Ayr Racecard - Monday 9th January

TOP TRAINERS TOP JOCKEYS

STUART CRAWFORD

Stuart’s horses are in fine form and his record at Ayr this season is tremendous. He saddled a three timer here last November and last Monday scored a double with Gold Cup Bailly and L Anamour taking his tally here this term to 6 winners from 10 runners. His entries this afternoon include Champ De Gane in the Novices’ Handicap Chase at 2.10pmand Isenay in the National Hunt Flat Race that closes the card at 3.55pm. Both these horses run in the famous Isaac Souede and Simon Munir two tone green colours who have given Stuart five of his winners here in 2022-23

LUCINDA RUSSELL

Lucinda rarely leaves Ayr without a winner and comes here today with several runners who must have an outstanding chance of winning. These include the once raced Esprit du Potier in the Book Now For The Coral Scottish Grand National National Hunt Flat Race who was second in a bumper here last November In the Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Hurdle the Russell representative is Your Place who caught the eye when finishing runner up at Kelso in November Stable Conditional Patrick Wadge rides.

MIKE SMITH

Mike’s horses are beginning to run into form as was highlighted by big runs from Euchan Falls to finish second here at odds of 50-1 last week in the same race that The Jad Factor led until falling at the last when in front. This afternoon Mike runners include Dot Cotton in the Racingtv.com Conditional Jockey’s’ Handicap Hurdle and this mare ran a good race to finish third behind Beat Box in a similar contest here at our Coral Christmas Raceday last month. A big run is expected from Dot again today

SEAN QUINLAN

12%

S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 17 WINS FROM 142 RIDES

Sean is one of the top jockeys in the country and is a regular visitor to the winners’ enclosure here at Ayr. He has several mounts this afternoon and these include Choix Des Armes in the Racing TV Handicap Chase over two miles at 2.45pm. The 11-year-old won a chase at Wetherby last March and could go well this afternoon. Sean also rides FIA Fuinidh in the Watch Live On Racing TV Novices’ Hurdle at 3.20pm and this horse ran well to finish third here last month and could improve on that form today

BRIAN HUGHES

S U C C E S S RA T E

A talented and tactically astute rider who is well on course to win his third jockeys title in the last four years. Brian is a regular visitor to Ayr where his record in recent years is second to none. He rode two winners here last Monday and will be hoping to add more to his season’s tally this afternoon. He partners Anubis Walk in the Racing TV EBF Mares’ National Hunt Novices’ Hurdle at 1.10pm and this £120,000 purchase runs in the famous Honeysuckle colours for owner Kenny Alexander

CRAIG NICHOL

Craig has an excellent record here at Ayr and was successful last Monday when landing the Mills Milk Handicap Hurdlebon So Many Roads for trainer Donald Whillans. Today his mounts include two for the Whillans yard - Eden Mill in the Watch Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle and on newcomer Bollin Matilda in the Book For The Coral Scottish Grand National Open National Hunt Flat Race. He enjoys the support of a number of leading trainers including Rose Dobbin and Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero.

BRIAN JUMPS TO THE TOP

Brian Hughes leapfrogged Bruce Lynn in the 2022-2023 Jockeys Championship at Ayr by riding a first and last race double at our Golf Inn Prestwick New Years Raceday on January 22.

The champion jockey is on the 24 point mark with Bruce on 23, Danny McMenamin on 22 and Derek Fox on 21.

Nick Alexander’s lead over Lucinda Russell in the Trainers Championship has been cut to two points with Nicky Richards and Stuart Crawford a further 14 points adrift in joint third spot.

Simon Munir and Isaac Souede who also scored a double on January 2 are on 15 points in the Owners Championship, six clear of Tarzan Bloodstock.

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

JOCKEYS

Edward Austin

1.40

Jonathon Bewley 2.10, 2.45 Henry Brooke 2.45 Sam Coltherd 2.45 Mr Stephen Connor 1.10

Derek Fox 2.45, 3.55

TRAINERS

N. W. Alexander

1.10, 1.40, 3.55

George Bewley 2.10, 2.45

Catch Bissett 1.40

Gillian Boanas 3.55 Danny Brooke 2.45

Stuart Coltherd 1.40, 2.45

S. R. B. Crawford 1.10 2.10 3.55

James Ewart 3.20

Theo Gillard

1.40

Brian Hayes 1.10, 3.55

Brian Hughes 1.10, 2.10, 2.45, 3.20 Daryl Jacob 1.10, 2.10, 3.55

Dylan Johnston 1.40 3.20

Charlotte Jones 1.40

John Kington 2.45

Bruce Lynn 1.10, 1.40, 3.55 Ryan Mania 3.20

Daire McConville 2.45 Miss Anna McGuinness 3.20 Danny McMenamin 3.20

Nathan Moscrop 1.10

Stephen Mulqueen 2.10, 2.45

Craig Nichol 2.45, 3.20, 3.55 Sean Quinlan 1.10 2.45 3.20 3.55

William Shanahan 1.40 3.20

Emma Smith-Chaston 2.45 Lewis Stones 2.10 Patrick Wadge 1.40

Thomas Willmott 1.40, 3.20 Toby Wynne 1.40

Sandy Forster

2.10, 2.45, 3.20

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 1.40

Alison Hamilton 2.45 Micky Hammond 2.45 Leonard Kerr 1.40 Donald McCain 2.10 John McConnell 1.10, 3.55

S. McConville 2.45, 3.20

Rebecca Menzies 1.10

Barry Murtagh 1.10

Adam Nicol 1.40, 3.20 Nicky Richards 1.10 Pauline Robson 2.45

Lucinda Russell 1.40 2.10 3.55 R. Mike Smith 1.40, 3.20

Sandy Thomson 3.20

Martin Todhunter 3.20

Simon Waugh 2.45 Donald Whillans 3.20, 3.55 Ewan Whillans 3.20 William Young Jnr 2.45

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7 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (29) 011612 8 11-1

B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE)

Tom Scudamore

Allson Sparkle Ltd Lucinda Russell, Kinross C. and Mrs Wilson Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale Won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 4m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1l by Time To Get Up when second of 20 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter over 4m 2f last month. This is more demanding. Official BHA Rating 144

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

FORM RATINGS

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

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.

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MIGHTY THUNDER WAS THE WINNER OF THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL ON SATURDAY, 18TH APRIL, 2021.

THE RACING TV EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifer) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8350 Prize Money £4547 to the winning horse The second to receive £2095, the third £1047 and the fourth £524.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Richards (35 wins from 182 runners, 19%) runs AUBIS WALK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs BOWLAND BELLE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: EL POPPOCHAPO & OUR PINK LADY trained by S R B Crawford, & CHAMPAGNESOCIALIST trained by J McConnell, all Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 AUBIS WALK (FR) (36) r12-2 BF 7 11-0

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Aubisquinette (FR)

O Mr K. Alexander

Brian Hughes J

Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B M. Dumont, Haras Du Ma & B. Danielle A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Beaten a neck by Anti Bridgie when second of 5 at 6-4fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (soft) in December. Was just touched off in that race, but stayed the trip well and could go one better here. Official BHA Rating 106

2 BOWLAND BELLE (GB) (14) 5P

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Samrana (FR)

6 11-0

Nathan Moscrop J

O Graham & Christine Seward Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B R. W. Russell Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

Unplaced in both NH starts. Pulled up 4 out when 40-1 at Wetherby over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a race won by Nell’s Bells in December on her hurdling debut. She ran green that day but should have at least benefitted from the experience. Official BHA Rating3 CHAMPAGNESOCIALIST (IRE) (48) 2/2-4122 BF 7 11-0

Br B m Fame And Glory - No Ice Or Lemon (IRE) Brian Hayes J O Wingate Square Limited

John McConnell, Ireland T B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good to soft ground. Beaten a head by Maggie Barrett when second of 4 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (soft) in November A likely candidate for making the running and merits consideration. Official BHA Rating -

EL POPPOCHAPO (IRE) (20) 500-004 6 11-0 Br B m Conduit (IRE) - Insanity of Love (IRE)

Daryl Jacob J

S. R. B. Crawford S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

Unplaced in all seven starts. Finished 18l behind Slane Hill when fourth of 19 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft) in December She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time and is open to improvement if the application works the oracle. Official BHA Rating -

11-0 Br B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Colligan Wood (IRE)

NAIROBI GIRL (IRE) (38) 1-F60P

Sean Quinlan J O Mrs P. Groves Barry Murtagh, Carlisle T B G. Kelly Quattro Products Ltd S A winner of a point-to-point at 2m on good to soft ground. Pulled up 2 out at Sedgefield

by No. 4, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7. Stewards Note: BOWLAND BELLE: Following its run on 26/12/2022 it was reported that the horse ran greenly and stopped quickly Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Champagnesocialist (IRE), 2-1 Aubis Walk (FR), 8-1 El Poppochapo (IRE), 11-1 Our Pink Lady (IRE), 28-1 Not In Kansas (GB), 40-1 Bowland Belle (GB), 100-1 Nairobi Girl (IRE)

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AUBIS WALK is a good starting point, as she is unlucky not to be coming into this on the back of a win having just been touched off in the closing stages over 2m5f at Kelso last month. Her jumping was solid that day and, with the likelihood that others will set a decent tempo, this daughter of Walk In The Park is a prime contender. Champagnesocialist is the obvious danger, with Our Pink Lady also considered.

totewin: Aubis Walk

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NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. colours no horse age st-lb 1 HORACIO APPLE’S (FR) (44) 445-33 6 12-0

Ch g Saddex - Apple’s Noa (FR) Toby Wynne (3) J

Highclere TB Racing - Apple and Dudgeon Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

D. Lumet, P. Coveliers & T. Cypres Swansway S Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Third of 6 behind Val Dancer beaten 9l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year. He is open to improvement making his handicap bow Official BHA Rating 103 2 DOT COTTON (IRE) (18) 462403 6 11-13 Br B m Califet (FR) - Katariya (IRE) William Shanahan (3) J O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T B William Flood

Placed in two hurdle races from eight starts. Third of 9 behind Beat Box beaten 17l at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good to soft) in December She is 3lb lower for that run and has to enter calculations with that in mind. Official BHA Rating 102 3 LEWA HOUSE (GB) (36) F2-5016 7 10-10 Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Primrose Time Theo Gillard J

Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T B Mrs D. A. Whitaker Tote S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Heritier De Sivola when sixth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 7f in December That was likely a step too far in terms of distance and he is worth another chance. Official BHA Rating 85

WOTSMYNAME (IRE) (7) 4654-50 6 10-10

(IRE)

Yet to place in 11 starts. Well beaten at 7-1 behind So Many Roads when 12th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (heavy) earlier this month. Has some questions to answer based on recent evidence and he is very hard to fancy Official BHA Rating 85

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9 NEW ZEALANDER (GB) (8) 463650 6 10-2

Br B g Australia - Dalasyla (IRE) Edward Austin J

O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr

Leonard Kerr, Irvine T B Sir P Vela, Triermore Stud & New England

Yet to place in 20 NH starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Large Action when eighth of 12 on his chase debut at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month. He runs from 6lb out of the handicap and looks to face another tough assignment. Official BHA Rating 71

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: GREEN VAULT (IRE) 6 11 11 Alan Doyle 10-11 (Lucinda Russell) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note:

WOTSMYNAME: Following its run on 2/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Your Place (IRE), 5-1 Horacio Apple’s (FR), 15-2 September Daisy (GB), 8-1 Lewa House (GB), Economic Editor (IRE), 9-1 Dot Cotton (IRE), Moonacura (IRE), 10-1 Wotsmyname (IRE), 28-1 New Zealander (GB) 2ND 3RD 4TH TIME

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DOT COTTON placed on her most recent outing over 2m at this track and, given that she went third towards the finish on that occasion, a stiffer stamina test could be what she needs to record her best run to date. Your Place is expected to give the selection plenty to think about having been denied by a length over an extended 2m 6f at Kelso last November, while Lewa House is another to bear in mind.

totewin: Dot Cotton

Kapgarde (FR) - La Champmesle (FR) Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Mrs G. Thoumas & Mrs A. Bouysse

Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from eight starts. Unseated rider when 11-1 at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Innovated in December on his chase debut. Cannot be ruled out for a stable that have been in fine form of late. Official BHA Rating 117

3 PADDY THE HORSE (IRE) (54) 422-311 D 8 11-10 Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Dendelady (IRE)

Jonathon Bewley (3) J O Mr Alan Udale George Bewley, Colby T B Mr Gerard Hickey Lloyd Ltd S He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 10-11fav at Hexham over 2m (soft) in November last year, beating Bollin Neil by 2l. Must enter calculations on his chasing bow Official BHA Rating 115 4 NETYWELL (FR) (14) 241-460 D 6 11-0 Br B g Willywell (FR) - Netova (FR)

Stephen Mulqueen J O County Set Five & K Hunter Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Mme Clarence Signol & Mr Xavier Brelaud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Beaten 16l behind Dancewiththewind at 28-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) in December Faces a tough

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110YDS THE RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. colours no horse age st-lb 1 ROCCO STORM (IRE) (48) 05-0112 D BF 8 12-0

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): W Young Jnr (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs ARDERA CROSS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Hammond (1 win from 38 runners, 3%) runs BANDIT D’AINAY & ROXYFET WEIGHTWATCHER: ARDERA CROSS won off a handicap mark of 114, his rating is now down 19lb to 95 LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOLLYBANK KING trained by S McConville, Ireland.

B g Shirocco (GER) - Line White (FR) Henry Brooke J

The RolyPoly Partnership Danny Brooke, Middleham T

Susan Bredin Danny Brooke Racing S Successful in two chases at 2m and 2m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 6l by Tom Creen when second of 5 at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 2m 3f in November last year. Denied a hat-trick on that occasion, but he remains open to progression over fences. Official BHA Rating 96

ARDERA CROSS (IRE) (18) 435620 CD 12 11-13

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Fair Maid Marion (IRE) Derek Fox J O Exors of the Late Mr W G Young William Young Jnr, Carluke T

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 Well beaten at 12-1 behind Lisloran when seventh of 10 in a chase here over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December A repeat of his penultimate second wouldn’t leave him out of things. Official BHA Rating 95 3 HOLLYBANK KING (IRE) (14) 60-0000 D 11 11-7 Br B g Fruits of Love (USA) - Julianne (IRE) Daire McConville (7) J O Mr S. McConville S. McConville, Northern Ireland T B Kiltown Bloodstock Ltd A winner of a chase at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Highstreetfashion when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in December His recent form suggests a big step forward is required. Official BHA Rating 89

COOLMOYNE (GB) (14) 3F3-5P4 7 11-5 Br Ch g Ocovango - High Life

John Kington J O Mrs E. C. York Simon Waugh, Morpeth T B Mr Frank J. A. Morgan Simon Waugh Racing S Unplaced in all eight starts. Finished 15l behind Ritson when fourth of 10 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m (good to soft) in December He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time and that may see him improve

9 ROXYFET (FR) (14) U441-50 D 13 10-11

Br B g Califet (FR) - Roxalamour (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J

O Mr Samuel Sutton & Partners

Micky Hammond, Middleham T B Mr Jacky Thomas

Has won three hurdle races and 13 chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to heavy Well beaten behind Ritson when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m in December Admirable veteran who tends to save his best for Sedgefield. Official BHA Rating 79

10 ZIHUATANEJO (IRE) (205) 2//10//-60 9 10-11

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Cara Mara (IRE)

Stephen Mulqueen J

O The Border Racers Sandy Forster, Kelso T B William Bourke

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Copperwell when eighth of 10 in a maiden hurdle race at Perth over 2m (good) in June last year Any market support on his chasing bow would make him of some interest. Official BHA Rating 79

11 ANDRE LE NOTRE (GB) (41) 40P-0

6 10-2

Craig Nichol J O Mr Eric A. Elliott Pauline Robson, Capheaton T B Cuadra Africa SL Tote S Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Largy Shark when last of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 3f (soft) in November Runs from 2lb out of the handicap. Not a forlorn hope on his handicap debut, despite his form figures over timber. Official BHA Rating 68

Br Br g Champs Elysees - Audaz

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ARDERA CROSS (IRE) 11 11 4 Sam Coltherd 5-2 (William Young Jnr) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4, 8. Hood worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 8.

Stewards Note:

ARDERA CROSS: Following its run on 22/12/2022 it was reported that the horse made several jumping errors. BROOMFIELDS KAN: Following its run on 3/12/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Rocco Storm (IRE), 13-2 Silken Moonlight (GB), 7-1 Coolmoyne (GB), 17-2 Broomfields Kan (IRE), 12-1 Ardera Cross (IRE), 14-1 Bandit d’Ainay (FR), 20-1 Hollybank King (IRE), 22-1 Roxyfet (FR), 33-1 Choix des Armes (FR), 40-1 Zihuatanejo (IRE), 66-1 Andre Le Notre (GB)

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ROCCO STORM has progressed well on his recent starts over fences, winning two of his last three outings at Hexham and Sedgefield, and the eight-year-old, who was denied a hat-trick of victories when last seen in November, is expected to be a cut above the opposition. Silken Moonlight has to enter calculations on her return to the larger obstacles following a spin over hurdles at Southwell, having won twice in July 2021. Others for the shortlist include Ardera Cross and Coolmoyne. totewin: Rocco Storm toteeachway: Silken Moonlight

NOTICES

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RACE

NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. colours no horse age st-lb

STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

1 KILBRAINY (IRE) (49) 4-63F42 7 12-0 Br Br g Beat Hollow - Portryan Native (IRE) Ryan Mania J O Mr Dan Macdonald Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Miss Marie Murphy Sandy Thomson Racing S Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Half Shot when second of 5 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) in November last year. Big chance dropped in both trip and class. Official BHA Rating 105 2 FIA FUINIDH (IRE) (18) P3-363 6 11-11 Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Western Garden (IRE) Sean Quinlan J O The Surf and Turf Partnership Martin Todhunter, Penrith T B R. McCarthy Tote S

Placed in two hurdle races and a point-to-point from five starts. Third of 14 behind Ruby Island beaten 15l at 40-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) in December Demands respect on his handicap debut. Official BHA Rating 102

3 HASHTAG LORD (FR) (32) 5-623 6 11-9

Br Ch g Coastal Path - Serie Limitee (FR) Brian Hughes J O Mrs Hugh Fraser James Ewart, Langholm T B Thierry Adenot & Haras de Saint Voir SCA Brown Shipley Private Bank, Fitzdares S Placed in two hurdle races from four starts. Third of 11 behind Crebilly beaten 22l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m (good to soft) in December Brian Hughes booked for his handicap bow and must enter calculations. Official BHA Rating 100 4 FATHERS ADVICE (IRE) (54) 2-44450 6 11-4 Br B g Aiken - I’ll Have It (IRE)

William Shanahan (7) J

Alastair Pim Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 12 starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Lewa House when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (soft) in November last year Others hold more obvious claims. Official BHA Rating 95

9 TARQUIN STARDUST (FR) (18) 66-PP 7 10-2

Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Turgotine (FR) Danny McMenamin J

O Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright

Ewan Whillans, Hawick T B Pascal Noue & Richard Mark Venn

Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S Unplaced in all four starts. Pulled up 2 out when 200-1 over this course and distance (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Ruby Island in December on his latest outing. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time, but seemingly has it all to do. Official BHA Rating 79

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Kilbrainy (IRE), 7-2 Agilulf (GB), 9-2 Hashtag Lord (FR), 10-1 Fia Fuinidh (IRE), 14-1 Fortcanyon (IRE), 16-1 Fathers Advice (IRE), 20-1 Eden Mill (IRE), 25-1 Tarquin Stardust (FR), 33-1 Kinnegad Lad (IRE)

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Kilbrainy wasn’t beaten far at Musselburgh last time and holds obvious claims dropped in both trip and class, but a chance is taken on handicap debutant FIA FUINIDH He has improved in each of his three hurdle starts to date and an opening mark of 102 looks fair. Hashtag Lord is another handicap newcomer to note, while Agilulf and Irish raider Kinnegad Lad add further spice to the race.

totewin: Fia Fuinidh

SADDLING

toteeachway: Kilbrainy

All horses must be saddled in the Pre-Parade Ring and taken to the Parade Ring before leaving for the start.

THE BOOK FOR THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £8350 Prize Money £4547 to the winning horse The second to receive £2095, the third £1047 and the fourth £524.

RACE

STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CHANCE THE ROBIN (IRE) (401) 2- 6 11-4

Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Snoopy Milan (IRE)

Brian Hayes J

O The 119 Partnership John McConnell, Ireland T

B Mr Alan Ahern

Beaten 10l by Clonshire River when second of 10 at 8-1 in a point-to-point at Ballindenisk over 3m (soft) in December ‘21. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Alan Ahern. One to be interested in on his Rules debut for shrewd connections. Official BHA Rating -

2 ISENAY (FR) (258) 6 5 11-4

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Ultra Violette (FR) Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B R. D’armaille

Finished 17l behind Absolute Notions when sixth of 15 at 66-1 on his racecourse debut in a NH flat race at Punchestown over 2m (good to soft) in April last year This represents a significant drop in grade and he may be able to take advantage on his return. Official BHA Rating -

3 LUCKY SOLDIER (IRE) (72) 2 5 11-4

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kilbarry Flame (IRE)

Bruce Lynn (3) J O Dudgeon, Loudon, Monroe & Morris N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Mr Sean Tanner Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Beaten 1 1/2l by Dunnet Head when second of nine at 7-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good to soft) in October last year A leading contender on what he showed first time out and is open to plenty of improvement. Official BHA Rating4 BOLLIN MATILDA (GB) (-) 5 10-11

Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bollin Julie Craig Nichol J O Mr D. W. Whillans Donald Whillans, Hawick T B Callum Whillans

Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and 3m. Her sire wasn’t disgraced over timber but she faces a tough task all told on her Rules debut. Official BHA Rating5 LUNAR GLOW (GB) (14) 44 5 10-11 Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Just For Pleasure (IRE)

Sean Quinlan J O Rosie Robson-Tinsley Phil & Ba Harwood

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Marginal preference is for ISENAY, who showed up well for a long way in the valuable Goffs Land Rover Bumper at Punchestown last April. This is an easier task and, with his stable in fine form, the five-year-old can see off the likes of Esprit Du Potier and Lucky Soldier, who both ran with promise on their debuts when second over C&D. Chance The Robin should not be underestimated either for shrewd connections.

totewin: Isenay

toteeachway: Esprit Du Potier

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Children will be allowed in all external areas within their particular enclosure

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Closed Circuit Televisions are provided in all bars. These show live racing from Ayr, followed by replays after each race. They also show action from other tracks racing today covered by SIS Replays of the first 5 races from Ayr will be shown after the fifth race.

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No dogs permitted on the racecourse with the exception of guide dogs in harness.

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Hospitality Suites – Dressing up is encouraged in our hospitality suites although jackets and ties are not compulsory Strictly no denims. Club Enclosure – The club enclosure operates a smart/casual dress code. We cannot accept trainers, non-tailored shorts, vests, football and rugby shirts. Smart jeans are acceptable. Grandstand – informal and casual dress but no vest tops of football or rugby colours.

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The Ayr Executive take this opportunity to thank the St AndrewsAmbulance Association for their help throughout the season. The First Aid Point can be found behind the main Grandstand.

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At every race meeting at Ayr there are three specially qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action.

During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Medical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys.

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Ayr Racecourse adheres to the government’s National No Smoking Policy All indoor areas are No Smoking Zones. Those wishing to smoke may do so in the designated areas outside.

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It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the ground. This does not reflecton the severity of an injury but allows the vet some privacy and the horse the opportunity in a calm environment, in which to make a recovery Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse!

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Nicholas

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Michael Hamilton

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Arthur Kidd

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Martin Davies, Pippa Hall, Anthony Hampstead

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John Clark

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Managing Director David Brown

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First Race 1.10 - THE RACING TV EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifer) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4547 to the winning horse The second to receive £2095, the third £1047 and the fourth £524. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 3rd and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Fillies or Mares’s weight below 10st 2lb. RACING TV will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 14 entries at £41 - Closed January 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3484; Second £1743; Third £871; Fourth £436. (Penalty Value £4547.40)

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Second Race 1.40 - THE racingtv.com CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 3rd and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 7th. Penalties, after 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to January 6th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. RACING TV will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £36 - Closed January 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80) A

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Third Race 2.10 - THE FOLLOW @racingtv ON INSTAGRAM NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 7th. Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. RACING TV will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 8 entries at £41. - Closed January 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.45 - THE RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 3rd and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 7th. Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m at Carlisle on 26th March, 2023 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North One Man Series qualifiers during the current season. 12 entries at £36 - Closed January 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Fifth Race 3.20 - THE WATCH LIVE ON RACING TV NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 3rd and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 7th. Penalties, after 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 18 entries at £36 - Closed January 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Sixth Race 3.55 - THE BOOK FOR THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4547 to the winning horse The second to receive £2095 the third £1047 and the fourth £524. for four five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 3rd and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb Of 3 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. AYR RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £41. - Closed January 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3484; Second £1743; Third £871; Fourth £436. (Penalty Value £4547.40)

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