IRE) Best Foot Forward & Partner Br Dr Bryan Mayoh

10-9

Sean Quinlan Ruth Jefferson, Malton Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWBeat Hollow filly who showed ability amidst greenness when midfield in 13-runner Kelso bumper (16.2f) on debut 33 days ago. Likely to be suited by further in due course but entitled to come on for that initial experience. TFRHHHHI BHA2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Get A Superstar (IRE), 9-2 Roebuck Bay (GB), 7-1 Tigga Time (IRE), 15-2 Ilitch (FR), 8-1 Frankie Lamb (GB), 10-1 Helsgetaway (IRE), 14-1 Tees Comp’s Clive (GB), 16-1 Fort Lauderdale (IRE), 33-1 Posh Et Noir (GB), 50-1 Blazing Soldier (IRE), 80-1 Teddy Mac (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.55 - THE LIVING NORTH AT 25 YEARS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 8th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb.

To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 11th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Living North have kindly sponsored this race 18 entries at £32. - Closed December 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) A SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.30 - THE LIVING NORTH MAGAZINES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. LIVING NORTH have kindly sponsored this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 7th 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 Red Rum Series qualifier. 18 entries at £46. - Closed December 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.05 - THE LIVING NORTH CHRISTMAS FAIR NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 8th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. LIVING NORTH have kindly sponsored this race. 19 entries at £40. - Closed December 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.40 - THE LIVING NORTH LIVE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. LIVING NORTH has kindly sponsored this race 14 entries at £55. Closed December 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.15 - THE thehottubwarehouse.co.uk 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, December 8th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb.

The Hot Tub Warehouse Have Kindly Sponsored This Race. 23 entries at £32. - Closed December 8th, 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 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.50 - THE LIVING NORTH E-LETTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 8th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 12th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. LIVING NORTH have kindly sponsored this race. 19 entries at £32. - Closed December 8th, 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 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.25 - THE LIVING NORTH ON SUBSCRIPTION OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elination) (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 four and five 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, December 8th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

December 12th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares 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. LIVING NORTH have 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). 23 entries at £24.

- Closed December 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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