Musselburgh Racecard - Saturday 5th February

THE SCOTTISH FESTIVALTRIALS 5 FEB

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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

Although hough there are many races to look forward to today, the feature is the Edinburgh National Handicap Chase. Seven runners go to post ost and the market is headed by HIGHLAND HUNTER for Paul Nicholls. He’s ran two brilliant races this season and is a model of consistency. Lorcan Williams gets the ride and despite carrying top weight weigh he looks the one to beat. Last year’s hero MIGHTT THUNDER returns to try and retain his crown but looks to be up against it oon this year’s form. He ran two good races after fter winning last year’s renewal, but he has struggled since and was pulled up on his last start in the Welsh National. Dropped 2lb for the effort he will want to show some of last season’s form to feature he here. Fergal O’Brien makes the long trip North with his runner, CAPTAIN CATTISTOCK who on somee his older form may have a chance c now the handicapper has relented.

JOCKEYS TO WATCH H AP HESKIN looks to have a really good book of rides and will no doubt be hoping to head home after riding a few winners. He rides the exciting Where It All Began for Gord Gordon Elliott and all three runners are owned by his retained connections, The McNeill cNeill family. LORCAN WILLIAMS WILLIAM and valuable claimer ANGUS CHELEDA both head up with ith the Nicholls team and they will be disappointed disappo if they couldn’t get a winner between them. Northern favourite BRIAN HUGHES has his usual fant fantastic and will be hoping that he can win a few over the Southern raiders. He along with DANNY MCM MCMENAMIN will be flying the Northern flag.

TRAINERS TO WATCH There are a couple of obvious trainers to keep an eye out on today and two hail from across the Irish sea.

GORDON ELLIOTT sends one over to contest the second race of the day, the Scottish Stayers Novices’ Hurdle, run over three miles. JOHN MCCONNELL also has one in the race, Bardenstown Lad, the seven-year-old will be hoping to get his head in front, despite giving away 3lb. PAUL NICHOLLS sends four runners to the track, including the favourite in our feature, Highland Hunter. Nicholls also has one in the Hunter Chase, our final race on the card, which gives amateurs a fantastic opportunity to bag themselves a winner!

RACE DESCRIPTIONS 12.57 THE BET365 FRODON NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April. This particular two miles, about four and a half furlongs novices’ steeple chase is for horses aged five-years-old and upwards which have not won more than two steeple chases.

1.29 THE BET365 SCOTTISH STAYERS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE This three miles hurdle race is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than three hurdle races. Initially, the weights are set according to age and sex with fillies and mares carrying 7lb less than their male rivals before previous hurdle race winners are allocated a penalty dependent on the class of race which they have won.

2.05 THE BET365 AULD YIN CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’ CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER) As the race title suggests, a Veterans’ steeple chase is designed specifically for the older horses of the National Hunt scene. In order to qualify for this two miles, about six furlongs handicap, horses must be ten-years-old or older and be officially rated between 0 and 130. These types of races often attract some big-race winners from the past who are still enjoying their sport and have no intention of entering retirement just yet!

2.40 THE BET365 SCOTTISH COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE This is a two miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from within a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Even so, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tends to make open handicaps very competitive races.

3.10 THE BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH SEA PIGEON SERIES QUALIFIER) This is a two miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110.

Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – 7lb in this race, as is usually the case.

3.45 THE BET365 EDINBURGH NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE This is a four mile handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 150.

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 150 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 145.

4.19 THE BET365 SCOTTISH FOXHUNTER OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE A Hunter Chase gives the regulars of the Point-to-Pointing world a chance to shine under National Hunt rules. A horse is only qualified for this type of event if it holds a Hunters’ Certificate, something provided by a Master of Hounds to prove that the horse has been regularly hunted throughout the season. This particular event is for five-year-olds and upwards, and is to be run over three miles, about two and a half furlongs. All Hunter Chases are restricted to amateur jockeys.

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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!

SEEING STARS bet365 Scottish Festival Trials weekend is all about discovering racing’s stars of the future.

Horses, trainers, jockeys and owners flock to this valuable and prestigious meeting from all over the UK and Ireland to compete.

So, who are the potential stars on show this afternoon? Here’s our guide to spotting them…

THE HORSES BARDENSTOWN LAD (bet365 Scottish Stayers’ Hurdle, 1.29pm) Trained 20 miles north of Dublin by John O’Connell, who has pulled off plenty of successful raids to Musselburgh in the past, Bardenstown Lad has won two of his three races over hurdles so far. He banked valuable Cheltenham experience in winning at the home of jump racing on his most recent start back in October. The form of that race is strong, and another win here will almost certainly book his ticket for a tilt at the Grade 1 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at next month’s Cheltenham Festival.

FIVEANDTWENTY (bet365 Scottish County Hurdle, 2.40pm) Won her only start here at Musselburgh on the Flat for trainer Mark Johnston, plus her first three over hurdles for the jumps yard of Grand National-winning trainer Donald McCain. The most recent of those came in the bet365 Scottish Triumph Hurdle at this fixture 12 months ago. Fiveandtwenty hasn’t won since then and she was beaten for the first time in five runs here when finishing fourth in the Hogmaneigh Hurdle on New Year’s Day. She’s a real Musselburgh specialist and will always be a star in our eyes!

HIGHLAND HUNTER (bet365 Edinburgh National, 3.45pm) Is already a winner at Scottish Festival Trials, having landed the Pertemps Hurdle qualifier here in 2020, narrowly beating one of today’s rivals Mighty Thunder. Has continued to climb the ranks over fences since then, winning the London National at Sandown in early December and then finishing runner-up in the Welsh National on his most recent start. Could use today’s contest as a stepping stone to the world’s greatest race, the Grand National, at Aintree in April.

MIGHTY THUNDER (bet365 Edinburgh National, 3.45pm)

Runner-up to Highland Hunter over hurdles at this fixture in 2020, Mighty Thunder went one better when running out a wide-margin winner of this valuable race 12 months ago. Bids for a repeat today having also tasted success in Scotland’s richest and most prestigious jumps race, the Scottish Grand National at Ayr, last April. Another bold display in this race could tee him up for a crack at the Aintree Grand National, a race his trainer Lucinda Russell memorably won in 2017 with One For Arthur.

THE JOCKEYS BRIAN HUGHES The winning-most rider in Musselburgh’s history with 110 winners – a staggering 43 more than the now-retired Tony Dobbin. Co Armagh-born Brian won his first jump jockeys’ championship in 2019-2020 and is miles clear of Sam Twiston-Davies in the race to reclaim the title he relinquished to Harry Skelton last season. Brian has three chances to add to his tally today – Lyrical Genius (1.29), Fiveandtwenty (2.40) and Chuvelo (3.10).

DANNY MCMENAMIN The reigning champion conditional jockey, flame-haired McMenamin is one of the rising stars of the weighing room. Originally from Co Down in Northern Ireland, but now based with the powerful Cumbria yard of Nicky Richards, 21-year-old McMenamin has struck up an excellent partnership with Champion Hurdle-bound Tommy’s Oscar, winner of the Hogmaneigh Hurdle here at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day. Danny has three rides this afternoon – Pay The Piper (12.57), Diocletian (2.40) and outsider Saltmarket (3.10).

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bet365 FRODON NOVICES’ CHASE THE HISTORY MAKERS

Frodon (2017)

FRODON’S SUCCESS IN THIS RACE FIVE YEARS AGO WAS A STEPPING STONE TO THE TOP FOR ONE OF JUMP RACING’S MOST POPULAR HORSES OF RECENT TIMES. He had already announced himself as a star of the future by winning Cheltenham’s Caspian Caviar Gold Cup two months earlier – an extraordinary feat for a four-year-old. And his rise up the chasing ladder continued apace here, romping to a nine-length victory to kick-start a sensational Sunday treble for his jockey Sam Twiston-Davies.

However, it’s since hooking up with his now regular rider Bryony Frost that Frodon has galloped his way into the hearts of racing fans and the record books.

Together, Frost and Frodon have racked up TEN emotional wins, including Cheltenham’s Grade 1 Ryanair Chase, the Cotswold Chase and a second Caspian Caviar Gold Cup, Aintree’s Old Roan Chase and the Grade 1 Champion Chase at Down Royal in Northern Ireland.

But it was at Kempton on Boxing Day 2020 that this dynamic duo enjoyed their finest hours so far, as Frodon’s 20-1 triumph in the King George VI Chase saw Frost create two pieces of history – as the first female jockey to lift that Grade 1 prize; and with a victory which also saw her overtake Scotland’s Lucy Alexander as the winningmost female jump jockey in Britain.

In contrast to Frodon, Kalahari King, who won the very first running of this race back in 2009, was a Festival nearly horse. Five years in a row he rocked up at the greatest show on turf – and four times he ran his heart out without quite being able to get his head in front.

Of all those near-misses, none was more agonising for Ferdy Murphy, his late trainer, and jockey Graham Lee than a short-head defeat in the 2009 Arkle. Kalahari King had gone south as one of the north’s best hopes for Festival week after displaying an eye-catching turn of foot to beat Astarador here at Musselburgh.

Making up ground hand over fist from Cheltenham’s second-last fence, it seemed inevitable that his surging run would carry him by Forpadydeplasterer inside the final furlong. Yet try as Kalahari King might, his Irish rival wasn’t for passing.

He’d get his day in the sun at Aintree the following month, sauntering to Grade 1 glory in the Maghull Novices’ Chase at the Grand National meeting. But Cheltenham success remained frustratingly elusive – Kalahari King finished third to Big Zeb in the 2010 Champion Chase and second to Albertas Run in the 2011 Ryanair Chase.

The same could not be said for Divers, also trained by Murphy and winner of this race in 2011. While not as talented as Kalahari King, he did notch a cherished Festival triumph on his very next start, beating 19 rivals in the inaugural running of the Centenary Novices’ Handicap Chase.

By Ed Watson Scottish Sun columnist & Racing TV analyst

Race 1

12.57PM two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds)

Total race value £20000

for novice five yrs old and upwards

THE bet365 FRODON NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994.

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Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (22 wins from 53 runners, 42%) runs FRIEND OR FOE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (3 wins from 43 runners, 7%) runs FRIEND OR FOE Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2017 & 2020. The stable runs FRIEND OR FOE today.

Longest Traveller: ROI DE DUBAI trained by J McConnell, Ireland.

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TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser who landed Haydock novice chase before good third to Bravemansgame in Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not discounted.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 137

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Owner: Mr Ian Hamilton Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED chevrons, Trainer: Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne quartered cap.

Breeder: B. Walsh Form: 212312 BF 5 wins £29674 Sponsor: I & A Hamilton

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler and quickly even better over fences, scoring at Newcastle before excellent second in handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f). Holds good claims on form.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating 143 Danny McMenamin

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Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland Breeder: Kevin Galvin

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Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, PURPLE star.

Form: 210123 D 5 wins £34634

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable front-runner who has already scored twice over fences. Well-hled last of 3 in novice chase at Cheltenham 105 days ago, so Irish raider needs to bounce back after his break.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 142

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FRIEND OR FOE (FR) (128) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mandchou (FR)

Owner: Gordon & Su Hall Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Breeder: E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Sponsor: Morson Group

Tom Scudamore

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Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE spots, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.

Form: 2124-13 4 wins £19148

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who made a winning start to his chase career at Uttoxeter in May and posted good third in Warwick handicap chase in September. Has more to offer after another lay-off now up in trip.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 146

Lorcan Williams

2021 WINNER: GAELIK COAST (FR) 7 11 4 Brian Hughes 85-40 (Donald McCain) 6 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Friend Or Foe (FR), 9-4 Pay The Piper (IRE), 5-1 Kiltealy Briggs (IRE), 7-1 Roi de Dubai (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A case can be made for all four of these but the most persuasive one is for PAY THE PIPER who holds the edge on form and can bag a third chase success for his in-form yard. Friend Or Foe has been lightly raced but is still highly respected given his good record when fresh and can chase home Ann Hamilton’s 7-y-o.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PAY THE PIPER (IRE) 2.FRIEND OR FOE (FR) 3.KILTEALY BRIGGS (IRE)

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bet365 SCOTTISH STAYERS NOVICES’ HURDLE THE HISTORY MAKERS

Threeunderthrufive (2021)

SEEYOUATMIDNIGHT’S EMERGENCE AS ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED SCOTTISH HORSES OF RECENT TIMES BEGAN WITH VICTORY IN THIS RACE IN 2013.

Bought by Berwickshire trainer Sandy Thomson and wife, Quona, after he’d won a point-to-point in Ireland, Seeyouatmidnight was a 66-1 winner on his hurdles debut at Hexham a few weeks earlier.

Dismissed by bookies and punters alike for his next race here, Seeyouatmidnight again defied the odds as he thrashed Racing Pulse by nine lengths as the 22-1 outsider in a field of five.

His biggest success over hurdles came less than a fortnight later in the Grade 2 Rendelsham Hurdle at Haydock, but fences were always going to bring out the best in Seeyouatmidnight.

So it proved, as wins in Kelso’s Paris Pike Chase and the Grade 2 Dipper at Cheltenham raised hopes he could provide Scotland with a rare Festival success in the RSA Chase.

But with the drying ground having turned against him, Seeyouatmidnight failed to fire and trailed in a wellbeaten seventh to Blaklion – the horse he’d beaten into second place in the Dipper. His next two races, albeit more than six months apart, showcased Seeyouatmidnight’s abundant talent, athleticism and versatility perhaps more than any other.

Only a month after Cheltenham, Thomson sweetened him up sufficiently to run a fine third in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr. Turning into the home straight, it looked likely that he’d follow in the giant hoofprints of Merigo as a cherished home winner of Scotland’s richest jumps race, only to be overhauled by Vicente and Alvorado late in the piece.

Then at Carlisle that October, he dished out a 12-length thumping to the high-class Bristol De Mai – a subsequent three-time winner of Haydock’s Grade 1 Betfair Chase – over a much shorter trip of two-and-a-half miles. Injury became a constant companion for Seeyouatmidnight thereafter and he was retired some months after finishing 11th to Tiger Roll in the 2018 Grand National.

Yet, remarkably, he returned to the track two years later, winning at Carlisle in March 2020. And he bowed out for good after an emotional victory in the Veterans’ Chase Series final at Sandown in January 2021, where he was given a fine front-running by another comeback kid, Galashiels-born Grand National-winning jockey Ryan Mania, who made his own shock return to racing in October 2019 following five years away from the sport.

Threeunderthrufive was an apt winner of this race 12 months ago, given the nine-hole Musselburgh Links golf course, which is situated in the middle of the racetrack, hosted The Open six times in the 1870s and 1880s.

Owner Max McNeill named the seven-year-old after his father Ted, a former professional golfer who was the early leader of the 1951 Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Ted got off to a flying start at his home course and was three under par through the first five holes, only to slip back with rounds of 75 and 80 to miss the halfway cut.

Threeunderthrufive has won nine of his 12 career races to date, including each of his last four over fences. He is expected to be a major player in either the Grade 1 Brown Advisory Chase or the Grade 2 National Hunt Chase at next month’s Festival.

Other notable horses to have run in this race are O O Seven and Fagan, who went head-to-head in 2016. The former, trained by one of Scottish Festival Trials’ most loyal supporters Nicky Henderson, proved himself a smart performer by finishing second in a Grade 1 at Punchestown’s Festival later that season. As for Fagan, he was a 33-1 runner-up to Unowhatimeanharry in the Cheltenham race his owner – Ronnie Bartlett of Rooster Potatoes fame – has sponsored at the Festival since 2008.

By Ed Watson Scottish Sun columnist & Racing TV analyst

Race 2

1.29PM About three miles (2m 7f 180yds)

Total race value £20000

for novice five yrs old and upwards

THE bet365 SCOTTISH STAYERS’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988.

(Penalty Value £10406) A

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): C Longsdon (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs LYRICAL GENIUS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 70 runners, 13%) runs WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Fancy That: C Longsdon won this race in 2013 & 2017. The stable runs LYRICAL GENIUS today.

Longest Travellers: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN trained by G Elliott, BARDENSTOWN LAD trained by J McConnell, all Ireland.

1

Horse

Age

BARDENSTOWN LAD (GB) (106) 7 Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pougatcheva (FR)

Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland Breeder: J B Property Developments (Midlands) Ltd

st

lb

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, PURPLE star.

Form: 1-31131 D 3 wins £17677

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who too very well to hurdling in the first half of the season, showing useful form when gaining a third win in 3m Cheltenham novice in October. Sets the standard.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating 140

2

LYRICAL GENIUS (IRE) (41) B g Milan - Rheinland (IRE)

Owner: Thackray, Ogilvy, King & Williams Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Breeder: S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, MAROON Cross of Lorraine, armlets and cap.

Form: 1-115 D 2 wins £5990

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (IRE) (35) B g Yeats (IRE) - Peggy Cullen (IRE)

Owner: McNeill Family/Patrick & Scott Bryceland Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland Breeder: Killian Traynor

Brian Hayes

5 11 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole point and landed Warwick bumper and 21f Doncaster novice hurdle on first 2 starts under Rules. Limitations seemingly exposed when only fifth at Huntingdon latest, though. Cheekpieces go on.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating -

3

Jockey

11 8

6

11

Brian Hughes

5

Colours: BLACK, LIGHT GREEN star, armlets and star on cap.

Form: 20-221 1 wins £5205

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 3 times (bumper first 2 ocasions) before coming good in 21.5f Tramore maiden on New Year’s Day. Plenty of stamina in pedigree so there should be more to come now stepping up to 3m.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating -

A. P. Heskin

2021:THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE (IRE) 6 11 8 A P Heskin 11-10 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Bardenstown Lad (GB), 7-4 Where It All Began (IRE), 12-1 Lyrical Genius (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BARDENSTOWN LAD brings some useful form to the table and is the percentage call, although fellow Irish raider Where It All Began could have enough improvement in him to make it a close run thing.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BARDENSTOWN LAD 2.WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (IRE) 3.LYRICAL GENIUS (IRE)

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Race 3

2.05PM Two miles about six furlongs (2m 6f)

Total race value £17000

for ten yrs old and upwards

THE bet365 AULDYIN CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’VETERANS’HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £6510; Second £3256; Third £1627; Fourth £814; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £8495.76) A

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (32 wins from 258 runners, 12%) runs BOY’S ON TOUR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Longsdon (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs GLEN FORSA Weightwatcher: BOY’S ON TOUR won off a handicap mark of 115, his rating is now down 12lb to 103.

Longest Traveller: VALADOM trained by R Hobson, Little Rissington, 359 miles.

No

1

Horse

Age

st

lb

CALIPSO COLLONGES (FR) (49) 10 11 12 B g Crossharbour - Ivresse Collonges (FR)

Owner: The Black Horse Hotel Bridgnorth Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres

Colours: WHITE, BLACK epaulets, MAROON sleeves.

Form: P334-13 D 6 wins £39760

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing run on first start back after wind surgery when seeing off 6 rivals at Kelso (21.5f) on return and backed that up with good third in Tommy Whittle at Haydock. This easier.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 129

2

GLEN FORSA (IRE) (38)

B g Mahler - Outback Ivy (IRE)

Owner: Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Breeder: Mr Jonathan Deacon Sponsor: Merribelle Stable Llc

Colours: DARK GREEN and WHITE diabolo, WHITE and DARK GREEN diabolo on sleeves, DARK GREEN and WHITE quartered cap.

Form: 40P-4P4 4 wins £38020

Owner: Trainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

Lorcan Williams

10 11 9

COOL MIX (GB) (38) Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Lucylou (IRE)

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

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Form: 335-343 4 wins £33023 Breeder: R. and J. Micklethwait Sponsor: North Sea Logistics, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who’s creeping back down the weights (back on a winning mark now) and finished 8 lengths in front of Glen Forsa when third at Doncaster latest. Needs considering.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/12/2021 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating 126

4

Lewis Stones (6)

10 11 12

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time very smart chaser for Mick Channon but not the force of old.

However, current mark reflects that and was better than the bare result at Doncaster latest. Drop back in trip will suit.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 129

3

Jockey

PSYCHEDELIC ROCK (GB) (28) B g Yeats (IRE) - Gemini Lucy (IRE)

Alan Doyle (3)

11 11 8

John Nicholls Racing Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, Ian Williams, Alvechurch checked sleeves.

B. J. Griffiths Form: F1-10PP 7 wins £55132 Hunter Plastics Limited, John Nicholls (Trading) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived in the spring, winning 3 times over fences, latterly at Kempton (3m) in May. Not in same form since but return to better ground will suit. Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 125 Charlie Todd (3)

5

13 11 7

VALADOM (FR) (28)

Gr g Dadarissime (FR) - Laurana (FR)

Owner: Mr Richard Hobson Trainer: Richard Hobson, Little Rissington Breeder: Mme C. Montaudoin & Mr J. Montaudoin

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Form: 1322-35 6 wins £49562

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Newcastle last winter and signed off with pair of placed efforts at Newbury. Better than bare result both starts this term, doing too much too soon at Sandown 4 weeks ago.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 124

6

BROKEN QUEST (IRE) (30) B g Ask - Broken Thought (IRE)

Owner: Wright Morgan Ltd Trainer: David Dennis, Banbury Breeder: Mrs Mary Dicker Sponsor: DD Racing Ltd

Lilly Pinchin (3)

10 11 4

Colours: MAROON, YELLOW cross belts, YELLOW and MAROON check sleeves, MAROON cap, YELLOW star.

Form: F5-P232 6 wins £28034

TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific hurdles winner who opened chase account at Ludlow (20f) last March. Mixed bag has followed but latest second at Chepstow was one of his better efforts, albeit flattered by proximity.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 121

20

Jack Andrews

7

BROTHERLY COMPANY (IRE) (159) 10 11

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Good Lady (IRE)

Owner: The Reign It In Partnership Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Sandy Thomson Racing

0

Colours: BLACK, MAUVE seams, BLACK sleeves, MAUVE stars, MAUVE cap.

Form: 5-P1135 CD BF 9 wins £30786

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who won twice last summer. Excuses final start and can go well fresh but others look better treated.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 117 Edward Austin (3)

8

BOY’S ON TOUR (IRE) (20) B g Beneficial - Galant Tour (IRE)

Owner: Foresight Racing Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mrs Meliosa Walshe Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

10 10 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, BEIGE stars, BEIGE sleeves, DARK BLUE stars.

Form: 054345 4 wins £23401

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicap chaser nowadays and up against it from out of the handicap. Headgear on.

Star Rating‘•••• Official BHA Rating 98 Patrick Wadge (10) 2021 WINNER: DUBAI ANGEL (IRE) 10 11 4 Charlie Hammond 4-1 (Dr Richard Newland) 11 ran

PLAY SMARTER

The reliable COOL MIX looks the most solid option now that he’s back on his last winning mark.

Calipso Collonges often keeps better company so rates the obvious threat on the back of his good third in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock, while Glen Forsa is lurking on a dangerous mark and the drop back in trip will suit.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COOL MIX 2.CALIPSO COLLONGES (FR) 3.GLEN FORSA (IRE)

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

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RACE 3

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Calipso Collonges (FR), 4-1 Cool Mix (GB), 9-2 Glen Forsa (IRE), 15-2 Valadom (FR), 8-1 Psychedelic Rock (GB), Broken Quest (IRE), 14-1 Brotherly Company (IRE), 50-1 Boy’s On Tour (IRE)

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Clever Cookie (2014)

OF THE 16 HORSES TO HAVE WON THE BET365 SCOTTISH COUNTY HURDLE, ONE STANDS ABOVE THE REST. Clever Cookie was still learning his trade over timber when romping to a decisive success in 2014. That was his third Musselburgh victory in just four starts, having landed a bumper here in 2012 and then a novices’ hurdle three weeks earlier.

He was ridden to all three of those wins by Hawick jockey Wilson Renwick, who, following his enforced retirement through injury in 2016, ended up swapping four legs for two wheels – and an unlikely new career as a professional road-race cyclist! He is now a jockeys’ agent.

As one of a select club of jockeys to notch more than 1,000 winners over jumps, Clever Cookie’s Carnoustie-born trainer Peter Niven knows a “proper” horse when he sees one. So no one should have been surprised by what this hugely-talented gelding, who was bred by Niven’s mum Joan, would go on to achieve.

Subsequently switched to the Flat, Clever Cookie reeled off three consecutive wins, the latter coming in a dead-heat for first place in a Listed race at York. He made his breakthrough as a high-class stayer by landing the Ormonde Stakes, a Group 3 at Chester, on his first start of 2015.

But York was always his favourite Flat track – and it was on the Knavesmire where Clever Cookie achieved his biggest success later that summer in the Group 2 Yorkshire Cup. Unlike those horses which have used Musselburgh as a springboard to Festival glory, Diego Du Charmil did the reverse in 2017. Winner of the Fred Winter Hurdle at Cheltenham in 2016, Diego Du Charmil proved in a different league here as he powered clear of Dominada to provide Somerset trainer Paul Nicholls with the first of a famous five winners on that year’s SFT weekend.

Nicholls also landed this race 12 months ago with Christopher Wood, an impressive winner under his then 7lb claimer Angus Cheleda.

The success of Shrewd in 2016 was a notable one for Iain Jardine, who rode a handful of winners around Musselburgh as a journeyman jockey.

Now making a much bigger impact as a trainer, Jardine went to great lengths to secure Irish-based conditional Shane Shortall to claim 5lbs off Shrewd’s back. Flying the former Galway Plate-winning rider over on the morning of the race proved an inspired move, as Shortall displayed a cool head to produce Shrewd to challenge at the final flight and then surge clear of Vendor on the run-in.

By Ed Watson Scottish Sun columnist & Racing TV analyst

Race 4

2.40PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total race value £30000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE bet365 SCOTTISH COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372.

(Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 4lb & paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (36 wins from 161 runners, 22%) runs FIVEANDTWENTY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs FIVEANDTWENTY Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2017 and 2021. The stable runs WILD MAX today.

Longest Traveller: ANNA BUNINA & PEARL OF THE WEST trained by J McConnell, Ireland.

No

1

Horse

Age

HIGHLY PRIZED (GB) (280) B or Br g Manduro (GER) - Razzle (USA)

Owner: H.Pridham & D.Donoghue Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport

st

lb

9 11 12

Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT BLUE disc, WHITE and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves, PURPLE and LIGHT BLUE hooped cap.

Form: 512P5-2 D 9 wins £111988

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap hurdler who shaped encouragingly when second in 3-runner Uttoxeter maiden chase (2m) last spring. Has been absent since but returns to timber from reduced mark.

Betting should guide.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 139

2

WILD MAX (GER) (61) B g Maxios - Wildfahrte (GER)

Owner: Owners Group 036 Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Breeder: Gestut Brummerhof

Jockey

Ben Jones

7 11 10

Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap.

Form: 11FP-0P D 6 wins £52422

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back handicap hurdles last winter but failed to complete on 3 of his 4 starts since, including over fences on his latest outing in December. Still, bounce back distinctly possible.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 137 Angus Cheleda (5)

3

ANNA BUNINA (FR) (7) B m Poet’s Voice - Russian Society

Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland Breeder: Dermot Cantillon

6 11 6

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, PURPLE star.

Form: 0502-54 D 6 wins £36394

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season with solid efforts in valuable handicaps at Cheltenham/Ayr but not returned in same groove this winter, well beaten in Grade 2 mares’ event at Doncaster 7 days ago.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 133

4

PEARL OF THE WEST (IRE) (13) B m Teofilo (IRE) - Creese

Owner: Mr D. Kierans Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland Breeder: Malih L. Al Basti

8 11 4

Colours: WHITE and BLACK diamonds, chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK stars.

Form: 1P40/-00 D 7 wins £92386

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful from 1lb higher mark at Punchestown (16.5f) during early 2019. Lightly raced subsequently and some way below her best at Thurles (15.5f) on latest start in January. Cheekpieces fitted.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 131

5

DIOCLETIAN (IRE) (308) B g Camelot - Saturday Girl

Owner: Mr Ken McGarrity Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: Mr R. J. C. Wilmot-Smith Sponsor: Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd

Tom Scudamore

Brian Hayes

7 10 11

Colours: WHITE and MAROON check, MAROON sleeves, WHITE armlets, MAROON cap.

Form: 45163 wins £46905

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer on Flat who opened account over hurdles in a maiden at Fakenham (20f) 13 months ago. Not at best under either code thereafter but returns for new yard on back of wind op.

Not discounted.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 124 Danny McMenamin

6

FIVEANDTWENTY (GB) (35) Br m Farhh - Fen Guest

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XCVI Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Pantile Stud

5 10 11

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Form: 1130-04 CD 6 wins £37702

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive when landing hat-trick of C&D juvenile hurdle events last winter. Has found things tougher in stronger company since but she should be sharper for her run here last month and mark has eased Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating 124

24

Brian Hughes

7

GLORY AND HONOUR (IRE) (7) 6 B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee

Owner: Mr Jerry Hinds & Mr Ashley Head Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope Breeder: Mr Michael D. Hickey Sponsor: Plusbac

10 10

Colours: MAUVE and DARK BLUE check, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAUVE armlets, hooped cap.

2 wins £7017 Form: 33-02F5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who arrives having run a solid race when 9 lengths fifth of 12 in a competitive Cheltenham handicap (16.8f) last weekend. Fancied to be thereabouts again with a repeat.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 123

8

SOCIALIST AGENDA (GB) (35) 6 Ch g Sir Percy - Mercy Pecksniff

Stan Sheppard

10 5

Owner: Mr James Fyffe & Mr Scott Fyffe Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star.

Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Form: 111-241 D 4 wins £13036 Sponsor: J. F. KEGS LTD

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive in winning all 3 bumpers starts in 2020 and promising start in novice hurdles, off the mark at Catterick (15.7f) last month. Low mileage and possibilities now entering handicaps.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 118

Adam Wedge

2021 WINNER: CHRISTOPHER WOOD (IRE) 6 11 2 Angus Cheleda 11-4 (Paul Nicholls) 10 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.

Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 7.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Wild Max (GER), 9-2 Socialist Agenda (GB), 11-2 Highly Prized (GB), Fiveandtwenty (GB), 13-2 Glory And Honour (IRE), 7-1 Diocletian (IRE), 12-1 Anna Bunina (FR), 18-1 Pearl of The West (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A three-time winner in C&D juvenile hurdles last winter, FIVEANDTWENTY hasn’t scaled the same heights since, yet her mark reflects that, and with a run under her belt on the back of a wind op last month, she could well be ready to strike. Handicap-debutant Socialist Agenda is also worth a look, whilst Wild Max may well bounce back returned to hurdling on the back of a disappointing chase effort.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FIVEANDTWENTY 2.SOCIALIST AGENDA 3.WILD MAX (GER)

RESULT

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Race 5

3.10PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total race value £8000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

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

(Penalty Value £3975.58)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (36 wins from 161 runners, 22%) runs CHUVELO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs CHUVELO Longest Traveller: CHUVELO trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles.

No

1

Horse

Age

WOR VERGE (GB) (29) B g Virtual - Hanover Gate

Owner: The Goodfellow Partnership Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn Breeder: Snailwell Stud Co Ltd Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

st

lb

9 11 12

Jockey

Colours: WHITE and BLACK (quartered), striped sleeves.

Form: 522110 D 4 wins £13404

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for fitting of cheekpieces this winter, landing back-to-back handicaps at around 2m.

Not in quite the same form from career-high mark at Wetherby (2m) latest but certainly no forlon hope.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 110 Nathan Moscrop

2

7 11 11

CHUVELO (IRE) (41) B g Milan - Bargante (IRE)

Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: M. Doran Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Form: 353-156 3 wins £8032

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who finally justified short odds over hurdles at Bangor (16.6f) in May. Not built on that either start in handicaps, including after 7 months off at Market Rasen in December.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 109

3

EL JEFE (IRE) (18)

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE)

Owner: Mr A. B. Hamilton Trainer: Andrew Hamilton, Carluke Breeder: Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke

Brian Hughes

5 11 7

Colours: GREY and RED diamonds, GREY sleeves.

Form: F41525 1 wins £2341

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained breakthrough success at Sedgefield (16.8f) in December and better form when runner-up at Catterick (15.7f) on penultimate start. Shade keen at Newcastle latest and best treated as still in form Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 105 William Shanahan (7)

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BLOORIEDOTCOM (IRE) (33)

7 11 5

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: 121/P-54 CD 3 wins £12040

TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form when scoring twice over C&D here in early-2020. Seen out only 3 times since but his latest fourth place finish over 19.8f here in January was a step back in the right direction.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 103 Stephen Mulqueen

5

GEMOLOGIST (IRE) (33) 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

7 11 0

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

Form: 40-332U BF 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who again filled the placings when runner-up over C&D in December, staying on run-in. Best not judged too harshly on her unseat back here since and she’s a credible each-way player again.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 98

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GET WITH IT (IRE) (308) B g Getaway (GER) - Listening (IRE)

Owner: Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Breeder: Mrs Mary McCann Sponsor: Hazelrigg Racing

Tom Scudamore

7 10 13

Colours: PINK, BLACK diamond and armlets, quartered cap.

Form: 65/44F00 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who showed ability on first of 2 starts in novice hurdles last winter.

Failed to progress in handicaps during the spring and wind op needs to have had positive effect ahead of return Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 97

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SARYSHAGANN (FR) (20) Gr g Iffraaj - Serasana

Owner: Mr Ken McGarrity Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs SC Sponsor: Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd

9 10 11

Colours: WHITE and MAROON check, MAROON sleeves, WHITE armlets, MAROON cap.

Form: 324//-000 5 wins £47727

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful but ungenuine on Flat (stays 11f). More encouragement than previously for new yard when midfield in 14-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso recently and this sharper test may suit ideally.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 95

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SARVI (GB) (33)

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

Ryan Mania

7 10 10

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

Form: 252550 CD 4 wins £26316

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner from 2lb higher mark last winter and went in again at Perth in July.

Largely creditable efforts in this sphere in recent months and type to bounce back from rare below par display latest.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 94

9

JACK YEATS (IRE) (18) B g Galileo (IRE) - Fire Lily (IRE)

Owner: Coltherd Racing Club Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Breeder: Fire Lily Syndicate Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing

6 10 9

Colours: WHITE, RED star, RED sleeves, WHITE spots.

Form: 30-0666 1 wins £6659

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-Irish Flat winner but he’s yet to match that form in this sphere, his jumping not helping his cause when midfield in 11-runner Newcastle handicap last month. Mark has eased a little more.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 93

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MY MACHO MAN (IRE) (33) Ch g Camacho - Mypreciousblue

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

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

Form: 600255 1 wins £3428

SMART LASS (IRE) (33) B m Casamento (IRE) - Smart Ass (IRE)

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

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

Form: 00-5033 5 wins £17176

SALTMARKET (GB) (27) B g Multiplex - Kiera Marie (IRE)

Owner: Mr M Sawers & Miss L A Perratt Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride Breeder: Richard & Caroline Mathias Sponsor: North Allerton Racing Ltd

Callum Bewley

7 10 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual scorer on the level here in 2021 and definite promise to glean from placed efforts over hurdles of late, third over further here (19.8f) last time. One to be interested in on balance.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating 88

12

Sam Coltherd

5 10 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success over hurdles but better than bare result when fifth in a C&D handicap last month, bad mistake 4 out and not recover. Not out of things from career-low mark.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 90

11

Harry Reed

Alan Doyle (7)

7 10 0

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap.

Form: 0P0PFP 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler with little form over fences, pulled up in that sphere at Ayr (16.5f) in January. Passed over from out of the weights returned to timber.

Star Rating‘•••• Official BHA Rating 74 Danny McMenamin 2021 WINNER: BREGUET BOY (IRE) 4 11 4 Craig Nichol 6-1 (Keith Dalgleish) 13 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7, 11. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 10.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 8, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Smart Lass (IRE), 13-2 Gemologist (IRE), 7-1 El Jefe (IRE), 8-1 Wor Verge (GB), 10-1 Chuvelo (IRE), 11-1 Sarvi (GB), 12-1 Saryshagann (FR), 14-1 Blooriedotcom (IRE), Get With It (IRE), My Macho Man (IRE), 16-1 Jack Yeats (IRE), 66-1 Saltmarket (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

SMART LASS turned in her best effort of the season from her sliding mark when third over further here last month and, with the drop back in trip holding no fears, she could well be the answer. Saryshagann may well benefit from the return to this sharper test and is also worth a look, along with My Macho Man.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SMART LASS (IRE) 2.SARYSHAGANN (FR) 3.MY MACHO MAN (IRE)

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

DISTANCES......................./....................... TIME ............................

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WITH A PRIZE FUND OF £50,000, THE BET365 EDINBURGH NATIONAL IS THE MOST VALUABLE OF THE 14 RACES WHICH COMPRISE OUR SCOTTISH FESTIVAL TRIALS WEEKEND. IT’S ALSO ONE OF THE NEWEST, HAVING BEEN ADDED TO THE PROGRAMME IN 2017.

Despite its brief history, however, the victory of Mighty Thunder 12 months ago has helped to firmly establish it as a valuable target for horses with abundant stamina.

Trained in Perthshire by Lucinda Russell, who won the 2017 Grand National at Aintree with One For Arthur, Mighty Thunder belied odds of 14-1 to dish out a 20-length drubbing to Borders National winner Dino Boy in a searching race where only four of the 11 runners completed the course.

From Musselburgh, Mighty Thunder then finished an unlucky second in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter on his next start. But with his regular rider, Hawick’s Blair Campbell, sidelined by a hand injury, Tom Scudamore was the lucky man who then stood in to steer Mighty Thunder to a rousing and emotional victory for the hugely patriotic Russell in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr last April.

A dramatic finish in 2018 saw Full Jack emerge victorious, albeit in fortuitous circumstances. Looking Well looked set to carry off the top prize when he surged into the lead at the second-last fence. But in an explicable incident, which jockey Ryan Day could not have predicted, Looking Well jinked badly to his left approaching the final fence, sending his luckless rider crashing to the turf.

That left Full Jack to stroll to a clear-cut and popular success for his Selkirk jockey Rachael McDonald, Berwickshire trainer Sandy Thomson and Haddington-based owner Ray Green. While that was to prove the final race of Full Jack’s career, it served as a springboard to Cheltenham Festival glory for the runner-up Missed Approach.

Just a few weeks later, Warren Greatrex’s eight-year-old denied Irish-trained runners a famous clean sweep of victories in all seven races on Festival Thursday by repelling the late challenge of favourite Mall Dini to win the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Chase for amateur riders.

The inaugural edition of the Edinburgh National in 2017 was won by Dancing Shadow. Trained on the outskirts of Exmoor National Park by Victor Dartnell, he made the 925-mile round trip from deepest Devon worthwhile thanks to a superb stalking ride by Noel Fehily.

After sitting towards the back of the pack early on, Fehily and his mount began to creep into contention on the final circuit and then pounced halfway up the home straight to beat another far-travelled raider, the Lincolnshiretrained Gonalston Cloud, by two-and-a-half lengths.

By Ed Watson Scottish Sun columnist & Racing TV analyst

Race 6

3.45PM Three miles about seven and a half furlongs (3m 7f 108y)

Total race value £50000

for five yrs old and upwards

THE bet365 EDINBURGH NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620.

(Penalty Value £26015)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (32 wins from 258 runners, 12%) runs MIGHTY THUNDER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (3 wins from 36 runners, 8%) runs CAPTAIN CATTISTOCK Longest Traveller: ROBIN DES FORET trained by J McConnell, Ireland.

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HIGHLAND HUNTER (IRE) (40) Gr g Subtle Power (IRE) - Loughine Sparkle (IRE)

Owner: Mr T. Barr Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Breeder: Mr A. O’Driscoll Sponsor: Morson Group

st

lb

9 11 12

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, armlets and cap.

Form: F125-12 C 6 wins £52992

TIMEFORM VIEW Typical steady improver for this yard who took it up another notch when narrow winner of London National at Sandown on return. Good second in Welsh National since and obvious claims off same mark.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 149

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MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (40) B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE)

Allson Sparkle Ltd Lucinda Russell, Kinross C. and Mrs Wilson Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star.

Form: 6121-4P C 8 wins £135573

STEP BACK (IRE) (49)

Ch g Indian River (FR) - Stepitoutmary (IRE)

Owner: Cracker and Smodge Partnership Trainer: Mark Bradstock, Wantage Breeder: Patrick Macken Sponsor: Equimedia Ltd

Lorcan Williams

9 11 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Big improver last term, easy winner of this before bagging fourth win of the campaign in Scottish National. Probably needed Wetherby return but ran no sort of race in Welsh National. Can bounce back.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 148

3

Jockey

Tom Scudamore

12 11 3

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, large RED spots, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE and RED hooped cap.

Form: 5/5116-0 5 wins £119631

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to near best in late 2020, winning twice, and final outing at Cheltenham was a respectable sixth. Needs to leave belated reappearance at Ascot well behind, however.

Star Rating‘‘‘•• Official BHA Rating 140 Miss Lily Bradstock (7)

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ROBIN DES FORET (IRE) (83) Br g Robin des Pres (FR) - Omyn Supreme (IRE)

Owner: The 119 Partnership Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland Breeder: Mrs A. Darragh

12 11 1

Colours: WHITE, BLACK hollow box, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, RED cap, BLACK spots.

Form: 55003P 9 wins £85353

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser but is on the downgrade and didn’t take to Cross Country last time.

Significantly up in trip.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating 138 Mr Ben Harvey (7)

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8 11 0

THE WOLF (FR) (35) Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Ges (FR)

Owner: McNeill Family and Prodec Networks Ltd Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Mme Olivia Goupil Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, MAROON sleeves and cap.

Form: 4302-42 3 wins £15975

TIMEFORM VIEW Beginners’ chase winner at Chepstow last term and good efforts in defeat both starts this season, second of 11 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26.3f, soft, 10/1) 35 days ago. Can give a good account.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 137

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CAPTAIN CATTISTOCK (GB) (37) B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pearl Buttons

Owner: Mr Nic Brereton Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Breeder: W. P. Jenks Sponsor: bresbet ltd

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1

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW star, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK stars.

Form: 34-125P 6 wins £35659

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at best for Paul Nicholls and landed big-field hunter at Cheltenham for this yard in April. Shaped much better than bare result at Haydock on return and better ground here will suit.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating 124 Liam Harrison (3)

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COUP DE PINCEAU (FR) (14) B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Castagnette III (FR)

Owner: Sherborne Utilities Ltd & Mr Ian Cahill Trainer: Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton Breeder: Mr Emmanuel Clayeux Sponsor: Sherborne Utilities Ltd

10 10 0

NER

Colours: BLACK, ROYAL BLUE star.

Form: 003065 C 7 wins £50422

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Star Rating••••• Official BHA Rating 121

Non Runner

2021 WINNER: MIGHTY THUNDER 8 10 12 Blair Campbell 14-1 (Lucinda Russell) 11 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Highland Hunter (IRE), 3-1 The Wolf (FR), 4-1 Mighty Thunder (GB), 10-1 Captain Cattistock (GB), 12-1 Step Back (IRE), 16-1 Robin des Foret (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

It could be worth chancing CAPTAIN CATTISTOCK, who shaped much better than being pulled up would suggest on his return at Haydock on heavy ground 5 weeks ago and has been given a chance by the handicapper. The steadily progressive Highland Hunter is an obvious threat having finished second in the Welsh National off this mark, while Scottish National winner Mighty Thunder is worth another chance.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAPTAIN CATTISTOCK 2.HIGHLAND HUNTER (IRE) 3.MIGHTY THUNDER

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

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Race 7

4.19PM Three miles about two and a half furlongs (3m 2f 139yds)

Total race value £7000

for five yrs old and upwards

THE bet365 SCOTTISH OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3123; Second £1562; Third £781; Fourth £391.

(Penalty Value £3593.10) HC Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): P Nicholls (22 wins from 53 runners, 42%) runs SOLDIER OF LOVE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (3 wins from 43 runners, 7%) runs SOLDIER OF LOVE Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2017 & 2018. The stable runs SOLDIER OF LOVE today.

Longest Traveller: SOLDIER OF LOVE trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 403 miles.

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Age

MYTH BUSTER (IRE) (20) B g Shantou (USA) - Fairy Blaze (IRE)

Owner: Mr Mark Bradstock Trainer: Mrs Sara V. Bradstock, Wantage Hunt: Berks & Bucks Drag

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lb

9 12 6

Jockey

Colours: DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE check, MAROON cap.

Form: 1-035P2 1 wins £5794

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful chaser (for Henry de Bromhead). Below form when last seen under Rules but new yard appears to have got him back on track, runner-up between the flags recently, so warrants respect.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘• Official BHA Rating 135 Miss Lily Bradstock (7)

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SOLDIER OF LOVE (GB) (276) B g Yeats (IRE) - Monsignorita (IRE)

Owner: Mr Malcolm C. Denmark Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Hunt: Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Sponsor: Leaflet Company Ltd

9 12 6

Colours: BLACK and WHITE check, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK and WHITE quartered cap.

Form: 112PP-U 5 wins £28721

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who was prolific in the summer of 2020 and, while his form tailed off towards the end of that season, he’s been found a good opening to make his hunter debut after 9 months off.

Star Rating‘‘‘‘‘ Official BHA Rating 140 Mr William Biddick

3

BLACK ANTHEM (IRE) (141) B g Royal Anthem (USA) - Rockababy (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Joanne Swinbank Trainer: J. A. Swinbank, Thirsk Hunt: Hurworth

10 12 2

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE triple diamond, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN diamonds and diamonds on cap.

Form: P0-P254 6 wins £20988

TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way for Tom Lacey in autumn last year and has been picked up very cheaply by new connections, so hard to warm to on his first crack at hunters.Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating 105 Miss Pippa Brown (7)

4

WONDEROFTHEWORLD (IRE) (16)

B g Beneficial - Our Lucky Supreme (IRE)

Owner: Miss H. M. McMahon Trainer: Miss H. M. McMahon, Cousland Hunt: Lauderdale

10 11 12

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, WHITE sleeves, YELLOW stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star.

Form: 3DPP3P 2 wins £15638

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to Rules with a tame display in a Ludlow hunter recently. Unlikely to feature.

Star Rating‘‘••• Official BHA Rating 110 Mr Jamie Gambin (7) 2021 WINNER: SALVATORE 8 10 13 Alex Edwards 7-4 (Mel Rowley) 13 ran

PLAY SMARTER

SOLDIER OF LOVE is the class act in this field and Paul Nicholls should have him sufficiently fit enough to make a successful start in this sphere. Myth Buster, a runner-up in a point recently, has the benefit of a recent run, so he could pose the main threat.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOLDIER OF LOVE 2.MYTH BUSTER (IRE) 3.WONDEROFTHEWORLD (IRE)

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

DISTANCES......................./....................... TIME ............................

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Soldier of Love (GB), 9-4 Myth Buster (IRE), 28-1 Wonderoftheworld (IRE), 33-1 Black Anthem (IRE)

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At every race meeting at Musselburgh there are three specially qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action.

During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of thee cours course and can attend a casualty in the same responsee time as the Medical Meedical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys. ys. The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is keptt on all horses, especially those returning after a race. It is now standard rd practice for screens to be b erected around any horse receiving veterinaryy attention on the ground.

This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy and the horse the opportunity, in a calm environment, vironment, to mak make a recovery. Please do not assume the worst if youu see screens erec erected around a fallen horse.

ATM

ATM Cash Machines are located adjacent to the Bistro Bar Glass Door & Main Tote Windows. Only £20 notes and multiples thereof are dispensed.

There is a £2 transaction fee charged.

CLOAKROOM

Cloakroom facilities are available in the tunnel underneath the grandstand. The cloakroom closes 30 minutes after the last race. If lost property has not been claimed 30 days following the race meeting, items will be donated to charity.

INFORMATION

Racecourse Information and bookings are available at the Racecourse Office in the Weighing Room.

FACILITIES FOR GUESTS IN WHEELCHAIRS

Two viewing ramps for guests in wheelchairs only are situated in front of the main Grandstand. We have disabled access toilets in the Old Weighing Room Bistro, Rockavon Bar, Pinkie Bar & the Links Pavilion Entrance.

MEETING POINT

The suggested meeting point is outside the Weighing Room.

CCTV

Please note that for security purposes there will be CCTV monitoring throughout the racecourse today.

CODE OF CONDUCT The Code of Conduct is a shared responsibility between the racecourse and you, the racegoer, regarding behaviour whilst on-course. The Code of Conduct is an important part of our ability to reopen and welcome significant numbers of spectators so it is vital that you familiarise yourself with it in advance. A copy can be found on our website and will be provided with your purchase confirmation.

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.57 - THE bet365 FRODON NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392 and the fourth £1196. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 10st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 8lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, providing the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over obstacles. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 7 entries at £100. - Closed January 31st, 2022.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.29 - THE bet365 SCOTTISH STAYERS’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, and the third £2392. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 7 entries at £100. - Closed January 31st, 2022.

SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.05 - THE bet365 AULD YIN CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’ CHASE SERIES QUALIFIER) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8495 to the winning horse The second to receive £3914, the third £1956, the fourth £979, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £54 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 29th, 2022, for each steeple chase 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 February 2nd, 2022, 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. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Seven and a Half Furlongs (2m 7f 86yds) at Newbury Racecourse on April 2nd, 2022 12 entries at £54. - Closed January 31st, 2022.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.40 - THE bet365 SCOTTISH COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £140 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £28 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £112 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 29th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 6lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BET365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries, 1 at £28 and 14 at £140. - Closed January 31st, 2022.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.10 - THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £29 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 29th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize 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 Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 25th March, 2022. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifiers during the current season. 16 entries at £29. - Closed January 31st, 2022.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.45 - THE bet365 EDINBURGH NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 29th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BET365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, 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 11 entries, 1 at £40 and 10 at £200. - Closed January 31st, 2022.

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.19 - THE bet365 SCOTTISH OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2019, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 9 entries at £30. - Closed January 31st, 2022.

SEE PAGE 39 FOR THIS RACE.

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FIXTURE LIST DATE

RACEDAY

SUN 06 FEB

BET 365 SCOTTISH FESTIVAL TRIALS

SUN 20 FEB

JUMPS MEETING

WED 02 MAR

JUMPS MEETING

FRI 25 MAR

THE RACING POST GO NORTH RACEDAY

SAT 16 APR

BETWAY EASTER SATURDAY FEATURING THE QUEENS CUP

WED 27 APR

EVENING FLAT RACE MEETING

THU 28 APR

FLAT RACE MEETING

MAY 09 MAY

AFTERNOON MEETING

SAT 21 MAY

EDINBURGH GIN RACEDAY FEATURING THE EDINBURGH CUP

SAT 04 JUN

THE SCOTTISH SPRINT CUP RACEDAY

SUN 05 JUN

THE SUNDAY SERIES RACEDAY

MON 27 JUN

EVENING FLAT RACE MEETING

WED 29 JUN

AFTERNOON MEETING

TUE 19 JUL

LUCAS ICE CREAM FAMILY DAY

FRI 29 JUL

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES

FRI 5 AUG

STOBO CASTLE LADIES DAY

WED 17 AUG

AFTERNOON MEETING

WED 24 AUG

AFTERNOON MEETING

SAT 10 SEP

SUMMER FINALE WEEKEND

SUN 11 SEP

MUSSELBURGH GOLD CUP FAMILY DAY

MON 10 OCT

THE SCOTTISH FLAT SEASON FINALE

WED 2 NOV

START OF THE JUMPS

MON 21 NOV

SALTIRE RACEDAY

MON 5 DEC

JUMPS MEETING

MON 19 DEC

CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY

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