Kelso Racecard - Sunday 8th October

WELCOME

Thank you for joining us for the Family Fun Day at Kelso Racecourse.

We’re looking forward to seeing racegoers of all ages this afternoon, including many who will be visiting us for the first time, so we’ve arranged for members of the Scottish Racing Academy to offer ‘Discover Racing Tours’ prior to the first race. Starting from the Family Zone, located in the marquee adjacent to the final hurdle, each tour will last around 15 minutes and will help racegoers to find their way around the racecourse while learning more about the sport.

The Family Zone offers further entertainment including a face painter, magician, free games, and a chance to ride Betty – the SRA’s mechanical horse simulator

Today’s feature event is the NSPCC School Service Simply Ned Handicap Steeplechase, which has attracted an especially high quality entry. We are grateful to the connections of all today’s runners, in each of the seven races, for choosing to run at Kelso – you help us to provide a fabulous spectacle.

We are very appreciative of the support provided by today’s race sponsors which, in addition to Ray Green who sponsors the feature race, include: Simpson’s Malt, Springwood Holiday Park in Kelso, Peter & Gillian Allan (caterers in the Tweedie Grandstand, Listed Stand and Chicken Hutch), and Racing TV

Have a great day at the races, we hope that you enjoy your afternoon.

Jonathan Garratt Managing Director,

THE DIRECTORS

Kelso Races Ltd

Mark Hunter

Jonathan Garratt

Jane Millar

Robert Miller-Bakewell

Tocky McKie

Colin Dempster

Robert Hunter

Simon Landale

Sunday 8th October 2023

Stewards

ROBERT MCCARTHY (Chief Steward), JOHN WILSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair), PETER FORSTER (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair) LYNDSAY ALLAN, ALAN DEMPSEY, ALI GALLIERS-PRATT

Starters JASON CALLAGHAN, ANDREW PARKER

Judge NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales MICHAEL HAMILTON

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 DARREN IRVING

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers TRACEY HAMILTON, LINDA PORTER, JAMES BONAR

Patrons

MR DH DAVIDSON, MR RM LANDALE, MR GF ADAM

Directors MR MS HUNTER (CHAIRMAN), MR J GARRATT (MANAGING DIRECTOR), MRS J MILLAR, MR RL MILLER-BAKEWELL, MR SR LANDALE, MR R HUNTER MRS V MCKIE MR C DEMPSTER

Clerk of the Course MATTHEW TAYLOR

THE TEAM

Matthew Taylor Clerk Of The Course

Trish Spours Assistant Manager

Steph Brown Finance Manager

Joanna McNulty Office Administrator

Sherri Hough-Kiberd Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

Steve Horlick Event Safety Officer

Gillian Meikle Caretaker

Connor Armstrong Head Groundsman

HOW TO READ

horse’s saddlecloth number

colour graphic

9

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

11 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

How to Bet

1. Select your horse and note its name and racecard number

2. Choose your bet

‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are the two most common types:

• ‘To win’ is for your horse to come first

• ‘Each-way’ is when you place two bets in one: one for your horse to come first, the other for it to be placed. Therefore £2 each-way = £4 total bet.

• What qualifies as a ‘place’ depends on the number of runners: between two and four runners - first place only; between five and seven runners - first and second place; eight runners and over - first three places; 16 runners and over (handicaps only) - first four places

• The place part of the bet will be paid out at a fraction of the odds, usually a quarter or a fifth - this varies depending on the bookmaker, so check if you are unsure!

3. Decide the amount, also known as the stake that you are comfortable to bet

4. Choose your outlet and place your bet e.g. “£2 win on number three” or “£2 each-way on number six”.

5. If your horse has won, wait to hear “weighed in” over the public address system and then go and collect any winnings!

6. Got so swept up you forgot to collect your cash? There are details of how to collect winning slips after the raceday on our terms and conditions page near the back of the racecard.

Please gamble responsibly For more information visit www.gambleaware.co.uk

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

~ TOP JUMP TRAINERS WITH RUNNERS TODAY ~ (Trainers with runners at today’s meeting that have a 15% or greater strike 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.)

~ TOP HORSES BY CAREER PRIZE MONEY RUNNING TODAY ~

William Young Jnr runs Darkest Day at 2.00. William Maggs rides

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FIRST RACE | 2.00

THE WELCOME TO FAMILY DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS

4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

for three 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)

Race Stats

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (41 wins from 314 runners, 13%) runs BOIS GUILLBERT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs BOIS GUILLBERT

Longest Traveller: HIDALGO DE L’ISLE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

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

1

horse age st-lb

HIDALGO DE L’ISLE (FR) (120) 2215-12 BF 6 12-0

Br B g Coastal Path - Agence de L’Isle (FR) William Maggs (7) J

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mme Michele Sayet Proactive Personnel Limited S

2

AUTUMN

RETURN

TFRHHHII BHA119

TIMEFORMVIEW DualwinneratBangor(both16.7f)earlierthisyearwhoranuptobestwhensecondof4inhandicap hurdle at same course in June. Likely player

(IRE) (165) 461241- D 6 11-10

Br B m Fame And Glory - Fedaia (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Drew & Ailsa Russell Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to best when registering third hurdle victory in 8-runner handicap at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) in April. Can go well fresh and must enter calculations

TFRHHHII BHA115 3

BOIS GUILLBERT (FR) (167) 6113- D 4 11-10

Br Ch g Ivanhowe (GER) - Ready Kap (FR) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

4

5

6

7

8

TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-racedgeldingwhowonhisfirst2startsovertimberlastseasonandendedcampaignwithgoodthirdof9 injuvenileatHexham(16.2f,soft)inApril.Likelymoretocomeonswitchtohandicapsthisterm.

TFRHHHHI BHA116

CHASE A FORTUNE (GB) (174) 232126- D 5 11-7

Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Lucematic

Tom Midgley (3) J

O Chasing the dream Chris Grant, Billingham T

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

TIMEFORM VIEWMadethemostofagoodopportunitytogetoffthemarkin9-runnermaidenatCatterick(15.7f))inFebruarybutcouldn’t buildonthatin2subsequentoutingsanddoesn’tlookespeciallywelltreatedonhishandicapbowhere.

TFRHHIII BHA112

FAITHFULFLYER (IRE) (198) 131322- CD 6 11-0

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Dakota Fire (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Midnight Racing Club Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B P. G. McGillion Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWHadaproductivefirstseasonforSandyThomson,scoringtwice(atupto23.8f)andfindingfurtherimprovementwhensecond of14inhandicaphurdleatMusselburgh(23.8f)inMarch.Hadwindoperationsinceandreturnsonaworkablemark TFRHHHII BHA105

SCOTS POET (GB) (143) 43134-2 D BF 7 10-13

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph Craig Nichol J

O Distillery Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Distillery Stud Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (15.6f) in February and acquitted himself just as well in defeat thereafter, pullingclearoftheremainderwhensecondof6inhandicaphurdle(9/4)atPerth(16.2f)inMay Shortlisted.

TFRHHHHH BHA104

DARKEST DAY (IRE) (18) 204011 C D 8 10-5

Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Dempseys Luck (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J

O Exors of the Late Mr W G Young William Young Jnr, Carluke T

B Thomas Patrick English

TIMEFORM VIEW Chasing acourse hat-trickaftermaking allinacoupleofhandicaps(atupto20.9f) lastmonth. This looks tougher but he can’t be ruled out

TFRHHHII BHA96

FRIGHTENED RABBIT (USA)(11) 100-P5P D 11 10-2

Br B g Hard Spun (USA) - Champagne Ending (USA) Conor Rabbitt (5) J

O Mr Tony Harrison Lisa Harrison, Wigton T

B Jeanne Bruce Ye Olde Greyhound Inn S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Hexham in re-fitted cheekpieces in May 2022 but little show since, including in 3 runs for this yard this summer 1lb out of the handicap TFRHIIII BHA92

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: WELL EDUCATED (IRE) 6 11 3 Jonathon Bewley 4-1 (George Bewley) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Autumn Return (IRE), 5-1 Bois Guillbert (FR), Darkest Day (IRE), 11-2 Hidalgo de L’Isle (FR), 6-1 Scots Poet (GB), 15-2 Faithfulflyer (IRE), 10-1 Chase A Fortune (GB), 100-1 Frightened Rabbit (USA)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty with claims here including SCOTS POET, who looked unlucky not to score at Perth in May and has won after a break before. Bois Guillbert and Hidalgo de L’isle are feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

NO SMOKING

You are permitted to smoke in all outside areas, including the grandstands and balconies Smoking is prohibited in any enclosed area. This policy includes electronic cigarettes or any other product deemed unacceptable.

ABANDONMENT REFUND

In the event of racing being abandoned before the first race, all admission fees will be refunded. Please note, no refunds will be issued on the day and all pre-booked tickets will be refunded back to the cards used for purchase. Tickets purchased on the day should be retained, as these will be required for refunds to be processed at a later date. There is no automatic refund in the event of racing being abandoned after the first race has been run.

1.SCOTS POET 2.BOIS GUILLBERT (FR) 3.HIDALGO DE L’ISLE (FR)

THE SIMPSONS MALT

NOVICES’

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

2m 51y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (41 wins from 314 runners, 13%) runs C THE BUNNY RUN & ESPRIT DU POTIER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Cromwell (5 wins from 42 runners, 12%) runs DUTCH SCHULTZ

Fancy That: L Russell won this race in 2019 and 2021. The stable runs C THE BUNNY RUN & ESPRIT DU POTIER today

Longest Travellers: DULEEK STREET trained by J Mcconnell &DUTCH SCHULTZ trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.

T Trainer S Sponsor

no horse age st-lb

1

DULEEK STREET (IRE) (43) 22-451

5 11-7

Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Lady Rua Dargent (IRE) Ben Harvey (3) J

O Ms Caroline Ahearn John McConnell, Ireland T

B Lemongrove Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWFairmaidenontheFlatwhostoodoutonbestformand,infirst-timecheekpieces/refittedwithatonguestrap,heopenedhisaccountwith goodbittospareinaCartmelmaiden(17.2f,soft)6weeksago Noreasonwhyhewon’tbethereaboutsagainunderapenalty. TFRHHHHI BHA116

2

DUTCH SCHULTZ (GB) (30) 545-21F BF

6 11-7

Br B g Golden Horn - Karpina Jonathan Burke J

O Over The Sticks Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof

3

4

5

6

7

C THE BUNNY RUN (IRE) (26)

P

TFRHHHHI BHA119

TIMEFORM VIEWPutexperiencetogoodusewhenopeningaccountinthissphereatWexford(16.7f)inAugust,leadingbetweenlast2andgoingclear HeldwhenfallinglastonchasedebutatKilbeggansincebutnosurprisetoseehimplayapartreturnedtotimber

6 11-0

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Anaglogs Pistol (IRE) Miss Roisin Leech (7) J

O Miss Lucinda V. Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Pat Lynch Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW DylanThomasgeldingwhowentwithlittlepromisewhenpulledupinamaidenhurdleoverfurtherhere26daysago Tonguetiequicklyreachedfor. TFRHHIII BHA-

GAINSBOURG (GB) (15) 6- 5 11-0

Br B g Sixties Icon - Aromatherapy Brian Hughes J

O SLowther,TScarlett,JScarlett Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

B Minster Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Revived by application of blinkers when landing back-to-back handicaps at Ayr this summer but not in same form from inflated mark last 2 starts and he shaped like a non-stayer on sole previous try in this discipline. TFRHHIII BHA-

STYLISH RECRUIT (IRE) (170) FP51- 5 11-0

Br B g Ask - Stylish Ways (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Mrs Fiona Telfer Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B J. F. Mernagh Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW £16,000 5-y-o, Ask gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Lead On. Wears tongue strap. GotoffmarkinIrishpointsatfourthattempt(awardedrace,Apr21)soheneedsacheckinthebettingonRules/hurdlesbow.

TFRHHHII BHA-

ESPRIT DU POTIER (FR) (176) 2116- D 4 10-13

Br B or Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Absent Minded Derek Fox J

O The Four Lushes Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Sebastien Courquin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded2ofhisfirst3startsinbumpersatAyr(at2m)andplentytolikeaboutthewayhewentaboutthingswhensixthin20-runner AintreeGrade2onfinalstartinApril.Verymuchthetypetomakehismarkoverhurdlesandhe’srespectedonreturntoaction.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

JEAN DANJOU (GB) (160) 4 10-13

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Foreign Legionary (IRE)

O Mr Nick Carter

Max Kendrick J

Jake Coulson, Heaton T

B E.Puerari,A.Gravereaux,Oti Mgt&Oceanic B Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairmaidenonFlat(stays11/2m)whofailedtomeetexpectationsbackfrom5monthsoffwhenlastof6inaWindsorhandicap(10f)inMay Acquiredbynewyardfor9,500gnsthereafterandanotherwhoneedsmonitoringinthemarketforcluesaheadofhurdlesbow.

TFRHHHII BHA-

MEKBAT (FR) (61) 4 10-13

Br B g Zelzal (FR) - Al Markhiya (IRE)

O Girsonfield Racing Club

B Al Shaqab Racing

Nathan Moscrop J

Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1m), well below form last 2 starts Not an obvious type for this discipline.

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey

9

SLUGGER (GB) (145) 426-2 BF 4 10-13

Br B g Ocovango - Dolly Boru Sean Quinlan J

O Fight club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Paul S Davies Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ocovango gelding who has filled the runners-up spot on 2 of his 4 starts in bumpers, latterly at Newcastle (16.9f) in May Interesting what the market makes of him now hurdling on return/following wind surgery. TFRHHHII BHA-

10

SWASHBUCKLER (GB) (26) 0F 4 10-13

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Majestic Jasmine (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (5) J

O Mr M. Barnes Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B John Kenny Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairlyusefulmaidenatbestonFlat(stays11/4m)boughtcheaplyonthebackof3disappointingFlatruns for Tom Lacey and not much to shout about over hurdles for present yard Can only be watched. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: BALKALIN (FR) 10 10 9 Aaron Anderson 7-1 (Maurice Barnes) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3, 5. Hood worn by No 2, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.

Stewards Note:

GAINSBOURG: Following its run on 23/9/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

MEKBAT: Following its run on 8/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Esprit du Potier (FR), 7-2 Dutch Schultz (GB), 4-1 Duleek Street (IRE), 9-1 Slugger (GB), 12-1 Stylish Recruit (IRE), 22-1 Gainsbourg (GB), Jean Danjou (GB), 40-1 C The Bunny Run (IRE), 66-1 Mekbat (FR), 100-1 Swashbuckler (GB)

ESPRIT DU POTIER went the right way in bumpers last term, successful twice at Ayr prior to a solid sixth in an Aintree Grade 2 on his final start in April. Appealing as the type to make his mark in this sphere, he could be worth siding with to come out on top with his yard in good form. Last-time-out winners Dutch Schultz and Duleek Street head up the dangers.

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THIRD RACE | 3.00

THE SCOTTISH RACING ACADEMY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

2m 7f 96y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (41 wins from 314 runners, 13%) runs INIS OIRR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (5 wins from 43 runners, 12%) runs SWALLOWS SONG

Longest Traveller: DONNY BOY trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 95 miles.

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

1

horse age st-lb

DONNY BOY (IRE) (193) 6B/5P25- C 7 11-10

Br B g Westerner - Lady Roania (IRE) Lorcan Williams J

O Mrs Lynne Maclennan N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mrs Karen McLoughney Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwhoshapedbetterthanbareresultonchasebow/returnlastyear Reportedlyblednexttime butbackontrackwhensecondatKelsooverhurdlesinMarch.Notseensinceweakfinishlaterthatmonth. TFRHHHHI BHA125

2

INIS OIRR (IRE) (197) 326164- 6 11-7

Br B g Ocovango - Peace Time Beauty (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Mr Gerry McGladery Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr M. Brennan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWCamegoodatfourthattemptoverhurdlesinFebruary,landingaclass2noviceatMusselburgh(23.8f).FacedastifftaskinGrade2 companyatHaydock(24.2f)butmoreofanimpacthandicapdebutatKelso Remainscapableofbetternowgoingchasing. TFRHHHHH BHA122

3

BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) (170) 211006- C 6 11-4

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Townshend, Fyffe, Irving & Graham Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Mr P. Sullivan

TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived in staying handicap hurdles last term, gaining fourth success at Musselburgh in February. Down the field off revised mark since. Makes chase debut TFRHHHII BHA119

4

SWALLOWS SONG (GB) (148) 13235-2 BF 5 10-7

Br B g Kayf Tara - One Gulp Craig Nichol J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B R. J. McAlpine Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start in Sedgefield bumper in November Fair form so far over hurdles but is already beginning to look exposed. Chase debut TFRHHHII BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: THE VOLLAN (IRE) 8 11 1 Brian Hughes 9-2 (L J Morgan) 3 ran

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Stewards Note:

DONNY BOY: Following its run on 29/3/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a sounder surface.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Donny Boy (IRE), 9-4 Inis Oirr (IRE), 7-2 Swallows Song (GB), 6-1 Brandy McQueen (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER INIS OIRR did well on his debut season over hurdles and remains capable of better now going chasing. Donny Boy is worth another go in this sphere so is next best.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INIS OIRR (IRE) 2.DONNY BOY (IRE) 3.BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE)

FOURTH RACE | 3.30

THE NSPCC SCHOOL SERVICE SIMPLY NED

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000

2m 1f 14y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (Penalty Value £20812)

Leading course trainer (17-22): A M Thomson (35 wins from 165 runners, 21%) runs CEDAR HILL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (5 wins from 43 runners, 12%) runs GOLD DES BOIS

Fancy That: A Hamilton won this race in 2018, 2020 and 2021. The stable runs TOMMY’S OSCAR today

Longest Traveller: MALYSTIC trained by P Niven, Malton, 155 miles.

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

no horse age st-lb

1

TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) (203) 125212- C D 8 12-0

Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Glibin (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T

B Mrs E. Kelly Hamilton S

TIMEFORM VIEW Really smart hurdler and similar form over fences last season, winning Grade 2 at Doncaster

On a fair mark and should have another good campaign. TFRHHHHH BHA152

2

MALYSTIC (GB) (169) P11401-

9 11-12

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Mystic Glen Brian Hughes J

O Clova Syndicate and Mr P. D. Niven Peter Niven, Malton T

B Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart P D Niven Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAttheverytopofhisgamelastwinter,recordingbraceofhandicapwinsover2matWetherbyandDoncaster

Better than ever when resuming winning ways at Ayr final start and should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA150

3

GANAPATHI (FR) (205) 332540-

7 10-10

Br B g Samum (GER) - Une Dame d’Avril (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B E.A.R.L. Detouillon Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper/hurdleswinnerwholandedpairofsmall-fieldnovicechasesforWillieMullinslastsummer

Down the field last 3 starts for Patrick Neville and starts out for another new yard here. TFRHIIII BHA134

DUBAI DAYS (IRE) (170) 532312- CD

9 10-3

Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Comeragh Girl (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) 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 Held form well over fences last season, resuming winning ways at Carlisle in March before good second at Ayr final start. Will continue to give a good account TFRHHHHI BHA127

5

SIL VER KLASS (FR) (35) 1P04U-P D 9 10-2

Br B g Noroit (GER) - Belle Et Polie (FR) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus

R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr Georges Massa Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in chase at Fairyhouse in December but below par since, including on Flat Sold from A. J. Martin £18,000 later in September

TFRHIIII BHA125 6

CEDAR HILL (IRE) (18) 65P-211 CD 9 10-2

Br Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Dayamen Derek Fox J

O Raymond A Green & Patricia Manclark

B Meadow Park Stud

7

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

Sandy Thomson Racing, N. S. P. C. C. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Asgoodaseverwhenwinning4-runnerhandicapchaseatthisC&D(good,9/2)18daysago,drivenout

That was his fifth C&D win but will find this tougher off 5lb higher (2lb out of weights). TFRHHHII BHA124

GOLD DES BOIS (FR) (169) 463546- CD 9 10-2

Br Ch g Full of Gold (FR) - Equatoriale (FR)

Craig Nichol J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Mme Joelle Brillet & Mr Michel Brillet Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Startedlastseasonwithback-to-backwinsin4-runnerracesoverC&D,includingthisrace.Justtheone creditable effort since, however, and work to do if he’s to win this again from out of the weights TFRHHHII BHA123

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: GOLD DES BOIS (FR) 8 10 2

Conor O’Farrell 6-4 (Iain Jardine) 4 ran

Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE), 3-1 Malystic (GB), 7-2 Dubai Days (IRE), 6-1 Cedar Hill (IRE), 10-1 Gold des Bois (FR), 33-1 Ganapathi (FR), Sil Ver Klass (FR)

FIFTH RACE | 4.00

THE SPRINGWOOD HOLIDAY PARK KELSO

2m 4f 189y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (41 wins from 314 runners, 13%) runs CADELL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs CADELL Longest Traveller: DRIPSEY MOON trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

Br Breeding

1

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) no horse age st-lb

DRIPSEY MOON (IRE) (68) 3211-1

6 11-7

Br B g Let The Lion Roar - My Memory (IRE) Ben Harvey (3) J

O Mr J. Fyffe John McConnell, Ireland T

B Thomas Tormey Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW£50,000buyafterwinningtwiceintheIrishpointingfieldandhelookedpotentiallyusefulwhenmakingawinninghurdlesdebut atPerth(20f)inAugust,leadingonbridle2outanddrawingclearimpressively Likelytoprovetoughtobeatunderapenalty. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2

ASK MY HEATHER (IRE) (174) 4000-

5 11-0

Br Ch g Ask - Tilly Ann (IRE) Sam Coltherd J

O Mr Ronald Payne Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Martin Keating Finnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held all 4 starts in bumpers and passed over now hurdling on return/following wind surgery.

TFRHIIII BHA-

3

CADELL (IRE) (142) 11-2 5 11-0

Br B g Mahler - Prettyasapicture Derek Fox J

O Mr R. A. Bartlett Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mrs Gabrielle Whitty Albert Bartlett S

TIMEFORM VIEWMahlergeldingwhowentunbeateninpointsandproducedapromisingenoughRulesdebutwhensecondinanAintreebumper (17f)backinthespring.Entitledtobesuitedbythissortoftripnowhurdlingandnosurprisetoseehimfeature. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4

KOPA KILANA (IRE) (18) 035034 6 11-0

Br B g Milan - Kophinou (FR) Conor Rabbitt (5) J

O Mr M. Barnes Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Mr R. Bryan Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumperwinnerbutyettosurpassmodestformoverhurdles,runningaboutaswellascouldbeexpected in face of stiff task when fourth in a C&D novice 18 days ago Likely to prove vulnerable once more. TFRHHIII BHA95 5

MEETMEINTHEMORNING (IRE) (161) 1 6 11-0

Br B g Mamool (IRE) - Go Gentle (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Ken McGarrity & Colin and David Wheeler Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Eamonn Duggan Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW£15,0006-y-o:firstfoal:dam,lightlyracedonFlat,half-sistertousefulhurdler(2m/17fwinner)PrincetonPlains Won sole start in Irish points (Apr 30) and he’s one to note in the betting aheadof Rules/hurdling debut TFRHHHII BHA-

6

REAGROVE LORD (IRE) (18) 342-345 5 11-0

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Ballerina Queen (IRE)

O Southdean Racing Club

Edward Austin (5) J

George Bewley, Colby T

B Miss Marie Motherway Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points in Ireland but looked one for longer trips/handicaps in this sphere judged on couple of maiden/novice hurdles efforts at up to this trip TFRHHIII BHA7

LAVIDA ADIVA (IRE) (154) 1 D 4 10-5

Br B f Champs Elysees - Avida Star (IRE)

O Drew & Ailsa Russell

Brian Hughes J

Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Gt Bloodstock Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW£44,0004-y-o.Closelyrelatedtomodest21/2mhurdlewinnerLincolnBurrows(byDylanThomas),andhalf-sisterto2winners,includinguseful hurdler/chaserBornByTheSea(17f-3mwinner)Wonsolestartinpoints(May7)andshe’sonetonoteinthebettingondebutforclues TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: SERIOUS OPERATOR (IRE) 5 11 0 Derek Fox 5-2 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Dripsey Moon (IRE), 11-4 Cadell (IRE), 7-1 Lavida Adiva (IRE), 8-1 Meetmeinthemorning (IRE), 25-1 Kopa Kilana (IRE), 50-1 Reagrove Lord (IRE), 100-1 Ask My Heather (IRE)

Unbeaten in points, DRIPSEY MOON looked potentially useful when making a winning hurdles debut at Perth in August, and with progress anticipated, he can follow up under a penalty.

Cadell, runner-up on bumper debut at Aintree in May, and Lavida Adiva, who tasted success on her only start in points, may emerge the chief threats

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DRIPSEY

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PLAY SMARTER

MOON (IRE) 2.CADELL (IRE) 3.LAVIDA ADIVA (IRE)

SIXTH RACE | 4.30

THE PETER & GILLIAN ALLAN CATERING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

3m 2f 39y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (41 wins from 314 runners, 13%) runs CAMP BELAN, DESTINY IS ALL & METHODTOTHEMADNESS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (5 wins from 43 runners, 12%) runs HALF SHOT

Longest Traveller: THE VOLLAN trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 244 miles.

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

no horse age st-lb

1

HALF SHOT (IRE) (169) 132220- 9 12-1

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dochas Supreme (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7) J

O The Farming Army Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Robert B. Hodgins Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEWOpenedhischaseaccountatSedgefield(19.3f)lastOctoberandcontinuedingoodformthereafter,makingtheframeon severaloccasionsbeforepostingafineseventhfromoutofthehandicapinScottishNationalinApril.Bigplayer TFRHHHHI BHA121

2

DESTINY IS ALL (IRE) (163) 21322P- C 9 11-8

Br B g Prince Flori (GER) - Hearts Delight (IRE) Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Mr John R. Adam Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Eithne Magee Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWConsistentperformerwhoscoredhere(23.4f)inNovemberandmadetheframeonhisnext3starts Yettobeasked foreffortwhenallbutcomingdownatPerthwhenlastseeninAprilandwarrantsrespectfirsttimeuphere. TFRHHHII BHA114

3

METHODTOTHEMADNESS (IRE)(143)2611P-3

9 11-8

Br B m Gold Well - Odeeka (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B William P Dillion Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon3timeslastseason,includingback-to-backsuccessesatMusselburgh(both23.8f)inFebruary. Below par at Perth last time, however, and others more appealing. Had wind operation. TFRHHIII BHA114

4

THE VOLLAN (IRE) (3) 00P-P43 C

9 11-6

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Print It On Lips (IRE) Lewis Dobb (7) J

O Mrs Elaine Holmes L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Sharon Duggan

TIMEFORM VIEW Registered fourth victory of 2022 in a 4-runner handicap (23.4f) at this course in October but has struggled for form more recently Likely best watched despite an attractive mark TFRHHIII BHA112

5

HOGANVILLE (IRE) (43) 3P-1356 CD 6 11-6

Br B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Wings To Soar (USA)

O Annett, Gibson and Holland

6

Jonathon Bewley J

George Bewley, Colby T

B John Carr Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has done well in handicap hurdles for this yard, scoring for a fourth time at this course (22.7f) in May BelowforminacoupleofoutingsinAugust,however,andhassomethingtoprovesentchasing now. TFRHHIII BHA112

CAMP BELAN (IRE) (176) 640F35- CD 7 11-2

Br B g Milan - Glencree Spirit (IRE)

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell

B Stephen Campion

7

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW ThoroughstayerwhogotoffthemarkoverC&DinNovember However,heprovedratherinconsistent subsequently and would likely prefer more testing conditions Visor added for first time. TFRHHHII BHA108

DO NO WRONG (IRE) (39) P1F411 7 11-2

Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Uncommited (IRE)

O Mrs Pauline Southerington

B J. P. King & P. Turley

Brian Hughes J

Justin Landy, Leyburn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Form has taken off in recent starts, completing a double with plenty to spare at Uttoxeter (24f, good) in August. More to come and hat-trick is firmly on the cards TFRHHHHH BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: RADDLE AND HUM (IRE) 8 11 2 Brian Hughes EVENS (Ann Duffield) 3 ran Visor worn first time by No 6. Visor worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3. Stewards Note:

DESTINY IS ALL: Following its run on 28/4/2023 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

CAMP BELAN: Following its run on 15/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Do No Wrong (IRE), 7-2 Half Shot (IRE), 15-2 Destiny Is All (IRE), 8-1 Camp Belan (IRE), 10-1 Methodtothemadness (IRE), 16-1 The Vollan (IRE), Hoganville (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

DO NO WRONG proved better than ever when scoring at Uttoxeter last time and makes plenty of appeal in his hat-trick bid with Brian Hughes up Half Shot and Destiny Is All rate the principal dangers.

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RACE | 5.00

THE JOIN RACING TV NOW CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV I) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

2m 4f 189y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (41 wins from 314 runners, 13%) runs CASTLETOWN & STARLYTE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs CASTLETOWN & STARLYTE

Weightwatcher: DALILEO won off a handicap mark of 104, his rating is now down 11lb to 93.

Longest Traveller: SECRET SECRET trained by J Moffatt, Cartmel, 117 miles.

1

horse age st-lb

AMBASSADOR (IRE) (18) 4-51101 C 6 12-0

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE) Joshua Thompson (10) J

O Mr David Parry Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Sir Robert Ogden Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWLeftMartinKeighleyonthebackofawininJulyandfollowedupfornewconnectionslaterthatmonthbackatUttoxeter Provedalet-downnexttime butbouncedbacktoformunderthisridertomakeit3winsfromhislast4startshere(18.1f)18daysago Up3lbandnotdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA100

2

STARLYTE (IRE) (26) 5-33404 C 6 12-0

Br B m Sir Percy - Virevolle (FR) Conner McCann (10) J

O Mr Allan A. Grant Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Ringfort Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return to hurdles for current yard at Newcastle (20.3f) last November and largely creditable efforts in defeat since, nothassledinfrontwhenfourthatthiscourse(25.8f,goodtofirm)lastmonth.Backdownintripandis1of2forherin-formyard TFRHHHII BHA100

3

CASTLETOWN (FR) (50) 2-43123 C BF 11 11-10

Br Gr g Poliglote - Message Personnel (FR) Patrick Wadge (3) 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

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedalonglosingruninachangeofheadgearinhandicapchaseatPerthinJulyBackedthatupwithgoodsecondtherenexttime butwasfoundwantinginthelatterstageswhenlastseenjustover7weeksago Otherspreferredbackovertimber

4 ELOI DU PUY (FR) (151) 30033-3 BF

TFRHHIII BHA96

5 11-8

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Martalina (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Puy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairformonthefirstof2startsinbumpers(bothatthiscourse)andhassteppeduponmaiden/noviceformswitchedtohandicaps, placedforthethirdstartinarowwhenlastseenatthisC&D(goodtosoft)5monthsago Inthemixprovidedhe’sreadytoroll. TFRHHHHI BHA94 5

DALILEO (IRE) (11) 422346

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)

O THP RACING & D A HARRISON RACING

8 11-7

Peter Kavanagh J

Lisa Harrison, Wigton T

B Barronstown Stud Atlas Concrete Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRacedsolelyatPerththisyear,belowformbackonsoftergroundwhendownthefield11daysago

Tough to fancy on the back of that

BELLA BLUESKY (GB) (100) 3P06-5P C

7

TFRHHIII BHA93

7 11-1

Br Br m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Bluesky Dillan Hurst (3) J

O Harrow Whillans

B Alistair Whillans

Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

TIMEFORM VIEWOpened hurdles account here in February 2022 and positive start to the current year when third in mares ’ handicap at Newcastle earlier this year Mixedrecordsincehowever,pulledupatCartmel(22.1f,soft)whenlastseeninJune.Hadawindopsinceandhermarkcontinuestotumble. TFRHHHHH BHA87

ALLIBABA (GB) (18) 0P0-PP5

Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Contenance (IRE)

O Mr G. Nicholson

B N. O’Neill

5 10-11

Joe Williamson J

Philip Kirby, Richmond T

Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed both starts in bumpers for Willie Mullins but little show over hurdles so far, well held in a handicap at this course (18.1f, good) last month. Hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA83

SECRET SECRET (IRE) (41) F66U5-1 7 10-11

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Maughami

O THE SECRETS

B Miss Annmarie Burke

Charlotte Jones J

James Moffatt, Cartmel T

The Vilprano Partnership S

TIMEFORM VIEWPickedupforonly£1,500afterfailingtoclickin3startsforNeilMulhollandandjustkeptuptoworktocapitaliseonafallingmarkafter 6monthsoffatCartmel(22.1f,soft)justlessthan6weeksago Up6lbforthatwinandcouldhavemoretoofferforthisyard TFRHHHHI BHA83

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

9

STRIKE OF LIGHTING (IRE) (41) 40-5136 7 10-7

Br Ch g Jet Away - Will She Smile (IRE) Edward Austin J

O Mrs Montgomerie, Atkinson and Graham George Bewley, Colby T

B Ms J. Corrigan

TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlygainedfirsttasteofsuccessatCartmelinMayandcreditablethirduppedto25.4fbackthere(goodtosoft)nexttime. FoundhisrunofgoodformcomingtoahaltwhenwellbehindSecretSecretlasttimebutcouldwellgetbackontrack TFRHHHII BHA79

10

GINGER POINTE (FR) (144) 45054-5 BF 6 10-6

Br B g Denon (USA) - Rainbow Pointe (ITY) Emma Smith-Chaston J

O Mr M. Robertson Katie Scott, Galashiels T

B Angelo Franco Brambilla

TIMEFORM VIEWMaidenIrishpointerwhohasshownjustmodestformatbestoverhurdlesthusfar,failingtojustifysupportover a new trip when fifth at Perth (23.9f, good) 5 months ago Big step forwardrequired to get involved. TFRHHIII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: RICKETY GATE 7 10 6 Conor Rabbitt 11-4 (Nicky Richards) 13 ran

Visor worn by No 1, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Secret Secret (IRE), 9-2 Eloi du Puy (FR), 6-1 Ambassador (IRE), 17-2 Castletown (FR), 10-1 Starlyte (IRE), 12-1 Strike of Lighting (IRE), 14-1 Dalileo (IRE), Ginger Pointe (FR), 16-1 Bella Bluesky (GB), 40-1 Allibaba (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

DOGS

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Cases can be made for several, but at forecast longer odds BELLA BLUESKY gets the nod to double her tally at this track from her tumbling mark arriving on the back of a breathing operation. Eloi du Puy has been placed on all 3 starts in handicaps, so Nick Alexander’s 5-y-o is feared most making his return, with Cartmel-scorer Secret Secret another fancied to be in the shake-up

EIGHTH RACE | 5.30

THE JOIN RACING TV NOW CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV II) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

2m 4f 189y

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (41 wins from 314 runners, 13%) runs OUR MARTY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs OUR MARTY Longest Traveller: SEHAYLI trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 244 miles.

1

horse age st-lb

KILBRAINY (IRE) (119) 2034-24 7 12-0

Br Br g Beat Hollow - Portryan Native (IRE) William Maggs (5) J

O Mr Dan Macdonald Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Miss Marie Murphy Sandy Thomson Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise on handicap debut when second at Musselburgh (19.8f) in November, though not in the same form on his next couple of starts Backontrackwhenrunner-upatHexham(16.2f)inJunebeforefindingittougheratPerthnexttime.Majorplayerbackdowningrade. TFRHHHHH BHA100

2

ARTIC MANN (GB) (678) 13P4/56/- C 9 11-13

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Line Artic (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Alexander, Baxter & Jardine-Paterson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Wood Farm Stud Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairformwhenwinninghandicaphurdleatKelso(22.7f)backin2020andrantoasimilarlevelwhenfifthof6onchasedebutatthesamecourse inNovember2021.However,wentbackwardsfromthateffortlaterthesamemonthandhenowrevertstohurdlingafter22monthsoff TFRHHIII BHA99

3

SUMMERGROUNDS (GB) (63) 4/63-544

BF 7 11-7

Br B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Hannah Jacques (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (3) J

O Summergrounds Partnership Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Nicky Richards Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Continued his progress over hurdles when fourth of 12 at Market Rasen (20.6f) on his handicap bow in June, shaping likeastayer Modesteffortatthesamecourse(18.6f)nexttime,butcouldgetbackontheupfollowingawindop TFRHHHHI BHA93

4 OUR MARTY (FR) (18) 00P-4F6

Br B g Martinborough (JPN) - Dercia (FR)

5 11-5

Patrick Wadge (3) J

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B E.A.R.L. Haras de Grandcamp Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

5

6

7

8

SEHAYLI (IRE) (32) 1/0P/6-P4

Br B g Iffraaj - Quaich

O Dream Team Partnership

B F. Ryan

TFRHHHII BHA91

TIMEFORM VIEWMadeawinningstartoverhurdlesatPerth(16.2f)lastautumnbuthasn’tgoneonfromthateffortsince,includingoverfences Farednobetter infirst-timecheekpieceswhensixthinhandicaphurdleatKelsolasttime,soothersmorepersuasivewithblinkersnowreachedfor.

10 11-1

Lewis Dobb (6) J

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

TIMEFORMVIEWModesthandicaphurdlerwhocompletedhat-trickin2020/21forJohnnyFarrelly Lightlyracedsince,producingbesteffortforhiscurrenttrainer whenfourthatMarketRasen(18.6f)inAugust.AlwaysbehindontheFlatnexttime,sobouncebackcalledforreturnedtohurdling.

DIANA PRINCE (GB) (26) 5-60152

Br B m Kayf Tara - Sweet Stormy (IRE)

O Mr D. Padgett

TFRHHHII BHA87

7 10-12

Tom Midgley J

Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Overbury Stallions Ltd & Conduit Stud Argrain Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWPointwinnerwholeftpreviouseffortsunderRulesbehindwhenmakingasuccessfulhandicapdebutatMarketRasen(18.6f)inAugust. Hasrunwellbothstartssince,secondatWorcester(2m)onherlatestouting,andshe’srespectedasshegoesbackupintrip

LEWA HOUSE (GB) (194) 016402-

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Primrose Time

TFRHHHHI BHA84

7 10-11

Charlotte Jones J

O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T

B Mrs D. A. Whitaker

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWBackedatlongoddswhensuccessfulatHexham(20.1f)inNovemberbuthisrecordisapatchyone,producingoneofhisbetterefforts infirst-timecheekpieceswhenrunner-upbackatthesameC&DinMarch.Capableifhe’sonagoingdayafter6monthsoff

ASA (FR) (31) 4653-06

TFRHHHII BHA83

4 10-8

Br Gr f Balko (FR) - Reine de Glace (FR) Joe Williamson J

O The Yorkshire Puddings Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mr Gildas Blain

Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWFairformoverhurdlesonheronlystartinFrance,buthasn’tprogressedforhercurrentyard AgainfinishedwellheldatSouthwell(15.8f)amonthago,thoughshapedasifastepupintripmighthelpandhermarkcontinuestofall. TFRHHIII BHA82

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer

S Sponsor

9 MISS WACHIT (IRE) (27) 4R-4P45

10

7 10-7

Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Mitch (IRE) Dylan Johnston (3) J

O Claxby & Co Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Grange Stud Wine & Glass Company S

TIMEFORM VIEWWinlesssincelastsummerandneverreallythreatenedonherfirstoutingafterawindopwhenfourthof12inhandicaphurdle atMarketRasen(18.6f)inAugust.FinisheddownthefieldatPerthonherlatestoutingandotherslookstronger

A PLACE APART (IRE) (11) 000-24P

TFRHHIII BHA79

9 10-3

Br B g Power - Simadartha (USA) Peter Kavanagh J

O Abbadis Racing & D A Harrison Racing Lisa Harrison, Wigton T

B Lynch Bages Ltd Atlas Concrete Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWStruggledforformoverhurdleslastseasonbutbettersignswhenrunner-upbackoverfencesatPerth(20.1f)inAugust.Hashadexcuses bothstartssince,unsuitedbytestingconditionsatthesameC&D11daysago,thoughhasabittoproverevertedtohurdling.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 9.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.

Stewards Note:

TFRHHIII BHA75

2022:(See Div 1)

ARTIC MANN: Following its run on 29/11/2021 it was reported that the horse jumped right and never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Diana Prince (GB), 11-2 Kilbrainy (IRE), Lewa House (GB), 6-1 Summergrounds (GB), 9-1 Our Marty (FR), 12-1 Sehayli (IRE), 14-1 Artic Mann (GB), 16-1 Asa (FR), 18-1 Miss Wachit (IRE), A Place Apart (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

KILBRAINY ran up to his best when second at Hexham in June and, although not quite in the same form next time, he could be ready to open his account as he drops back down in grade returned to this longer trip Diana Prince has shown improved form since switched to handicaps and is feared most, ahead of Summergrounds

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First Race 2.00 - THE WELCOME TO FAMILY DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Kelso Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 15 entries 1 at £9 and 14 at £45. - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Second Race 2.30 - THE SIMPSONS MALT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Simpsons Malt have generously sponsored this race and will present a mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £45. - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Third Race 3.00 - THE SCOTTISH RACING ACADEMY 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 and the fourth £912. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £75 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). The Kelso Racecourse Executive have named this race for the Scottish Racing Academy and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries 5 at £15 and 5 at £75. - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 3.30 - THE NSPCC SCHOOL SERVICE SIMPLY NED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for four yrs old and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 5lb Ray Green has generously sponsored this race and will present an award of £50 to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse and mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey 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 £30 and 9 at £150. - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812)

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Fifth Race 4.00 - THE SPRINGWOOD HOLIDAY PARK KELSO NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb This race has been sponsored by the Springwood Holiday Park, Kelso, and their representatives will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries at £45. - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Sixth Race 4.30 - THE PETER & GILLIAN ALLAN CATERING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Peter & Gillian Allan have generously sponsored this race and will present an award of £50 to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse and mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey 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 7th April, 2024. 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 11 entries at £50. - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

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Seventh Race 5.00 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each hurdle race 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 October 5th, 2023, 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 RACING TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 6th April, 2024. 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 Cab On Target Series qualifier 12 entries at £35. - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) A

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Eighth Race 5.30 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 6th. Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, for each hurdle race 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 October 5th, 2023, 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 RACING TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 6th April, 2024. 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 Cab On Target Series qualifier 11 entries at £35. - Closed October 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) A

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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 surfaces 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

We welcome many children to Kelso races Although we don’t consider them to be particularly dangerous, we do ask that all children are 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