Welcome to Sedgefield Racecourse!
Whether it is your first visit or you are a familiar face, we are delighted to welcome you for an afternoon of jump racing here in the heart of County Durham.
Thank you to everyone who makes each raceday special: our loyal racegoers, valued partners, dedicated staff, owners, trainers, jockeys, and the many unsung heroes working behind the scenes Your energy and commitment give Sedgefield its distinctive character.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to today’s sponsors: Michael Watson Civils & Groundworks, Canine Premier, Paxtons, and Fairlight Studios Your continued support is truly appreciate
Looking Ahead
Our next raceday is Thursday 13 November, which is Residents Day. Do not forget to redeem your complimentary Grandstand tickets using code RES13 online. We look forward to welcoming our local community for what promises to be a great afternoon.
Our next feature raceday is Friday 5 December, when we celebrate Christmas Jumper Day. Gather your friends and family, enjoy the festive spirit, and dress to impress. Prizes will be awarded for the best Christmas outfits. Limited hospitality remains, so early booking is advised.
Boxing Day returns as a much-loved festive tradition. Our restaurant and private hospitality are now sold out, however places in the Festive Boxing Day Marquee are still available. Secure your spot soon to join us for one of the biggest racedays of the year.
We wish you a fantastic afternoon and thank you for being part of the Sedgefield experience.
With warm regards,
Emma Gray 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
Emma Gray General Manager
Chris Patten Operations Manager/Owners Liaison
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THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
The Sedgefield Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing.
ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward), ROSIE PEARSON (Stewards’Panel Chair)
NATHAN GREEN, PHILIPPA HARDY, ROBERT MCCARTHY
STARTERS
SHAUN MITCHELL
STUART TURNER
JUDGE
KATIE DOWSON
CLERK OF THE SCALES
WAYNE BURNELL
VETERINARY OFFICER
STEWART MECHIE
VETERINARY SURGEONS
CAROLINE BLAKISTON
JAMES MARSHALL
EMILY BARRETT
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr PATRICK WYNN
Dr PETER EVANS
Dr MATT LAWRENCE
NURSE
CHRISTINE TOMBLING
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
ALEC DENT
LEANNE ASPREY
JOE O’GORMAN
COMMENTATOR
JOHN HUNT
BETTING RING MANAGER
NEIL PATEMAN
CLERK OF THE COURSE & SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
MICHAEL NAUGHTON
RACEDAY PRESENTER
DEREK THOMPSON
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2 RUNSWICK DAYS (IRE) (29) 365-222
B g Presenting - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE)
weight st-lbs
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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FIRST RACE 12.10
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIOS AT SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE 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 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (29 wins from 238 runners, 12%) runs AMBASSADOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs ZENATO
WEIGHTWATCHER: AMBASSADOR won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 9lb to 91. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZENATO trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 230 miles.
It could be worth chancing ROGUE SEA, who should do better now handicapping in this sphere. Wind Your Neck In is another free-going sort who has a bigger performance in him, while Zenato arrives on the back of a career-best win at Stratford.
1 BENEFIT BEN (IRE) (183) 10220-1 C
Ch g Ocovango - Benefit Scheme (IRE)
D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood
Br Mr P. Murphy
7 12-0
Jack Power
Adam Nicol, Seahouses
TIMEFORMVIEWFront runner who resumed winning ways in a change of headgear at Kelso in May. However, no headgear for this comeback run and needed reappearance last season TFRHHHII BHA104
2 ROGUE SEA (GB) (32) 003-6
5 11-12
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tarfasha (IRE) Luke Scott
Dermot Hanafin and Stan Kaznowski
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair 11f Flat winner but below par last 2 starts in that sphere and never dangerous back hurdling at Uttoxeter last month Remains the sort that will show more now handicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA102
3 ZENATO (IRE) (19) 441-401
Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Romie’s Kastett (GER)
FRN - BITA Craic Club
4 11-12
Fern O’Brien (3)
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Clodagh McStay BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWFlat winner for Ed Dunlop who landed a juvenile maiden at Fakenham in April. Back to form when resuming winning ways at Stratford under this rider 3 weeks ago and needs considering TFRHHHHI BHA102
4 WIND YOUR NECK IN (IRE) (37) 52-245
Ch g Decorated Knight - Samite (USA)
WYNIERS
Br Oghill House Stud
6 11-10
Tom Midgley (3)
Sam England, Guiseley
Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held on the Flat this summer but shaped better back hurdling last 2 starts Player off a workable mark. TFRHHHHI BHA100
5 DEXTER (FR) (10) 31422P D
B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Hideaway (FR)
Barry and the Chuckles
8 11-9
Ben Smith (6)
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Skymarc Farm Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Cartmel in August and good second at Uttoxeter last month. Easy to excuse last 2 starts (saddle slipped last time) and not taken lightly back over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA99
6 DUDLEY’S BAR (IRE) (728) 500/- 6 11-1
Ch g Outstrip - Bella Ida (FR)
Miss Paula Smith
Br Sarl Elevage du Haras de Bourgeauville
Peter Kavanagh
Paula Smith, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Regressive on the Flat and hasn’t shown much in 3 starts over hurdles. Off 2 years. TFRHIIII BHA91
7 AMBASSADOR (IRE) (21) 331600 D
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE)
The Cheltenham Trail
Br Sir Robert Ogden
8 11-1
Alice Stevens
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways when making all at Cartmel in August but not in same form next 3 starts TFRHHHII BHA91
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.ROGUE SEA 2.WIND YOUR NECK IN (IRE) 3.ZENATO (IRE)
2024: CLEAN GETAWAY (IRE) 7 10 2 Joe Williamson 13-8 (Philip Kirby) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
ROGUE SEA: Following its run on 5/10/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
DEXTER: Following its run on 27/10/2025 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Zenato (IRE), 7-2 Wind Your Neck In (IRE), 9-2 Benefit Ben (IRE), 11-2 Dexter (FR), 10-1 Rogue Sea (GB), 14-1 Ambassador (IRE), 33-1 Dudley’s Bar (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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SECOND RACE 12.45
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CANINE PREMIER FLEX PLUS JOINT SUPPLEMENT MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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): D McCain (53 wins from 236 runners, 22%) runs WESTERNESSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs S J Smith (1 win from 20 runners, 5%) runs BORN LIKE ME LONGEST TRAVELLER: YANKA BLUE trained by Mrs A Thorpe, Carmarthen, 283 miles.
Dual bumper winner SWINGINGONTHESTEEL has been found a good opportunity sent hurdling on his return. Westernesse offered something to work on at Market Rasen, while Noble George showed ability in bumpers.
colours no horse age st lb
1 AVALON
BEACH (IRE) (26)
0/-45
B g Mahler - Loadsapromise (IRE)
Mr G. F. White
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd
6 11-4
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in a Wetherby bumper for Mark Walford in March 2024 Off 18 months after and moved yards but went some promise in novice hurdles at Kelso and Hexham TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BORN LIKE ME (FR) (59) 4 11-4
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Dyctynna (FR)
Peter Kavanagh
Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron
Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Dam half-sister to hurdler/chaser (2m-2 1/2m winner abroad) Dominique. Well held in maiden/novice on the Flat TFRHIIII BHA-
3 NOBLE GEORGE (IRE) (237) 225- 5 11-4
Ch g Order of St George (IRE) - Miss Cilla (IRE)
Harbour Rose Partnership
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br E. O’Gorman Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up first 2 starts in bumpers (collared final 1f when beaten at Carlisle on second occasion). Unsuited by emphasis on speed when fifth at Doncaster when last seen in March. Respected on hurdles bow. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 SWINGINGONTHESTEEL (GB) (209) 21/211- CD 5 11-4
B g Linda’s Lad - Patsola
Nathan Moscrop Old Gold Racing 24
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mr P. G. Nicholas Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who has made a good start under Rules, confirming debut promise when winning bumpers at Musselburgh and here last season Can make a winning start over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 WESTERNESSE (IRE) (23) 3
6 11-4
B g Camelot - Truthwillsetufree (IRE) Theo Gillard
Mrs Sian McCain Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Maurice Regan Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 10f Flat winner for David O’Meara who showed an aptitude for hurdling when third in similar event at Market Rasen Can do better TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 YANKA BLUE (IRE) (14) 605345
4 10-11
B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Bee Yanka Derek Fox
Mr L. H. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen Br Oldcourt Stud 3AS Leisure
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler who has a bit to find
2024: BRAVE JEN 6 10 8 Mr Jack Andrews 4-1 (Tom Ellis) 12 ran
TFRHHIII BHA89
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn first time by No. 2. Stewards Note: YANKA BLUE: Following its run on 23/10/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Swingingonthesteel (GB), 7-2 Westernesse (IRE), 4-1 Noble George (IRE), 12-1 Avalon Beach (IRE), 16-1 Yanka Blue (IRE), 28-1 Born Like Me (FR)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
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THIRD RACE 1.20
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 28YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MICHAEL WATSON CIVILS & GROUNDWORKS 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 (20-25): M Hammond (29 wins from 238 runners, 12%) runs BEAT THE EDGE & COMMUNITY REBEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Hammond (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs BEAT THE EDGE & COMMUNITY REBEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: GET A SUPERSTAR trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich,198 miles.
PRIZED JET has joined new connections since falling 4 out here last month and was well clear at the time He looks the one to beat. Imperial Rule and Beat The Edge can also make their presence felt.
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1 IMPERIAL RULE (IRE)
(335) 105113- C
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Our Ned (IRE)
8 12-0
Sean Quinlan
Mrs K Elliott, Mrs D Chapman & Partner Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Adrian Sutton The Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a good transition to chasing last term, winning 3 of his 6 starts (at up to 20.1f) Since joined new yard and is worth monitoring in market on return/stable debut TFRHHHHI BHA98
2 PRIZED JET (IRE) (18) 2-430UF
5 12-0
B m Jet Away - Keeping The Dream (IRE) Paddy Hanlon (5)
Youlneverdrinkalone
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Mr Gavin Howlett Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden under NH rules who looked set to make a winning chase debut when coming down 4 out over C&D (good) 18 days ago. Can race off same mark here and holds obvious claims on debut for new yard TFRHHHHH BHA98
3
LARGY TRAIN
(GB) (326) 61115/4- CD
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Snow Train
8 11-13
Danny McMenamin
Hogarth Racing Henry Hogarth, Stillington
Br Mickley Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a hat-trick in handicap chases over this sort of trip in early 2024 Disappointed when last seen at Carlisle 11 months ago, however, and may well need this outing TFRHHIII BHA97
4
EL MUCHACHO
(IRE) (23) 3P0000
Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR)
8 11-7
Aaron Anderson (5)
T J Stubbins M E Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton
Br Mrs Dale Adams Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Largely disappointing for various trainers since 2023/24 and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA91
5 GET
A SUPERSTAR (IRE) (288) 444535- 7 11-6
B g Getaway (GER) - Glenariff
Mr J. H. Graham
Luke Scott (3)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Luke O’Reilly Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Still to win over obstacles and was unable to build on promising chasing bow when last seen at Catterick 9 months ago. Can’t be ruled out, though TFRHHHII BHA90
6 COMMUNITY REBEL (IRE) (130) 2P-2P50 9 11-5
B g Asian Heights - Cnocbui Cailin (IRE)
Mr Aleem Kanji
Br Mr James O’Donovan
Jamie Hamilton
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/hurdles winner who has hit the crossbar twice in this sphere, including on final run for James Ewart at Hexham On the downside, his profile is rather patchy and hasn’t offered much on a trio starts for this yard Returns from 4 months off. TFRHHIII BHA89
7 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (18) 332-323 8 11-1
B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE)
Smartwater Utilities
Br Ms M. Kavanagh
Brian Hughes
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Not one to trust given his record but likely needed last month’s C&D reappearance and remains on a workable mark May well be in the mix with headgear reapplied TFRHHHII BHA85
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
8
DIAMOND TRILOGY (IRE)
(26) 0-600
Br g Diamond Boy (FR) - For A While (IRE)
Mr G. Critchley
6 10-13
Peter Kavanagh
Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Br Denis Cusack Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of just limited ability in a bumper/3 novice hurdles but switch to longer trip on handicap chase debut could see him in a much better light here. TFRHHHII BHA83
9 PURE SURF (IRE)
(187) 45125-P CD
Ch m Frammassone (IRE) - Eventide
Mr V. Thompson
Br Mrs Breda Ryan
9 10-10
Miss Pippa Brown (7)
Victor Thompson, Alnwick
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winner for Iain Jardine in summer 2023 and belatedly opened chase account at Newcastle for this yard in April. Disappointed the last twice, however, and makes limited appeal on return. TFRHHIII BHA80
10 KINGS JUSTICE
(GB) (173) P25F4-5
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Queen’s Law
Mrs Beverley Bostock
7 10-10
Toby Wynne
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Mr S. Allwood & Mr D. Bostock Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEW Just sole success from 21 NH runs and ran poorly when last seen at Uttoxeter in May. Had wind operation. TFRHHIII BHA80
11
EARLOFBRACKENSTOWN
(IRE) (21) 00/-5PP0 6 10-9
Ch g Mount Nelson - Eva’s Legacy (IRE)
Mr P. Kirby
Br Miss Michelle Bolger
Conor Rabbitt (5)
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest ex-Irish maiden who has offered little in a trio of starts for this yard Hard to fancy on switch to chasing TFRHIIII BHA79
2024: BEBSIDE BANTER (IRE) 7 11 1 Danny McMenamin 10-3 (Chris Grant) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 9, 10.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.
Stewards Note:
GET A SUPERSTAR: Following its run on 22/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. DIAMOND TRILOGY: Following its run on 11/10/2025 it was reported that the horse lost two shoes.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Prized Jet (IRE), 6-1 Imperial Rule (IRE), Get A Superstar (IRE), 13-2 Beat The Edge (IRE), 9-1 Largy Train (GB), 14-1 Diamond Trilogy (IRE), 16-1 Kings Justice (GB), 18-1 Pure Surf (IRE), 25-1 Community Rebel (IRE), 28-1 El Muchacho (IRE), 50-1 Earlofbrackenstown (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
FOURTH RACE 1.55
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIO RETURNS FROM CANADA NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (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): C Grant (10 wins from 122 runners, 8%) runs CAPTAIN TED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs THE HAWKSTONIAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: ABSOLUTELY DOYEN trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 297 miles.
ABSOLUTELY DOYEN had little trouble landing the odds starting out for Paul Nicholls at Perth in September and the same scenario is envisaged here under a penalty. Lowlands receives weight all round and may win the battle for second.
B g Doyen (IRE) - Duffys Present (IRE)
Freddie Keighley (7)
Ian Moore Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mrs Kathleen Duff Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise in a trio of maiden hurdles last season, collared on line after making novicey mistakes at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) on final outing. Left Fergal O’Brien’s yard for 13,000 in May and didn’t need to improve to land the odds at Stratford last month, plenty in hand More to come TFRHHHHH BHA113
2 THE HAWKSTONIAN (IRE) (251) 602- 5 11-2
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Wicked Maria (IRE)
Beau Morgan (5) Hawkstone Racing 1
Br Tom Radley
Ben Pauling, Naunton
TIMEFORMVIEW45,0003-y-o,JukeboxJurygelding Didn’tseehisraceoutondebutatUttoxeterandwentbackwardsfromthatwhenseventhof12inbumperatWarwick.Had wind surgery subsequently but still didn’t finish race off with much conviction at Ffos Las. Off 8 months and up in trip for hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 TOP OF
THE STARS
Ch g Eagle Top - Italstar (IRE)
(GB) (32) 50
7 11-2
Ryan Mania
Miss D. M. M. Calder Simon Waugh, Morpeth
Br Miss Doreen M. M. Calder
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both starts at Kelso and looks a long-term project.
4 CAPTAIN TED (IRE) (18) 0203
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Decheekymonkey (IRE)
D&D Armstrong Ltd
TFRHIIII BHA-
4 11-1
Ross Chapman
Chris Grant, Billingham
Br Mr Brian O’Driscoll North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORM VIEW Went close on the second of his 2 starts between the flags but last both starts over hurdles last month. Step up in trip will help his cause, at least TFRHHIII BHA-
5 FRAN THE MAN (GB)
(32) 300-600
B g Postponed (IRE) - Darrfonah (IRE)
4 11-1
Edward Austin (5)
Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland
Br Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi
TIMEFORMVIEW Third on bumper debut for Martin Dunne this time last year but ran poorly in 2 similar races thereafter and hasn’t threatened over hurdles for new yard more recently TFRHHIII BHA85
6 LOWLANDS (IRE) (42) 450-4
6 10-9
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Broadway Boulevard (IRE) Danny McMenamin
Greystoke Owners Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br Patrick F. Callinan Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORMVIEW Minor promise in a trio of bumpers in the first half of last season Had wind surgery before a satisfactory hurdles debut at Perth in September, finishing fourth of 7 (20.2f). TFRHHHHI BHA2024: CHARGING THUNDER 6 11 9 Harry Cobden 6-4 (James Owen) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 4-9 Absolutely Doyen (IRE), 9-2 Lowlands (IRE), 17-2 The Hawkstonian (IRE), 33-1 Captain Ted (IRE), 100-1 Fran The Man (GB), 300-1 Top of The Stars (GB)
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Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.ABSOLUTELY DOYEN (IRE) 2.LOWLANDS (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 2.30
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 65YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MICHAEL & OLIVIA WATSON 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (53 wins from 236 runners, 22%) runs JUST GINO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs GROOVY BLUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FIERCE WARRIOR trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 258 miles.
FAT HARRY had solid form in handicap hurdles last season, all the while shaping like a chaser in the making, and he’s fancied to make a winning start over fences Groovy Blue is a chaser on looks and could come into his own now tackling the larger obstacles, while Scots Poet has stamina to prove at this longer trip but remains on a handy mark. Whatyouwaitingfor is another to note making chase/handicap debut for new connections
POET
1 FIERCE WARRIOR (IRE) (230) 5/03021-
B or Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kris Kindle (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing LXXV
Br Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd
6 12-1
Brian Hughes
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdle winner showed a better attitude in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) when landing a first handicap success in a 15-runner race at Musselburgh (23.8f, good) in March. Not bred for chasing but is in excellent hands. TFRHHHII BHA111
2 GROOVY BLUE (GB) (184) 16P31-5 6 11-12
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Izzy (IRE)
Dan Donoghue & Hilary Pridham
Sean Quinlan
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mr Richard Egan Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner got off the mark over hurdles landing a maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) in March. Ran well to finish fifth on handicap debut subsequently and is very much a chaser on pedigree/looks. One to note on debut over fences. TFRHHHHI BHA108
3
BORN IN THE
WEST (IRE) (21) 22123-0 D
Gr g Westerner - Lucinda Grey (IRE)
Mrs Angela Mary Leggett
6 11-8
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Liam Walsh Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner was a consistent sort in handicap hurdles last season and shaped as if better for his comeback run at Carlisle last month. Stays further than this and merits respect on chase debut given pointing background TFRHHHII BHA104
4 WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (IRE) (24) 322212 4 11-3
B g Axxos (GER) - Miss Philippa (IRE)
David Bass
Gerald’s Charity Syndicate Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Martin Edmonds Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at the fifth attempt over hurdles at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in August and ran his best race on figures when runner-up in a 2m Hereford novice on final start for the Twiston-Davies stable Now goes chasing and could be an improver on handicap/stable debut TFRHHHII BHA108
5 SCOTS POET (GB) (29) 63-25F3 C
B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph
9 11-1
Conor O’Farrell
Distillery Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Distillery Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple hurdles winner (handily treated on best form) who made a bright start over fences when second and third at Hexham earlier in the year Let down by jumping subsequently but was given a confidence booster following a break at Sedgefield last month Player if he can build on that TFRHHHHI BHA97
6 JUST
GINO
(FR) (288) 540423-
6 10-10
Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Distillee (FR) Theo Gillard
Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mr S. Berger & Mr J. M. Prost Alamartine Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensive purchase after winning sole start in Points Showed more over fences on previous two starts, finishing a creditable third in 10-runner novice handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f) in January. Has experience on his side and ought to be competitive on return. TFRHHHII BHA92
7 PARAMARIBO (IRE) (207) 45U213-
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Homepage
7 10-7
Miss Pippa Brown (7)
Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick
Br Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest hurdler finished down-the-field in last start under Rules in May of last year Fared better back in Points over the spring (winning in March of this year) but has much more on his plate returning to Rules
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
B g Multiplex - Linen Line
Mrs S. Smith
8 10-5
Danny McMenamin
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br R. F. Broad Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFinished a very creditable second to a class dropper over an inadequate trip at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in March but couldn’t justify expectations back up in trip when third at Bangor (19.6f) in April. Lightly-raced for his age and looks the type to improve now tackling fences. TFRHHHHH BHA87
9 EAGLES GOLD (GB) (20) 55F-556
Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Only Together (IRE)
5 10-2
Toby Wynne
The Haydock Park Racing Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Elwick Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden (bred more for the Flat) has become disappointing over hurdles, faring no better for his comeback when well held at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Steps back up in trip but remains to be seen if he improves in a first-time tongue strap on chase debut. TFRHHIII BHA84
2024: IMPERIAL RULE (IRE) 7 10 6 Ross Chapman 7-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Fierce Warrior (IRE), Groovy Blue (GB), 11-2 Just Gino (FR), Fat Harry (GB), 6-1 Whatyouwaitingfor (IRE), 7-1 Scots Poet (GB), 12-1 Born In The West (IRE), 20-1 Eagles Gold (GB), 50-1 Paramaribo (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 3.05
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 34YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE PAXTONS NO1 FOR CASEIH MARES’ 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 (20-25): M Hammond (29 wins from 238 runners, 12%) runs BELLE NA BANN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs RULER OF THE RIVER
WEIGHTWATCHER: BELLE NA BANN won off a handicap mark of 80, her rating is now down 6lb to 74. LONGEST TRAVELLER: RULER OF THE RIVER trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 230 miles.
Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and Adam Nicol’s lightly-raced mare ZEEZEE looks the way to go on the back of a promising Perth second Ruler Of The River is much more exposed but arrives in good nick and seems sure to be on the premises, while Snapaudaciaheros can also have a say in her bid to gain a breakthrough success
1 OUR LAURA B (IRE) (73)
4P/444-P
B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Dear Bach (IRE)
Fern O’Brien (5)
Racing Knights Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m4f winner in 2023 but she looked backward after 13 months off when pulled up at Cartmel in August Has it to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA98
2 REEL ROSIE (IRE) (37) 36-6F50 C
B m Highland Reel (IRE) - Lady Canford (IRE)
The Reel Wheelers and Dealers
6 11-10
William Shanahan (5)
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Oldcourt Stud Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who came in just ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle here (19.8f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA94
3 KIMJOY (IRE) (182) U0615-P
B m Mahler - Flammetta
The Joyous Bunch
6 11-6
Toby Wynne
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Thistletown Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish maiden hurdler who was pulled up for her new yard on her chasing bow at Stratford (17f, good, 33/1) 6 months ago. Reverts to hurdles with more required. TFRHHIII BHA90
4 SNAPAUDACIAHEROS (IRE) (37) 23005-0
B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Pedisnap (IRE)
Weight, Howe & Oliver
5 11-3
Nathan Moscrop
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br J.P. Farrell Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWStill a maiden but she wasn’t discredited affter 8 months off when seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle here (19.8f, good to firm) 37 days ago. One to consider off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHI BHA87
5 RULER OF THE RIVER (IRE) (23) 00P-310 D 5 10-12
B m Ruler of The World (IRE) - Rockyriver Girl (IRE)
Mr R. De la Haye
Tom Broughton (5)
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Gerhard Matte BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended a losing run on her debut for current yard at Plumpton (20.5f) in September and backed it up with solid seventh of 12 at Market Rasen (23.1f, good) 23 days ago. Enters calculations TFRHHHHI BHA82
6 DEVON SKIES (GB) (34) 234PP-P 6 10-10
B m Dartmouth - Emma Lee Joe Williamson (3) Philip and Nicola Tyler Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term out of sorts and she was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, soft) on her return 34 days ago. Very hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA80
7 OUT ON HER OWN (GB) (43) 1-46550
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Presentabeau
Mr G. Critchley
5 10-8
Danny McMenamin
Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Br Mrs S. Horne Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who failed to build on earlier promise when seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Needs to take a major step forward. TFRHHIII BHA78
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
8
ZEEZEE (IRE) (43) 00-0552
B m Yeats (IRE) - Sheestown (IRE)
6 10-4
Sean Quinlan
Mr Semore Kurdi Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br Mr P. J. W. Byrne
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced sort who shaped well when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Tongue strap back on Can do better still so she merits serious consideration nudged up just 1lb. TFRHHHHH BHA74
9
BELLE NA BANN (IRE) (196) 02050P-
B m Califet (FR) - Cut ‘n’ Run (IRE)
Ms D Morley & Partner
9 10-4
Alice Stevens (5)
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Mr E. A. P. Scouller Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended last season under a cloud, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, soft) in April. Needs this markedly longer trip to spark major improvement on her reappearance. TFRHHIII BHA74
10
RHIANNON RING (IRE) (32) 033F-50
B m Milan - Regal Empress (IRE)
7 10-3
Peter Kavanagh
Mr Andrew Parker & Partner Declan Carroll, Malton
Br Mr Liam T. O’Gorman TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from her reappearance fifth when ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Blinkers are reached for now. TFRHHIII BHA73
2024: APPLES MOON (IRE) 5 11 9 Sean Houlihan 5-2 (Nicky Martin) 12 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Zeezee (IRE), 7-2 Ruler of The River (IRE), 6-1 Reel Rosie (IRE), 7-1 Snapaudaciaheros (IRE), 11-1 Our Laura B (IRE), 14-1 Out On Her Own (GB), 22-1 Rhiannon Ring (IRE), 25-1 Belle Na Bann (IRE), 28-1 Devon Skies (GB), 33-1 Kimjoy (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 3.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 34YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE PAXTONS NO1 FOR CASEIH MARES’ 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 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mrs P Kirby (18 wins from 127 runners, 14%) runs FANCY NANCY PANTS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Bailey & M Nicholls (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs FAERIE CUTLASS LONGEST TRAVELLER: PATH OF STARS trained by S Mullins, Amesbury, 297 miles.
Bumper winner VANILLA DANCER has yet to deliver in this sphere, but she probably would’ve finished close had she stayed on all fours here last time (very much in contention when departing 2 out on that occasion). The 6-y-o gets the nod ahead of the unexposed Keep On Cobbling and Path of Stars, who promises to be suited by this step up in trip
1 KEEP ON COBBLING (GB) (207) 40F21-
Gr m Passing Glance - Upbeat Cobbler (FR)
David Bass
Sir John Timpson Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Sir J. Timpson & H. D. J. Daly Timpson
TIMEFORMVIEWMade it third time lucky over hurdles when landing a mares ’ maiden at Stratford (16.3f, good) on her latest start in March. That form is nothing to get excited about, but she could have more to offer now upped in trip for this handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA96
2 VANILLA DANCER (GB) (37) 353-30F C
B m Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE)
Garry Thexton & Chris Grant
6 11-11
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
Br T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless over hurdles (0-14), but she was bang there when departing at the second-last back from a break here (19.8f, good to firm) in September One to consider off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA93
3 FAERIE CUTLASS (GB) (30) P-4UU46
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Faerie Reel (FR)
Mrs E. A. Kellar
7 11-7
Harry Bannister
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Mrs E. Kellar The Taylor Kellar Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Ludlow in 2024/25, but she hasn’t made much of an impact in half-adozen starts this year TFRHHIII BHA89
4 STATE OF HONOR (IRE) (32) 120-P60
B m Fame And Glory - Nirphania (GER)
Miss H. M. McMahon
Br Ms Amanda Torrens
8 11-3
Benjamin Macey (7)
Hannah McMahon, Cousland
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winning hurdler for Tim Vaughan last September Changed yards for just £1,000 and while she bettered previous efforts for this yard when seventh of 11 at Kelso last time, others make more appeal all the same TFRHHIII BHA85
5 BRIONYWELLS (GB) (56) 00-3004
B m Jack Hobbs - Pandy Wells
Mr Mike Paul
5 10-12
Nick Slatter (5)
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br M. R. Paul Pragnell
TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldin3bumpersbutshedidatleastmakemoreimpactthanpreviouslyoverhurdlessteppedupintripwhenfourthof10onhandicapdebutat Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, good) in September Still, that form doesn’t amount to much and she again looks vulnerable for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA80
6 SOMEBODYCOMEGETHER (GB) (9) 6435
Gr m Outstrip - Absent Amy (IRE)
5 10-12
Aaron Anderson (5)
Hill House Racing Club Jessica Bedi, Yarm
Br Mr Nigel Hardy
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless following 13 attempts on the Flat and 0-4 in this sphere, but she wasn’t disgraced when fifth of 10 on handicap debut over hurdles at Perth (3m, good to soft) in September and was recently runner-up on the level at Catterick. Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA80
7 LADDIE COOPER MIA (IRE) (241) 5/26500- 5 10-10
B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Thelunarschooner (IRE) Brian Hughes
Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped like a stayer in 3 bumpers and remote second of 4 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good) on hurdles bow last November However, no improvement in 4 subsequent appearances in this sphere and she’s opposable on debut for new yard following 8 months off. TFRHHIII BHA78
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
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FANCY NANCY PANTS
(GB) (248) 444640- 5 10-6
B m Dylan Mouth (IRE) - Bespoke Lady (IRE)
Mr P. Wilson
Joe Williamson (3)
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Jill Musgrave Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor novice hurdler who failed to beat a rival home in a 10-runner Newcastle handicap when last seen in March. Readily passed over TFRHIIII BHA74
9 PATH OF STARS (FR)
(24) 33-3434
B or Br f Masar (IRE) - Amelia May
4 10-5
Sean Quinlan
Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel We Do Vans
TIMEFORMVIEWWell beaten in an AW Flat maiden for the Crisford stable and record over hurdles is 0-8. On the upside, she has made the frame all 3 starts since switched to handicaps at up to 19.7f and this step up in trip looks a good move TFRHHHII BHA74
10 WINDSOR WIFE
(IRE) (248) 00PP04-
Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Windsor Higgins (IRE)
Racing To Profit Syndicate 2 & Partner
5 10-2
Toby Wynne
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br John Bowes & Steven Ryder Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDead-heatedonsolestartinIrishpointsandproducedherfirstpiece ofworthwhileformunderRuleswhen fourthof10,despiteracingfrom21lboutof the weights, in a Newcastle handicap (20.3f, good) in March. Each-way chance if able to build on that back from an 8-month break. TFRHHHII BHA70
2024:(See Div 1)
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 7, 10.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Keep On Cobbling (GB), 6-1 Vanilla Dancer (GB), 13-2 Path of Stars (FR), 7-1 Brionywells (GB), 8-1 Somebodycomegether (GB), 10-1 Windsor Wife (IRE), 14-1 Faerie Cutlass (GB), 20-1 State of Honor (IRE), 22-1 Laddie Cooper Mia (IRE), 66-1 Fancy Nancy Pants (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.10 - THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIOS AT SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE 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 0-105. Enter by noon, October 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Penalties, after October 25th, 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 November 3rd, 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. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £30. - Closed October 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.45 - THE CANINE PREMIER FLEX PLUS JOINT SUPPLEMENT MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 31st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 14 entries at £38. - Closed October 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.20 - THE MICHAEL WATSON CIVILS & GROUNDWORKS 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 16 entries at £30. - Closed October 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.55 - THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIO RETURNS FROM CANADA 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, October 31st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb 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. 11 entries at £38. - Closed October 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.30 - THE MICHAEL & OLIVIA WATSON 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. November 4th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 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 12 entries, 1 at £8 and 11 at £44. - Closed October 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.05 - THE PAXTONS NO1 FOR CASEIH MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 14 entries at £30. - Closed October 31st, 2025. 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.
Seventh Race 3.40 - THE PAXTONS NO1 FOR CASEIH MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 4th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £30. - Closed October 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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