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THE 2026 AYR RACECOURSE MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
(Go North Forgive ‘n Forget Series Qualifier)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 279 runners, 16%) runs JIRKO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Jardine (3 wins from 23 runners, 13%) runs SWALLOWS SONG LONGEST TRAVELLER: WORTH THE WALK trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 164 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 WHOLLY BOLEY (IRE) (37) 1563-2P D 7 12-0
Br B g Conduit (IRE) - The Sophster (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B William Houston LIP Construction Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good - yielding ground. Pulled up at the last when 9-1 at Kelso over 2m 7f (good) in a chase won by Diamond Dealer in October on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 97
2 SWALLOWS SONG (GB) (37) 53/404-0 7 11-9
Br B g Kayf Tara - One Gulp
Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B R. J. McAlpine Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, NSPCC S
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Beaten 20l behind Lucky Manifest at 10-3 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 7f (good) in October. Official BHA Rating 92
3 JIRKO (FR) (23) 5/0000-3
6 11-7
Br Bl g Balko (FR) - Belle du Luy (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Gemmell, Horn, Morris & Morris N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Luy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Third of 8 behind Sir Carnegie beaten 4 1/2l at 11-1 on his chase debut at Kelso over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month, his only placing from seven starts. Official BHA Rating 90
4 TORY HILL (IRE) (293) P2/0500-
7 11-4
Br B g Milan - Popular Opinion (IRE) Jonathon Bewley J
O Mr Alan Udale George Bewley, Colby T
B Mr A. McNamara Lloyd Ltd S
Placed in four point-to-points from nine starts. Beaten 17l behind Cowboy Cooper at 22-1 when seventh of 13 on his chase debut over this course and distance (good to soft) in February. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 87
5 RED NED (IRE) (30) 0060-P0
6 11-1
Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kilbarry Marien (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Cakemuir Racing
B Con O’Keeffe
Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S
Placed in a NH flat race from 11 starts. Beaten 15l behind Buzz Iceclear at 40-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 84
6 LEWA HOUSE (GB) (30) 66202-5
9 11-0
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Primrose Time Ross Chapman J
O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T
B Mrs D. A. Whitaker Tote S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 10l behind Azof Des Mottes when fifth of 12 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 83
7 JOIE MORE (IRE) (23) 05P0-P4 7 11-0
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Joie de Cotte (FR)
Jamie Hamilton J
O Mrs Jackie Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd Carden Livestock Co S
Placed in a hurdle race and a point-to-point from 14 starts. Finished 12l behind Sir Carnegie when fourth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 83
8 WAINWRIGHT (IRE) (293) 600/036-
7 10-13
Br B g Mount Nelson - Ferrestown Lady (IRE) Callum Bewley J
O Greystoke Owners III Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Dunmanway Breeding Club Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Well beaten at 10-3 behind The Jeweller’s Pet when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) in February. Official BHA Rating 82
9 WORTH THE WALK
(IRE) (309) 321/600- D 8 10-9
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Bobs Worth (IRE)
O Mr Phil Ellerby
B William J. Noonan
Brian Hughes J
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
Northern Accountants S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Jakana when seventh of 9 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 78
10
DIDNTGOTWENTY (IRE) (30) 0040-35 6 10-6
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Brogarais (IRE)
O Mr J. W. Hazeldean
Sean Quinlan J
Martin Todhunter, Penrith T
B Thomas Ward Tote S
Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Finished 12l behind Buzz Iceclear when fifth of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 75
11 KNIGHTPHASE
(IRE) (23) 1/PP-0P D 6 10-2
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - New Vega (FR)
O Coltherd Racing Club
B D. Hickey
Peter Kavanagh J
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Pulled up 4 out when 12-1 at Kelso over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a chase won by Sir Carnegie last month on his chase debut. Runs from out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 70
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
Stewards Note:
WAINWRIGHT: Following its run on 11/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Jirko (FR), 7-1 Swallows Song (GB), Lewa House (GB), 11-1 Joie More (IRE), 12-1 Wholly Boley (IRE), Didntgotwenty (IRE), 14-1 Tory Hill (IRE), Wainwright (IRE), 18-1 Knightphase (IRE), 40-1 Red Ned (IRE), Worth The Walk (IRE)
4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
2ND 3RD
JIRKO made a bright beginning to his chasing career when third at Kelso, showing up for a long way before the lack of a recent run probably told. With the experience behind him, he can take the necessary step forward. Wholly Boley’s jumping let him down last time, but is a player if judged instead on his previous second at Hexham. Better is anticipated from Wainwright now he goes over the larger obstacles, and the same can be said for Didntgotwenty totewin: Jirko
toteeachway: Wholly Boley
TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - BRIAN HUGHES
The now 40-year-old Hughes has been champion jockey in Britain 3 times and has recently becomenumberonejockeytoleadingScottishownerJimmyFyffewhohashorseswithanumber of trainers in Britain and Ireland, including Hughes’ old ally Donald McCain. Owner, trainer and jockeyteamedupforawinneratMusselburghonFridaywithhandicapdebutantCityOfDiamonds and the size of Hughes’ new job was confirmed last week with figures showing Fyffe to have been third in the British Owners’ table for the number of runners in the 2024/25 season behind JP McManus. The jockey will be riding against the current champion Sean Bowen at Ayr today but he’s rapidly approaching another half-century of winners for the new season and has rides here for Micky Hammond, Adam Nicol, Nick Alexander and Iain Jardine.
12% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 29 WINS FROM 241 RIDES
TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - GORDON ELLIOTT
Former jump-jockey Elliott continues to head up one of the biggest training operations in Ireland and the trainer teams up with champion jockey Sean Bowen for his latest raid on Ayr. The Cullentra House handler has declared 5 runners for today’s 7-race card and the trainer had a successful weekend at Newbury as well as keeping up his excellent strike-rate at home in Ireland, where he started the weekend at the top of the Irish Trainers’ Championship ahead of Willie Mullins and Henry de Bromhead. The trainer made his name with successful Scottish trips to Perth in the early days of his career but 8 winners from just 34 runners here at Ayr over the past 5 years should signal to punters that all of his horses have to be taken seriously this afternoon, especially after his recent Ayr runner-up Themanintheboots won next time out back home at Navan.
THE WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL VOUCHERS FOR CHRISTMAS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
(Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Prize Money £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 279 runners, 16%) runs L’ARME DE BONHEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (19 wins from 101 runners, 19%) runs STEDE BONNET LONGEST TRAVELLERS: STEDE BONNET trained by G Elliott, TAKENASRED & BALLYEDWARD trained by S R B Crawford, all Ireland.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 UPON TWEED (IRE) (30) 1-1 CD 5 11-7
Br B g Berkshire (IRE) - Catchers Day (IRE)
Danny McMenamin J
O Eddie Melville Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Martin Kenirons Kingdom Taverns, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 4-7 favourite over this course and distance (soft) last month, beating Stride On by 9l. Official BHA Rating2 BALLYEDWARD (IRE) (31) 3/P2-03
Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Lilting (IRE)
5 11-0
Brian Hughes J
O S. F. McElroy S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T B Tullpark Ltd
Placed in two point-to-points from five starts. Third of 4 behind Skerry Hill beaten 9l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good - yielding) in October. Official BHA Rating -
3 CHIEFMAN (GB) (57) 0
4 11-0
Br Ch g Cracksman - Midst Nathan Moscrop J
O Bruce ,Gillies and Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd
Well beaten at 250-1 behind Caballo De Guerra when 12th of 13 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good) in October Official BHA Rating -
4 CK O’MARA (IRE) (30) 0 4 11-0
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Siwaara (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O Mr John Murphy R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B James Hennelly
Half-brother to Kootenay River, won in a point to point race at 2m 4f. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Upon Tweed when 12th of 14 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
5 DEFYING GRAVITY (GB) (19) 44-F00 5 11-0
Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Newt Alan Doyle (3) J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton Carluke T
B Richard Mathias
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 500-1 behind Stop Loss when 12th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
6 L’ARME DE BONHEUR (FR) (30) 20 4 11-0
Br Gr g Manatee - Vallee Viva (FR)
Bruce Lynn J
O Sandy’s Angels N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Winston Cottin & Clovis Cottin Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Upon Tweed when 11th of 14 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
7 LIKE MINDED (IRE) (-) 4 11-0
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Winged Empress (IRE)
Derek Fox J
O Mr John P. McManus Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B The Beeches Stud Ltd Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Half-brother to Hawthorn Street, won in a point to point race at 3m. Cost €47,000 as a three-year-old and has to enter the equation for powerful connections. Official BHA Rating -
8 ONE MILL HARBOUR (FR) (752) 3615/11/- D 8 11-0
Br Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kavusakan (FR) Charlotte Jones J
O Mr Darren Naylor James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B J. C. Haimet & A. F. Peter Tote S He has won three chases at 2m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 9-4 favourite at Hexham over 2m (heavy) in November ‘23, beating Overcourt by 7l. Official BHA Rating 112
9 STEDE BONNET (IRE) (121) 2116 4 11-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shannon Rose (IRE)
O Agardsley Investments Limited
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
Sean Bowen J
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m 1f on good and good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Ebony King when sixth of 19 on his hurdling debut at Galway over 2m 1f (good) in August. Official BHA Rating -
10 TAKENASRED (IRE) (30) 06/45-02 7 11-0
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Kizmehoney (IRE) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr J. J Taylor S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Mr J. J Taylor
Placed in a hurdle race from six starts. Beaten 5l by Blake when second of 12 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding) last month. Official BHA Rating -
11 THE COFFEY BOY (IRE) (19) 5/1-06 6 11-0
Br B g Libertarian - Western Euro (IRE)
Callum Bewley J
O Sinclair, Davidson & Hammersley Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B J. Mulcahy
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Finished 16l behind Stop Loss when sixth of 14 at 125-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
12 WHEREARETHEJUDGES (IRE) (1) 4-5 5 11-0
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Rathmuck Rita (IRE)
O Janet Lowther & Michelle Charlton
Sean Quinlan J
Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B Edward Sexton LIP Construction Ltd S
Finished 9l behind Lets Go Harry when fourth of 10 at 4-1 favourite on his racecourse debut at Tranwell over 2m 4f in March. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: COUNTRY MILE (IRE) 5 11 0 Harry Skelton 30-100 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Upon Tweed (IRE), 11-2 Takenasred (IRE), 6-1 Stede Bonnet (IRE), 11-1 Like Minded (IRE), 22-1 One Mill Harbour (FR), 40-1 Wherearethejudges (IRE), 66-1 The Coffey Boy (IRE), 80-1 L’Arme de Bonheur (FR), 100-1 Ballyedward (IRE), 250-1 Chiefman (GB), Ck O’Mara (IRE), Defying Gravity (GB)
2ND
UPON TWEED beat the promising Conman John in a Newcastle bumper and again won as he liked over C&D on his reappearance. He looks a smart prospect but will need to be to successfully concede weight to Stede Bonnet, who won a couple of NH Flat races before a satisfactory hurdling debut at the Galway Festival. Takenasred took a big step forward when runner-up at Down Royal, while Like Minded is an interesting newcomer. One Mill Harbour might be using this to blow away any cobwebs before a return to fences.
totewin: Upon Tweed
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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Prize Money £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 279 runners, 16%) runs BOOLAMORE CLASSIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs KELVIN FORLONGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: TAKE A HIKE trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 331 miles.
1 OUR SAM (GB) (10) 0420PP 9 12-0
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Arisea (IRE)
O Paul Bartlett & Djm
B Mr B. Walton & Mr P. Bartlett
Leah Noreci (10) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
He has won four hurdle races from 2m 7f to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the 7th when 50-1 at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) in a hurdle race won by Heather Honey last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 100
2 KELVIN FORLONGE (FR) (23) 354-55 5 11-13
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Dieu Nous Garde (FR)
Patrick Wadge J
O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Pierre Noirot et al Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Placed in a NH flat race from five starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Walks The Talk when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 99
3 SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) (24) 6500-03 CD 9 11-10
Br B or Br g Valirann (FR) - Godlylady (IRE)
O Mousetrap Racing
Charlie Maggs (5) J
Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Ronnie O’Neill Embroidery Elite Ltd S
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 7f to 3m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 10 behind Wee Alki beaten 14l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 96
4 BOLLIN MATILDA (GB) (24) 5611/6-P D 7 11-2
Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bollin Julie Richie McLernon J
O Callum Whillans Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Callum Whillans
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on soft and heavy ground. Pulled up 3 out when 10-1 at Hexham over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Wee Alki last month on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 88
5 TAKE A HIKE (IRE) (23) 326-401 7 10-12
Br B m Mahler - Sommer Ode (IRE)
Jamie Brace (5) J
O Barber Hunter Jeffreys & Landale D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Vincent Finn Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 16-5 favourite at Kelso over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month, beating Maillot Blanc by 4l. Official BHA Rating 84
6 COVENTRY (IRE) (41) 046000 8 10-11
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Moonstone
Peter Kavanagh J
O Dally Jock Tony & Dah Racing Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Coolmore
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on yielding ground, but that win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Diamond Geezer when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (soft) in October Official BHA Rating 83
7 BOOLAMORE CLASSIC (IRE) (23) 5135-PP C 6 10-7
Br B g Workforce - Castlelost (IRE)
Bruce Lynn J
O Quandt, Cochrane, Lysaght N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Niall Hamilton Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground. Pulled up 4 out when 6-1 at Kelso over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a chase won by Sir Carnegie last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 79
8 ZEEZEE (IRE) (25) 0-05522 BF 6 10-2
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Sheestown (IRE)
Sean Quinlan J
O Mr Semore Kurdi Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B Mr P. J. W. Byrne
Placed in two hurdle races from seven starts. Beaten 13l by Devon Skies when second of 10 at 13-8 favourite on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 74
9 SOLWAY PRIMROSE (GB) (81) 2/4315/-P 11 10-2
Br B m Overbury (IRE) - Solway Rose
O D A Harrison Racing
Danny McMenamin J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B D. A. Harrison Atlas Concrete Ltd S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the last when 40-1 at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (good) in a hurdle race won by Tropical Speed in September on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 74 10 EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) (135) 200-20P C 8 10-2
Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Miss Anneliese (IRE)
Nathan Moscrop J
O Blue Circle Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B W. M. Johnstone
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 10-1 at Cartmel over 3m 1f (good) in a chase won by Bumpy Evans in July on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 70
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: HAPY LA VIE (FR) 7 10 7 Brian Hughes 16-1 (James Ewart) 10 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10
Stewards Note:
SOLWAY PRIMROSE: Following its run on 11/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Take A Hike (IRE), 11-4 Zeezee (IRE), 17-2 Shoeshine Boy (IRE), 9-1 Kelvin Forlonge (FR), 16-1 Boolamore Classic (IRE), Euchan Falls (IRE), 20-1 Coventry (IRE), 25-1 Bollin Matilda (GB), 33-1 Our Sam (GB), 50-1 Solway Primrose (GB)
This could be another fine opportunity for TAKE A HIKE, who returned to form in no uncertain terms at Kelso last month. The seven-year-old is now 5lb higher, but a few of these arrive with a bit to prove and she might not need much more. Zeezee continues to knock at the door and is sure to play a leading role, while dual C&D winner Shoeshine Boy showed a bit more at Hexham latest. totewin: Take A Hike toteeachway: Zeezee
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HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
(Go North One Man Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Prize Money £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 279 runners, 16%) runs MY KIWI GIRL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (19 wins from 101 runners, 19%) runs TRUCKERS CRUISING LONGEST TRAVELLERS: TRUCKERS CRUISING trained by G Elliott, SOUTHEY trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.
1 ARTHUR’S QUAY (IRE) (17) 255423 D 11 12-0
Br B g Beat Hollow - Bannow Girl (IRE)
Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Mr Jonathan Deacon
Winner of a hurdle race and six chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. Third of 7 behind Taras Halls beaten 22l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 118
2 HEADS OR HARPS (GB) (23) 4P//421-6 CD BF 8 11-8
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dametori (FR)
Derek Fox J
O Mr Mark Blandford Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Rowland Crellin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Successful in a chase and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 5-4 favourite behind Grain d’Oudairies when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 112
3 ROCK ON JET (IRE) (251) 323134- CD 6 11-8
Br B g Jet Away - Supreme Magical Jonathon Bewley J
O Ivinson, Mandle,Annett and Gibson George Bewley, Colby T
B Michael McCullagh Lloyd Ltd S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 7l behind Lawrenny when fourth of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m (good to soft) in March. Official BHA Rating 112
4 MY KIWI GIRL (IRE) (1) 3221-P5 CD 6 11-7
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Come And Fight (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O They Are Never at Home Partnership N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B A. V. Bloodstock Tote S
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m and 3m on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 11-4 over this course and distance (soft) in a chase won by Ruby Island last month on her chase debut. Official BHA Rating 111
5 LANGDALE LANE (IRE) (19) 012/5/6-5 C 8 11-3
Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Boarding Pass (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O Campbell & Hogg R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Kenneth Parkhill
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Follow Charlie when fifth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 107
6 SOUTHEY (IRE) (51) 246-153 5 10-13
Br Ch g Tamayuz - Mikandy (IRE) J. J. Slevin J
O P. M. J. McAlister S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Lasnawood Ltd & Tullis Park Rose Ltd
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Third of 5 behind My Life Be Like beaten 16l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Portrush over 3m (good - yielding) in October Official BHA Rating 103
7 TRUCKERS CRUISING (IRE) (15) 04-P5F0 7 10-10
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Cruising Katie (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mulligan/Finnegan/Saunders/Holton Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Mr Richard Cotter Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind St Denis’s Well when 10th of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 100
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: HOME FREE (IRE) 6 11 13 Harry Skelton 10-11 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Heads Or Harps (GB), 10-3 Arthur’s Quay (IRE), 9-2 Rock On Jet (IRE), 7-1 My Kiwi Girl (IRE), 17-2 Truckers Cruising (IRE), 11-1 Southey (IRE), 20-1 Langdale Lane (IRE)
1ST
2ND
3RD
RACE RESULT DISTANCES
4TH TIME
HEADS OR HARPS let favourite-backers down at Kelso, but that was his seasonal return and it might be worth giving him another chance. The eight-year-old still has few miles on the clock, although the same can be said of Southey, who was a winner between the flags in May and is worth considering back under Rules. Rock On Jet and Arthur’s Quay shouldn’t be far away either. totewin: Heads Or Harps toteeachway:
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FORM
Southey
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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Each horse with form is given a rating, the higher the rating - the greater prospect of winning.
THE FESTIVE DINING AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Prize Money £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 279 runners, 16%) runs BEAT THE RETREAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M T Walford (1 win from 15 runners, 7%) runs FOREST BLAZE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOREST BLAZE trained by M T Walford, Sheriff Hutton, 206 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 FOSTERED PHIL (IRE) (30) 361330 BF 11 12-0
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Knock Na Shee (IRE)
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr
B Mrs Margaret Nolan
Derek Fox J
William Young Jnr, Carluke T
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Dee’s Getaway at 9-2 joint-favourite when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 100
2 FOREST BLAZE (GB) (24) 13014-5 BF
Br Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Ixora (IRE)
O M Blades, Craggs, Clark and Cambridge
6 11-13
Jamie Hamilton J
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Greenlands Farm Stud Mark Walford Racing S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 16l behind Wee Alki when fifth of 10 at 5-2 favourite on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 7f (good to soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 99
3 CHER TARA (IRE) (19) P-P6305
6 11-9
Br B m Kayf Tara - Rock Chick Supremo (IRE) J
Macl
B Mr Nick Skelton & Ms Judy Craymer
NON-RUNNER
O Macleod, Pollard & Carter Brae Racing Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Finished 10l behind Tread Softly Now when fifth of 14 at 16-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Non runner Official BHA Rating 95
4 SO MANY ROADS (GB) (19) 50/34U-0 C
8 11-7
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Spotthestripe Richie McLernon J
O The Wellfed Boys
B Mr A. D. Sansome
Donald Whillans, Hawick T
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Tread Softly Now when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 93
5 LOVE THAT (IRE) (19) F2060-0 6 10-13
Br Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Oscars Vision (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O Rainton Construction (Scotland ) Ltd 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 66-1 behind Tread Softly Now when 12th of 14 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 85
6 BEAT THE RETREAT (IRE) (151) 105-200 C 6 10-13
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Lindy Lou Bruce Lynn J
O Rhona & Erin Donnelly N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B A. H. B. Hodge Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 2f and 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Top Flight Century when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good) in July Official BHA Rating 85
7 LADDIE COOPER MIA (IRE) (25) 26500-4 BF 5 10-6
Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Thelunarschooner (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
Placed in a hurdle race from nine starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Keep On Cobbling when fourth of 10 at 11-5 favourite on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 78
8 ROCK N ROLL CHAMP (IRE) (21) P45-4P0 7 10-5
Br Ch g Champs Elysees - Another Pet (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J
O Dave Skeldon & Sandy Forster Sandy Forster, Kelso T
B James Robinson
Yet to place in 14 starts. Beaten 18l behind Drop Kick at 11-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 77
9 FLYING SANDPIPER
(IRE) (23) P0P/P0-4
Br B g Sandmason - Blue Article (IRE)
6 10-2
Peter Kavanagh J O Friends From The North
Jackie Stephen, Melrose T B J. Keegan & S. O’Shaughnessy Carden Livestock Co S
Unplaced in all eight starts. Finished 7l behind Take A Hike when fourth of 9 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month. Runs from 2lb out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 72
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: ADVERAM 5 11 7 Callum Bewley 7-1 (Ian Duncan) 14 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7. Stewards Note:
SO MANY ROADS: Following its run on 12/11/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Laddie Cooper Mia (IRE), 7-2 Forest Blaze (GB), 11-2 Fostered Phil (IRE), 7-1 So Many Roads (GB), 10-1 Rock N Roll Champ (IRE), 14-1 Beat The Retreat (IRE), 22-1 Flying Sandpiper (IRE), 50-1 Love That (IRE)
RACE RESULT
1ST
2ND
4TH TIME
3RD
DISTANCES
LADDIE COOPER MIA made a pleasing reappearance at Sedgefield and that should have blown away any cobwebs. Adam Nicol’s mare remains unexposed over hurdles and could be more than capable from her current mark. The application of first-time cheekpieces may give a boost to Forest Blaze, who was disappointing at Hexham. C&D winner So Many Roads might also improve upon his seasonal return, while the veteran Fostered Phil is just one more to consider.
totewin: Laddie Cooper Mia
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toteeachway: Forest Blaze
THE FESTIVE DINING AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS
5) (DIV II)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 279 runners, 16%) runs OZZY COSMO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (19 wins from 101 runners, 19%) runs KING GRIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING GRIS trained by G Elliott, Ireland
colours no horse age st-lb
1 OZZY COSMO (IRE) (30) F/6P3P-0 C 6 12-0
Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Lily Rock (IRE)
O Turcan Adams Gilmour
Patrick Wadge J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B William Treacy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Dee’s Getaway when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 99
2 RED CADILLAC (IRE) (21) 44326-1
Br Ch g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Tell The Tale (FR)
6 11-13
Callum Bewley J
O Greystoke Owners II Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mr Robert Norton Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Chase A Fortune by a head. Official BHA Rating 98
3 GRAND VOYAGE (FR) (23) 31-45P0 C 9 11-12
Br B g Network (GER) - Qape Noir (FR)
Joshua Thompson (7) J
O Shire Dreamers Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B EARL Trinquet, M. Trinquet & O. Trinquet
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Take A Hike at 16-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 97
4 EN AVANT (FR) (17) 00/-35P5
9 11-8
Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Bella Eria (FR) Kevin Brogan J
O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T
B Elevage Av Lozach Le Yan & G. Defontaine
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 6f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Powerofjet when fifth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 93
5 HOLLY BIRD (IRE) (19) 544P5-5
6 11-3
Br B m Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Midnight Racing Club Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Stephanie Hanly Sandy Thomson S
Placed in a NH flat race from eight starts. Finished 13l behind Stop Loss when fifth of 14 at 22-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 88
6 VELVET VULCAN (GB) (30) 4-46
6 10-9
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Battery Power Ben Smith (7) J
O Burns Partnership R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Sarabex
Unplaced in all three starts over hurdles (latest flat win was in August). Finished 8l behind Dee’s Getaway when sixth of 11 at 50-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 80
7 BREADALBANE LASS (GB) (19) 55025-0 5 10-6
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Swift Getaway (IRE) J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Andrew M. McDiarmid
NON-RUNNER
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Tread Softly Now when 13th of 14 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Non runner Official BHA Rating 77
8 BRAY DALE (GB) (19) 0//P053-0
A winner of a point-to-point at 2m on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Tread Softly Now when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 75 ich
8 10-4
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cherry West (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T
B Wood Farm Stud Tote S
9 KING GRIS (FR) (187) 4P30-50
Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Dexterite (FR)
5 10-2
Sean Bowen J O Sette A Milano Syndicate
Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T B EARL Trinquet, O. Trinquet & M. Trinquet
Placed in a point-to-point from six starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Terrorise when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cartmel over 2m 1f (good to soft) in May. Runs from out of the handicap. Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 68
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
2024: (See Div 1)
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Red Cadillac (IRE), 9-2 Holly Bird (IRE), 5-1 Ozzy Cosmo (IRE), 11-2 King Gris (FR), 12-1 Velvet Vulcan (GB), 16-1 Grand Voyage (FR), 33-1 Bray Dale (GB), 50-1 En Avant (FR)
RED CADILLAC appears to have strengthened up during his break, judging by the way he stuck his neck out to get off the mark at Carlisle. He only won by a head so a 4lb rise isn’t ideal, but he should be capable of even more, especially now going back up in trip. King Gris has to be feared on his first appearance for the Gordon Elliott team, and with Sean Bowen on top. Ozzy Cosmo is the pick of the remainder.
totewin: Red Cadillac
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OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE
(CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £4500
Prize Money £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. colours no horse
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 279 runners, 16%) runs L’APPEL DU LARGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (19 wins from 101 runners, 19%) runs BROADWAY TED LONGEST TRAVELLERS: BROADWAY TED trained by G Elliott, DUBHAIN trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.
1 BROADWAY TED (IRE) (-) 4 11-2
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Morning Run (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mr David L’Estrange Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Ashroe Stud Ltd Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S
Half-brother to She’s A Fine Wine, won twice in chases at 2m 2f and 2m 4f, twice over hurdles at 2m and in NH flat race at 2m. €75,000 purchase who commands attention on his first taste of competitive action. Official BHA Rating -
2 CONISTON COMMANDER (IRE) (-) 5 11-2
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Five Star Present (IRE)
O Accurite Racing
Danny McMenamin J
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mrs Mary O’Connor Accurite Machinery S
Full brother to Shattered Soldier, won in a point to point race at 3m Bought for €44,000 and he is likely to be well forward. Official BHA Rating -
3 DUBHAIN (IRE) (30) 1-3
5 11-2
Br Br g Diamond Boy (FR) - Presentbreeze (IRE) J. J. Slevin J
O S. F. McElroy S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Michael. C. Griffin
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good - yielding ground. Third of 6 behind Ballyfad beaten 3l at 11-4 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (yielding) last month. Official BHA Rating -
4 HIDDEN MOUNTAIN (GB) (-)
Br B g Maxios - Do The Fandango (IRE)
4 11-2
Craig Nichol J
O Distillery Stud Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Distillery Stud
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Might come into his own over further and when he is faced with obstacles. Official BHA Rating -
5 JOHNNY TWO JETS (IRE) (-) 4 11-2
Br B g Ocovango - Havnt Time (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr B. Richardson
Dam a lightly raced maiden who is a sister to dual Listed-winning hurdler Mrs Hyde. Even so, he is probably best watched for the time being. Official BHA Rating -
6 L’APPEL DU LARGE (FR) (-)
4 11-2
Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rapsodie Sea (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Coltman,Douglas Miller,Matterson, Weaver N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Pascal Noue Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Full brother to Bubble Sea, won twice on the flat at 1m 4f and 1m 5f and twice in NH flat races at 1m 4f and 1m 6f He is wearing a tongue-tie for his debut but makes only minor appeal. Official BHA Rating -
7 AM I BOVVERED (GB) (21) 4-0
Br B m Cloudings (IRE) - Winter Peril (IRE)
5 10-9
Aaron Anderson (5) J
O Dont Mind If We Do Sandy Forster, Kelso T
B Wood Farm Stud
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Lune Brillante when 10th of 12 on her latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
8 BERWICK LAW (FR) (-)
Br B f Kapgarde (FR) - Malice des Epeires (FR)
4 10-9
Brian Hughes J
O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Mr Jean-Jacques Gabillat, Mr David Girau Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, NSPCC S
Dam won in a chase at 2m 1f. She is wearing a hood for her introduction and has Brian Hughes on board. Very interesting contender Official BHA Rating -
9 CULZEAN (GB) (-) 4 10-9
Br B f Frontiersman - Belfast Central (IRE)
Alan Doyle (3) J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S
Half-sister to Cave Hill, won in a chase at 2m 4f and over hurdles at 2m 4f Not expected to make too significant of an impact on debut. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: DALSTON LAD (IRE) 4 11 1 Harry Skelton 10-11 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Broadway Ted (IRE), 10-3 Dubhain (IRE), 9-2 Berwick Law (FR), 11-2 Coniston Commander (IRE), 12-1 L’Appel du Large (FR), 14-1 Hidden Mountain (GB), 50-1 Culzean (GB), 66-1 Johnny Two Jets (IRE), 200-1 Am I Bovvered (GB) 2ND 3RD 4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
DUBHAIN gave a great sight from the front at Down Royal’s big meeting of the year, only giving way late to finish third. The winner has gone in again to frank the form and Stuart Crawford’s raider has an experience edge over Broadway Ted, who also crosses the Irish Sea and makes plenty of appeal on pedigree. Nicky Richards forked out €44,000 for Coniston Commander and he is another newcomer to consider.
totewin: Dubhain
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toteeachway: Broadway Ted
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Stewards
Adrian Smith (Chief Steward)
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