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Carers Support Plan – We are commissioned by Scottish Borders Council to carry out the Carers Support Plan, which is a carer’s legal right.
The Borders Carers Centre is the only organisation in the Borders dedicated to providing direct support to unpaid carers.
This year we have seen an unprecedented amount of referrals to the service with an increasing amount of carers facing crisis in complex situations.
Carers are the largest source of care and support in each area of the UK. It is in everyone’s interest that they are supported.
• Taking on a caring role can mean facing a life of poverty, isolation, frustration, ill health and depression.
• Many carers give up an income, future employment prospects and pension rights to become a carer
• Many carers also work outside the home and are trying to juggle jobs with their responsibilities as carers.
• The majority of carers struggle alone and do not know that help is available to them.
• Carers say that access to information, financial support and breaks in caring are vital in helping them manage the impact of caring on their lives
How can we help?
• Practical help – emotional support, breaks, transport, benefits advice, help filling in forms
• Liaising with social work and health to ensure appropriate services are in place.
• Hospital discharge/liaison – intense support when your cared for is in hospital or about to be discharged.
• Emergency card – to help ‘put your mind at ease ’
• Training and education – in skills often needed by carers, such as moving and handling, first aid, and care giving; personal development; stress reduction through reflexology and aromatherapy. Our training is always carer led – so do tell us what you would like to see us offer Some of our most popular sessions have included ‘Coping with feelings of loss and change’ and ‘Dealing with guilt’.
• Training and education for professionals and the third sector in carer awareness
• Fun – time out, breaks, the opportunity to enjoy a social life, taking into account carers’ special needs and sense of isolation.
• Advocacy – at tribunals, assessments, case reviews, assistance to access funds and services, or whenever a carer needs a friend or supporter
The aim of our work is to help ensure that no carer has to reach crisis point before they get the support they need. In short, to make it easier for carers to cope.
Your support at events such as this allows us to reach and support more carers across the Scottish Borders and make a real difference to them and the people they care for. Thank you.
THE BORDERS CARERS CENTRE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
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 (20-25): I Jardine (15 wins from 106 runners, 14%) runs JENTOBELLO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs JENTOBELLO
Longest Traveller: JACKSON LAMB trained by J McConnell, Ireland
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
JACKSON LAMB (IRE)(21)
120-431
Br Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Aegean Memories
O The 119 Partnership
B Larry O’Hara
6 11-7
Alex Harvey (3) J
John McConnell, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who came good at the third time of asking over hurdles in 20.5f Bellewstown maiden last month. Should go well for an Irish stable with a 7-18 Kelso record, including a win in this last year TFRHHHHH BHA124
2 AVALON
BEACH (IRE)(538)
0/-
Br B g Mahler - Loadsapromise (IRE)
O Mr G. F. White
B The Beeches Stud Ltd
6 11-0
Danny McMenamin J
Chris Grant, Billingham T
TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1,wellheldinaWetherbybumper forMarkWalford andabsentsinceahead ofthisswitch to hurdles for a new yard Can only watch. TFRHIIII BHA-
JENTOBELLO
(GB)(21) R-1132 C
Br Ch g My Dream Boat (IRE) - Hester Flemen (IRE)
5 11-0
Brian Hughes J
O Paul & Clare Rooney Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Mr & Mrs I. Ross Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Refusedatthefirstinapointbutshowedplentytowinbothhisstartsinbumpersthissummer Hasn’tfullytranslatedthatability tohurdlesin2attemptsbutlatestHexhamsecondwasbetterthanhisopeningUttoxeterthird.Maydobetteragain. TFRHHHHI BHA106 4 TOP OF
THE STARS (GB)
(-)
Br Ch g Eagle Top - Italstar (IRE)
7 11-0
Harry Reed J
O Miss D. M. M. Calder Simon Waugh, Morpeth T
B Miss Doreen M. M. Calder
TIMEFORM VIEW Eagle Top gelding. Dam of little account on Flat A watching brief is the percentage call on debut TFRHHIII BHA5
MAGIC GLOVES (IRE)
(157)P21-
Br Br f Jet Away - Shamrock Queen (IRE)
4 10-4
Derek Fox J
O Mrs Wilma Duffus Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Richard Busher Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW £42,000 purchase after easily off mark in Irish points at third attempt (Apr 2025). Interesting runner, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: INTENSE APPROACH 5 11 7 Alex Harvey 1-3 (John McConnell) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Jackson Lamb (IRE), 11-4 Jentobello (GB), 3-1 Magic Gloves (IRE), 50-1 Top of The Stars (GB), 100-1 Avalon Beach (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
JACKSON LAMB could have more to offer on the back of his Bellewstown win and can provide John McConnell with a second successive win in this race. Jentobello might provide the main threat unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Irish point recruit Magic Gloves.
Race preview from Weatherbys
Itisanabsolutepleasuretobesponsoring the PaulFerguson’sJumpersToFollow HandicapHurdleatKelsothisafternoon, with an extremely competitive field of eightrunnerssettogotopost.
We have three course and distance winners amongst this field and one of those is the top-weighted Serious OperatorforLucindaRussellandMichael Scudamore. The eight-year-old returns offabreakafterasuccessfulcampaign last term and has dropped to 1lb lower thanwhenscoringatthetrackinMarch. StablemateStarlytehasaterrificrecord over track and trip, winning twice and placing once from just six starts. Alan Doyle gets the leg up in the saddle aboard the eight-year-old mare and takesoffahandy5lbs.
DianeSayer’sTheNavigatoristheother course and distance winner in the field anddidinfactwiththisveryracein2022. The consistent ten-year-old is two from three over course and distance and arrives here in good form having been kept busy over the summer, highlighted by a victory on his penultimate start at Cartmel.
Irish raider Rockview Consort is the least exposed in the field having made justeightstartsoverhurdlesandhedid catchtheeyewhenastaying-onsecond in a Downpatrick handicap hurdle last time. John McConnell’s six-year-old pulled well clear of the remainder of
the field that day and should still be improvinginthisdiscipline.
Starlyte has a terrific record over track and trip, winning twice and placing one from just six starts.
Whilst nine years old and with plenty of experience, Luttrell Lad is relatively unexposed at this longer trip but appeared to relish the extra distance whenonlynarrowlydefeatedatNewton Abbot last time. Tom Lacey’s gelding took well to a first-time visor last time (retainedhere)andisalikelypaceangle inthecontest.
Patrick Neville’s Here Comes George proved progressive over fences last term, winning at Wetherby and Ascot beforejustfindingGrade1companytoo hot at Leopardstown. The seven-yearold has since returned to hurdles and has already found himself back in the winners’ enclosure, staying on stoutly to scoreatPerthlastmonthovertwomiles. He steps up in trip here but appears to haveplentyofstamina.
The other last-time-out winner in the field is Tristan Davidson’s Divilabother, who arrives here on the back of an impressive Hexham victory on stable debut. The seven-year-old has been raised6lbsforthatsuccessbutdidscore withagoodbitinhandthatdayandcan goonprogressingforhisnewyard.
SECOND RACE | 4.25
THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 12lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): J McConnell (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs ROCKVIEW CONSORT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs SERIOUS OPERATOR & STARLYTE
Longest Traveller: ROCKVIEW CONSORT trained by J McConnell, Ireland
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
SERIOUS OPERATOR (IRE)(146)
1510/06-CD 8 12-0
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Idrather Not Say (IRE) Patrick Wadge J
O The Operators Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Daniel O’Mahony Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice in 2023/24 campaign but made it to the track only twice last season. Off
further 5 months ahead of reappearance and the betting should guide. TFR
2 HERE COMES GEORGIE (GB)(32)
11603-1 7 11-12
Br B g Geordieland (FR) - Royale Performance Brian Hughes J
O Hold My Beer Syndicate Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Lawless Civils S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasalargelyprogressiveprofile,landingafifthwininthelast12monthswhenholdingonbyaneckon2mPerthreappearanceinAugust. Shouldremainverycompetitiveoff4lbhigher,althoughallhiswinshavecomearound2mandhe’syettoprovehestaysthisfar. TFRHHHII BHA123
3
LUTTRELL LAD (IRE)
(18)104-442 BF 9 11-12
Br B g Beat Hollow - Fairly Definite (IRE)
Mrs Izzie Hill (7) J
O Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Louis G. Vambeck Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW WonatTaunton(16.5f,soft)offthismarkinFebruaryandreactedwelltoafirst-timevisor(retained)whengoingcloseto anotherwinover21.54fatNewtonAbbot18daysago A2lbnudgeshouldn’tpreventaprominentshowing. TFRHHHHI BHA123
TAMAR BRIDGE
(IRE)(32) P/P//251-0 10 11-6
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Mise En Place
Charlotte Jones J
O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T
B Mr D. Pratt
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 2 1/2m Wetherby selling hurdle for Olly Murphy in March but well held in a Perth handicap for new yard 5 months later Can only watched after that TFRHIIII BHA117
ROCKVIEW CONSORT (GB)(23) 46/-4352 6 11-1
Br B m Camelot - Queen Padme (IRE)
Alex Harvey (3) J
O Rockview Stables John McConnell, Ireland T
B Mr J. White
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on the Flat and over hurdles in Ireland in recent weeks. Anything this yard sends over commands respect TFRHHHHI BHA112
STARLYTE (IRE)
(60)1515-30 CD
Br B m Sir Percy - Virevolle (FR)
8 10-10
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Wee Dude Partnership Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Ringfort Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner last season. Also a creditable third over C&D in May A lesser run followed at Cartmel in July but better can be expected back here. TFRHHHII BHA107
DIVILABOTHER
Br Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Rockabout (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Mr R. Nichol Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B Mr J. Connolly AKV Group Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win in Ireland but struck at the first time of asking for Tristan Davidson in 2 1/2m Hexham handicap 3 weeks ago That was a competitive race and he remains of interest of 6lb higher TFRHHHHH BHA105
NAVIGATOR (GB)(13)546P13 CD 10 10-2
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA) Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Mr G. H. Bell
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Sir Robert Ogden Tote S
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: ASHINGTON 9 11 0 Jamie Hamilton 6-1 (Mark Walford) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Rockview Consort (GB), 10-3 Here Comes Georgie (GB), Luttrell Lad (IRE), 11-2 Divilabother (IRE), 10-1 The Navigator (GB), 20-1 Starlyte (IRE), 28-1 Serious Operator (IRE), 150-1 Tamar Bridge (IRE)
The way DIVILABOTHER scored at Hexham suggests he could have more to offer for the Tristan Davidson yard so he’s selected to make light of a 6lb rise, perhaps at the main expense of John McConnell’s Rockview Consort. Luttrell Lad is next on the list.
SHADES OF MIDNIGHT AWARD
The “Shades of Midnight Award” Horse of the Year Award, donated by the owners of “Shady” (winner of seven races including three at Kelso) is presented to the owners of the horse judged to have put up the most stirring performance (or performances) at Kelso during the 2024/25 Season, selected from a list of nominations made by racegoers. The lad or lass of the winning horse will receive £200.
The judges were unanimous in their decision and the winner is:
CRACKING RHAPSODY
He featured in the runners up category for Season 23-24’s award and having run twice at Kelso last season, winning both times, including back-to-back Morebattle Hurdles off a 13lb higher mark, he is indeed a worthy winner of the Shades of Midnight Award.
Still only a 6yo, he reminds us of Shady with his determined style of racing and showing great heart in a finish. He also proved a great ambassador for Kelso and local trainers by going on to run well at the Cheltenham Festival before winning the Scottish Champion Hurdle.
Runners Up: Starlyte & Bold Light both trained by Lucinda Russell.
Starlyte is an admirable 8yo who ran a remarkable 13 times last season with 6 of those at Kelso, including 2 wins here.
Bold Light is also an 8yo but has only made the track 8 times so far, running twice at Kelso last season & winning both, going up 20lbs in the process
THIRD
THE RBC BREWIN DOLPHIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for 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)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): N Richards (16 wins from 104 runners, 15%) runs NO REGRETS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs HALF SHOT
Fancy That: I Jardine won this race in 2018 and 2024. The stable runs HALF SHOT today.
Longest Traveller: LET’S SAIL AWAY trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 314 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dochas Supreme (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O The Farming Army Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW In good nick until tenth of 11 in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, good) 23 days ago, though he did too much too soon. Took this 12 months ago and remains very much one to consider TFRHHHHI
CHAPEL GREEN
(IRE)(163) 012045- CD 8 11-13
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J
O The Kestrel Partnership Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Richard Brown Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhowasindecentformwhenlastseeninthespring,fifthof9inhandicapchasehere (20f, good) last time. Has won off a break so he’s one for the shortlist eased 1lb TFRHHHII BHA114 3
PONT AVEN (IRE)
(159)25/FU6P- 12 11-11
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Behlaya (IRE)
Charlotte Jones J
O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T
B Degner Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW TalentedchaserforWillieMullinsinhispompandalsoscoredforJamesOwenatLudlowbackin2022.Hadbreathingsurgeryand hasshownlittleinapairofhandicapchaseshereandatSedgefieldforhisnewyardinApril.Lotstoproveafteralay-off TFRHHIII BHA112
NICKELFORCE
(IRE)(23) 5-23243
Br B g Workforce - Nickel (IRE)
6 11-9
Jack Quinlan J
O Lovell Massey Meads Smith Walsh Ben Case, Banbury T
B Mr Neville Reid
David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Wonhisfirst2startsoverfencesin2024/25andhasbeenshapingupwellthisseason,travellingstrongly long way when third of 11 in 2m5f Cartmel handicap 23 days ago A likely player eased 1lb TFRHHHHI BHA110
NO REGRETS
(IRE)(58) 34F2-53 C
Br B g Presenting - E Mac (IRE)
11 11-7
Sean Quinlan J
O Tony Killoran & Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mr J. McMahon Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who got back on track when third of 5 in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f, heavy) 58 days ago This veteran ought to be thereabouts from a slipping mark TFRHHHII BHA108
STEP ABOVE (IRE)(194)5/3P4F2-
Br B g Jet Away - Tansyaster (IRE)
8 11-5
Patrick Wadge J
O One Step Beyond Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B John O’Leary Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW It’snow12runssincehislastwinin2022buthepostedagoodsecondatAyr(20.5f,heavy)whenlast seen out 6 months ago Has gone well fresh too so needs considering in a refitted visor TFRHHHII BHA106
GLAJOU (FR)(17)2314/-4P
Br Br g Network (GER) - Toscane (FR)
9 11-5
Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr John Hobbs Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil
TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to build on his reappearance Uttoxeter fourth after a long absence when pulled up in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good) 17 days ago Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA106
MOON (GB)(25) 3-32263
10 11-3
Br B g Midnight Legend - Dizzy Frizzy Richie McLernon J
O Miss Maria D. Myco Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Jethro Bloodstock Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Over 2 years since last win and he often flatters to deceive, though not discredited when third of 6 in handicap chase at Cartmel (17.3f, good) 25 days ago Remains opposable. TFRHHIII BHA104
9
CRACKING DESTINY
(IRE)(21) F63-413 12 11-2
Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Cracking Gale (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Mrs Louise Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B B. D. Darrer
Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORMVIEW LikeableveteranresumedwinningwaysatHexhaminJuneandbackeditupwithagoodthird of 7 in handicap chase there (20.1f, good to firm) 21 days ago Can’t be dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA103
LET’S SAIL AWAY (GB)(17)5001-22 BF 6 11-0
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Southern Exit
Stan Sheppard J
O Value Racing - Let’s Sail Away Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B L. J. Strangman Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairwinninghurdlerhasmadeapositivestartinthissphere,anexcellentsecondof12inhandicapchaseatWorcester (20f,good)17daysago Formbeenfrankedsomeritsseriousconsiderationinafirst-timevisor/tonguestrap. TFRHHHHH BHA101
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: HALF SHOT (IRE) 10 11 13 Brian Hughes 8-1 (Iain Jardine) 10 ran
Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10. Blinkers worn by No 1. Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 7, 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Let’s Sail Away (GB), 6-1 Nickelforce (IRE), Cracking Destiny (IRE), 13-2 Step Above (IRE), 15-2 No Regrets (IRE), 8-1 High Moon (GB), 9-1 Half Shot (IRE), 18-1 Chapel Green (IRE), 20-1 Glajou (FR), 300-1 Pont Aven (IRE)
A competitive handicap in which marginal preference is for LET’S SAIL AWAY who has shaped well on both runs in this sphere and can race off the same mark as when runner-up at Worcester last time (form been franked). Nickelforce is knocking on the door and rates a big danger though, while last year’s victor Half Shot and the returning Step Above need factoring in too
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024-25
EDINBURGH GIN TOP OWNERS, TRAINER AND JOCKEY:
Joint top Kelso racehorse owner
James Scott with Bold Light, trained by Kelso’s top trainer Lucinda Russell.
Joint top Kelso racehorse owner
Ian Hamilton with Pay The Piper, ridden by Kelso’s top jockey Danny McMenamin.
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Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (17 wins from 100 runners, 17%) runs GUILLAUME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs GREEN BONNET Fancy That: D McCain won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs GUILLAUME today.
Longest Traveller: GUILLAUME trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 212 miles
1
ABOVE (GB)(58)25-2r44
7 12-0
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cool Baranca (GER) Henry Brooke J O Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Emma Sayer Tote S
11-12
Br B m Fame And Glory - Kiltipford Lady (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (5) J
O Girsonfield Racing Club Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Thomas Phelan Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed his progress when a very good second of9 in handicap hurdle here (21f, good) in May Ran out at Perth nexttimebutquicklycastthatasidewithabraceoffourth-placefinishesinJuly Canremaincompetitive. TFR
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second from out of the handicap at Musselburgh in March and finally repeated that form when fourth of 15 at Hexham (20.1f) 3 weeks ago Shortlist material having been eased 1lb TFRHHHHH BHA97
(IRE)(25) 663331 CD 8 11-10
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE) Joshua Thompson (7) J
O The Cheltenham Trail Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Sir Robert Ogden
TIMEFORM VIEW Uttoxeter regular who took very well to Cartmel’s sharp track when landing 9-runner handicap 4 weeks ago Stays this far and retains handicap scope despite 7lb rise. TFRHHHHI BHA95
6 11-7
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Wells (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B Howard Barton Stud & Newsells Park Stud
Br B m Dartmouth - Bonnet’s Pieces Jack Power (5) J
O Middleham Park Racing XL Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Shade Oak Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Usualcheekpiecesonandfaredbetterthanlastcoupleofstartsoverfenceswhenfourthof7in2mhandicap hurdle at Hexham 3 weeks ago This step back up in trip will suit but he’s a long-standing maiden. TFRHHHHI BHA92
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-upina2mcoursenoviceondebutinMay Failedbadlytomatchthatformtwicesince,latterlyon handicap debut upped to 3m last month. Back down in distance and she’s in good hands TFRHHIII BHA90
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Toulon Breeze (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O Longdogs Brussel Sprouts Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Eric Barrett
Br Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Our Pollyanna (IRE) Charlotte Jones J
O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T
B Cyril O’Hara
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who hasn’t achieved a great deal for this yard
GUILLAUME (IRE)(12) 4-26223 8 10-12
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Theleze (FR) Theo Gillard J
O The Shinton Family 1 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mrs Sally Rowley-Williams
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 3 times on the bounce over hurdles in first half of2024for Shaun Lycettbut hasn’t shown much spark since, including for this yard the last thrice. TFRHHIII BHA88
TIMEFORM VIEW Has just the one win over fences to his name. Ticking over this season, placed for the fourth time in 5 starts at Bangor (16.7f) keeping on at the one pace. TFRHHHII BHA83 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
9
BLENDED STEALTH (GB)
(80)5-01625
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Wyldello
8 10-6
Sean Quinlan J
O Mr D Mullen, Mr G Barker and Partners Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Refittingofcheekpiecesandamorepositiverideworkedtheoraclewhenfinallyopeninghisaccount at Hexham in May Typically looked unenthusiastic since and he isn’t one for maximum faith. TFRHHHII BHA77
WOODY’S BOY (IRE)
(32) P0-0504
Br B g Hillstar - Endless Ambition (IRE)
6 10-4
Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr J. Sheard Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Stephen Eustace Jeremy Sheard S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 8 starts over hurdles but faced a stiff task back in a non-handicap at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 4 weeks ago Cheekpieces applied to try and eke out extra but others look stronger TFRHHHII BHA75
DARKEST DAY (IRE)(66)523-
5P6
CD 10 10-2
Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Dempseys Luck (IRE)
Peter Kavanagh J
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr William Young Jnr, Carluke T
B Thomas Patrick English
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-backcoursewinnerin2023butonalosingsequenceoffourteen.50/1,sixthof8inhandicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, good) 66 days ago but is at least back on his correct mark here. TFRHHIII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: WELL DONE DANI 7 10 6 Toby Wynne 16-1 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 14 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 9, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Ambassador (IRE), 11-2 Guillaume (IRE), 6-1 O’Faolains Glory (IRE), 13-2 Heart Above (GB), 7-1 Nathan Wells (GB), 10-1 Woody’s Boy (IRE), 12-1 Blended Stealth (GB), 20-1 Green Bonnet (GB), 40-1 Ascension Day (IRE), 66-1 Darkest Day (IRE), 80-1 The Geordie Ginge (IRE)
O’FAOLAINS GLORY was right back on her game when fourth in a stronger race than this at Hexham 3 weeks ago and having been eased 1lb, she looks the way to go Nathan Wells and Ambassador head the opposition. TIMEFORM
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): R Menzies (8 wins from 120 runners, 7%) runs BALALLY PARK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mr M T Walford (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs HUIT REFLETS
Longest Traveller: OASIS PRINCE trained by A Sowray, Helmsley, 155 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B m Milan - Miss Joeking (IRE) Conner McCann (7) J
O The Jokers Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Lucinda V Russell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivetofollowlastseasonandwasmostdisappointingoverC&Dfinalstart.Doesatleaststart the new campaign off a fair mark on the pick of her form and she’s back down in class here. TFRHHHHH BHA98
Br Br m Libertarian - Balla Brack (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Cherrybank Crusaders Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B P. & T. Crotty A Henderson Roofing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 career wins gained here on fast ground, most recently winning by 13 lengths at Market Rasen in June. Wellheldoffrevisedmarktherelastmonththoughdidshapebetterthanthebareresultundercircumstances TFRHHHHI BHA96
STATE OF HONOR (IRE)(338) 4/02120- 8 11-9
Br B m Fame And Glory - Nirphania (GER) Charlotte Jones J
O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T
B Ms Amanda Torrens
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler for Tim Vaughan but modest in mares event at Hereford when last seen 11 months ago and has since changed yards for just £1,000. TFRHHIII BHA93
PARK (IRE)(25) 04-0626
6 11-6
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Endless Moments (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Miss Maria D. Myco
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Pate Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish maiden hurdler who has shown mixed form for current connections, making a much better fist of things down in trip when second at Cartmel this summer Not in same form there next time, however. TFRHHHII BHA90
(IRE)(52) 212-233
8 11-4
Br B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Tistrueforme (IRE) Joshua Thompson (7) J
O The Monday Club
B Mr Nicholas Kelly
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkindecisivefashionatSedgefield(16.8f)inAprilandhasacquittedherselfwell in defeat since. Likely to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA88
OASIS PRINCE (GB)
(21) 2525//4/-P
Br Br g Oasis Dream - Demisemiquaver
9 11-0
Brian Hughes J
O Miss Annabelle Sowray Annabelle Sowray, Helmsley T
B Highclere Stud and Floors Farming
TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled on the Flat for Jacqueline Coward in 2024 and no promise returned to hurdles for new yard at Hexham 3 weeks ago TFRHIIII BHA84
CHIEFTAIN (GB)(21) 506-53
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Pink Symphony
5 11-0
Dylan Johnston (3) J
O Leitch & Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B Mrs Fitri Hay
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran best race over hurdles for current yard when third at Perth but arrives on the back of 2 modest efforts on Flat last month. Headgear on 1st time over jumps
Br B g Coastal Path - Ultra Violette (FR) Jamie Hamilton J
O URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Vsse. Yves D’Armaille Adra Projects Ltd, Pt Storage Systems Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win from 30 runs cameover hurdles at Hexham last summer Returnedto form tackling fences for the
time on British soil whenjust denied there 3 weeks ago and player if reproducing that back over hurdles TFRHHHHI
9
MR
GLOBALIST (IRE)(12) 02-P556
Br Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Trimurti (USA)
6 10-6
Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Niarchos Family
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who was a fortunate second in a modest Sedgefield novice in March and has been comfortably held since. TFRHHIII BHA76
IVYNATOR (IRE)(9) 0P0-20P
Br B g Muhaarar - Venturous Spirit (FR)
7 10-4
Peter Kavanagh J
O The Good To Soft Firm Jean McGregor, Milnathort T
B Dayton Investments Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicap hurdler who has been well held all 3 starts since exceeding expectations at Perth in May TFRHIIII BHA74 (-1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: (See Div 1)
Visor worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 5, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6, 7, 9. Stewards Note:
SHE’S NOTJOEKING: Following its run on 7/4/2025 it was reported that the jockey felt something amiss
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Huit Reflets (FR), 9-2 Milajess (IRE), 6-1 She’s Notjoeking (GB), 7-1 Game Beaaa (IRE), 8-1 Balally Park (IRE), 9-1 Clan Chieftain (GB), 14-1 Mr Globalist (IRE), 25-1 State of Honor (IRE), 66-1 Oasis Prince (GB), 80-1 Ivynator (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
SHE’S NOTJOEKING may not be straightforward but she starts the new season off a fair mark so could be worth chancing back down in class Game Beaaa shaped better than the bare result when going for the hat-trick at Market Rasen, while Milajess should give another good account
SIXTH RACE | 6.30
THE BELHAVEN BREWERY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): A Hamilton (11 wins from 36 runners, 31%) runs PAY THE PIPER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs GARDE DES CHAMPS and PRIMOZ
Longest Traveller: DOG FOX trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 212 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
PAY THE PIPER (IRE)
(147) 123232- CD 10 12-0
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Regal Holly
2
3
Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T
B B. Walsh Hamilton S
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who scored twice over fences at Kelso (17f) last autumn, including in this corresponding event Handicapper caught up with thereafter, but he reappears on a workable mark and is capable fresh. TFRHHHHI BHA132
FRINGILL DIKE (IRE)
(27) 00-2565 D
Br Ch g Mahler - Credo Star (IRE)
8 12-0
Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T
B Cathal Ennis Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when unlucky to bump into a rejuvenated veteran at Bangor (17.3f) in May Below form last 3 outings, however. TFRHHHII BHA132
PRIMOZ
(IRE)(167)4F3100- CD
Br B g Westerner - Be Mine Tonight (IRE)
7 11-11
Derek Fox J
O Aim Equestrian Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Liam & Michael Flavin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Impressivewhenscoringonreturn/debutoverfencesatWetherbylastOctober Madethemostofagoodopportunitytodoublechase tallyoverC&DinFebruarybeforehavingexcusesinbig-fieldfestivalhandicapsfinal2outings Sightsverymuchloweredhere. TFRHHHHI BHA129
(GB)(59)5F66-43
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Mystic Glen
O Clova Syndicate and Mr P. D. Niven
11 11-11
Brian Hughes J
Peter Niven, Malton T
B Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart Clova Hotel & Lodges S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who isn’t the force of old but has least found some form again, finishing a creditable third in 9-runner handicap at Stratford (17f) in July Player from a 2lb lower mark TFRHHHHH BHA129
ARTHUR’S QUAY (IRE)
(23) 561-255 D 11 11-2
Br B g Beat Hollow - Bannow Girl (IRE)
Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Mr Jonathan Deacon
7
TIMEFORM VIEW VeteranwhogothisheadbackinfrontatNewcastleinFebruary.BackedthatupwithafinesecondatCartmelinMay butbelowthatlevelbothoutingssubsequently,althoughpossiblyneededtherunafter8weeksofflasttime. TFRHHHII BHA120
GARDE DES CHAMPS (IRE)(9) 304123 9 10-13
Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - La Reine de Riogh (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J
O The Champs Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B John P. Cahill Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gotoffthemarkfor2025in2mhandicapatPerthinJuly Lookedsettocollectbacktherenexttimebutwasworriedoutofitlateonandwas neverontermsinasimilareventthereonmostrecentouting.Visoronfor1sttimeandneedsdeliveringaslateaspossible. TFRHHHII BHA117 (-1)
DOG FOX (GB)(63)1545-21 D
5 10-4
Br Ch g Cityscape - Dragonera Henry Brooke J
O The North West National Hunt Racing Club Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Preston Lodge Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong-travellinghurdlerwhobuiltonapromisingsecondatBangorwhengoingoneplacebetteratUttoxeter(2m,good)inJuly Startsout overfencesinastrongerracethanheneedcontestbutstillcapableofhavingasayiftakingtothenewdisciplineatthefirstattempt TFRHHHHI BHA108
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: PAY THE PIPER (IRE) 9 11 12 Danny McMenamin 5-2 (Ann Hamilton) 6 ran Visor worn first time by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3. Stewards Note: PAY THE PIPER: Following its run on 23/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran without its left-fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Pay The Piper (IRE), 9-2 Primoz (IRE), 5-1 Dog Fox (GB), 6-1 Malystic (GB), 13-2 Garde des Champs (IRE), 8-1 Arthur’s Quay (IRE), 9-1 Fringill Dike (IRE)
PRIMOZ probably didn’t progress as well as might have been expected from an impressive winning chasing debut last autumn, but he had excuses in big-field Festival handicaps on his final 2 outings and is fancied to get back on track with his sights very much lowered on his comeback Last-year’s winner Pay The Piper is also capable fresh and warrants respect having been given a chance by the assessor, while chasing-debutant Dog Fox also enters calculations
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
THE racingtv.com/freetrial OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £5000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2723)
Leading course trainer (20-25): S Corbett (6 wins from 47 runners, 13%) runs DOTTIES PROMISE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M & D Easterby (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) runs MONTE A BORD
Longest Traveller: MONTE A BORD trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 141 miles
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
BLUE
INDIGO (GB)(220)5S-
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maggie Blue (IRE)
5 11-4
Craig Nichol J
O Mrs H. O. Graham Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Mrs H. O. Graham
TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil gelding. Dam, fair staying hurdler, half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Hello George. Likely a longer-term prospect
NOBOTHERATALL
(IRE)(75)U-3
Br B g Jet Away - My Lady Dane (IRE)
5 11-4
Harry Reed J
O Steven Wilson Ltd Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B James Codd
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted encouraging third of 14 in bumper at Wexford (16.9f, good to soft, 33/1) on NH debut 75 days ago Since joined new yard and likely has more to offer yet. TFRHHHHI BHA3 MONTE A BORD (IRE)(-) 4 11-2
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Brazilian Bride (IRE)
Tom Midgley (3) J
O M McHale J Munroe D Naisbitt & S Hodges Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Herbertstown House Stud Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Awtaad gelding. Closely related to a winner and half-brother to 4 winners on Flat, including smart winner up to 7f Rivellino Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Warrants respect on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
DOTTIES PROMISE (GB)(95)3 5 10-11
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Harrisons Promise
Nathan Moscrop J
O Castle View Racing & W. F. Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B William Francis Corbett Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW OutofabumperwinnerandofferedplentytoworkonwhenthirdatHexham95daysago,comingfrom further back than the also well-touted front pair Entitled to improve and holds strong claims TFRHHHHH BHA-
GIJIMA (USA)(32) 3
5 10-11
Br B m Bal A Bali (BRZ) - Petite Idee (FR) Gregor Walkingshaw (10) J
O Oak Hill Farm Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Oak Hill Farm Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran with promise when third of 9 in bumper at Perth (16.2f, good to firm) on NH debut 32 days ago Entitled to build on that and must enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA-
NUFINBUTDATRUTH
(GB)(-) 5 10-11
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Gaspaisielle Peter Kavanagh J
O Mrs Jean McGregor Jean McGregor, Milnathort T
B Mrs K. Lundberg-Young
TIMEFORM VIEW Court Cave mare. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler (stayed 25f) Mr Thriller and smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Gaspara. Yard on a long winless streak TFRHIIII BHA-
STRATHCATCHA (GB)(21) 0 5 10-11
Br B m Linda’s Lad - Lethem Present (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O Mr Tim Butt Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Mr Tim Butt
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off big odds and offered little on NH debut in Hexham bumper 21 days ago TFRHIIII BHA8 LA GRANDE KEELY (GB)(-) 4 10-9
Br B f Telescope (IRE) - La Grande Villez (FR) Dylan Johnston (3) J
O Mr P. G. Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T
B Shade Oak Stud, M. Fleming & P. Stephen
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful chaser Rapid Response and bumper winner/fair hurdler Lock Down Luke Yard not renowned for bumper scorers. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: BEYOND THE VERGE 5 11 4 Nathan Moscrop 18-1 (Susan Corbett) 7 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Dotties Promise (GB), 5-2 Gijima (USA), 7-2 Nobotheratall (IRE), 15-2 Monte A Bord (IRE), 33-1 Blue Indigo (GB), La Grande Keely (GB), 50-1 Nufinbutdatruth (GB), 100-1 Strathcatcha (GB)
DOTTIES PROMISE should have learnt plenty from her encouraging Hexham debut and gets the nod in the finale. Gijima and Nobotheratall are also potential improvers and look the likeliest dangers.
