Hexham Racecard - Monday 22nd April

Good Afternoon,

Having had to abandon the previous meeting on 9th April, it is good to be back racing again this afternoon. From July with the exception of September we have experienced the wettest months since 2020 Whilst the ground staff worked incredibly hard to ensure racing could go ahead, October, November, December last year and for the first two meetings of 2024 the weather finally beat us and we had no option but to cancel

Thanks go to Sky Sports Racing our broadcaster for Sponsorship of today’s meeting allowing us to offer a free race card to all attendees. Sky Sports Racing available on 415 is free to view providing you have a basic Sky Package, representing extremely good value for money it shows live racing from all Arena Racing owned tracks together Ascot, Newbury, Chester, ourselves and a further 4 courses.

Pajunk previous sponsors at the track are responsible for sponsoring “The Jim Scallan Retirement Handicap Steeple Chase”. Jim is retiring after 8 years with the company and will be choosing the best turned out horse prior and presenting a memento to the winning connections following the race

“The Tay Valley Chasers Patrick Crofts Memorial” race was kindly named by Jill Vasey winner of a competition to name a race thanks also go to the sponsors of “Jumping For Fun Open Hunter Steeple Chase”.

Whether you are a regular at the track or first time visitor The Racecourse Executive hope you have an enjoyable and successful days racing and look forward to welcoming you back in future

Robert Whitelock Racecourse Manager

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STEWARDS

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Colin Vickers (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

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Jason Callaghan

Russell Garritty JUDGE

Nicholas Hargreaves

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Wayne Burnell

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Tim Davies

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David J Parkin, M.R.C.V.S.,

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MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Viv Tut, Dr. Sam Foster, Dr Lisa Sayles

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Gareth Topham

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Darren Irving

RACEDAY PRESENTER

Robert Hogarth

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Cheryl Litster-Smith

SAFETY OFFICER

Michael Smith

RACECOURSE MANAGER

Robert Whitelock

CLERK OF THE COURSE

James Armstrong

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

Mark Cameron

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RACE 1 2.00

About two miles (2m 48yds)

THESKYSPORTSRACINGWELCOMESRACING TOSCHOOL.‘NATIONALHUNT’NOVICES’ HURDLERACE(CLASS4)(GBBRACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money 1st £3756 2nd £1878 3rd £939 4th £470 (Penalty Value £4901.40)

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (30 wins from 204 runners, 15%) runs FRENCH HIGHLANDS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Haslam (4 wins from 8 runners, 50%) runs TEDTWO

Longest Traveller: CLINTON LANE trained by M Gillard, Sherborne, 327 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 TEDTWO(GB)

(41)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Showtime Annie 5 12-0

J Richie McLernon

T Ben Haslam, Middleham

O Mr M. M Allen

B M. M. Allen

S Fitzdares Limited, Fibre And Furnaces Ltd

2 CLINTONLANE(GB)(35)

Ch g Linda’s Lad - Midnight Seranade (IRE) 6 11-9

J Theo Gillard

T Mark Gillard, Sherborne

O Mr T. J. C. Seegar

B Whitegate Stud

3 JOKERDEMAI(FR)(27)

E Cheek Pieces

TFRHHHHI BHA119 FORM 10-1221 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who won only start over hurdles for Kerry Lee and cemented positive start for new yard when running out a comfortable winner under a penalty at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) 6 weeks ago. One of the likelier types again despite conceding weight all round.

12Mar Seg 16f Hdl soft 1/7 Recoup 15l 16Feb Kel 16f

TFRHHHII BHA103

FORM 350001

TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a big surprise on first outing following a breathing op when winning 10-runner maiden hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy) 35 days ago. However likely to find this much tougher under a penalty

18Mar Fon 17f Hdl heavy 1/10 All Authorized (FR) 1/2l

29Jan Plm 15f HcpH gd-sf 9/14 Good Lord (GER) 53l

6Jan Wcn 15f HcpH heavy 7/9 Daany (IRE) 43l

TFRHHHHH BHA129 FORM 1-41222 BF

B g Balko (FR) - Divine de Stpierre (FR) 5 11-9

J Mr David Maxwell (3)

T Harry Derham, Newbury

O Mr David Maxwell

B Jean-Yves & N Touzaint & Jean-Pierre & J

S The Fitzdares Club

4 FOSTER’SFORTUNE(GB)(37)

B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Mrs Eff

J Tom Midgley (3)

T Chris Grant, Billingham

O Chasing the dream

B T. C. Dawson

5 RATHGEARAN(IRE)(481)

B g Califet (FR) - Strong Lady (IRE)

J Danny McMenamin

T Chris Grant, Billingham

O Mrs H. N. Eubank

B Gerard Cosgrave

5 11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser in France and also landed 2m3f handicap hurdle at Lingfield for his new yard in December Runner-up all 3 starts since, latterly at Newcastle 920.3f) 4 weeks ago and big player again back down in trip.

26Mar Nwc 20f HcpH heavy 2/6 Rafferty’s Return 31/2l

24Feb Kmp 21f HcpH soft 2/7 Mark of Gold 33/4l

Dec23 Exe 18f HcpH soft 2/6 Issam (FR) 11/4l

TFRHIIII BHA-

FORM 06060

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in 3 starts in bumpers and similar story in pair of hurdle starts more recently

16Mar Nwc 16f Hdl heavy 7/7 From The Clouds (FR) 21l

27Feb Cat 15f Hdl soft 6/12 Wolfburg (IRE) 29l

24Jan Cat 15f NHF soft 7/10 Wendigo (FR) 45l

TFRHHHII BHA96

FORM 440/424-

8 11-2

6 RIGHTBACKATYOU(IRE)(15)

B g Kingston Hill - Shandora (IRE)

J Sam Coltherd

T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

O Mr S. Coltherd

B M. Ryan

S Bell Rural Solutions

7 TELEMETRY(GB)(34)

B g Telescope (IRE) - Emma Lee

J Thomas Dowson

T Philip Kirby, Richmond

O Philip and Nicola Tyler

B Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler

6 11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers in Ireland and similar form over hurdles/fences when last seen in 2022. Likely best watched back from 16 months off

Dec22 Cat 15f HcpC soft 4/10 Arthur’s Quay (IRE) 12l

Nov22 Hex 16f Hdl soft 2/10 You Wear It Well 22l

Oct22 Car 17f Hdl gd-sf 4/9 Springwell Bay 12l

TFRHHIII BHA-

FORM P/0F-434

TIMEFORM VIEW €52,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Maiden pointer who was tailed off last of 4 on his Rules/ bumper debut at Carlisle 917f heavy) 2 weeks ago. Can only be watched now attentions switch to timber

7Apr Car 17f NHF heavy 4/4 Gamesters Guy 60l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 2-05

6 11-2

S Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level when 12 lengths second of 8 on his debut in a Wetherby bumper last April but hasn’t matched that level in 2 starts since the turn of the year Probably best watched now attentions switch to hurdles.

19Mar Wet 16f NHF soft 5/9 Castle Ivers (IRE) 16l

28Jan Don 16f NHF good 8/12 Les’s Destiny Star (IRE) 17l

Apr23 Wet 16f NHF gd-sf 2/8 Support Act (IRE) 12l

8 ATLANTICEXPRESS(IRE)(23)

B m Milan - Last Century (IRE)

J Sean Quinlan

5 10-9

T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

O Mrs Barbara Butterworth

B John O’Connor

9 CHANTILLYDRAGON(GB)(22)

B m Dragon Dancer - La Hoofon

J Callum Bewley

T Peter Niven, Malton

O clova farms and mr p d niven

B T. C. Dawson

S P D Niven Racing Ltd

5 10-9

10 FRENCHHIGHLANDS(IRE)(31)

B m Shirocco (GER) - Terre Haute (IRE) 5 10-9

J Alan Doyle (5)

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O A. Brooke Rankin & Russell

B Denis Duggan

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

11 NORSEREIVER(GB)(118)

B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Rev Up Ruby 5 10-9

J Jamie Hamilton

T Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

O Miss G. Boanas

B Kennie Little

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 56

TIMEFORM VIEW Safely held on debut for Joseph O’Brien in a mares’ maiden hurdle at Punchestown (22.5f) in February and, easy to back, she offered little on debut for new yard when last of 6 in a Carlisle novice (19.3f) 23 days ago. Probably one for low-grade handicaps.

30Mar Car 19f Hdl soft 6/6 Mr Bramley 91l

21Feb Pun 22f Hdl heavy 5 Cuta des As (FR) 42l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 3650

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in bumper at Sedgefield in November but well held next start and she’s probably one for handicaps in this sphere judged on pair of mares’ maiden/novice exploits last month.

31Mar Mkt 16f Hdl gd-sf 8/11 Pitwood Road 34l

6Mar Cat 15f Hdl soft 5/6 Sweet Fantasy 76l

Dec23 Seg 16f NHF gd-sf 6/8 Sagonige 21l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 03

TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco filly who is bred to stay well and, with a run in bumpers under her belt, she shaped encouragingly when third in a C&D novice on hurdles bow 31 days ago. Very much the type to improve, particularly when tackling longer trips.

22Mar Hex 16f Hdl heavy 3/6 Galunggung (FR) 21/2l

Oct23 Ain 16f NHF gd-sf 9/11 Sunset Marquesa (IRE) 14l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 00

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off at long odds and no promise in pair of bumper outings late last year

Dec23 Seg 16f NHF gd-sf 8/8 Sagonige 39l

Nov23 Kel 16f NHF gd-sf 10/13 Union Avenue (IRE) 55l

2023: BINGOO 7 11 11 Charlotte Jones 7-4 (James Moffatt) 11 ran

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Joker de Mai (FR), 2-1 Tedtwo (GB), 10-1 French Highlands (IRE), 14-1 Clinton Lane (GB), 22-1 Rathgearan (IRE), 40-1 Telemetry (GB), 50-1 Atlanticexpress (IRE), 66-1 Rightbackatyou (IRE), 80-1 Foster’s Fortune (GB), 100-1 Chantilly Dragon (GB), Norse Reiver (GB) PLAY SMARTER

JOKER DE MAI arrives in very good order and holds standout claims on these terms, so he looks the way to go back in novice company Tedtwo can provide chief resistance for the Ben Haslam stable, with likely improver French Highlands rating best of the remainder

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

THE HEXHAM DIRECTORS & STAFF

Would like to thank all Owners & Trainers for entering their horses at Hexham today.

WE HOPE ALL RETURN SAFE AND SOUND.

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (30 wins from 204 runners, 15%) runs CHAPEL GREEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Dr R Newland & J Ins (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs ROSE SEA HAS Weightwatcher: TRESHNISH won off a handicap mark of 104, his rating is now down 19lb to 85

Longest Traveller: ROSE SEA HAS trained by Dr R Newland & J Ins, Droitwich, 233 miles.

1 HERITIER(FR)(15)

B g Fuisse (FR) - Toscane (FR) 7 12-1

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap

T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

O URSA, Pollitt, Ellerby & Partner

B Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil

S Adra Projects Ltd TFRHHHHI BHA111 FORM 252322 D

2 GANDHIMAKER(FR)(87)

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Thellya d’Arc (FR)

8 12-1

J Thomas Dowson E Cheek Pieces

T Philip Kirby, Richmond

O Mr Robert Moncur

B Mme M. J. Augereau & Mr R. Terriere

S Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

3 ROSESEAHAS(FR)(121)

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Vaibuscar Has (FR) 9 12-0

J Charlie Hammond

E Cheek Pieces

T Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

O The Berrow Hill Partnership

B S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud

S Coulthursts Ltd

4 CHAPELGREEN(IRE)(43)

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE) 7 11-12

J Stephen Mulqueen E Cheek Pieces

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O The Kestrel Partnership

B Mr Richard Brown

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

5 LEITRIMCHIEF(IRE)(56)

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Leitrim Bridge (IRE) 8 11-9

J Brian Hughes

T James Ewart, Langholm

O Mrs J. M. Dodd

B S. McElroy

S Fitzdares

6 FIVEDOLLARFINE(IRE)(46)

B g Shantou (USA) - Danecole (IRE) 9 11-2

J Danny McMenamin

T Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

O Mr Ian Hamilton

B Ms Martina Doran

S Hamilton

7 HUNGRYTIGER(IRE)(275)

B g Morozov (USA) - Ballinamona Wish (IRE) 10 10-11

J Jonathon Bewley

T George Bewley, Colby

O Mrs C. Holland

B Ben Furney

S Lloyd Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Proving most consistent for present yard, rallying well when 1 length second of 10 in series final at Carlisle (2m, heavy) 2 weeks ago. Nudged up 3lb on the back of that but he looks sure to go well again.

7Apr Car 15f HcpC heavy 2/10 Trac (FR) 1l 16Mar Nwc 16f HcpC heavy 2/5 Trac (FR) 41/4l

29Feb Wet 19f HcpH soft 3/10 Beaumesnil (FR) 2l

TFRHHHII BHA111

FORM 32P231 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice season and having been placed on several occasions in recent months, got off the mark for the campaign with the help of an uncontested lead at Sedgefield (19.3f heavy) in January Now back with his former yard and should go well again up 5lb.

26Jan Seg 19f HcpC soft 1/6 Out On The Tear (IRE) 43/4l

2Jan Ayr 16f HcpC heavy 3/6 Ardera Cross (IRE) 3l

Dec23 Nwc 16f HcpC good 2/6 Six One Nine (IRE) 31/2l

TFRHHHII BHA110

FORM 6P-264P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for his consistency last season when scoring at Fontwell (17.8f) 12 months ago. Yet to hit top form in 4 runs this term though and a 4 month break needs to have had a positive effect. Cheekpieces replace blinkers.

Dec23 Hay 16f HcpC heavy P/4 Netywell (FR)Nov23 Fon 19f HcpC heavy 4/6 Hardy Fella (IRE) 31l

Oct23 Hun 16f HcpC gd-sf 6/6 General Medrano (IRE) 19l

TFRHHHHH BHA108

FORM 2-15F34 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner over hurdles who made a successful chase debut over C&D in October Struggled next 3 starts but back on track equipped with first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Kelso (17f) 6 weeks ago. 2lb below last winning mark and worth a look.

10Mar Kel 17f HcpC soft 4/7 Duty Calls (IRE) 81/4l

2Jan Ayr 20f HcpC heavy 3/5 Ballycoose (IRE) 19l

Nov23 Wet 15f HcpC soft F/5 Cerendipity (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA105

FORM 333/-454

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who proved he retains back from an absence over hurdles around the turn of the year Entitled to be sharper for his chase debut experience at Ayr (16.5f) in February and he could yet do better

26Feb Ayr 16f HcpC heavy 4/5 Traprain Law (FR) 18l

13Jan Wet 16f Hdl soft 5/14 Sao Carlos 101/2l

Dec23 Ayr 16f Hdl soft 4/12 Ozzy Cosmo (IRE) 4l

TFRHHHII BHA98

FORM 53542P

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser who went close in this sphere at Carlisle (24.5f) on penultimate start in February However he does need to dispel a poor run back at that venue 46 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.

7Mar Car 24f HcpC soft P/7 Uptown Harry (IRE)5Feb Car 24f HcpC soft 2/12 Breeze of Wind (IRE) 1l

Dec23 Car 15f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Go Boy (FR) 18l

TFRHHHII BHA93

FORM 50P-514 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 2m5f handicap chase at Cartmel last June but not in same form from revised mark when fourth back at that venue a month later Possible

he’ll come forward from this run on the back of 9 months off

Jul23 Cml 17f HcpC heavy 4/9 Ensel du Perche (FR) 101/2l

Jun23 Cml 21f HcpC gd-sf 1/9 Cash Again (FR) hd

May23 Cml 22f HcpH good 5/14 Strike of Lighting (IRE)

8 CUDGEL(GB)(31)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Posh Stick

11 10-7

J Charlotte Jones (3) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T James Walton, Morpeth

O Messrs F. T. Walton

B Messrs F. T. Walton

9 CONTREORDRE(FR)(25)

B g Martinborough (JPN) - Turga de La Tour (FR)

6 10-6

J Emma Smith-Chaston (3) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O Newroc & Co

B Ingrid Desagnat & Pierre, Simon, Renan D

10 GOINGMOBILE(IRE)(43)

B g Arcano (IRE) - Next To The Top

9 10-6

J Jonathan England E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Sam England, Guiseley

O Sam England Racing Club

B Michael Fennessy

S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

11 GETAWAYJEWEL(IRE)

(25)

B g Getaway (GER) - Fada’s Jewel (IRE) 10 10-4

J Conor O’Farrell

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O Mr Phil Ellerby

B Mr D. Allen

S Northern Accountants

12 TRESHNISH(FR)(55)

Ch g Gold Away (IRE) - Didn’t I Tell You (IRE)11 10-3

J Aaron Anderson (5)

T Mike Sowersby Malton

O Mr M. E. Sowersby

B Mme Clody Norton

S Mike Sowersby Racing

13 CLARETDABBLER(GB)(12)

Ch g Haafhd - Floreana (GER)

J Bruce Lynn (3)

E Blinkers

TFRHHHII BHA89

FORM 434222 CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran. Dual winner over C&D last spring and has been knocking on the door in search of this season’s first success, filling the runner-up spot for third successive time over 20f here 31 days ago. Should go well again.

22Mar Hex 20f HcpC heavy 2/5 Stowaway John (IRE) 81/2l

14Mar Hex 20f HcpC heavy 2/5 Largy Train 11/4l

19Feb Car 19f HcpC heavy 2/7 Hello Judge hd

TFRHHHII BHA88

FORM 4136P2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a career-low mark to land 17f Sedgefield handicap chase in November Struggled next 3 starts but did at least run a lot better when second at Wetherby (15f) 25 days ago. Not taken lightly for all he’s not sure to be in same form here.

28Mar Wet 15f HcpC soft 2/7 Royal Mer (FR) 61/2l

15Feb Nwc 16f HcpC heavy P/10 Take Centre Stage (IRE)30Jan Nwc 16f HcpC heavy 6/6 Six One Nine (IRE) 37l

TFRHHHII BHA88

FORM 53P345 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times last season (twice over C&D) and bounced back to form when third of 10 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to firm) in August. Possibly in need of first start for 5 months at Kelso (17f) in March and likely he’ll be sharper now Cheekpieces back on.

10Mar Kel 17f HcpC soft 5/7 Duty Calls (IRE) 12l

Oct23 Seg 17f HcpC good 4/8 Restandbethankful 21l

Aug23 Mkt 17f HcpC good 3/10 Pittsburg (IRE) 13/4l

TFRHHIII BHA86

FORM 42P006 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Ready winner over 2m at Southwell last summer but largely struggled since, left behind from 4 out when sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Wetherby (15f, heavy) 25 days ago. Likely best watched until tackling quicker conditions again.

28Mar Wet 15f HcpC soft 6/7 Royal Mer (FR) 26l

12Mar Seg 17f HcpC soft 7/7 Hokelami (FR) 46l

27Feb Cat 15f HcpC soft 7/8 Chase A Fortune 53l

TFRHHIII BHA85

FORM 560-44P CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed signs of a revival for new connections after 9 months off (formerly with Sue Smith) when fourth of 6 in C&D handicap chase here on return but no show next 2 starts. Blinkers on 1st time.

27Feb Cat 15f HcpC soft P/8 Chase A Fortune26Jan Seg 17f HcpC soft 4/5 Escapeandevade (IRE) 74l

Dec23 Hex 15f HcpC heavy 4/6 Heeztheboy (IRE) 11l

TFRHHHII BHA82

FORM 24/-P424

10 10-2

E Cheek Pieces

T Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

O Mrs A. J. Boswell

B Mrs Joanna Boswell

14 PURESURF(IRE)(12)

Ch m Frammassone (IRE) - Eventide

J Miss Roisin Leech (7)

T Victor Thompson, Alnwick

O Mr V. Thompson

B Mrs Breda Ryan

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

8 10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ran well from the front when runner-up at Kelso (17f, soft) in March and shaped as if still in good form when fourth at Market Rasen (17.2f) earlier this month. Fancied to give another good account.

10Apr Mkt 17f HcpC gd-sf 4/11 Texard (FR) 25l

10Mar Kel 17f HcpC soft 2/7 Duty Calls (IRE) 13/4l

18Feb Mus 20f HcpC soft 4/9 Coolkill (IRE) 11l

TFRHIIII BHA78

FORM 6PPU40

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice successful over hurdles for Iain Jardine but big prices and well held both starts over hurdles/ fences for current stable. Likely best watched.

10Apr Mkt 17f HcpC gd-sf 8/11 Texard (FR) 40l

Nov23 Kel 20f HcpH gd-sf P/12 Eloi du Puy (FR)Jul23 Swl 24f HcpH gd-sf 6/8 Sunshine Girl (IRE) 27l

2023: CUDGEL 10 10 6 Conor O’Farrell 9-2 (James Walton) 11 ran

Stewards Note: FIVE DOLLAR FINE: Following its run on 7/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Heritier (FR), 7-1 Gandhi Maker (FR), 8-1 Cudgel (GB), 9-1 Chapel Green (IRE), 11-1 Rose Sea Has (FR), Leitrim Chief (IRE), Five Dollar Fine (IRE), 14-1 Hungry Tiger (IRE), Contre Ordre (FR), 18-1 Going Mobile (IRE), Claret Dabbler (GB), 50-1 Getaway Jewel (IRE), Treshnish (FR), 66-1 Pure Surf (IRE)

A winner over C&D in October CHAPEL GREEN dispelled some lesser displays when fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (17.1f) 6 weeks ago and having slipped 2lb below his last winning mark, he could be worth chancing to build on that back at this venue. Heritier is operating at the top of his game and is feared, with Cudgel and Gandhi Maker a couple of others to consider in a competitive contest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHAPEL GREEN (IRE) 2.HERITIER (FR) 3.CUDGEL

NOTICES

Please note the information in this Official Race Card, Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races etc., have been added for the convenience of the Public.

They are subject to alteration and the management cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors.

Thanks Jim for all your hard work over the last 8 years. The Health Service in both Scotland and NE England is much better off thanks to all your efforts. May we all wish a happy retirement and please keep in touch with us - thank you from all your colleagues and friends at Pajunk UK.

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VALLEY CHASERS PATRICK CROFTS MEMORIAL JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (30 wins from 204 runners, 15%) runs I WISH YOU and KNOMOREDIAMONDS and SHE’S NOTJOEKING

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Honeyball (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs BRIEFLY

Longest Traveller: BRIEFLY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 359 miles.

1 IWISHYOU(FR)(53)

2 KNOMOREDIAMONDS(FR)(53)

B g Balko (FR) - Vie Sa Vie (FR) 11-0

J Alan Doyle (5)

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Mrs Joanne Bilsland

E Hood

B Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

3 BRIEFLY(GB)(32)

B f Passing Glance - Dont Tell Val

J Ben Godfrey (3)

T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

O Mr A. Honeyball

B Mr John Benfield

S Geegeez.co.uk

4 LOWTOLERANCE(IRE)(34)

10-7

TFRHHHII BHAFORM r53F

B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Snoopy Milan (IRE) 10-7

J Jonathan England

T Sam England, Guiseley

O NMUS

B Pat Doocey & Cora Cronin

S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

5 SHE’SNOTJOEKING(GB)(46)

B f Milan - Miss Joeking (IRE) 10-7

J Patrick Wadge (3)

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club

B Lucinda V Russell

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

(FR) 6l

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some fair form in bumpers but made mistakes and was held in fifth when fell last in juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (16f heavy 22/1) on hurdles bow 53 days ago. Hood goes on now and can still do better

29Feb Wet 16f Hdl soft F/8 Wreckless EricDec23 Nwc 14f NHF good 3/14 Kabuki (FR) hd

Nov23 Hun 13f NHF good 5/11 Dirty Den 12l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 632

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown when second of 7 in bumper at Chepstow (16f soft) 32 days ago. In good hands so she’s much respected on her hurdles debut.

21Mar Chp 16f NHF soft 2/7 La Marquise (FR) 21/4l

1Feb Wcn 15f NHF gd-sf 3/14 Jubilee Alpha (IRE) 11l

Dec23 Nby 16f NHF soft 6/17 Park Princess (IRE) 26l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Only eighth of 9 in bumper (80/1) at Wetherby (16f, heavy) on NH debut 34 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with plenty more needed.

19Mar Wet 16f NHF soft 8/9 Castle Ivers (IRE) 54l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 152

TIMEFORM VIEW Milan filly who made a winning start in junior bumper at Newcastle (14.3f) in November Showed some promise when second of 3 in juvenile hurdle at Carlisle (17f soft) on hurdles bow 46 days ago so needs considering.

7Mar Car 17f Hdl soft 2/3 Rocheval (FR) 5l

Dec23 Nwc 14f NHF good 5/14 Kabuki (FR) 33/4l

Nov23 Nwc 14f NHF gd-sf 1/7 Hill Spirit 21/2l

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: EAGLE OF THE GLEN 4 11 0 Charlie Hammond 13-2 (Stuart Edmunds) 9 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 I Wish You (FR), 11-4 She’s Notjoeking (GB), 10-3 Briefly (GB), 10-1 Knomorediamonds (FR), 150-1 Low Tolerance (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Lucinda Russell holds a strong hand here with three of the five runners and clear form pick I WISH YOU can gain a deserved first success after posting three promising runner-up efforts. Anthony Honeyball’s newcomer Briefly could emerge as the main danger ahead of the selection’s stablemate Knomorediamonds.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.I WISH YOU (FR) 2.BRIEFLY 3.KNOMOREDIAMONDS (FR)

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JOCKEYS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (30 wins from 204 runners, 15%) runs TOROSAY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Dr R Newland & J Ins (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs DYNAMITE KENTUCKY

Weightwatcher: BALLYNAGRAN won off a handicap mark of 85, his rating is now down 6lb to 79

Longest Traveller: DYNAMITE KENTUCKY trained by Dr R Newland & J Ins, Droitwich, 233 miles.

1 DYNAMITEKENTUCKY(FR)(432)

J Charlie Hammond E Cheek Pieces

T Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

O Off The Clock Partners & Dr RDP Newland

B Ecurie Du Sud S Coulthursts Ltd TFRHHHII BHA100 FORM 32/4P52- C D

2 POETRYMAN(IRE)(9)

Ch g Mahler - Sommer Sonnet (IRE) 6 11-8

J Jonathon Bewley E Cheek Pieces

T George Bewley, Colby

O Julie Lloyd and Victoria Bewley

B Vincent Finn

S Lloyd Ltd

3 TOROSAY(IRE)(37)

B m Getaway (GER) - The Toft 6 11-2

J Stephen Mulqueen

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Miss Lucinda V. Russell

B Lucinda Russell

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

4

DONBROCCO(GB)(15)

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Brantingham Breeze

8 11-0

J William Maggs (7) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

O Rutherford Racing

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

5 EXS’ELANCE(FR)(7)

B g Saddex - Pampa Brune (FR)

J Miss Roisin Leech (7)

T Victor Thompson, Alnwick

O Mr V. Thompson

B Mme M. Glais & Mme A. Glais

10 10-11

E Cheek Pieces

6 MONAGHANBOY(IRE)(59)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Ferrestown Lady (IRE) 7 10-9

J Emma Smith-Chaston (3) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O The Golden Cuckoo

B Dunmanway Breeding Club

S Micky Hammond Racing

7 GIBBERWELL(IRE)(39)

B g Getaway (GER) - Unique Snoopy (IRE) 8 10-9

J Theo Gillard E Blinkers

T Jake Coulson, Heaton

O All Or Nothing Racing Club

B Parkville Stud

S Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who posted his best effort since switched to fences when second in a 6-runner Hereford handicap (25.2f good) last February Subsequent absence is a worry but an even bigger concern is the signs of temperament he showed both at Hereford and at Exeter on his penultimate start.

Feb23 Her 25f HcpC good 2/6 Unblinking 1l

Jan23 Exe 24f HcpC heavy 5/10 In Rem (FR) 23l

Nov22 Her 25f HcpC soft P/12 Party Fuzz -

TFRHHHHH BHA94

FORM 640P32

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to trouble the judge over hurdles and offered little on first 2 starts in this sphere. However, he has taken steps forward with cheekpieces enlisted the last twice, latterly runner-up in a 5-runner Newcastle handicap (2 1/2m, heavy), and this step back up in trip may work in his favour

13Apr Nwc 20f HcpC heavy 2/5 Six One Nine (IRE) 1l

26Mar Nwc 23f HcpC heavy 3/5 Has Troke (FR) 61/2l

7Mar Car 20f HcpC soft P/6 William of York -

TFRHHHII BHA88

FORM 3-0P322

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability over hurdles last season and while she didn’t take to fences initially her efforts in small Newcastle handicap chases the last twice have been more like it. One to consider

16Mar Nwc 23f HcpC heavy 2/5 Heritier de Sivola (FR) 51/2l

5Mar Nwc 20f HcpC heavy 2/4 Gipsy Lee Rose (FR) 11/4l

6Jan Nwc 20f HcpC soft 3/7 Carrigeen Castle (IRE) 17l

TFRHHIII BHA86

FORM 45P246 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdle winner but yet to get his head in front over the larger obstacles. Wasn’t disgraced when sixth of 11 in a highergrade handicap at Carlisle (24.5f heavy) where he was 3lb out of the weights but he’s likely to find one or two too good all the same.

7Apr Car 24f HcpC heavy 6/11 Tom Cody (IRE) 13l

22Mar Hex 24f HcpC heavy 4/6 Heritier de Sivola (FR) 31l

14Mar Hex 31f HcpC heavy 2/5 Breeze of Wind (IRE) 11/4l

TFRHHIII BHA83

FORM 12-34P0 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner with quite a consistent overall record and he was runner-up in this race off 1lb higher 12 months ago. However, he has failed to fire in 2 starts since the turn of the year

15Apr Kel 21f HcpC soft 8/11 Raceview Road (IRE) 15l

18Feb Mus 20f HcpC soft P/9 Coolkill (IRE)Nov23 Ayr 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/12 Everyday Champagne (IRE) 5l

TFRHHHII BHA81

FORM 4-02221

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 3 times on the bounce prior to belatedly shedding his maiden tag at Sedgefield in February 3lb rise fair enough and he’s not without each-way hope.

23Feb Seg 26f HcpC soft 1/6 Old Page (IRE) 11/4l

6Feb Mkt 23f HcpC soft 2/6 Breakdance Kid 2l

11Jan Cat 25f HcpC soft 2/11 Time For A Pint (IRE) 31/2l

TFRHHHII BHA81

FORM 2230P2 CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over fences when landing this race last year 6lb higher this time round but has finished second all 3 subsequent trips to this course and it would be no surprise were he to give another good account.

14Mar Hex 24f HcpC heavy 2/5 Heritier de Sivola (FR) 32l

24Feb Chp 26f HcpC heavy P/7 Twilight Glory -

5Feb Car 24f HcpC soft 7/12 Breeze of Wind (IRE) 71/2l

8 DERWENTDEALER(IRE)(41)

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Feenakilmeedy (IRE)

8 10-8

J Conor O’Farrell E Cheek Pieces

T Danny Brooke, Middleham

O D & SJ Barker

B Mr R. Kiely

S Mr Barker, Danny Brooke Racing

9 BALLYNAGRAN(IRE)(25)

Br g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fancyfacia (IRE)

9 10-7

J Brian Hughes E Visor, Tongue Strap

T Joanne Foster, Ilkley

O The Yorkshire Racing Partnership

B Tony Lawlor

S Jo Foster Racing

10 COWBOYCOOPER(IRE)(45)

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE)

J Craig Nichol

T Donald Whillans, Hawick

O Mr W. M. Aitchison

B Paddy Byrne

Stewards Note:

8 10-4

TFRHIIII BHA80

FORM 4P60-05

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest in bumpers and over hurdles. Didn’t fare any better switched to fences following a wind op at Sedgefield and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.

12Mar Seg 26f HcpC soft 5/5 Deep Charm 20l

10Jan Don 24f HcpH gd-sf 9/15 Townhill (IRE) 37l

Mar23 Hex 16f Hdl heavy 8/13 Miss Lamb 40l

TFRHHHHI BHA79

FORM PP0502 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched second success when scoring over this C&D last May Best effort since when second in a first-time visor at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) where he was 5lb out of the handicap, and a reproduction of that would put him firmly in the picture.

28Mar Wet 24f HcpC soft 2/6 Imperial Alex (IRE) 11l

29Feb Wet 19f HcpH soft 9/10 Beaumesnil (FR) 42l

2Feb Cat 19f HcpC soft 5/6 Onenightintown (IRE) 52l

TFRHHIII BHA76

FORM 6-33306

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame a few times over hurdles and positive start in this sphere when third in an 11-runner handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, soft) in January). Little impact both subsequent appearances at Ayr, though, and he’s now 0-12 overall.

8Mar Ayr 24f HcpC gd-sf 6/7 Whosmydaddy (IRE) 52l

13Feb Ayr 24f HcpC soft 7/9 Camp Belan (IRE) 10l

11Jan Cat 25f HcpC soft 3/11 Time For A Pint (IRE) 41/4l

COWBOY COOPER: Following its run on 8/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped left throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Poetry Man (IRE), 11-2 Torosay (IRE), Ballynagran (IRE), 7-1 Monaghan Boy (IRE), 8-1 Dynamite Kentucky (FR), Gibberwell (IRE), 14-1 Don Brocco (GB), 16-1 Cowboy Cooper (IRE), 25-1 Ex S’Elance (FR), 33-1 Derwent Dealer (IRE) PLAY

It was a rocky start for POETRY MAN over fences but he now appears to be going the right way and is taken to go one better than at Newcastle where he shaped as though this step back up in trip would be in his favour Ballynagran may not be one to set your watch by but a reproduction of his latest Wetherby effort would bring him squarely into the argument. Torosay has been knocking on the door and also merits respect, along with last year’s winner Gibberwell.

RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE

Hexham Racecourse employs veterinary surgeons whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse

In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the Racecourse’s Veterinary team.

Qualified Paramedics and Doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey.

If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving the treatment.

This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment.

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I)

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (17 wins from 202 runners, 8%) runs HALPHA SOLEIL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs RAFFLES WONDER

Longest Traveller: BLUE RIDGE HILL trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 266 miles.

2 BLUERIDGEHILL(GB)(61)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Asola Blue (FR)

J Robert Dunne

T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

O Julia Venvell & Drinkwater Family

B Yorton Farm Stud

S Tote, Solstice

3 PADDYO’MAHLER(IRE)(37)

B g Mahler - Miss Massini (IRE)

J Tom Midgley (3)

T Sue Smith, Bingley

O McGoldrick Racing

B Elizabeth Gavin

S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

4 HALPHASOLEIL(FR)(59)

7 11-11

E Blinkers

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of much-reduced mark when landing 6-runner handicap hurdle (4/1) over C&D (heavy) in December but not been in same form since and others make more appeal.

15Feb Nwc 20f HcpH heavy 5/9 North Parade (IRE) 24l 6Jan Nwc 23f HcpH soft 6/7 Curley Finger (IRE) 25l Dec23 Hex 20f HcpH heavy 1/6 Teescomponentstrig nk

TFRHHHII BHA102

FORM 23-505P

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers and showed something like his hurdling debut form when fifth on handicap bow at Sandown (19.8f) in January Disappointed over longer trip since but can’t be ruled out.

21Feb Don 24f HcpH soft P/10 Johnson’s Blue (IRE)26Jan San 19f HcpH soft 5/12 Gyllen (USA) 73/4l

1Jan Exe 18f Hdl heavy 7/16 Moorefields (IRE) 40l

TFRHHHII BHA100

FORM 540F43

6 11-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but took a small step forward when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, soft) 37 days ago. Claims if building on that.

16Mar Nwc 20f HcpH heavy 3/9 Call Me Jack 33/4l

29Feb Wet 19f HcpH soft 4/9 Uncle Bert 14l

19Feb Car 17f HcpH heavy F/9 Eire Street (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA97

FORM 6-41P46 D

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Toi Et Le Soleil (FR) 7 11-6

J Conor O’Farrell

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O T I S Partnership

B S.C.E.A. de La Perrigne, D. Powell, V. R

S Micky Hammond Racing

5 RAFFLESWONDER(FR)(34)

Ch g Balko (FR) - Ruthenoise (FR)

7 11-6

J Brian Hughes E Hood, Tongue Strap

T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

O Chris Roe and Andrew March

B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

6 GEORDIENIGHT(GB)(22)

Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie 5 11-2

J Charlie Hammond

T Nick Kent, Brigg

O MMG Racing

B R. J. & S. A. Carter

S Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

7 BLAMEROSE(IRE)(17)

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in French bumpers and came good over hurdles at Sedgefield (19.9f) on Boxing Day Not built on that since but has dropped to a handy mark.

23Feb Seg 19f HcpH soft 6/8 Cailin Dearg (IRE) 26l

24Jan Cat 19f HcpH soft 4/11 Herakles Westwood (FR) 12l

12Jan Seg 19f HcpH soft P/12 I’m Too Tired (IRE) -

TFRHHHHH BHA97

FORM 006314 C BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort who proved better than ever when getting off the mark at this course (16.2f) last month. May have found race coming too soon when disappointing at Wetherby 5 days later and better expected here.

19Mar Wet 16f HcpH soft 4/7 V Twelve (IRE) 63/4l

14Mar Hex 16f HcpH heavy 1/9 Bushmill Boy 17l

24Feb Nwc 16f HcpH heavy 3/9 Chumlee (IRE) s.h

TFRHHHHI BHA93

FORM 00-0450

E Hood

B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Christmas Cracker (IRE)7 11-0

J Nathan Moscrop E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Susan Corbett, Otterburn

O The Nelson Racing Partnership

B Mr Michael Shannon

S Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual who was unsuited by steady gallop when seventh of 14 on handicap debut at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Likely has more to offer yet.

31Mar Mkt 18f HcpH gd-sf 7/14 King of The Road (IRE) 10l

28Jan Don 16f Hdl good 5/9 Dysart Enos (IRE) 18l

Dec23 Mkt 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/8 Asta La Pasta (IRE) 15l

TFRHHHII BHA91

FORM 4P3415

TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement (from a long way out of the weights) when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, heavy) 17 days ago, having run of race. May have been flattered by that run but must enter calculations.

5Apr Mus 19f HcpH soft 5/12 Sunday Soldier (IRE) 51/4l

7Mar Car 17f HcpH soft 1/5 You Some Girl (IRE) 15l

Dec23 Cat 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/14 Mistral Nell 13l

8 MILANECHO(IRE)(27)

B g Milan - Sailon Silvergirl (IRE)

J Ross Chapman

T Danny Brooke, Middleham

O Andy Marsh & Partner

B Ed McAllister & Stephen Eastwood

S Danny Brooke Racing

9 ASHJAN(GB)(23)

B g Medicean - Violet (IRE)

8 10-10

11 10-4

J Miss Heidi Palin (7) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Sandy Forster, Kelso

O Dave Skeldon & Sandy Forster

B Stourbank Stud

TFRHHIII BHA87

FORM 0P0-045

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish maiden who took a step back in the right direction on first run for this trainer in November Failed to build on that effort when last of 5 at Newcastle 27 days ago but this longer trip may see him in a better light.

26Mar Nwc 16f HcpH heavy 5/5 Celestial Fashion 35l

Nov23 Seg 16f HcpH soft 4/8 El Jefe (IRE) 14l

Aug23 Tmr 16f HcpH good 10 Royal Eagle (IRE) 41l

TFRHHIII BHA81

FORM 440546

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort this season at Carlisle last month but failed to repeat that effort at same course since and hasn’t scored for over 2 years.

30Mar Car 19f HcpH soft 6/9 Master Breffni (IRE) 13l

7Mar Car 19f HcpH soft 4/12 Seasett 41/2l

7Feb Seg 19f HcpH soft 5/13 Velasco (IRE) 13l

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: NOBLE AFFAIR (IRE) 7 11 2 Ross Chapman 20-1 (Jane Walton) 15 ran

Stewards Note:

BLUE RIDGE HILL: Following its run on 21/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Raffles Wonder (FR), 4-1 Blame Rose (IRE), 13-2 Blue Ridge Hill (GB), Geordie Night (GB), 8-1 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE), Halpha Soleil (FR), 18-1 Juge Et Parti (FR), 25-1 Ashjan (GB), 33-1 Milan Echo (IRE)

Course-winner RAFFLES WONDER is still low mileage in handicap company and can get back on the scoreboard. Geordie Night and Blame Rose rate the principal dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RAFFLES WONDER (FR) 2.GEORDIE NIGHT 3.BLAME ROSE (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II)

Trainer-in-form

N

Longest Traveller: SCALLOWAY BAY trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 140 miles.

BAY

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O Mr Phil Ellerby, Mr D Pollitt & Partners

2 HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY(IRE)(126)

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Killenagh Oscar (IRE) 6 11-13

J Craig Nichol E Cheek Pieces

T Paul Robson, Hawick

O Out of the Shed Racing

B Mr Matt O’Connor

S Mr Graham

3 JIMMYRABBITTE(IRE)(23)

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Time To Act 11 11-9

J Sam Coltherd

T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

O Mr S. Coltherd

B Barry Murphy

S Bell Rural Solutions

4 MAGICALARTHUR(IRE)(156)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Miss Cilla (IRE) 6 11-8

J Joe Williamson (3) E Tongue Strap

T Philip Kirby, Richmond

O Harbour Rose Partnership

B E. O’Gorman

S Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

5 JOSIEALICE(IRE)(39)

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Thuringe (FR) 6 11-7

J Derek Fox

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Miss Lucinda V. Russell

B Ronald Brown

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

6 ANGEENDORMI(IRE)(570)

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Maxford Lady (IRE)

8 11-4

J Sean Quinlan

T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

O Mrs E. Quinlan

B Mr J. Quinn

S A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products

7 SCALLOWAYBAY(IRE)(27)

Br g And Beyond (IRE) - Gretton

8 11-1

J Danny McMenamin E Tongue Strap

T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

O J Matterson & J Douglas Miller

B Michael Rooney Snr

S Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA102

FORM 212250 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for several good efforts in defeat when landing Southwell handicap (24.3f) in October Posted rare poor effort when last seen in December and better expected back from a break here.

Dec23 Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 9/9 Champ Royal (FR) 38l

Nov23 Kel 25f HcpH soft 5/7 Niceandeasy (IRE) 73/4l

Nov23 Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 Call Me Harry (IRE) 1/2l

TFRHHHII BHA98

FORM 0-23225 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped encouragingly, back from 7 months off when 8 1/2 lengths fifth of 9 to Master Breffni in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, soft, 28/1) 23 days ago, not knocked about. Entitled to build on that and warrants respect.

30Mar Car 19f HcpH soft 5/9 Master Breffni (IRE) 81/2l

Aug23 Per 23f HcpH good 2/11 The Longest Day (IRE) 11/2l

Jun23 Hex 23f HcpH good 2/8 Classic Lady (IRE) 3l

TFRHHIII BHA97

FORM 05-5306

TIMEFORM VIEW Imposing sort who has shaped like a stayer in a trio of starts in novice hurdles. May do better now sent handicapping.

Nov23 Wet 19f Hdl soft 6/15 Heltenham (FR) 36l

Nov23 Seg 19f Hdl soft 7/8 Supremely West (IRE) 17l

Oct23 Wet 19f Hdl good 3/11 My Chiquita 21l

TFRHHHII BHA96

FORM 1-34324

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who has run to only a modest level in bumpers/hurdles so far finishing a well-held fourth switched to handicap company at this course (23.3f) last month. In good hands, though, and she may be suited by drop to shorter trip here.

14Mar Hex 23f HcpH heavy 4/5 Cream of The West (IRE) 19l

18Feb Mus 19f Hdl soft 2/8 Micks Jet (IRE) 15l

5Jan Mus 23f Hdl soft 3/6 Chosen Templar (IRE) 53/4l

TFRHHHII BHA93

FORM 30/2124-

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at Cartmel in July and in good form therefafter, fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (23.3f) in September on his final run for Barbara Butterworth. Warrants respect on stable debut.

Sep22 Hex 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/11 Hoganville (IRE) 91/2l

Aug22 Cml 22f HcpH good 2/14 Kilchreest Moon (IRE) nk

Jul22 Cml 22f HcpH good 1/14 Young Moloney (IRE) 3l

TFRHHHII BHA90

FORM U034P4

TIMEFORM VIEW Better efforts switched to handicaps this year, latest when fourth at Newcastle (23.7f, heavy) last month. Needs to sharpen up in the jumping department but he merits consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

26Mar Nwc 23f HcpH heavy 4/8 Clovis Boy

81/2l

5Mar Nwc 20f HcpH heavy P/9 - -

30Jan Nwc 22f HcpH heavy 4/11 Lincoln Burrows (IRE) 14l

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (30 wins from 204 runners, 15%) runs JOSIE ALICE

(last 14 days):

Alexander (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs SCALLOWAY

8 PARAMARIBO(IRE)(12)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Homepage

J Miss Roisin Leech (7)

T Victor Thompson, Alnwick

O Mr V. Thompson

6 10-11

E Cheek Pieces

B Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd

9 LEWAHOUSE(GB)(45)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Primrose Time

J Bruce Lynn (3)

T Catch Bissett, Leslie

O Bissett Racing

B Mrs D. A. Whitaker

S Tote

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

8 10-4

E Cheek Pieces

TFRHHHHI BHA86

FORM 33-2413

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in points last month and shaped well on debut for new yard when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft, 28/1) 12 days ago, running on. Can race off same mark and is one for the shortlist.

10Apr Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/11 Mr Hope Street (IRE) 41/4l

May23 Ayr 13f Hcp good 1/6 Two Auld Pals (IRE) 21/4l

May23 Mus 15f Hcp good 2/8 Forgetmenotblue (IRE) nk

TFRHHHII BHA79

FORM 2-35203 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the most consistent but his last success came over this C&D and he returned to form when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Claims if able to build on that.

8Mar Ayr 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/12 Follow Charlie (IRE) 10l

13Feb Ayr 24f HcpH soft 9/13 Shoeshine Boy (IRE) 31l

2Jan Ayr 20f HcpH heavy 2/14 Follow Charlie (IRE) 10l

2023:(See Div 1)

Stewards Note: HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY: Following its run on 18/12/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Master Breffni (IRE), 11-2 Paramaribo (IRE), 13-2 Haveyougotmymoney (IRE), Ange Endormi (IRE), 8-1 Josie Alice (IRE), 10-1 Lewa House (GB), 11-1 Scalloway Bay (IRE), 14-1 Jimmy Rabbitte (IRE), 18-1 Magical Arthur (IRE)

Preference is for MASTER BREFFNI, who opened his account over hurdles in decisive fashion at Carlisle last month and remains feasibly treated. Paramaribo and Ange Endormi are feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MASTER BREFFNI (IRE) 2.PARAMARIBO (IRE) 3.ANGE ENDORMI (IRE)

Leading course trainer (19-24): B Haslam (10 wins from 71 runners, 14%) runs JERRYSBACK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (10 wins from 52 runners, 19%) runs STRATAGEM

Longest Traveller: STRATAGEM trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 336 miles.

gd-sf 1/9 Cullin Hills 21/2l

Apr23 Ain 21f Ch gd-sf 9/27 Famous Clermont (FR) 45l

3 DRESSEDFORSUCCESS(GB)(47)

B g Dapper - Singalong Sal (IRE)

J Mr Nick Orpwood (3)

T James Latham, Flookburgh

O Mr James Latham H Pendle Forest & Craven

4 GLORY(GB)(44)

11 11-12

B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Updated (FR) 8 11-12

J Miss Roisin Leech (7)

T Victor Thompson, Alnwick

O Mr V. Thompson

E Blinkers

TFRHHIII BHA110

FORM U46P-6P D

TIMEFORM VIEW All wins at Cartmel. Pulled up in Catterick hunter 7 weeks ago and bit to prove.

6Mar Cat 25f Ch soft P/11 Gaboriot (FR) -

May23 Cml 25f Ch good 6/8 Time Leader (IRE) 103l

Mar23 Car 24f Ch heavy P/11 Billy Bronco -

H Percy TFRHHIII BHA71

5 JERRYSBACK(IRE)(47)

B g Jeremy (USA) - Get A Few Bob Back (IRE) 12 11-12

J Mr A J O’Neill (3)

T Ben Haslam, Middleham

O Mr John P. McManus

H Hurworth

6 STRATAGEM(FR)(49)

Gr g Sunday Break (JPN) - Our Ziga (FR) 8 11-12

J Mr David Maxwell E Tongue Strap

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Mr David Maxwell

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

S The Fitzdares Club

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

FORM 24-P40P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner (pulled up latest) who has shown very little over regulation fences under Rules.

Nov23 Seg 19f HcpC soft 7/8 Zuckerberg (GER) 28l

Nov23 Seg 21f HcpC soft 4/7 Bebside Banter (IRE) 43l

Nov23 Seg 19f HcpC soft P/11 Tom Creen (IRE) -

TFRHHHHI BHA132

FORM 4/6110-5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who landed a couple of veterans’ events in 2022 and shaped as if retaining ability after 18 months off in Catterick hunter 7 weeks ago. One to consider

6Mar Cat 25f Ch soft 5/11 Gaboriot (FR) 15l

Sep22 Per 23f HcpC good 7/7 Charlie Uberalles 59l

Jun22 Utt 26f HcpC good 1/16 Ruthless Article (IRE) 41/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA130

FORM P12/41-4 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who made all in extended 3m Southwell hunter in May 2022 and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests after lengthy absence/another breathing operation there 7 weeks ago. Clearly retains ability and probably the way to go.

4Mar Swl 24f Ch soft 4/7 Haven’t Time (IRE) 23l

May22 Swl 24f Ch good 1/4 Glen Forsa (IRE) 7l

Apr22 Chl 20f Ch good 4/11 Solomon Grey (FR) 11l

2023: FIRAK (FR) 8 11 9 Mr Sean O’Connor 5-2 (N A Pearce) 9 ran

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Stratagem (FR), 11-4 Jerrysback (IRE), 10-1 Matts Commission (IRE), 22-1 Shanroe Street (IRE), 50-1 Dressedforsuccess (GB), 100-1 Glory (GB)

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (30 wins from 204 runners, 15%) runs CUSACK PARK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Alexander (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs LANCE LES DES

Longest Traveller: LADDIE COOPER MIA trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 362 miles.

1 COASTTOCOAST(IRE)(37)

J Brian Hughes

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

O Hemmings Racing

B Kenneth Parkhill S Trust Inns Limited

2 CUSACKPARK(IRE)(56)

B g Westerner - My Viking Bay (IRE) 5 11-3

J Derek Fox

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Mrs H. Kelly

B Mrs Mary O’Connor

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TFRHHHII BHAFORM 553

3 LANCELESDES(FR)(7)

Ch g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Macara (GER) 5 11-3

J Bruce Lynn (3)

T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

O Roll The Dice

B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau

S Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

4 ORKNEYBLUE(GB)(-)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Madame Allsorts 6 11-3

J Kevin Brogan

T Toby Lawes, Beare Green

O Thompson & Musson

B R & R Musson

S Lawmens Limited, Tote

5 WHERE’SWILLY(GB)(7)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Lady West (IRE) 5 11-3

J Mr Nick Orpwood (7)

T Jess McKie, Wooler

O Mrs Ian McKie

B Victoria McKie

6 SQUIGGLES(IRE)(86)

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lunar Gift (IRE) 5 10-10

J Tom Midgley (3)

T Sue Smith, Bingley

O The Rogues Gallery

B S. & T. Curran

S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

7 THEMASTERSMAIDEN(GB)(324)

B m Jack Hobbs - Fairy Theatre (IRE) 5 10-10

J Craig Nichol

T Paul Robson, Hawick

O Mr P. Robson

B Jeremy MacTaggart

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner Meadowsweet. Unplaced both starts in Irish points but offered something to work on making Rules debut at Ayr 8 weeks ago. Can progress.

26Feb Ayr 16f NHF heavy 3/6 Derryhassen Paddy (IRE) 14l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 5P

TIMEFORM VIEW Held back by inexperience on debut at Kelso in February Ran in void race there last week.

15Apr Kel 16f NHF soft P/9 -16Feb Kel 16f NHF soft 5/12 Dedicated Hero (IRE) 12l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler Bertie Blue. Dam bumper/25f hurdle winner Noteworthy newcomer for yard with good record in bumpers.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 4P

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth in a point bumper in January Ran in void race at Kelso last week.

15Apr Kel 16f NHF soft P/9 - -

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune mare. Dam, placed in point, out of useful 2m hurdle winner Lounaos. £45,000 buy after winning point in Ireland in January Well worth considering.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 4

TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of smart hurdler/top-class chaser Bellshill. Well held in Worcester bumper for Mel Rowley in June.

Jun23 Wor 16f NHF good 4/6 Johnny Blue (IRE) 35l

8 HOLLYGROVECHACHA(IRE)(42)

B f Affinisea (IRE) - Hollygrove Rumba (IRE) 4 10-9

J Gavin Sheehan

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O Hot To Trot Jumping

B Ms C. Brennan

S Betvictor

9 LADDIECOOPERMIA(IRE)(26)

B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Thelunarschooner (IRE) 4 10-2

J Stephen Mulqueen

T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

O Molly and Paul Willis

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

S Junction 24 Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

TFRHHHHH BHA-

FORM 1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to bumper winner/modest hurdler Sheila Nash and successful start in this sphere at Stratford 6 weeks ago, readily coming clear in the mud. Second won next time and she can defy a penalty

11Mar Str 16f NHF heavy 1/7 As Legends Have It 51/2l

TFRHHIII BHA-

FORM 45

TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in Hereford bumpers first time up. Improvement needed.

27Mar Her 16f NHF soft 5/6 Jurancon (FR) 39l

25Feb Her 16f NHF soft 4/6 We’re Red And Blue 61/2l

2023: BOLDOG (FR) 5 10 11 Ben Bromley 7-1 (S R B Crawford) 15 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE), 9-2 Orkney Blue (GB), 11-2 Squiggles (IRE), 10-1 Cusack Park (IRE), 16-1 Lance Les Des (FR), 28-1 Coast To Coast (IRE), Laddie Cooper Mia (IRE), 33-1 The Masters Maiden (GB), 66-1 Where’s Willy (GB)

HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA saw off a subsequent winner when making a successful debut in the mud at Stratford last month and she can defy a penalty Orkney Blue is interesting on debut for a yard with a good record in bumpers, while Squiggles is respected having been bought for £45,000 after landing a point.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA (IRE) 2.ORKNEY BLUE 3.SQUIGGLES (IRE)

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First Race 2.00 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING WELCOMES RACING TO SCHOOL. ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2258 the third £1128 and the fourth £565 for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb 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. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 26 entries at £40 - Closed April 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470 (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Second Race 2.30 - THE JIM SCALLAN RETIREMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6257 to the winning horse The second to receive £2879, the third £1439, the fourth £720 and the fifth £359 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30.00 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race 20 entries at £45 - Closed April 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £4786; Second £2393; Third £1197; Fourth £598; Fifth £299 (Penalty Value £6257.98)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 - THE TAY VALLEY CHASERS PATRICK CROFTS MEMORIAL JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565 for four yrs old only, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2023, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £2000 towards the prize money for this race. Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during the following season. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper 6 entries at £40 - Closed April 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470 (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Fourth Race 3.30 - THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5201 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2393 the third £1196 the fourth £598 and the fifth £298 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100

Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £40 - Closed April 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3978; Second £1989; Third £995; Fourth £497; Fifth £248 (Penalty Value £5201.78)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4779 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2199 the third £1099 the fourth £550 and the fifth £274. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105

Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £35 - Closed April 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3655; Second £1827; Third £914; Fourth £457; Fifth £228 (Penalty Value £4779.30)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4779 to the winning horse The second to receive £2199 the third £1099 the fourth £550 and the fifth £274. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £35 - Closed April 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3655; Second £1827; Third £914; Fourth £457; Fifth £228 (Penalty Value £4779.30) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.05 - THE JUMPING FOR FUN OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283 the third £641 and the fourth £321. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries at £25 - Closed April 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.35 - THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408 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 16th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th. 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 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 19 entries at £30 - Closed April 16th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339 (Penalty Value £3539.90)

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