Kelso Racecard – Friday 17th February

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Friday 17th February 2023

Thank you for joining us at Kelso Racecourse.

Today’s seven race programme has evolved over many years to include opportunities for horses seeking a stepping stone to the Cheltenham Festival, Vintage Clouds being the last runner at this meeting to go on and score there.

It’s appropriate, therefore, that the £25,000 feature steeplechase is sponsored by Timeform whose winner-finding ratings and form comments have assisted so many racegoers. Look out for the offer contained within this racecard to obtain a free trial of Timeform’s figures – maybe you can use the offer to help solve the puzzle presented by our very own bet365 Morebattle Hurdle on 4th March, entries for which were received earlier this week

The fifth race on today’s card is sponsored by Debs Thomson and Colin Dempster (of Two Black Labs fame) to celebrate achieving their fiftieth winner with Lucinda Russell, a landmark that they achieved with Corrigeen Rock at Kelso in October The race even provides them with a further opportunity to extend their score, as Domandlouis is set to carry the distinctive black and white paw-marked silks. We’re particularly grateful for the support of all today’s sponsors which, in addition to Timeform and Debs & Colin, include: Johnston Smillie, Racing TV and Church House Investments

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OFFICIALS

Friday 17th February 2023

Stewards

Starters

ADRIAN SMITH (Chief Steward), JAMES VESTEY(Stewards’ Panel Chair), LYNDSAY ALLAN, ADRIAN SHARPE, LAUREN THOMSON

JASON CALLAGHAN, MICHAEL REID

Judge NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales KARL CURRAN

Veterinary Officer ARTHUR KIDD

Commentator GARETH TOPHAM

Raceday Announcer ROBERT HOGARTH

Medical Officers

DR MAUDE DONKERS, DR JOEL BARKER, DR FIONA STRUTHERS, DR SAM FOSTER, DR CLAIRE MCLEAN, DR VIVIEN TUT, DR ANNA O’DONOGHUE

Veterinary Surgeons MR TIM DAVIES, B.V,M,&S., CERT E.P., M.R.C.V.S, MR URS SCHAELI, MED VET. M.R.C.V.S., MR EDWARD CHINN, B.VET.MED, CERT.E.P., M.R.C.V.S., MRS SARAH SIMPSON B.V,M,&S M.R.C.V.S. RYAN O’CONNOR B.VET. MEDCERT. A.V.P. (EM) PG CERT.V.P.S. M.R.C.V.S., MICHAEL MORRISON, B.VM.&S, M.R.C.V.S., MR EUGENIO CILLAN GARCIA

Betting Ring Manager JOHN CLARK

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Patron

Directors

TRACEY HAMILTON, LINDA PORTER, JAMES BONAR

MR DH DAVIDSON

MR MS HUNTER (CHAIRMAN), MR GF ADAM, MR RM LANDALE, MRS J MILLAR, MR RL MILLER-BAKEWELL, MR J GARRATT (MANAGING DIRECTOR)

Clerk of the Course MATTHEW TAYLOR

Safeguarding Officers

MR M TAYLOR, MR J GARRATT

THE TEAM

Mark Hunter Chairman

Jonathan Garratt Managing Director

Matthew Taylor Clerk Of The Course

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Steph Brown Finance Manager

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Steve Horlick Event Safety Officer

Gillian Meikle Caretaker

Connor Armstrong Head Groundsman

HOW TO READ

horse’s saddlecloth number

colour graphic

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sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam

previous performances: C-course winner, D=distance winner, CD=course & distance winner, BF=beaten favourite

horse’s name form sire dam

No of days since last ran

BIG RIVER (IRE)(49)PB15-30

age weight st-lbs

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11-1

Br B g Milan - Call Kate (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Two Black Labs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B J.R. Curran Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wins over fences have come in small fields, but he does have some good efforts to his name in big-field handicapsandwasn’tdisgracedwheneighthintheWelshNationalatChepstowlasttime.Respected.TFRHHHII BHA139

colour of horse: b=bay br=brown, ch=chestnut, gr=grey

guide Official BHA rating

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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MOREBATTLE HURDLE DAY RACE CONDITONS

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2M 5F 133Y

Entries close 27th February

Declarations to run must be made by March 2nd

Total prize fund £20000 for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135

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2M 51Y

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Total prize fund £100000

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2M 2F 25Y

Entries close 27th February

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Total prize fund £50000 for novice four yrs old and upwards

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2M 4F 189Y

Entries close 27th February

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Total prize fund £25000 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145

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2M 7F 96Y

Entries close 27th February

Declarations to run must be made by March 2nd

Total prize fund £60000 for five yrs old and upwards

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2M 51Y

Entries close 27th February

Declarations to run must be made by March 2nd

Total prize fund £10000 for juvenile four yrs old, which have not yet won more than two hurdle races

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2M 1F 14Y

Entries close 27th February

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Total prize fund £10000 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 - also open to such horses rated 111 and 112

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KELSO’S 10-YEAR TRENDS

MOREBATTLE HURDLE 10-YEAR TRENDS

Top jockey over this distance at Kelso (min 10 rides): Brian Hughes

18.6% strike-rate (21 winners/113 rides)

Top trainer over his distance at Kelso (min Donald Whillans 18.2% ike (4 wins/22

Thomson is yet to a runner in the M ttle, but has built up an ndy omson an at course distance (7 wins/40 runners, +£51.75 profit), e Henderson has had 2 wins from 3 runners in the past decade. Of the Brian has deliv 3 of his 6 rides – Daryl jockey

Brian 18.6% strike-rate winners/113 ian trainer over at Kelso 10 runners): p over 10 18.2% strike wins/22 runners) nald illans Jacob has ridden 2 for and won on both occasions! ob oc

Sandy Thomson is yet to field a runner ttle, but has built up impressive record at this course and distanc wins/40 runners +£51.75 pr whilst Nicky Henderson has had 2 wins from in the past decade the jockeys, Brian Hughes has deliv ed wins with rides though Jacob has only ridden 2 (both fo Henderson) and on both occasions!

TRAINERS, ALL RACES (50+ RUNNERS)

Top trainer by strike-rate: Keith Dalgleish, 19.3% (23 wins/119

Keith 19.3% (23 wins/119 runners) runners)

Most profitable trainer (£1 leve Chris Grant, +£82.49 (14 wins/133

Most trainer level stakes to SP): st level to SP +£82.49 wins/133 runners) is Gr

scores with a 17.4% strike-rate sc es wins/242 for

Across both metrics, Sandy Thomson also scores highly with a 17.4% strike-rate (42 wins/242 runners), for a combined profit of +£30.24

JOCKEYS, ALL RACES (50+ RUNNERS)

Top jockey by strike-rate: Ryan Mania, 19.7% (38 wins/193

Mania, 19.7% wins/193 rides) an

Most level stakes to SP): st jo level to Sean +£42.11 (33 wins/229 rides) an

Most profitable jockey (£1 leve Sean Quinlan, +£42.11 (33 wins/229

Brian boasts a remarkable strike-rate of ian remar ble str 17.5% rides (95 winners), only C Nichol wins/313 ridden ev chol ridden

Brian Hughes boasts a remarkable 17.5% given his 542 rides (95 winners), Nichol (43 wins/313 rides) having that number in the last 10 seasons

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FIRST RACE | 2.05

THE BOOK NOW FOR LADIES DAY NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): S Forster (11 wins from 86 runners, 13%) runs

2m 6f 151y

FORTCANYON & PIPERS CROSS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs HOW MUCH

Longest Travellers: TIGER JET trained by B Ellison & HOW MUCH trained by T Easterby, Malton, 155 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) no horse age st-lb

1

TIGER JET (IRE) (41) 5-14130 D

7 12-2

Br Ch g Jet Away - Just A Moment (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O Mr S Gale and Partner Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Mrs Carmel Cummins Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at up 23.3f this term who has run creditably back in handicaps at Wetherby and Newcastle (hooded) on his last two starts Should be competitive again. TFRHHHII BHA112

2

LOCK DOWN LUKE (GB) (47) 4-13102 CD 7 11-13

Br B g Lucarno (USA) - La Grande Villez (FR) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr P. Stephen & Mr Mark Fleming Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B Shade Oak Stud Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S

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4

SWALLOWS SONG (GB) (14) 132

Br B g Kayf Tara - One Gulp

6

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who posted a good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) 47 days ago Can give another good account despite taking a 3lb rise.

TFRHHHHI BHA109 (+1)

5 11-13

Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Ms E. Fallon Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B R. J. McAlpine Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start in Sedgefield bumper and has shown promise when twice placed over 19f at Catterick since, taking secondlateoninmaidenhurdleonlatteroccasion.Goeshandicappingwithmoretoofferatthislongertrip Interesting. TFRHHHHH BHA109

CURLEY FINGER (IRE) (21) 6-31346

6 11-12

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tooreen (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J

O Club Racing Curley Partnership Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mrs Mary Tyner Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Hexham last May and in good form since, fading sixth over 3m at Doncaster last month. Tongue tied now. Shortlisted back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA108

5 FIVE DOLLAR FINE (IRE) (17) 5/31-633

8 11-9

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Danecole (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T

B Ms Martina Doran Hamilton S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who has improved with each of his three runs to date in this sphere, third of 10 in novice at Newcastle (20.3f, soft) 17 days ago Must enter calculations on his handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA105

FORTCANYON (IRE) (17) 45-00P1

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Thegoodwans Sister (IRE)

7 10-13

Lewis Stones (5) J

O Mole & Co Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Larry Mealiffe

TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1andtonguestraponfor1sttime,returnedtoformfromoutofthebluetoopenhisaccountin15-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle (22f, soft) 17 days ago Needs to back it up now from a 5lb higher mark TFRHHHII BHA95

7 HOW MUCH (IRE) (34) 0P4P

Br Ch g Ask - Womanofthemountain (IRE)

O Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner

5 10-8

Jamie Hamilton J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Mr Gabriel Fahy Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-racedmaiden.33/1,pulledupinhandicaphurdleatWetherby(24.1f,soft)34daysago Needs to get back on track

8 BOLT MAN (GB) (80) 03-P64

Br B g Millenary - Miss Chatterbox

O Mrs Camille Macdonald

TFRHHIII BHA90

5 10-7

Derek Fox J

Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B T. C. Dawson Dawn Developments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-racedmaiden.100/1,besteffortwhenfourthof7innovicehurdleatAyr(19.5f,goodtosoft) 80 days ago Cheekpieces on 1st time. More is required now going into handicaps

TFRHHHII BHA89

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10

PIPERS CROSS (IRE) (17) 6-16465 C 6 10-5

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oatfield Lady (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Mr M. H. Walton Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Grove View Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWBumperwinnerwhohashintedatpromiseinthreerunsoverhurdles,staying-onsixthof12innoviceatKelso(16.2f,heavy)16 daysago Thislongertripshouldunlocksomeimprovementsosheneedsconsideringonherfirstgoinhandicapcompany TFRHHHHI BHA87

GOODOLDBILL (GB) (33) 5156-06 7 10-5

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Golden Sunbird (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O Jane Walton and David Woodman Jane Walton, Otterburn T

B R. T. Crellin Robson Equine Therapy S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in Irish points but has failed to show much in four outings over hurdles, well-held sixth on his handicap debut here (2m0 last month. This return to a longer trip needs to spark major improvement TFRHHIII BHA87

11

SHANTOU MOON (IRE) (22) 300060 6 10-3

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Emma Ami (IRE) Harry Reed J

O Mr Paul L. Drinkwater Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T

B P. Doocey D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd, Jewson Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who has performed with credit in handicaps around 2m4f at Ayr and Wetherby on his last two starts Not ruled out with his stamina drawn out more here. TFRHHIII BHA85

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: LISSEN TO THE LADY (IRE) 8 10 0 Miss J Walton 18-1 (Sandy Forster) 12 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Five Dollar Fine (IRE), 9-2 Swallows Song (GB), 11-2 Fortcanyon (IRE), 7-1 Lock Down Luke (GB), 17-2 Tiger Jet (IRE), 10-1 Curley Finger (IRE), 16-1 Bolt Man (GB), 25-1 Pipers Cross (IRE), 33-1 Shantou Moon (IRE), 50-1 How Much (IRE), Goodoldbill (GB)

A few of these offer potential, not least fairly useful bumper winner SWALLOWS SONG who promises to be well suited by this extended 2m6f trip now he steps into handicap company Point-scorer Pipers Cross is another handicap debutante who can take a step forward now her stamina is drawn out more and she rates the chief threat to Iain Jardine’s Kayf Tara gelding. Lock Down Luke completes the shortlist in an intriguing handicap

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THE JOHNSTON SMILLIE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

Race stats

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (39 wins from 295 runners, 13%) runs DON’T LOOK BACK & TRAPRAIN LAW

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (7 wins from 43 runners, 16%) runs RICHHILL

Longest Traveller: RICHHILL trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 285 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

no horse age st-lb

1

LIHYAN (IRE) (12) U6-4103

5 11-7

Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Elle Est Milan (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J

O Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr S. Gorman Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEWComfortablewinnerofaCorkmaidenhurdle(16.8f)lastsummerandbetterforreturn/yarddebutwhenthirdin4runnerclass 2noviceatMusselburgh(15.5f)12daysago However,handicapsmaybemorehisbagmovingforward. TFRHHHII BHA119 (-4)

2

RICHHILL (IRE) (19) P5-131

6 11-7

Br B g Presenting - Our Pride Harry Skelton J

O Owners Group 109 Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Michael Fennessy Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW£75,0005-y-o. GamelyoffmarkinIrishpointsatthirdattemptinMayandconfirmedpositivesofhishurdlesdebuteffortatChepstow, whenoffthemarkinaSouthwellmaiden(20.4f)3weeksago,justholdingon.Inexcellenthandsandhemaywelldobetter TFRHHHHI BHA125

3

TRAPRAIN

LAW

(FR) (33) P-24121 CD

5 11-7

Br Gr g Martaline - Pina (FR) Patrick Wadge (7) J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Ra. Green Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

4

5

6

7

8

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to pick of his French form for present yard in recent months, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts over C&D in January, making all and eased final 50 yds.

CHASE A FORTUNE (GB) (51) 245-223

TFRHHHII BHA114

5 11-0

Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Lucematic Sean Quinlan J

O Chasing the dream Chris Grant, Billingham T

B T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in bumpers and decent start over hurdles when placed in novice/maiden company over C&D/Catterick Should give another good account

DARE TO SHOUT (GB) (17) 4P-12

Br Gr g Martaline - Dare To Doubt

TFRHHHII BHA114

6 11-0

Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T

B Goldford Stud & Whitley Stud Hamilton S

TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 5-y-o. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/useful chaser winner Yukon Lil. Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Nov13)andplentyofpromisetogleanfromhurdlesdebutsecondatNewcastle(16.9f)17daysago Playerwithprogressexpected. TFRHHHHH BHA-

DON’T LOOK BACK (GB) (175) 4-

Br Gr g Oasis Dream - Ronaldsay

O Mrs H. Kelly

B Stowell Hill Ltd & D. Ludlow

5 11-0

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat for Richard Hughes (stays 1m). Easy to back, offered little on yard hurdles bow at Perth (16.2f) backinSeptember2021andneverinvolvedbackonFlatatHamilton(8.3f)inAugustoflastyear Absentsince. TFRHHIII BHA-

KINGSTON BRIDGE (IRE) (45) 124 CD 5 11-0

Br B or Br g Kingston Hill - Lady Kate Ellen (IRE)

Craig Nichol J

O Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Majella Kinsella Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairformwhenlandingaC&DbumperondebutinNovemberandsimilarformindefeatbothstartssince,latterly when fourth at Musselburgh (15.5f) 45 days ago Interesting what the market makes of him now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

ZOPITO (FR) (463) 2- 5 11-0

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Klyne (FR) Sam Coltherd J

O Mr A. McCormack Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Mr Gildas Blain Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEWHalf-brotherto3winners,includingfairhurdler/fairlyusefulchaserinFrancePetillo(17f/21/4mwinner).Fairformwhensecondinjuvenile atSaint-BrieucinFrancebackinNovember2021.Geldedaheadofreturn/yarddebutandmarketshouldproveausefulguide.

TFRHHHII BHA-

9

SYLTEZAR (IRE) (23) 55-00

6 10-7

Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - August Hill (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O John & Liz Elliot Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Liam Quinn Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers and not offered much in 2 hurdle starts so far this winter Cheekpieces reached for now but low-grade handicaps entitled to be more her bag. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: GREY SKIES (IRE) 6 11 8 Brian Hughes 5-6 (Donald McCain) 5 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No 8.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Richhill (IRE), 9-2 Traprain Law (FR), Dare To Shout (GB), 7-1 Chase A Fortune (GB), 15-2 Lihyan (IRE), 11-1 Kingston Bridge (IRE), 14-1 Zopito (FR), 28-1 Don’t Look Back (GB), 100-1 Syltezar (IRE)

A competitive novice event with the vote in favour of DARE TO SHOUT Off the mark on the third of his 3 starts in Irish points, he produced an encouraging first effort over hurdles when runner-up to another promising sort at Newcastle 17 days ago and with progress expected, he’s fancied to go well. Richhill, for the stable who took this race 12 months ago, and Traprain Law can also play lead roles

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HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000

2m 5f 133y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): A M Thomson (31 wins from 154 runners, 20%) runs DOYEN BREED

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (6 wins from 48 runners, 12%) runs MINELLA DRAMA

Longest Traveller: MINELLA DRAMA trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1

MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) (47) 142-431 8 12-0

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Green Day Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B R. McCarthy Proactive Personnel Limited S

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3

4

5

TIMEFORM VIEWSmarthurdler/chaserwhocapitalisedonadropbacktohandicapcompanywhenscoringcomfortablyoverfences atMusselburghon NewYear’sDay Thatformhasbeenboostedandhelookssuretogowellagain.

ELVIS MAIL (FR) (20) 244-163 C

TFRHHHHH BHA150

9 11-4

Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O The Ladies Who N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulhurdler/chaserwhoreturnedtosomethinglikehisbesttoendlosingrunonreturnatAyr(20.5f)inOctober Bettereffortsince whenthirdof11in3mSkyBetChaseatDoncaster3weeksago Hasfirst-timecheekpiecesaddedtohistonguetie.

DOYEN BREED (IRE) (13) 222F-0P

TFRHHHHI BHA140

8 10-10

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Sweet Empire (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O The Explorers Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Sean Gorman Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Did well as a novice chaser last season but has disappointed in a 3m handicap hurdle and 4m chase this time round. Drops significantly in trip now in a bid to get back on track TFRHHIII BHA132

DUBAI DAYS (IRE) (16) 11-5532 C

9 10-3

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Comeragh Girl (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Alexander, McGarrity, Morris & Parker N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mrs Hannah Crowley Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won trio of small-field handicap chases last term and back to form on last 2 starts, finishing runner-up over 21.5f at Ayr 16 days ago TFRHHHII BHA125

HOMETOWN HERO (IRE) (20) 10-33P2

8 10-2

Br B g Darsi (FR) - Kilcoltrim Society (IRE) J

O Estate Research Limited Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr S. Doyle Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point/novice hurdle winner who produced best effort to date when runner-up in a Uttoxeter handicap chase 3 weeks ago, edged out on line but clear of remainder 4lb out of handicap here. NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA120

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) 8 11 6 Ryan Mania 7-2 (Sandy Thomson) 6 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Minella Drama (IRE), 5-2 Elvis Mail (FR), 9-2 Dubai Days (IRE), 7-1 Doyen Breed (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

MINELLA DRAMA had subsequent Sky Bet Chase winner Cooper’s Cross behind in second when scoring at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day and looks capable of capable of giving the weight away to this opposition. Nick-Alexander pair Elvis Mail and Dubai Days can give him most to think about

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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THE SUBSCRIBE TO RACING TV NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

2m 51y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (39 wins from 295 runners, 13%) runs THEREISNODOUBT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (7 wins from 43 runners, 16%) runs WEST CORK

Longest Traveller: WEST CORK trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 285 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

horse age st-lb

1

WEST CORK (GB) (21) 2-F23PP D

9 12-0

Br B g Midnight Legend - Calamintha Harry Skelton J

O Mike and Eileen Newbould Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Pitchall Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t taken to fences this term but he’s a pretty smart hurdler and returns to the smaller obstacles off a mark 3lb lower than when second in the Scottish Champion Hurdle last April. TFRHHHHI BHA139

2

BARRICHELLO (GB) (20) 10-3320 D

Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE)

7 11-4

Brian Hughes J

O Owners Group 066 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B E. R. Hanbury Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four hurdle wins last season and ran well in defeat over fences first 3 outings this term. Only midfield back hurdling at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago but eased 3lb and this is less competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA129

THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) (33) 66-5431 CD 10 10-13

Br Ch g Primary (USA) - Doubt (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Mrs H. Kelly Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Moygaddy Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWWellsupportedandbacktohisbestwhengaininghisfirstsuccessforcurrentconnectionsoverC&Damonthago An8lbhighermarkisunlikelytopreventanotherprominentshowingifturningupinsimilarform. TFRHHHHI BHA124

GINGER MAIL (FR) (47) 5U1-135 D 7 10-4

Br Gr g Sinndar (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Danny McMenamin J

O Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improvedagaintodoublehistallyina7-runnerhandicaphurdleatAyronreappearanceinOctoberbuthasbeen alittledisappointinginapairofClass3ssince.Stillearlyinhiscareerbutneedstoresumehisprogression. TFRHHHII BHA115

5

DANCEWITHTHEWIND (IRE) (53) 2/11/-031 CD 8 10-2

Br Br g Jeremy (USA) - Sithgaoithe (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J

O Geoff and Elspeth Adam Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Leonard Whitmore Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in 2020 and showed he retains all his ability on third outing back from a long absence when winning 13-runnerWetherbyhandicaponBoxingDay Thatissolidformandhestilllookswelltreatedaftera3lbrise. TFRHHHHH BHA113

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: STAINSBY GIRL 8 10 9 Craig Nichol 9-4 (Donald Whillans) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4

Thereisnodoubt (IRE), 3-1 Dancewiththewind (IRE), 10-3 West Cork (GB), 11-2 Barrichello (GB), 10-1 Ginger Mail (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

The Wetherby race which DANCEWITHTHEWIND won on Boxing Day has been working out well so he might be up to defying a 3lb rise. If a return to hurdling has a reviving effect on West Cork then he could be the one to give the selection most to do

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Steve Cottom Katie Craig Douglas Crawford

Gregg Crawford Bryony Cullen Gemima d’Ath Alan Doyle

Jaimie Duff Stefi DufF Derek Fox Eugenio Cillan Garcia

Rita Gillies Wendy Gillings Anya Hislop Rob Hogarth

Vicky Houghton Rab Jones Janice Jordan Steven Kelly

Gemma Kennedy Thomas Logan Reece Macleod

Lauren McAulay Conner McCann Paul McIvor David McPhail

Bradley Morgan Stephen Mulqueen Ronnie Reid Chez Roper

Ian Spence Sarah Taylor Fiona Thompson Jamie Turnbull

Cameron Wadge Patrick Wadge Erin Walker

Gregor Walkingshaw Lori Walsh El Warren Ute Williams

Carey Williams Hannah Wilson

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FIFTH RACE | 4.05

THE 50 WINNERS WITH LUCINDA RUSSELL RACING

NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

2m 7f 96y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (39 wins from 295 runners, 13%) runs DOMANDLOUIS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 51 runners, 18%) runs FLASH COLLONGES

Longest Traveller: FLASH COLLONGES trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 366 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1

FLASH COLLONGES (FR) (105) 1/3P2-22 C 8 11-10

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Prouesse Collonges (FR) Harry Cobden J

O The Gi Gi Syndicate Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has still to match his useful hurdles form in this sphere but should find life a bit easier back in handicap company after a break Couldn’t dismiss TFRHHHHI BHA130

2

LATITUDE (IRE) (73) 51F6-33

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE)

7 11-2

Alex Edwards (3) J

O Mrs D. Williams Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Parkville Stud ADM Protexin Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwhomadetheperfectstartoverhurdleswhenseeingoffanext-time-outscoreratLudlow(21.2f)inJanuary.Goodthirdonreturn/ chasedebutatBangorandagainacquittedhimselfwellfromanunpromisingpositionatUttoxeterlasttime.Solidclaimsbackfromabreak TFRHHHHH BHA122

3

NED TANNER (IRE) (50) 131-414 CD 7 10-11

Br B g Milan - Rose Tanner (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Hands and Heels N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B John Mulcahy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual novice hurdle winner last term and confirmed chasing debut promise in 4-runner handicap over C&D in December, stayingontoleadrun-in.Wasn’tfluenttojustifysupportbackherelasttimebutitremainsearlydaysasachaser TFRHHHHI BHA117

4

HOLD THE NOTE (IRE) (20) 3-4P15F CD 9 10-6

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Keys Hope (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Michael Martin Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways over C&D in December before stamina seemingly stretched next time. Let down by jumping at Doncaster since but remains well handicapped on old form. TFRHHHII BHA112

5

LEOSTAR (GB) (3) 12/-3404 C 9 10-5

6

Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Gaditana J

Fe

O Mrs Elizabeth Ferguson Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

Bloods

NON-RUNNER

B Brook Stud Bloodstock & W. A. Tinkler Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEW NON-RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA109

DOMANDLOUIS (IRE) (75) 35F-13P C BF 6 10-5

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Drive On Kate (IRE) Patrick Wadge (7) J

O Two Black Labs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mrs Mairead Curran Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWBredmoreforstaminathanspeedanddisplayedmuch-improvedformwhenlanding6-runnernovicehurdlehereinMay Failedto buildonchasedebutpromiselasttimebutwassurelyamissthatdayanditremainsearlydays.7lboutofthehandicap TFRHHHII BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: SOUNDS RUSSIAN (IRE) 7 11 5 Callum Bewley 4-6 (Ruth Jefferson) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Stewards Note:

DOMANDLOUIS: Following its run on 4/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Latitude (IRE), 3-1 Flash Collonges (FR), 7-2 Ned Tanner (IRE), 5-1 Domandlouis (IRE), 15-2 Hold The Note (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

LATITUDE ran respectably at Uttoxeter in December, especially considering he was 7lb out of the handicap and left poorly placed, so he’s of strong interest back from a break Ned Tanner wasn’t fluent enough in the jumping department to justify support in a strong race here last time, but it remains early days with him over fences Domandlouis is another who can’t be written off just yet.

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SIXTH RACE | 4.35

THE CHURCH HOUSE INVESTMENTS

OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6600

(CLASS 4)

2m 7f 96y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2944, 2nd £1472, 3rd £736, 4th £368. (Penalty Value £3387.78)

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (17-22): W Coltherd (18 wins from 95 runners, 19%) runs OSCAR WILDE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (9 wins from 51 runners, 18%) runs SECRET INVESTOR

Longest Traveller: SECRET INVESTOR trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 366 miles.

no horse age st-lb

1

RIO DES ECHANAULT (FR) (334) 31/1112- CD

Br B or Br g Satri (IRE) - Albalonga (FR)

2

9 12-6

Mr Nick Orpwood (5) J

O Mrs Ian McKie Jess McKie, Wooler T

H College Valley/Northumberland

TIMEFORM VIEW Has won both starts in hunters and runner-up in a point when last seen almost a year ago Needs to improve to trouble Secret Investor, though. TFRHHHII BHA120

SECRET INVESTOR (GB) (7) 2/101/-61 D

Br B g Kayf Tara - Silver Charmer

O Mr C. J. Hitchings

3

11 12-6

Mr Charlie Sprake (7) J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to be at best when winning 5-runner hunter chase at Bangor last week and should have little trouble following up TFRHHHHH BHA156 (-9)

GABORIOT (FR) (18) 5120-P3

Br Ch g Muhtathir - Uddy (FR)

7 11-12

Mr George Cowley (7) J

O The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

H Sir W.W. Wynn’s

TIMEFORM VIEW UsefulhurdlerinFrance(notquiteasgoodoverfences).Shapedwithsomeencouragementon hunter debut at Hereford 18 days ago and looks the main danger to Secret Investor TFRHHHHI BHA122

4 OSCAR WILDE (IRE) (19) 21-011U

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Deep Supreme (IRE)

9 11-12

Mr T. Hamilton J

O Mr S. Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

H Buccleuch Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairchaser 9/4andtonguestraponfor1sttime,firstrunsinceleavingSueSmithwheneighthof10 in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, good). Off 8 months and others make more appeal. TFRHIIII BHA91

5 SIR JACK YEATS (IRE) (19) 0P55-43 CD 12 11-12

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Quadrennial (IRE) Miss Fern O’Brien (5) J

O Mr Fergal O’Brien Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

H Cotswold Bresbet, Dunraven Group of Companies S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who was below par last season but made frame on all starts in points and has joined a different stable now. Needs to improve TFRHHIII BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: JETT (IRE) 11 11 12 Mr Sam Waley-Cohen 1-6 (Robert Waley-Cohen) 4 ran Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Secret Investor (GB), 5-1 Gaboriot (FR), 12-1 Rio des Echanault (FR), 20-1 Sir Jack Yeats (IRE), 50-1 Oscar Wilde (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SECRET INVESTOR scored comfortably a week ago and should follow up at the likely expense of Gaboriot Rio des Echanault is unbeaten in this discipline and could do better

(FR) 3.RIO DES ECHANAULT (FR)

GO NORTH WEEKEND KELSO RACE CONDITONS

RACING POST GO NORTH CAB ON TARGET HANDICAP HURDLE

2M 4F 189Y

Entries close 20th March

Declarations to run must be made by March 23rd

Total prize fund £30000 for four yrs old and upwards, which have started in at least two Go North Cab On Target Series qualifiers during the current season

SCHLOSS ROXBURGHE HANDICAP HURDLE

3M 1F 170Y

Entries close 20th March

Declarations to run must be made by March 23rd

Total prize fund £30000 for four yrs old and upwards

PAXTONS FOR KVERNELAND IN THE BORDERS HANDICAP CHASE

3M 2F 39Y

Entries close 20th March

Declarations to run must be made by March 23rd

Total prize fund £30000 for four yrs old and upwards

HERRING QUEEN SERIES FINAL MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE 2M 51Y

Entries close 20th March

Declarations to run must be made by March 23rd

Total prize fund £50000 for novice four yrs old and upwards

fillies and mares only, which have been placed in the first six in a Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ or Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race Series

Qualifier during the current season

RACING TV NOVICES’ HURDLE

2M 51Y

Entries close 20th March

Declarations to run must be made by March 23rd

Total prize fund £9000 for four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races

RACING TV HANDICAP CHASE 2M 1F 14Y

Entries close 20th March

Declarations to run must be made by March 23rd

Total prize fund £10000 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions)

GO NORTH JODAMI SERIES FINAL OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE 2M 51Y

Entries close 20th March

Declarations to run must be made by March 23rd

Total prize fund £30000 for four, five, six and seven 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 which have have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series qualifier during the current season.

SEVENTH RACE | 5.05

THE WATCH AGAIN AT RACING TV OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 3 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for maiden four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)

Race Stats

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (39 wins from 295 runners, 13%) runs FOX’S FANCY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (7 wins from 43 runners, 16%) runs COOGAN’S BLUFF

Longest Traveller: MEMENTO trained by J J Hanlon, Ireland.

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

horse age st-lb

1

BALCOMIE BREEZE (FR) (20) B3 5 11-7

Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - The Lady Maggi (FR) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr Sandy Seymour Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T

B Mr Sandy Seymour

TIMEFORM VIEW Brought down on debut here in November and subsequently offered something to work on when third of 13 at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) Should have a part to play in the finish. TFRHHHII BHA-

2

COOGAN’S BLUFF (IRE) (68) 6 5 11-7

Br B g Westerner - Louve Sereine (FR) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Frank McAleavy Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Conor Cashman & Tim Magner Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWShowedabilitywhensixthstartingoutinaSouthwellbumper(15.8f,goodtosoft)inDecember

That experience won’t be wasted on him and could be a threat if settling better this time. TFRHHHII BHA-

3

KAMSINAS (FR) (104) 1-B BF

6 11-7

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Louvadeus Has (FR) Paddy Brennan J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mr Hugues Van Haaren Monu-Skincare Cheltnham Spa S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole outing inIrish points lastspringand didn’tgetthe chance to show what he coulddo whensent off favouriteforaC&DbumperonRulesdebutinNovember(broughtdownaround3fout).Interestingcandidate. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4

LUNE DE LA MER (IRE) (313) P03-

6 11-7

Br B g Sea Moon - Printing Polly (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O 5 O’clock Somewhere Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Edmond Kent Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Printing Dollars. Placed on the third of his 3 starts between the flags last year but probably more one for the longer-term. TFRHIIII BHA-

5

MEMENTO (FR) (96) 0

Br B g Morpheus - Albida

6

7

8

5 11-7

Mr T. Hamilton J

O Mr Mark W. Buyck Jr John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T

B Gestut Zur Kuste AG

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little on his introduction in a listed bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, good to soft) in November This is not so competitive but big step forward needed all the same.

MISTER MOODLES (GB) (17) 3

Br B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Sherry

O Stonegrave Thoroughbreds

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-7

Nathan Moscrop J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mike & Eileen Newbould Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly encouraging third in a 14-runner AW bumper at Newcastle recently, doing his best work at the finish. Entitled to come on for that run and place possibilities here. TFRHHHII BHA-

FOX’S FANCY (IRE) (53) 5

5 11-0

Br B m Kayf Tara - Nonnetia (FR) Derek Fox J

O The Nostalgics Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

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

TIMEFORM VIEWCloselyrelatedto3winners,includingusefulhurdler/verysmartchaserOneForArthurandusefulhurdler/chaser Forza Milan. Positives to glean from debut fifth of 16 at Newcastle (16.9f, soft)and she’s one to consider

ADVERAM (GB) (-)

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

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-9

Conor O’Farrell J

O The Macdonald Family Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Barry MacDonald

TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park gelding. Dam fair 2 1/2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Yard (also represented by Cave Hill) is 0-25 in bumpers and he’s probably best watched on this occasion. TFRHIIII BHA-

9

CAVE HILL (GB) (-)

Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Belfast Central (IRE)

4 10-9

Patrick Wadge (7) J

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited appeal on paper and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: AIN’T NO SUNSHINE (IRE) 6 11 5 Brian Hughes 5-4 (Keith Dalgleish) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Kamsinas (FR), 11-2 Balcomie Breeze (FR), 6-1 Coogan’s Bluff (IRE), 7-1 Fox’s Fancy (IRE), 10-1 Mister Moodles (GB), 33-1 Memento (FR), 40-1 Lune de La Mer (IRE), 50-1 Adveram (GB), 66-1 Cave Hill (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Irish point winner KAMSINAS was a red-hot favourite for his debut here in November but was brought down just as the race was beginning to take shape. Hopefully he will have the opportunity to show what he can do this time and, if his ability matches his reputation, the 6-y-o will surely prove too good for these. Balcomie Breeze, Fox’s Fancy and Mister Moodles have all shown ability but if Coogan’s Bluff settles better than he did at Southwell first time out he could be the main danger

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KAMSINAS (FR) 2.COOGAN’S BLUFF (IRE) 3.BALCOMIE BREEZE (FR)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.05 - THE BOOK NOW FOR LADIES DAY NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb The racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifiers during the current season. 18 entries, 1 at £8 and 17 at £40. - Closed February 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Second Race 2.35 - THE JOHNSTON SMILLIE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, February 11th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 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 JOHNSTON SMILLIE have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 29th, 2023. 27 entries at £40. - Closed February 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Third Race 3.05 - THE RACING’S BEST RATINGS WITH TIMEFORM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495 and the fifth £747. for five yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb TIMEFORM have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries, 2 at £25 and 9 at £125. - Closed February 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 3.35 - THE SUBSCRIBE TO RACING TV NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £70. - Closed February 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 4.05 - THE 50 WINNERS WITH LUCINDA RUSSELL RACING NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £70 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Debs Thomson and Colin Dempster have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries, 2 at £14 and 8 at £70. - Closed February 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 6lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 4.35 - THE CHURCH HOUSE INVESTMENTS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1694, the third £846 and the fourth £423. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 11th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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. Church House Investments have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 7 entries at £33. - Closed February 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368. (Penalty Value £3387.78) HC

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Seventh Race 5.05 - THE WATCH AGAIN AT RACING TV OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 3 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for maiden 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, February 11th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. RACING TV have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 25th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 14 entries at £25. - Closed February 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723)

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SAFETY INFORMATION

A day at Kelso Racecourse should be great fun for everyone; nobody wants an injury or an incident to spoil their day So, when push comes to shove, we need to make sure that there isn’t any pushing or shoving.

The racecourse team prepares carefully for each event and we take every precaution to ensure that the site is as safe as is practical. However, we also need some help from you – to take responsibility for your own safety and to respect the safety and comfort of those around you. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a brief list of precautions that we’d like all visitors to consider:

Alcohol & Substance Abuse

Fortunately very few accidents occur at Kelso Racecourse, but those that do are most likely to be relatively minor incidents involving someone who has had too much to drink. Quite simply: you’ll be safer if you drink less alcohol. On the rare occasion that we receive a customer complaint, it’s quite likely to be linked to the behaviour of someone who’s had one too many So please drink responsibly and encourage your friends to stay within their limits

Any incident involving substance abuse will be dealt with by Police Scotland.

Slips, Trips, Falls

We’ve commenced a series of developments at the racecourse and we’re gradually making the site more accessible for all, with smoother surfaces and ramps where we have differences in gradient

Please note that the site is not flat and there may be differences in levels, particularly between old surfaces and space which have recently been renewed. Please take care of yourselves and mind where

you walk Don’t try to run faster than your legs can go, even if you think your bookmaker might be packing away for the day

Fences, Walls & Barriers

The fences, walls and temporary barriers located on the racecourse are intended to segregate people into specific areas This may include segregating people from horses or people from sensitive or hazardous equipment

Please do not attempt to climb over, sit on or stand on any barriers – regardless of whether they appear to be permanent or temporary features – they are not designed to take a person’s weight

Horses

Horses are big and run very fast; hopefully yours will run fastest of all. Please pay attention when in close proximity to the horses: stay on the public side of any barriers (close to the track or horse walk areas) and do not sit on or lean over barriers near to the horses The running rails are designed to encourage the horses to stay on the track –but they will not withstand a horse’s weight if they hit them, nor a jockey’s if he is thrown over them

so be prepared to move if a horse is behaving erratically

Fires

We’re proud of Kelso’s reputation for providing a warm welcome and the unique feature provided by the real fires that we light in the listed Grandstand and in the log-burning braziers surrounding the Parade Ring.

Our Fires have no brains – so please use your own. Fires are hot and there is a danger of burning yourself if you touch the fire or the surrounding metalwork Please do not put anything in the fires or fireplaces

Children

There often welcome children to Kelso races Although we don’t consider them to be particularly dangerous, we do ask all children to be appropriately supervised by a responsible adult

who should be particularly mindful of all the considerations above

Kelso Races Ltd

The Racecourse, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7SX

Tel: 01573 221221

email: info@kelso-races.co.uk

www.kelso-races.co.uk