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

TODAY’S FEATURE TURE RACE

A competitive ompetitive 5 runners head to post for today’s feature race, the Prince Philip Perpetual Challenge Trophy Handicap Chase which starts at 3.25pm. Fidelio Vallis is clear at the ratings but therefor therefore has to give a huge amount of weight away andd hasn’t been seen for 276 days and could possibly need the run. Th The preference in the market is for course and distance winner Cedar Hill in the hands of Ryan Mania. He has been in cracking form at Kelso recently and only found ound the classy Tommy’s Oscar too strong last time out. Other course and distance d winner in the ﬁeld Cracking Destiny is the outsider of the 5 but still is by no means discounted in what shou should be a tactical affair. Restandbethankful and Dreams Of Hope make up the quintet, withh slight preference for the lat latter with Brian Hughes doing the steering.

JOCKEYS TO WATCH H BRIAN HUGHES has four strong rides on the seven race card rd an and Union Flag looks to have an excellent chance at success after a solid third on debut. BRUCE LYNN has been operating o at a 27% strike rate over the last 14 days so is clearly one to follow today. He rides Sanosuke (1 (12.35) who looks to have a decent chance in our opener and Artic Row (2.50) who has subsequently un undergone a wind surgery from last season. SEAN QUINLAN has six booked rides across the day and he rides for several trainers today, suggesting he has a lot of trust from m them.

TRAINERS TO WATCH It is very hard to stray away from DONALD MCCAIN here as he is usually the man to follow at Musselburgh and today should prove no different. He teams up with usually suspect Brian Hughes in numerous races but also saddles top-weight Finisk River with 10lb claimer Charlie Maggs taking the ride in the opener. Nicky Richards is another strong fancy and is currently operating at a 30% strike rate, after landing three of his last 10 saddles. He only has two chances here but they require the up-most respect. Lucinda Russell has kept her yard very busy with 40 runners in the last 14 days and also demands respect.

RACE DESCRIPTIONS 12:35 THE RACINGTV.COM/FREETRIAL CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE SERIES QUALIFIER) Our opner is a three miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their ofﬁcial handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170. This race is for conditional jockeys’ only.

1.05 THE WATCH RACING TV FREE FOR 31 DAYS ‘INTRODUCTORY’ JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (GO NORTH GREY BOMBER JUVENILE HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE) Juvenile races are designed solely for three-year-olds in order to allow the younger horses to gain valuable experience by racing against each other before taking on their older, more battle-hardened rivals. Initially, every runner in this two miles hurdle race is allotted 11st (ﬁllies 10st 7lb), before previous winners are given a 5lb penalty for winning a race previously.

1:40 THE GET CLOSER WITH A RACINGTV FREETRIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (GBB 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 two miles novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

2.15 THE CLOSE BROTHERS AND CMS MCKENNA HANDICAP CHASE (GO NORTH ONE MAN SERIES QUALIFIER) This is a two miles handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

2.50 THE START YOUR RACINGTV FREE TRIAL NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE This two miles and four furlongs steeple chase is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than two steeple chases. This particular novice handicap chase is for horses rated 0-100.

3.25 THE PRINCE PHILIP PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY HANDICAP CHASE (GBB RACE) This is a two miles handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 145. 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.

4.00 THE RACINGTV FOR FREE NOW AT RACINGTV.COM/FREETRIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE Our ﬁnale is a one mile, seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 125. 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.

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H LA DHAR (IRE) (113) 1 9 DHAULAR B g Indian Ridge - Pescara (IRE)

Owner: O Trainer: T Breeder: Sponsor:

Johnnie Delta Racing ng Jim Goldie, Glasgow w Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd a Johnnie Delta Racing

133 8 13

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Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars. Form: 320003-1 C 14 wins £100,569

TIMEFORM ended losing run at Wolverhampton (1 1/2m) ORM VIEW Admirable veteran who deservedly OR s v m m)) in January. No reason why a w he shouldn’t give another goodd account back on turf now. Starr Rating★★★✩✩ n ★✩ Official BHA Rating 59 5

11 12 13 KEY 1 Colour Graphic aphic 2 Saddle Cloth number 3 Colour of Horse

B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey

4 Sex of Horse

c = colt h = horse g = gelding f = ﬁﬁlly m = mare

5 Name of Horse

6 No. of Days since last ran 7 Age 8 Weight (st lbs) 9 Draw (if ﬂat) 10 Jockey 11 Owner Information, Trainer and location of training establishment, Breeder Information, Sponsor Information

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17 12 Form orm Comment 13 Star Rating 14 Sire and Dam 15 Recent Form Abbreviations

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

16 Owner’ss Colours (description) 17 Career Wins & Prize Money

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are deﬁned below: Selected to win the race. Good chance of being placed. By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims. Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. Can be given little or no chance.

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1. In the Betting Ring, in front of the Grandstand, with a racecourse ‘bookie’. This is great fun as you can shop around for the bookmaker offering the biggest odds on your selection. 2. With totepool at one of their designated betting points all around the racecourse. 3. At the totesport betting shop in the Links Pavilion, which is identical to a high street betting shop. 4. At the totesport club ofﬁce, if you are a member of the totesport club.

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Race 1

12.35PM About three miles (2m 7f 180yds)

Total prize fund £10000

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THE racingtv.com/freetrial CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

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

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (41 wins from 179 runners, 23%) runs FINISK RIVER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs CALL ME HARRY Longest Traveller: FINISK RIVER trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles.

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FINISK RIVER (GB) (64) Gr g Red Rocks (IRE) - Scopa d’Assi (IRE)

Owner: Mr Les Buckley Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Immobiliare Casa Paola SRL Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited, Special Piping Materials Ltd

10 12 0

Jockey

Colours: BLACK, BLACK and RED diabolo on sleeves. Form: 12-5552 6 wins £31599

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 4 times around 2 1/2m in 2022. Back to form from reduced mark when second of 7 in handicap at Bangor (23f) in September and not discounted here. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 120 Charlie Maggs (10)

CURLEY FINGER (IRE) (13) B g Getaway (GER) - Tooreen (IRE)

6 11 7

Owner: Club Racing Curley Partnership Colours: Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Form: 515-34P CD 2 wins £20782 Breeder: Mrs Mary Tyner Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over timber last season (latterly over C&D) and continued in good heart during the spring, fourth of 7 in handicap at Cartmel (22f) in May. Faced a stiff task and never figured on return/chase debut at Carlisle in October and this more suitable back over timber. Cheekpieces back on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 113

FIRTH OF FORTH (IRE) (182) B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Gypsy Mo Chara (IRE)

Owner: Mark & Caroline Hunter Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Breeder: Pierce Molony

7 11 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED star, diamonds on sleeves, RED cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Form: 22P/P6-2 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Easily best effort in handicaps when runner-up at Kelso (22.5f, good to soft) when last seen in May. Certainly not without hope provided he’s ready to roll. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 106

FAITHFULFLYER (IRE) (31) B g Sageburg (IRE) - Dakota Fire (IRE)

CALL ME HARRY (IRE) (57) B g Make Believe - Lake Moon

Tom Midgley

6 10 13

Owner: Midnight Racing Club Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw YELLOW cap. Breeder: P. G. McGillion Form: 31322-3 CD 2 wins £6573 Sponsor: Sandy Thomson Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Had a productive ﬁrst season for Sandy Thomson, scoring twice (including over C&D). Improved further in defeat subsequently, good third on return/following wind op at Kelso (16.2f) 31 days ago. That ought to have brought him on and he’s another in the mix. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 105

Joe Williamson

Lewis Dobb (3)

6 10 13

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Colours: PURPLE, PURPLE and YELLOW check Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown sleeves, quartered cap. Breeder: Richard Ahern Form: 5PP-442 C 2 wins £5337 Sponsor: North Sea Logistics, Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who appears to be gradually progressing over hurdles, producing his best effort yet in this sphere when runner-up over 21f on handicap debut at Kelso (good to ﬁrm) in September. Unexposed granted this sort of test. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 105

7 10 12

AAZZA (IRE) (186)

B m Beat Hollow - Kalygarde (FR)

Owner: Helen Ray and Isabel Tebay Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Breeder: Louis G. Vambeck

Patrick Wadge

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK diamond, diamonds on sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, BLACK diamond. Form: 42142-0 D 2 wins £8523

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 3m hurdle winner but off the track since a respectable ninth of 16 in handicap at Hexham (23f, good to soft) in May. Possible she’ll be better for the run. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 104 Ciaran O’Shea (7)

HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY (IRE) (11) 5 B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Killenagh Oscar (IRE)

Owner: Out of the Shed Racing Trainer: Paul Robson, Hawick Breeder: Mr Matt O’Connor Sponsor: Mr Graham

10 7

Colours: WHITE, BLACK cross belts, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star. 2 wins £8797 Form: 203212 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for several good efforts in defeat when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) on penultimate start and matched that form when second from 5lb higher mark at Kelso (25.7f) 11 days ago. Looks a player back down in trip.Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 99 Dylan Johnston (3)

8 10 5

PAMMI (GB) (36)

B m Poet’s Voice - Bright Girl (IRE)

Owner: Ayrshire Racing & Partner Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Breeder: Clive Dennett Sponsor: Kayfoam Ltd

Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, WHITE and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap. 11 wins £39699 Form: 1-60P41 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who gained a seventh career success around Perth over 3m in September. Never figured back on the Flat at Ayr (15f, soft) 5 weeks ago though, and others rate stronger in this field now returned to timber. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 97 William Maggs (5)

RICKETY GATE (GB) (137) B g Trans Island - Hannah Jacques (IRE)

Owner: Tarzan & Spirit Bloodstock Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke Breeder: Nicky Richards Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

8 10 4

Colours: GREY and DARK BLUE stripes, RED cap. Form: 11F0-62 CD 3 wins £12416

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual scorer last autumn at Kelso/in this race and ran up to best when last seen, second of 7 in handicap at Perth (3m) in June. Returns with yard amongst the winners and worth noting he’s gone well fresh previously. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 96 Conor Rabbitt (3)

8 10 2

DALILEO (IRE) (20)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)

Owner: THP Racing & D A Harrison Racing Trainer: Lisa Harrison, Wigton Breeder: Barronstown Stud Sponsor: Atlas Concrete Ltd

Colours: RED, LIGHT BLUE star and sleeves. Form: 234642 4 wins £18699

TIMEFORM VIEW Held form pretty well so far this season, again ﬁnding only one too good in 10-runner Carlisle handicap (20f) 3 weeks ago. Arrives here operating from same mark but rates more of an each-way play rather Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 94 than one for win purposes.

5 10 2

SANOSUKE (IRE) (42) B g Galileo (IRE) - Fix (NZ)

Owner: Douglas Miller, Coltman, Dunning, Turcan Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap. Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: Coolmore Form: 5622-2P 1 win £5794 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat in Ireland and he strung a couple of good efforts together over hurdles at Perth during the spring, twice ﬁlling the runners-up spot. Likely return spin at that venue in September was needed and he steps back up in trip now. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/9/2023 it was reported Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 94 that the horse was never travelling.

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B g Kapgarde (FR) - Playact (IRE)

Owner: Exors of the Late Mr W G Young Trainer: William Young Jnr, Carluke Breeder: G.A.E.C. Campos

Colours: PALE BLUE, RED sleeves, BLACK and RED check cap. Form: 5P601P D 2 wins £8528

HIGH ON THE HILL (GB) (172) Gr m Kingston Hill - Garden Feature

Owner: Messrs F. T. Walton Trainer: James Walton, Morpeth Breeder: Messrs F. T. Walton

Bruce Lynn (3)

10 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 3m hurdles winner for Dan Skelton who was revived by fitting of first-time blinkers when opening his account for present yard at Hexham (23.3f) in September. Headgear failed to have desired effect Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 90 back there last month, however.

Peter Kavanagh

Jack Hogan

5 10 2

Colours: GOLD, RED sash, sleeves and cap with GOLD hoop. Form: 3/50P3-3 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who offered little in trio of maiden/novice hurdles last season. Tailed-off last of 3 between the flags when last seen in May and tough task on her hands now handicapping in this sphere from miles out of the weights. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 66 Joshua Thompson (7) 2022 WINNER: RICKETY GATE 7 9 8 Conor Rabbitt 4-6 (Nicky Richards) 6 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 7, 11. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Finisk River (GB), 13-2 Haveyougotmymoney (IRE), 15-2 Faithfulflyer (IRE), 8-1 Call Me Harry (IRE), 9-1 Firth of Forth (IRE), Rickety Gate (GB), 11-1 Curley Finger (IRE), 12-1 Dalileo (IRE), 16-1 Sanosuke (IRE), 18-1 Aazza (IRE), 22-1 Pammi (GB), 33-1 Colonel Manderson (FR), 100-1 High On The Hill (GB)

RACE 1

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This rates more demanding than the assignments HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY has faced of late, yet Paul Robson’s 5-y-o is steadily going the right way and having still looked ahead of his mark for a long way at Kelso 11 days ago, he’s fancied to prove the point with the drop back in trip a likely plus. Faithfulﬂyer and Finisk River head up the dangers, with last year’s winner Rickety Gate and Curley Finger also not out of things.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY (IRE) 2.FAITHFULFLYER (IRE) 3.FINISK RIVER

RESULT 1 ............................... 2 ............................... 3............................... 4 ............................... DISTANCES......................./....................... TIME ............................

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Last 6 Runs 2-5552 515-34P 22P/P6-2 31322-3 5PP-442 42142-9 293212 1-67P41 11F0-62 234642 5622-2P 5P681P 3/57P3-3

Horse FINISK RIVER CURLEY FINGER FIRTH OF FORTH FAITHFULFLYER CALL ME HARRY AAZZA HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY PAMMI RICKETY GATE DALILEO SANOSUKE COLONEL MANDERSON HIGH ON THE HILL

Career Wins 6 2 — 2 2 3 2 8 3 1 — 2 —

Places 12 3 4 3 1 3 5 8 3 9 5 3 1

Total Runs 33 13 10 12 10 13 15 45 20 30 12 24 7

Career Winnings 31992 20783 6573 5337 8524 8798 30113 12417 3804 8529

Winning Distance Range 17-22F 20-24F 16-24F 16F 16-24F 16-24F 20-24F 20-24F 20F 23-24F -

Winning Going Range G-S GS — GS-HV GS-ST GS G G-ST G-GS G-ST — G-GS —

Runs Since Wins 5 4 — 4 8 3 1 1 4 22 12 1 —

2023 FLAT SEASON

Form Ratings 123 120 120 121 120 122 122 120 126 120 125 120 —

Handicap Ratings

CHAMPIONSHIPS CONGRATULATIONS TO CHAMPION OWNERS MIDDLEHAM PARK

CHAMPION TRAINER AND BEST TURNED OUT YARD JIM GOLDIE CHAMPION JOCKEY PAUL MULRENNAN 16

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Race 2

1.05PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £30000 for juvenile three yrs old

THE WATCH RACING TV FREE FOR 31 DAYS ‘INTRODUCTORY’ JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2)(Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) A

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (41 wins from 179 runners, 23%) runs UNION FLAG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 42 runners, 14%) runs RORY THE CAT Longest Traveller: RAGOSINA trained by B Brookhouse, Newmarket, 350 miles.

Horse

COMMON ACCLAIM (IRE) (21) B g Acclamation - Casual Remark (IRE)

11 0

Jockey

Owner: Mr+ ++& Mrs J D Cotton & Partner Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE hoops and armlets. Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Form: 4 0 wins £0 Breeder: Miss Ciara Doyle Sponsor: John Cotton (Group) Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicapper on Flat but ran below that level switched to hurdling when fourth of 8 in juvenile at Wetherby 3 weeks ago, all but unseating his rider at the third. Improvement required from that ﬁrst experience over obstacles. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

I’M TOO TIRED (IRE) (17) B g Ribchester (IRE) - Ard Na Sidhe (IRE)

Owner: Alan Baxter & Jennie Candlish Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

11 0

Colours: WHITE, RED sash, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 2 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the level for Harry & Roger Charlton and proved his stamina for jumping when runner-up in juvenile maiden at Sedgeﬁeld (16.8f) on hurdling debut 17 days ago. Probably would have won last time but for a mistake 2 out, so he’s not taken lightly. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Jamie Hamilton

LA QUARITE (FR) (-)

B g Seahenge (USA) - Etoile de Kerfelec (FR)

Sean Quinlan

11 0

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown chevrons on sleeves. Breeder: Gwenole Thepot, Sandy Thepot & Joel Le M Form: 0 wins £0 Sponsor: North Sea Logistics, Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes

TIMEFORM VIEW Seahenge gelding. Dam lightly raced and no impact on Flat/over jumps in France. Has a fair standard to aim at on debut. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin

RED SHIELD (IRE) (17)

B g The Gurkha (IRE) - My Sweet Georgia (IRE)

Owner: Coltherd Racing Club Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Breeder: Edgeridge Ltd Sponsor: Bell Rural Solutions

11 0

Colours: WHITE, RED star, RED sleeves, WHITE spots. Form: 6 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on the Flat and offered little sent hurdling when well held in juvenile maiden at Sedgefield 17 days ago, with the reopposing I’m Too Tired finishing second. Best watched with blinkers now reached for. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

RORY THE CAT (IRE) (37)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Obligada (IRE)

Owner: The Cool Cats Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: S. J. Macdonald Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

11 0

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE braces, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star. Form: 2 wins £8008

TIMEFORM VIEW Won pair of handicaps on the level this summer and again ran creditably when third at Hamilton last month. Could play a part on hurdling debut with cheekpieces on ﬁrst time (tongue strap retained from Flat). Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Sam Coltherd

UNION FLAG (IRE) (24) B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Destalink

Derek Fox

11 0

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, Owner: Mr J. Fyffe Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star. Breeder: Norelands B/Stock & Emma Capon B/Stock Form: 3 0 wins £0 Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited, JF Kegs(Scotland) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat who made an encouraging start over hurdles when third in juvenile maiden at Cork 24 days ago. Open to improvement as he makes ﬁrst run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Leading contender. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Brian Hughes

11 0

WALK THE MOON (GB) (21) B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ladys First

Owner: Six Pack Trainer: Tony Carroll, Cropthorne Breeder: Lady Bamford Sponsor: Mill House Racing Limited

Colours: MAROON, BLACK hoop and armlets. Form: 3 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact on the Flat but has the pedigree for jumping and showed aptitude on hurdling debut when third in juvenile at Wetherby 3 weeks ago. Could take a step forward from his ﬁrst outing in this sphere. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

10 7

RAGOSINA (GB) (39) B f Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Hadeeqa (IRE)

Owner: Ms Ciera McKeown Trainer: B F Brookhouse, Newmarket Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK check, LIGHT BLUE sleeves. Form: 1 win £4187

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat for James Ferguson who was unsuited by heavy ground when well held at Chester on her latest outing in September. Interesting recruit to hurdling returned to less testing conditions (cheekpieces wore on the Flat retained). Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Robert Dunne

THE MAYOR PORKY (IRE) (36) B f Ribchester (IRE) - Zelloof (IRE)

Jack Quinlan

10 7

Owner: Keatley Racing, Doherty and Manson Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton striped sleeves, WHITE cap. Breeder: M. Ryan Form: F 0 wins £0 Sponsor: Keatley Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made some appeal on paper but was well beaten when falling at the last in juvenile hurdle at Sedgefield on her debut last month. Needs to leave her first run well behind. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

Craig Nichol

2022 WINNER: FREDDY ROBINSON 3 11 0 Jonathan Burke 11-2 (Brian Ellison) 6 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Union Flag (IRE), 7-2 I’m Too Tired (IRE), 4-1 Ragosina (GB), 8-1 Walk The Moon (GB), 10-1 Rory The Cat (IRE), 28-1 Common Acclaim (IRE), The Mayor Porky (IRE), 33-1 La Quarite (FR), 66-1 Red Shield (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

UNION FLAG made an encouraging debut over hurdles when third at Cork last month and he can progress from that effort as he makes his ﬁrst start for Donald McCain. He is taken to get off the mark, though I’m Too Tired also shaped well sent hurdling last time and is feared most, ahead of Ragosina.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.UNION FLAG (IRE) 2.I’M TOO TIRED (IRE) 3.RAGOSINA

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 4 2 6 3 3 F

Horse COMMON ACCLAIM I’M TOO TIRED LA QUARITE RED SHIELD RORY THE CAT UNION FLAG WALK THE MOON RAGOSINA THE MAYOR PORKY

Career Wins — — — — — — — — —

Places — 1 — — — 1 1 — —

Total Runs 1 1 — 1 — 1 1 — 1

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Runs Since Wins — — — — 3 — — 3 —

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Race 3

1.40PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for novice four yrs old and upwards

THE GET CLOSER WITH A RACINGTV FREETRIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (41 wins from 179 runners, 23%) runs QUARESOME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs KELLS and SLUGGER Longest Traveller: MOARINS MOARNIN trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 288 miles.

Horse

Age

QUARESOME (IRE) (176) B g Parish Hall (IRE) - Grinneas (IRE)

5 11 7

Owner: Owners Group 114 Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley BLACK cap. Breeder: Arctic Tack Stud Form: 11-4 C BF 1 win £4356 Sponsor: Owners Group TIMEFORM VIEW Irish bumper winner who made an impressive start to hurdling at this course in March. Bled at Newcastle next time but worth a chance to get back to winning ways after 5 months off. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 117

B g Ocovango - Dolly Boru

Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE disc, BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves. Form: 426-21 D 1 win £4901

TIMEFORM VIEW Ocovango gelding who showed plenty in bumpers and made a winning start to hurdling despite racing freely in a 9-runner novice at Kelso a month ago. Should go well under a penalty. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

BELLE OF ANNANDALE (IRE) (47) 4 Ch f Australia - Fountain of Honour (IRE)

Owner: JAB Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton Breeder: W. M. Johnstone

Colours: WHITE, YELLOW triple diamond, sleeves and cap. Form: 12 D 1 win £4356

CONQUER THE BREEZE (IRE) (109) 4 B g War Command (USA) - Dancing With Stars (IRE)

Owner: Mr David Carr Trainer: Maurice Barnes, Brampton Breeder: Edmond Kinane & Donal Sweeney

Sean Quinlan

11 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicapper on Flat for Keith Dalgleish and ran to a similar level in getting off the mark immediately switched to hurdles at Perth in August. Below-par effort at Hexham 3 weeks later but remains with potential. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Brian Hughes

4 11 7

SLUGGER (GB) (31)

Owner: Fight club Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: Paul S Davies Sponsor: Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes

Jockey

Henry Brooke

11 0

Colours: MAROON, BLACK hoop, RED sleeves and cap. Form: 36 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed modest form in 2 maidens on the Flat for A. Slattery and ran to a similar level sent hurdling in a tongue strap after 13 months off when third in 7-runner maiden at Perth. Disappointed at Market Rasen next time and has plenty to ﬁnd. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating - Conor Rabbitt (5)

GAINSBOURG (GB) (11) B g Sixties Icon - Aromatherapy

Owner: SLowther,TScarlett,JScarlett Trainer: Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie Breeder: Minster Stud Sponsor: L.I.P. Construction Ltd

5 11 0

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW star, hooped sleeves and star on cap. Form: 6-0 5 wins £22127

TIMEFORM VIEW Revived by application of blinkers when landing back-to-back handicaps at Ayr this summer but lost his form and has shaped like a non-stayer on both hurdling outings to date. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

GOLDEN VALOUR (GB) (27) B g Kingman - Graceﬁeld (USA)

Owner: West Loudoun Racing Club Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston Breeder: Godolphin

Ryan Mania

7 11 0

Colours: MAUVE, WHITE chevron, ORANGE sleeves and cap. Form: 2 wins £12389

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been out of form on the Flat, so doesn’t make much appeal switched to hurdling. Star RatingHIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Callum Bewley

KELLS (IRE) (27)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Christmas Kid (USA)

6 11 0

Owner: Lycett Racing Ltd Colours: LIGHT GREEN, WHITE epaulets, Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown WHITE sleeves, LIGHT GREEN stars, Breeder: Coolmore LIGHT GREEN cap, WHITE star. Sponsor: Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes, Wastecom Nrg Ltd Form: 1 win £3663

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on the Flat but hard to imagine he’ll make a serious impact on this ﬁrst go over hurdles. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

4 11 0

MEKBAT (FR) (31)

B g Zelzal (FR) - Al Markhiya (IRE)

Owner: Girsonﬁeld Racing Club Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

Craig Nichol

Colours: PURPLE, GREY stars, GREY sleeves, PURPLE stars, PURPLE cap, GREY star. Form: 6 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on Flat and didn’t offer much encouragement in novice at Kelso on hurdling debut. Up against it again. Star RatingHIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating - Nathan Moscrop

MOARINS MOARNIN (IRE) (31) 7

B g Getaway (GER) - Sharifa (GER)

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: Noel Gowen Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

11 0

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star. Form: 3 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to winning hurdler/useful chaser Arvico Bleu and showed ability amidst inexperience when third in a novice at Uttoxeter a month ago. Should do better. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

THE KALOOKI KID (GB) (194) Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wild Blueberry (IRE)

Kevin Brogan

5 11 0

Colours: RED, YELLOW stars, YELLOW sleeves, Owner: Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey RED armlets, RED cap. Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke Form: 2300 wins £0 Breeder: Hall Farm Stud Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) TIMEFORM VIEW Gentlewave gelding who shaped encouragingly on ﬁrst 2 starts in bumpers. Disappointed at Perth 6 months ago but should take to hurdling. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin

MISS ARABELLA (GB) (49)

B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Helter Helter (USA)

5 10 7

Owner: Mrs A. M. Thomson Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sash, WHITE cap. Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Form: 4P-2 0 wins £0 Breeder: Floors Farming, S. Roy & Admington Hall Sponsor: Sandy Thomson Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners and clear signs of ability in bumpers. Likely to have an educational introduction to hurdling, however. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

WOOGREY (IRE) (256)

Gr f New Bay - Stella River (FR)

Owner: Mr J. A. Swinbank Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold Breeder: Irish Thoroughbred Capital Ltd

Jamie Hamilton

4 10 7

Colours: WHITE, CHOCOLATE spots, PINK cap. Form: 3030 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form in bumpers for Phillip Makin so up against it on hurdle debut for new yard. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating - Miss Pippa Brown (7) 2022 WINNER: GENERAL OFFICER (IRE) 5 11 4 Brian Hughes 6-5 (Donald McCain) 10 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 2, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Belle of Annandale (IRE), 3-1 Quaresome (IRE), 11-2 Slugger (GB), 7-1 Moarins Moarnin (IRE), 14-1 The Kalooki Kid (GB), 20-1 Miss Arabella (GB), 33-1 Conquer The Breeze (IRE), Woogrey (IRE), 66-1 Gainsbourg (GB), Kells (IRE), 150-1 Golden Valour (GB), Mekbat (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

QUARESOME’s last effort is best excused and he’d looked highly promising prior to that, so he’s well worth another chance. Slugger looks a threat on the back of a comfortable winning start over hurdles and Belle of Annandale isn’t one to write off.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.QUARESOME (IRE) 2.SLUGGER 3.BELLE OF ANNANDALE (IRE)

RACE 3

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Last 6 Runs 11-4 426-21 12 36 6-8 6 3 2374P-2 383-

Horse QUARESOME SLUGGER BELLE OF ANNANDALE CONQUER THE BREEZE GAINSBOURG GOLDEN VALOUR KELLS MEKBAT MOARINS MOARNIN THE KALOOKI KID MISS ARABELLA WOOGREY

Career Wins 2 1 1 — — — — — — — — —

Places — 2 1 — — — — — 1 2 1 1

Total Runs 3 5 2 2 2 — — 1 1 3 3 3

Career Winnings 9651 4901 4357

Winning Distance Range 15-17F 16F 16F -

Winning Going Range G-GS GS G — G-S ST S — — — — —

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Race 4

2.15PM About two miles (1m 7f 182yds)

Total prize fund £8000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE CLOSE BROTHERS AND CMS MCKENNA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (41 wins from 179 runners, 23%) runs HEROS DE MOUTIERS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (1 win from 17 runners, 6%) runs HEROS DE MOUTIERS Weightwatcher: FRIARY ROCK won off a handicap mark of 106, his rating is now down 5lb to 101. Longest Traveller: WONDERWEASLE trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 381 miles.

Horse

Age

OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE) (195) 7 B g Ocovango - Court My Eye

Owner: One For The Road Flower Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Breeder: Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin

12 0

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK chevron and armlets, quartered cap. Form: 3106501 win £4465

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces at Doncaster a year ago but hasn’t threatened in 4 runs since. Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Down in trip. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 103

Jockey

FRIARY ROCK (FR) (29)

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Zenita des Brosses (FR)

Henry Brooke

8 11 12

Colours: BLACK, WHITE spots on sleeves, Owner: The 1759 Syndicate Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds WHITE cap. Breeder: Mr Frederic Heudiard & Mr Jacky Conan Form: 134343 4 wins £18597

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return at Perth (2m4f) in May. Not at that level since but latest third at Huntingdon was a step back in the right direction. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 101

HEROS DE MOUTIERS (FR) (35) 6 B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Moriany (FR)

Owner: T W Johnson & G Maxwell Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Mr Andre Rousseau Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

11 5

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE braces and sleeves. Form: 34-2424 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made the frame on all 4 chase outings, albeit below his best when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, soft) 35 days ago. On a decent mark if responding to headgear. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 94

Lewis Dobb (7)

HASHTAG LORD (FR) (242) Ch g Coastal Path - Serie Limitee (FR)

Brian Hughes

6 11 2

Owner: Mrs Hugh Fraser Colours: CHOCOLATE and MAGENTA (halved), Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm hooped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap. Breeder: Thierry Adenot & Haras de Saint Voir SCA Form: 6233040 wins £0 Sponsor: Brown Shipley Private Bank, Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who failed to progress switched to handicaps. Off 8 months. Makes chase debut. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 91

WONDERWEASLE (GB) (37) B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Silver Gypsy (IRE)

Owner: Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Breeder: Yorton Farm Stud Sponsor: Dragonbet, Tote

5 11 0

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE triple diamond and sleeves, PURPLE and LIGHT BLUE quartered cap. Form: 3-54 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) 37 days ago. Makes chase/handicap chase debut. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 89

EDMOND DANTES (FR) (36) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Divine Surprise (IRE)

Owner: Miss Paula Smith Trainer: Paula Smith, Malton Breeder: Mme Therese Bouche

Ryan Mania

Alan Johns

7 10 13

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED spots, EMERALD GREEN sleeves. Form: 420-46P 1 win £3812

TIMEFORM VIEW Market Rasen winner for Ruth Jefferson in February 2022 but well held last 4 starts, including both outings for this yard. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 88 Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

6 10 9

MAGIC MIKE (IRE) (22) Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Lady Gogo (IRE)

Owner: Mr A. Robson Trainer: Paul Robson, Hawick Breeder: Dixie Cotterell

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW chevron, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 150314 D 3 wins £10509

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m hurdles winner in the spring who has taken well to fences, winning at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month. Not in same form ridden with more restraint at Huntingdon 2 weeks later. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 84

10 10 7

BUDARRI (GB) (144)

B g Supreme Sound - Amtaar

Owner: Cruikshank Coltherd Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Breeder: Neil J. Cruikshank Sponsor: Bell Rural Solutions

Craig Nichol

Colours: BEIGE, BLACK braces, MAROON and BLACK striped sleeves and cap. Form: 12-4522 CD BF 4 wins £18930

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win in chase over C&D in February and good second at Hexham last 2 starts. Respected back from a break. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 82 Danny McMenamin

INGLEBY MACKENZIE (GB) (63)9 B g Sixties Icon - Natalie Jay

Owner: Mr A. C. Whillans Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

10 2

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE stars, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, WHITE star. Form: 00-0665 D 6 wins £37325

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead but yet to threaten for this yard. Has lots to prove. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 72

Sean Quinlan

2022 WINNER: BUDARRI 9 10 7 Danny McMenamin 8-1 (Stuart Coltherd) 5 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 8, 9. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 4. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Magic Mike (IRE), 9-2 Budarri (GB), 5-1 Friary Rock (FR), Heros de Moutiers (FR), 12-1 Okavango Delta (IRE), Hashtag Lord (FR), Wonderweasle (GB), 22-1 Ingleby Mackenzie (GB), 28-1 Edmond Dantes (FR)

It could be worth chancing FRIARY ROCK, who took a step back in the right direction at Huntingdon last time and is now 5lb below his last winning mark. Heros de Moutiers and Budarri head the dangers.

RACE 4

PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FRIARY ROCK (FR) 2.HEROS DE MOUTIERS (FR) 3.BUDARRI

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 318658134343 34-2424 6233843-54 427-46P 158314 12-4522 97-7665

Horse OKAVANGO DELTA FRIARY ROCK HEROS DE MOUTIERS HASHTAG LORD WONDERWEASLE EDMOND DANTES MAGIC MIKE BUDARRI INGLEBY MACKENZIE

Career Wins 1 4 1 — — 1 3 4 4

Places 6 6 4 3 — 3 2 11 7

Total Runs 13 35 14 7 3 15 17 40 42

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Career Winnings 4466 18990 — 3929 10509 19141 28788

Winning Distance Range 19F 20-21F 24F 19F 16-17F 16-20F 16F

Winning Going Range G G — — — HV G-GS GS-S G

Runs Since Wins 4 5 10 — — 9 1 5 21

Form Ratings — 105 106 — — 88 108 104 114

Handicap Ratings 103 101 94 91 89 88 84 82 77

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Race 5

2.50PM two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds)

Total prize fund £8000

for novice four yrs old and upwards

THE START YOUR RACINGTV FREE TRIAL NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (32 wins from 270 runners, 12%) runs THUNDER IN MILAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 42 runners, 14%) runs THUNDER IN MILAN Fancy That: N Alexander won this race in 2019 and 2021. The stable runs ARTIC ROW today. Longest Traveller: KAP CHIDLEY trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 381 miles.

Horse

Age

KAP CHIDLEY (FR) (31) B g Kapgarde (FR) - Savage River (FR)

Owner: Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Breeder: Mr Fabrice Simon Sponsor: Dragonbet

5 12 0

Colours: MAUVE and DARK BLUE stripes, DARK BLUE sleeves, MAUVE stars, DARK BLUE cap, MAUVE star. Form: 05324-2 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when second on handicap/chase bow at Chepstow in March. Undone by a couple of errors at Newton Abbot, but back on the up when runner-up at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) on return and he should have a part to play. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 100

MARTALINDY (GB) (145) B m Martaline - Helen Wood

Owner: The Philip Kirby Racing Club Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Breeder: Philip Kirby Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW seams, halved sleeves, DARK GREEN cap. Form: B126-P6 D 1 win £4084

MARAJMAN (FR) (113) Gr g Rajsaman (FR) - Mascarpone (FR)

Owner: K Jardine R Grifﬁths W Duffus Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston Breeder: R. Deshayes & Raymond Jean-Christian

Alan Johns

6 12 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a weak mares’ maiden hurdle at Huntingdon last October, springing a surprise in the process (sent off at 50/1). Safely held all 4 subsequent starts, though, and she’s opposable on this chase debut. Star RatingHIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 100

Jockey

Ross Chapman

9 12 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED star, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap. Form: P-512U1 D 4 wins £19627

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the target twice in handicap chases for the Pogson’s during the summer, including at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) when last seen in July. Remains on a good mark up 6lb and shouldn’t be far away if fully tuned-up following a break on debut for new yard. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 100

THUNDER IN MILAN (IRE) (4) 7

MOORE CLOUDS (IRE) (28)

B g Milan - Baby Briggs (IRE)

Robert Dunne

11 8

Owner: Thunder Holdings Ltd Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE star, Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, Breeder: John Mounsey ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star. 2 wins £9045 Sponsor: Allson Wholesale, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Form: 415-51P CD BF TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over C&D last season and resumed winning ways with a career best in 9-runner Perth handicap (20.1f, heavy) in September. However, his jumping went to pot when bidding to follow up off this 9lb higher mark at Ayr on Saturday, and the worry has to be that this race will come too soon. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 4/11/2023 it was Stephen Mulqueen reported that the horse made two bad jumping errors. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 94 Gr m Cloudings (IRE) - Wednesday Girl (IRE)

Owner: Clouds of Orton Trainer: Andrew Wilson, Orton Breeder: Terence Leonard

8 11 7

Colours: PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond, striped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap. Form: 22F6-14 1 win £4224

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark when making all in 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) in June, going with enthusiasm. Unable to dominate when put in her place on return at Sedgefield, though, and she’s likely to find a few of these too strong. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 93

ARTIC ROW (GB) (176) B g Yeats (IRE) - Line Artic (FR)

6 11 5

Owner: Ken McGarrity & Walker,Wheeler,Wheeler Colours: WHITE and MAROON check, Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston MAROON sleeves, WHITE armlets, MAROON cap. Form: 61F00-3 Breeder: Wood Farm Stud 1 win £4224 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Justiﬁed strong support when winning on handicap debut over hurdles at Ayr in March. Followed that with a couple of low-key efforts, but step back in the right direction when third at Newcastle (16.9f, good) in May (since undergone a wind op) and one to consider upped in trip for this chase debut. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its right-hind shoe. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 91

Callum Bewley

Bruce Lynn (3)

IMPRESSION CHIC (FR) (33) Gr m Spanish Moon (USA) - Chic Et Zen (FR)

5 11 5

Owner: Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott Colours: VIOLET, WHITE cap. Trainer: Richard Hobson, Little Rissington Form: P2-6241 1 win £3406 Breeder: Mr J.Baudouin & Mr C. Baudouin Sponsor: R H Bloodstock TIMEFORM VIEW £26,000 buy after finishing runner-up on her completed start in points in February. Duly stepped up on what she showed in a handful of runs over hurdles when making a winning chase debut in a first-time tongue strap at Fontwell (17.8f, good), and she should have more to offer in this sphere. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 91

EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) (13) Ch g Poet’s Voice - Miss Anneliese (IRE)

Owner: Blue Circle Racing Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston Breeder: W. M. Johnstone Sponsor: Dalcon Civil Engineering Ltd

Ryan Mania

6 11 1

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE disc, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap. 2 wins £7921 Form: 1465-P0 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged handicap hurdles here and at Ayr last season, but ended that campaign on a low-key note and hasn’t shown much in 2 starts since returning from a break in September. Hard to warm to now switched to fences. Star RatingHIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 87 Danny McMenamin

GREEN PLANET (IRE) (39) B g Australia - Maleha (IRE)

6 10 13

Owner: The Unlikely Lads Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN spots, Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn RED cap. Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Form: 4F/P00-4 0 wins £0 Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat but hurdling efforts largely uninspiring, although he did run a better back from wind surgery when fourth of 9 at Market Rasen (18.6f, good) last month. Early faller on sole previous start in this sphere. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 30/9/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its right-hind shoe. Star RatingHIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 85

DR SHIROCCO (IRE) (136) Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Uncommited (IRE)

Owner: I I F T F Trainer: Sandy Forster, Kelso Breeder: J. P. King & P. Turley

8 10 12

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, PURPLE cross belts, PURPLE cap, LIGHT GREEN star. Form: 46-30F1 D 1 win £5941

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who was 0-20 over hurdles, but off the mark in this sphere at the seventh attempt when accounting for 5 rivals at Hexham (2 1/2m, good) in June. May prove vulnerable back from a Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 84 break off this 4lb higher mark.

WEST LAWN (GB) (25) B m Westlake - Garden Feature

Owner: Messrs F. T. Walton Trainer: James Walton, Morpeth Breeder: Messrs F. T. Walton

Henry Brooke

7 10 11

Colours: GOLD, RED sash, sleeves and cap with GOLD hoop. Form: 1-P5P44 2 wins £7674

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer and successful twice over hurdles here last year. No impact in 5 runs so far, Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 83 though, and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.

Craig Nichol

COEUR AIMANT (FR) (25) B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Babet (IRE)

Jamie Hamilton

8 10 2

Owner: Mrs Barbara Butterworth Colours: BROWN, YELLOW stars and sleeves, Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland check cap. Breeder: Haras de Morican Form: 5/02-244 0 wins £0 TIMEFORM VIEW Off 12 months/had breathing op before posting good second in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter on return in July. However, made a rather underwhelming start over fences at Hexham (15.6f, heavy) and step Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 72 forward needed back up in trip with cheekpieces reﬁtted.

MOO MOO’S MILAN (GB) (94) 7 B g Milan - Ladies Pride (IRE)

Owner: Gordon & Su Hall Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: W. B. Mactaggart

Sean Quinlan

10 2

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE spots, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap. Form: 066 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Nothing to shout about in 3 starts over hurdles during the summer and readily passed over now switched to fences from 13lb out of the handicap. Cheekpieces applied. Star RatingHIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 61

Kevin Brogan

2022 WINNER: MASSINI MAN 9 11 8 Ryan Mania 15-8 (Sandy Thomson) 5 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 8, 12. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Impression Chic (FR), 11-2 Kap Chidley (FR), 6-1 Thunder In Milan (IRE), 7-1 Marajman (FR), 8-1 Artic Row (GB), Dr Shirocco (IRE), 18-1 Coeur Aimant (FR), 22-1 Moore Clouds (IRE), 25-1 West Lawn (GB), 33-1 Green Planet (IRE), 40-1 Martalindy (GB), Euchan Falls (IRE), 200-1 Moo Moo’s Milan (GB)

RACE 5

PLAY SMARTER

The three rivals IMPRESSION CHIC beat when making a winning chase debut at Fontwell have done little for the form since, but she is open to improvement in this sphere and a 4lb rise for that success is hardly prohibitive. Kap Chidley made a positive start to the season when runner-up at Uttoxeter and he is second choice ahead of Marajman and chase debutant Artic Row.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IMPRESSION CHIC (FR) 2.KAP CHIDLEY (FR) 3.MARAJMAN (FR)

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Last 6 Runs 75324-2 B126-P6 P-512U1 415-51P 22F6-14 61F77-3 P2-6241 1465-P0 4F/P09-4 46-37F1 1-P5P44 5/02-244 966

Horse KAP CHIDLEY MARTALINDY MARAJMAN THUNDER IN MILAN MOORE CLOUDS ARTIC ROW IMPRESSION CHIC EUCHAN FALLS GREEN PLANET DR SHIROCCO WEST LAWN COEUR AIMANT MOO MOO’S MILAN

Career Wins — 1 4 2 2 1 1 2 — 2 3 — —

Places 4 — 10 1 4 2 2 1 1 7 — 2 —

Total Runs 9 9 29 14 15 11 6 16 10 34 16 17 3

Career Winnings 4085 19746 9046 4225 4225 3455 7922 5941 7674

Winning Distance Range 20F 19-20F 20F 17-24F 16F 18F 20F 20-24F 23-24F -

Winning Going Range — G G-HV GS-S G-S G G G-S — G G-S — —

Runs Since Wins — 4 0 1 1 4 0 5 — 0 5 — —

Form Ratings 103 — 101 103 102 — 101 — — 102 114 94 —

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Race 6

3.25PM About two miles (1m 7f 182yds)

Total prize fund £25000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE PRINCE PHILIP PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620. (Penalty Value £13007.50)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (41 wins from 179 runners, 23%) runs DREAMS OF HOME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Whillans (1 win from 4 runners, 25%) runs CRACKING DESTINY Longest Traveller: FIDELIO VALLIS trained by H Derham, Newbury, 372 miles.

Horse

Age

FIDELIO VALLIS (FR) (276) B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Quora Vallis (FR)

Owner: Mr Jonathan Gregory Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury Breeder: Mr Andre Noel Dutertre Sponsor: All Sport Insurance Services Ltd

8 12 0

Colours: PURPLE, PINK stars, LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap. Form: 11244/2- D 6 wins £39051

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful for Paul Nicholls in 2021 and made a good start for his new stable after 14 months off when runner-up at this C&D (good to soft) 9 months ago, going with his usual zest out in front. High on the shortlist making his return. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 141

DREAMS OF HOME (IRE) (196) 7 B g Jet Away - Knocktartan (IRE)

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

Colours: PURPLE, PINK seams, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 144454- D 6 wins £32437

CEDAR HILL (IRE) (31) Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Dayamen

CRACKING DESTINY (IRE) (21) 10 10 B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Cracking Gale (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Louise Whillans Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Breeder: B. D. Darrer

Ryan Mania

Colours: BLACK, PINK star, PINK and BLACK check sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK stars. Form: 412444 CD 7 wins £52530

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways when taking handicap at Stratford in July and better effort there since when runner-up 19 days later. Disappointing at Kelso next time but more like it when fourth at Wetherby (15.2f, good) 3 weeks ago. May prove vulnerable to younger legs here. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 116

Brian Hughes

9 10 11

Owner: Raymond A Green & Patricia Manclark Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw star on cap. Breeder: Meadow Park Stud Form: 5P-2112 CD 8 wins £58536 Sponsor: Sandy Thomson Racing, N. S. P. C. C. TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track when edged out at Kelso in May and has continued the good work since, winning small ﬁeld handicaps at Perth and at former course on his next 2 starts. Chased home a useful type again at Kelso last time so he’s a big player from a 2lb lower mark. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 124

Paul O’Brien

11 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2021/22 season on a winning note in this race and picked up where he left off by landing 17f Kelso handicap on return last December. Not hit those heights since, but clearly goes well fresh so could bounce back from a career-low mark on return. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 127

Jockey

RESTANDBETHANKFUL (GB) (28) 7 Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest

Craig Nichol

10 2

Owner: Mr George Houghton & Bolton Mill Racing Colours: BLACK, BEIGE and BLACK check sleeves, Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland BLACK and WHITE quartered cap. Breeder: Clarendon Farm Form: 620312 D BF 6 wins £30218 Sponsor: Bolton Mill Holiday Park

TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement on first start for new yard when winning handicap chase at Sedgefield last month and again ran well when runner-up back there 8 days later, looking in control home turn (traded 1.11 in-running). Likely to find a couple too strong in this. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 110

Sean Quinlan

2022 WINNER: FLYING VERSE 10 10 6 Brian Hughes 2-1 (David Dennis) 4 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Cedar Hill (IRE), 2-1 Fidelio Vallis (FR), 5-1 Dreams of Home (IRE), 15-2 Cracking Destiny (IRE), 14-1 Restandbethankful (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This can go the way of FIDELIO VALLIS, who shaped as if as good as ever on his ﬁrst outing since leaving Paul Nicholls when runner-up over C&D back in February and having gone well fresh in the past, he can go a place better following another absence. Cedar Hill arrives at the top of his game, so he’s put forward as the main danger, with Dreams of Home taken to ﬁll third spot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FIDELIO VALLIS (FR) 2.CEDAR HILL (IRE) 3.DREAMS OF HOME (IRE)

No. 1 2 3 4 5

Last 6 Runs 11244/21444545P-2112 412444 628312

Horse FIDELIO VALLIS DREAMS OF HOME CEDAR HILL CRACKING DESTINY RESTANDBETHANKFUL

Career Wins 6 7 8 8 6

Places 5 — 6 8 4

Total Runs 16 17 35 42 27

Career Winnings 39545 32880 58811 52513 30268

Winning Distance Range 15-18F 16-24F 16-20F 16-24F 16-19F

Winning Going Range G-S GS-S G-HV G-S G-GS

Runs Since Wins 4 5 1 4 1

Form Ratings 141 141 146 148 138

Handicap Ratings 141 127 124 116 115

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Race 7

4.00PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £12000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE RACINGTV FOR FREE NOW AT racingtv.com/freetrial HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (41 wins from 179 runners, 23%) runs COLLINGHAM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (6 wins from 42 runners, 14%) runs CUBAN CIGAR and DIAMOND STATE Longest Traveller: COLONIAL EMPIRE trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 381 miles.

Horse

Age

COLLINGHAM (GER) (208) B g Samum (GER) - Chandos Rose (IRE)

5 12 0

Jockey

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, Owner: Mr J. Fyffe Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star. Breeder: D. A. Brand Form: 2321U0- CD 7 wins £57678 Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited, JF Kegs(Scotland) Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a good campaign last term, winning at Wetherby and over C&D alongside a pair of close seconds. Found life tougher in a more competitive environment at Aintree (16.5f, good to soft) on ﬁnal start but is 3-3 on his seasonal debuts and has to be respected. Charlie Maggs (10) Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 125

VOIX DU REVE (FR) (13) Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Pommbelle (FR)

11 11 10

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Colours: PURPLE, PURPLE and YELLOW check sleeves, Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown quartered cap. Breeder: D. Lommele, G. Wagner & S.C.E.A. Lommele Form: F361-64 D 9 wins £139716 Sponsor: North Sea Logistics, Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark when winning at Ayr (20.5f, good) in April. Conﬁrmed he retains all enthusiasm when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) on return 13 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 121 Dylan Johnston (7)

MATCHLESS (IRE) (18)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE)

5 11 8

Owner: John Marriott Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), striped sleeves and cap. Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Form: 12613-2 D BF Breeder: Coolmore 6 wins £33776 Sponsor: Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat performer who scored at Newcastle and Catterick over this sort of trip last term. Patchy on the level recently and though he remains on an interesting mark if able to match his best form in that sphere, others are preferred. Cheekpieces on ﬁrst time over jumps. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 119

THE CHURCHILL LAD (IRE) (229) 4 B g Churchill (IRE) - Imalwayshotforyou (USA)

Owner: Flying High and Blacklock Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld Breeder: CGD Syndicate Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Sean Quinlan

11 5

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, RED chevron, RED sleeves, LIGHT GREEN diamonds, LIGHT GREEN and RED quartered cap. Form: 214205- D 3 wins £12947

TIMEFORM VIEW Won juvenile events at Cartmel and Catterick early last season. Ended campaign with creditable ﬁfth on handicap bow at Musselburgh (17.4f) and isn’t fully ruled out on return here. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 116 Nathan Moscrop

THEATRE LEGEND (GB) (36) B g Midnight Legend - Theatre Belle

Owner: Mr Chris Grant Trainer: Chris Grant, Billingham Breeder: Division Belle Partnership Sponsor: www.chrisgrantracing.com

10 11 4

Colours: BLACK and EMERALD GREEN (halved), halved sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 3335/0-2 D 5 wins £23263

TIMEFORM VIEW Went extremely close to cashing in on a much-reduced mark on his return from 17 months off when second of 11 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Sedgeﬁeld (19.8f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Respected down in trip. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 115 Tom Midgley (3)

COLONIAL EMPIRE (GB) (25) B g Zoffany (IRE) - Susan Stroman

6 11 2

Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT GREEN stripe, halved Owner: Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge sleeves, LIGHT GREEN and YELLOW quartered Breeder: J. Dance cap. Sponsor: Dragonbet, Hercules Direct Marketing Ltd, Designation Limited Form: 21161-0 D 4 wins £21480 TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive last season, winning 3 times, including at Taunton (16.5f) on ﬁnal outing when he showed an impressive turn of foot to settle matters early in the straight. Probably needed the run in a much tougher contest at Chepstow on return and he holds frame claims. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 113

Alan Johns

CUBAN CIGAR (GB) (19)

DIAMOND STATE (FR) (20)

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

5 11 0

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery & Russell Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Breeder: The Semayyel Partnership 4 wins £28513 Form: 43312-2 C D Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Held his form admirably well last term, deservedly getting his head back in front at Musselburgh (17.5f) and ran a blinder when runner-up at Perth on his return. Disappointing under very inexperienced rider on Flat since but he’s not one to discount back over obstacles. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/10/2023 it was Patrick Wadge (3) reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 111 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

7 10 8

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves and cap. Form: 4324U-P CD 3 wins £12681

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over fences here last season but went with little encouragement after a wind-op on his return at Carlisle (20f, soft) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on but has bit to prove after that lacklustre effort. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 105 Stephen Mulqueen

7 10 6

SCOTS POET (GB) (31) 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: 3134-24 CD 3 wins £11576

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over C&D (15.6f) in February and would have gone close to following up the month after if not for a couple of rare jumping lapses. Entitled to be sharper for his recent Kelso return and he holds place claims. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 103

Craig Nichol

2022 WINNER: HOLMES ST GEORGES (FR) 5 10 1 Ben Bromley 7-4 (S R B Crawford) 5 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 7, 8. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Theatre Legend (GB), 11-2 Cuban Cigar (GB), 6-1 Voix du Reve (FR), 13-2 Matchless (IRE), 8-1 Collingham (GER), 10-1 Colonial Empire (GB), Scots Poet (GB), 11-1 The Churchill Lad (IRE), 12-1 Diamond State (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

A tricky event, in which the veteran VOIX DU REVE is fancy to resume winning ways having quickly slipped back near the mark from which he won at Ayr late last season. Theatre Legend missed the bulk of last season but went with plenty of enthusiasm when narrowly denied at Sedgeﬁeld last time and should be in the mix again provided there’s no “bounce,” whilst Collingham has a ﬁne record fresh and held his form well last term, so also merits consideration.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VOIX DU REVE (FR) 2.THEATRE LEGEND 3.COLLINGHAM (GER)

Horse COLLINGHAM VOIX DU REVE MATCHLESS THE CHURCHILL LAD THEATRE LEGEND COLONIAL EMPIRE CUBAN CIGAR DIAMOND STATE SCOTS POET

Career Wins 4 9 2 2 5 4 2 3 3

Places 5 6 2 2 6 2 8 4 3

Total Runs 15 50 6 7 27 14 15 24 17

Career Winnings 36174 140908 9149 9040 23380 21655 21887 13732 11577

Winning Going Range G-S G-GF G-S G-ST G-S G-S GS-ST GS-S G-GS

Runs Since Wins 2 2 7 4 8 1 3 6 4

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION EVACUATION VACU PPROCEDURE

In the event of an emergen emergency situation at the Racecourse, alll racegoers will be notifie notified via safety messages via the PA system. Please ase follow the instruction instructions of the messages passed and also of the racecourse staff and ppolice who will assist you at all times. In the event nt of an evacuation evacuation, please remain calm and assist the racecourse officials cials by leaving yo your area in a safe and orderly manner. If you feel you require equire extra assi assistance sis please notify the nearest member of the racecourse staff. st Tha 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. tained. Flash photography tography is not not permitted ted anywhere in the Parade Ring,, Winner’s Enclosure or anywhere where in the vicinity of hors horses. Johnn Grossick is the Ofﬁcial Ofﬁcia Photographer pher for Musselburg Musselburgh and he cann be contacted at a jgrossick@btconnect.com tconnect.com or 07710 4611 723. 723

PHOTO ID D

Please notee that Photo ID is required att the Entrance to gain concessionn rate entry. If you have any questions ions regarding this, please ask at the Racecourse cecourse Receptio Reception Desk or call thee Racecourse Ofﬁ Ofﬁce on 0131 665 2859. 859.

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

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £ 251,755 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.

SHUTTLE E BUS

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

The Management anagement reserves the right to refuse se admission to anyone and a to remove move any person from the th Coursee without assigning a reason for so doingg and do not accept responsibilityy for loss or damage damag to persons or their heir pproperty.

MEDIA COVERAGE

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

ABANDONMENT ABANDONMEN AND REFUND

In thee event of o racing being aabandoned, refunds of admission tickets purchased urchased will only be paid in tthe following circumstances: Abandonment ndonment before completi completion of the first race - full refund Abandonment ndonment before completio completion of the third race - 50% refund Abandonment thereafter - no re refund Racegoers can obtain refun refunds by 3 methods: 1. Onn Racedays, where po possible 2. Byy Post - racegoers should sho send their ticket receipt with full address details ails within 3 months month of the date of the racemeeting to Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfiel Linkfield field RRoad, Musselburgh, East Lothian EH21 7RG. 3. By using the ticket aas 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

BETTING RING ENQUIRIES

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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, onal, professionall and courteous courteouus service. Wee are driven by a passion forr what we do to provi provide excellencee in all areas. If you believe we have ave not delivered service to yourr expectations, expectation please can youu let a member of o our staff know. w.

LATE TE BE BETTING CLAIMS AIMS

Iff you have a winning betting sl slip butt find that your bookmaker boo has left the racecourse for the day you can still claim your winnings. To do this please ssend yourr slip to 11 Longbow Close, C Penninee Business Park, BBradley, Huddersfield, rsfield, HD2 1GQ. Q. Thesee ddetails i are also pri printed on thee back b k of your y 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 thee cours course and can attend a casualty in the same responsee time as the Medical edical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys. ys. The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is keptt on all horses, especiall especially those returning after a race. It is now standard rd practice for screens to be b erected around any horse receiving veterinaryy attention on the ground. This does not reﬂect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some s privacy and the horse the opportunity, in a calm environment, vironment, to mak make a recovery. Please do not assume the worst if youu see screens erect erected around a fallen horse.

ATM

ATM Cash Machines are located adjacent to the Bistro Bar Glass Door & Main Tote Windows. Only £20 notes and multiples thereof are dispensed. There is a £2 transaction fee charged.

CLOAKROOM

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

INFORMATION

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

FACILITIES FOR GUESTS IN WHEELCHAIRS

Two viewing ramps for guests in wheelchairs only are situated in front of the main Grandstand. We have disabled access toilets in the 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.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

WEDNESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER WALLYFORD STATION RETURNS The bus will depart from the racecourse side (north) of Linkﬁeld Road at the corner of Millhill. The bus to Wallyford will depart at 15.30 & 16.30 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 The bus will depart from the racecourse side (north) of Linkﬁeld Road at the corner of Millhill.The bus to Newcraighall will depart at 15.30 & 16.30 to coincide with departures to Tweedbank at 16.30 & 17.27. Scotrail trains may be subject to short notice alterations on Wednesday 8th November. Please check before you start your journey as alterations will be made on the day.

TAXIS EAST LOTHIAN TAXIS Ten Ten Taxis Dash Taxis JT Taxis R&J Taxis Burgh Taxis Direct 2 U

0131 665 1010 0131 665 4000 0131 665 6565 0131 665 2020 0131 665 3366 0131 665 6000

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Central Taxis 0131 229 2468 City Cabs 0131 228 1211 Capital Cars 0131 777 7777 Edinburgh City Private Hire 0131 555 5555 Persevere Private Hire 0131 555 2323

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We advise that you pre-book your taxi for after racing. The taxi rank is on Linkﬁeld Road outside the racecourse.

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

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.35 - THE racingtv.com/freetrial CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 28th, 2023, 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 November 5th, 2023, 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 This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier. 21 entries, 1 at £10 and 20 at £50. - Closed November 2nd, 2023. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.05 - THE WATCH RACING TV FREE FOR 31 DAYS ‘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. £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 three yrs old, which have not run in more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. 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 £10000 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 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Grey Bomber Series qualifier. 14 entries at £150. Closed November 2nd, 2023. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.40 - THE GET CLOSER WITH A RACINGTV FREETRIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a prize to the winning owner and trainer. A prize will be awarded to the staff with the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £35. - Closed November 2nd, 2023. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.15 - THE CLOSE BROTHERS AND CMS MCKENNA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 28th, 2023, 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 One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North One Man Series qualifier. 13 entries at £40. - Closed November 2nd, 2023. SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.50 - THE START YOUR RACINGTV FREE TRIAL NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 28th, 2023, 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. 17 entries at £40. - Closed November 2nd, 2023. SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.25 - THE PRINCE PHILIP PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495 and the fifth £747. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 28th, 2023, 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 8 entries, at £125. - Closed November 2nd, 2023. SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.00 - THE RACINGTV FOR FREE NOW AT racingtv.com/freetrial HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 6th. Penalties, after October 28th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 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. 17 entries, 1 at £12 and 16 at £60. - Closed November 2nd, 2023. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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