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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

Today’s ay’s feature race will be the James and Gloria Roche Handicap Chase at 2.45 2.45pm and it looks set to be a competitive contest. Half Shot looks like one to watch, the nine-year-old won at this meeting last year (albeit in a different race) and was on a real hot streak last season. He recorded two wins and three placed efforts effo in just the seven runs. He has looked in fine form orm so far this season too. Magna Sam is a former course and distance win winner and the experienced nine-year-old has found ound plenty of success at this track in his career. He has yet to feature since finis finishing fifth in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr in April however, though he has run well off the back of a long break before before. Lucinda Russell’s Methodtothemadness is another who loves this course but she hasn’t beenn seen since finishing last of three t at Perth in May.

JOCKEYS TO WATCH H BRIAN HUGHES is always one to watch at a northern jumps meeting ting and he has five strong rides today. The most interesting of these could be Quaresome in the first, the five-year-old e-year-old was a ve very strong second at this course earlier this month and could be on track to go one better. In the second he forgoe forgoes his usual partnership with Donald McCain to ride Leap Year Ladd for Kevin Ryan and if he takes to the hurdles, th this gelding looks to have every chance of scoring here on his jumps debut. SEAN QUINLAN is often a safe bet hhere as well and he will have five rides across the day. Keep an eye on Half Shot ot in the feature contest for Qui Quinlan, he looks a clear standout in that race.

TRAINERS TO WATCH It is very hard to stay away from DONALD MCCAIN here as he is often the man to follow at Musselburgh and today is unlikely to prove any different. He saddles five today with the aforementioned Quaresome in the 11:55, Cofficionado in the 12:25, Blueberry Wine in the 13:00, Never No Trouble in the 1:35 who looks to try and break his streak of four consecutive placed finishes to clutch a win and Tim Pat in the 2:45. LUCINDA RUSSELL will also have plenty on offer today too with eight declared to run. Garde Des Champs in the 13:00 looks set to be one to watch from her impressive selection here today.

RACE DESCRIPTIONS 11:55 THE MAXRECYCLE WASTE MASTERS NOVICES’ HURDLE 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 and four furlongs novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-yearsold and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races/two steeple chases.

12.25 THE GLYNN CARROLL MEMORIAL JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE (GO NORTH GREY BOMBER 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 one mile, seven and a half furlongs hurdle race is allotted 11st 2lb (ﬁllies 10st 9lb), before previous winners are given a 5lb penalty for winning a race previously.

1:00 THE OCEANEERING GEORGE MACPHAIL RETIREMENT HANDICAP CHASE (GO NORTH ONE MAN SERIES QUALIFIER) This is a two mile handicap steeple chase 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.

1.35 THE SPONSOR THE SALTIRE FOR A DAY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (GO NORTH LADY BUTTONS SERIES QUALIFIER) This is a two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race/steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 120 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 115.

2.10 THE ATHELSTANEFORD - BIRTHPLACE OF THE SALTIRE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (GO NORTH SEA PIGEON SERIES QUALIFIER) This is a one mile, seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 115. 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.

2.45 THE JAMES AND GLORIA ROCHE HANDICAP CHASE This one mile, seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race/steeple chase 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.

3.20 THE MAXRECYCLE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE Our finale this afternoon is a three mile handicap hurdle race for three-year-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-100. As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card 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.

HOW TO READ THE RACECARD 1

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.

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

Many people select a horse based on it’s name or jockey colours or go to the Parade Ring to view the horses. Alternatively you may wish to follow a particular jockey or trainer, or a tipster in a newspaper. Others like to look at the horse’s previous races or ‘form’.

2. WHERE TO PLACE YOUR BET

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

3. PLACE YOUR BET.

Decide how much you want to stake, and what type of bet you would like to place. Then Cheer your selection home! There are a few simple rules that you need to follow after placing your bet. - Please check your receipt. Mistakes cannot be rectiﬁed after a race is off. - Keep your bet receipt safe. You will need this to collect your winnings. - Don’t throw away your ticket until the racecourse announcer says ‘Weighed In’. - Even if your horse has not won, the result may be changed if there is a ‘Stewards Enquiry’. GOOD LUCK!

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Race 1

11.55PM two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for novice four yrs old and upwards

THE MAXRECYCLE WASTE MASTERS 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 (42 wins from 182 runners, 23%) runs QUARESOME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs QUARESOME Longest Traveller: OTTIZZINI trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

Horse

Age

QUARESOME (IRE) (22) B g Parish Hall (IRE) - Grinneas (IRE)

Owner: Owners Group 114 Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Arctic Tack Stud Sponsor: Owners Group

5 11 7

Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: 11-42 C 1 wins £4356

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who resumed from 6 months off with a good second of 12 in novice hurdle at this course (15.6f, good to soft, 2/1) 22 days ago. Up in trip and needs considering despite conceding weight all round. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 117

Jockey

MEETMEINTHEMORNING (IRE) (35) 6 B g Mamool (IRE) - Go Gentle (IRE)

Brian Hughes

11 0

Owner: Ken McGarrity & Colin and David Wheeler Colours: WHITE and MAROON check, Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw MAROON sleeves, WHITE armlets, Breeder: Eamonn Duggan MAROON cap. Sponsor: Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd Form: 140 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from his hurdling bow when eighth of 10 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (20f, soft, 13/2) 35 days ago. Need to get back on track. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Ryan Mania

6 11 0

OTTIZZINI (IRE) (20) Ch m Sea Moon - Izzini (IRE)

Owner: VictoriaBrannCatherineGabbettAntheaSmyth Colours: MAUVE, PRIMROSE sash, CERISE cap. Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland Form: 4353-10 1 wins £5221 Breeder: V.Brann,B.Cuming,C.Gabbett & A.Smyth

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Irish hurdler. Scored at Downpatrick in May and faced a stiff task in Grade 3 at Down Royal (16.9f, soft) 20 days ago. Leading form claims back in these much calmer waters. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 121 Ben Bromley (5)

THE KALOOKI KID (GB) (22) Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wild Blueberry (IRE)

5 11 0

Owner: Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey Colours: RED, YELLOW stars, YELLOW sleeves, Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke RED armlets, RED cap. Breeder: Hall Farm Stud Form: 230-3 0 wins £0 Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, posted an encouraging third of 12 in novice hurdle at this course (15.6f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 22 days ago. Up in trip. Can improve so he’s in the mix. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin

DORCAS ROAD (IRE) (217) B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Maple Lady (IRE)

Owner: John Nicholls Racing Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mr H. McDaid Sponsor: Hunter Plastics Limited

5 10 7

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, checked sleeves. Form: 00 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, seventh of 17 in bumper at Warwick on NH debut 7 months ago on sole run for Ian Williams. This Walk In The Park mare is much respected on her hurdles/yard debut. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating - Stephen Mulqueen

ICOULDN’TPASSHERBY (GB) (20) 6 B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Grey Clouds

10 7

Colours: BLACK, EMERALD GREEN seams, Owner: Joelor Racing Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond EMERALD GREEN and BLACK check sleeves, Breeder: Wood Farm Stud striped cap. Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing Form: 5P 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on debut promise when pulled up in novice hurdle (150/1) at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 20 days ago. Back up in trip with work to do. Joe Williamson (5) Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

SHE WON’T MIND (GB) (25) Ch m Mount Nelson - Makadamia

5 10 7

Owner: Paul Davies John Raglan Beswick Brothers Colours: DARK BLUE, GREY chevron and sleeves. Trainer: Tim Reed, Hexham Breeder: Upton Viva Stud Form: 53-10 D 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a point in May but hooded when only tenth of 12 in bumper at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with more needed. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

LAVIDA ADIVA (IRE) (53) B f Champs Elysees - Avida Star (IRE)

Owner: Drew & Ailsa Russell Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton Breeder: Gt Bloodstock Sponsor: Tote

4 10 6

Colours: RED, BLACK chevrons, GREY sleeves, RED cap. Form: 13 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who shaped well when third of 7 in novice hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, soft) 53 days ago. Should progress. Shortlisted. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Jamie Hamilton

2022 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Ottizzini (IRE), 7-2 Quaresome (IRE), 9-2 Lavida Adiva (IRE), 5-1 The Kalooki Kid (GB), 16-1 Meetmeinthemorning (IRE), 50-1 Dorcas Road (IRE), 150-1 Icouldn’tpassherby (GB), She Won’t Mind (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Irish challenger OTTIZZINI was ﬂying too high when seventh in a Down Royal Grade 3 last time but holds much the best form and can quickly resume winning ways. Both The Kalooki Kid and Lavida Adiva have better days ahead of them and appeal as the duo to chase home Stuart Crawford’s fairly useful mare in that order.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OTTIZZINI (IRE) 2.THE KALOOKI KID 3.LAVIDA ADIVA (IRE)

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Last 6 Runs 11-42 1148 4353-17 237-3 75P 53-10 13

Horse QUARESOME MEETMEINTHEMORNING OTTIZZINI THE KALOOKI KID DORCAS ROAD ICOULDN’TPASSHERBY SHE WON’T MIND LAVIDA ADIVA

Career Wins 2 1 1 — — — 1 1

Places 1 — 4 3 — — — —

Total Runs 4 3 9 4 1 2 4 2

Career Winnings 9651 — 5310

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Winning Distance Range 15-17F 24F 22F 20F 21F

Winning Going Range G-GS G — — — — — G

Runs Since Wins 2 2 1 — — — 1 1

Form Ratings 124 108 134 120 — 101 — 112

Handicap Ratings

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RACE 1

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GLYNN CARROLL Today’s race, the Glynn Carroll Memorial, has been named in tribute of our dearly missed friend Glynn, who passed away earlier this year. Alongside his father, John Carroll, he was a bookmaker at Musselburgh Racecourse, and a huge talent in the global betting industry.

Race 2

12.25PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for juvenile maiden three yrs old

THE GLYNN CARROLL MEMORIAL JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 (42 wins from 182 runners, 23%) runs COFFICIONADO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs COFFICIONADO Longest Traveller: THREE YORKSHIREMEN trained by M Wigham, Newmarket, 350 miles.

Horse

BEST GUESS (IRE) (39) Ch g Australia - Duet

Owner: Mr Anthony White Trainer: Barry Murtagh, Carlisle Breeder: Abdullah Al Attiyah

11 2

Colours: GREEN, GOLD sash, hooped sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 0 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 10.7f) but went with no encouragement tried over hurdles when tailed-off last at Sedgeﬁeld (16.8f, soft) last month. Can only be watched. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/10/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

COFFICIONADO (IRE) (94) B g Zoffany (IRE) - Tupelo Honey (IRE)

Owner: Bankhouse Thoroughbreds Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: John Connaughton Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Craig Nichol

11 2

Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW check, DARK BLUE sleeves and cap. Form: 4 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in Haydock maiden on sole start on Flat in September 2022 but showed more sent hurdling when fourth at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) in August, shaping much better than the distance beaten suggested (ﬁnished tired). Entitled to build on that here. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Jockey

LEAP YEAR LAD (IRE) (66) Gr or Ro g Havana Grey - Skeleton (IRE)

Theo Gillard

11 2

Owner: My Vein Clinic Syndicate 1 Colours: BLACK and RED diamonds, Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton RED sleeves, quartered cap. Breeder: B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy Form: 2 wins £8112 Sponsor: She Swings Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 10.5f), won twice in 2023. Every chance he needed the run when down the ﬁeld at Hamilton when last seen in September and he’s respected making his hurdling debut. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

RORY THE CAT (IRE) (22)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Obligada (IRE)

11 2

Owner: The Cool Cats Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE braces, Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, Breeder: S. J. Macdonald WHITE star. Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Form: 6 2 wins £8008 TIMEFORM VIEW Won pair of handicaps on the level this summer and again ran creditably when third at Hamilton last month. Made a discouraging start to hurdling career when well beaten over C&D just over 3 weeks ago so will need to leave that effort well behind. Blinkers back on. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

THREE YORKSHIREMEN (IRE) (95) B g Massaat (IRE) - House of Roses

Owner: Michael Wigham & ID Heerowa Trainer: Michael Wigham, Newmarket Breeder: McCracken Farms Sponsor: Pandora X Ltd

Brian Hughes

Derek Fox

11 2

Colours: RED, ORANGE epaulets. Form: 1 wins £4320

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on Flat, stays 1 1/4m. Below expectations at Beverley (8.4f, soft) in August and sold from Richard Fahey (10,000 gns) the following month. Likely sort now hurdling in thin maiden for a new yard. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Sean Quinlan

2022 WINNER: SILVER VISION 3 10 9 Derek Fox 66-1 (Stuart Coltherd) 5 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Three Yorkshiremen (IRE), 5-2 Leap Year Lad (IRE), 7-2 Cofﬁcionado (IRE), 11-2 Rory The Cat (IRE), 40-1 Best Guess (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The betting will obviously tell a tale given a couple are hurdling debutants, but preference is for THREE YORKSHIREMEN, who was a little expensive to follow for Richard Fahey but could well be up to making a winning start in this sphere for his new stable. There was enough promise in Cofﬁcionado’s hurdling debut effort, so he’s put forward as the main danger, with Leap Year Lad rounding off the shortlist.

Glynn Carroll Memorial TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THREE YORKSHIREMEN (IRE) 2.COFFICIONADO (IRE) 3.LEAP YEAR LAD (IRE)

Horse BEST GUESS COFFICIONADO LEAP YEAR LAD RORY THE CAT THREE YORKSHIREMEN

Career Wins — — — — —

Places — — — — —

Total Runs 1 1 — 1 —

Career Winnings

Winning Distance Range -

Winning Going Range — — G-GS GF-S HV

Runs Since Wins — — 3 4 2

Form Ratings — 58 — 61 —

Handicap Ratings — — — — —

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Race 3

1.00PM About two miles (1m 7f 182yds)

Total prize fund £10000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE OCEANEERING GEORGE MACPHAIL RETIREMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

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

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (42 wins from 182 runners, 23%) runs BLUEBERRY WINE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs BLUEBERRY WINE Longest Traveller: NEIGH BOTHA trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 242 miles.

Horse

Age

GARDE DES CHAMPS (IRE) (43) 7 B g Robin des Champs (FR) - La Reine de Riogh (IRE)

12 0

Owner: The Champs Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED disc, RED and Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross EMERALD GREEN hooped sleeves, RED cap. Breeder: John P. Cahill Form: 24-21P3 D 1 wins £5809 Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a convincing display in a refitted tongue strap when off the mark over hurdles at Perth (16.2f) in June (final start for Keith Dalgleish). Below par next time but solid start over fences (following another wind op) when third at Wetherby (15f) last month. Open to improvement. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 117

MINT GOLD (IRE) (907) B g Gold Well - Lady Flyer (IRE)

Owner: Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mr Pat O’Reilly Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Jockey

Derek Fox

9 12 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW braces, sleeves and cap. Form: 2102/54/-CD 3 wins £14425

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who tasted success twice during 2020/21 season, latterly over this C&D. Far from disgraced in 2 starts during summer of 2021 but absent since and yard look to hold stronger claims with Garde des Champs. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 117 Patrick Wadge (3)

BLUEBERRY WINE (IRE) (58) B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Buttonhole Rose (IRE)

Owner: Red Rum Racing 2 Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Joseph Neville Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

7 11 11

Colours: MAROON, YELLOW diamond, YELLOW cap. Form: 112445 D 5 wins £26574

TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time winner over fences, landing handicaps at Huntingdon/Aintree during early summer. Mixed bag subsequently, running below form on the back of a wind op when fifth of 8 in handicap at Sedgefield (17f) in October. Mark is easing at least. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 114

RESTANDBETHANKFUL (GB) (22) 7 Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest

Brian Hughes

11 7

Owner: Mr George Houghton & Bolton Mill Racing Colours: BLACK, BEIGE and BLACK check Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland sleeves, BLACK and WHITE quartered cap. Form: 203124 D 6 wins £30218 Breeder: Clarendon Farm Sponsor: Bolton Mill Holiday Park

TIMEFORM VIEW Well served by return to positive tactics when opening account for new yard at Sedgeﬁeld (17f) in October. Good second next time and this more suitable than his latest assignment when fourth over this C&D. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 110

NEIGH BOTHA (IRE) (14) B g Doyen (IRE) - Holmshill Gill (IRE)

Sean Quinlan

6 10 7

Owner: Richard & Katherine Gilbert Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves and cap. Breeder: Joseph Neville Form: 000363 CD 1 wins £2723 Sponsor: Straightline (NE) Ltd, Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden over hurdles but offered encouragement on 2 of his 3 starts over fences, perhaps doing a little too much too soon in first-time blinkers (retained here) when third at Sedgefield (19.3f) 2 weeks ago. Not out of things. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96

Henry Brooke

2022 WINNER: MONTE IGUELDO (FR) 5 11 6 Henry Brooke 8-15 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 5 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Garde des Champs (IRE), 3-1 Restandbethankful (GB), 4-1 Neigh Botha (IRE), 17-2 Blueberry Wine (IRE), 14-1 Mint Gold (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Successful over hurdles at Perth during the summer, there was enough encouragement from GARDE DES CHAMPS chase debut third at Wetherby 6 weeks ago to think he can do better in this sphere and he earns the vote to come out on top. Restandbethankful and Neigh Botha head up the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GARDE DES CHAMPS (IRE) 2.RESTANDBETHANKFUL 3.NEIGH BOTHA (IRE)

Last 6 Runs 24-21P3 217254/ 112445 283124 977363

Horse GARDE DES CHAMPS MINT GOLD BLUEBERRY WINE RESTANDBETHANKFUL NEIGH BOTHA

Career Wins 1 3 5 6 1

Places 8 5 1 4 1

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Total Runs 19 17 21 28 13

Career Winnings 5809 14542 26575 30268 2723

Winning Distance Range 16F 16-17F 16-19F 16-19F 16F

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

Runs Since Wins 2 4 4 2 12

Form Ratings 116 — 123 119 120

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Race 4

1.35PM two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds)

Total prize fund £10000

for three yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares

THE SPONSOR THE SALTIRE FOR A DAY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (42 wins from 182 runners, 23%) runs NEVER NO TROUBLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs NEVER NO TROUBLE Longest Traveller: NOWINITTOWINIT trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

Horse

Age

AUTUMN RETURN (IRE) (53) B m Fame And Glory - Fedaia (IRE)

Owner: Drew & Ailsa Russell Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Sponsor: Tote

6 12 0

Colours: RED, BLACK chevrons, GREY sleeves, RED cap. Form: 61241-2 D BF 4 wins £18640

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Perth in April. 11/4, good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 53 days ago, barely adequate test. Worth a chance to resume winning ways back up in trip. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 116

Jockey

Brian Hughes

6 11 12

LONE STAR (GB) (26) B m Kayf Tara - Supreme Gem (IRE)

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE hoop and sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 1116-66 CD 5 wins £32544

Owner: John Cornforth and Peter Rawcliffe Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Breeder: R. Johnson Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a productive time in 2022/23, scoring 5 times, including at this track. However, failed to come on for this season’s reappearance when well held at Wetherby 26 days ago, albeit facing a stiff task in listed company. Needs to get back on track. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 114 Joe Williamson (5)

GOLDEN GLANCE (GB) (35)

B f Golden Horn - Zeeba (IRE)

4 11 7

NER

Owner: BCC Racing Partnership Colours: Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Form: 4210-0 Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sponsor: Swansway

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TIMEFORM VIEW

Star RatingIIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 110

NOWINITTOWINIT (IRE) (197) 7 B m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Now Its My Turn (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Margaret McCrudden Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland Breeder: Mrs Margaret McCrudden

11 4

Colours: PINK and BLACK hoops, PINK sleeves, hooped cap. Form: 56601-1 D 2 wins £9111

TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous form well behind when causing an 80/1 upset in Perth maiden (20.2f) in April. Contrasting odds (5/6) when following up in 3-runner handicap at the same course (23.9f) 6 months ago and solid claims if she’s tuned up. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 106 Ben Bromley (5)

NEVER NO TROUBLE (GB) (44) 4 B f Time Test - Kitba

Owner: Birkdale Bloodstock Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Mrs G. Lane Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

11 1

Colours: BLACK, ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: 222322 BF 1 wins £4901

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for her consistency when winning 2m maiden here in February. Placed on all hurdle starts this season, having run of race when second at Hereford 44 days ago. Should go well again. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 104 Peter Kavanagh (3)

LADY MENDOZA (IRE) (166) B m Court Cave (IRE) - Glen’s Gift (IRE)

Owner: Coral Racing Club Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld Breeder: Patrick Murphy Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

6 10 9

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars and sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star. Form: 125P-53 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has just shown modest form over hurdles so far. Creditable effort at Uttoxeter when last seen 5 months ago but drop back in trip not necessarily in her favour. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 97 Nathan Moscrop

8 10 8

PAMMI (GB) (22)

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. Form: 60P410 CD 11 wins £39699

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who gained a seventh career success around Perth over 3m in September but modest on the Flat since and back over hurdles at this course 22 days ago. Others preferred. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 96

Harry Reed

2022 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Autumn Return (IRE), 5-2 Nowinittowinit (IRE), 11-4 Never No Trouble (GB), 14-1 Lone Star (GB), 16-1 Lady Mendoza (IRE), 28-1 Pammi (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

AUTUMN RETURN shaped well at Kelso on reappearance and, back up in trip with Brian Hughes booked, she makes plenty of appeal. Nowinittowinit is an obvious danger in the hat-trick bid and Never No Trouble can’t be dismissed.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AUTUMN RETURN (IRE) 2.NOWINITTOWINIT (IRE) 3.NEVER NO TROUBLE

Last 6 Runs 61241-2 1116-66 4217-7 56671-1 222322 1/25P-53 67P418

Horse AUTUMN RETURN LONE STAR GOLDEN GLANCE NOWINITTOWINIT NEVER NO TROUBLE LADY MENDOZA PAMMI

Career Wins 5 5 1 2 1 1 8

Places 2 3 1 — 11 2 8

Total Runs 12 19 5 6 15 7 46

Career Winnings 18640 32544 4901 9521 4901 — 30113

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

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

Runs Since Wins 1 3 2 0 9 5 2

Form Ratings 118 120 118 118 118 106 117

Handicap Ratings 116 114 110 106 104 97 96

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Race 5

2.10PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £8000

for three yrs old and upwards

THE ATHELSTANEFORD - BIRTHPLACE OF THE SALTIRE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (31 wins from 268 runners, 12%) runs BIX BEIDERBECKE & CUBAN CIGAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs BIX BEIDERBECKE & CUBAN CIGAR Weightwatcher: SOCIALIST AGENDA won off a handicap mark of 118, his rating is now down 14lb to 104. Longest Traveller: SOCIALIST AGENDA trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 288 miles.

Horse

Age

IP UP (FR) (9)

Ch m Secret Singer (FR) - Upisland (FR)

Owner: Mr Andy Peake Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn Breeder: Mme Marinette Avril Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

5 12 1

(in 7lb ex)

Colours: GREY, RED hoops, GREY sleeves, RED stars and cap. Form: 632-531 D 2 wins £18584

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser in France who struck at the third time of asking for current yard in 2m Fakenham handicap 9 days ago. Did that easily and a 7lb penalty is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 107 (+9)

THE CHURCHILL LAD (IRE) (22)4 12 B g Churchill (IRE) - Imalwayshotforyou (USA)

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

Henry Brooke

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, RED chevron, RED sleeves, LIGHT GREEN diamonds, LIGHT GREEN and RED quartered cap. Form: 14205-0 D 3 wins £12947

TIMEFORM VIEW Won juvenile events at Cartmel and Catterick early last season. Off 8 months, shaped as if better for the run when seventh of 9 over C&D 22 days ago. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 113

Jockey

BIX BEIDERBECKE (FR) (196) B or Gr g Mawatheeq (USA) - Like It Is (FR)

Ross Chapman

5 11 12

Owner: Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW braces, sleeves Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross and cap. Breeder: Sandrine Clouet & Jean-Charles Coude Form: 463-1 D 1 wins £4356 Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and came good at the second time of asking over hurdles in 2m Perth novice in May. Very much unexposed now making a quick switch to handicap company on his return to action. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 111 Patrick Wadge (3)

CUBAN CIGAR (GB) (22) 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

5 11 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 3312-24 C D 4 wins £28513

TIMEFORM VIEW Held his form admirably well last term, deservedly getting his head back in front in the ﬁnal of this series here in March. Another creditable effort when fourth of 9 over C&D last time and can be expected to give his running again. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 110

SOCIALIST AGENDA (GB) (23) 7 Ch g Sir Percy - Mercy Pecksniff

Alan Doyle (5)

11 5

Owner: Mr Greenﬁngers Syndicate Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED hollow box, Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds MAROON sleeves and cap. Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Form: 60-0560 CD 5 wins £28645

TIMEFORM VIEW Former C&D winner but hasn’t shown enough back hurdling in recent weeks to suggest he’s in good enough form to take advantage of his falling mark. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 104

SCOTS POET (GB) (22) B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph

Owner: Distillery Racing Club Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Breeder: Distillery Stud Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

Kevin Brogan

7 11 5

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Form: 134-242 CD 3 wins £11576

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner and another good effort here when second of 9 over C&D 3 weeks ago. Likely to be in the thick of things again. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 104

Craig Nichol

5 11 1

LIHYAN (IRE) (26)

B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Elle Est Milan (IRE)

Owner: Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld Breeder: Mr S. Gorman Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Colours: BLACK, BEIGE epaulets, armlets and cap. Form: 0340-55 1 wins £6197

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortable winner of Cork maiden hurdle (17f) last summer but still to reproduce his Irish form for current yard. Off 5 months, again raced keenly and didn’t find much come the crunch when fifth of 10 at Ayr 26 days ago. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100 Nathan Moscrop

8 10 10

DARKEST DAY (IRE) (26) B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Dempseys Luck (IRE)

Owner: Exors of the Late Mr W G Young Trainer: William Young Jnr, Carluke Breeder: Thomas Patrick English

Colours: PALE BLUE, RED sleeves, BLACK and RED check cap. Form: 401106 D 4 wins £15135

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice at Kelso in September but has reverted to his weak-ﬁnishing ways the last twice. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 95

Jamie Hamilton

5 10 10

BASHFUL (GB) (27) B g Manduro (GER) - Inhibition

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, WHITE epaulets, WHITE Owner: Lycett Racing Ltd sleeves, LIGHT GREEN stars, LIGHT GREEN cap, Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown WHITE star. Breeder: Kingsclere Stud 7 wins £31598 Sponsor: Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes, Wastecom Nrg Ltd Form: 4/01234- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 2m Uttoxeter handicap hurdle last November and better than ever on the Flat this year, winning 4 times. If he can translate that improvement back to hurdles he’s on a lenient mark. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 95

Sean Quinlan

2022 WINNER: SONNING (IRE) 4 12 0 Henry Brooke 10-3 (Danny Brooke) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8, 9. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Ip Up (FR), 7-2 Bashful (GB), 11-2 Scots Poet (GB), 15-2 Bix Beiderbecke (FR), 10-1 Cuban Cigar (GB), 14-1 The Churchill Lad (IRE), 18-1 Lihyan (IRE), 28-1 Darkest Day (IRE), 40-1 Socialist Agenda (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BASHFUL has been an improved performer on the Flat this year, suggesting he could be on a good mark back hurdling from a mark in the mid-90s. Ip Up is an obvious danger on the back of last week’s comfortable Fakenham success, while Perth novice winner Bix Beiderbecke is a potential improver in handicaps.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BASHFUL 2.IP UP (FR) 3.BIX BEIDERBECKE (FR)

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 632-531 14275-7 463-1 3312-24 67-8568 134-242 7340-55 491176 4/01234-

Horse IP UP THE CHURCHILL LAD BIX BEIDERBECKE CUBAN CIGAR SOCIALIST AGENDA SCOTS POET LIHYAN DARKEST DAY BASHFUL

Career Wins 2 2 1 2 5 3 1 4 1

Places 4 2 1 8 2 4 — 9 2

Total Runs 10 8 4 16 16 18 10 32 8

Career Winnings 24039 9040 4357 21887 28645 11577 6303 15135 4684

Winning Distance Range 16-17F 16-17F 16F 16-17F 16-17F 16-17F 17F 16-21F 16F

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

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Race 6

2.45PM Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 138yds)

Total prize fund £15000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE JAMES AND GLORIA ROCHE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (42 wins from 182 runners, 23%) runs TIM PAT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerriero (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs CONCETTO Weightwatcher: THE VOLLAN won off a handicap mark of 123, his rating is now down 16lb to 107. Longest Traveller: ARCHIES CHARM trained by B Hamilton, Ireland.

Horse

Age

MAGNA SAM (GB) (222) B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Angie Marinie

Owner: Mr S. Price Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Breeder: Shade Oak Stud Sponsor: Planned Ofﬁce Interiors Ltd

9 12 1

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW triple diamond, EMERALD GREEN and BLACK striped sleeves, YELLOW and BLACK quartered cap. Form: 113/P15- CD 4 wins £39044

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever after 9 months off on his yard debut when landing Edinburgh National here (31.5f) in February. Excellent fifth in Scottish National at Ayr final start. Is 3 from 3 here and big shout back down in class. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 126

ARCHIES CHARM (GB) (19) B g Shantou (USA) - Theatre Girl

Owner: Mr David Aiken Trainer: B. R. Hamilton, Northern Ireland Breeder: Goldford Stud

Jockey

Alex Edwards

8 12 0

Colours: PURPLE and PINK check, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, PURPLE star. Form: 245-634 2 wins £10794

TIMEFORM VIEW Some good efforts in defeat last season but not quite in same form this time around. Others look better treated. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 125 Danny McMenamin

HALF SHOT (IRE) (19)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Dochas Supreme (IRE)

9 11 11

Owner: The Farming Army Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED chevrons, Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, Breeder: Robert B. Hodgins ROYAL BLUE stars. Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes Form: 2220-2U C D 3 wins £14758 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last term who ended campaign with fine seventh from out of the handicap in Scottish National in April. Looked as good as ever when just beaten on Kelso reappearance (26.2f) and shaped as if still in good form before unseating at Canal Turn at Aintree 3 weeks ago. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 122

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INIS OIRR (IRE) (35)

TIM PAT (IRE) (34)

Sean Quinlan

11 11 9

B g Yeats (IRE) - Spring Swoon (FR)

Owner: D&Y Simpson,D.Blyth,B.B Syndicate Colours: RED, LIGHT BLUE Cross of Lorraine Trainer: James Moffatt, Cartmel and armlets, WHITE cap. Breeder: Derrymore House Syndicate Form: P/PPP1-P 7 wins £41047 Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form from out of the blue when springing a 33/1 surprise in 26.5f Perth handicap hurdle in April, beneﬁting from an enterprising ride. Shaped as if badly in need of the run after 5 months off at Bangor 8 weeks ago and hard to know what to expect back over fences. Charlotte Jones (3) Star RatingHIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 120 B g Ocovango - Peace Time Beauty (IRE)

6 11 9

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW Breeder: Mr M. Brennan diamond. Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Form: 6164-U4 CD 1 wins £10465 TIMEFORM VIEW Came good at fourth attempt over hurdles in February, landing a class 2 novice here (23.8f). Jumping well until bad mistake (possibly unsighted by glare of sun) and unseating rider at Kelso on return/chase debut. Not seen to best effect under a change of tactics at Carlisle since and can do better. Patrick Wadge (3) Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 120

7 11 8

B g Mahler - April Thyne (IRE)

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

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 62P4-P0 3 wins £16991

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick at Haydock in early 2022 but winless since and well held last 4 starts, including return. Change of headgear. Others are preferred. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 119

Theo Gillard

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METHODTOTHEMADNESS (IRE) (196) 9 B m Gold Well - Odeeka (IRE)

Owner: Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: William P Dillion Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

11 3

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW braces, sleeves and cap. Form: 2611P-3 CD 5 wins £23877

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times last season, including back-to-back successes over C&D in February. Well held next 2 starts but return to this track is a plus after 6 months off. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 114

6 11 1

CONCETTO (FR) (21) B g Kapgarde (FR) - Lulu Rouge (FR)

Owner: 5 O’clock Somewhere Partnership Colours: GREY, PURPLE diamonds on sleeves, Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas GREY cap, PURPLE diamond. 2 wins £7710 Breeder: Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Dominique Bressou Form: 1120-P4 CD Sponsor: Swansway TIMEFORM VIEW Well held hurdling runs but proved a totally different proposition sent chasing, scoring on handicap debut at Huntingdon before following up at Musselburgh. Well held on reappearance but better than bare result at Ludlow since (let down by jumping). Tongue strap on 1st time. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 112

POOKIE PEKAN (IRE) (588) B g Putra Pekan - Shii-Take’s Girl

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

Colours: DARK BLUE and YELLOW check. Form: 2/15136/-CD 6 wins £42204

Sam Coltherd

THE FERRY MASTER (IRE) (35) 10 10 13 B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Dinghy (IRE)

Owner: The Potassium Partnership Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Virginia Lady Petersham Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW sash, hooped cap. Form: 0P-61PP D 4 wins £23085

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally took advantage of a plummeting mark under an inspired ride at Kelso in May but Star RatingHIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 110 pulled up both starts since 5 months apart.

Henry Brooke

10 11 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner over C&D almost 2 years ago but well held both starts since and returning from long absence here (19 months). Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 111

Derek Fox

THE VOLLAN (IRE) (17) B g Scorpion (IRE) - Print It On Lips (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Elaine Holmes Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: Sharon Duggan

Ryan Mania

9 10 10

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, ORANGE sash and armlets, WHITE cap. Form: P-P433P D 7 wins £37588

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t tasted success since landing a small-field Kelso handicap chase (23.4f, good to firm) 13 months ago and failed to build on the promise of previous run when well held at Fakenham last time. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/11/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 107 poor run. 2022 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Lewis Dobb (7)

PLAY SMARTER

MAGNA SAM couldn’t have enjoyed much more of an upturn than he did in a couple of outings for Alastair Ralph last term, winning here in February before an excellent ﬁfth in the Scottish National at Ayr (shaped second best for much of the way), and he can make it 4 from 4 at this track back down in class. Half Shot looks set for another good season, while Inis Oirr remains with potential in this sphere.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAGNA SAM 2.HALF SHOT (IRE) 3.INIS OIRR (IRE)

RACE 6

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 10, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Half Shot (IRE), 9-2 Inis Oirr (IRE), 6-1 Magna Sam (GB), 8-1 Concetto (FR), 10-1 Archies Charm (GB), 11-1 Methodtothemadness (IRE), 18-1 Tim Pat (IRE), Pookie Pekan (IRE), 40-1 Burbank (IRE), The Ferry Master (IRE), 66-1 The Vollan (IRE)

Last 6 Runs 113/P15245-634 2227-2U P/PPP1-P 6164-U4 62P4-P0 2611P-3 1127-P4 215136/ 8P-61PP P-P433P

Horse MAGNA SAM ARCHIES CHARM HALF SHOT BURBANK INIS OIRR TIM PAT METHODTOTHEMADNESS CONCETTO POOKIE PEKAN THE FERRY MASTER THE VOLLAN

Career Wins 5 2 4 7 1 3 5 2 6 5 7

Places 2 5 12 6 3 6 4 3 4 7 8

Total Runs 23 22 35 31 10 20 33 12 31 28 48

Career Winnings 39214 10978 15179 41696 10466 16992 25479 7657 42514 21352 38850

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Ratcheugh Racing Club at Alnwick 12.00pm West Percy at Alnwick 12.30pm Open Hunterchase, Kelso Jedforest at Friars Haugh, Kelso 12.30pm Percy at Alnwick 12.30pm Berwickshire at Friars Haugh, Kelso 12.30pm Musselburgh’s 3 mile Open Handicap College Valley & North Northumberland at Alnwick 1.00pm Buccleuch at Friars Haugh, Kelso 1.00pm Lanark & Renfrew and Eglinton at Overton Farm 1.00pm Morpeth at Tranwell 1.30pm Tynedale at Corbridge 1.30pm The Buccleuch (Maiden Hunter Chase), Kelso Overton Races at Overton Farm 2.00pm The Haydon at Hexham Racecourse 2.00pm The Corinthian Cup, Kelso

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Handicap Ratings 126 125 122 120 120 119 114 112 111 110 107

Race 7

3.20PM About three miles (2m 7f 180yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for three yrs old and upwards

THE MAXRECYCLE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): N Alexander (15 wins from 103 runners, 15%) runs SANOSUKE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (4 wins from 9 runners, 44%) runs RICKETY GATE Weightwatcher: MISSCARLETT won off a handicap mark of 84, her rating is now down 8lb to 76. Longest Traveller: NATIVE FIGHTER trained by J Moffatt, Cartmel, 156 miles.

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Age

CHAMP ROYAL (FR) (20) B g Masterstroke (USA) - Sky Royale (FR)

7 12 0

Owner: The Northern Racing Club Colours: ORANGE and WHITE stripes, Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn RED sleeves. Breeder: Mr Jean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes Form: 513P16 2 wins £7824 Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage TIMEFORM VIEW Looked better than ever when making a winning start for this yard at Hexham in October. Isn’t the most consistent though and followed that with a below-par display back there last time. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran ﬂat. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 99

NATIVE FIGHTER (IRE) (94) B g Lawman (FR) - Night of Magic (IRE)

Owner: D&Y Simpson & N.F Syndicate Trainer: James Moffatt, Cartmel Breeder: Jurgen Imm

Jockey

Sam Coltherd

9 12 0

Colours: RED, BLACK stripe, WHITE and RED hooped sleeves, BLACK cap. Form: 554-P02 9 wins £54649

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2021 but stopped the slide with cheekpieces reﬁtted when second in 9-runner handicap at Cartmel (22.1f, soft) in August. On a good mark, so big chance if building on that. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 99 Charlotte Jones (3)

ROUND THE BUOY (GB) (30) B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Key Point (IRE)

Owner: Mr Noel Nugent Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham Breeder: The Queen

8 11 11

Colours: WHITE, ORANGE chevrons, ORANGE sleeves, WHITE stars, ORANGE cap. Form: P/PP-606 D 2 wins £9915

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler for David Dunne. Yet to ﬁre for current yard but hinted at a revival at Chepstow last time and market support would make him interesting. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 96

RICKETY GATE (GB) (22) B g Trans Island - Hannah Jacques (IRE)

Robert Dunne

8 11 11

Owner: Tarzan & Spirit Bloodstock Colours: GREY and DARK BLUE stripes, Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke RED cap. Breeder: Nicky Richards Form: 1F0-623 CD 3 wins £12416 Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in 2022 and ran creditably in latest renewal of that race 22 days ago, running on. Should give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 96 Conor Rabbitt (5)

THE BLAME GAME (IRE) (186) 9 B g Getaway (GER) - Tribal Princess (IRE)

11 8

Colours: RED, BLACK triple diamond, sleeves Owner: Exors of the Late Mr J. D. Gordon Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm and diamonds on cap. Breeder: Seamus Murphy Form: 0PP51-P 3 wins £11257 Sponsor: Leeds Plywood & Doors Ltd, Fitzdares TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 career victories gained at Sedgeﬁeld, capitalising on a falling mark there (3m3f) in February. Found to be lame when pulled up at Kelso 3 months later and off since. Cheekpieces back on. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe and was lame. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 93

SANOSUKE (IRE) (22) B g Galileo (IRE) - Fix (NZ)

5 11 8

Owner: Douglas Miller, Coltman, Dunning, Turcan Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap. Breeder: Coolmore Form: 622-2P5 1 wins £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. Stepped up on return when fifth of 13 over C&D 22 days ago but more is needed if he’s to open his account in this sphere. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

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THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (33) B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott

6 11 6

Owner: BAD Racing Colours: GREY, ORANGE stars, GREY cap. Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Form: 0543-45 0 wins £0 Breeder: Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sponsor: Sandy Thomson TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step forward despite still doing plenty wrong under pressure when third on handicap debut at Perth in April. Decent fourth at Newcastle last time and shaped as if needing the run when ﬁfth at Kelso (25.8f) on last month’s return. Yard going better now and needs considering. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 91

SHANTOU MOON (IRE) (19) B g Shantou (USA) - Emma Ami (IRE)

6 11 5

Owner: Mr Paul L. Drinkwater Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN star, Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle LIGHT GREEN sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars and Breeder: P. Doocey cap. Sponsor: D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd, Jewson Limited Form: 0144-05 1 wins £4752 TIMEFORM VIEW Backed at long odds equipped with ﬁrst-time cheekpieces and ran out a clear winner of a Kelso handicap hurdle in February. Followed that with a couple of creditable efforts in defeat and shaped as if better for the run on recent return at aforementioned venue. Blinkers on for 1st time. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 90

BLENDED STEALTH (GB) (20) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Wyldello

Ryan Mania

Harry Reed

6 10 8

Owner: Mr D Mullen, Mr G Barker and Partners Colours: PURPLE, PINK star, PINK and PURPLE Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, PURPLE star. Breeder: R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg Form: 4-03005 0 wins £0 Sponsor: Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs but is best excused his most recent outing at Hexham, having gone off too hard. Signiﬁcantly back up in trip. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 79

KURPHY (IRE) (42)

B m Quest For Peace (IRE) - Taipans Girl (IRE)

Owner: Mrs C Brown & Mr I J Jardine Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: John Blake Sponsor: Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes

5 10 7

Colours: DARK BLUE, ORANGE and DARK BLUE chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, ORANGE diamond. Form: 00-650 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers/all 3 starts over hurdles, though showed a bit more last time and may make more impact now handicapping up markedly in trip. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 78

Sean Quinlan

MISSCARLETT (IRE) (57) B m Red Rocks (IRE) - Coimbra (USA)

Craig Nichol

9 10 5

Owner: Mrs J. Porter Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE stars, armlets and Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond stars on cap. Breeder: Fontstown Stud Form: 6200233 wins £11022 Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice over hurdles last spring but well beaten both starts back on the level since, Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 76 Joe Williamson (5) so has something to prove.

5 10 3

IVYNATOR (IRE) (74) B g Muhaarar - Venturous Spirit (FR)

Owner: The Good To Soft Firm Trainer: Jean McGregor, Milnathort Breeder: Dayton Investments Ltd

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED chevrons, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, RED star. Form: 4/P55-40 2 wins £6171

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time fairly useful Flat performer but yet to get anywhere near that form over hurdles. Star RatingHIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 74 Easily passed over.

Alan Doyle (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Rickety Gate (GB), 11-2 Native Fighter (IRE), 6-1 Sanosuke (IRE), 9-1 Blended Stealth (GB), 12-1 The Blame Game (IRE), Shantou Moon (IRE), 14-1 Theirshegoes (IRE), Misscarlett (IRE), 18-1 Champ Royal (FR), Kurphy (IRE), 22-1 Round The Buoy (GB), 100-1 Ivynator (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The Sandy Thomson stable has been showing much better signs in recent days, so THEIRSHEGOES gets the nod to build on an encouraging return at Kelso and open her account. Native Fighter hasn’t won for a long time but stopped the slide at Cartmel in August and is too well handicapped to ignore. C&D winner Rickety Gate completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) 2.NATIVE FIGHTER (IRE) 3.RICKETY GATE

RACE 7

2022 WINNER: FAITHFULFLYER (IRE) 5 11 3 Ryan Mania 8-1 (Sandy Thomson) 13 ran

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

Last 6 Runs 513P16 554-P72 P/PP-676 1F0-623 8PP51-P 622-2P5 8543-45 0144-75 4-03705 90-658 6287234/P55-48

Horse CHAMP ROYAL NATIVE FIGHTER ROUND THE BUOY RICKETY GATE THE BLAME GAME SANOSUKE THEIRSHEGOES SHANTOU MOON BLENDED STEALTH KURPHY MISSCARLETT IVYNATOR

Career Wins 2 5 2 3 3 — — 1 — — 2 —

Places 2 5 — 4 6 5 1 2 7 — 3 —

Total Runs 18 27 17 21 24 13 7 17 22 5 26 7

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Career Winnings 7825 38288 10084 12417 11258 4753 7788

Winning Distance Range 23F 17-25F 23-24F 20-24F 20-27F 23F 20-23F -

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

Runs Since Wins 1 12 6 5 1 13 — 4 — — 19 10

Form Ratings 105 102 85 105 97 105 101 102 104 94 107 93

Handicap Ratings 99 99 96 96 93 93 91 90 79 78 76 74

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.55 - THE MAXRECYCLE WASTE MASTERS 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 24th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 14 entries at £35. - Closed November 24th, 2023. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.25 - THE GLYNN CARROLL MEMORIAL JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 juvenile maiden three yrs old. Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainers. 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 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. 9 entries at £35. - Closed November 24th, 2023. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.00 - THE OCEANEERING GEORGE MACPHAIL RETIREMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man 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 28th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the 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. 10 entries at £50. - Closed November 24th, 2023. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.35 - THE SPONSOR THE SALTIRE FOR A DAY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons 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 three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, 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 28th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Lady Buttons Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f 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 Lady Buttons Series Qualifier 14 entries at £50. - Closed November 24th, 2023. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.10 - THE ATHELSTANEFORD - BIRTHPLACE OF THE SALTIRE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 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 Sea Pigeon Series qualifier. 19 entries, 1 at £8 and 18 at £40. - Closed November 24th, 2023. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.45 - THE JAMES AND GLORIA ROCHE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 13 entries at £75. - Closed November 24th, 2023. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.20 - THE MAXRECYCLE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 24th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 28th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 19 entries at £35. - Closed November 24th, 2023. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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