Ayr Racecard - Scottish Grand National Meeting Day 1

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WELCOME TO AYR

WELCOME to all participants who are here today for the opening day of the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival and its especially good to be able to have owners back on course albeit under restricted circumstances.

I’d also like to extend that welcome to those of you who due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions are reading this card digitally via our website or social media channels and will hopefully be able to enjoy the action on Racing TV. The Coral Scottish Grand NationaI Festival is the richest and biggest fixture in Scotland and today’s card reflects that with many of the leading stables in the country represented.

This afternoon’s feature race is the Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase, a Listed Race, which invariably produces a contest of the highest calibre.

Hillhouse Quarry are our longest standing sponsors this being the 28th year of their sponsorship. Myself and the team at Ayr Racecourse would like to thank the Vernon Family for their loyal support and hope to be able to welcome them back next year when fingers crossed all restrictions will be lifted.

Today’s race sees trainer Dan Skelton attempt to win the race for the fourth time in succession and he saddles Not That Fuisse. I wish Dan and all owners, trainers and jockeys good luck with their runners in this afternoon’s races.

Coral have sponsored the Coral Scottish Grand National since 2007 and the Coral Backing Scottish Racing Mares’ Handicap Hurdle, a Class 2 contest, is the main supporting race on the card, their generous support is greatly appreciated.

Tennent’s Lager, S T Andrew Plant Hire, IDP Procurement Services, Ayrshire Cancer Support and Western House are our other sponsors and I’d like to thank them all.

I’d also like to thank the Ayr Racecourse team who have worked tirelessly to ensure this meeting goes ahead and continues to be the great occasion it is.

Hopefully in the very near future crowds will return and we all look forward to that day.

In the meantime enjoy today’s racing from wherever you may be watching . .

Ayr Racecourse is one of six Large Racecourses to be awarded the ROA Gold Standard Award.

David Brown Managing Director, Ayr Racecourse

TODAY’S TRAINERS

TOP TRAINERS

NICKY HENDERSON

DAN SKELTON

NO Coral Scottish Grand National Festival would be complete without a raft of runners from the powerful Nicky Henderson yard and this year is no exception. Nicky has a notable runner this afternoon with Theinval in the Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase (Listed Race). This horse has a great record at the Festival and could add another big prize today.

DAN took out his trainer’s licence in 2013 and since then has become one of the leading trainers in the country and currently lies second in the Trainers Championship behind his old boss Paul Nicholls.

He brings a really strong group of horses here this week and has intended runners in all of the top races.

Dan has won the last three runnings of the Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase (Listed race) and will be hoping for a fourth success this year.

ALAN KING

LUCINDA RUSSELL

ALAN has an enviable record at this meeting and counts the Coral Scottish Grand National with Godsmejudge in 2013 and the Scottish Champion Hurdle with Raya Star in 2012 among his many successes here. One of his first jobs in racing was as assistant trainer to John Wilson at the Cree Lodge Stables in Craigie Road across from Western House Hotel and he is always a welcome visitor to the track.

He comes here this weekend with a great team of horses.

LUCINDA comes to this meeting with high expectations having a host of runners with solid chances including in Sunday’s Coral Scottish Grand National, with Mighty Thunder one of the ante post favourites. Her stable is in excellent form having had a Grade 1 winner at Aintree last week and she will be hopeful of a winner or two this weekend.

NICKY RICHARDS

OLLY MURPHY

NICKY saddled Takingrisks to win the 2019 Coral Scottish Grand National and has a superb record here sending out runners all through the winter months. He is another trainer who has won most of the big contests at this Festival including the Jordan Electrics Ltd Future champion Chase with Monet’s Garden (2006) and Eduard (2014). Nicky is a trainer who is meticulous in his planning and placing of horses and you can rest assured the runners he has this weekend will be primed to run big races.

OLLY is a young trainer who has made a superb start to his training career and will be hoping to be among the winners this weekend. He runs Enemy Coast Ahead in the Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle and The Butcher Said in the CPMSA Novices’ Champion Chase. He will be hoping to get off to a great start with Eskendash in the IDP Procurement Specialists Chase this afternoon..

SANDY THOMSON

PHILIP HOBBS

SANDY’S yard is in great form and is another stable with high expectations over the two days of the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival. He has two possible runners in the Coral Scottish Grand National in Dingo Dollar and The Ferry Master and would dearly love to win Scotland’s biggest jumps prize. His runners this afternoon include Cedar Hill in the IDP Procurement Specialists Chase and Off The Beat in the Book Your Staycation @western House Hotel Handicap Hurdle.

PHILIP is one of the most experienced trainers in the country and regularly sends runners to this Festival. In recent seasons he has captured the Scottish Champion Hurdle with Cheltenian in 2015 and back in 2010 Noble Request won the Albert Bartlett Chase, now run as the Scotty Brand Chase. He has never won a Coral; Scottish Grand National but will hope to rectify that with Deise Aba who runs in the famous Trevor Hemmings colours.

However, it will be strange seeing the Hobbs horses running without recently retired Richard Johnson in the saddle.

TODAY’S JOCKEYS

TOP JOCKEYS

HARRY SKELTON

BRIAN HUGHES

A hugely talented rider whose career has taken off along with his trainer brother Dan. Harry comes here this weekend looking forward to riding many fancied horses. These include Old Grangewood in the coral Scottish Grand National and Allmankind in the CPMS Novices’ Championship Handicap Chase. Harry will be hoping to keep up his relentless challenge for the Jockeys Championship and his relentless battle with Brian Hughes is one of the great sub plots of this year’s Festival.

REIGNING champion jockey Brian is fighting all the way to retain his title and is locked in a battle with Harry Skelton, with this weekend probably going a long way to decide who wins this year’s championship. Trainers including Nicky Richards and Donald McCain provide Brian with plenty of ammunition as he tries to pile up the winners.

He has a really strong book of rides, with fancied runners in nearly all of the main races.

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES

NICO DE BOINVILLE

SAM is going for his third win in the Coral Scottish Grand National having won the race in 2016 and 2017 on Vicente for Paul Nicholls. He rides Ballyoptic this year for his father Nigel and looks to have a solid chance. A very strong rider in a finish, Sam’s other successes at this Festival include riding Le Mercurey to win the 2016 Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Chase. A popular jockey who is very much in demand, he will have many rides over the two days.

NICO and trainer Nicky Henderson regularly plunder top race, after top race and the talented jockey will be hoping to add even more big race wins to his impressive CV over the next couple of days. He is likely to partner Buzz in the Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle and will also have a leading fancy to ride in the concluding national hunt flat race on Saturday, a race Nicky Henderson tends to harvest. Nico has ridden some superb horses down the years including legends like Altior and Sprinter Sacre

RYAN MANIA

DAVID BASS

RYAN is riding better than ever after returning in October 2019, after a five year retirement. A Grand National winner on Aurora’s Encore in 2013, he finished second in the Coral Scottish Grand National on the same horse in 2012. He rides Dingo Dollar for Sandy Thomson in the big race on Sunday and must have an outstanding chance of adding the Coral Scottish National to his CV. Ryan has several other good mounts this weekend.

DAVID’S career has gone from strength to strength in recent seasons thanks to his association with trainer Kim Bailey. The partnership has an outstanding chance in this afternoon’s Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle with the fast improving Ajero. David will have many more mounts at the Festival and will be hoping to add to his impressive tally this season.

TOM SCUDAMORE

SEAN QUINLAN

TOM is riding as well as he has ever done and is a regular visitor to this Festival, where this weekend he has some top rides. He rides most of the David Pipe horses and will also have a couple of good mounts for his brother Michael, and possibly one or two for Lucinda Russell, for whom his father Peter is assistant trainer.

SEAN’S career hit a new high at this Festival back in 2019 when he rode Takingrisks to win the Coral Scottish Grand National. It was a very impressive piece of horsemanship with the horse making a mistake at the first and needing the help of his rider to stay upright. What followed was a spectacular round of jumping. This year Sean, who is enjoying his best ever season winners wise, will ride Vintage Clouds in the big race and he has a good book of mounts over the two days.

LEADERBOARDS

BRIAN, RYAN AND SEAN LOCKED IN BATTLE SEVERAL riders go into the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival this week with a chance of being top jockey for the 2020-2021 season at Ayr. Brian Hughes leads the way by two points from Ryan Mania. Sean Quinlan is a further point away in third spot with Derek Fox and Conor O’Farrell also in contention.

All five will be in action this weekend so it really is all to play for and of course we also have the leading protagonists for the British Jump Jockeys title with Brian Hughes, Harry Skelton and Harry Cobden all with mounts.

The Ayr Trainers Championship is also a tight affair with long-time leader Nick Alexander on 33 points, only a point to the good over Lucinda Russell, with Sandy Thomson five points further away in third and Nicky Richards on 26 points in fourth.

In the Owners Championship Trevor Hemmings is in pole position four points clear of Mr and Mrs Duncan Davidson. Trevor has several runners this week including Vintage clouds in the Coral Scottish Grand National.

AYR JOCKEYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP BRIAN HUGHES

32

RYAN MANIA

30

SEAN QUINLAN

29

DEREK FOX

25

CONNOR O’FARRELL

23

AYR TRAINERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP NICK ALEXANDER

33

LUCINDA RUSSELL

32

SANDY THOMSON

27

NICKY RICHARDS

26

ROSE DOBBIN

15

AYR OWNERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP TREVOR HEMMINGS

14

MR & MRS DUNCAN DAVIDSON 10 WG YOUNG

10

THE MACDONALD FAMILY

9

LANGDALE BLOODSTOCK

9

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting.

JOCKEYS

David Bass 1.30, 4.27 Tom Bellamy 2.40 Henry Brooke 2.40, 3.50 Oakley Brown 3.50 Jonathan Burke 1.30, 3.15 Tom Cannon 2.05, 4.27 Alain Cawley 2.40

Grant Cockburn 4.27 Thomas Dowson 1.00 Derek Fox 1.00, 4.27 Jamie Hamilton 3.50 A. P. Heskin 3.50, 4.27 Brian Hughes 1.00, 1.30, 2.05, 2.40, 3.15, 3.50, 4.27

Daryl Jacob 3.50 Alan Johns 1.30, 3.15 Bruce Lynn 3.50 Ryan Mania 2.05, 4.27 Danny McMenamin 2.40 Nathan Moscrop 4.27

Stephen Mulqueen 2.05, 2.40 Tom O’Brien 1.30, 4.27 Conor O’Farrell 1.00, 1.30, 2.05, 3.15, 4.27 Brendan Powell 1.30 Sean Quinlan 2.40, 3.15, 3.50, 4.27 Caoilin Quinn 2.40

Harry Reed 4.27 Harry Skelton 1.00, 1.30, 2.05, 2.40, 3.15, 3.50, 4.27 Charlie Todd 1.30 Kielan Woods 1.30, 2.05, 2.40 Nico de Boinville 1.30, 3.15

TRAINERS N. W. Alexander 3.50, 4.27 Sam Allwood 1.30 Gillian Boanas 4.27 Ben Case 2.40 Susan Corbett 4.27 S. R. B. Crawford 1.00, 2.40 Victor Dartnall 3.15 Tristan Davidson 4.27 Rose Dobbin 1.30, 2.05, 3.50 Ian Duncan 4.27

Brian Ellison 1.00, 3.15 Chris Grant 3.50 Warren Greatrex 2.40 Oliver Greenall 3.50 Micky Hammond 2.40, 3.15 Nicky Henderson 1.30, 3.15 Philip Hobbs 1.30, 4.27 Iain Jardine 3.15, 4.27 D. J. Jeffreys 1.30, 2.05 Alan King 2.05, 2.40, 3.50, 4.27

Tom Lacey 1.30 John Mackie 3.15 C. A. McBratney 2.40 Neil Mulholland 1.30 Olly Murphy 2.05 Fergal O’Brien 1.30 Jedd O’Keeffe 2.40 Jonjo O’Neill 4.27 Ben Pauling 1.30, 4.27 Nicky Richards 2.40, 4.27

AYR RACECOURSE RACE TIMES JUMP STATISTICS

Lucinda Russell 1.00, 2.05, 2.40 Dianne Sayer 3.50 Dan Skelton 1.00, 1.30, 2.40, 3.15, 3.50, 4.27 R. Mike Smith 2.05 Victor Thompson 1.00 Sandy Thomson 2.05, 4.27 Mark Walford 3.50 Harry Whittington 3.50 Ian Williams 1.30, 4.27

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DISTANCE

RECORD HOLDERS

DATE

COURSE RECORD

RP STANDARD

1m7½f(C)(12)

Clay County

12Oct91

3m 38.60s

3m 40.00s

2m(H)(9)

Secret Ballot

19Apr80

3m 27.40s

3m 40.00s

2m4½f(H)(12)

Weebill

07May18

4m 52.80s

4m 44.00s

2m4½f(C)(17)

Secret Investor

13Apr19

4m 56.40s

4m 58.00s

2m5½f(H)(12)

Island Heights (IRE)

31Oct15

4m 58.40s

4m 58.00s

2m5½f(H)(12)

Cucumber Run (IRE)

21Apr12

5m 4.70s

5m 2.00s

2m5½f(C)(18)

Star To The North (IRE) 09May01 5m 10.20s

5m 10.00s

3m½f(C)(19)

Top ‘N’ Tale (USA)

12May82

5m 57.70s

5m 54.00s

3m½f(H)(12)

Nautical Lad I

06Apr64

5m 42.00s

5m 43.00s

3m2½f(H)(14)

Meditator

18Apr97

6m 26.90s

6m 17.00s

3m3f(C)(21)

Joaaci (IRE)

15Apr05

6m 50.20s

6m 35.00s

4m(C)(27)

Hot Weld

21Apr07

7m 55.10s

8m 2.00s

About 2 miles Hurdle 2 mile 110 yds Chase

2 miles 4f Hurdle 3 mile 70 yds Hurdle 2 mile 4f 110 yds Chase

RACE STARTS RACE 1 - 1.00pm The Tennent’s Lager Novices’ Hurdle Race, 2m RACE 2 - 1.30pm The S.T. Andrew Plant Hire Novices’Handicap Hurdle Race, 3m 70y RACE 3 - 2.05pm The IDP Procurement Specialists Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase, 2m 110y RACE 4 - 2.40pm The Coral Backing Scottish Racing Mares Handicap Hurdle Race, 3m 70y RACE 5 - 3.15pm The Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Steeple Chase, 2m 4f 110y RACE 6 - 3.50pm The Ayrshire Cancer Support Handicap Hurdle Race, 2m RACE 7 - 4.27pm The Book Your Staycation @westernhousehotel Handicap Hurdle, 3m 70y

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17 TAKINGRISKS (IRE) (27) 512361 C

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10-1

Br B g Golden Tornado (IRE) - Downtown Rosie (IRE) Sean Quinlan J O Mr Frank Bird Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B James Murray Equine ProductsUK Ltd S Winner of three hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 6f to 3m 1f on good and heavy ground. Awinner at 11-2 in a chase at Carlisle over 3m last month, beating Jepeck by 2 3/4l. Has long shaped as though a test of this nature would suit; each-way chance. Official BHA Rating 135

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor 1 Colour graphic 2 Saddlecloth number 3 Colour of horse B=bay Br=brown Ch=chesnut Gr=grey 4 Sex of horse c=colt h=horse g=gelding f=filly m=mare

5 Horse’s name 6 Days since last run 7 Previous Performances /=new season -=new year C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite

8 Form guide 9 Age 10 Weight

FORM RATINGS Included in the form guide below each horse is a form rating, calculated from the horse’s previous performances, taking into account a number of variables such as finishing position, distance won/beaten by, horses beaten/beaten by, weight carried, race time (compared with the standard time), going allowance, number of days since that performance, etc.

Horses which have not raced will not have a form rating, as may some horses which have raced but not recently in Britain or their performances to-date have not yet merited a rating.

TAKINGRISKS WAS THE WINNER OF THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL ON SATURDAY, 13TH APRIL, 2019.

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FIRST RACE 1.00

THE TENNENT’S LAGER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

(NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER)

RACE DESCRIPTION

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April. This particular two miles novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards.

2019 WINNER GETAWAY TRUMP (IRE)

SP: 100/30 Age/Weight: 6-11-10 Runners: 5 Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls Summary: This was a very impressive run from the Paul Nicholls trained Getaway Trump who jumped well and raced enthusiastically throughout. He easily pulled clear of short-priced favourite Galvin and won by six lengths.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): L Russell (26 wins from 239 runners, 11%) runs READYSTEADYBEAU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%) runs STEPNEY CAUSEWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: LARGY TRIX trained by S Crawford, Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS MRS HYDE won back-to-back Listed races over this trip at Kempton

and Wetherby in October and rates the one to beat on these terms if the market vibes are positive on her first outing since November. Stepney Causeway left a favourable impression when running away with a novice event at Stratford last month and is feared most, while there could be more to come from Readysteadybeau, who debuts over timber.

WIN: MRS HYDE

EACHWAY: STEPNEY CAUSEWAY

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

2020:MEETING ABANDONED

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Stepney Causeway (GB), 6-4 Mrs Hyde (IRE), 16-1 Readysteadybeau (FR), 33-1 Largy Trix (IRE), 100-1 Deauville Society (IRE)

ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR

WINNER

2020

MEETING ABANDONED

AGE

WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

JOCKEY

2019

Getaway Trump

6

11-10

100/30 Paul Nicholls

2018

Brahms De Clermont 7

11-10

15/8F

Paul Nicholls

Harry Cobden Harry Cobden

2017

Give Me A Copper 7

11-6

9/4

Paul Nicholls

Sam Twiston-Davies

2016

Welsh Shadow

6

11-10

4/7F

Dan Skelton

Harry Skelton

2015

Different Gravey

5

11-10

10-11F Nicky Henderson Nico De Boinville

2014

Vibrato Valtat

5

11-10

5/2

Paul Nicholls

Sam Twiston-Davies

2013

Ballybogey

7

11-6

5/1 J.

J. Lambe

Ruby Walsh

2012

Lexi’s Boy

4

11-8

10/11

Donald McCain

Jason Maguire

2011

Tonic Mellysse

4

11-8

1/10F

Paul Nicholls

Ruby Walsh

FIRST RACE 1.00

THE TENNENT’S LAGER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

2M

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9100 Prize Money.£4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. colours no horse

age

st-lb

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STEPNEY CAUSEWAY (GB) (18) 5111 D

4

11-5

2

MRS HYDE (IRE) (139) 113113 D BF

8

11-3

3

LARGY TRIX (IRE) (34) P3/-F0

7

11-0

4 READYSTEADYBEAU (FR) (58) 42

5

11-0

5

6

10-7

Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Wake Up Call Harry Skelton J O The Gredley Family Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Laundry Cottage Stud Farm Unex Group S He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his last outing in a hurdle race when 4-11fav at Stratford over 2m (good) last month, beating Faitque De L’isle by 15l.

Arrives in great order and is unlikely to be far away at the line. Official BHA Rating 138

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Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Funny Times Brian Hughes J O The Jekyll Brian Ellison, Malton T B R. McCarthy Brian Ellison Racing Limited S Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 8 behind Pink Sheets beaten 4l at 5-2fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good) in November last year. Has a big chance on these terms. Official BHA Rating 139 Br Gr g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Sika Trix (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J O Raymond Scullion/Martin McGrogan S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Mrs S. Cox Placed in a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Robinstown when 11th of 14 on his hurdling debut at Navan over 2m (soft - heavy) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time but would be a surprise winner this afternoon. Official BHA Rating Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - La Ville Aux Dames (FR) Derek Fox J O Mrs Joanne Bilsland & Mr Peter Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Mr Pierre Julienne Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Beaten 2 3/4l by Pressure Sensitive when second of 5 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in February. Moving over hurdles for the first time but expected to give a good account of himself. Official BHA Rating -

DEAUVILLE SOCIETY (IRE) (143) 224046

Br B m Society Rock (IRE) - Dorothy Dene Thomas Dowson J O Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick T B Tom McDonald Placed in four hurdle races from 18 NH starts. Finished 17l behind Sincerely Resdev when sixth of 12 at 100-1 in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good) in November last year. Having only her second start for her current stable but returning from an absence. Official BHA Rating 95

RACE RESULT

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DISTANCES

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SECOND RACE 1.30

THE S.T ANDREW PLANT HIRE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a three miles handicap hurdle race for novice four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 135. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 135 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 130.

2019 WINNER AYE RIGHT (IRE)

SP: 12/1 Age/Weight: 6-11-7 Runners:7 Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: Harriet Graham Summary: The talented Aye Right was always handily placed, despite being outpaced four out, rallied at the third last and regained the lead at the final flight, driven clear to win by three and three quarter lengths from Before Midnight.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): D Skelton (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs SOYOUTHINKSOAGAIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs BEYOND THE PALE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LORD ACCORD trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 405 miles.

TODAY’S TIPS Plenty of these arrive in great form, including Yes No Maybe So, Le Cheval Noir

and Kildimo, with the latter catching the eye in defeat behind some useful rivals of late. Aquila Sky and Soyouthinksoagain both impressed when getting on the scoresheet recently and could have plenty more to come. However, this could go the way of handicap debutant BEYOND THE PALE, who has chased home two high-class operators since scoring on his hurdles debut at Fontwell. He beat the subsequent Betfair Hurdle second Fifty Ball on that occasion and the six-year-old represents the stable that won this in 2018.

WIN: Beyond The Pale

EACHWAY: Soyouthinksoagain

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 9.

Stewards Note: CORRANY: Following its run on 26/3/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Beyond The Pale (IRE), 5-1 Soyouthinksoagain (IRE), 6-1 Aquila Sky (IRE), 7-1 Le Cheval Noir (IRE), 8-1 Kildimo (IRE), 9-1 Yes No Maybe So (IRE), 12-1 Everglow (GB), 18-1 Tide Times (IRE), 20-1 Corrany (IRE), 25-1 Lord Accord (IRE)

ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR

WINNER

AGE

WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Callum Bewley

2020 MEETING ABANDONED 2019

Aye Right

6

11-7

12/1

Harriet Graham

2018

Ocean Cove

6

11-2

10/1

Fergal O’Brien

Barry Geraghty

2017

Winningtry

6

11-6

5/1

Paul Nicholls

Sam Twiston-Davies

2016

Gully’s Edge

6

11-6

9/2

Malcolm Jefferson Jamie Hamilton

2015

Capard King

6

10-13

11/2

Jonjo O’Neill

A P Mccoy

2014

Ulzana’s Raid

5

11-6

11/4F

Alan King

Robert Thornton

2013

Seymour Eric

8

11-9

3/1

Martin Keighley

Ian Popham

2012

Malin Bay

7

10-11

16/1

Nicky Richards

Fearghal Davis

2011

Arctic Court

7

10-10

11/2

Jim Goldie

Timmy Murphy

SECOND RACE 1.30

THE S.T. ANDREW PLANT HIRE NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

3M 70Y

for novice four yrs old and upwards, x Total race value £10500 Prize Money.£4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141, the fourth £571, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. colours

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1

YES NO MAYBE SO (IRE) (160) 111133 D BF

7

11-12

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OPTIMISE PRIME (IRE) (30) 01130

5

11-11

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CORRANY (IRE) (21) 22-U21P D BF

7

11-11

4 LE CHEVAL NOIR (IRE) (27) 152051 D

7

11-10

5

6

11-7

6 EVERGLOW (GB) (29) 521030

6

11-6

7

6

11-4

8 AQUILA SKY (IRE) (29) 033041 D

6

11-4

9 SOYOUTHINKSOAGAIN (IRE) (16) 213221 D

6

11-1

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Br Br g Stowaway - Godlylady (IRE) Jonathan Burke J O ValueRacingClub.co.uk Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Ronnie O’Neill Plusbac S Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m 2f on good ground. Third of 12 behind Unowhatimeanharry beaten 1 3/4l at 7-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 3m 1f in November last year. In fine form this season and considered. Official BHA Rating 131 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Wilde Ruby (IRE) J R O Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T NE N U B O. Costello & R. Moorhead Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart S R NSuccessful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Bob Olinger when last of NO 7 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle over 2m 5f last month. Declared a doubtful runner.. Official BHA Rating 130

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Br Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Time For An Audit Nico de Boinville J O Mr Trevor Hemmings Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B John & Jamie O’Brien Trust Inns Limited S A winner of a chase at 3m on good to soft ground. Pulled up 4 out when 9-2jt-fav at Newbury over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a chase won by Mac Tottie last month on his latest outing. His results before that suggest he is capable of a bold bid reverting to hurdles. Official BHA Rating 130 Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bonny Lass Conor O’Farrell J O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T B Mr Paul Keane Hazelrigg Racing S He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 6f on his latest outing last month, beating Deluxe Range by 1/2l. Only 3lb higher here and respected. Official BHA Rating 129

LORD ACCORD (IRE) (27) 3-11U06

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE) Brendan Powell J O Lynne & Angus Maclennan Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Olive Troy Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 2f and 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground.

Finished 10l behind Switch Hitter when sixth of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f last month. Other look more likely on this occasion. Official BHA Rating 126 Br Br g Presenting - Cent Prime Tom O’Brien J O Mr Phil Munnelly Philip Hobbs, Minehead T B Fawley House Stud A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Mrs Milner at 40-1 when 9th of 22 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m last month. Remains unexposed at this distance. Official BHA Rating 125

BEYOND THE PALE (IRE) (18) 20-1122

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Miss Mary Mac (IRE) Brian Hughes J O The FOB Racing Partnership 7 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Tim Crowe Dunraven Group of Companies S Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Beaten 14l by Danny Kirwan when second of 6 at 7-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good) last month. One to take seriously on his handicap debut. Official BHA Rating 123 Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Starventure (IRE) Alan Johns J O The Lygon Lot Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T B Seamus Cooney Allwood Horse Transport S A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Whiskey Lullaby by 9l. Off the mark at the ninth attempt in impressive fashion there and could have plenty more to come following a fair 7lb rise. Considered. Official BHA Rating 123 Br B g So You Think (NZ) - Al Saqiya (USA) Harry Skelton J O Mr Ian Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Matt Gleeson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 3m on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-6fav at Southwell over 3m (good) last month, beating Imperial Knight by 7l. Hit with an 11lb rise for that, but he was an easy winner there. Official BHA Rating 120 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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7

11-0

11 KILDIMO (IRE) (16) 3/3-3223 BF

6

10-13

Br Gr g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Lady Wagtail (IRE) Charlie Todd (3) J O The DTTW Partnership Ian Williams, Alvechurch T B Grange Stud Tote S Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 2m 7f on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 4-1 at Fakenham over 2m 7f in a hurdle race won by Moroder in February. He is 4lb higher than when winning at Ascot in November, but does have questions to answer now. Official BHA Rating 119 Br B or Br g Stowaway - Beananti (IRE) Kielan Woods J O Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Stow-On-The-Wold T B Mr M. McCann Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S Placed in three hurdle races and two point-to-points from six starts. Third of 4 behind Moonlight Beam beaten 1 3/4l at 8-13fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 7f last month. A consistent performer who appears capable on his handicap bow. Official BHA Rating 118

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THIRD RACE 2.05

The IDP Procurement Specialists (A Novices’ Limited Handicap) Chase (Class3) (GBB Race) RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a two miles, about half a furlong handicap steeple chase for novice five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – 7lb in this race, as is usually the case.

2019 WINNER PEPPAY LE PUGH (IRE) SP: 11/4 Age/Weight: 8-11-5 Runners :6 Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton Summary: Held up in last place before Harry Skelton eased him into contention four out, Peppay Le Pugh went on to win by six lengths from Niven who finished in second.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): L Russell (26 wins from 239 runners, 11%) runs LUCKY FLIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs ESKENDASH LONGEST TRAVELLER: JABOTICABA trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 379 miles.

TODAY’S TIPS Plenty of these have claims but none more so than FOURTH OF JULY, who arrives here on the back of two victories at Kelso last month. The six-year-old is 8lb higher than the most recent of those victories but he may still have more improvement left to come. Lucky Flight was only a neck behind the selection last time and is an obvious threat once again, while Eskendash is the pick of the remainder.

WIN: FOURTH OF JULY

EACHWAY: LUCKY FLIGHT

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7.

Stewards Note: BEN BRODY: Following its run on 25/3/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Cedar Hill (IRE), 9-2 Eskendash (USA), Fourth of July (IRE), 11-2 Jaboticaba (FR), 6-1 Lucky Flight (FR), 9-1 Ben Brody (IRE), 14-1 Slanelough (IRE)

ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR

WINNER

AGE

WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Harry Skelton

2020 MEETING ABANDONED 2019

Peppay Le Pugh

8

11-5

11/4F

Dan Skelton

2018

Azzuri

6

11-1

2/1F

Dan Skelton

Harry Skelton

2017

Chitu

7

11-5

16/1

Patrick Griffin

Brian Hughes James Reveley

2016

Special Catch

9

11-8

4/1

Keith Reveley

2015

Aye Well

10

10-12

2/1F

Stuart Coltherd

James Reveley

2014

Too Cool To Fool 11

9-10

9/1

Jim Goldie

Dale Irving

2013

Ulysse Collonges 5

10-5

11/4

Chris Grant

Denis O’Regan

2012

Tiptoeaway

7

11-0

4/1

Tim Easterby

Brian Harding

2011

Kosta Brava

7

10-6

4/1

Howard Johnson Wilson Renwick

THIRD RACE 2.05

THE IDP PROCUREMENT SPECIALISTS (A NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP) STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

2M 110YDS

for novice five yrs old and upwards, x Total race value £12200 Prize Money.£5881 to the winning horse The second to receive £2709, the third £1354, the fourth £678, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. colours no horse

age

st-lb

1

ESKENDASH (USA) (27) F230-52 D

8

11-8

2

CEDAR HILL (IRE) (21) 114210 D

7

11-7

3

JABOTICABA (FR) (20) 3-14PP3 D

7

11-6

4 LUCKY FLIGHT (FR) (20) 5-154P2 D

7

11-2

5

9

11-0

6 BEN BRODY (IRE) (22) 03151P D BF

11

10-6

7

6

10-3

Br Ch g Eskendereya (USA) - Daffaash (USA) Harry Skelton J O Boyle Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B B. D. Gibbs Farm LLC & Chancey Mill Farm A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 1l by Onthefrontfoot when second of 7 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 2m (good) last month. Should be in the mix. Official BHA Rating 125 Br Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Dayamen Ryan Mania J O S Townshend & J Fyffe Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Meadow Park Stud He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to good yielding. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Iolani when 10th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m last month. It is too soon to be writing him off. Official BHA Rating 124 Br Ch g Muhtathir - Janiceinwonderland (FR) Tom Cannon J O Owners Group 025 Alan King, Barbury Castle T B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Villebadin Owners Group S Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m on good ground. Third of 8 behind Shut The Box beaten 4l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) last month. Worthy of consideration.

Official BHA Rating 123

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Br B g Linda’s Lad - Lili Flight (FR) Stephen Mulqueen (3) J O The Vikings Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Patrick Boiteau Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten a neck by Fourth Of July when second of 5 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Has to be of some interest. Official BHA Rating 119

SLANELOUGH (IRE) (29) 4232F6

Br B g Westerner - Tango Lady (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J O Miss J. Matterson & Mrs D. Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T B M. C. McDaniel-Stone Hazelrigg Racing S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on soft ground, but last win was over three years ago.

Finished 16l behind Bootlegger when sixth of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 2m 4f (good) last month. More is required. Official BHA Rating 117 Br B g Beneficial - Thethirstyscholars (IRE) Kielan Woods J O Mark E Smith & The BB Pony Gang 5 D. J. Jeffreys, Stow-On-The-Wold T B Niall Ryan And Fiona O’Sullivan Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 9-4fav at Sedgefield over 2m (good) in a chase won by Sir Sholokhov last month on his latest outing. Others are safer picks. Official BHA Rating 109

FOURTH OF JULY (IRE) (20) 602411

Br B g Salutino (GER) - Akasha (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Quigley and Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Ronald O’Neill Russell Catering Equipment S Successful in two chases at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when evens fav at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month, beating Lucky Flight by a neck. That was his second consecutive victory and he has to be on the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 103

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FOURTH RACE 2.40

CORAL BACKING SCOTTISH RACING MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) RACE DESCRIPTION

This three miles handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.

2019 WINNER YEATS BABY (IRE)

SP: 11/4F Age/Weight: 7-10-3 Runners: 11 Jockey: Alain Cawley Trainer: Emmet Mullins Summary: Given a confident ride by Alain Cawley, Yeats Baby moved into contention three out and led on the run in to win comfortably by two and a half lengths from Printing Dollars.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): N Richards (38 wins from 185 runners, 21%) runs BON RETOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%) runs GLOBAL HARMONY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SO NEAR SO FARHH trained by C A McBratney, Ireland.

LILY’S GEM trained by S Crawford, Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS

GLOBAL HARMONY remains on a good mark after winning at Hereford last month and might be open to more improvement over such distances. She appreciates good ground and has won this season when there has been some soft in the description too, so Dan Skelton’s charge ticks plenty of boxes. Lily’s Gem has returned to form on her last two starts and joins the hat-trick seeking Didonato on the shortlist.

WIN: GLOBAL HARMONY

EACHWAY: LILY’S GEM

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Didonato (IRE), 7-2 Global Harmony (IRE), 8-1 Miah Grace (GB), Aurora Thunder (GB), 10-1 Lily’s Gem (IRE), 12-1 Desaray Girl (FR), 18-1 So Near So Farhh (GB), 20-1 Coded Message (GB), 28-1 Bon Retour (IRE)

ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR

WINNER

AGE

WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

JOCKEY

2020 MEETING ABANDONED 2019

Yeats Baby

7

10-3

11/4F

Emmet Mullins

Alain Cawley

2018

Naranja

6

10-12

16/1

Jamie Snowden

Sean Bowen

2017

Jennys Melody

8

10-10

50/1

Benjamin Arthey Derek Fox

2016

Rons Dream

6

11-4

2/1F

Peter Bowen

2015

Jennys Melody

6

11-5

10/1

Benjamin Arthey Peter Buchanan

2014

Land Of Vic

6

10-9

9/1

Peter Bowen

Donal Devereux

2013

Twin Plan

8

10-0

7/1 J.

J. Lambe

Eddie O’Connell

2012

Micro Mission

6

10-12

28/1

Chris Grant

Alexander Voy

2011

Bunglasha Lady

6

11-4

13/8F

Warren Greatrex A P McCoy

Sean Bowen

FOURTH RACE 2.40

THE CORAL BACKING SCOTTISH RACING MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

3M 70Y

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £15000 Prize Money.£7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. colours no horse

age

st-lb

1

MIAH GRACE (GB) (20) 620233

6

11-12

2

DIDONATO (IRE) (43) 443-211 D

6

11-3

3

CODED MESSAGE (GB) (26) UP3453

8

11-2

4 BON RETOUR (IRE) (17) 03B600

6

10-11

5

6

10-10

6 GLOBAL HARMONY (IRE) (23) 312451

6

10-10

7

8

10-8

8 AURORA THUNDER (GB) (21) 614P63 C

7

10-7

9 LILY’S GEM (IRE) (26) 1P-6043

8

10-5

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Silver Gypsy (IRE) Henry Brooke J O Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T B Yorton Farm Stud Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 11 behind Agrapart beaten 17l at 12-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 3m 2f (good to soft) last month. One to consider closely. Official BHA Rating 135 Br B m Milan - Dream Lass (IRE) Tom Bellamy J O Mr S. Smith Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Brendan Walsh Hare Group Ltd S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 3m on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 6-1 in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 3m (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Aimee De Sivola by 1 1/2l. Has also won at Doncaster this season and makes plenty of appeal. Official BHA Rating 126 Br B m Oscar (IRE) - Ring Back (IRE) Kielan Woods J O Wardington Hopefuls Ben Case, Banbury T B David Allen David Andrews Construction Limited S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 3m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 5 behind Farne beaten 18l at 9-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month. Might run into a place if she steps up. Official BHA Rating 125 Br B m Fame And Glory - Rosy de Cyborg (FR) Sean Quinlan J O Mr Jim Ennis Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Mr Walter Connors Equine Products UK Ltd S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Prince Kayf when seventh of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good) last month. Others appeal more. Official BHA Rating 120

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DESARAY GIRL (FR) (17) 0044P5

Br Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Feria To Bitch (FR) Alain Cawley J O Resdev Micky Hammond, Middleham T B S.A.R.L. Chartier Centre Betail Resdev Ltd S She has won three hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Prince Kayf when fifth of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good) last month.

Others arrive boasting stronger form claims. Official BHA Rating 119 Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Violin Davis (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mrs Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr K. D. Cotter Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 7-4 in a hurdle race at Hereford over 3m 1f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Winter Getaway by 2 3/4l.

Has also won at Wincanton this season and should go well. Official BHA Rating 119

MISS HONEY RYDER (IRE) (43) 1-P6651 D

Br B m Stowaway - Seesea (IRE) J O The Albatross Club ER Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T N N B Longrove Stud 1Account Ltd S RU NO She has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to N heavy. A winner at 9-2 in a hurdle race at Taunton over 3m (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Gang Warfare by 1 3/4l. Declared a doubtful runner.. Official BHA Rating 117 Br B m Malinas (GER) - Ninna Nanna (FR) Stephen Mulqueen (3) J O Allson Sparkle Ltd Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on soft ground. Third of 11 behind Island Mahee beaten 9l at 18-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. One for the each-way players. Official BHA Rating 116 Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Kegster (IRE) Brian Hughes J O S. R. B. Crawford S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Mr Paul McKeever Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on soft ground. Third of 12 behind My Manekineko beaten 7l at 11-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (yielding) last month. Expected to go well for this shrewd yard. Official BHA Rating 114 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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6

10-5

Br Ch m Farhh - Protectress Danny McMenamin J O Mr J. Murdoch C. A. McBratney, Northern Ireland T B Whitwell Bloodstock Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 20l behind My Manekineko at 9-2 when 9th of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (yielding) last month. Others look stronger here. Official BHA Rating 114

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We take a look back at the last five Winners of The Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase

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TWO TAFFS

OWNER: MR DM HUGLIN TRAINER: DAN SKELTON JOCKEY: HARRY SKELTON

OWNER: WALTERS PLANT HIRE & JAMES & JEAN POTTER TRAINER: DAN SKELTON JOCKEY: DAVY RUSSELL

Trainer Dan Skelton secured back to back wins in the feature race of the opening day of the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival, when Value At Risk won the 2018 running under a positive Harry Skelton ride.

The nine year-old travelled well throughout and piled it on in the home straight winning by a length from Sizing Platinum.

Value At Risk lines up in the race again this afternoon.

A maiden over hurdles coming into this race, Two Taffs built on his third in a novice handicap chase at the Cheltenham Festival and scored in fine style given a confident ride by Davy Russell.

A winner at the meeting in a hurdles contest the year before. the Dan Skelton -trained horse was driven out to win by three lengths.

It was a fine performance from the seven year-old who was enthusiastically greeted by his owners in the winners enclosure.

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BORN SUVIVOR OWNER: MRS G WIDDOWSON & MR R KELVIN HUGHES TRAINER: DAN SKELTON JOCKEY: HARRY SKELTON Dan Skelton made it three winners in a row in this race when Born Survivor followed Two Taffs (2017) and Value At Risk (2018) in winning this prestigious contest which is the feature race on the Friday at the Coral Grand National Festival.

The eight year-old gave a fine display of jumping under Harry Skelton and led before four out and was left clear two out, to win convincingly by seven lengths from Sizing Granite who had Robbie Power in the plate.

2016

2015

DEFINITLY RED

PRESENTING JUNIOR

OWNER: MR PJ MARTIN TRAINER: BRIAN ELLISON JOCKEY: DANNY COOK

OWNER: W & MRS J GARNETT TRAINER: MARTIN TODHUNTER JOCKEY: WILSON RENWICK

TRAINER Brian Ellison had previously won this race with Bocciani in 2013 and was dropping Definitly Red significantly in trip after he had fallen in a four miler at Cheltenham.

In the 2014-2015 season, Presenting Junior won four races in all at Ayr, culminating in the Hillhouse Quarry Chase, the first year it had been run in its elevated status of being a Listed contest.

Well supported in the market for his first time in a handicap chase and sent off the 7-4 favourite, he had a battle on his hands with the Paul Nicholls trained Orbasa who actually took the lead at the last but Definitly Red showed huge heart in running on all the way to the line to win by a length under a forceful ride from Danny Cook.

It had always been the plan to run this eight year old at the meeting and when he was balloted out of the Coral Scottish Grand National Martin Todhunter decided he should take his chance in the Hillhouse Quarry Chase and it paid handsome dividends for connections.

He was well positioned throughout and jumped well for jockey Wilson Renwick who was winning the race for the second successive Year.

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FIFTH RACE 3.15

THE HILLHOUSE QUARRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a two miles, about four and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards and because of its quality, the race has been awarded Listed status. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part.

Even so, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tends to make open handicaps very competitive.

2019 WINNER BORN SURVIVOR (IRE)

SP: 100/30F Age/Weight: 8-11-2 Runners: 8 Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton Summary: Dan Skelton trained the winner of this feature race for the third year in succession when Born Survivor gave a fine display of jumping. He led before four out and was left clear two out to win convincingly by seven lengths from Sizing Granite.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): I Jardine (13 wins from 79 runners, 16%) runs VOIX DU REVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%) runs NOT THAT FUISSE FANCY THAT: B Ellison won this race in 2013 and 2016. The stable runs NIETZSCHE today.

D Skelton won this race in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The stable runs NOT THAT FUISSE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: THEINVAL trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 358 miles.

TODAY’S TIPS Schiehallion Munro likes to get on with things and he should go well

from the front under Brian Hughes. However, his style of racing could set this up for a closer, and NOT THAT FUISSE might be the one to pounce late. He bolted up in a jumpers’ bumper before a respectable fifth in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham, and is already a winner over 2m4f. Nietzsche wasn’t disgraced in the Ultima and warrants respect off bottom-weight, while course winner Theinval is also hard to dismiss.

WIN: Not That Fuisse

EACHWAY: Schiehallion Munro

)DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

Stewards Note: ADMIRAL’S SECRET: Following its run on 16/3/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

BARTON KNOLL: Following its run on 3/4/2021 it was reported that the horse lost its right hind shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Not That Fuisse (FR), 3-1 Schiehallion Munro (GB), 6-1 Barton Knoll (GB),Nietzsche (GB), 10-1 Theinval (FR), 12-1 Voix du Reve (FR)

ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR

WINNER

AGE

WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

JOCKEY

2020 MEETING ABANDONED 2019

Born Survivor

8

11-2

100/30F Dan Skelton

Harry Skelton

2018

Value At Risk

9

10-11

5/1

Dan Skelton

Harry Skelton

2017

Two Taffs

7

11-6

3/1F

Dan Skelton

Davy Russell

2016

Definitly Red

7

11-1

7/4F

Brian Ellison

Danny Cook

2015

Presenting Junior 8

10-6

7/1

Martin Todhunter Wilson Renwick

2014

Scotch Warrior

10

10-8

22/1

Mike Smith

Wilson Renwick

2013

Bocciani

8

10-0

6/1

Brian Ellison

Tom Scudamore

2012

The Knoxs

9

11-7

5/1

Paul Nicholls

R. Walsh

2011

Watch My Back

10

11-6

11/1

Ferdy Murphy

Graham Lee

FIFTH RACE 3.15

THE HILLHOUSE QUARRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)

2M 4F 110Y

for five yrs old and upwards x Total race value £30000 Prize Money.£17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599, the fifth £804 and the sixth £402. colours no horse

age

st-lb

1

VOIX DU REVE (FR) (41) 6-04220 D

9

11-12

2

ADMIRAL’S SECRET (GB) (31) 211-130 D

10

10-11

3

SCHIEHALLION MUNRO (GB) (25) 11-6222 D

8

10-10

4 NOT THAT FUISSE (FR) (30) 134215 D

8

10-7

5

11

10-6

6 BARTON KNOLL (GB) (13) 4U-0154 D

9

10-3

7

8

10-2

Br Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Pommbelle (FR) Conor O’Farrell J O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B D. Lommele, G. Wagner & S.C.E.A. Lommele Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S Winner of four hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on varying ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 28-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) last month. No forlorn hope back over fences. Official BHA Rating 156 Br B g Kayf Tara - Bobs Bay (IRE) J R O The Whacko Partnership Victor Dartnall, Barnstaple T NE N B R. J. Croker Hartnoll Hotel S RU N-soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Vintage Winner of six chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good Oto Clouds when 12th of 16 on his latest outing N in the Grade 3 Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (soft) last month. Declared a doubtful runner.. Official BHA Rating 141 Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Mrs Fawlty Brian Hughes J O Tennant, Lynch,Sharpe and Boston Micky Hammond, Middleham T B Miss K. Hannigan Micky Hammond Racing S Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1 1/4l by Court Master when second of 7 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 6f (good) last month. Should go well from the front end. Official BHA Rating 140 Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Edelmira (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Eleodoro Echaiz Guevara et al Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S Winner of three hurdle races, two NH flat races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 8l behind Sky Pirate when fifth of 19 at 11-1 on his latest run in the Grade 3 Grand Annual Handicap Chase at Cheltenham over 2m last month. Big chance. Official BHA Rating 137

THEINVAL (FR) (74) FP5-500 C D

Br B g Smadoun (FR) - Kinevees (FR) Nico de Boinville J O Mr & Mrs Sandy Orr Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B V. Berouard, L. Berouard & S. Chatelain ORRMAC 500 S Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 5f on varying ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 8l behind Thibault at 6-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Lingfield over 2m in February. Difficult to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 136

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Br B g Midnight Legend - Barton Flower Sean Quinlan J O Mr Simon W. Clarke John Mackie, Church Broughton T B Lady H. J. Clarke John Mackie Racing S He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 10l behind Five Star Getaway when fourth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. 2lb lower today and merits consideration. Official BHA Rating 133

NIETZSCHE (GB) (31) 20-3330

Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Ganga (IRE) Jonathan Burke J O D Gilbert, M Lawrence, A Bruce, G Wills Brian Ellison, Malton T B West Stow Stud Ltd Brian Ellison Racing Limited S Winner of four hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 3f on varying ground. Beaten 17l behind Vintage Clouds at 40-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham over 3m 1f last month. Could be dangerous off a light weight. Official BHA Rating 132

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SIXTH RACE 3.50

AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 3) RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a two miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

2019 WINNER THEATRE LEGEND (GB) SP: 5/1 Age/Weight: 6-11-7 Runners:11 Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Chris Grant Summary: Theatre Legend overcame some suspect jumping to chase the leader from two out and prevailed on the run in to win by a length and a half from Champagne Mystery.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): N Alexander (26 wins from 219 runners, 12%) runs DUBAI DAYS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%) runs DEFINING BATTLE FANCY THAT: D Sayer won this race in 2012 and 2013. The stable runs IOLANI today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TORIGNI trained by H Whittington, Sparsholt, 420 miles.

TODAY’S TIPS DEFINING BATTLE took a big step forward when finishing second at

Taunton last time and that form was boosted when the winner was narrowly beaten in a valuable event at Aintree last week. With that in mind, Dan Skelton’s gelding could be hard to stop off a mark of 122 today, especially as he may have more improvement left to come.

Dino Velvet is a C&D winner who will enjoy the drying conditions, while Torigni and Fete Champetre complete the shortlist.

WIN: DEFINING BATTLE

EACHWAY: DINO VELVET

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Defining Battle (IRE), 4-1 Fete Champetre (IRE), 6-1 Torigni (FR), 8-1 Theatre Legend (GB), Dino Velvet (FR), 10-1 Iolani (GER), 12-1 Dubai Days (IRE), 14-1 Orkan (GB)

ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR

WINNER

AGE

WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

JOCKEY

2020 MEETING ABANDONED 2019

Theatre Legend

6

11-7

5/1

Chris Grant

Sean Quinlan

2018

Dino Velvet

5

11-3

7/2F

Alan King

Wayne Hutchinson

2017

Great Fighter

7

11-1

4/1

Jim Goldie

Callum Bewley (3)

2016

Nine Altars

7

10-11

11/2

Ann Hamilton

Craig Nichol

2015

Aristo Du Plessis

5

10-12

8/1

James Ewart

Dale Irving

2014

It’s A Mans World 8

10-5

20/1

Brian Ellison

G Lavery

2013

Cool Baranca

7

9-12

3/1

Dianne Sayer

Emma Sayer

2012

Cool Baranca

6

9-13

8/1

Dianne Sayer

Emma Sayer

2011

Remember Now

5

11-4

11/2J

Nicky Henderson A P McCoy

SIXTH RACE 3.50

THE AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

2M

for four yrs old and upwards, x Total race value £10500 Prize Money.£4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141, the fourth £571, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. colours no horse

age

st-lb

1

THEATRE LEGEND (GB) (27) 22-2F51 CD

8

12-1

2

TORIGNI (FR) (69) 01-333

5

12-1

3

DINO VELVET (FR) (13) 400344 CD

8

11-6

4 DEFINING BATTLE (IRE) (24) 42 BF

5

11-5

5

ORKAN (GB) (41) 1-42110 D

7

11-5

6 DUBAI DAYS (IRE) (21) 301016 D

7

11-3

7

HOMME PUBLIC (FR) (31) 22210

4

11-2

8 FETE CHAMPETRE (IRE) (15) 1631 D

6

11-0

9 IOLANI (GER) (21) 203001 D

9

11-0

Br B g Midnight Legend - Theatre Belle Oakley Brown (5) J O Division Bell Partnership Chris Grant, Billingham T B Division Belle Partnership www.chrisgrantracing.com S Winner of three hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft.

A winner at 12-1 in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Pay The Piper by a neck. Cannot be discounted. Official BHA Rating 132 Br B g Palace Episode (USA) - Princesse Stesa (FR) Daryl Jacob J O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Harry Whittington, Sparsholt T B Mr Markus Nigge & Mme Sabine Nigge Ptarmigan Media Limited S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f. Third of 10 behind Christopher Wood beaten 8l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (soft) in February. Remains unexposed and he should be capable of going well. Official BHA Rating 132 Br B g Naaqoos - Matgil (FR) A. P. Heskin J O McNeill Family & Niall Farrell Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Mr Herve Viallon Ultima Business Solutions S He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 7l behind Vision Du Puy when fourth of 7 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m earlier this month. Best watched. Official BHA Rating 123 Br Gr g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Royal Fortune (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Darren & Annaley Yates Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Zalim Bifov Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Camprond when second of 14 at 6-4fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Taunton over 2m (good) last month. That was an encouraging effort and he should not be underestimated. Official BHA Rating 122 Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Zefooha (FR) Jamie Hamilton J O Mr C J Grindal & Mr J A Scarrow Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T B Mrs G. B. Walford He has won three hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind The Shunter when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) last month. May be a touch high in the ratings at the moment. Official BHA Rating 122 Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Comeragh Girl (IRE) Bruce Lynn (5) J O Alexander, McGarrity, Morris & Parker N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Mrs Hannah Crowley Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Iolani when sixth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) last month. Others appear to be safer picks in this contest. Official BHA Rating 120

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Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Uddy (FR) J ER O The Nevers Racing Partnership II Oliver Greenall, Malpas T N N B Jacques Cypres Swansway, Smartplanner S RU NA winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground.

NO Well beaten at 11-1 behind Jeff Kidder when 14th of 22 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month. Declared a doubtful runner.. Official BHA Rating 124 Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - John’s Eliza (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T B Mr Emlyn Patterson Hazelrigg Racing S Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 3-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Barrichello by 6l. An opening mark of 117 appears to fair. Official BHA Rating 117 Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Imogen (GER) Sean Quinlan J O SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T B Gestut Etzean Low Fell Stud Ltd, Tote S Winner of five hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft.

A winner at 33-1 in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m last month, beating Totally Rejected by 9l. Could be vulnerable off a 9lb higher mark. Official BHA Rating 117 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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TIME

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SEVENTH RACE 4.27

BOOK YOUR STAYCATION @WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 3) RACE DESCRIPTION

The final race this afternoon is a three miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been officially rated 0-125. As in all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 125 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 120.

2019 WINNER FROM EDEN (USA)

SP: 3/1F Age/Weight: 6-11-2 Runners: 9 Jockey: Davy Russell Trainer: Gordon Elliott Summary: From Eden justified favouritism under Davy Russell and was prominent throughout, before being shaken up two out. Gained the lead heading to the land to score cosily by three and three quarter lengths from Stop The World.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): N Richards (38 wins from 185 runners, 21%) runs NO REGRETS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%) runs I’D BETTER GO NOW FANCY THAT: N Richards won this race in 2015 and 2018. The stable runs NO REGRETS today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAJOR DUNDEE trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 379 miles.

TODAY’S TIPS ALWAYS RESOLUTE bounced back to form with a convincing success over an extended 2m4f at Newbury last month and shaped as though this step up in trip would suit, so a 5lb rise may not prevent him following up today. Sultans Pride has won three of his last four outings, while No Regrets and Stop The World are others to consider in a trick contest.

WIN: ALWAYS RESOLUTE

EACHWAY: SULTANS PRIDE

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Visor worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 9, 11.

Stewards Note: THE MACON LUGNATIC: Following its run on 20/3/2021 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Always Resolute (GB), 7-1 No Regrets (IRE), The Ogle Gogle Man (IRE), 8-1 Sultans Pride (GB), Stop The World (IRE), 10-1 Tomorrow’s Angel (GB), 12-1 Major Dundee (IRE), I’d Better Go Now (IRE), 16-1 Off The Beat (GB), 20-1 Jessiemac (IRE), 28-1 Skipthescales (IRE), 33-1 Manetti (IRE)

ROLL OF HONOUR YEAR

WINNER

AGE

WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

JOCKEY

2020 MEETING ABANDONED 2019

From Eden

6

11-2

3/1F

Gordon Elliott

Davy Russell

2018

Chapel Stile

6

11-9

10/1

Nicky Richards

Ryan Day

2017

Beer Goggles

6

11-12

11/2

Richard Woollacott Daryl Jacob

2016

Arctic Court

12

11-2

14/1

Jim Goldie

Sean Bowen

2015

Wicked Spice

6

11-7

9/2J

Nicky Richards

David Mullins

2014

Vivaldi Collonges 5

11-6

10/1

Paul Nicholls

Sam Twiston-Davies

2013

Amigo

6

11-12

7/2F

David Pipe

Tom Scudamore

2012

Howizee

6

10-10 1

2/1

Maurice Barnes

Michael McAlister

201

Aibrean

7

11-11

14/1

S. R. B. Crawford Paul Carberry

SEVENTH RACE 4.27

THE BOOK YOUR STAYCATION @western HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

3M 70Y

for four yrs old and upwards, x Total race value £10500 Prize Money.£4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141, the fourth £571, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. colours no horse

age

st-lb

1

MAJOR DUNDEE (IRE) (22) F6-2201 D

6

11-12

2

NO REGRETS (IRE) (27) 311225

7

11-11

3

ONE FOR YOU (IRE) (23) 044511

6

11-10

4 SULTANS PRIDE (GB) (51) 45-1141 D

9

11-9

5

8

11-9

6 STOP THE WORLD (IRE) (15) 33-3163

8

11-7

7

7

11-4

8 SKIPTHESCALES (IRE) (111) 2-53540 D

9

11-3

9 ALWAYS RESOLUTE (GB) (41) 6-00051

10

11-1

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Be My Granny Tom Cannon J O Mr Trevor Hemmings Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Colm Griffin Trust Inns Limited S Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 3m on good ground. A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Johnny B by 9l. That was impressive and he is feared now returning to handicap company off 125. Official BHA Rating 125 Br B g Presenting - E Mac (IRE) Sean Quinlan J O Jim Ennis & Tony Killoran Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Mr J. McMahon Equine Products UK Ltd S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Finished 11l behind Le Cheval Noir when fifth of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month. Took a step in the wrong direction when last seen. Official BHA Rating 124 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Tempest Belle (IRE) J R O Martin St. Quinton & Tim Syder Philip Hobbs, Minehead T NE N B Aidan Aherne Philip Hobbs Racing S -RU Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 5f and 2m 7fN on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle O N race at Market Rasen over 2m 7f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Highway One O One by 1/2l. Declared a doubtful runner.. Official BHA Rating 123 Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Pennys Pride (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Reveley Racing 1 Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T B Reveley Farms inglebyracing.com S He has won three hurdle races from 2m 7f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 10-1 in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing in February, beating Supakalanistic by 2l. Deserves respect after winning three of his last four. Official BHA Rating 122

I’D BETTER GO NOW (IRE) (127) 161-10P D

Br B g Alkaadhem - Pohutakawa (FR) Harry Skelton J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Id Better Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Paul & Noel Doyle Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S He has won three hurdle races from 2m 5f to 3m on good ground. Pulled up 4 out when 10-1 at Taunton over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a chase won by El Kaldoun in December last year on his chase debut. Should be happier back over hurdles for a team in seriously good form. Official BHA Rating 122 Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Coolsilver (IRE) A. P. Heskin J O McNeill Family Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Ms Colette O’Driscoll Ultima Business Solutions S A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on good to soft ground. Third of 5 behind Copper Coin beaten 5l at 10-3 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 3m (good) earlier this month. That wasn’t a bad effort on stable debut and he isn’t on a bad handicap mark of 120. Official BHA Rating 120

THE MACON LUGNATIC (GB) (27) 11-504P

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Didbrook J O Genesis Racing Partnership II Ben Pauling, Bourton-on-the-Water T R E B Cotswold Stud & Overbury Stallions UNN Jeremy Houghton - Houghtonart S R He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from N- 2m to 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Pulled up 4 out O when 11-2 at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good toNsoft) in a hurdle race won by Kauto D’Amour last month on his latest outing. Declared a doubtful runner.. Official BHA Rating 117

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Bounced off the sound terrain there and may have more to offer. Official BHA Rating 114 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL RACEDAY SUNDAY, 18th APRIL First Race: 1.00pm

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.00 - THE TENNENT’S LAGER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 10th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. TENNENT’S LAGER have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 24th, 2021. 11 entries at £45. - Closed April 10th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.86) SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.30 - THE S.T. ANDREW PLANT HIRE NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141, the fourth £571, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Penalties, after April 3rd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. S.T ANDREW PLANT HIRE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 34 entries, 1 at £9 and 33 at £45. - Closed April 10th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4955.86) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.05 - THE IDP PROCUREMENT SPECIALISTS (A NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP) STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5881 to the winning horse The second to receive £2709, the third £1354, the fourth £678, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 see Standard Conditions). £54 stake if the horse is rated 111 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 110 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Lowest weight 10st 3lb; Highest weight 11st 8lb Penalties, after April 3rd, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. IDP has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a memento will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries, at £54. Closed April 10th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £2254; Third £1126; Fourth £564; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £5881.68) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.40 - THE CORAL BACKING SCOTTISH RACING MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. £75 stake if the horse is rated 115 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 114 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Penalties, after April 3rd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 6lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb. CORAL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. CORAL will also present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 26 entries, 2 at £15 and 24 at £75. - Closed April 10th, 2021. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.15 - THE HILLHOUSE QUARRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599, the fifth £804 and the sixth £402. for five yrs old and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Penalties, after April 3rd, 2021, for each steeple chase won 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb. THE HILLHOUSE QUARRY GROUP LTD has generously sponsored this race. The Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 21 entries, 2 at £30 and 19 at £150. - Closed April 10th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13074; Second £5367; Third £2685; Fourth £1341; Fifth £672; Sixth £336. (Penalty Value £17085) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 31 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.50 - THE AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141, the fourth £571, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Penalties, after April 3rd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb.

AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in the race.

19 entries, at £45. - Closed April 10th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4955.86) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.27 - THE BOOK YOUR STAYCATION @western HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2283, the third £1141, the fourth £571, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Penalties, after April 3rd, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 43 entries, at £45. - Closed April 10th, 2021.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £4955.86) SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

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