Kelso Races - Saturday 26th October

Saturday 26th October 2024

Official Programme & Form Guide £3.00

Turnstiles / Raceday Office

Viewing Boxes

Younger Stand

Hamilton Room

Hamilton II

Rosies’ Carvery

Owners Marquee

Chicken Hutch Bar

Annual Members Bar

Parade Ring

Winners Enclosure

Kelsae Yorkie Bar

Grandstand Bar

Weighing Room

Dukes & Duchess Suite

Bookmakers

Betting Shop

Belhaven Bar

Tweedie Grandstand & Bar

Wheelchair Viewing

Platforms

Final Furlong Marquee

Track2Track

Drop Off & Pick Up Point

Welcome to Kelso Racecourse where we have a cracking day’s racing in store, followed by musical entertainment in the Belhaven Village marquee after the final race. We hope that you enjoy your afternoon.

The National Hunt season moves up a gear this weekend and we’re delighted with the quality of the fields declared for today’s programme. The £50,000 Edinburgh Gin Handicap Chase has attracted seven runners including last year’s winner, the top weight Elvis Mail. We are grateful to the connections of all today’s runners, including the racehorse owners, trainers, jockeys and stable staff, for choosing to run at Kelso –we couldn’t put on such compelling races without you.

We’d like to thank the sponsors of today’s programme who, in addition to Edinburgh Gin, include: William Hill Bookmakers, Racing TV, and the Firth Family & Urgewain Motors. Sponsorship support makes an enormous difference to the quality of the races that we are able to stage and is much appreciated by everyone at Kelso

Over the course of more than two-hundred years, Kelso has developed a reputation for friendliness flows from the good natured crowd that frequents the racecourse. Thank you for attending today’s racemeeting and for spreading the message about the good times to be enjoyed here.

Have a great time and come back soon.

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

Saturday 26th October 2024

Stewards

ADRIAN SMITH (Chief Steward), JOHN WILSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair), AMANDA HAMMERSLEY (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair), ALAN DEMPSEY, LYNDSAY GLYNN

Starters ANDREW PARKER, JASON CALLAGHAN

Judge NICK HARGREAVE

Clerk of the Scales KARL CURRAN

Veterinary Officer ARTHUR KIDD

Commentator STEVEN POWELL

Raceday Announcer ROBERT HOGARTH

Medical Officers

Veterinary Surgeons

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

MR EDWARD CHINN, B.VET.MED, CERT.E.P., M.R.C.V.S., MR URS SCHAELI, MED VET. 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., EUAN HAMMERSLEY, BSC B.VM &S CERT, AVP, M.R.C.V.S.

Betting Ring Manager DARREN IRVING

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Patrons

Directors

LINDA PORTER, JAMES BONAR, TRACEY HAMILTON, MICHELLE MAUGHAN

MR DH DAVIDSON, MR GF ADAM

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 JAMES ARMSTRONG

Safeguarding Officers MR J ARMSTRONG, MR J GARRATT

THE TEAM

James Armstrong 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

No of days since last ran

colour graphic horse’s name form sire dam

9 BIG RIVER (IRE)(49)PB15-30

Br B g Milan - Call Kate (IRE)

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

age weight st-lbs

11 11-1

Derek Fox J O Two Black Labs

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T B J.R. Curran Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wins over fences have come in small fields, but he does have some good efforts to his name in big-field handicapsandwasn’tdisgracedwheneighthintheWelshNationalatChepstowlasttime.Respected.TFRHHHII BHA139

colour of horse: b=bay br=brown, ch=chestnut, gr=grey

sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam form guide Official BHA rating Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

How to Bet

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

2. Choose your bet – ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are the two most common types:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

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JUMP JOCKEYS WITH RIDES

Race 1 1.10 2m 4f 44y

1 Will Carver (IRE) 11-10

2 Guard Your Dreams (GB) 11-9

3 Lisnamult Lad (IRE) 11-7

4 Riskintheground (IRE) 11-6

5 Jazzy Matty (FR) 11-6

6 Doughmore Bay (IRE) 11-5

7 Dutch Schultz (GB) 11-2

8 Lord of Thunder (IRE) 11-2

9 Weveallbeencaught (IRE) 11-1

10 Marv Michael (IRE) 11-1

11 Bob Bob Ricard (IRE) 10-11

12 Bashers Reflection (GB)10-10

13 Andys Flame (GB) 10-5

Race 2 1.45 2m 7f 208y

1 Donnie Devito (IRE) 11-8

2 Fine Margin (IRE) 11-8

3 Intense Approach (GB) 11-8

4 Millforce (IRE) 11-8

5 Hauraki Gulf (GB) 11-0

CHELTENHAM

Race 3 2.20 3m 1f

1 Does He Know (GB) 12-0

2 Broadway Boy (IRE) 11-11

3 Vanillier (FR) 11-10

4 Le Milos (GB) 11-9

5 Kinondo Kwetu (GB) 11-4

6 Senior Chief (GB) 11-4

7 Escaria Ten (FR) 11-2

8 Chasing Fire (GB) 11-2

9 Captain Morgs (IRE) 11-2

10 Kansas City Star (IRE) 10-6

11 Pepe Le Moko (FR) 10-3

12 Unanswered Prayers (IRE) 10-3

13 Some Scope (GB) 10-2

14 The Short Go (IRE) 10-2

Race 4 2.55 2m 7f 208y

1 Botox Has (FR) 12-0

2 Beacon Edge (IRE) 11-8

3 The Wallpark (IRE) 11-7

4 Gowel Road (IRE) 11-3

5 Supreme Gift (IRE) 10-12

6 Al Gasparo (FR) 10-12

7 Cruz Control (FR) 10-10

8 Secret Trix (GB) 10-9

9 Zain Nights (GB) 10-6

10 Idem (FR) 10-3

11 Como Park (IRE) 10-3

12 Classic Concorde (IRE) 10-2 13 Hardy Boy (FR) 10-2

NEWBURY

1m 2f

Race 5 3.30 2m 87y

1 Bottler’secret (IRE) 11-8

2 An Bradan Feasa (IRE) 11-4

3 Balboa (GB) 11-0

4 Dodger Long (GB) 11-0

5 Givemefive (IRE) 11-0

6 Latin Verse (GB) 11-0

7 Royal Way (FR) 11-0

8 Hasten Slowly (IRE) 10-7

Race 6 4.05 3m 110y

1 Hyland (FR) 11-7

2 Yeats Star (IRE) 11-7

3 Bowtogreatness (IRE) 11-2

4 Moon D’Orange (FR) 11-2

5 Theatre Man (IRE) 11-2

6 Transmission (IRE) 11-2

Race 7 4.40 2m 87y

1 Not So Sobers (GB) 11-6

2 The Dancing Tree (IRE) 11-6

3 Cloudy View (GB) 11-5

4 Block Rockin Beats (IRE) 11-2

5 Jager Time (IRE) 11-2

6 Oniro Olly (GB) 11-2

7 Seatoit (IRE) 11-2

8 Aeroplane Blonde (GB) 11-1

9 Fortune de Mer (IRE) 11-1

10 Kashchei (GB) 11-1

11 Let Me Go Boys (IRE) 11-1

12 Osterberg (IRE) 11-1

13 Pougie (GB) 11-1

14 Rubber Ball (GB) 11-1

15 Everest (GB) 10-9

Race 1 1.25 6f

1 Priapos (IRE) 9-9

2 Jr Climbs (IRE) 9-9

3 Rock Hunter (GB) 9-8

4 The Hare Rail (IRE) 9-5

5 Art Design (IRE) 9-4

6 Hackney Diamonds (GB) 9-4

7 Prosperitas (IRE) 9-3

8 Emporess (IRE) 8-12

9 East Tyrone (IRE) 8-9

Race 2 2.00 7f

1 Ellaria Sand (GB) 9-2

2 Isabella Castile (GB) 9-2

3 Liberalised (GB) 9-2

4 Naina (GB) 9-2

5 Santa Savana (GB) 9-2

6 Saqqara Sands (GB) 9-2

7 Sea To Sky (IRE) 9-2

8 Supermodel (IRE) 9-2

9 Too Much Heaven (GB) 9-2

10 Twafeeg (IRE) 9-2

Race 3 2.34

1 Civil Law (IRE) 10-1

2 Maggie’s Way (GB) 10-0

3 Arthur’s Realm (IRE) 10-0

4 Indemnity (IRE) 9-11

5 Sir Lowry’s Pass (GB) 9-6

6 Thundering (GB) 9-6

7 Nap Hand (IRE) 9-6

8 Sweet Reward (IRE) 9-6

9 Giselles Defence (IRE) 9-4

10 Desperate Dan (IRE) 9-4

11 Odin Legacy (IRE) 9-1

12 Yokohama (IRE) 9-1

13 Pink Lily (GB) 8-11

Race 4 3.10 7f

1 Afentiko (IRE) 9-2

2 Benevento (IRE) 9-2

3 Bob Mali (IRE) 9-2

4 God of War (GB) 9-2

5 Make You Smile (IRE) 9-2 6 Mirabeau (GB) 9-2

7 Panama Black (IRE) 9-2

8 Star Anthem (IRE) 9-2 9 Yaroogh (IRE) 9-2

Race 5 3.45 1m 4f 1 Al Aasy (IRE) 9-9

Max Vega (IRE) 9-6

Salt Bay (GER) 9-6

Feigning Madness (GB) 9-0

God’s Window (GB) 9-0

Danielle (GB) 8-11

Race 6 4.19 1m 7y

1 Brightandbeautiful (GB) 9-2

2 Celestial Pearl (IRE) 9-2

3 Hatysa (GB) 9-2

4 Honour Whim (GB) 9-2

5 Magdalayna (GB) 9-2

6 That’s Amore (IRE) 9-2

Race 7 4.50 1m 4f

1 Aikhal (IRE) 11-4

2 Warning Sign (FR) 11-4

3 Motazzen (IRE) 11-3

4 Beautiful Crown (GB) 11-2

5 Dashing Panther (GB) 11-2

6 Throne Hall (GB) 11-1

7 Macari (GB) 11-1

8 Genesius (IRE) 11-0

9 Imperial Cult (IRE) 10-12

10 Hartur d’Oudairies (FR) 10-10

11 Atalanta Breeze (GB) 10-9

12 Ship To Shore (GB) 10-5

13 Mrs Meader (GB) 10-3

Race 1 1.30 6f 2y

1 Francisco’s Piece (GB) 9-6

2 Arctic Voyage (GB) 9-3

3 Bounty (IRE) 9-3

4 Diego Ventura (IRE) 9-3

5 Fast Track Harry (GB) 9-3

6 King’s Call (IRE) 9-3

7 La Bellota (IRE) 9-3

8 Shadow Army (GB) 9-3

Race 2 2.05 5f 3y

1 Blue Storm (GB) 9-9

2 Pilgrim (GB) 9-3

3 Vespasian (IRE) 9-3

4 Vintage Clarets (GB) 9-2

5 The Bell Conductor (IRE) 9-2

6 Cover Up (IRE) 9-1

7 Woolhampton (IRE) 9-1

8 Walbank (IRE) 9-0

9 Venture Capital (GB) 8-11

10 King of Stars (IRE) 8-11

11 Designer (GB) 8-10

12 Jer Batt (IRE) 8-10

13 Tinto (GB) 8-9

14 Solar Aclaim (IRE) 8-4

15 Good Earth (IRE) 8-4

16 Aberama Gold (GB) 8-4

17 Je Ne Sais Quoi (IRE) 8-4

Race 3 2.40 1m

1 Anno Domini (GB) 9-3

2 Delacroix (IRE) 9-3

3 Detain (IRE) 9-3

4 Hotazhell (GB) 9-3

5 Nebras (GB) 9-3

6 Royal Playwright (GB) 9-3

7 Seaplane (GB) 9-3

8 Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB) 9-3

DONCASTER

Race 4 3.15 1m 2f 43y

1 Iron Lion (GB) 9-13

2 Killybegs Warrior (IRE) 9-12

3 Terwada (IRE) 9-12

4 Mr Alan (GB) 9-12

5 Alpha Crucis (IRE) 9-11

6 Stressfree (FR) 9-10

7 Mustazeed (IRE) 9-10

8 The Reverend (GB) 9-9

9 Euchen Glen (GB) 9-8

10 Laafi (FR) 9-8

11 Primo Lara (IRE) 9-5

12 Have Secret (IRE) 9-4

13 Lyric (IRE) 9-2

14 Shadow of War (GB) 9-0

15 Promethean (FR) 8-13

16 City of Delight (USA) 8-11 17 Afloat (GB) 8-9

Race 5 3.50 7f 6y

1 Mirabeau (GB) 9-11

2 Eve’s Boy (GB) 9-9

3 Wild Nature (GB) 9-8

4 Bowen Island (IRE) 9-8 5 Our Mighty Mo (IRE) 9-7

Pellitory (GB) 9-7 7 We Dare To Dream (IRE) 9-6

Titian Blue (IRE) 8-13

Is I Right (IRE) 8-10

Barry’s Boy (IRE) 8-6

Law Degree (IRE) 8-5

Race 6 4.25 7f 6y 1 Glenfinnan (IRE) 10-1 2 Akkadian Thunder (GB) 9-11 3 Lord Bertie (FR) 9-11 4 Baradar (IRE) 9-11

Crown Estate (GB) 9-9

Persuasion (IRE) 9-9

Rhythm Master (IRE) 9-8

Zabriskie Point (GB) 9-5

Thunder Roar (GB) 9-5

Pearle d’Or (IRE) 9-5

Wobwobwob (IRE) 9-5

Navagio (IRE) 9-5

Look Back Smiling (IRE) 9-4

Kodi Lion (IRE) 9-2

Quest For Fun (GB) 9-2 18 Roberto Caro (IRE) 9-2

Myal (GB) 8-13

Race 7 5.00 7f 6y

1 Racingbreaks Ryder (IRE) 10-7

2 Abduction (FR) 10-2

3 Tennessee Gold (FR) 10-0

4 Zip (GB) 10-0

5 Feel The Need (GB) 10-0

6 Sceptic (IRE) 9-13 7 Albeseeingyer (GB) 9-12

8 Count Palatine (IRE) 9-9

9 Broken Spear (GB) 9-8 10 Drumstick (GB) 9-7

11 Cold Stare (IRE) 9-6

12 Mysteryofthesands (GB) 9-5

13 Onemorenomore (GB) 9-0

Race 8 5.30 7f 6y

1 Lowton (GB) 10-4

2 Gincident (IRE) 10-1

3 Boy Douglas (IRE) 10-0

4 Empire of Light (IRE) 10-0

5 The Cookstown Cafu (GB) 10-0

6 Rock Melody (IRE) 9-12

7 Arctic Dawn (GB) 9-11

8 Spun To Gold (USA) 9-9

9 Golspie (IRE) 9-7

10 Prairie Falcon (GB) 9-6

11 Another Baar (GB) 9-5

12 Capote’s Dream (IRE) 9-4

13 Ey Up Its Jazz (GB) 8-11

THE HALLOWEEN AFTER PARTY ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 339 runners, 13%) runs BOLD LIGHT & TOMMYS LAW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 42 runners, 10%) runs BOLD LIGHT & TOMMYS LAW

Fancy That: L Russell won this race in 2015, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs BOLD LIGHT & TOMMYS LAW today

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

BOLD LIGHT (IRE)(175)

F/2//2-3

2

7 11-4

Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Turmoss (FR) Alan Doyle (5) J

O Mr J Scott Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr R. Bryan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

BRIDGE

COURT (IRE)(253) 0/20-

5 11-4

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - The Wounded Cook (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mrs Mossie Hayes & Mr Tom Hayes Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up completed start in points back in 2021 and ran to a fair level when placed on both hurdle outings in the spring. Has to enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA107

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 2023) but finished well held in a C&D bumper on sole outing for R. Mike Smith. Tongue strap on for hurdle/stable bow. TFRHHIII BHA-

FLAUBERT (IRE)

(171)P/12-6

6 11-4

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Madam Bovary (IRE) Theo Gillard J

O Miss C. Lees-Jones Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd Tote S

LANCE LES DES (FR)

(163) 5P3-3

Br Ch g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Macara (GER)

5 11-4

Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Roll The Dice N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinnerinpointsandproducedapromisingeffortfittedwithatonguestrapwhensecondof7inbumper(7/4) atMusselburgh(15.6f,soft)inJanuary.FailedtorepeatthateffortoverC&DinMayandislikelytorequirelongertrips TFRHHHII BHA4

TIMEFORM VIEW Held back by inexperience on bumper debut here in February but more like it when third of 8 at Hexham 10 weeks later and shaped well on his hurdlingdebutwhenthirdin7-runnermaidenatPerth(16.2f)inMay Thatformhasn’tworkedout,buthe’sopentoimprovementnonetheless

NAE BOTHER AT A’ (IRE)

(230) 0/060-

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Daisies Adventure (IRE)

6 11-4

Sam Coltherd J

O Geoff and Elspeth Adam Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Bruce Mactaggart

(IRE)

(14)F3P-0

Br B g Jet Away - Our Dot (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW No sign of ability in bumpers/maiden hurdle. Off 7 months First run for yard after leaving

TFRHIIII

5 11-4

Sean Quinlan J

O Murphy’s Law Partnership Martin Todhunter, Penrith T

B Ms S. Rothwell

TIMEFORM VIEW Third completed start in Irish points but went with no encouragement on his recent Rules debut at Hexham. TFRHIIII

(IRE)(194) 34P- 5 11-4

Br Ch g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Tell The Tale (FR) Callum Bewley J

O GREYSTOKE OWNERS II Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Mr Robert Norton

TOMMYS LAW (IRE)

(31)2/5022-2

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Ciara’s Oscar (IRE) Derek Fox J

O THE FALCON PARTNERSHIP Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Dr Brid Corkery Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame on both bumper outings last season but is probably more one for longer trips in due course. TFRHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points and has shown fair form when runner-up on last 3 outings over hurdles, including at Perth (16.2f) 31 days ago Obvious contender TFRHHHHI BHA111 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

9

HIGH DANCER (GB)

(174)55-1

4 11-3

Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Up High Brian Hughes J

O Advantage Engineering Ltd T/As Wrr UK James Ewart, Langholm T

B James and Jean Potter Ltd WRR UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £7,500 3-y-o, £95,000 4-y-o, Norse Dancer gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed21f)MidnightTour OffthemarkinIrishpointsatthirdattemptinMayandisaninterestingRulesdebutant TFRHHHHH BHA10

BLOW A FORTUNE

(IRE)(20) 4

5 10-11

Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Roseaway (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Miss Valerie Renwick Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a low-key start to her career when fourth in a small-field novice at this course (20.9f, good to soft) 20 days ago Down in trip TFRHHIII BHA11

SOCIETY SOLDIER (IRE)

(188)3-

4 10-10

Br B f Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Salou Blues (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mrs I. Hodge

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Miss Christine Hurley Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 buy from the family of Paisley Park Third sole start in Irish points in April. Might be one for the longer term. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: CONISTON GEORGE (IRE) 5 11 4 Danny McMenamin 9-4 (Nicky Richards) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 8. Stewards Note:

NAE BOTHER AT A’: Following its run on 10/3/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Tommys Law (IRE), 10-3 Bold Light (IRE), 11-2 High Dancer (GB), 13-2 Lance Les Des (FR), 14-1 Flaubert (IRE), Society Soldier (IRE), 16-1 Red Cadillac (IRE), 33-1 Bridge Court (IRE), 66-1 Blow A Fortune (IRE), 200-1 Powerofjet (IRE), 250-1 Nae Bother At A’ (IRE)

Those with experience don’t set the bar all that high, so a chance is taken on HIGH DANCER, a £95,000 purchase after winning his third start in Irish points in May There’s little to separate the Lucinda Russell-trained pair Tommys Law and Bold Light on form and they are obvious threats

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

SECOND RACE | 2.10

MARTIN & SARAH FIRTH MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 339 runners, 13%) runs BLOW THE BUDGET & DOMANDLOUIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 42 runners, 10%) runs BLOW THE BUDGET & DOMANDLOUIS Longest Traveller: BANNSIDE trained by I Duncan, Coylton, 132 miles.

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

O Ken McGarrity & Hannigan,Wheeler,Wheeler Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Eamonn Duggan Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd, Sandy Thomson S

2

3

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who made the frame on first of 3 starts over hurdles last season. Left chasing debut form behind when runner-in handicapatHexham(20.1f)inJune,beforeracingkeenlyinfirst-timecheekpiecesatMarketRasen(23.8f)nexttime.Notruledout TFRHHHII BHA104

RACEVIEW ROAD (IRE)

(171) 31221-4 C BF 6 12-0

Br B g Milan - Blueberry Bramble (IRE) Jonathon Bewley J

O Mr Alan Udale George Bewley, Colby T

B J. F. Mernagh Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMultipleIrishpointwinnerwhowasplacedinabumperandcoupleofNewcastlenovicehurdlespriortomakingawinningchasedebut inhandicaphere(21.6f)inApril.BeatenonlyalengthwhenfourthoverC&DinMay,soheenterscalculationsonreturn. TFRHHHHI BHA104

CARDAMON HILL (IRE)

(20) 612063

Br Br g Presenting - Through The Lens (IRE)

4

7 11-12

Henry Brooke J

O Mrs Margaret Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Brucetown Farms Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedchaseaccountatPerth(23.8f)inJuneandgoodsecondatsameC&Dthefollowingmonth.Notinsameformnext2starts, butbouncedbackwhenthirdatthiscourse(26.2f)20daysago Capableofgettinginvolvedifhe’sonagoingday TFRHHHII BHA102

SIMILAR STORY (IRE)(22)

Br B m Mahler - Bell Walks Eve (IRE)

23525-2

6 11-9

Sam Coltherd J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Robert O’Callaghan Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinnerofanIrishpointwhoshowedabilityinnovices/handicapssenthurdlnglastseason.After5monthsoff,tookastepforward whenrunner-upinmares’handicapatHexham(20.1f)22daysagoandshegoeschasingwithyardingoodform.Majorplayer

DOMANDLOUIS (IRE)(171)

2/4245-P C 7 11-5

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Drive On Kate (IRE)

Derek Fox J

O Two Black Labs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mrs Mairead Curran Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerherein2022andrunner-up3timesoverfenceslastyear,includingtwiceoverthisC&D Formwentthewrongway onlast3starts,pulledupbackhereinMay,buthe’sbeengivenachancebythehandicapper Headgearleftoffonreturn. TFRHHHII BHA95

BLOW THE BUDGET (GB)(31)500-366

6 10-13

Br B m Kayf Tara - Roche d’Or Jack Power (7) J

O Claymore Racing Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr S. M. Couling Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Remainsamaidenbutproducedbesteffortoverhurdles(followingwindop)whenthirdatMarketRasen(20.6f)inMay Unsuited bywayracedevelopednexttime,thoughafter4monthsoffsheofferedlittlesentchasingatPerth(20.1f)onherlatestouting. TFRHHIII BHA89

(IRE)(15)P-46061

Br B g Well Chosen - One Edge (IRE)

6 10-11

Ross Chapman J

O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Hugh J. Holohan Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEWAfteraspinoverhurdles,offthemarkatthefourthattemptoverfenceswithacosysuccessinhandicapatDownpatrick (23.7f)15daysago Remainsunexposedasachaser,sohe’srespectedwithfurtherimprovementtocome. TFR

Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Milogan (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J

O Mr Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B David Fenton

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form over hurdles and hasn’t fared any

Carlisle (20.9f) when last seen 18 months ago Looks

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

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: BUSTY BOY (IRE) 6 11 4 Brian Hughes 4-1 (Daragh Bourke) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Edgewell (IRE), 5-1 Raceview Road (IRE), 11-2 Cardamon Hill (IRE), 13-2 Domandlouis (IRE), 7-1 Similar Story (IRE), 10-1 Meetmeinthemorning (IRE), 22-1 Blow The Budget (GB), 40-1 Bannside (IRE)

A winning Irish pointer, SIMILAR STORY showed improved form over hurdles when second at Hexham on her return, so she could be ready to open her Rules account with her yard going well ahead of her chasing debut Edgewell isn’t taken lightly after winning in good style at Downpatrick 15 days ago, with Raceview Road also considered.

PREDICTION: 1.SIMILAR STORY (IRE) 2.EDGEWELL (IRE) 3.RACEVIEW ROAD (IRE)

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THE JUMPS SEASON FREE TRIAL ON RACINGTV NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 339 runners, 13%) runs WALK ON QUEST

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 42 runners, 10%) runs WALK ON QUEST

Longest Traveller: JUST GINO trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles.

B

WALK ON QUEST (IRE)(30)

3

2/25-42 5 12-0

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Aure Antique (FR) Derek Fox J

O The Crick Girls Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Herine Bloodstock Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinanIrishpointandshapedwellwhenfillingthesamespotinaKelsomaidenhurdleonRulesdebutlastDecember Nomatchforhandicap blotSizeFive(winneragainsince)onreturn/handicapbowatPerth(3m,soft)andhe’sinterestingbackdownintripforthischasedebut TFRHHHHH

FLASH DU PISTOLET (IRE)(311)

Br B g Westerner - Pistol Flash (IRE)

F/32/244- 6 12-0

Sam Coltherd J

O R&l McCulloch & D Crawford Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Eimear Mulhern Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedtwicefrom5startsinIrishpointsandverynearlylandedagambleonRulesdebutinamaidenhurdlesherelastOctober Safelyheldbothsubsequentstarts,though,andstepforwardneededswitchedtofencesfollowing10monthsoff TFRHHIII BHA100

JUST GINO

(FR)(23)1/5-54

Br Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Distillee (FR)

O Mr T. G. Leslie

5 11-13

Brian Hughes J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr S. Berger & Mr J. M. Prost Alamartine

TIMEFORMVIEWFetched£100,000afterwinningsolestartinpointsand,followingawindopandfittedwithafirst-timehood(retained),hepostedarguablyhisbesteffort from3startsoverhurdleswhenfourthof11onreturnatWarwick(2m,good).Couldbeafactoronthischasedebutgrantedaclearround. TFRHHHHI BHA99

OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE)(14)

Br B g Ocovango - Court My Eye

023-P64

8 11-9

Craig Nichol J

O One For The Road Flower Paul Robson, Alnwick T

B Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin PRCT Bloodstocks Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotfaroffhishurdlingbestwhenrunner-uponsecondchasestartatCattericklastNovember Ended2023/24campaignonadownerbutbackon trackwhenfourthina10-runnerhandicaponreturn/debutfornewyardatHexham(15.6f,soft)and,downanother1lb,heneedsconsidering.TFRHHHII BHA95

GIEVES

(IRE)(66)06-6030

6 11-5

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Lady of Appeal (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J

O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T B J. O’Connor

TIMEFORMVIEWWorcesterhurdleswinnerlastSeptemberandbetteredhislow-keychasedebutthirdina2mUttoxeterhandicapinJuly However, ranpoorlybackovertimberreturnedtoWorcesterlasttimeandthis6-y-oisopposableondebutfornewconnections TFRHHIII BHA91

ASA (FR)(17) P-23124

5 10-13

Br Gr m Balko (FR) - Reine de Glace (FR) Joe Williamson (3) J

O The Yorkshire Puddings Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mr Gildas Blain Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had cheekpieces on and got off the mark in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel (2 3/4m, good) in June. Good second at Market Rasennexttimebutdropto17fcountedagainstheratStratfordrecentlyandshemayagainfindsthingshappeningtooquickly TFRHHHII BHA85

DIVAS DOYEN (IRE)

(133) 2P2P-24

7 10-12

Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR) Conor O’Farrell J

O The Unlikely Tenors Sandy Forster, Kelso T

B Cyril O’Hara

TIMEFORM VIEW Has found just one too good over fences on several occasions and latest fourth of 10 at Hexham (15.6f, good to soft) was by no means a bad effort. Still, it’s hard to ignore the fact that she’s 0-18 overall. TFRHHHII BHA84

JACKHAMMER (IRE)(16)4555-03 10 10-10

Br B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Ask Annie (IRE)

Henry Brooke J

O Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B F. Dunne Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranFlat/hurdleswinnerwhohasyettotroublethejudgefollowing8attemptsinthissphere.Thatsaid,hewasafair thirdonhislateststartoverfencesatPerth(21/2m,soft)lastmonthandthisdropbackintripwillatleasthelp TFR

Br Breeding O Owner

Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

KINGOFTHEGAME

(IRE)(22)P/3/046-4

6 10-9

Br B g Kingston Hill - Sand Lady Callum Bewley J

O Murphy’s Law Partnership

B John Paul Condron

Martin Todhunter, Penrith T

TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedthirdonthesecondofhis2startsinIrishpointsandshowedsomethingtoworkonoverhurdles Likewiseonrecentchasedebutat Hexham(21/2m,good)wherehewasfourthina10-runnerhandicapoffa1lbhighermark,andimprovementcouldbeontheway. TFRHHHII BHA81

AUGHARUE (IRE)

(31)5P-2005

7 10-8

Br B g Rule of Law (USA) - Abbans Aunt (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O Perryman Coltherd

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B George Doyle Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went agonisingly close to breaking his duck from a tumbling mark at Sedgefield (17f, good) in May However, that effort has been followed by a series of uninspiring performances and he needs to get back on track TFRHHIII BHA80

BEECHMOUNT (IRE)

(171)P//0PP-0

7 10-2

Br B g Masterofthehorse (IRE) - What’s For Tea Danny McMenamin J

O Mr G. F. White Chris Grant, Billingham T

B Mr Peter Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up sole start in points and no promise over hurdles A long way out of the weights for this chase debut and he’s very hard to recommend. TFRHIIII BHA45

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: FEARLESS ACTION (IRE) 7 11 3 Tom Midgley 10-1 (Chris Grant) 9 ran Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 7, 8.

Stewards Note:

JUST GINO: Following its run on 3/10/2024 it was reported that the horse slipped on the home bend.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Walk On Quest (IRE), 5-1 Kingofthegame (IRE), 13-2 Okavango Delta (IRE), 7-1 Just Gino (FR), 9-1 Asa (FR), 10-1 Jackhammer (IRE), 11-1 Divas Doyen (IRE), 12-1 Flash du Pistolet (IRE), 16-1 Augharue (IRE), 28-1 Gieves (IRE), 300-1 Beechmount (IRE)

There were positives to take from WALK ON QUEST’s reappearance second in a handicap hurdle at Perth and he appeals as the type to make up into a better chaser That remark also applies to Just Gino, who is second choice ahead of Okavango Delta and Kingofthegame.

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FOURTH RACE | 3.20

HILL HANDICAP

RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 339 runners, 13%) runs FAIRMAC & OLD GREGORIAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 42 runners, 10%) runs FAIRMAC & OLD GREGORIAN Weightwatcher: MOONLIGHT GLORY won off a handicap mark of 112, her rating is now down 7lb to 105.

Longest Travellers: LAHIRE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles. DOG FOX trained by O Greenall & J Guerrieo, Malpas, 212 miles.

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

(IRE)(224)23/5635- 6 12-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Mardale (IRE)

2

Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Matterson, Maclay and Warre N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Frank Motherway Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with plenty of promise in novice hurdles last season, including over course and distance in February. This big field handicap will suit his strong travelling style and is a likely player if ready to go after 7

OLD GREGORIAN

(GB)(31)2/1P3P-6 CD 5 11-10

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Thankyou Very Much Derek Fox J

O Mr R. Gibbons Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Robert Gibbons Edinburgh Real Ale Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfuldebutoverhurdlesafter6monthsoffinacourseanddistancemaidenayearago,beatingonewhowonhisnext 2starts MixedfortunessincebutcouldgowellwithrustshakenoffatPerthlastmonthwiththetonguestraprefittedtoday TFRHHHII

MOONLIGHT GLORY (IRE)

(22) F00-055 D 9 11-10

Br B m Fame And Glory - Prairie Moonlight (GER) Tom Midgley (3) J

O Ursa Major Racing, CW Racing & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker Adra Projects Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on an encouraging Sedgefield fifth when filling the same place at Hexham 22 days ago Yard is still a little quiet but lurks on a dangerous mark if able to find her best here. TFRHHHII BHA105 4 BASHFUL (GB)(75)234/411- D 6 11-10

Br B g Manduro (GER) - Inhibition

Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr J Scott Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Kingsclere Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveinhurdleslastseason,improvingtodoublehistallyinthissphereatMusselburgh(15.5f)inFebruary.Operating belowbestontheFlatinrecentmonthsthoughareturntothisdisciplinemaywellhaveapositiveeffectnow. TFRHHHII BHA105

DOG FOX (GB)(23) 53-2154

4 11-10

Br Ch g Cityscape - Dragonera Henry Brooke J

O Preston Lodge Stud Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Preston Lodge Stud Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWStrongtravellerwhowasbetterthantheresultonlateststartatSouthwell23daysago,makingamistakeatacrucialtime.Formofthat raceisworkingoutwellandamajorplayerifabletominimisethejumpingerrors.Tonguestraponforthefirsttimetoday TFRHHHHI

JUMPING JUPITER (IRE)

(50) 3/3P-216 D 6 11-8

Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Mazaryne (FR) Jamie Hamilton J

O Mr Adam Tucker Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mr Philip O’Connor Reflex Courier Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at Hexham in May but a below form sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, good) 50 days ago Tongue strap on 1st time with more required. TFRHHIII BHA103

NINETOFIVE

(IRE)(522) 3/3420/3- 7 11-5

Br B or Br g Malinas (GER) - Poulnasherry Dove (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O The Williewin Partnership Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mr J. J Melody Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORM VIEW Came third in a Hexham novice back in May 2023 (which has worked out well) despite finishing lame. Has been off since so plenty to prove but can feature if retaining ability. TFRHHHII BHA100

(GB)(25) 23-1004 D 5 11-5

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ballymore Celebre (IRE) Joshua Thompson (7) J

O Ian Nicol Racing Adam Nicol, Seahouses T

B Carmel Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Made

9

CHILLHI

(IRE)(14) 3U0

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Hi Katriona (IRE)

O Mr P. Boyle

4 11-4

Craig Nichol J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Mr John Webb Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlat(stays13/4m)whoshowedaptitudeforhurdlingonhisdebutovertimberlastJuly Belowformonthe flatthissummerandneverafactorinHexhamnovice(16.2f,soft)14daysagobutcouldfaremuchbetternowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA100

FOSTER’S

FORTUNE (GB)(25) 0604-12

5 11-3

Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Mrs Eff Danny McMenamin J

O Chasing the dream Chris Grant, Billingham T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedgreatlyfortheswitchintohandicapswhenwinninginMayandthenareappearancesecondof11overthesame courseanddistanceatSedgefield(16.8f,good,13/2)25daysago Likelytofeatureoffonlya1lbhighermark TFRHHHII BHA98

EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (IRE) (49)30-4205

6 11-3

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Ravish Sean Quinlan J

O Trading Products LimitedLizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd Trading Products Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Long standing maiden now with fourth trainer having left Fergal O£ Brien following respectable fifth of 15 in selling handicap hurdle(8/1)atStratford(18.7f,good)49daysago Likelytobecompetitivebuttoughasktobreakhisduckheretoday

JET PATROL (IRE)

(133)2P344-F BF 7 11-0

Br Br g Jet Away - Caramaleta (IRE)

O Cakemuir Racing

Jonathan Burke J

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Doyle Brothers Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedtwicefrom5startsinIrishpointsandhasshownabilityinahandfulofrunsoverhurdles Appealedasthetypetodobetteroverfences butfellatHexham(15.6f,goodtosoft)onchasedebutinJuneandneedstolearntosettletofeatureonreturntohurdleshere. TFR

THEIRSHEGOES (IRE)(20)

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott

554-1U3 D 7 10-13

Lewis Dobb (7) J

O Mr A. M. Thomson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson S

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.9f, good to soft) 20 days ago having proven consistent at this level last season. Claims back down in trip TFR

FAIRMAC

(GB)(38)430

Br Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Kenyan Cat

6 10-13

Jack Power (7) J

O Middleham Park Racing VI Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B David Botterill & John Guest Middleham Park Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulontheFlatandmadeaquickswitchtohandicapshere38daysagooffwhatlookedaappealingmark Needs to bounce back from being well beaten in that contest (eighth of 14, 9/1) now back down in trip

(FR)(152) P1065-6

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Arrivederla (IRE)

4 10-11

Brian Hughes J

O Bankhouse Thoroughbreds Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr Christophe Jouandou

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed juvenile hurdle at Sedgefield (soft) last October but below that form since, with jumping issues at the core of his struggles Might fair better now after a break TFRHHIII BHA93

HEART

ABOVE (GB)(30)030231 D

6 10-2

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cool Baranca (GER) William Maggs (5) J

O Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Emma Sayer Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWCamegoodoverhurdleswhenreadilyscoringin12-runnerhandicaphurdleatPerth(16.2f,soft)30daysago Raised 6lb for that but still plenty of scope to improve with good conditional jockey booked. TFRHHHHH BHA83

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2023: CAITHNESS (IRE) 7 11 13 Patrick Wadge 3-1 (Lucinda Russell) 15 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5, 6. Hood worn by No 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 11, 14. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8, 14.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 14.

Stewards Note:

BASHFUL: Following its run on 12/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

JUMPING JUPITER: Following its run on 6/9/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. NINETOFIVE: Following its run on 23/5/2023 it was reported that the horse finished lame.

EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN: Following its run on 7/9/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

LAHIRE: Following its run on 27/5/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed throughout

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Heart Above (GB), 8-1 Dog Fox (GB), 10-1 Foster’s Fortune (GB), 11-1 Bashful (GB), 12-1 Ballyfort (IRE), 14-1 Old Gregorian (GB), Ninetofive (IRE), Theirshegoes (IRE), 15-1 Chillhi (IRE), 18-1 Moonlight Glory (IRE), 20-1 Jet Patrol (IRE), 25-1 Jumping Jupiter (IRE), Trailblazer (GB), Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE), Fairmac (GB), 33-1 Lahire (FR)

Plenty have claims in this wide-open handicap and a chance is taken on HEART ABOVE to follow up on his recent Perth win. Opposition isn’t in short supply and if Dog Fox can eliminate the mistakes he’ll go close, with Ballyfort likely to improve for the switch to a big field handicap

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THE EDINBURGH GIN STEEPLE CHASE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

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

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

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 339 runners, 13%) runs APPLE AWAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs WATERGRANGE JACK Longest Traveller: PEACHES AND CREAM trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.

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

ELVIS MAIL (FR)(189)

10301P- CD

10 11-12

Br Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O The Ladies Who N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Usefulhandicapperwho won thiscontest(off3lblower)12 monthsago and notcheda second chase winoftheseasonwhen leading closehomeina3mCarlisleveterans’eventinApril.Warrantsrespectinrepeatbidalthoughslowergroundwouldbepreferable. TFRHHHII BHA146 2

APPLE AWAY (IRE)

(185) 312351- 7 11-8

Br B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Dr A Day (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Old Gold Racing 14 Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Terence Leonard Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winning hurdler who matched best form in this sphere when taking 5-runner Listed chase at Perth (23.8f, soft, 9/4) in April. Looks fairly treated on handicap debut and must enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA142 3

LA RENOMMEE (FR)

(17) 2261-41

6 11-8

Br B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Grande Cavale (FR) Charlie Hammond J

O Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on return effort over hurdles when readily taking 6-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, good) 17 days ago, travelling strongly Raised 10lb since but not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA142

FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE)

(228) 411PU4- C D 8 11-3

Br B g Fame And Glory - Wahiba Hall (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Hemmings Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B John Gallagher Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual staying chase winner last term who ended campaign with respectable fourth of 21 in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham (25f, heavy) in March. Dropped 2lb since and could be a player if tuned up for return. TFRHHHII BHA137

YOUNG BUSTER (IRE)

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Shatani (IRE)

(162) 1113P-2 C 8 10-13

Jonathan Burke J

O The Good Stock Syndicate Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Yawl Bloodstock & James Browne Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved sent chasing last term, completing hat-trick in a handicap at this course (22.3f) over Christmas Back to thatsortofformwhencreditablesecondatAintree(25f,goodtosoft,6/1)inMayandreturnsonaworkablemark TFRHHHHH BHA133

PEACHES AND CREAM (IRE)(31)

Br B g Salutino (GER) - Muffles Girl (IRE)

54F-P0P

9 10-10

Brian Hughes J

O Gavin Cromwell Racing Ltd Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Christopher Maye

TIMEFORM VIEW Yard’s raiders to UK always worthy of respect but failed to come for his return when pulled up over hurdles at Listowel last month and his last victory came in April 2022. TFRHHIII BHA130

WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE)(30)

4U461U

8 10-7

Br B g Sintarajan (IRE) - Prestissimo Richie McLernon J

O Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Peter S. McLoughlin Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Racked up a handicap hurdle hat-trick at the end of last summer and jumped better than usual when off the mark over fences at Worcester(20f)lastmonth.However,gotnofurtherthanthefirstatPerthlasttimeandisyettofullyconvinceoverthissortoftrip TFRHHIII BHA127

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: ELVIS MAIL (FR) 9 10 7 Bruce Lynn 11-4 (N W Alexander) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Apple Away (IRE), 4-1 La Renommee (FR), 6-1 Young Buster (IRE), 7-1 Elvis Mail (FR), Famous Bridge (IRE), 10-1 Watergrange Jack (IRE), 12-1 Peaches And Cream (IRE)

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 339 runners, 13%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 42 runners, 10%) runs BOLLINGERANDKRUG

Longest Traveller: JACK HOLIDAY trained by D Christie, Ireland.

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

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Regal Holly Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T

B B. Walsh Hamilton S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning chaser lacked nothing in fitness as he ended a losing run following 4 months off in 6-runner handicap chase over C&D last

Ranatleastaswellindefeatwhenrunner-upatWetherby(15.2f,goodtosoft)10daysagoandnosurpriseshouldheregainthewinningthread. TFR

Br Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Flame of Hibernia (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O El Borracho Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Christopher Maye Swansway S

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TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser at best and a likeable type who jumps nimbly Shaped like a non-stayer back in this sphere at Stratford (19.4f) inAugustbutfaredbetterreturnedtoshorterwhenthirdof6there(17f,good)7weeksago Potentiallyverywellhandicapped. TFRHHHII BHA128

CANNOCK PARK (GB)

(14)13320-5 D BF 6 11-10

Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Van Mildert (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Thomas & Robson Paul Robson, Alnwick T

B T. C. Dawson PRCT Bloodstocks Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW PointwinnerwholandedaBangorbumperandCheltenhammaidenhurdlelastautumn.PlacedtwiceinGradednovicehurdlessubsequently butfailedtomeetexpectationssentchasingafter6monthsoffatHexhamafortnightago Suretobeallthesharperforthathere,though. TFRHHHII BHA127

BOLLINGERANDKRUG (IRE)

(171)11566-0 CD 9 11-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Out Performer (IRE)

Derek Fox J

O Two Black Labs Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Clare A. Kehoe Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformswitchedtofront-runningtacticslastseason,landinghat-trickbetweenMayandNovember2023(middlelegcameinthis racealsofollowingbreak).Belowformsincethoughanddowntoatemptingmarkasaresult Needstoshowmoreonreturn,however. TFRHHIII BHA117

JACK

HOLIDAY (IRE)(20) 6-41451 D 10 10-13

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Toulon Rouge (IRE)

O F. McCarthy

B M. Doran

Jonathan Burke J

D. M. Christie, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Gambled-on and got off the mark for this yard at Wexford in August and has continued to thrive, resuming winning ways with a trademark display at Killarney(17f,soft)justunder3weeksago,theraceratherfallingapartbehindhim.Suretobepopularbuta10lbrisemakeshistaskmuchharder TFRHHHHI BHA116

GOLD DES BOIS (FR)(152)

0402-60 CD 10 10-9

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

Jamie Hamilton J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B Mme Joelle Brillet & Mr Michel Brillet

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t got his head in front since back-to-back wins over C&D in 2022 but the handicapper has relented and he returned to form when second in a 5-runnercontestthereinMarch.Makesreturn/yarddebutafter5monthsoffandpercentagecallistolookelsewheredespiteatumblingmark TFRHHIII BHA112

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: BOLLINGERANDKRUG (IRE) 8 10 3 Derek Fox 6-4 (Lucinda Russell) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Jack Holiday (IRE), 10-3 Pay The Piper (IRE), 7-1 Cannock Park (GB), 12-1 El Borracho (IRE), 14-1 Bollingerandkrug (IRE), 16-1 Gold des Bois (FR)

PLAY

PAY THE PIPER made a winning return over C&D last month and having matched that form in defeat at Wetherby subsequently, Ann Hamilton’s 9-y-o is fancied to regain the winning thread at the expense of Irish-raider Jack Holiday, who bolted up at Killarney earlier this month and has been hit with a hefty 10lb rise. Front-runner El Borracho has become potentially very well handicapped, so he rounds off the shortlist.

WELL HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE

The Nuts Well Handicap Steeplechase is named for the four-time winner at Kelso (thirteen wins overall), whose victories included a hat-trick in the two-mile NSPCC Schools Service Handicap Chase in addition to the Premier Steeplechase over three miles We look forward welcoming Nuts Well back to Kelso for the Parade of Favourites on Morebattle Hurdle Day, 1st March, 2025.

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Race Stats

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (44 wins from 339 runners, 13%) runs RETURN FIRE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 42 runners, 10%) runs RETURN FIRE

Longest Traveller: MAURA JEANNE trained by I Duncan, Coylton, 132 miles.

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

ARTIC MANN (GB)(164)34223-1 C 10 12-0

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Line Artic (FR) Dominic Hislop (8) J

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

B Wood Farm Stud Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very consistent during last season and got a deserved first win since 2020 when stepped up in trip at Perth back in May Likely to be competitive again after a break

GUERNESEY (FR)(175)44553-0

8 12-0

Br Gr g Martaline - Myrtille Jersey (FR) Joshua Thompson (3) J

O Mrs Jackie Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B Ecurie Carrie Jean-Michel et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to back up encouraging Perth effort when below form eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, soft) 175 days ago Ran well fresh last season so not without a chance. TFRHHHII BHA104

WEARELONGTERM (IRE)

Br B g Milan - Fair Ina (IRE)

(516) 4635/44- 7 11-6

Murray Dodd (3) J

O Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Paramount Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who showed ability on chase bow and over hurdles after Market should reveal expectations back from a long absence. TFRHHHII BHA96

FIRE (IRE)(164)354U6-6

8 11-5

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - There On Time (IRE) Conner McCann (6) J

O Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Barry Murphy Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returns to hurdling for the first time since 2022 following a fair spell over fences Form petered out last season, though could come back to form for the return to the smaller obstacles and has won fresh. TFRHHHHI BHA95

Br B g Califet (FR) - Katjakem (IRE)

O Holland and Bewley

Elizabeth Gale (3) J

George Bewley, Colby T

B John Hennessy Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hashadaslightlydisappointing2024,thoughcamebacktobestwhenwinningatCartmeloverfencesinJuly Pulled upatPerthonlateststartinAugustandreturns overhurdlesforthefirsttimesinceMarch2023.Notdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA91

Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Kallisti (IRE)

Charlie Maggs J

O Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Michael Ward Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW ShouldhavebrokenherduckoverhurdleswhengoinglikethewinneratDownpatrick15daysagoonlytohang badly in the final stages This trip isn’t sure to suit based on previous efforts and she’s opposable. TFRHHIII BHA84

DON BROCCO

(GB)(187)5P2465- 8 10-8

Br Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Brantingham Breeze Lewis Dobb J

O Rutherford Racing Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Was struggling for form over fences when last seen finishing fifth of 10 in handicap chase (10/1) at Hexham (24.2f, heavy) in May Would be competitive if back best if ready to go back over hurdles TFR

MAURA JEANNE (GB)(17)5/36-4F5 7 10-8

Br Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Watch Closely Now (IRE) Ellis Collier J

O Land of Burns Racing Club Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Ian A. Duncan TIMEFORMVIEWStillyettowinafter19races,butwasunluckynottofinishcloserwhenacreditablefifthof11inhandicaphurdle(10/1)atSedgefield (19.8f,soft)17daysago Tonguestrapintroducedforthatrunisretainedandcanrunwithcreditagainbackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA84

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: JEM IN EM (IRE) 5 11 2 Conner McCann 13-8 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note: LIGHTS ARE GREEN: Following its run on 17/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat and lost a shoe. DON BROCCO: Following its run on 22/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Artic Mann (GB), 9-2 Return Fire (IRE), 11-2 Maura Jeanne (GB), 15-2 Lights Are Green (IRE), 8-1 Don Brocco (GB), 10-1 Guernesey (FR), You Some Girl (IRE), 12-1 Wearelongterm (IRE)

ARCTIC MANN was the picture of consistency last season and finally got a deserved win in May Other than the break, he’s got far less questions to answer than most of his opponents, though Return Fire is interesting returned to hurdles and Maura Jeanne isn’t without a chance of making it 20th time lucky today

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ABANDONMENT REFUND

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

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.35 - THE HALLOWEEN AFTER PARTY ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, October 21st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb THE KELSO 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. 17 entries at £45. - Closed October 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Second Race 2.10 - THE CLIFFORD, MARTIN & SARAH FIRTH MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb THE FIRTH FAMILY and URGEWAIN MOTORS have generously sponsored this race in memory of Clifford, Martin and Sarah Firth and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £50.Closed October 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE

Third Race 2.45 - THE JUMPS SEASON FREE TRIAL ON RACINGTV NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, October 21st and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb RACING TV have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £37. - Closed October 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

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Fourth Race 3.20 - THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb William Hill Bookmakers will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 21 entries at £45. - Closed October 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Fifth Race 3.55 - THE EDINBURGH GIN STEEPLE CHASE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Ian MacLeod Distillers have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. PLEASE

NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 9 entries at £250. - Closed October 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015)

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Sixth Race 4.30 - THE NUTS WELL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries at £100. - Closed October 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE

Seventh Race 5.05 - THE RACING TV CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) (Part of the Racing Excellence Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Penalties, after October 19th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 who, prior to September 30th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 23rd, 2024, have not ridden more than 10 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb RACING TV have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE Please refer to the notice headed ‘Racing Excellence Conditional Jockeys Training Race Series 2024-2025’ on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions 15 entries at £45. - Closed October 21st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE

SAFETY INFORMATION

A day at Kelso Racecourse should be great fun for everyone; nobody wants an injury or an incident to spoil their day. So, when push comes to shove, we need to make sure that there isn’t any pushing or shoving.

The racecourse team prepares carefully for each event and we take every precaution to ensure that the site is as safe as is practical. However, we also need some help from you – to take responsibility for your own safety and to respect the safety and comfort of those around you. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a brief list of precautions that we’d like all visitors to consider:

Alcohol & Substance Abuse

Fortunately very few accidents occur at Kelso Racecourse, but those that do are most likely to be relatively minor incidents involving someone who has had too much to drink Quite simply: you’ll be safer if you drink less alcohol. On the rare occasion that we receive a customer complaint, it’s quite likely to be linked to the behaviour of someone who’s had one too many So please drink responsibly and encourage your friends to stay within their limits

Any incident involving substance abuse will be dealt with by Police Scotland.

Slips, Trips, Falls

We’ve commenced a series of developments at the racecourse and we’re gradually making the site more accessible for all, with smoother surfaces and ramps where we have differences in gradient

Please note that the site is not flat and there may be differences in levels, particularly between old surfaces, and surfaces which have recently been renewed. Please take care of yourselves and mind where you walk Don’t try to run faster than your legs can go, even if you think your bookmaker might be packing away for the day

Fences, Walls & Barriers

The fences, walls and temporary barriers located on the racecourse are intended to segregate people into specific areas This may include segregating people from horses or people from sensitive or hazardous equipment

Please do not attempt to climb over, sit on or stand on any barriers – regardless of whether they appear to be permanent or temporary features – they are not designed to take a person’s weight

Horses

Horses are big and run very fast; hopefully yours will run fastest of all. Please pay attention when in close proximity to the horses: stay on the public side of any barriers (close to the track or horse walk areas) and do not sit on or lean over barriers near to the horses The running rails are designed to encourage the horses to stay on the track –but they will not withstand a horse’s weight if they hit them, nor a jockey’s if he is thrown over them – so be prepared to move if a horse is behaving erratically

Fires

We’re proud of Kelso’s reputation for providing a warm welcome and the unique feature provided by the real fires that we light in the listed Grandstand and in the log-burning braziers surrounding the Parade Ring.

Our Fires have no brains – so please use your own. Fires are hot and there is a danger of burning yourself if you touch the fire or the surrounding metalwork Please do not put anything in the fires or fireplaces

Children

We welcome many children to Kelso races. Although we don’t consider them to be particularly dangerous, we do ask that all children are appropriately supervised by a responsible adult – who should be particularly mindful of all the considerations above

Kelso Races Ltd

The Racecourse, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7SX

Tel: 01573 221221

email: info@kelso-races.co.uk www.kelso-races.co.uk