Ayr Racecard - Friday 8th March

FRIDAY, 8TH MARCH 2024

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Welcome to Ayr Racecourse on what is recognised as International Women’s Day, although more on that later

Whether you are a first time racegoer or a seasoned racing enthusiast, I hope you have an enjoyable experience with us today

I’d like to thank our owners and trainers for choosing to run their horses here today and I wish all connections the very best of luck and sincerely hope you have a successful day and return again in the future.

We welcome both Weatherbys and Virgin Bet as sponsors of our 6 races today and we thank them for their continued support of our race programme.

Saturday 9th sees the course hold the inaugural Women’s Day sponsored by Virgin Bet giving race fans an opportunity to celebrate women in racing. Two special panel discussions will take place with broadcasting star Natalie Pike hosting the events that feature some of the top women in racing. Much more on that in tomorrow’s racecard and what a good excuse to come back.

We have entertainment after racing in the Princess Royal suite and also have Paul Scully playing in the Western House hotel between 5 and 8pm, there should be something for everyone.

I would also like to thank our racegoers for attending today and wish you all an enjoyable and successful day and a safe journey home.

David Brown Managing Director Ayr Racecourse

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HOW TO READ THE RACECARD

7 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (29) 011612

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

Allson Sparkle Ltd

C. and Mrs Wilson

8 11-1

Tom Scudamore

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

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

Breeding Owner Breeder Jockey Trainer 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

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

8 Form guide

9 Age

10 Weight

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.

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

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EACH WAY BETTING

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• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win

• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2

• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2

• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4

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Raceday preview from Weatherbys

Itisapleasuretobesponsoringfour racesacrossafantasticcardatAyr andHazyGlenmayhavefoundanice opportunitytoshedhismaidentagin theopeningWeatherbysnhstallions. co.ukMaidenHurdle.Despiteracing keenlyearly,MichaelandDavid Easterby’sfive-year-oldmadean impressivewinningracecoursedebut inaCarlislebumperinOctober. Runner-upinbothofhisstartsover hurdlestodate,heremainsopento improvement.

StuartCrawfordhasanexcellent recordhereatAyr,withsevenwinners from31runnersthisseason,andAyiko isaninterestinghurdlesdebutant. Arunawayfive-lengthwinnerofasoft groundbumperhereinOctober,the five-year-oldwasoutofhisdepthin theGrade2bumperatLeopardstown lastmonthbutmakesobviousappeal onhisfirststartoverobstacles.

Awinnerofhissolepoint,RidinSolo hasmadeapromisingstarttolife overhurdlesforDonaldMcCain.He hastwicestayedonintosecondand mayjustbeseentobettereffectwhen steppedupintrip.NickAlexander’s HombreDeGuerrastillsearches forthatelusivemaidensuccessbut contestedapairofhotconteststo begintheseasonbehindsomesmart types.Thesix-year-olddidn’tappear tostaytheintermediatetripherelast timeandshouldappreciatethedrop backintrip.

Weaver’sAnswerislikelytobepopular intheWeatherbysCheltenham FestivalGuideHandicapHurdleunder apenalty.Aready17-lengthvictory just11daysagoatPlumpton,Tim Vaughan’ssix-year-oldisofficially5lbs well-inwiththehandicapper.

Weaver’s Answer should have no problems dropping back in trip.

CoursewinnersFollowCharlieand BeatTheRetreatmaygivehimmost tothinkabout.Theformerwasan impressiveten-lengthcourseand distancewinneronhispenultimate start,travellingsmoothlyandsurging clearinsmartstyle.Hewasperhaps alittledisappointingwhenfourthat Newcastlelasttimefroma7lbhigher markbuttakesadropbackinclass here.

NickAlexander’sBeatTheRetreatwon overaslightlyshortertripherefrom a6lblowermarkinDecember,buthit thelinestrongtosuggestthislonger tripwillbeofnoissue.Thegelding ralliedwellintothirdlasttimeoutat Musselburghandstilllooksingood form.

TopweightisshoulderedbyCityDerby who,althoughwinlessinhislastnine starts,hasnowdroppedbacktothat lastwinningmark,anditwasarace thathasworkedoutwellsince.

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FIRST RACE 2.00

THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk

MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502.

RACE STATISTICS

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (39 wins from 247 runners, 16%) runs ALDBOURNE, BALFOUR GIRL, REFORME & TOMMYS LAW

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs ALDBOURNE, BALFOUR GIRL, REFORME & TOMMYS LAW

LONGEST TRAVELLER: AYIKO trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ALDBOURNE (IRE) (13) 6

5 11-6

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Always Gentle (IRE) Patrick Wadge (3) J

O Richard & Katherine Gilbert Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Ringfort Stud Ltd Straightline (NE) Ltd S

Finished 12l behind From The Clouds when sixth of 8 at 40-1 on his NH debut in a maiden hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating -

2 AYIKO (GB) (34) 210 CD

5 11-6

Br B g Champs Elysees - Soraya Pearl Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B L&R Bloodstock Ltd The Sporting Life S

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Jeroboam Machin when last of 10 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Donohue Marquees Future Stars I.N.H Flat Race at Leopardstown over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -

3 FLYING SANDPIPER (IRE) (21) 0-0P

5 11-6

Br B g Sandmason - Blue Article (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Friends From The North Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B J. Keegan & S. O’Shaughnessy Rapid Project Developments Ltd S

Yet to place in three starts. Pulled up 3 out when 300-1 at Kelso over 2m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Alnilam last month on his hurdling debut. Official BHA Rating -

4 HAZY GLEN (FR) (38) 1622 BF

5 11-6

Br Gr g Lawman (FR) - Skyline Dancer Jamie Hamilton J

O Imperial Racing & Mr J Blackburn

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Newsells Park Stud Ltd Stittenham Farms S

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on heavy ground. Beaten a neck by Moon Over Mexico when second of 12 at 7-4 favourite on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (heavy) in January. Official BHA Rating 113 (+4)

5 HOMBRE DE GUERRA (IRE) (66) 05-243

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou

6 11-6

Danny McMenamin J

O Mrs I. Hodge N. W. Alexander Kinneston T

B A. H. B Hodge Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Placed in a hurdle race from five starts. Third of 7 behind Esprit Du Potier beaten 9l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (heavy) in January. Official BHA Rating 111

6 REFORME (IRE) (63) 4

5 11-6

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Argento Luna Alan Doyle (5) J

O James & Jean Potter Ltd

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Potter Group, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Dam won three times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 5f and in NH flat race at 2m. Finished 10l behind Lieutenant Mayne when fourth of 7 at 11-2 on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 2m (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating -

7 RIDIN SOLO (IRE) (32) 122

6 11-6

Br Br g Ocovango - Takemewithyou Brian Hughes J

O The Red Sash Racing Club

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Miss S. J. Sandes Proactive Personnel Limited S

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Beaten 2 1/4l by Coniston George when second of 12 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 106

8 TOMMYS LAW (IRE) (24) 22-50

5 11-6

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Ciara’s Oscar (IRE) Derek Fox J

O The Falcon Partnership

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Dr Brid Corkery Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Placed in two point-to-points from four starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind President Scottie when seventh of 17 on his hurdling debut here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -

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9 BALFOUR GIRL (GB) (219) 5 5 10-13

Br B m Jack Hobbs - Gaye Flier (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mr John R. Adam

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B John Adam Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Aughafatten when fifth of 7 on her racecourse debut at Perth over 2m (good) in August last year Official BHA Rating -

10 SULEIMAN ARTIST (IRE) (11) 0666 4 10-10

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Tanyeli (IRE)

Conor Rabbitt (5) J

O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T

B J. McAteer & L. McAteer

Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind I Am Max when last of 6 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2023: THISTLE ASK (IRE) 6 11 6 Danny McMenamin 10-11 (James Ewart) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Hazy Glen (FR), 7-2 Ayiko (GB), 5-1 Ridin Solo (IRE), 6-1 Hombre de Guerra (IRE), 22-1 Aldbourne (IRE), Reforme (IRE), 33-1 Tommys Law (IRE), 50-1 Balfour Girl (GB), 150-1 Suleiman Artist (IRE), 250-1 Flying Sandpiper (IRE)

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2ND 3RD 4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

AYIKO was pitched in at the deep end when finishing last in a Grade 2 bumper at the Dublin Racing Festival, having struck here the time before. Now switching his attention to hurdling, Stuart Crawford’s gelding makes plenty of appeal and gets the vote to make a winning start in this sphere. Hazy Glen went close at Newcastle, but will need to handle a drop in trip. With that in mind, the main threat could prove to be Ridin Solo following his runner-up efforts at Sedgefield and Carlisle.

totewin: Ayiko toteeachway: Ridin Solo

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TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - SANDY THOMSON

Bases at Greenlaw in the Borders, near Duns, Sandy has 4 horses declared on today’s card and teams up with stable jockey and son-in law Ryan Mania with 3 of them, including the sure to be strongly fancied Leading Force in the featured two and a half mile handicap chase at 3.30 The Thomson stable’s latest winners came here at Ayr on February 26 with the hugely promising I Am Max, closely followed the next day at Catterick with Wolfburg but the trainer has been frugal with his number of runners in recent weeks and the yard will have plenty of horses lined up for the spring, including the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival back here at Ayr next month.

15% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 19 WINS FROM 129 RUNNERS

TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - TOM CANNON

The jockey is at Ayr today for two rides on horses trained by Scottish Grand National winning boss Alan King (Godsmejudge 2013), the English based Scottish trainer having horses running back at his home track ahead of next week’s Cheltenham Festival. Tom’s latest winner came at Plumpton on Monday and the jockey will be on one of the highest-profile horses of the week at Cheltenham next Wednesday when he gets the leg up on King’s Queen Mother Champion Chase contender Edwardstone, winner of the Arkle Chase at the Festival for the King/Cannon combination in 2022. Tom’s rides today are in the 3.00 on Broomhill Road and the 4.30 on Kay Tara Tara.

SECOND RACE 2.30 2M

THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) for 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.

RACE STATISTICS

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Alexander (39 wins from 226 runners, 17%) runs CANCAN, MACK THE MAN & SKIDDAW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs NORTHERN CARDINAL LONGEST TRAVELLER: IOLANI trained by A Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorla, 133 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 KELLIE’S DREAM (IRE) (18) 605644 D 7 12-0

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Come And Fight (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O S Lowther & D McCready Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

B A. V. Bloodstock L.I.P Construction Ltd S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on yielding and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Eire Street when fourth of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 100

2 MACK THE MAN (IRE) (22) 453-600 D 10 12-0

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE)

O Alexander Family

2

Mr Kit Alexander (5) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr Mark Grace, Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S He has won four hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 18-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 100

3 CANCAN (FR) (19) 0/-P2533 CD

8 11-13

Br B m Al Namix (FR) - Kestrel Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O The Dregs Of Humanity

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Whighams Wine Cellars S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground, but that was over two years ago. Third of 10 behind Bashful beaten 9l at 9-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 99

4 SERIOUS EGO (GER) (14) 511603 D

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Sunshine Story (IRE)

11 11-13

Conor Rabbitt (5) J

O Greystoke Owners Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Gestut Romerhof Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

Victorious in four hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 7 behind Coup De Coeur beaten 14l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Has won twice at Hexham this season. Official BHA Rating 99

5 RIVER AYR (IRE) (30) 20-065

Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Sumability (IRE)

6 11-9

Callum Bewley J

O green spittal and smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Kenneth Parkhill Spittal Haulage Scotland Ltd S

Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Finished 15l behind Final Edgar when fifth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 95

6 SKIDDAW (IRE) (66) 0-50P

6 11-8

Br B g Mount Nelson - Bonnie Theatre (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Hemmings Racing N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Ms L. Wafer Trust Inns Limited S

Unplaced in all four starts. Pulled up 3 out when 14-1 over this course and distance (heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by Joshua Des Flos in January on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 94

7 SWORD OF FATE (IRE) (178) 302126 D BF

11 11-8

Br B g Beneficial - Beann Ard (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T

B Mrs Bronagh Brady Lawler

Has won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and nine chases from 1m 7f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 18l behind Minella Youngy when last of 6 at 3-1 joint-favourite on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good) in September last year Official BHA Rating 94

8 BATMAN FOR EVER (GER) (22) P6P0-60

7 11-7

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Bear Nora (GER) Sam Coltherd J

O Mr A. McCormack

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B R.A. Beine & U.A. Rom Bell Rural Solutions S

Successful in three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 2f to 2m 3f on good and soft ground, but his last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-4 when last of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 93

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9 NORTHERN CARDINAL (FR) (21) 3-0005

5 11-3

Br B or Br g Bathyrhon (GER) - Sagadoune (FR) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Alnilam when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 89

10 DON’T LOOK BACK (GB) (11) 6F0-065

6 10-8

Br Gr g Oasis Dream - Ronaldsay Danny McMenamin J

O Exors of the Late Mr W G Young William Young Jnr, Carluke T

B Stowell Hill Ltd & D. Ludlow

Yet to place in seven starts over hurdles. Finished 13l behind I Am Max when fifth of 6 at 125-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 80

11 IOLANI (GER) (100) 3035P0 D

12 10-7

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Imogen (GER) Henry Brooke J

O Mrs Evelyn Slack Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Gestut Etzean

Winner of six hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but his last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 16-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating 79

12 LIFETIME ADVENTURE (IRE) (8) 0P26U4

6 10-7

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Thricha (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J

O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T

B Mary M. Brennan

Placed in a hurdle race from 12 starts. Finished 7l behind Beaumesnil when fourth of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 4f (soft) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 79 (-2)

13 GOLDEN SWIFT (IRE) (30) 0000

2

5 10-2

Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Karinswift Ben Smith (10) J

O Mr R. Gibson R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Michael McQuaid

Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 400-1 behind Schmilsson when last of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 74

14 CAPTAIN NELSON (IRE) (66) UF0P-P0

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dromod Mour (IRE)

6 10-2

Conor O’Farrell J

O The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr Tom Maher

Unplaced in all eight starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Joshua Des Flos when eighth of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in January. Official BHA Rating 74

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: YOU SOME BOY (IRE) 8 11 9 Aaron Anderson 14-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 11 ran Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note:

BATMAN FOR EVER: Following its run on 15/2/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Cancan (FR), 7-1 Sword of Fate (IRE), 8-1 Serious Ego (GER), Batman For Ever (GER), Northern Cardinal (FR), 12-1 Lifetime Adventure (IRE), 20-1 River Ayr (IRE), Skiddaw (IRE), 22-1 Kellie’s Dream (IRE), Iolani (GER), 28-1 Mack The Man (IRE), 33-1 Don’t Look Back (GB), Captain Nelson (IRE), 66-1 Golden Swift (IRE)

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2ND

3RD 4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

SERIOUS EGO was in fine form earlier in the season, with a brace of victories at Hexham in November before a couple of underwhelming performances. His most recent third at Sedgefield was a step back in the right direction and the use of Conor Rabbitt’s 5lb claim gives him every chance of a decent showing. Lifetime Adventure may benefit from a first-time tongue-tie, while the consistent Cancan and handicap debutant River Ayr are others to note.

totewin: Serious Ego toteeachway: Lifetime Adventure

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THIRD RACE 3.00

THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL GUIDE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) for 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.

RACE STATISTICS

2M 4F 100Y

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Alexander (39 wins from 226 runners, 17%) runs BEAT THE RETREAT, MASTER BRICKLAYER & NOT IN KANSAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs VIVE DE CHARNIE WEIGHTWATCHER: CITY DERBY won off a handicap mark of 107, his rating is now down 7lb to 100 LONGEST TRAVELLER: WEAVER’S ANSWER trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 385 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CITY DERBY (IRE) (32) 432600 D 8 12-0

Br Ch g Ask - Reine d’Or (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Fools Who Dream Partnership Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Mr & Mrs P. Haughey Bolton Mill Holiday Park, Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Skycutter when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 100

2 FOLLOW CHARLIE (IRE) (22) 004214 CD

5 11-12

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lucyintheskywith (IRE) Ben Smith (10) J

O Riverside Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr Oliver Broderick Tote S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Finished 13l behind North Parade when fourth of 9 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 98

3 KILKEE ROYAL (IRE) (149) F3-0000

Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Novacella (FR)

6 11-11

Liam McKenna (5) J

O Mr P. Blake Jamie Albert Sloan, Northern Ireland T

B Cleaboy Stud

Placed in two point-to-points from seven starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Karloss when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good) in October last year Official BHA Rating 97

4 ONE STEP UP (FR) (73) 00-6P6

Br B g Cockney Rebel (IRE) - Or des Joncs (FR)

O Tor Side Racing

6 11-8

Sean Quinlan J

Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B S.A.R.L. European Bloodstock Management Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten at 10-1 behind Elogio when sixth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 94

5 MASTER BRICKLAYER (IRE) (54) 0-050

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Eile (IRE)

6 11-7

Henry Brooke J

O Hemmings Racing N. W. Alexander Kinneston T

B David Fenton Trust Inns Limited S

Unplaced in all four starts. Ninth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 93

6 BROOMHILL ROAD (IRE) (31) 2-6630

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Ussee (FR)

5 11-7

Tom Cannon J

O Mr J. Law Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B E. Fehily Goodwin Racing Ltd S

Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Taunton over 2m 3f (good) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time. Official BHA Rating 93

7 BEAT THE RETREAT (IRE) (19) 42-4103 C

5 11-6

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Lindy Lou Danny McMenamin J

O Ali Kinge & Nicky Hodge

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B A. H. B Hodge Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on soft ground. Third of 11 behind Everyonesacritic beaten 4l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 92

8 WEAVER’S ANSWER (GB) (11) 43-1031

6 11-6 (in 7lb ex)

Br Gr g Dunaden (FR) - Oskar’s Eva (IRE) Alan Johns J

O S&R Racing Ltd

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Sally Morgan & Richard Prince DragonBet, Tote S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 11-4 in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 3m 1f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Flemen’s Tipple by 17l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Uttoxeter this season. Official BHA Rating 85 (+12)

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9 EDEN MILL (IRE) (19) 3P-2150

7 10-13

Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Mistress Pope (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O TD9 Racing Donald Whillans, Hawick T

B J. Mangan Borders Distillery S

Successful in a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Everyonesacritic when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 85

10 KINGSTON ROCK (IRE) (18) 0P4052

6 10-12

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Rock High Lady (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J

O Mr J L and Mrs H R Gledson Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Maurice Geraghty Finnies Heavy Haulage S

Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Beaten 25l by Eire Street when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (heavy) last month, his only placing from 7 starts. Official BHA Rating 84

11 LEWA HOUSE (GB) (24) 02-3520 D

8 10-8

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Primrose Time Charlotte Jones (3) J

O 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 9-1 behind Shoeshine Boy when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 80

12 NOT IN KANSAS (GB) (296) 66PF0-0

7 10-5

Br B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Spinning Away Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Team Kinneston Club N. W. Alexander Kinneston T

B Kinneston Bloodstock Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Unplaced in all six starts. Seventh of 8 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good) in May last year Official BHA Rating 77

13 VIVE DE CHARNIE (FR) (24) 42/-0400

7 10-4

Br B m Zambezi Sun - Hecate (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J

O The Eagle Partnership Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Yvan Molliere Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Placed in a NH flat race from six starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Fiveafterfour when last of 7 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 76

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: HAVING A BARNEY (IRE) 6 10 8 Jamie Hamilton 7-4 (Mark Walford) 8 ran Visor worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 10, 12, 13

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Weaver’s Answer (GB), 13-2 Follow Charlie (IRE), 8-1 Beat The Retreat (IRE), 10-1 Kingston Rock (IRE), 12-1 Eden Mill (IRE), 14-1 One Step Up (FR), Broomhill Road (IRE), Lewa House (GB), 18-1 City Derby (IRE), Master Bricklayer (IRE), 25-1 Kilkee Royal (IRE), 33-1 Not In Kansas (GB), 40-1 Vive de Charnie (FR)

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Broomhill Road hasn’t achieved what his bumper form suggested he might be capable of in three attempts over hurdles so far. That said, the five-year-old now sports a visor for the first time on his handicap debut and it would be no surprise to see him step forward. However, WEAVER’S ANSWER is 5lb well-in under a penalty after routing the opposition at Plumpton 11 days ago and the drop in trip shouldn’t be a concern. Beat The Retreat and Follow Charlie are others likely to be in the mix.

totewin: Weaver’s Answer toteeachway: Broomhill Road

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FOURTH RACE 3.30

THE WEATHERBYS DIGITAL SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Prize Money £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272.

2M 4F 110Y

RACE STATISTICS

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Alexander (39 wins from 226 runners, 17%) runs ARTIC ROW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs MONOCHROMIX

WEIGHTWATCHER: GRAND VOYAGE won off a handicap mark of 119, his rating is now down 9lb to 110

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HIGH MOON trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 167 miles.

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1 INNOVATED (IRE) (55) P/15-0PU D

9 12-0

Br B g Presenting - Lemon Cello (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mrs G Jenkinson and Mrs B Butterworth Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Cathal Ennis A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products S

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 4f on soft ground. Unseated rider when 125-1 at Wetherby over 3m (soft) in a chase won by Val Dancer in January on his latest outing. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 115

2 CHAMERON (FR) (18) 212-PPP D

11 12-0

Br B g Laveron - Chamanka (FR) Craig Nichol J

O Mrs Jackie Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B S.C.E.A. Haras Des Chataigniers Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S Has won two hurdle races, two chases and five point-to-points from 2m 1f to 3m on good to soft and heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 80-1 at Carlisle over 3m (heavy) in a chase won by Jet Legs last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 115

3 HIGH MOON (GB) (88) 321-P63 D

9 11-12

Br B g Midnight Legend - Dizzy Frizzy Jamie Hamilton J

O Miss Maria D. Myco Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Jethro Bloodstock Bluegrass Horse Feeds S He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 6 behind Aubis Walk beaten 25l at 11-4 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 113

4 GRAND VOYAGE (FR) (21) 32-60P0 CD

8 11-9

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 Bell Rural Solutions S

Has been victorious in two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Nab Wood when last of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 7f (soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 110

5 LEADING FORCE (IRE) (30) 2224-32

7 11-9

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

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

B Oliver Loughlin

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 8l by Duo D’Enfer when second of 5 at 11-4 on his chase debut at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 110

6 MONOCHROMIX (FR) (24) 2-255P2

6 11-7

Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Lounamix (FR) Patrick Wadge (3) J

O Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Az Agr Le Ferriere Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Placed in two hurdle races and a chase from nine starts. Beaten 3/4l by Artic Row when second of 8 at 9-1 on his chase debut over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 108

7 ARTIC ROW (GB) (24) 0-3P1F1 CD

7 11-6

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Line Artic (FR) Sean Quinlan J

O Ken McGarrity & Walker,Wheeler,Wheeler

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Wood Farm Stud Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 11-4 joint-favourite over this course and distance (soft) last month, beating Monochromix by 3/4l. Has won twice at Ayr this season. Official BHA Rating 107

8 LOW MILEAGE (IRE) (41) 50-P545

Br B g Westerner - Miss Knowall (IRE)

O Mr G. T. Bewley

6 11-4

Jonathon Bewley J

George Bewley, Colby T

B Edmond Kent Lloyd Ltd S

Placed in a point-to-point from 14 starts. Finished 19l behind Where’s Frankie when fifth of 9 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 2f (soft) in January. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J P Dempsey in Ireland. Official BHA Rating 105

9 CONISTON CLOUDS (IRE) (56) 6010-1F BF 8 11-1

Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Lincon Lady (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Accurite Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Martin Cullinane Accurite Machinery, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. Fell at the 12th when 85-40 favourite at Sedgefield over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Hauraki Gulf in January on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 102

10 ARDERA CROSS (IRE) (11) 052164 CD 13 10-10

Br 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

B V. Connolly & W. M Mullin

Has won four hurdle races and 14 chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 3 1/2l behind Nights In Venice when fourth of 6 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 97 (-1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2023: GETAWAY LUV (IRE) 8 12 0 Sean Quinlan 7-1 (Lizzie Quinlan) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 10

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Artic Row (GB), 4-1 Coniston Clouds (IRE), 9-2 Leading Force (IRE), 5-1 Monochromix (FR), 10-1 High Moon (GB), 16-1 Ardera Cross (IRE), 18-1 Grand Voyage (FR), 22-1 Low Mileage (IRE), 66-1 Innovated (IRE), 150-1 Chameron (FR)

2ND 3RD 4TH TIME

It is difficult to look past ARTIC ROW, who has an excellent record here. The seven-year-old should be able to manage a 7lb rise and is taken to uphold form with the reopposing Monochromix (second) from their meeting over C&D last month. Consistent maiden Leading Force and Coniston Clouds, who was a comfortable winner at Catterick before coming down when sent off favourite at Sedgefield, also enter the equation.

totewin: Artic Row

toteeachway: Monochromix

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

JOCKEYS

Mr Kit Alexander

2.30

Edward Austin

3.00, 4.30

Callum Bewley

2.30, 4.30

Jonathon Bewley

3.30, 4.00

Henry Brooke

2.30 3.00 4.00

Tom Cannon

3.00, 4.30

Sam Coltherd

2.30, 3.30

Alan Doyle

2.00 2.30 3.00

TRAINERS

N. W. Alexander

2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00

George Bewley

3.30, 4.00

Catch Bissett

3.00

Daragh Bourke

2.30, 4.30

Stuart Coltherd

2.30 3.30

Susan Corbett

3.00

S. R. B. Crawford

2.00

Derek Fox

2.00 2.30 3.30 4.30

Jamie Hamilton

2.00, 3.30

Brian Hughes

2.00, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00

Daryl Jacob

2.00

Alan Johns

3.00

Charlotte Jones

3.00

Bruce Lynn

2.30, 3.00

Ryan Mania

3.30 4.00 4.30

Michael & David

Easterby

2.00

Andrew Hamilton

2.00, 2.30

Leonard Kerr

2.30

Alan King

3.00 4.30

Philip Kirby

4.00 4.30

Donald McCain

2.00

Hannah McMahon

4.30

Liam McKenna

3.00

Danny McMenamin

2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00

Stephen Mulqueen

2.00, 2.30

Craig Nichol

2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.30

Conor O’Farrell

2.30, 4.00

Sean Quinlan

2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00

Conor Rabbitt

2.00 2.30

Rebecca Menzies

3.30

Lizzie Quinlan

3.00, 3.30

Nicky Richards

2.30 3.00 3.30

Lucinda Russell

2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.30

Anna Slack

2.30

Jamie Albert Sloan

3.00

R. Mike Smith

2.30, 3.00, 4.00, 4.30

Ben Smith

2.30 3.00

Patrick Wadge

2.00, 3.30, 4.30

Joe Williamson

4.00, 4.30

Jackie Stephen

2.00, 3.30

Sandy Thomson

3.30, 4.00, 4.30

Tim Vaughan

3.00

Donald Whillans

3.00, 4.00

William Young Jnr

2.30, 3.30

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FIFTH RACE 4.00

THE VIRGIN BET CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL MONEY BACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum 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.

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RACE STATISTICS

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Alexander (39 wins from 226 runners, 17%) runs HIGH ROLLER & WAVELENGTH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Thomson (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs BARON BRIGGS & WHOSMYDADDY LONGEST TRAVELLER: HERITIER DE SIVOLA trained by P Kirby, Richmond, 141 miles.

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1 WHOSMYDADDY (IRE) (19) 10-0061 D

6 12-0

Br B g Atlantic Waves (IRE) - Misty Native (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Mr J. Fyffe Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Martin Cullinane JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S

Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 10-3 favourite at Musselburgh over 3m (soft) last month, beating Dr Shirocco by 7l. Official BHA Rating 97

2 WAVELENGTH (FR) (32) 62/1-P43 D

9 11-11

Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Mrs Percival Sean Quinlan J

O Mrs J. Walker

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mme Janie Walker Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Successful in a NH flat race and a chase at 1m 7f and 3m on good to soft and heavy ground. Third of 12 behind Breeze Of Wind beaten 4 1/2l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 94

3 HIGH ROLLER (FR) (79) 4/303-P

7 11-9

Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Mandchou (FR) Conor O’Farrell J

O Turcan Dunning Borwick & Wemyss

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Yet to place in five starts. Pulled up 3 out when 10-1 here over 2m 2f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Beat The Retreat in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 92

4 EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) (24) P04254 C

7 11-4

Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Miss Anneliese (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Blue Circle Racing

R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B W. M. Johnstone Dalcon Civil Engineering Ltd S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Artic Row when fourth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 87

5 AZOF DES MOTTES (FR) (24) 451-363 7 11-3

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Wavy (FR) Jonathon Bewley J

O Montgomerie, Mandle. Annett and Davidson George Bewley Colby T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Lloyd Ltd S

A winner of a chase at 2m 6f on good ground. Third of 8 behind Artic Row beaten 20l at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 86

6 HERITIER DE SIVOLA (FR) (24) 0-0P052

7 11-1

Br Ch g Noroit (GER) - Quellevic (FR) Joe Williamson (5) J

O Mr G. Nicholson Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Gilles Trapenard & Max Trapenard Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on soft ground. Beaten 1l by Camp Belan when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 84

7 BARON BRIGGS (IRE) (24) 033-333 BF 7 10-13

Br B g Ocovango - Off She Goes (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B John & Rosemary Hutch NSPCC S

Placed in a hurdle race and three chases from nine starts. Third of 9 behind Camp Belan beaten 3 1/2l at 10-3 joint-favourite on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 82

8 COWBOY COOPER (IRE) (24) 46-3330 BF 8 10-10

Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Mr W. M. Aitchison Donald Whillans, Hawick T

B Paddy Byrne

Placed in a hurdle race and a chase from 11 starts. Beaten 10l behind Camp Belan at 10-3 joint-favourite when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 79

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: WITHOUT CONVICTION (IRE) 8 11 1 Patrick Wadge 5-1 (Lucinda Russell) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Whosmydaddy (IRE), 9-2 Heritier de Sivola (FR), 11-2 Baron Briggs (IRE), 8-1 Wavelength (FR), Euchan Falls (IRE), 12-1 Azof des Mottes (FR), 14-1 Cowboy Cooper (IRE), 20-1 High Roller (FR)

RACE RESULT

1ST

2ND 3RD 4TH TIME

DISTANCES

An easy winner on his chasing/handicap debut at Musselburgh last month on the step up in trip, WHOSMYDADDY should have plenty more improvement forthcoming and an 8lb rise could prove lenient as he attempts to follow up. That may be at the main expense of Heritier De Sivola, who had Baron Briggs over two lengths behind him in third when runner-up over C&D last time out. totewin: Whosmydaddy

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SIXTH RACE 4.30

THE weatherbysshop.co.uk EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares 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.

2M 4F 100Y

RACE STATISTICS

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (39 wins from 247 runners, 16%) runs EL ELEFANTE & SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs EL ELEFANTE & SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: KAY TARA TARA trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 379 miles.

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1 EL ELEFANTE (IRE) (41) 11-1545 D

6 11-7

Br Ch m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Cuddle Ina Drizzle (IRE) Derek Fox J

O The Tuskars Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mrs Anne Tector Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

She has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 14l behind Jeriko Du Reponet when last of 5 at 11-1 on her latest outing in the Grade 2 SBK Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices’ Hurdle at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good) in January. Official BHA Rating 122

2 KAY TARA TARA (GB) (58) 120-132 D

6 11-7

Br B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE) Tom Cannon J

O IBT Racing Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Netherfield House Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 25l by Masked Dance when second of 7 at 6-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good to soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 109

3 MICKS JET (IRE) (19) 1-43431 D

6 11-7

Br Ch m Jet Away - Miss Superior (IRE) Joe Williamson (5) J

O North South Flyers Syndicate Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mr Jamie Reck Hudson Foster Insurance Brokers, Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 8-15 favourite at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Josie Alice by 15l. Official BHA Rating 113

4 CLONEYHURKE MAID (IRE) (1265) F4/2//- 9 11-0

Br B m Tobougg (IRE) - Well Maid Edward Austin (5) J

O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T

B Raymond McDonnell

Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Beaten 12l by Fable when second of 11 on her latest outing in a point-to-point race at Oldcastle over 3m (yielding) in September ‘20 Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with John Joseph Hanlon in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -

5 HEY MAMA ROCK ME (IRE) (18) 06

5 11-0

Br Ch m Mahler - Ballybrowney Hall (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O S Townshend & S Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

B Miss Lisa Pyne L.I.P Construction Ltd S

Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Professor Klump when sixth of 7 on her hurdling debut at Carlisle over 2m 1f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating -

6 LOVE THAT (IRE) (33) 0P-01 D

5 11-0

Br Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Oscars Vision (IRE) Callum Bewley J

O Rainton Construction (Scotland ) Ltd R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr Joshua Pim

A winner at 10-1 favourite in a point-to-point race at Larkhill over 2m 4f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Designer Destiny by 1l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Joshua Newman. Official BHA Rating -

7 MARCH WIND (IRE) (42) 22-60

7 11-0

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Gaye Preskina (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O J Fyffe & S Townshend Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Margaret & Michael Tallon

JF Kegs (Scotland)Ltd S

Placed in two NH flat races from four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Springtime Promise when seventh of 8 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating -

8 SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE (IRE) (19) 632-55 6 11-0

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Be My Allstar (IRE) Patrick Wadge (3) J

O Mr and Mrs T. P. Winnell

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Dan Rohan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Placed in two point-to-points from five starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Micks Jet when fifth of 8 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (soft) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating -

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: WINDTOTHELIGHTNING (IRE) 5 11 7 Toby Wynne 6-4 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 El Elefante (IRE), 5-2 Micks Jet (IRE), 4-1 Kay Tara Tara (GB), 16-1 Love That (IRE), 28-1 Somebody’s Fortune (IRE), 33-1 March Wind (IRE), 50-1 Cloneyhurke Maid (IRE), 66-1 Hey Mama Rock Me (IRE)

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RACE RESULT DISTANCES

This represents a significant drop in grade for EL ELEFANTE and a return to softer ground should also play to her strengths as she looks to return to winning ways for her in-form connections. Micks Jet is likely to pose a serious challenge following an easy success at Musselburgh last month, while Kay Tara Tara is not to be ruled out either on the rise in distance.

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TODAY’S OFFICIALS & RACE CONDITIONS

Stewards

Adrian Smith (Chief Steward)

Philip Spottiswood (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Lyndsay Allan, Alan Dempsey, Lauren Thomson

Starters

Jason Callaghan, Ryan Colley

Judge

Fraser Perratt

Clerk of the Scales

Karl Curran

Veterinary Officer

Arthur Kidd

Veterinary Surgeons

John Morris, Will Marshall, N. Nimbley

Medical Officers

Lindsey Donaldson, Anthony Hampstead, Andy Maylon, Suzy Gibson

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Tracey Hamilton, James Bonar

Linda Porter Cyril Johnstone

Commentator

Alan Howes

Betting Ring Manager

Darren Irving

Managing Director

David Brown

Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman

Graeme Anderson - 07768 651261 - @ClerkAyr

Raceday Operations Manager

Ross Donald - 07724 903819

rdonald@ayr-racecourse.co.uk

Raceday Safeguarding Officer

Mark Gajic - 07789 981089

First Race 2.00 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (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 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. WEATHERBYS has kindly sponsored this race. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries at £40. - Closed March 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.30 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 2nd and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 23 entries at £33 - Closed March 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL GUIDE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 2nd and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 6th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Cab On Target Series qualifier 32 entries at £33. - Closed March 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.30 - THE WEATHERBYS DIGITAL SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize to the groom in charge of the horse judged the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 15 entries at £38Closed March 2nd, 2024. 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 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE VIRGIN BET CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL MONEY BACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum 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 Enter by noon, March 2nd and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Red Rum Series qualifier 17 entries at £33 - Closed March 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB RACE) 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 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, March 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th. 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. Weatherbys has generously sponsored this race. In addition to the prize money, a cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the horse judged the best turned out. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for 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 23rd, 2024. 16 entries at £40 - Closed March 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)