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
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Welcome to Ayr Racecourse for an additional January fixture, our third in 2025
With the spate of abandonments throughout January the BHA wished to create an extra fixture and we were happy to assist the industry by putting on the raceday
Whether you are a first time racegoer or a seasoned racing enthusiast, I hope you have an enjoyable experience with us today
I’d like to thank our owners and trainers for choosing to run their horses here today and I wish all connections the very best of luck and sincerely hope you have a successful day and return again in the future.
In addition I would wish to thank our good friends at Racing TV for their continued support of our race programme and would also draw your attention to their fabulous offer of 1 month Free Trial of Racing TV which is limited to the first 1000 new subscribers.
Our Jumps season culminates with the Coral Scottish Grand National weekend on 11/12 April 2025 it’s the biggest jumps meeting in Scotland and this year will very much be a Premier fixture. We look forward to some exciting announcements in the run up to Scotland’s biggest jumps festival and we will have even more prize money to attract the best of racing to Scotland… be sure to be part of it.
Before April though we still have lots of racing to take place including our March weekend 7th and 8th where once again we will again have Ayrshire’s own MacDonald Brothers playing throughout the day in between the fabulous racing action.
The next meeting is tomorrow Tuesday 21 January and we look forward to welcoming you back then.
I wish you and a safe journey home and hope to see you back at Ayr soon.
David Brown Managing Director Ayr Racecourse
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DATE: Monday 20th January 2025
Graeme Anderson Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman
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David Brown Managing Director
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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting.
TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting
JOCKEYS
Jonathan Burke
3.27
Ross Chapman
1.20, 2.52
Sam Coltherd
1.20, 1.50, 4.02
Alan Doyle
2.20 2.52, 4.02
Sam Ewing
2.20, 3.27
Jamie Hamilton 4.02
TRAINERS
N. W. Alexander
1.20, 1.50, 2.20, 2.52, 4.02
Catch Bissett 1.20
Stuart Coltherd
1.20 4.02
S. R. B. Crawford
1.20 2.52
Ian Duncan
1.20, 4.02
Gordon Elliott
2.20, 3.27
Andrew Hamilton
2.52, 4.02
Brian Hughes
1.50, 2.20, 3.27, 4.02
Peter Kavanagh 1.50 4.02
Bruce Lynn
1.20, 1.50, 2.52, 4.02
William Maggs 1.50
Ryan Mania 4.02
Micky Hammond
2.52, 3.27
Ben Haslam 3.27
Donald McCain 2.20 Rebecca Menzies 2.52
Fergal O’Brien 3.27
Lizzie Quinlan 1.50
Nicky Richards 1.20, 1.50, 2.52, 4.02
Richie McLernon
3.27
Danny McMenamin
1.20 1.50 4.02
Nathan Moscrop 4.02
Craig Nichol
1.20, 1.50, 4.02
Conor O’Farrell
1.20 1.50
Jack Power 1.50, 4.02
Paul Robson 4.02 Lucinda Russell 1.20 1.50 2.20 3.27, 4.02 R. Mike Smith 1.20 1.50 4.02
Jamie Snowden 1.20, 2.52
Jackie Stephen 1.50
Sandy Thomson 4.02
Martin Todhunter 1.50 4.02
Sean Quinlan
1.20, 1.50, 2.20, 2.52, 4.02
Conor Rabbitt 1.50
Gavin Sheehan 1.20, 1.50, 2.52
J. J. Slevin
1.20, 2.52
Ben Smith
1.20 1.50 4.02
Emma Smith-Chaston
2.52
Joshua Thompson 1.50
Patrick Wadge 3.27
Donald Whillans 1.50
Ewan Whillans 1.50
William Young Jnr 1.50, 4.02
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THE WATCH RACING TV FOR FREE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7650 Prize Money.£4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858, the third £929, the fourth £465 and the fifth £231.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (50 wins from 274 runners, 18%) runs JET TO VEGAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs JET TO VEGAS LONGEST TRAVELLER: GREEN SKY trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
1 ADMIRAL STEWART (IRE) (45) 41-21P D 6 11-9
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ivy Queen (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J
O Beccle, Sperling, Allen, Guerin & Lynam
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Grange Stud BetVictor S
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 18-1 in the Group 2 Betfair Winter Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown over 2m 4f (soft) in a Grade 2 hurdle race won by Bill Joyce in December last year on his latest outing.. Official BHA Rating -
2 BRAY DALE (GB) (43) 105/00/-P D
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cherry West (IRE)
Ross Chapman J
O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T
B Wood Farm Stud Tote S
A winner of a point-to-point at 2m on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Pulled up at the last when 200-1 at Kelso over 2m (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Dedicated Hero in December last year on his hurdling debut.. Official BHA Rating -
3 BURNING IT UP (IRE) (22) 355
Br B g Milan - Burnt It Up (IRE)
O Turcan & Dunning Roll the Dice
5 11-2
Bruce Lynn J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Alan Broderick Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed in a point-to-point from three starts. Finished 19l behind Captain Butler when fifth of 14 at 66-1 on his hurdling debut at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating -
4 HIGHLAND FASHION (GB) (225) 5/5-26
Br B g Champs Elysees - French Fashion (IRE)
6 11-2
Conor O’Farrell J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Mongibello when sixth of 9 on his hurdling debut at Perth over 2m 4f (good) in June last year Official BHA Rating -
5 JEHOL DE THAIX (FR) (22) 23
Br B g Masked Marvel - Luperca (FR)
6 11-2
Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Frank Bird Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Michel Bourgneuf Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from two starts. Third of 14 behind Captain Butler beaten 8l at 7-2 on his hurdling debut at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating -
6 JET TO VEGAS (IRE) (42) 1222 BF
Br B g Jet Away - Jet Setting Fiona (IRE)
O Gilbert & Russell
6 11-2
Craig Nichol J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Paul Grant Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Straightline (NE) Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good - yielding ground. Beaten 1/2l by Smokeringinthedark when second of 4 at 4-5fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 117
7 JUST WINGING IT (IRE) (36) 60 5 11-2
Br Ch g Jet Away - Copper River (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O Carnaby, Thomson & Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B T. Nolan & K. Leavy Tote S
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Wellington Arch when 11th of 12 on his hurdling debut at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating -
8 RAWHIDE KID (IRE) (694) F3/- 7 11-2
Br B g Well Chosen - Nosey Eile (IRE)
O McCormack&Flannigan&Howard
Sam Coltherd J
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B John O’Leary Bell Rural Solutions S
Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Third of 15 behind Intrepide Sivola beaten 4 1/2l at 5-1fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Lisronagh over 3m (good to soft) in February ‘23 Having his first run for a new stable today.. Official BHA Rating -
9
GREEN
SKY
(IRE) (64) 633F-43 5 10-9
Br B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Heroine Chic (IRE) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Alexander Bloodstock The SPORTING LIFE S
Placed in three hurdle races from six NH starts. Third of 21 behind Cast A Spell beaten 5l at 13-2 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Navan over 2m (yielding) in November last year Official BHA Rating 113
10 LUNAR ROCKS
(GB) (53) P 4 10-2
Br B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Red Fantasy (IRE) Sean Quinlan J O The Spotted Dick Partnership R. Mike Smith, Galston T B The Hon R. J. Arculli
Pulled up 2 out when 125-1 at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Melinda in November last year on her NH debut in a hurdle race.. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6.
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Jet To Vegas (IRE), 11-4 Green Sky (IRE), 4-1 Admiral Stewart (IRE), 5-1 Jehol de Thaix (FR), 22-1 Burning It Up (IRE), 33-1 Highland Fashion (GB), Rawhide Kid (IRE), 100-1 Just Winging It (IRE), 150-1 Lunar Rocks (GB), 200-1 Bray Dale (GB)
GREEN SKY looked set to go close before making a bad mistake at the second-last hurdle in a C&D handicap in early November. The five-year-old certainly performed better than the fourth-placed effort suggests on that occasion and a reproduction of her subsequent third in a 21-runner maiden hurdle at Navan may prove good enough in today’s contest. Jet To Vegas has filled the runner-up berth on his last three appearances and he’s feared most, ahead of penalised winner Admiral Stewart
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TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - CRAIG NICHOL
Craig looks to be riding at the top of his game right now and the jockey has some good rides here at Ayr after riding the winner of the first race at the 3-day Berkshire Million at Windsor on Friday on Derryhassen Paddy for trainer Lucinda Russell. The Scottish rider followed in the footsteps of Lucy Alexander (2012/13) when he won the Conditional Jockeys’ Championship in season 2015/16 and the pair have since been followed by fellow Scot Patrick Wadge as champion in the season just past in 2023/24. Nichol starts the day with another ride for Russell on Derryhassen Paddy’s owner Richard Gilbert’s Jet To Vegas (trainer retains a half-share) with Cowboy Cooper looking an interesting ride back over hurdles for Donald Whillans at 1.50 and Away She Goes the Nichol mount for Paul Robson in the last at 4.02.
TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - GORDON ELLIOTT
Elliott has yet to add a Coral Scottish Grand National here at Ayr to his 3 Grand National wins at Aintree but the race will no doubt come into focus for several of his stable-stars in April with Irish Grand National success at Fairyhouse already on the trainer’s cv as well. The Cullentra House trainer (County Meath) made his name in the early days of his training career by sending boxloads of horses to win a host of races at Perth and there are two Elliott trained chasers engaged here today Western Fold goes in the 2.20 with Undeniable Alibi primed for the 3.27 and both horses are set to be ridden by rising star Sam Ewing who has slotted in to the number one jockey role for Elliott since Jack Kennedy suffered a broken leg for the 6th time as a result of a fall at Fairyhouse in November
CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Jordan Electrics Seafield Trophy Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
This 3 miles and half a furlong handicap hurdle for mares is proving to be a hugely successful part of the 2-day Coral Scottish Grand National Festival and the 2024 winner Czech Her Out (Lucinda Russell) was returned at 14/1 under a great ride from the soon to be crowned Champion Conditional Jockey for 2023/24 Patrick Wadge.
Champion trainer Willie Mullins ran 3 in the race with one finishing third, one dead-heating for 5th and one pulling up but the previous year’s race was won by a former champion trainer Paul Nicholls with 8/1 chance Sabrina and the Skeltons, always great supporters of Ayr, had been successful in 2022 with Get A Tonic.Remember the Saturday of the Festival has been sold out for the last few years so book early!
Czech Her Out trained by Lucinda Russell
THE START YOUR RACING TV FREE TRIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6150
Prize Money.£3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (50 wins from 274 runners, 18%) runs HELSGETAWAY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs HELSGETAWAY
WEIGHTWATCHER: EUCHAN FALLS won off a handicap mark of 90, his rating is now down 5lb to 85
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BENITO trained by L Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorla, 133 miles.
1 HELSGETAWAY (IRE) (40) 523-0F5 6 12-0
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Heltornic (IRE)
O The Red Shoes
Jack Power (7) J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr R. Bryan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in a NH flat race from six starts. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Not A Light when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 100
2 IT’S DAN (IRE) (14) 0025/-65 7 11-13
Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Shady Pines (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O green spittal and smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Kenneth Parkhill
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Rock On Jet when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 99
3 MAILLOT BLANC (GB) (42) 32/5-030 8 11-13
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Santoria (FR)
Bruce Lynn J
O Kinneston Racing N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 14l behind Punxsutawney Phil at 6-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 99
4 LOVE THAT (IRE) (18) F-4FF20
Br Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Oscars Vision (IRE)
O Rainton Construction (Scotland ) Ltd
6 11-8
Conor Rabbitt (5) J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Joshua Pim Rainton Construction ( Scotland ) Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 2m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Alright Dai when 12th of 18 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 94
5 RED CADILLAC (IRE) (25) 34P-544
Br Ch g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Tell The Tale (FR)
O Greystoke Owners II
6 11-8
Danny McMenamin J
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mr Robert Norton Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Paddys Policy when fourth of 8 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year.. Official BHA Rating 94
6 BENITO (FR) (518) 0P32/00-
Br B g Rail Link - Aspolina (IRE)
8 11-7
Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Erick Bec De la Motte & F. Cottin
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 6f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Simply Red when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 1f (good) in August ‘23 Official BHA Rating 93
7 SANTA CLARITA (FR) (18) 365202
Br Gr m Walzertakt (GER) - New Delice (FR)
7 11-6
Sam Coltherd J
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr William Young Jnr, Carluke T
B M. Eric Aubree & M. Claude Aubree
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Beaten 2l by Alright Dai when second of 18 at 33-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 92
8 ANAMANDA (FR) (19) 04-6024
6 11-1
Br Gr m Reliable Man - Anyana Conor O’Farrell J
O Turcan Dunning Stewart Borwick Robertson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B A. Moroney Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed in a hurdle race from seven NH starts. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Top Man Tom when fourth of 8 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (soft) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 87
9 EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) (18) 2-2005P C 8 10-13
Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Miss Anneliese (IRE)
O Blue Circle Racing
B W. M. Johnstone
Gavin Sheehan J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 28-1 here over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Alright Dai earlier this month on his latest outing.. Official BHA Rating 85
10 TOPKAPI STAR (GB) (18) 5/P-014P 8 10-12
Br B m Golden Horn - Burlesque Star (IRE)
O Mclafferty,Whillans &Topkapi Partnership
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Christopher Johnston Bloodstock Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy Pulled up 3 out when 22-1 here over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Alright Dai earlier this month on her latest outing. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.. Official BHA Rating 84
11 COWBOY
COOPER
(IRE) (250) 3063-21
Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE)
9 10-9
Craig Nichol J
O Mr W. M. Aitchison Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Paddy Byrne
A winner at 9-2 in a chase at Perth over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing in May last year, beating Euchan Falls by 5l.. Official BHA Rating 81
12 THE ROC HOPPER (IRE) (42) 0B-0P60 6 10-8
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Borboleta (IRE)
O Firth Racing
Brian Hughes J
Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B George Lane Carden Livestock Co S
Yet to place in seven starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Prince Of Perth when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 80
13 BILLABLE GRANT (IRE) (37) 000P04
Br B g Watar (IRE) - Coleta (IRE)
O Jackie Stephen Racing Club
8 10-8
Joshua Thompson (7) J
Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B Dermot Day Carden Livestock Co S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Cave Hill when fourth of 16 at 66-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good) in December last year Official BHA Rating 80
14 DIDNTGOTWENTY (IRE) (25) 6-4000
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Brogarais (IRE)
O Mr J. W. Hazeldean
6 10-3
William Maggs (5) J
Martin Todhunter, Penrith T
B Thomas Ward Tote S
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Paddys Policy when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 75
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10 Hood worn by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.
Stewards Note:
TOPKAPI STAR: Following its run on 2/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Santa Clarita (FR), 11-2 Cowboy Cooper (IRE), 15-2 Maillot Blanc (GB), 9-1 Anamanda (FR), 10-1 Helsgetaway (IRE), Red Cadillac (IRE), 12-1 Billable Grant (IRE), 16-1 Benito (FR), 22-1 Topkapi Star (GB), 25-1 It’s Dan (IRE), 33-1 Euchan Falls (IRE), Didntgotwenty (IRE), 40-1 Love That (IRE), 100-1 The Roc Hopper (IRE)
2ND
3RD
RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
4TH TIME
Having ended his last campaign with a ready victory over fences at Perth in May, Cowboy Cooper must enter calculations reverting to hurdles off what looks a workable mark. Market support for Donald Whillans’ charge on his return to action must be noted, but it may be worth taking a punt on handicap debutant HELSGETAWAY Although the son of Getaway will need to jump with more fluency than when fifth at Hexham last month, an official rating of 100 could prove on the lenient side. Santa Clarita is also noted. totewin: Helsgetaway
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THE TRY RACING TV FOR FREE NOW NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Prize Money.£7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822 and the fourth £912. colours no horse age st-lb
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (50 wins from 274 runners, 18%) runs PRIMOZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (9 wins from 53 runners, 17%) runs WESTERN FOLD LONGEST TRAVELLER: WESTERN FOLD trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
1 WESTERN FOLD (IRE) (37) 5F1P6-F D 6 11-10
Br B g Westerner - Fieldtown (IRE) Sam Ewing J
O Weld-Spec (Glasgow) Ltd/Dee L’Estrange
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Martin J. Dibbs Gordon Elliott S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Fell having jumped the last when 14-1 at Fairyhouse over 2m (good - yielding) in a chase won by Majborough in December last year on his chase debut.. Official BHA Rating 138
2 PRIMOZ (IRE) (33) 041-14F CD
Br B g Westerner - Be Mine Tonight (IRE)
7 11-2
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Aim Equestrian Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Liam & Michael Flavin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Fell 3 out when 9-2 at Newbury over 2m (good to soft) in a chase won by Javert Allen in December last year on his latest outing.. Official BHA Rating 130
3 GALUNGGUNG (FR) (25) 2/11-163 D 9 10-8
Br Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Unibelle (FR)
O Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw
Brian Hughes J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B E.A.R.L. Trinquet et al Fitzdares Limited S
He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy Third of 4 behind Denemethy beaten 7l at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 122
4 HOMBRE DE GUERRA (IRE) (18) 4310-21 CD 7 10-8
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs I. Hodge N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B A. H. B Hodge Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 4-7fav over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month, beating Imaginary Dragon by 7l.. Official BHA Rating 122
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Hombre de Guerra (IRE), 10-3 Western Fold (IRE), Galunggung (FR), 13-2 Primoz (IRE)
3RD 4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
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Primoz and Western Fold arrive on the back of falls, but they both likely have better days ahead in this discipline and neither can be dismissed. Regardless, HOMBRE DE GUERRA built on his promising chase bow behind the smart Caldwell Potter at Carlisle when scoring with ease over this track and trip 18 days ago. Although the handicapper has reacted with a 10lb hike in the ratings, Nick Alexander’s charge rates as the most solid proposition and a brace may be on the cards.
totewin: Hombre De Guerra toteeachway: Primoz
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(CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £13300 Prize Money.£7023 to the winning horse The second to receive £3231, the third £1615, the fourth £808 and the fifth £402.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (44 wins from 250 runners, 18%) runs GINGER MAIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs GOLDEN MAVERICK LONGEST TRAVELLER: PARK ANNONCIADE trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
1 RAFFERTY’S RETURN (GB) (38) 1015-F0 D 10 12-0
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Ross Chapman J
O Mr G W Bell Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr P. L. Barrett
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 3f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy Beaten 14l behind Homme Public at 25-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 125
2 FOSTER’SISLAND (GB) (25) 543-204 CD 10 11-12
Br B g Trans Island - Mrs Eff
Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O The Oakwood Nobels Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B T. C. Dawson Micky Hammond Racing S
Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 8l behind Grozni when fourth of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 5f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 123
3 GINGER MAIL (FR) (19) 1320-45 C
9 11-11
Br Gr g Sinndar (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller 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. Finished 16l behind Slugger when fifth of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (soft) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 122
4 NAB WOOD (IRE) (22) 60211-6 8 11-11
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Glenark (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Mr Edward J. Ware
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B M. Cosgrave Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 7f on soft ground. Finished 6l behind Idem when sixth of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 7f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 122
5 PARK ANNONCIADE (FR) (18) 5-PF0F3 C 7 11-3
Br B g Masked Marvel - Yellow Ball (FR) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier The SPORTING LIFE S He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Third of 4 behind Hombre De Guerra beaten 8l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m (soft) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 114
6 EL JEFE (IRE) (25) 01201-0 8 11-1
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke
Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Red Dirt Road when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year
Official BHA Rating 112
7 GOLDEN MAVERICK (FR) (42) 311-204 5 10-13
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Waritta
O RaceShare - Golden Maverick
Gavin Sheehan J
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Jacques Herold Raceshare S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft ground. Finished 6l behind Kado De Joie when fourth of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 110
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Nab Wood (IRE), 5-1 Ginger Mail (FR), 11-2 Foster’sisland (GB), Park Annonciade (FR), Golden Maverick (FR), 12-1 Rafferty’s Return (GB), El Jefe (IRE)
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2ND
3RD
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Nab Wood had excuses when finishing sixth in his hat-trick bid over an extended 2m6f at Kelso last month and it would be no surprise if he were able to make his presence felt now eased in trip off an unchanged mark. That said, he is tentatively taken on with FOSTER’SISLAND. Micky Hammond’s charge was in with a winning chance at the final flight before fading into fourth on the run-in over an extended 2m5f at Wetherby on Boxing day and, coming back a furlong in distance off 1lb lower, this may be the day to catch him. Golden Maverick is another for the shortlist. totewin: Foster’sisland
toteeachway: Nab Wood
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (50 wins from 274 runners, 18%) runs DE LEGISLATOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (9 wins from 53 runners, 17%) runs UNDENIABLE ALIBI LONGEST TRAVELLER: UNDENIABLE ALIBI trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) (51) 311311 CD 11 12-0
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Sway (FR)
Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Has won two hurdle races and six chases from 2m 1f to 3m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-4fav at Newcastle over 3m 6f (good) in November last year, beating Jem In Em by 9l. Has won 3 times this season.. Official BHA Rating 129
2 AUTONOMOUS CLOUD (IRE) (41) P40-3P4 D 9 11-13
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 15l behind Sound And Fury when fourth of 9 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 3m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 128
3 UNDENIABLE ALIBI (FR) (9) 13-0460
6 11-3
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Fleur des Villes (FR) Sam Ewing J
O Robcour Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Louise & Camille Collet Vidal Gordon Elliott S Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 17-2 behind Noble Birth when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Fairyhouse over 2m 6f (soft) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 118
4 SHIGHNESS (GB) (50) P2142-0
8 10-13
Br B m Passing Glance - Sharwakom (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Keep The Faith Partnership Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst Wilcocks Contractors Ltd S
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy Well beaten at 33-1 behind O’Connell when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 114
5 DE LEGISLATOR (IRE) (702) 1/115/- D 8 10-11
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Reynard’s Glen (IRE)
O J Sword, Russell & Bristol Boys
Patrick Wadge J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Gareth Metcalfe Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
He has won two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 12-1 when fifth of 12 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 hurdle race in the Group 2 Albert Bartlett Prestige Novices’ Hurdle at Haydock over 3m (good to soft) in February ‘23 Official BHA Rating 112
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.
The lightly-raced De Legislator retains plenty of potential despite a low-key effort in a Grade 2 over an extended 3m at Haydock when last seen in February and, for a yard whose inmates can often improve for a fence, he commands respect on his chasing debut. That said, he may have to play second fiddle to ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN Following a C&D victory, Ben Haslam’s charge readily brought up a double over 3m5f at Newcastle in November and the suspicion is that an 8lb rise may not be enough to anchor this progressive chaser. Irish raider Undeniable Alibi is also a key player. totewin: Ilikedwayurthinkin toteeachway: De Legislator
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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6150 Prize Money.£3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (50 wins from 274 runners, 18%) runs MIX DE GRIS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs MIX DE GRIS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: AWAY SHE GOES trained by P Robson, Alnwick, 149 miles.
1 TAN LAW (IRE) (40) P-063 7 11-12
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Liss Iontach (IRE) Sam Coltherd J
O Mr Ian J. Herbert Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Niall Flynn Bell Rural Solutions S
Placed in a hurdle race from four starts. Third of 10 behind Not A Light beaten 21l at 200-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 95
2 RED NED (IRE) (18) 025-006 6 11-12
Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kilbarry Marien (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Cakemuir Racing Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Con O’Keeffe Sandy Thomson S
Placed in a NH flat race from eight starts. Finished 16l behind Walking On A Dream when sixth of 10 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 95
3 POWEROFJET (IRE) (25) P-00403
Br B g Jet Away - Our Dot (IRE)
6 11-9
Jamie Hamilton J
O Murphy’s Law Partnership Martin Todhunter, Penrith T
B Ms S. Rothwell Tote S
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Third of 13 behind Achnamara beaten 22l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year, his only placing from 8 starts.. Official BHA Rating 92
4 THE JEWELLER’S PET (IRE) (18) 43-6560
Br Ch g Libertarian - Westies Pet (IRE)
6 11-4
Brian Hughes J
O Mr Ronnie Lilley Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Mr Michael Rafter
Yet to place in eight starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Alright Dai when 10th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 87
5 TOUCAN SAM (GB) (14) 3P0FP3 7 11-1
Br B g Frankel - Ridafa (IRE)
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B Lady Bamford
Placed in a hurdle race, a NH flat race, two chases and two point-to-points from 21 starts. Third of 7 behind Boolamore Classic beaten 16l at 40-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (soft) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 84
6 BREADALBANE LASS (GB) (40) 6P-55 5 11-0
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Swift Getaway (IRE)
Nathan Moscrop J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Andrew M. McDiarmid
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Fromheretoeternity when fifth of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 83
7 MIX DE GRIS (FR) (38) P25 4 10-13
Br Gr g Master’s Spirit (IRE) - Goldamix (IRE)
Jack Power (7) J
O Lamont Racing Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Daniel Cherdo, Claudie Cherdo & Haras De Lamont Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in a hurdle race from three NH starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Melon when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 95
8 AWAY SHE GOES (IRE) (190) 60-600 6 10-11
Br B m Mahler - Boynagh Joy (IRE)
Craig Nichol J
O No Gooners All About The Lady Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Sheila & Alan Morrell
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Kandor when 9th of 12 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good) in July last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with B Ellison.. Official BHA Rating 80
9 BLUEBELL GLEN
(GB) (43) 02/6PT-P 7 10-10
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Little Glenshee (IRE)
Bruce Lynn J
O Sandy’s Angels N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Kinneston Bloodstock Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed in a NH flat race from seven starts. Pulled up at the last when 25-1 at Kelso over 2m 5f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Sunset Hill in December last year on her latest outing.. Official BHA Rating 79
10 AM STILL HERE (IRE) (52) 50056-0 BF 6 10-6
Br B g Kingston Hill - Elle Est Milan (IRE)
O Tarzan Bloodstock
Sean Quinlan J
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mr S. Gorman Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 2-1fav behind Let’s Go Joe when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good to soft) in November last year.. Official BHA Rating 75
11 FATHERS
ADVICE
(IRE) (14) 326-405 8 10-5
Br B g Aiken - I’ll Have It (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Alastair Pim
Placed in four hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 28 starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Orbys River when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.. Official BHA Rating 73
12 DON’T LOOK BACK (GB) (53) 05UP06 7 10-5
Br Gr g Oasis Dream - Ronaldsay
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr
B Stowell Hill Ltd & D. Ludlow
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
William Young Jnr, Carluke T
Placed in a hurdle race from 19 NH starts. Finished 9l behind Heart Above when sixth of 10 at 80-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in November last year Runs from 2lb out of handicap.. Official BHA Rating 72
13 TREAD SOFTLY NOW (GB) (14) 0/46-00P 6 10-5
Br B m Champs Elysees - Watch Closely Now (IRE)
Danny McMenamin J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S Yet to place in six starts. Pulled up 2 out when 100-1 here over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Golden Point earlier this month on her latest outing. Runs from 4lb out of handicap. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.. Official BHA Rating 70
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Visor worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13 Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Mix de Gris (FR), 11-2 Am Still Here (IRE), 13-2 Powerofjet (IRE), 8-1 Don’t Look Back (GB), 10-1 Tan Law (IRE), 12-1 Toucan Sam (GB), Away She Goes (IRE), 14-1 Breadalbane Lass (GB), 18-1 Fathers Advice (IRE), 20-1 Red Ned (IRE), 28-1 The Jeweller’s Pet (IRE), 50-1 Bluebell Glen (GB), 150-1 Tread Softly Now (GB)
This looks a trappy affair on paper so only a tentative vote goes to the unexposed MIX DE GRIS Lucinda Russell’s charge lost little in defeat when finishing runner-up in a first-time hood (retained) over 2m at Wetherby on his penultimate start and, making his handicap debut for his in-form stable, he looks the one to be with. Tan Law hasn’t cut much ice in his qualifying runs but better can be expected now pitched into handicap company. Red Ned is also noted.
totewin: Mix De Gris
FORM
toteeachway: Tan Law
The figures in red to the right of the horses name refers to its placing in previous races. Figures following the hyphen refer to this season’s form. Trainers’ names, pedigrees etc. have been provided for the convenience of racegoers but are not guaranteed to be accurate.
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First Race 1.20 - THE WATCH RACING TV FOR FREE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858 the third £929 the fourth £465 and the fifth £231. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, January 15th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 19 entries at £38 - Closed January 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.50 - THE START YOUR RACING TV FREE TRIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747 the fourth £373 and the fifth £186 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, January 15th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025 for each hurdle race won 7lb. 18 entries at £30 - Closed January 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155 (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.20 - THE TRY RACING TV FOR FREE NOW NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822 and the fourth £912. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £75 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 11th, 2025 for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). 8 entries, 4 at £15 and 4 at £75 - Closed January 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758 (Penalty Value £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.52 - THE racingtv.com/freetrial HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7023 to the winning horse The second to receive £3231, the third £1615 the fourth £808 and the fifth £402. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 16 entries at £60 - Closed January 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £5372; Second £2685; Third £1343; Fourth £672; Fifth £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.27 - THE WATCH RACING TV FREE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645 the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 11 entries at £75 - Closed January 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.02 - THE START YOUR RACING TV FREE TRIAL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494 the third £747 the fourth £373 and the fifth £186 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95 Enter by noon, January 15th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 21 entries at £30 - Closed January 15th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155 (Penalty Value £3247.81)
