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7 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (29) 011612

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Br B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE) Tom Scudamore J O Allson Sparkle Ltd Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B C. and Mrs Wilson Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale S 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

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S 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

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

FORM RATINGS Included in the form guide below each horse is a form rating, calculated from the horse’s previous performances, taking into account a number of variables such as ﬁnishing position, distance won/beaten by, horses beaten/beaten by, weight carried, race time (compared with the standard time), going allowance, number of days since that performance, etc. Horses which have not raced will not have a form rating, as may some horses which have raced but not recently in Britain or their performances to-date have not yet merited a rating.

MIGHTY THUNDER WAS THE WINNER OF THE SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL ON SUNDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2021.

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WELCOME TO AYR RACECOURSE

Welcome to Ayr Racecourse for the second of our jumps meeting of 2026. Whether you are a ﬁrst time racegoer or a seasoned racing enthusiast, I hope you have an enjoyable experience with us today. I’d like to thank our owners and trainers for choosing to run their horses here today and I wish all connections the very best of luck and hope that you have a successful day. Todays racing has a real broad mix to whet our appetites including a Mares only Novice Hurdle in the second race and a Class 3 Novice Chase with some future stars featuring over the shorter distance of 2 miles. Our Jumps season of course culminates in the Coral Scottish Grand National weekend on 17/18 April it’s the biggest jumps meeting in Scotland and this year again will very much be a Premier ﬁxture. Who can forget last year with the Red Devils parachute display team on the Saturday and indeed Willie Mullins essentially winning the trainers title as a result of prevailing in the Scottish National Please feel free to visit Western House Hotel after racing where Scott Nicol plays his live acoustic set from 4pm till 7pm. The next meeting is on Thursday 29 January and we look forward to welcoming you back then. I wish you and a safe journey home and hope to see you back at Ayr soon.

David Brown Managing Director Ayr Racecourse

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MEET THE RACECOURSE TEAM

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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS Listed below are the JockeysAND and Trainers in action at today’s meeting. TODAY’S JOCKEYS TRAINERS Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting

JOCKEYS

Edward Austin 1.48, 2.48 Callum Bewley 12.48, 2.18 Sean Bowen 12.48, 1.48, 2.18 Tom Broughton 1.18 Jonathan Burke 1.18 Ross Chapman 1.48 Alan Doyle 1.48, 3.18

TRAINERS

N. W. Alexander 12.48, 1.18, 1.48, 2.48, 3.18, 3.48 Cian Collins 1.48 Max Comley 1.18 Ian Duncan 12.48, 1.48, 3.18 Anthony Honeyball 1.18 Iain Jardine 3.18 Adrian Keatley 3.48

Derek Fox 12.48, 2.18, 2.48, 3.18 Theo Gillard 3.18, 3.48 Jamie Hamilton 1.48, 3.48 Brian Hughes 12.48, 1.48, 2.48, 3.18, 3.48 Ben Jones 2.18 Peter Kavanagh 3.18

Bruce Lynn 12.48, 1.18, 1.48, 2.48, 3.18, 3.48 Ryan Mania 12.48, 2.48 Conner McCann 1.18 Nathan Moscrop 12.48, 1.48, 2.48, 3.48 Craig Nichol 1.48, 2.48, 3.48 Non Runner 1.18

Jack Power 2.18, 3.48 Sean Quinlan 2.48, 3.18, 3.48 Conor Rabbitt 3.18 Ben Smith 12.48, 1.18, 3.18 Jack Tudor 12.48 Patrick Wadge 12.48, 1.48, 2.48 Gregor Walkingshaw 3.18

Christopher Kellett 2.48 Donald McCain 12.48, 1.18, 3.18, 3.48 Rebecca Menzies 1.48 Olly Murphy 12.48, 2.18 Fergal O’Brien 1.18 Jedd O’Keeffe 3.18

Ben Pauling 2.18 David Pipe 12.48 Lizzie Quinlan 2.48, 3.18 Nicky Richards 12.48, 2.48 Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore 12.48, 1.18, 1.48, 2.18, 2.48, 3.18, 3.48 Gary Rutherford 1.48, 2.48

R. Mike Smith 12.48, 1.18, 2.48, 3.18, 3.48 Sandy Thomson 1.48, 2.18, 2.48 Donald Whillans 1.48, 2.48, 3.48 Ewan Whillans 3.48 William Young Jnr 3.18

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FIRST RACE 12.48

THE BOOK DAY DANCIN ON 11 APRIL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 281 runners, 16%) runs BENNYS JENNY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs NEXT TWIST LONGEST TRAVELLER: BRAS D’OR trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 377 miles. colours

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NEXT TWIST (FR) (49) 43-61 D

Br Ch g Muhtathir - Poprock du Berlais (FR) O Mr Adrian Butler B Pierre & Phillippe Moruzzi

Sean Bowen J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Betano S

A winner at 13-8 in a maiden hurdle race at Southwell over 2m (good to soft) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Precious Metal by 6l. Official BHA Rating -

TRIPLE CROWN TED (IRE) (56) 22-31 D

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Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - This Is Bollyduff (IRE) Derek Fox J O The Teddy Boys Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B Mrs C. J. Zetter-Wells Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 5-6fav at Kelso over 2m (soft) in November last year, beating Godfrey Bouillon by 4l. Official BHA Rating 110

BELVEDERE BHOY (IRE) (15) 60F

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Br B g Doyen (IRE) - The Way It Works (IRE) Patrick Wadge J O Mr Liam Kelly Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B Mr L. Kelly Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Yet to place in three starts. Fell 5 out when 80-1 at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by They Want Me in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating -

4 BRAS D’OR (FR) (27) P22-52

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Br B g Barastraight - Nuit de Guerre (FR) Jack Tudor J O Mr John P. McManus David Pipe, Wellington T B Mrs Melanie Gonzalez De Canales W & S Recycling S Placed in a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from ﬁve starts. Beaten 5l by Un Sens A La Vie when second of 15 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating -

CK O’MARA (IRE) (43) 00

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Siwaara (IRE) O Mr John Murphy B James Hennelly

Ben Smith (7) J R. Mike Smith, Galston T

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Upon Tweed when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year. Official BHA Rating -

6 COYLTON KING (GB) (11) 64-00F Br Br g Jack Hobbs - Lochnell (IRE) O Mr Ronnie Lilley B Barry MacDonald

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Ryan Mania J Ian Duncan, Coylton T Ian Duncan Racing S

Unplaced in all ﬁve starts. Fell 3 out when 150-1 here over 2m 4f (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Kings Champion earlier this month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating -

KILNESARE FLIGHT (IRE) (44) 2-2

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Br B g Malinas (GER) - Kilnesare Kate (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Owners Group 145 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Denis Ryan Owners Group S Placed in a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from two starts. Beaten 3/4l by Loveable Reprobate when second of 7 at 15-8 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating -

8 LUCKIE DEVIL (IRE) (251) 2-4

Br Br g Pillar Coral - Uimhir A Seacht (IRE) Callum Bewley J O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Michael Long Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Well beaten at 10-3 behind Jentobello when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Kelso over 2m (good) in May last year. He is wearing a hood for the first time. Official BHA Rating Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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9 BENNYS JENNY (IRE) (37) 3P1/00-5

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10 BREAKING GROUND (IRE) (150) 6350

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Br B or Br m Lauro (GER) - Grange Oscar (IRE) Bruce Lynn J O Mr Richard & Mrs Lisa Mcculloch N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Edwin Carlisle Dem-Master Demolition Ltd S A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind La Zoubida when ﬁfth of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating Br B m Berkshire (IRE) - Peace And The City (FR) Nathan Moscrop J O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Patrick Kelly Placed in a point-to-point from four starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Break Point when 10th of 13 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Perth over 2m (good) in August last year. She is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 8, 10. Hood worn by No. 1.

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Next Twist (FR), Bras d’Or (FR), 7-2 Triple Crown Ted (IRE), 10-1 Kilnesare Flight (IRE), 14-1 Luckie Devil (IRE), 100-1 Belvedere Bhoy (IRE), Coylton King (GB), Bennys Jenny (IRE), 250-1 Ck O’Mara (IRE), 300-1 Breaking Ground (IRE)

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Next Twist and Triple Crown Ted both arrive on the back of comprehensive wins and are entitled to respect under their penalties, but the vote goes to BRAS D’OR. David Pipe’s charge made a pleasing start to life over hurdles at Cheltenham and was far from disgraced in behind the now 130-rated Un Sens A La Vie at Ludlow next time. With less on his plate, he can shed the maiden tag. Kilnesare Flight is well worth a second look too.

totewin: Bras D’or

toteeachway: Next Twist

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TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - DEREK FOX The dual Grand National winning jockey shares the Lucinda Russell/Michael Scudamore rides with Patrick Wadge and several conditional jockeys whose claims can be utilised when required but the Irishman continues to be number one at the MIlnathhort yard and is tied with 3-times champion Brian Hughes at the top of the standings here at Ayr. Fox’s 30 winners over the past 5 seasons is level with Hughes before today’s 4 rides, one ahead of the injured Danny McMenamin and 2 clear of Sean Quinlan. The rider was out of luck here on January 2 but Triple Crown Ted will have plenty of supporters at 12.48 and course and distance winner Kelvin Forlonge could defy a 6lbs rise at 1.48 before Big John Wayne makes its chasing debut at 2.18.

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SECOND RACE 1.18

THE WICKED AFTERNOON TEA LAST FEW PLACES EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

2M 4F 100Y

for novice four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 281 runners, 16%) runs JUST AN ARTIST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs DREAM SHADOW LONGEST TRAVELLER: DREAM SHADOW trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 335 miles. colours

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JUST HER TYPE (IRE) (30) 52-6131 D

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DREAM SHADOW (IRE) (54) 3/132-21

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JUST AN ARTIST (GB) (45) 5P-1P

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4 LETS MINGLE (IRE) (41) 033-124 D

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6 LARGY ROSE (IRE) (52) 2

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Br B m Pour Moi (IRE) - Enistar (IRE) Tom Broughton (5) J O Charles Noell and Helen Byrd Max Comley, Sutton Veny T B Mrs Darina Kelly Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in a hurdle race at Southwell over 2m 4f (good to soft) on her latest outing in December last year, beating Gold Link by 1l. Has also won at Ffos Las this season. Official BHA Rating 113

Br B m My Dream Boat (IRE) - Rubys Shadow (IRE) Jonathan Burke J O M Doocey, S Doocey & P J Doocey Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Sean Reilly Doocey Group Ltd S She has won a hurdle race, a NH ﬂat race and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good to soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 10-11fav at Warwick over 2m 3f (good to soft) in November last year, beating Gaelic Saint by 7l. Official BHA Rating 118 Br B m Masterstroke (USA) - Justapuzzle Bruce Lynn J O P and F Racing N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 16-1 at Doncaster over 2m 3f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Madame Luna in November last year on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 110 Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Thessalienne (FR) Conner McCann (7) J O Mr E. Shervington Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B James Luttrell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 4f and 3m on good ground. Finished 18l behind Small Town Hero when fourth of 7 at 11-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 3m (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 109

PARK PRINCESS (IRE) (2) 140/-121

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Reine Angevine (FR) J O Peter Jones and Diana Goodall R Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T E N -RUN B Padraig Higgins & Larry Murphy geegeez.co.uk S NON She has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on good and soft ground. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-5fav at Fontwell over 2m 2f (soft) earlier this month, beating Onefournine by a neck. Has also won at Ludlow this season. Non runner Official BHA Rating 126 Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rowansgift (IRE) Ben Smith (7) J O Mrs L. A. Ogilvie R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Largy Bloodstock Half-sister to Largy Hill, won twice over hurdles at 2m 5f and 3m and in NH flat race at 2m including a Grade 3 race. Beaten 1 1/2l by Walk The Hall when second of 7 at 5-2 in a point-to-point at Kirkistown over 3m in November last year. Having her first run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating -

ROSES ALL THE WAY (IRE) (24) 2230-36

Br B m Workforce - Snug Bunch (IRE) J NER O Mrs Miranda Johnson Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T RUN N B J. Conlon Prisma Colour Ltd S NO Placed in a hurdle race, three NH ﬂat races and a point-to-point from seven starts. Finished 17l behind Supreme Malinas when sixth of 9 at 25-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 3f (good to soft) in December last year. Non runner. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: GOLDEN POINT (FR) 6 11 0 Derek Fox 13-8 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: JUST AN ARTIST: Following its run on 29/11/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Dream Shadow (IRE), 4-1 Lets Mingle (IRE), 6-1 Just Her Type (IRE), 16-1 Largy Rose (IRE), 20-1 Just An Artist (GB) Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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DREAM SHADOW bumped into a subsequent Listed winner on her hurdling debut before duly obliging at Warwick. The seven-year-old should have plenty more to offer and has been found an excellent opportunity to double up. Tom Broughton gets on well with dual hurdles winner Just Her Type and she cannot be discounted, while Lets Mingle is expected to give her running.

totewin: Dream Shadow

toteeachway: Just Her Type

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BETTING

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TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - OLLY MURPHY Murphy has two key runners here at Ayr today with Fingle Bridge in the Class 3 Novices’ Chase at 2.18 and Next Twist in the opening Novices’ Hurdle at 12.48 and both of his runners are set to be ridden by champion jockey Sean Bowen. Last month’s Welsh Grand National winning pilot has enjoyed excellent fortunes at Ayr this season with a 4-timer at our surviving December meeting and a double at our New Year ﬁxture 10 days ago. Murphy continues to provide Bowen with a huge array of jumping talent as both men continue to progress up the training and riding ranks and both Southwell scorer Next Twist and Uttoxeter match winner Fingle Bridge look serious horses for both today and the rest of the season.

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SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 10 WINS FROM 68 RUNNERS

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THIRD RACE 1.48

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3M 70Y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the ﬁfth £242.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 281 runners, 16%) runs BETTER BE DEFINITE & NAE BOTHER AT A’ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Whillans (3 wins from 6 runners, 50%) runs SHOESHINE BOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: GATHER YOURSELF trained by C Collins, Ireland. colours

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KELVIN FORLONGE (FR) (43) 354-551 CD

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Dieu Nous Garde (FR) Patrick Wadge J O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B Mr Pierre Noirot et al Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Shoeshine Boy by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 105

PIAFF BUBBLES (IRE) (41) 5344-3P D

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MONSIEUR LE FUZZ (FR) (47) 4061-46 CD

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4 SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) (17) 00-032F CD

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GATHER YOURSELF (IRE) (30) 0-04P53

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6 MAURA JEANNE (GB) (14) 534-626 CD

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Br B or Br g Fame And Glory - Liss Na Tintri (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J O Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T B Niall Flynn Bluegrass Horse Feeds S A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Pulled up at the last when 5-1 at Haydock over 3m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Small Town Hero in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 103

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Yellow Ball (FR) Ross Chapman J O Blacklock Simpson Fagen & Marks Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier Bluegrass Horse Feeds S A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Pike Road when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 7f (soft) in November last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 99 Br B or Br g Valirann (FR) - Godlylady (IRE) Craig Nichol J O Mousetrap Racing Donald Whillans, Hawick T B Ronnie O’Neill Embroidery Elite Ltd S Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 7f to 3m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Fell 2 out when 7-1 at Wetherby over 3m (soft) in a hurdle race won by Kalo Athena in December last year on his latest outing Official BHA Rating 96 Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Godlylady (IRE) Sean Bowen J O A P Partnership Cian Collins, Ireland T B Ronnie O’Neill Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from 12 starts. Third of 13 behind Found A Diamond beaten 12l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 3m 1f (soft - heavy) in December last year Official BHA Rating 94 Br Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Watch Closely Now (IRE) Alan Doyle (3) J O Land of Burns Racing Club Ian Duncan, Coylton T B Ian A. Duncan Ian Duncan Racing S Successful in two hurdle races at 3m and 3m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 11l behind Kiss My Face when sixth of 7 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 3m (good) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 93

HOLLY BIRD (IRE) (28) 4P5-532

Br B m Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Cakemuir Racing Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Stephanie Hanly Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S Placed in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race from ten starts. Beaten 4l by Somebodycomegether when second of 10 at 11-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (good to soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 90

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Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Deﬁnitely Better (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J O Ken McGarrity & Hannigan,Wheeler,Wheeler N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 7f and 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Authorized Mission when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good to soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating 87 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maggie Blue (IRE) O Mrs H. O. Graham B Mrs H. O. Graham

10-6

Edward Austin (5) J Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

Yet to place in seven starts. Pulled up at the last when 250-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (heavy) in a maiden hurdle race won by Tashkhan in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 83

10 NAE BOTHER AT A’ (IRE) (219) 60/P60-0

10-2

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Daisies Adventure (IRE) Bruce Lynn J O Geoff and Elspeth Adam N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Bruce Mactaggart Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Unplaced in all eight starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Maillot Blanc when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 3m (good) in June last year. Runs from 7lb out of the handicap. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating 72

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: BOOLAMORE CLASSIC (IRE) 6 10 8 Bruce Lynn 5-2 (N W Alexander) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 6, 7. Stewards Note: PIAFF BUBBLES: Following its run on 3/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Kelvin Forlonge (FR), 7-2 Gather Yourself (IRE), 15-2 Holly Bird (IRE), 8-1 Shoeshine Boy (IRE), 10-1 Better Be Deﬁnite (GB), 11-1 Maura Jeanne (GB), 12-1 Piaff Bubbles (IRE), 22-1 Monsieur Le Fuzz (FR), 40-1 Nae Bother At A’ (IRE), 100-1 Blue Indigo (GB)

RACE RESULT

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A confident vote goes to KELVIN FORLONGE, who made a mockery of his opening mark to score over C&D at the start of December. He was raised 6lb for that performance, but conditions might not be too dissimilar here. He’s completely unexposed at this sort of trip and is expected to take another step forward. Irish raider Gather Yourself merits the utmost respect in the hands of Sean Bowen, while Shoeshine Boy wouldn’t be without a chance if putting a recent fall behind him.

totewin: Kelvin Forlonge

toteeachway: Gather Yourself

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FOURTH RACE 2.18

THE BOOK CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

2M 110YDS

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Prize Money.£7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the ﬁfth £454.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A M Thomson (14 wins from 129 runners, 11%) runs DEDICATED HERO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs FINGLE BRIDGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FINGLE BRIDGE trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 323 miles. colours

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FINGLE BRIDGE (IRE) (35) 1//111-21 D

11-8

MEETMEBYTHESEA (IRE) (59) 2/1113-1 D

11-8

BIG JOHN WAYNE (IRE) (454) F/13F/2-

11-2

4 DEDICATED HERO (IRE) (18) 115-600 D

11-2

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Royale Video (FR) Sean Bowen J O McNeill Family & Stone Family Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Cyril O’Hara Betano 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 to heavy. Came home alone on his latest outing in a chase when 1-6fav at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (heavy) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 139 Br B g Watar (IRE) - Lake Wakatipu Ben Jones J O Mr John P. McManus Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Mr Maurice Day Fitzdares S He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-4fav at Wetherby over 1m 7f (soft) in November last year, beating Push The Button by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 138 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Balwaney (FR) Derek Fox J O Mr Mark Blandford Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B Joseph Robb Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 2 3/4l by Clondaw General when second of 4 at 11-4 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Worcester over 2m 7f (soft) in October ‘24. Official BHA Rating 117

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - True Dedication (IRE) Callum Bewley J O Recommended Freight & S McMillan Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Patrick and Bernadette Vaughan O’Connor Border Embroidery S He has won two hurdle races and two NH ﬂat races at 2m on good and soft ground. Beaten 17l behind Indeevar Bleu at 10-3 when last of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 123

FROM THE CLOUDS (FR) (73) 2/411U/-2

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Saffarona O Trotters International by A & L Mclaren B P. Henry, J. Gandy & A. Chevalier Du Fau

Jack Power (5) J Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 1f on heavy ground. Beaten 7l by Ruby Island when second of 5 at 14-1 on his chase debut over this course and distance (soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating 121

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: TRAVAIL D’ORFEVRE (FR) 9 11 2 Bruce Lynn 11-8 (N W Alexander) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Fingle Bridge (IRE), 11-8 Meetmebythesea (IRE), 14-1 From The Clouds (FR), 16-1 Big John Wayne (IRE), 22-1 Dedicated Hero (IRE)

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An interesting clash between FINGLE BRIDGE and Meetmebythesea, with preference for the former. Olly Murphy’s gelding was unbeaten over hurdles, with a Listed success at Exeter the highlight, especially given how the form has worked out. He returned to the same venue for his chasing bow when second to Lulamba before being left alone in a match at Uttoxeter and this appeals as a decent opportunity to continue his progression. Meetmebythesea was also a useful hurdler who scored on his chasing debut at Wetherby, while Big John Wayne looks the pick of the remainder.

totewin: Fingle Bridge

toteeachway: Meetmebythesea

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THE CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP LUNCH @westernhousehotel HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

3M 20y

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Prize Money.£4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the ﬁfth £272.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 281 runners, 16%) runs JIRKO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Whillans (3 wins from 6 runners, 50%) runs MAID OF HOUXTY

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I SEE THE SEA (IRE) (16) 12-6310

12-0

BIG ZOUK (IRE) (33) 1/4P-53 D BF

11-12

TOROSAY (IRE) (44) 6U30-20 D

11-8

Br Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Joleen (IRE) J O MPH Racing Christopher Kellett, Lathom T ER N N B James Robinson Mph Building Systems Limited S RU ONSuccessful in two chases at 3m 1f on goodNand good to soft ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Valence D’Aumont when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in a chase at Catterick over 3m 1f (good) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 98 Br Gr g Milan - Miss Zouk (FR) Brian Hughes J O WRR UK Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Brian Moran Advantage Engineering Ltd T/A Wrr-UK, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft - heavy ground. Third of 8 behind Snowrocco beaten 11l at 9-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 3m (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 96 Br B m Getaway (GER) - The Toft O Dig In Racing B Lucinda Russell

Derek Fox J Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner of a chase at 3m on heavy ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Super Citizen when seventh of 12 on her latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m 2f (soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating 92

4 JIRKO (FR) (43) 0000-32

Br Bl g Balko (FR) - Belle du Luy (FR) O Gemmell, Horn, Morris & Morris B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Luy

11-5

Bruce Lynn J N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Placed in two chases from eight starts. Beaten 13l by Wholly Boley when second of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (heavy) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 89

ROB ROY MACGREGOR (IRE) (73) PP3-400

10-13

6 MAID OF HOUXTY (GB) (44) 2431//-PP

10-9

10-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Baloo (IRE) Patrick Wadge J O Mr Ken McGarrity Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Mr K. D. Cotter Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S A winner of a NH ﬂat race at 2m 1f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 17l behind Azof Des Mottes at 4-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating 83 Br B m Native Ruler - Izons Croft Craig Nichol J O Mr W. M. Aitchison Donald Whillans, Hawick T B W. M. Aitchison A winner of a chase at 2m 7f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up 5 out when 40-1 at Carlisle over 3m 2f (soft) in a chase won by Super Citizen in November last year on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 79

KINGSTON ROCK (IRE) (34) 5036-PP

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Rock High Lady (IRE) O Mr J L and Mrs H R Gledson B Maurice Geraghty

Edward Austin (5) J Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

Placed in a hurdle race from 17 starts. Pulled up at the last when 12-1 at Hexham over 2m (heavy) in a chase won by Stick With Me Sam in December last year on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 77

8 EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) (11) 0-20PPP C

10-2

Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Miss Anneliese (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J O Blue Circle Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T B W. M. Johnstone Dalcon Civil Engineering Ltd S Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 3 out when 50-1 here over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by So Many Roads earlier this month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 70 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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9 MUROOR (GB) (73) P-52600

10-2

Br Ch g Nayef (USA) - Raaya (USA) Sean Quinlan J O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited He has won two hurdle races and two chases at 2m 3f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over ﬁve years ago. Well beaten at 66-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating 69

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: ORBYS RIVER (IRE) 7 9 11 William Maggs 22-1 (Sam Allwood) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 9. Stewards Note: I SEE THE SEA: Following its run on 28/12/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled. TOROSAY: Following its run on 30/11/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Big Zouk (IRE), 10-3 Jirko (FR),, 13-2 Torosay (IRE), 7-1 Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE), 33-1 Kingston Rock (IRE), 50-1 Maid of Houxty (GB), 80-1 Muroor (GB), 100-1 Euchan Falls (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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Torosay is better judged on her C&D second rather than her subsequent Carlisle disappointment and the handicapper has aided her cause by dropping her 3lb. Jirko was no match for an easy winner here at the beginning of last month and remains capable of better, but the vote goes to chasing debutant BIG ZOUK. Nicky Richards’ gelding won a point-to-point in February 2024 and the switch to fences can bring about the improvement required.

totewin: Big Zouk

toteeachway: Torosay

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SIXTH RACE 3.18

THE DREAM WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualiﬁer)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 281 runners, 16%) runs PLATIN MOON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs JIAIR MADRIK LONGEST TRAVELLER: JIAIR MADRIK trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 196 miles. colours

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THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) (38) 4531-05 CD

12-0

HE’S BRESILIAN (GB) (33) 332-361

11-13

Br Ch g Primary (USA) - Doubt (IRE) Derek Fox J O Mrs H. Kelly Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B Moygaddy Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from soft to heavy. Finished 12l behind Chase A Fortune when ﬁfth of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 109 Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Milan Athlete (IRE) O Fine Claret Racing & Mr T.S. Ingham B Mr W. Kinsey

Sean Quinlan J Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd S

Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when evens fav at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) in December last year, beating Glenville by 2 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 108

DANCE THIEF (IRE) (73) 61233-5 CD

11-10

4 JIAIR MADRIK (FR) (35) 12342/-0

11-10

11-9

6 MR LINCOLN (GB) (15) 20/3-50

11-8

11-5

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Don’t Wait (IRE) Ben Smith (7) J O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T B P. O’Connell He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 7l behind Dee’s Getaway when ﬁfth of 11 at 11-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating 105 Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Princesse Winner (FR) Theo Gillard J O Martin Cap & Darrell Williams Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Emmanue-Julien Leclerc, Mme Isabelle Mou Bluegrass Horse Feeds S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Authodidacte when last of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 105

TWO AULD PALS (IRE) (46) 31/65-36 D

Br B g The Carbon Unit (USA) - Lady Jock (IRE) Gregor Walkingshaw (10) J O Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B Thistle Bloodstock Ltd Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 17l behind Speed Davis when sixth of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m 4f (good to soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating 104

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - The Miniver Rose (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Mr G. Gibson Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S Placed in two hurdle races from ﬁve NH starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Cavalier Du Luy when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 103

TREAD SOFTLY NOW (GB) (15) 6021P2 CD

Br B m Champs Elysees - Watch Closely Now (IRE) Alan Doyle (3) J O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Beaten a head by Speiriuil when second of 9 at 13-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 2f (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 100

8 SAO CARLOS (GB) (30) 33U5-P0 D

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Valleyofthedolls Peter Kavanagh J O Mr A Balmer and Bolton Mill Racing Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T B Goldford Stud Siba Contracts S Successful in a hurdle race and a NH ﬂat race at 2m and 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 40-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 100 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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9 DON OCCHETTI (IRE) (11) 00/231-P D

11-2

10 PLATIN MOON (FR) (30) 652-465 BF

11-0

Br B g Presenting - Baileys Partytime Conor Rabbitt (3) J O Mr W. G. Young Jnr William Young Jnr, Carluke T B Mrs D. Cashman A winner of a chase at 2m on good ground. Pulled up 3 out when 66-1 here over 2m 4f (soft) in a hurdle race won by So Many Roads earlier this month on his latest outing. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Official BHA Rating 97 Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Alsusha (FR) O Turcan, McIntosh,Coltman, Douglas Miller B Mr R. Shaykhutdinov

Bruce Lynn J N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Placed in a hurdle race from six NH starts. Finished 16l behind Fostered Phil when ﬁfth of 10 at 5-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating 95

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: ROCK ON JET (IRE) 6 11 9 Danny McMenamin 5-2 (George Bewley) 7 ran Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Tread Softly Now (GB), 4-1 He’s Bresilian (GB), 9-2 Platin Moon (FR), 7-1 Two Auld Pals (IRE), 9-1 Thereisnodoubt (IRE), Dance Thief (IRE), 25-1 Mr Lincoln (GB), 28-1 Jiair Madrik (FR), 40-1 Sao Carlos (GB), 80-1 Don Occhetti (IRE)

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A switch to more positive tactics saw HE’S BRESILIAN make all in a maiden hurdle at Newcastle. The six-year-old returns to handicap company off what looks a fair mark and a similar approach may see him follow up. Tread Softly Now arrives on the back of a close-up second at Kelso and is feared most, for all that a 4lb higher rating demands more. Dance Thief could also feature after an encouraging fifth-placed reappearance over C&D.

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toteeachway: Tread Softly Now

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SEVENTH RACE 3.48

THE SUNDAY ROAST AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for four, ﬁve and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4500 Prize Money.£2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (46 wins from 281 runners, 16%) runs KINGSMAN MAIL & OOR WISH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs MCELHATTAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIAMANT DORE trained by A P Keatley, Malton, 212 miles. colours

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COCONUT MAN (GB) (62) 2-1 CD

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Belle Amis O Thunder Holdings Ltd B Shade Oak Stud

Jack Power (5) J Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T Allson Wholesale, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner at 2-1 in a NH ﬂat race over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Kingsman Mail by 3 1/2l. Official BHA Rating -

DIAMANT DORE (FR) (52) F

11-4

DUBLINOFFICECALLIN (GB) (28) 564

11-4

Br B g Martinborough (JPN) - Sirene Doree (FR) Brian Hughes J O Mr Garry Wilkie Wilson Adrian Keatley, Malton T B Chantal Becq Half-brother to Pistache Dore, won four times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 3f and twice in chases at 2m 1f and 2m 6f including a Grade 1 race. Fell when 4-5fav at Kirkistown over 3m in a point-to-point race won by Locker Boum in November last year. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today. Official BHA Rating Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mil Et Une Nui Flo (FR) O Browne, Mills-Kidals, Ryan-Beswick B Beswick Brothers Bloodstock

Craig Nichol J Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 10l behind Clay Pigeons when fourth of 7 at 50-1 on his latest outing in a NH ﬂat race at Catterick over 2m (good to soft) in December last year. Official BHA Rating -

4 KINGSMAN MAIL (FR) (62) 2

11-4

MCELHATTAN (IRE) (51) 21

11-4

6 MELBOURNE GHOST (IRE) (-)

11-4

Br B g Kingﬁsher (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn J O And Away We Go N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B Mr Bernard Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Half-brother to Elvis Mail, won six times in chases between 2m and 3m 2f and four times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 2f. Beaten 3 1/2l by Coconut Man when second of 9 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) in November last year. Official BHA Rating Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Lucinda Grey (IRE) Theo Gillard J O Mr Wayne Woods Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Liam Walsh J.Dot Limited, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S A winner at 2-1 joint-fav in a point-to-point race at Moig South over 3m (soft - heavy) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Boise Bluebird by 4 1/2l. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Mark J Scallan. Official BHA Rating Br Gr g Ocovango - Tagalong (IRE) O Mousetrap Racing B Mr Eamonn O’Connell

Sean Quinlan J Donald Whillans, Hawick T Embroidery Elite Ltd S

Full brother to The Niffler, won three times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f. His stable is in ﬁne form at present and a second look in the betting is called for. Official BHA Rating -

OOR WISH (IRE) (-)

8 BREWDOG (GB) (-)

10-11

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Ladies Pride (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J O Geoff and Elspeth Adam N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T B W. B. Mactaggart Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S Half-sister to Townhill, won three times over hurdles between 3m and 3m 2f and in a point-to-point race at 3m. Shouldn’t be found lacking for stamina on this opening bid, although speedier rivals may have her measure. Official BHA Rating Br B g Mahsoob - Pennywell (IRE) O The Spotted Dick Partnership B D. Dunbar, R. Binnie & P. Spence

10-5

Nathan Moscrop J R. Mike Smith, Galston T

Dam won over hurdles at 2m 7f and in a point-to-point race at 3m. Entitled to need this ﬁrst racecourse appearance and others are more compelling. Official BHA Rating Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: OUT OF THE WOODS (FR) 5 10 11 Conner McCann 16-1 (Lucinda Russell) 14 ran Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Coconut Man (GB), Kingsman Mail (FR), 4-1 Diamant Dore (FR), 11-2 McElhattan (IRE), 20-1 Dublinofficecallin (GB), 25-1 Oor Wish (IRE), 33-1 Melbourne Ghost (IRE), 66-1 Brewdog (GB)

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Having had something in hand when making a successful Rules bow over track and trip, COCONUT MAN may prove tough to crack. Reopposing runner-up Kingsman Mail is entitled to improve for that experience and should give another good account, although a bigger danger may emerge in the shape of winning pointer Mcelhattan. Donald McCain has his string in good order and market support for his Yeats gelding would be interesting.

totewin: Coconut Man

toteeachway: Mcelhattan

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First Race 12.48 - THE BOOK DAY DANCIN ON 11 APRIL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 9th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 25th April, 2026. 21 entries at £50. - Closed January 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.18 - THE WICKED AFTERNOON TEA LAST FEW PLACES EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Fillies or Mares’s weight below 10st 2lb. AYR RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 14 entries at £50. - Closed January 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.48 - THE BOOK YOUR CELEBRATION @westernhousehotel.co.uk HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. VIRGIN BET will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier. 15 entries at £40. - Closed January 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.18 - THE BOOK CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one steeple chase. Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.. VIRGIN BET will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 8 entries at £75. - Closed January 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.48 - THE CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP LUNCH @westernhousehotel HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £45. - Closed January 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.18 - THE DREAM WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier. 17 entries at £50. - Closed January 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.48 - THE SUNDAY ROAST AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the groom responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £22. - Closed January 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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