Musselburgh Racecard - Monday 3rd January

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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 30 OF THIS RACECARD. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY OF THE CLERK OF THE COURSE.

RACECOURSE FACILITIES

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THE TRACK A CIRCUIT OF THE TRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE. THERE ARE 8 HURDLES AND 8 STEEPLECHASE FENCES ON EACH CIRCUIT, WITH 2 OPEN DITCHES ON THE CHASE COURSE. THE ALL-WEATHER FIBRESAND BEND WAS INSTALLED IN 2012 FOR SAETY REASONS ON THE TIGHT TOP BEND AFTER THE FINISHING LINE. THIS IS UNIQUE TO MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE AND THE FIRST IN THE UK.

TODAY’S FEATURE TURE RACE

Ourr feature race of today is the third race on the card, The Betway Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase. It is run over a trip of two miles, es, four furlongs and 68 yards. This race is specifically for horses that are five and upwards and it has attracted a small but select field of four runners. The highest rated in the field is Tom George George’s KAKAMORA and Jonathan Burke gets the legg up on the seven-year-old. Third on his first chase start at Wincanton he was a beaten a long way, but the form has been een boosted by Jacamar, who has since won a Class three handicap at Kem Kempton. Current favourite is BROADWAY JOE for Nick Alexander, the bottom weight is hoping to make it four wins on the bo bounce, after he has improved markedly over fences. Now rated 10lb higher than his last win, the others will have to put in a top performance to stop this rapid improver.

JOCKEYS TO WATCH H RYAN MANIA only has the one ride on Monday and has to be respected. r He takes the ride on Salvino in our second race of the day and the fact he is only coming ing for one ride is very eye-catching. Watch to see if the market speaks in his favour. BRIAN HUGHES GHES has his usual top book oof rides and needs no introduction; all of his mounts have to bee respected and he will be coming here hopin hoping to further strengthen his grip on the jockey’s championship. HENRY BROOKE has four rides on the day iincluding the favourite in our feature.

He registered two placed efforts att our New Year’s Day meeting and a will be hoping to go one better.

TRAINERS TO WATCH TOM GEORGE makes the long journey North with Kakamora and Dom Bosco. The latter is a very interesting runner in the bumper and will be hoping to improve on his debut effort to take this. Also in the bumper is Holmes St Georges for Irish raider S R B Crawford. Beaten when sent off favourite last May at Ballinrobe, James Bowen has been given the task of getting this horse into the winner’s enclosure and for a shrewd yard he must be respected. LUCINDA RUSSELL has a lot of lively chances and will be disappointed if none of her nine intended runners can get their head over the line in front.

RACE DESCRIPTIONS 1:00 THE BETWAY HEED YOUR HUNCH CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE (GO NORTH CAB ON TARGET SERIES QUALIFIER) Our first race is a two miles and two furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170. This race is specifically for Conditonal Jockeys, who’s weight is determined by winners rode.

1.30 THE BETWAY MAIDEN HURDLE (GBB RACE) The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this three miles race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.

2:00 THE BETWAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE (GBB RACE) This is a two miles, four and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for novice five-year-olds and upwards. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

2.30 THE BETWAY HANDICAP HURDLE This is a two miles handicap hurdle race four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

3.00 THE MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP CHASE) This is a three mile handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 125.

To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 135 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 130.

3:30 THE BETWAY CASINO OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (GBB RACE) As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry. This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles.

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B g Indian Ridge - Pescara (IRE)

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Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars.

C 14 wins £100,569 Form: 32003-1

TIMEFORM ORM VIEW Admirable veteran who deservedly OR s ended losing run at Wolverhampton v m (1 1/2m) m)) in January.

No reason a why w he shouldn’t give another goodd account back on turf now.

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11 12 13 KEY 1 Colour Grap aphic 2 Sa Saddle Cloth number 3 Colou our of Horse

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C = Course Winner D = Distance Winner CD = Course & Distance nc Winner BF = Beaten Favourite avourite

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STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Eaach horse has beeen given a star ratingg, these are defined beloow: ‘‘‘‘‘ Selectedd to win the race. ‘‘‘‘• Good chancce of being placed. ‘‘‘•• By no means ouut of the reeckoning but at least one or two hold stronger cllaims. ‘‘••• Unlikely to win butt not totally without hope.

‘•••• Can be given little or no chance.

PLACING A BET HAVING A FLUTTER IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE FUN OF COMING RACING. 1. PICK YOUR WINNER!

Many people select a horse based on it’s name or jockey colours or go to the Parade Ring to view the horses.

Alternatively you may wish to follow a particular jockey or trainer, or a tipster in a newspaper. Others like to look at the horse’s previous races or ‘form’.

2. WHERE TO PLACE YOUR BET

1. In the Betting Ring, in front of the Grandstand, with a racecourse ‘bookie’. This is great fun as you can shop around for the bookmaker offering the biggest odds on your selection.

2. With totepool at one of their designated betting points all around the racecourse.

3. At the totesport betting shop in the Links Pavilion, which is identical to a high street betting shop.

4. At the totesport club office, if you are a member of the totesport club.

3. PLACE YOUR BET.

Decide how much you want to stake, and what type of bet you would like to place. Then Cheer your selection home! There are a few simple rules that you need to follow after placing your bet.

- Please check your receipt. Mistakes cannot be rectified after a race is off.

- Keep your bet receipt safe. You will need this to collect your winnings.

- Don’t throw away your ticket until the racecourse announcer says ‘Weighed In’.

- Even if your horse has not won, the result may be changed if there is a ‘Stewards Enquiry’.

GOOD LUCK!

JOCKEYS’ & TRAINERS’

CHAMPIONSHIP

2021/22 JUMP JOCKEYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP

2021/22 JUMP TRAINERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP

BRIAN HUGHES

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DONALD MCCAIN

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CONNOR McCANN

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LUCINDA RUSSELL

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DANNY MCMENAMIN

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NICK ALEXANDER

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MISS MCCRACKEN & B RYAN-BESWICK

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KEN MCGARRITY

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GERRY MCGLADERY & MR P J RUSSELL

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CLAN GATHERING

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Race 1

1.00PM two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds)

Total race value £8000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE BETWAY HEEDYOUR HUNCH CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3046; Second £1524; Third £761; Fourth £381; Fifth £280; Sixth £280.

(Penalty Value £3975.58) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (16-21): D McCain (35 wins from 162 runners, 22%) runs ZAFAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (8 wins from 40 runners, 20%) runs ZAFAR Longest Traveller: ZAFAR trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles.

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PETRASTAR (GB) (54)

B g Passing Glance - Petrarchick (USA)

Owner: Mr Mark E. Smith Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green Breeder: P. G. Horrocks Sponsor: Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

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Colours: WHITE, RED cross belts and sleeves.

Form: 1/1100-6 D 3 wins £11891

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick in novice hurdles in 2020. Again too keen back from a year off at Exeter (handicap debut) and this should reveal more.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 121

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DIAMOND STATE (FR) (28)

B g Vision d’Etat (FR) - Wonderful Diamond (GER)

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: S.C.E.A. Ecurie Cerdeval Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Jockey

Kevin Brogan

6 11 12

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.

Form: 6324-11 CD 2 wins £7188

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved to win a pair of course handicaps this season, the latter over this trip. Thriving and merits plenty of respect on this hat-trick bid.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 114 Conner McCann (10)

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CELTIC FLAMES (IRE) (197) Gr g Celtic Swing - Don’t Forget Shoka (IRE)

Owner: Mr Willie Scott Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Sean O’Reilly Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

12 11 10

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE stars, sleeves and star on cap.

Form: 1/511-00 CD 6 wins £26157

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Perth and over C&D in autumn 2020 but not in the same form in a pair of comeback runs early last summer. Been off another 6 months. On a winning mark but has too much to prove.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating 112 Nathan Moscrop

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ZAFAR (GER) (24)

B g Kamsin (GER) - Zambuka (FR)

Owner: Mrs Sian McCain Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Gestut Hachtsee Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: PINK, PURPLE diamond and diamond on cap.

Form: 213233 D 2 wins £8441

TIMEFORM VIEW Fine start for new yard this summer, winning maiden/novice events around this trip.

Remained in form since without suggesting he has much in hand of his mark.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 111 Theo Gillard (3)

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LANTY SLEA (IRE) (53)

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BLOORIEDOTCOM (IRE) (29)

B g Beat Hollow - Catleen (IRE)

7 11 5

Colours: RED, BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves, Owner: Langdale Bloodstock RED cap, BLACK diamond.

Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke Form: 1/5-2FU Breeder: Mr P. Boyd 1 wins £2599 Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in 2020. Fair form when second in 21f Kelso novice hurdle last May and close up when stumbling and unseating on home turn at Sedgefield last month. Opening handicap mark looks workable. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/11/2021 it was reported that the horse took a false step Conor Rabbitt (10) turning-in.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating 107

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B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Peaceful Kingdom (USA)

Owner: Mutual Friends Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Ruskerne Ltd Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE, ORANGE chevrons, YELLOW cap.

Form: 3121/P-5 C 3 wins £12040

TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form when scoring twice over 2m here in early-2020 but he’s made it to the track only twice since. Entitled to come on for Kelso comeback run last month but can only be watched for now.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating 106 Thomas Willmott

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SMART LASS (IRE) (14) B m Casamento (IRE) - Smart Ass (IRE)

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: Ben Browne Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

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Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves and cap.

Form: 400-503 5 wins £17176

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual scorer on the level here in 2021. Best run since returning to hurdles when third of 8 over 2m here a fortnight ago.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 89

Alan Doyle (5)

2021:MEETING ABANDONED

PLAY SMARTER

An opening mark of 107 looks manageable for LANTY SLEA, particularly when Conor Rabbitt’s 10lb claim is taken into account, so he’s preferred to the hat-trick seeking Diamond State. The reliable Zafar should also have a part to play.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LANTY SLEA (IRE) 2.DIAMOND STATE (FR) 3.ZAFAR (GER)

RESULT 1 ............................... 2 ............................... 3............................... 4 ...............................

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RACE 1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Diamond State (FR), 7-2 Lanty Slea (IRE), 11-2 Zafar (GER), Smart Lass (IRE), 12-1 Blooriedotcom (IRE), 14-1 Petrastar (GB), 22-1 Celtic Flames (IRE)

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Race 2

1.30PM two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds)

Total race value £7500

for maiden four yrs old and upwards

THE BETWAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392.

(Penalty Value £4084.50)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (16-21): D McCain (35 wins from 162 runners, 22%) runs THE BIG JETAWAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (8 wins from 40 runners, 20%) runs THE BIG JETAWAY Longest Traveller: DRUMBEAR trained by J McConnell, Ireland.

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DRUMBEAR (GB) (260) B g So You Think (NZ) - Rule Britannia

Owner: Mr Colm Herron Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland Breeder: Lady Bland

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Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW stars, striped sleeves and diamonds on cap.

Form: 130 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Downpatrick bumper on debut and posted good third in follow-up bid at Ayr (16f, good) when last seen 8 months ago. Warrants respect on switch to hurdling.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating - Simon Torrens (3)

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GARDE DES CHAMPS (IRE) (28) 6

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - La Reine de Riogh (IRE)

Owner: Mr I. T. Buchanan Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Breeder: John P. Cahill Sponsor: Keith Dalgleish Racing Ltd

11 8

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.

Form: 240-432 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Run to fair level both starts over hurdles, latest when second of 8 in novice over C&D (good to soft, 9/2) 28 days ago, clear of rest. Should go well again.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 112

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SALVINO (IRE) (48)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Sagabolley (IRE)

Owner: Alan Wight Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Thomas McGrath

6 11 8

Colours: PINK, GREEN sleeves, check cap.

Form: 3/132-52 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who posted a fairly useful effort, on only his second run over hurdles, when second of 13 in novice at this course (20.4f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Likely to do better still.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating -

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SONGOFTHELARK (IRE) (28) Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Norabelle (FR)

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Seamus McKeogh Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Brian Hughes

Ryan Mania

6 11 8

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.

Form: 0-34 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame both starts in this sphere, latest when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 28 days ago. More required to make an impact here, though.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating 100 Stephen Mulqueen

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THE BIG JETAWAY (IRE) (22) B g Jet Away - Shady Pines (IRE)

Owner: Mr Bart Ryan-Beswick Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill Sponsor: Tote, Proactive Personnel Limited

6 11 8

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE seams, WHITE and DARK BLUE check sleeves, DARK BLUE cap.

Form: 43-PP30 BF 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability when third on Carlisle hurdling debut in November but failed to build on that at same course since. Had wind operation.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating - Theo Gillard (5)

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STARLYTE (IRE) (29) B m Sir Percy - Virevolle (FR)

Owner: Mr Allan A. Grant Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch Breeder: Ringfort Stud

Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT GREEN cross belts and sleeves, PURPLE cap, WHITE star.

Form: 3100 1 wins £4682

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on debut when comfortably off the mark at Kelso (16.2f) in May. However, no impact in either start this term.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating - Charlie Todd (3)

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Salvino (IRE), 3-1 Drumbear (GB), 4-1 Garde des Champs (IRE), 8-1 Starlyte (IRE), 9-1 The Big Jetaway (IRE), 18-1 Songofthelark (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SALVINO upped his game when runner-up at Ayr in November and remains low mileage. He can get off the mark. Garde des Champs may provide the biggest threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SALVINO (IRE) 2.GARDE DES CHAMPS (IRE) 3.DRUMBEAR

RESULT 1 ............................... 2 ............................... 3............................... 4 ...............................

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Total race value £12200

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THE BETWAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £2254; Third £1126; Fourth £564.

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RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (16-21): D McCain (35 wins from 162 runners, 22%) runs MACKENBERG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (8 wins from 40 runners, 20%) runs MACKENBERG Longest Traveller: KAKAMORA trained by T R George, Slad, 346 miles.

No

1

Horse

Age

KAKAMORA (GB) (20) B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Roche d’Or

Owner: Tim Syder Trainer: Tom George, Slad Breeder: Mr S. M. Couling Sponsor: HBA Media

st

lb

7 11 8

Colours: RED and WHITE check, WHITE cap.

Form: 62211-3 D 2 wins £10086

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who ended last term on the up over hurdles and he made a promising start in this sphere (had wind op/tongue tied) when patiently-ridden third in 20f Wincanton handicap. More to come.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 127

2

O CONNELL STREET (IRE) (37) B g Fame And Glory - Victorine (IRE)

Owner: Mr D Orr & Mrs A Frost Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill Sponsor: Kevin Frost Racing

Colours: GREY, DARK BLUE and GREY hooped sleeves, DARK BLUE cap.

Form: 121553 D 2 wins £7406

MACKENBERG (GER) (44)

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mountain Melody (GER)

BROADWAY JOE (IRE) (14) B g Milan - Greenhall Rambler (IRE)

Owner: Clan Gathering Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: James Mulhall Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

Callum Bewley

7 11 4

Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, Breeder: Gestut Etzean ROYAL BLUE cap.

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited Form: 1421-30 BF 4 wins £12424 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful novice hurdle winner who shaped well when third on his Wetherby return.

Dropped away tamely at Haydock since but subsequently had a wind op and retains potential now chasing.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/11/2021 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 123

4

Jonathan Burke

8 11 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful ex-Irish chaser for Gordon Elliott who won at Perth in September and was caught only late under aggressive ride when third at Fairyhouse (21f) 37 days ago. Not ruled out for new yard.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 124

3

Jockey

Brian Hughes

8 10 13

Colours: PURPLE, RED epaulets, PINK sleeves, RED cap.

Form: 153-111 CD 4 wins £13499

TIMEFORM VIEW Is improving in leaps and bounds, and he maintained his unbeaten record over fences in impressive fashion over C&D a fortnight ago. Hiked up another 10lb but still looks weighted to go in again.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating 118

Henry Brooke

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Broadway Joe (IRE), 11-4 Kakamora (GB), 13-2 Mackenberg (GER), 9-1 O Connell Street (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A case can be made for all of the quartet, but BROADWAY JOE arrives firmly on the up and with an excellent record round here too so is fancied to make it 4-4 in this sphere. Kakamora made a pleasing start over fences when third at Wincanton and should make his presence felt with chasing debutant Mackenberg and ex-Irish scorer O Connell Street much respected too in an intriguing handicap.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BROADWAY JOE (IRE) 2.KAKAMORA 3.MACKENBERG (GER)

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2.30PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total race value £6000

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THE BETWAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2204; Second £1102; Third £551; Fourth £290; Fifth £280; Sixth £280.

(Penalty Value £2876.58)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (16-21): D McCain (35 wins from 162 runners, 22%) runs COURT JURADO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (8 wins from 40 runners, 20%) runs COURT JURADO Longest Traveller: COURT JURADO trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles.

No

1

Horse

Age

JACK YEATS (IRE) (29) B g Galileo (IRE) - Fire Lily (IRE)

st

lb

6 12 1

Owner: Coltherd Racing Club Colours: WHITE, RED star, RED sleeves, Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk WHITE spots.

Breeder: Fire Lily Syndicate Form: 5330-06 1 wins £6659 Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat and promising hurdles debut (for John Halley) when third at Limerick in June 2020. Little impact in various race-types for this yard, though, and is readily opposed. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 101

2

GEMOLOGIST (IRE) (14) B m Sir Percy - Tiffany Diamond (IRE)

Owner: Musselburgh Lunch Club Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mark Johnston Racing Ltd Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Jockey

Derek Fox

7 11 12

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.

Form: 240-332 BF 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 24 NH runs but posted creditable second of 8 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft, 5/2) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Likely to be thereabouts.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 98 Conner McCann (10)

3

SARVI (GB) (14)

Br m Intello (GER) - Crystal Swan (IRE)

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Breeder: Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

7 11 11

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars.

Form: 425255 CD 4 wins £26316

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over C&D before but arrives on back of below-par effort here last month.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating 97

4

THE STEWARD (USA) (168) B g Street Cry (IRE) - Candlelight (USA)

Owner: Jim Bracken, Keith Hadwin & DJM Trainer: James Moffatt, Cartmel Breeder: Fairway Thoroughbreds

Harry Reed

11 11 11

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW inverted triangle, diabolo on sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 15-0504 D 5 wins £61912

TIMEFORM VIEW Only the one win over hurdles and seemingly not the same horse as the one that won a jumper’s bumper early last year. Opposable after 6 months off.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating 97 Charlotte Jones (5)

5

WILHELM VONVENSTER (FR) (41) B g Apsis - Princesse Gaelle

8 11 8

Colours: GREY and DARK BLUE stripes, Owner: Tarzan Bloodstock Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke RED cap.

Breeder: Pascal Noue & Richard Mark Venn Form: 050/-610 1 wins £2341 Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f) in November under this rider and can have follow-up bid ignored (minimal assistance from saddle).

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 94 Mark Galligan (7)

6

MY MACHO MAN (IRE) (28) Ch g Camacho - Mypreciousblue

Owner: Mr Edward Cassie Trainer: Maurice Barnes, Brampton Breeder: Mr A. Kirwan Sponsor: Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

5 11 6

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK sleeves, WHITE stars, YELLOW and BLACK striped cap.

Form: 360025 1 wins £3428

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success over hurdles and never really threatened (albeit from well out of the handicap) over C&D 28 days ago.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating 92 Thomas Willmott (5)

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COURT JURADO (IRE) (20) B g Court Cave (IRE) - Glen Eile (IRE)

Owner: David & Carol Shaw Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Ms Claire O’Connell Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

8 11 6

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 452240 D 1 wins £4606

TIMEFORM VIEW Only one win from 24 runs, but wasn’t disgraced over a longer trip at Catterick last time and remains on a workable mark.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 92

8

LES’S LEGACY (GB) (16)

B g Kutub (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE)

Owner: Mr L. P. Richards Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn Breeder: Mr Les Richards Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

5 11 4

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW and DARK BLUE chevrons on sleeves.

Form: 0-50442 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Clear of rest when second of 11 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Newcastle (16.2f, good) 16 days ago. Can race off same mark again and merits consideration. Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 90

9

SILKSTONE (IRE) (104) B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Fine Silk (USA)

Owner: The Dalby Family Trainer: Danny Brooke, Middleham Breeder: Ms D. Hutch Sponsor: Danny Brooke Racing

Colours: BLACK, PINK spots on sleeves, PINK cap.

Form: 43303-0 2 wins £10059

ULTRA VIOLET (GER) (61)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - United Germany (GER)

Owner: Quandt, Cochrane, Lysaght Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: Gestut Westerberg Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

Colours: WHITE, RED Cross of Lorraine, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap.

Form: 43 2 wins £16517

JESS’S CORNER (IRE) (16) B g Footstepsinthesand - Hamalka (IRE)

Owner: Mr V. Thompson Trainer: Victor Thompson, Alnwick Breeder: Calvey & Others Syndicate

Henry Brooke

4 11 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat in France and stepped forward from his hurdling debut when third in a juvenile over C&D in November. Unexposed switched to handicaps and is an interesting contender.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating 100

11

Sam Coltherd

6 11 3

TIMEFORM VIEW Not scored under either code for some time but does figure off a decent mark on his return to hurdling.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating 89

10

Brian Hughes

Conor O’Farrell

6 10 12

Colours: RED, YELLOW sash, hooped sleeves and cap.

Form: 0U-r600 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win a race of any description and hard to get excited about both efforts for this yard Star Rating‘•••• Official BHA Rating 84 Thomas Dowson in recent weeks.

12

THAT’S YOUR LOTTIE (GB) (22) 7

B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Caoba

Owner: The Jackson Partnership Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels Breeder: Distillery Stud Sponsor: A1 Framing

10 0

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE triple diamond and sleeves, WHITE cap, PURPLE diamond.

Form: 0-60500 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 7 on Carlisle chase debut last month and makes little appeal returned to hurdling Star Rating‘•••• Official BHA Rating 71 Stephen Mulqueen here. 1lb out of the handicap.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 9, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Gemologist (IRE), 5-1 Ultra Violet (GER), 6-1 Les’s Legacy (GB), 8-1 Sarvi (GB), 17-2 Court Jurado (IRE), 10-1 The Steward (USA), 14-1 Wilhelm Vonvenster (FR), 16-1 Silkstone (IRE), 22-1 My Macho Man (IRE), 40-1 Jack Yeats (IRE), 66-1 Jess’s Corner (IRE), That’s Your Lottie (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

ULTRA VIOLET left his hurdling debut effort behind when third over C&D last time and could have more to offer now sent handicapping. Les’s Legacy and Gemologist rate the principal dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ULTRA VIOLET (GER) 2.LES’S LEGACY 3.GEMOLOGIST (IRE)

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THE MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4507; Second £2254; Third £1126; Fourth £564; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280.

(Penalty Value £5881.68)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (16-21): L Russell (34 wins from 259 runners, 13%) runs ELMONO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs ELMONO Weight Watcher: ELMONO won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 10lb to 112.

Longest Traveller: EAGLEHILL trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 338 miles.

No

1

Horse

Age

FIRST ACCOUNT (GB) (56) B or Br g Malinas (GER) - Kind Nell

Owner: The County Set (Two) Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke Breeder: Dr H. J. F. Why & Exors of Mrs J. A. Why Sponsor: Rollstud Ltd

st

lb

8 11 12

Colours: WHITE, RED seams, RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap.

Form: 3-P2212 CD 3 wins £12255

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who comes here on the back of good second of 6 in 20f handicap at Carlisle 56 days ago, edged out near finish. High on the shortlist nudged up just 2lb.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 124

2

EAGLEHILL (FR) (80)

Gr g Blue Bresil (FR) - Ratina de Vaige (FR)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Scea Barbottiere

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap.

Form: 0P11P-1 D 4 wins £19737

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Odeline (FR)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and star on cap.

Form: 12P-250 D 2 wins £30345

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives below par, making mistakes when only eighth of 13 in 4m handicap chase at Kelso 29 days ago. Others are preferred more.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating 121

4

BRIAN BORANHA (IRE) (45) B g Brian Boru - Tapneiram (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Kate Young Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton Breeder: Patrick J. Duffy Sponsor: P D Niven Racing Ltd

Colours: PURPLE and LIGHT GREEN stripes, PURPLE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap.

Form: 3463-61 D 5 wins £41257

THAT’S A GIVEN (FR) (28) B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Aulne River (FR)

POOKIE PEKAN (IRE) (37) B g Putra Pekan - Shii-Take’s Girl

Owner: Mr J. Muir Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Breeder: Liam Newman Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing

Callum Bewley

8 11 7

Owner: Kinneston Racing Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston RED diamonds and diamonds on cap.

Breeder: Mr G. Berthouloux, Mme F. Perennes et al Form: 2-431P0 4 wins £16988 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner for Noel Williams, but he came in last in handicap hurdle here on yard bow after 5 months off. Cheekpieces back on returned to fences and no surprise to see him step forward.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/12/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 119

6

Conor O’Farrell

11 11 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained first win since 2018 in 25f handicap chase at Catterick 45 days ago. Veteran can’t be ruled out off 2lb higher mark.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 120

5

Aidan Coleman

9 11 9

DINO BOY (FR) (29)

Owner: Mr Raymond Anderson Green Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: Mr Jean-Michel Feuillet-Besnouin Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, N. S. P. C. C.

Brian Hughes

8 11 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a six-month absence when landing 3-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (3m) in October. Up 2lb but he’s now 3-5 in this sphere, so he rates a player after another break.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating 123

3

Jockey

Sean Quinlan

9 11 1

Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW check.

Form: P602-15 5 wins £36322

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Perth in June but he jumped sketchily when only fair fifth of 10 in 20f handicap chase at Newcastle on his return 37 days ago. Bit more is needed now.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 113

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Sam Coltherd

7

11 11 0

ELMONO (FR) (65)

Ch g Epalo (GER) - Monareva (FR)

Owner: Gerry And The Pacemakers Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mr Pierre Julienne Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.

Form: 4653U4 CD 5 wins £27974

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but he arrives below par, only fourth of 6 in handicap chase here 65 days ago.

Back from a wind op now with more required.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 112

Derek Fox

2021:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 First Account (GB), 3-1 Eaglehill (FR), 11-2 Brian Boranha (IRE), 7-1 Dino Boy (FR), 10-1 Pookie Pekan (IRE), 11-1 That’s A Given (FR), 16-1 Elmono (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

EAGLEHILL is building up a good strike rate over fences and goes well fresh too so Olly Murphy’s 8-y-o is taken to follow up his Fakenham reappearance success at the chief expense of First Account, who was edged out of it at Carlisle last time and seems sure to go well again. Veteran Brian Boranha appeals as the pick of the remainder.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EAGLEHILL (FR) 2.FIRST ACCOUNT 3.BRIAN BORANHA (IRE)

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THE BETWAY CASINO OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261.

(Penalty Value £2723)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (16-21): L Russell (34 wins from 259 runners, 13%) runs NOTNOWKATE’S Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs NOTNOWKATE’S Longest Travellers: CHAMPAGNESOCIALIST trained by J McConnell; HOLMES ST GEORGES trained by S Crawford; both Ireland.

No

1

Horse

Age

BIG ARTHUR (GB) (25) B g Passing Glance - Xpectations (IRE)

Owner: The Potassium Partnership 2 Trainer: Harriet Graham, Jedburgh Breeder: Potassium Partnership 2 Sponsor: David Merry Farrier

st

lb

5 11 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW sash, YELLOW cap.

Form: 0 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Out with the washing on debut in a Newcastle bumper last month and it’s best to look elsewhere.

Star Rating‘•••• Official BHA Rating -

2

DOM BOSCO (GB) (28)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Definitely Better (IRE)

Owner: Miss Julie Hoskins Trainer: Tom George, Slad Breeder: Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher Sponsor: HBA Media

Henry Brooke

5 11 0

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK hollow box.

Form: 3 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Nicely bred and showed plenty to work on when third at Ludlow first time out. Yard’s runners usually come on for a run and, if that proves to be the case with this 5-y-o, he should be in the mix.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating -

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Jockey

Jonathan Burke

6 11 0

HARD IRON (IRE) (-) B g Milan - Novacella (FR)

Colours: GREY and DARK BLUE stripes, Owner: Tarzan Bloodstock Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke RED cap.

Breeder: Cleaboy Stud Form: 0 wins £0 Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW €32,000 3-y-o. Closely related to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Royal Rendezvous and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Centurion Steel. Yard can ready a newcomer and market check strongly advised.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating -

4

HOLMES ST GEORGES (FR) (223) 5 B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Une Toulousaine (FR)

Sean Quinlan

11 0

Owner: Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN sleeves, Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland DARK GREEN cap, EMERALD GREEN spots.

Breeder: Mrs C. Domenjoud & Mr A. Domenjoud Form: 4 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched €50,000 as a 3-y-o and encouraging start to his career when fourth of 9 at Ballinrobe last May. Yard does well in bumpers on this side of the pond and he’s a must for the shortlist.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating -

5

OUR SAM (GB) (81)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Arisea (IRE)

Owner: Geordie and Taffy Trainer: James Moffatt, Cartmel Breeder: Mr B. Walton & Mr P. Bartlett

6 11 0

Colours: BLACK, BEIGE cross belts, hooped sleeves.

Form: 60 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in bumpers at Perth and Carlisle, and it’s hard to envisage him faring any better here.

Star Rating‘•••• Official BHA Rating -

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James Bowen

RAYTHEHANDYMAN (IRE) (70) 6 Br g Westerner - La Femme Blanche (IRE)

Jamie Hamilton

11 0

Owner: T C Racing Syndicate Colours: LIGHT GREEN, WHITE and BLACK Trainer: Tjade Collier, Wilsden check sleeves.

Breeder: Kilfeacle Stud Form: 0-5 0 wins £0 Sponsor: T C Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Underwent a wind op following inauspicious deput display last spring and showed more spark when fifth on return at Ayr in October. However, anothe sizeable step forward will be needed here.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/10/2021 it was reported that the horse hung left handed Nathan Moscrop (3) throughout.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating -

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Gr or Ro g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - I Got Rhythm

6 11 0

Owner: D&D Armstrong Ltd Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown chevrons on sleeves.

Breeder: Shade Oak Stud Form: 0 wins £0 Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORM VIEW €12,000 3-y-o, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam 2m hurdle winner, also 1 3/4m-2m winner on Flat. Yard saddles the occasional bumper winner and this one is worth a peek in the betting.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating -

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CHAMPAGNESOCIALIST (IRE) (435) 6 B m Fame And Glory - No Ice Or Lemon (IRE)

Owner: Bedford Consultancy Services Ltd Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland Breeder: Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd

Conor O’Farrell

10 7

Colours: MAROON, ROYAL BLUE epaulets, armlets and star on cap.

Form: 220 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty when runner-up in bumpers for Tom Taaffe at Roscommon and Galway early last season. 14-month absence to overcome for new yard here, but she’s the one to beat all the same.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating - Simon Torrens (3)

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HEAVENTREE (IRE) (22) B m Fame And Glory - Savanna Days (IRE)

Owner: Mr Andrew Turnbull Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Breeder: Jon and Julia Aisbitt

5 10 7

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW seams, hooped sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.

Form: 0 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW No immediate signs of ability when tailed off on debut at Carlisle.

Star Rating‘•••• Official BHA Rating -

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NOTNOWKATE’S (IRE) (259) Ch m Notnowcato - Another Burden

Owner: Mr Edward Burns Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Edward Burns Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

5 10 7

Colours: WHITE, RED hoop and armlets, RED cap, WHITE spots.

Form: 00 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Decent enough pedigree, but she offered precious little starting out in a Hexham bumper last spring.

Star Rating‘•••• Official BHA Rating -

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CLOVA HOTEL (GB) (-) B g Sixties Icon - Simply Mystic

Owner: Mrs J. A. Niven Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton Breeder: Mrs J. A. Niven Sponsor: P D Niven Racing Ltd

Craig Nichol

Derek Fox

4 10 1

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED epaulets, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixties Icon gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Simply Rouge. Yard is hardly a regular source of first-time-out winners, but this 4-y-o receives weight all round and is well worth a second look.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating -

Callum Bewley

PLAY SMARTER

Irish-raiders HOLMES ST GEORGES and Champagnesocialist could be the pair to concentrate on, for all that Dom Bosco is respected on the back of his encouraging debut and Hard Iron is a noteworthy newcomer. Champagnesocialist sets the standard, but Holmes St Georges is open to plenty of improvement having shaped well on debut at Ballinrobe and he is marginally preferred.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HOLMES ST GEORGES (FR) 2.CHAMPAGNESOCIALIST (IRE) 3.DOM BOSCO

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RACE 6

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3, 7, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Champagnesocialist (IRE), 3-1 Holmes St Georges (FR), 9-2 Dom Bosco (GB), 6-1 Hard Iron (IRE), 14-1 Clova Hotel (GB), 22-1 Roan (GB), 33-1 Raythehandyman (IRE), 40-1 Big Arthur (GB), 66-1 Notnowkate’s (IRE), 80-1 Our Sam (GB), 200-1 Heaventree (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.00 - THE BETWAY HEED YOUR HUNCH CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3975 to the winning horse The second to receive £1831, the third £915, the fourth £458, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Penalties, after December 25th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 31st, 2021, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb.

Betway have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 26th March, 2022. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Cab On Target Series qualifiers during the current season. 14 entries at £30. - Closed December 28th, 2021.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.30 - THE BETWAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 28th, 2021 and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb.

Betway have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries at £30. - Closed December 28th, 2021.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.00 - THE BETWAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5881 to the winning horse The second to receive £2709, the third £1354 and the fourth £678. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £54 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Lowest weight 10st 3lb; Highest weight 11st 8lb Penalties, after December 25th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Betway have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 9 entries, 1 at £10 and 8 at £54. - Closed December 28th, 2021.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.30 - THE BETWAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2876 to the winning horse The second to receive £1325, the third £662, the fourth £350, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 28th, 2021 and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Penalties, after December 25th, 2021, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Betway have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £20. - Closed December 28th, 2021.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5881 to the winning horse The second to receive £2709, the third £1354, the fourth £678, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £54 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.

January 1st. Penalties, after December 25th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 11 entries at £54. - Closed December 28th, 2021.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.30 - THE BETWAY CASINO OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 28th, 2021 and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 14lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Betway have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 17 entries at £25. - Closed December 28th, 2021.

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