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THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward), MRS F A CLARKE (Stewards' Panel Chair)

LYNDSAY GLYNN, PHILIPPA HARDY, ADRIAN SMITH

STARTERS

STUART TURNER

JASON CALLAGHAN

JUDGE

NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

CLERK OF THE SCALES

WAYNE BURNELL

HANDICAPPER

GRAEME SMITH

VETERINARY OFFICER

TIM DAVIES

VETERINARY SURGEONS

LESLEY BARWISE-MUNRO

SALLY BOOTH

EUAN HAMMERSLEY

MEDICAL OFFICERS

DR VIV TUT

DR PETER EVANS

DR JIM CONNOLLY

NURSE

SHONA OLIVER

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

ALEC DENT

GRAHAM GRAY

RACHEL KIRTLEY

COMMENTATOR

STEVEN POWELL

BETTING RING MANAGER

DARREN IRVING

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PAUL ELLIOTT

ACTING CLERK OF THE COURSE

JOE GIBSON

GROUNDS MANAGER

MARK RYAN

LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

PAUL ELLIOTT

DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIALS

MICHAEL SMITH

PAUL ELLIOTT

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previous performances

horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name& birthplace

/ = new season

- = new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C = course winner

no.ofdays sincelast ran colour graphic weight st-lb

D = distance winner

CD = course & distance winner

BF = beaten favourite age

3 LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (23*) 132123- CD

Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE)

Mr Trevor Hemmings

8 10-13

Henry Brooke

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Peter Magnier Trust Inns Limited Br

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful sort who has won twice on heavy ground last season. Reliable sort who should give another good account. TFRHHHHH BHA139

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

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

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

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.

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

FIRST RACE 12.15

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

THE BET BOOST AT BET365 CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (24 wins from 125 runners, 19%) runs ZAMOND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (8 wins from 42 runners, 19%) runs ZAMOND LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZAMOND trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 174 miles.

RULER LEGEND was very much in contention at the third-last at Southwell recently before his stamina started to ebb away and he eventually came down at the final flight. Provided that he is none the worse for that tumble, the 6-y-o could be the answer back in trip here off a 1lb lower mark. Expelliarmus is entitled to come on for her reappearance spin at Sedgefield and is next on the list, though She’s Notjoeking is also firmly in calculations

NOTJOEKING

B m Churchill (IRE) - Gilded Reﬂection

Benjamin Macey (3)

Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Mrs Noreen McManus

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on the Flat for Joseph O’Brien and bettered previous efforts for this yard when ﬁfth of 10 back from a break at Sedgeﬁeld (16.8f, soft) where she was considerately handled One to consider off this 3lb lower mark. TFRHHHHI BHA96

2 SHE’S NOTJOEKING (GB) (29) 34P-443 C

B m Milan - Miss Joeking (IRE)

5 11-13

Gregor Walkingshaw (10)

The Jokers Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Br Lucinda V Russell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season on a bit of a downer but has made the frame all 3 starts in handicaps this season, including when third of 14 at Ayr (19.5f, soft) last month. Should beneﬁt from this drop back in trip and has to enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA95

3 YAPPER HILL

(IRE) (23) 3F-F305

B g Kingston Hill - Crooked Neck (IRE)

6 11-12

Edward Austin Todd, Mandle and Annett George Bewley, Colby

Br Ciaran McGrath

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 5 runs in maiden points and hasn’t troubled the judge in his qualifying runs in this sphere Likely to be more competitive now going down the handicap route, but a stiffer test is probably needed. TFRHHIII BHA94

4 KAZAR FOREZ (FR) (314) P/24200- 5 11-12

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Dynamite Forez (FR)

Joshua Thompson (6) The Upside Down Butterﬂy Boys Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mme Marie-Caroline Coyne Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler in France, going close in Auteuil handicap on ﬁnal start there in June However, has struggled both starts since joining this yard and now has a bit to prove TFRHIIII BHA94

5 ZAMOND (FR) (13) 332140 D

9 11-11

B g Diamond Green (FR) - Cosavita (FR) William Maggs (3) Hale Racing & Lyle Farming Company

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br S.C.E.A Ecurie Biraben et al Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWBack on the scoreboard at Sedgeﬁeld in September and ran to similar level when creditable fourth of 11 at the same course (16.8f, good to ﬁrm) next time Good run of form came to a grinding halt at Doncaster recently, though, and perhaps he’s ready for a break TFRHHHII BHA93

6 RULER

LEGEND (IRE)

(16) 0/036-6F

6 11-6

B g Camelot - Avenue Dargent (FR) Peter Kavanagh Fab Five Declan Carroll, Malton

Br Cocheteux-Tierno Roberto Newry Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulonFlatinIrelandandopenedhurdlesaccountonhandicapdebutinthissphereatHuntingdoninMarch2024.Hit-and-misssince,butranwellfor a long way before running out of petrol in 24.3f Southwell handicap (held when falling at the last) and he’s interesting back down in trip TFRHHHHH BHA88

7 JOTO (GB) (28) 45053-0

5 10-10

B m Dragon Dancer - McGregor’s Cottage (IRE) Alice Stevens

Mrs D. W. Davenport John Dawson, Saltburn

Br Mrs D W Davenport & Mr D Obank

TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame on second of 2 starts in bumpers and wasn’t disgraced when third on handicap bow at Carlisle (17f, good to soft) in March. Conversely, she failed to threaten on return/debut for new yard at Sedgeﬁeld and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA78

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 JET

(IRE) (27) 435-50

B g Jet Away - Shuil Milan (IRE)

Brian Ellison Racing Club

Br Michael Murphy

4 10-9

Jack Power

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in various company and sizeable step forward will be needed if he’s to play a leading role now handicapping. TFRHIIII BHA77

9 MACHO SUN (IRE)

(17) 0P40-0

B g Camacho - Morning Jewel (IRE)

The Southwold Set

Br Kevin & Meta Cullen

5 10-2

Aaron Anderson

Mike Sowersby, Malton

Mike Sowersby Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and no better over hurdles judged on what he’s shown in 5 starts in this sphere. TFRHIIII BHA67

2024: MISTER SMARTY 7 9 11 Alan Doyle 18-1 (Tina Jackson) 12 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

JET APPROACH: Following its run on 14/11/2025 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Ruler Legend (IRE), 10-3 She’s Notjoeking (GB), 9-2 Expelliarmus (IRE), 17-2 Zamond (FR), 10-1 Yapper Hill (IRE), 16-1 Joto (GB), 33-1 Kazar Forez (FR), 40-1 Jet Approach (IRE), 150-1 Macho Sun (IRE)

TRANSFERS

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

CHECK YOUR TICKETS

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

RETAIN YOUR BETTING TICKETS

Racegoers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until ‘WEIGHED IN’ has been announced over the loud speaker.

Owners and Trainers Benefits

• Complimentary tea and coffee – available in the Owners and Trainers bar

• Complimentary food voucher – redeemable within the Charles Brandling Room situated on the 1st floor of Brandling House.

If you need assistance today please speak to our Owners & Trainers liaison, based in the Charles Brandling Room. For more information please visit www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk www.arenaracingcompany.co.uk

SECOND RACE 12.45

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

THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT BET365 MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH NIGHT NURSE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (27 wins from 157 runners, 17%) runs MISS FRIDAY LIONS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (4 wins from 45 runners, 9%) runs HUNTERS SPRING LONGEST TRAVELLER: U S MARSHALL trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 170 miles.

Course bumper scorer HUNTERS SPRING gets the nod to build on a promising first attempt over hurdles at Perth. He’s Bresilian and U S Marshall can emerge as the main dangers

colours no horse age st lb

1 FREDDIE STEADY GO (GB) (61) 1-33 CD 4 11-4

B g Frontiersman - Bahrikate Non Runner

Castle View, A Bell, S.Oliver & M.Severs

NON-RUNNER

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br L P Richards & Susan Corbett Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA-

2 GLENVILLE (GB) (40) 054F-5

B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Glenora Gale (IRE)

5 11-4

Peter Kavanagh

Distillery Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Br Distillery Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the ﬁeld both starts in bumpers. Better signs over hurdles but probably won’t be of real interest in this sphere until handicapping TFRHHIII BHA104

3 HE’S BRESILIAN (GB) (15) 5332-36

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Milan Athlete (IRE)

5 11-4

Sean Quinlan

Fine Claret Racing & Mr T.S. Ingham Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Mr W. Kinsey Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Disappointing on Wetherby handicap debut 15 days ago but had placed on all 4 starts in maiden/ novice hurdles prior to that Should be on the premises if back in that sort of form TFRHHHHI BHA108

4 MR LINCOLN (GB) (496) 20/3-

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - The Miniver Rose (IRE)

5 11-4

Danny McMenamin

Mr G. Gibson Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in maiden hurdles in Ireland but not seen since well held on the Flat at the 2024 Galway Festival. Would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests new trainer Iain Jardine has him ready to roll after an absence. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 MR RAMOON (IRE) (277) F64-

B g Sea Moon - Lady Ramona (IRE)

Samantha Toomes

5 11-4

Conor Rabbitt (5)

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br F. & B. Hatton Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame on last of 3 starts in Irish points Freddie Steady Go is likely the stable ﬁrst string unless the betting suggests otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 THE LOW BALL (IRE) (278) 30-

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Oscar Gem (IRE)

5 11-4

Jamie Hamilton

Hamilton Racing Alison Hamilton, Denholm

Br Gaynestown Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in an Irish point but sent off at 100/1 when last of 10 on Ayr bumper debut in March. TFRHIIII BHA-

7 U S MARSHALL (IRE) (26) 41-3

B g Jet Away - Monets Dream (IRE)

5 11-4

Craig Nichol

The Posse Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Kenneth Parkhill Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFetched £55,000 after winning the second of his 2 starts in Irish maiden points 7/1, offered something to work on when third of 12 in Uttoxeter novice on hurdle debut last month. Should improve TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

WHATHAVEYOU (IRE) (29) 4-0 6 11-4

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Tip Tap Toe (IRE)

Katie and Brian Castle

Bruce Lynn

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Drumlin Bloodstock Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Remote fourth in a Perth bumper in spring 2024 and never dangerous in Ayr novice hurdle 18 months later TFRHHIII BHA-

9 HUNTERS SPRING (GB) (51) 132-4 CD 4 10-11

B f Nayef (USA) - Last Supper

Mr R. Gibbons

Derek Fox

Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Br Robert Gibbons Edinburgh Real Ale Limited, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat-bred ﬁlly who won a course bumper last November Also runner-up in another bumper here in March. Encouraging start to her hurdle career when fourth of 8 at Perth (2m, heavy) in October. Sure to progress TFRHHHHH BHA-

10 MISS FRIDAY LIONS (GB) (13) 453-P0 4 10-11

Ch f Postponed (IRE) - Fen Ali

The Friday Lions & Mr D. Tunmore

Ross Chapman

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Dan Tunmore Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW In the frame in a couple of bumpers last winter but no real encouragement to glean from her 2 hurdle starts last month. TFRHIIII BHA-

2024: IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU (IRE) 4 10 13 Luke Scott 15-8 (Jennie Candlish) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 4, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Hunters Spring (GB), 3-1 He’s Bresilian (GB), 9-2 Mr Lincoln (GB), 11-2 U S Marshall (IRE), 22-1 Glenville (GB), 40-1 Mr Ramoon (IRE), 50-1 Whathaveyou (IRE), 150-1 Miss Friday Lions (GB), 300-1 The Low Ball (IRE)

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BOOKMAKING

It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business.

Betting with Bookmakers other than those operating from an authorised pitch is strictly prohibited Offenders will be escorted from the Racecourse and render themselves liable to prosecution.

It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business

Betting with Bookmakers other than those operating from an authorised pitch is strictly prohibited Offenders will be escorted from the Racecourse and render themselves liable to prosecution.

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THIRD RACE 1.15

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

THE POSITION PAYOUT AT BET365 NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (15 wins from 165 runners, 9%) runs FAINCHE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (19 wins from 72 runners, 26%) runs KING GRIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING GRIS trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

It’s not hard to envisage BIG ZOUK raising his game now faced with a stiffer test on his handicap debut and he gets the nod King Casey and Carrhill are also of interest now handicapping and may emerge as the main dangers, but the complexion of this race will change entirely should Irish raider King Gris bypass his engagement at Hexham on Wednesday and line up here.

1 RACEVIEW ROAD (IRE) (241) 32P5PP- D

B g Milan - Blueberry Bramble (IRE)

7 12-0

Jonathon Bewley

Mr Alan Udale George Bewley, Colby

Br J. F. Mernagh Lloyd Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season out of sorts over fences and probably best watched back hurdling following an 8-month absence (has undergone a wind op in the interim) TFRHIIII BHA100

2 BIG ZOUK (IRE) (34) 1/4P-5 D BF

Gr g Milan - Miss Zouk (FR)

6 11-10

Brian Hughes

WRR UK Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Brian Moran Advantage Engineering Ltd T/A Wrr-UK, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who showed ability on ﬁrst of his 2 starts in this sphere for James Ewart. Looked rusty when ﬁfth of 11 on return/debut for new yard 2 1/2m Hexham maiden last month and better can be expected now upped in trip for this handicap bow. TFRHHHHH BHA96

3 CARRHILL (IRE) (31) 02-5004

Gr g Getaway (GER) - Simonia (IRE)

5 11-7

Danny McMenamin

D&D Armstrong Ltd Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Mrs Virginia McGrath North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORM VIEW More miss than hit between the ﬂags and no show ﬁrst 2 starts under Rules. However, there were more encouraging signs when fourth at Carlisle (17f, soft) last time and he’s another who will likely be better off now faced with a stiffer test in handicap company Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHHII BHA93

4 SNOWROCCO (IRE) (40) 3/0402-0 BF

6 11-7

B m Shirocco (GER) - Lissard Lady (IRE) Ryan Mania

Mrs Jayne Sivills Adam Nicol, Seahouses

Br Eamon O’Neill

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinanIrishpointandsignedofflasttermwithherbesteffortyet,ﬁnishingsecondin7-runnerhandicapatWetherby Firstrunsinceundergoing a wind op when running below par at Ayr last month, though, and will need to leave that well behind if she’s to play a part in this. TFRHHIII BHA93

5 KING CASEY (IRE) (181) 3/5PP-64

5 10-13

Gr g Kingston Hill - The Real Casey (IRE) Craig Nichol

Mrs E. A. Verity Joanne Foster, Ilkley

Br Jimmy Lawler

TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped with a bit of promise in Ireland for Eoin Doyle and stepped up on previous efforts for this yard when fourth in a 9-runner Market Rasen handicap (23f, good), despite not being ideally placed Placed possibilities here if able to build on that TFRHHHHI BHA85

6 FAINCHE (IRE) (23) 32/00F-6

8 10-10

B m Fame And Glory - Voodoo Magic (GER) Joshua Thompson (7) IN 4 A GRAND Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mr Edward Devereux Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a good mark judged on placed efforts in several handicaps during 2023/24 campaign, but didn’t offer much in a handful of appearances last term and again well held on return at Kelso. TFRHIIII BHA82

7 TEES COMP’S CLIVE (GB) (15) 534426

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Northern Native (IRE)

Tees Components Ltd

Br Tees Components Ltd

7 10-9

Jamie Hamilton

Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

TIMEFORMVIEWHas made the frame on a handful of occasions off higher marks than this, but latest effort at Market Rasen wasn’t one of his better ones and hurdles record now stands at 0-14 TFRHHIII BHA81

1-2-3: 1.BIG ZOUK (IRE) 2.KING CASEY (IRE) 3.CARRHILL (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 PERFECT

POLI (GB) (143) 66/P-550

B m Dunaden (FR) - Miss Poli

7 10-7

Sean Quinlan

Mr Semore Kurdi Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br M. J. Tuckey

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who will need to ﬁnd improvement from somewhere if she’s to take a hand in the ﬁnish. TFRHIIII BHA79

9 KING GRIS

(FR) (10) P30-501

Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Dexterite (FR)

Sette A Milano Syndicate

Br EARL Trinquet, O. Trinquet & M. Trinquet

5 10-3 (in7lbex)

Carl Millar (5)

Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble in good style on recent return/handicap debut for new connections at Ayr (19.5f, heavy). Very much the type to run up a sequence for his red-hot yard Engaged 1.55 Hexham Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA68

10 WHISPERING DANCER

(IRE) (34) 41/05-00 D 6 10-2

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Newtown Dancer (IRE)

The Dancers

Nathan Moscrop

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br Tom Lacy Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORMVIEWOffered little in a trio of hurdles and (in cheekpieces) on his chasing bow when ninth of 11 in handicap at Hexham (24.2f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Readily passed over back in this sphere. TFRHIIII BHA72

11 GOODOLDBILL (GB) (23) P/PP00-P C D

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Golden Sunbird (IRE)

Mrs J. M. Walton

9 10-2

Peter Kavanagh

Jane Walton, Otterburn

Br R. T. Crellin Dunns Houses

TIMEFORMVIEW It’s been all downhill since his narrow breakthrough success in a handicap chase here in November 2023 Best to look elsewhere.

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

TFRHIIII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10, 11. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note:

RACEVIEW ROAD: Following its run on 14/4/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

SNOWROCCO: Following its run on 1/11/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly. TEES COMP’S CLIVE: Following its run on 26/11/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 King Gris (FR), 15-2 Big Zouk (IRE), 12-1 King Casey (IRE), 14-1 Tees Comp’s Clive (GB), 16-1 Snowrocco (IRE), 20-1 Carrhill (IRE), 40-1 Raceview Road (IRE), Whispering Dancer (IRE), 50-1 Fainche (IRE), 66-1 Perfect Poli (GB), 80-1 Goodoldbill (GB)

FOURTH RACE 1.45

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

THE

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ORDINARY AT BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH CAB ON TARGET SERIES QUALIFIER)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (27 wins from 157 runners, 17%) runs RAFFERTY’S RETURN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Kirby (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs ACHNAMARA & WASTHATOK LONGEST TRAVELLER: EN AVANT trained by H McMahon, Cousland, 95 miles.

WASTHATOK didn’t get very far on just his second start over the larger obstacles 3 weeks ago but he was a ready winner in this sphere over C&D the time before so can get back on track

The progressive Baratablet is feared most on his return, with Divilabother best of the others.

1 DINONS (FR) (12) 005323 D

B g Balko (FR) - Beni Abbes (FR)

Brian Ellison Racing Club

Br S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire

12 12-0

Joshua Thompson (7)

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who produced his best effort for a while when ﬁnding just one too good at Newcastle but not in same form there 12 days ago, albeit in a better race TFRHHHII BHA114

2 BARATABLET (IRE) (231) 22131- D 5 11-13

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Perfect Woman (IRE)

Mr J. Fyffe

Brian Hughes

Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Leonard H. MacMahon JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up ﬁrst 2 starts and cemented positive start when landing the odds in maiden hurdle at Hexham Further progress in handicaps since, resuming winning ways at Perth in April. Off since but he’s so lightly raced that there’s surely even more to come TFRHHHHI BHA113

3 RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (23) 06060-6 CD 10 11-13

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE)

Mr G W Bell

Ross Chapman

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Mr P. L. Barrett Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a pair of handicap hurdles a couple of seasons back but he was below par last term and offered little on return TFRHHIII BHA113

4 ACHNAMARA (GB) (159) P101U-4 D

B g Kodiac - Albamara

6 11-9

Conor Rabbitt (5) RedHotGardogs

Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Miss K. Rausing Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner on the Flat and over hurdles last season but has struggled over both codes this campaign. TFRHHIII BHA109

5 DONTYAWANTME (IRE) (628) 0/42100/- 8 11-8

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Glory Queen (IRE)

Cliff Stud & Alfa Site Services

Br M. O’Brien

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles in 11-runner novice at Carlisle However, well held both starts since and best watched returning from 20-month absence (has left Craig Lidster) TFRHHIII BHA108

6 NITTY GRITTY (IRE) (17) 6-410P0 D

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Scarlet Sky (IRE)

Richie Baines & Stephen Thomas Cooper

5 11-8

Tom Midgley (3)

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Miss Sarah O’Brien Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler for Joseph O’Brien but offered little both starts for this yard TFRHHIII BHA108

7 BYRON HILL (IRE) (94) 1305-4P

B g Kingston Hill - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE)

Patrick Neville Racing Syndicate

8 11-6

Jack Power (5)

Patrick Neville, Leyburn

Br Morgan Cahalan Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair winning hurdler at Carlisle but ended last season out of form and always behind switched to fences both starts this season TFRHHHII BHA106

1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

DIVILABOTHER

(IRE) (69) 022122 D BF

Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Rockabout (IRE)

7 11-5

Harry Reed

Mr R. Nichol Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Br Mr J. Connolly AKV Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win in Ireland but improved to strike at the ﬁrst time of asking for Tristan Davidson at Hexham this summer Runner-up both starts since (ground too testing last time) and can make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA105

9

SINGAPORE

TRIP

(FR) (15) 5P6-013 D

B g Goken (FR) - Singapore Treat (FR)

7 11-4

Alice Stevens (3)

Mr Andrew Phillips Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br S.A.S. Haras de la Huderie Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORMVIEW Capitalised on a falling mark at Wetherby on return and decent third back there since Not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA104

10 WASTHATOK (GB) (20) 66021U CD BF

B g Mount Nelson - Kassis

7 11-2

Joe Williamson (3)

Grant Harrison & The Redhotgardogs Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Mrs J. A. Thomas Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing TIMEFORMVIEWBack on track when second at Wetherby and conﬁrmed that promise with a ready success at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) last month. Didn’t get very far over fences next time but remains of interest back over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA102

11 AQUITAINE BOY

(FR) (27) 0234-P5 CD

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dolce Vita Yug

Mrs J. M. Dodd

10 10-11

Craig Nichol

Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Br Dr V. Michel Crochelet Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who proved much better for return when ﬁfth over C&D 4 weeks ago but more needed if he’s to defy current mark. TFRHHHII BHA97

12 AIRE SPRAY (IRE) (15) 1135-64 D

B g Berkshire (IRE) - Getaway Franjoe (IRE)

5 10-10

Danny McMenamin West Yorkshire Racing Club Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mrs B. Lordan Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when twice a winner last winter but just respectable efforts at best since, including both starts this term Headgear on

13 WISE MOVE (IRE) (222) F0504-4

B g Shirocco (GER) - Offside Rule (IRE)

Annett, Tunstall and Graham

TFRHHHII BHA96

7 10-9

Jonathon Bewley

George Bewley, Colby

Br Miss Eleanor Broderick Lloyd Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winning pointer but just a modest maiden hurdler Needs to improve if he’s to make a winning return. TFRHHHII BHA95

14 EN AVANT (FR)

(10) 0/-35P56

B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Bella Eria (FR)

Miss H. M. McMahon

Br Elevage Av Lozach Le Yan & G. Defontaine

9 10-7

Kevin Brogan

Hannah McMahon, Cousland

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler winner for Olly Murphy but showed little both starts for new connections. TFRHIIII BHA93 (-3)

2024: CAVE HILL 5 10 2 Alan Doyle 10-1 (Ian Duncan) 16 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 13.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 9, 10, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4.

Stewards Note:

ACHNAMARA: Following its run on 5/7/2025 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.

BYRON HILL: Following its run on 8/9/2025 it was reported that the horse did not jump ﬂuently.

AIRE SPRAY: Following its run on 26/11/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Wasthatok (GB), 11-2 Baratablet (IRE), 7-1 Divilabother (IRE), 17-2 Aire Spray (IRE), 10-1 Dinons (FR), 12-1 Singapore Trip (FR), 16-1 Wise Move (IRE), 18-1 Aquitaine Boy (FR), 20-1 Byron Hill (IRE), 33-1 Dontyawantme (IRE), 40-1 Achnamara (GB), 50-1 Rafferty’s Return (GB), Nitty Gritty (IRE), 150-1 En Avant (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 2.15

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

THE BET365 NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH FORGIVE ‘N FORGET SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 2lb.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S J Smith (16 wins from 106 runners, 15%) runs PADDY O’MAHLER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S J Smith (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs PADDY O’MAHLER LONGEST TRAVELLER: COSMIC BLIZZARD trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 137 miles.

JO COKO showed promise on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles for James Ewart and being an Irish point winner, it’s reasonable to assume he can do even better now switching to chasing for an-form yard. Paddy O’Mahler and Cosmic Blizzard are feared most in that order.

1 JO COKO (FR) (301) 1/234- 6 12-0

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Trevoloise (FR) Brian Hughes WRR UK Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Mr Andre Jean Quesny Advantage Engineering Ltd T/A Wrr-UK, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORMVIEWPurchased for £105,000 after winning an Irish point and shaped encouragingly when placed ﬁrst 2 starts over hurdles. Disappointing down in trip here last time but interesting now going chasing for an in-form new stable (previously trained by James Ewart) TFRHHHHH BHA112

COSMIC

BLIZZARD (IRE) (47) 411-142

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Tara Belle (IRE)

6 11-9

Derek Fox County Set Four & L V Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Br Mrs Norah Ahern Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Rollstud Ltd, Rollstud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWStepped up on his return in pushing a less-exposed one close in 8-runner handicap chase at Kelso (23.4f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and respected from 3lb higher. TFRHHHHI BHA107

3 ORKNEY BLUE (GB)

(23) 2/4242-6

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Madame Allsorts

Clan Gathering

7 11-7

Bruce Lynn

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br R & R Musson Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame all 4 starts in maiden hurdles at up to around 3m last season but was always on the back foot after early mistakes on chase/handicap bow at Kelso on reappearance TFRHHHII BHA105

4 BLAKEY BOY (IRE)

Br g Ocovango - Rathleek

(23) 501-20F

5 11-3

Craig Nichol On the buses Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Br Damien Healion

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winning hurdler who had yet to make a move from mid-division when falling at the eleventh on his chasing debut at Kelso last month. TFRHHHII BHA101

5 PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE) (15) 5145-22 BF

B g Mahler - Miss Massini (IRE)

7 11-2

Danny McMenamin McGoldrick Racing

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Elizabeth Gavin Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler who has ﬁnished runner-up both starts in handicap chases, albeit no match for winner in 5-runner handicap at Wetherby (24.2f) latterly. Cheekpieces back on and good claims from same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA100

2024: WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE (IRE) 6 10 5 Lorcan Murtagh 3-1 (Nigel Hawke) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE), 5-2 Cosmic Blizzard (IRE), 7-2 Jo Coko (FR), 7-1 Orkney Blue (GB), 12-1 Blakey Boy (IRE)

1-2-3: 1.JO COKO (FR) 2.PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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SIXTH RACE 2.45

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

THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BET365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH MONET’S GARDEN SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (27 wins from 157 runners, 17%) runs JOECOOKER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (19 wins from 72 runners, 26%) runs TRUCKERS CRUISING

WEIGHTWATCHER: TRAC won off a handicap mark of 108, his rating is now down 7lb to 101.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TRUCKERS CRUISING trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

TRUCKERS CRUISING gained an impressive first success at Ayr last week and seems likely to take a fair bit of stopping under a 7-lb penalty if taking up this engagement (due to run at Hexham on Wednesday). Jet Legs has looked back in top form this autumn and shouldn’t be taken lightly down in grade, while Choose A Copper reappears on a handy mark and is evidently capable fresh.

colours no horse age st lb

1 WALK ON QUEST (IRE) (33) 111P6-5 D

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Aure Antique (FR)

6 12-2

Derek Fox

The Crick Girls Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross Br Herine Bloodstock Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved when switched to fences last season, completing a 4-timeratKelso (21.6f, good to soft) in March However, ended the campaign with below par efforts at Uttoxeter/Perth and stopped the slide only partially back at aforementioned track on reappearance. Drops in grade. TFRHHHII BHA122

2 JET LEGS (IRE) (39) 3513-36 C D

8 11-10

B g Jet Away - Supreme Magical Callum Bewley

Mrs Suzy Brown & Mr Peter R Brown Martin Todhunter, Penrith

Br Michael McCullagh Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways in a ﬁrst-time visor at Hexham in March, responding well to a positive ride Went close on return at Carlisle, an uncharacteristic late error arguably costing him the win, and shaped similarly back at that venue last time, still in front when mistake 2 out. Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA116

3 JOECOOKER (FR)

(11) 1563-04 D

B g Masked Marvel - Beauty of Night (FR)

6 11-10

Jamie Hamilton

Mrs A. Dawson Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Ms Caroline Marquet Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler who offered something to work on sent chasing when fourth of 5 in minor event at Carlisle (15.9f, soft) on debut over fences 11 days ago. Step back up in trip in his favour and open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA116

4 CHOOSE A COPPER (IRE)

(261) 2/165P5- D

B g Well Chosen - Printing Copper (IRE)

7 11-9

Patrick Wadge

Thunder Holdings Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Br Donal Coffey Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful Rules debut in a Hexham novice hurdle in October 2023 and also hit the target starting out over fences there on his reappearance last term Struggled thereafter (has undergone another breathing op since latest run in March), but he’s down to a good mark and evidently goes well fresh. TFRHHHHI BHA115

5 ONE MORE STROKE (IRE) (40) 51343-4

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Square Sphere (IRE)

Mr J. Fyffe

Br Mrs Aisling Leer

6 11-7

Brian Hughes

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark over fences at Musselburgh in February and held his form well in defeat thereafter, brieﬂy looking in control before collared run-in at Perth (23.8f, soft) in April. Had undergone a breathing operation prior to another respectable effort at Wetherby on reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA113

6 AILT AN CHORRAIN (IRE) (51) 16210-P CD 6 11-5

B g Mahler - Mazagee (FR)

Patrick Neville Racing Syndicate

Jack Power (5)

Patrick Neville, Leyburn

Br Mr Dolty Boyle Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 2 of his 5 starts over hurdles last season but was beaten by more than his 6-month absence when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, heavy, 4/1) 51 days ago, dropping away approaching straight Makes chase/handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA111

7 TRUCKERS CRUISING (IRE) (10) 4-P5F01 7 11-1 (in7lbex)

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Cruising Katie (IRE)

Carl Millar (5) Mulligan/Finnegan/Saunders/Holton

Gordon Elliott, Ireland

Br Mr Richard Cotter Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

TIMEFORMVIEWProved a different proposition back over fences when gaining an impressive ﬁrst success at Ayr (16.5f, heavy) last week Open to further improvement and has obvious claims under a penalty back up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA100

1-2-3:

KEY Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Ch g Jet Away - Anemone

Sharing The Dream Syndicate 1

Br Peter Nolan

7 10-13

Craig Nichol

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRecorded a third career chase success at Hexham in May. Mixed bag since, ﬁnishing a respectable third of 10 in handicap chase at aforementioned track (15.6f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Up in trip TFRHHHII BHA105

9 GILBERTINA (GB) (31) 330-205

B m Universal (IRE) - Saaboog

Mrs Marina Kent

8 10-13

Charlie Hammond

Nick Kent, Brigg

Br Newstead Priory Stud Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEWBack on track when second over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, good to soft) in June. Not in the same form back there later that month but she showed an aptitude for chasing back from a break at Carlisle 31 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA105

10 TRAC (FR) (23) 6P54-25 C D

B g Kingsalsa (USA) - Belobaka (FR)

Randall Orchard, Gary King & Partners

Br S.A.S. Fresnay Agricole

8 10-9

Danny McMenamin

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who followed a creditable effort with a below par one when ﬁfth of 6 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, heavy) 23 days ago. Blinkers on for 1st time Needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA101

2024: CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) 7 11 5 Jack Tudor 5-6 (David Pipe) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note:

CHOOSE A COPPER: Following its run on 25/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made several jumping errors.

ONE MORE STROKE: Following its run on 1/11/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Truckers Cruising (IRE), 8-1 Walk On Quest (IRE), 9-1 Jet Legs (IRE), 10-1 Choose A Copper (IRE), 11-1 Dream Jet (IRE), 12-1 Joecooker (FR), One More Stroke (IRE), 16-1 Ailt An Chorrain (IRE), 18-1 Gilbertina (GB), 22-1 Trac (FR)

RECORD TIMES

5f Spin Doctor (GB) (2yo) 25Oct16 58.05s

5f Alligator Alley (GB) (3yo+) 31Aug23 57.12s

6f Mazyoun (GB) (2yo) 25Oct16 1m 9.95s

6f Misty Grey (IRE) (3yo+) 12May24 1m 9.62s

7f 14y Commander Cole (GB) (2yo) 18Oct16 1m 25.50s

7f 14y Northernpowerhouse (GB) (3yo+) 18Dec19 1m 24.10s

1m 5y Kameko (USA) (2yo) 01Nov19 1m 36.26s

1m 5y Alfred Richardson (GB) (3yo+) 09Nov18 1m 36.10s

1m 2f 42y Palisade (GB) (3yo+) 16Oct16 2m 4.88s

1m 4f 08y Ajman Prince (IRE) (3yo+) 14Oct16 2m 36.76s

2m 56y Onesmoothoperator (USA) (3yo+) 29Jun24 3m 27.59s

HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT NEWCASTLE

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It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk

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

THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT BET365 OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (27 wins from 157 runners, 17%) runs BATTLE OF CAPE & BIG JON & CREDIT UNION & LAST MAN STANDING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs THORNEYLANDS LONGEST TRAVELLER: RUBINIO trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 170 miles.

RONNIE RUSSET (related to useful Mr Bramley who went close in bumpers for same yard) was supported on debut last month and he’s taken to improve to get off the mark. Tea Boy is a danger if recapturing the form he showed on debut, while the betting should offer plenty of clues regarding the newcomers, Thorneylands perhaps appealing most of the debutants on paper

1 BATTLE OF CAPE (IRE) (29) 0

B g Mount Nelson - La Reine de Riogh (IRE)

5 11-2

Jamie Hamilton Sprayclad UK NE & LS Bloodstock

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br John P. Cahill Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWHails from a good jumping family but shaped as if amiss when eighth of 9 in a bumper at Ayr (16f, soft) on debut 29 days ago, dropped away quickly. Market may prove best guide with yard saddling 4 runners. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 BIG JON (IRE)

(29) 6

5 11-2

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Point The Toes (IRE) Ross Chapman

Miss Maria D. Myco

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Thomas Fahey Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Inexpensive gelding offered little when sixth of 9 in a bumper at Ayr (16f, soft) on debut 29 days ago. Now hooded but likely to need more time. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 CREDIT UNION (IRE) (-)

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Insieme (IRE)

Miss R. E. A. Menzies

4 11-2

Aaron Anderson (5)

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Helen Bourke Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEW Kodi Bear gelding. Closely related to Goodwood Zodiac (2m hurdle winner abroad, by Kodiac) and half-brother to 2 winners on Flat Dam 1m winner Betting should guide on racecourse bow. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 FLAMING NORMAN (IRE) (34) 0

4 11-2

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Exotic Flame (IRE) Ryan Mania

R and M Paul Robson, Alnwick

Br Susan Bredin

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held on debut (50/1) Bred to need time and distance and is likely to struggle to make an impact in bumpers. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 L’APPEL

DU LARGE

(FR) (-) 4 11-2

Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rapsodie Sea (FR)

Bruce Lynn Coltman,Douglas Miller,Matterson, Weaver

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Pascal Noue Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGreat Pretender gelding. Brother to a winner, and half-brother to 7 winners, including bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Desir du Large. Wears tongue strap for debut and makes some appeal on pedigree. One to note if supported. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 LAST MAN STANDING (GB) (261) 0- 5 11-2

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bollin Judith Nathan Moscrop

Mr J N Swinbank

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Richard & Candy Mathias Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWPedigree offers some hope but went with little promise despite attracting support when last in a 7-runner bumper at Hexham on debut in March. Interesting to see if money comes again but would need to take a signiﬁcant step forward. TFRHHIII BHA

7 MHORDART (GB) (-) 4 11-2

B g Dartmouth - Cinnomhor Peter Kavanagh

Miss Alison P. Lee Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Miss Alison P. Lee www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORMVIEW Dartmouth gelding. Dam (h86) maiden hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m). Yard has a good start to the month but newcomer doesn’t look an obvious type on paper TFRHHIII BHA-

1-2-3: 1.RONNIE RUSSET 2.TEA BOY (IRE) 3.THORNEYLANDS (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 RONNIE RUSSET (GB) (34) 5

B g Passing Glance - Rosemary Russet

4 11-2

Brian Hughes

Mr H. Posner Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Claire Hart Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to useful Mr Bramley who yard had success with Supported but in need of the experience when midﬁeld in Hexham bumper on debut Entitled to improve and should make more of an impact here TFRHHHHH BHA-

9 RUBINIO (GER) (-)

Ch g Tai Chi (GER) - Rubiana (GER)

4 11-2

Craig Nichol

Mr Dan Astbury Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Gestut Schallern Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTai Chi gelding Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 7.5f/8.5f winner abroad Rashiba. Dam, smart 7f-9f winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Mountain Fighter. Debutant looks one of the more likely types on paper Worth a check in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 TEA BOY (IRE) (20) 2-5

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Name For Fame (USA)

Mr P. G. Atkinson

Br Butlersgrove Stud

5 11-2

Callum Bewley

Peter Atkinson, Northallerton

TIMEFORMVIEW Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and produced a promising ﬁrst effort when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Hexham in March Failed to repeat that effort on reappearance at Catterick last month but would have every chance if recapturing his debut form TFRHHHHI BHA-

11 THORNEYLANDS (IRE) (-)

B g Getaway (GER) - Ayleoola (IRE)

5 11-2

Danny McMenamin

Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Pat Coffey Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORMVIEW €26,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding Half-brother to useful hurdler Break My Soul, stays 2 1/2m. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to several winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Whoshotthesheriff Debutant is one to note on pedigree for in-form yard Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA-

12 CHANGEMYLUCK (GB) (31) 0

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Belle Bella (IRE)

5 10-9

Sean Quinlan

S Coltherd E Gillie Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br W. S. Coltherd

TIMEFORM VIEW Little appeal on paper and ﬁnished well beaten eighth of 12 in a bumper at Carlisle (17f, soft, 66/1) on debut 31 days ago. Will need to improve markedly TFRHHIII BHA-

2024: BESPOKE TAILOR (IRE) 4 11 2 Theo Gillard 5-4 (Ewan Whillans) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Tea Boy (IRE), 4-1 Ronnie Russet (GB), 9-2 Thorneylands (IRE), 9-1 L’Appel du Large (FR), Rubinio (GER), 20-1 Mhordart (GB), 22-1 Battle of Cape (IRE), 25-1 Credit Union (IRE), Last Man Standing (GB), 33-1 Big Jon (IRE), 40-1 Changemyluck (GB), 66-1 Flaming Norman (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.15 - THE BET BOOST AT bet365 CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £30 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, 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 8th, 2025, 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. Bet365 has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. 18 entries, 1 at £6 and 17 at £30. - Closed December 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 12.45 - THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT bet365 MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 5th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Bet365 has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Night Nurse Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. 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 Night Nurse Series qualifier. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 18 entries at £38. - Closed December 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Third Race 1.15 - THE POSITION PAYOUT AT bet365 NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 5th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Bet365 has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. 14 entries at £30. - Closed December 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 1.45 - THE NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Bet365 has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 21st March, 2026. 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 Cab On Target Series qualifier. 22 entries, 1 at £7 and 21 at £38. - Closed December 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.15 - THE bet365 NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Forgive ‘n Forget Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Bet365 has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Forgive ‘n Forget Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 21st March, 2026. 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 Forgive ‘n Forget Series qualifier. 13 entries, 1 at £8 and 12 at £44. - Closed December 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 2lb.

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Sixth Race 2.45 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Bet365 has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 22nd March, 2026. 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 Monet’s Garden Series qualifier. 18 entries at £44. - Closed December 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

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Seventh Race 3.15 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. 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 5th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 9th. 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. Bet365 has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 20 entries at £22. - Closed December 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

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