Kelso Racecard - Sunday 14th January

BICENTENARY SEASON 2022 - 2023

Sunday 14th January Official Programme & Form Guide £3.00

1. Turnstiles / Raceday Office 2. Viewing Boxes 3. Younger Stand 4. Hamilton Room 5. Hamilton II 6. Rosies’ Carvery 7. Owners Marquee 8. Chicken Hutch Bar 9. Annual Members Bar 10. Parade Ring 11. Winners Enclosure 12. Kelsae Yorkie Bar 13. Grandstand Bar 14. Weighing Room 15. Dukes & Duchess Suite 16. Bookmakers 17. Betting Shop 18. Belhaven Bar 19. Tweedie Grandstand & Bar 20. Wheelchair Viewing Platforms 21. Final Furlong Marquee 22. Track2Track Drop Off & Pick Up Point

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WELCOME Happy New Year! Welcome to the first of fourteen fixtures scheduled to be staged at Kelso in 2024.

The BHA’s Industry Strategy kicked in on 1st January, introducing a two-tier funding mechanism for prize money. Kelso Racecourse will stage three Premier Fixtures during the next twelve months, including: bet365 Morebattle Hurdle Day on 2nd March, Party In The Paddock on 6th April, and Scottish Borders National Day on 8th December. All three days will benefit from significant increases in prize funds and a further boost from ITV coverage.

But we’re getting ahead of ourselves……. Today’s meeting features seven competitive races including the Chairman’s Cup Handicap Steeplechase which has attracted four previous course winners: Dubai Days, Red Happy, Destiny Is All and Jet Legs. We’d like to thank the connections of these horses, and all the others engaged on the card, for choosing to support Kelso – the spectacle wouldn’t be the same without you.

The feature race is generously sponsored by the Chairman of the Racecourse, Mark Hunter. Our gratitude goes to him and each of our other race sponsors who include William Hill Bookmakers, the bookmakers of the betting ring (paid for through their annual marketing fee) and Racing TV. We’d like to extend a particularly warm welcome, on what is likely to be a chilly afternoon, to each and every racegoer attending today – we admire your fortitude and we share your passion for the sport. We look forward to seeing you again as we progress through the year. Good luck and may you find plenty of winners in 2024!

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 14th January 2024 Stewards

ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward), MRS F. A. CLARK (Stewards’ Panel Chair), LYNDSAY ALLAN, ADRIAN SMITH, HELEN KINSELLA

Starters

MICHAEL REID, ANDREW PARKER

Judge

NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales

KARL CURRAN

Veterinary Officer

ARTHUR KIDD

Commentator

DARREN OWEN

Raceday Announcer

ROBERT HOGARTH

Medical Officers

DR MAUDE DONKERS, DR JOEL BARKER, DR FIONA STRUTHERS, DR SAM FOSTER, DR CLAIRE MCLEAN, DR VIVIEN TUT, DR ANNA O’DONOGHUE

Veterinary Surgeons

MR TIM DAVIES, B.V,M,&S., CERT E.P., M.R.C.V.S, MR URS SCHAELI, MED. VET. M.R.C.V.S., MR EDWARD CHINN, B.VET.MED, CERT.E.P., M.R.C.V.S., MRS SARAH SIMPSON B.V,M,&S., M.R.C.V.S., RYAN O’CONNOR B.VET. MEDCERT. A.V.P. (EM) PG CERT.V.P.S. M.R.C.V.S., MICHAEL MORRISON, B.VM.&S, M.R.C.V.S., MR EUGENIO CILLAN GARCIA

Betting Ring Manager

DARREN IRVING

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

TRACEY HAMILTON, LINDA PORTER, JAMES BONAR

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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form guide

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T Trainer

Official BHA rating

S Sponsor

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THE EDINBURGH GIN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023/24 TOP KELSO OWNERS Exors of the Late Mr W G Young Lamont Racing Coltman Cundall Matterson and Stephenson Two Black Labs Mr John Wade The Good Stock Syndicate Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson 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

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Mr John R Adam 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 The Secrets Mr Thomas Gardner StrachanSalwayGriffithGrahamInkinThompson TD9 Racing Katie and Brian Castle Mrs S Irwin Mills Racing Syndicate ONE Ms N J Grieve & Mr A C Turner Mr Raymond Anderson Green Mr C Lynn Dream Boys

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TOP KELSO TRAINERS Lucinda Russell

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Micky Hammond

1

N W Alexander

6

John McConell

1 1

James Moffatt

3

Donald McCain

Sandy Thomson

3

Harriet Graham & Garry Rutherford 1

Iain Jardine

2

Ann Hamilton

1

Rose Dobbin

2

Daragh Bourke

1

Fergal O’Brien

2

Chris Grant

1

2

Ruth Jefferson

1

Nicky Richards

2

Alastair Ralph

1

William Young Jnr

2

George Bewley

1

1

Donald Whillans

1

1

Pauline Robson

1

Stuart Coltherd

Rebecca Menzies Jonjo O’Neill

TOP KELSO JOCKEYS Bruce Lynn

6

Joshua Thompson

Derek Fox

5

Abbie McCain

1

Patrick Wadge

4

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

3

Nick Scholfield

1

Charlotte Jones

3

Jonathan Bewley

1

Paddy Brennan

2

Richard Patrick

1

Jonjo O’Neill Jnr

1

Sam Coltherd

1

Mr Alex Harvey

1

Nick Orpwood

1

Ross Chapman

1

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LINGFIELD PARK Race 1 1.00

7f 1y

1 Bulldog Drummond (GB) 9-10 George Boughey Form: 61-1,

Billy Loughnane TFR: HHHHH

2 Gunfighter (IRE)

9-9 Rossa Ryan TFR: HHHHI

Hugo Palmer Form: 051-,

3 First Encore (IRE)

9-3 Hector Crouch TFR: HHHII

Ed Walker Form: 531-,

4 Give It Up (GB)

8-13 Rob Hornby TFR: HHHII

Richard Spencer Form: 200-,

5 Loaded Gun (IRE)

8-13 Andrew Balding Callum Hutchinson (3) Form: 43-6, TFR: HHHII

6 Petra Celera (IRE)

8-11 Clifford Lee TFR: HHHII

K. R. Burke Form: 124-,

Race 2 1.30

7f 1y

1 Charming Oscar (GB) John O’Shea Form:

9-7 Gina Mangan (3) TFR: HHIII

2 King’s Vanity (GB)

9-7 David Probert TFR: HHHHH

Andrew Balding Form: 5-,

3 Simply Ed (GB) Mark Hoad Form:

9-7 Rhys Clutterbuck TFR: HHIII

4 Sugar Hill (IRE) George Boughey Form: 430-,

9-7 Billy Loughnane TFR: HHHII

5 The Colorist (GB) Karen Jewell Form: 0-,

9-7 Robert Havlin TFR: HIIII

6 West Bengal (GB) Jamie Osborne Form:

9-7 Callum Shepherd TFR: HHIII

7 Alexandretta (GB) Sir Mark Prescott Bt Form: 223-,

9-2 Jack Gilligan TFR: HHHHI

8 Daytona Beach (IRE) Rae Guest Form: 0-,

9-2 Rossa Ryan TFR: HHHII

Race 3 2.00

7f 1y

1 Impelling (GB)

9-9 Billy Loughnane TFR: HHIII

T. J. Kent Form: 566-,

2 Cherryblossom Time (IRE) 9-8 Roger Teal Form: 000-,

Charles Bishop TFR: HHIII

3 Falmouth Boy (IRE)

9-8 Hector Crouch TFR: HHHII

Tony Carroll Form: 000-,

4 Blow Me Away (IRE)

9-8 Marco Ghiani TFR: HHIII

Stuart Williams Form: 000-,

5 Glen Heste (IRE)

9-7 Non-Runner

David Evans Form: 00-2,

6 Aspire To Glory (IRE) Alice Haynes Form: 501-,

9-6 Tommie Jakes (7) TFR: HHHHH

7 Gone Like The Wind (IRE) 9-5 Rod Millman Form: 00-6,

Ross Coakley TFR: HHHII

8 Birkie Boy (IRE)

9-1 Olivia Tubb (7) TFR: HHHII

J. S. Moore Form: 130-,

9 Run Joy Run (GB) Adam West Form: 550-,

9-0 Sean Kirrane TFR: HHHII

10 Through The Echoes (GB) 9-0 Andrew Balding Form: 000-,

Harry Davies TFR: HHIII

11 Inawe (IRE)

9-0 Tyler Heard (3) TFR: HHIII

David Dennis Form: 000-,

Race 4 2.30

1m 5f

1 Golden Keeper (GB)

9-12 Luke Catton (5) TFR: HIIII

Ben Lund Form: 45-0,

2 Kissininthebackrow (GB) 9-10 Anthony Charlton Form: 213/-,

Callum Hutchinson (3) TFR: HHIII

3 Geelong (FR)

9-9 Rob Hornby TFR: HHHII

Paul & Oliver Cole Form: 43-5,

4 Captain Square (GB) Michael Appleby Form: 452/-,

9-9 Callum Shepherd TFR: HHHII

5 Hill Station (FR)

9-8 Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Gina Mangan (3) Form: 11-6, TFR: HHHHI

6 Devizes (IRE) Pat Phelan Form: 600-,

9-7 Paddy Bradley (3) TFR: HHHII

7 Night At Sea (GB)

9-6 Harry Davies TFR: HHHII

8 Island Native (IRE)

8 Pablo Prince (GB)

9-5 Robert Havlin TFR: HHHII

9 Evasive Power (USA)

9 Logistical (IRE)

9-3 Simon Hodgson William Carver (3) Form: 340-, TFR: HHIII

10 Blue Collar Lad (GB)

Andrew Balding Form: 35-5,

Karen Jewell Form: 034-,

10 Upepo (IRE)

9-1 Rossa Ryan TFR: HHHHH

Tony Carroll Form: 14-1,

Race 5 3.00

6f 1y

1 Count Otto (IRE)

9-12 Rossa Ryan TFR: HHHHI

Amanda Perrett Form: 642-,

9-7 Michael Appleby Alistair Rawlinson Form: 25-3, TFR: HHHII 9-6 Kieran O’Neill TFR: HIIII

Alice Haynes Form: 000-,

9-4 Billy Loughnane TFR: HHHII

Robyn Brisland Form: 532-,

11 United Force (IRE)

9-4 Charles Bishop TFR: HIIII

Clare Hobson Form: 006-,

12 River Wharfe (GB) Tony Carroll Form: 066-,

9-3 Jack Doughty (7) TFR: HHHII

Race 7 4.00

7f 1y

2 Prince of Zenda (GB)

1 Kodi Noir (IRE)

3 One Night Stand (GB)

9-9 Phil Dennis TFR: HHHII

2 Hold The Press (IRE)

4 Laheg (FR)

9-8 Jack Mitchell TFR: HHHII

3 Ajrad (GB)

5 Muscika (GB)

9-8 David Probert TFR: HHHII

4 Al Tarmaah (IRE)

9-9 Ross Coakley TFR: HHHHH

Hugo Palmer Form: 106-, Scott Dixon Form: 312-,

Marco Botti Form: 046-,

David O’Meara Form: 16-6,

6 Tyke (IRE)

Michael Appleby Form: 021-,

9-6 Callum Hutchinson (3) TFR: HHHHI

7 Tyger Bay (GB) Conrad Allen Form: 31-0,

9-5 William Carver (3) TFR: HHHII

8 Habooba (USA) T. J. Kent Form: 221-,

9-0 Billy Loughnane TFR: HHHII

Race 6 3.30

1m 1y

1 Edmund Ironside (GB) Michael Attwater Form: 122-,

9-9 Paddy Bradley (3) TFR: HHHHI

2 Advantage (IRE)

9-9 Rossa Ryan TFR: HHHII

3 Connected (GB)

9-8 Daniel Muscutt TFR: HHHII

David O’Meara Form: 315-,

Kevin Philippart de Foy Form: 646-,

4 So Chic (IRE)

9-8 Gina Mangan (3) TFR: HHHHH

5 Rabinal (GB)

9-8 Jack Mitchell TFR: HHHII

6 Sir Titan (GB)

9-7 Molly Gunn (7) TFR: HHHII

John E. Long Form: 021-, Simon Dow Form: 350-,

Tony Carroll Form: 220-,

7 Split Elevens (GB) John Butler Form: 543-,

9-7 Dylan Hogan TFR: HHHII

9-9 Alice Haynes Christian Howarth (3) Form: 650-, TFR: HHHII 9-6 Marco Ghiani TFR: HHHHH

J. R. Jenkins Form: 102-,

9-5 Michael Attwater Adam Farragher Form: 600-, TFR: HHIII Lee Carter Form: 0/02-,

9-3 Ethan Jones (7) TFR: HHHII

5 Essme (GB)

9-3 Rachel Cook & John Bridger Callum Shepherd Form: 35-3, TFR: HHHHI

6 My Kind of Girl (FR) Tony Carroll Form: 054-,

9-3 Rossa Ryan TFR: HHHII

7 Lord Clenaghcastle (IRE) 9-3 Adam West Form: 06-0,

Sean Kirrane TFR: HHIII

8 My Sand Boy (GB) Tony Carroll Form: 004-,

9-3 William Carson TFR: HHIII

FIRST RACE | 12.50 THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 2m 51y

for four 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) Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (46 wins from 329 runners, 14%) runs BLOW THE BUDGET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs BLOW THE BUDGET Longest Traveller: TESSY LAD trained by S England, Guiseley, 163 miles.

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O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

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st-lb

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BROADFORD PUBLICAN (IRE) (28) 4000-50 6

12-0

BLOW THE BUDGET (GB) (25) 54-P35

6

11-11

TESSY LAD (IRE) (23) 33-P0

5

11-10

LACILA BLUE (FR) (53) 035-332

6

11-9

BALLYQUIN BAY (IRE) (31) 444043

6

11-8

TURBULENT POWER (GB) (26) U04F6-6 6

10-13

CHUMLEE (IRE) (291) 3P//0001-

9

10-10

PENPAL (FR) (243) 0403/P-1

9

10-9

Sam Coltherd J Br B g Ocovango - Sligo Publican (IRE) Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O Coltherd Racing Club Bell Rural Solutions S B Gerard Gormley TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in Ireland, including only mid-field in a couple of handicaps, and well held starting out for Stuart Coltherd at Carlisle after 7 months off.

TFRHHIII BHA100

2

Mr Jack Power (7) J Br B m Kayf Tara - Roche d’Or Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Claymore Racing Ltd & Russell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Mr S. M. Couling TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and showed more on third hurdle outing when fifth of 12 in novice at Ayr (16f, soft) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. One to note. TFRHHHHH BHA97

3

Jonathan England J Br B g Australia - Maracuja Sam England, Guiseley T O DOWN THE CARD Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S B Manister House Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) who showed aptitude for this job in pair of starts last winter. At the top of his game on the level in the autumn but offered little in handicap hurdles since joining this yard.

TFRHIIII BHA96

4

Bruce Lynn (3) J Br B m Muhaymin (USA) - Hispanola (FR) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Coltman, Douglas Miller, Matterson Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Michel Mehat and Philippe Mehat TIMEFORM VIEW Gradually got the hang of things over hurdles last term and placed last 2 starts after 5 months, including when second of 5 back in a handicap at Hexham (16.2f, heavy, 11/4) 53 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA95

5

Jamie Hamilton J Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Ballyquin Queen (IRE) Alison Hamilton, Denholm T O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton B Jane, John & Kate Gleeson TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Gordon Elliott and produced best effort since joining this yard when fourth in Kelso handicap. Backed that up when third at Newcastle last month and he’s a player.

TFRHHHHI BHA94

6

Sean Quinlan J Br B m Power - Skywards Miles (IRE) Philip Kirby, Richmond T O Oh Happy Days Syndicate Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S B Brian Rothwell TIMEFORM VIEW PoormaidenhurdlerwhoshapedasifbetterfortherunonfirstoutingsinceleavingBrianRothwellwhensixthof14inhandicaphurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft, 5/1) 26 days ago. Return to shorter looks a good move. Engaged 3.07 Sedgefield Friday.

TFRHHHII BHA85

7

Patrick Wadge (3) J Br B g Recital (FR) - Oceanna Mist (IRE) Sandy Forster, Kelso T O The Border Racers B B. & O. Clooney TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 9-y-o who left his qualifying runs well behind when making a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (2m, soft) under this rider when last seen in March. Raised 11lb but he’s still on a lowly mark. One to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA82

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Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J Br Ch g Muhtathir - Penkinella (FR) Micky Hammond, Middleham T O The Golden Cuckoo Micky Hammond Racing S B Magalen Bryant & David Powell TIMEFORM VIEW French claiming winner who justified good support from a career-low mark at Newcastle (16.8f) back in the spring. Absent since but worth noting he’s gone well fresh previously and he’s in the mix.

TFRHHHHI BHA81 14

9

LIFETIME ADVENTURE (IRE) (12) 06600P 6

10-8

SILVER VISION (GB) (12) UU-P00P D

10-6

Conor Rabbitt (5) J Br B g Shantou (USA) - Thricha (IRE) Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T O Mr A. B. Hamilton B Mary M. Brennan TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form in bumpers/over hurdles. No impact switched to handicaps last 2 starts.

TFRHIIII BHA80

5

Edward Austin (5) J Br Gr m Muhaarar - Surrealism Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O K.Mercer & R.Binnie & T.Whyte B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by how the race developed when landing a Musselburgh juvenile hurdle in November 2022 but has made little impact in handicaps since.

TFRHIIII BHA78 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: FAITHFULFLYER (IRE) 6 11 8 Ryan Mania 7-4 (Sandy Thomson) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note: SILVER VISION: Following its run on 2/1/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad jumping mistake.

ProbableS.P’s:4-1Penpal(FR),9-2BlowTheBudget(GB),5-1BallyquinBay(IRE),11-2LacilaBlue(FR), 13-2 Chumlee (IRE), 8-1 Turbulent Power (GB), 20-1 Broadford Publican (IRE), 66-1 Tessy Lad (IRE), 100-1 Lifetime Adventure (IRE), Silver Vision (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BLOW THE BUDGET showed more when fifth at Ayr on her qualifying run and can make a winning start switched to handicaps off what looks a fair opening mark.

Last-time-out winners Chumlee and Penpal are feared most if ready to go.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BLOW THE BUDGET 2.CHUMLEE (IRE) 3.PENPAL (FR)

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SECOND RACE | 1.20 THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING 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) Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (46 wins from 329 runners, 14%) runs CHOOSE A COPPER & SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs CHOOSE A COPPER & SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE Longest Traveller: TUFTON AVENUE trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 298 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

st-lb

1

CHOOSE A COPPER (IRE) (36) UF-213

6

11-13

NAB WOOD (IRE) (25) 602

7

11-6

PARIS CERCY (FR) (258) R22/P5-P

7

11-6

ROB ROY MACGREGOR (IRE) (28) 10-45 BF

6

11-6

TUFTON AVENUE (IRE) (43) 1/54-5

7

11-6

WOTYOUDUNNOW BUDDY (IRE) (19) 43-0PP6 6

11-6

CARRIGEEN KALI (IRE) (52) 0445-44

6

10-13

GYPSEY’S SECRET (IRE) (27) 3P06-P6

9

10-13

Patrick Wadge (3) J Br B g Well Chosen - Printing Copper (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Thunder Holdings Ltd & Russell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Donal Coffey TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £95,000 after being placed on completed Irish point outing and readily made all at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) on Rules debut in October. Not beaten fardespitefinishinglastof3inlistedeventatSandown(16f,heavy)36daysagoandhe’s aleadingplayeruppedintripwithtonguestrapon. TFRHHHHI BHA119

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Sean Quinlan J Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Glenark (IRE) Nicky Richards, Greystoke T O Tarzan Bloodstock Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S B M. Cosgrave TIMEFORM VIEW Not given too much a hard time in 3 outings to date, taking a step forward on each occasion, most recently when running on well from off pace to finish secondof12innovicehurdleatAyr(16f,soft)25daysago.Longertrippromisestosuitandhelookscapableofsignificantimprovementagain. TFRHHHHH BHA108

3

Ross Chapman J Br B g Diamond Green (FR) - Folk Dancing (FR) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T O Mr Ian Charles Wilson Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B S.C.E.A. Haras de Peyre & P. Thiriet TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 3-y-o, Diamond Green gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Parisencore. Dam 17f hurdle winner in France. Wears tongue strap. Placed twice from 6 starts in points and doesn’t appeal as obvious debut winner.

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4

Ryan Mania J Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Baloo (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O Mr Ken McGarrity Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S B Mr K. D. Cotter TIMEFORM VIEW Carlisle bumper winner in March. Fair form both starts over hurdles so far, respectable fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) 28 days ago. Step forward likely required on qualifying run.

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5

Richie McLernon J Br B g Valirann (FR) - Rosie’s Trix (IRE) Laura Horsfall, Towcester T O Miss Amy Aldworth B Mr Oliver Carter TIMEFORM VIEW ScoredinmatchonsolepointsoutingbutneverreallythreatenedinacoupleofbumpersforM.J.Linehan.Showedsomethingtoworkonafter16-month absencewhenrespectablefifthof10innovicehurdleatCarlisle(17f,soft)28daysago,thoughremainstobeseenwhetherhecanbuildonthat. TFRHHHII BHA-

6

Sam Coltherd J Br B g Laverock (IRE) - Bob Girl (IRE) Susan Corbett, Otterburn T O Mr Gary Satchwell Finnies Heavy Haulage S B Kevin Haverty & Olive O’Driscoll TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form on the second of 3 outings in bumpers but little impact over hurdles so far and will be of greater interest in low-grade handicaps.

TFRHHIII BHA85

7

Bruce Lynn (3) J Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Carrigeen Kalmia (IRE) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Clan Gathering Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Mrs R. H. Lalor TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and despite looking raw, there’s been encouragement to glean from pair of fourth placed finishes over hurdles in recent months. Should have more to offer.

TFRHHHHI BHA97

8

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 Poor maiden hurdler refused to settle when sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) 27 days ago. Can’t be fancied.

TFRHHIII BHA75 16

9

HOUXTY BELLE (GB) (246) 5

6

10-13

SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE (IRE) (267) 632-

6

10-13

Craig Nichol J Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Border Flora Donald Whillans, Hawick T O Mr W. M. Aitchison B William Aitchison TIMEFORM VIEW Badly needed experience when last of 5 in a Hexham bumper (16.2f, good to soft) 8 months ago. Much more needed going up in trip for hurdles debut.

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10

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note: CARRIGEEN KALI: Following its run on 23/11/2023 it was reported that the horse had lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Choose A Copper (IRE), 3-1 Nab Wood (IRE), 5-1 Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE), 13-2 Carrigeen Kali (IRE), 11-1 Somebody’s Fortune (IRE), 18-1 Tufton Avenue (IRE), 28-1 Paris Cercy (FR), 40-1 Wotyoudunnow Buddy (IRE), 66-1 Houxty Belle (GB), 100-1 Gypsey’s Secret (IRE) NAB WOOD finished with plenty of running under considerate handling at Ayr last month, and whilst it’s interesting he’s being kept to novice company rather than switched to a handicap, he makes most appeal PLAY SMARTER with the longer trip promising to suit. Choose A Copper has created a good impression in both starts so far and is a major player under a penalty, with Carrigeen Kali taken to the complete the placings.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NAB WOOD (IRE) 2.CHOOSE A COPPER (IRE) 3.CARRIGEEN KALI (IRE)

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SECOND RACE

Conner McCann (7) J Br B m Malinas (GER) - Be My Allstar (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Mr and Mrs T. P. Winnell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Dan Rohan TIMEFORM VIEW €5,500 3-y-o, £20,000 5-y-o, Malinas mare. Dam poor maiden over hurdles/fences. Placed on last 2 of 3 starts in Irish points (Apr 2022) and she’s worth noting in the market for leading yard.

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THIRD RACE | 1.50 THE RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) 2m 5f 133y

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

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (46 wins from 329 runners, 14%) runs WITHOUT CONVICTION Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Ellison (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs TUPELO MISSISSIPPI Weightwatcher: POOKIE PEKAN won off a handicap mark of 113, his rating is now down 6lb to 107.

Longest Traveller: TUPELO MISSISSIPPI trained by B Ellison, Malton, 155 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

st-lb

1

VALENCE D’AUMONT (FR) (59) 5F41/-00 C 10

12-0

ARCTIC AMBITION (IRE) (15) 33300P D

9

11-12

DUO D’ENFER (FR) (19) 453-631 D

11 11-10

Nick Scholfield J Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Ice Ti (ITY) Sue Smith, Bingley T O Mrs J. Morgan Pektron Group Ltd S B Mme. & M. Christian Chorier TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good strike rate over fences when landing a Newcastle handicap in December 2021 but well held both starts over hurdles this season after nearly 2 years off.

TFRHHIII BHA115

2

Henry Brooke J Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - See The Clouds Paul Robson, Hawick T O Raceline Scotland Ltd B Mr & Mrs James Hannon TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and capitulated in even more alarming fashion on his first outing for this yard at Haydock 2 weeks ago.

TFRHIIII BHA113

3

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J Br Ch g Linda’s Lad - Odyssee du Cellier (FR) Micky Hammond, Middleham T O Mr Samuel Sutton Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd S B I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning handicap chaser in 2022/23 in France. Claimed for €13,001 in April and off the mark at the third attempt for this yard at Sedgefield 19 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA111

4

DANCEWITHTHEWIND (IRE) (27) 105-5P3 C 9

11-9

MASSINI MAN (GB) (64) 4/121-3F

11

11-9

TUPELO MISSISSIPPI (IRE) (92) 326-245 9

11-7

POOKIE PEKAN (IRE) (45) 15136/-0

11

11-6

UPTOWN HARRY (IRE) (28) 5/551-00 C

10

11-2

Brian Hughes J Br Br g Jeremy (USA) - Sithgaoithe (IRE) Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T O Geoff and Elspeth Adam B Leonard Whitmore TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner over hurdles last season but he’s made an inauspicious start to his chasing career, though latest third at Musselburgh was at least a step in the right direction.

TFRHHHII BHA110

5

Ryan Mania J Br B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Alleged To Rhyme (IRE) Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T O P and F Racing Sandy Thomson S B Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived after joining this yard from John Groucott last season, scoring twice in handicap chases at Musselburgh at up to 3m. Promising return at Carlisle (2m) and probably would have gone close but for departing over C&D in November. Big shout off same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA110

6

Stephen Mulqueen J Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Misleain (IRE) Brian Ellison, Malton T O Phil & Julie Martin & Graeme Preston Brian Ellison Racing Limited S B Robin Ellerbeck (Bloodstock) Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper/maiden hurdle winner who was runner-up for the fourth time over fences at Hexham in May. Well backed but below par last 2 starts after 5 months off.

TFRHHIII BHA108

7

Jamie Hamilton J Br B g Putra Pekan - Shii-Take’s Girl Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O Mr J. Muir Bell Rural Solutions S B Liam Newman TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little after 20 months off when ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.6f, soft) 45 days ago. Hard to know how much ability he retains.

TFRHHIII BHA107

8

Ross Chapman J Br B or Br g Morozov (USA) - Tudor Glyn (IRE) Jane Walton, Otterburn T O Fresh Start Partnership Dunns Houses S B Ms M. Russell TIMEFORM VIEW Ridden positively and took full advantage of a drop in the weights when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (20f) in March. More miss than hit nowadays, however, and ran no sort of race both starts this term.

TFRHHIII BHA103 18

9

WITHOUT CONVICTION (IRE) (46) 41-P224 9

11-2

Patrick Wadge (3) J Br B m Aizavoski (IRE) - With Conviction (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Kelso Lowflyers & Russell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Ambrose Stafford TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways from a much-reduced mark at Ayr (3m, good) in March and returned to a similar level after 5 months off when neck second over C&D (good). Backed that up when runner-up at Hexham and trip might have stretched her back here (26f, heavy) since. TFRHHHII BHA103

10

DEEP CHARM (GB) (27) 3PF-P11

10 10-13

ARTIC ROW (GB) (25) F00-3P1

7

10-13

FIRTH OF FORTH (IRE) (22) P6-2036

8

10-9

AZOF DES MOTTES (FR) (225) S0451-3 CD 7

10-2

Sam Coltherd J Br B g Kayf Tara - Reel Charmer Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T O Mr Richard & Mrs Lisa Mcculloch Dem-Master Demolition Ltd, Bell Rural Solutions S B George A. Charlton TIMEFORM VIEW Largely struggled last season but back to form with a bang when scoring at Sedgefield and Musselburgh in recent months. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick.

TFRHHHHI BHA100

11

Sean Quinlan J Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Line Artic (FR) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Ken McGarrity & Walker,Wheeler,Wheeler Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S B Wood Farm Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Saddle slipped early doors on chase bow before justifying market confidence at Ayr in good style. Already a much better chaser than hurdler and has more to offer still.

TFRHHHHI BHA100 Craig Nichol J Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Gypsy Mo Chara (IRE) Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T O Mark & Caroline Hunter Hazelrigg Racing S B Pierce Molony TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler but hasn’t been in much form in that sphere and well beaten on chase bow at Newcastle last month.

TFRHHIII BHA96

13

Jonathon Bewley J Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Wavy (FR) George Bewley, Colby T O Montgomerie, mandle. Annett and Davidson B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes TIMEFORM VIEW Looked value for extra when winning 14-runner handicap chase (11/2) over C&D (good) in April, idling in front but impressing with his progress on the bridle. Respectable third at Hexham in June but off since.

TFRHHHII BHA89 2023: FORTIFIED BAY (IRE) 11 12 2 Sean Quinlan 20-1 (Jennie Candlish) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 9, 11, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8, 12.

Stewards Note: TUPELO MISSISSIPPI: Following its run on 14/10/2023 it was reported that the horse returned lame.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Artic Row (GB), 13-2 Duo d’Enfer (FR), Massini Man (GB), 9-1 Deep Charm (GB), 10-1 Azof des Mottes (FR), 11-1 Dancewiththewind (IRE), 12-1 Tupelo Mississippi (IRE), 20-1 Without Conviction (IRE), 28-1 Firth of Forth (IRE), 33-1 Pookie Pekan (IRE), 40-1 Valence d’Aumont (FR), Uptown Harry (IRE), 66-1 Arctic Ambition (IRE) MASSINI MAN would probably have gone close to winning but for departing over this C&D 9 weeks ago so can make amends off an unchanged mark.

PLAY SMARTER Deep Charm is the obvious threat as he bids for the hat-trick, with Artic Row also high on the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MASSINI MAN 2.DEEP CHARM 3.ARTIC ROW

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MICKY HAMMOND

MR NICK ORPWOOD

~ 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 %

Miss P Robson B Ellison Mrs A C Hamilton N Alexander M Todhunter R Dobbin

1 8 2 8 1 2

3 28 8 44 6 13

33.3 28.6 25.0 18.2 16.7 15.4

Miss P Robson has just the one runner today, she runs Doyen Du Bar in the 2.20.

~ 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 %

Mr Nick Orpwood Patrick Wadge Richie McLernon Ryan Mania Emma Smith-Chaston Danny McMenamin Ross Chapman C Rabbitt

1

3

33.3

6 8 5 6 8 4 3

26 43 28 36 50 26 20

23.1 18.6 17.9 16.7 16.0 15.4 15.0

Mr Nick Orpwood has just the one ride today: Super Citizen (3.50).

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FOURTH RACE | 2.20 THE WILLIAM HILL BOOKMAKERS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) 2m 51y

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) Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (46 wins from 329 runners, 14%) runs FIVEAFTERFOUR, NORTHERN CARDINAL & RATTLING ROAD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs FIVEAFTERFOUR, NORTHERN CARDINAL & RATTLING ROAD Longest Traveller: MELTON MOSSY trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 298 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

st-lb

1

DOYEN DU BAR (IRE) (34) 1/3/-21 D

8

11-8

DREAM BOY (GB) (16) P1-4451 CD

6

11-8

POINT FRANKLIN (IRE) (364) 551- CD

5

11-8

EIRE STREET (IRE) (43) 5/P23-00

7

11-1

MASTER BRICKLAYER (IRE) (16) 0-05

6

11-1

MELTON MOSSY (IRE) (25) 440

5

11-1

NORTHERN CARDINAL (FR) (16) 3-00

5

11-1

RATTLING ROAD (IRE) (630) 5/1-

7

11-1

Craig Nichol J Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Hollygrove Native (IRE) Pauline Robson, Capheaton T O Mr Eric A. Elliott Tote S B Paul Gibbons TIMEFORM VIEW Evidently hasn’t been the easiest to train but he’s talented and comfortably saw off the promising Esprit du Potier (won since) at Ayr (2m, soft) last month. Capable of defying a penalty.

TFRHHHHH BHA123

2

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 also struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in a C&D maiden (heavy) just after Christmas. Should be competitive under the penalty.

TFRHHHHI BHA109

3

Nathan Moscrop J Br B g Camelot - Another Storm (USA) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T O The Connection Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B Paget Bloodstock TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start to his hurdle career in a C&D juvenile hurdle last January but that form is weak and he hasn’t been seen since. Others are preferred.

TFRHHHII BHA-

4

Danny McMenamin J Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Xian (IRE) Jackie Stephen, Melrose T O Northern Lights Racing Rapid Project Developments Ltd. S B M. Kavanagh TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in 2 bumpers in summer 2022 (trained in Ireland first occasion) but comfortably held in 2 novice hurdles for Thomas Gallagher since returning from an absence. Best watched now setting out for Jackie Stephen.

TFRHIIII BHA-

5

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 First sign of promise when staying on for fifth of 9 to Dream Boy over C&D 16 days but he’s one who is unlikely to really come into his own until handicapping over longer trips.

TFRHHIII BHA-

6

Richie McLernon J Br B g Valirann (FR) - Miss Ira Zarad (IRE) Laura Horsfall, Towcester T O Miss Amy Aldworth B James Flood TIMEFORM VIEW Has hinted at ability in a bumper/maiden hurdles but he’s more one for handicaps down the line.

TFRHIIII BHA-

7

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 comfortably held in a bumper and maiden hurdle (seventh to Dream Boy) back here this winter.

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8

Patrick Wadge (3) J Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Rossa Parks (IRE) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Misses P & F Simpson Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B G. Aherne TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 purchase after winning an Irish point in April 2022. It’s taken a while for new connections to get him to the track but this isn’t a strong race and he’s an interesting runner, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.

TFRHHHHI BHA22

9

RUN AT DAWN (IRE) (22) PF-P

5

11-1

TRAILBLAZER (GB) (22) 0

5

11-1

FIVEAFTERFOUR (IRE) (27) 1-04

6

10-8

MARCH WIND (IRE) (302) 22-

7

10-8

Henry Brooke J Br Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Ringside Humour (IRE) Adam Nicol, Seahouses T O Molly and Paul Willis B J. S. Bolger TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best on the Flat and hasn’t completed in 3 hurdle starts. Tongue tie refitted.

TFRHIIII BHA-

10

Jamie Hamilton J Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ballymore Celebre (IRE) Adam Nicol, Seahouses T O Ian Nicol Racing B Carmel Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat. 150/1, comfortably held on Newcastle hurdle debut just before Christmas.

TFRHIIII BHA-

11

Conner McCann (7) J Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tarantella Lady Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Wymer & Russell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B Mr K. D. Cotter TIMEFORM VIEW £80,000 buy after easily winning her sole Irish point. Better effort over hurdles for new connections when fourth of 8 over 2 1/2m at Musselburgh last month. Won’t need to step up too much on that form to play a prominent role here.

TFRHHHII BHA-

12

Brian Hughes 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 last spring.

Respected hurdle debutante after 10 months off.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Doyen du Bar (IRE), 5-1 Rattling Road (IRE), 6-1 Dream Boy (GB), 15-2 March Wind (IRE), 12-1 Point Franklin (IRE), 16-1 Fiveafterfour (IRE), 25-1 Master Bricklayer (IRE), 50-1 Northern Cardinal (FR), 100-1 Eire Street (IRE), Trailblazer (GB), 150-1 Melton Mossy (IRE), 250-1 Run At Dawn (IRE) DOYEN DU BAR is quite useful and should be up to defying a penalty here.

Recent C&D scorer Dream Boy might be the one to give him most to do unless the PLAY SMARTER betting vibes are strong surrounding returning hurdle newcomers March Wind and Rattling Road.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DOYEN DU BAR (IRE) 2.DREAM BOY 3.MARCH WIND (IRE)

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DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) 5 10 7 Patrick Wadge 10-11 (Lucinda Russell) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 11.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 12.

FIFTH RACE | 2.50 THE KELSO BETTING RING BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) 2m 51y

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631, 5th £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25) Weights lowered 1lb.

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (46 wins from 329 runners, 14%) runs BOIS GUILLBERT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs BOIS GUILLBERT Longest Traveller: GINGER MAIL trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 95 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

st-lb

1

BOIS GUILLBERT (FR) (22) 113-136 CD

5

11-8

GINGER MAIL (FR) (30) 522P-20 D

8

11-8

THE CHURCHILL LAD (IRE) (22) 205-021 D 5

11-7

CRACKING RHAPSODY (IRE) (28) 6-1412 D 5

11-3

RUSSIAN VIRTUE (GB) (7) 331311 D

11-2

Stephen Mulqueen J Br Ch g Ivanhowe (GER) - Ready Kap (FR) Lucinda Russell, Kinross T O Mr R. B. H. Young Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but he turned in a rare poor run when last of 6 to The Churchill Lad in handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, heavy) 22 days ago. Sort to bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA120

2

Danny McMenamin J Br Gr g Sinndar (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent type who would have made a winning reappearance at Ayr but for a mistake at the last. Beat only one in first-time visor at Cheltenham since but this C&D winner can get back on track with cheekpieces now refitted.

TFRHHHII BHA120

3

Ross Chapman J Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Imalwayshotforyou (USA) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T O Flying High and Blacklock Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Mile High Racing S B CGD Syndicate TIMEFORM VIEW WonjuvenileeventsatCartmelandCattericklastseasonandbackontheupinhandicapsrecently,buildingonMusselburgh second when going one better at Haydock (2m, heavy). Should remain competitive after a 5lb rise.

TFRHHHHI BHA119

4

Craig Nichol J Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cracking Gale (IRE) Ewan Whillans, Hawick T O Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright B Mr Jay Leahy TIMEFORM VIEW Perthbumperwinnerwhowentinatthefirsttimeofaskingoverhurdlesin2mHexhamnoviceinNovember.Improved under a penalty when runner-up in Carlisle novice since so he’s a player now going into handicaps.

TFRHHHHH BHA115

5

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Nathan Moscrop J Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T O Mr Derek Thompson Bluegrass Horse Feeds S B Derek R. Price TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived for his current yard, gaining an eighth win in 2m1f Carlisle hurdle in December. Ran poorly on his bumper debut at Wolverhampton since but is the sort to bounce back quickly. TFRHHHII BHA114 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) 10 11 1 Derek Fox 9-4 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note: BOIS GUILLBERT: Following its run on 23/12/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 The Churchill Lad (IRE), 3-1 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE), 7-2 Russian Virtue (GB), 8-1 Bois Guillbert (FR), 12-1 Ginger Mail (FR) A case can be made for all of the quintet but CRACKING RHAPSODY steps into handicap company on an upward curve so edges the vote. The Churchill Lad rates PLAY SMARTER a big threat though on the back of his Haydock victory, while it would come as no surprise if both Bois Guillbert and Ginger Mail got back on track and had a say too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CRACKING RHAPSODY (IRE) 2.THE CHURCHILL LAD (IRE) 3.BOIS GUILLBERT (FR)

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SIXTH RACE | 3.20 THE CHAIRMAN’S CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) 2m 7f 96y

for five 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) Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (46 wins from 329 runners, 14%) runs DESTINY IS ALL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs DESTINY IS ALL Longest Traveller: CIEL DE NEIGE trained by B Haslam, Middleham, 112 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

st-lb

1

FLOUEUR (FR) (302) P0100P-

9

12-0

CIEL DE NEIGE (FR) (29) 00U-600

9

12-0

SPECIAL RATE (IRE) (19) 111114 BF

7

11-2

DUBAI DAYS (IRE) (28) 312-565 C

10 10-10

RED HAPPY (FR) (28) 652111 C

7

10-4

DESTINY IS ALL (IRE) (34) 22P-103 CD

10

10-2

JET LEGS (IRE) (22) 211-441 C D

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Tabitha Worsley (3) J Br B g Legolas (JPN) - Saraska d’Airy (FR) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T O M Hammond, Moorland Racing & J Menzies Walling & Landscape Gardeners, Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors S B Aurelien Hamm TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Gordon Elliott but he offered little both starts at Uttoxeter for Gary Hanmer last winter. Has lots to prove after 10 months off for his new handler.

TFRHHIII BHA140

2

Richie McLernon J Br B g Authorized (IRE) - In Caso di Neve (FR) Ben Haslam, Middleham T O Mr John P. McManus B Gregor Vischer TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser at his peak for Willie Mullins but he came in last of 11 on his yard bow in handicap chase (50/1) at Doncaster (24f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA140

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Ross Chapman J Br B g Valirann (FR) - Estuary Princess (IRE) Philip Kirby, Richmond T O Quinn Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S B Francis Flynn TIMEFORM VIEW Returned with an easy chase victory at Sedgefield before quickly following up over hurdles there later in November. Made mistakes when only fourth of five in handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) 19 days ago but the sort to bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA128

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Bruce Lynn (3) J Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Comeragh Girl (IRE) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T O Alexander, McGarrity, Morris & Parker Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S B Mrs Hannah Crowley TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who ran well in a first-time tongue tie when fifth of 8 to Red Happy in handicap chase at Carlisle (20.9f, soft) 28 days ago, still in with every chance when blundered last. Can go well again off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHI BHA122

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Jonathon Bewley J Br Ch g Red Dubawi (IRE) - Happynees (FR) George Bewley, Colby T O Gibson, Annett and Mandle B S.C.E.A.Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al TIMEFORM VIEW Left David Pipe after scoring at Exeter in October and has gone from strength to strength since, bagging handicap chases at Kelso and Carlisle. Back up another 6lb but he remains well treated on old form so should make a bold bid for the four-timer.

TFRHHHHH BHA116

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Patrick Wadge (3) 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 C&D winner who comes here on the back of a creditable third of 7 in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, soft) 34 days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces now and he can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA114

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Sean Quinlan J Br B g Jet Away - Supreme Magical Martin Todhunter, Penrith T O Mrs Suzy Brown & Mr Peter R Brown Tote S B Michael McCullagh TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner around 3m over hurdles last term and built on a promising start to his chase career when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Has more to offer. Player.

TFRHHHHI BHA114 DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: JUST DON’T KNOW (IRE) 10 10 2 Tom Scudamore 4-5 (Paul Robson) 4 ran Visor worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note: FLOUEUR: Following its run on 18/3/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

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Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jet Legs (IRE), 10-3 Red Happy (FR), 9-2 Special Rate (IRE), 6-1 Dubai Days (IRE), Destiny Is All (IRE), 33-1 Floueur (FR), Ciel De Neige (FR) RED HAPPY hasn’t looked back since joining George Bewley and is fancied to rack up his four-timer with a 6lb rise for his recent impressive Carlisle success still leaving him handily weighted on past exploits. Jet Legs is much less PLAY SMARTER exposed and the main threat if, as expected, building on his Newcastle victory. Dubai Days and Destiny Is All both have winning form round here and command plenty of respect too in an intriguing contest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RED HAPPY (FR) 2.JET LEGS (IRE) 3.DUBAI DAYS (IRE)

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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.

2024 NORTHERN AREA POINT-TO-POINT FIXTURES 2024 Sunday 21st January - Jedforest at Kelso (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 & 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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Sunday 28th January - Percy at Alnwick (12:30pm)

FEBRUARY'S FIXTURES AYR RACECOURSE 13TH & 26TH

MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE 3RD, 4TH & 18TH

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SEVENTH RACE | 3.50 THE JOIN RACING TV NOW OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) 2m 7f 96y

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6600

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2944, 2nd £1472, 3rd £736, 4th £368. (Penalty Value £3387.78) Race Stats

Longest Traveller: TORNGAT trained by T Greenwood, Carnforth, 126 miles.

Br Breeding

O Owner

H Hunt

J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

no

horse

age

st-lb

1

FUGITIVES DRIFT (IRE) (336) 2P06PP-

9

11-12

GAME OF WAR (IRE) (42) 045P/0-P

12 11-12

SUPER CITIZEN (GB) (273) 000P45-

10 11-12

TORNGAT (FR) (246) 21123-P

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Miss Lucy Brown (7) J Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Shebeganit (IRE) Miss Lucy Brown, Hawick T O Miss Lucy Brown H Jedforest TIMEFORM VIEW Went the wrong way for Nicky Henderson and was pulled up in a point when last seen almost a year ago. Others make more appeal.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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Mr Callum Pritchard (7) J Br B g Shantou (USA) - Carrig Eden Lass (IRE) M. Robinson T O Mr M. Robinson H Brocklesby TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful at best for Henry de Bromhead but poor effort on sole start for Nick Kent 13 months ago and has been pulled up in a point since. Hard to make a case for.

TFRHHIII BHA-

3

Mr Nick Orpwood (3) J Br B g Multiplex - Kallithea (IRE) Mrs Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland T O Mr A. R. Sutcliffe H Hurworth TIMEFORM VIEW In form when last seen for Eugene O’Sullivan and sets the standard, so he should be able to make a successful start in this sphere.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

4

11-12

Mr Thomas Greenwood (7) J Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR) T. Greenwood, Carnforth T O Mr T. Greenwood H Haydon TIMEFORM VIEW Modest chaser. Pulled up in hunter chase (10/1) at Hexham (24.2f, good to soft).

Off 8 months. Does at least have some form in this sphere, so not a forlorn hope.

TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 4 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Super Citizen (GB), 11-4 Torngat (FR), 8-1 Fugitives Drift (IRE), 11-1 Game of War (IRE) SUPER CITIZEN was in form when last seen and the others all have something to prove, so he’s the obvious way to go. Torngat could trouble him if he’s back on his game.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SUPER CITIZEN 2.TORNGAT (FR) 3.FUGITIVES DRIFT (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE

PLAY SMARTER

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.50 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 8th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Penalties, after January 6th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. RACING TV have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £31. - Closed January 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.20 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING 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 one hurdle race. Enter by noon, January 8th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 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. 18 entries at £40. - Closed January 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.50 - THE RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £46 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Penalties, after January 6th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 6lb.

RACING TV have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifier. 20 entries at £46. - Closed January 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.20 - THE WILLIAM HILL BOOKMAKERS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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, January 8th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. WILLIAM HILL have 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. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 27th April, 2024. 21 entries at £40. - Closed January 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.50 - THE KELSO BETTING RING BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6601 to the winning horse The second to receive £3037, the third £1518, the fourth £760 and the fifth £378. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £62 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £50 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Penalties, after January 6th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. This race has been generously sponsored by the bookmakers of the Kelso Betting Ring who 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 £62. - Closed January 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5049; Second £2524; Third £1263; Fourth £631; Fifth £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25) Weights lowered 1lbs.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.20 - THE CHAIRMAN’S CUP 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £71 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £57 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Penalties, after January 6th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Chairman of Kelso Racecourse, Mark Hunter, has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, as well as a £50 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 Chairman’s Perpetual Cup to be held for one year only. 13 entries, 1 at £14 and 12 at £71. - Closed January 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.50 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1694, the third £846 and the fourth £423. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 8th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 2 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. 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. 8 entries at £33. - Closed January 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368. (Penalty Value £3387.78) HC SEE PAGE 29 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.

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