Musselburgh Racecard - Monday 5th December

STEWARDS

ADRIAN SMITH

(CHIEF STEWARD)

JAMESVESTEY

(STEWARDS’PANEL CHAIR)

LYNDSAY ALLAN

ALAN DEMPSEY

LAUREN THOMSON

STARTERS

RYAN COLLEY

MICHAEL REID

JUDGE

FRASER PERRATT

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

BILL FARNSWORTH

CLERK OF THE SCALES

MICHAEL HAMILTON

VETERINARY OFFICER

ARTHUR KIDD

VETERINARY SURGEONS

DICK VET EQUINE HOSPITAL

THE ROYAL (DICK) SCHOOL OF VETERINARY STUDIES

ESK VETERINARY CONSULTANTS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

DR GRAHAM RUSSELL

DR BJARNI EYVINDSSON

DR IAIN HENDERSON

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

LINDA PORTER

JAMES BONAR

TRACEY HAMILTON

CYRIL JOHNSTONE COMMENTATOR

GARETH TOPHAM

BETTING RING MANAGER

JOHN CLARK

GENERAL MANAGER

BILL FARNSWORTH

CLERK OF THE COURSE

RORY INNES

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.

T TODAY’S TURE RACE FEA

Our feature race today is the Every Race Live On Racing TV ‘Introductory’ Juvenile Hurdle Race, run over the minimum trip We have r Hurdle six runners heading down to post for the most prize money on offer throughout the card and could we see a few smart debutants ers ca lining up here? Freddy Robinson looks the best of the three runners with form after his forth at Newcastle and could come on for ere? h the experience. Famille Verte looks well held after being sent off at 100/1 at Wetherby and was soundly held, while Super Stars perience. Wethe is now 0-12 under Rules and will need to improve on her debut over hurdles. Brian Hughes teams up with Jedd O’Keefe onboard Kincade and he could prove a worth candidatewith the first time cheekpieces on However, based on Flat form, Gaius should have H nd the field is rounded off by Grifter, ridden by John Kington. his measure today if transferring his skills to hurdles and off G

JOCKEYS

H TO WATCH

has some excellent chances throughout the card. Course BRIAN HUGHES is also impossible to oppose at Musselburgh and he again s the 12.40pm and he could easily double up with Donald McCain and distance winner General Officer looks to have leading claims in c DAN COLEMAN heads up north for just two rides but he must think he has a on Masked Crusader who won well last time out. AIDAN heads ia or Gaius, with the latter leading the market in today’s feature race GAVIN SHEEHAN has been sniff at success with either Rhodia today’ operating at a 23% strike rate over the last 2 weeks and could find more success here on the in-form Al Zaraqa who bids for a four timer. His only other ride on the card comes in the lucky last on course and distance winner Seemingly So. s dista

TRAINERS TO WATCH

DONALD McCAIN saddles four favourites on the day and he has been in flying form with the champion jockey all season However, Collingham looks his best chance on the day, ridden by Theo Gillard in the opener LUCINDA RUSSELL often brings a strong-hand to Musselburgh and her runners could cause a few upsets on the card. She saddles seven runners throughout the card but the main danger seems to Diamond State in the four-runnner Join Racing TV Now Novices’ Handicap Chase. As usual, SANDY THOMSON is feared and will be hoping to stay in the race for the Trainers’ Championship at Musselburgh

RACE DESCRIPTIONS

12:10 THE WATCH ON RACING TV CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

Today’s opener is a two miles, three furlongs and 171 yards handicap hurdle race has been designed for three-year olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 120. This race is additionally open to horses rated 121 and 122. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ usually a distinct disadvantage.

12:40 THE RACING TV NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

Today’s second race on the card is a Novice race 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 although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular one mile, seven furlongs 124 yard novices’ hurdle race is for for novice four yrs old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

1:10 THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV “INTRODUCTORY” JUVENILE HURDLE RACE

An Introductory Hurdle is a race which is restricted to horses which have not previously run in more than one hurdle race This particular two mile contest is reserved for juvenile three-year-olds The weights are initially set at 10st 12lb for each runner with fillies and mares receiving a 7lb allowance from their male rivals However, any runner that was successful on their first start will be allocated with a 5lb penalty

1:40 THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE

This is a one mile, seven furlongs and 182 yards handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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 usually 7lb. Just like the second race on the card, this race is for novice horses only.

2:10 THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

This is a one mile, seven furlongs and 124 yards handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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 120 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 115.

2:40 THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

This penultimate race is a two miles, seven furlongs and 180 yards handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. 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.

3:10 THE BET AT RACINGTV.COM HANDICAP CHASE

The final race of the day is a two miles, seven furlongs and 170 yards handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. This race is also open to horses rated 111 and 112. 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 usually 7lb.

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Total race value £8000

two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for three yrs old and upwards

THE WATCH

ON RACING TV CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3046; Second £1524; Third £761; Fourth £381. (Penalty Value £3975.58) A

RACE STATS

No

1

RACE (CLASS 4)

Horse Age st lb Jockey

COLLINGHAM (GER) (37) 4 12 2

B g Samum (GER) Chandos Rose (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: D. A. Brand

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited, Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 1426-12 C BF 6 wins £36866

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on the scoresheet when landing a 6-runner handicap at Wetherby on return in October. Another good shift when going down narrowly at Ayr (2m, soft) next time, for which a 3lb rise is fair, but it’s a slight concern that he was below par on sole previous attempt at this trip Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 122

2

MADE FOR YOU (GB) (19) 7 11 13

B g Cape Cross (IRE) Edallora (IRE)

Owner: Mr Aiden Murphy Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Barry Walters Sponsor: McCoy Contractors

Colours: YELLOW, BROWN sash, hooped sleeves and cap Form: 2252-02 C 4 wins £13433

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner from 22 starts in this sphere and generally a reliable sort. Positive start to this season when chasing home the in-form Warranty at Warwick (19f, soft) and while he remains 6lb above his last winning mark, his claims are pretty compelling. Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating 119

3

NO MOR ISOLATION (IRE) (101)5 10 5

B g Califet (FR) The Youngone (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Pat Sloan Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland Breeder: Joe Sloan

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW diamond and sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED diamond. Form: F0500 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in 4 maiden hurdles and the switch to handicap company failed to prompt improvement when down the field at Down Royal (17f, good) on latest start in August. Represents a respected Irish yard but clearly needs to take a big step forward. Star Ratingëêêêê Official BHA Rating 97 Sam Ewing

RED MISSILE (IRE) (114) 5 10 5

B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) Plym

Owner: Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Ballyhane Stud Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: PRIMROSE,

Theo Gillard (3)

Daire Davis (10)

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Total race value £6000

About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards

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TV NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2504; Second £1252; Third £626; Fourth £313. (Penalty Value £3267.60)

RACE STATS

No Horse Age st lb

1 GENERAL OFFICER (IRE) (33) 5 11 7

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) Oscar’swan (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: James A. Slattery Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited, Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 5431-31 CD 1 wins £3812

TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt in February and, having shaped well when third on Rules debut in a Carlisle bumper, he looked the part when making all for a wide-margin hurdles debut success over C&D (soft) last month. Obvious claims Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating

2

LEGENDARY DAY (GB) (13) 4 11 7

B g Adaay (IRE) Dubai Legend

Owner: Keatley Racing, Doherty and Manson Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton Breeder: D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 1 3 wins £12110

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Flat winner for Hughie Morrison and perfect start over hurdles for new yard in a first-time tongue strap (retained here) at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) where he landed an 11-runner novice with a bit to spare Needs considering here with improvement likely. Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating

3

BIX BEIDERBECKE (FR) (30) 4 11 0

B or Gr g Mawatheeq (USA) Like It Is (FR)

Owner: Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Sandrine Clouet & Jean-Charles Coude Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW braces, sleeves and cap Form: 46 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown ability in bumpers at Perth and Kelso, albeit without convincing with his finishing effort. Pitched into a decent-looking race for this hurdles debut and, in any case, his yard saddles a more interesting candidate in Scottish Wind. Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating

4

LEADING FORCE (IRE) (19) 5 11 0

B g Leading Light (IRE) Good Looking Woman (IRE)

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Oliver Loughlin

Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves Form: P513-2

Jockey

WIND

Brian Hughes

Henry Brooke

Stephen Mulqueen

Aidan

Alan Doyle

LENEBANE (IRE) (93) 4 10 7 B f Vadamos (FR) Callmeakhab (IRE)

Owner: Old Gold Racing 15

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Colours: OLD GOLD, WHITE chevron, WHITE cap Form: 0552 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed a fair level of ability in Irish maiden hurdles for Ross O’Sullivan, most recently finding just one too good in a 12-runner event at Wexford (2m, good to soft). Should pick up a race at some point for new yard but she arguably lacks the potential of some of these Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating

2021 WINNER: THUNDER ROCK (IRE) 5 11 4 A P Heskin 1-5 (Olly Murphy) 8 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 General Officer (IRE), 4-1 Legendary Day (GB), 13-2 Scottish Wind (FR), 8-1 Lenebane (IRE), 22-1 Rhodia (IRE), 25-1 Leading Force (IRE), 28-1 Bix Beiderbecke (FR) PLAY SMARTER

GENERAL OFFICER created a good impression when making every post a winning one on debut in this sphere over C&D and, with the promise of better to come, he is taken to follow up in this contest before going on to better things Next on the list is Legendary Day, who also made a successful start over hurdles at Sedgefield and there are almost certainly more races to be won with this 4-y-o Scottish Wind shaped well on his hurdles bow at Newcastle and should have a part to play in the finish, too

Nathan Moscrop

Total race value £22000

About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for juvenile three yrs old THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACINGTV“INTRODUCTORY”JUVENILE

HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 2)(Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £9181; Second £4591; Third £2295; Fourth £1148. (Penalty Value £11981.20) A

RACE STATS

No Horse st lb Jockey

1FREDDY ROBINSON (GB) (9) 11 0

B g Adaay (IRE) Bling Bling (IRE)

Owner: Brian Ellison Racing Club Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Colours: BLACK and WHITE diamonds Form: 4 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat and stamina didn’t appear to be an issue when fourth in a 6-runner Newcastle juvenile on recent debut in this sphere Shouldn’t be too far away but up against a couple of potentially useful recruits in Gaius and Kincade here Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating Jonathan Burke

2

GAIUS (GB) (119)

B g Havana Gold (IRE) Gemina (IRE)

Owner: Mr T. C. McKeever Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden

11 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE spots, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets Form: 1 wins £5508

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer for Richard Hannon, off the mark in 1 1/4m Windsor handicap when last seen in August. Interesting recruit for respected jumps yard and confidence behind him in the betting would look significant. Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating

3

GRIFTER (GB) (31)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) Fleabiscuit (IRE)

Owner: Mr Shaun Sowray Trainer: Danny Brooke, Middleham Breeder: Lucayan Stud Ltd Sponsor: Danny Brooke Racing

11 0

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW star, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 1 wins £3820

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of just one of his 17 starts on the Flat and switches to hurdles on the back of a low-key effort for new yard at Newcastle last month. Star Ratingëêêêê Official BHA Rating John Kington

STARS (IRE) (9)

Aidan Coleman

Emma Smith-Chaston

Sun

Sun Jan 8 West Percy at Ratcheugh

Sun Jan 22 Jedforest at Friars Haugh, Kelso

Sun Jan 29 Percy at Ratcheugh

Sun Feb 12 Berwickshire at Friars Haugh

Sun

Sat March 11 Buccleuch at Friars Haugh

Sat

Sat April 1 Morpeth at Tranwell

Mon April 10 Tynedale at Corbridge

Sun April 16 Lauderdale at Mosshouses, Galashiels

Sat April 29 Overton Races (Fife) at Overton

Sat May 20 Haydon at Hexham Racecourse

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About two miles (1m 7f 182yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total race value £10000

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NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3589; Second £1795; Third £897; Fourth £449. (Penalty Value £4683.56)

RACE STATS

No Horse Age st lb Jockey

1

CURIOUS TIMES (IRE) (8) 9 12 0

B g Shantou (USA) Aunt Rosalie (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Pat Sloan Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland Breeder: Michael Fitzgerald

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW diamond and sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED diamond. Form: P31003 2 wins £10624

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Perth in September and best run since when third at Carlisle (17f) 8 days ago Made mistakes and well held on his sole chase start., though. Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 120 Sam Ewing

2

MASKED CRUSADER (FR) (17) 6 11 12

Gr g Masked Marvel Textos (FR)

Owner: The Good Stock Syndicate Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: DARK BLUE and BROWN stripes, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and cap Form: P/1211-4 BF 2 wins £9530

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a pair of novice hurdles for this yard last season. Could only manage fourth when sent off favourite for his chase/handicap debut at Catterick last month but well worth another chance Tongue tied first time Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating 118

3

DIAMOND STATE (FR) (14) 6 11 6

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

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 23F4-23 CD 2 wins £7188

TIMEFORM VIEW Started last season with 2 handicap hurdle wins here Has begun the current campaign with 2 creditable placed efforts over fences (C&D latterly) and no reason why he won’t give another good account. Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 112 Derek Fox

THUNDER IN MILAN (IRE) (42)6 10 2

B g Milan Baby Briggs (IRE)

Owner: Thunder Holdings Ltd Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: John Mounsey Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 2/4540-P

Brian Hughes

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Total race value £10000

About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for four yrs old and upwards

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(CLASS 4)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3881; Second £1941; Third £970; Fourth £485; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £5064.78)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (31 wins from 268 runners, 12%) runs ANTEY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs SMART LASS

Longest Traveller: AL ZARAQAAN trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 370 miles

No Horse Age st lb Jockey

1

SOCIALIST AGENDA (GB) (114) 6 12 2

Ch g Sir Percy Mercy Pecksniff

Owner: Mr James Fyffe & Mr Scott Fyffe Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 24110-0 CD 5 wins £28645

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time bumper winner and also successful twice over hurdles last season, including a C&D handicap Has disappointed with cheekpieces added on his last 2 starts but the headgear is off on this return from a 4-month break. Could bounce back. Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 122 Lewis Dobb (7)

2

AL ZARAQAAN (GB) (23) 5 11 12

Br g Golden Horn Asheerah

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XVIII & Partner Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap Form: 24111 D 8 wins £61992

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in AW Listed race on the Flat last month but had been in good form with 3 hurdle wins prior to that. Still has plenty of scope in his mark over hurdles based on his very useful Flat ability. Leading claims Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating 118 Gavin

3

ANTEY (GER) (33) 9 11 10

B g Lord of England (GER) Achinora

Owner: Mr Gerry Mcgladery & Jim Beaumont Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: S. Penner Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves and cap Form: F45P-43 D 4 wins £33160

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at one time for Willie Mullins but offered little in 4 starts for Patrick Griffin and comfortably held in 2 outings for ths yard 6 months apart (22 lengths third over C&D latterly). Plenty to prove Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 116

4

NIETZSCHE (GB) (24)

Ch g Poet’s Voice Ganga (IRE)

Owner: D Gilbert, A Bruce, G Wills

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Breeder: West Stow Stud Ltd Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

9 11 10

Colours: BLACK and LIGHT BLUE check, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, RED

(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, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 50331-5 CD 6 wins £21152

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual scorer on the level here in 2021 and off the mark over hurdles when taking a C&D handicap in February. Fit from Flat, respectable fifth over C&D a fortnight ago, keeping on in closing stages Interesting with Connor O’Farrell replacing a 7lb claimer STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/11/2022 it was reported that the horse returned lame Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 97

Sheehan

Stephen Mulqueen

Conor O’Farrell

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Total race value £15000

About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) for four yrs old and upwards

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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £5967; Second £2984; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £7787.78) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

RACE STATS

No Horse Age

1

st lb Jockey

MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (22) 9 12 0

B g Malinas (GER) Cool Island (IRE)

Owner: Thunder Holdings Ltd Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: C. and Mrs Wilson

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 4PPP-0P CD 8 wins £135573

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2021 Scottish Grand Naitonal but hasn’t fired since, pulling up over fences at Cheltenham last month. Takes a drop in class returned to hurdles but has a bit to prove at present. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 124

2

COOLBANE BOY (IRE) (66) 7 11 12

B g Mountain High (IRE) Easter Saturday (IRE)

Owner: Michelle And Dan Macdonald Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Mrs Mary Tynan Phelan

Sponsor: Sandy Thomson Racing

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE disc, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE diamonds, PURPLE and YELLOW quartered cap Form: 01P2-04 CD 1 wins £3975

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner on New Year’s Day. Made a respectable return from 4 months off when fourth at Hexham in September Off another 66 days since Nicely handicapped if bouncing back to his best. Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating 122 Ryan Mania

3

SNOOKERED (IRE) (7) 8 11 10

B g Born To Sea (IRE) Secret Quest

Owner: Brian Ellison Racing Club Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Breeder: Mr Michael Burke Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Colours: BLACK and WHITE diamonds Form: 160365 11 wins £58420

FLING (IRE) (82)

Owner: Colin and Kay Taylor Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Anthony Walsh Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: PURPLE,

Conner McCann (7)

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Total race value £8000

About three miles (2m 7f 170yds) for four yrs old and upwards THE BET AT racingtv.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2754; Second £1377; Third £688; Fourth £345; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £3594.36) Weights lowered 2lb

TOUCH KICK (IRE) (32) 11 12 0

B g Presenting Bay Pearl (FR)

Owner: Hothersall & West Trainer: Simon West, Middleham Breeder: Aaron Metcalfe

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK star, DARK GREEN sleeves, RED cap Form: 004/-553 D 6 wins £44965

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at best for Paul Nicholls but struggled for new yard in 2020/21. However, better signs this term and mark continues to slide Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 112 Bruce Lynn (3)

PITEMPTON POWER (IRE) (14) 7 11 12

B g Yeats (IRE) Western Euro (IRE)

Owner: Mr Alan J. Brown Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Breeder: J. Mulcahy

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

Colours: RED and YELLOW diamonds, RED sleeves, YELLOW armlets and diamonds on cap Form: 4F223-5 C 2 wins £7951

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of first 2 starts over fences around the turn of the year (here latterly) and similar form from higher marks on 2 of last 3 starts during the spring. Below par on return but likely needed the run. Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 110

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CREATIVE CONTROL (IRE) (25)6 11 11

B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) Intricate Dance (USA)

Owner: Clwydian Connections Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Dermot & John Dwan Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN seams, striped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap Form: 130-255 2 wins £7243

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles last season. Fair form switched to fences this term and being dropped another 2lb can only help Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 109 Brian Hughes

BIG DIFFERENCE (IRE) (9) 9 11 10

B g Presenting

Callum Bewley

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

MONDAY 5TH DECEMBER

The nearest train station to Musselburgh Racecourse is Wallyford on the Edinburgh Waverley to North Berwick train line On racedays we organise a courtesy bus from Wallyford and Newcraighall train stations to the Racecourse, returning after racing.

WALLYFORD STATION RETURNS

The bus to Wallyford Train Station will depart from the racecourse side (north) of Linkfield Road at the corner of Millhill at 15:25 & 16:25 to coincide with departures to Edinburgh at 15:48 & 16:44 and departures to North Berwick at 15:49 & 16:53.

NEWCRAIGHALL TRAIN STATION RETURNS

Newcraighall Train Station Returns bus will depart from the south side of Linkfield Road at the corner of Millhill. Buses to Newcraighall will depart at 15:25 & 16:25 to coincide with departures to Tweedbank at 16:30 & 17:27.

Please refer to Scotrail.co.uk for the most up to date train times for your journey ScotRail trains may be subject to short notice alterations on Monday 5th December

Please note that the times may be changeable and it is best to check 24 hours before travelling.

CAR PARK SHUTTLE

Our shuttle buses run every 10 minutes to and from the Racecourse car park up until the second race and they restart after the fourth race The bus stop is located on the corner of Millhill and Balcarres Place.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk/find-us

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

EVACUATION PROCEDURE

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In the event of an emergency situation at the Racecourse, all racegoers will be notified via safety messages via the PA system. Please follow the instructions of the messages passed and also of the racecourse staff and police who will assist you at all times In the nt of an evacuation, please remain calm and assist the racecourse cials by leaving your area in a safe and orderly manner If you feel equire extra assistance please notify the nearest member of the racecourse staff. Thank you for your assistance in this matter

PHOTOGRAPHY

Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the public enclosures. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without prior accreditation being obtained. Flash photography is not permitted anywhere in the Parade Ring, Winner’s Enclosure or anywhere in the vicinity of horses. John Grossick is the Official Photographer for Musselburgh and he can be contacted at jgrossick@btconnect.com or 07710 461 723.

PHOTO ID

Please note that Photo ID is required at the Entrance to gain concession rate entry. If you have any questions regarding this, please ask at the Racecourse Receptio Desk or call the Racecourse Offic on 0131 665 2859.

BETTING RING ENQUIRIES

All Betting Ring Enquiries should be directed to the Betting Ring Manager located in the Grandstand tunnel.

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board General Prize Fund scheme provides for the inclusion of £986,746 at this Racecourse in 2022

MEDIA COVERAGE

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MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone and to remove any person from th Course without assigning a reason for so doing and do not accept responsibility for loss or dama persons or their property

All Attendees are reminded that many races and fixtures are given coverage on television, radio, online and in print, as well as by t racecourse in its own marketing purposes. By entering the racecourse attendees are accepting that they may appear in such broadcast and print coverage or any marketing purposes produced by the racecourse itself Accordingly, attendees shall have no right to object to their inclusion in any such material Each attendee will give any addition consents or waivers required for the unrestricted lawful use of any coverage (if any) without request for payment or imposing any other conditions

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SHUTTLE BUS

Our shuttle buses run every 10 minutes to and from the Racecourse car park up until the second race and they restart after the fourth race The bus stop is located on the corner of Millhill a Balcarres Place.

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ABANDONMENT REFUND

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3. By using the ticket as an admission ticket to a future racemeeting within 3 months of the abandoned racemeeting date. Racegoers who have booked online cannot obtain a refund on racedays.

SERVICE PROMISE

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At Musselburgh Racecourse, we are committed to providing a horseracing experience with style and flair You will experience a warm welcome with personal, professional and courteous service. We are driven by a passion for what we do to provide excellence in all areas If you believe we have not delivered service to your expectations, please can you let a member o our staff know

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If you have a winning betting slip but find that your bookmaker has left the racecourse for the day you can still claim your winnings To do this please send your slip o the AGT Ltd, 3a Kings Hall, s Business Park, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4WY. These details are also printed on the back of your betting slip Your winnings will then be sent to you by cheque

HORSE CARE AT MUSSELBURGH

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 the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Medical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys. The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary 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, to mak a recovery Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erec 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 Harris Tweed 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 12.10 THE WATCH ON RACING TV CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3975 to the winning horse The second to receive £1831, the third £915 and the fourth £458. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 3rd. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, 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 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 Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries, at £35. Closed November 29th, 2022.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 12.40 THE RACING TV NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3267 to the winning horse The second to receive £1505, the third £752 and the fourth £376. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, November 29th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 3rd. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries at £30. Closed November 29th, 2022.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.10 THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV “INTRODUCTORY” JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2)(Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £11981 to the winning horse The second to receive £5519, the third £2758 and the fourth £1381. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not run in more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, November 29th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 3rd.Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £7000 towards the prize money for this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Grey Bomber Series races during the current season 7 entries at £75. Closed November 29th, 2022.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 1.40 THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4683 to the winning horse The second to receive £2157, the third £1078 and the fourth £540. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 3rd. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 6 entries, at £43. Closed November 29th, 2022.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.10 THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5064 to the winning horse The second to receive £2333, the third £1166, the fourth £584, 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). £45 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 3rd. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be awarded to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be given to the staff responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries, at £45. Closed November 29th, 2022.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 2.40 THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7787 to the winning horse The second to receive £3587, the third £1793, the fourth £898, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 3rd. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023. 11 entries, at £70. Closed November 29th, 2022.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.10 THE BET AT racingtv.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3594 to the winning horse The second to receive £1655, the third £827, the fourth £414, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 3rd. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer 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 Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 26th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Red Rum Series qualifiers during the current season. 12 entries, 1 at £6 and 11 at £33. Closed November 29th, 2022.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.