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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

Seven ven head to the post for today’s feature race, the G & H Flooring Contr Contractors Handicap Hurdle Race which starts at 2.10pm. Sandy Thomson’s gelding Kilbrainy looks to be an early contender. c The seven-year-old started this season on off with a bang, he ran out a comfortable eight and a half le lengths winner at Kelso though he was unable le to carry on that form to Carlisle when last seen. That result look looks like an anomaly though so expect to doo better here. Curley Finger is a former course and distance winner, scoring sco over this trip in March but Rebecca Menzies’ gelding has flattered to deceive since then. Aurora Thunder is fancied to do well, Lucinda Russell’s experienced mare has every chance of getting back in the win column hhere for the first time since January 2022.

JOCKEYS TO WATCH H Ever reliable at this course, BRIAN HUGHES has four strong rides onn this seven race card and Wholeofthemoon looks to be the pick of the bunch. Racing in the 11.55am, the four-year-old r-year-old has looked looke lively since his debut and is likely to prove too much to handle for his rivals today. RYAN YAN MANIA has an impressive 18% strike rate at Musselburgh over the last five years and he has five rides across the card today and Kilbrainy looks look to have every chance in the 2.10pm with the gelding looking to bounce back from a modest effort when last seen. Meanwhile Conor Rabbitt’s 21% strike rate in the last month marks him m out as one to watch. He rides CConquer The Breeze in the first.

TRAINERS TO WATCH DONALD MCCAIN brings three with him for todays card. He has Wholeofthemoon in the first before last time out winner Maggie O takes centre stage at 1.00pm. His final entrant sees Lubenham Dream make his first start in the finale. LUCINDA RUSSELL brings eight with her today. I Am Gonna Be in the 1.35pm looks to be the pick of her collection after the mares impressive second at Ayr on her seasonal return earlier this month and she has looks likely to go one better today. NICKY RICHARDS has his yard in fine form at the moment with a 27% strike rate in the last month and he will have the well fancied Florida Dreams in the opener.

RACE DESCRIPTIONS 11.55 THE BET ON THIS RACE IN RUNNING WITH BETVICTOR MAIDEN HURDLE (GBB RACE) The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this one mile, seven and a half furlongs race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.

12.25 THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE This is a two mile handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100.

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.

1.00 THE NODRAM DECORATORS LTD MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (GO NORTH LADY BUTTONS SERIES QUALIFIER) This is a one mile, seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race 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 105 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 100.

1.35 THE BETVICTOR BETTING AFTER THE OFF HANDICAP CHASE (GO NORTH MONET’S GARDEN QUALIFIER) This is a two mile, four and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

2.10 THE G & H FLOORING CONTRACTORS HANDICAP HURDLE (CHALLENGER STAYERS’ HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) This three mile handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 130. 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.

2.45 THE BET AT RACINGTV.COM HANDICAP CHASE (GO NORTH RED RUM SERIES QUALIFIER) The penultimate race this afternoon is a two mile, seven and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-yearold 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.

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

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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.

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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’.

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Race 1

11.55PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for maiden four yrs old and upwards

THE BET ON THIS RACE IN RUNNING WITH BetVictor MAIDEN 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 WHOLEOFTHEMOON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (5 wins from 38 runners, 13%) runs WHOLEOFTHEMOON Longest Traveller: WHOLEOFTHEMOON trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles.

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BREIZH RIVER (FR) (15) B g Stormy River (FR) - Ilerda (GER)

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Colours: BLACK, WHITE diamond, diabolo on Owner: Border Caravans Ltd Trainer: Paul Robson, Hawick sleeves and diamond on cap.

Breeder: SCEA Haras Des Evees & Mr Daniel Cherdo Form: 0-230 0 wins £0 TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a couple of bumpers and shaped as if needing the run when seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, heavy) on hurdles bow 15 days ago. Down in trip.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

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CONQUER THE BREEZE (IRE) (23) 4 B g War Command (USA) - Dancing With Stars (IRE)

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

Bruce Lynn (3)

11 4

Colours: MAROON, BLACK hoop, RED sleeves and cap.

Form: 365 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 maidens on the Flat for A. Slattery and similar form over hurdles for this yard. Plenty to find.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100 Conor Rabbitt (5)

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FLORIDA DREAMS (IRE) (27) B g Doyen (IRE) - First Line (GER)

5 11 4

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK Owner: Mr J. Fyffe Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star.

Breeder: Mrs Rita Moran Form: 11-3 CD BF 2 wins £30858 Sponsor: JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Doyen gelding who overcame some trouble to make it 2 from 2 in bumpers in 20-runner Grade 2 at Aintree in April. Seen to nothing like best advantage when third at Ayr on hurdles bow/return and remains a good jumps prospect.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin

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JET PATROL (IRE) (40) Br g Jet Away - Caramaleta (IRE)

Owner: Midnight Racing Club Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Doyle Brothers Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

6 11 4

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, YELLOW cap.

Form: F/3P-2P 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW £7,500 6-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Dam lightly raced in points. Placed twice in Irish points, pulled up last time (Oct 22).

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

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MUZAFFAR (GB) (69) B g Almanzor (FR) - Via Lazio

Owner: Swanland & Keatley Owners Group Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton Breeder: Via Lazio Partnership

Ryan Mania

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

Form: 2 wins £14754

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat, stays 1 3/4m, disappointing last time. Sold from Richard Fahey 21,000 gns in October. Not taken lightly on hurdles bow.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Dylan Johnston (7)

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NORTHERN CARDINAL (FR) (20) 4 B or Br g Bathyrhon (GER) - Sagadoune (FR)

Owner: Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

11 4

Colours: PRIMROSE, ROSE hoops, ROSE cap.

Form: 3-0 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Went with enthusiasm when third in Kelso bumper on debut in April but pulled too hard there on return 3 weeks ago. Makes hurdles debut.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

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Derek Fox

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tarayef (IRE)

Owner: Mr Anthony White Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

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SATTAM (GB) (59)

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Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

TRAILBLAZER (GB) (16)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ballymore Celebre (IRE)

Owner: Ian Nicol Racing Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses Breeder: Carmel Stud

4 11 4

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE striped sleeves, check cap.

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat, stays easy 2m, down the field in handicap last time.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

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WHOLEOFTHEMOON (IRE) (59) 4 B g Zoffany (IRE) - Shared Experience

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Owner: Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw Colours: YELLOW and DARK BLUE diamonds, Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley YELLOW sleeves.

Breeder: L.T.S. Ltd & Mrs James Wigan Form: 23-5 1 wins £4187 Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Showed an aptitude for hurdling when making the frame in a couple of juvenile events for Richard Hughes last winter and opened account on the Flat subsequently. Posted a respectable effort on stable debut at Chester but reportedly bled when well held returned to hurdling at Sedgefield 59 days ago. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

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PRONTOANITA (FR) (27)

Gr f Reliable Man - Floriana (GER)

Callum Bewley

Brian Hughes

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Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and Owner: Mr Raymond Anderson Green star on cap.

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown 0 wins £0 Breeder: Guillaume Sarda & Lumiere Breeding Syndi Form: 246-6 Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with some encouragement in a brace of bumpers and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling at Hexham and Ayr. Looks one for low-grade handicaps further down the line.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

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SNOW SHEPHERDESS (GB) (27) 4

Gr f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - In The Soup (USA)

Owner: The Farming Army Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: Wadacre Stud Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Craig Nichol

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Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED chevrons, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE stars.

Form: 230 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to numerous Flat winners and made a sound start to her career when placed in a couple of bumpers earlier in the year. Not bred for jumping, however, and always behind at Ayr on hurdles bow 4 weeks ago.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - Nathan Moscrop

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SPIT SPOT (GB) (57)

Ch f Sir Percy - Taweyla (IRE)

Owner: Richard & Katherine Gilbert Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Des Thurlby Sponsor: Straightline (NE) Ltd

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

Form: 2 wins £10126

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat, stays 2m, back to best when second last time. Sold from James Fanshawe 9,000 gns later in October. Makes hurdles debut (dam 2m hurdles winner).

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Patrick Wadge (3)

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WHOZATGIRL (IRE) (51)

B f Estidhkaar (IRE) - Cantaloupe

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Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW inverted Owner: Mr J. C. G. Chua triangle, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross YELLOW cap.

Breeder: D. G. Iceton 0 wins £0 Sponsor: Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Form: 23-546 TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 3 bumpers and similar story in 3 maiden hurdles for this stable in recent months. Looks more one for handicaps.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - Stephen Mulqueen 2022 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Florida Dreams (IRE), 11-2 Wholeofthemoon (IRE), 12-1 Muzaffar (GB), Spit Spot (GB), 25-1 Prontoanita (FR), 28-1 Northern Cardinal (FR), 33-1 Breizh River (FR), Jet Patrol (IRE), 40-1 Conquer The Breeze (IRE), Whozatgirl (IRE), 50-1 Trailblazer (GB), Snow Shepherdess (GB)

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Grade 2 bumper winner FLORIDA DREAMS was seen to nothing like best advantage on his hurdles bow/ return at Ayr and remains an exciting prospect. Wholeofthemoon is a clear next best on form, though hurdling newcomers Muzaffar and Spit Spot both showed ability on the Flat and merit respect.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FLORIDA DREAMS (IRE) 2.WHOLEOFTHEMOON (IRE) 3.MUZAFFAR

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

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

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Last 6 Runs 9-237 365 11-3 F/3P-22P 3-9 42-3 23-5 246-6 237 23-546

Horse BREIZH RIVER CONQUER THE BREEZE FLORIDA DREAMS JET PATROL MUZAFFAR NORTHERN CARDINAL SATTAM TRAILBLAZER WHOLEOFTHEMOON PRONTOANITA SNOW SHEPHERDESS SPIT SPOT WHOZATGIRL

Career Wins — — 2 — — — — — — — — — —

Places 1 — 1 1 — 1 2 — 1 1 1 — 2

Total Runs 4 3 3 5 — 2 3 — 3 4 3 — 5

Career Winnings 30858

Winning Distance Range 16-17F -

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

Runs Since Wins — — 1 — 1 — — — 4 — — 6 —

Form Ratings 90 110 108 — — — — — 89 99 90 — 102

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Race 2

12.25PM About two miles (1m 7f 182yds)

Total prize fund £8000

for novice four yrs old and upwards

THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Morgan (11 wins from 34 runners, 32%) runs CREWS PITCH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerriero (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs NEIGH BOTHA Longest Traveller: CREWS PITCH trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 288 miles.

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NEIGH BOTHA (IRE) (15) B g Doyen (IRE) - Holmshill Gill (IRE)

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Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), Owner: Richard & Katherine Gilbert Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves and cap.

Breeder: Joseph Neville Form: 0003634 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. Last of four here yesterday.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 96 Dylan Johnston (7)

2

MOORE CLOUDS (IRE) (23) Gr m Cloudings (IRE) - Wednesday Girl (IRE)

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

8 11 11

Colours: PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN triple diamond, striped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap.

Form: 2F6-143 1 wins £4224

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark when making all in 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) in June and right back on track when third in a handicap here last time, going with enthusiasm. Drop back in trip is in her favour and she’s worth chancing.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 93

3

7 11 11

CREWS PITCH (GB) (22) B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Baile Dubh (IRE)

Owner: Miss J. Short Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: Mr J. McGrath & Miss S. Wilson

Colours: GREY, PINK stars, GREY sleeves and cap.

Form: 52653-5 D 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form over hurdles for previous stable and shaped as if better for run when only fifth in a handicap at Ludlow on chasing debut. Cheekpieces go on now.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

4

Callum Bewley

HASHTAG LORD (FR) (23) Ch g Coastal Path - Serie Limitee (FR)

Lewis Dobb (7)

6 11 7

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: 23304-4 BF 0 wins £0 Sponsor: Brown Shipley Private Bank, Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who failed to progress switched to handicaps but offered more encouragement back from 8 months off when fourth over C&D on chasing debut last month.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89

5

9 11 7

JACKHAMMER (IRE) (34) B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Ask Annie (IRE)

Owner: Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith Breeder: F. Dunne Sponsor: Tote

Ryan Mania

Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevrons, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 60-2455 D 9 wins £41451

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on the Flat in June and has matched hurdles form over fences so far, fifth at Kelso last time. Doesn’t appear to have anything in hand, however. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89 Danny McMenamin

6

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Lady Gogo (IRE)

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

TIMEFORM VIEW

6 11 4

MAGIC MIKE (IRE) (23)

Colours: Form: 503142 D BF

NER

UN N-R

3 wins £10509

NO

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 86

18

7

6 10 3

DIVAS DOYEN (IRE) (15) B m Doyen (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR)

Owner: The Unlikely Tenors Trainer: Sandy Forster, Kelso Breeder: Cyril O’Hara

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW hoop.

Form: 5525-2P 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler/chaser who was pulled up at Sedgefield on return, leaving her with something to prove.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 71 Patrick Wadge (3) 2022 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Moore Clouds (IRE), 9-2 Hashtag Lord (FR), 11-2 Neigh Botha (IRE), 12-1 Jackhammer (IRE), 16-1 Crews Pitch (GB), 20-1 Divas Doyen (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

MOORE CLOUDS went through the race in good style when third here last time and the drop back to this trip should bring more out of her, so she gets the vote over Hashtag Lord and Neigh Botha.

RACE 2

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOORE CLOUDS (IRE) 2.HASHTAG LORD (FR) 3.NEIGH BOTHA (IRE)

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

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Last 6 Runs 977363 2F6-143 52653-5 23384-4 60-2455 583142 5525-2P

Horse NEIGH BOTHA MOORE CLOUDS CREWS PITCH HASHTAG LORD JACKHAMMER MAGIC MIKE DIVAS DOYEN

Career Wins 1 2 1 — 2 3 —

Places 1 5 3 3 4 3 1

Total Runs 13 16 12 8 20 18 14

19

Career Winnings 2723 4225 — 7407 10509

Winning Distance Range 16F 17-24F 16F 16F 16-17F -

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

Runs Since Wins 12 2 10 — 5 2 —

Form Ratings 99 98 56 95 99 99 100

Handicap Ratings 96 93 93 89 89 86 71

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Race 3

1.00PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £8000

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

THE NODRAM DECORATORS LTD MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Lady Buttons 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 (42 wins from 182 runners, 23%) runs MAGGIE O & NEVER NO TROUBLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (5 wins from 38 runners, 13%) runs MAGGIE O & NEVER NO TROUBLE Longest Traveller: MAGGIE O & NEVER NO TROUBLE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles.

No

1

Horse

Age

MOONLIGHT GLORY (IRE) (8) 8 B m Fame And Glory - Prairie Moonlight (GER)

st

lb

12 7

Jockey

(in 7lb ex)

Owner: Ursa Major Racing, CW Racing & Partner Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, Breeder: Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker PINK stars.

Sponsor: Adra Projects Ltd Form: 22-1501 D 5 wins £23544 TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-4 this season with a career best in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Player under her 7lb penalty.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 105 (+7) Mr Paddy Barlow (7)

2

KARLIE (GB) (509)

B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Deianira (IRE)

Owner: Mr Mark Dunphy Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Eamonn O’Connor Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

8 12 0

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star, BLACK sleeves, ORANGE stars, BLACK cap, ORANGE star.

Form: 143/5P4- D 2 wins £6618

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to hit top form over fences for Michael Scudamore, fourth in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f) when last seen out 16 months ago. Reverts to hurdles after a wind op for her new yard and can’t be ruled out.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 105

3

NEVER NO TROUBLE (GB) (45) 4 B f Time Test - Kitba

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

Derek Fox

11 13

Colours: BLACK, ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves, BLACK cap.

Form: 2223226 D BF 1 wins £4901

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good order, second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to firm) 45 days ago. Can give another good account. Last of 6 here yesterday.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104 Charlie Maggs (10)

4

7 11 9

CANCAN (FR) (43)

B m Al Namix (FR) - Kestrel Mail (FR)

Owner: The Dregs Of Humanity Colours: DARK BLUE and GREY stripes, Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston GREY sleeves, quartered cap.

Breeder: E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Form: 12220/-P D 1 wins £4193 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Whighams Wine Cellars

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m winner over hurdles in 2021 but was off 19 months before being pulled up in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 43 days ago. Others are preferred.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100

5

BRIDGET BREEZE (FR) (22)

6

EVITA DU MESNIL (FR) (362)

Gr m Montmartre (FR) - The Lady Maggi (FR)

Bruce Lynn (3)

6 11 7

Owner: Gary Wood & Neil Hixon Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn Breeder: Mr Sandy Seymour

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

Form: 12032-P D BF 1 wins £2723 TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful start in a Kelso bumper last season and showed fair form sent hurdling subsequently. Pulled up on return/handicap debut though at Sedgefield so has something to prove now.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Danny McMenamin Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 98 Gr m Gris de Gris (IRE) - Perle du Mesnil (FR)

Owner: Mrs L. J. McLeod Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels Breeder: Mr Jean-Pierre Aumont

9 11 3

Colours: DARK GREEN, MAROON triple diamond, MAROON cap.

Form: 42/2565- D 4 wins £11979

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice during 2021/22 and at least as good as ever on debut for current yard when runner-up at Kelso in October last year. However, didn’t go on from that effort in her 3 subsequent outings, so others make more appeal as she returns from 12 months off.

Patrick Wadge (3) Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94

22

7

5 10 13

MAGGIE O (IRE) (14)

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Laurens Trix (IRE)

Owner: Mr D. McCain Jnr Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: John Hore Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW cross belts, sleeves and cap.

Form: 144201 1 wins £3406

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who got off the mark in this sphere on the back of a wind op in 11-runner handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 14 days ago. Needs considering despite taking a 4lb rise.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 90 Abbie McCain (5)

8

5 10 11

LENEBANE (IRE) (14)

B m Vadamos (FR) - Callmeakhab (IRE)

Owner: Old Gold Racing 15 Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Colours: OLD GOLD, WHITE chevron, WHITE cap.

Form: 46-3405 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track when fifth of 11 to Maggie O in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 14 days ago. Shortlisted off the same mark.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88 Nathan Moscrop

9

BELLA BLUESKY (GB) (20) Br m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Bluesky

Owner: Harrow Whillans Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Breeder: Alistair Whillans

7 10 9

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW spots, armlets and spots on cap.

Form: 6-5P3P6 CD 2 wins £8150

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 11 runs since her last win in 2022 and she came in a below-form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, soft) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 86

Craig Nichol

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7, 8, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Moonlight Glory (IRE), 9-2 Never No Trouble (GB), Maggie O (IRE), 11-1 Bridget Breeze (FR), 14-1 Cancan (FR), Evita du Mesnil (FR), Lenebane (IRE), Bella Bluesky (GB), 18-1 Karlie (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MOONLIGHT GLORY is enjoying an excellent season and can go 3-5 turned out under a 7lb penalty for her career-best Newcastle success. Maggie O is feared most on the back of her breakthrough victory at Doncaster with Lenebane, Never No Trouble and Karlie in the mix for place purposes.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOONLIGHT GLORY (IRE) 2.MAGGIE O (IRE) 3.LENEBANE (IRE)

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

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 22-1501 143/5P4222322 12228/P 12732-P 42/2565144271 46-3475 6-5P3P6

Horse MOONLIGHT GLORY KARLIE NEVER NO TROUBLE CANCAN BRIDGET BREEZE EVITA DU MESNIL MAGGIE O LENEBANE BELLA BLUESKY

Career Wins 5 3 1 1 1 7 2 — 2

Places 6 — 11 7 3 6 1 2 3

Total Runs 32 11 15 13 6 32 8 10 19

Career Winnings 23722 6619 4901 4193 2723 30971 3406 8150

Winning Distance Range 16-20F 16-24F 16F 16F 16F 12-17F 17-24F 16F

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

Runs Since Wins 0 5 9 5 5 6 0 — 11

Form Ratings 106 — 107 — 110 — 104 107 112

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Race 4

1.35PM two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds)

Total prize fund £9000

for four yrs old and upwards,

THE BetVictor BETTING AFTER THE OFF HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Qualifier) Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227.

(Penalty Value £4752.90)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (31 wins from 268 runners, 12%) runs I AM GONNA BE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs I AM GONNA BE Weightwatcher: HERMANN CLERMONT won off a handicap mark of 118, his rating is now down 9lb to 109.

Longest Traveller: FRIARY ROCK trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 288 miles.

No

1

Horse

Age

I AM GONNA BE (IRE) (27) B m Barely A Moment (AUS) - Janet Lindup

Owner: Mr Mark Dunphy Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mark Molloy & T. Westropp Bennett Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

st

lb

6 12 2

Jockey

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star, BLACK sleeves, ORANGE stars, BLACK cap, ORANGE star.

Form: 2124P-2 D 2 wins £7366

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner for Michael Scudamore. Made a promising start for her new stable when 2 lengths second of 12 on 20.5f Ayr chase debut on reappearance 4 weeks ago. Leading claims with improvement likely.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 112 Patrick Wadge (3)

2

HERMANN CLERMONT (FR) (20) 6 B g Al Namix (FR) - Abeona de Clermont (FR)

Owner: Mr Will Ramsay Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Breeder: S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Sponsor: Affordable Art Fair

11 13

Colours: BLACK, SILVER braid, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Form: 2UPP33 2 wins £11545

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over fences at Perth for Gordon Elliott last season. Third in Kelso handicap chases for this yard last twice but needs to find more to resume winning ways.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109

3

LES’S LEGACY (GB) (21)

B g Kutub (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE)

6 11 12

Owner: Tweed Valley Racing & Susan Corbett Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, DARK Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn BLUE sleeves, YELLOW stars, DARK BLUE cap, Breeder: Mr Les Richards YELLOW star.

Sponsor: Simpsons Malt Ltd, J e Douglas & Sons Form: 214-225 3 wins £23396 TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner last season. Posted a pair of good runner-up efforts in 2m Hexham handicap hurdles at the start of the summer but could only manage a well-held fifth of 6 on his recent chase debut there. May strip fitter for that first outing in 5 months but others are still preferred.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 108

4

HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE) (27) 6 Br g Westerner - Dedoctorsdaughter (IRE)

Owner: Carruthers, Drew, Kesson & Phillips Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Breeder: John Bowler Sponsor: Fitzdares

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

Form: 11/14P-0 CD 3 wins £12090

FRIARY ROCK (FR) (23)

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

Owner: The 1759 Syndicate Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: Mr Frederic Heudiard & Mr Jacky Conan

Brian Hughes

8 11 9

Colours: BLACK, WHITE spots on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Form: 343431 C D 5 wins £22822

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark over 2m here last month. Remains with handicapping scope after a 4lb rise and just as effective over this longer trip so there are reasons to be hopeful.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105

6

Sam Coltherd

11 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins here in 2022, including on chase debut under Brian Hughes a year ago. Last month’s Ayr reappearance effort was respectable and Brian Hughes back in the saddle now but I Am Gonna Be holds him on that form.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 106

5

Ryan Mania

WARRIORS STORY (GB) (20) B g Midnight Legend - Samandara (FR)

Lewis Dobb (7)

7 11 2

Owner: The Warriors Colours: EMERALD GREEN, GREY seams, Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston EMERALD GREEN sleeves and cap.

Breeder: Alan King Racing and Miss J. M. Bodycote Form: 32P2-P4 D 1 wins £3730 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close over fences at Ayr last December and also second over hurdles at Kelso in April.

Looked rusty back from 6 months off when well-held fourth in 3m Kelso chase last month.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

28

Bruce Lynn (3)

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 I Am Gonna Be (IRE), 7-2 Friary Rock (FR), 6-1 Warriors Story (GB), 13-2 Les’s Legacy (GB), 10-1 Hold Onto The Line (IRE), 11-1 Hermann Clermont (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

There was plenty to like about I AM GONNA BE’s opening effort over fences at Ayr last month and she can be build on that now. Last-time-out course scorer Friary Rock can give Lucinda Russell’s charge most to do.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.I AM GONNA BE (IRE) 2.FRIARY ROCK (FR) 3.HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE)

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

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

Last 6 Runs 2124P-2 2UPP33 214-225 11/14P-7 343431 32P2-P4

Horse I AM GONNA BE HERMANN CLERMONT LES’S LEGACY HOLD ONTO THE LINE FRIARY ROCK WARRIORS STORY

Career Wins 2 2 3 3 5 1

Places 5 3 5 1 6 3

Total Runs 12 23 22 11 36 17

Career Winnings 7367 12276 23397 12090 23215 3731

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

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

Runs Since Wins 4 10 4 3 0 8

2023 FLAT SEASON

Form Ratings 111 122 106 112 112 96

Handicap Ratings

CHAMPIONSHIPS CONGRATULATIONS TO CHAMPION OWNERS MIDDLEHAM PARK

CHAMPION TRAINER AND BEST TURNED OUT YARD JIM GOLDIE CHAMPION JOCKEY PAUL MULRENNAN 29

112 109 108 106 105 98

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Race 5

2.10PM About three miles (2m 7f 180yds)

Total prize fund £12000

for four yrs old and upwards

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Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302.

(Penalty Value £6337.20)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (31 wins from 268 runners, 12%) runs AURORA THUNDER & DIAMOND STATE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs AURORA THUNDER & DIAMOND STATE Weightwatcher: AURORA THUNDER won off a handicap mark of 117, her rating is now down 12lb to 105.

Longest Traveller: MAGNA SAM trained by A Ralph, Bridgnorth, 299 miles.

No

1

Horse

Age

MAGNA SAM (GB) (223) B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Angie Marinie

st

lb

9 12 0

Owner: Mr S. Price Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW triple Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth diamond, EMERALD GREEN and BLACK striped Breeder: Shade Oak Stud sleeves, YELLOW and BLACK quartered cap.

Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd Form: 113/P15-0 CD 4 wins £39044 TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever after 9 months off on his yard debut when landing the Edinburgh National here (31.5f, good to soft) in February. Excellent fifth in Scottish National since but it’s hard to know what to expect of him on this belated hurdles debut. Seventh of ten here yesterday.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 126

2

DIDTHEYLEAVEUOUTTO (IRE) (20) 10 11 Ch g Presenting - Pretty Puttens (IRE)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham Breeder: Mrs Rita Kent

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap.

Form: 016F50 6 wins £42981

EMPIRE DE MAULDE (FR) (119) B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Ondine de Brejoux (FR)

Owner: Mr S Murrills & Mr J Ewart Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Breeder: S.C.E.A. de Maulde Sponsor: Fitzdares

Colours: YELLOW, BROWN diamond and sleeves.

Form: 136/4-PP 6 wins £48007

CURLEY FINGER (IRE) (23) B g Getaway (GER) - Tooreen (IRE)

Owner: Club Racing Curley Partnership Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Mrs Mary Tyner Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Derek Fox

9 11 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Decent strike rate but he hasn’t shown much spark in 2 starts since returning from a 12-month absence in May. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 114

4

Alex Edwards

8

TIMEFORM VIEW Dropped in grade and with cheekpieces back on, he won for the first time over hurdles since 2018 at Cartmel (22.1f, good to soft) in July. Hasn’t fired since, though, and hopes pinned on the addition of a visor helping to spark a return to form.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 120

3

Jockey

Brian Hughes

6 10 13

Colours: BLACK, LIGHT BLUE chevron, LIGHT BLUE and BLACK striped sleeves, hooped cap.

Form: 15-34P0 CD 2 wins £20782

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over timber last season (latterly over C&D) and continued in good heart during the spring. Better than he was able to show back here last time (too keen) and eased 2lb since, so there’s cause for optimism.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 111 Nathan Moscrop

5

KILBRAINY (IRE) (43)

Br g Beat Hollow - Portryan Native (IRE)

Owner: Mr Dan Macdonald Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Miss Marie Murphy Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

7 10 10

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE disc, YELLOW sleeves, PURPLE diamonds, PURPLE and YELLOW quartered cap.

Form: 34-2416 BF 1 wins £3696

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in impressive style after 4 months off in conditional jockeys’ handicap at Kelso (20.9f, soft) in October. Possibly found the race coming too soon at Carlisle 11 days later and, all being well, he could have a major role to play here.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

6

AURORA THUNDER (GB) (65) 9 B m Malinas (GER) - Ninna Nanna (FR)

Owner: Thunder Holdings Ltd Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Sponsor: Allson Wholesale, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Ryan Mania

10 7

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

Form: 0043-53 C 3 wins £17082

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t quite look the force of old when going without a win last season, but after 4 months off she shaped with some encouragement when third at Perth (20.2f, heavy) in September. Down another 2lb and she merits respect.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 105 Patrick Wadge (3)

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DIAMOND STATE (FR) (23)

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 3

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

Form: 324U-P0 C 3 wins £12681

TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well here and he’s on an attractive mark but there are no real positives to take from what he’s shown in 2 starts following a wind op.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 101 Stephen Mulqueen 2022 WINNER: COOLBANE BOY (IRE) 7 11 12 Ryan Mania 6-5 (Sandy Thomson) 5 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Visor worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Kilbrainy (IRE), 7-2 Aurora Thunder (GB), 4-1 Curley Finger (IRE), 15-2 Magna Sam (GB), 10-1 Didtheyleaveuoutto (IRE), 12-1 Diamond State (FR), 28-1 Empire de Maulde (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

AURORA THUNDER performed well enough back from a break at Perth in September to suggest that she will have every chance here off this reduced mark. There were excuses for Curley Finger over C&D last month and he is feared most ahead of Kilbrainy.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AURORA THUNDER 2.CURLEY FINGER (IRE) 3.KILBRAINY (IRE)

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

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

Last 6 Runs 113/P15816F57 136/4-PP 15-34P9 34-2416 7043-53 324U-P8

Horse MAGNA SAM DIDTHEYLEAVEUOUTTO EMPIRE DE MAULDE CURLEY FINGER KILBRAINY AURORA THUNDER DIAMOND STATE

Career Wins 5 5 10 2 1 3 3

Places 2 3 5 3 2 13 4

Total Runs 23 28 30 14 15 34 25

Career Winnings 39214 40660 48240 20783 3697 17082 13732

Winning Distance Range 20-31F 16-22F 9-26F 20-24F 21F 20F 16-20F

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

Runs Since Wins 1 4 5 5 1 11 7

Form Ratings — 131 — 128 130 129 116

Handicap Ratings

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Race 6

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

Total prize fund £8000

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Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202.

(Penalty Value £4224.80)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): N Alexander (15 wins from 103 runners, 15%) runs NOT THE CHABLIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Alexander (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs NOT THE CHABLIS Fancy That: R Dobbin won this race in 2016, 2018 and 2020. The stable runs GET WITH IT today.

Longest Traveller: PRINCE DE JUILLEY trained by A Ralph, Bridgnorth, 299 miles.

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PRINCE DE JUILLEY (FR) (50) B g Honolulu (IRE) - Horemsaf (IRE)

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Owner: The Big Dog Partnership Colours: ORANGE, BLACK chevron and sleeves, Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth check cap.

Breeder: Mr Georges Trincot & Mrs Lucie Trincot Form: 5P34-34 D 0 wins £0 Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who fared a bit better than previously when third in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow in May. Shaped as if needing the run on chase debut at Worcester and he should do better with cheekpieces applied.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 99

2

GET WITH IT (IRE) (27) B g Getaway (GER) - Listening (IRE)

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

8 11 11

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

Form: 360-665 D 2 wins £6371

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase scorer around 3m in the first half of last season and having slipped back down the weights, ran better than for a while when fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good, 22/1) 27 days ago.

Mark is workable if able to build on that.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96

3

NOT THE CHABLIS (IRE) (27) B g Scorpion (IRE) - De Street (IRE)

Owner: Turcan, Dunning, Price, Stewart Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: R. J. Whitford Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

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

Form: 26/P0-46 CD 2 wins £9227

DR SHIROCCO (IRE) (23) Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Uncommited (IRE)

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

Craig Nichol

9 11 7

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner back in 2021 but seen only rarely since then, left poorly placed but not disgraced on return from another 6 months off when sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) 27 days ago. In the mix.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 92

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Alex Edwards

Brian Hughes

8 11 2

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, PURPLE cross belts, PURPLE cap, LIGHT GREEN star.

Form: 6-30F11 C D 2 wins £10165

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark under Rules when landing a 5-runner event at Hexham in June before producing a career best to follow up in 13-runner handicap chase at this course (20.3f, good to soft, 16/1) 23 days ago. Should go close again from 3lb higher mark.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 87 Patrick Wadge (3)

5

WEST LAWN (GB) (23) B m Westlake - Garden Feature

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

7 10 9

Colours: GOLD, RED sash, sleeves and cap with GOLD hoop.

Form: P5P446 D 2 wins £7674

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer and successful twice over hurdles at Hexham last year. Has looked very limited over fences, though, only mid-field behind Dr Shirocco last time, and others are preferred.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 80

Callum Bewley

2022 WINNER: CREATIVE CONTROL (IRE) 6 11 11 Brian Hughes 3-1 (Donald McCain) 7 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Dr Shirocco (IRE), 3-1 Prince de Juilley (FR), 6-1 Not The Chablis (IRE), 15-2 Get With It (IRE), 14-1 West Lawn (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

DR SHIROCCO took 27 attempts to get off the mark under Rules but has proved better than ever on his last 2 outings and gets the nod to complete the hat-trick. Prince de Juilley has an Irish point win under his belt and is highly respected with his chase debut now under his belt, with Not The Chablis taken to complete the 1-2-3.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DR SHIROCCO (IRE) 2.PRINCE DE JUILLEY (FR) 3.NOT THE CHABLIS (IRE)

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

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

Last 6 Runs 5P34-34 360-665 26/P8-46 6-37F11 P5P446

Horse PRINCE DE JUILLEY GET WITH IT NOT THE CHABLIS DR SHIROCCO WEST LAWN

Career Wins 1 2 3 3 3

Places — 3 5 7 —

Total Runs 8 22 23 35 17

Career Winnings — 6582 16041 10166 7674

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

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

Runs Since Wins 6 7 7 0 6

Form Ratings 90 99 104 98 116

Handicap Ratings 99 96 92 87 80

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Race 7

3.20PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £5000 for four and five yrs old

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RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (42 wins from 182 runners, 23%) runs LUBENHAM DREAM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 42 runners, 14%) runs GALLONRAY Longest Traveller: GALLONRAY trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 338 miles.

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ATHAIR MOR (IRE) (-) B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Rocksavage (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. P. L. Ewart Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Breeder: Kincorth Investments Inc Sponsor: Fitzdares

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4 11 4

Jockey

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and MAUVE (halved), LIGHT BLUE cap.

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to useful 11f-1 3/4m winner Glen Savage. Dam, ran twice on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chase winner (stayed 2 1/2m) Percussionist. A while since yard last had a bumper winner.

Has had a wind op.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin

2

CHANTILLY MOON (GB) (-) B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Nicknack (FR)

4 11 4

Owner: clova farms and mr p d niven Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED epaulets, Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton DARK BLUE cap.

Breeder: Mr & Mrs D. Futter & Mrs R. Patterson Form: 0 wins £0 Sponsor: P D Niven Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £4,000 3-y-o, Pether’s Moon gelding. Brother to Mon Cher Ami, and half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser in France Turfiste. One to note on debut with Brian Hughes up. Has had a wind op.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

3

GALLONRAY (IRE) (-) B g Westerner - Other Salsa (FR)

Owner: Elphick, Shalvey, Shanahan Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Breeder: Patrick Cashman

Brian Hughes

4 11 4

Colours: PURPLE, PINK seams, hooped sleeves, striped cap.

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW €,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Kingofthewest, from good family.

Highly respected on debut.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Dylan Johnston (7)

4

LUBENHAM DREAM (IRE) (-) B c Doyen (IRE) - Amanda J

Owner: Mr J Dunn and Mrs S Dunn Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Stephen Weston Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

4 11 4

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

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Doyen colt. Dam, ran once in points, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Hansupfordetroit. Noteworthy newcomer.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Charlie Maggs (10)

5

CALLAN QUEEN (IRE) (-) B f Mount Nelson - Sel

Owner: The Buzzard Syndicate Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: J. Manogue Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

4 10 11

Colours: RED, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star.

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Mount Nelson filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler Crushed. Dam maiden hurdler, 7f winner who stayed 1 1/4m on Flat. Yard have had a couple of bumper winners first time up recently and she’s got to be respected.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

6

4 10 11

HOLLY BIRD (IRE) (-)

B f Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE)

Owner: Hb Racing Limited Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Stephanie Hanly Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

Alan Doyle (5)

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

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Mount Nelson filly. Dam unraced, closely related to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (winner up to 21f) Oscar Whisky. Nice pedigree, yard back going well and had a bumper winner first time up recently.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

40

Ryan Mania

7

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ICE DAY (FR) (-)

B m Walzertakt (GER) - Vanika Place (FR)

Owner: Mr Semore Kurdi Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: Mr E. Aubree & Mrs Maryse Aubree Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: BLACK, GREY chevrons on sleeves.

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW €55,000 3-y-o, Walzertakt mare. Closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Hawai Tree in France. Dam 17f hurdle winner in France. Has had a wind op. Makes plenty of appeal on paper.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

Craig Nichol

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 2, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 2, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Gallonray (IRE), 3-1 Ice Day (FR), 13-2 Lubenham Dream (IRE), 7-1 Holly Bird (IRE), 15-2 Chantilly Moon (GB), 17-2 Callan Queen (IRE), 33-1 Athair Mor (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The betting will no doubt be revealing but as things stand ICE DAY, Gallonray and Holly Bird might be the three to take against the field.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ICE DAY (FR) 2.GALLONRAY (IRE) 3.HOLLY BIRD (IRE)

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

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

Last 6 No. Runs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Horse ATHAIR MOR CHANTILLY MOON GALLONRAY LUBENHAM DREAM CALLAN QUEEN HOLLY BIRD ICE DAY

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.55 - THE BET ON THIS RACE IN RUNNING WITH BetVictor MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner and trainer. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 20 entries at £35. - Closed November 25th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.25 - THE JOIN RACING TV 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 25th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 18th, 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. 11 entries at £40. - Closed November 25th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.00 - THE NODRAM DECORATORS LTD MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Lady Buttons 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner and trainer. A prize will be given to the staff responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 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 £40. Closed November 25th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.35 - THE BetVictor BETTING AFTER THE OFF HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 18th, 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 Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f 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 Monet’s Garden Series qualifier. 13 entries at £45. - Closed November 25th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.10 - THE G & H FLOORING CONTRACTORS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) 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 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 30th March, 2024. 14 entries at £60. - Closed November 25th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.45 - THE BET AT racingtv.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum 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 0-100. Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Penalties, after November 18th, 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 Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m 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 Red Rum Series qualifier. 9 entries at £40. - Closed November 25th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.20 - THE VISIT racingtv.com ‘NEWCOMERS’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing or under the Regulations of Point-to-Point Racing. Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 29th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 11 entries at £25. - Closed November 25th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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