TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

~ TOP JUMP TRAINERS WITH RUNNERS TODAY ~ (Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strke rate in the last month)

~ TOP JUMP JOCKEYS WITH RIDES TODAY ~ (Jockeys with rides at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike rate in the last month.)

THE BRUCE STEVENSON INSURANCE BROKERS

NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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)

2m 4f 189y

Leading course trainer (17-22): A M Thomson (33 wins from 159 runners, 21%) runs FRANZ JOSEF & JIMMY’S JET

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs BALLYPOREEN no horse age st-lb

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

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BALLYPOREEN (IRE) (23) 534511- C

6 11-13

Br B g Fame And Glory - Littlemissthistle (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O The Top Silk Syndicate Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Littlemissthistle Partnership New Red Planet Limited, Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Immediate improvement for new trainer Donald McCain when easily winning Musselburgh novice handicap and novice here. Can complete his hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA119

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BILBOA RIVER (IRE) (26) 605R0/2-

7 11-1

Br B g Milan - Terracotta Queen (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J

O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T

B James Browne

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who hasn’t offered much under Rules, off 15 months ahead of yard debut when remote second of 5 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, heavy, 200/1) 26 days ago Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA74 3

FRANZ JOSEF (IRE) (200) PU245/0- 7 11-1

Br B g Jet Away - Invisible Spirit (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Midnight Racing Club Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Andrew & Thomas Dwyer Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenIrishpointerwhofailedtobeatarivalinpairofbumpersforPaulRobson.Off6months ahead of hurdles debut when only tenth in 2m Kelso novice in October Has lots to find. TFRHHIII BHA-

4

HARPER VALLEY (IRE) (16) F53- 6 11-1

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Queen of Cool (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mrs Claire Doyle Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

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HEEZTHEBOY (IRE) (57) 006-

TFRHHHHI BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shaped with promise when fifth in maiden hurdle at Wetherby and third in novice at Hexham last month. Can improve further Solid claims

6 11-1

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lovely Native (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr John Wade Pauline Robson, Capheaton T

B Mr Michael Ward

TIMEFORM VIEW Has offered little in a bumper/two novice hurdles so far. Easy to look elsewhere.

TFRHHIII BHA-

IVYNATOR (IRE) (238) 44/P55-

5 11-1

Br B g Muhaarar - Venturous Spirit (FR) Alan Doyle (5) J

O The Good To Soft Firm Jean McGregor, Milnathort T

B Dayton Investments Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW FairlyusefulFlatperformerbutlightlyracedoverhurdlesandyettomatchthatform.Beatonly one in Kelso novice in September and hard to warm to on his return.

JIMMY’S JET (GB) (47) 1UP/0F-

TFRHHIII BHA82

7 11-1

Br B g Jet Away - Southway Queen Danny McMenamin J

O Mr J. Fyffe Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Richard Mathias Sandy Thomson Racing, Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed an Ayr bumper on debut in October 2021, but has disappointed since. Had a breathing operation ahead of hurdles debut at Musselburgh in March when fell heavily 5th. Has it it prove TFRHHIII BHA-

KOPA KILANA (IRE) (23) 140/5- 6 11-1

Br B g Milan - Kophinou (FR)

Conor Rabbitt (7) J

O Mr John Wade Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Mr R. Bryan STONEGRAVE AGGREGATES LTD, Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerforRebeccaMenziesbutbeatenalongwayoverhurdlesonnext2starts Seemedtoexcelhimself startingoutforanewstablewhenfifthin2m2fKelso novicelastmonthandneedstobackitupnow. TFRHHHII BHA95

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WHY NOT DREAM (IRE) (-) 5 10-8

Br B m Ask - Marvellous Dream (FR) Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Mr & Mrs J. Morrison-Bell Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B Miss Roisin O’Brien

TIMEFORM VIEW Ask mare. Closely related to a winner on Flat and half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Champagne Express Newcomer can’t be ruled out TFRHHHII BHA-

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BRASINGAMAN BELLA (GB) (25) 5056- 4 10-2

Br B f Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Brasingaman Hifive Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Mr R. Morgan Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T

B Mrs Heather Morgan Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, last of 6 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 25 days ago Hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: DOMANDLOUIS (IRE) 5 11 1 Derek Fox 12-1 (Lucinda Russell) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Ballyporeen (IRE), 10-3 Harper Valley (IRE), 14-1 Jimmy’s Jet (GB), Why Not Dream (IRE), 22-1 Kopa Kilana (IRE), 40-1 Franz Josef (IRE), 100-1 Bilboa River (IRE), Heeztheboy (IRE), Ivynator (IRE), Brasingaman Bella (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BALLYPOREEN has taken his form up a level since joining Donald McCain and still looks hard to beat despite conceding upwards of 12lb all round. Harper Valley has gone with some promise on his two starts over hurdles and appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Rose Dobbin’s newcomer Why Not Dream.

FOURTH RACE | 3.25

THE RBC BREWIN DOLPHIN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

5) (DIV I)

2m 4f 189y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (38 wins from 303 runners, 13%) runs CASTLETOWN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs CASTLETOWN

Weightwatcher: JUST CALL ME AL won off a handicap mark of 107, his rating is now down 22lb to 85.

Longest Traveller: FOLLOW YOUR FIRE trained by J Candlish, Leek, 218 miles.

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

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BALKALIN (FR) (16) 551463- C

11 12-0

Br Ch g Balko (FR) - Rose Caline (FR) Conor Rabbitt (7) J

O Mr M. Barnes Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Mme Marie-Laure Jouny Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at the thirteenth attempt as a hurdler in 2m course novice in October Best run since when third of 15 in Hexham handicap on recent return from a break Claims if he can back that up TFRHHHII BHA100

2

BOOMSLANG (GB) (104) 32036-

Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Poisonous (FR)

6 12-0

Nathan Moscrop J

O Miss Maria D. Myco Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Stephen Kemble Bloodstock & Mrs L Lawson Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown ability in bumpers/novice hurdles and, in good hands, is one who could go on to better things in handicaps One to note in the betting back from 104 days off TFRHHHII BHA100

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CASTLETOWN (FR) (18) 233222- C 11 11-10

Br Gr g Poliglote - Message Personnel (FR)

Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Raymond Anderson Green N. S. P. C. C., Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWChasewinnerherelastMayandthisconsistentsortreachedtheframeonall8subsequentstartslastseason,thelatestwhen secondina20.5fhandicaphurdleatlastmonth’sAyrScottishGrandNationalmeeting.Suretobethereaboutsagain. TFRHHHHI BHA96

AGILULF (GB) (57) 33544- 4 11-6

Br Ch g Mondialiste (IRE) - Turin (IRE)

Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Geoff & Sandra Turnbull Adam Nicol, Seahouses T

B Knavesmire House Stud Elwick Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden, beaten 20 lengths when fourth of 12 in Sedgefield handicap in March. Needs to find some improvement from somewhere. TFRHHIII BHA100 5

SHANTOU’S TEMPLE (GB) (47) 50/056- 6 11-4

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Temple Green Conor O’Farrell J

O P Mayland & J Martin-Mayland

6

Pauline Robson, Capheaton T

B Mrs J Martin-Mayland & Mr RP Mayland Robert Peter Mayland S

TIMEFORM VIEWUnplacedinbumpersforTimReedandcomfortablyheldinmaiden/novicehurdlesforcurrentstable. Handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance but his mark isn’t obviously generous TFRHHIII BHA90

LOUGHERMORE (IRE) (9) 050P6-U

Br B g Milan - Seductive Dance

O Northumberland Racing Club

B John Dwan and John Brennan

7

9 11-2

Amie Waugh (5) J

Simon Waugh, Morpeth T

TIMEFORM VIEW Started last season well, winning at Southwell and runner-up twice at Cartmel (all chases). Lost his way subsequently,pullingup(bled)atSedgefieldwhenlastseeninFebruary.Backhurdlingafterashortbreak TFRHHIII BHA88

JUST CALL ME AL (IRE) (12) 0P5046- 10 10-13

Br Br g Presenting - Tonaphuca Girl (IRE)

O M.B.Thwaites G Halder

8

Tom Midgley (5) J

Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T

B David Valentine Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times in 2021/22 season. Has found life a lot harder since but he ran a bit better back from wind surgery last month and is dangerously well handicapped. TFRHHHHH BHA85

MELCHOIR (FR) (23) 0/026P5- 6 10-11

Br B m Montmartre (FR) - Arvicaya

O The Roasters

Bruce Lynn (3) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form, although he wasn’t beaten far when fifth of 9 in a course handicap last month and has few convictions than the majority of these. TFRHHHII BHA83

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FOLLOW YOUR FIRE (IRE) (16) 40P000- 8 10-8

Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Jollie Bollie (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Jennie Candlish & Jillian McKeown Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B David Roche Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has lost his way over fences lately and needs a return to hurdling to spark an upturn in his fortunes The fact his stable is among the winners provides some hope. TFRHHHII BHA80

DR SHIROCCO (IRE) (12) 252246- 8 10-4

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Uncommited (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O I I F T F Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B J. P. King & P. Turley

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 23 runs but did finished runner-up 3 times over fences at Mussleburgh over the winter Also a creditable fourth back hurdling at Carlisle (19f) last month but below par at Perth since. TFRHHHII BHA76

DIAMANT SUR CANAPE (FR) (23) 0/0P0P0- 5 10-2

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Belledonne (FR) Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Gary Downie Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mme Gerard De Tarragon Lorry Living S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper and little to shout about in 5 starts in this sphere, including recent course stable debuit More chance now handicapping but still a tough one to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA74

BRAVE BAIRN (FR) (45) F630/03- 7 10-2

Br B m Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Miss Laveron (FR) Charlotte Jones (3) J

O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T

B Dr V. M. Guiot & Dr V. B. Stoffel Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest at best in four hurdling runs for Nick Alexander Better effort for new yard when third of 5 in 17f Carlisle handicap in March and this step back up in trip should suit TFRHHHII BHA73

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ROCCO MOLLY (GB) (222) 0U50- 6 10-2

Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Langley House (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J

O Mr E. G. Tunstall George Bewley, Colby T

B EG Tunstall Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a bumper/3 hurdles in the first half of last season. Has had wind surgery ahead of this handicap debut/first outing in 7 months Could only consider if backed. TFRHHIII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No 11, 12. Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 7, 8, 13.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 13.

Stewards Note:

JUST CALL ME AL: Following its run on 28/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Castletown (FR), 5-1 Balkalin (FR), 11-1 Boomslang (GB), 12-1 Melchoir (FR), 14-1 Shantou’s Temple (GB), Just Call Me Al (IRE), 16-1 Loughermore (IRE), Dr Shirocco (IRE), 20-1 Agilulf (GB), 22-1 Follow Your Fire (IRE), 28-1 Brave Bairn (FR), 33-1 Diamant Sur Canape (FR), 50-1 Rocco Molly (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

In a race where very few arrive with compelling claims a chance is taken on JUST CALL ME AL who offered a bit more back from wind surgery last time and has dipped to a mark he should be capable of winning from if retaining anything like his old ability. The consistent Castletown is sure to be thereabouts again. Rebecca Menzies handicap newcomer Boomslang would also come into it if the betting suggests he’s fancied.

1.JUST CALL ME AL (IRE) 2.CASTLETOWN (FR) 3.BOOMSLANG