Ayr Racecard - Wednesday 9th November

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VIRGIN BET RACEDAY WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2022

TODAY’S TRAINERS & JOCKEYS

TOP TRAINERS

TOP JOCKEYS

SANDY THOMSON

RYAN MANIA

15%

SUCCESS RATE

AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 16 WINS FROM 104 RUNNERS

15%

SUCCESS RATE

AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 14 WINS FROM 92 RIDES

The Borders based trainer is in superb form having saddled a 996-1 four timer at Kelso on Saturday.

He comes here this afternoon with a couple of live chances including Hatton Gardens in the opening Virgin Bet Maiden Hurdle. This horse is having only his second run under rules and looks interesting. Donna’s Delight represents the yard in the Virgin Bet Handicap Chase and is a two time chase winner here.

Ryan has had fewer rides than normal for this time of year having had a foot injury but showed he was fighting fit again at Kelso on Saturday when riding a three timer. He has several mounts this afternoon including a couple for Sandy Thomson who provided him with his winners at the weekend. He also rides for Mike Smith another stable who provides him with plenty of mounts.

MIKE SMITH

CONOR O’FARRELL

3%

SUCCESS RATE

AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 3 WINS FROM 96 RUNNERS

14%

SUCCESS RATE

AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 18 WINS FROM 127 RIDES

Mike has built up a successful dual purpose yard at Galston just 10 miles from Ayr and has acquired some young jumping talent for the winter ahead. His runners today include The Jad Factor in the Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle at 3.25pm. This six-year-old is a Newcastle hurdle winner and also run second here earlier in the year at a big price.

Established as one of the north’s top riders after a switch from the David Pipe yard a few seasons ago Conor is in great form and rode a double here at the end of last month on Wakool for Nick Alexander and Dunnet Head for Iain Jardine. He has some fancied rides this afternoon including Charm Offensive in the Virgin Bet Mares’ Handicap Hurdle.

ROSE DOBBIN

CRAIG NICHOL

13%

SUCCESS RATE

AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 8 WINS FROM 62 RUNNERS

Rose has built up a solid reputation as a trainer and regularly sends horses here from her Northumberland base and enjoys her share of winners. Her runners this afternoon include £210,000 buy Here Comes The Man who contests the Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle with Craig Nichol riding.

10%

SUCCESS RATE

AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 10 WINS FROM 99 RIDES

Borders born Craig began his career 10 years ago with the Lucinda Russell yard and since then has enjoyed a steady rise through the ranks culminating in his best ever season in 2021-2022 when he bagged 40 winners.

He is supported by several leading trainers including Rose Dobbin, Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero and Ewan Whillans. He has several rides today and will be hoping for a return to the Winners Enclosure.

LEADERBOARDS

BRIAN BACK ON TOP Brian Hughes jumped to the top of the 2022-2023 Jockeys Championship at Ayr with a win on Mackenberg for Donald McCain on our Marine & Lawn Hotels and Resorts Raceday.

Brian leads Bruce Lynn by three points with Sean Bowen in third spot and Conor O’Farrell a further point away in fourth.

A treble on the day for Nick Alexander sent him to the top of the Trainers Championship by a point from Nicky Richards, while Tartan Bloodstock head the Owners Championship.

AYR JOCKEYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP BRIAN HUGHES

15

BRUCE LYNN

12

SEAN BOWEN

11

CONOR O’FARRELL

9

RYAN MANIA

8

STEPHEN MULQUEEN

7

SEAN QUINLAN

7

AYR TRAINERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP NICK ALEXANDER

16

NICKY RICHARDS

15

GORDON ELLIOTT

11

DONALD MCCAIN

10

LUCINDA RUSSELL

10

SANDY THOMSON

8

AYR OWNERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP TARZAN BLOODSTOCK

6

THE MAGIC CIRCLE

4

RAYMOND ANDERSON GREEN

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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

JOCKEYS

Edward Austin 3.55 Callum Bewley 3.25 Ross Chapman 1.15, 3.25 Sam Coltherd 1.15, 2.55, 3.25 Derek Fox 1.15, 2.25, 2.55, 3.25

Ryan Mania 1.15, 1.50, 2.25, 2.55, 3.25, 3.55 Danny McMenamin 1.50, 2.25, 2.55, 3.25 Stephen Mulqueen 1.15, 2.25 Craig Nichol 1.15, 1.50, 2.55, 3.25

Theo Gillard 1.15, 1.50, 2.55, 3.55 Dylan Johnston 1.50, 3.25 Peter Kavanagh 3.55 Jack Kennedy 1.15, 1.50 Bruce Lynn 1.50, 2.55

Conor O’Farrell 1.15, 1.50, 2.25, 3.25, 3.55 William Shanahan 3.25 Patrick Wadge 3.55 Toby Wynne 2.25

TRAINERS Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford 3.55 Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 1.15, 2.25 Andrew Hamilton 2.55 Iain Jardine 1.15 Leonard Kerr 3.25 Donald McCain 1.15, 1.50, 2.55, 3.55

N. W. Alexander 1.50, 2.25, 2.55, 3.55 Daragh Bourke 1.15 Stuart Coltherd 1.15, 2.55 Rose Dobbin 1.50, 3.25 Ian Duncan 1.15, 2.25, 3.25 Gordon Elliott 1.15, 1.50 James Ewart 2.55

Donald Whillans 1.50, 2.55, 3.55 William Young Jnr 3.25

Adam Nicol 1.50, 3.25 Linda Perratt 3.25 Lizzie Quinlan 3.25 Nicky Richards 1.50, 3.25 Lucinda Russell 1.15, 2.25, 3.55 R. Mike Smith 1.50, 3.25, 3.55 Sandy Thomson 1.15, 2.25

MEET THE TEAM

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Graeme Anderson

Lindsey Smith

Ross Donald

Sam Shields

Jim Delahunt

Managing Director

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Head Chef

Jim MacLellan

Owners & Trainers Liaison

Sales & Marketing Manager

Raceday Presenter

Jane McManus

Winning Connections

FIRST RACE 1.15

THE VIRGIN BET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2M 4F 100Y

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8500 Prize Money. £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Russell (24 wins from 240 runners, 10%) runs STEP ABOVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (17 wins from 71 runners, 24%) runs SAM’S CHOICE LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAM’S CHOICE trained by G Elliott, Ireland. colours

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st-lb

1

CALL ME HARRY (IRE) (18) 11P4-5 BF

5

11-4

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DUKE OF DECEPTION (IRE) (17) 35454-0

5

11-4

Br B g Make Believe - Lake Moon Conor O’Farrell J O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Richard Ahern North Sea Logistics, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 5-2jt-fav behind Snake Roll when fifth of 14 on his hurdling debut at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) last month. Still early days for him over hurdles but he does need to improve on that effort. Official BHA Rating Br B g September Storm (GER) - Mrs Peachey (IRE) Craig Nichol J O Salmon Racing Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Mrs Gail Kidd Amelia Knight Holdings Limited, Swansway S

Placed in a point-to-point from seven starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Spring Meadow when eighth of 14 on his hurdling debut at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. A big step forward is needed. Official BHA Rating -

3

HATTONS GARDENS (IRE) (20) 56P21-6

6

11-4

4 HOME SWEET HIGHWAY (IRE) (297) P2-

5

11-4

5

6

11-4

6 SAM’S CHOICE (IRE) (10) 222-P23

6

11-4

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6

11-4

5

11-4

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Pretty Impressive (IRE) Ryan Mania J O The Daylight Robbers Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Ms Jean Cullen Sandy Thomson Racing S A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Maximilian when sixth of 12 on his hurdling debut at Carlisle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Should be wiser over hurdles this time and is open to improvement. Official BHA Rating Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dancing Bird (IRE) Theo Gillard (3) J O Fine Claret Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Christopher Maye Proactive Personnel Limited S Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Beaten 5l when second of 9 on his latest outing in a point-topoint race at Carrigarostig in January. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Colin Bowe. A 50,000-pound purchase who may have plenty to offer. Official BHA Rating -

MASTER OF THE MALT (GB) (20) 30P-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Mrs Malt (IRE) Ross Chapman J O Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T B Distillery Stud L.I.P. Construction Ltd S Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Maximilian when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Has experience of this course but needs to do better this time. Official BHA Rating Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Impressive Choice (IRE) Jack Kennedy J O Lyreen Syndicate Gordon Elliott, Ireland T B Impressive Partnership Gordon Elliott S A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good - yielding ground. Third of 14 behind Affordale Fury beaten 18l at 5-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Galway over 2m 6f (soft) last month. Has leading claims on his Irish form and needs to be high on the list. Official BHA Rating -

SAN MIGUEL (IRE) (536) 3-

Br B g El Salvador (IRE) - Majestic Benbulben (IRE) Sam Coltherd J O Mr A. McCormack Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T B Michael Bates Third of 11 behind Dublin Calling beaten 6l on his racecourse debut at Punchestown over 3m in May last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Peter Maher. Has a stout jumping pedigree and could be an interesting recruit for an in-form yard. Official BHA Rating -

8 STEP ABOVE (IRE) (193) F4-1

Br B g Jet Away - Tansyaster (IRE) Derek Fox J O One Step Beyond Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B John O’Leary Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S A winner in a point-to-point race at Largy in April, beating Nearly Wed. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with David V O’Brien. Appeals on pedigree and is highly interesting on his Rules bow. Official BHA Rating Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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9 BOLT MAN (GB) (18) 03-P

4

11-3

Br B g Millenary - Miss Chatterbox Stephen Mulqueen J O Mrs Camille Macdonald Ian Duncan, Coylton T B T. C. Dawson Dawn Developments Ltd S Yet to place in three starts. Pulled up 2 out when 150-1 at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Snake Roll last month on his hurdling debut. Tried without a hood for the first time since his debut in a bumper last January and needs to improve. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2021: BILL BAXTER (IRE) 5 11 4 Gavin Sheehan 1-2 (Warren Greatrex) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 6.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Stewards Note: CALL ME HARRY: Following its run on 22/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

MASTER OF THE MALT: Following its run on 20/10/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Sam’s Choice (IRE), 4-1 Home Sweet Highway (IRE), 6-1 Call Me Harry (IRE), 8-1 Step Above (IRE), 16-1 San Miguel (IRE), 33-1 Hattons Gardens (IRE), 50-1 Duke of Deception (IRE), 66-1 Master of The Malt (GB), 100-1 Bolt Man (GB)

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RACE RESULT

3RD

2ND 4TH

TIME

DISTANCES

SAM’S CHOICE will be sharper after making the frame at Downpatrick and Galway last month and he could be a tough customer to deal with now he has the benefit of race-fitness to draw upon.

Home Sweet Highway, a 50,000-pound recruit from the Irish point-to-point scene, is also of high interest on his Rules debut, while Step Above comes from a similar background and needs to be considered as well.

totewin: Sam’s Choice

toteeachway: Home Sweet Highway

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SECOND RACE 1.50

THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2M

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £8500 Prize Money.£4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Richards (37 wins from 186 runners, 20%) runs GEGE VILLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (17 wins from 71 runners, 24%) runs BENZ LONGEST TRAVELLER: BENZ trained by G Elliott, Ireland. colours

no horse

age

st-lb

1

BENZ (IRE) (67) 061 D

4

11-7

2

BALLABAWN (IRE) (178) 3-1

4

11-0

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COULDNTGIVAMONKEYS (IRE) (201) 06-

4

11-0

4 EDEN MILL (IRE) (193) 405-0

5

11-0

5

7

11-0

6 GEGE VILLE (FR) (345) 1- CD

6

11-0

7

6

11-0

5

10-7

Br B g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Sretaw (IRE) Jack Kennedy J O Mr F. Donnelly Gordon Elliott, Ireland T B Alymer Stud Gordon Elliott S A winner at 15-2 in a maiden hurdle race at Tramore over 2m (good) on his latest NH outing in August, beating Game Beaaa by 1/2l. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Rates a solid contender here but does have a tough task giving weight away to the field. Official BHA Rating -

2

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coolfree (IRE) Theo Gillard (3) J O David & Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B John J. M. Power Proactive Personnel Limited S A winner at 5-1fav in a point-to-point race at Ballindenisk over 3m on his latest outing in May, beating Imperial Assassin by 2 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Colin Bowe in Ireland.

An intriguing recruit and likely to be thereabouts. Official BHA Rating Br B g Valirann (FR) - Monets Dream (IRE) Ryan Mania J O green spittal and smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Kenneth Parkhill Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Gun Runner Cash when sixth of seven on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Perth over 2m (good to soft) in April. Has shown little to nothing on both starts and difficult to recommend in this company. Official BHA Rating Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Mistress Pope (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J O TD9 Racing Donald Whillans, Hawick T B J. Mangan Borders Distillery S Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Fringill Dike when 11th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m (good) in April. Yet to show enough to be worthy of serious consideration and others are preferred. Official BHA Rating -

FORTESCUE WOOD (IRE) (606) 314/- CD

Br B g Westerner - Primrose Time Bruce Lynn (5) J O Bowen & Nicol N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Mrs D. A. Whitaker Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 16l behind Nells Son when last of 4 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race here over 2m (heavy) in March last year. He is wearing a hood and a tongue-tie for the first time, which could work in his favour. Official BHA Rating Br B g Protektor (GER) - Auvloo Ville (FR) Danny McMenamin J O Mrs Ann Starkie Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Mr. J. Poumaillou & Mr. E. Poumaillou Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S A winner at 17-2 in a NH flat race here over 2m (good to soft) on his racecourse introduction in November last year, beating Golden De Coeur by 1 3/4l. Has a lengthy absence to overcome but this is a winnable contest and his stable could not be in better form. Official BHA Rating -

MISTER FREDDIE (GB) (553) 6/4-

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Amaretto Rose Craig Nichol J O Ian MacConnachie and Barry Smith Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T B W. D. and Mrs A. C. Hockenhull Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 7l behind Prairie Wolf when fourth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Kelso over 2m (good) in May last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Micky Hammond. Improvement required. Official BHA Rating -

8 FARNE ISLAND (GB) (262) 0-

Br Gr m Trans Island - Tigerific (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7) J O Ian Nicol Racing Adam Nicol, Seahouses T B T. C. Dawson Tote S Beaten 19l behind Neigh Botha at 50-1 when seventh of eight on her racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 2m (soft) in February. Never landed a blow in that contest and likely to struggle again in here.

Official BHA Rating Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: SOFT RISK (FR) 5 10 12 Brian Hughes 1-2 (Nicky Richards) 11 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note: FORTESCUE WOOD: Following its run on 13/3/2021 it was reported that the horse returned with a twisted shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Benz (IRE), 5-2 Gege Ville (FR), 4-1 Ballabawn (IRE), 6-1 Mister Freddie (GB), 8-1 Fortescue Wood (IRE), 25-1 Farne Island (GB), 50-1 Couldntgivamonkeys (IRE), Eden Mill (IRE)

1ST

RACE RESULT

3RD

2ND 4TH

TIME

DISTANCES

The Nicky Richards stable can do little wrong at present and a chance can be taken with the returning GEGE VILLE, who was a comfortable winner of a bumper at this circuit last November. A winner on his latest start in this sphere at Tramore, Gordon Elliott’s Benz looks to be the chief threat, although winning pointer Ballabawn must be considered on his first appearance under Rules.

totewin: Gege Ville

toteeachway: Benz

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THIRD RACE 2.25

THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)

3M 20y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £15400 Prize Money.£7624 to the winning horse The second to receive £3512, the third £1755, the fourth £879, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Alexander (33 wins from 225 runners, 15%) runs CLAN LEGEND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A M Thomson (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs DONNA’S DELIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIEU VIVANT trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 219 miles. colours

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age

st-lb

1

CLAN LEGEND (GB) (264) 23/3142- C

12

12-0

2

DIEU VIVANT (FR) (166) 03313-0 D

9

11-8

3

GREEN VAULT (IRE) (32) 03115-1 C D

6

11-1

4 STRONG ECONOMY (IRE) (221) 4P52FP- CD

10

11-1

5

11

11-1

8

10-10

Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Harrietfield Danny McMenamin J O Clan Gathering N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Alexander Family Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Has won five hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 16l by Empire Steel when second of 6 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 6f (heavy) in February. A 4lb drop should help, as could a return to this distance. Official BHA Rating 130 Br B g Network (GER) - Panique Pas (FR) Toby Wynne (5) J O Mr P. Chesters Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil Swansway S Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Vaucelet when seventh of 9 last time in a chase at Stratford over 3m 3f in May. His mark could prove lenient on the pick of last season’s efforts. Official BHA Rating 124

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Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Squeekaussie (IRE) Derek Fox J O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Noel Doyle Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Won on his chase debut when 9-4fav at Hexham over 3m (soft) last month, beating Jet Fighter by 4l. There could be more to come over fences and he rates a big player. Official BHA Rating 117 Br Ch g Sandmason - Odd Decision (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J O The Macdonald Family Ian Duncan, Coylton T B H. Rothwell Dawn Developments Ltd S Won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 5f to 3m 3f on heavy ground. Pulled up at the 14th when 100-1 here over 4m (good to soft) in the Scottish Grand National won by Win My Wings in April on his latest outing.

C&D winner could prove more competitive at this level. Official BHA Rating 117

DONNA’S DELIGHT (IRE) (242) 511//P52- CD

Br B g Portrait Gallery (IRE) - Hot Lips (IRE) Ryan Mania J O D&D Armstrong Ltd Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Joe Fogarty North Sea Logistics, Sandy Thomson Racing S He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 3m 3f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 1/2l by Niceandeasy when second of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance in March. He races off the same mark and enters calculations. Official BHA Rating 117

6 BUDDHA SCHEME (IRE) (315) 32P/4F1- D

Br B g Milan - Benefit Scheme (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J O Mr Gerry McGladery Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B Mr P. Murphy Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S Successful in two chases at 3m and 3m 2f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 13-2 in a chase at Kelso over 3m 2f (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Prince Dundee by 7l. A 2lb rise for that win could prove lenient and he’s one for the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 112

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2021: SHANROE AL C (IRE) 8 10 9 Daryl Jacob 11-2 (Karl Thornton) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.

Stewards Note: STRONG ECONOMY: Following its run on 2/4/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Green Vault (IRE), 7-2 Buddha Scheme (IRE), 4-1 Donna’s Delight (IRE), 6-1 Clan Legend (GB), 8-1 Dieu Vivant (FR), Strong Economy (IRE)

RACE RESULT

1ST 3RD

2ND 4TH

TIME

DISTANCES

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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GREEN VAULT created a good impression when winning on his chasing debut at Hexham last month. The six-year-old has a race-fitness edge over his rivals and can make light of a 5lb rise. His stablemate Buddha Scheme could turn out to be the biggest threat. He was last seen scoring at Kelso in December and a small rise in the weights should leave him competitive.

C&D winner Donna’s Delight races off the same mark as for his narrow defeat here in March.

totewin: Green Vault

toteeachway: Buddha Scheme

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FOURTH RACE 2.55

THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

2M 4F 110Y

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £9400 Prize Money.£4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003, the fourth £502, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Alexander (33 wins from 225 runners, 15%) runs TRAVAIL D’ORFEVRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs FORPADDYTHEPLUMBER LONGEST TRAVELLER: FORPADDYTHEPLUMBER trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 196 miles. colours

no horse

age

st-lb

1

GRAND VOYAGE (FR) (20) 33211-2

6

11-10

2

LORD ROCO (GB) (242) 652154- D

6

11-8

3

STOLEN MONEY (IRE) (267) 242/111- C

7

11-7

4 FORPADDYTHEPLUMBER (IRE) (234) 3/21541-

6

11-6

5

6

11-1

6 TRAVAIL D’ORFEVRE (FR) (18) 462P1-3 C

6

10-12

7

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Br B g Network (GER) - Qape Noir (FR) Sam Coltherd J O Shire Dreamers Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T B EARL Trinquet, M. Trinquet & O. Trinquet Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 7f on soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by So Scottish when second of 3 at 7-1 on his chase bow at Carlisle over 2m 4f (good) last month. That was a pleasing seasonal debut and he is entitled to improve with that run in mind. Official BHA Rating 119 Br B g Rocamadour - Dolly Penrose Danny McMenamin J O Mr N. M. L. Ewart James Ewart, Langholm T B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited Fitzdares S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Ned Tanner when fourth of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (soft) in March. He remains relatively unexposed and could give a good account on his chasing bow. Official BHA Rating 117 Br B g Prince Flori (GER) - Dark Daisy (IRE) Craig Nichol J O Mr D. W. Whillans Donald Whillans, Hawick T B P. Magee Sport of Kings S He has won three hurdle races from 3m to 3m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at 7-1 in a hurdle race here over 3m (heavy) on his latest outing in February, beating Jessiemac by 3l. He has proven to run well fresh previously and has to be respected. Official BHA Rating 116

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Br B g Ask - Doneraile Parke (IRE) Theo Gillard (3) J O Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Miss Anne Broderick Proactive Personnel Limited S Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good and heavy ground. A winner at 3-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 3f (good) on his latest outing in March, beating Ask The Doc by 7l.

Not to be underestimated on his return to action. Official BHA Rating 115

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Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Maggies Oscar (IRE) Ryan Mania J O Team Benack James Ewart, Langholm T B P. Cluskey & S. Fanning Clyde Power & Renewables Limited, Fitzdares S Placed in a point-to-point from six starts. Finished 11l behind Ned Tanner when fifth of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (soft) in March. Makes his seasonal/chase debut on the back of wind surgery and is probably best watched for now. Official BHA Rating 110 Br Gr g Martaline - Lady Needles (IRE) Bruce Lynn (5) J O Bowen & Nicol N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 2f on good to soft and heavy ground. Third of 10 behind Heritier beaten 2 1/2l at 6-1 on his chase debut at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Likely to be more in the locker and he cannot be overlooked. Official BHA Rating 107

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Br B or Br g Yeats (IRE) - Alittlebitofheaven Derek Fox J O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T B Donal & Pat Barnwell Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 16l behind Big Changes when fifth of 6 at 5-2 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m (good to soft) last month. May find a few of these too good. Official BHA Rating 106

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: AFRICAN DANCE (IRE) 6 11 12 Sean Bowen 5-2 (Olly Murphy) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Stolen Money (IRE), 4-1 Forpaddytheplumber (IRE), 9-2 Grand Voyage (FR), 5-1 Lord Roco (GB), 6-1 Travail d’Orfevre (FR), 8-1 Benack (IRE), Straight Swap (IRE)

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This could go the way of top-weight GRAND VOYAGE, who should step forward from his comeback second at Carlisle last month and he is entitled to progress with that run in mind. An easy winner on his penultimate outing at Kelso last December over an extended 2m6f, he should be suited by a marginally stiffer stamina test and can give a good account. Stolen Money secured a hat-trick over hurdles last winter and is feared ahead of Travail D’Orfevre.

totewin: Grand Voyage

toteeachway: Stolen Money

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FIFTH RACE 3.25

THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

2M 3F 110y

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7500 Prize Money.£3703 to the winning horse The second to receive £1706, the third £852, the fourth £427, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Richards (37 wins from 186 runners, 20%) runs HARD IRON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (6 wins from 13 runners, 46%) runs HARD IRON LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ECONOMIC EDITOR trained by A Nicol, Seahouses, 149 miles.

HERE COMES THE MAN trained by R Dobbin, Alnwick, 149 miles. colours

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Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE) Craig Nichol J O Mrs Rose Dobbin Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T B Mr Mark Grace Hazelrigg Racing S A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Gaillimh A Stor when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) in March. Looks on a stiff mark based on what he’s achieved so far, so others make more appeal today. Official BHA Rating 102 Br B g Rail Link - Aspolina (IRE) Ross Chapman J O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T B Erick Bec De la Motte & F. Cottin Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 5l by Bouncing Bobby when second of 11 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 4f (soft) last month.

Has to be taken very seriously once again. Official BHA Rating 101 Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Sumability (IRE) Ryan Mania J O John Dickson R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Kenneth Parkhill A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Finished 14l behind Petite Rhapsody when fifth of 10 at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good to soft) in April. Capable of getting involved on his best form. Official BHA Rating 99 Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Pretty Present (IRE) Danny McMenamin J O Mr M Sawers & Miss L A Perratt Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T B Parkville Stud North Allerton Racing Ltd S Finished 20l behind Fringill Dike when fifth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m (good to soft) in September. Returns to this trainer after a spell with Iain Jardine. Not completely discounted on his handicap debut. Official BHA Rating 96

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Br B g Milan - Novacella (FR) Callum Bewley J O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Cleaboy Stud Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S A winner at 17-2 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Warriors Story by 4 1/2l. 7lb rise for that first success looks fair and the yard could hardly be in better form, so should take all the beating. Official BHA Rating 91 Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Miss Anneliese (IRE) William Shanahan (7) J O Blue Circle Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T B W. M. Johnstone Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Duty Calls when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) in February. Extremely difficult to make a case for him based on what he’s shown to date. Official BHA Rating 88

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Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Fair Maid Marion (IRE) Sam Coltherd J O Mr W. G. Young William Young Jnr, Carluke T B V. Connolly & W. M Mullin Has won four hurdle races and 11 chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 17l behind Rocco Storm when fifth of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m (soft) last month.

Hard to know what to expect now returned to hurdles. Official BHA Rating 88

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Br Ch g Famous Name - Nadeems Stella (IRE) Derek Fox J O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T B O’Neill Family Yet to place in nine starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Songbird’s Tale when fourth of 9 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 7f (good to soft) in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Iain Jardine. Place possibilities. Official BHA Rating 87 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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Br B g Jet Away - How Provincial (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7) J O UP4B Adam Nicol, Seahouses T B Arctic Tack Stud Tote S Placed in a hurdle race from ten starts. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Court At Slip when 13th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) in March. Hard to enthuse over him, especially as he is racing from 4lb out of the handicap today. Official BHA Rating 72 Br Ch m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Belfast Central (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T B Ian A. Duncan Ian Duncan Racing S Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Desaray Girl when eighth of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (heavy) in February. Has shown very little ability and impossible to make a case for her from miles out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 53

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2021: BE THE DIFFERENCE (IRE) 5 10 11 Thomas Dowson 11-8 (Philip Kirby) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.

Stewards Note: BENITO: Following its run on 20/10/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

ECONOMIC EDITOR: Following its run on 8/3/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Hard Iron (IRE), 9-2 Benito (FR), 5-1 The Jad Factor (IRE), 7-1 Here Comes The Man (IRE), 12-1 Wotsmyname (IRE), 14-1 Ardera Cross (IRE), Economic Editor (IRE), 16-1 Keep Coming (IRE), 33-1 Euchan Falls (IRE), 66-1 Nordic Express (GB)

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The form of Nicky Richards’ horses could hardly be better at present so HARD IRON is difficult to oppose following his comfortable victory over C&D, and a 7lb rise shouldn’t be enough to prevent another bold showing. Benito has been in good form this year and Lizzie Quinlan’s five-year-old should have even more improvement to come. It wouldn’t be a huge surprise if Keep Coming fared better on his first start in a handicap.

totewin: Hard Iron

toteeachway: Benito

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SIXTH RACE 3.55

THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

2M 4F 100Y

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total race value £8100 Prize Money.£4030 to the winning horse The second to receive £1856, the third £927, the fourth £464, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Alexander (33 wins from 225 runners, 15%) runs CHARM OFFENSIVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs COULD BE TROUBLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: COULD BE TROUBLE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 196 miles. colours

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Br B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (5) J O Kc Sofas Ltd Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Proactive Personnel Limited, KC Sofas Ltd S Winner of four hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 14l behind Ask Paddington when fourth of seven at 17-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 7f (good) in July. Do not dismiss Official BHA Rating 121 Br B m Sulamani (IRE) - Well Disguised (IRE) Theo Gillard (3) J O Mr D. W. Whillans Donald Whillans, Hawick T B Al Duncan Sport of Kings S She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 20l behind Wakool when fourth of eight on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (good to soft) last month. Opposable. Official BHA Rating 116 (-2) Br B m Le Triton (USA) - Go Lison (FR) Conor O’Farrell J O The Nags to Riches Partnership N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on soft and heavy ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 3-1fav here over 2m 5f (soft) in March, beating Eternally Yours by 1 3/4l. She loves it here and looks to hold every chance of landing the hat-trick. Official BHA Rating 112 Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Portavoe (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J O Geoff and Elspeth Adam Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T B Miss E. Hamilton Tote S Winner of four hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 2f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy.

Finished 5l behind Latino Fling when sixth of 12 at 11-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good) in March. Claims on her penultimate run. Official BHA Rating 107

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Br B m Califet (FR) - Katariya (IRE) Ryan Mania J O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T B William Flood Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Killoughteen when second of 12 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Wexford over 3m (yielding) in September. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Paul Nolan in Ireland. Respected. Official BHA Rating 106

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DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2021: ASK BLOSSOMFORT (IRE) 5 11 1 Alain Cawley 17-2 (Brian Cawley) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Charm Offensive (FR), 10-3 Dot Cotton (IRE), 11-2 Millarville (IRE), 6-1 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 7-1 Eternally Yours (GB), 8-1 Starlyte (IRE)

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A winner of her last two starts here, CHARM OFFENSIVE was in terrific form when last seen in March and having run well when fresh in the past, the eight-year-old can strike. She is preferred to Irish recruit Dot Cotton, who ran a career-best at Wexford in September, and Millarville, who has won two of her last four. Could Be Trouble has mastered the selection over C&D in the past and cannot be ruled out.

totewin: Charm Offensive

toteeachway: Dot Cotton

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TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER VIRGIN BET RACEDAY Gates Open 11.00am, First Race 12.00pm

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.15 - THE VIRGIN BET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 3rd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. A cash prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 23 entries at £35. - Closed November 3rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.50 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 3rd and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. A cash prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 16 entries at £42. - Closed November 3rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444.

(Penalty Value £4629.10) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.25 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7624 to the winning horse The second to receive £3512, the third £1755, the fourth £879, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, after October 29th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb.

VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. A cash prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs, Lancashire Course (3m 1f 125 yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023. 10 entries, 1 at £14 and 9 at £70. - Closed November 3rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5842; Second £2922; Third £1460; Fourth £731; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £7624.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.55 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003, the fourth £502, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after October 29th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. A cash prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 12 entries at £40. - Closed November 3rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280.

(Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.25 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3703 to the winning horse The second to receive £1706, the third £852, the fourth £427, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, November 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, after October 29th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. A cash prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 16 entries at £30. - Closed November 3rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2838; Second £1419; Third £709; Fourth £355; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £3703.28) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.55 - THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4030 to the winning horse The second to receive £1856, the third £927, the fourth £464, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, after October 29th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. A cash prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Lady Buttons Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Lady Buttons Series races during the current season. 12 entries, 2 at £7 and 10 at £35. - Closed November 3rd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3088; Second £1544; Third £772; Fourth £386; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4030.04) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

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AYR RACECOURSE

2023 FIXTURES JANUARY Monday 2

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Monday 9

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Golf Inn New Year’s Raceday

FEBRUARY Wednesday 1

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Tuesday 14

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Monday 27

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MARCH Friday 10

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Saturday 11

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Virgin Bet Raceday

Friday 21

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Coral Scottish Grand National Ladies Day

Saturday 22

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Coral Scottish Grand National

APRIL

MAY Thursday 4

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Monday 8

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Tuesday 23

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Wednesday 24

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Tuesday 13

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Saturday 24

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Summer Raceday

Sunday 9

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Family Raceday

Monday 10

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Monday 17

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Monday 24

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Monday 31

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JULY

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AUGUST Monday 7

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Saturday 12

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Thursday 17

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Ladies Night

SEPTEMBER Thursday 21

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Ayr Gold Cup Opening Day

Friday 22

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Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day

Saturday 23

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Ayr Gold Cup

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Thursday 12

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NOVEMBER Saturday 4

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Wednesday 15

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DECEMBER Monday 4

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Monday 11

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