Ayr Racecard - Saturday 9th March

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Saturday 9th March

Welcome to Ayr Racecourse for Virgin Bet Raceday our first Saturday fixture of 2024 and whether you are a first time racegoer or a seasoned racing enthusiast I hope you have an enjoyable experience with us today.

Today we are delighted to host the first ever Women’s Day Sponsored by Virgin Bet which celebrates Women in Racing. We have 2 panel discussions taking place in the lower Chancellor starting at 12 noon and what could be more apt than to have jockey Charlotte Jones participating not only on a panel discussion but also in the 4.18pm Handicap Hurdle. In addition we have panelist and leading trainer Harriet Graham entering Posh Et Noir in the 4.53pm race. We are thrilled also that Delly Innes Chief Executive of Scottish Racing and Emma Kay Walksafe Founder and CEO have agreed to join us and share their experiences. Who could possibly lead such a panel chat than presenting star Natalie Pike and we are honoured that she is visiting Ayr today

None of this would have been possible without Virgin Bet and we thank them for their continued support and input. Sponsors are incredibly important to racing and Virgin Bet take that further by being incredibly generous in their support of racing grooms and of our charity partner Ayrshire Cancer Support.

We have some excellent racing today and I really have to say thank you to all of the connections of our runners today it really is appreciated. Our feature race is the Class 3 Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Chase and 3 of the 5 runners have previously won at Ayr, it should be a competitive race.

Our Food and Drink Festival provides the opportunity to savour some amazing cuisine from woodfired pizzas to fish and chips and some traditional Scottish fayre. A gin trailer, a Cocktail bar and Prosecco bar what’s not to like.

We also have Angel Star playing in the Princess Royal after racing together with an Invades DJ in the Ayrshire Suite. In the Western House, Scott Nicol plays between 5 and 8pm.

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

David Brown Managing Director Ayr Racecourse

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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

JOCKEYS

Edward Austin

4.18 4.53

Callum Bewley

1.58 4.18

Jonathon Bewley

3.43, 4.18

Derek Fox

1.23, 1.58, 2.33, 4.18

Ben Harvey

1.23 4.53

Brian Hughes

1.23, 1.58, 2.33, 3.08, 4.18 4.53

TRAINERS

N. W. Alexander

1.23 3.08 3.43 4.18

George Bewley

3.43, 4.18

Catch Bissett

4.18

Stuart Coltherd

4.18

S. R. B. Crawford

1.23, 1.58, 3.08, 3.43, 4.53

Rose Dobbin

4.18

Ian Duncan

1.23, 4.18

Daryl Jacob

1.23 3.08 3.43 4.18

4.53

Dylan Johnston

4.18

Charlotte Jones

4.18

Bruce Lynn

1.23, 3.08, 3.43, 4.18

Ryan Mania

1.58, 4.53

Danny McMenamin

1.23 3.43 4.18 4.53

Tom Midgley

1.58 3.08

Stephen Mulqueen

2.33, 3.08, 4.18, 4.53

Craig Nichol

2.33, 3.43, 4.18

Conor O’Farrell

2.33, 3.08, 4.18, 4.53

Sean Quinlan

1.23 1.58 4.18 4.53

Conor Rabbitt

4.18

Ben Smith

1.58 3.08

Emma Smith-Chaston

4.18

Patrick Wadge

1.58, 3.08, 4.18, 4.53

Sandy Forster

2.33, 4.18

Harriet Graham & Gary

Rutherford

4.53

Oliver Greenall & Josh

Guerriero

2.33 3.43

Micky Hammond

2.33, 4.18

Iain Jardine

3.08, 4.53

D. J. Jeffreys

4.18

Donald McCain

1.23, 2.33, 3.08

John McConnell

1.23, 4.53

Barry Murtagh

4.18

Nicky Richards

1.23 1.58 4.53

Lucinda Russell

1.23, 1.58, 2.33, 3.08, 4.18 4.53

Dianne Sayer

3.43, 4.53

R. Mike Smith

1.58, 3.08

Sandy Thomson

1.58, 4.18, 4.53

Mark Walford

1.58, 3.08

Donald Whillans

4.18

Andrew Wilson

4.18

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7 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (29) 011612

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

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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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Virgin Bet Raceday Preview

13:23 - Coniston George was a nice winner of a Carlisle Novice Hurdle last time out and has won here at Ayr in a bumper last year He steps up in trip but looks like he should get the extra distance. Ozzy Cosmo won here at Ayr before Christmas and the form of that race has since worked out well with the 2nd in that race winning next time out.

13:58 - Not Staying Long won here at Ayr over 3 miles on heavy ground last time out after making all the running from the front. She goes up 5 lbs in the weights but does have her chances to repeat her last effort over this shorter trip Donso Star looks to be coming into better form recently and she could be still well treated now running off 92 with Ben Smith taking off 10 lbs.

14:33 - Dreams Of Home does have many jumping questions and although he is falling in the weights and is a course and distance winner, it’s hard to make a case for him given his recent jumping displays Salamanca Bay can be a bit quirky but looks an interesting pace angle in this race A chance is taken that he can put in a bold performance as long as he does not boil over before the race

15:08 - Ruby Island is a course and distance winner and is worth a market check on his seasonal reappearance. Atlantic Dancer (NAP) looks a nice pace angle to this race, runs well on soft ground and with a clean round of jumping is tipped to put in a bold effort today.

15:43 - There might be more to come from Whodini who is going for a hat trick of wins and runs well fresh. Ballycoose might have just bumped into a good one when finishing Back to 2 ½ miles today should suit him well and looks well treated off 125.

16:18 - Artic Mann has been running well this season and a repeat of his last effort at Ayr would see him go close here. Clovis Boy can be a bit hit and miss put does have place claims if he can bounce back to form.

16:53 - Step Out was no match for the likes of Romeo Coolio and Predators Gold in previous Irish bumpers but he should find todays task a bit easier Saracen Beau is worth a market check on his debut but preference is for Kingston James who was a nice winner of a point to point last year

AYR WOMEN’S DAY

SPONSORED BY VIRGIN BET

Today we are delighted to host Ayr Racecourse's first Women’s Day sponsored by Virgin Bet. A platform to celebrate women in racing, this is the latest in a long line of social impact initiatives from Virgin Bet to create a more inclusive environment.

Partnering with Presenter Natalie Pike, as part of the day’s proceedings racegoers can attend a pair of panels to introduce racing fans to some of the legendary women driving forward horse racing.

Please join us for one or both panels in the Lower Chancellor located on the first floor of the Princess Royal Stand to help celebrate.

PANEL 1 : 12 noon

Legendary Women of Horse Racing

• Delly Innes (Chief Executive, Scottish Racing)

• Harriet Graham (Trainer)

PANEL 2 : 12.45pm

Creative Inclusivity in Racing

• Charlotte Jones (Jockey)

• Emma Kay (WalkSafe Founder & CEO)

In addition through the day there will be the opportunity for female attendees to select the best turned out horse for each race and present the trophies to the winning owner. Virgin Bet will also be making a donation to Ayr Racecourse’s charity partner Ayrshire Cancer Support.

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FIRST RACE 1.23

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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 OZZY COSMO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs WHISTLE STOP TOUR FANCY THAT: N Richards won this race in 2017 and 2020 The stable runs CONISTON GEORGE today

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SEA GOD trained by J McConnell, AL KALILA trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CONISTON GEORGE (IRE) (33) 216-101 C

6 11-12

Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dazza Danny McMenamin J

O Accurite Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Thistletown Stud Accurite Machinery, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-2 favourite at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) last month, beating Ridin Solo by 2 1/4l. Has also won at Kelso this season. Official BHA Rating 116

2 GOT YOUR BACK (IRE) (35) 23-314 D

6 11-7

Br B g Milan - Back Me Up (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mrs Noeleen Roche Proactive Personnel Limited S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Ottizzini when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 115

3 OZZY COSMO (IRE) (80) 41 C 5 11-7

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Lily Rock (IRE)

O Turcan Dunning Adams Gilmour

Bruce Lynn (3) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B William Treacy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Victorious at 14-1 in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Nab Wood by 2 1/2l. Official BHA Rating -

4 WHISTLE STOP TOUR (IRE) (34) 51-1344

6 11-7

Br B g Saddex - For A While (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Mrs Jo Tracey, K Alexander, P&S Bryceland

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Denis Cusack Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Finished 17l behind Panjari when fourth of 6 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 116

5 AL KALILA (IRE) (74) 3405

5 11-0

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Molly’s Affair (IRE) Daryl Jacob J

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

B Mr Thomas Stanley The Sporting Life S

Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 8l behind Mossy Fen Park when fifth of 12 at 50-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating -

6 SEA GOD (IRE) (97) 1-1 D

5 11-0

Br Gr g Sea Moon - Revelate (IRE) Ben Harvey (3) J

O Mr J. Fyffe John McConnell, Ireland T

B J. Kennedy JF Kegs (Scotland)Ltd S

Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a NH flat race when 1-5fav at Carlisle over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year, beating Bogleyburn by 15l. Official BHA Rating -

7 TEDDY MAC (GB) (12) 5-0P4

5 11-0

Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Spring Over (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O The Macdonald Family Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Ian A. Duncan

Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Bleu D’enfer when fourth of 7 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 3f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: GIOVINCO (IRE) 6 11 0 Stephen Mulqueen 8-15 (Lucinda Russell) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Sea God (IRE), 7-2 Coniston George (IRE), 9-2 Whistle Stop Tour (IRE), 5-1 Ozzy Cosmo (IRE), 17-2 Got Your Back (IRE), 10-1 Al Kalila (IRE), 200-1 Teddy Mac (GB)

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RACE RESULT DISTANCES

CONISTON GEORGE is 2-3 over hurdles after securing victory by two and a quarter lengths over 2m1f at Carlisle last month, and he could improve further for this step up in trip. Therefore, he looks the way to go, and his main threat might be Whistle Stop Tour The six-year-old has put in some respectable efforts this season and is taken to get involved, while Sea God is also worth considering on his debut over timber.

totewin: Coniston George

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SECOND RACE 1.58 2M 5F 91Y

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RACE STATISTICS

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (39 wins from 247 runners, 16%) runs CZECH HER OUT & LADY IN THE PARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs CZECH HER OUT & LADY IN THE PARK LONGEST TRAVELLER: POPPY ROSE trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CZECH HER OUT (IRE) (132) 1-6P125

10 12-0

Br B m Fame And Glory - Molly Hussey (IRE) Patrick Wadge (3) J

O Having A Mare & Michael Scudamore Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B T. P. Quinlan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Equinus when fifth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) in October last year Official BHA Rating 119

2 MOONLIGHT GLORY (IRE) (26) 015214

9 11-10

Br B m Fame And Glory - Prairie Moonlight (GER) Tom Midgley (3) J

O Ursa Major Racing, CW Racing & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker Adra Projects Ltd S

Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy Well beaten at 15-2 behind Milldam when fourth of 7 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (heavy) last month. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 115

3 LADY IN THE PARK (IRE) (25) 01-3312

6 11-5

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Emily’s Flyer (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Mrs Jennifer Sword Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B John & Mary Hayes Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 3/4l by Shoeshine Boy when second of 13 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 110

4 BLUE BALOO (IRE) (33) 414-104

6 11-2

Br B m Mahler - Dancing Baloo (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Trading Products Limited Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Stephanie Hanly Trading Products Limited, Sandy Thomson S

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Dontyawantme when fourth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 3f (soft) last month.

Official BHA Rating 107

5 NOT STAYING LONG (IRE) (12) 01-P431 C

6 10-13

Br B or Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Princess Bella (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr Martin Doyle Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

Successful in two hurdle races at 3m and 3m 1f on good and heavy ground. A winner at 14-1 in a hurdle race here over 3m (heavy) on her latest outing last month, beating Gypsey’s Secret by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 104

6 POPPY ROSE (IRE) (57) 32U-320

7 10-6

Br B m Fame And Glory - Topanberry (IRE) Callum Bewley J

O Miss E. Hamilton S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Miss E. Hamilton

Placed in four hurdle races from 12 starts. Well beaten at 11-2 favourite behind American Money when 12th of 18 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 97

7 HEADSCARF LIL (IRE) (84) 0-10420 D

10 10-5

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Bleu Money (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Accurite Racing & Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B James M. Barry Accurite Machinery Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Phillapa Sue when 11th of 14 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) in December last year

Official BHA Rating 96

8 DONSO STAR (GB) (20) 35-6062

6 10-2

Br Ch m Sun Central (IRE) - Fame Is The Spur Ben Smith (10) J

O Burns Partnership R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys

Placed in two hurdle races from ten starts. Beaten 3/4l by Everyonesacritic when second of 11 at 25-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.

Official BHA Rating 92

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: ANIMORE 10 10 1 Dylan Johnston 7-2 (Iain Jardine) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Blue Baloo (IRE), 4-1 Lady In The Park (IRE), 11-2 Not Staying Long (IRE), 8-1 Czech Her Out (IRE), 11-1 Poppy Rose (IRE), 12-1 Moonlight Glory (IRE), Donso Star (GB), 14-1 Headscarf Lil (IRE)

RACE

RESULT

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DISTANCES

LADY IN THE PARK dead-heated for second when only being touched off by three quarters of a length over an extended 3m here last time. Lucinda Russell’s six-year-old is only 2lb higher on just her second handicap start and she is taken to go one better. Not Staying Long, who made every yard of the running in a class 5 event here last month, has to be considered off a 5lb higher rating, while Moonlight Glory is another to note.

totewin: Lady In The Park

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TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - LUCINDA RUSSELL

Lucinda’s double with Traprain Law and Derryhassen Paddy at our last meeting on February 26 took the Milnathort trainer level with Nicky Richards on 145 in the modern-day record books for number of winners trained under National Hunt/jumping rules at Ayr. The Russell team have a small but select team heading for Cheltenham next week with Grand National winner Corach Rambler going for the Gold Cup next Friday, Ahoy Senor primed for Thursday’s Ryanair Chase and the respective targets for Apple Away and Giovinco still to be finalised this weekend. The stable has TEN runners on today’s card and winners at Newcastle, Kelso and Carlisle already this month suggest plenty more to come.

14% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 42 WINS FROM 302 RUNNERS

TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - CHARLOTTE JONES

Charlotte travels to Ayr for just the one ride on Lewa House for trainer Catch Bissett at 3.00 today but the jockey has been making headlines with her exploits for main employer James Moffatt as she’s added 13 winners to her career total this season. The jockey will be a guest of Virgin Bet before racing as our sponsors celebrate Women in horse-racing with discussion panels hosted in the Lower Chancellor in the Main Stand by presenter Natalie Pike and the chat will no doubt come around to some of her other track exploits as she climbs towards the 95 winners mark which will see her lose her claiming conditional rider status.

10% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 2 WINS FROM 21 RIDES

SADDLING

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

FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL

Saturday 9th March

We are thrilled to be welcoming a variety of local food outlets to our Food & Drink Festival this Saturday. You’ll find everything you fancy and more, so come and find us outside the Ayshire suite next to the Parade Ring.

JOANNA’S CHIPPYVAN

FreshTraditional Fish & Chips, a real British favourite indulgent and totally delicious.

COFFEE & DONUTS

Visit the cozy coffee and donut van for a perfect pairing of freshly brewed coffee and irresistible, melt-in-your-mouth donuts. Whether it’s a quick caffeine fix or a delightful treat, we’ve got you covered on-the-go.

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WOODFIRED PIZZAS

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PROSECCO BAR

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THIRD RACE 2.33

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RACE STATISTICS

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (39 wins from 247 runners, 16%) runs SALAMANCA BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs SALAMANCA BAY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LET’S GO JOE trained by O Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas, 219 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 DREAMS OF HOME (IRE) (34) 54-3P45 CD 8 12-0

Br B g Jet Away - Knocktartan (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Colin and Kay Taylor Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Parkville Stud Proactive Personnel Limited S Winner of three hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 4-1 when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 117

2 SALAMANCA BAY (IRE) (22) 51U/-323 D 8 12-0

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Almada (FR) Derek Fox J

O Mr Allan Stennett Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B D. Fenton, Elm Equine & Holling Equine Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding ground, but that was over two years ago. Third of 4 behind Escapeandevade beaten 7l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (soft) last month. He is wearing a hood for the first time. Official BHA Rating 117

3 CORNERSTONE LAD (GB) (14) 43-2362 D 10 11-12

Br B g Delegator - Chapel Corner (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions Eastwood Private Clients, Micky Hammond Racing S Winner of six hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l by Netywell when second of 4 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 115

4 LET’S GO JOE (GB) (24) 0/02-145

3

6 11-2

Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Super Faida (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Hardscrabble

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Killashee House Limited Swansway S

Victorious in a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Soldierofthestorm when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 105

5 STOWAWAY JOHN (IRE) (31) 023-640

10 10-2

Br B g Stowaway - Figlette Stephen Mulqueen J

O Dave Skeldon & Clive Storey Sandy Forster Kelso T

B Ronnie O’Neill

Placed in a NH flat race and a chase from 19 starts. Beaten 17l behind Big Bee Hive at 50-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Sedgefield over 2m 3f (soft) last month. Runs from 18lb out of handicap.

Official BHA Rating 73

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: CAPTAIN QUINT (IRE) 7 11 13 Craig Nichol 5-6 (Rose Dobbin) 2 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn first time by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5.

Stewards Note:

LET’S GO JOE: Following its run on 14/2/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Cornerstone Lad (GB), 5-2 Dreams of Home (IRE), 3-1 Salamanca Bay (IRE), 13-2 Let’s Go Joe (GB), 100-1 Stowaway John (IRE)

SALAMANCA BAY is having only his fourth start over fences and he drops to this grade for the first time in this sphere after being beaten six and a half lengths into third in a class 3 event at Kelso last month. The son of Saint Des Saints was dropped 2lb for that effort and he sports a first-time hood, which can eke out the improvement needed. Cornerstone Lad drops to a career-low mark after finishing second at Newcastle last time and he has to be respected, while Dreams Of Home completes the shortlist.

totewin: Salamanca Bay

toteeachway: Cornerstone Lad

AYR CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF RED RUM’S HISTORIC GRAND NATIONAL DOUBLE

No horse had ever won the Grand National at Aintree and the Scottish Grand National at Ayr in the same season, but Red Rum was no ordinary horse back in 1974.

Three weeks after winning at Aintree for the second time after his famous 1973 success from the luckless top-weight Crisp, Rummy was sent to Ayr to try and complete the Grand National double and, despite connections’ pre-race worry that the task might prove too difficult, jockey Brian Fletcher brought him home 4 lengths in front of the high-class Proud Tarquin, ridden by the future Lord (John) Oaksey

The roar from the 18,000 crowd was compared in one newspaper to that of the famous Hampden Roar at the home of Scottish football and the 11/8 favourite was given a hero’s welcome back into the winners’ enclosure after banking £7,922 to add to the £25,102 he’d collected in Liverpool.

Bosses here at Ayr commissioned a statue to commemorate the feat and 12 months later, Red Rum became just the second jumps horse to have a sculpted likeness on a British racecourse after Arkle’s bronze image had been erected at the home of the Cheltenham Gold Cup which he’d won 3 times.

An ordinary chaser with bad feet when purchased by Donald “Ginger” McCain for owner Noel Le Mare, Red Rum had actually contested the Scottish Grand National in 1972 when trained by Anthony Gillam but he’d gone off the 33/1 outsider of 17 under jockey Martin Blackshaw and finished an honourable 5th behind the Maurice Barnes ridden Quick Reply

McCain’s training of the horse on the beach at Southport Sands led to massive improvement and, after he’d caught and passed Richard Pitman on Crisp to win his first Aintree Grand National in 1973, he returned to win the race again under top-weight of 12-0 a year later with L’Escargot in second place.

That 1974 success prompted a public debate as to whether Red Rum should be risked at Ayr or wait to try for a third Grand National in 1975 but McCain and Le Mare bit the bullet and history was made less than a month after his second win at Aintree.

Red Rum then finished second to old rival L’Escargot in the 1975 Grand National and because the statue was being unveiled at Ayr, the horse was sent north to try and win Scotland’s big race for a second time but he proved to have had enough for that campaign and finished 7th behind Barona.

Another Aintree second to Rag Trade followed in 1976 and, when the now 12-year-old took his Aintree record to 1-1-2-2-1 by completing a historic Grand National treble in 1977, the decision was taken to have a 4th crack at that year’s Scottish Grand National where the horse finished a well beaten favourite behind Harry Bell’s Sebastian V.

Other horses have won the Scottish Grand National (both Ayr and Bogside) and the Grand National at Aintree in different orders and in different years, but no horse had completed the historic double in the same season and Ayr is honoured to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the horse’s achievement in 2024.

Red Rum won the 1974 race on Saturday April 20 and the 2024 renewal will be run on the exact same day

The Red Rum statue can be seen outside the Western House Hotel at the southern end of the racecourse.

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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 ATLANTIC DANCER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs BIX BEIDERBECKE & BOIS GUILLBERT

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PARK ANNONCIADE

by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 KEROSINE LIGHT (IRE) (286) 11321-5 D 7 12-0

Br B g Ask - Quadrennial (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mark Kelly Racing Syndicate Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr Sean Griffin Proactive Personnel Limited S

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Park Hill Dancer when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good) in May last year. Official BHA Rating 119

2 BOIS GUILLBERT (FR) (55) 13-1364 CD 5 12-0

Br Ch g Ivanhowe (GER) - Ready Kap (FR) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

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

He has won three hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 20l behind Ginger Mail when last of 4 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 119

3 PARK ANNONCIADE (FR) (35) 131146 CD 6 11-13

Br B g Masked Marvel - Yellow Ball (FR) Daryl Jacob J

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

B Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier The Sporting Life S Has been victorious in three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Finished 5l behind Afadil when sixth of 13 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) last month. 3 wins to his name this season. Official BHA Rating 118

4 RUBY ISLAND (GB) (350) 241120- CD 7 11-11

Br Ch m Trans Island - Midnight Mayhem (IRE) Tom Midgley (3) J

O Buckingham & Ritzema Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Christopher T. Dawson Mark Walford Racing S

She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Beaten 17l behind Ilovethenightlife at 13-2 when seventh of 15 on her latest outing in the Grade 2 ‘NH’ Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury over 2m 4f (soft) in March last year Official BHA Rating 116

5 ATLANTIC DANCER (IRE) (39) 121-613 CD 11 11-5

Br B m Waky Nao - Sarika (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Mr C. Lynn N. W. Alexander Kinneston T

B Gerry O’Brien Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy Third of 4 behind Ip Up beaten 16l at 3-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (heavy) in January. Official BHA Rating 110

6 BIX BEIDERBECKE (FR) (35) 63-10F0 D 6 11-1

Br Gr g Mawatheeq (USA) - Like It Is (FR) Patrick Wadge (3) J

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Sandrine Clouet & Jean-Charles Coude Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 13l behind Bashful at 40-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 106

7 CAN’T STOP NOW (IRE) (35) 35410-6 D

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Sorry Woman (FR)

7 11-0

Conor O’Farrell J

O Let’s Be Lucky Racing 30 Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Newtown Stud Syndicate Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes, Iain Jardine Racing

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) 5 11 5 Patrick Wadge 5-4 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 6, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

RUBY ISLAND: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Park Annonciade (FR), 9-2 Bois Guillbert (FR), 5-1 Can’t Stop Now (IRE), 6-1 Ruby Island (GB), 9-1 Atlantic Dancer (IRE), 11-1 Dance Thief (IRE), 12-1 Kerosine Light (IRE), 22-1 Bix Beiderbecke (FR)

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2ND

3RD 4TH TIME

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This represents a drop in grade for PARK ANNONCIADE, who performed with credit in a valuable contest at Musselburgh last month. The six-year-old won a couple of times in November and gets the vote ahead of the capable Bois Guillbert and Ruby Island, who was a progressive novice last season and makes her return after almost a year off the track. Atlantic Dancer and Kerosine Light are not to be ruled out either.

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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 DUBAI DAYS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S R B Crawford (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs BALLYCOOSE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYCOOSE trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BALLYCOOSE (IRE) (12) 30/-4212 CD 7 11-11

Br Ch g Mahler - Highly Presentable (IRE) Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Kenneth Parkhill The Sporting Life S He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Beaten 10l by Traprain Law when second of 5 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 125

2 DUBAI DAYS (IRE) (22) 2-56542 CD 10 11-8

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Comeragh Girl (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Alexander, McGarrity, Morris & Parker N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mrs Hannah Crowley Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 3 1/2l by Escapeandevade when second of 4 at 7-4 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 122

3 WHODINI (IRE) (126) 01-6F11 CD

7 11-6

Br Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Mosey On Molly (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Malcolm Jones and John Norbury Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Robert McGurgan Swansway S

Has been victorious in four chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 11-2 in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Vintage Fizz by a head. Has also won at Huntingdon this season. Official BHA Rating 120

4 RED HAPPY (FR) (19) 211135 D 7 11-3

Br Ch g Red Dubawi (IRE) - Happynees (FR)

O Gibson, Annett and Mandle

Jonathon Bewley J

George Bewley, Colby T

B S.C.E.A.Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al Lloyd Ltd S

Has won a hurdle race and 11 chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Finished 15l behind Hello Judge when fifth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 4f (heavy) last month. 3 wins to his name this season. Official BHA Rating 117

5 DALLAS DES PICTONS (FR) (22) 5P14P6 D 11 11-2

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Nadia des Pictons (FR)

O Mrs Mary Lewis

Danny McMenamin J

Dianne Sayer Penrith T

B S.C.E.A. du Marais des Pictons Tote S

Winner of four hurdle races, two NH flat races and a chase from 1m 6f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 16l behind Nab Wood when sixth of 8 at 80-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 7f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 116

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Ballycoose (IRE), 11-4 Dubai Days (IRE), 3-1 Whodini (IRE), 8-1 Red Happy (FR), 12-1 Dallas des Pictons (FR)

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A determined winner over C&D when last seen in November, WHODINI may not be ideally suited by soft ground, but he arrives at his favourite track following a couple of taking victories and the hat-trick looks very much on the cards. Ballycoose will appreciate going back up in distance, having scored over C&D in January, while Dubai Days is another to consider off a mark 1lb lower than his last victory.

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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 ARTIC MANN, BETTER BE DEFINITE & SANOSUKE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs CLOVIS BOY & ROWDY RUSTLER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GROSVENOR COURT trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 331 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ROWDY RUSTLER (IRE) (77) 3PF-064 D

9 12-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Posh Posy (IRE) Patrick Wadge (3) J

O Mr John R. Adam Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Rosemary Rooney Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good ground, but his last win was over two years ago. Finished 10l behind North Parade when fourth of 8 at 50-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good) in December last year Official BHA Rating 100

2 SANOSUKE (IRE) (82) 2-2P513 D BF

6 11-13

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Fix (NZ) Conor O’Farrell J

O Douglas Miller, Coltman, Dunning, Turcan

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Coolmore Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on soft ground. Third of 9 behind Champ Royal beaten 10l at 3-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 99

3 ARTIC MANN (GB) (25) 56/-2334

10 11-12

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

O Alexander, Baxter & Jardine-Paterson

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Wood Farm Stud Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Victorious in a hurdle race at 2m 7f on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 1 3/4l behind Shoeshine Boy when fourth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 98

4 GROSVENOR COURT (GB) (46) 2350/-0P

8 11-12

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Hurricane Milly (IRE) Daryl Jacob J

O Farrell, Gallagher, Gressier & Murray D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B John J. Murray & Niall Farrell

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up 4 out when 33-1 at Leicester over 2m 7f (soft) in a chase won by No Tackle in January on his chase debut. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 98

5 AAZZA (IRE) (41) 42-0604 D

8 11-12

Br B m Beat Hollow - Kalygarde (FR) Dylan Johnston (5) J

O Helen Ray and Isabel Tebay Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B Louis G. Vambeck Hazelrigg Racing S She has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good to soft and good - yielding ground. Finished 13l behind Jaytee when fourth of 12 at 6-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (good) in January. Official BHA Rating 98

6 CLOVIS BOY (GB) (44) 40-41S4

5 11-9

Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Denisette (FR) Derek Fox J

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Yorton Farm Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Tune In A Box when fourth of 10 at 17-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 3m (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 95

7 TOOMBRIDGE (GB) (25) 304-PP0

8 11-9

Br B g Kayf Tara - Supreme Present Brian Hughes J

O Mr Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Little Lodge Farm & Lucky Bin Racing Ian Duncan Racing S

Placed in a point-to-point from nine starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Shoeshine Boy when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 95

8 LAHARDAUN (IRE) (25) 3F2-5P5

7 11-2

Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Katishna (IRE) Jonathon Bewley J

O Annett, Davidson and Graham

George Bewley, Colby T

B Mr Cyril Carty Lloyd Ltd S

Placed in two point-to-points from six starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind President Scottie when fifth of 17 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 88

9 HELL ON EARTH (IRE) (147) 626/PP-P

10 10-13

Br Gr g Germany (USA) - Ceol Tire (IRE) Charlotte Jones (3) J

O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T

B Sean Moran Tote S

Placed in a hurdle race and four chases from 25 starts. Pulled up 3 out when 40-1 at Hexham over 2m (soft) in a chase won by Bandit D’Ainay in October last year on his latest outing. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 85

10 EBENDI (IRE) (31) 0F-0030

7 10-12

Br Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Ebalista (IRE) Callum Bewley J

O Mr Andy Wilson Andrew Wilson, Orton T

B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. M Wilson Accountants Ltd S

Placed in a hurdle race from eight NH starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Velasco when eighth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 84

11 GYPSEY’S SECRET (IRE) (12) 06-P632

9 10-12

Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Howe Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mr M. H. Walton Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Thistletown Stud

Placed in two hurdle races from 12 starts. Beaten 3/4l by Not Staying Long when second of 6 at 11-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 84

12 BOLLIN MATILDA (GB) (58) 006-035

6 10-11

Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bollin Julie Craig Nichol J

O Callum Whillans Donald Whillans, Hawick T

B Callum Whillans

Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind It’s Maisy when fifth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 3m 1f (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 83

13 DEQUALL (GB) (59) 53/-3050

8 10-8

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Bark (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J

O Mr W. Patterson Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Bell Rural Solutions S He has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 3m 2f on good and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Townhill when eighth of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 80

14 BETTER BE DEFINITE (GB) (57) 500-060

Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Definitely Better (IRE)

O P and F Racing

6 10-7

Bruce Lynn (3) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Yet to place in six starts. Beaten 17l behind I’m Too Tired at 25-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 79

15 ITURGEON DU BREUIL (FR) (106) P-360P

Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Cavale Saint (FR)

6 10-7

Conor Rabbitt (5) J

O Hurst Farm Racing Barry Murtagh, Carlisle T

B Dr V. Denis Hubert & Mr Eric Helye

Placed in a point-to-point from five starts. Pulled up 2 out when 250-1 at Catterick over 2m 3f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Bugise Seagull in November last year on his latest outing. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 79

16 HOWZAT HIRIS (FR) (31) 1P-6246 D

Br Gr m Al Namix (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR)

7 10-4

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J

O Sticky Wicket Racing Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Micky Hammond Racing S

A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Dillarchie when sixth of 11 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 3m 3f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 76

17 BOWLER JACK (IRE) (26) 0-0005

Br B g Mahler - Ballybrowney Hall (IRE)

6 10-4

Danny McMenamin J

O J Fyffe & S Townshend Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Miss Lisa Pyne

Jf Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S

Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Pickanumber when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 76

DECLARED RUNNERS 17

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 15

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9, 13, 16

Stewards Note:

HELL ON EARTH: Following its run on 14/10/2023 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.

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Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Artic Mann (GB), Gypsey’s Secret (IRE), 7-1 Clovis Boy (GB), 8-1 Sanosuke (IRE), 10-1 Aazza (IRE), 12-1 Bowler Jack (IRE), 16-1 Rowdy Rustler (IRE), 18-1 Howzat Hiris (FR), 20-1 Lahardaun (IRE), Dequall (GB), 25-1 Bollin Matilda (GB), Better Be Definite (GB), 40-1 Grosvenor Court (GB), Ebendi (IRE), 50-1 Toombridge (GB), 66-1 Hell On Earth (IRE), 150-1 Iturgeon du Breuil (FR)

1ST 6

2ND 3RD 4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

A chance can be taken on LAHARDAUN, who showed signs of promise across his three qualifying runs. An opening mark of 88 looks more than fair and, with the step up in trip likely to suit, it would come as no surprise if he improved markedly on his handicap debut. Clovis Boy has improved since turning his attentions to handicaps and is likely to prove popular, along with Sanosuke, who finished third at Musselburgh last time having scored there the start before.

totewin: Lahardaun toteeachway: Clovis Boy

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SEVENTH RACE 4.53 2M

THE VIRGIN BET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4500 Prize Money £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282.

RACE STATISTICS

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (39 wins from 247 runners, 16%) runs KINGSTON JAMES & SARATOGA STEVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs KINGSTON JAMES & SARATOGA STEVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: STEP OUT trained by S R B Crawford, ALKAID trained by J McConnell, both Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ALKAID (IRE) (34) 0 5 11-4

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Mubhirah Ben Harvey (3) J

O The 119 Partnership John McConnell, Ireland T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Half-brother to Mubhijah, won at 7f Beaten 17l behind Wicked Thoughts at 20-1 when last of 7 on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -

2 BALKING (FR) (22) 4 6 11-4

Br Ch g Balko (FR) - Anaqueen (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Mr G. Critchley Dianne Sayer Penrith T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Luy Tote S

Half-brother to Kapking, won in a chase at 2m 3f and over hurdles at 2m 1f Finished 12l behind Dedicated Hero when fourth of 12 at 17-2 on his racecourse debut at Kelso over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -

3 KINGSTON JAMES (IRE) (111) F-1

5 11-4

Br B g Kingston Hill - Jemima Jay (IRE) Patrick Wadge (3) J

O Old Gold Racing 23 Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Gerard Leahy Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner at 3-1 favourite in a point-to-point race at Great Trethew over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Deep Purple by 3 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Tim Dennis. Official BHA Rating -

4 POSH ET NOIR (GB) (80) 0

5 11-4

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Fairly Posh Edward Austin (5) J

O Mr J L and Mrs H R Gledson Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Shade Oak Stud David Merry Farrier S

Dam unraced. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Ayiko when last of 7 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating -

5 SARACEN BEAU (IRE) (-)

5 11-4

Br Gr g Mount Nelson - Caroline Fontenail (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr Anthony Peter Fowler Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B James Reeves Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

Half-brother to Dreamsoftheatre, won seven times over hurdles between 2m 6f and 3m 3f, three times in chases at 3m and 3m 1f and in a point to point race at 3m. Official BHA Rating -

6 SARATOGA STEVE (IRE) (64) 6

5 11-4

Br Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Ajo Green (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mrs S. Campbell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Eric Barrett Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Half-brother to Green Wizard, won twice in chases at 2m 4f and 3m 1f and over hurdles at 3m. Finished 16l behind Lieutenant Mayne when sixth of 7 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 2m (soft) in January.

Official BHA Rating -

7 STEP OUT (IRE) (56) 40-4

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Knockcroghery (IRE)

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

5 11-4

Daryl Jacob J

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Mr J. Nicholson The Sporting Life S

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 12l behind Romeo Coolio when fourth of 5 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Fairyhouse over 2m (soft) in January. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating -

8 THEATRE CHIEF (GB) (-)

5 11-4

Br B g Dartmouth - La Doelenaise Conor O’Farrell J

O Ms E. Fallon Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Shade Oak Stud & Bryan Mayoh Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Official BHA Rating -

9 YAKALEO (FR) (82) 3 5 11-4

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Implora (FR) Danny McMenamin J

O P L Polly Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Dr V. Roger-Yves Simon et al Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

Dam won over hurdles at 2m 2f. Third of 8 behind Getagin beaten 3/4l at 9-4 on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating -

10 MADAME BLUEBELLE (GB) (-) 5 10-11

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Definitely Better (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O P and F Racing Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher Sandy Thomson S

Dam won three times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f Oficial BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: CONISTON GEORGE (IRE) 5 11 5 Danny McMenamin 4-9 (Nicky Richards) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Yakaleo (FR), 5-1 Kingston James (IRE), 15-2 Saracen Beau (IRE), 8-1 Step Out (IRE), 10-1 Theatre Chief (GB), 11-1 Balking (FR), Madame Bluebelle (GB), 22-1 Alkaid (IRE), 25-1 Saratoga Steve (IRE), 100-1 Posh Et Noir (GB)

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2ND 3RD 4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

The vote goes to YAKALEO, who shaped with significant promise when finishing third on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh in December. Nicky Richards’ charge might not want ground conditions to deteriorate too much, though, having been withdrawn on account of soft ground at Kelso last month, but he ought to hold every chance if lining up. Irish raider Step Out has shown ability and is respected with a first-time tongue-tie applied, while point-to-point winner Kingston James is another to consider.

totewin: Yakaleo toteeachway: Step Out

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SANDOWN PARK

Race 1 1.15

1m 7f 216y

1 Castelfort (FR) 12-0

MrsJaneWilliams DavidNoonan

Form: 112, TFR:HHHII

2 Through The Ages (GB) 11-13

GaryMoore HarryCobden

Form: 311, TFR:HHHHI

3 Valadon (IRE) 11-10

HarryFry JonathanBurke

Form: 211, TFR:HHHII

4 Kartoon And Co (FR) 11-3

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 123, TFR:HHHHH

5 Spiced Rum (GB) 11-3

StuartKittow RobertDunne

Form: 431, TFR:HHIII

6 Blue Universe (IRE) 11-0

MichaelAttwater MarcGoldstein

Form: 43, TFR:HHIII

7 Nachtgeist (IRE) 10-12

AnthonyCharlton SamTwiston-Davies

Form: 632, TFR:HHIII

8 Bridge (GB) 10-10

GaryMoore NiallHoulihan

Form: 133, TFR:HHIII

Race 2 1.50

2m 3f 173y

1 Fire Flyer (IRE) 12-0

PaulNicholls HarryCobden

Form: 211, TFR:HHHHI

2 Emailandy (IRE) 12-0

PaulNicholls BryonyFrost

Form: 322, TFR:HHHII

3 Champagne Twist (IRE) 11-11

BenPauling BenJones

Form: 421, TFR:HHHHI

4 Asta La Pasta (IRE) 11-11

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 311, TFR:HHHII

5 Pic Roc (IRE) 11-10

BenPauling KielanWoods

Form: 521, TFR:HHHHI

6 Dartmoor Pirate (GB) 11-8

AnthonyHoneyball BenGodfrey(3)

Form: 122, TFR:HHHII

7 Awaythelad (IRE) 11-7

BenPauling DavidBass

Form: 211, TFR:HHHII

8 Hasthing (FR) 11-6

JonjoO’Neill JonjoO’NeillJr.

Form: 110, TFR:HHHHH

9 Roger Pol (IRE) 11-6

JamieSnowden GavinSheehan

Form: 122, TFR:HHHII

10 Westerninthepark (IRE) 11-5

AnthonyCharlton BradleyHarris(3)

Form: 311, TFR:HHHII

11 Taras Halls (IRE) 11-4

SueSmith HenryBrooke

Form: 022, TFR:HHHII

12 High Treason (GB) 11-4

NigelTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies

Form: 341, TFR:HHHII

13 Tedley (GB) 11-3

NigelTwiston-Davies JordanNailor

Form: 421, TFR:HHIII

14 Walks Like The Man (IRE)11-3

AnthonyCharlton JonathanBurke

Form: 314, TFR:HHIII

15 Saladins Son (IRE) 11-2

ChrisGordon RexDingle

Form: 452, TFR:HHHII

16 Thank You Ma’am (GB) 11-0

GeorginaNicholls MissOliveNicholls(7)

Form: 222, TFR:HHHII

17 Diplomatic Ash (IRE) 11-0

GaryMoore DavidNoonan

Form: 320, TFR:HHIII

Race 3 2.25 1m 7f 216y

1 Spirit d’Aunou (FR) 12-0

GaryMoore MrFreddieMitchell(5)

Form: 410, TFR:HHIII

2 Metier (IRE) 12-0

HarryFry JonathanBurke

Form: 0/PP-, TFR:HHIII

3 Faivoir (FR) 11-11

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 205, TFR:HHHII

4 Knickerbockerglory (IRE) 11-10

DanSkelton TristanDurrell(3)

Form: 106, TFR:HHHII

5 Minx Tiara (IRE) 11-9

DavidO’Brien SeanFlanagan

Form: 042, TFR:HHHII

6 Sans Bruit (FR) 11-7

PaulNicholls HarryCobden

Form: 000, TFR:HHHHH

7 Making Headway (IRE) 11-4

OliverGreenall&JoshGuerriero HenryBrooke

Form: 241, TFR:HHHHI

8 Go Dante (GB) 11-4

OllyMurphy SeanBowen

Form: 613, TFR:HHHHI

9 Bashers Reflection (GB) 11-1

BenCase JackQuinlan

Form: 102, TFR:HHIII

10 Bad (FR) 11-1

BenPauling BenJones

Form: 232, TFR:HHHII

11 Georgi Girl (IRE) 11-0

PhilipHobbs&JohnsonWhite ElizabethGale(7)

Form: 211, TFR:HHHII

12 Shared (GB) 11-0

HarryDerham PaulO’Brien

Form: 3-13, TFR:HHIII

13 Jipcot (FR) 10-13

BenPauling KielanWoods

Form: F31, TFR:HHHHI

14 Junkanoo (GB) 10-12

GaryMoore NiallHoulihan

Form: 221, TFR:HHHII

15 Goonhilly (IRE) 10-4

DanSkelton CharlieTodd

Form: 252, TFR:HHIII

16 Lively Citizen (IRE) 10-2

D.J.Jeffreys HarryAtkins(7)

Form: 4F2, TFR:HHHII

Race 4 3.00 1m 7f 216y

1 Bellas Bridge (GB) 11-2

JamieSnowden GavinSheehan

Form: 1-31, TFR:HHHII

2 Calli Black (IRE) 11-2

DavidWeston JamesDavies

Form: 362, TFR:HIIII

3 Crazierthandaisy (GB) 11-2

NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville

Form: 3, TFR:HHHII

4 Honky Tonk Highway (IRE) 11-2

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 1, TFR:HHHHI

5 Just Call Me Lucy (GB) 11-2

MarkWalford JamieHamilton

Form: 41, TFR:HHHHH

6 Magical Annie (IRE) 11-2

BenPauling KielanWoods

Form: 10, TFR:HHHII

7 My Louise (GB) 11-2

LydiaRichards MarcGoldstein

Form: 11 TFR:HHHII

8 Rula Bula (IRE) 11-2

JonjoO’Neill JonjoO’NeillJr

Form: 614, TFR:HHIII

9 Sunset Marquesa (IRE) 11-2

JoeTizzard BrendanPowell

Form: 143, TFR:HHHII

10 The Secret Pearl (IRE) 11-2

AlexHales BryanCarver

Form: 245, TFR:HHIII

11 I’ve Madeupmymind (GB) 10-6

BenPauling BenJones

Form: 2, TFR:HHHII

12 Plantaroma (FR) 10-6

TomSymonds HarryCobden

Form: 2, TFR:HHIII

Race 5 3.35 2m 4f 10y

1 Golden Son (FR) 11-12

PaulNicholls HarryCobden

Form: PP1, TFR:HHHHH

2 Kotmask (FR) 11-6

GaryMoore NiallHoulihan

Form: 411, TFR:HHHHI

3 Scarface (IRE) 10-13

JoeTizzard BrendanPowell

Form: 312, TFR:HHHII

4 Mylesfromwicklow (IRE)10-11

DanSkelton FergusGillard

Form: 124, TFR:HHHII

5 Terresita (IRE) 10-7

LucyWadham GavinSheehan

Form: 261, TFR:HHHII

6 Heros (FR) 10-7

VenetiaWilliams CharlieDeutsch

Form: 332, TFR:HHHHI

7 Invincible Nao (FR) 10-5

GaryMoore DavidNoonan

Form: 341, TFR:HHHII

8 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE) 10-2

EvanWilliams ConorRing(3)

Form: 432, TFR:HHHII

Race 6 4.10

3m 37y

1 Surrey Quest (IRE) 12-0

TobyLawes NonRunner

Form: 110, TFR:IIIII

2 Ballygrifincottage (IRE) 12-0

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: 3P5, TFR:HHHII

3 Switch Hitter (IRE) 11-13

PaulNicholls FreddieGingell(5)

Form: 1-35, TFR:HHHII

4 Easy As That (IRE) 11-12

VenetiaWilliams CharlieDeutsch

Form: 660, TFR:HHIII

5 Castle Robin (IRE) 11-11

CharlieLongsdon PaulO’Brien

Form: F-56, TFR:HHHII

6 Bangers And Cash (IRE)11-11

BenPauling BenJones

Form: 034, TFR:HHHHI

7 No Risk des Flos (FR) 11-11

OllyMurphy SeanBowen

Form: P34, TFR:HHHII

8 Secret Reprieve (IRE) 11-9

EvanWilliams JonjoO’NeillJr

Form: 23P-, TFR:HHHII

9 Boldmere (GB) 11-7

AlexHales KielanWoods

Form: P4P, TFR:HHIII

10 Rose of Arcadia (IRE) 11-5

JoeTizzard BrendanPowell

Form: 332, TFR:HHHHH

11 Trincomalee (GB) 10-7

LucyWadham HarryCobden

Form: 2/-62, TFR:HHHII

Race 7 4.40

2m 4f 10y

1 Can You Call (GB) 11-9

EvanWilliams HarryCobden

Form: 233, TFR:HHHII

2 Sheldon (IRE) 11-7

SeamusMullins MichealNolan

Form: 131, TFR:HHHII

3 Jet Plane (IRE) 11-7

DanSkelton HarrySkelton

Form: P05, TFR:HHIII

4 Es Perfecto (IRE) 11-6

AlanKing GavinSheehan

Form: 233, TFR:HHHHH

5 Imperial Bede (FR) 11-6

JonjoO’Neill JonjoO’NeillJr

Form: 31F, TFR:HHHHI

6 Nocte Volatus (GB) 11-6

TomLacey SamTwiston-Davies

Form: 334, TFR:HHHII

7 Hudson de Grugy (FR) 11-5

GaryMoore NiallHoulihan

Form: P-3F, TFR:HHHII

8 Belargus (FR) 11-2

NickGifford JamesDavies

Form: 3-5P, TFR:HHHII

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First Race 1.23 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 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. 14 entries at £40 - Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.58 - THE VIRGIN BET FIVES MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier) (for the Ayrshire Yeomanry Cup) 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only 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 7th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 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, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The Ayrshire Yeomanry Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held for one year only This race is a qualifier for the Go North Lady Buttons Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 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 Lady Buttons Series Qualifier 12 entries, 1 at £8 and 11 at £38 - Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.33 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man 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 7th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 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 One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m 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 One Man Series qualifier 10 entries at £38Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.08 - THE VIRGIN BET CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL MONEY BACK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (for the Craigie Cup) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 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, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The Craigie Cup will be presented to the winning owner to be held for one year only 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 16 entries at £43 - Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.43 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8449 to the winning horse The second to receive £3888, the third £1944, the fourth £972 and the fifth £484 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £73 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £59 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 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, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries at £73. - Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £6462; Second £3230; Third £1616; Fourth £808; Fifth £403 (Penalty Value £8449.60) Weights lowered 3lbs.

SEE PAGE 29 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.18 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after March 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m 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 Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 22 entries at £35 - Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.53 - THE VIRGIN BET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. 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, March 4th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 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. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 6th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. 18 entries at £22. - Closed March 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235 (Penalty Value £2450.70)

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.