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Sunday 10th December Official Programme & Form Guide £3.00

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WELCOME Welcome to Kelso Racecourse where today’s feature race is the £50,000 Bruce Farms Scottish Borders National Steeplechase. Following a cold and wet build up to today’s ﬁxture, the ground is sure to be testing for the marathon event. The roll of honour includes several multiple winners and last year’s winner, Flower Of Scotland, will be attempting to join them by gaining back-to-back victories for trainer Sandy Thomson and owner Ray Green. We’re grateful to the connections of all today’s runners, in all the races, for choosing to run at Kelso, as well as to Bruce Farms for their generous sponsorship support. Three of today’s races have been named to celebrate popular steeplechases with signiﬁcant connections to the Scottish racing scene. Rubstic won the 1979 Grand National for trainer John Leadbetter who has joined us to celebrate today. Paris Pike won the Scottish Grand National in 2000 and the Novice Steeplechase named in his honour always attracts some of the best staying novice chasers in the North. However, in recent years, few horses have been as popular with Kelso racegoers as Nuts Well who won three runnings of the 2-mile NSPCCC School Service Steeplechase, staged in early October each season, plus the Premier Steeple over 3 miles in March 2022. We are delighted that Ann and Ian Hamilton have brought him to parade for us before racing today. Thank you for attending the races at Kelso; we hope that you enjoy the afternoon and wish you all the best for the festive season to come. . 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 Sunday 10th December 2023 Stewards

ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward), JOHN WILSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair), LYNDSAY ALLAN, JOSIE BROWN-SMITH, ALAN DEMPSEY

Starters

JASON CALLAGHAN, MICHAEL REID

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, 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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TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

ANN HAMILTON

ALAN DOYLE

GOLD DES BOIS

~ 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 %

A Hamilton N Richards G Bewley N Alexander O Greenall & J Guerriero

2 6 1 4 9

3 21 5 22 50

66.7 28.6 20 18.2 18

Nicky Richards runs Wainwright at 12.05, Houston Texas at 12.35. Universal Folly at 1.35 and Serious Ego at 3.05

~ 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 %

A Doyle

J Bewley H Brooke C Rabbitt J Burke R Chapman

1 9 5 10 4

5 48 27 55 24

20 18.8 18.5 18.2 16.7

Alan Doyle has two rides today: Flower Of Scotland (12.35) and Toucan Sam (3.05).

~ TOP HORSES BY CAREER PRIZE MONEY RUNNING TODAY ~ Time

Trainer

Horse

Prize Money

1:05 1:05 12:35 12:35 1:35 1:05 12.35 1:05 3.05 1:35

I Jardine A Hamilton A M Thomson N Richards N Richards B Ellison P Kirby N Kent K Scott H Graham & G Rutherford

Gold Des Bois Pay The Piper Flower Of Scotland Houston Texas Universal Folly Baron De Midleton Bushypark Inedit Star Evita Du Mesnil Brandy Mcqueen

£99,165.45 £88,171.79 £85,545.81 £63,928.64 £63,850.22 £61,378.14 £54,646.89 £54,310.23 £50,096.32 £46,672.74

THE EDINBURGH GIN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023/24 Exors of the Late Mr W G Young Lamont Racing Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson Two Black Labs Mr John Wade Mrs Gay Smith Claire Wylie Mr Bendan Keogh Mr David Parry Raymond Anderson Green & Patricia Manclark The Boltons and Atholl Duncan Mr James Westoll Coltherd McDougal Mrs Sian McCain Mr R H B Young Fight Club Townshend, Fyffe, Irving & Graham Mr Ian Hamilton Mr R A Bartlett Mr John R Adam

TOP KELSO OWNERS 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Mr Dan Macdonald Accurite Racing The Ladies Who Mr Scott Lowther Mr Robert Gibbons Mr G F White The Jemsters They are Never at Home Partnership You Can Be Sure Gibson, Annett and Mandle Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson The Secrets Mr Thomas Gardner StrachanSalwayGriffithGrahamInkinThompson The Good Stock Sydicate TD9 Racing Katie and Brian Castle Mrs S Irwin

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TOP KELSO TRAINERS Lucinda Russell

Harriet Graham & Garry Rutherford

N W Alexander

Ann Hamilton

James Moffatt

Daragh Bourke

Iain Jardine

Chris Grant

Sandy Thomson

Nicky Richards

Ruth Jefferson

William Young Jnr

Alastair Ralph

Rebecca Menzies

George Bewley

Jonjo O’Neill

Rose Dobbin

Micky Hammond

Fergal O’Brien

1 1 1

Donald Whillans

Stuart Coltherd

Pauline Robson

Donald McCain

John McConell

Harriet Graham & Garry RutherfordTOP KELSO JOCKEYS Derek Fox

Joshua Thompson

Bruce Lynn

Abbie McCain

Patrick Wadge

Stephen Mulqueen

Sean Quinlan

William Maggs

Brian Hughes

Danny McMenamin

Jamie Hamilton

Tom Midgley

Craig Nichol

Connor McCann

Ryan Mania

Nick Scholfield

Charlotte Jones

Jonathan Bewley

Jonjo O’Neill Jnr

Richard Patrick

Mr Alex Harvey

Paddy Brennan

Ross Chapman

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FIRST RACE | 12.05 THE RUBSTIC ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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) Race Stats

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (47 wins from 336 runners, 14%) runs NORTHERN CARDINAL & WAL BUCK’S Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs COCO LOCO Longest Traveller: GETAWAY GLORY trained by O Greenall & J Guerrie, Malpas, 212 miles.

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B Breeder

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BOWLER JACK (IRE) (29) 0-0

11-4

COCO LOCO (FR) (298) P-

11-4

DREAM BOY (GB) (36) 5P1-44

11-4

GETAWAY GLORY (GB) (23) 1-06

11-4

NORTHERN CARDINAL (FR) (29) 3-0

11-4

SCALLOWAY BAY (IRE) (52) 00/-U

11-4

VALLEYVIEW TOMMY (IRE) (43) F23

11-4

WAINWRIGHT (IRE) (18) 60

11-4

Danny McMenamin J Br B g Mahler - Ballybrowney Hall (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O J Fyffe & S Townshend JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S B Miss Lisa Pyne TIMEFORM VIEW Limited encouragement in bumpers and is likely to be brought along gradually now going hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

Ross Chapman J Br Ch g Ultra (IRE) - Kapirovska (FR) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T O Weight, Howe & Oliver Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B Mr Jean-Charles Haimet et al TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a Flat winner but pulled up in a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby on debut 9 months ago. Not seen since and hard to fancy. Has had a wind op/tongue tie goes on. TFRHHIII BHA-

Sam Coltherd J Br Ch g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Shoal Bay Dreamer Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O Dream Boys B Mickley Stud & Joan D. Howard TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points and has offered something to work on both starts under Rules, latterly when fourth in a novice hurdle at Ayr a month ago. The most solid option. TFRHHHHH BHA-

Henry Brooke J Br B g Getaway (GER) - Milan Athlete (IRE) Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T O Richard & Katherine Gilbert Straightline (NE) Ltd, Swansway S B Mr W. Kinsey TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer with a good pedigree and showed much more than on hurdles debut when sixth at Doncaster 3 weeks ago. Capable of better, particularly when his stamina is drawn out. TFRHHHII BHA-

Stephen Mulqueen J Br B or Br g Bathyrhon (GER) - Sagadoune (FR) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges TIMEFORM VIEW Went with enthusiasm when third in a bumper here on debut in April but pulled too hard on return (also at Kelso) a month ago, Makes hurdles debut for in-form yard. TFRHHHII BHA-

Bruce Lynn (3) J Br Br g And Beyond (IRE) - Gretton N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O J Matterson & J Douglas Miller Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Michael Rooney Snr TIMEFORM VIEW No show in bumper and novice hurdle at the end of 2021 and sent off at 125/1 when unseating at the ﬁrst on his belated return to action at Carlisle in October. TFRHIIII BHA-

Ryan Mania J Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Alan Wight Sandy Thomson S B Mr P. Gallagher TIMEFORM VIEW £15,000 4-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Ratfacemcdougall. Runner-up completed start in Irish points and bright start over hurdles when 5 lengths third of 10 in a C&D maiden, without being unduly punished in October. Open to improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA-

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 Showed a bit when 17 lengths sixth of 8 starting out in a C&D maiden in October. Failed to match that form at Hexham a month later. TFRHHIII BHA10

WAL BUCK’S (FR) (35) 4-5

11-4

PRONTOANITA (FR) (36) 246-6

10-11

Derek Fox J Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Walsamelle (FR) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Mr John P. McManus Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Thierry Prod’Homme & Mickael Prod’Homme TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth sole outing in Irish points and given a considerate introduction when fifth of 12 in a bumper at Carlisle ago. Much respected now going over hurdles for powerful owner. TFRHHHHI BHACraig 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 and Ayr. Looks one for low-grade handicaps further down the line. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: CARCACI CASTLE (IRE) 6 11 4 Jamie Hamilton 5-1 (Sandy Thomson) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note: COCO LOCO: Following its run on 15/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran very green. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Dream Boy (GB), 10-3 Valleyview Tommy (IRE), 4-1 Wal Buck’s (FR), 10-1 Getaway Glory (GB), 12-1 Northern Cardinal (FR), Prontoanita (FR), 25-1 Coco Loco (FR), 40-1 Bowler Jack (IRE), Wainwright (IRE), 100-1 Scalloway Bay (IRE) DREAM BOY’s fourth-placed finish on hurdles debut at Ayr a month ago looks reasonable form in the context of this race so he could be the way to go. PLAY SMARTER Valleyview Tommy seems sure to build on his effort over C&D and is a big threat, while market support for Wal Buck’s would have to be noted. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DREAM BOY 2.VALLEYVIEW TOMMY (IRE) 3.WAL BUCK’S (FR)

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F IRST RACE

HUNTINGDON Race 1 11.55 2m 4f 145y 1 Just Loose Change (GB)12-0 2 Samtara (GB) 11-13 3 Fazayte (FR) 11-12 4 Edison Kent (IRE) 11-12 5 Immortal Fame (IRE) 11-11 6 Saturday Song (GB) 11-8 7 Belles Benefit (IRE) 11-5 8 Awesome Foursome (GB) 11-4 9 Burrows Hall (FR) 11-1 10 Kiss My Face (GB) 11-1 11 Lifetime Legend (IRE) 10-13 Race 2 12.25 1m 7f 171y 1 Balhambar (FR) 11-2 2 Ballybay (IRE) 11-2 3 Come To Pass (IRE) 11-2 4 Crac de Megaudais (FR)11-2 5 Kotari (FR) 11-2 6 Lunar Ocean (IRE) 11-2 7 Royal Thunder (GB) 11-2 8 Samazul (GB) 11-2 9 Taras Halls (IRE) 11-2 Race 3 12.55 1m 7f 171y 1 Ballynaheer (IRE) 11-2 2 Blow Your Horn (IRE) 11-2 3 Junkanoo (GB) 11-2 4 King of The Road (IRE) 11-2 5 One Eye On Vegas (GB)11-2 6 Pearl Island (GB) 11-2 7 Schmilsson (GB) 11-2 8 Sunset In Paris (IRE) 11-2 9 Sammy’s Guarantee (GB) 10-9

Race 4 1.25 1m 7f 171y 1 Cannon Rock (GB) 11-2 2 Great Valley (FR) 11-2 3 Karaktere d’Enfer (FR) 11-2 4 Sir Cilia (GB) 11-2 5 Truth Will Out (GB) 11-2 6 Whispering Royal (IRE) 11-2 7 Wilpena Pound (IRE) 11-2 8 All Blues (IRE) 10-9 9 Clenched (GB) 10-9 Race 5 1.55 2m 3f 189y 1 Edwardstone (GB) 11-10 2 Janidil (FR) 11-10 3 Jetoile (IRE) 11-10 4 Solo (FR) 11-7 5 Al Dancer (FR) 11-4 6 First Flow (IRE) 11-4

Race 7 2.55 1m 7f 171y 1 Future Fortune (IRE) 11-2 2 Irish Chorus (GB) 11-2 3 Listentoyourheart (IRE) 11-2 4 Looking As You Are (GB)11-2 5 Magical Annie (IRE) 11-2 6 One Colour (IRE) 11-2 7 Rialannah (IRE) 11-2 8 Rula Bula (IRE) 11-2 9 Sans Choix (IRE) 11-2 10 The Secret Pearl (IRE) 11-2 Race 8 3.25 2m 7f 129y 1 Motion In Limine (IRE) 11-13 2 Special Acceptance (GB) 11-10 3 Anglers Crag (GB) 11-8 4 Jacks Touch (IRE) 11-5 5 Rockinastorm (IRE) 11-2

Race 6 2.25 1m 7f 171y 1 Teddy Blue (GER) 12-0 2 Nayati (FR) 11-10 3 Swaffham Bulbeck (IRE)11-10 4 Baron de Midleton (IRE) 11-5 5 Matchless (IRE) 11-4 6 Arqoob (IRE) 10-13 7 Javert Allen (FR) 10-10 8 Mr Mackay (IRE) 10-7

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SECOND RACE | 12.35 THE BRUCE FARMS SCOTTISH BORDERS NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) 4m 90y

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £20195, 2nd £10095, 3rd £5050, 4th £2525, 5th £1260. (Penalty Value £26405) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (47 wins from 336 runners, 14%) runs DESTINY IS ALL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs DESTINY IS ALL Weightwatcher: BUSHYPARK won off a handicap mark of 132, his rating is now down 10lb to 122. Fancy That: A M Thomson won this race in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2022. The stable runs FLOWER OF SCOTLAND today. Longest Traveller: BALI BODY trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 275 miles. Br Breeding

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HOUSTON TEXAS (IRE) (35) 65401-1

12-0

BUSHYPARK (IRE) (14) 21P3-0P C

11-10

FLOWER OF SCOTLAND (FR) (35) 4/3133-P CD

11-8

BALI BODY (IRE) (15) 12/31/-23

11-6

DESTINY IS ALL (IRE) (44) 322P-10 C

11-3

GENTLEMAN DE MAI (FR) (29) 36225-1 C 7

11-3

RATH AN IUIR (IRE) (36) 51530-0 C

11-0

NICEANDEASY (IRE) (11) FP4P-61 C

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Sean Quinlan J Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Royal Robin (IRE) Nicky Richards, Greystoke T O Mr A. Crawford Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S B Edmond Kent TIMEFORM VIEWCompletedahat-trickoverfencesatCarlisleonreturnlastcampaignandbiddingforanotherhat-trickafterwinningthesameraceonthisseason’s return, goingclearofanotherthrivingsort.However,shapedlikeanon-stayerwhentryinganextremedistanceintheEiderlastterm. TFRHHHII BHA126

Joe Williamson (5) J Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Aztec Pearl Philip Kirby, Richmond T O The Green Oaks Partnership Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S B Tommy James TIMEFORM VIEW Quite useful over hurdles and fences but his good days have been more infrequent in recent seasons. Seems to have returned out of sorts. TFRHIIII BHA122

Alan Doyle (5) J Br Gr m Lord du Sud (FR) - Theme Song (FR) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Mr Raymond Anderson Green N. S. P. C. C. S B Olivier Rambert & Antoine Gronﬁer TIMEFORM VIEW Won this last year before good third in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh. Decent third back over hurdles at Kelso ﬁnal start last season and looked rusty at Carlisle on return. Better expected now. TFRHHHHH BHA120

Charlie Hammond J Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Burnt Oil Babe (IRE) Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T O Foxtrot Racing Bali Body Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S B D. Delaney TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed progressive form over hurdles/fences during 2021 and belied almost 2-year lay-off to post a smashing second (also had wind op) when runner-up at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy. Backed that up when third at Haydock 2 weeks ago and remains low mileage. Up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA118

Derek Fox J Br B g Prince Flori (GER) - Hearts Delight (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Mr John R. Adam Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Eithne Magee TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer who landed 5-runner contest at Kelso on return. Made mistakes (lost a shoe) when well held at Cheltenham later in October but no surprise to see him get back on track. TFRHHHHI BHA115

Craig Nichol J Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Ula de Mai (FR) Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Hazelrigg Racing S B Nicolas Touzaint & Jean-Yves Touzaint TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive to follow last season but responded well to a tongue strap when making a winning return here (23.4f) 4 weeks ago. Step up in trip should suit so not taken lightly. TFRHHHHI BHA115

Ciaran O’Shea (7) J Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Amathea (FR) Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Hazelrigg Racing S B Godfrey Moylan TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at his best who landed 3 1/4m handicap here last winter. Not in same form since, however, including on return, so has plenty to prove. TFRHHIII BHA112

Bruce Lynn (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. Better for return when winning over hurdles here 11 days ago but jumping remains a concern back in this sphere (fell in this last year). TFRHHHII BHA111 14

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: FLOWER OF SCOTLAND (FR) 7 10 2 Danny McMenamin 10-3 (Sandy Thomson) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 8. Stewards Note: DESTINY IS ALL: Following its run on 27/10/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its right hind shoe. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Gentleman de Mai (FR), 9-2 Houston Texas (IRE), Bali Body (IRE), 11-2 Flower of Scotland (FR), 8-1 Destiny Is All (IRE), Niceandeasy (IRE), 22-1 Rath An Iuir (IRE), 25-1 Bushypark (IRE)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FLOWER OF SCOTLAND (FR) 2.GENTLEMAN DE MAI (FR) 3.DESTINY IS ALL (IRE)

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2023/24 NORTHERN AREA POINT-TO-POINT FIXTURES 2023

Sunday 3rd December - Border at Hexham Racecourse (First Race 12:30pm) Sunday 17th December - Ratcheugh Racing Club at Alnwick (12:00pm)

2024 Sunday 7th January - West Percy at Alnwick (12:30pm) Sunday 21st January - Jedforest at Kelso (12:30pm) Sunday 28th January - Percy at Alnwick (12:30pm) Sunday 11th February - Berwickshire at Kelso (12:30pm) Sunday 25th February - College Valley & North Northumberland at Alnwick (1:00pm) Saturday 9th March - Buccleuch at Kelso (1:00pm) Saturday 23rd March - Lanark & Renfrew and Eglinton at Overton Farm (1:00pm) Friday 29th March - Morpeth at Tranwell (1:30pm) Monday 1st April - Tynedale at Corbridge (1:30pm) Saturday 27th April - Overton Races at Overton Farm (2:00pm) Saturday 18th May - Haydon at Hexham Racecourse (2:00pm) 15

SECOND RACE

FLOWER OF SCOTLAND looked rusty on her comeback 5 weeks ago and is expected to leave that well behind in a race she won last year. Gentleman de Mai PLAY SMARTER looks set for a good season having made a winning return here last month, while Destiny Is All is the type to bounce back.

THIRD RACE | 1.05 THE NUTS WELL 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 (47 wins from 336 runners, 14%) runs TRAPRAIN LAW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs TRAPRAIN LAW Weightwatcher: GOLD DES BOIS won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 6lb to 121. Longest Traveller: INEDIT STAR trained by N Kent, Brigg, 212 miles.

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PAY THE PIPER (IRE) (15) 250-U3P D

12-0

BARON DE MIDLETON (IRE) (35) 2211P-P D

11-10

INEDIT STAR (FR) (22) 2305-12

11-7

GOLD DES BOIS (FR) (23) 546-320 CD

10-12

TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) (36) 12113-3 C

10-11

DONNA’S DOUBLE (GB) (36) 31655-3

10-11

DUTY CALLS (IRE) (29) 3416-42 CD

10-2

Conor Rabbitt (5) 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 Successful at Musselburgh (15.8f) in February but he’s yet to ﬁre in three runs this term, pulled up at Haydock last month. Has it to prove. TFRHHIII BHA137

Henry Brooke J Br B g Brian Boru - Present Climate (IRE) Brian Ellison, Malton T O Brian Ellison Racing Club Brian Ellison Racing Limited S B Aidan Aherne TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged three small-ﬁeld chase wins in blinkers last season. Shaped as if better for his recent return over hurdles at Carlisle. Likely player in this company back over fences. TFRHHHHI BHA133

Charlie Hammond J Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Tulipe Star (FR) Nick Kent, Brigg T O Crossed Fingers Partnership Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S B Dominique Vigneron & Bruno Vigneron TIMEFORM VIEWDualbumperwinnerinFranceandmuchimprovedoverhurdleswhenboltingupinthemudatCompeigneinMayfornewyard.Postedapromising ﬁrst effort sent chasing after another stable switch when runner-up at Wetherby (15f) 22 days ago. Big shout off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA130

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 VIEW Straightforward and likeable chaser who was in good form until coming in only ninth at Cheltenham (2m) 23 days ago. Sort to bounce back so needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA121

Patrick Wadge (3) J Br Gr g Martaline - Pina (FR) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Ra. Green TIMEFORM VIEW Has done little wrong since crossing the Channel, winning 3 times over hurdles for this yard. Resumed after 7 months off with an encouraging third at Ayr on his chasing debut too so he’s well in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA120

Ryan Mania J Br B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Elegant Accord (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood North Sea Logistics S B C. G. Johnson TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over fences at Ayr (20.5f) in January but in and out since. Off 7 months before posting a solid third there on his return and needs to back it up now. TFRHHHII BHA120

Lewis Stones (3) J Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Inniskeen (IRE) Sandy Forster, Kelso T O Dont Mind If We Do B Joseph Molloy TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who arrives on the back of a good second of 6 in handicap over C&D (soft) 29 days ago. Faces a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap here though. TFRHHIII BHA102 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: DREAMS OF HOME (IRE) 6 11 9 Brian Hughes 3-1 (Donald McCain) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Stewards Note: PAY THE PIPER: Following its run on 25/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Traprain Law (FR), 3-1 Inedit Star (FR), 5-1 Donna’s Double (GB), 8-1 Pay The Piper (IRE), 9-1 Gold des Bois (FR), 18-1 Baron de Midleton (IRE), 20-1 Duty Calls (IRE) INEDIT STAR shaped well on his ﬁrst go over fences when ﬁnding only one too good at Wetherby and off the same mark here can go one better. Lucinda Russell’s PLAY SMARTER Traprain Law also made a promising chasing bow at Ayr last time and rates a big threat, with Baron de Midleton also in the mix after a recent spin over hurdles. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.INEDIT STAR (FR) 2.TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) 3.BARON DE MIDLETON (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE | 1.35 THE PARIS PIKE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) 2m 7f 96y

for novice 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) Weights raised 21lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (47 wins from 336 runners, 14%) runs DOMANDLOUIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs DOMANDLOUIS Longest Traveller: TIGER ORCHID trained by Dr R Newland, Droitwich, 275 miles.

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TIGER ORCHID (IRE) (29) 413123 D

11-10

UNIVERSAL FOLLY (GB) (29) 12-1112 D

11-8

BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) (35) 1006-13 CD 6

11-7

ANGLERS CRAG (GB) (248) P/3F330-

10-5

DOMANDLOUIS (IRE) (43) P422-42 C

10-5

Charlie Hammond J Br B g Mores Wells - Akarita (IRE) Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich T O Foxtrot Racing Tiger Orchid Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S B Ian Hannon TIMEFORM VIEWDualhurdleswinnerlasttermandhasalreadymatchedthattallyoverfences,baggingapairof23fWorcesterhandicapsinsummer.Postedanother good effort after 3 months off when a strong-travelling third at Aintree (25f, heavy) 29 days ago. Merits serious consideration eased 1lb. TFRHHHHH BHA126

Sean Quinlan J Br B g Universal (IRE) - Madam Jolie (IRE) Nicky Richards, Greystoke T O Tor Side Racing First Recruitment Group, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S B Mrs P. A. Cowey TIMEFORM VIEW Completed his hat-trick over fences at Hexham (2 1/2m) in Ocotber and found only one too good off a 4lb higher mark at Aintree last time. Can make his presence felt once more. TFRHHHHI BHA124

Craig Nichol J Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE) Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T O Townshend, Fyffe, Irving & Graham B Mr P. Sullivan TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive staying hurdler in 2022/23 (4 wins) who made a winning start in this sphere over C&D in October. Only fair third of ﬁve at Carlisle subsequently but he’s not written off by any means. TFRHHHHI BHA123

Henry Brooke J Br Bl g Multiplex - Overyou Brian Ellison, Malton T O Mr Derrick Mossop Jacksons Timber Limited, Brian Ellison Racing Limited S B D. Mossop TIMEFORM VIEWPointwinnerwhomadeasuccessfulstartforDavidPipeinLeicesternovicehurdleinFebruary2022.Hasn’tkickedonfromthatsinceand added to a patchy record at Wetherby (24.2f) 8 months ago. Needs yard swiitch and subsequent wind op to spark a resurgence. TFRHHHII BHA106

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 Off 6 months/cheekpieces on for 1st time when good second of 6 in handicap chase over C&D 43 days ago. Not discounted in his bid for a maiden chase success despite being 3lb out of the handicap. TFRHHHII BHA104 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: NED TANNER (IRE) 6 11 3 Sean Quinlan 7-2 (N W Alexander) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Brandy McQueen (IRE), 5-2 Universal Folly (GB), 7-2 Tiger Orchid (IRE), 13-2 Domandlouis (IRE), 14-1 Anglers Crag (GB) TIGER ORCHID made a promising return from a lay-off when third at Aintree last time and can take a step forward with that run under his belt and resume winning ways off a 1lb lower PLAY SMARTER mark. Universal Folly ﬁnished a place ahead of Dr Richard Newland’s 8-y-o that day and is feared most, although Brandy McQueen can also have a say in an intriguing handicap. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TIGER ORCHID (IRE) 2.UNIVERSAL FOLLY 3.BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE | 2.05 THE EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) 2m 4f 189y

for novice four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares 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 (47 wins from 336 runners, 14%) runs DANGAN CLOUD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs DANGAN CLOUD Longest Traveller: OVERABOTTLEOFRED trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 310 miles.

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DANGAN CLOUD (IRE) (30) 42-23

11-0

DONTYAWANTME (IRE) (36) 1/3130-4

11-0

MARCH WIND (IRE) (267) 22-

11-0

MICKS JET (IRE) (22) F21-43

11-0

OVERABOTTLEOFRED (GB) (33) U-5

11-0

Derek Fox J Br B m Cloudings (IRE) - Dangan Juliet (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Mutual Friends Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Tom Mellerick TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame both outings points and has similarly reached the placings both starts under Rules, making the podium in a maiden and a mares novice at Hexham. Player. TFRHHHHI BHA104

Jamie Hamilton J Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Glory Queen (IRE) Craig Lidster, Easingwold T O Paul Sutherland, Alfa Site Serv, Lidster B M. O’Brien TIMEFORM VIEW Above average in bumpers for Fergal O’Brien and shaped well for a long way when fourth in a novice at Wetherby on hurdling/stable debut last month. Leading claims. TFRHHHHI BHA-

Ryan Mania J Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Gaye Preskina (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O J Fyffe & S Townshend Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S B Margaret & Michael Tallon TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when runner-up in bumpers at Wetherby and Newcastle in the spring. Pedigree suggests she should be at home over this longer trip and she’s a respected hurdles debutant after 8-months off. TFRHHHII BHA-

Joe Williamson (5) J Br Ch m Jet Away - Miss Superior (IRE) Philip Kirby, Richmond T O North South Flyers Syndicate Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing, Hudson Foster Insurance Brokers S B Mr Jamie Reck TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point and made the ideal start under Rules when scoring impressively at Cheltenham in April. Soon back to form when third in a listed contest last month and she’ll be the one to beat if matching that level over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA-

Danny McMenamin J Br Ch f Schiaparelli (GER) - Your Turn (IRE) Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T O Ms C. Davis B Mr Malcolm Green TIMEFORM VIEW In the mix when unseating late in a point and showed some ability, albeit shaping very much like a stayer, when ﬁfth of 13 in novice hurdle at Warwick (19f, heavy, 150/1) on NH debut 33 days ago. Probably one for further down the line. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: ANTI BRIDGIE (IRE) 5 11 7 Henry Brooke 7-2 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Dangan Cloud (IRE), 3-1 Micks Jet (IRE), 4-1 Dontyawantme (IRE), 9-2 March Wind (IRE), 22-1 Overabottleofred (GB) MICKS JET was well above average in bumpers and Philip Kirby’s mare should be able to make a winning start over hurdles if translating the same level of form. Fellow bumper winner PLAY SMARTER Dontyawantme looks open to improvement after a promising hurdles debut at Wetherby, whilst Dangan Cloud is another player after a pair of placed efforts at Hexham. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MICKS JET (IRE) 2.DONTYAWANTME (IRE) 3.DANGAN CLOUD (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE | 2.35 THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 2m 6f 151y

for novice 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) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (18-23): A M Thomson (36 wins from 175 runners, 21%) runs BARON BRIGGS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs FFREE PEDRO Fancy That: N Alexander won this race in 2015 and 2020. The stable runs ELOI DU PUY today. Longest Traveller: EMOTIONAL MEMORIES trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 306 miles.

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ELOI DU PUY (FR) (29) 033-311 C

12-0

EMOTIONAL MEMORIES (IRE) (26) P0F-302

11-13

GANDHI MAKER (FR) (29) 2F6-32P

11-12

FFREE PEDRO (IRE) (260) 64U2-

11-7

LINE IN THE SAND (IRE) (31) 306002

11-5

BOLLIN MATILDA (GB) (29) 6006-0

10-9

BARON BRIGGS (IRE) (43) 53/033-3 BF

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COWBOY COOPER (IRE) (30) 56546-3 BF 7

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Bruce Lynn (3) J Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Martalina (FR) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Puy TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved since switched to handicaps, completing a double at this track with something to spare a month ago. More to come and worth a chance to complete a hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA102

Jonathan Burke J Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Emotional Melody (IRE) D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T O Mark E Smith & Caren Walsh B Mr & Mrs James Hannon TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in a bumper and modest form over hurdles. Kept on well when second at Lingﬁeld last time. Deserves respect. TFRHHHII BHA101

Sam Coltherd J Br B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Thellya d’Arc (FR) Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O Mr A. McCormack Bell Rural Solutions S B Mme M. J. Augereau & Mr R. Terriere TIMEFORM VIEW Dual scorer over fences earlier this year and back to best when runner-up at Carlisle (2m) in October. Let down by jumping on latest outing here (17f) 23 days ago but he does have lower mark to operate from in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA100

Theo Gillard J Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Ain’t Misbehavin (IRE) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T O TS Equine Tmt Construction Ltd, Proactive Personnel Limited S B Sean Gorman TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed some minor previous encouragement when second at Bangor 8 months ago. Could step forward again if he’s tuned up for this return. TFRHHHII BHA95

Jonathon Bewley J Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Goldfeather (IRE) George Bewley, Colby T O Mr E G Tunstall and L Annett B Barry O’Connor TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Good second of 14 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Sedgeﬁeld (21.2f, soft) 31 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. TFRHHHII BHA93

Henry Brooke J Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bollin Julie Donald Whillans, Hawick T O Callum Whillans Sport of Kings S B Callum Whillans TIMEFORM VIEW Has hinted at ability but handicap debut at this course last time was uninspiring. TFRHIIII BHA83

Danny McMenamin J Br B g Ocovango - Off She Goes (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Mr Raymond Anderson Green N. S. P. C. C. S B John & Rosemary Hutch TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a point and lightly raced under Rules. Some encouragement over fences, including on debut for this stable in a handicap here last time. May have more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA82

Craig Nichol J Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE) Donald Whillans, Hawick T O Mr W. M. Aitchison B Paddy Byrne TIMEFORM VIEW Stable is going well and he upped his form when third at Hexham a month ago. Should strip ﬁtter for that and boasts solid claims. TFRHHHHI BHA81 24

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Stephen Mulqueen J Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Howe Sandy Forster, Kelso T O Mr M. H. Walton B Thistletown Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Absent since pulled up in the Hexham handicap won by September Daisy in May and this maiden is readily passed over. TFRHHIII BHA77 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: HERITIER DE SIVOLA (FR) 5 10 13 Thomas Dowson 9-1 (Philip Kirby) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: GANDHI MAKER: Following its run on 11/11/2023 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at the second. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Eloi du Puy (FR), 5-1 Cowboy Cooper (IRE), 11-2 Ffree Pedro (IRE), 13-2 Line In The Sand (IRE), 15-2 Emotional Memories (IRE), 10-1 Baron Briggs (IRE), 11-1 Gandhi Maker (FR), 33-1 Gypsey’s Secret (IRE), 40-1 Bollin Matilda (GB) ELOI DU PUY is ﬁrmly on the up and had something to spare when scoring here last month, so he’s capable of landing a hat-trick. Cowboy Cooper improved last time and merits PLAY SMARTER respect, while Ffree Pedro can feature if ready to go on return. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ELOI DU PUY (FR) 2.COWBOY COOPER (IRE) 3.FFREE PEDRO (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE | 3.05 THE RACING TV CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (18-23): A M Thomson (36 wins from 175 runners, 21%) runs FAITHFULFLYER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Alexander (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs DUYFKEN Longest Traveller: DUYFKEN trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 95 miles.

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DUYFKEN (GB) (43) 43421-3 D

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FAITHFULFLYER (IRE) (32) 1322-30 CD BF

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SERIOUS EGO (GER) (18) 63-4511 D

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TOUCAN SAM (GB) (412) 25/5346-

11-4

EVITA DU MESNIL (FR) (371) 42/2565- CD 9

11-3

BILLY BATHGATE (GB) (18) P4F2//P0-

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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 VIEW Gradually progressed over hurdles last season, opening his account at the second attempt in handicap company at Perth (2m, good to soft) in April. Madeanencouragingreturnfrom6monthsoffwhenthirdof15overC&D6weeksagoandthislooksanidealopportunityforhimtobuildonthat. TFRHHHHH BHA105

Lewis Dobb (3) J Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Dakota Fire (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Midnight Racing Club Sandy Thomson S B P. G. McGillion TIMEFORM VIEW Had a productive ﬁrst season for Sandy Thomson, scoring twice (including over C&D). Good third of 7 on C&D reappearance in October and a bad mistake 3 out provides an excuse for a lesser effort at Musselburgh since. TFRHHHII BHA103

Conor Rabbitt (3) J Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Sunshine Story (IRE) Nicky Richards, Greystoke T O Greystoke Owners Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S B Gestut Romerhof TIMEFORM VIEW In his best form for a while, winning twice over 2m at Hexham under Connor Rabbitt last month. In his current mood a further 7lb rise is unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid for the hat-trick. TFRHHHHI BHA102

Alan Doyle J Br B g Frankel - Ridafa (IRE) Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T O Mr A. B. Hamilton B Lady Bamford TIMEFORM VIEW Not without promise on 2 of his 3 starts in novice/maiden hurdles for this yard and shaped better than distance beaten suggests when last seen over fences 13 months ago. Market may prove best guide back hurdling after an absence. TFRHHIII BHA95

Patrick Wadge J Br Gr m Gris de Gris (IRE) - Perle du Mesnil (FR) Katie Scott, Galashiels T O Mrs L. J. McLeod B Mr Jean-Pierre Aumont TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice during 2021/22, including C&D. Started off well for this yard with a second over C&D last autumn but failed to reproduce that in 3 subsequent starts to end 2022. Returns from a year off. TFRHHHII BHA94

Dillan Hurst (3) J Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Bustling Ewan Whillans, Hawick T O Mrs Elizabeth Ferguson Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S B Godolphin TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark on the Flat this summer but not at his best since. No impact in handicap hurdles at a similar time last year. Watching brief the percentage call. TFRHHIII BHA85 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) 4 11 5 Patrick Wadge 13-2 (Lucinda Russell) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Stewards Note: FAITHFULFLYER: Following its run on 8/11/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Duyfken (GB), 15-8 Serious Ego (GER), 11-2 Faithfulﬂyer (IRE), 14-1 Evita du Mesnil (FR), 18-1 Billy Bathgate (GB), 20-1 Toucan Sam (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

The unexposed DUYFKEN shaped well on his C&D reappearance and can build on that and bring to an end the winning run of Serious Ego. Faithfulﬂyer should also have a say if back to the form he showed when third over C&D in October.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DUYFKEN 2.SERIOUS EGO (GER) 3.FAITHFULFLYER (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.05 - THE RUBSTIC ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner, plus a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 32 entries at £45. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.35 - THE BRUCE FARMS SCOTTISH BORDERS NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26405 to the winning horse The second to receive £12150, the third £6075, the fourth £3040 and the fifth £1515. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. This race has been generously sponsored by Bruce Farms who will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive the SCOTTISH BORDERS NATIONAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, to be held for one year only. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. 15 entries at £200. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20195; Second £10095; Third £5050; Fourth £2525; Fifth £1260. (Penalty Value £26405) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.05 - THE NUTS WELL 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. December 8th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Kelso Racecourse 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 in this race. 13 entries, 2 at £20 and 11 at £100. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.35 - THE PARIS PIKE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards. £100 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). The Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned horse in this race. 9 entries, 0 at £20 and 9 at £100. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 21lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.05 - THE EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. THE SPONSOR 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. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. 11 entries at £45. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.35 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 4th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 8th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. This race has been generously supported by RACING TV and the Racecourse Executive 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. 16 entries at £35. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.05 - THE RACING TV CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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. December 8th. Penalties, after December 2nd, 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 December 7th, 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. This race has been kindly supported by RACING TV and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £45. - Closed December 4th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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.

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