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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.

T TODAY’S TURE RACE FEA

The four Go North Series finals will be the main features for today’s racing. The Lady Buttons Mare’s Hurdle will see e today’s Th Philip Kirby’s in-form Lone Star looking to complete the four-timer A convincing winner of a pair of qualifiers at Ayr convinc and Newcastle last month she will be tough to look past The Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle looks much tougher to call, castle past. Juv with the classy Planet Legend and course winner Bringbackmemories ones to watch. The Brindisi Breeze Hurdle will see course and distance winner Lastofthecomics look to continue his hot streak after scoring here last time out. Rounding ourse hot off the featured quartet will be the Sea Pigeon Tom Lacey’s Ivetwiggedit has been flying this season, winning her last s of Russian Virtue and Scots Poet looking to spoil her party. three but will face stern competition with the likes Sco

JOCKEYS H TO WATCH

DANNY MCMENAMIN has been in fine form of late and comes h particularly fancied, though looking at the form he has Kadex, Jackhammer or Champagne Breeze appear to be fancied AN HUGHES is always one to watch and as usual he finds himself been in they may be worth a second look BRIAN He rides Latino Fling in the second, a pairing which won that same race last year with a full book of rides. w though the impressive, but lightly raced, Quaresome may be the pick of his rides today. SEAN QUINLAN rides four today with Pretending and Lock Down Luke both having solid claims in the third and fourth respectively. k both c

TRAINERS TO WATCH

mes here with four rides. None of Jimmy’s Jet,

JENNIE CANDLISH has her yard in fine form, boasting an impressive 43% strike rate over the last couple of weeks. She has just the two entered today Bridge Road has a strong chance in the fourth and the form her yard is in makes him worth a look. Winners for DONALD MCCAIN are always a safe bet here and he has five runners today. Quaresome was very impressive on debut in September though hasn’t been seen since and Latino Fling will run in the second, she won last years renewal of that race On Cloud Nine looks to be a strong contender in the day’s finale LUCINDA RUSSELL’s yard is flying at the moment, and she will have 5 taking to the track today will El Elefante perhaps the pick of the bunch.

RACE DESCRIPTIONS

1:20 RACING POST SUPPORTS GO NORTH WEEKEND MAIDEN HURDLE (GBB RACE)

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

1:50 THE RACING TV GO NORTH LADY BUTTONS MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2) (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (NHMOPS BONUS RACE) (GBB RACE)

This is a two miles and four furlongs mares’ handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have started in at least two Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifiers during the current season In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

2:25 THE RACING TV GO NORTH GREY BOMBER JUVENILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE) (GBB RACE)

This is a two miles, one and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have started in two Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series races during the current season 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 130 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 125.

3:00 THE RACING TV GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

This is a three mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have started in at least two Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifiers during the current season 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.

3:30 THE RACING POST GO NORTH SEA PIGEON HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2) (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

This two miles, one and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which have started in at least two Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifiers during the current season 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.

4:00 THE DAIKIN AIR CONDITIONING UK NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (GBB RACE)

The penultimate race this afternoon is a two miles and four furlongs novices’ handicap hurdle race for four-yearolds and upwards which have been officially rated 0-110. The weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

4:30 THE MARK MILLER NEVER STANDING STILL MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CATEGORY 2 ELIMINATION) (GBB)

As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry This particular contest is restricted to fillies and mares aged four, five and six and will be run over one mile, seven and a half furlongs.

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DHAULAR DHAR (IRE) (113) 13 8 13 (1)

B g Indian Ridge - Pescara (IRE)

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd

Sponsor: Johnnie Delta Racing

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars Form: 32003-1 C14 wins £100,569

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given astar rating,these are defined below:

ëëëëë Selected to win the race

ëëëëê Good chanceofbeing placed.

ëëëêê By no means outofthe reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

ëëêêê Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

ëêêêê Can be given little or no chance

PLACING A BET

1. PICK YOUR WINNER!

Many people select ahorse based on it’snameorjockey colours or go to the Parade Ring to view the horses Alternatively you may wish to follow aparticular jockey or trainer,ora tipster in anewspaper.Others liketolook at the horse’sprevious races or ‘form’.

2. WHERE TO PLACE YOUR BET

1. In the Betting Ring, in front of the Grandstand, with aracecourse ‘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 ahigh street betting shop

4. At the totesport club office,ifyou are amember of the totesport club.

3. PLACE YOUR BET

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

-Please check your receipt. Mistakes cannot be rectified after arace 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

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Total prize fund £8000

Two miles about one furlong (2m 1f 87y) for maiden four yrs old and upwards

THE RACING POST SUPPORTS GO NORTH WEEKEND MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (39 wins from 172 runners, 23%) runs QUARESOME

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 19 runners, 32%) runs DON’T LOOK BACK

Longest Traveller: ARTISTE D’AINAY trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

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ARTISTE D’AINAY (FR) (76) 5 11 6

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Ball In Wood (FR)

Owner: Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

Breeder: Mr Stephane Milaveau

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, EMERALD GREEN spots Form: 0433 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in 2 bumpers but shaped with much more promise when third in 24-runner maiden at Naas (18.8f, soft) on hurdles debut in December Unsuited by the drop in trip when below that level at Newcastle next time but still merits respect in a weak race Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating - Daryl Jacob 2

DON’T LOOK BACK (GB) (14) 5 11 6

Gr g Oasis Dream - Ronaldsay

Owner: Mrs H. Kelly

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Stowell Hill Ltd & D. Ludlow

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: MAROON, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeves, MAROON stars, MAROON cap, WHITE star Form: 4-6F 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1m) but well held completed starts over hurdles Star Ratingëêêêê

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GARDE DES CHAMPS (IRE) (23) 7 11 6

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

Owner: Mr I. T. Buchanan

Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Breeder: John P. Cahill

Sponsor: Keith Dalgleish Racing Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 0-P4232 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden who arrives in excellent heart having been placed in his last 3 handicaps, including at this venue the last twice Form choice Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 108 Billy Garritty

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JIMMY’S JET (GB) (151) 7 11 6

B g Jet Away - Southway Queen

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe

Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Breeder: Richard Mathias

Sponsor: Sandy Thomson Racing, Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 1UP-0 1 wins £1906

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed an Ayr bumper on debut in October 2021, but the wheels have come off subsequently. Has had a breathing operation ahead of hurdle debut. Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin 5

QUARESOME (IRE) (179) 5 11 6

B g Parish Hall (IRE) - Grinneas (IRE)

Owner: Owners Group 114

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Arctic Tack Stud

Sponsor: Owners Group

Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 1 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded when 28/1 winner of 10-runner bumper at Roscommon (15.4f, good) on debut in September for Kieran Purcell Since changed hands for £85,000 and should have more to offer now going hurdling for his new stable Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA RatingBrian Hughes 6

SHANTOU’S TEMPLE (GB) (36) 6 11 6

B g Shantou (USA) - Temple Green

Owner: P Mayland & J Martin-Mayland

Trainer: Pauline Robson, Capheaton

Breeder: Mrs J Martin-Mayland & Mr RP Mayland

Sponsor: Robert Peter Mayland

Colours: MAROON, BLACK disc, striped sleeves Form: 50-05 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in bumpers for Tim Reed and comfortably held both starts over hurdles Handicaps presumably up after this Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating - Henry Brooke

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DONSO STAR (GB) (14) 5 10 13

Ch m Sun Central (IRE) - Fame Is The Spur

Owner: Burns Partnership

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

Breeder: Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys

Colours: DARK BLUE, MAUVE chevrons, halved sleeves, MAUVE cap, DARK BLUE star Form: 450U 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in bumpers and made an extremely inauspicious start over hurdles at Ayr 2 weeks ago Can only be watched.

JIMS APPLE (IRE) (33)

Br m Sageburg (IRE) - Good Thyne Lucy (IRE)

Owner: The Craig Farm Syndicate

Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm

Breeder: Greg & Jane Rossiter

Sponsor: Fitzdares, Clyde Power & Renewables Limited

7 10 13

Star Ratingëêêêê Official BHA Rating - Thomas Dowson 8

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW seams, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW seams, hooped cap

Form: 24-0500 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up a couple of times in points, but well held in a brace of bumpers/novice hurdles under Rules, including in a first-time tongue strap last time Star Ratingëêêêê Official BHA Rating - Edward Austin (5)

2022 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Garde des Champs (IRE), 2-1 Artiste d’Ainay (FR), 11-4 Quaresome (IRE), 33-1 Jimmy’s Jet (GB), 66-1 Shantou’s Temple (GB), 80-1 Donso Star (GB), 100-1 Don’t Look Back (GB), Jims Apple (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

It wasn’t an especially strong bumper QUARESOME won at Roscommon, but he really impressed with how much he found for pressure and starts out over hurdles in winnable race, so is taken to maintain his unbeaten record. Garde des Champs and Artiste d’Ainay are the obvious threats

Total prize fund £30000

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

THE RACINGTV GO NORTH LADY BUTTONS MARES’HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (39 wins from 172 runners, 23%) runs LATINO FLING & NORA THE XPLORER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs LATINO FLING & NORA THE XPLORER

Longest Traveller: POPPY ROSE & MAIMIE’S MAGIC trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

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CATCHMEIFYOUCAN (IRE) (13) 9 12 0

B m Touch of Land (FR) - Irish Honey (IRE)

Owner: A Baxter, C Burke & N Sobreperez

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: Peter Aspel

Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

Colours: WHITE, RED sash, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 514516 D 6 wins £28074

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue tie added to cheekpieces and just about better than ever when landing 7-runner handicap at Perth in September Heavy defeat without headgear on return to action a fortnight ago and much better expected here with that under her belt. Star Rating

2

LATINO FLING (IRE) (43) 8 11 7

B m Milan - Five of Spades (IRE)

Owner: Colin and Kay Taylor

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Anthony Walsh

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: PURPLE, PINK seams, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap Form: 114065 CD 5 wins £36739

TIMEFORM VIEW Has landed 5 wins since joining this yard, the latest a 23f Bangor handicap off a 1lb higher mark last summer However, she has come up short since Star Rating

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RAVENSCAR (IRE) (21) 7 11 7

B m Helmet (AUS) - Cry Pearl (USA)

Owner: Mr J. A. Hall

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Breeder: J. Waldron & J. Barton

Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK diamond, PINK sleeves, DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap, PINK stars Form: 210-141 7 wins £33503

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer and gained victory number 3 over hurdles at Doncaster 3 weeks ago, helped by being held up in a strongly-run race 5lb rise fine and while she hasn’t convinced over this sort of trip in the past, this track should help her Star Rating

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Rating 112

LONE STAR (GB) (23) 6 11 5

B m Kayf Tara - Supreme Gem (IRE)

Owner: John Cornforth and Peter Rawcliffe

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Breeder: R. Johnson

Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE hoop and sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 412111 CD 4 wins £16935

TIMEFORM VIEW At the very top of her game, completing hat -trick (fourth win in 5 starts) in taking style over this C&D 3 weeks ago Up 10lb in what is clearly a deeper race but has to be of interest in her current mood.

Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 110

MILLARVILLE (IRE) (36) 10 11

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Portavoe (IRE)

Owner: Geoff and Elspeth Adam

Trainer: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

Breeder: Miss E. Hamilton

Sponsor: Tote

4

Joe Williamson (5) 5

Colours: WHITE, RED stars, DARK BLUE and WHITE striped cap Form: 416-524 CD 4 wins £14782

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice back over hurdles last winter and stepped up on her reappearance effort when just touched off in mares’ handicap at Kelso (2 1/4m, heavy) in December Encountered much quicker ground when suffering a heavy defeat at Newcastle a month ago STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/2/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

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Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 109

NORA THE XPLORER (GB) (13) 8 11 0

B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Bijou Love (IRE)

Owner: Mr D. Sherlock

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: D.G.S. Horse Transport Ltd

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevrons, MAROON sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 5-43363 D 2 wins £11272

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of mares’ novice wins at up to 3m early last year and ran up to best (in first-time blinkers) when third in handicap at Doncaster (19.4f) in January. Another sound effort when occupying same spot at Ayr but she isn’t obviously capable of better Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 105

Edward Austin (5)

Theo Gillard

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BELLA BLUESKY (GB) (10) 7 10 8

Br m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Bluesky

Owner: Harrow Whillans

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: Alistair Whillans

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW spots, armlets and spots on cap Form: 2163-3P C 2 wins £8150

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a Kelso novice last winter and ended 2021/22 campaign with a creditable effort in a Perth handicap (20.2f). Sound return to action when occupying same spot at Newcastle (17f) in January but she recoiled from that effort at Sedgefield 10 days ago STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/3/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the soft ground. Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 99

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MAIMIE’S MAGIC (IRE) (52) 6 10 8

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Flemi (IRE)

Owner: Horsplay Syndicate

Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

Breeder: D. Mitchell

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and PURPLE diamonds, EMERALD GREEN cap Form: 000511 2 wins £12177

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in maiden/novice hurdles but left those efforts well behind since sent handicapping, scoring at Kelso and Newcastle (up to 18.1f). 5lb higher now but another bold bid anticipated with this trip expected to suit. Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating 99

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POPPY ROSE (IRE) (38) 6 10 2

B m Fame And Glory - Topanberry (IRE)

Owner: Miss E. Hamilton

Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

Breeder: Miss E. Hamilton

Colours: PURPLE, RED star and star on cap

Form: 0B-F432 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Down in the weights and easily her best effort yet when second to Lone Star at Ayr last month. Just out of the weights this time Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 91

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SPOT ON SOPH (IRE) (23) 7 10 2

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Gwenadu (FR)

Owner: Mowbray Park

Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley

Breeder: Philip & Orla Hore

Sponsor: Keighley Steel

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE chevrons, PURPLE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN cap, PURPLE stars Form: 3-45225 2 wins £6644

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of 19f Catterick handicap chases last winter Lower in the weights over hurdles and found only one too good at Sedgefield in December Well behind Lone Star here 3 weeks ago and 9lb “wrong” here Star Rating

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MISTY MANI (GB) (58) 8 10 2

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Mystic Glen

Owner: Mrs K Young & Mr P.D Niven

Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton

Breeder: Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart

Sponsor: P D Niven Racing Ltd

Colours: PURPLE and LIGHT GREEN stripes, PURPLE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN cap Form: 14U355 3 wins £10235

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from a break in fine form, completing a hat-trick between July and September Seemed to go off the boil in January and this is a tough race to bounce back in from well out of the handicap Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 83

2022 WINNER: LATINO FLING (IRE) 7 11 1 Brian Hughes 10-3 (Donald McCain) 12 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

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Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Maimie’s Magic (IRE), 4-1 Lone Star (GB), 11-2 Ravenscar (IRE), 9-1 Nora The Xplorer (GB), Poppy Rose (IRE), 14-1 Latino Fling (IRE), 16-1 Catchmeifyoucan (IRE), 22-1 Millarville (IRE), 25-1 Bella Bluesky (GB), 33-1 Spot On Soph (IRE), 40-1 Misty Mani (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

The switch to handicaps has seen MAIMIE’S MAGIC take off, and with this step up in trip sure to suit, the hat-trick is a distinct possibility for this Irish raider Phil Kirby saddles a couple of bang in-form mares in Lone Star and Ravenscar and they head the opposition.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAIMIE’S MAGIC (IRE) 2.LONE STAR 3.RAVENSCAR (IRE)

Craig Nichol

J. J. Slevin

Sam Ewing

Peter Kavanagh

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*STANDINGS CORRECT AS OF RACING BEFORE 24TH MARCH

JOCKEYS’ & TRAINERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP

*STANDINGS CORRECT AS OF RACING BEFORE 24TH MARCH

Total prize fund £30000

Two miles about one furlong (2m 1f 87y) for juvenile four yrs old

THE RACINGTV GO NORTH GREY BOMBER JUVENILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (39 wins from 172 runners, 23%) runs VINTAGE VALLEY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Alexander (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs DUYFKEN

Longest Traveller: BRINGBACKMEMORIES trained by John Mcconnell, Ireland.

No Horse Age st lb

1

PLANET LEGEND (IRE) (20) 12 0

Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Zut Alors (IRE)

Owner: Mark Hough

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Breeder: Knocktoran Stud

Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd

Colours: PURPLE and EMERALD GREEN diabolo, PURPLE and ORANGE hooped sleeves, PURPLE and EMERALD GREEN quartered cap Form: U61F1 2 wins £10347

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be good on the Flat but has made his mark over hurdles for new yard, granted a soft lead as he struck for a second time at Kelso 3 weeks ago Will need to improve to defy this sort of mark now handicapping in a stronger race Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 121 (-3)

2

THE CHURCHILL LAD (IRE)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Imalwayshotforyou (USA)

Owner: Flying High and Blacklock

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Breeder: CGD Syndicate

Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

(27) 11 11

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, RED chevron, RED sleeves, LIGHT GREEN diamonds, LIGHT GREEN and RED quartered cap Form: 121420 D 3 wins £12947

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who has taken well to hurdling, winning juveniles at Cartmel and Catterick. Good second in 2m listed event here last month but stiff task in Kempton Grade 2 latest, again taking strong hold, and work to do now handicapping. Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 118

3

BRINGBACKMEMORIES (FR) (12) 11 10

B g Iffraaj - Glamour Queen

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe

Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland

Breeder: S.C.E.A. Team Hogdala France et al

Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 23162 C 1 wins £4356

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on the Flat and quickly reached a similar level over hurdles with victory back from a break in 2m listed contest here on New Year’s Day. Not so good twice since though and cheekpieces (ran well in them on the level) reached for Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 117

4

CIANCIANA (GB) (18) 11 10

Ch f Cityscape - Golden Valley

Owner: Brian Ellison Racing Club, A Morton

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Harts Farm Stud

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Colours: BLACK and WHITE diamonds

Form: 32132 3 wins £11178

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner and off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Sedgefield in January. Better efforts in defeat since (latest Haydock second looks good form) and fit from an eye-catching spin on the level Looks professional for a juvenile hurdler and a big run might be on the cards STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

5

Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 117

START IN FRONT (FR) (13) 11 4

Ch g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Extra Terrestrial (FR)

Owner: Mr Robin Oliver

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Breeder: Jacques Beres

Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Colours: RED, WHITE star, WHITE sleeves, RED stars, WHITE cap, RED star Form: 610223 2 wins £11738

TIMEFORM VIEW Has plenty of experience over hurdles (scored at Wetherby over Christmas), but proving rather inconsistent, held in third in thin handicap at Sandown a fortnight ago Tongue strap back on but looks vulnerable

6

Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 111

FREDDY ROBINSON (GB) (20) 11 3

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, RED cap Form: 41403 C 1 wins £11981

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat who ran out an easy winner of thin 2m contest here in December Not disgraced behind Planet Legend at Kelso 3 weeks ago but more on his plate back in a handicap now.

Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 110

Jockey

Charlie Hammond

Nathan Moscrop

Mr Alex Harvey (7)

Patrick Wadge (5)

Aaron Anderson (5)

Dylan Johnston (7)

7

VINTAGE VALLEY (IRE) (21) 11 0

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lea Valley

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Ross Moorhead

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

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, WHITE cap

Form: 4130 1 wins £4030

TIMEFORM VIEW Dominated a small field (Highland Frolic second) when winning early-season Wetherby event in first-time cheekpieces in October and little impact since (on the level latest). Hard to fancy. Star Rating

8

Brian Hughes

Official BHA Rating 107

HIGHLAND FROLIC (FR) (21) 10 12

B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Beach Frolic

Owner: Mark & Maria Adams

Trainer: Milton Harris, Warminster

Breeder: Highclere Stud Ltd & Floors Farming

Sponsor: Bresbet

Colours: RED, LIGHT BLUE stars, YELLOW cap, LIGHT BLUE stars

Form: 23004 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on the Flat for the Gosdens but just modest form over hurdles and needs a jolt of improvement to open his account back in a handicap

105 Daryl Jacob

9

SILVER

VISION (GB) (142) 10 12

Gr f Muhaarar - Surrealism

Owner: Whyte & Binnie

Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Sponsor: Bell Rural Solutions

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE spots, WHITE and PURPLE striped sleeves Form: 5P1 C 1 wins £3430

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden at best on the Flat but left previous hurdling efforts behind when landing a course juvenile at 66/1 in November Stacks more needed now handicapping 4 months on.

10

RING OF BEARA (FR) (43)

B g Wootton Bassett - Harem Mistress (IRE)

Owner: Matt FitzGerald, The Songsters & Ptr

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Mr J. P. Cayrouze & Mrs L. Marchand

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

BHA Rating 105

10 11

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE chevron and star on cap Form: 2532 BF 1 wins £3510

TIMEFORM VIEW Speedy type who is fairly useful on the Flat and has made a good start over hurdles, staying on but no match for promising winner in Doncaster maiden 6 weeks ago Looks well-in on that form now handicapping and should be suited by the demands of this track. Lots to like.

11

Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating 104

APOLOGISE (IRE) (23)

B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Spirited Acclaim (IRE)

Owner: Malcolm Jones and John Norbury

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Ballyhane Stud & J. O’Connor

Sponsor: Swansway

10 10

Colours: DARK GREEN and YELLOW (halved), sleeves reversed, DARK GREEN and YELLOW quartered cap

Form: 3643 1 wins £4957

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner in Ireland but has yet to better modest form over hurdles, doing plenty wrong here last time Lots more needed to make an impact now handicapping.

12

Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 103 (-3)

PRETENDING (IRE) (21)

Gr f Make Believe - Gala

Owner: Mr James Summers

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Denford Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

10 9

Colours: RED, BLACK cross belts, BLACK and RED striped sleeves

Form: 322 BF 1 wins £4320

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 11f Southwell novice on the level for Sir Mark Prescott last year and placed all 3 starts over hurdles for new yard, although jumping none too fluently when well backed and second in receipt of a 4-y-o allowance in open Doncaster handicap 3 weeks ago Could do better

Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 102

DUYFKEN (GB) (20) 10 7

Sean Quinlan 13

B g Le Havre (IRE) - Australienne (IRE)

Owner: Douglas Miller, Coltman, Dunning, Turcan

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap

Form: 434 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on the Flat in France at up to 1 1/2m. Offered a lot more on third run over hurdles for this yard behind Planet Legend at Kelso recently, not knocked about but looking ungainly. Could be on a good mark switched to handicaps

Bruce

Lynn (3)

Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 100

2022 WINNER: INCA PRINCE (IRE) 4 11 12 Jamie Hamilton 7-2 (Ruth Jefferson) 9 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Ring of Beara (FR), 13-2 Bringbackmemories (FR), 7-1 Cianciana (GB), 8-1 Planet Legend (IRE), 9-1 Duyfken (GB), 10-1 Pretending (IRE), 16-1 The Churchill Lad (IRE), Start In Front (FR), Freddy Robinson (GB), 25-1 Vintage Valley (IRE), 28-1 Apologise (IRE), 33-1 Highland Frolic (FR), 40-1 Silver Vision (GB)

Peter Kavanagh (5)

Jamie Hamilton

Henry Brooke

RING OF BEARA’s BHA mark of 104 was surprisingly left unchanged after his good run at Doncaster, and with that form looking solid, there is plenty to like about his chances now handicapping on a track that should be ideal Cianciana has made a good start over hurdles herself and could also be ahead of the handicapper. Duyfken and Pretending are a couple of others to note in a race where the betting will be revealing.

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THE RACING TV GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (30 wins from 264 runners, 11%) runs RED MISSILE & STARLYTE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 19 runners, 32%) runs RED MISSILE & STARLYTE

Longest Traveller: CROSSING THE BAR trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 393 miles

No Horse Age st lb

1

CROSSING THE BAR (IRE) (39) 6 12 0

B g Poet’s Voice - Ship’s Biscuit

Owner: Salvo & Alex Giannini

Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder: Philip Newton

Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN star, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, YELLOW cap, EMERALD GREEN star Form: 1P-06U1 3 wins £16381

TIMEFORM VIEW In process of running better when unseating at Doncaster on penultimate start and well backed, he duly made amends at Plumpton (25f) 39 days ago, showing best finishing speed in slowly-run race Respected up 3lb

2

LOCK DOWN LUKE (GB) (35) 7 11 10

B g Lucarno (USA) - La Grande Villez (FR)

Owner: Mr P. Stephen & Mr Mark Fleming

Trainer: Jackie Stephen, Melrose

Breeder: Shade Oak Stud

Sponsor: Rapid Project Developments Ltd.

Colours: DARK BLUE, EMERALD GREEN hoop and armlets, check cap Form: 131022 BF 3 wins £11964

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice at Kelso in the first half of the season. Creditable second over C&D and back at Kelso on his last 2 starts Likely to give another good account.

3

IMPERIAL SACHIN’S (IRE) (33) 7 11 7

Gr g Fame And Glory - Queen of Tribes (IRE)

Owner: Castle View & Susan Corbett Racing

Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Breeder: Mrs Donna Folan

Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap Form: 114006 3 wins £16737

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish hurdler/chaser who won twice for Fergal O’Brien last summer but has yet to threaten for ths yard. Mark on the slide as a result but others have less to prove Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 108

CURLEY FINGER (IRE) (35) 6 11 6

Sam Coltherd 4

B g Getaway (GER) - Tooreen (IRE)

Owner: Club Racing Curley Partnership

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Breeder: Mrs Mary Tyner

Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE spots

Form: 313465

1 wins £5173

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Hexham last May and largely in form since Respectable fifth at Kelso last month but the reopposing Lock Down Luke and Fortcanyon were ahead of him. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/2/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 107

5

STARLYTE (IRE) (33)

B m Sir Percy - Virevolle (FR)

Owner: Mr Allan A. Grant

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Ringfort Stud

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

6 11 5

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

Form: 13-5134

3 wins £18297

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return to hurdles for new yard at Newcastle in November Creditable third in a big field at Doncaster next time but not at best when fourth of 7 here since Stable’s good form provides hope she can bounce back. Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 106

6

Patrick Wadge (5)

KADEX (FR) (18)

B g Saddex - Califete Royale (FR)

Owner: The Sanguiners, Mrs G Redman & B Painter

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Mme Jocelyne Ventrou & Mr Guy Cherel

Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

5 11 5

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE braces, armlets and cap Form: 1-P0620

2 wins £16235

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice from 4 starts over hurdles in France last season. Best effort for this yard when second (Starlyte third) of 15 at Doncaster (3m) in January. Not in quite the same form when seventh of 12 at Wetherby since Cheekpieces he wore for one his wins in France are on for the first time in Britain.

Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 106

Danny McMenamin

Nathan Moscrop

7

BRIDGE ROAD (IRE) (18) 7 11 3

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Lucy’s Legend (IRE)

Owner: Alan Baxter & Brian Hall

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: Mrs Deirdre McGrath

Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

Colours: WHITE, RED sash, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap

Form: 013254 1 wins £3430

TIMEFORM VIEW Carries his head awkwardly but off the mark in 2m handicap at Leicester in November Has continued in decent nick, proving his stamina for 3m when fourth of 12 at Wetherby last time

8

YOU SOME BOY (IRE) (14) 8 11 3

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - You Some Massini (IRE)

Owner: Mr John Wade

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Breeder: M. Fogarty

Sponsor: John Wade (Haulage) Limited, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Colours: MAROON, WHITE hooped sleeves

Form: 0-025P1 D 4 wins £14700

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins last winter and off the mark for the current campaign at Ayr (3m) 14 days ago Should remain competitive after a 4lb rise

9

SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) (8) 7 11 1

B or Br g Valirann (FR) - Godlylady (IRE)

Owner: Mousetrap Racing

Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: Ronnie O’Neill

Sponsor: Embroidery Elite Ltd

Colours: PINK, GREY hoop

Form: 1-032U5 D 1 wins £3703

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent handicapper who was a creditable fifth of 15 at Hexham (3m, heavy) last week. Another who can’t be discounted.

10

FAITHFULFLYER (IRE) (10) 6 11 0

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Dakota Fire (IRE)

Owner: Midnight Racing Club

Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Breeder: P. G. McGillion

Sponsor: Sandy Thomson Racing

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, YELLOW cap Form: 013132 CD 2 wins £6573

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a C&D handicap in November and added to tally at Kelso (2m) in January.Another good run here when third in February and respectable second at Sedgefield last week. One to consider under Brian Hughes Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating 101

11

RED MISSILE (IRE) (33) 6 10 13

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, ROSE hoops, ROSE cap

Form: 0-P21P2 C 4 wins £17862

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways when accounting for 4 rivals from the front here (2 1/2m) in January. Went close to another win here when headed in the dying strides by Lastofthecosmics over this trip last month. Nudged up 3lb Star Rating

12

BHA Rating 100

FORTCANYON (IRE) (35) 7 10 8

B g Yeats (IRE) - Thegoodwans Sister (IRE)

Owner: Mole & Co

Trainer: Sandy Forster, Kelso

Breeder: Larry Mealiffe

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, RED triple diamond, RED sleeves, LIGHT GREEN armlets, LIGHT GREEN cap, RED diamonds. Form: 5-00P14 1 wins £4330

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Newcastle in January. Good fourth (Lock Down Luke second) of 11 to Shantou Moon at Kelso 5 weeks ago In the mix again. Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 95 Lewis Stones (5) 13

LASTOFTHECOSMICS (GB) (33) 8 10 5

B g Shirocco (GER) - Cosmic Case

Owner: The Cosmic Cases

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: The Cosmic Cases

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: P-03321 CD 2 wins £6490

TIMEFORM VIEW Second career success when collaring the reopposing Red Missile near the finish over C&D last month. Should remain competitive after a 4lb rise Star Ratingëëëêê

RIBEYE (GB) (32) 8 10 3

B g Lucarno (USA) - Elusive Swallow

Owner: Mrs Lucinda Atkinson

Trainer: Peter Atkinson, Northallerton

Breeder: Michael Broad

Rating 92

Johnston (7) 14

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, check cap Form: 005413 D 2 wins £7955

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (3m) last month, always holding on. Another sound effort when placed from 4lb higher over hurdles at Carlisle (25f) since Star Ratingëëëêê

BHA Rating 90

Brian Hughes

Derek Fox

Dylan

Thomas Dowson

2022 WINNER: GOODTIMES BADTIMES (IRE) 7 10 6 Ryan Mania 3-1 (Sandy Thomson) 11 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 11, 13.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Crossing The Bar (IRE), 7-1 Lastofthecosmics (GB), 9-1 Lock Down Luke (GB), Red Missile (IRE), 10-1 Faithfulflyer (IRE), 12-1 You Some Boy (IRE), 16-1 Kadex (FR), Shoeshine Boy (IRE), Fortcanyon (IRE), Ribeye (GB), 18-1 Curley Finger (IRE), 20-1 Starlyte (IRE), Bridge Road (IRE), 40-1 Imperial Sachin’s (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

This is very competitive FAITHFULFLYER gets the nod under Brian Hughes but there are many possible dangers, headed by Crossing The Bar, Lock Down Luke and Fortcanyon.

1.FAITHFULFLYER (IRE)

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Total prize fund £30000

THE RACING POST GO NORTH SEA PIGEON HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (39 wins from 172 runners, 23%) runs ZAMOND

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 19 runners, 32%) runs CUBAN CIGAR

Fancy That: D Sayer won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs IOLANI, JACKHAMMER, SIMPLE STAR & THE NAVIGATOR today.

Longest Traveller: IVETWIGGEDIT trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 347 miles.

No Horse

1

WELL EDUCATED (IRE) (20) 7 12 0

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Collegeofknowledge

Owner: Annett and Mandle

Trainer: George Bewley, Colby

Breeder: Mrs Jennifer O’Neill

Sponsor: Lloyd Ltd

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE and WHITE halved sleeves Form: 131115 D 5 wins £25759

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 4 wins from 6 starts since joining current yard in 10-runner handicap at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) back in October, and shaped well on first run since when fifth at Kelso 3 weeks ago, making a big move before effort flattened out. Remains one to bear in mind.

2

Star Ratingëëëëê Official

THE NAVIGATOR (GB) (39) 8 11 10

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA)

Owner: Mr G. H. Bell

Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Breeder: Sir Robert Ogden

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: RED, BLACK chevrons, RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, RED and BLACK quartered cap Form: 156355 CD 9 wins £55452

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 21f Kelso handicap off 3lb higher in September and in better heart than recent form figures suggest, still having running in him at the line when fifth at Catterick latest. One to keep an eye on.

3

WOR VERGE (GB) (46) 10 11 8

B g Virtual - Hanover Gate

Owner: The Goodfellow Partnership

Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Breeder: Snailwell Stud Co Ltd

Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

Colours: WHITE and BLACK (quartered), striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 011430 D 6 wins £20647

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back Carlisle handicaps in the autumn but below par since Others preferred. Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 111 Sam Coltherd 4

RUSSIAN VIRTUE (GB) (15) 6 11 5

B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody

Owner: Mr Derek Thompson

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Breeder: Derek R. Price

Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE star, hooped sleeves, PURPLE cap Form: 66P-111 C D 5 wins £20575

TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving for his current yard and completed the hat-trick over hurdles at Sedgefield in January. Scored again back on the Flat 2 weeks ago and this likeable type must be respected. Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 108

CAN’T STOP NOW (IRE) (23) 6 11 4

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Sorry Woman (FR)

Owner: Let’s Be Lucky Racing 30

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Newtown Stud Syndicate

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: BLACK, RED triple diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 0/6-3541 C 3 wins £12956

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort who couldn’t be caught in 6-runner handicap hurdle (10/1) at this course (15.6f, good to soft) 23 days ago but will find this much harder to dominate

Nathan

Moscrop 5

Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 107

CUBAN CIGAR (GB) (23) 5 11 1

Dylan Johnston (7) 6

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Semayyel (IRE)

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery & Russell

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: The Semayyel Partnership

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

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

Form: 323433 3 wins £12904

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who typically gave his running when 3 1/4 lengths third of 6 to Can’t Stop Now in handicap hurdle (7/2) at this course (15.6f, good to soft) 23 days ago but likely to find a few too good again. Headgear back on.

Patrick Wadge (5)

Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 104

7

SIMPLE STAR (IRE) (32) 5 10 13

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Simple Elegance (USA)

Owner: Mrs D. Monteith

Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Breeder: Sunderland Holding INC

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED hoops, striped sleeves, BLACK cap

Form: 2200 1 wins £3428

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 11f) who was runner-up in maiden/novice hurdles for Iain Jardine at Perth last summer However, well held both starts for this yard last month so plenty to prove

8

ZAMOND (FR) (48) 7 10 12

B g Diamond Green (FR) - Cosavita (FR)

Owner: Hale Racing, The Lyle Family & Partner

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: S.C.E.A Ecurie Biraben et al

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW stars, checked sleeves, YELLOW cap

Form: 0301U5 D 3 wins £13110

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.5f) in December. Seemed to find the emphasis too much on speed when 7 lengths fifth of 13 to Scots Poe here (15.6f) last time

9

IVETWIGGEDIT (GB) (23) 6 10 12

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Southern Exit

Owner: Mr L. J. Strangman

Trainer: Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Breeder: L. J. Strangman

Sponsor: Plusbac

Colours: WHITE, BLACK sash, YELLOW cap

Form: 006-111 D 3 wins £12357

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a different proposition after 13 months away when making a winning handicap/ stable debut at Doncaster in February. Followed up in facile fashion at Newcastle a week later before defying a 17lb rise at Wincanton with plenty in hand. Remains of strong interest.

10

SCOTS POET (GB) (48) 7 10 11

B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph

Owner: Distillery Racing Club

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: Distillery Stud

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 146431 C D 3 wins £11576

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on the promise of his last run to score for the first time in handicaps here 7 weeks ago but back up in the weights now so another career best required.

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IOLANI (GER) (32) 11 10 10

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Imogen (GER)

Owner: SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer

Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Breeder: Gestut Etzean

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 34PU02 C D 9 wins £57907

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who returned to form from out of the blue when second at Carlisle but likely to find this too competitive Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating 99 Sean Quinlan 12

TEN TEN TWENTY (IRE) (27) 5 10 8

B g Vadamos (FR) - Echo River (USA)

Owner: Cheltenham Amigos

Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Breeder: Declan Phelan

Sponsor: Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

Colours: RED, BLACK star, RED and ROYAL BLUE chevrons on sleeves, RED cap, WHITE star Form: 55104P 2 wins £9788

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for John Joseph Murphy in Ireland. Has been finding his way over hurdles for current yard, progressing again to win a Worcester maiden in August. Below that form since, however, pulling too hard back from a 4-month break at Newcastle 4 weeks ago STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 97 Lilly Pinchin (3)

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JACKHAMMER (IRE) (123) 9 10 5

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

Owner: Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer

Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Breeder: F. Dunne

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevrons, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 61-1040 8 wins £37264

TIMEFORM VIEW Won pair of Perth handicaps in the spring before scoring on level at Carlisle Not matched that Flat form since, however, and pulled too hard here latest. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/11/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

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Danny McMenamin

Star Ratingëêêêê Official BHA Rating 94

PATEEN (IRE) (170) 11 10 2

B or Br g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Richards Claire (IRE)

Owner: Hill House Racing Club

Trainer: Jessica Bedi, Yarm

Breeder: John Joe Brady

Colours: RED, DARK BLUE stripe Form: 105255 D 4 wins £17528

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Market Rasen in July but operating below his best at present and others more likely. Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 90 Miss Jessica Bedi (7)

BEBSIDE BANTER (IRE) (36) 6 10 2

B g Westerner - Hard Fought (IRE)

Owner: D&D Armstrong Ltd

Trainer: Chris Grant, Billingham

Breeder: John F. Dwyer

Sponsor: North Sea Logistics

Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves Form: 0P-0025 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when second of 12 in handicap hurdle here (15.6f, soft) but well held on firmer ground at Newcastle since Remains unexposed but tough ask from out of the handicap here

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/2/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 81

2022 WINNER: THE NAVIGATOR 7 10 6 Conor O’Farrell 13-2 (Dianne Sayer) 14 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6, 7, 10. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 14.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6, 8, 11.

Mr Adam Ryan (7)

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Ivetwiggedit (GB), 8-1 Russian Virtue (GB), 9-1 Scots Poet (GB), 10-1 Well Educated (IRE), 11-1 Can’t Stop Now (IRE), 16-1 The Navigator (GB), Cuban Cigar (GB), 18-1 Iolani (GER), 22-1 Zamond (FR), 40-1 Wor Verge (GB), Ten Ten Twenty (IRE), 50-1 Pateen (IRE), Bebside Banter (IRE), 66-1 Simple Star (IRE), 100-1 Jackhammer (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

IVETWIGGEDIT continues to go from strength to strength in handicaps for this yard and the manner of her win at Wincanton suggests she can land the 4-timer The Navigator and Well Educated both shaped better than the bare result last time out so appeal as each-way alternatives

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

THE DAIKIN AIR CONDITIONING UK NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (39 wins from 172 runners, 23%) runs BALLYPOREEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs BALLYPOREEN

Longest Traveller: BELLA UNION trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

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SHIR I DONT KNOW (IRE) (51) 6 12 0

B g Shirocco (GER) - Liss Na Siog (IRE)

Owner: Mr I. J. Jardine

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Robert B. Hodgins

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: GREY, PINK and GREY halved sleeves, PINK cap

Form: 663451 1 wins £4752

TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous form trailing in his wake when making a winning handicap debut in ready fashion at Ayr last month. 7lb rise looks fair enough and possibilities with capable apprentice Dylan Johnston again in the hot-seat. Star Ratingëëëêê

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SNOWY EVENING (IRE) (17) 6 11 12

B g Snow Sky - Sherwolf (IRE)

Owner: The Stockton Hopefuls

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: S. J. Treacy

Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: WHITE, GREY disc.

Form: 22-453P 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped encouragingly when runner-up in a Carlisle bumper on Rules debut and did the same sent hurdling when fourth at Aintree However, has failed to build on that since and pulled up on recent handicap bow at Sandown. Now tried in cheekpieces Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 108

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BALLYPOREEN (IRE) (54) 6 11 7

B g Fame And Glory - Littlemissthistle (IRE)

Owner: The Top Silk Syndicate

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Littlemissthistle Partnership

Sponsor: New Red Planet Limited, Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE chevron, WHITE and DARK BLUE striped sleeves Form: 325345 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Steady progress in a trio of Irish bumpers for previous connections and went close on hurdles debut/first run for Rebecca Menzies at Wetherby in October Unable to build on that since, though, and needs to raise his game starting out for another new yard here Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 103 (-1)

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WHITE RHINO (IRE) (4) 7 11 4

B g Doyen (IRE) - Aventia (IRE) (in 7lb ex)

Owner: The Rhino Syndicate

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Breeder: Kenilworth House Stud

Sponsor: Swansway

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE seams, RED cap Form: 000111 D 3 wins £16476

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much in maiden/novice company but has left that form miles behind since upped in trip/switched to handicaps, completing the hat-trick in decisive fashion at Southwell (20.4f) on Monday. Obvious claims under a penalty.

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Craig Nichol

Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating 93

BELLA UNION (IRE) (27) 7 11 3

B g Mahler - Missusan (IRE)

Owner: Mr D. Kierans

Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland

Breeder: Railside Farm

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

Form: 000000 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped better than the bare result when eleventh of 25 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (2 1/2m) last month, ridden far more positively than on his previous appearances in this sphere One to consider for respected Irish yard with a good strike rate on these shores in recent seasons

SANOSUKE (IRE) (24) 5 10 10

Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating 99 Mr Alex Harvey (7) 6

B g Galileo (IRE) - Fix (NZ)

Owner: H Turcan S Dunning E Skinner & F Skinner

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Breeder: Coolmore

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 4-35056 1 wins £5794

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat in Ireland but has proved rather hit-and-miss since switched to hurdles, safely held upped to 25.3f at Catterick last time Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 92 Conor O’Farrell

Henry Brooke

Brian Hughes

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LIGHTS ARE GREEN (IRE) (14) 6 10 8

B g Califet (FR) - Katjakem (IRE)

Owner: Miss Victoria Bewley

Trainer: George Bewley, Colby

Breeder: John Hennessy

Sponsor: Lloyd Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK triple diamond, BLACK and YELLOW diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap Form: P26-153 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who hasn’t made much of an impact in a trio of maiden hurdles to date, and sizeable step forward needed now pitched into a handicap STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/3/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout. Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating 90 Jonathon Bewley (3)

2022 WINNER: HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE) 5 10 11 Alan Doyle 10-3 (James Ewart) 7 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

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2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 White Rhino (IRE), 11-2 Shir I Dont Know (IRE), 6-1 Bella Union (IRE), 11-1 Ballyporeen (IRE), 12-1 Sanosuke (IRE), 16-1 Snowy Evening (IRE), 22-1 Lights Are Green (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

It’s hard to look beyond WHITE RHINO, who completed the hat-trick at Southwell on Monday and there could be even better to come from this unexposed 7-y-o Shir I Dont Know did the job well when opening his account at Ayr and merits respect, but Irish-raider Bella Union, who shaped better than the bare result at Fairyhouse last time, could be the one to follow the selection home

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Total prize fund £5000

About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares

THE MARK MILLER NEVER STANDING STILL MARES’OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723) No Horse Age st lb

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): D McCain (39 wins from 172 runners, 23%) runs ON CLOUD NINE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 19 runners, 32%) runs BISHOP HILL & EL ELEFANTE

Longest Traveller: OF COURSE YOU CAN trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 393 miles

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EL ELEFANTE (IRE) (75) 5 11 2

Ch m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Cuddle Ina Drizzle (IRE)

Owner: The Tuskars

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Mrs Anne Tector

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK cross belts and armlets, quartered cap Form: 2 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 5-y-o, Ol’ Man River mare Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Snake Roll Dam unraced. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Jan 8). Can’t be discounted. Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA RatingDerek Fox

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LOOSE MOOSE (GB) (-) 5 11 2

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - More Play

Owner: Mrs H. O. Graham

Trainer: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

Breeder: Mickley Stud

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN armlets, quartered cap

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Yorgunnabelucky mare Dam, showed nothing in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart staying chaser Junior Star Ratingëëêêê

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BHA Rating - Edward Austin (5)

NELLIE BLUESKY (GB) (-) 5 11 2

Br m Schiaparelli (GER) - Lady Bluesky

Owner: Mr A. C. Whillans

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: Alistair Whillans

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE stars, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, WHITE star

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli mare Closely related to bumper winner Baby Bluesky, and half-sister to bumper winner/modest 2m hurdle winner Bella Bluesky, stays 2 1/2m. Bred to do well in this sphere Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating - Craig Nichol

4 OF COURSE YOU CAN (GB) (43) 5 11 2

B m Yeats (IRE) - Free Thinking

Owner: Hot to Trot Racing & Robert Waley-Cohen

Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder: Upton Viva Stud

Sponsor: Searls Land

Colours: MAROON, BEIGE braces, BEIGE cap Form: 2 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a bumper winner and made a positive start when runner-up at Huntingdon. Worth chancing to go one better Star Ratingëëëëë Official BHA Rating - Sam Ewing 5 ON CLOUD NINE (IRE) (117) 5 11 2

B m Cloudings (IRE) - Role Model (FR)

Owner: Miss C. McCracken

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: R. Kelly

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE seams, sleeves and cap

Form: F2 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £35,000 after finishing second on completed start in points in November Big player for leading trainer/jockey combination. Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating - Brian Hughes 6

SCARLET O’TARA (GB) (53) 5 11 2

B m Kayf Tara - Run Ructions Run (IRE)

Owner: Laura Newland and Chris Stedman

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Breeder: Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman

Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd

Colours: ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 5 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara mare who was green when fifth of 11 on her Hereford debut in January. May do better for a stable among the winners this month.

Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA RatingCharlie Hammond

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UOKHUN (IRE) (-) 5 11 2

B m Arcadio (GER) - Status Update (IRE)

Owner: Mr JWE Bevin

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Mrs V. Wilkinson

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Colours: BLACK, RED cross belts, halved sleeves

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Arcadio mare Dam (c93), point winner, half-sister to useful chaser (stays 3 1/4m) Lillington. Likely to need time and distance Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA Rating - Jamie Hamilton

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BISHOP HILL (IRE) (-) 4 10 6

Br f Malinas (GER) - Jigs’n Reels (IRE)

Owner: Mrs S. Campbell

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Frank Motherway

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE epaulets

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW €9,000 3-y-o, Malinas filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fair hurdler Navigator Jack and bumper winner Castletown Quary. One to consider Star Ratingëëëêê Official BHA Rating - Patrick Wadge (5)

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CHAMPAGNE BREEZE (GB) (-) 4 10 6

B f Cannock Chase (USA) - Miss Chatterbox

Owner: Chasing the dream

Trainer: Chris Grant, Billingham

Breeder: T. C. Dawson

Sponsor: www.chrisgrantracing.com

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE hoop, hooped sleeves and star on cap

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Cannock Chase filly. Dam (c75/h81), point winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/ chaser (stays 21f) Chinwag. Betting should help guide to expectations on debut. Star Ratingëëêêê Official BHA RatingDanny McMenamin

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FLEXI LADY (IRE) (-) 4 10 6

B f Milan - Young Lady (IRE)

Owner: Gillian Boanas & Douglas Renton

Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Breeder: Mr Peter Magnier & Ms Margaret Mullins

Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, RED sleeves, WHITE spots Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Milan filly. Sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler Flexi Furlough. Interesting on paper, so worth noting if the market speaks in her favour

TOUCH OF A DRAGON (GB) (38) 4 10 6

Official BHA Rating - Sean Quinlan 11

B f Dragon Dancer - Touch of Ivory (IRE)

Owner: The Oakwood Nobels

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Breeder: Mrs Rachel Dawson

Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE star, PURPLE sleeves, YELLOW stars, PURPLE cap, YELLOW star

Form: 3 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, offered something to work on when third of 12 on Ayr debut 38 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up Star Ratingëëëëê Official BHA Rating - Billy Garritty

2022 WINNER: GREEN OAKS TOP CAT 5 11 0 Joe Williamson 9-1 (Philip Kirby) 9 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Of Course You Can (GB), 11-2 On Cloud Nine (IRE), 13-2 Touch of A Dragon (GB), 15-2 El Elefante (IRE), 12-1 Scarlet O’Tara (GB), 16-1 Nellie Bluesky (GB), Bishop Hill (IRE), Flexi Lady (IRE), 22-1 Uokhun (IRE), 28-1 Champagne Breeze (GB), 50-1 Loose Moose (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

OF COURSE YOU CAN sets the standard and looks the obvious way to go with improvement on the cards Point-recruit On Cloud Nine could pose the main threat and there’s a case to be made for several newcomers, most notably Nellie Bluesky.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OF COURSE YOU CAN 2.ON CLOUD NINE (IRE) 3.NELLIE BLUESKY

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First Race 1.20 - THE RACING POST SUPPORTS GO NORTH WEEKEND MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, March 18th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 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 11 entries at £40. - Closed March 18th, 2023.

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Second Race 1.50 - THE RACING TV GO NORTH LADY BUTTONS MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) (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 fillies and mares only, which have Started in at least two Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifiers during the current season. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. 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 £10000 towards the prize money for this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries at £150. - Closed March 18th, 2023.

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Third Race 2.25 - THE RACING TV GO NORTH GREY BOMBER JUVENILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (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 juvenile four yrs old, which have Started, in two Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series races during the current season. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. 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 £10000 towards the prize money for this race 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 14 entries, 1 at £30 and 13 at £150. - Closed March 18th, 2023.

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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE RACING TV GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (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, which have Started in at least two Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifiers during the current season.. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner & 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 £10000 towards the prize money for this race PLEASE NOTE:A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 16 entries, 2 at £30 and 14 at £150. - Closed March 18th, 2023.

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Fifth Race 3.30 - THE RACING POST GO NORTH SEA PIGEON HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (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, which have Started in at least two Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifiers during the current season.. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. 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 £10000 towards the prize money for this race PLEASE NOTE:A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries, 4 at £30 and 15 at £150. - Closed March 18th, 2023. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.00 - THE DAIKIN AIR CONDITIONING UK NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Penalties, after March 11th, 2023, 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 15 entries, 2 at £10 and 13 at £50. - Closed March 18th, 2023.

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Seventh Race 4.30 - THE MARK MILLER NEVER STANDING STILL MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races Enter by noon, March 18th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb

Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Musselburgh Racecourse will present a prize to the winning owner & trainer A prize will also be awarded to person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £25. - Closed March 18th, 2023.

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