Ayr Racecard - Saturday 20th April

WELCOME to Coral Scottish Grand National Saturday, Scotlands

£500,000 raceday featuring the finest day’s jump racing in the North.

Being the 50th anniversary of the Red Rum double in 1974 and with the equine talent on display here today it’s a truly fitting tribute to that landmark which we shall recognise with the unveiling of a plaque at the Weighing Room. It is shaping up to be a Coral Scottish Grand National for the ages.

Before today’s big race we have a special rendition of Flower Of Scotland performed by Kevin McGuire which will add to the atmosphere.

Today is the penultimate weekend of both trainers and jockeys championships and it could prove to be pivotal in the direction of the title. The three leading trainers Paul Nicholls, Dan Skelton and Willie Mullins are all well represented as they endeavour to close in on the title and should any prevail in the Coral Scottish Grand National it will be a big step towards the title. Having said that the Scottish Grand National writes its own story and don’t be surprised if it has its own say The jockeys Harry Cobden and Sean Bowen are nip and tuck and it will go to the wire.

I’d like to give a special mention to Coral whose name has become synonymous with the Scottish Grand National. Their sponsorship began in 2007 and since then thanks in no small way to their support the race has grown in stature and is one of the outstanding highlights of the jumps season in Britain. In addition to the Coral Scottish Grand National Coral also sponsor the Scottish Champion Hurdle which can only be described this year as mouthwatering at the prospect of watching.

We are also grateful to our other sponsors on what is a superb afternoon’s racing.

Albert Bartlett have sponsored the Scotty Brand Handicap Chase for many years and Jordan Electrics are also long standing supporters of the course and this year we bring the Mares Hurdle to the Saturday for the first time under their banner

I welcome back and am grateful to CPMS who sponsor the Novices’ Champion Chase and also Tennent’s for their backing of the Tennent’s Handicap Hurdle.

If you are needing transport then Let Good Times roll with Stagecoach who we are delighted to be back on board the Novice Handicap Hurdle.

The Golf Inn Prestwick once again sponsors the final race of the afternoon the Golf Inn Prestwick Open National Hunt Flat Race. This race has a habit of producing some very good winners and this year’s field is full of promising young horses.

The ITV Racing team headed by Ed Chamberlin is here today providing outstanding coverage for those who can’t be here in person today as well as a crew from the forthcoming ITV series Champions Full Gallop.

A huge thank you to the team at Ayr Racecourse who make this fantastic occasion so special due to their hard work and dedication.

Thank you all for being here today and I hope you have a successful and enjoyable day

David

The Ayr Executive would like to thank today’s sponsor for their very generous support. We wish them and their guests an enjoyable day with us.

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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

Harry Bannister

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

Tom Cannon

Jack Kennedy

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

Tom Bellamy

5.20

James Best

Rachael Blackmore

James Bowen

Connor Brace

3.00

Kevin Brogan

Henry Brooke

Jonathan Burke

3.35

Kieran Callaghan 3.35

TRAINERS

4.10

Harry Cobden

2.25, 3.00, 3.35, 4.10, 4.45, 5.20

Charlie Deutsch

Thomas Dowson

Derek Fox

Bryony Frost

Freddie Gingell

Brian Hayes

Dylan Johnston

Ben Jones

Bruce Lynn

William Maggs

Ryan Mania

Danny McMenamin

Graeme

Lindsey

Jim MacLellan Owners & Trainers Liaison

Jane McManus Winning Connections

Jim Delahunt Raceday Presenter

2 mile Hurdle & NHF

3 mile 70y

Hurdle

3 mile 20y Chase

3 mile 7f 176y Chase

2 mile 110y Chase

2 mile 4f 100y Hurdle

RACE STARTS

RACE 1 - 1.15PM

Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Class 1)(Premier Handicap) 2m 110y

RACE 2 - 1.50PM

CPMS Novices’ Champion Handicap Chase (Class 2) 3m 20y

RACE 3 - 2.25PM

Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (A Limited Handicap)(Class 1) (Grade 2) 2m

RACE 4 - 3.00PM

Jordan Electrics Ltd Seafield Trophy Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 3m 70y

RACE 5 - 3.35 PM

Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Class 1) (Premier Handicap) 3m 7f 176y

RACE 6 - 4.10PM

Let Good Times Roll With Stagecoach Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 3m 70y

RACE 7 - 4.45PM

Tennent’s Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4)(Conditional Jockeys’ & Amateur Riders’ Race) (Racing Excellence Series Finale) 2m 4f 100y

RACE 8 - 5.20PM

Golf Inn Prestwick Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 3) 2m

TOP JOCKEYS

HARRY COBDEN

Harry started yesterday nicely clear of Sean Bowen in the race to replace Brian Hughes as champion jockey and the rider has superb book of rides on today’s £500,000 card at Ayr. Cobden rides top-weight Stay Away Fay in the big race at 3.35 but he’s also on Scottish Champion Hurdle defending champion Rubaud at 2.25 and has several other fancied rides which could land him the winners to keep his head in front of Bowen going into the final week of the season which ends at Sandown next Saturday

HARRY SKELTON

Harry Skelton has already achieved his own personal ambition of becoming Champion Jockey and the rider is going all out to help brother Dan wrest the trainers’ title away from current Championship leader Willie Mullins. Harry has a favourite’s chance of landing today’s £100,000 Scottish Champion Hurdle on L’Eau Du Sud for his brother and the pair team up in the Scottish Grand National itself with the general 16/1 chance Balygrifincottage. Skelton also rides the 6-timer seeking Major Fortune at 4.10 and his mount Coco Mademoiselle is sure to be well fancied to land the £45,000 Mares’ handicap hurdle at 3.0.

PATRICK WADGE

Wadge has had a fantastic season as conditional jockey for Milnathort trainer Lucinda Russell and the rider looks almost certain to be crowned Champion Conditional rider for 2023/24 when the awards are handed out at Sandown next Saturday Today’s mounts include the smart grey novice chaser Traprain Law which goes for the £50,000 Scotty Brand Handicap Chase over 2 miles at 1.20 after winning 2 of his 4 starts already this season.

PAUL TOWNEND

Townend has had superb Festivals at Cheltenham and Aintree already this spring and Willie Mullins’ stable jockey finds himself on board the 6 year-old Spanish Harlem in today’s big race at 3.35 The novice is accompanied by 5 other Mullins runners in the £200,000 feature and Townend has an excellent book of rides for Mullins which includes Uncle Phil in the opening race at 1.20, classy veteran Sharjah in the Novices’ Champion Handicap Chase at 1.50, Bialystok in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at 2.25 and A Penny A Hundred in the Mares’ Handicap Hurdle at 3.0.

RACHAEL BLACKMORE

Rachael became the first female jockey to win the Grand National when Minella Times won in 2021 and the rider bids to become the first woman to ride a Scottish Grand National winner on the 8 year-old Whacker Clan for her main employer Henry de Bromhead. Blackmore has also found riding fame with the Scottish-owned dual champion hurdler Honeysuckle and her Gold Cup success on A Plus Tard in 2022 and a Scottish Grand National win today would mean she’d gone one place better than Gee Armytage who finished second on Merry Master, beaten a neck, behind Run For Free in 1993

DEREK FOX

Fox suffered huge disappointment when Corach Rambler unseated him at the first fence at Aintree last weekend but the jockey is still the only currently licensed jockey to have ridden two Grand National winners and he’d love to add a Scottish Grand National to his record courtesy of Edinburgh National winner Inis Oirr at 3.35 Fox is widely regarded as being one of the finest horsemen ever to grace the weighing room and punters will be more than happy to side with a rider who has won at Aintree on Corach Rambler and One For Arthur

TOP TRAINERS

PAUL NICHOLLS

Paul won the first of his 3 Scottish Grand Nationals back in 1997 when AP McCoy rode his only winner of the race on Belmont King. The trainer followed up with back to back successes in the race with Vicente in 2016 and 1017 and has two contenders today in the shape of Harry Cobden’s mount Stay Away Fay and Bryony Frost’s ride Broken Halo. Stay Away Fay has earned top-weight of 12-0 with a rating of 158 in his first handicap and Nicholls’ record with high-class staying chasers in major races over the years tells its own story The trainer also saddles last year’s Scottish Champion Hurdle in a bid to make it back to back successes in the £100,000 race at 2.25

WILLIE MULLINS

The Mullins stable moved into the lead in this year’s British Trainers’ Championship with last Saturday’s Grand National win from I Am Maximus in the hands of stable jockey Paul Townend. Willie is a multiple champion trainer in Ireland but clinching the British title between today and next Saturday’s final meeting of the season at Sandown would be a major achievement which hasn’t been done by an Irish yard in modern times and not at all since the domination of Vincent O’Brien back in the 1950s before the original master of Ballydoyle turned his hand to dominating the Flat scene. Mullins shows no sign of a permanent switch to the level but plenty of big Flat races have come his way and his Ebor winner Absurde also won at this year’s Cheltenham Festival.

DAN SKELTON

Dan started yesterday’s meeting around £40,000 behind Willie Mullins in the Trainers’ Championship and the yard has another 7 runners declared for today’s £500,000 card. Skelton’s Scottish Grand National runner is the 9 year-old triple point-to-point winner Ballygrifincottage which will be running for just the 11th time under rules. The Skelton runner finished second at Sandown last time and should run a big race but the yard’s main hope today will surely be Cheltenham’s County Hurdle runner-up L’Eau Du Sud which looks likely to start favourite for the Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle under Dan’s former champion jockey brother Harry

NICK ALEXANDER

Nick started yesterday’s opening day of the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival just one winner behind his bestever total of 35 and he saddles a leading contender for today’s Scottish Grand National in the shape of 4-times course winner Elvis Mail which was successful in its most recent race at Carlisle. Music fans will know that Elvis Presley’s only ever visit to Britain was an army transport re-fueling stop at Prestwick Airport in 1960 when the returning GI Presley got off the plane to speak to some fans in the terminal building. Elvis Mail hasn’t hit the high notes his human namesake did just yet but Alexander’s horses have been running well all season and punters backing the grey will be hoping the bookmakers are all shook up by the result.

FERGAL O’BRIEN

O’Brien has spent this week dealing with the sudden retirement of his close friend and stable jockey Paddy Brennan but rumours have been rife that the veteran pilot was going to call it a day and Jonathan Burke rides the stable’s Scottish Grand National runner Autonomous Cloud. Brennan’s farewell winner Manofthepeople was also entered at Ayr but Autonomous Cloud carries the hopes of the still upwardly mobile stable and a big race winner at Ayr would go some way to compensate the yard for their continued absence from the winners’ enclosure at the Cheltenham Festival.

LUCINDA RUSSELL

Lucinda had a disappointing day at Aintree last Saturday when her 2023 Grand National winner Corach Rambler departed the 2024 race at the very first fence by unseating jockey Derek Fox. Russell revealed on an Ayr Racecourse Scottish Grand National Zoom call on Thursday evening that Corach Rambler is now being aimed at the Punchestown Gold Cup and that seems a logical target for a fresh horse with Grade 1 placed form in his pre-Aintree start in the Cheltenham Gold Cup behind Galopin Des Champs. Lucinda runs Edinburgh National winner Inis Oirr in today’s £200,000 Scottish Grand National and apart from a slight worry about going left-handed at Ayr, the horse is reportedly in great form after missing the Midlands National at Uttoxeter last month due to very soft ground.

RACED

ENTERT RACEDAY

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an at a guide to what’s on to help you your from start to finish.

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OL PIPES PIPE FRONT ENTRANCE T E

ROMY MCCAHILL WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL

SOPHIE ROCKS HOSPITALITY SUITE

WIRELESS

GRANDSTAND ENCLOSURE 12.00-5.05PM / 5.25-6.45PM

CHAMPAGNE LAWNS

POCKETS & HOOPAMANIA

WANDERING

OLD FASHIONED ROSIE

GEORGE BOWIE

WATERFRONT PR SUITE FROM 5.25PM

COLIN MCARDLE

ROSIE HOULTON

AYRSHIRE SUITE FROM 5.25PM

WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL FROM 6PM

*Timings may be subject to change.

AYRSHIRE SUITE FROM 6.55PM

SPECIAL EVENTS

ROR PARADE

PADDOCK - 12.15PM

RoR Parade in the Paddock featuring horses who have been retrained since retiring from the racecourse. See RoR pages for full details of the equine stars taking part.

TIPSTER FORUM

PARADE RING - 12.35PM

JIM DELAHUNT, Head of PR & Raceday Presenter Ayr

Racecourse hosting SIMON

CLARE Coral Director of Public Relations and ED WATSON of the Scottish Sun.

KEVIN MCGUIRE

SINGS THE NATIONAL

ANTHEM AT 12.50PM

This fabulous musician will sing Scotland’s National Anthem Flower Of Scotland in front of the stands

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FOOD& DRINK

AT THE FESTIVAL

We are thrilled to be welcoming a variety of extra Food & Drink outlets to our Coral Scottish Grand National Festival this Saturday. So along with our permanent Cafes & Bars, you will also find plenty of other options outdoors, have a look and see what you fancy

Paddock Area (Grandstand Premier / Club)

∞ Angus BBQ

∞ Donuts & Coffee

∞ Themed Cocktail Bar

∞ Gin Bar

∞ General Bars

Courtyard Area (Grandstand Premier / Club)

∞ Smash Burger

∞ Fries Guys

∞ Little Margarita Truck

∞ Gin Trailer

∞ General Bars

Grandstand Enclosure (Grandstand Only)

∞ Off The Grill

∞ Loaded Dogs

∞ Dirty Bird

∞ Woodfired Pizza

∞ 1958 Marquees

∞ Themed Cocktail Bar

∞ Columbia Bar

∞ Prosecco Hut

SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL

Champagne Lawns

Weighing Room

Parade Ring Stables

Roman Warrior Restaurant

Ayrshire Suite

Club Stand Area

Princess Royal Hospitality Boxes

Champagne Bar

Grandstand Premier Area

Grandstand Marquee

Princess Royal Suite

Chancellor Restaurant

Legends Lounge

Winner’s Enclosure & Podium

A Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) Parade of former racehorses takes place in the parade ring before the first race at approximately 12:15pm.

The parade showcases the versatility of the Thoroughbred, together with the range of activities open to horses when they finish their racing careers. Today’s five-strong parade features some familiar names who have adapted to a new career, including previous Ayr listed winner, Duke of Navan.

RoR, British Horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of horses retired from racing, actively promotes the wellbeing of former racehorses through retraining, rehoming, and welfare support. Their mission is to safeguard the wellbeing of all former racehorses by highlighting Thoroughbred versatility, educating owners, and establishing a nationwide safety net for horses requiring charitable assistance. In the equestrian realm, RoR annually stages 39 separate competition series across 14 different disciplines, catering to all levels of ability, from grassroots to elite.

For more information visit: www.ror.org.uk

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2. JOIN THE DOTS

1. DUKE OF NAVAN – ridden by Kelly Harding

16-year-old by Presenting, formerly trained by Nicky Richard Breeder – Keith Douglas

Duke of Navan was one of the flag-bearing northern horses for a few good years for trainer Nicky Richards for owners David and Nicky Robinson. Duke of Navan was broken in by jockey Brian Harding who also rode him on the racetrack. He was a yard favourite, and he was Nicky’s ride towards the end of his training. He has gone full circle and is now living the good life with Brian’s wife Kelly who has taken him to many fun rides, camps and he’s been hunting all winter He won his first RoR show in hand. He is ridden over the fells regularly and he will be aimed at the RoR classes in the summer Kelly says: “He is adored by all of us, and Duke of Navan still gets visits from those who have been involved with him from the beginning”.

ridden by Sophie Targell-Worth

17-year-old gelding, formerly trained by Suzy Smith

Breeder - Mrs. S Holliwell

Join the Dots aka Dotty, is a strange former racehorse. He is a frame-overo, DNA tested by Wetherbys as 100% Thoroughbred. Since retirement from racing in 2011, he has done a bit of everything including eventing and showjumping, however his love for dancing around and looking pretty means that his passion lies in showing and dressage (and having his picture taken!) He loves to show off and have all eyes on him, in fact, he gets rather offended when someone walks past without telling him how gorgeous he is. He has been to the Royal Highland, won at Blair and competed at the LIHS racehorse to show horse class. He is a crowd favourite even if he can be marmite to some judges. Sophie says: “Join the Dots brings such a unique new perspective to how people see former racehorses and how they can be retrained and have a new purpose. He has a large following on Instagram and Facebook. He sees himself as an A-list celebrity I hope you love him as much as we all do”.

Racehorses (RoR) Parade

3. NINE ALTARS - ridden by Charlotte Dun

15-year-old by Heron Island, formerly trained by Elizabeth Dun

Breeder - Noel James

Charlotte has had Nine Altars aka Toby for seven years having bought him off Ann & Ian Hamilton to point to point and hunter chase. He won and was placed in many point to points and hunter chases with Charlotte as he is an incredible jumper He retired at the age of 13 and soon after he was popping round an arena event at Floors Castle. He competes in a few RoR showing classes every summer, qualifying, and being placed 3rd at the Royal Highland final in 2023 He also loves regular trips to the beach and still retains his enthusiasm and exuberance when jumping round hunter trials or when out hunting. Charlotte says: “Toby is the perfect gentleman when Mum or friends come to ride with me but will also still pull my arms out up the gallop fields at home. We never doubted that we’d have as much fun with him in retirement as we did when he was racing, he is an incredibly kind and intelligent soul and a joy own.”

4. REWRITTEN - ridden by Sarah Chrystie

12-year-old gelding by Dubawi, formerly trained by Alan Berry

Breeder - Darley

Rewritten aka Jack has been with Sarah for the past two years. Sarah is still not sure how a son of Dubawi bred by her ex-boss ended up with her Clearly racing was not for him, but he had a lot of success on the local flapping circuit. They spent their first few months doing local hunt rides and common riding and then joined their local riding club where they have participated in many different disciplines but love cross country coming second at Duns. The plan for this year is to work on their dressage and showjumping and hopefully get a few ODEs in this year Sarah says: “I have been away from riding for over twenty years, so some days I don’t know who is teaching who. For a horse coming from a flat background, he really has showed how versatile they can be.”

5. STRONG STEPS – ridden by Natasha Turner

12-year-old gelding by Aqlaam, formerly trained by Jim Goldie. Breeder - Exors of the late J Ellis Strong Steps aka Striker won four races including a race at Ayr in July 2019 On retirement from racing, he was purchased by today’s rider Natasha just over three years ago. Strong Steps has showed great potential and ability in cross country and dressage training. He has done a lot of BHS rides and seemed to love it all. After a sudden behaviour change, he was diagnosed with ulcers and kissing spine, he received treatment and surgery with three months off and a rehabilitation schedule and seemed to bounce back quite quickly On his return, he started showing and began to excel, winning and placing at county shows and qualifying for The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree Natasha says “I am so overjoyed with his progress and willingness. The journey to get where we are today wasn’t easy, we’re still progressing every day and hope to continue showing and some dressage this year and hope to maybe get out jumping at some point in the future.”

6. VACCINE – ridden by Shibhon Todd

5-year-old gelding by Vadamos, formerly trained by Michael Dods

Breeder - Tally-Ho Stud

Shibhon bought Vaccine back in January, a blind purchase that she didn’t really need but as soon as she saw him, she fell in love. He doesn’t have a lot of retraining experience yet as his new owner has been allowing him some down time. He has been out to some RoR Open In-Hand show classes always coming home with high placings and winning most of his classes. He was a champion by his second show! He has held his own in some big RoR classes, taking a fantastic second place and qualifying for The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree.

Shibhon says: “He is the most beautiful horse inside and out. He loves cuddles and kisses, he is only five years old, and he has an amazingly bright future ahead of him which I’m honoured to be a part of”.

IN THE PRINCESS ROYAL SUITE

IN THE AYRSHIRE SUITE

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

5 Horse’s name

8 Form guide

2

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

6 Days since last run

7 Previous Performances

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.

HOW TO BET

1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager

2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet by naming the horse. The bookmaker will repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.

3. If your horse wins, give your Betting Ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.

4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms. Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, ie. for a win or a place.

5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise you as to your rights.

6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes.e.g. £1, £5, £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.

EACH WAY BETTING

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• 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

All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only

THANK YOU

SPONSORS

The Ayr Executive would like to thank today’s sponsors for their very generous support. We wish them and their guests an enjoyable afternoon with us.

RACE)

RACE DESCRIPTION

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

2023 WINNER MALYSTIC

SP: 8/1

Age/Weight: 9-12-0

Runners: 9

Jockey: Danny McMenamin

Trainer: Peter Niven

Summary: Found the Grand Annual at the Cheltenham Festival too competitive but has been largely consistent and went one place better in this than 12 months ago. Elixir De Nutz had led but couldn’t hold off the challenge of Malystic.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (43 wins from 259 runners, 17%) runs TRAPRAIN LAW

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs SANS BRUIT

FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2017, 2018 and 2021. The stable runs PERSIAN TIME today

LONGEST TRAVELLER: UNCLE PHIL trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS

Sans Bruit sauntered home in the Red Rum Handicap Chase at Aintree nine days ago and, despite a 10lb hike in the ratings, he must be respected turned out quickly The prize might be going back to Ireland, though, courtesy of UNCLE PHIL The Walk In The Park gelding recorded a cosy success in a Grade 3 handicap at Fairyhouse in January and a subsequent 11lb rise might not be enough to stop the unexposed chaser from going in again. Traprain Law can chase the pair home. WIN:

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE SCOTTY BRAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Prize Money.£28135 to the winning horse

The second to receive £10600 the third £5305 the fourth £2650, the fifth £1330 and the sixth £665 colours no horse age st-lb

1 TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) (49) 2-14044 D BF

9 12-0

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Glibin (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T

B Mrs E. Kelly Hamilton S

Has won eight hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 6l behind Homme Public when fourth of 5 at 11-8fav on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 152

2 UNCLE PHIL (IRE) (98) U16131 D

7 11-12

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) P. Townend J

O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr K. D. Cotter

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 11-2 in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 SBK Dan Lucid Dreams Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 1f (soft) on his latest outing in January, beating & by 4l. Official BHA Rating 150

3 PEMBROKE (GB) (56) 241133 D

7 11-5

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar Harry Skelton J

O Jon and Julia Aisbitt Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mrs Caroline George Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

Winner of two hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Third of 5 behind Blow Your Wad beaten 19l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Coral Pendil Novices’ Chase at Kempton over 2m 4f (soft) in February. Has won at Aintree and Warwick this season. Official BHA Rating 143

4 SANS BRUIT (FR) (9) 000021 D

6 11-2

Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Swedish Dancer (IRE) Bryony Frost J

O Mr Andy Peake Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron Morson Group S

Winner of four hurdle races and two chases from 1m 7f to 2m 3f on soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Aintree over 2m (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Saint Roi by 4l. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 140

5 TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) (54) 13-3151 CD 6 11-0

Br Gr g Martaline - Pina (FR) Patrick Wadge (3) J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Ra Green Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy Won on his latest outing in a chase when 13-8fav over this course and distance (heavy) in February, beating Ballycoose by 10l. Has also won at Kelso this season. Official BHA Rating 138

6 PERSIAN TIME (GB) (35) P2-21P1 D

6 10-12

Br B g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest Nico de Boinville J

O McNeill Family & Stone Family Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Clarendon Farm Ultima Business Solutions S

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 2f on good to soft ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Kempton over 2m 2f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Soul Icon by a neck. Has also won at Ascot this season. Official BHA Rating 136 2ND 3RD 4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST

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THE CPMS NOVICES’ CHAMPION HANDICAP CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This race was upgraded in 2018 thanks to backing from the BHA’s Development Fund and is a championship final for novice five-year-olds and upwards which have finished in the first eight on at least two occasions in any weight-for-age steeple chase during the current season.

2023 WINNER

SAIL AWAY (FR)

SP: 13/2

Age/Weight: 7-11-8

Runners: 8

Jockey: Bridget Andrews

Trainer: Dan Skelton

Summary: Sail Away made virtually all under Bridget Andrews for Dan Skelton. He was having only his second run following a ten-month absence but showed no signs of missing so much of the season when jumping his rivals into submission.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Alexander (43 wins from 232 runners, 19%) runs DONNY BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs MOFASA LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SHARJAH trained by W P Mullins, BALLYCOOSE trained by S R B Crawfordboth Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS Dan Skelton landed the corresponding event 12 months ago and he looks have another solid contender in the form of HITCHING JACKING The seven-year-old has shown moderate form across his three fencing starts to date, but the handicapper has somewhat relented and it could be that forecast soft ground holds the key. Montgomery continued his upward trajectory when completing a hat-trick at Bangor last month and is respected, while Marble Sands should not be underestimated either

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE CPMS NOVICES’ CHAMPION

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Prize Money.£25720 to the winning horse The second to receive £11825 the third £5915 the fourth £2955, the fifth £1480, the sixth £735, the seventh £370 and the eighth £185 colours no horse age st-lb

1 SHARJAH (FR) (37) 114340

11 12-0

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Saaryeh P. Townend J

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Ecurie Haras De Beauvoir

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

Has won nine hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Grey Dawning when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 chase in the Group 1 Turners Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 147

2 MARBLE SANDS (FR) (46) 56-14P1 C

8 12-0

Br Gr g Martaline - Sans Rien (FR) Nick Slatter (5) J

O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B Mr G. Codre & Mrs. A. & K Kepa The Good Racing Company Ltd S

Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 7-1 in a chase at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest NH outing in February, beating Glory And Honour by 3 1/2l. Has also won at Ayr this season. Official BHA Rating 147

3

Br B g Ocovango - Ask Hazel (IRE)

1-31124 D BF

11-3

O Mr Michael Geoghegan Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B R. McCarthy Wasdell Group S

He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 6f to 3m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 5-4fav behind Makin’yourmindup when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 7f (heavy) in February. Has won twice at Newbury this season. Official BHA Rating 136

4 YOUNG BUSTER (IRE) (84) 14-1113 D BF

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Shatani (IRE)

Syndicate

8 11-2

Connor Brace J

B Yawl Bloodstock & James Browne Bresbet S

Winner of a hurdle race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy Third of 7 behind Egbert beaten 4 1/2l at 11-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 3m (good) in January. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 135

5 MOFASA (GB) (29) 30-2155

Br B g Ocovango - Ninna Nanna (FR)

Cobden J

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Morson Group S

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 19l behind Neon Moon when fifth of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 133

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Estuary Princess (IRE) Thomas Dowson J

O Quinn Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Francis Flynn Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 7f on good and soft ground. Third of 5 behind General Officer beaten 10l at 11-5fav on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 132 7 DEEPER BLUE (FR) (29) 1/6-2022

Br Ch g Muhtathir - Divine Cayras (FR)

Jonathan Burke J

O Mr Charlie Walker Harry Fry, Corscombe T

on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 132

8 ABUFFALOSOLDIER (IRE) (29) 052613 D

Br Br g Mahler - Adderstonlee (IRE)

7 10-9

10 HITCHING JACKING (FR) (35) 125-533 BF

7 10-6

Br B g Honolulu (IRE) - Omirande (FR) Harry Skelton J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Hitching Ja

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Eric Chapel Olive Print & Graphics S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 8 behind Slipway beaten 8l at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 3m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 125

11 BALLYCOOSE (IRE) (42) 0/-42124 C BF

Br Ch g Mahler - Highly Presentable (IRE)

7 10-5

J. J. Slevin 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. Well beaten at 11-10fav when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 124

12 MACLAINE (GB) (29) 32-4251

Br Ch g Masked Marvel - Aisance (FR)

O Burkes & Syders

7 10-5

Harry Bannister J

Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T

B Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Tote S Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 2f and 2m 6f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 3-1 in a chase at Newbury over 2m 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Son Of The Somme by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 124

13 DONNY BOY (IRE) (32) 25-2243 D

8 10-4

Br B g Westerner - Lady Roania (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan

N. W. Alexander Kinneston T

B Mrs Karen McLoughney Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 6 behind Top Of The Bill beaten 10l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 123

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CHAMPION HURDLE

FACTS

FIRST RUN

The Scottish Champion Hurdle was first run in 1966 which was the same year that the Scottish Grand National moved to Ayr after Bogside Racecourse closed. Blue Venom, ridden by Mr P Adams won the race.

FAMOUS HORSES

Famous horses to have won the race include legends such as Night Nurse (1976), Sea Pigeon (1977, 1978) and Alderbrook in 1996, the year after he won the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Bird’s Nest also won this race in 1979 and 1981.

BIG RACE JOCKEYS

Andy Turnell, Peter Scudamore, Richard Dunwoody and Richard Johnson have all ridden three Scottish Champion Hurdle winners.

WINNINGMOST TRAINER

Martin Pipe won the race a total of four times with Sayaparee (1990), Granville Again (1992), Blowing Wind (1998) and Copeland (2004)

SECOND IRISH WINNER

Anna Bunina became only the second Irish trained horse to win the Scottish Champion Hurdle when she won last year. The only other Irish based winner was Captain Christy in 1973. Trained by Pat Taaffe he went on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup the following year. This year Ireland holds a strong hand, with Bialystock, Westport Cove, Alvaniy & Effernock Fizz.

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THE CORAL SCOTTISH CHAMPION HURDLE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a two mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards and due to the quality of the race it has been awarded Grade 2 status. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap, so higher rated horses will have to shoulder more weight than their lower rated rivals.

2023 WINNER RABAUD (FR)

SP: 7/2 F

Age/Weight: 5-10-11

Runners: 10

Jockey: Harry Cobden

Trainer: Paul Nicholls

Summary: Rabuad took his form to a new level when landing a competitive looking renewal of this race 12 months ago. Harry Cobden was positive on the five-year-old with the pair making all to win by three lengths to Colonel Mustard.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Alexander (43 wins from 232 runners, 19%) runs GINGER MAIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs AFADIL and RUBAUD LONGEST TRAVELLERS: EFFERNOCK FIZZ trained by C Collins, ALVANIY & BIALYSTOK & WESTPORT COVE trained by W P Mullins - all Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS

L’eau Du Sud ought to prove popular having finished a good second in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham last month, but FAVOUR AND FORTUNE gets the vote Far from disgraced in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle last time out, a handicap mark of 138 should be well within range. He finished second to Jango Baie, who was an unfortunate runner-up in a warm handicap at Aintree recently, in a Grade 1 at the Liverpool track on Boxing Day, and that looks a solid piece of form now Afadil is also noted.

WIN: FAVOUR AND FORTUNE EACHWAY: L’EAU DU SUD

DECLARED

Stewards Note: AFADIL: Following its run on 12/4/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

S.P’s: 9-2 L’Eau du Sud (FR), 9-1 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE), 12-1 Favour And Fortune (IRE), Ginger Mail (FR), 14-1 Rubaud (FR), Westport Cove (FR), Bialystok (IRE), Afadil (FR), Salsada (IRE), 16-1 First Street (GB), Effernock Fizz (IRE), 22-1 Florida Dreams (IRE), 25-1 Petit Tonnerre (FR), 33-1 Alvaniy (IRE), 50-1 Benson (GB)

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE CORAL SCOTTISH CHAMPION HURDLE RACE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Prize Money £56270 to the winning horse

The second to receive £21200 the third £10610 the fourth £5300, the fifth £2660, the sixth £1330, the seventh £660 and the eighth £340 colours no horse age st-lb

1 RUBAUD (FR) (63) 1-11245 CD

Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Fulgence (FR)

O Chris Giles & Brendan McManus

B B. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey

6 11-12

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

Morson Group S

Winner of six hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 19l behind Nemean Lion when last of 5 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Jennings Bet Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton over 1m 7f (heavy) in February. Has won at Wincanton and Kempton this season. Official BHA Rating 148

2 FIRST STREET (GB) (84) 00-3233 D

7 11-7

Br B g Golden Horn - Ladys First Nico de Boinville J

O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Lady Bamford Unibet S

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good and soft ground. Third of 5 behind Lossiemouth beaten 11l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Unibet Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 143

3 WESTPORT COVE (FR) (21) 1P24P3 D

Br B g Muhtathir - Reine Pieuse (FR)

O Mr Cathal Hughes

B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire

6 11-3

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on yielding - soft and soft - heavy ground. Third of 12 behind Effernock Fizz beaten 5l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 139

4 BIALYSTOK (IRE) (36) 0324B0 D

Br

O

B T. Storme & T. Lohest

6 11-3

Successful in two hurdle races at 1m 7f and 2m on yielding and yielding - soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Absurde at 14-1 when 15th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 139 5

DU

(FR) (36) 433-P22 BF

6 11-2

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Eaux Fortes (FR) Harry Skelton J

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L. Du Moulin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 2f on heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1l by Absurde when second of 17 at 7-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 138

6 FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (IRE) (39) 0-11226 D 6 11-2

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fleur Rose (IRE) Tom Cannon J

O Hemmings Racing Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Ballymorisheen Stables Trust Inns Limited S

He has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 10l behind Slade Steel when sixth of 11 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) last month. Has won at Wetherby and Hereford this season. Official BHA Rating 138

7 BENSON (GB) (38) 441400 D 9 11-1

Br B g Beat Hollow - Karla June Ryan Mania J

O J Fyffe & S Townshend Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Netherfield House Stud Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

Winner of six hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Well beaten at 66-1 behind Langer Dan when 17th of 21 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 137

8 EFFERNOCK FIZZ (IRE) (21) 234031 D 9 10-10

Br B m Lovelace - Manx Fizz Carl Millar (7) J

O Mr T. B. Sheridan Cian Collins, Ireland T

B Mr T. B. Sheridan

Winner of six hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. A winner at 33-1 in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (heavy) on her latest outing last month, beating Conyers Hill by 2 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 132 9

TONNERRE (FR) (36) 0-24450

10-10

Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al Wasdell Group S

He has won three hurdle races at 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Absurde when 16th of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 132

10 AFADIL (FR) (8) P33153 CD

Br B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR)

O Mr P. J. Vogt

5 10-8

Freddie Gingell (5) J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S

He has won four hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 19 behind El Jefe beaten 3l at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 130

11 CRACKING RHAPSODY (IRE) (49) 412211 D 5 10-6

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cracking Gale (IRE)

Craig Nichol J

O Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mr Jay Leahy Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race at 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Ginger Mail by 4 1/2l. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 127

12 GINGER MAIL (FR) (49) P-20132 CD 8 10-6

Br Gr g Sinndar (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR)

O Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller

Bruce Lynn (3) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Cracking Rhapsody when second of 17 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 126

13 FLORIDA DREAMS (IRE) (77) 11-3153 CD BF

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - First Line (GER)

O Mr J. Fyffe

6 10-6

Danny McMenamin J

Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Mrs Rita Moran Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 5 behind Ottizzini beaten 12l at evens fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) in February. Official BHA Rating 126

14 SALSADA (IRE) (21) 2/25-033

Br Ch m Mukhadram - Mokaraba

O Geoff & Sandra Turnbull & Partner

Dylan Johnston (5) J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock Elwick Stud S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Third of 9 behind Brentford Hope beaten 5l at 12-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m (soft) last month. Runs from 8lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 120

15 ALVANIY (IRE) (70) 2-5146P

Br Ch g Iffraaj - Alveena (IRE)

Brian Hayes J

O Mr P. Byrne W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 50-1 at Newbury over 2m (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Iberico Lord in February on his latest outing. Runs from 8lb out of handicap.

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RED RUM MAKES HISTORY AT AYR ON 20 APRIL 1974

No horse had ever won the Grand National at Aintree and the Scottish Grand National in the same season but 50 years ago this weekend, Red Rum proved he was no ordinary horse.

Three weeks after winning for the second time at Aintree 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 pre-race worries that the task might prove beyond him, 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.

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

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 just 3 weeks after his second win at Aintree.

No horse had ever won both races in the same season when the Scottish race was run at Bogside in Irvine and Red Rum became the first and, so far, only horse to do the double since the race was moved to Ayr in 1966

Red Rum went on to finish 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 Red Rum’s achievement in 2024 with a plaque to be unveiled on Coral Scottish Grand National day

THE JORDAN ELECTRICS LTD SEAFIELD TROPHY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a three mile and half a furlong handicap hurdle race for mares aged four-years and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Even so, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tends to make open handicaps very competitive races.

2023 WINNER SABRINA (IRE)

SP: 8/1

Age/Weight: 8-10-13

Runners: 8

Jockey: Harry Cobden

Trainer: Paul Nicholls

Summary: Sat prominent throughout before making a move to lead three out. Showed a nice turn of foot to quicken clear from her rivals before jumping the second and despite idling was always doing enough to hold her rivals.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (43 wins from 259 runners, 17%) runs CZECH HER OUT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs LARCHMONT LASS LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SAYLAVEE & PINK IN THE PARK & A PENNY A HUNDRED trained by W P Mullins, OTTIZZINI & CONDESA trained by S R B Crawford - all Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS SAYLAVEE and Pink In The Park both go for the Willie Mullins yard, with slight preference for the former after she was beaten eight lengths by Hispanic Moon, who went on to hit the frame in the Mares’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, at Punchestown in February The daughter of Shantou could unlock further improvement for this step up in distance and she gets the vote. As for the latter, she will find this a lot easier than her eighth in Grade 1 company at Fairyhouse last time, while Larchmont Lass and Coco Mademoiselle are others to keep an eye on. WIN: SAYLAVEE

PINK IN THE PARK

S.P’s: 4-1 A Penny A Hundred (FR), 9-2 Larchmont Lass (IRE), 11-2 Coco Mademoiselle (IRE), 7-1 Saylavee (IRE), 15-2 Pink In The Park (IRE), 14-1 Ottizzini (IRE), 20-1 Flower of Scotland (FR), 22-1 Phillapa Sue (IRE), 25-1 Condesa (IRE), Czech Her Out (IRE), 33-1 Presenting Nelly (GB)

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE JORDAN ELECTRICS LTD SEAFIELD TROPHY

MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £45000 Prize Money.£23148 to the winning horse The second to receive £10642, the third £5323 the fourth £2659, the fifth £1332, the sixth £661, the seventh £333 and the eighth £166 colours no horse age st-lb

1 SAYLAVEE (IRE) (59) 500-252

Br B m Shantou (USA) - Mae’s Choice (IRE)

O Ecurie Madame Lynne Maclennan

B Seana Sammon

7 12-0

Daniel Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

She has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 8l by Hispanic Moon when second of 4 at 6-1 on her latest outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Bet Victor Quevega Mares Hurdle at Punchestown over 2m 4f (heavy) in February. Official BHA Rating 137

2 A PENNY A HUNDRED (FR) (20) 112254

5 11-10

Br B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - One Day More (IRE) P. Townend J

O Mr Brendan T. O’Sullivan

B Mrs Jacky Mullins

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 2f on good and heavy ground. Finished 20l behind Jade De Grugy when fourth of 17 at 66-1 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Irish Stallion Farms

EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 133 3 PINK IN THE PARK (IRE) (20) 345240 7 11-10

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pink Hat (IRE)

O Roaringwater Syndicate

B Mrs J. M. Mullins

Mr P. W. Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

She has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to yielding. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Jade De Grugy when eighth of 17 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 133

4 OTTIZZINI (IRE) (49) 103P12 D

7 10-13

Br Ch m Sea Moon - Izzini (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

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

B V.Brann,B.Cuming,C.Gabbett & A.Smyth

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 6f and 3m on good to soft and yielding ground. Beaten 1/2l by Pinot Rouge when second of 10 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (soft) last month. Has won at Musselburgh and Downpatrick this season. Official BHA Rating 122

5 COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE) (34) 1-212P1 D 6 10-12

Br B or Br m Doyen (IRE) - Towermore Lass (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mrs L. Mohammed Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

She has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-9fav at Chepstow over 2m 3f (heavy) last month, beating Spring Gale by 5l. Has also won at Lingfield this season. Official BHA Rating 121

6 CONDESA (IRE) (28) 3/0/-142P 8 10-12

Br Br m Sholokhov (IRE) - Five Star Present (IRE)

J. J. Slevin J

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

B Mrs Mary O’Connor The Sporting Life S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 22-1 in the Group 2 ‘NH’ Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a Grade 2 hurdle race won by All The Glory last month on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 121

7 CZECH HER OUT (IRE) (42) 6P1253 D

Br B m Fame And Glory - Molly Hussey (IRE)

10 10-10

Patrick Wadge

behind Donso Star beaten 2 1/2l at 8-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 119

8 FLOWER OF SCOTLAND (FR) (21) 133-P04 9 10-5

Br Gr m Lord du Sud (FR) - Theme Song (FR)

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green

B Olivier Rambert & Antoine Gronfier

Danny McMenamin J

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

N. S. P. C. C. S

She has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 5f to 4m on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Geryville when last of 4 on her latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 114

9 PHILLAPA SUE (IRE) (31) 421041 D 9 10-5

Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Shuil Sharp (IRE)

Nick Slatter (5) J

O Adams, Graham & McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B Charlie Harnett

The Good Racing Company Ltd S

She has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy A winner at 10-3 in a chase at Market Rasen over 3m (heavy) on her latest outing last month, beating Flintara by a short head. Has also won at Doncaster this season. Official BHA Rating 114

10 LARCHMONT LASS (IRE) (28) 1-52414

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tocororo (IRE)

O Mr Michael Geoghegan

B Coolmara Stables Ltd

6 10-4

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

Morson Group S

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 5f on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 13l behind All The Glory when fourth of 17 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 ‘NH’ Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 113

11 PRESENTING NELLY (GB) (41) 4116P5

Br B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE)

O Stuart & Shelly Parkin & Alne Park Stud

B Netherfield House Stud

7 10-2

Connor Brace J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy Well beaten at 14-1 behind El Saviour when fifth of 13 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 5f (soft) last month. Has won at Newton Abbot and Worcester this season. Official BHA Rating 104

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FIRST RUN

The Scottish Grand National was first run as the West of Scotland Grand National at a course near Houston, Renfrewshire from 1858 until 1866.

BOGSIDE

The race moved to Bogside Racecourse in Irvine, approximately 10 miles from Ayr, in 1867. In 1966 the first running of the race at Ayr took place with African Patrol ridden by John Leech winning.

COULD IT BE A DREAM DOUBLE?

Willie Mullins celebrated the Aintree Grand National last Saturday, as I Am Maximus powered away to record a fantastic win. He arrives here with a strong hand as he goes chasing the double, with Closutton represented by Macdermott, Mr Incredible, Spanish Harlem, Klarc Kent, We’llhaveawan and Ontheropes.

TREBLE UP?

Since the race moved to Ayr in 1966 only one jockey has won the race three times – Mark Dwyer on Androma in 1984 and 1985 and Moorcroft Boy 1995 None of today’s riders have previously won the Scottish Grand National, so we will see a new name on the roll of honour.

SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL

FACTS

MOST RIDES

Recently retired Richard Johnson rode in this race 19 times which is more than any other jockey. His sole success came in 2011 on board Beshabar for trainer Tin Vaughan.

LIMITED LUCK OF THE IRISH

Only one Irish trained horse has won the race – Huntsman in 1869, trained and ridden by Larry Hyland.

WINNING DISTANCE

2018’s winning distance of a nose when Joe Farrell beat Ballyoptic into second place was the shortest ever winning distance in the race.

WINNING TRAINERS

Paul Nicholls (Belmont King 1997, Vicente (2016 and 2017)) and Nigel Twiston-Davies (Captain Dibble (1992), Earth Summit (1994) and Hello Bud (2009)) have both trained three winners of the Scottish Grand National. Paul runs Stay Away Fay and Broken Halo while Nigel is represented by Beauport.

CORAL SPONSORSHIP

Coral took over sponsorship of the race in 2007, the year Hot Weld, trained by Ferdy Murphy and ridden by PJ McDonald won the race. Their commitment to the race has seen it grow to become the fourth biggest race in terms of betting turnover in Britain.

We take a look back at the last five Winners of The Coral Scottish Grand National

2023

2022

WIN MY WINGS

OWNER: SUE HOWELL

TRAINER: CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS

JOCKEY: MR ROB JAMES

This was a class performance from the co-favourite of Scotland’s richest jumps race who travelled well throughout the four mile marathon, making steady headway from the 16th before taking the lead four from home. She went clear after the third last, putting seven lengths between herself and stablemate Kitty’s Light.

2021

MIGHTY THUNDER

OWNER: ALLSON SPARKLE LTD

TRAINER: LUCINDA RUSSELL

JOCKEY: TOM SCUDAMORE

Patience was the name of the game for jockey Tom Scudamore as he settled Mighty Thunder put the back and only caught the eye turning into the home straight. He was second crossing the last but got up in the last 100 yards to deny Dingo Dollar.

KITTY’S LIGHT

OWNER: R J BEDFORD & ALL STARS SPORTS RACING

TRAINER: CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS

JOCKEY: JACK TUDOR

After finishing second 12 months prior, Kitty’s Light went one better to land the prize, to give Christian Williams back-to-back winners in the race. He had been prone to the odd error in previous performances but put that all behind him with an excellent round of jumping. The market had been confident in his chances before hand and he bolted up by three lengths.

2019 2018

TAKINGRISKS

OWNER: FRANK BIRD

TRAINER: NICKY RICHARDS

JOCKEY: SEAN QUINLAN

Since landing this contest in 2019, Takingrisks has been a real force over the longer trips and now has an official rating of 150. Being sent off at 16/1 in the Grand National, unfortunately, he was pulled up and will not be seen at Ayr today.

In 2019,Takingrisks blundered at the very first fence but Sean Quinlan managed to keep the partnership intact and gradually worked his way through the field, hitting the front four out and despite not jumping the last all that well, he had plenty in hand to win by four lengths from Crosspark.

JOE FARRELL

OWNER: M SHERWOOD, N MORRIS, R CURTIS

TRAINER: REBECCA CURTIS

JOCKEY: ADAM WEDGE

Joe Farrell is a horse whose racing career has been hampered by injury but he turned up in top condition last year to spring a 33-1 surprise for trainer Rebecca Curtis and jockey Adam Wedge.

It was an enthralling race and at one point it looked as if Vicente was going to create history by becoming the first horse in more than 100 years to win three consecutive Scottish Grand Nationals.

But it was not to be and when Joe Farrell went clear three out, it looked to be just a matter of how far, but the Nigel Twiston-Davies trained Ballyoptic and jockey Tom Bellamy had other ideas and they battled all the way to the line with Adam Wedge’s mount holding on by just a nose.

THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

RACE DESCRIPTION

Our feature race of the day is the Coral Scottish Grand National, a handicap steeple chase to be run over a distance of four miles. This Premier Handicap has had its fair share of famous winners over the years including the likes of Red Rum and Earth Summit. The weights are allocated according to the official BHA rating of each horse with steeple chase winners after April 7th receiving a 5lb penalty

2023 WINNER KITTY’S LIGHT

SP: 4/1 JF

Age/Weight: 7-11-0

Runners: 18

Jockey: Jack Tudor

Trainer: Christian Williams

Summary: Christian Williams is making quite a name for himself in the Scottish National as Kitty’s Light followed in the footsteps of 2022 winner Win My Wings. He looked to have plenty in hand over his rivals and with no Win My Wings in the race this year, went one better to win by three lengths.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Alexander (43 wins from 232 runners, 19%) runs ELVIS MAIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs BROKEN HALO & STAY AWAY FAY FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016 and 2017 The stable runs BROKEN HALO & STAY AWAY FAY today

TODAY’S TIPS Mr Incredible unseated his rider in the Grand National last week and is better judged on his second-placed finish behind Beauport in the Midlands National last month. It would be no surprise to see him get involved on 2lb better terms with that rival. However, the vote goes to ANGLERS CRAG, who remains unbeaten since switching to the Brian Ellison stable and his triumph in the Eider at Newcastle in February was arguably his best performance. The nine-year-old goes off an 8lb higher mark and makes plenty of appeal, while Inis Oirr and Ballygrifincottage are others to consider

ROLL OF HONOUR

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Macdermott (FR), 9-1 Mr Incredible (IRE), 10-1 Git Maker (FR), 12-1 Anglers Crag (GB), Whacker Clan (IRE), 14-1 Inis Oirr (IRE), 16-1 Mr Vango (IRE), 18-1 Spanish Harlem (FR), 20-1 Stay Away Fay (IRE), 22-1 Beauport (IRE), My Silver Lining (IRE), 25-1 Autonomous Cloud (IRE), 28-1 Ballygrifincottage (IRE), 33-1 Klarc Kent (FR), 40-1 Iron Bridge (IRE), Tommie Beau (IRE), Egbert (GB), 50-1 Broken Halo (GB), Surrey Quest (IRE), We’llhavewan (IRE), 66-1 Elvis Mail (FR), Ontheropes (IRE), 100-1 Gold Cup Bailly (FR), Whistleinthedark (IRE), 150-1 Secret Reprieve (IRE), 300-1 Punitive (IRE)

THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £200000 Prize Money.£112540 to the winning horse

The second to receive £42400 the third £21220 the fourth £10600, the fifth £5320, the sixth £2660, the seventh £1320 and the eighth £680 colours no horse age st-lb

1 STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (38) 14-113P

7 12-0

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay Harry Cobden J

O Mr Chris Giles & Mr Dave Staddon

B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

Morson Group S

Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up at the last when 6-1 in the Group 1 Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham over 3m (soft) in a Grade 1 chase won by Fact To File last month on his latest outing. Has won at Sandown and Exeter this season. Official BHA Rating 158

2 MR INCREDIBLE (IRE) (7) F23U-2U

Br B g Westerner - Bartlemy Bell (IRE)

O Paul Byrne, J. Carthy & Patrick O’Brien

B R. Lynch

8 11-9

Mr P. W. Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f on yielding and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Unseated rider when 10-1 at Aintree over 4m 2f (soft) in a chase won by I Am Maximus earlier this month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 153

3 ELVIS MAIL (FR) (13) 1-10301 C

10 11-3 Br

O The Ladies Who N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Has won four hurdle races and five chases from

O Bryan & Philippa Burrough Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Byerley Stud Ltd Courtiers Investment Services Limited S Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 4m 2f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 18-1 in a chase at Uttoxeter over 4m 2f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Mr Incredible by 1 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 145

O Cheveley Park Stud

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 5f and 3m on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Hartur D’arc when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Naas over 3m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 141

6 SPANISH HARLEM (FR) (63) 22P-333

6 10-10

Br Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Souverainete (FR) P. Townend J

O Dr S. P. Fitzgerald W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Third of 6 behind Saint Felicien beaten 3 1/2l at 5-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Gowran Park over 2m 4f (heavy) in February. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 140 7

(FR) (371) 111240- C

Br Ch g Turgeon (USA) - Vida Sure Bailly (FR)

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B Mr B. Bretecher

8 10-10

J. J. Slevin J

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

chase at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) in April last year

10 BALLYGRIFINCOTTAGE (IRE) (42) PP-3P52

Br B g Stowaway - Long Long Time (IRE)

9 10-8

Harry Skelton J

O Friends From Insurance Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Crossogue Stud & G. Felisati Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

Winner of a hurdle race, a chase and three point-to-points from 2m 6f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 3/4l by Rose Of Arcadia when second of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 3m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 138

11 MACDERMOTT (FR) (19) 1-602F1

6 10-7

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Venerie (FR) Daniel Mullins J

O Gallagher Bloodstock Limited

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Pierre Julienne Gallagher Group Ltd. S

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 3m 1f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 1f (heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Better Times Ahead by 12l.

Br B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR) Micheal Nolan J

O Simon & Christine Prout

B Mr William Fox We Do Vans S

Has won three hurdle races and eight chases from 2m 7f to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 12 behind Anglers Crag beaten 7l at 18-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 4m 1f (heavy) in February. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 136

Br

Winner of a hurdle race, five chases and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy A winner at 4-1 in a chase at Taunton over 3m 4f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Laskalin by 1 1/4l. Official

B Frank O’Meara Equimedia Ltd S He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from

(heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 135

15 AUTONOMOUS CLOUD (IRE) (35) 221-1P4 8 10-4

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - August Hill (IRE)

Jonathan Burke J

O Mr Terry Warner & The McNeill Family Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Liam Quinn Ultima Business Solutions S

He has won a NH flat race and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m on soft ground. Finished 7l behind Beauport when fourth of 12 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 4m 2f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 134 16 ANGLERS CRAG (GB) (56) 30-1111 9 10-4

Br Bl g Multiplex - Overyou

O

Henry Brooke J

race, four chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 4m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy A winner at 11-2 in a chase at Newcastle over 4m 1f (heavy) on his latest outing in February, beating Prince Des Fichaux by a neck. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 134

(IRE) (35) 122123

10-3 Br Gr m Cloudings (IRE) - Welsh Connection (IRE)

Best J

O Mrs Celia Djivanovic Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Hatherden Horse Transport S

Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 3m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy Third of 12 behind Beauport beaten 2 1/4l at 5-1 on her latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 4m 2f (heavy) last month. Has won at Warwick and Wincanton this season. Official BHA Rating 133

10-3

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Bamos (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Sheep As A Lamb Syndicate Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr Patrice Vagne Betvictor, Vinny & Ted S

Winner of three hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 8l by Inothewayurthinkin when second of 22 at 28-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 133

20 SURREY QUEST (IRE) (84) 440-110

7 10-3

Br B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE) Kevin Brogan J

O Surrey Racing (SQ)

Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B S. McElroy Surrey Racing Limited S

He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 3f to 3m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Annual Invictus when 10th of 18 on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 3m (good) in January. Has won at Newbury and Huntingdon this season. Official BHA Rating 133

21 KLARC KENT (FR) (21) P6-3F32

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Kryptonie (FR)

8 10-2

Sean O’Keeffe J

O Mr Colm O’Connell W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Sylvie Crepin Berard & Laurent Berard

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten a neck by So Des Flos when second of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 5f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 132

22 WHACKER CLAN

Br

O Whacker’s Clan Syndicate

B Mr Robert Norton

Winner of a hurdle race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 6f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 22 behind Inothewayurthinkin beaten 26l at 17-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (soft) last month. Has won at Cheltenham and Tramore this season. Official BHA Rating 131

(GB) (35) 64-1P12

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Karla June

O James & Jean Potter Ltd Alan

10-2

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on good and soft ground. Beaten 4l by Slipway when second of 8 at 18-5 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 3m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Doncaster and Kempton this season. Official BHA Rating 130

Br B g Shantou (USA)

B Miss Marie-Louise Donnelly

He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 3m 5f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy Third of 7 behind Art Decco beaten 13l at 28-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 3m 4f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 127

25 SECRET REPRIEVE (IRE) (42) P/023P-6

Turner (7) J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B R. McCarthy Tote S

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 3f to 3m 7f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 40-1 when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 3m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 127

Callaghan (5) J O Bowes Lodge Stables W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Timothy Townend

Winner of five hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Intense Raffles when sixth of 20 on his latest outing in a Grade 3 chase in the Group 3 BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase at Fairyhouse over 3m 5f (heavy). Official BHA Rating 127

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THE LET GOOD TIMES ROLL WITH STAGECOACH NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

RACE DESCRIPTION

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

2023 WINNER IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE)

SP: 7/1

Age/Weight: 6-11-0

Runners: 8

Jockey: Henry Brooke

Trainer: John Quinn

Summary: Imperial Merlin had shaped well on his previous outing when falling at Doncaster and took his form up a notch here on handicap debut. The step up in trip clearly helped and was a ready winner under Henry Brooke.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (43 wins from 259 runners, 17%) runs IDEM

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs WELCOM TO CARTRIES

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CHOSEN WITNESS trained by W P Mullins, I LOVE MY BAIE trained by S R B Crawford - both Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS

The hat-trick seeking President Scottie holds an obvious chance off a 5lb higher mark than his victory in a class 4 event at Haydock last month, but the one to side with is WELCOM TO CARTRIES Paul Nicholls’ six-year-old was far from disgraced when upped to Grade 2 level at Doncaster in January, finishing runner-up, and, while open to more improvement, he could defy his opening rating of 130 Doughmore Bay filled the runner-up berth in this grade at Haydock last time and is another to note.

ROLL OF HONOUR

S.P’s: 9-2 Chosen Witness (IRE), 11-2 Welcom To Cartries (FR), Major Fortune (IRE), 7-1 Doughmore Bay (IRE), Masaccio (IRE), 12-1 Milcree (IRE), 14-1 President Scottie (IRE), 16-1 I Love My Baie (FR), Young Jack (IRE), 20-1 Idem (FR)

THE LET GOOD TIMES ROLL WITH STAGECOACH NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Prize Money.£10562 to the winning horse

The second to receive £4860 the third £2430 the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606

colours no horse age st-lb

1 DOUGHMORE BAY (IRE) (21) F-12022 BF

6 12-0

Br B g Milan - Ross Bay (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O Mighty Acorn Stables Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mrs Noeleen Roche Hatherden Horse Transport S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Secret Trix when second of 12 at 5-1fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 132

2 CHOSEN WITNESS (IRE) (20) 4-05414 D

Br B g Well Chosen - Whatareyousaying (IRE)

O Monabeg Investments Limited

B John Dunford (Jnr)

7 11-12

P. Townend J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good and heavy ground. Finished 4l behind Lucky Zebo when fourth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 130

3 I LOVE MY BAIE (FR) (28) 123101 C 6 11-12

Br B g Crillon (FR) - Ludmika (FR) J. J. Slevin J

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

B Mr Andre-Jean Belloir The Sporting Life S

He has won three hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 22-1 in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m 3f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Pretending by 1 1/4l. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 130

4 WELCOM TO CARTRIES (FR) (84) 1-212 D BF

6 11-12

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Nasou (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B T. Eluard & G. Eluard Morson Group S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 6f and 3m on good to soft and yielding ground. Beaten 8l by Kerryhill when second of 10 at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Albert Bartlett River Don Novices’ Hurdle at Doncaster over 3m (good) in January. Official BHA Rating 130

5 MASACCIO (IRE) (71) 20-1251 7 11-11

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Ange Bleu (USA) Tom Cannon J

O McNeill Family & Niall Farrell Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Bjorn Nielsen Ultima Business Solutions S He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 1m 5f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-6fav at Kempton over 2m 5f (soft) in February, beating Tough Approach by 9l. Has also won at Chepstow this season. Official BHA Rating 129

6 PRESIDENT SCOTTIE (IRE) (31) 33-3211 C D 6 11-4

Br B g Milan - Kinard True (IRE)

O Hargrove, Parker & Rafferty

Danny McMenamin J

Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Michael & Linda O’Sullivan Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav at Haydock over 3m (soft) last month, beating North Parade by 3 1/2l. Has also won at Ayr this season. Official BHA Rating 122

7 IDEM (FR) (23) 32-114F

Br B g Rail Link - Reflexion (FR)

O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

6 11-1

Patrick Wadge (3) J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Fell 2 out when 10-1 at Wetherby over 2m 5f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Montregard last month on his latest outing. Has won at Kelso and Hexham this season. Official BHA Rating 119

8 MILCREE (IRE) (13) 1-321 6 11-0

Br B g Milan - Glencree Spirit (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Hemmings Racing

Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Stephen Campion Trust Inns Limited S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 2m 3f on good to soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-4fav at Carlisle over 2m 3f (heavy) earlier this month, beating Powers Dilemma by 19l. Official BHA Rating 118

9 YOUNG JACK (IRE) (35) P-1213 D BF

Br B g Champs Elysees - Cherish The Pear (IRE)

O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood

B Mr K. McCoy

11-0

Gavin Sheehan J

Chris Grant, Billingham T

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on heavy ground. Third of 7 behind From The Clouds beaten 2 1/2l at 4-6fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (heavy) last month. Has won at Newcastle this season. Official BHA Rating 118

Breeder

10 MAJOR FORTUNE (IRE) (46) 511111

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Numero Huit (IRE)

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Major Fortu

6 10-8

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Noel O’Brien Olive Print & Graphics S

Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 5f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-4fav at Lingfield over 2m 7f (heavy) last month, beating Lucky So And So by 2 3/4l. Has won 3 times at Lingfield this season. Official BHA Rating 112

2ND 3RD 4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST

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

RACE DESCRIPTION

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two mile, four and a half furlong novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

2023 WINNERS

HUGOS NEW HORSE (FR)

SP: 2/1 F

Age/Weight: 6-11-12

Runners :5

Jockey: Harry Cobden

Trainer: Paul Nicholls

Summary : Hugos New Horse disputed second for much of the contest before challenging for the lead three out. He rallied jumping the second last to reel in Persian Time and give Harry Cobden and Paul Nicholls another valuable winner

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G Elliott (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs TWOOHTHREE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs JETRONIC LONGEST TRAVELLERS: TWOOHTHREE trained by G Elliott, QUAI DE BOURBON & BILLERICAY DICKIE trained by W P Mullins, DRIPSEY MOON trained by John Mcconnell - all Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS BILLERICAY DICKIE got off the mark in the style of a very smart prospect when winning by a wide margin on his hurdles bow over 2m4f at Punchestown in January and, with a freshness edge over some of his rivals, he gets the vote to take Willie Mullins a step closer to securing the trainers championship. Quai De Bourbon arrives on the back of an excellent third in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham last month and he can give the selection the most to think about. Jetronic scored on his hurdles debut for this stable at Plumpton last month, though he benefitted from an easy time of things out in front that day and isn’t guaranteed the same here.

WIN: BILLERICAY DICKIE

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023:HUGOS NEW HORSE

EACHWAY: QUAI DE BOURBON

ROLL OF HONOUR

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

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Prize Money.£10406 to the winning horse

The second to receive £4784 the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CHOCCABLOC (GB) (84) 32-1215

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Chocca Wocca

O J & J Potter Ltd and Kelvin-Hughes

6 11-12

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B James & Jean Potter Potter Group S

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 5f on good to soft ground. Finished 14l behind Gidleigh Park when fifth of 6 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 SSS Super Alloys Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in January. Has won at Ludlow and Market Rasen this season. Official BHA Rating 126

2 QUAI DE BOURBON (FR) (36) P4-113

5 11-12

Br B g Ivanhowe (GER) - Liberalis (FR) P. Townend J

O Gigginstown House Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Yannick Fouin & Dr Jacques Beres

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 21 behind Better Days Ahead beaten 2l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (heavy) last month.

Official BHA Rating 145

3 BERTIE’S BALLET (GB) (49) 10-2124

Br B g Albaasil (IRE) - More Ballet Money

B Falcon’s Line Ltd

6 11-8

Henry Brooke

He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races at 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 11l behind Personal Ambition when fourth of 12 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 bet365 Premier Novices’ Hurdle at Kelso over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 120

4 BILLERICAY DICKIE (IRE) (82) 1

Br

O Mrs J. Donnelly

B Ballylinch Stud

Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 8-11fav at Punchestown over 2m 4f (heavy) in January, beating Find A Fortune by 11l. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating -

5 DRIPSEY MOON (IRE) (36) 125650 D

7 11-8

Br B g Let The Lion Roar - My Memory (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mr J. Fyffe

John McConnell, Ireland T

B Thomas Tormey Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

He has won a hurdle race and two point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Stellar Story when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 3m (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 128

6 JETRONIC (FR) (40) 361-251 5 11-8

Br B g Reliable Man - Bejaya (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Chris Giles Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B E. B. de La Motte & J. B. de La Salle Morson Group S

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 7-2 in a hurdle race at Plumpton over 2m 4f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Johnny Jump Up by 1l Has also won at Compiegne this season. Official BHA Rating 128

7 PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS (IRE) (19) 322621 6 11-8

Br B g Mount Nelson - Swing Bowler Jack Tudor J

O Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr Kenneth Alexander W & S Recycling S A winner at 15-8 in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Cloud Dancer by 12l. Official BHA Rating 127

O Patrick & Scott Bryceland,McNeill Family Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Niall Delany

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Chapeau De Soleil when second of 4 at 10-11jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 6f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating -

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THE GOLF INN PRESTWICK

OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)

RACE DESCRIPTION

As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles.

2023 WINNER

BUMBLE BEE BET (IRE)

SP: 11/4 F

Age/Weight: 5-10-12

Runners: 5

Jockey: Philip Byrnes

Trainer: C Byrnes

Summary: Last year’s finale saw Bumble Bee Bet held up in midfield by Philip Byrnes after the well supported favourite jumped off well. He eventually got the better of Luckie Seven in what was one of the most exciting finishes of the day

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (43 wins from 259 runners, 17%) runs REFLECTION OF YOU

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs HISTRIONIC FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2015 and 2017 The stable runs CALIFET EN VOL today

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: JAZZ DE COTTE trained by G Elliott, C’EST TA CHANCE trained by W P Mullins, JONY R trained by S R B Crawford - all Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS C’est Ta Chance has the ability to play a hand in a race of this nature and commands respect, though his lacklustre display in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham tempers enthusiasm somewhat. Preference is for CALIFET EN VOL Nicky Henderson’s charge finished second on his only point-to-point start before being snatched up for 145,000 pounds, and it would be no surprise if he were up to the task at the first time of asking under Rules. Reflection Of You scored on her Rules debut at Musselburgh and is respected too.

WIN: CALIFET EN VOL EACHWAY: C’EST TA CHANCE

Tongue Strap worn first

by No. 10 Hood worn by No. 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 C’Est Ta Chance (FR), 11-2 Califet En

6-1 Reflection of You (GB), 7-1 Jazz de Cotte (FR), 15-2 Thistle Be The One (IRE), 11-1 Histrionic (IRE), 14-1 The Dipper (IRE), 20-1 Gasmani (IRE), 22-1 Jony R (IRE), 66-1 Authorized Mission (GB), 100-1 Disco Annie (IRE)

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE

GOLF INN PRESTWICK OPEN NATIONAL HUNT

(CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

FLAT RACE

for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £15000 Prize Money.£8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763 the third £1881 and the fourth £942.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 GASMANI (IRE) (35) 54-141 5 11-7

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tasmani (FR) Tom Bellamy J

O Hardwick, Wright, Richmond

David Dennis, Banbury T

B Mr S. Gorman DD Racing Ltd S

Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on good to soft and heavy ground. A winner at 13-2 in a NH flat race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Thomas Rainwater by a neck. Has also won at Larkhill this season. Official BHA Rating -

2 THISTLE BE THE ONE (IRE) (56) 4-31 D 5 11-7

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Which Thistle (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mrs P. Bunter Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway

A winner at 40-1 in a NH flat race at Kempton over 2m (soft) on his latest outing in February, beating West Hill Verde by 1 3/4l. Official BHA Rating -

3 C’EST TA CHANCE (FR) (38) 1-20

Br B g Elm Park - Kadiana (IRE)

5 11-3

Mr P. W. Mullins

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Dr V. Roger-Yves Simom et al The Sporting Life S

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Jasmin De Vaux when 13th of 19 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 NH flat race in the Group 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating4 CALIFET EN VOL (IRE) (140) 2 5

B Thomas Anthony Geoghegan

Dam won twice in chases at 2m 4f and 2m 5f, over hurdles at 3m and in a point to point race at 3m. Beaten 4l by Going Live when second of 9 at 4-5fav on his racecourse debut at Lingstown over 3m (yielding - soft) in December last year Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating -

O Chris Giles Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B A. V. Bloodstock Morson Group S

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Beaten 20l behind Royal Infantry at 3-1fav when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Newbury over 2m (heavy) in February. Official BHA Rating -

6 JAZZ DE COTTE (FR) (146) 2

5 11-3

Br B g Fly With Me (FR) - Vahine de Cotte (FR) Jack Kennedy J

O Mr R. A. Bartlett Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr Georges Richardot Albert Bartlett, Gordon Elliott S

Dam unraced. Beaten 15l by Son Of Anarchy when second of 9 at 4-1fav on his racecourse debut at Lingstown over 3m (soft) in November last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Gerald Quinn. Official BHA Rating -

11-3

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Loughshore (IRE) J. J. Slevin J

Br

B Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr A. King

Macleod & Co Ltd S Successful in a NH flat race and a point-to-point at 2m 1f and 3m on soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a NH flat race when 11-8fav at Musselburgh over 2m 1f (soft) earlier this month, beating Sagonige by 4 1/2l. Has also won at Loughanmore this season. Official BHA Rating -

10 DISCO ANNIE (IRE) (64) F/2-00 6 10-10

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Beck (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J

O Graham & Christine Seward Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr Michael Halpin Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

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11 AUTHORIZED MISSION (GB) (64) 06 4 10-9

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Micro Mission (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O D&D Armstrong Ltd Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B D & D Armstrong Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

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Placed in a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Dedicated Hero when 9th of 12 on her latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Kelso over 2m (soft) in February. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating

Unplaced in both NH starts. Finished 17l behind Dedicated Hero when sixth of 12 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Kelso over 2m (soft) in February. Official BHA Rating -

GRAHAM LEE

Today’s renewal of the Coral Scottish Grand National comes 20 years after jockey Graham Lee competed the Aintree/ Ayr double on Amberleigh House and Grey Abbey for the trainers Ginger McCain and Howard Johnson.

16/1 chance Amberleigh House was giving McCain a 4th Grand National success after the 3 wins he enjoyed with Red Rum while Grey Abbey completed a famous double for the jockey at 12/1, with a certain Lucinda Russell responsible for the runner-up Kerry Lads.

Graham rode over 1000 winners before switching from being a jump jockey to riding on the Flat in 2012 and he went on to win an Ascot Gold Cup on Trip To Paris in 2015.

The jockey has life changing injuries following a fall at Newcastle last year and the best wishes of everyone here at Ayr are extended to Graham and his family as his rehabilitation continues.

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Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)

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Lyndsay Allan, Michael Eyre, Chris Hill, Robert McCarthy

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Stuart Turner, Jason Callaghan, Ryan Colley

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Fraser Perratt

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Wayne Burnell

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Andrew Mealor

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First Race 1.15 - THE SCOTTY BRAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28135 to the winning horse The second to receive £10600 the third £5305 the fourth £2650 the fifth £1330 and the sixth £665 for five yrs old and upwards £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. ALBERT BARTLETT has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A Perpetual Trophy will be presented to the winning owner to be held for one year only A cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries, 4 at £50 and 13 at £250 - Closed April 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £21520; Second £8870; Third £4435; Fourth £2220; Fifth £1110; Sixth £555 (Penalty Value £28135)

SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 - THE CPMS NOVICES’ CHAMPION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25720 to the winning horse The second to receive £11825 the third £5915 the fourth £2955 the fifth £1480 the sixth £735 the seventh £370 and the eighth £185 for novice five yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 6lb. CPMS has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CPMS The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 27 entries, 7 at £50 and 20 at £250. - Closed April 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £19640; Second £9820; Third £4910; Fourth £2455; Fifth £1225; Sixth £615; Seventh £305; Eighth £155 (Penalty Value £25720) Weights raised 11lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.25 - THE CORAL SCOTTISH CHAMPION HURDLE RACE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200, the third £10610, the fourth £5300, the fifth £2660, the sixth £1330, the seventh £660 and the eighth £340 for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 2nd and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, April 15th and pay £375, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after April 7th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 6lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 11st 12lb). Coral has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of Coral. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday after Closing, may be taken into account. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 48 entries, 23 at £125 25 at £500 - Closed April 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £56270)

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE JORDAN ELECTRICS LTD SEAFIELD TROPHY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23148 to the winning horse The second to receive £10642, the third £5323, the fourth £2659, the fifth £1332, the sixth £661, the seventh £333 and the eighth £166 for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only £225 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £180 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. JORDAN ELECTRICS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey Jordan Electrics will also present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 28 entries, 15 at £45 and 13 at £225 - Closed April 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £17676; Second £8838; Third £4419; Fourth £2210; Fifth £1103; Sixth £554; Seventh £275; Eighth £140 (Penalty Value £23148) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

RACE CONDITIONS

Fifth Race 3.35 - THE CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £112540 to the winning horse The second to receive £42400, the third £21220, the fourth £10600, the fifth £5320, the sixth £2660, the seventh £1320 and the eighth £680 for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 2nd and pay £300 stake, Confirm by noon, April 15th and pay £700 Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Penalties, after April 7th, 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. CORAL has generously sponsored this race and will present the Scottish Grand National Challenge Trophy, to be retained by the executive, and a memento to the winning owner CORAL will also present a memento to the winning trainer and jockey They will also present a cash prize of £150 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 30 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R31 and R32. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Steeple Chase. The penalty referred to under Rule will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00pm on the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 70 entries, 34 at £300, 36 at £1000 - Closed April 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £86080; Second £35480; Third £17740; Fourth £8880; Fifth £4440; Sixth £2220; Seventh £1100; Eighth £560. (Penalty Value £112540)

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Sixth Race 4.10 - THE LET GOOD TIMES ROLL WITH STAGECOACH NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860 the third £2430 the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. STAGECOACH has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 23 entries, 1 at £20 and 22 at £100 - Closed April 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504 (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Seventh Race 4.45 - THE TENNENT’S NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196 the fifth £598 and the sixth £298 for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. TENNENTS has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse 30 entries at £100 - Closed April 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406)

SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.20 - THE GOLF INN PRESTWICK OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. 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, April 15th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb. GOLF INN PRESTWICK 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 25 entries at £75 - Closed April 15th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8169) A

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