Ayr Racecard - Saturday 12th April by Weatherbys

Welcome to Coral Scottish Grand National Saturday, Scotland’s £500,000 Raceday featuring the ﬁnest day’s jump racing in Scotland.

What an action-packed day we have in store and that’s before the racing commences. We have the Kilbarchan Pipe Band ably assisted by our ﬂag bearers and if that wasn’t enough, the Red Devils Parachute display team will be performing at 12.30pm.

Today is the penultimate weekend of both trainers and jockeys championships and it could prove to be pivotal in the direction of the title. It’s really the Mullins v Skelton story in terms of the trainers title and it has caught the attention once again of everyone involved, Ayr played an important role in last year’s destination and will do so again. Despite this though there are eight fabulous races and each will have its journey of triumph and we are grateful to all connections of today’s runners.

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 thankful to our other sponsors on what is a superb afternoon’s racing.

Albert Bartlett and CPMS have sponsored for a number of years and I’d like to specially mention Ronnie Bartlett and Charlie Shiells for their continued support.

Stagecoach have been brilliant transport partners and have really engaged with the event and what a thrill to welcome new sponsors UK Greentech Glasgow who are a leading distributor of renewables. Tennents is Scotland’s favourite lager and many of you will have experienced their product!

Branding Hub sponsor the ﬁnal race of the afternoon the 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 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

JOCKEYS

Harry Atkins

Harry Cobden

Bruce Lynn

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

David Noonan

Stan Sheppard

3.35

David Bass

4.45

James Bowen

4.10

Sean Bowen

3.35

Kevin Brogan

3.35

Henry Brooke

1.10 5.20

Jonathan Burke

1.43, 2.15, 3.35, 5.20

Tom Cannon

1.43

TRAINERS

N. W. Alexander

2.55 4.10

Faye Bramley

3.35

David Bridgwater

3.35

Anthony Charlton

5.20

Ben Clarke

2.15

Cian Collins

3.35

Susan Corbett

2.55, 5.20

S. R. B. Crawford

2.55

Gavin Cromwell

1.10

Harry Derham

4.45

2.15, 2.55, 3.35, 4.10, 5.20

Alan Doyle

5.20

Sean Flanagan

1.10 3.35

Brian Hayes

2.15, 2.55, 3.35

Brian Hughes

1.10, 2.15, 2.55, 4.45

Dylan Johnston

3.35

Ben Jones

1.43, 2.15, 3.35, 5.20

2.55, 4.10, 5.20

Mr David Maxwell

4.45

Richie McLernon

3.35

Danny McMenamin

1.10, 2.55, 4.10, 5.20

Nathan Moscrop

2.55, 4.45, 5.20

Danny Mullins

1.10, 2.15, 3.35

Mr P. W. Mullins

2.15 3.35 4.45

5.20

Craig Nichol

2.15 5.20

Miss Liz Doyle 3.35

Ian Duncan 5.20

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 1.10

Patrick Griffin 4.45

Ann Hamilton 1.10

Nicky Henderson

1.43, 2.15, 3.35, 4.10 5.20

Ruth Jeﬀerson 2.55

Adrian Keatley

2.15, 4.45

David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

2.55, 5.20

Alan King

1.43

Tom Lacey

2.55

Toby Lawes

3.35

Rebecca Menzies

2.55

Hughie Morrison 1.43

W. P. Mullins

1.10, 1.43, 2.15, 2.55 3.35 4.10 4.45, 5.20

Patrick Neville 5.20

2.15, 3.35

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

Sean O’Keeﬀe

1.43 3.35 4.10

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

3.35

Brendan Powell 1.43, 3.35

Jack Power

2.55

Callum Pritchard

3.35

Sean Quinlan

3.35

Caoilin Quinn

3.35

2.55

Harry Skelton

1.10 1.43 2.15

3.35, 4.10

J. J. Slevin

2.15 2.55 4.10

Alice Stevens

3.35

Sam Twiston-Davies

3.35

Patrick Wadge

1.10, 1.43, 2.55, 5.20

Kielan Woods

1.10, 2.55, 5.20

Nico de Boinville

1.43 2.15 3.35 5.20

Paul Nicholls

2.15 4.10 5.20

Peter Niven 1.10

Fergal O’Brien 2.15

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill 3.35

James Owen 3.35

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith 2.55

Ben Pauling

1.43, 3.35, 4.45, 5.20

Eloise Quayle

5.20

Alastair Ralph 2.15, 3.35

Nicky Richards

2.55 3.35 4.10

Lucinda Russell 1.10, 1.43, 2.55, 5.20

Dan Skelton

1.10 1.43 2.15

3.35

A. Slattery

5.20

Sam Thomas

3.35

Sandy Thomson

3.35

Joe Tizzard

1.43 3.35

Nigel Twiston-Davies

3.35 Ewan Whillans

2.15

Graeme Anderson Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman

Lindsey Smith Sales & Marketing Manager

Jim MacLellan Owners & Trainers Liaison

Jim Delahunt Raceday Presenter

Ross Donald Raceday Operations Manager

Fiona Rawson Winning Connections

David Brown Managing Director

Zac Warr Western House Hotel General Manager

Iain Conway Executive Chef

2 mile 110y

RACE STARTS

RACE 1 - 1.10PM

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

RACE 2 - 1.43PM

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

RACE 3 - 2.15PM

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

RACE 4 - 2.55PM

UK Greentech Glasgow 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

Stagecoach We’ve Got You Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 3m 70y

RACE 7 - 4.45PM

Tennent’s Lager Novices’ Hurdle (Class 2) 2m 4f 100y

RACE 8 - 5.20PM

Brandinghub For Signs & Graphics Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 2) (Category 1 Elimination) 2m

TOP JOCKEYS

HARRY SKELTON

Former champion Harry isn’t going to catch weighing room rival Sean Bowen in the Jockeys’ Championship race but he’s already banked a cool £500,000 for winning the newly instigated David Power Cup for jump jockeys this season and is going all out to help brother Dan win his ﬁrst Trainers’ Championship, despite the close attentions of last year’s winner Willie Mullins. Harry has enjoyed plenty of success from limited rides here at Ayr over the past few seasons but the brothers have been regular raiders at this meeting and have had their fair share of success. The New Lion, Grey Dawning and L’Eau Du Sud have been major ﬂagbearers for the jockey and his training sibling this campaign, as well as the now regular haul of prize money for the evergreen Protektorat and Harry will be going all out for more big-race success today on course winning Scottish Grand National mount Sail Away which was successful in today’s CPMS Novices’ Handicap Chase 2 years ago under Harry’s wife Bridget Andrews.

DANNY MULLINS

Danny is back at Ayr today after winning last year’s Coral Scottish Grand National on the Willie Mullins’ trained Macdermott and the rider has played an increasingly important part in his uncle’s training operation over the past couple of seasons, despite the availability of Paul Townend, Patrick Mullins, Sean O’Keefe and Jody Townend to partner some of the stable’s biggest stars. Danny will be back on last year’s winning mount Macdermott with the horse running from a mark of one pound LOWER than 12 months ago after some disappointing showings in between his visits to Ayrshire. Danny also rides Western Diego in the opening £50,000 Scotty Brand Handicap Chase and he’s also been booked for Bunting for Brighton and Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom in the £100,000 Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle.

TOP TRAINERS

WILLIE MULLINS

Mullins won today’s Coral Scottish Grand National with the Danny Mullins’ ridden Macdermott 12 months ago as the novice proved the pick of his 6-strong challenge which provided prize money for the yard’s other runners finishing 4th, 5th and 6th as well. Willie’s 18 runners on the day yielded the 4 winners which all but secured last season’s British Trainers’ title and the all-conquering Irishman starts today with Dan Skelton in his sights and finding himself just over £120,000 behind in this season’s British championship. Mullins recorded a magnificent 1-2-3-5-7 in last Saturday’s Grand National at Aintree and his multiple horse challenge at Ayr today comprises another 6-horse crack at the National and 4 horses chasing Scottish Champion Hurdle glory Multiple entries may pose punters a question but Willie has many owners to keep happy and you can be sure that all of his jockeys will be riding to win their respective races.

DAN SKELTON

Dan looked like landing his ﬁrst Trainers’ Championship all the way up until last weekend but a magniﬁcent Aintree Grand National meeting for Irish rival Willie Mullins has left Skelton top of the table but looking vulnerable to the challenge from his biggest rival. Nick Rockett’s success allied to a National 1-23-5-7 for Mullins means the gap going into this weekend was down to just over £120,000 but Dan can still bank plenty of money here today after saddling 6 runners yesterday and his two challengers in the £200,000 Coral Scottish Grand National look to have big chances. Sail Away and Snipe both have enough form in the book to suggest they should be key players in today’s race and the trainer looks to have a big chance in the £100,000 Scottish Champion Hurdle with the well-touted Valgrand which proved disappointing when last seen at the Cheltenham Festival.

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.

7 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (29) 011612

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

Allson Sparkle Ltd

C. and Mrs Wilson

8 11-1

Tom Scudamore

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale Won three hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and three chases from 2m to 4m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1l by Time To Get Up when second of 20 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter over 4m 2f last month. This is more demanding. Official BHA Rating 144

Breeding Owner Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor

1 Colour graphic

2 Saddlecloth number

3 Colour of horse

B=bay Br=brown

Ch=chesnut Gr=grey

4 Sex of horse

c=colt h=horse

g=gelding f=ﬁlly

m=mare

FORM RATINGS

5 Horse’s name

6 Days since last run

7 Previous Performances

/=new season -=new year

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

8 Form guide

9 Age

10 Weight

Included in the form guide below each horse is a form rating, calculated from the horse’s previous performances, taking into account a number of variables such as ﬁnishing position, distance won/beaten by, horses beaten/beaten by weight carried, race time (compared with the standard time) going allowance, number of days since that performance, etc.

Horses which have not raced will not have a form rating, as may some horses which have raced but not recently in Britain or their performances to-date have not yet merited a rating.

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

ENTERT RACEDAY

Here is an at a glance enjoy your day from

AYRSHIRE SUITE FROM 6.55PM RACED

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

SA FR FR

FRONT ENTRANCE T ENTR FROM 10.40AM

SALTIRE STREET BAND E

GRAHAM QUINN HOSPITALITY SUITE FROM 10.50AM

ROSIE SINGS

WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL FROM 11.00AM CITY DUO

SHEB

CHAMPAGNE LAWNS FROM 1.00PM

WANDERING FROM 1.00PM

TENTED VILLAGE FROM 1.15PM

KUIL PR SUITE FROM 5.25PM

STILTED PERFORMERS

AYRSHIRE SUITE FROM 5.25PM

GEORGE BOWIE

COLIN MCARDLE

*Timings may be subject to change.

SPECIAL EVENTS

ROR PARADE IN THE PADDOCK - 11.50AM

See horses who have been retrained since retiring from the racecourse, view RoR pages for full details.

KILBARCHAN PIPE BAND DISPLAY ON TRACK 12.00PM

The Kilbarchan Pipe Band will open today in spectacular fashion. Marching down the track as the play ﬂanked by ﬂag bearer this promises to to be must see display to welcome in the Red Devils directly after.

RED DEVILS

LAND ON COURSE - 12.30PM*

The amazing Red Devils will be making an unbelievable entrance, parachuting over the racecourse and landing on the track! Listen out for The Red Devils’ official commentator, sharing fascinating insights about the jump in real time. Plus, they will be out and about chatting to racegoers afterwards. *Weather Permitting

GRADO

ROVING REPORTER - ALL DAY

Listen out for the Scot Squad favourite Grado, who will be interviewing our racegoers throughout the day! We suspect there won’t be a dull moment.

SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL

Stables

Weighing Room

Champagne Lawns

Parade Ring

GETTING ABOUT

Roman Warrior Restaurant

Ayrshire Suite

Club Stand Area

Princess Royal Hospitality Boxes

Champagne Bar

Grandstand Premier Area

Grandstand Marquee

Princess Royal Suite Chancellor Restaurant

RoR Parade – Scottish Grand

11.50am to

12.10pm

– Retraining

A Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) Parade of former racehorses takes place in the parade ring before the ﬁrst race at approximately 11.50am.

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 nine-strong parade features some familiar names who have adapted to a new career

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

1. BLACK FRIDAY – ridden by Abigail Deboy

10-year-old by Equiano, formerly trained by R Mike Smith

Breeder – Catridge Farm Stud & Partners

Abigail first started riding Black Friday aka Starsky in July 2020,. She rode him for a total of 2 years in racing then she bought him in November 2024 after he retired from the track earlier that month. He was very successful on the flat winning 7 races, running in many prestigious races like the Silver Cup, C1 Listed races at both Doncaster and Chester He has not done much retraining yet, he’s been having a much needed holiday in the field, He will start his showing career in the summer whilst enjoying his first summer at grass. He knows he is super handsome and loves being a show off so Abigail is sure he will take to the show ring like a duck to water

2. BOBBIE’S DIAMOND – ridden by Lorna Littlejohn

15-year-old gelding by Vinnie Rowe, formerly trained by Andrew Hamilton

Breeder - Minch B/Stock, Av B/Stock & Brittas Stud

Bobbie’s Diamond won at Ayr on 11 Feb 2018 His retired in April 2018 and he has been with today’s rider Lorna ever since. After a bit of downtime Lorna started on his retraining journey in dressage. They started competing in 2019 and have progressed through the levels. They are regularly placed (often winning his classes) and has qualiﬁed for the Jockey Club RoR National championships at Aintree on several occasions, ﬁnishing 6th and 7th in his classes in 2023 He is the 3rd former racehorse that Lorna has retrained for dressage and she is very passionate about rehoming former racehorses and giving them a new career

3.

BRAES OF LOCKALSH – ridden by Kayleigh Williams

14-year-old gelding by Tiger Hill, formerly trained by Jim Goldie Breeder - Jim Goldie

Braes of Lochalsh has been with Kayleigh since 2018 when he retired from racing. He was bred, owned and trained locally by Jim Goldie, who Kayleigh works for. She looked after him, rode him every day and also accompanied him when he was racing. It was pretty much a foregone conclusion that he would be entrusted to Kayleigh upon his retirement. During his racing career he ran 48 times, winning 4 races with 3 of them here at Ayr! Since retiring they have been trying many disciplines including showing, dressage, a little jumping and most recently we were out with the hunt.

4. EUCHEN GLEN - ridden by Rachael Grant

12-year-old gelding by Authorized, formerly trained by Jim Goldie Breeder - W M Johnstone Euchen Glen or better known as Alan retired in November 2024. Rachael was familiar with him when he was in training as she rode him out daily so when it was announced he was retiring and was offered to her she jumped at the chance to take him on his next chapter Rachael and Alan are ﬁnding their feet as both coming from racing they are on an education journey learning new disciplines together! So far he has taken retirement fairly easy and has been out hacking and had a few RoR Scotland education clinics, They have popped the odd jump at home too and he seems to be enjoying his new life. They are aiming to take part in more of the RoR educational events that are on offer to enhance their skills this year with the hope of doing some local shows once they are up to scratch.

Grand National – April 12th 2025

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) Parade

5. GREENVIEW PARADISE - ridden by Heather Paterson 11-year-old mare by Exchange Rate, formerly trained by Jeremy Scott Breeder - Senza Rete Partnership

Heather has had Greenview Paradise for the past three years, they have mostly taken part in showing, although she does love jumping. Greenview Paradise is an extremely versatile mare with a superb attitude to everything. She won the Tattersalls RoR Amateur qualifier at Blair last August and has qualified for Royal Highland Show and the Jockey Cub RoR National Championships. They take part in RoR clinics with the local trainers. Heather says “We narrowly missed out on a Hoys qualification ticket last year so that is the aim for this year for both Hack and former racehorse classes”.

6. JOIN THE DOTS – ridden by Sophie Targell-Worth

18-year-old gelding by I Was Framed, formerly trained by Suzy Smith Breeder - Mrs S Halliwell

Join The Dots aka Dotty, is a strange former racehorse. He is a frame-overo, DNA tested by Weatherbys 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”.

7. STARK TRUTH– ridden by Katie Kerr

17-year-old gelding by Selkirk, formerly trained by Leonard Kerr Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Katie started her RoR journey last year with Stark Truth, who is now 17 years old and was previously trained as a National Hunt horse by Leonard Kerr They have competed in many shows last year, the Blair Horse Trials being the biggest where they received not one, but two qualifying tickets for the Aintree RoR Ridden Veteran Finals this year in August. ‘Starsky’, as he is known at home has not only helped me regain my conﬁdence but has also aided many others. He is a real champion who is a joy to ride and makes you smile from ear to ear

8. TWO HOOTS – ridden by Maddie McGregor 14-year-old gelding by Tikkanen, formerly trained by Joanne Foster Breeder – Mrs A Kirkwood

Two Hoots formerly with Paul Nicholls, Jeremy Scott & Jo Foster ran 33 times in total, 27 times over fences winning twice over 6 years. He now lives in Ayrshire and is having a great BE career with twin sisters Nell & Maddie McGregor which has taken him over Scotland & northern England, including FEI 1* at Blair and ﬁnishing 2nd in the RoR BE100 championships in Yorkshire. He is a wonderful athlete, both very elegant and loads of fun. His activities along with eventing have proven him to be a great family horse, and he has even impeccably led a funeral procession through the town.

9. THOMAS DO – ridden by Abby Coleman

14-year-old gelding by Flemensﬁrth, formerly trained by Donald McCain Breeder – J J Harty

Thomas Do raced at Ayr on two occasions so it is nice to be back here at the parade showing him off The retraining journey has not been straightforward due to numerous medical issues. Thomas Do has give me his absolute everything on our journey, winning at showing, he deserves for everyone to see how amazing he is. I am looking forward to an bright future with him.

10 VACCINE – ridden by Shibhon McAuliﬀe

6-year-old gelding by Vadamos, formerly trained by Michael Dods Breeder – Tally-Ho Stud

Shibhon bought Vaccine in January 2024, 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 she 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 six years old, and he has an amazingly bright future ahead of him which I’m honoured to be a part of”.

C AFE MENUS

CAFE SILKS

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)

∞ Margarita Truck

∞ Prosecco Bar

∞ Aperol Bar

∞ Oﬀ The Grill

∞ Fries Guys

∞ Vivi & Co Coﬀee

Courtyard Area

(Grandstand Premier / Club)

∞ Burgers

∞ Dirty Bird Truck

∞ General Bar Units

Grandstand Area (Grandstand Only)

∞ Cocktail Bar

∞ Gin Trailer

∞ Aperol Cocktails

∞ Columbia Events Bar

∞ Butchers Grill

∞ Wood Fired Pizza

∞ Loaded Fries

∞ Gyros

∞ Ice Cream

Champagne Lawns (Club Only)

∞ Pure Bartending

∞ 1958 Marquee Bar

THE SCOTTY BRAND HANDICAP CHASE

(CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB 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

2024 WINNER

TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE)

SP: 15/2

Age/Weight: 9-12-0

Runners: 6

Jockey: Danny McMenamin

Trainer: Ann Hamilton

Summary: Tommy’s Oscar tracked the pace of the leaders in last year’s renewal before launching his bid for success two out from home. After navigating the ﬁnal hurdle, he knuckled down to secure a 2 1/2 length victory for trainer Ann Hamilton.

RACE

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (56 wins from 307 runners, 18%) runs TRAPRAIN LAW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs WESTERN DIEGO LONGEST TRAVELLERS: WESTERN DIEGO trained by W P Mullins, THE OTHER MOZZIE trained by G Cromwell, both Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS A respectable seventh behind Caldwell Potter when hampered three out at the Cheltenham Festival, THE OTHER MOZZIE should appreciate going back in trip, having scored impressively at Naas on his penultimate outing. The six-year-old remains unexposed in this sphere and he is preferred to the consistent Homme Public, who has been runner-up on his last two starts. Making his handicap debut, Western Diego is another to note for the title-chasing Willie Mullins.

WIN: THE OTHER MOZZIE EACHWAY: HOMME PUBLIC

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) 9 12 0 Danny McMenamin 15-2 (Ann Hamilton) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note:

ASTA LA PASTA: Following its run on 15/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely and lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Western Diego (IRE), 5-1 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE), 11-2 Etalon (IRE), 13-2 Homme Public (FR), Traprain Law (FR), 7-1 The Other Mozzie (IRE), 14-1 Malystic (GB), Asta La Pasta (IRE)

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, the sixth £665, the seventh £330 and the eighth £170

colours no horse age st-lb

1 TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) (9) 41-334U CD 10 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, four chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Unseated rider when 16-1 at Aintree over 2m (good to soft) in a chase won by Sans Bruit earlier this month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 151

2 HOMME PUBLIC (FR) (21) 051622 D 8 11-3

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Uddy (FR)

O The Nevers Racing Partnership II

Henry Brooke J

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jacques Cypres Swansway S

Has won ﬁve hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 7l by The Four Sixes when second of 7 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 140

3 THE OTHER MOZZIE (IRE) (30) 01U610 D 6 11-1

Br Br g Vadamos (FR) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE)

Sean Flanagan J

O Mr J. Fyffe Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Christopher Maye JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 2f on good and soft ground. Beaten 16l behind Caldwell Potter at 20-1 when seventh of 19 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 138

4 MALYSTIC (GB) (42) 3-2P5F6 CD 11 11-0

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Mystic Glen

Brian Hughes J

O Clova Syndicate and Mr P. D. Niven Peter Niven, Malton T

B Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart P D Niven Racing Ltd S

Has won a hurdle race, two NH ﬂat races and ﬁve chases from 1m 7f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 10l behind Brookie when sixth of 9 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 2m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 137

5 TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) (31) 2-34430 CD

Br Gr g Martaline - Pina (FR)

7 10-12

Patrick Wadge 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 Beaten 14l behind Jazzy Matty at 20-1 when seventh of 20 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 135

6 ETALON (IRE) (49) 505U3P D 8 10-12

Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE)

O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Ms Anne Marie Ryan The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 1m 7f to 2m on soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 15-2 at Kempton over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Bad in February on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 135

7 WESTERN DIEGO (IRE) (51) 513-462 D 8 10-11

Br B g Westerner - Ask Me Sister (IRE)

Danny Mullins J

O Templebloodstock Western Diego Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Sean Osborne

He has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft ground. Beaten 3l by Springt De La Mare when second of 6 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 2m (soft) in February. Official BHA Rating 134

8 ASTA LA PASTA (IRE) (28) 313224 D

7 10-12 (in 5lb ex)

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Asian Maze (IRE) Kielan Woods J

O The Asta La Pasta Partnership

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Ms Helga Moore Ashford Stud of 5095 S Winner of three hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 3-1 behind Teddy Blue when fourth of 5 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 2m 2f (good) last month. Entered here 3:50 yesterday Official BHA Rating 130

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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.

2024 WINNER SHARJAH (FR)

SP: 7/1

Age/Weight: 11-12-0

Runners: 13

Jockey: Paul Townend

Trainer: W P Mullins

Summary: Sharjah deﬁed top weight in this contest last year to secure a ﬁrst win on the day for trainer Willie Mullins. The veteran took the lead one from home and went on to comfortably hold his rivals at bay

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (56 wins from 307 runners, 18%) runs WHISTLE STOP TOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs LOUGHGLYNN FANCY THAT: D Skelton won this race in 2019 and 2023 The stable runs THEFORMISMIGHTY today LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOUGHGLYNN trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS Not beaten far in his attempt to land the hat-trick at Uttoxeter last month, EYED continues to progress and this represents an ideal opportunity off 5lb higher to get back to winning ways. His chief threat looks to be Masaccio, who has been placed the last twice in strong handicaps at Cheltenham and has the potential to improve for another go at 3m C&D winner Whistle Stop Tour has always been highly rated by connections and cannot be ruled out either

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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 MASACCIO (IRE) (30) 212333 8 12-0

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Ange Bleu (USA)

O McNeill Family & Niall Farrell

Tom Cannon J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Bjorn Nielsen Ultima Business Solutions S

He has won two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a chase from 1m 5f to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 20 behind Jagwar beaten 6l at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 146

2 LOUGHGLYNN (IRE) (51) P32-352 7 11-11

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

Sean O’Keeﬀe J

O Jodmart Construction Ltd W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B James Luttrell

He has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 7f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by High Class Hero when second of 8 at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 2m 7f (soft) in February.

Official BHA Rating 143

3 WHISTLE STOP TOUR (IRE) (32) 3-3115P CD 7 11-4

Br B g Saddex - For A While (IRE)

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

Patrick Wadge J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Denis Cusack Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Winner of two hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy Pulled up 3 out when 12-1 at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Myretown last month on his latest outing. Has won at Ayr and Kelso this season. Official BHA Rating 136

4 PIC ROC (IRE) (30) 22-F220 7 11-4

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - South Africa (FR) Ben Jones J

O Mrs Emma Kendall Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Cian O’Doherty Fitzdares S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 17-2 behind Caldwell Potter when 13th of 19 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 136

5 LORD OF THUNDER (IRE) (30) 1-F4210

7 11-1

Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O P & L Account Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Parkville Stud Coral Racing Limited S

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m 4f to 2m 7f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Caldwell Potter when 10th of 19 on his latest outing in a Grade 2 chase in the Group 2 Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 133

6 THEFORMISMIGHTY (GB) (35) 4-41025 D 8 10-10

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Mimi Equal Harry Skelton J

O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Shade Oak Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. Finished 19l behind Classic Anthem when ﬁfth of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Sandown over 2m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 128

7 IDEAL DES BORDES (FR) (49) 2P-112P D BF 7 10-7

Br B g Coastal Path - Carmen des Bordes (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Mrs C. Hanbury & Mrs H. Mackenzie Smith Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B E.A.R.L. Les Bordes de Mornay et al

He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up 4 out when 10-3 favourite at Kempton over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Bad in February on his latest outing. Has won at Wincanton and Kempton this season. Official BHA Rating 125

8 EYED (GB) (28) 21F112 D BF 8 10-5

Br B g Kayf Tara - One Gulp

O Mr Martin Hughes

Jonathan Burke J

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B R. J. McAlpine Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1/2l by Minella Blueway when second of 8 at 11-4 favourite on his latest outing in a chase at Uttoxeter over 3m (good to soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season. 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 Ethical Diamond, Bunting, Batman Girac & Karafon.

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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.

2024 WINNER FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (IRE)

SP: 5/1

Age/Weight: 6-11-2

Runners: 15

Jockey: Tom Cannon

Trainer: Alan King

Summary: Favour And Fortune produced a ﬁne display in what was his handicap bow After taking the lead one from home, he was brieﬂy overtaken by Bialystok. Not to be denied, the gelding produced a gutsy effort in the closing stages to seal the win.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (12 wins from 53 runners, 23%) runs VALGRAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs BATMAN GIRAC, BUNTING, ETHICAL DIAMOND & KARAFON LONGEST TRAVELLERS: KARAFON, BUNTING, ETHICAL DIAMOND & BATMAN GIRAC trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS

An eye-catcher when keeping on for fourth in the County Hurdle, ETHICAL DIAMOND should be primed for this assignment off 1lb higher He still looks well treated compared to some on his Flat form. Saved for this since a strong runner-up effort in a valuable handicap at Windsor in January, Kabral Du Mathan must be thereabouts for in-form connections, as well as Bunting and Valgrand, who are better than what they have produced recently

WIN: ETHICAL DIAMOND

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (IRE)

EACHWAY: KABRAL DU MATHAN

BUNTING: Following its run on 12/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

VALGRAND: Following its run on 14/3/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Ethical Diamond (IRE), 9-2 Kabral du Mathan (FR), 8-1 Valgrand (FR), 12-1 Kihavah (GB), Bunting (FR), Dysart Enos (IRE), 14-1 Welsh Charger (IRE), 20-1 Under Control (FR), Ooh Betty (IRE), 25-1 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE), Karafon (FR), 33-1 Batman Girac (FR)

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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 ETHICAL DIAMOND (IRE) (29) 060-014 D 5 11-12

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Pearl Diamond (GER)

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O H. O. S. Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr W. J. Kennedy

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 4l behind Kargese when fourth of 16 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 144

2 KIHAVAH (GB) (133) 34/1-223 D 8 11-7

Br Ch g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Roheryn (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O JAB Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B The Roheryn Partnership

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Sir Gino beaten 13l at 25-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle over 2m (good) in November last year Official BHA Rating 139

3 BUNTING (FR) (31) 140-02P D 5 11-7

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - That’s Crazy (IRE)

O Tony Bloom

B Mrs Pia Brandt

Danny Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft - heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 12-1 at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Jimmy Du Seuil last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 139

4 KABRAL DU MATHAN (FR) (85) 11-122 D 5 11-7

Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Nasthazya (FR)

Harry Cobden J

O Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau Morson Group S

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 2l by Secret Squirrel when second of 14 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Windsor over 2m (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 139

5 CRACKING RHAPSODY (IRE) (29) 401010 D 6 11-5

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

Winner of ﬁve hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race at 2m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy Beaten 5l behind Kargese at 20-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Has won twice at Kelso this season. Official BHA Rating 137

6 DYSART ENOS

(IRE) (32) 111-300 D 7 11-5

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Graces Beneﬁt (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O The Good Stock Syndicate Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Ms Grainne Dunne BresBet S

Winner of three hurdle races and three NH ﬂat races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 19l behind Lossiemouth at 28-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 137

7 UNDER CONTROL (FR) (146) 11/02-6P D 6 11-2

Br Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Delinda (FR)

Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Charmes

She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up at the last when 11-1 at Cheltenham over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by Burdett Road in November last year on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 134

8 BATMAN GIRAC (FR) (35) 05-60F0 D 5 11-2

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Mangenie (FR) Brian Hayes J

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

B Marc Dumont & E.A.R.L. Les Marronniers

The Sporting Life S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Go Dante when last of 17 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 134

9 KARAFON (FR) (29) 35-1400 5 11-1

Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Labartoli (IRE) J. J. Slevin J

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

B Philippe Thiriet & S.C.E.A. Haras de Pey

The Sporting Life S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on yielding ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Wodhooh when 21st of 24 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 133

10 OOH BETTY (IRE) (35) 2-10130 D 7 11-0

Br B m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) Ben Jones J

O Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory

Ben Clarke, Corscombe T

B Miss Hannah Cashman Tote S

Winner of ﬁve hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Go Dante at 8-1 when 11th of 17 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good to soft) last month. Has won at Kempton and Sandown this season. Official BHA Rating 132

11 VALGRAND (FR) (29) 112000 D 6 11-0

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Valaway (FR)

O HIghclere Thoroughbred Racing - Grand

B P. Rouxel, H. Bellentani & G. Mousnier

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Kargese at 8-1 when 15th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 132

12 WELSH CHARGER (IRE) (70) 110-101 D 7 10-12

Br B g Westerner - Answer Ur Phone (IRE)

O Jones, Spiers & Hartwell

David Noonan J

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B Mr S. Shanahan Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S

Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 14-1 in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing in February, beating Afadil by 1l. Has also won at Wetherby this season. Official BHA Rating 130

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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.

2024 WINNER CZECH HER OUT (IRE)

SP: 14/1

Age/Weight: 10-10-7

Runners: 11

Jockey: Patrick Wadge

Trainer: Lucinda Russell

Summary: Czech Her Out was asked to sit off the early pace in this contest. While her rivals faltered, she timed her approach to perfection as she took the lead following the ﬁnal hurdle and went on to win easily by 6 1/2 lengths.

RACE

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (56 wins from 307 runners, 18%) runs FOX’S FANCY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs ARMED AND FABULOUS LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ARMED AND FABULOUS trained by W P Mullins, OTTIZZINI trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS A step up in distance enabled a career-best triumph from LAVIDA ADIVA when scoring by nine lengths in a Listed event at Kelso three weeks ago. A 6lb rise on this switch to handicap company is workable for Ruth Jefferson’s mare and a brace could be on the cards. Fellow last-time-out winner Ruby Island is a potential improver now faced with a greater test of stamina and she’s feared most, ahead of The Lord Maid

14-1 (Lucinda Russell) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 12.

S.P’s: 5-1 Lavida Adiva (IRE), 11-2 Ruby Island (GB), 13-2 The Lord Maid (IRE), 8-1 Armed And Fabulous (IRE), Rockola Vogue (IRE), 12-1 Fox’s Fancy (IRE), 18-1 Ottizzini (IRE), 20-1 Rialannah (IRE), 33-1 Pinot Rouge (IRE), 50-1 Disco Annie (IRE), My Lady Elektra (FR)

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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 OTTIZZINI (IRE) (21) 4-01P22 CD

8 12-0

Br Ch m Sea Moon - Izzini (IRE) J. J. Slevin J

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

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

She has won three hurdle races from 2m 6f to 3m on good to soft and yielding ground. Beaten 9l by Lavida Adiva when second of 6 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 3m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 129

2 LAVIDA ADIVA (IRE) (21) 601241 D 6 11-11

Br B m Champs Elysees - Avida Star (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Drew & Ailsa Russell Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Gt Bloodstock Tote S

She has won three hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Kelso over 3m (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Ottizzini by 9l. Has also won at Aintree this season. Official BHA Rating 126

3 THE LORD MAID (IRE) (62) 311-202

7 11-11

Br B m Mount Nelson - The Housekeeper (IRE) Stan Sheppard J

O Value Racing - The Lord Maid

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Messrs T. & J. Hayes Plumbing World S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Getaway Theatre when second of 8 at 7-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (soft) in February. Official BHA Rating 126

4 PINOT ROUGE (IRE) (29) 6P46P6 D

Br Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Moanbaun Lady (IRE)

7 11-7

Jack Power (5) J

O Mr S. Oliver Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Seamus O’Roarke Finnies Heavy Haulage S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Finished 13l behind Burrows Hall when last of 6 at 12-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 122

5 RUBY ISLAND (GB) (35) 0/0-3221 C

Br Ch m Trans Island - Midnight Mayhem (IRE)

8 11-3

Danny McMenamin J

O Buckingham & Ritzema Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Christopher T. Dawson Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

She has won three hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 10-3fav here over 2m 5f (soft) last month, beating Fox’s Fancy by a neck. Official BHA Rating 118

6 ARMED AND FABULOUS (IRE) (58) 24/500-1 7 11-2

Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Reconbustible (IRE)

Brian Hayes J

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

B Ray Townsend

Won on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 13-8fav at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) in February, beating My Kiwi Girl by 2 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 117

7 ROCKOLA VOGUE (IRE) (22) 131221 6 11-0

Br B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Catwalk Babe (IRE)

Kielan Woods J

O Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B Tom Radley Pragnell S

She has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-4 favourite at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month, beating O’Faolains Glory by 1/2l. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 115

8 FOX’S FANCY (IRE) (35) 52/21-42

7 10-12

Br B m Kayf Tara - Nonnetia (FR) Patrick Wadge J

O The Nostalgics Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr J. P. Dwan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Beaten a neck by Ruby Island when second of 11 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 113

9 DISCO ANNIE (IRE) (79) 011625 7 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 Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Micks Jet when ﬁfth of 9 on her latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 3f (soft) in January. Has won twice at Carlisle this season. Official BHA Rating 111

10 RIALANNAH (IRE) (29) 34P2P2

6 10-9

Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Brixen (IRE) Harry Cobden J

O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

Placed in six hurdle races from 14 starts. Beaten 1/2l by Burrows Hall when second of 6 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 110

11 MUSIQUE DE FEE (IRE) (2) P43112

6 10-8

Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Fairy Tale (FR) J

O Ms M. L. Peterson

NON-RUNNER

Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T

B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Revival Solutions Group Limited S

She has won three hurdle races from 2m 5f to 3m 3f on good ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Coconut Twist when second of 6 at 5-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newton Abbot over 3m 2f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Sedgeﬁeld and Hereford this season. Official BHA Rating 109

12 MY LADY ELEKTRA (FR) (21) 0-60504 7 10-2

Br B m Jeu St Eloi (FR) - My Lady Link (FR)

O Mrs J. Walker

Bruce Lynn J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mme Janie Walker Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Placed in two hurdle races from 12 NH starts. Well beaten at 500-1 behind Lavida Adiva when fourth of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 3m (good to soft) last month. Runs from 8lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 95

RACE RESULT

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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.

Can Willie Mullins win again?

Willie Mullins trained horses ﬁnished 1-4-5-6 last year from 6 runners as Macdermott led home a quality ﬁeld under Danny Mullins. The winning jockey’s Uncle Willie runs six this year after his horses once again dominated the big races at Cheltenham and Aintree.

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.

BETTER LUCK OF THE IRISH

2024 winner Macdermott was the ﬁrst Irish trained winner of the race since Huntsman won at Bogside in 1869.

WINNING DISTANCE

2018’s shortest winning distance of a nose was matched last year when Macdermott beat Surrey Quest by the same minimum official winning distance.

WINNING TRAINERS

Ken Oliver (4) holds the record for training the most Scottish Grand National winners at Ayr with The Spaniard (1970), Young Ash Leaf (1971), Fighting Fit (1979) and Cockle Strand (1982).

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

2024

2023

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.

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. 2022

MACDERMOTT

OWNER: GALLAGHER BLOODSTOCK LIMITED

TRAINER: W P MULLINS

JOCKEY: DANNY MULLINS

Macdermott secured victory in thrilling fashion in last year’s renewal. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding looked set to stretch clear of his rivals after a good jump four from home took him into the lead. However, after navigating the last, he was challenged by Surrey Quest. A gutsy eﬀort in the closing stages saw him clinch the win by a nose from his rival.

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.

2019

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.

FIFTH RACE 3.35

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

2024 WINNER MACDERMOTT (FR)

SP: 18/1

Age/Weight: 6-10-7

Runners: 26

Jockey: Danny Mullins

Trainer: W P Mullins

Summary: Macdermott secured the big prize last year for trainer Willie Mullins. After threatening to stretch his advantage at the front one from home, he was then challenged by Surrey Quest inside the ﬁnal furlong. A thrilling crescendo saw him hold off his rival to win by a nose.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Richards (24 wins from 170 runners, 14%) runs FAMOUS BRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs CAPTAIN CODY, CHOSEN WITNESS, KLARC KENT, MACDERMOTT, OLYMPIC MAN & SPANISH HARLEM

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: BRANDT trained by C Collins, FLASH DE TOUZAINE trained by L Doyle, CAPTAIN CODY, MACDERMOTT, SPANISH HARLEM, OLYMPIC MAN, CHOSEN WITNESS & KLARC KENT trained by W P Mullins, all Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS Willie Mullins looks to hold a strong hard and last year’s winner Macdermott must warrant respect in his bid to defend his crown. However, stablemate CHOSEN WITNESS boasts an unexposed proﬁle over fences and the son of Well Chosen could be just the sort that will relish this marked rise in distance. Last year’s runner-up and Edinburgh National third Surrey Quest, Hasthing and Sail Away are others to note in a wide-open contest.

WIN: CHOSEN

ﬁrst time by No. 10 11.

19, 20, 21, 22.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Chosen Witness (IRE), 9-1 Rock My Way (IRE), 12-1 Walking On Air (IRE), 14-1 Henry’s Friend (IRE), Olympic Man (FR), Macdermott (FR), Surrey Quest (IRE), 16-1 Captain Cody (IRE), The Kniphand (FR), 25-1 Hasthing (FR), Wiseguy (IRE), 28-1 Flash de Touzaine (FR), 33-1 Our Power (IRE), Spanish Harlem (FR), Sail Away (FR), 40-1 Magna Sam (GB), Brandt (IRE), 50-1 Famous Bridge (IRE), 66-1 Grozni (FR), Snipe (IRE), 80-1 Dom of Mary (FR), Klarc Kent (FR), 150-1 Mr Incredible (IRE)

ROLL OF HONOUR

WITNESS

EACHWAY: MACDERMOTT

2024: MACDERMOTT (FR) 6 10 7 Danny Mullins 18-1 (W P Mullins) 26 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn

TRIFECTA ROLLOVER RACE

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 MR INCREDIBLE (IRE) (21) 2UP-PTP

Br B g Westerner - Bartlemy Bell (IRE)

9 12-0

Alice Stevens (3) J

O Mr J. Manclark Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B R. Lynch

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f on yielding and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Pulled up 5 out when 22-1 at Kelso over 3m 2f (good to soft) in a chase won by Cadell last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 150

2 HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE) (32) 1P-4510

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Easter Bonnie (IRE)

O Elizabeth and Oliver Troup

8 11-8

Ben Jones J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Otto Daniel Kueres Fitzdares S

Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 3f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Myretown when eighth of 24 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 144

3 OUR POWER (IRE) (49) 0/0F-223

Br B g Power - Scripture (IRE)

10 11-7

Dylan Johnston (3) J

O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B Mr John Hennessy Potter Group S

Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 13 behind Katate Dori beaten 26l at 11-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Kempton over 3m (good to soft) in February. Official BHA Rating 143

4 OLYMPIC MAN (FR) (34) 12-P461 8 11-6

Br B g Martaline - Parcelle de Sou (FR)

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Mrs Audrey Turley W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 11-8 favourite at Naas over 2m 4f (soft) last month, beating Foxy Girl by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 142

5 MACDERMOTT (FR) (51) 11-P0UP CD 7 11-6

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Venerie (FR)

O Gallagher Bloodstock Limited

Danny Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Pierre Julienne Gallagher Group Ltd. S

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 4f to 4m on soft and heavy ground. Pulled up at the last when 16-1 at Punchestown over 3m 3f (soft) in a chase won by Fortunedefortunata in February on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 142

6 FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) (32) U4-2316 C 9 11-5

Br B g Fame And Glory - Wahiba Hall (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Hemmings Racing

Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B John Gallagher Trust Inns Limited S

Winner of two hurdle races and ﬁve chases from 2m 3f to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 17l behind Myretown when sixth of 24 at 18-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 141

7 CAPTAIN CODY (IRE) (32) 1-0443U 7 11-4

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Fromthecloudsabove (IRE)

Harry Cobden J

O V Caldwell/A Shamoon/Mrs A Shamoon Ibgi W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B R. Morrissey

He has won two hurdle races and a NH ﬂat race from 2m to 2m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Unseated rider when 12-1 at Cheltenham over 3m 6f (good to soft) in a chase won by Haiti Couleurs last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 140

8 SURREY QUEST (IRE) (69) 102-2U3 8 11-3

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. Third of 14 behind Magna Sam beaten 10l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Musselburgh over 3m 7f (good to soft) in February. Official BHA Rating 139

9 CHOSEN WITNESS (IRE) (62) 41-003U C 8 11-1

Br B g Well Chosen - Whatareyousaying (IRE) Sean O’Keeﬀe J

O Monabeg Investments Limited

B John Dunford (Jnr)

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

He has won two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy Unseated rider when 10-1 in the Group 2 William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novice Chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) in a Grade 2 chase won by Better Days Ahead in February on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 137

10 SPANISH

HARLEM

(FR) (51) 36-P004

Br Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Souverainete (FR)

7 11-0

Brian Hayes 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, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 18l behind Fortunedefortunata when fourth of 17 at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Punchestown over 3m 3f (soft) in February. Official BHA Rating 136

11 HASTHING (FR) (32) 6-4114F

8 10-11

Br B g Konig Turf (GER) - Trendy (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

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

B Guillaume Gosselin & Pierre Emmanuel Gui Wasdell Group S

Winner of two hurdle races, two NH ﬂat races and two chases from 1m 5f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy Fell having jumped the last when 16-1 at Cheltenham over 3m 6f (good to soft) in a chase won by Haiti Couleurs last month on his latest outing. Has won twice at Windsor this season. Official BHA Rating 133

12 ROCK MY WAY (IRE) (32) 2-31422

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Far Rock (IRE)

O J P Romans & Nick Case

7 10-11

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Rockvale Stud Coral Racing Limited S

He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on good and soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Haiti Couleurs when second of 18 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 6f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 133

13 SAIL AWAY (FR) (16) PF0632 C

Br Gr g Martaline - Baraka du Berlais (FR)

O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton

B S.A.R.L. Phoenix Eventing

9 10-10

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

John Cotton (Group) Ltd S

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten a neck by The Doyen Chief when second of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 3m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 132

14 WISEGUY (IRE) (30) 66P-160

9 10-7

Br B g Fame And Glory - Sunset Queen (IRE) Nico de Boinville J

O The Wise Guys & Girls Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Philip Hore Unibet S

He has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and two chases from 2m 1f to 3m on good to soft ground. Beaten 19l behind Daily Present at 28-1 when seventh of 23 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 129

15 FLASH DE TOUZAINE (FR) (30) 245061

10 10-7

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Narcisse de Touzaine (FR) Sean Flanagan J

O J Carthy/E Nolan/K. P. Ryan/Mrs A Doyle

B S.C.E.A. Jandard

Miss Liz Doyle, Ireland T

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 6f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy A winner at 7-2 in a chase at Limerick over 2m 7f (good - yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Pakens Rock by 7l. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 129

16 WALKING

ON AIR

(IRE) (30) P-P63F0

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

8 10-6

Richie McLernon J

O J Carthy, Mrs P Shanahan & D Tabor Faye Bramley, Lambourn T

B Chelston Ireland, Ltd.

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 7f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Daily Present when 11th of 23 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (good to soft) last month. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 128

17 THE KNIPHAND (FR) (42) 5-12132 BF

7 10-5

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - La Chichina (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr D. Owens Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mr Emmanuel Le Roux Capital Reinforcing S

Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 2 3/4l by Moroder when second of 12 at 4-1 favourite on his latest outing in a chase at Doncaster over 3m 2f (good) last month. Has won at Doncaster and Southwell this season. Official BHA Rating 127

18 GROZNI (FR) (30) 65-P156

9 10-5

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Urane de Ferbet (FR) Callum Pritchard (5) J

O J Melville and A Mehrad James Owen, Newmarket T

B Mr Ivan Dumont

Winner of four hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a chase from 2m 1f to 2m 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 16l behind Daily Present when sixth of 23 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 127

19 DOM OF MARY (FR) (30) 130-P20 9 10-4

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Antinea Marie (FR) Caoilin Quinn J

O Mr P. J. Cave David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

B Robert Perret & Jean-Pierre Pidoux

Winner of a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 20l behind Daily Present at 50-1 when eighth of 23 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 126

20 SNIPE (IRE) (16) 0-22303

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pisces

O Foxtrot Racing Snipe

8 10-4

Harry Atkins (7) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mrs Ethel Browne Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S

He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 6f to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 6 behind The Doyen Chief beaten 7l at 3-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 3m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 126

21 KLARC KENT (FR) (32) P0P000

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

9 10-2

Jonathan Burke 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 three years ago. Beaten 18l behind Haiti Couleurs at 66-1 when eighth of 18 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 6f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 122

22 MAGNA SAM (GB) (69) 0P-PP31

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Angie Marinie

O Mr S. Price

11 10-2

David Noonan J

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B Shade Oak Stud Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S

Winner of ﬁve chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 7f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 10-1 in a chase at Musselburgh over 3m 7f (good to soft) on his latest outing in February, beating Bodhisattva by 10l. Official BHA Rating 122

23 BRANDT (IRE) (41) 0U5221

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Bean Ki Moon (IRE)

Sean Bowen J

O Del Boy Partnership Cian Collins, Ireland T

B Tim Hegarty

Successful in two chases at 2m 6f and 3m 4f on soft and yielding ground. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Leopardstown over 3m 4f (yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Union Station by 2 3/4l. Runs from 4lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 120

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THE STAGECOACH WE’VE GOT YOU 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

2024 WINNER CHOSEN WITNESS (IRE)

SP: 16/1

Age/Weight: 7-11-12

Runners: 10

Jockey: Paul Townend

Trainer: W P Mullins

Summary: Tackling this distance for the ﬁrst time in this contest, Chosen Witness handed Willie Mullins a third win of the day He sealed victory by the narrowest of margins as he held off the challenge set by rival Major Fortune.

RACE

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 274 runners, 18%) runs SCARLET JET

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs C’EST TA CHANCE & JUMP ALLEN LONGEST TRAVELLERS: C’EST TA CHANCE & JUMP ALLEN trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS Having made light work of his opening mark at Naas last month, JUMP ALLEN looks very much one to follow Although the six-year-old has a sizeable hike in the ratings to overcome, he scored with enough in hand to suggest that there is more to come. The biggest threat may emerge from Doncaster winner Calimystic, who isn’t taken lightly entering handicaps. C’est Ta Chance and Quebecois are also of interest.

WIN: JUMP

Strap

ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jump Allen (FR), 5-1 Histrionic (IRE), 11-2 Quebecois (FR), Calimystic (IRE), 13-2 C’Est Ta Chance (FR), 8-1 Baratablet (IRE), 18-1 Scarlet Jet (IRE)

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THE STAGECOACH WE’VE GOT YOU 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

1 C’EST TA CHANCE (FR) (21) 04-1244 D 6 12-0

Br B g Elm Park - Kadiana (IRE) J. J. Slevin J

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

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

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on yielding ground. Finished 7l behind Cardcounter when fourth of 6 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 7f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 135

2 CHART TOPPER (FR) (42) 533112 BF 6 11-13

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

O Aisling Byrne/Paul Raleigh/M Cunningham W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mrs Jacky Mullins

NON-RUNNER

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good and soft ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Jet To Vegas when second of 9 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in the Grade 2 bet365 Premier Novices’ Hurdle at Kelso over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month. Doubtful runner today Official BHA Rating 134

3 QUEBECOIS (FR) (28) 10-1242

6 11-10

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Miss Poutine (FR) Harry Cobden J

O McNeill,Stevens,McKenzie,Flowers&Walsh

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Haras de Moricand Ultima Business Solutions S

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 5l by Kingston Pride when second of 4 at evens on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kempton over 2m 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 131

4 JUMP ALLEN (FR) (34) 15431

Br B g Manduro (GER) - Nouvelle Recrue (FR)

6 11-7

Sean O’Keeﬀe J

O McSweeney Bros Quarries Limited W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Bruno Vagne

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on soft and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 9-2fav at Naas over 2m 3f (soft) last month, beating American Money by 5l. Official BHA Rating 128

5 HISTRIONIC (IRE) (27) 305-431 D

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

6 11-0

Harry Skelton J

O Kate & Andrew Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B A. V. Bloodstock Morson Group S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. A winner at 9-4 in a maiden hurdle race at Chepstow over 3m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Newton Tornado by 4 1/2l. Entered here 2:40 yesterday Official BHA Rating 121

6 CALIMYSTIC (IRE) (52) 221

6 10-11

Br B g Califet (FR) - Mystic Masie (IRE) James Bowen J

O James & Jean Potter Ltd

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mrs B. D. Byrne Potter Group, Potters House S

A winner at 2-1 in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m 3f (good) on his latest outing in February, beating Broderick by 7l. Official BHA Rating 118

7 BARATABLET (IRE) (30) 221

Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Perfect Woman (IRE)

O Mr J. Fyffe

5 10-3

Danny McMenamin J

Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Leonard H. MacMahon JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 8-11 favourite at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month, beating The Clonmel Kid by 1l. Official BHA Rating 110

8 SCARLET JET (IRE) (60) 1643 D

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Jet Alert (IRE)

O Turcan Dunning Borwick Maclay Trotter

5 10-2

Bruce Lynn J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Brenda Crean Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Third of 12 behind Jeune Prince beaten 8l at 14-1 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) in February. Runs from 2lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 107 2ND 3RD 4TH TIME

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THE TENNENT’S LAGER NOVICES’ HURDLE (CLASS 2) (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.

2024 WINNER QUAI DE BOURBON (FR)

SP: 8/11 F

Age/Weight: 5-11-12

Runners: 6

Jockey: Paul Townend

Trainer: W P Mullins

Summary: Quai De Bourbon justiﬁed his tag as favourite as he handed Willie Mullins a remarkable fourth triumph of the day After clearing the last hurdle, he powered away from his closest rival to seal an impressive win.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W P Mullins (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs CHART TOPPER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs CHART TOPPER LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CHART TOPPER trained by W P Mullins, HERJA trained by P Griffin, both Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS Point-to-point winner The Jukebox Kid made an instant impression at Uttoxeter last month and could have more to offer on only his second start under Rules. However, it’s hard to get away from CHART TOPPER Willie Mullins’ six-year-old occupied the runner-up berth in Grade 2 company at Kelso last month and that looks the standout piece of form in this contest. With a similar performance, he will prove tough to beat. Queensbury Boy is next best.

WIN: CHART TOPPER

EACHWAY: THE JUKEBOX KID

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: QUAI DE BOURBON (FR) 5 11 12 Paul Townend 8-11 (W P Mullins) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Chart Topper (FR), 11-4 Queensbury Boy (IRE), 5-1 The Jukebox Kid (IRE), 7-1 Gale Mahler (IRE), 14-1 Herja (IRE)

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THE TENNENT’S LAGER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS

2) (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 and the ﬁfth £598

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CHART TOPPER (FR) (42) 533112 BF 6 11-10

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

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Aisling Byrne/Paul Raleigh/M Cunningham W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mrs Jacky Mullins

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 2f on good and soft ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Jet To Vegas when second of 9 at 5-4 favourite 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. Has won at Wetherby and Downpatrick this season. Official BHA Rating 134

2

QUEENSBURY

BOY

(IRE) (22) 1/1-211

Br Br g Doyen (IRE) - Queens Wild (IRE)

6 11-10

Mr David Maxwell J

O Mr David Maxwell Harry Derham, Newbury T

B R. Guiry The Fitzdares Club S

He has won two hurdle races, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good to soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-5fav at Newbury over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month, beating Captain Bellamy by 2 1/4l. Has also won at Doncaster this season. Official BHA Rating 131

3

THE

JUKEBOX KID

(IRE) (28) 1-1 D

Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Baraza (IRE)

6 11-8

David Bass J

O The Sixsmiths Overlords Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Brandon View Stud Fitzdares S

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good to soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Royal Rambler by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating -

4 GALE MAHLER (IRE) (21) 23420P D

Br B m Mahler - Victrix Gale (IRE)

6 11-3

Brian Hughes J

O Mr J. Fyffe Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B Mr A. J. Martin JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S

Winner of four hurdle races and two NH ﬂat races from 2m to 2m 5f on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 3-1 at Kelso over 3m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Lavida Adiva last month on her latest outing. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 124

5 HERJA (IRE) (58) 43

5 10-9

Br Br m Policy Maker (IRE) - Crofton Trail (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J

O P. Jonathan Griffin Patrick Griffin, Ireland T

B Ronan & James Griffin

Placed in a hurdle race from two starts. Third of 9 behind Armed And Fabulous beaten 7l at 16-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) in February. Official BHA Rating -

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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.

2024 WINNER JAZZ DE COTTE (FR)

SP: 9/2

Age/Weight: 5-11-3

Runners: 11

Jockey: Jack Kennedy

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

Summary: Last year’s ﬁnale saw Jazz De Cotte emerge victorious. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding moved into second with a furlong left to run and kept on well to overcome long-time leader Thistle Be The One.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (56 wins from 307 runners, 18%) runs CONMAN JOHN & STRIDE ON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs DYSART DOLOMITE

FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2015 and 2017 The stable runs SUTHERLAND today LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SPREADSHEET GURU trained by A Slattery, DYSART DOLOMITE trained by W P Mullins, both Ireland.

TODAY’S TIPS Moonbow beat a subsequent winner in third when scoring on his second bumper start at Catterick in December and he has to be respected. However, GILLESPIE made a good impression at Ffos Las in December and could have plenty more to offer The son of Getaway may only need to ﬁnd minimal improvement in order to defy his 7lb penalty Sutherland is another to keep an eye on.

WIN: GILLESPIE

EACHWAY: MOONBOW

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: JAZZ DE COTTE (FR) 5 11 3 Jack Kennedy 9-2 (Gordon Elliott) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Dysart Dolomite (IRE), 15-2 Conman John (IRE), 8-1 Gillespie (IRE), Kalkbrenner (IRE), 9-1 Sutherland (IRE), 10-1 Driftwood Bounty (IRE), 11-1 Stride On (IRE), 20-1 Beyond The

(GB), 25-1 Bay Empress (IRE), 33-1 Moonbow (FR), Crossgales King (IRE), 50-1 Moira My Love (GB), 80-1 Spreadsheet Guru (IRE)

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OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

for four, ﬁve and six yrs old x Total prize fund £16500

Prize Money £8985 to the winning horse The second to receive £4139, the third £2069 and the fourth £1036

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BEYOND THE VERGE (GB) (154) 12 D 6 11-7

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Forty One Shots (IRE)

Nathan Moscrop J

O The Goodfellow Partnership Susan Corbett Otterburn T

B Mr Jon Glews Finnies Heavy Haulage S

A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Humble Jumble when second of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating -

2

DRIFTWOOD

BOUNTY

(IRE) (31) 31 D 5 11-7

Br Br g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Driftaway (IRE) Kielan Woods J

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

B M. & F. O’Connor Pragnell S

A winner at 12-1 in a NH ﬂat race at Huntingdon over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Naval Tribute by a neck. Official BHA Rating -

3 GILLESPIE (IRE) (114) 1 D

Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Princess Mairead (IRE)

O Owners Group 130

B William Mangan

5 11-7

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

Owners Group S

Full brother to The Big Breakaway, won twice over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 4f, in a point to point race at 3m and in a chase at 3m. A winner at 9-4 in a maiden NH ﬂat race at Ffos Las over 2m (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Freddiemissmolli by 1 3/4l. Official BHA Rating -

4 MOONBOW (FR) (116) 121 D 5 11-7

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Scheme of The Moon (FR)

Henry Brooke J

O Mr J Fyffe and Mrs W Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais

Successful in a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point at 2m and 2m 4f on good ground. A winner at 2-1 in a NH ﬂat race at Catterick over 2m (good) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Ballynoe Boy by 1l. Has also won at Cothelstone this season. Official BHA Rating -

5 STRIDE ON (IRE) (86) 31

5 11-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mohboss Craig Nichol J

O Mr John R. Adam

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Wiyi Bloodstock Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner at 7-2 in a NH ﬂat race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) on his latest outing in January, beating Geordie Mackem by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating -

6 CONMAN JOHN (IRE) (58) 312 BF 5 11-3

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Shanclough (IRE)

O Mrs C. Wymer

Patrick Wadge J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Kathleen Lane Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Beaten 9l by Upon Tweed when second of 9 at 11-8 favourite on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) in February. Official BHA Rating -

7 CROSSGALES KING (IRE) (23) P-223 5 11-3

Br B g Kingston Hill - Rock On Annie (IRE)

Jonathan Burke J

O Mrs Kate Kenyon Anthony Charlton, Warminster T

B Daniel Cronin Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

Placed in two point-to-points from four starts. Third of 7 behind Hurricane Pat beaten 9l at 17-2 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Chepstow over 2m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -

8 DYSART

DOLOMITE

(IRE) (-) 5 11-3

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dysart Dancer (IRE)

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Ms Eleanor Manning W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Eleanor Manning

Half-brother to Dysart Dynamo, won twice over hurdles at 2m, twice in NH ﬂat races at 2m and 2m 2f and in a chase at 2m 1f including a Grade 2. Commands the utmost respect given the connections he represents. Official BHA Rating -

KALKBRENNER

(IRE) (125) 1 5 11-3

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Coillte Alainn (IRE) Ben Jones J

O Mrs Penny Barker and Mr Jeremy Palin

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Oliver Loughlin Fitzdares S

Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 5-4 favourite in a point-to-point race at Tattersalls over 3m (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Riskaway by 1 1/2l. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Jonathan Fogarty in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -

10 SPREADSHEET GURU (IRE) (41) P 5 11-3

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Timo (IRE)

Danny McMenamin J

O Mr David Armstrong A. Slattery, Ireland T

B Ms Sharon O’Brien

Dam won in a point to point race at 3m. Pulled up when 4-1 favourite at Ballycahane over 3m in a point-to-point race won by Neon Dream last month on his racecourse debut. Official BHA Rating -

11 SUTHERLAND (IRE) (121) 03 5 11-3

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Agathe du Berlais (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr R. A. Bartlett Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Albert Bartlett S

Placed in a NH ﬂat race from two starts. Third of 12 behind Legal Weapon beaten 1l at 13-2 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Warwick over 2m (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating -

12 BAY EMPRESS (IRE) (70) 1 D 6 11-0

Br B m Mahler - Ebony Empress (IRE)

O Mr Semore Kurdi

B Neill Patrick Francis Doran

Bruce Lynn J

Eloise Quayle, Eachwick T

Half-sister to Warm In Gorey, won three times over hurdles at 2m 2f and 2m 4f. A winner at 18-1 in a maiden NH ﬂat race at Wetherby over 2m (soft) on her latest outing in February, beating Little Ledgend by 2l. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating -

13 MOIRA MY LOVE (GB) (81) 5

Br B f Jack Hobbs - Spring Over (IRE)

4 10-2

Alan Doyle J

O Mr Ronnie Lilley Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Exors of the Late Mr Barry MacDonald

Dam won over hurdles at 3m. Finished 9l behind They’re Chancers when ﬁfth of 12 at 100-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating -

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Children will be allowed in all external areas within their particular enclosure

Under 14’s ARE NOT permitted in other bars.

CCTV

Closed Circuit Televisions are provided in all bars. These show live racing from Ayr, followed by replays after each race. They also show action from other tracks racing today covered by SIS Replays of the ﬁrst 5 races from Ayr will be shown after the ﬁfth race.

DOGS

No dogs permitted on the racecourse with the exception of guide dogs in harness.

DRESS CODE

Hospitality Suites – Dressing up is encouraged in our hospitality suites although jackets and ties are not compulsory Strictly no denims.

Club Enclosure – The club enclosure operates a smart/casual dress code. We cannot accept trainers, non-tailored shorts, vests, football and rugby shirts. Smart jeans are acceptable. Grandstand – informal and casual dress but no vest tops of football or rugby colours.

FIRST AID

The Ayr Executive take this opportunity to thank the St Andrews Ambulance Association for their help throughout the season. The First Aid Point can be found behind the main Grandstand.

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Food and drink must NOT be brought into the Racecourse. Glasses and bottles must not be taken outside Bars or designated enclosures.

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Ayr Racecourse Executive reserves the right to refuse entry or to eject anyone who in their opinion is conducting themselves in an inappropriate manner

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HORSE CARE AT AYR

At every race meeting at Ayr there are three specially qualiﬁed equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action.

During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Medical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys.

The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is kept on all horses especially those returning after a race.

MEDIA COVERAGE & RECORDING FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES

All Attendees (which for the purposes of this clause also includes horses and for the avoidance of any doubt includes families with children) are reminded that many races and ﬁxtures are given coverage on television, radio and in print and various other forms of media. By entering the Racecourse Attendees are accepting they may appear in such coverage which may also include printed or electronic material used for the promotion of the Racecourse.

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The use of mobile telephones is not permitted except by permission of the Clerk of the Course. Bookmakers who have paid the appropriate fee may also use mobile telephones. In addition the use of any transmitting or receiving device, other than the official racecourse, Tote or Police service is prohibited.

SMOKING

Ayr Racecourse adheres to the government’s National No Smoking Policy All indoor areas are No Smoking Zones. Those wishing to smoke may do so in the designated areas outside.

USE OF SCREENS

It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the ground. This does not reﬂect on the severity of an injury but allows the vet some privacy and the horse the opportunity in a calm environment, in which to make a recovery Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse!

For equine care provided at Ayr see under officials at the back of this card.

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John Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Michael Eyre Lyndsay Glynn, Robert McCarthy

Lauren Thomson

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Stuart Turner Ryan Colley Robert Supple

Judges

Di Clark & Fraser Perratt

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Michael Roberts

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Arthur Kidd & Kate Maxwell

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John Morris, Will Marshall, John Marshall, Natalie Nimby

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Chris Nash

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Gareth Topham

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David Brown

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Graeme Anderson - 07768 651261 - @ClerkAyr

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Ross Donald - 07724 903819 rdonald@ayr-racecourse.co.uk

Raceday Safeguarding Officer

Mark Gajic - 07789 981089

First Race 1.10 - 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 the sixth £665 the seventh £330 and the eighth £170 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 10th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. SCOTTY BRAND 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 14 entries, 2 at £50 and 12 at £250 - Closed April 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £21520; Second £8870; Third £4435; Fourth £2220; Fifth £1110; Sixth £555; Seventh £275; Eighth £140. (Penalty Value £28135)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.43 - 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 10th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, 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. 25 entries, 11 at £50 and 14 at £250. - Closed April 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £19640; Second £9820; Third £4910; Fourth £2455; Fifth £1225; Sixth £615; Seventh £305; Eighth £155. (Penalty Value £25720) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.15 - 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, March 25th and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, April 7th and pay £375 Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 10th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after March 30th, 2025, 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. 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 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. 40 entries, 22 at £125 18 at £500 - Closed March 25th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.55 - THE UK GREENTECH GLASGOW 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 10th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025 for each hurdle race won 7lb. UK GREENTECH GLASGOW has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey They 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 18 entries, 3 at £45 and 15 at £225 - Closed April 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £17676; Second £8838; Third £4419; Fourth £2210; Fifth £1103; Sixth £554; Seventh £275; Eighth £140 (Penalty Value £23148) Weights raised 6lb 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, March 25th and pay £300 stake, Confirm by noon, April 7th and pay £700 Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 10th. Penalties, after March 30th, 2025, 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. 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 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. 59 entries, 26 at £300, 33 at £1000 - Closed March 25th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £86080; Second £35480; Third £17740; Fourth £8880; Fifth £4440; Sixth £2220; Seventh £1100; Eighth £560. (Penalty Value £112540) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.10 - THE STAGECOACH WE’VE GOT YOU 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). £96 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher or £19 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £77 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 10th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, 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. 26 entries, 3 at £19 and 23 at £96 - Closed April 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504 (Penalty Value £10562)

SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.45 - THE TENNENT’S LAGER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (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 and the ﬁfth £598 for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 10th. 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 8lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. TENNENT’S LAGER 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 19 entries at £100 - Closed April 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496. (Penalty Value £10406) A

SEE PAGE 61 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.20 - THE BRANDINGHUB FOR SIGNS & GRAPHICS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8985 to the winning horse The second to receive £4139 the third £2069 and the fourth £1036 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 7th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 10th. 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. BRANDINGHUB 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 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £6885; Second £3444; Third £1721; Fourth £861. (Penalty Value £8985.90) A SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE.

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