Kelso Racecard - Friday 29th December

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Friday 29th December Official Programme & Form Guide £3.00

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WELCOME Welcome to Kelso for the Festive Fling Raceday. We hope that you have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and that you have a super afternoon here at the races. We are glad to have this opportunity to host so many happy gatherings of families, friends, and work colleagues.

This afternoon’s feature race is the £16,000 Children’s Immunology Trust Supporting CHAS Novices Handicap Steeplechase, sponsored in support of a fantastic charity that has already raised more than £400,000 to help fund services at The Sick Kids Hospital in Edinburgh. We hope that all those that have come specifically to support today’s charitable brunch at the racecourse have a fabulous day.

We are grateful to our race sponsors who, in addition to the supporters of the feature race, include Visit Kelso, Racing TV, the Amateur Jockeys Association, and Belhaven Brewery. We’d like to thank each of them for their support and wish all their guests a successful afternoon.

We would also like to extend an especially warm welcome to the connections of all the runners on today’s card - your presence, and that of your horses, is greatly appreciated. It’s a fabulous programme with seven highly competitive races, greatly enhanced by your decision to support Kelso Racecourse.

Advance ticket sales for this meeting have proved extremely popular and we hope that everyone finds a comfortable niche from which to enjoy the day’s events. Following the final race, there will be an After Party in the Owners’ Marquee, with a local DJ, to which all racegoers are invited – so, if you’re enjoying that festive feelin’, why not stay for a boogie!

Wishing you the very best for 2024 – from everyone at Kelso Racecourse.

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 Friday 29th December 2023 Stewards

ADRIAN SMITH (Chief Steward), JAMES VESTEY (Stewards’ Panel Chair), LYNDSAY ALLAN, ALAN DEMPSEY, BETH DOWSWELL

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

MALCOLM HART

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

TRACEY HAMILTON, JAMES BONAR, LINDA PORTER

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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O Owner

form guide

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J Jockey

T Trainer

Official BHA rating

S Sponsor

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TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

JAMES MOFFAT

JONATHON BEWLEY

CILAOS EMERY

~ 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 %

J Moffatt F O’Brien R Jefferson G Bewley N Richards

3 14 2 1 7

11 54 8 4 29

27.3 25.9 25 25 24.1

James Moffatt has just the one runner today, he runs Great Pepper in the 12.10.

~ 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 %

J Bewley

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W Maggs L Harrison P Wadge C Jones G Sheehan

5 5 8 3 9

17 18 30 12 43

29.4 27.8 26.7 25 20.9

Jonathon Bewley has three rides today: Lahardaun (12.10), Paddy The Horse (12.45) and Line In The Sand (3.02).

~ TOP HORSES BY CAREER PRIZE MONEY RUNNING TODAY ~ Time

Trainer

Horse

Prize Money

1:20 1:20 1:20 12:45 3:32 2:28 3:32 3:32 1:20 12:45

Mrs S Leech I Jardine R M Smith N Alexander P Robson J O’Keeffe N Alexander R Dobbin L Russell R Menzies

Cilaos Emery Gold Des Bois Ganapathi Mack The Man Just Don’t Know Ip Up Gipsy Lee Rose Rath An Iuir Traprain Law Schalke

£300,435.52 £99,165.45 £66,762.66 £63,725.00 £51,291.48 £43,927.96 £42,397.74 £37,665.52 £37,088.17 £29,559.92

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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

11

Harriet Graham & Garry Rutherford

1

N W Alexander

5

Ann Hamilton

1

James Moffatt

2

Daragh Bourke

1

Iain Jardine

2

Chris Grant

1

Sandy Thomson

2

Nicky Richards

2

Ruth Jefferson

1

William Young Jnr

2

Alastair Ralph

1

Rebecca Menzies

1

George Bewley

1

Jonjo O’Neill

1

Rose Dobbin

1

Micky Hammond

1

Fergal O’Brien

1 1 1

1

Donald Whillans

Stuart Coltherd

1

Pauline Robson

Donald McCain

1

John McConell

Harriet Graham & Garry RutherfordTOP KELSO JOCKEYS Derek Fox

5

Joshua Thompson

Bruce Lynn

5

Abbie McCain

1

Patrick Wadge

3

Stephen Mulqueen

1

Sean Quinlan

3

William Maggs

1

Brian Hughes

3

Danny McMenamin

1

Jamie Hamilton

3

Tom Midgley

1

Craig Nichol

3

Connor McCann

1

Ryan Mania

2

Nick Scholfield

1

Charlotte Jones

2

Jonathan Bewley

1

Jonjo O’Neill Jnr

1

Richard Patrick

1

Mr Alex Harvey

1

Paddy Brennan

1

Ross Chapman

1

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DONCASTER Race 1 11.55

3m 84y

1 Butler’s Brief (IRE)

12-0 Nick Scholfield TFR: HHHHI

Alastair Ralph Form: 215,

2 Jaytee (GB) Ian Williams Form: 0P1,

11-7 Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHHH

3 Fabuleux du Clos (FR)

11-0 Jack Quinlan TFR: HHIII

Simon West Form: 1-53,

Race 2 12.30

2m 128y

1 Brora Breeze (GB)

11-0 Danny McMenamin TFR: HHHHI

Rebecca Menzies Form:

2 Clenched (GB)

11-0 Jack Quinlan TFR: HHIII

Julia Feilden Form:

3 Ezmerellda (IRE) Alan King Form: 5,

11-0 Tom Cannon TFR: HHHHI

4 Leazy Lindsay (GB) Anthony Charlton Form:

11-0 Harry Reed TFR: HHIII

5 Love True (FR)

11-0 Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Toby Wynne (3) Form: TFR: HHHHI

6 Miss Raindrop (GB)

11-0 Tom Midgley (3) TFR: HHIII

Tracy Waggott Form:

7 Oceana Orange (GB)

11-0 Adam Wedge TFR: HHIII

L J Morgan Form: 0,

8 Ruler of The River (IRE) Sam England Form: 23,

11-0 Jonathan England TFR: HHIII

9 Therapist (GB)

11-0 Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 3, TFR: HHHHH

10 Zooks (FR) Ian Williams Form: 35,

11-0 Charlie Todd TFR: HHIII

Race 3 1.05

2m 78y

1 Onemorefortheroad (GB) 11-10 Neil King Form: 041,

Jack Quinlan TFR: HHHHH

2 Parisencore (FR) Nicky Richards Form: 4-P2,

11-8 Danny McMenamin TFR: HHHII

3 Ukantango (IRE)

11-2 Sean Bowen TFR: HHHII

4 Richhill (IRE)

10-11 Harry Skelton TFR: HHHHI

Olly Murphy Form: 0-02,

Dan Skelton Form: 4-53,

5 Chanceux (IRE) Alastair Ralph Form: 5-01,

Race 4 1.40

10-9 Brendan Powell TFR: HHHII

2m 4f 115y

1 Fantastic Lady (FR)

11-6 Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 23-5, TFR: HHHII

2 Pink Legend (GB) Venetia Williams Form: 1-41,

3 Zambella (FR) Nigel Twiston-Davies Form: 24-1,

11-6 Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHHII 11-6 Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHHH

4 Walk In Clover (IRE) Dan Skelton Form: F34,

11-5 Harry Skelton TFR: HHIII

5 Limerick Lace (IRE) Gavin Cromwell Form: 3-12,

11-4 Jonjo O’Neill Jr. TFR: HHHHI

6 Carole’s Pass (FR) Amy Murphy Form: 5-33,

11-2 Jack Quinlan TFR: HHHII

7 La Renommee (FR)

11-2 Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Charlie Hammond Form: 12P, TFR: HHIII

8 Royale Margaux (FR) Tom Symonds Form: 2-02,

11-2 Ben Poste TFR: HHIII

Race 5 2.15

2m 3f 88y

Race 6 2.45

2m 7f 214y

1 Parade Away (IRE)

11-6 Bradley Harris (5) TFR: HHHHI

1 A Wave of The Sea (IRE) 12-2 Ben Haslam Form: 04P,

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. TFR: HHIII

2 Banteer (IRE)

11-0 Harry Cobden TFR: HHHII

2 Twinjets (IRE)

11-11 Harry Cobden TFR: HHHHH

Anthony Charlton Form: 102, Paul Nicholls Form: 5-53,

3 Bhaloo (IRE)

11-0 Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 4/1-3, TFR: HHHHH

Paul Nicholls Form: 031,

3 Erne River (IRE) Nick Kent Form: 0-0P,

11-8 Charlie Hammond TFR: HHHII

4 Casual Observer (IRE)

11-0 Paul O’Brien TFR: HHIII

4 Lord Accord (IRE)

5 Champetre (IRE)

11-0 James Davies TFR: HHIII

5 One More Fleurie (IRE)

Harry Derham Form: 2-4, Oliver Signy Form: 24-P,

6 Dancing In Brazil (GB)

11-0 Tom Cannon TFR: HHHHI

Alan King Form: 3-U2,

7 Garitsa Bay (IRE) Ian Williams Form: 0,

11-0 Charlie Todd TFR: HHHII

8 Luke The Drifter (GB) Henry Daly Form: 5/-6,

11-0 Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHIII

9 Montecam (IRE) Nicky Henderson Form: 6-4,

11-0 James Bowen TFR: HHHII

10 Nothinelsematters (IRE) 11-0 Alex Hales Form: F-P4,

Harry Bannister TFR: HHHII

11 Ronnies Reflection (GB) 11-0 Ben Case Form:

Jack Quinlan TFR: HHHII

12 Warrior’s Fate (IRE)

11-0 Charles & Adam Pogson Robert Dunne Form: 3-P6, TFR: HHHII

10-3 Charlie Todd TFR: HHIII

Ian Williams Form: 2P-P,

6 Dreaming Blue (GB)

10-2 Rex Dingle TFR: HHHHI

Anthony Honeyball Form: 503,

Race 7 3.20

2m 128y

1 Rewired (GB)

12-0 Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Luke Scott (3) Form: 214-, TFR: HHHII

2 Tintintin (FR)

12-0 Jack Hogan (3) TFR: HHHHI

Fergal O’Brien Form: 2-01,

3 Wholeofthemoon (IRE) Donald McCain Form: 3-51,

11-9 Peter Kavanagh (3) TFR: HHHHH

4 East End Girl (GB) Alastair Ralph Form: 412,

5 Whyzzat (GB)

Sarah-Jayne Davies Form: 6/5-0,

13 Braunton Burrows (GB) Sarah-Jayne Davies Form: 0-66,

11-5 Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHHII

Neil Mulholland Form: 0-4P,

10-7 Tabitha Worsley (3) TFR: HHIII

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11-0 Jay Tidball (3) TFR: HHHII

10-8 Tabitha Worsley TFR: HHIII

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FIRST RACE | 12.10 THE BELHAVEN BREWERY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 2m 6f 151y

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

Leading course trainer (18-23): N Richards (13 wins from 102 runners, 13%) runs CLOVIS ISLAND Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Moffatt (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs GREAT PEPPER Longest Traveller: TO CHASE A DREAM trained by P Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, 120 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

st-lb

1

GREAT PEPPER (FR) (49) P11-1

5

11-7

JOHNNY DOGS (IRE) (211) FFP51-1

6

11-7

CLOVIS ISLAND (GB) (49) 21-4 BF

5

11-0

GREYROBIN STAR (IRE) (64) 3FF4-5P

7

11-0

LAHARDAUN (IRE) (49) 3F2-5

6

11-0

MOUNT FALCON (IRE) (41) 3P-00

5

Charlotte Jones (3) J Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Parand (GER) James Moffatt, Cartmel T O Mills Racing Syndicate ONE B P. Noue & S.A.R.L. Ecurie Silgezam TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner who showed a good attitude to make a successful hurdling debut in 13-runner novice at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) 49 days ago, finding extra. Likely to improve. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2

Sam Coltherd J Br B g Westerner - Soi (IRE) Susan Corbett, Otterburn T O The Rede Valley Reivers Finnies Heavy Haulage S B T. Conroy TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in Irish points at the seventh attempt in April and followed up straight away on his Rules/hurdles debut at Market Rasen (20.6f) in June. Under a penalty, though.

TFRHHHII BHA-

3

Sean Quinlan J Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Egretta Island (IRE) Nicky Richards, Greystoke T O Charlie Doocey / Cathal Doocey CPD Bodies Ltd S B Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D. Futter TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on sole outing in points and went one better in bumper at Hexham on his Rules debut in March. Ran to a modest level when fourth to Great Pepper on hurdling debut there in November. TFRHHHII BHA-

4

Edward Austin (5) J Br B g Watar (IRE) - Suzanne’s Choice (IRE) George Bewley, Colby T O Miss Victoria Bewley Lloyd Ltd S B Patrick Sheehan TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who offered little when pulled up in a novice hurdle at Carlisle (20f, soft) on Rules debut 64 days ago. Tongue strap quickly applied.

TFRHIIII BHA-

5

Jonathon Bewley J Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Katishna (IRE) George Bewley, Colby T O Annett, Davidson and Graham B Mr Cyril Carty TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on both of his completed starts in Irish points but was always behind on Hexham hurdle debut.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6

Br B g Ask - Eatons Way (IRE) O The Falconers & Sam Burns B Mrs Noreen Moran TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off in a brace of novice hurdles.

7

11-0

Stephen Mulqueen J Tim Reed, Hexham T TFRHIIII BHA-

BEAT THE BOUM (GB) (242) 4

4

10-13

TO CHASE A DREAM (GB) (41) 01-22

4

10-13

Jamie Hamilton J Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Langley House (IRE) Jackie Stephen, Melrose T O The Late Boumers Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S B T. C. Dawson TIMEFORM VIEW £12,000 4-y-o. Dam (h96), 2 1/2m hurdle winner, closely related to (stayed 19f) Fionn Mac Cul and fair chaser (stayed 21f) Norley (both fairly useful hurdler). Fourth sole start in Irish points (May 1). TFRHHIII BHA-

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Mr John Dawson (3) J Br Ch g Cannock Chase (USA) - McGregor’s Cottage (IRE) Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea T O Mrs D. W. Davenport B Mrs D W Davenport & Mr D Obank TIMEFORM VIEWPoint bumper winner who made an encouraging start to his hurdle career when second in a Carlisle novice (17.2, soft) in October. Ran to a similar level when filling same spot at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy).

TFRHHHHI BHA114 14

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SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE (IRE) (251) 632- 5 10-7 Br B m Malinas (GER) - Be My Allstar (IRE)ER J NN Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Mr and Mrs T. P. Winnell U R Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Dan Rohan NNO TIMEFORM VIEW

TFRHHHII HHHII BHA-

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 To Chase A Dream (GB), 11-4 Great Pepper (FR), 11-2 Clovis Island (GB), 6-1 Johnny Dogs (IRE), 28-1 Beat The Boum (GB), 40-1 Lahardaun (IRE), 100-1 Greyrobin Star (IRE), 200-1 Mount Falcon (IRE) GREAT PEPPER impressed with his attitude when making a successful hurdling debut at Hexham 7 weeks ago and is selected to defy a penalty having been given ample time to get over such an exacting race. To Chase A Dream has shaped PLAY SMARTER well on both his starts over hurdles and is an obvious threat, while Clovis Island is another to consider..

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GREAT PEPPER (FR) 2.TO CHASE A DREAM 3.CLOVIS ISLAND

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DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: DE LEGISLATOR (IRE) 5 11 7 Derek Fox 6-4 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4.

SECOND RACE | 12.45 THE SLÀINTE MHATH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) 2m 6f 151y

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (18-23): A M Thomson (35 wins from 174 runners, 20%) runs IMAGINARY DRAGON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Alexander (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs MACK THE MAN Weightwatcher: MACK THE MAN won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 19lb to 108.

Longest Traveller: HASHTAG BOUM trained by R Jefferson, Malton, 155 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

st-lb

1

SCHALKE (GB) (12) 214-000 CD

8

12-0

HASHTAG BOUM (FR) (31) 2321-62 CD BF 6

11-6

IMAGINARY DRAGON (FR) (36) P/303-2 5

11-2

PADDY THE HORSE (IRE) (48) 1F43P-4

8

11-2

DUNNET HEAD (IRE) (18) 142-10 BF

5

11-2

KINGSTON BRIDGE (IRE) (37) 4312-63 C

5

11-1

MACK THE MAN (IRE) (18) 5/5453-6

9

11-0

SO MANY ROADS (GB) (36) 561F-64 BF

6

10-7

William Maggs (7) J Br B g Malinas (GER) - Prospero’s Belle (IRE) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T O Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Sapphire Print Solutions Ltd S B Steve Lloyd TIMEFORM VIEWWon this race 12 months ago. Midfield in a valuable 3m handicap at Haydock in November and perhaps just didn’t take to cheekpieces when last at Carlisle since. 6lb above last year’s mark.

TFRHHHII BHA122 (-2)

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Henry Brooke J Br B or Br m Al Namix (FR) - Engagee (FR) Ruth Jefferson, Malton T O They Are Never at Home Partnership Tote S B E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & S. Berger TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who opened her Rules account in decisive fashion in C&D handicap in April. Badly hampered when sixth at Market Rasen in May and resumed her progression at Sedgefield.

TFRHHHHI BHA114

3

Ryan Mania J Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Call Me Dragon (FR) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Ms N J Grieve & Mr C A Turner Valentine Bloodstock, Sandy Thomson S B Suc. Magalen Bryant, Mr Denis Baer & Suc TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 5-y-o who made a solid start to his handicap career for new trainer Sandy Thomson when second of 12 over 2m at Newcastle 36 days ago. Up significantly in trip. Unexposed. TFRHHHHI BHA110

4

Jonathon Bewley J Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Dendelady (IRE) George Bewley, Colby T O Mr Alan Udale Lloyd Ltd S B Mr Gerard Hickey TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who scored twice over hurdles at Hexham last autumn. Also placed over fences at Carlisle in the spring. Should be sharper for chase reappearance here 7 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA110

5

Brian Hughes J Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Champagne Ruby (IRE) Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S B Mr & Mrs Stephen O’Flynn & John M. Flynn TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning debut in a bumper at this track in October 2022 and scored on his handicap debut at Carlisle (17f, soft) in November. Something can’t have been right at Ayr next time.

TFRHHHHH BHA110

6

Craig Nichol J Br B or Br g Kingston Hill - Lady Kate Ellen (IRE) Ewan Whillans, Hawick T O Mrs Karen Spark Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S B Majella Kinsella TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who showed a likeable attitude to get off the mark in a Carlisle maiden (19f, soft) in March. Placed in 2 of his 3 handicaps since, impressing at Hexham (heavy) last month. TFRHHHHI BHA109

7

Mr Kit Alexander (5) J Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Alexander Family Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Mr Mark Grace, TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner over hurdles for Evan Williams. Off 9 months, looked rusty when 12 lengths sixth of 11 on 20.5f Ayr stable debut 18 days ago. Likely to be sharper now.

TFRHHHII BHA108

8

Sean Quinlan J Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Spotthestripe Donald Whillans, Hawick T O The Wellfed Boys B Mr A. D. Sansome TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when justifying support on handicap debut in 17-runner contest at Ayr (20.5f, heavy) in January. This season’s 2 efforts no more than respectable.

TFRHHHII BHA101 16

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: SCHALKE 7 11 5 Conor O’Farrell 8-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 12 ran Visor worn first time by No. 1.

Stewards Note: PADDY THE HORSE: Following its run on 11/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

DUNNET HEAD: Following its run on 11/12/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Hashtag Boum (FR), 9-2 Imaginary Dragon (FR), 11-2 So Many Roads (GB), 6-1 Dunnet Head (IRE), 8-1 Kingston Bridge (IRE), 12-1 Schalke (GB), 14-1 Paddy The Horse (IRE), Mack The Man (IRE)

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DUNNET HEAD (IRE) 2.HASHTAG BOUM (FR) 3.IMAGINARY DRAGON (FR)

RACE RESULT TIME

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This looks competitive. DUNNET HEAD can’t have been right last time and might be worth another chance as his Carlisle win prior to that was promising. Hashtag Boum shaped encouragingly at Sedgefield last time and is much respected back at the scene PLAY SMARTER of her win in April. Imaginary Dragon should also get involved if his stamina holds now stepping up in trip, while Kingston Bridge also shaped well at Hexham last time.

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THIRD RACE | 1.20 THE VISIT KELSO IN 2024 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) 2m 1f 14y

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

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

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (47 wins from 330 runners, 14%) runs TRAPRAIN LAW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 44 runners, 9%) runs TRAPRAIN LAW Weightwatcher: GOLD DES BOIS won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 6lb to 121.

Longest Traveller: CILAOS EMERY trained by Mrs S Leech, Westbury-on-Severn, 316 miles.

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

st-lb

1

CILAOS EMERY (FR) (23) 4P00-0F D

11

12-0

GANAPATHI (FR) (35) 540-403

7

11-7

GOLD DES BOIS (FR) (42) 546-320 CD

9

11-5

TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) (55) 12113-3 C

5

11-4

DUTY CALLS (IRE) (48) 3416-42 CD

10

10-2

Miss Roisin Leech (7) J Br B g Califet (FR) - Queissa (FR) Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T O The Has Been’s W & S Recycling S B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery & J. Poitou TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser at best for Willie Mullins but not nearly so good for his current yard, falling sixth in minor chase at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (18.9f, soft) 23 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA130

2

Gavin Sheehan J Br B g Samum (GER) - Une Dame d’Avril (FR) R. Mike Smith, Galston T O Mrs Wilma Duffus Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S B E.A.R.L. Detouillon TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles/chase winner for Willie Mullins. Has been cut plenty of slack by handicapper and offered more than of late when third at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft) last month.

TFRHHHII BHA123

3

Brian Hughes 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 C&D winner but only ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA121

4

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 a player. TFRHHHHH BHA120

5

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 comes here on the back of a good second of 6 in handicap chase here 48 days ago. In the picture despite being 2lb out of the weights.

TFRHHHHI BHA102 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: WHEELBAHRI 8 10 9 Ross Chapman 11-2 (Stuart Coltherd) 8 ran Visor worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Traprain Law (FR), 11-4 Duty Calls (IRE), 11-2 Ganapathi (FR), Gold des Bois (FR), 14-1 Cilaos Emery (FR) TRAPRAIN LAW thrived for Lucinda Russell last term and is fancied to build on a promising chasing debut and bag victory number four for the yard off a handy PLAY SMARTER looking mark. C&D winner Duty Calls is feared most despite being 2lb “wrong” in the weights, with Ganapathi appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) 2.DUTY CALLS (IRE) 3.GANAPATHI (FR)

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FOURTH RACE | 1.55 THE CHILDREN’S IMMUNOLOGY TRUST SUPPORTING CHAS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) 2m 6f 70y

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £6462, 2nd £3230, 3rd £1616, 4th £808, 5th £403. (Penalty Value £8449.60)

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (47 wins from 330 runners, 14%) runs DOMANDLOUIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs YOUNG BUSTER Longest Traveller: YOUNG BUSTER trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 307 miles.

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T Trainer

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horse

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IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE) (48) 112F1-5 D BF 6

11-12

YOUNG BUSTER (IRE) (30) 1/614-11 C

7

11-12

OVERCOURT (GB) (30) 4/23/-225

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11-2

GENTLEMAN DE MAI (FR) (48) 36225-1 C 7

11-0

DOMANDLOUIS (IRE) (62) P422-42 C

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Henry Brooke J Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Silver Charmer John Quinn, Malton T O Imperial Racing & Mr John Blackburn Sheridan Ny Llp, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S B Boardsmill Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who gained his third success over hurdles at Ayr in April. Likely to strip fitter for return at Aintree and reason to think he’ll take to chasing.

TFRHHHHI BHA127

2

Liam Harrison J Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Shatani (IRE) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T O The Good Stock Syndicate Bresbet S B Yawl Bloodstock & James Browne TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m4f winner over hurdles who is improving in this sphere and made a comfortable winning return at this course a month ago. Drop back in trip won’t inconvenience him.

TFRHHHHH BHA127

3

Sam Coltherd J Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Overlady Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O Mr W. Jeffrey Bell Rural Solutions, Clockwork Mortgages Limited S B William F. Jeffrey TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner for Sandy Thomson who finished out of the frame for the first time over fences when last of 5 to Young Buster here a month ago. Likely to bounce back quickly. TFRHHHII BHA117

4

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 over a bit further. Should go well again.

TFRHHHHI BHA115

5

6

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 Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 6 in handicap chase at this course (23.4f, heavy, 9/4) 62 days ago. Seems to have hit his limit over fences and he’s vulnerable from out of the weights. TFRHHHII BHA104 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: BILL BAXTER (IRE) 6 11 6 James Bowen 11-4 (Warren Greatrex) 9 ran Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Young Buster (IRE), 3-1 Gentleman de Mai (FR), 5-1 Domandlouis (IRE), 13-2 Imperial Merlin (IRE), 9-1 Overcourt (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

YOUNG BUSTER had loads to spare when scoring here on return and a rise might not be enough to stop him. Imperial Merlin looks an interesting chasing debutant and is feared most ahead of Gentleman de Mai, who also struck here last month.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YOUNG BUSTER (IRE) 2.IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE) 3.GENTLEMAN DE MAI (FR)

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FIFTH RACE | 2.28 THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier) 2m 2f 25y

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares 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): A M Thomson (35 wins from 174 runners, 20%) runs PARVOS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs NELL’S BELLS Longest Traveller: NELL’S BELLS trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

st-lb

1

IP UP (FR) (29) 32-5313

5

12-0

PARVOS (IRE) (62) 5323-5P

6

11-6

NELL’S BELLS (IRE) (258) 00/1531-

7

11-3

ATLANTIC DANCER (IRE) (36) 20121-6 CD 10

11-1

SIMILAR STORY (IRE) (30) P/2-1542

5

11-0

LINE IN THE SAND (IRE) (50) 306002

5

10-6

PRONTOANITA (FR) (18) 246-60

4

10-2

Craig Nichol J Br Ch m Secret Singer (FR) - Upisland (FR) Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T O Mr Andy Peake Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S B Mme Marinette Avril TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser who struck in a 2m Fakenham handicap last month. Put in another good shift when a close third at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft) 9 days later (the runner-up has won since). TFRHHHHI BHA115

2

Ryan Mania J Br Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Simonsoeur (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O The Williewin Partnership Sandy Thomson S B Mrs Virginia McGrath TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler in Ireland, placed 3 times in maiden/handicap company earlier this year.

Inauspicious start for this yard here in October (reportedly had a breathing problem). TFRHHIII BHA107

3

Theo Gillard J Br B m Milan - Miss Cilla (IRE) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T O Mrs Sarah Leslie Proactive Personnel Limited S B E. O’Gorman TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who scored twice from 4 starts over hurdles last season, including a mares’ handicap at Newcastle (23.7f, good to soft) when last seen in April. Lack of a recent run no real concern. TFRHHHII BHA104

4

Bruce Lynn (3) J Br B m Waky Nao - Sarika (IRE) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Mr C. Lynn Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Gerry O’Brien TIMEFORM VIEWIn good form during the spring, bagging handicaps at Uttoxeter and Kelso. Reappearance spin at Newcastle was probably needed and can be expected to step up on that here.

TFRHHHII BHA102

5

Sam Coltherd J Br B m Mahler - Bell Walks Eve (IRE) Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O Mrs Wilma Duffus Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Bell Rural Solutions S B Robert O’Callaghan TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of a point in May and has shown a fair level of ability in mares’ novice events, most recently chasing home a potentially useful type here (16.2f, heavy).

TFRHHHHH BHA101

6

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 Left previous Rules form well behind when hitting the crossbar on handicap debut at Sedgefield (21.2f, soft). Lightly-raced and she has to enter calculations off the same mark.

TFRHHHII BHA93

7

Brian Hughes 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 hasn’t been overly knocked about in 3 starts over hurdles so far. Type to do better now handicapping.

TFRHHIII BHA89 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: MAIMIE’S MAGIC (IRE) 5 10 2 Sean Quinlan 33-1 (S R B Crawford) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note: PARVOS: Following its run on 28/10/2023 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Ip Up (FR), 10-3 Similar Story (IRE), 5-1 Line In The Sand (IRE), 11-2 Nell’s Bells (IRE), 10-1 Atlantic Dancer (IRE), 12-1 Parvos (IRE), 28-1 Prontoanita (FR) 24

Given the promise she has shown in three qualifying runs, SIMILAR STORY is of strong interest now switched to handicap company off a realistic opening mark.

The former point winner will also be aided by moving back up in trip (likely to stay PLAY SMARTER further than this in due course). The form of Ip Up’s solid effort in defeat last time has been boosted and she is feared most ahead of Line In The Sand.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SIMILAR STORY (IRE) 2.IP UP (FR) 3.LINE IN THE SAND (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE | 3.02 THE RACING TV 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 £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (47 wins from 330 runners, 14%) runs NORTHERN CARDINAL & WALK ON QUEST Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs ISHOLO DU VIVIEN Longest Traveller: ISHOLO DU VIVIEN trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

st-lb

1

BALLYFORT (IRE) (55) 3F423-5

5

11-4

BOOT ‘N’ SHOE (IRE) (696) 24/-

5

11-4

BREIZH RIVER (FR) (43) 0-230

5

11-4

DAPPER GENT (GB) (447) 5606-

6

11-4

DREAM BOY (GB) (18) 5P1-445

5

11-4

FLYING SANDPIPER (IRE) (48) 0-0

4

11-4

FOSHAN (IRE) (19)

4

11-4

HAZY GLEN (FR) (40) 16

4

11-4

Bruce Lynn (3) J Br B g Fame And Glory - Mardale (IRE) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Matterson, Maclay and Warre Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Frank Motherway TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 buy from the Irish pointing field who offered something to work on when fifth of 9 in 2m Ayr novice hurdle 55 days ago, albeit he looked a bit tricky (pulled hard and hung left). Hood goes on now. TFRHHHII BHA-

2

Nathan Moscrop J Br B g Ask - Phecda (FR) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T O Love To Race Partnership Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B Stephen Haverty & Olive O’Driscoll TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in a couple of AW bumpers at Newcastle in early 2022 but hasn’t been seen since. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations now hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHA-

3

Craig Nichol J Br B g Stormy River (FR) - Ilerda (GER) Paul Robson, Hawick T O Border Caravans Ltd B SCEA Haras Des Evees & Mr Daniel Cherdo TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a couple of bumpers and shaped as if needing the run when seventh of 10 in novice at Sedgefield (2 1/2m, heavy) on hurdles bow 43 days ago. Down in trip.

TFRHHIII BHA-

4

Conor Rabbitt (5) J Br B g Dapper - Overpriced Maurice Barnes, Brampton T O Mr M. Barnes Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S B M. A. Barnes TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in bumpers and last of 6 on 2m Hexham hurdle debut in October.

Outsider.

TFRHIIII BHA-

5

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 fair form when fourth in a Hexham bumper and 2m Ayr novice hurdle on first 2 outings for this yard. Need to forgive a lesser run back at Ayr since. TFRHHHII BHA-

6

Jamie Hamilton J Br B g Sandmason - Blue Article (IRE) Jackie Stephen, Melrose T O Friends from the North Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S B J. Keegan & S. O’Shaughnessy TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in 2 course bumpers 7 months apart and can only be watched now hurdling.

TFRHHIII BHA-

7

Patrick Wadge (3) J Br B g The Last Lion (IRE) - China In My Hands Adam Nicol, Seahouses T O Molly and Paul Willis B Mr Seamus Mc Garvey TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 11.5f), below form final 3 starts in 2023.

Best watched now hurdling.

TFRHHIII BHA-

8

Henry Brooke J Br Gr g Lawman (FR) - Skyline Dancer Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T O Imperial Racing & Mr J Blackburn Sheridan Ny Llp, Stittenham Farms S B Newsells Park Stud Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Made a pleasing start when landing Carlisle bumper before posting a solid sixth of 12 in listed bumper at Cheltenham 39 days ago. Much respected now hurdling.

TFRHHHHI BHA26

9

ISHOLO DU VIVIEN (FR) (27) P2-F14

5

11-4

MASTER BRICKLAYER (IRE) (18) 0-0

5

11-4

NORTHERN CARDINAL (FR) (48) 3-0

4

11-4

WALK ON QUEST (IRE) (278) 2-

4

11-4

WOLFBURG (IRE) (54) 03

4

11-4

MISS ARABELLA (GB) (31) 4P-262

5

10-11

Brian Hughes J Br Br g Voiladenuo (FR) - Sholowisas (FR) Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T O Mrs Carol Shaw Proactive Personnel Limited S B Mr Yves Letort TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner. Weakened to finish last of 4 on Bangor bumper debut at the beginning of the month but still no surprise were he up to making his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling.

TFRHHHII BHA-

10

Sean Quinlan J Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Eile (IRE) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Hemmings Racing Trust Inns Limited S B David Fenton TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a course bumper and Ayr novice hurdle 8 months apart. Probably more one for the longer term.

TFRHHIII BHA-

11

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 Third in a course bumper in April but not in the same form when down the field in another bumper here 7 months later. Walk On Quest likely the stable first string.

TFRHHIII BHA-

12

Derek Fox J Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Aure Antique (FR) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Bernardine and Sean Mulryan Ballymore, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Herine Bloodstock TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 buy after finishing runner-up in an Irish point in March. Has had a breathing operation ahead of this Rules debut. Also fitted with a tongue strap. Likely type.

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Ryan Mania J Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Presenting Melody (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O G R Orchard And Annie Mania Sandy Thomson S B Joe Kenny TIMEFORM VIEW Much better effort in bumpers 6 months apart (had breathing operation in between) when third of 12 at Carlisle 54 days ago. That form has been boosted.

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Gavin Sheehan J Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Helter Helter (USA) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Mrs A. M. Thomson Sandy Thomson S B Floors Farming, S. Roy & Admington Hall TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners and runner-up on her final start in bumpers. Better effort over hurdles when 8 lengths second of 5 in 2m Southwell mares’ maiden 31 days ago.

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Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Walk On Quest (IRE), 9-2 Wolfburg (IRE), 8-1 Hazy Glen (FR), 11-1 Dream Boy (GB), Isholo du Vivien (FR), 12-1 Miss Arabella (GB), 16-1 Boot ‘n’ Shoe (IRE), 20-1 Ballyfort (IRE), 22-1 Northern Cardinal (FR), 33-1 Breizh River (FR), 66-1 Foshan (IRE), Master Bricklayer (IRE), 150-1 Dapper Gent (GB), Flying Sandpiper (IRE) The suggestion is Lucinda Russell Irish point recruit WALK ON QUEST, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Hazy Glen PLAY SMARTER and Wolfburg have achieved enough in bumpers to think they could make their presence felt at this level over hurdles.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WALK ON QUEST (IRE) 2.HAZY GLEN (FR) 3.WOLFBURG (IRE)

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S IX T H RACE

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 12.

SEVENTH RACE | 3.32 THE AJA AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) 3m 2f 39y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4317, 2nd £2159, 3rd £1079, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £4967) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (47 wins from 330 runners, 14%) runs CAMP BELAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Alexander (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs GIPSY LEE ROSE Weightwatcher: GIPSY LEE ROSE won off a handicap mark of 97, her rating is now down 5lb to 92.

Longest Traveller: ONESTEPATATIME trained by J Wainwright, Malton, 155 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

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JUST DON’T KNOW (IRE) (48) 416P-24 C 10

12-0

RATH AN IUIR (IRE) (55) 51530-0 CD

10

11-8

CAMP BELAN (IRE) (30) F35-443 CD

7

11-1

ONESTEPATATIME (IRE) (31) 126-414 BF

8

10-10

DON BROCCO (GB) (16) P0-6063

7

10-2

GIPSY LEE ROSE (FR) (30) 230-531 CD

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10-2

Mr Callum Pritchard (7) J Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Desperado Queen (IRE) Paul Robson, Hawick T O Border Caravans Ltd B L. W. Doran TIMEFORM VIEWDual winner again last term (including here) and signed that campaign off with a good second back at this course (23.4f, good to soft) in May. Shaped as though in need of the run on return. TFRHHHHH BHA118

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Mr Nick Orpwood (3) J Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Amathea (FR) Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Hazelrigg Racing S B Godfrey Moylan TIMEFORM VIEWUseful chaser who won this 12 months ago. Not in same form since, including when well held on return at Wetherby, but now 2lb lower than last year.

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Mr Gregor Walkingshaw (7) J Br B g Milan - Glencree Spirit (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Stephen Campion TIMEFORM VIEW Gained his sole success to date over this C&D off a 4lb higher mark last November. Rather-in-and out since but he put in a decent shift when 5 1/2 lengths third to Gipsy Lee Rose back here last time. TFRHHHHI BHA105

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Mr James King J Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Good Thyne Lucy (IRE) John Wainwright, Malton T O Mr Anthony Ross B Greg & Jane Rossiter TIMEFORM VIEWAll 3 career wins gained in handicap chases at Sedgefied. Wasn’t disgraced off this revised mark over the same C&D next time, and couldn’t rule out with James King booked.

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Miss Lucy Brown (7) J Br Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Brantingham Breeze Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T O Rutherford Racing B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winning hurdler who bettered his chase debut display when third 16 days ago.

Should pick up a race in this sphere at some point, assuming he manages to build on that. TFRHHHII BHA87

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Mr Paddy Hanlon (7) J Br Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vanoo d’Orthe (FR) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Mrs S. Irwin Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a career-low mark when scoring by a whisker over this C&D (heavy) last month, despite being the first one off the bridle. 5lb ‘wrong’ at the weights this time.

TFRHHHII BHA87 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: RATH AN IUIR (IRE) 9 11 8 Mr Gearoid Harney 4-1 (Rose Dobbin) 11 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Onestepatatime (IRE), 10-3 Gipsy Lee Rose (FR), 9-2 Camp Belan (IRE), 11-2 Just Don’t Know (IRE), 8-1 Rath An Iuir (IRE), 17-2 Don Brocco (GB) A trappy-looking contest, with all six holding a chance. JUST DON’T KNOW’s form figures here read 212 prior to a low-key reappearance effort last month and, with that run under his belt and this step back up in trip a plus, he could be the answer.

PLAY SMARTER Camp Belan has a good chance of reversing last-time-out C&D placings with Gipsy Lee Rose on these revised terms and is second choice ahead of Onestepatatime.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JUST DON’T KNOW (IRE) 2.CAMP BELAN (IRE) 3.ONESTEPATATIME (IRE) 28

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DOGS We welcome well behaved dogs, as long as they are kept on leads, in the outdoor areas of the public enclosure.

Please do not take dogs into areas where food is served.

ADMISSION RIGHTS The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to any person, or to remove any person from the property without assigning a reason for doing so. The Management do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal property.

NO SMOKING You are permitted to smoke in all outside areas, including the grandstands and balconies. Smoking is prohibited in any enclosed area. This policy includes electronic cigarettes or any other product deemed unacceptable.

2024 NORTHERN AREA POINT-TO-POINT FIXTURES 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)

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)

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SEVENTH RACE

Sunday 25th February - College Valley & North Northumberland at Alnwick (1:00pm)

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.10 - THE BELHAVEN BREWERY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. BELHAVEN BREWERY have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries at £40. - Closed December 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418.

(Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.45 - THE SLAINTE MHATH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Racecourse Executive 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. 11 entries, 1 at £15 and 10 at £75. - Closed December 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.20 - THE VISIT KELSO IN 2024 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. VISIT KELSO have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and also a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. In addition, the winning owner will receive The Monteith Perpetual Trophy, to be held for one year only. 9 entries at £75. - Closed December 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.55 - THE CHILDREN’S IMMUNOLOGY TRUST SUPPORTING CHAS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8449 to the winning horse The second to receive £3888, the third £1944, the fourth £972 and the fifth £484. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). This race has been generously sponsored in support of Children’s Immunology Trust & CHAS. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the winning owner will receive The Immunology Trust Perpetual Quaich to be held for one year only. 10 entries, 1 at £15 and 9 at £75. - Closed December 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6462; Second £3230; Third £1616; Fourth £808; Fifth £403. (Penalty Value £8449.60) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.28 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. RACING TV has 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 Lady Buttons Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f 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 Lady Buttons Series Qualifier 12 entries at £45. - Closed December 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.02 - THE RACING TV MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 23rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. 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. 23 entries at £45. - Closed December 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.32 - THE AJA AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2485, the third £1241, the fourth £622 and the fifth £310. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 27th. Penalties, after December 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race. The Amateur Jockeys Association have generously supported this race and the Racecourse Executive will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 4th April, 2024. 14 entries at £50. - Closed December 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4317; Second £2159; Third £1079; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £4967) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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