Kelso Racecard - Saturday 28th October

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Saturday 28th October Official Programme & Form Guide £3.00

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WELCOME Welcome to Kelso Racecourse where we have a cracking day’s racing in store. We hope that you enjoy your afternoon.

The £50,000 Edinburgh Gin Handicap Chase has attracted six runners including the winner of last season’s Grand National. While Corach Rambler is sure to feature in several pre-race headlines, each of his five opponents have excellent chances; two are course winners having won valuable races at Kelso during the Spring.

We are grateful to the connections of all today’s runners for choosing to run at Kelso – we couldn’t put on such compelling races without you.

We’d especially like to thank the sponsors of today’s programme who, in addition to Edinburgh Gin, include Beauchamp Estates, Racing TV, Just Add Tonic Events, Stuart Tiffin, and the family of Clifford, Martin & Sarah Firth.

Sponsorship support makes an enormous difference to the quality of the races that we are able to stage and is much appreciated by everyone at Kelso.

The National Hunt season moves up a gear this weekend. Today’s programme is packed with interest, and it would be a surprise if the two divisions of the Just Add Tonic Events Maiden Hurdle didn’t feature several future winners.

Keep a hold of this programme, it might have value as racing memorabilia at some point in the future!

Thank you for attending today, we wish you good luck in identifying the winners – whether it’s those that win today, or those that are best to follow in the future.

Jonathan Garratt Managing Director, Kelso Races Ltd

THE DIRECTORS

Mark Hunter

Jonathan Garratt

Jane Millar

Robert Miller-Bakewell

Tocky McKie

Colin Dempster

Robert Hunter

Simon Landale

OFFICIALS Saturday 28th October 2023 Stewards

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

Starters

JASON CALLAGHAN, ANDREW PARKER

Judge

NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales

KARL CURRAN

Veterinary Officer

ARTHUR KIDD

Commentator

DARREN OWEN

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, MICHELLE MAUGHAN

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

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

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

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BIG RIVER (IRE) (49) PB15-30 Br B g Milan - Call Kate (IRE) O Two Black Labs B J.R. Curran

Derek Fox J Lucinda Russell, Kinross T 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 handicaps and wasn’t disgraced when eighth in the Welsh National at Chepstow last time. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA139 colour of horse: b=bay, br=brown, ch=chestnut, gr=grey

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THE EDINBURGH GIN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023/24 TOP KELSO OWNERS Exors of the Late Mr W G Young

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Coltherd McDougal

1

Mrs Gay Smith

1

Mrs Sian McCain

1

Lamont Racing

1

Mr R H B Young

1

Claire Wylie

1

Fight Club

1

Mr Brendan Keogh

1

Townshend, Fyffe, Irving & Graham

1

Mr John Wade

1

Mr Ian Hamilton

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Mr David Parry

1

Mr R A Bartlett

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Raymond Anderson Green & Patricia Manclark

1

Mr John R Adam

1

The Boltons and Atholl Duncan

1

Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson

1

Mr James Westoll

1

Mr Dan Macdonald

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TOP KELSO TRAINERS Lucinda Russell

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Micky Hammond

1

William Young Jnr

2

Nicky Richards

1

Iain Jardine

2

Stuart Coltherd

1

Sandy Thomson

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Donald McCain

1

John McConell

1

Harriet Graham & Garry Rutherford

1

Rebecca Menzies

1

Ann Hamilton

1

Jonjo O’Neill

1

N W Alexander

1

TOP KELSO JOCKEYS Sean Quinlan

3

Ross Chapman

1

Jamie Hamilton

2

Joshua Thompson

1

Derek Fox

2

Brian Hughes

1

Ryan Mania

2 Abbie McCain

1

Patrick Wadge

2

Jonjo O’Neill Jnr

1

Stephen Mulqueen

1

Mr Alex Harvey

1

Bruce Lynn

1

Craig Nichol

1

William Maggs

1

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TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

PAUL ROBSON

ALICE STEVENS

CORACH RAMBLER

~ 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)

Trainer

Wins

Runs

Strike %

P Robson W Storey N Richards J Moffatt L Russell

3 1 3 2 13

6 3 13 9 61

50 33.3 23.1 22.2 21.3

Paul Robson runs Haveyougotmymoney at 5.04.

~ 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.)

Jockey

Wins

Rides

Strike %

Alice Stevens

3

5

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William Maggs Paul O’Brien Sean Quinlan Derek Fox Toby Wynne

2 3 8 6 4

6 11 37 29 20

33.3 27.3 21.6 20.7 20

Alice Stevens has one ride today: Rapper (1.29)

~ TOP HORSES BY CAREER PRIZE MONEY RUNNING TODAY ~ Time

Trainer

Horse

Prize Money

1:29 1.29 2.39 1.29 2.39 2.39 3.14 1.29 2.39 3.14

L Russell N Alexander R M Smith F O’Brien A M Thomson I Jardine D Sayer A M Thomson A Hamilton S Smith

Corach Rambler Elvis Mail Sil Ver Klass Highland Hunter Cedar Hill Gold Des Bois The Navigator Empire Steel Pay The Piper Valence D’Aumont

£686,450.92 £116,772.14 £110,335.22 £105,438.63 £94,361.64 £94,153.95 £90,336.68 £88,584.34 £85,590.29 £72,618.17

CHELTENHAM Race 1 1.15 1m 7f 199y 1 Notlongtillmay (GB) 12-0 2 Dancing On My Own (IRE) 11-13 3 Haddex des Obeaux (FR) 11-8 4 Red Rookie (GB) 11-2 5 Before Midnight (GB) 10-11 6 Prince Escalus (IRE) 10-11 7 In Excelsis Deo (FR) 10-7 8 Triple Trade (GB) 10-5 9 The Dasher Conway (IRE) 10-3 10 Guy (IRE) 10-3 11 Royale Margaux (FR) 10-2 12 Madara (FR) 10-2 Race 2 1.50 2m 87y 1 Punta Del Este (FR) 11-4 2 Blueking d’Oroux (FR) 11-0 3 Bois Guillbert (FR) 11-0 4 Bojak (GB) 11-0 5 Chaos Control (IRE) 11-0 6 Jilaijone (FR) 11-0 7 Mr Mackay (IRE) 11-0 8 Spirit d’Aunou (FR) 11-0

Race 3 2.25 3m 1f 1 Kinondo Kwetu (GB) 12-0 2 Amirite (IRE) 11-11 3 Twig (GB) 11-9 4 Mister Fogpatches (IRE) 11-8 5 Brief Times (IRE) 11-6 6 Undersupervision (IRE) 11-4 7 The Wolf (FR) 11-4 8 Quick Draw (IRE) 11-3 9 Lord Accord (IRE) 11-1 10 Hidden Heroics (FR) 11-1 11 Yes Indeed (FR) 10-10 12 Whacker Clan (IRE) 10-8 13 Wayfinder (IRE) 10-7 14 Swapped (FR) 10-4 Race 4 3.00 2m 7f 208y 1 Flight Deck (IRE) 12-0 2 Espoir de Romay (FR) 11-10 3 Jet of Magic (IRE) 11-8 4 Bugs Moran (IRE) 11-8 5 Rock My Way (IRE) 11-7 6 Party Business (IRE) 11-6 7 Moonovercloon (IRE) 11-4 8 Hugos New Horse (FR) 11-4 9 Willaston (IRE) 11-3 10 Hurricane Harvey (GB) 11-2 11 Judicial Law (IRE) 11-2 12 We’llhavewan (IRE) 11-1 13 Hyland (FR) 11-1 14 Ringdufferin (IRE) 10-13 15 Bangers And Cash (IRE) 10-13 16 Dubrovnik Harry (IRE) 10-11 17 American Sniper (IRE) 10-11 18 Bashful Boy (IRE) 10-11 19 Gortmillish (FR) 10-9 20 Spike Jones (GB) 10-7

Race 5 3.35 2m 7f 208y 1 Butch (GB) 11-8 2 Lisnamult Lad (IRE) 11-8 3 Antrim Coast (IRE) 11-5 4 Reverend Hubert (IRE) 11-5 5 Track And Trace (IRE) 11-5 6 Thirtyfour Thirty (GB) 10-10 Race 6 4.10 3m 110y 1 Toss Again (IRE) 11-10 2 Broadway Boy (IRE) 11-7 3 Flooring Porter (IRE) 11-2 4 Weveallbeencaught (IRE) 11-2 Race 7 4.45 2m 87y 1 The Kemble Brewery (GB) 11-5 2 Willsburg (IRE) 11-5 3 Ballyvango (IRE) 11-1 4 Call To Duty (IRE) 11-1 5 Catch Yourself On (USA) 11-1 6 Celtic Dino (FR) 11-1 7 Hawk Stone (IRE) 11-1 8 Highway One O Five (IRE) 11-1 9 Itseemslikeit (GB) 11-1 10 Jackson Lamb (IRE) 11-1 11 Martin Plage (FR) 11-1 12 Soir de Gala (FR) 11-1 13 Stay If U Want To (IRE) 11-1 14 Strong Foundations (IRE)11-1 15 The Northernlights (IRE) 11-1 16 Tout Sur Moi (FR) 11-1 17 Valgrand (FR) 11-1 18 Betty’s Tiara (GB) 10-13

DONCASTER Race 1 1.35 1 Ice Max (GB) 2 Palmar Bay (FR) 3 Edge of Blue (FR) 4 Bellarchi (IRE) 5 Miguel (IRE) 6 Bill’s Baar (IRE) Race 2 2.10 1 Ancient Wisdom (FR) 2 Battle Cry (IRE) 3 Dancing Gemini (IRE) 4 Deira Mile (IRE) 5 Devil’s Point (IRE) 6 Diego Velazquez (IRE) 7 God’s Window (GB) 8 Redhot Whisper (IRE)

7f 6y 9-9 9-6 9-5 9-3 8-11 8-7 1m 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3 9-3

Race 3 2.45 6f 2y 1 Alaskan Gold (IRE) 9-3 2 Al Shabab Storm (GB) 9-3 3 Ballymount Boy (IRE) 9-3 4 Esquire (GB) 9-3 5 Global Skies (GB) 9-3 6 Matters Most (GB) 9-3 7 Moswaat (GB) 9-3 8 Photosynthesis (IRE) 9-3 9 Boardroom (GB) 8-12

5f 3y 9-9 9-8 9-7 9-6 9-2 8-13 8-12 8-12 8-11 8-4 8-4

Race 7 4.58 7f 6y 1 Broken Spear (GB) 10-2 2 Look Back Smiling (IRE) 10-0 3 Archduke Ferdinand (IRE) 9-13 4 Red Maids (GB) 9-12 5 Deputy (IRE) 9-10 6 Shandy Star (IRE) 9-9 7 Beauty Choice (GB) 9-8 8 Sir Maxi (GB) 9-7 9 Ray Vonn (IRE) 9-4 10 Astral Spirit (GB) 9-4 11 Mister Sox (GB) 8-11

Race 5 3.50 1m 2f 43y 1 Certain Lad (GB) 10-0 2 Euchen Glen (GB) 9-9 3 Maximilian Caesar (IRE) 9-2 4 Bill Silvers (GB) 9-1 5 Mustazeed (IRE) 8-11 6 Faylaq (GB) 8-9 7 Auld Toon Loon (IRE) 8-9 8 Bucephalus (GER) 8-9

Race 8 5.28 7f 6y 1 Gainsbourg (GB) 10-2 2 Challet (IRE) 10-0 3 Thunder Roar (GB) 10-0 4 Ugo Gregory (GB) 9-13 5 Dark Side Thunder (GB) 9-11 6 Bobby Shaft (GB) 9-10 7 Muntadab (IRE) 9-8 8 Ring of Gold (GB) 9-5 9 Alexa’s Princess (IRE) 9-5 10 Beylerbeyi (GB) 9-4 11 Lockdown Lass (GB) 8-11

Race 4 3.20 1 Intrinsic Bond (GB) 2 Vintage Clarets (GB) 3 Aberama Gold (GB) 4 The Ridler (GB) 5 Desperate Hero (GB) 6 Call Me Ginger (GB) 7 Glorious Angel (IRE) 8 Abduction (FR) 9 Manila Scouse (GB) 10 Copper Knight (IRE) 11 Count d’Orsay (IRE)

Race 6 4.25 7f 6y 1 Maywake (GB) 9-12 2 Racingbreaks Ryder (IRE) 9-10 3 Wobwobwob (IRE) 9-10 4 Autumn Festival (GB) 9-8 5 Scottish Summit (IRE) 9-8 6 Zip (GB) 9-6 7 Able Kane (GB) 9-6 8 Oso Rapido (IRE) 9-4 9 Be Proud (IRE) 9-1 10 Danzan (IRE) 8-11

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FIRST RACE | 12.54 THE JUST ADD TONIC EVENTS ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) 2m 51y

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

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (44 wins from 322 runners, 14%) runs INDIAN LOUIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs INDIAN LOUIS Fancy That: L Russell won this race in 2015, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs INDIAN LOUIS today.

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

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

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age

st-lb

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BETTER BE DEFINITE (GB) (217) 500-

5

11-4

BLUE BEAR (GB) (17) 6P-P0

5

Bruce Lynn (3) J Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Definitely Better (IRE) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O P And F Racing Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability on the first of 2 starts in bumpers this winter but was well held on C&D hurdling debut in March.

Has left Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford.

TFRHHIII BHA-

2

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Kilronan High (IRE) O Mrs S. Smith B Mr W. Kinsey TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to produce a stand-out display.

3

11-4

Tom Midgley (3) J Sue Smith, Bingley T Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TFRHHIII BHA-

CONISTON GEORGE (IRE) (217) 216- D

5

11-4

EDGEWELL (IRE) (14) 03-55

5

11-4

FLASH DU PISTOLET (IRE) (279) T4F/32- 5

11-4

INDIAN LOUIS (IRE) (171) SP11-0 BF

5

11-4

LUNAR CHIEF (GB) (224) 1- D

5

11-4

MRINDEPENDANT (GB) (22) 0/6045-P

6

11-4

Danny McMenamin J Br Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dazza Nicky Richards, Greystoke T O Accurite Racing Accurite Machinery, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S B Thistletown Stud TIMEFORM VIEWRantoahighfigurewhensecondondebutatHaydockinDecemberanddidn’tneedtomatchthatformtogoonebetteratAyr.Below expectations over C&D on final outing but possibly found the race coming too soon and remains a good hurdle prospect.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

4

Ross Chapman J Br B g Well Chosen - One Edge (IRE) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T O Mr John Wade Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B Hugh J. Holohan TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and shaped as if in need of the experience when well held on recent Hexham hurdle debut.

TFRHHIII BHA-

5

Sam Coltherd J Br B g Westerner - Pistol Flash (IRE) Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O R&l McCulloch & D Crawford Bell Rural Solutions S B Eimear Mulhern TIMEFORM VIEW €55,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/smart chase winner Molly The Dolly. Dam (h116) bumper winner, also 1 3/4m winner on Flat. Maiden Irish pointer, runner-up last time (Jan 22). Market for clues. TFRHHHII BHA-

6

Derek Fox J Br B g Mahler - Indian Fairy (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O The Apaches Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Martin Cullinane TIMEFORM VIEW Successful both completed starts in Irish points but did too much too soon in a C&D bumper on Rules debut back in May. Tongue tied for hurdle debut (also had breathing op) and ought to do better somewhere down the line. TFRHHHII BHA-

7

Sean Quinlan J Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Oleohneh (IRE) Ruth Jefferson, Malton T O Claxby & Co, Russell & Partner Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S B J. M. Jefferson TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful debut in 8-runner bumper at Newcastle (16.2f, heavy) in March, despite showing a tendency to flash his tail under the whip. Interesting hurdling debutant.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

8

Br B g Recharge (IRE) - Lady Jinks O Miss Alison P. Lee B Miss Alison P. Lee TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to showcase his ability.

12

Conor Rabbitt (5) J Maurice Barnes, Brampton T Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S TFRHIIII BHA77

9

TARA COVE (IRE) (216) P21211-

6

11-4

VALLEYVIEW TOMMY (IRE) (174) F2

4

11-3

PRONTOANITA (FR) (187) 246-

4

10-10

Brian Hughes J Br B g Kayf Tara - Plumton Dawn (IRE) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T O David & Carol Shaw Proactive Personnel Limited S B Mr D. Cantillon and Mr E. Cantillon TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara gelding. Dam unraced half -sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) On Raglan Road and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Overthetop. Multiple Irish point winner, including last 2 starts. Much respected Rules newcomer. TFRHHHHI BHARyan Mania J Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Alan Wight Sandy Thomson Racing S B Mr P. Gallagher TIMEFORM VIEW €5,000 3-y-o, £15,000 4-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Ratfacemcdougall.

Runner-up completed start in Irish points (May 7). Respected Rules debutant.

TFRHHHII BHA-

11

Craig Nichol J Br Gr f Reliable Man - Floriana (GER) Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S B Guillaume Sarda & Lumiere Breeding Syndi TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with some encouragement in a brace of bumpers and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling at Hexham (16.2f) in April. Has a good pedigree and should do better. Has had a breathing op. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: SNAKE ROLL (IRE) 5 11 4 Derek Fox 4-1 (Lucinda Russell) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Lunar Chief (GB), 7-2 Coniston George (IRE), 9-2 Tara Cove (IRE), 12-1 Prontoanita (FR), 14-1 Valleyview Tommy (IRE), 16-1 Indian Louis (IRE), 18-1 Flash du Pistolet (IRE), 28-1 Edgewell (IRE), 40-1 Better Be Definite (GB), 50-1 Blue Bear (GB), 300-1 Mrindependant (GB) CONSISTON GEORGE was a shade disappointing on his final run in bumpers, but it possibly came too soon and he remains a good hurdle prospect who should be up to winning a race of PLAY SMARTER this nature. Lunar Chief is another interesting newcomer to this sphere having made a successful bumper debut at Newcastle back in March, with multiple point winner Tara Cove also feared.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CONISTON GEORGE (IRE) 2.LUNAR CHIEF 3.TARA COVE (IRE)

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SECOND RACE | 1.29 THE EDINBURGH GIN STEEPLE CHASE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) 3m 2f 39y

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015)

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (44 wins from 322 runners, 14%) runs CORACH RAMBLER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs CORACH RAMBLER Longest Traveller: HIGHLAND HUNTER trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 307 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

1

CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (196) U1/5411- 9

age

st-lb

11-12

Derek Fox J Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O The Ramblers Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B P. Hillis TIMEFORM VIEWNotched second successive win in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival in March before a fine performance to land the Grand National at Aintree (34.3f, good) the following month. Still improving and the one to beat, albeit he looked in need of his reappearance run last season.

TFRHHHHI BHA159

2

HIGHLAND HUNTER (IRE) (630) 125/124/- C D

1010-12

Paddy Brennan J Br Gr g Subtle Power (IRE) - Loughine Sparkle (IRE) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T O Nic Brereton And Lindsey Brennan Bresbet S B Mr A. O’Driscoll TIMEFORM VIEWThoroughstayerwholandedtheLondonNationalatSandownpriortofinishingsecondintheWelshNationalatChepstowforPaulNichollsduring a light 2021/22 campaign. Resumes on a handy mark for new yard, but 21-month absence is naturally a concern. Tongue strap applied. TFRHHHII BHA145

3

ELVIS MAIL (FR) (217) 1633U1- CD

9

10-10

EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) (189) 12/0010- C

9

10-10

RAPPER (GB) (226) 0/0315P- D

9

10-7

BURROWS DIAMOND (FR) (224) 5/61202- 8

10-6

Bruce Lynn (3) J Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O The Ladies Who Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser who got back on track when landing a C&D handicap (soft) on final run of last season. Good record when fresh, but resumes on a 5lb higher mark in a tougher race and his jumping isn’t always on-point. TFRHHHII BHA143

4

Ryan Mania J Br Gr g Aizavoski (IRE) - Talk of Rain (FR) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Alan Wight Sandy Thomson Racing S B Mr Nick Blanchfield TIMEFORM VIEWBack to form when landing a 4-runner Listed chase here (23.4f, good to soft) in March, enhancing his fine record at Kelso in the process (form figures atthiscourse read 1121).Didn’thave thestamina fortheScottishNationalonfinalstartoflastseason,butthisis amore suitablescenario. TFRHHHHH BHA143

5

Alice Stevens (7) J Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Bling Noir (FR) Henry Daly, Ludlow T O The Home Farm Partnership Humphrey Butler Ltd S B Mr George Stanners TIMEFORM VIEWRaised his game in first-time cheekpieces when landing a 3 1/4m Cheltenham handicap on New Year’s Day. Hard to knock his fifth-place finish at Sandown next time and there were excuses when pulled up back at Cheltenham in March. Visored that day but cheekpieces now refitted. TFRHHHII BHA140

6

Sean Quinlan J Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - La Vie de Boitron (FR) Sue Smith, Bingley T O Mrs C.Casterton & Mrs J.Morgan Pektron Group Ltd S B Mme Julie Morgan TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways when taking a 7-runner handicap over 24.2f at Wetherby (soft) last December. Found just one too good on 2 of his 3 subsequent starts, but faces a tough task from 5lb out of the weights here.

TFRHHIII BHA134 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: SOUNDS RUSSIAN (IRE) 7 11 6 Callum Bewley 7-2 (Ruth Jefferson) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note: RAPPER: Following its run on 16/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Corach Rambler (IRE), 4-1 Empire Steel (IRE), 11-2 Elvis Mail (FR), 7-1 Rapper (GB), 8-1 Highland Hunter (IRE), 14-1 Burrows Diamond (FR)

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EMPIRE STEEL evidently has something of a penchant for Kelso, making it 3-4 here when taking notable scalps in a Listed race in March. Everything looks in place for a big run from Sandy Thompson’s charge and he is taken to get the better of another PLAY SMARTER high-profile rival in Corach Rambler. The latter was a brilliant winner of the Grand National and may well have more to offer this season, but this could be the day to take him on (needed his reappearance run last term). Rapper is best of the rest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) 2.CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) 3.RAPPER

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THIRD RACE | 2.04 THE CLIFFORD, MARTIN & SARAH FIRTH MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 2m 7f 96y

for novice 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)

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (44 wins from 322 runners, 14%) runs DOMANDLOUIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerrie (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs HORACIO APPLE’S Longest Traveller: NO TACKLE trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 294 miles.

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O Owner

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J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

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horse

age

st-lb

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HORACIO APPLE’S (FR) (220) 5/33114- D 6

12-0

NO REGRETS (IRE) (25) 021-213

9

12-0

NO TACKLE (GB) (207) 0410P5-

6

11-12

DOMANDLOUIS (IRE) (171) 3P422-4 C BF

6

11-7

WARRIORS STORY (GB) (171) 232P2-P

7

11-5

BUSTY BOY (IRE) (203) 121125-

6

11-4

SO BE IT (IRE) (31) P224PP

7

10-13

PATS DREAM (IRE) (183) 43/4600-

6

10-7

Toby Wynne (3) J Br Ch g Saddex - Apple’s Noa (FR) Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T O Highclere TB Racing - Apple And Dudgeon Swansway S B D. Lumet, P. Coveliers & T. Cypres TIMEFORM VIEWFairforminbumpersandwinneroffirst2startsinhandicapcompanyoverhurdleslastseason.Cameupshortwhenbiddingforthehat-trick off this mark at Haydock when last seen in March, but makes his chase debut in a winnable race and he’s one to consider.

TFRHHHHH BHA110

2

Sean Quinlan J Br B g Presenting - E Mac (IRE) Nicky Richards, Greystoke T O Tony Killoran & Tarzan Bloodstock Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S B Mr J. McMahon TIMEFORM VIEW Notched second success over fences when landing a 6-runner Hexham handicap (24.2f, good) in June. Didn’t do much wrong when third in a 5-runner affair back from a break at Southwell and he’s high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA110

3

Paul O’Brien J Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T O Glastonburys & On The Gallops Tote S B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury TIMEFORM VIEW Showed much improved form to get off the mark at the second attempt over hurdles in a heavy-ground Lingfield maiden (19.5f) last December. Unable to match this display in handicaps thereafter.

TFRHIIII BHA108

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Derek Fox J Br B g Getaway (GER) - Drive On Kate (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Two Black Labs Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Mrs Mairead Curran TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner here in May 2022 and runner-up twice over fences last season, including off a 1lb higher mark over C&D in April.

Modestback here the following month and absent since, but will be a threat if responding well to the first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA103

5

Bruce Lynn (3) J Br B g Midnight Legend - Samandara (FR) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O The Warriors Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Alan King Racing and Miss J. M. Bodycote TIMEFORM VIEWSteppeduponhischasedebutwhengoingcloseatAyr(20.5f,goodtosoft)lastDecember.Hitthecrossbaragainback hurdling here in April, but followed that with a modest effort and has since undergone a second wind op.

TFRHHHII BHA101

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Brian Hughes J Br Ch g Ivawood (IRE) - Alexander Divine Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T O Mr Scott Lowther LIP Construction Ltd S B Thomas Maher TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessfulon3ofhis4startsinIrishpointsandachievedmorethanpreviouslyunderRuleswhensecondin5-runnerCarlislenovice(19.3f,soft)on debut for new yard in March. Not disgraced over the same C&D last time and worth a second look now upped in trip for this chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA100

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Sam Coltherd J Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Maple Valley Gale (IRE) William Young Jnr, Carluke T O Exors Of The Late Mr W G Young B Mr Liam Lennon TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice around 3m at Perth this summer, but he has performed modestly on his last 2 starts and record stands at 0-15 under Rules.

TFRHHIII BHA95

8

Craig Nichol J Br B g Getaway (GER) - Ice Princess (IRE) Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T O Mr & Mrs Michael Edwardson B Mr Padraig Ryan TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to pull up any trees in 4 starts over hurdles last season and needs to take a big step forward now switched to fences.

TFRHIIII BHA89 16

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note: WARRIORS STORY: Following its run on 10/5/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.

SO BE IT: Following its run on 27/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 No Regrets (IRE), 3-1 Horacio Apple’s (FR), 7-2 Domandlouis (IRE), 7-1 Warriors Story (GB), 10-1 Busty Boy (IRE), 25-1 So Be It (IRE), 33-1 No Tackle (GB), 40-1 Pats Dream (IRE) If his jumping passes the test now tackling fences, HORACIO APPLE’S could be the answer to this rather tricky-looking contest. He never looked like completing the hat-trick on his final start of last season, but he appeared to be going the PLAY SMARTER right way prior to that. No Regrets and Domandlouis have already exhibited a fair level of ability in this sphere, with the former feared most. Busty Boy was 3-4 between the flags and may well step up on his hurdles form now sent chasing.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HORACIO APPLE’S (FR) 2.NO REGRETS (IRE) 3.DOMANDLOUIS (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE | 2.39 THE BEAUCHAMP ESTATES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) 2m 1f 14y

for four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (44 wins from 322 runners, 14%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG Longest Traveller: SIL VER KLASS trained by R M Smith, Galston, 114 miles.

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J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

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horse

age

st-lb

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PAY THE PIPER (IRE) (10) 31250-U D

8

12-1

CEDAR HILL (IRE) (20) 5P-2112 CD

9

10-12

GOLD DES BOIS (FR) (20) 63546-3 CD

9

10-11

SIL VER KLASS (FR) (20) P04U-P5 D

9

10-10

Danny McMenamin J Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Regal Holly Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T O Mr Ian Hamilton Hamilton S B B. Walsh TIMEFORM VIEW Regained the winning thread at Musselburgh (15.8f, good to soft) in February and only just edged out in follow-up bid at Doncaster the following month. Unseated early on when returning to action at Wetherby, but will surely be in the mix granted a clear round here. TFRHHHHH BHA141

2

3

Craig Nichol J Br Ch g Full of Gold (FR) - Equatoriale (FR) Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S B Mme Joelle Brillet & Mr Michel Brillet TIMEFORM VIEWStartedlastseasonwithback-to-backwinsin4-runnerracesoverC&D,andbynomeansdisgracedwhenthirdbackhereonthisseason’s reappearance 20 days ago, finishing a length adrift of the re-opposing runner-up Cedar Hill. Should make his presence felt.

TFRHHHHI BHA123

4

Brian Hughes J Br B g Noroit (GER) - Belle Et Polie (FR) R. Mike Smith, Galston T O Mrs Wilma Duffus Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S B Mr Georges Massa TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences for previous connections in Ireland, but he was a long way adrift of Cedar Hill and Gold des Bois over C&D on his recent British debut.

TFRHIIII BHA122

5

BOLLINGERANDKRUG (IRE) (171) 63212-1 CD

8 10-3

Derek Fox J Br B g Getaway (GER) - Out Performer (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Two Black Labs Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Clare A. Kehoe TIMEFORM VIEW Clearly likes it here, registering all 4 wins at this course, including when proving 1/2-length too strong for Cedar Hill in May. 5lb rise fair and this bold-jumping 8-y-o will be a threat if allowed his own way in front.

TFRHHHII BHA115 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Bollingerandkrug (IRE), 5-2 Pay The Piper (IRE), 3-1 Cedar Hill (IRE), 11-2 Gold des Bois (FR), 33-1 Sil Ver Klass (FR) The vote goes to PAY THE PIPER, who looked in fine shape ahead of his recent reappearance at Wetherby only to unseat his rider before the halfway point. He is generally a sound jumper and this mark is clearly within reach (went close off 1lb PLAY SMARTER higher at Doncaster in March). Gold des Bois was behind Cedar Hill on his recent reappearance over C&D, but he should come on for that and rates the main danger. Bollingerandkrug should also have a part to play if fully tuned-up.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PAY THE PIPER (IRE) 2.GOLD DES BOIS (FR) 3.CEDAR HILL (IRE)

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Ryan Mania J Br Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Dayamen Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Raymond A Green & Patricia Manclark Sandy Thomson Racing, NSPCC S B Meadow Park Stud TIMEFORM VIEWBackontrackwhenedgedoutbyBollingerandkrugoverC&DinMayandhascontinuedthegoodworksince,winningsmallfieldhandicaps at Perth and back here on his next 2 starts. Chased home a useful type, again over this C&D, last time and he’s a big player.

TFRHHHII BHA124

FIFTH RACE | 3.14 THE BILL & IRENE’S CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) 2m 51y

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)

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (44 wins from 322 runners, 14%) runs CAITHNESS & OUR MARTY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (6 wins from 60 runners, 10%) runs RING OF BEARA Fancy That: D Sayer won this race in 2016 and 2018. The stable runs PROPAGATION & THE NAVIGATOR today.

Longest Traveller: RING OF BEARA trained by T Easterby, Malton, 155 miles.

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O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

st-lb

1

TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) (180) 111U1-4 D BF

7

12-2

CAITHNESS (IRE) (46) 344-1 CD

7

12-2

RAVENSCAR (IRE) (194) 0/14103- D

7

12-1

PARVOS (IRE) (166) F5323-5

6

11-13

VALENCE D’AUMONT (FR) (679) 135F41/- C D 9

11-12

CUZCO DU MATHAN (FR) (63) P0-5401

5

11-11

DUYFKEN (GB) (184) 43421- D

4

11-8

RING OF BEARA (FR) (24) 25324-

4

11-6

Sam Coltherd J Br B g Fame And Glory - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE) Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O Mr J. Fyffe JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Bell Rural Solutions S B Michael. C. Griffin TIMEFORM VIEWProgressed well from a low base over hurdles during the spring, winning 4 times, and easy winner of a 3-runner affair on first completed chase start at Plumpton in April. Excuses on debut for new yard at Kempton the following month.. TFRHHHII BHA112

2

Patrick Wadge (3) J Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Princess Nina (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Lamont Racing Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Aidan Aherne TIMEFORM VIEWMadeallandforgedclearingoodstyleintheclosingstageswhenopeninghisaccountinaC&Dmaidenhurdle(goodtofirm)lastmonth.Mark for this handicap debut is no gift, but he still has low mileage and is certainly one to consider. Yard also represented by Our Marty. TFRHHHHI BHA112

3

Joe Williamson (5) J Br B m Helmet (AUS) - Cry Pearl (USA) Philip Kirby, Richmond T O Mr J. A. Hall Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd, Hudson Foster Insurance Brokers S B J. Waldron & J. Barton TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer who gained victory number 3 over hurdles at Doncaster in March. Good third in handicap hurdle here (18.1f, good) the following month and each-way shout if ready to roll back from a 6-month break. TFRHHHII BHA111

4

Ryan Mania J Br Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Simonsoeur (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O The Williewin Partnership Sandy Thomson Racing S B Mrs Virginia McGrath TIMEFORM VIEWFairhurdlerinIreland,placed3timesinmaiden/handicapcompanyearlierthisyear.ShadebelowparatKillarney(22.2f,good)when TFRHHIII BHA109 tried in cheekpieces (discarded here) on latest start in May, though.

5

Sean Quinlan J Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Ice Ti (ITY) Sue Smith, Bingley T O Mrs J. Morgan Pektron Group Ltd S B Mme. & M. Christian Chorier TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good strike rate over fences when landing a Newcastle handicap in December 2021, but subsequent absence is a concern, for all that he resumes in this sphere on a potentially handy mark.

TFRHHIII BHA108

6

Leah Noreci (10) J Br Gr g Martaline - Thisbee du Mathan (FR) James Moffatt, Cartmel T O Mr Thomas Gardner Fitzdares Limited S B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau TIMEFORM VIEW Frenchrecruit who producedmuchhis besteffortsofar onthese shoreswhenboltingupin the first-time visorat (17.2f, soft)in August.

Predictably hit hard by the handicapper (up 12lb), but he will be a threat nonetheless if able to build on that.

TFRHHHII BHA107

7

Bruce Lynn (3) J Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Australienne (IRE) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Douglas Miller, Coltman, Dunning, Turcan Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Wertheimer et Frere TIMEFORM VIEWFairformontheFlatinFranceandgraduallyprogressedoverhurdleslastseason,openinghisaccountatthesecondattemptinhandicapcompany at Perth (16.2f, good to soft) when last seen in April. More needed up 4lb here, but he’s only a 4-y-o and there could be more to come. TFRHHHII BHA105

8

Mr William Easterby (5) J Br B g Wootton Bassett - Harem Mistress (IRE) Tim Easterby, Malton T O Matt FitzGerald, The Songsters & Ptr Easthorpe Hall Stud S B Mr J. P. Cayrouze & Mrs L. Marchand TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 7f on the Flat and made the frame on all but one of his 5 starts in this sphere last season. Won’t be found wanting fitness-wise (creditable fifth on the level at Catterick earlier this month) and he needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA103 20

9

THE NAVIGATOR (GB) (9) 00-553R C

8

11-3

BOUNDSY BOY (GB) (17) 1-42265 D

5

10-11

NOBLE ANNYS (IRE) (22) 0-40053

5

10-9

BELLA BLUESKY (GB) (20) P06-5P3 CD

7

10-6

OUR MARTY (FR) (20) 0P-4F6P D

5

10-6

PROPAGATION (IRE) (46) U0-P

5

10-5

6

10-2

Danny McMenamin J Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA) Dianne Sayer, Penrith T O Mr G. H. Bell Tote S B Sir Robert Ogden TIMEFORM VIEWHasdippedintheweights,now17lblowerthanforhissuccessina5-runnerhandicaphurdle(21f,good)herelastSeptember,butheneeds to bounce back in a significant way following modest efforts on the Flat and over fences (refused last time) in recent months.

TFRHHIII BHA99

10

Ross Chapman J Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Wadaat Philip Kirby, Richmond T O Miss R. Holmes Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S B Blue Blood Breeding 2 Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a 15.8f Huntingdon handicap in February and runner-up 3 times since. By no means disgraced starting out for this yard when fifth of 12 at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) recently and should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA93

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Brian Hughes J Br B m Excelebration (IRE) - A Good Year (IRE) Wilf Storey, Consett T O Northumbria Leisure Ltd B Leonard H. MacMahon TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in bumpers in Ireland, but she hasn’t threated in 3 starts since switched to hurdles.

TFRHHIII BHA91

12

Craig Nichol J Br Br m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Bluesky Ewan Whillans, Hawick T O Harrow Whillans B Alistair Whillans TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account here in February 2022 and looked set to double her tally following a wind op back at this course (21f, soft) last time, only for a lack of peak fitness to tell late on. Won’t be lacking in that regard now and she’s one to be interested in. TFRHHHHH BHA88

13

Derek Fox J Br B g Martinborough (JPN) - Dercia (FR) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B E.A.R.L. Haras de Grandcamp TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over hurdles at Perth last autumn but he has not been able to built on that since.

TFRHHIII BHA88

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15

EL JEFE (IRE) (20) 00043-0

Dylan Johnston (7) J Dianne Sayer, Penrith T Octet Investments Limited S TFRHIIII BHA87

Conor Rabbitt (5) J Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE) Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T O Mr A. B. Hamilton B Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke TIMEFORM VIEW Posted one of last season’s better efforts when third of 10 to Duyfken at Perth in April. Unable to match this display upon return to action at Uttoxeter earlier this month.

TFRHHIII BHA77 DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2022: MELBURNIAN (FR) 7 11 7 Nathan Moscrop 9-4 (Rebecca Menzies) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 13. Blinkers worn by No. 13. Visor worn by No. 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 12. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 15.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.

Stewards Note: TELHIMLISTEN: Following its run on 1/5/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race ataxia.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Caithness (IRE), 7-1 Bella Bluesky (GB), 8-1 Duyfken (GB), 17-2 Cuzco du Mathan (FR), 11-1 Ring of Beara (FR), 12-1 Telhimlisten (IRE), Ravenscar (IRE), Boundsy Boy (GB), 16-1 Parvos (IRE), 18-1 Valence d’Aumont (FR), 22-1 Our Marty (FR), 28-1 The Navigator (GB), 33-1 El Jefe (IRE), 40-1 Noble Annys (IRE), 50-1 Propagation (IRE) BELLA BLUESKY shaped well following a wind op here last time, only giving way in the closing stages having looked the most likely winner between the final two flights. She is taken to strike, perhaps at the PLAY SMARTER chief expense of Caithness, who has more on his plate than when landing a C&D maiden last month but he remains unexposed. Ring of Beara is third choice ahead of Cuzco du Mathan and Duyfken.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BELLA BLUESKY 2.CAITHNESS (IRE) 3.RING OF BEARA (FR)

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Br B g Acclamation - Thakerah (IRE) O Mr Anthony White B Mrs E. Thompson TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden miler on the level.

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SIXTH RACE | 3.54 THE JUST ADD TONIC EVENTS ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) 2m 51y

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

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (44 wins from 322 runners, 14%) runs OLD GREGORIAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs OLD GREGORIAN Longest Traveller: IORANGI DE L’ISLE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

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O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

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age

st-lb

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DOYEN DU BAR (IRE) (572) 1/3/-

7

11-4

IORANGI DE L’ISLE (FR) (321) F1-

5

11-4

ROB ROY MACGREGOR (IRE) (187) 10- 5

11-4

RULEOUT (IRE) (17) 44/03P/-0

7

11-4

SKIDDAW (IRE) (374) 0-

5

11-4

THE FOREMAN (GB) (539) 0-

5

11-4

WAINWRIGHT (IRE) (-)

5

11-4

HALFWAY HOUSE LAD (GB) (205) U500P- 4

11-3

Craig Nichol J Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Hollygrove Native (IRE) Pauline Robson, Capheaton T O Mr Eric A. Elliott Tote S B Paul Gibbons TIMEFORM VIEW Well prepared to make a winning bumper debut at Carlisle in March 2021 and ran at least as well in defeat over C&D just over a year later. Off a further 19 months but still needs a close look on hurdle debut.

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Brian Hughes J Br B g Lauro (GER) - Naiade de L’Isle (FR) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T O Mr T. G. Leslie Proactive Personnel Limited S B Mme Veronique Sayet TIMEFORM VIEW €46,000 3-y-o, Lauro gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful chaser Desque de L’Isle, stays 2 1/4m.

Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Dec 2022). One for the shortlist on Rules debut given connections. TFRHHHHH BHA-

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Ryan Mania J Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Baloo (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Mr Ken McGarrity Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S B Mr K. D. Cotter TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a couple of winners and made the perfect start to career when scoring in a Carlisle bumper in March. Found it tougher under a penalty at Hexham but is very much bred for the NH game.

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Tom Midgley (3) J Br B g Rule of Law (USA) - Galingale (IRE) Chris Grant, Billingham T O Miss Alison P. Lee www.chrisgrantracing.com S B Mrs Mary Slattery TIMEFORM VIEWModestinbumpersandrantoasimilarlevelwhenthirdonSligohurdlingdebutbackinJuly2021.PulledupatCork3weekslaterandprobably TFRHHIII BHA94 needed the run returning for a new yard after 27 months off when well held at Sedgefield recently. Tongue strap on for 1st time.

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Sean Quinlan J Br B g Mount Nelson - Bonnie Theatre (IRE) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Hemmings Racing Trust Inns Limited S B Ms L. Wafer TIMEFORM VIEW Was unable to produce a stand-out display in Worcester bumper on debut 12 months ago.

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Ross Chapman J Br B g Workforce - Princess Oriane (IRE) Sue Smith, Bingley T O Mrs S. Smith Tuffa Footwear Ltd S B Distillery Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Beat only one home in a Haydock bumper on debut in May 2022.

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Callum Bewley J Br B g Mount Nelson - Ferrestown Lady (IRE) Nicky Richards, Greystoke T O Greystoke Owners III Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S B Dunmanway Breeding Club TIMEFORM VIEW €14,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam, well held in bumper, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2m-2 3/4m winner) Cruchain. Newcomer from top northern stable.

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Conor Rabbitt (5) J Br B g Recharge (IRE) - Pezula Maurice Barnes, Brampton T O Halfway House Syndicate Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S B Mrs J. Weston TIMEFORM VIEW Was unable to deliver in 5 hurdle starts last season. Significantly back down in trip.

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OLD GREGORIAN (GB) (183) 652-

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Derek Fox J Br B g Jack Hobbs - Thankyou Very Much Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Mr Robert Gibbons Edinburgh Real Ale (E. R. A.) S B Robert Gibbons TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when second of 11 at Perth (16.2f, soft) on his final run in bumpers in April. Should have a future over jumps.

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Danny McMenamin J Br B m Muhaymin (USA) - Hispanola (FR) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Coltman, Douglas Miller, Matterson Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Michel Mehat and Philippe Mehat TIMEFORM VIEW Low-key start but was steadily finding her feet towards the end of last season, shaping well on her handicap debut over C&D prior to not being seen to best effect at Perth. Should have more to offer this season. TFRHHHHI BHA93 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7.

2022: (See Div 1)

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Iorangi de L’Isle (FR), 5-1 Doyen du Bar (IRE), 11-2 Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE), 7-1 Old Gregorian (GB), 8-1 Lacila Blue (FR), 9-1 Wainwright (IRE), 40-1 Skiddaw (IRE), 50-1 The Foreman (GB), 66-1 Ruleout (IRE), 250-1 Halfway House Lad (GB) Winning-pointer IORANGI DE L’ISLE has a good pedigree and shouldn’t lack for fitness, so he’s taken to make a successful start under Rules for a yard that seems PLAY SMARTER to be finding form again. Rob Roy Macgregor is a bumper scorer who’s bred for the NH game, while Lacila Blue should have further improvement in her this season.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IORANGI DE L’ISLE (FR) 2.ROB ROY MACGREGOR (IRE) 3.LACILA BLUE (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE | 4.29 THE WATCH RACINGTV FREE FOR 31 DAYS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) 2m 1f 14y

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

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

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (44 wins from 322 runners, 14%) runs HECTOR MASTER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs HECTOR MASTER Longest Traveller: KING OF THE HILL trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 369 miles.

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AUGHARUE (IRE) (14) 23P/53-2

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HEROS DE MOUTIERS (FR) (24) 34-2424 6

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JACKHAMMER (IRE) (26) 060-245

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11-9

TAKE CENTRE STAGE (IRE) (183) 44033P- 6

11-9

FATHERS ADVICE (IRE) (38) 26-452U

6

11-7

FEARLESS ACTION (IRE) (61) 0234-00

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11-6

HECTOR MASTER (FR) (31) 40P/4P-2

6

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BARON BRIGGS (IRE) (194) 053/033-

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Sam Coltherd J Br B g Rule of Law (USA) - Abbans Aunt (IRE) Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O Perryman Coltherd Bell Rural Solutions S B George Doyle TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer shaped best on his second chase start when runner-up in 6-runner handicap chase (9/2) at Hexham (15.6f, heavy) 14 days ago, looking in control until year-long absence told near finish. Leading plater with that now under his belt. TFRHHHHH BHA95

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Brian Hughes J Br B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Moriany (FR) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T O T W Johnson & G Maxwell Proactive Personnel Limited S B Mr Andre Rousseau TIMEFORM VIEW Has made the frame on all 4 chase outings, albeit below his best when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, soft) 24 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Place claims if able to see race out better here. TFRHHHII BHA94

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Danny McMenamin J Br B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Ask Annie (IRE) Dianne Sayer, Penrith T O Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer Tote S B F. Dunne TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on the Flat in June and has matched hurdles form in 3 chase starts so far. Not disgraced back on the Flat on his most recent outing.

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Ross Chapman J Br B g Fame And Glory - Glibin (IRE) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T O Mr Michael Scholey Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B Mrs E. Kelly TIMEFORM VIEW Scopey sort was placed twice in handicap hurdles last winter and appeals as the type to make a better chaser, so merits consideration on chase bow after a 6-month break.

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Callum Bewley J Br B g Aiken - I’ll Have It (IRE) R. Mike Smith, Galston T O The Racing Suite B Alastair Pim TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden hurdler but down to a career-low mark and found only one too good for the fifth time in his career at Cartmel (17.2f) in August. Unseated early here since but isn’t discounted on chase debut.

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Tom Midgley (3) J Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Hello Kitty (IRE) Chris Grant, Billingham T O Mr G. F. White B Mr W. T. Murphy TIMEFORM VIEWYet to improve from a promising second at Sedgefield on his chasing debut, though was given a considerate return from a summer break when seventh of 11 in handicap chase (14/1) at Cartmel (17.3f, soft) 61 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

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Derek Fox J Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Queen Maresca (FR) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B M. Besnouin & J. Feuillet-Besnouin TIMEFORM VIEW Came home second of 4 finishers in most testing conditions at Perth on chase debut 31 days ago.

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Ryan Mania J Br B g Ocovango - Off She Goes (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Mr Raymond Anderson Green NSPCC S B John & Rosemary Hutch TIMEFORM VIEWPlacedinapointandshapedbetterthanthedistancebeatensuggestswhenthirdover23.4fhereonchasedebutbackinApril,justunableto see the trip out after making good progress before 2 out. Drop in trip could suit here and has since has a wind-op, so isn’t discounted. TFRHHHHI BHA82 26

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GOODOLDBILL (GB) (214) 56/06P6-

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Sean Quinlan J Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Golden Sunbird (IRE) Jane Walton, Otterburn T O Jane Walton And David Woodman Robson Equine Therapy, Dunns Houses S B R. T. Crellin TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in Irish points but has yet to deliver over hurdles, faring no better after a wind-op at Hexham when last seen.

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Craig Nichol J Br B g Kingston Hill - Gaye West (IRE) Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T O Mrs Beverley Bostock Allwood Horse Transport S B Patrick Cronin TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who was unable to deliver in 3 novice hurdles last season.

TFRHIIII BHA67 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Augharue (IRE), 11-2 Heros de Moutiers (FR), 7-1 Fathers Advice (IRE), 8-1 Jackhammer (IRE), 10-1 Take Centre Stage (IRE), 12-1 Hector Master (FR), Baron Briggs (IRE), 14-1 Fearless Action (IRE), 28-1 Goodoldbill (GB), 50-1 King of The Hill (IRE) AUGHARUE showed plenty to be positive about at Hexham earlier in the month, and provided there’s no ‘bounce’ on his second start after a year off, he looks to set a reasonably strong standard.

PLAY SMARTER Take Centre Stage ended last season modestly but had shown ability in the winter and appeals as one who should do better over fences, with Baron Briggs another to consider on his second chase start.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AUGHARUE (IRE) 2.TAKE CENTRE STAGE (IRE) 3.BARON BRIGGS (IRE)

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EIGHTH RACE | 5.04 THE RACINGTV.COM/FREETRIAL CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) (Part of the Racing Excellence Series) 3m 1f 170y

for 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)

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (44 wins from 322 runners, 14%) runs JEM IN EM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs JEM IN EM Longest Traveller: ONESTEPATATIME trained by J Wainwright, Malton, 155 miles.

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COSMIC OUTLAW (IRE) (171) 5/14PF-5 CD 7

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FIRTH OF FORTH (IRE) (171) 22P/P6-2

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11-12

NICEANDEASY (IRE) (184) 1/5FP4P- D

10 11-11

NIGHTS IN VENICE (GB) (196) 046322-

7

11-11

JEM IN EM (IRE) (46) 02306-3

5

11-10

HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY (IRE) (25) 4-20321 5

11-2

THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (165) 40543-4

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ONESTEPATATIME (IRE) (216) 351126-

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Ellis Collier (3) J Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Golden Moro (IRE) Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T O The Friday Lions 2 B Maurice Lane TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t kick on after winning this race last season, looking far from a natural when sent chasing in the spring. Back over hurdles here.

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Gearoid Harney (3) J Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Gypsy Mo Chara (IRE) Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T O Mark & Caroline Hunter B Pierce Molony TIMEFORM VIEW Easily best effort in handicaps when runner-up here (22.5f, good to soft) when last seen in May. Certainly not without hope provided he’s ready to roll.

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William Maggs (3) J Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - High Priestess (IRE) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Katie And Brian Castle Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Michael G. Daly TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-winning chaser in the first half of 2022 but jumping errors consistently proved an issue last year.

Back over smaller obstacles for the first time in almost 2 years and is worth a market check.

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Luke Scott J Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE) Donald Whillans, Hawick T O Mr D. W. Whillans Sport of Kings S B Al Duncan TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 3 times around 3m late last season, looking as good as ever when second of 6 in handicap hurdle (3/1) at Newcastle (23.7f, good to soft). Off 6 months and has been raised another 3lb but merits respect nonetheless. TFRHHHHI BHA105

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Conner McCann (8) J Br B g Well Chosen - Apache Rose (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O The Jemsters Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B David McKeever TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who shaped well when third of 8 in novice hurdle at this course (20.9f, good to firm, 5/2) 46 days ago, a patient ride not really bringing his stamina into play. Type to improve back handicapping over longer trips.

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Dylan Johnston J Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Killenagh Oscar (IRE) Paul Robson, Hawick T O Out Of The Shed Racing Mr Graham S B Mr Matt O’Connor TIMEFORM VIEW Gained rewardforseveral good effortsin defeat when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle atSouthwell(24.3f, good tosoft,7/2) 25 days ago, staying on well. Very much at home over long distances and can go well again from 5lb higher mark.

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Lewis Dobb J Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Bad Racing Sandy Thomson Racing S B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step forward despite still doing plenty wrong under pressure when on handicap debut third at Perth and made the frame again at Newcastle next time. Respected after summer break. TFRHHHII BHA93

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Charlie Maggs (5) J Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Good Thyne Lucy (IRE) John Wainwright, Malton T O Mr Anthony Ross B Greg & Jane Rossiter TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over fences at Sedgefield in January and only narrowly failed to complete the hat-trick there in March.

Unsuited by right-handed track at Carlisle on next start and is interesting from lower hurdles mark.

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DEQUALL (GB) (556) 624353/- CD

7

10-8

Oscar Palmer (5) J Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Bark (IRE) Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O Mr W. Patterson Bell Rural Solutions S B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent in defeat over hurdles in early-2022, running respectably when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, soft) when last seen.

TFRHHHII BHA88 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: COSMIC OUTLAW (IRE) 6 11 4 Dylan Johnston 15-2 (Rose Dobbin) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 6.

Stewards Note: NICEANDEASY: Following its run on 27/4/2023 it was reported that the horse spread a shoe and never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Haveyougotmymoney (IRE), 5-1 Nights In Venice (GB), Jem In Em (IRE), 6-1 Firth of Forth (IRE), 7-1 Onestepatatime (IRE), 12-1 Theirshegoes (IRE), 14-1 Dequall (GB), 16-1 Niceandeasy (IRE), 25-1 Cosmic Outlaw (IRE) JEM IN EM looks every inch the type to improve now tackling longer distances and Lucinda Russell’s gelding is fancied to make a winning return to handicap company. Haveyougotmymoney has improved PLAY SMARTER since switching to staying trips and rates as a threat in his bid to follow up from his Southwell success, with the consistent Nights In Venice another with sound claims.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JEM IN EM (IRE) 2.HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY (IRE) 3.NIGHTS IN VENICE

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.54 - THE JUST ADD TONIC EVENTS ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, October 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Just Add Tonic Events has 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. 15 entries at £45. - Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.29 - THE EDINBURGH GIN STEEPLE CHASE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards. £175 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after October 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Ian MacLeod Distillers have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 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 10 entries, 2 at £35 and 8 at £175. - Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.04 - THE CLIFFORD, MARTIN & SARAH FIRTH MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, October 23rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Penalties, after October 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. THE FIRTH FAMILY and URGEWAIN MOTORS have generously sponsored this race in memory of Clifford and Martin Firth and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £50.

- Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.39 - THE BEAUCHAMP ESTATES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Penalties, after October 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BEAUCHAMP ESTATES have generously sponsored this race will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a £100 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries, 2 at £20 and 8 at £100. - Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.14 - THE BILL & IRENE’S CELEBRATION 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Penalties, after October 21st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. This race has been generously sponsored to celebrate Bill & Irene’s Golden Wedding and they will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 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. 27 entries at £45. - Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.54 - THE JUST ADD TONIC EVENTS ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, October 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

October 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Just Add Tonic Events has 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.

14 entries at £45. - Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.29 - THE WATCH RACINGTV FREE FOR 31 DAYS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 23rd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th.

Penalties, after October 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. RACING TV have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £32. - Closed October 23rd, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 5.04 - THE RACINGTV.COM/FREETRIAL CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) (Part of the Racing Excellence Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th. Penalties, after October 21st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 who, prior to September 30th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 25th, 2023, have not ridden more than 10 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 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 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 Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m 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 Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. Please refer to the notice headed ‘Racing Excellence Conditional Jockeys Training Race Series 2023-2024’ on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions.

17 entries, 2 at £9 and 15 at £45. - Closed October 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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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