RACEDAY OFFICIALS
STEWARDS
Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)
Mrs F.A. Clark (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Katie Dowson Lyndsay Glynn
Robert McCarthy
STARTERS
Stuart Turner
Lee Jones
JUDGE
Nick Hargreave
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Michael Hamilton
VETERINARY OFFICER
Arthur Kidd
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Michelle Maughan, Cyril Johnstone, Alec Dent, James Bonar,
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Nick Freeman MRCVS
Euan Laidlaw MRCVS
Steph Cook MRCVS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Viv Tut
Dr Sam Foster
Dr Anke Selbmann
COMMENTATOR
Malcolm Tomlinson
BETTING RING MANAGER
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
HEXHAM TEAM
WELCOME E TO HEXHAM
THE RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OWNERS, TRAINERS, SPONSORS AND RACEGOERS TODAY.
Our thanks go to Weatherbys for sponsoring today’s fixture, we are also pleased to welcome back the Sidgwick family who are responsible for sponsoring the Novice Handicap Steeple Chase which they have done for many years. We are also grateul to Leadstar Media responsible sponsoring the last two races on the card along with At The Races and The Falcons Events Team.
Since our last meeting on Saturday 12th October, Northern Jump racing has lost one of its most notable figures in John Wade. John was a tremendous supporter of grass roots racing in the north, his maroon colours with white armlets and a maroon cap would feature on most race cards on horses trained by a number of different trainers not least Rebecca Menzies, based at Howe Hills where John trained before he retired from the training ranks in 2016 after sending out nearly 200 winners in both point to points and under rules.
John’s contribution to racing was not restricted to an owner and trainer, he was responsible for many things including sponsoring a highly valuable Selling Hurdle Series for many years at Sedgefield Racecourse where he was also a director
I am sure everyone will have their own memories of John as we have at Hexham The industry and Northern Racing in particular has been considerably richer for his patronage, he will be sorely missed.
Robert Whitelock
Racecourse Manager
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY...
WEDNESDAY 20th NOVEMBER 2024
WINTER RACEDAY
Gates Open - 11.00 am, First Race - 12.35pm, Last Race - 3.30pm
WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER 2024
CHRISTMAS RACEDAY
Gates Open - 11.30 am, First Race - 12.50pm, Last Race - 3.22pm
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READING YOUR RACECARD
AN EXPLANATION OF HOW TO MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS TODAY
8 PRINCEDUNDEE(IRE)(20)
B g Stowaway - Miss Dundee (IRE) 6 10-13
J Blair Campbell (5) E Tongue Strap
T Lucinda Russell, Kinross
O JW McNeill & County Set Three
B James Wickham
S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TFR BHA87 FORM 656551 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held in 4 starts over hurdles and easily best effort over fences when winning over C&D 3 weeks ago. Still unexposed as a stayer
1. Form
A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions
Look out for letters:
C = has won at this course
D = has won over this distance
CD = has won over this distance at this course
BF = was a beaten favourite last time EXPERT VIEW
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. Horse’s trainer & their location
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. Jockey
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10 Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13 Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15 Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
EACH HORSE HAS BEEN GIVEN A STAR RATING, DEFINITION BELOW:
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed
By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
More information on the form
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = horse fell
U = rider unseated
R = horse refused to race
CO = the horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = horse was brought down
S = horse slipped
r = the horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
D = disqualified
Bold form figures = performance in All-weather (Flat) or point-to-point (Jump) races
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. Can be given little or no chance
BET TING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS
DIFFERENT WAYS TO BET - WIN OR EACH-WAY
The two main types of bet are win and each-way. For win bets, your horse needs to win the race outright An each-way bet is effectively two bets – one for your horse to win and one for it to be placed. So a £2 each-way bet will cost £4 A bookmaker taking each-way bets will display the terms on which they accept such bets on their board. In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
• Fewer than 3 runners - Win bets only, no places offered
• 3 or 4 runners – Win bets only Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position they may offer place terms at 1/5 odds a place 1-2.
• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1-2
• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3
• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3
• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3-4
• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4
PLACING YOUR BET
Shop around for the best odds When you have decided where to place your bet, state the number of your horse and the stake, for example “Number 4, £2 win” Listen to the bookmaker repeat the number of the horse and the stake to their clerk and hand them your money. You will then be given an itemised receipt detailing your bet and potential winnings. You should keep this safe until you have heard ‘Weighedin’ announced after the race If your bet is successful, hand your ticket to the bookmaker and they will give you your winnings
RACECOURSE MAP
Owners, Trainers, Jockeys & Officials Entrance
Stables Lodge Stable Canteen
Owners & Trainers Car Park
Owners & Trainers
Members O & T Entrance Rooms
Evacuation Point A
FACILITIES
PUBLIC BARS (Paddock Enclosure)
Shire Bar
Owners, Traine
Toilets
Saddling Boxes
The Shire, Princess Anne and Bramble Tudor Bar situated at the top of the parade ring are open to all racegoers, provide a wide variety of drinks and snacks
OWNERS AND TRAINERS ROOM
Located next to the Owners and Trainers Entrance, the facility offers superb views of the racecourse. Entryto thisfacilityis restrictedtoOwnersandTrainerswho have a runnerontheday. When youregister at the O&T Entrance, lunch vouchers will be provided Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available all day.
HENDERSON SUITE
The Henderson Suite offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, course as well as both the parade ring and winners enclosure. Capable of seating up to 120 guests, The Henderson Suite where we serve our 4 course carvery buffet on a race day, is also ideal for entertaining, corporate hospitality and on non raceday’s provides the ideal venue for business conferences, seminars and weddings or other social functions.
THE CURLEW ROOM
Situated on the first floor of the Ramshaw Stand, offering wonderful views of the course Tickets for The Curlew Room are available (minimum 2 persons) which provide your own table for the day. The Curlew Room has its own TOTE betting facility, closed circuit TV and serves a range of snack food and refreshments
PRIVATE BOXES
ENDERBY, PATTERSON AND
GILL BOXES
Situated on the 2nd floor of the Ramshaw Stand. Offering a wide variety of catering options, the boxes are available to hire individually, accommodating between 20 -25 persons or can be configured to host up to 80 persons seated. Providing wonderful views of the racecourse the rooms have their own TOTE betting facility, Closed Circuit TV, well stocked bar as well as a seating area at the rear of the boxes.
THE CHASE BAR
Situated on the ground floor of the Ramshaw Stand this attractive bar with a stained glass backdrop and flagged floor has its own TOTE betting facility, closed circuit TV and allows access on to the club lawn for perfect viewing of the racing.
Brambl
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9550 Owners Prize Money 1st £3857 2nd £1928 3rd £965 4th £482, 5th £241. (Penalty Value £5043.35)
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (32 wins from 212 runners, 15%) runs RETURN FIRE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs RETURN FIRE
Weightwatcher: RETURN FIRE won off a handicap mark of 103, his rating is now down 9lb to 94
Longest Traveller: KELCE trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 312 miles.
1 KELCE(IRE)(7)
B g Valirann (FR) - Joleen (IRE) 6 12-0
J Joe Anderson E Cheek Pieces
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
O Mr M. S. Cresswell
B James Robinson
2 LIGHTSAREGREEN(IRE)(13)
B g Califet (FR) - Katjakem (IRE) 7 11-10
J Edward Austin
T George Bewley, Colby
O Holland and Bewley
B John Hennessy
S Lloyd Ltd
3 RETURNFIRE(IRE)(13)
B g Leading Light (IRE) - There On Time (IRE)8 11-9
J Patrick Wadge (3) E Tongue Strap
T Lucinda Russell, Kinross
O Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club
B Barry Murphy
S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
4 GIPSYLEEROSE(FR)(248)
Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vanoo d’Orthe (FR) 10 11-4
J Bruce Lynn (3) E Visor Tongue Strap
T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
O Mrs S. Irwin
B E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin
S Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
5 EMPTYNEST(IRE)(154)
B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR) 6 11-3
J Tom Midgley
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O Mr M Blades, S Morrell, K Hathaway
B Mr Daniel Furini
S Mark Walford Racing
6 OCEANLEGACY(IRE)(19)
B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Ocean Bright (USA) 7 11-3
J Aaron Anderson
T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
O Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships
B David Eiffe
S Bluegrass Horse Feeds
7 ANGEENDORMI(IRE)(35)
Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Maxford Lady (IRE)8 11-2
J Peter Kavanagh (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
O Mrs E. Quinlan
B Mr J. Quinn
TFRHHHHH BHA99 (+3) FORM 00/00-P2
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden in Ireland and, having understandably looked in need of the run on return/debut for new yard at Fontwell last month, he subsequently went close on recent chase debut in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, good to soft). Big player 1Nov Utt 20f HcpC good 2/13 Pep Talking 1/2l 4Oct Fon 19f HcpH gd-sf P/10 Broughshane (IRE)Jun23 Dow 20f HcpH good 8 Movie King (IRE) 15l
TFRHHIII BHA95
FORM 4441P5 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in a handicap chase at Cartmel during the summer but it’s been a low-key 2024 otherwise for this 7-y-o. Others preferred.
26Oct Kel 25f HcpH gd-sf 5/6 Maura Jeanne 11l 17Aug Per 23f HcpC good P/12 Jimli’s Island20Jul Cml 25f HcpC good 1/10 Breaking The Ice (IRE) nk
TFRHHHII BHA94
FORM 54U6-64 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season out of sorts but wasn’t beaten at all far back hurdling on his recent reappearance and he’s of interest back here (winner of both completed starts over fences at this course) off a reduced mark.
26Oct Kel 25f HcpH gd-sf 4/6 Maura Jeanne 51/4
15May Per 23f HcpC gd-sf 6/8 Cowboy Cooper (IRE) 44l
26Apr Per 30f HcpC soft 6/9 Bretney (IRE) 17l
TFRHHHII BHA89
FORM 531561- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the target twice last season, taking a small-field 2 1/2m Newcastle handicap (heavy) on latest outing in March. 3lb rise by no means prohibitive and moving back up in trip won’t be an issue, so she could have a say if fully tuned-up for this.
5Mar Nwc 20f HcpC heavy 1/4 Torosay (IRE) 11/4
13Feb Ayr 24f HcpC soft 6/9 Camp Belan (IRE)
Dec23 Kel 26f HcpC heavy 5/6 Rath An Iuir (IRE) 10l
TFRHIIII BHA88
FORM 4333-PP
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and opposable on the back of tame efforts here and at Market Rasen on his last 2 appearances.
7Jun Mkt 21f HcpC good P/12 Unwanted Attention (IRE)4May Hex 20f HcpC gd-sf P/13 The White Volcano (IRE)15Apr Kel 21f HcpC soft 3/11 Raceview Road (IRE) 3
TFRHHHII BHA88
FORM 0-F2043
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since last May 2023 but performed with credit on a couple of occasions for Dermot McLoughlin earlier this year and wasn’t disgraced on debut for this yard at Sedgefield (26.3f good to soft) 19 days ago. 2lb lower here and each-way chance if able to build on that. 20Oct Seg 26f HcpC
TFRHHHII BHA87
FORM 24/0-P33
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of just one of his 14 starts over hurdles but pretty consistent on the whole in that sphere and latest third of 12 over 23.3f in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here last month was a solid effort. 1lb lower now switched to fences and wouldn’t be without hope if his jumping passes the test.
8 GIBBERWELL(IRE)(188)
B g Getaway (GER) - Unique Snoopy (IRE) 8 10-5
J Joe Williamson E Blinkers
T Jake Coulson, Heaton
O All Or Nothing Racing Club
B Parkville Stud
S Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
9 BANNSIDE(IRE)(13)
B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Milogan (IRE) 8 10-2
J Alan Doyle E Blinkers, Tongue Strap
T Ian Duncan, Coylton
O Mr Stephen Sinclair
B David Fenton
9
TFRHHIII BHA76
FORM 30P24-5 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Only fifth over this C&D on final start of last season but record here is otherwise strong (form figures at Hexham read 122245). On the downside, his record when fresh doesn’t augur well ahead of this first run for 6 months.
4May Hex 24f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 Coolmoyne 51l 22Apr Hex 24f HcpC heavy 4/10 Torosay (IRE) 20l 14Mar Hex 24f HcpC heavy 2/5 Heritier de Sivola (FR) 32l
TFRHIIII BHA69 FORM 60000/-P
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on first run following 19 months off at Kelso recently and he’s hard to fancy
26Oct Kel 23f HcpC gd-sf P/8 Similar Story (IRE)Apr23 Car 20f HcpC gd-sf 10/13 The Electrician (IRE) 91l Jan23 Mus 20f HcpC soft 10/12 Large Action 81l
ROSTELLO (FR) 8 12 0 Cillin Leonard 9-1 (Dr Richard Newland) 8 ran
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Kelce (IRE), 11-2 Gipsy Lee Rose (FR), 6-1 Return Fire (IRE), 8-1 Ange Endormi (IRE), 10-1 Ocean Legacy (IRE), 12-1 Gibberwell (IRE), 14-1 Lights Are Green (IRE), 40-1 Empty Nest (IRE), 200-1 Bannside (IRE)
KELCE produced a near-fautless round of jumping when narrowly outpointed on his recent chase debut at Uttoxeter, and he will prove hard to beat off the same mark here (due to go up 3lb for that effort) with improvement likely now moving up in trip. C&D winners Return Fire and Gipsy Lee Rose are taken to fill the places, in that order of preference, while chasedebutant Ange Endormi and Ocean Legacy are also worthy of consideration.
Race preview from Weatherbys
It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoringtheWeatherbysnhstallions. co.uk Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle this afternoon at Hexham, a Class 4 event stagedovertwomiles.
This could prove a good opportunity for Fromheretoeternity to make it two from two for her new stable, having won nicely at Worcester last time on her first start for Jennie Candlish. The seven-year-old was winless for Declan Queally in Ireland last term but kept on wellunderagoodhold-upridetoscore fromamarkof98lasttime.Shesetsthe
This could prove a good opportunity for Fromheretoeternity.
standardonthateffortunderapenalty here but will encounter quicker ground thisafternoon.
Mark Walford’s Just Call Me Lucy can perhaps boast the strongest bumper forminthisfield,havingboltedupby17 lengths on her second start at Carlisle last term. The six-year-old was highly tried thereafter, last seen finishing in midfield in the Grade 2 Nickel Coin at Aintree’s Grand National Meeting. She isaninterestingdebutanthereandcan putituptothemarketleaderiftakingto
hurdlesonherfirststart.
Donald McCain has a 15% strike rate here at Hexham across the last five seasons and saddles two in this field. Lady Buttercup is the mount of Brian Hughes here and made a winning seasonalreturnwhenmakingalltoland a Warwick bumper in September. The four-year-old made a disappointing start to life over hurdles when well beatenatSouthwelllasttimeandmust bounce back but she should improve for that experience. Theo Gillard takes the ride aboard the once-raced Reina Blanca, who was well supported in a Fontwell bumper in September but looked in need of experience and was ultimately well beaten. The four-yearold does hail from the family of dual Grade2-winninghurdlerTazbarsomore can be expected in this sphere, for all shemayneedfurtherintime.
Tim Easterby’s Uokhun showed initial promise when fourth in a good Musselburgh bumper on debut in 2023 but weakened away tamely on hurdles debutatSouthwellbackinJanuary.The six-year-old makes her belated return hereinafirst-timetonguestrap.Sunset Hillranbetterthanheroddssuggested whenfifthonhurdlingdebutovercourse and distance here last time and Susan Corbett’s five-year-old should come forwardfortheouting.
NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Leading course trainer (19-24): Mr M T Walford (23 wins from 96 runners, 24%) runs JUST CALL ME LUCY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (5 wins from 50 runners, 10%) runs UOKHUN
Longest Traveller: FROMHERETOETERNITY trained by J Candlish, Leek, 168 miles. REINA BLANCA & LADY BUTTERCUP trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 168 miles.
1 FROMHERETOETERNITY(IRE)(23)
B m Doyen (IRE) - Entertain Me 7 11-7
J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Jennie Candlish, Leek
O A. C. O’Keeffe
B Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry
S PRA World Ltd
2
JUSTCALLMELUCY(GB)(211)
B m Lucarno (USA) - Youamazeme 6 11-0
J Jamie Hamilton
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O The Magic Circle
B Sandra Windross
S Mark Walford Racing
3 LADYBUTTERCUP(GB)
(16)
B f Dartmouth - Cowslip 4 11-0
J Brian Hughes
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
O Mrs I. I. Plumb
B Iris Plumb
S Tote
4 REINABLANCA(IRE)(61)
B f Sea Moon - Lusobar (IRE) 4 11-0
J Theo Gillard
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
O TS Equine
B Mr Oliver Carter
S Tmt Construction Ltd
5 SUNSETHILL(IRE)(27)
Gr m Kingston Hill - Sunset Times (IRE) 5 11-0
J Nathan Moscrop
T Susan Corbett, Otterburn
O Ian Turnbull,AndyBell,MikeSevers,Corbett
B Miss Mary R. Barry
6 UOKHUN(IRE)(296)
B m Arcadio (GER) - Status Update (IRE) 6 11-0
J Danny McMenamin E Tongue Strap
T Tim Easterby, Malton
O Mr JWE Bevin
B Mrs V. Wilkinson
S Easthorpe Hall Stud
TFRHHHHI BHA105 FORM 00P-201 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in handicap at Wexford (17.2f) in May, before seeming stretched by longer trip when seventh of 18 at Listowel (20.4f, good) the following month. Left Declan Queally and fitted with cheekpieces, she displayed much-improved form when successful at Worcester 3 weeks ago. Sets the standard. 16Oct Wor 16f HcpH soft 1/7 Bob O Rhino (IRE) 21/2l 1Jun Lis 20f HcpH good 7 Our Bobby (IRE) 21l 18May Wex 17f HcpH soft 2 Junot (IRE) d.h
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 4100-
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a point winner and bolted up on second bumper start at Carlisle (17f, soft) in December Fared as well as could be expected when mid-field in Grade 2 company at Aintree and she’s a major player on hurdles debut. 11Apr Ain 16f NHF soft 8/16 Diva Luna (IRE) 12l 9Mar San 15f NHF gd-sf 7/11 Honky Tonk Highway (IRE)14l Dec23 Car 17f NHF gd-sf 1/7 Holly Bird (IRE) 17l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM 00-16 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous bumper form well behind when landing 6-runner contest at Warwick in September Low-key hurdles debut at Southwell since, though.
23Oct Swl 15f Hdl good 6/9 Asian Star (IRE) 28l 24Sep War 16f NHF gd-sf 1/6 Georgia’s Charm (IRE) 13/4l 9Mar Her 16f NHF gd-sf 9/13 Queens Melody (IRE) 33l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 4
TIMEFORM VIEW Sea Moon filly Dam (b78), in frame once in bumpers, half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Tazbar Shaped like a stayer in a Fontwell bumper in September but kept to 2m for hurdles bow
8Sep Fon 17f NHF gd-sf 4/6 Miss Ireland (IRE) 16l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM 56-65
TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in points and minor promise only both starts under Rules.
12Oct Hex 16f Hdl soft 5/14 Battle Born Lad 20l 23Jun Hex 16f NHF good 6/9 Takt de Touques (FR) 14l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM 4/P-
TIMEFORM VIEW Arcadio mare who is bred to stay well and shaped with some encouragement when fourth of 11 in bumper at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) last March. Off 10 months after and looked in need of the run on hurdles debut in January Tongue tie on having missed further 9 months. 17Jan Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf P/9 Iddergem (FR)Mar23 Mus 15f NHF gd-sf 4/11 El Elefante (IRE) 71/2l
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: LUNAR DISCOVERY 6 10 11 Charlotte Jones 9-4 (James Moffatt) 13 ran
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Fromheretoeternity (IRE), 9-4 Just Call Me Lucy (GB), 9-1 Reina Blanca (IRE), 20-1 Sunset Hill (IRE), 22-1 Lady Buttercup (GB), 25-1 Uokhun (IRE)
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.
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DRESS CODE
We have no strict dress code; only smart casual dress is accepted in the Club Enclosure and Hospitality areas.
No untidy denim or football shirts will be admitted.
The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission to these areas to anyone failing to comply with the above request.
SPECTATOR SAFET Y
The Racecourse would be grateful if parents keep a close eye on their children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and accessing the track.
Ball games are not permitted on the grassed area.
THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY
MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden 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 (32 wins from 212 runners, 15%) runs HELSGETAWAY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs HELSGETAWAY
Longest Traveller: HELSGETAWAY trained by L Russell, Kinross, 126 miles.
1 CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES(IRE)(22)
B g Sea Moon - Bally Tutu (IRE) 5 11-4
J Jamie Hamilton
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O Ursa Major Racing, CW Racing & Partner
B R. Cotton & S. Lannigan O’Keeffe
S Adra Projects Ltd
2
DANNO’SDOLLAR(IRE)(23)
Ch g Golden Lariat (USA) - Social Society (IRE)5 11-4
J Sean Quinlan
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O Warren ,Wright, Cockcroft,Jervis,Chapman
B Fintan Farrell
S Mark Walford Racing
3 EXPRESSRUN(IRE)(7)
B g Milan - Lilly’s Express (IRE) 5 11-4
J Ryan Mania
T Justin Landy, Leyburn
O Mrs Pauline Southerington
B Mr Vincent Byrne
S Envirotyre UK Ltd
4 FAIRLYFULLING(IRE)(146)
B g Arcadio (GER) - Lonely Sky (IRE) 6 11-4
J Ross Chapman E Hood
T Jane Walton, Otterburn
O Dere Street
B W. Devereux
S Dunns Houses
5 HELSGETAWAY(IRE)(23)
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Heltornic (IRE) 5 11-4
J Derek Fox
T Lucinda Russell, Kinross
O The Red Shoes
B Mr R. Bryan
S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
6 KIDMAN(IRE)(243)
B g Arcadio (GER) - Kilganey Maid (IRE) 8 11-4
J Charlie Maggs (7)
T Simon Waugh, Morpeth
O Mr S. Waugh
B Seamus Cooney
7 REDSAM(GB)(253)
Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Presenteea (IRE) 5 11-4
J Tom Midgley (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O Cowan and Drury
B Distillery Stud
S Mark Walford Racing
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 223-35
TIMEFORM VIEW £22,000 purchase having finished placed all 4 starts in Irish points. Noted being outpaced before keeping on again when fifth of 10 in a Carlisle novice (17f, soft) on hurdles bow 22 days ago and this increase in trip promises to suit. Worth a second look.
Car 17f Hdl soft 5/10 Junker d’Allier (FR) 15l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM 00P-00
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact both starts in bumpers for Sandy Thomson and similar story in trio of hurdle starts for present yard. Can only be watched at present.
16Oct Wet 19f Hdl gd-sf 12/13 Bowling Buddy (IRE) 70l 4Oct Hex 16f Hdl good 7/7 Kingston James (IRE) 66l 26Mar Nwc 20f Hdl heavy P/7 Beneficially Yours (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHAFORM F-F62
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to justify support when down the field only start in bumpers but showed more of what he’s about when second of 9 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, good) on hurdles bow 7 days ago. Will need to brush up his jumping, however
1Nov Wet 19f Hdl good 2/9 Telemetry 71/2l
18Sep Kel 16f NHF good 6/7 Beyond The Verge 17l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM P40-000
TIMEFORM VIEW Safely held all 3 starts in bumpers but did shape much better than distance beaten suggests on second start over timber when eleventh of 14 in a 2m novice here in June, faltering entering straight. Off since but handicaps likely to be more suitable moving forward.
15Jun Hex 16f Hdl good 11/14 Stylish Recruit (IRE) 46l
26May Kel 16f Hdl gd-sf 9/10 Geordies Dream 22l
8May Kel 16f NHF good 7/10 Dedicated Hero (IRE) 29l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 523-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in bumpers and promising start in this sphere/after 6 months off when seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, good to soft) 23 days ago, outpaced before staying on gradually Looks sure to improve for that initial experience.
16Oct Wet 19f Hdl gd-sf 7/13 Bowling Buddy (IRE) 11l 7Apr Car 17f NHF heavy 3/4 Gamesters Guy 13l Dec23 Nwc 16f NHF heavy 2/8 Get A Superstar (IRE) 1/2l
TFRHHHII BHA102
FORM 333/2/4-
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced hurdler who improved when second of 4 in novice at Newcastle (22f) in November 2022. After a further 16 months off shaped as if retaining his ability when fourth in a Kelso maiden in March, so worth a second look back from another 8 months off 10Mar Kel 20f Hdl soft 4/8 Myretown (IRE) 17l Nov22 Nwc 22f Hdl gd-sf 2/4 Tiger Jet (IRE) hd Apr22 Nwc 20f Hdl good 3/7 Git Maker (FR) 5l
TFRHIIII BHA-
FORM PP-
TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Discouraging start in pair of hurdle outings earlier this year, pulled up on both occasions. Passed over after 8 months off with cheekpieces reached for.
29Feb Wet
30Jan Nwc
8 WEEALKI(IRE)(83)
B g Alkaadhem - Springfield Spirit (IRE) 5 11-4
J Nathan Moscrop
T Susan Corbett, Otterburn
O Race4fun & The Nelson Partnership
B W. G. R. Porter
S Finnies Heavy Haulage
9
AUTHORIZEDMISSION(GB)(202)
B g Authorized (IRE) - Micro Mission (IRE) 4 11-3
J Danny McMenamin
T Chris Grant, Billingham
O D&D Armstrong Ltd
B D & D Armstrong Ltd
S North Sea Logistics
10 SHADOWFAXOFROHAN(IRE)(83)
Gr g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE) 4 11-3
J Brian Hughes E Hood
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O K Jardine R Griffiths D Boyce W Duffus
B Kk Agri Ltd
S Micky Hammond Racing
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Alkaadhem gelding. Half-brother to a point winner 8/1, sixth of 11 in bumper at Perth (16.2f, good) on NH debut 83 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip.
TFRHHHII BHAFORM 066-
TIMEFORM VIEW Authorized gelding who took small steps forward with each run for Iain Jardine, sixth of 11 in bumper at Ayr (2m) in April. Switched yards ahead of hurdles bow and interesting to see what the market makes of him. 20Apr Ayr 16f NHF
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 424
TIMEFORM VIEW In-the-frame all 3 starts in bumpers but below pick of form starting out for new yard when fourth of 11 in bumper at Perth (16.2f) in August. Hood goes on for hurdles debut and booking of Brian Hughes an obvious plus. Not discounted.
Stewards Note: RED SAM: Following its run on 29/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Helsgetaway (IRE), 9-2 Shadowfax of Rohan (IRE), 11-2 Chasingouttheblues (IRE), 13-2 Express Run (IRE), 8-1 Kidman (IRE), 10-1 Wee Alki (IRE), 12-1 Authorized Mission (GB), 50-1 Danno’s Dollar (IRE), Fairly Fulling (IRE), 66-1 Red Sam (GB) PLAY SMARTER
HELSGETAWAY showed plenty to work on when finishing midfield on hurdles debut at Wetherby 23 days ago and with that experience unlikely to be lost on him, he can find the requisite improvement and come out on top. Hurdles-debutant Shadowfax of Rohan and Chasingouttheblues are others to consider, along with the returning Kidman.
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for
four
(Penalty Value £6680.46)
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (32 wins from 212 runners, 15%) runs CAITHNESS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 45 runners, 13%) runs CAITHNESS
Longest Traveller: ONE MORE STROKE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 168 miles.
1 CAITHNESS(IRE)(35)
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Princess Nina (IRE) 8 12-1
J Derek Fox
T Lucinda Russell, Kinross
O Kelso Lowflyers & Russell
B Aidan Aherne
S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
2 THECHURCHILLLAD(IRE)(22)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Imalwayshotforyou (USA) 5 11-13
J Ross Chapman E Hood
T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
O Flying High and Blacklock
B CGD Syndicate
S Mile High Racing, Bluegrass Horse Feeds
3 ONEMORESTROKE(IRE)(209)
B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Square Sphere (IRE) 5 11-9
J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap
T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
O Mr J. Fyffe
B Mrs Aisling Leer
S Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd
4
BALLYFORT(IRE)(13)
B g Fame And Glory - Mardale (IRE) 6 11-1
J Bruce Lynn E Hood, Tongue Strap
T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
O Matterson, Maclay and Warre
B Frank Motherway
S Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
5
DREAMJET(IRE)(35)
Ch g Jet Away - Anemone 6 10-11
J Craig Nichol
T Brian Ellison, Malton
O Sharing The Dream Syndicate 1
B Peter Nolan
S Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TFRHHHHH BHA121 FORM 3606-32 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortable all-the-way winner of maiden/handicap over hurdles at Kelso last year Hit-or-miss over timber since but made an encouraging start after 4 months off when head-second of 5 to The Churchill Lad on chase debut over C&D (good) 5 weeks ago. Can turn the tables with that rival here. 4Oct Hex 15f HcpC good 2/5 The Churchill Lad (IRE) hd 26May Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Well Educated (IRE) 41/2l 2Mar Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/17 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHHI BHA119 FORM 603312 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the target 3 times over hurdles and perfect start in this sphere when seeing off 4 rivals over C&D last month, beating Caithness by a head. Ran creditably behind a rejuvenated second-season novice at Carlisle since and should continue to give a good account.
17Oct Car 15f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Western Zephyr (IRE) 9l 4Oct Hex 15f HcpC good 1/5 Caithness (IRE) hd 18Sep Kel 20f HcpH good 3/8 Ashington 2l
TFRHHHII BHA115
FORM 22/2113-
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a promising start over hurdles last season, winning novices at Catterick and Carlisle. Done for finishing speed but still ran well in handicap at Newcastle (16.9f, heavy) when last seen in April and chasing could be just his bag. Tongue tie goes on.
13Apr Nwc 16f HcpH heavy 3/5 Horn Cape (FR) 31/2
7Mar Car 17f Hdl soft 1/12 Breizh River (FR) 1l
24Jan Cat 19f Hdl soft 1/10 Yes Day (IRE) 3/4l
TFRHHIII BHA107
FORM 3/5635-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with plenty of promise in novice hurdles last season and was presumably having a pipe-opener after 7 months off when a never-dangerous eleventh of 15 on handicap debut at Kelso (16.2f good to soft) recently Attentions now turned to chasing (maiden in Irish points).
26Oct Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 11/15 Old Gregorian 18l 16Mar Nwc 16f Hdl heavy 5/7 From The Clouds (FR) 91/4l 16Feb Kel 16f Hdl soft 3/9 Alnilam (FR) 13l
TFRHHHII BHA103
FORM 212433
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who opened his chase account at Market Rasen in July overcoming a slipping saddle. Good efforts since, placed again but not seeming at his best after just 3 days off when third of 5 to The Churchill Lad at this C&D (good) 5 weeks ago. Not out of things from 2lb lower 4Oct Hex 15f HcpC good 3/5 The Churchill Lad (IRE) 11l 1Oct Seg 16f HcpC gd-sf 3/5 Noble Anthem (IRE)
6Sep Bgr 17f HcpC good 4/9 Mix of Clover
(James Moffatt) 6 ran
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The Churchill Lad (IRE), 3-1 Caithness (IRE), 10-3 One More Stroke (IRE), 4-1 Dream Jet (IRE), 10-1 Ballyfort (IRE)
Cases can be made for all the quintet, but the suggestion is CAITHNESS, who went down by a head to the race-fit The Churchill Lad on chasing debut over C&D 5 weeks ago and can turn the tables now 1lb better off with that rival here. One More Stroke, who was runner-up on both starts in Irish points earlier in his career rounds off the shortlist making his return/chase bow fitted in a tongue tie.
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OVER 200 UK BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Leading course trainer (19-24): Mr M T Walford (23 wins from 96 runners, 24%) runs FOREST BLAZE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs GRIFTER
Longest Traveller: GRIFTER trained by J Candlish, Leek, 168 miles.
1 ADAYTODREAM(IRE)(30)
B g Adaay (IRE) - Tara Too (IRE) 4 12-0
J Brian Hughes E Cheek Pieces
T Ollie Pears, Malton
O Ownaracehorse, K West and T&T Racing
B Ms Ellen Fox S Tote
2 SKIDDAW(IRE)(245)
B g Mount Nelson - Bonnie Theatre (IRE) 6 11-11
J Bruce Lynn
T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
O Hemmings Racing
B Ms L. Wafer
S Trust Inns Limited
3 FORESTBLAZE(GB)
(23)
Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Ixora (IRE) 5 11-10
J Jamie Hamilton
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O M Blades, Craggs, Clark and Cambridge
B Greenlands Farm Stud
S Mark Walford Racing
4 BRIDGETJOANS(GB)(30)
B m And Beyond (IRE) - Calico Moon (USA) 5 11-8
J Charlie Maggs (7) E Visor
T Simon Waugh, Morpeth
O Northumberland Racing Club
B Peter Storey
5 MRLEPHILOSOPHE(GB)(20)
Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Uryale (FR) 4 11-1
J Nathan Moscrop E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
O The Horse Watchers & Robin Oliver
B Societe Civile de L’Ecurie de Meautry
S Bluegrass Horse Feeds
6 GRIFTER(GB)(8)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Fleabiscuit (IRE) 5 10-10
J Sean Quinlan E Visor
T Jennie Candlish, Leek
O Mr Shaun Sowray
B Lucayan Stud Ltd
S PRA World Ltd
7 BLENDEDSTEALTH(GB)(44)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Wyldello 7 10-8
J Peter Kavanagh (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
O Mr D Mullen, Mr G Barker and Partners
B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg
S Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited
TFRHHHII BHA96 FORM 52U33
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on Flat and just similar form over hurdles, not quite on his game when only third of 6 at Sedgefield last time. Others look better treated.
9Oct Seg 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/6 Balranald (FR) 71/2l 30Jul Bev 12f Hcp gd-fm 7/11 Dr Rio (FR) 23l 22Jul Cml 17f Hdl
TFRHHHII BHA93 FORM 0/50PF-
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability on first couple of hurdling outings but failed to kick on from that. Interesting to see if there is a market move for him returning from 8 months off
8Mar Ayr 16f HcpH gd-sf F/14 Cancan (FR)2Jan Ayr 16f Hdl heavy P/14 Joshua des Flos (FR)Dec23 Ayr 16f Hdl soft 7/14 Doyen du Bar (IRE) 34l
TFRHHHHH BHA92
FORM 40-50
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper debut fourth at Newcastle wasn’t completely devoid of promise but beaten a long way over hurdles subsequently Seems a likely improver on handicap debut with a recent run behind him.
16Oct Wet 19f Hdl gd-sf 9/13 Bowling Buddy (IRE) 19l
4Oct Hex 16f Hdl good 5/7 Kingston James (IRE) 39l
28Mar Wet 16f Hdl soft 13/15 Goldwyn (IRE) 56l
TFRHHIII BHA90
FORM 022-0P0
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked rusty after 4 months off when pulled up in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Perth and failed to step up on that at Sedgefield a month ago.
9Oct Seg 19f HcpH gd-sf 10/11 Topkapi Star 20l 25Sep Per 20f HcpH good P/9 Fourofakind (IRE)15May Per 20f HcpH gd-sf 12/15 Not In Kansas 40l
TFRHHHHI BHA83
FORM 463-
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat in France (stays 1 1/2m), winning 2 handicaps in 2023 Signs of promise in three hurdling outings last winter and, while recent efforts on the level have been poor he’s worthy of interest.
19Oct Cat 12f Hcp soft 8/9 Three Dons (IRE) 55l 12May Nwc 12f Hcp stand 12/12 Fairbanks 66l
2Mar Kel 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/5 Mojo Ego (IRE) 61l
TFRHHHII BHA78 (-1)
FORM 03/P-320
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good) 8 days ago. Ran creditably on penultimate outing and warrants respect in a poor race.
31Oct Nwc 16f HcpH good 11/14 Balranald (FR) 12l 26Sep Per 16f HcpH good 2/12 Heart Above 31/2l 6Sep Bgr 16f HcpH good 3/12 Prolific Profile (IRE) 8l
TFRHHHII BHA76 FORM 0-42363
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden but made the frame on his first 3 starts of the last campaign and returned with a respectable third at Perth 44 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on and he’s worthy of respect.
25Sep Per 20f HcpH good 3/10 Limerick Leader (FR) 37l 9Sep Per 23f HcpH good 6/10 Steps Match (IRE) 21l 26Aug Cml 25f HcpH heavy 3/9 Skyjack Hijack (IRE) 61/4l
8 NORSEREIVER(GB)(24)
B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Rev Up Ruby 5 10-4
J Danny McMenamin
T Gillian Boanas, Saltburn
O Mrs M. B. Thwaites
B Kennie Little
S Tote
9 NATIONALQUESTION(IRE)(8)
Br g Fracas (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE) 4 10-2
J William Maggs (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Adam Nicol, Seahouses
O Molly and Paul Willis
B J. S. Bolger
TFRHHIII BHA72 FORM 06-00P0
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in a brace of bumpers and has fared no better over hurdles to date.
15Oct Mkt 23f HcpH good 8/12 Queens Venture (IRE) 37l 26Sep Per 23f HcpH good P/8 Size Five (IRE)21May Hex 20f Hdl good 9/9 Roccovango (IRE) 61l
TFRHHHHI BHA68 (+7) FORM 050-002
TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good, 40/1) 8 days ago. Has to be taken seriously despite being marginally out of the weights.
31Oct Nwc 16f HcpH good 2/14 Balranald (FR) 11
26Sep Per 16f HcpH good 7/12 Heart Above 13l 17Sep Nwc 12f Hcp st-sl 7/8 Mon Etoile 11l
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: SERIOUS EGO (GER) 10 11 1 Conor Rabbitt 9-2 (Nicky Richards) 10 ran
Stewards Note:
MR LE PHILOSOPHE: Following its run on 19/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 National Question (IRE), 4-1 Mr Le Philosophe (GB), 11-2 Forest Blaze (GB), 17-2 Grifter (GB), 9-1 Blended Stealth (GB), 12-1 A Day To Dream (IRE), 16-1 Skiddaw (IRE), 33-1 Bridgetjoans (GB), 50-1 Norse Reiver (GB)
FOREST BLAZE has likely been brought along with handicaps in mind and his opening mark is lenient based on bumper form, so he gets the nod over fellow handicap debutant Mr Le Philosophe. National Question should also be considered after a solid showing at Newcastle 8 days ago.
Leading course trainer (19-24): W Coltherd (18 wins from 129 runners, 14%) runs DEQUALL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs BERGENTOWN
Longest Traveller: BERGENTOWN trained by J Candlish, Leek, 168 miles.
1 JELSKI(GER)(74)
B g Kallisto (GER) - Just Zoud 10 12-0
J Leah Noreci (10) E Visor
T James Moffatt, Cartmel
O The Running In Rail Partnership
B J. Ditscheid S Tote
2 DILLARCHIE(GB)(146)
B m Sulamani (IRE) - Cute N You Know It 7 11-6
J Emma Smith-Chaston (3) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Joanne Foster, Ilkley
O J Saxby, M Simmons Partnership
B John & Jonathan Saxby
3 FAINCHE(IRE)
(209)
B m Fame And Glory - Voodoo Magic (GER) 7 11-5
J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O IN 4 A GRAND
B Mr Edward Devereux
S Micky Hammond Racing
4 TWOPLACESATONETIME(IRE)(35)
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Damango (IRE) 6 11-2
J Aaron Anderson (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
O Rebecca Menzies Racing Club
B David Connors
S Bluegrass Horse Feeds
5 BEATTHEBOUM(GB)(184)
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Langley House (IRE) 5 11-1
J Joshua Thompson (7)
T Jackie Stephen, Melrose
O The Late Boumers
B T. C. Dawson
S Carden Livestock Co
6 BOOLAMORECLASSIC(IRE)(188)
B g Workforce - Castlelost (IRE) 5 11-0
J Danny McMenamin E Cheek Pieces
T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
O Quandt, Cochrane, Lysaght
B Mr Niall Hamilton
S Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
7
COLONELMANDERSON(FR)(35)
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Playact (IRE) 8 11-0
J Derek Fox E Blinkers, Tongue Strap
T William Young Jnr, Carluke
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr
B G.A.E.C. Campos
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back
at Cartmel last summer off higher marks but continues to operate below his best this term. Hard to side with.
TFRHHIII BHA92 FORM 14P-446
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Sedgefield (27f) in February but not easy to catch right since, only sixth over C&D last time. Others appeal more.
TFRHHHHI BHA91 FORM 4/P3232-
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless following 24 attempts but enede last term in good heart, runner-up in 3m Newcastle handicap in April. Very much one to consider after a lay-off with Brian Hughes back up. 13Apr Nwc 23f HcpH heavy 2/6 Bollin Matilda
19Mar Wet 24f HcpH soft 3/9 Kinder Kid (IRE)
19Feb Car 25f HcpH heavy 2/6 Fevertre (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA88
FORM 30P3-P0
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good) 35 days ago. No forlorn hope with cheekpieces on for the 1st time.
4Oct Hex 23f HcpH good 7/12 Magical Arthur (IRE) 18l 9Sep Per 20f HcpH good P/10 Pateen (IRE)26Apr Per 16f Hdl soft 3/8 Stoke The Fire (IRE) 11l
TFRHHHII BHA87
FORM 43P5-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, very good fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, good). Off 6 months but possibilities.
8May Kel 20f HcpH good 5/16 Faithfulflyer (IRE) 17l 15Apr Kel 18f Hdl soft 5/12 Alnilam (FR) 33l 13Feb Ayr 20f Hdl soft P/17 President Scottie (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA86
FORM P/240U-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler 17/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 6 months ago. Needs to build on it on his return.
4May Hex 23f HcpH gd-sf 10/16 Atomic Angel 29l 14Mar Hex 20f Hdl heavy U/6 Clovis Island13Feb Ayr 20f Hdl soft 8/17 President Scottie (IRE) 56l
TFRHHIII BHA86
FORM 1PP6P-P CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Revived in first-time blinkers to cause a surprise over C&D in September 2023 Pulled up all 3 starts since, however, so it’s easy to look elsewhere.
4Oct Hex 23f HcpH good P/12 Magical Arthur (IRE)Nov23 Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf P/13 Call Me Harry (IRE)Oct23 Hex 23f HcpH soft P/9 Champ Royal (FR) -
8 BERGENTOWN(IRE)(36)
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Sweet Harry (FR) 7 10-11
J Sean Quinlan
T Jennie Candlish, Leek
O 6 Bit Racing
B M. F. Finneran
S PRA World Ltd
9 DEQUALL(GB)(35)
Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Bark (IRE)
8 10-6
J Peter Kavanagh (3) E Blinkers
T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
O The Seahouses Syndicate
B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
10 ATLANTICEXPRESS(IRE)(35)
B m Milan - Last Century (IRE)
5 10-6
J Conor Rabbitt (5) E Tongue Strap
T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
O Mrs Barbara Butterworth
B John O’Connor
11 LADYHAMILTON(IRE)(15)
B m Teofilo (IRE) - Heartily (IRE) 5 10-6
J Ross Chapman
T Wilf Storey, Consett
O Mr C. M Clark
B Godolphin
12 ROBERTD’ORES(FR)(109)
Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Sister du Berlais (FR) 7 10-2
J Jonathon Bewley E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T George Bewley Colby
O Mr Alan Udale
B Mr Gilles Delliaux
S Lloyd Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
TFRHHHHH BHA83
FORM 660-252
TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run but he posted a very good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Has to be taken seriously nudged up 1lb.
3Oct Swl 24f HcpH good 2/11 No More No (IRE) 13
6Sep Bgr 19f HcpH good 5/10 Jacobs Acre (IRE) 10
26Jun Wor 20f HcpH good 2/13 Mactavish 5l
TFRHHHII BHA78
FORM 60-26P2 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who comes here on the back of a good second of 12 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good) 35 days ago. This course winner can give another good account in his bid to end a lengthy losing sequence.
4Oct Hex 23f HcpH good 2/12 Magical Arthur (IRE) 1l 4Jul Per 23f HcpH good P/10 Buy Some Time (IRE)9Jun Per 23f HcpH gd-fm 6/11 Fever Dream (IRE) 19l
TFRHHIII BHA78 FORM 565-00
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held on her debut for Joseph O’Brien at Punchestown in February and has offered little for her current yard, last of seven here (2m4f) 35 days ago.
4Oct Hex 20f HcpH good 7/7 Could Be Trouble (IRE) 26l 28Jun Cml 22f HcpH good 8/10 Asa (FR) 84l 22Apr Hex 16f
TFRHHIII BHA78 FORM 543330
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and only eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Hard to make a case for.
24Oct Car 19f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 Plaisir des Flos (FR) 38l
TFRHHHII BHA72 FORM PU-PP06
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but he posted a good sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (25.4f, soft) 109 days ago. Has since had a wind op and not discounted with tongue strap also back on.
22Jul Cml 25f HcpH soft 6/10 City Derby (IRE) 17l 23Jun Hex 23f HcpH good 8/14 Jeteye (IRE) 14l 11May Hex 23f Hdl good P/6 Guard The Moon -
2023: SOLWAY PRIMROSE 9 10 2 Danny McMenamin 13-2 (Lisa Harrison) 8 ran
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 12.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Bergentown (IRE), 9-2 Dequall (GB), 5-1 Fainche (IRE), 10-1 Dillarchie (GB), 11-1 Robert d’Ores (FR), 12-1 Jelski (GER), 14-1 Lady Hamilton (IRE), 18-1 Boolamore Classic (IRE), 20-1 Beat The Boum (GB), 22-1 Twoplacesatonetime (IRE), 40-1 Atlanticexpress (IRE), 80-1 Colonel Manderson (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
BERGENTOWN rates the pick of these weights on the back of his very good Sedgefield second so edges the vote in this very open handicap. The returning Fainche could emerge as the main danger now renuited with Brian Hughes, although Dequall, Twoplacesatonetime and Beat The Boum all need factoring in too.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BERGENTOWN (IRE) 2.FAINCHE (IRE) 3.DEQUALL
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BBQ’s on site are not permitted; however, you are welcome to bring a s permi ; to a picnic (no alcohol) into the designated outdoor areas of the Paddock into the Enclosure En
RAMSHAW STAND R
There is a passenger lift to all levels of The Ramshaw Stand e is a Ra w Stand.
WHEELCHAIR VIEWING R
There is an area (uncovered) reserved for wheelchair users which is e area (uncove located to the front of the Tote building beside the parade ring. d to buil para ring TOILETS
Available in The Ramshaw Stand, at the rear of The Princess Anne Bar e at rear and also in toilet facilities situated next to the Member’s Room. d toilet Room
FIRST AID T
If you require first aid assistance, please contact a member of our our stewarding team or the Raceday Office located beside the turnstiles. or Ra y Office lo d
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Y PRO
In the unlikely event that The Racecourse has to evacuate buildings an t s announcement will be made over the public address system and the t over the instructions given should be followed immediately. Any emergency s immediately should be reported to a member of the Racecourse Staff/Safety to memb Steward or Office. An evacuation plan has been designed and will be d or Office implemented by our Stewards and Staff. Follow the instructions given d our Stewar Staff Follow instruc s as quickly and quietly as possible and please remember to take your and rememb take belongings with you with you.
BABY CHANGING FACILITIES CHANG G FACILI
Available on the first floor of the Ramshaw Stand and within the accessible toilet at the rear of the Princess Anne Bar. For any further information or assistance please ask the Security Staff
DOGS
Dogs are permitted on The Racecourse in outside areas providing they are kept on a lead at all times. Guide dogs are allowed into the buildings with their visually impaired owner.
BOOKMAKERS/BETTING
All Bookmakers must possess a valid Betting Badge and be occupying an authorised pitch to be entitled to lay bets Anyone contravening this condition will be evicted. Any Betting Disputes or Betting Ring Enquiries should be directed to the Betting Ring Manager
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.
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.02 - THE FIRST CLASS CATERING FROM FALCONS EVENTS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5043 to the winning horse The second to receive £2320, the third £1160, the fourth £580 and the fifth £289 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to November 5th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. 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. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 23rd March, 2025 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 Red Rum Series qualifier 13 entries at £35 - Closed November 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3857; Second £1928; Third £965; Fourth £482; Fifth £241. (Penalty Value £5043.35) A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.37 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (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 fillies and mares only which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Weatherbys kindly sponsor this race, will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £30.00 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday 22nd March, 2025 19 entries at £40 - Closed November 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.10 - THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 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 November 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470 (Penalty Value £4901.40)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.45 - THE SIDGWICK MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6680 to the winning horse The second to receive £3073, the third £1536 the fourth £769 and the fifth £383 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £50 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Sidgwick Family have kindly sponsored this race, will present a memento to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries at £50 - Closed November 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £5109; Second £2554; Third £1278; Fourth £639; Fifth £319 (Penalty Value £6680.46)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.20 - THE bookiesbonuses.com OVER 200 UK BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each hurdle race 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. 16 entries at £35 - Closed November 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.55 - THE mybettingsites.com EXPERT UK BOOKIE REVIEWS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 26th, 2024, for each hurdle race 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. 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 21st March, 2025 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 20 entries at £35Closed November 2nd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
2024-2025 FIXTURES
WEDNESDAY 20th NOVEMBER
Winter Raceday
SUNDAY 1st DECEMBER
Border Point-To-Point
WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER
Christmas Raceday
2025
THURSDAY 13th MARCH
TUESDAY 25th MARCH
MONDAY 14th APRIL
SATURDAY 3rd MAY (EVENING)
SATURDAY 10th MAY.
TUESDAY 20th MAY (EVENING)
SATURDAY 7th JUNE
SATURDAY 14th JUNE
SUNDAY 22nd JUNE
WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST (EVENING)
FRIDAY 3rd OCTOBER
SATURDAY 11th OCTOBER
FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY 19th NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER
