Sedgefield Racecard - Friday 10th May

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2 RUNSWICK DAYS (IRE) (29) 365-222

B g Presenting - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE)

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7 11-10

Brian Hughes

Mr John Wade John Wade, Sedgefield

B. KavanaghJohn Wade (Haulage) Limited Br

TIMEFORMVIEW Has finished runner-up on his last 3 outings, most recently behind Montoya’s Son (winner again since) over C&D, and is likely to continue in form

TFRHHHHH BHA86

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

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

Runswick Days won The Santander In Memory of Robert Forster Handicap Steeple Chase at Sedgefield on Tuesday 11th November 2014.

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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If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

Welcome to Sedgefield Racecourse.

The team and I are excited to welcome you to the Season Finale here at Sedgefield Racecourse Ladies Evening

We have 82 entries resulting in an exciting evenings racing for you to enjoy.

I would like to Thank our sponsor of the today- AKBet sponsoring the full card.

Today we have 7 races on the card today, we start with a Novice Hurdle at 15.18 then followed by a mix of 2 Handicap Chases and 3 Handicap Hurdles and the last race starting at 20.40 is a National Hunt Flat Race I like the look of race 4 at 18.55 with a competitive field of Class 4 horses.

Those of you who will be having a bet Good Luck in picking the winner

As it’s Ladies Evening, we will have members of the team from‘Bubble Events’looking for the contenders for the Style Awards, we have £500 for the winner and prizes for 2nd and 3rd so best of luck to all.

As always, I will be out and about today so, please if you see me, want to have a chat, say hello, or give me some feedback, please feel free to do so The team and I want to know what we, as a team, can do to enhance your Raceday experience here at Sedgefield

To close the season, we have ARRIVAL the No1 International Award-winning ABBA tribute band After the last race the Band will be performing live on the stage until c. 22.20 so get your dancing shoes ready for some ABBA classics

As we come to the end of my second Season Finale here at Sedgefield, I would like to thank all the Owners & Trainers and stable teams enabling all of us to enjoy racing at Sedgefield, all the sponsors, Annual Members, clients and customers who with out them we would not have a great days racing and finally all the team here at Sedgefield who work tirelessly to make the raceday enjoyable for all

We start next season on Monday 23rd September and the team, and I would love to see you join us for another exciting day racing at Sedgefield

Enjoy your evening’s racing, Thanks

Colin Smith General Manager

RACEDAY TEAM

SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.

Michael Naughton Clerk of the Course

Colin Smith General Manager

Emma Gray Business Manager

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In the unlikely event that the racecourse has to abandon racing and evacuate buildings please read the following information for your safety. Racecourse management will only take such action if an emergency situation such as a fire or possible bomb threat and at all times decisions will be taken placing public safety as a priority. In the event that an evacuation is necessary the following announcement will be made over the public address system: THIS IS AN EMERGENCY SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT IT IS NECESSARY FOR ALL PERSONSTO LEAVETHE RACECOURSE WOULDYOU PLEASE FOLLOWTHE DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY STAFF AND MOVETOTHE ASSEMBLY LOCATIONS PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURNTOYOURVEHICLES AS ROADS MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES.YOUR CO-OPERATION IS REQUIREDTO ENABLE RACINGTO RESUME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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FRIDAY 10TH MAY

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward), COLIN VICKERS (Stewards’Panel Chair)

PHILIPPA HARDY, KELLY O’BOYLE, ADRIAN SMITH

STARTERS

RUSSELL GARRITTY

SHAUN MITCHELL

JUDGE

NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

CLERK OF THE SCALES

WAYNE BURNELL

VETERINARY OFFICER

TIM DAVIES

ARTHUR KIDD

VETERINARY SURGEONS

CAROLINE BLAKISTON

PATRICK JOPLIN

CHARLOTTE CRISP

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr BRUCE MCLAIN

Dr SAM FOSTER

Dr ALASTAIR DICKSON

NURSE

CHRISTINE TOMBLING

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

RACHEL KIRTLEY

MICHELLE MAUGHAN

TRACEY HAMILTON

COMMENTATOR

MALCOLM TOMLINSON

BETTING RING MANAGER

PAUL HAYS

CLERK OF THE COURSE & SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

MICHAEL NAUGHTON

RACEDAY PRESENTER

DEREK THOMPSON

HOSPITALITY FACILITIES

Your location for the day – suite or marquee:

Pavilion Private Boxes

A spectacular view of the track and winning post.

Raceday Restaurant

On the first floor of the Pavilion Stand, an ideal location to fine dine and watch in

and style.

Enjoy the Royal Banquet menu or try one of the special offer packages available on a selection of Racedays

Private boxes with balcony to put you right in the heart of the action. Each box can accommodate between 12 and 30 guests (minimum numbers apply)

Owners & Trainers Restaurant

Set within the Roflow Stand, overlooking the Winners Enclosure, Parade Ring and final furlong, providing a real feel of being close to the action. Ideal for larger parties, our suites can accommodate between 30 and 200 guests.

Bistro 1927

Overlooking the home straight this Café Bistro offers a variety of snacks and can be hired for parties.

Roflow Stand

Hosting four large private suites or alternatively a 180 seated restaurant.

COURSE FEATURES

Prominent points on the course: Centre Course

Tote Betting Shop

Winners Enclosure

Owners & Trainers

Parade Ring

Winning Post Main Entrance & Turnstiles

Assembly Point West across track

Assembly Point

past Bistro 1927

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10 MAY AK BETS

For those who would like to enter the Style Awards this year, please head over to our flower wall located outside of our winner’s suite where you will be photographed and entered automatically into the competition.

Our Style Awards will open from 3.20pm through to 6pm where judging will take place.

We will invite our three finalists to the parade ring entrance via telephone call at 7pm where the winner will be announced in the final at 7.15pm

Timings are subject to change

Good luck to all of those who are entering

FIRST RACE 5.18

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE AK BETS APP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

Total prize fund

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (51 wins from 250 runners, 20%) runs CAMARRATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs AWAY SHE GOES, OSCAR DOODLE & TOSCAN GENIUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAMARRATE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 142 miles.

CAMARRATE overcame the run of the race when off the mark in this sphere at Fakenham and remains with potential given his above-average Flat form Oscar Doodle and Graze On Phoenix are feared most.

1

(IRE)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Celtic Cygnet (IRE)

Owners Group 127

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Oak Hill Stud Owners Group

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful AW Flat winner for Grant Tuer and taken well to hurdling, justifying favouritism in Fakenham juvenile over Easter. Highly likely there’s more to come from him. TFRHHHHH BHA107

2 BYRON HILL (IRE) (316) 0U33/-

B g Kingston Hill - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE)

Hold My Beer Syndicate

7 11-3

Sam Twiston-Davies

Patrick Neville, Leyburn

Br Morgan Cahalan Aerocom UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on the level and has shown ability over hurdles. Off since July but open to improvement for new yard (has left Richard Hughes). TFRHHHHI BHA102

3 CASTLECOMER BILL (IRE) (74) 0P-

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Macville (IRE)

Hold My Beer, A Duffus & P Neville

6 11-3

Joe Williamson (3)

Patrick Neville, Leyburn

Br Patrick Neville Lawless Civils, Aerocom UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway gelding who showed nothing in bumper/maiden hurdle. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 GRAZE ON PHOENIX (GB) (103) 46/U3- 5 11-3

Ch g Mount Nelson - Graze On And On

Mr J. R. Rowbottom

Henry Brooke

John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Br Mr J. R. Rowbottom JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWUnseated rider early on hurdles bow in December but offered plenty to work on when third of 9 in novice at Doncaster a month later Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 JINGLE DU GOUET (FR) (14) 2105- 5 11-3

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Dolly du Gouet (FR)

Mrs E. C. York

Br Thierry Lemoine

Callum Bewley

Simon Waugh, Morpeth

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on the second of his 2 starts between the flags but little to shout about under Rules both starts last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 KINGSTON NARCISSUS (FR) (196) 5 11-3

Bl g Authorized (IRE) - Kingston Acacia

John Johnson & John Wade

Ross Chapman

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Mr Richard Hains Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair and consistent maiden on Flat in France (stays 15f) for E. Libaud (sold €30,000 in November). Should take to this sphere being a brother to a fairly useful 2m hurdler so no surprise to see him figure. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 OSCAR DOODLE (GB) (14) 3- 5 11-3

Gr g Outstrip - Dusty Blue Conor O’Farrell Hyman, Robinson & Watt Brian Ellison, Malton

Br M. W. Easterby McIvors.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest performer on Flat (stays 12.5f), who won 3 times in 2023 Ran to a similar level when third in C&D maiden on hurdles bow in February and ran well back on the level 2 weeks ago. Player TFRHHHHI BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

8

RACQUET CLUB

(IRE) (14) PP- 5 11-3

B g Almanzor (FR) - Galipette

Mrs Evelyn Slack

Br Gestut Zur Kuste AG

Conor Rabbitt (5)

Dianne Sayer, Penrith

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to trouble the judge in 3 runs on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh in 2022 and pulled up both starts over hurdles last month. TFRHIIII BHA-

9 RATHGEARAN (IRE)

(18) 40/424/P- 8 11-3

B g Califet (FR) - Strong Lady (IRE)

Mrs H. N. Eubank

Thomas Dowson

Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Gerard Cosgrave www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers in Ireland and similar form over hurdles/fences Showed nothing after 16 months off at Hexham 18 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA92

10 TOSCAN GENIUS (FR)

(31) 26- 7 11-3

B g Deep Impact (JPN) - Shagah (IRE)

Steel a win

Br Al Shaqab Racing

Nathan Moscrop

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner who produced a decent first effort in this sphere when runner-up here (19.8f) in November Excuses here later that month but well held back on the level since after a break. TFRHHHII BHA-

11 AWAY SHE GOES (IRE)

B m Mahler - Boynagh Joy (IRE)

Richard & Katherine Gilbert

(66) 60- 5 10-10

Craig Nichol

Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Sheila & Alan Morrell Straightline (NE) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers.

12 VANILLA DANCER (GB) (59) 31343- CD

B m Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE)

Garry Thexton & Chris Grant

Br T. C. Dawson

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 10-10

Danny McMenamin

Chris Grant, Billingham

www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in bumpers, scoring here in December, and not disgraced switched to hurdles last 2 starts Respected. TFRHHHII BHA102

2023: NO CORRESPONDING FIXTURE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 3, 6. Hood worn by No. 7, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Camarrate (IRE), 6-1 Graze On Phoenix (GB), 7-1 Oscar Doodle (GB), 15-2 Byron Hill (IRE), Vanilla Dancer (GB), 8-1 Kingston Narcissus (FR), 14-1 Toscan Genius (FR), 33-1 Jingle du Gouet (FR), Rathgearan (IRE), 66-1 Away She Goes (IRE), 150-1 Castlecomer Bill (IRE), 300-1 Racquet Club (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 5.48

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 1F) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AK BETS HOME OF FREE BETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Hammond (31 wins from 260 runners, 12%) runs GREAT BALLINBORIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (6 wins from 21 runners, 29%) runs TROPICAL TALENT LONGEST TRAVELLER: TROPICAL TALENT trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 157 miles.

Not a particularly convincing bunch but TROPICAL TALENT has taken pretty well to chasing, and in the hope a tongue tie helps his finishing effort, he’s awarded the vote Six One Nine is dangerous if returning from a break on his game, with Moves Like Monty one to monitor in the betting.

1 SIX ONE NINE (IRE) (27) 421131- C

B g Cloudings (IRE) - Indian Athlete (IRE)

D&D Armstrong Ltd

Br Joseph Campbell

Danny McMenamin

Chris Grant, Billingham

TIMEFORMVIEWHas really enhanced his strike-rate over fences at Newcastle in recent times, winning 3 times in all last season Versatile regarding trip and 4lb rise shouldn’t prevent a bold bid TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 LIBBY (IRE) (28) 4/60344-

B m Highland Reel (IRE) - Star of Spring (IRE)

Mr Beau Stevens

5 11-8

Jamie Hamilton

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Star Of Spring Syndicate Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form over hurdles for Joseph O’Brien but well held in various company for current yard Hopes rest on application of a visor TFRHHHII BHA94

3

DREAM JET

(IRE) (84) 01660P-

Ch g Jet Away - Anemone

Sharing The Dream Syndicate 1

Br Peter Nolan

6 11-8

Craig Nichol

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in an Irish point and left his previous form under Rules behind when landing a Stratford maiden hurdle under Harry Cobden in August Has failed to take to chasing so far. TFRHHHII BHA94

4

BLUE BEAR

(GB) (30) 04314U- CD

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Kilronan High (IRE)

6 11-6

Ross Chapman

Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mr W. Kinsey Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Raised his game to complete a ready first success at Sedgefield in February. Not in the same form completed start since, unseating rider at the first at Market Rasen. TFRHHHII BHA92

5 GREAT BALLINBORIS (FR) (41) 40/60/34-

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Rotswana (FR)

8 11-0

Conor O’Farrell

Mr John Burnett Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mr Remy Buchot J & J Burnett Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to make an impact over hurdles but there were some positives to take from his chase debut third at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) on Boxing Day on return from a year off. Clearly fragile and not in the same form at Carlisle TFRHHHII BHA86

6 AUGHARUE (IRE) (77) 2PFP5P- 7 10-13

B g Rule of Law (USA) - Abbans Aunt (IRE)

Sam Coltherd Perryman Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br George Doyle Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close at Hexham on his return from an absence in October but has gone backwards in 5 subsequent starts and it’s probably best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA85

7 KICKSAFTERSIX (IRE) (209) 5/02125- 8 10-12

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Astalanda (FR) Callum Bewley Coniston Old Men Syndicate Martin Todhunter, Penrith

Br Martin McDermott Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got to grips with chasing when landing 8-runner handicap in a re-fitted hood in June 2023. Failed to meet market expectations twice after that year but given a break and he could easily get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA84

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1-2-3: 1.TROPICAL

8

DAKOTA MOIRETTE (FR)

(93) 64/0026- 11 10-11

B g Voix du Nord (FR) - Rahana Moirette (FR)

Joe Williamson (3)

The Golden Dream Andrew Crook, Leyburn

Br Madame Claude Marie Duporte

TIMEFORMVIEWPretty useful chaser at his best but his decent Catterick second off a 5lb higher mark in December is flanked by two lesser efforts, while it’s hard to ignore the fact that his record in this sphere stands at 0-30 TFRHHIII BHA83

9 TROPICAL TALENT

(GB) (15) 44/P34- 5 10-10

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Tropical Rock

The Oldcastle Racing Syndicate

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Littleton Stud Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden under both codes but more to take from efforts over fences, no extra late on when fourth at Warwick a fortnight ago. Tongue tie may help and he’s of major interest TFRHHHHH BHA82

10 MOVES LIKE MONTY

(IRE) (36) 0/F1PP6- 6 10-8

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Toulon Pass (IRE)

John Kington

The Wide Awake Syndicate L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br D. J. Fitzpatrick Postpack Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner but looked limited in his qualifying runs over hurdles. Fences may see him in a better light now chasing and he’s one to monitor in the market. TFRHHHHI BHA80

11 BUDARRI (GB)

(82) 20532P- 11 10-5

B g Supreme Sound - Amtaar

Cruikshank Coltherd

Edward Austin (5)

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br Neil J. Cruikshank Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice last winter and placed several times since Soon done with at Musselburgh in February and off the track since.

TFRHHHII BHA77

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8, 11.

Stewards Note:

KICKSAFTERSIX: Following its run on 14/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

BUDARRI: Following its run on 18/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Six One Nine (IRE), 5-1 Tropical Talent (GB), 9-1 Blue Bear (GB), Great Ballinboris (FR), 10-1 Kicksaftersix (IRE), 11-1 Libby (IRE), Moves Like Monty (IRE), 14-1 Dream Jet (IRE), Budarri (GB), 20-1 Dakota Moirette (FR), 22-1 Augharue (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE

ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten Favourite B - Brought Down C - Course Winner

D - Distance Winner R - Refused S - Slipped Up

U - Unseated F - Fell d - Disqualified r - Ran Out P - Pulled Up

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS

Owners & Trainers have exclusive access of the Owners & Trainers Suite situated within the Roflow Stand where there is complimentary Tea/Coffee & Lunch. There is also a Restaurant inside the Paxtons Stand where tables are available at a discounted rate should you wish to upgrade. Subject to availability.

If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you. For more information please visit www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk www.arenaracingcompany.co.uk

Welcome to Rachel Murray and her friends to ladies day!

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THIRD RACE 6.20

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE AK BETS WATCH ALL UK RACING MARES’ 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) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (51 wins from 250 runners, 20%) runs BARRONS LAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (6 wins from 21 runners, 29%) runs MRS TABITHA LONGEST TRAVELLER: MRS TABITHA trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 157 miles.

MRS TABITHA improved markedly to make a winning hurdling debut at Ludlow recently and she’s the type to go on progressing, so she can go in again. Barrons Land is an interesting handicap debutante and Cailin Dearg goes well here, so they’re the main dangers.

1 OUR LAURA B (IRE) (146) 12/144P- D

B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Dear Bach (IRE)

6 12-0

Richie McLernon Racing Knights Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWImproved for the switch to handicapping, winning a pair of mares ’ events at Newcastle (both at 20.3f) last spring Poor runs last 2 outings and will likely need the run after 4 months off. TFRHHIII BHA105

2 SPOT ON SOPH (IRE) (35) 132254- 8 11-10

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Gwenadu (FR)

Mowbray Park

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Br Philip & Orla Hore Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW 14/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, heavy) 35 days ago. Hood back on Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA101

3 BRIGHT SUNBIRD (IRE) (171) 243510- D 9 11-7

B m Milan - Mrs Marples (IRE)

M Hammond,Moorland Racing,Menzies AM LTD

Br J. F. Mernagh

Nathan Moscrop

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Walling & Landscape Gardeners, Walling & Landscape Contractors, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWRegained the winning thread when accounting for 9 rivals at Stratford (26.4f, good to soft) last July Poor run at Hereford 4 months later and not seen since Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA98

4 WESTERN GLEN (IRE) (55) 000050-

B m Westerner - New Targets (IRE)

5 11-4

Jamie Hamilton

Mr John Coates Mr Richard Smith Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Br Joseph Smiddy Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers and yet to make an impact over hurdles.

5 MISS ARABELLA (GB) (82) 4P/2623-

B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Helter Helter (USA)

Mrs A. M. Thomson

Br Floors Farming, S. Roy & Admington Hall

TFRHHIII BHA95

6 11-2

Ryan Mania

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Sandy Thomson

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on her final start in bumpers. Yet to match that form over hurdles but should have learned a bit and switches to handicaps after 82 days off.

TFRHHHII BHA93

6 MOORE CLOUDS (IRE) (30) 143163- C 9 11-2

Gr m Cloudings (IRE) - Wednesday Girl (IRE)

Clouds of Orton

Br Terence Leonard

Callum Bewley

Andrew Wilson, Orton

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled her chase account here on Boxing Day and back on track to some degree when third at Market Rasen a month ago. Returns to hurdling now.

TFRHHHII BHA93

7 CAILIN DEARG (IRE) (77) 40//0001- CD 9 11-1

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Lepidina (IRE)

Craig Nichol Jacobs,Tebay & Dobbin

Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

Br Miss R. Tonson Rye Hazelrigg Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to capitalise on a handy mark and enhance an excellent record here when scoring over C&D 77 days ago. Should go well again

TFRHHHHI BHA92

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder

Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1-2-3: 1.MRS TABITHA 2.BARRONS LAND (IRE) 3.CAILIN DEARG (IRE)

8

BARRONS LAND (IRE) (51) 24/2244-

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gwendoliner (IRE)

Mr J. Fyffe

6 11-1

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr David Lawlor JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up four times in Irish points and filled the same position in a Doncaster bumper on her Rules debut in January. Signs of encouragement over hurdles and expected to be suited by this step back up in trip on handicap debut TFRHHHHI BHA92

9

MRS TABITHA

(GB) (16) 1/P001- 5 10-9

B m Jack Hobbs - Hunca Munca (IRE)

The Preston Lodge Syndicate

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Preston Lodge Stud Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut bumper winner at Bangor and left previous hurdling form well behind when justifying support in a 9-runner event on handicap debut at Ludlow Could be a good deal more to come and every chance she can follow-up. TFRHHHHH BHA86

10 IZZY

BELL

(GB) (134) 36/P6PP-

Gr m Eagle Top - Urbane Bell

Mr K Waters

Br K. W. Waters

6 10-5

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Maurice Barnes, Brampton

Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to better poor form so easily passed over. TFRHHIII BHA82

11

FAIRLAND

(IRE) (119) 650P55- 7 10-2

B m Ask - The Farmers Sister (IRE)

Mrs H N. Eubank

Danny McMenamin

Chris Grant, Billingham

Br P. G. McGillion www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORMVIEW Poor maiden who again failed to see things out when fifth in a handicap here 4 months ago. Tongue tie could make a difference but others have more solid credentials. TFRHHHII BHA79

12 LE FOU’S KEEP (IRE) (183) 6P0/63P- 9 10-2

B m Le Fou (IRE) - Slaney Conflict (IRE)

Edward Austin (5)

Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick

Br P. Carter

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler who was pulled up at this course when last seen 6 months ago and is hard to make a solid case for. TFRHHIII BHA79

13 STAR OF

MARKINCH (IRE)

B m Watar (IRE) - Gibboghstown (IRE)

(57) 033F/P/P- 8 10-2

Bruce Lynn (3)

Mr Richard Chapman Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

Br Dermot Day David Merry Farrier

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame last 2 of 3 starts in points but little impact under Rules and looks set for another struggle from out of the weights

14 KURPHY (IRE) (16) 500P56-

B m Quest For Peace (IRE) - Taipans Girl (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA72

6 10-2

Conor O’Farrell

Mrs C Brown & Mr I J Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br John Blake Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited hurdler who arrives on the back of a poor showing at Perth 16 days ago and looks set for another struggle from out of the weights TFRHHIII BHA71

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 9, 10, 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11, 14.

Stewards Note:

MISS ARABELLA: Following its run on 18/2/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Mrs Tabitha (GB), 5-1 Cailin Dearg (IRE), 7-1 Barrons Land (IRE), 9-1 Spot On Soph (IRE), 10-1 Miss Arabella (GB), 12-1 Moore Clouds (IRE), 14-1 Fairland (IRE), 22-1 Bright Sunbird (IRE), 25-1 Our Laura B (IRE), 33-1 Kurphy (IRE), 40-1 Izzy Bell (GB), Le Fou’s Keep (IRE), 50-1 Star of Markinch (IRE), 66-1 Western Glen (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 6.55

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 28YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

AK

BETS BIG PRICES BIG LIMITS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

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 (19-24): B Ellison (30 wins from 134 runners, 22%) runs TUPELO MISSISSIPPI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs TUPELO MISSISSIPPI

WEIGHTWATCHER: TONTO’S SPIRIT won off a handicap mark of 110, his rating is now down 9lb to 101. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HAURAKI GULF trained by D Cole, Solihull, 183 miles.

HAURAKI GULF can boast a C&D win and arrives on a lenient mark so is taken to bounce back in style from his recent Uttoxeter mishap Market Rasen runner-up Ladronne rates the main danger, with Gandhi Maker and Ashington also warranting plenty of respect in an open contest.

1 HAURAKI GULF (GB) (16) 01314U- CD

9 12-2

B g Kayf Tara - Leading On Chris Ward (3) Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Aiden Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win in chase at Leicester in February. Unseated rider 11th in handicap chase (4/1) at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 16 days ago. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA122

2 LADRONNE (FR) (40) 2P3142-

B g Linda’s Lad - Worldeta (FR)

10 11-8

Mr Paddy Barlow (7) T C Racing Syndicate Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Br Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu T C Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 7 in handicap chase (9/1) at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to soft) 40 days ago, sticking to task Can give a good account. TFRHHHHI BHA114

3 HIGH MOON (GB) (27) 1/P632P-

B g Midnight Legend - Dizzy Frizzy

Miss Maria D. Myco

9 11-8

Ross Chapman

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Jethro Bloodstock Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEW 11/4, pulled up in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, heavy) 27 days ago so needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA114

4 TUPELO MISSISSIPPI (IRE) (84) 6/2451P-

B g Yeats (IRE) - Misleain (IRE)

Phil & Julie Martin & Graeme Preston

Br Robin Ellerbeck (Bloodstock) Ltd

9 11-7

Craig Nichol

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win in chase at Kelso in January. 6/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f, soft) 84 days ago. Can make his presence felt if back to his best TFRHHHII BHA113

5 ASHINGTON (GB) (15) 434035- C 9 11-7

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Kadoma

Ursa Major Racing Ltd

Br Springfield Farm Partnership

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Titan Resource Management

TIMEFORMVIEW Off 5 months before a fading fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, good, 4/1) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Visor back on and one for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA113

6 GANDHI MAKER (FR) (18) 2P2312- C 8 11-5

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Thellya d’Arc (FR)

Thomas Dowson

Mr Robert Moncur Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Mme M. J. Augereau & Mr R. Terriere Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner First run since leaving Stuart Coltherd when creditable second of 12 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, heavy, 9/1) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip and in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA111

7 LEADING

FORCE

(IRE) (63) 224/326- 7 11-1

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Good Looking Woman (IRE) Ryan Mania

D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Br Oliver Loughlin

TIMEFORMVIEWRespectable sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good to soft, 9/2) 63 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA107

1-2-3: 1.HAURAKI GULF 2.LADRONNE (FR) 3.GANDHI MAKER (FR)

8

TONTO’S SPIRIT (GB) (220) P04P1P- C D

B g Authorized (IRE) - Desert Royalty (IRE)

12 10-9

Conor O’Farrell

Mr A. Slack Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Mrs J M. Quy Messrs G.A.Slack

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner. Latest win in chase at Cartmel in August Pulled up in handicap chase here (17f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running. TFRHHIII BHA101

9 CROAGH PATRICK

(IRE) (33) 222230-

B g Mountain High (IRE) - Benedicta Rose (IRE)

Mr R. J. Hewitt

Br Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables

9 10-5

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Nineteen runs since last win in 2022 9/1, ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, heavy) 33 days ago. Blinkers back on Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA97

10 SEAN OG (IRE) (51) 252504-

B g Getaway (GER) - Genesta (IRE)

SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer

6 10-2

Danny McMenamin

Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Br Gerard Mullins Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Haydock (18.9f, soft) 51 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase with more required. TFRHHIII BHA94

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6.

Stewards Note:

HIGH MOON: Following its run on 13/4/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

TUPELO MISSISSIPPI: Following its run on 16/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Leading Force (IRE), 6-1 Gandhi Maker (FR), 13-2 Hauraki Gulf (GB), Ladronne (FR), 7-1 High Moon (GB), Ashington (GB), 12-1 Tupelo Mississippi (IRE), 14-1 Croagh Patrick (IRE), 22-1 Tonto’s Spirit (GB), Sean Og (IRE)

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Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a highspecification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital

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FIFTH RACE 7.30

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AK BETS BEST PRICE PREMIER LEAGUE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Hammond (31 wins from 260 runners, 12%) runs PENPAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Jardine (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs LA QUARITE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LA QUARITE trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 108 miles.

Cases can be made for many, but it could pay to take a chance on HEART ABOVE, who has shown precious little in maiden hurdles but it’s worth remembering he was fair in bumpers and starts out in handicaps from a basement mark. Boyneside produced his best effort to date at this track a couple of months ago, so he’s put forward as the main danger back down in trip, ahead of Huit Reflets and La Quarite.

1 THE KING OF MAY (FR) (41) 340660- C

B g High Rock (IRE) - Waltzing (IRE)

Mrs J J. Robinson

Br Mr Alain Lebret & Mr Pascal Noue

Nathan Moscrop

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Would be thrown in off this mark if anywhere near his best but he has struggled since finishing a decent third at Carlisle (20f, soft) in November TFRHHIII BHA98

2 MAJOR SNUGFIT (GB) (178) 21053U/- CD

Ch g Ruler of The World (IRE) - Bridle Belle

Mrs Suzanne Kirkup & Mr Kevin Kirkup

Br Mrs H. Steel

8 11-4

Edward Austin (5)

David Thompson, Darlington

The Osteopath Kevin Kirkup

TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner who probably needed the run on first outing since leaving Rebecca Menzies after 13 months off when finishing well held on the Flat at Newcastle (12.4f) in November, capitulating quickly once headed Back over hurdles with plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA88

3 ASK BOB (IRE)

(57) 00/0FP0-

Ch g Ask - Rose Brook (IRE)

7 11-4

Joe Williamson (3)

The 119 Partnership Andrew Crook, Leyburn

Br Norman Kearney

TIMEFORMVIEWYet to get his head in front and offered little on first outing since leaving John McConnell after 6 months off at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) a couple of months ago. Makes very little appeal despite a tumbling mark. TFRHHIII BHA88

4 LA QUARITE (FR) (35) F5526-

B g Seahenge (USA) - Etoile de Kerfelec (FR)

4 11-3

Danny McMenamin

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

Br Gwenole Thepot, Sandy Thepot & Joel Le M

Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWEasily best effort when second on handicap debut fitted with a hood at Musselburgh in February. Did too much too soon trying to dominate a stronger field back there (17.4f, heavy) 5 weeks ago and is worth another chance TFRHHHII BHA93

5 FOR THREE

(IRE) (148) 005244- 10 11-2

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

TIMEFORMVIEWAttractedplentyofsupportandshapedwellwhenrunner-upoverC&DonfirststartforthisyardinNovember Fartookeenforhisowngood there next time, but more like it when fourth at Newcastle 16.9f, soft) in December Respected returning from a 5-month break TFRHHHII BHA86

6

HUIT REFLETS

(FR) (49) 000663- 7 11-1

B g Coastal Path - Ultra Violette (FR)

URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner

Br Vsse Yves D’Armaille

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

ADRA Projects Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who failed to justify support returned to hurdling/a longer trip (cheekpieces left off) on first outing since leaving Miss Elizabeth Doyle at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) 7 weeks ago, finishing very tired. Back down in trip and a sounder surface could prove beneficial TFRHHHHI BHA85

7 LADY HAMILTON (IRE) (25) 630/636- 5 11-0

B m Teofilo (IRE) - Heartily (IRE) Ross Chapman

Exors of the Late Mr A. Lister Wilf Storey, Consett

Br Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEWBest effort over hurdles came when third in mares maiden at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) last March. Hasn’t gone on from that since, finishing tailed off at this track and Kelso in recent weeks. Dropped another 3lb but easy to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA84

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

8

HEART ABOVE (GB) (93) 32/2000- 6 10-12

B g Shirocco (GER) - Cool Baranca (GER)

Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer

Br Emma Sayer

Henry Brooke

Dianne Sayer, Penrith

TIMEFORMVIEWPromise when placed on all 3 starts in bumpers but has been decidedly underwhelming in 3 maiden hurdles, including over C&D 3 months ago. Starts out in handicaps from a basement mark as a result and may well prove a different proposition TFRHHHHH BHA82

9 PENPAL (FR) (117) 403/P/1P- D 9 10-11

Ch g Muhtathir - Penkinella (FR)

The Golden Cuckoo

Br Magalen Bryant & David Powell

Joshua Thompson (10)

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW French claiming winner who justified good support from a career-low mark at Newcastle (16.8f) 12 months ago Ran no sort of race after 8 months off at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) in January (found to have bled) so would take a leap of faith to get involved after another absence. TFRHHIII BHA81

10 BOYNESIDE (GB) (59) 0/00352- 5 10-5

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Myrtle Drive (IRE)

Lorcan Murtagh

Mr James Proudfoot & Mrs Sue Murtagh Barry Murtagh, Carlisle

Br Brendan Richardson

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced 5-y-o who produced his best effort to date after 12 weeks off when second of 10 in handicap at this course (19.8f, heavy) a couple of months ago. Back down in trip and warrants respect if able to build on that TFRHHHHI BHA75

11 ROBIN GOODFELLOW

(IRE) (27) 0/30455- 5 10-2

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Bergamask (USA)

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick

Br Godolphin

TIMEFORMVIEWPoor maiden handicap hurdler who showed the benefit of his recent stable debut when fifth of 14 at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) last month. Another step forward needed if he’s to bag that elusive first success. TFRHHHII BHA71

12 STRONG TEAM (IRE)

(90) 4/6P000- CD 11 10-2

B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Star Blossom (USA)

Chris Grant Racing Club

Charlie Maggs (7)

Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Darley www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in 2021 but has been more miss than hit on the Flat over winter. 4lb out of the weights and he looks an easy swerve TFRHHIII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 12.

Stewards Note:

HUIT REFLETS: Following its run on 22/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

PENPAL: Following its run on 14/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

ProbableS.P’s:9-2ForThree(IRE),Boyneside(GB),11-2LaQuarite(FR),6-1HuitReflets(FR),14-1HeartAbove(GB), Penpal (FR), 20-1 The King of May (FR), Major Snugfit (GB), Ask Bob (IRE), Robin Goodfellow (IRE), 33-1 Lady Hamilton (IRE), 66-1 Strong Team (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 8.05

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE AK BETS BEST PRICE PREMIER LEAGUE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (51 wins from 250 runners, 20%) runs COPPER FOX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (6 wins from 21 runners, 29%) runs LUCKY LOVER BOY

WEIGHTWATCHER: LUCKY LOVER BOY won off a handicap mark of 101, his rating is now down 8lb to 93. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LUCKY LOVER BOY trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 157 miles.

Having dropped in the weights, LUCKY LOVER BOY ran better than for a while when third at Huntingdon 15 days ago and he can build on that effort to gain a third C&D success Copper Fox also ran well at Huntingdon on his latest outing and could be in the mix with cheekpieces reapplied, while Brian’s Jet is worth another chance back on less testing ground

colours no horse age st lb

1 LUCKY LOVER BOY (IRE) (15) 506053- CD 9 12-0

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Mayonga (IRE)

Henry Brooke

The Lucky Lovers Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Frank Dunne Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 4 times, including twice at this C&D, in the first half of 2022/23 Had been struggling for form in 2023/24, but back on track when third in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon 15 days ago. Could be ready to take advantage of his reduced mark TFRHHHHH BHA93

2 FOSTER’S FORTUNE (GB) (18) 060604- 5 11-12

B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Mrs Eff Danny McMenamin

Chasing the dream Chris Grant, Billingham

Br T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed a bit in bumpers but little impact in maiden/novice hurdles, well-beaten when fourth of 9 in novice at Hexham 18 days ago. Market could guide as he makes his handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA91

3 SATTAM (GB) (14) 2/30500-

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tarayef (IRE)

5 11-9

Conor O’Farrell

Mr Anthony White Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWFair form when making the frame all 3 starts in bumpers for Dermot Weld, but below that level over hurdles for his current yard After 3 months off, eighth of 12 at Perth on handicap debut 2 weeks ago, so he needs to find more with that run behind him. TFRHHHII BHA88

4 COPPER FOX (GB) (15) 264444-

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Princess Oriane (IRE)

Alistair Sutcliffe & Partner

Br Distillery Stud

7 11-7

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s now 13 runs since his sole success back in 2022, but ran of his better recent races when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he can make his presence felt from his current mark. TFRHHHHI BHA86

5 BRIAN’S JET (IRE) (49) 234P4P-

Gr g Jet Away - Carryonblue (IRE)

Mr J McAvoy, Mr C Lowther & Partners

Br Ms Cecily Purcell

6 11-6

Craig Nichol

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWDidn’t make a promising start over hurdles but showed more in 2023/24, making the frame in 4 of his first 5 starts of the campaign. Possibly unsuited by testing conditions when pulled up on his latest outing, so he could fare better with cheekpieces/tongue strap back on TFRHHHHI BHA85

6 MILAJESS (IRE) (59) 4P0340- 7 11-5

B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Tistrueforme (IRE)

Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

The Monday Club Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mr Nicholas Kelly Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best over hurdles for Michael Griffin in Ireland and bettered previous efforts for current yard when third at Musselburgh in January. However, has gone backwards from that effort in 2 subsequent outings. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA84

7 ZUUL (GB) (71) 443/005-

6 11-4

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sharp Dresser (USA) Nathan Moscrop

Diamond Racing & Howdale Bloodstock Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Howdale Bloodstock Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWRan to a fair level in bumpers for Michael Appleby in 2022 After 18 months off, hasn’t offered much in novice/maiden hurdles for his current yard, but he could show more as he goes handicapping with cheekpieces/tongue strap added to the hood TFRHHHII BHA83

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1-2-3: 1.LUCKY LOVER BOY (IRE) 2.COPPER FOX 3.BRIAN’S JET (IRE)

8

EDDIE

MUSH (IRE) (437) 0000P0/-

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - So Proper (IRE)

Beechfield

6 11-3

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Clem & Greg Rossiter Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWell held only start in bumpers and has fared no better sent hurdling, seventh of 9 in maiden at Catterick when last seen back in February 2023 Looks to be up against it with cheekpieces back on for his return. TFRHHIII BHA82

9 HIDE OUT

(IRE) (52) P64236-

B g Stowaway - Creme d’Arblay (IRE)

Mr Foster & Partner

9 10-11

Bruce Lynn (3)

Danny Brooke, Middleham

Br Christopher Maye S. C. Poster Farming, Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden but made the frame in a couple of handicap hurdles this winter. However, not in the same form tried chasing again at this course in February, before finishing well held back over hurdles last time. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA76

10

IOLANI

(GER) (15) 35P003- CD

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Imogen (GER)

Mrs Evelyn Slack

Br Gestut Etzean

12 10-9

Ben Smith (7)

Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran whose last victory came back in September 2021 Form had been going the wrong way, but from his tumbling mark he ran better than for a while when third at Perth 15 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort TFRHHHII BHA74

11

CLEAN GETAWAY (IRE) (48)

03P36P-

B g Getaway (GER) - Dee Two O Two (IRE)

7 10-6

Joe Williamson (3)

Mr P. Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Adrian Sutton

Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWStill winless over hurdles but made the frame 3 times in early-2023/24. Pulled up on his final outing in July, though, and has made little impact in 3 starts in points since (latest in March) TFRHHIII BHA71

12 NATIONAL QUESTION (IRE) (25)

050-

4 10-2

Br g Fracas (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE) Derek Fox

Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses

Br J. S. Bolger

TIMEFORMVIEWDown the field in varied events on the Flat and has shown little in 3 starts over hurdles. Needs to leave previous form well behind as he makes his handicap hurdle debut (cheekpieces on for first time in this code). TFRHHIII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Stewards Note:

FOSTER’S FORTUNE: Following its run on 22/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. BRIAN’S JET: Following its run on 22/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lucky Lover Boy (IRE), 4-1 Copper Fox (GB), 7-1 Iolani (GER), 10-1 Brian’s Jet (IRE), 14-1 Foster’s Fortune (GB), Zuul (GB), 16-1 Sattam (GB), 18-1 Milajess (IRE), Hide Out (IRE), 22-1 Clean Getaway (IRE), 28-1 National Question (IRE), 40-1 Eddie Mush (IRE)

PLACES

SEVENTH RACE 8.40

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

THE AK BETS CHAT TO A TRADER 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 (19-24): B Ellison (30 wins from 134 runners, 22%) runs SAXON STAR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs SAXON STAR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: WILTSHIRE WONDER trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 257 miles.

Tricky stuff with WILTSHIRE WONDER chanced in the hope he builds on his Fakenham debut Saxon Star and newcomer Madam Maroon are a couple of the more likely types in opposition.

colours no horse age st lb

1 FUJITA SCALE (IRE) (25) P-

B g Snow Sky - Moody Queen (IRE)

5 11-2

Jamie Hamilton

Mr John Wade Pauline Robson, Capheaton

Br Mr James Kirwan

TIMEFORM VIEW Snow Sky gelding Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Themoonandsixpence 22/1, ran in void race at Kelso last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 DARTIE BAY (GB) (-)

4 10-10

B g Dartmouth - Flaybay Danny McMenamin

Miss Alison P. Lee Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Miss Alison P. Lee www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth gelding Dam, little impact sole start over hurdles/in bumper, half-sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler (stayed 2 3/4m) Flaygray TFRHHIII BHA-

3 DARTMHOR (GB) (-)

4 10-10

B g Dartmouth - Cinnomhor Peter Kavanagh (3)

Miss Alison P. Lee Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Miss Alison P. Lee www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth gelding Dam maiden hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m). TFRHHIII BHA-

4 EAST EAGLE (IRE) (29) 5-

4 10-10

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ask Sutton (IRE) Cian Chester (7)

Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip

Br James D. Leahy

TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of high-class hurdler/smart chase winner (stayed 21f) Sutton Place. Well held in Taunton bumper on debut last month, merely plugging on TFRHHIII BHA-

5 LEADER WING (IRE) (30) 5-

4 10-10

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Reconsider Baby (IRE) Henry Brooke

Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip

Br J. Mangan

TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, showed a bit on debut at Market Rasen 5 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 MASTERKEY (GB) (-)

4 10-10

B g Cracksman - Exceed Sensazione Nathan Moscrop

Mr Robin Oliver Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Razza del Sole Societa Agricola SRL Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW 9,000 gns 3-y-o, Cracksman gelding. Dam 7f winner One to note starting out in a very winnable event. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 WILTSHIRE WONDER (GB) (84) 4- 4 10-10

B g Wootton Bassett - Chanterelle (FR) Ben Poste

J Allison & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Archie Watson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW30,000 gns 3-y-o, Wootton Bassett gelding Half-brother to 4 winners on Flat, including smart 11f-16.2f winner Enbihaar. 6/1, possibly needed the run in terms of both fitness and experience on debut at Fakenham 3 months ago, not knocked about. Likely player TFRHHHHH BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1-2-3: 1.WILTSHIRE WONDER 2.SAXON STAR (IRE) 3.MADAM MAROON

8

FANCY NANCY PANTS (GB) (-)

B f Dylan Mouth (IRE) - Bespoke Lady (IRE)

Mr P. Kirby

Br Jill Musgrave

4 10-3

Joe Williamson (3)

Philip Kirby, Richmond

Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dylan Mouth filly. Dam fair 3m hurdle winner TFRHHIII BHA-

9 MADAM MAROON (GB)

(20) 4-

B f Sir Percy - Koolala (IRE)

Mr R. Tate

Br Marston Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW

4 10-3

James Turner (7)

Fiona Needham, Thirsk

£4,500 3-y-o, Sir Percy filly. Dam (h123), bumper/2m-2 3/4m hurdle winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler/ chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Westmeath. Made frame sole start in points (Apr 20). Worth a look. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 POUR TOUT LE MONDE (GB)

(-)

B f Pour Moi (IRE) - Blue Nymph

4 10-3

Ross Chapman

Mr Dave Carter Andrew Crook, Leyburn

Br Distillery Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW £6,000 3-y-o, Pour Moi filly Half-sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler Scots Poet and bumper winner Rocky Hill Dam (h123) 2m hurdle winner, also 1 1/2m-1 3/4m winner on Flat TFRHHIII BHA-

11 SAXON

STAR

(IRE) (55) 30- 4 10-3

B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Wishing Star (IRE)

Chris Lowther & The Gilbert’s

Br Mr Andrew McNally

Craig Nichol

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited, Straightline (NE) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Good claims on her debut third at Musselburgh but struggled in stronger ‘junior’ contest at Kempton next time TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Saxon Star (IRE), 5-1 Wiltshire Wonder (GB), 13-2 Leader Wing (IRE), 9-1 Masterkey (GB), 10-1 East Eagle (IRE), Madam Maroon (GB), 11-1 Dartie Bay (GB), 20-1 Fancy Nancy Pants (GB), 22-1 Dartmhor (GB), 25-1 Fujita Scale (IRE), Pour Tout Le Monde (GB)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.18 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AK BETS APP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, May 4th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 17 entries at £38. - Closed May 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 5.48 - THE AK BETS HOME OF FREE BETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 4th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 8th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £30. - Closed May 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.20 - THE AK BETS WATCH ALL UK RACING MARES’ 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, May 4th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 8th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 26 entries at £30. - Closed May 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.55 - THE AK BETS BIG PRICES BIG LIMITS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) 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 five 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 £44 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 8th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 22 entries, 1 at £44 and 21 at £44. - Closed May 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.30 - THE AK BETS

BEST PRICE PREMIER LEAGUE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 4th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 8th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £30. - Closed May 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.05 - THE AK BETS BEST PRICE PREMIER LEAGUE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, May 4th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 8th. Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 20 entries at £30. - Closed May 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.40 - THE AK BETS CHAT TO A TRADER 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, May 4th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb 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. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 20 entries at £22.Closed May 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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