Musselburgh Racecard - Monday 18th December

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CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY MONDAY 18TH DECEMBER OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAMME £3

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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

Thee action of today’s feature race kicks off at 1.55pm. The market seems to be siding with the Ann Hamilton-trained Hello Judge udge who won a class four event at Carlisle but seemed to struggle of off this mark last time out at Newcastle.

Hopefully he can bounce back today. Restandbethankful is the in-form horse ho in the field with some good recent efforts and was just touched off here last month. He usually runs over two miles m so he could be interesting back over this trip, while similar comments can be made for Dancewiththewind who continues to slide in the weights. There should be some improvement for Warriors Story with the first time headgea headgear applied and you know he will stay after showing his stamina over further. Jackhammer runs from out the handicap handica which means Henry Brooke could have his work cut out and the seven-strong field is concluded oncluded with Fete Champetre Champ and Marajman.

JOCKEYS TO WATCH H WILLIAM MAGGS has become a useful conditional jockey and today has ttwo rides across the seven race card. With two win in his previous six rides, he is currently operating at a 33% % strike rate and has the chance to add more to his tally with Just Call Me Al (12.25) and Lihyan (2.25). The ever ver consistent BRIAN HUGHES hhas also seen five winners from his last 30 rides as he bids to close thee gap on Sean Bowen for the 2023/24 jockey’s championship. cha He has a strong set of rides here with and closes out the day riding One More Stroke who has finished run runner-up on both starts to date. Also look out for HENRY BROOKE who has three rides des tomorrow but his main oppo opportunity looks to lie with Heart Above (12.55).

TRAINERS TO WATCH Usual suspect DONALD MCCAIN brings his firepower back to Musselburgh and he has had some big priced winners over the last 14 days. He is operating at a 21% strike rate and saddles 4 here today,including the re-opposing Maggie O (1.25) who won at Doncaster last month. Also with a strong strike rate is REBECCA MENZIES who has had 4 winners from her last 12 saddles. She has two chances of success here with Lenebane (1.25) and Lihyan (2.25) who will have to defy top-weight. It is interesting to see NICKY RICHARDS saddle just one across the card and the debutant Yakaleo must be worth a second look in the bumper.

RACE DESCRIPTIONS 12.25 THE TOTE.CO.UK SEVEN SWANS A SWIMMING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE Our opener is a three miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170. This race is for conditional jockeys only.

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

1.25 THE TOTE.CO.UK FIVE GOLD RINGS MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE This is a one mile and seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 110 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 105.

1.55 THE TOTE.CO.UK FOUR CALLING BIRDS NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE 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’ steeple chase is for horses aged four-yearsold and upwards which have not won more than two steeple chases.

2.25 THE TOTE.CO.UK THREE FRENCH HENS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE The fifth race on the card is a two miles and four furlong handicap hurdle race has been designed for three-yearolds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 100. 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.

2.55 THE TOTE.CO.UK TWO TURTLE DOVES HANDICAP CHASE This is a two miles and seven and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed.

A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased.

Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

3.25 THE TOTE.CO.UK A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT 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 year olds will be run over one mile and seven furlongs.

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

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Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars.

C 14 wins £100,569 Form: 320003-1

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

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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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JOCKEYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP

OWNERS CHAMPIONSHIP

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DEREK FOX

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Race 1

12.25PM About three miles (2m 7f 180yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE tote.co.uk SEVEN SWANS A SWIMMING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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. A

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): N Alexander (16 wins from 102 runners, 16%) runs SANOSUKE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (1 win from 14 runners, 7%) runs BUTO Longest Traveller: JUST CALL ME AL trained by G Boanas, Saltburn, 157 miles.

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HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY (IRE) (19) 5 B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Killenagh Oscar (IRE)

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

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Colours: WHITE, BLACK cross belts, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star.

Form: 321225 D 2 wins £8797

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for several good efforts in defeat when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (3m, good to soft) in October. Good runner-up efforts on next 2 starts and stamina seemingly just stretched by 3 1/4m at Kelso latest. Big player back at 3m. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 102 Dylan Johnston (3)

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SANOSUKE (IRE) (18) B g Galileo (IRE) - Fix (NZ)

Owner: Douglas Miller, Coltman, Dunning, Turcan Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap.

Breeder: Coolmore Form: 22-2P51 CD 2 wins £9491 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat in Ireland. Only modest form over hurdles but he did finally get off the mark in this sphere when seeing off 10 rivals over C&D (soft) 18 days ago. Should remain competitive after a 6lb rise.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 99

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CHAMP ROYAL (FR) (18) B g Masterstroke (USA) - Sky Royale (FR)

Bruce Lynn (3)

7 11 9

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: 13P160 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.

Beaten 12 lengths when seventh of 11 to Sanosuke over C&D last time. Needs to recapture the form Hexham form.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

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PAMMI (GB) (18)

B m Poet’s Voice - Bright Girl (IRE)

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

Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, WHITE and BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap.

11 wins £39699 Form: 0P4104 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a seventh career success around Perth over 3m in September but below par on the Flat and over hurdles since. Others are preferred.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94

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REAGROVE LORD (IRE) (71) Br g Malinas (GER) - Ballerina Queen (IRE)

Owner: Southdean Racing Club Trainer: George Bewley, Colby Breeder: Miss Marie Motherway Sponsor: Lloyd Ltd

Colours: PURPLE, PINK Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap.

Form: 42-3456 0 wins £0

JUST CALL ME AL (IRE) (19) Br g Presenting - Tonaphuca Girl (IRE)

Owner: M.B.Thwaites G Halder Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn Breeder: David Valentine Sponsor: Tote

Tom Midgley

5 11 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points in Ireland and mild encouragement over hurdles to date. Tongue tied for handicap debut and improvement can’t be ruled out. Check the betting.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92

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Conor Rabbitt

Edward Austin

10 10 4

Colours: YELLOW, large DARK BLUE spots and armlets, DARK BLUE and YELLOW hooped cap.

Form: 6-F63P6 5 wins £20140

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times at Sedgefield in 2021/22 season. Largely disappointing since, but he was entitled to need his latest outing at Kelso after a 5-month break.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 78 William Maggs (5)

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JOANNA I’M FINE (IRE) (226) 6 Ch m Famous Name - Toye Native (IRE)

Owner: Mr Graham Truscott Trainer: Jackie Stephen, Melrose Breeder: Mr Ian Lindsay Sponsor: Rapid Project Developments Ltd.

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Colours: RED, WHITE stripe, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap, WHITE star.

Form: 3031P-5 D 1 win £4224

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in February.

Creditable 5 lengths fifth of 16 at Hexham when last seen in May. Much depends on whether he’s primed after 7 months off.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 78 James Turner (5)

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BLENDED STEALTH (GB) (18) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Wyldello

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TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 23 but fared better than of late when 7 3/4 lengths fourth of 11 to Sanosuke over C&D (soft) 18 days ago. Claims if he can build on that with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 78

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GYPSEY’S SECRET (IRE) (226) B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Howe

8 10 3

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW star, checked sleeves, YELLOW cap, DARK GREEN star.

Form: 0/3P06-P 0 wins £0

Owner: Mr M. H. Walton Trainer: Sandy Forster, Kelso Breeder: Thistletown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Absent since pulled up in Hexham handicap in May and this maiden is readily passed over.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 77

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Peter Kavanagh

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BUTO (GB) (136)

Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Mea Parvitas (IRE)

Owner: NORTH STAR RACING Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Michael E. Wates Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

Patrick Wadge

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE star, armlets and star on cap.

Form: 04-1320 1 win £4779

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark at Hexham in May and placed at that venue on his next 2 starts.

Given a break since a below-par run at Bangor in August.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 76 Emma Smith-Chaston (3) 2022:MEETING ABANDONED NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Visor worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Haveyougotmymoney (IRE), 7-2 Sanosuke (IRE), 7-1 Blended Stealth (GB), 11-1 Joanna I’m Fine (IRE), 12-1 Reagrove Lord (IRE), Just Call Me Al (IRE), 14-1 Buto (GB), 16-1 Champ Royal (FR), 22-1 Gypsey’s Secret (IRE), 25-1 Pammi (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY failed to stay 3 1/4m at Kelso last time and is taken to resume winning ways now back at 3m. Last-time-out C&D scorer Sanosuke rates an obvious danger, while Blended Stealth wasn’t too far behind Nick Alexander’s charge on that occasion and should also have a part to play if reacting well to a change of headgear.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY (IRE) 2.SANOSUKE (IRE) 3.BLENDED STEALTH

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

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

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

Last 6 Runs 321225 22-2P51 13P167 7P4184 42-3456 6-F63P6 3031P-5 037054 0/3P76-P 94-1327

Horse HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY SANOSUKE CHAMP ROYAL PAMMI REAGROVE LORD JUST CALL ME AL JOANNA I’M FINE BLENDED STEALTH GYPSEY’S SECRET BUTO

Career Wins 2 1 2 8 — 5 1 — — 1

Places 6 5 2 8 3 9 2 7 — 4

Total Runs 17 14 19 47 7 47 13 23 9 22

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Career Winnings 8798 3697 7825 30113 20400 4225 4779

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

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

Runs Since Wins 3 0 2 3 — 15 2 — — 3

Form Ratings 103 105 110 105 91 109 103 105 107 108

Handicap Ratings 102 99 97 94 92 78 78 78 77 76

RACE 1

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: 030054 0 wins £0 Sponsor: Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited

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Race 2

12.55PM two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for maiden four yrs old and upwards

THE tote.co.uk SIX GEESE A LAYING 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 (38 wins from 178 runners, 21%) runs GOT YOUR BACK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 39 runners, 13%) runs FIVEAFTERFOUR Longest Traveller: GOT YOUR BACK trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles.

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BETTER BE DEFINITE (GB) (51) B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Definitely Better (IRE)

Owner: P and F Racing Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

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5 11 4

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, RED cap.

Form: 500-0 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW More one for handicaps judged on his 2 efforts in maiden/novice company, latterly after a 7-month break and change of stable.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

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GOT YOUR BACK (IRE) (24) B g Milan - Back Me Up (IRE)

HEART ABOVE (GB) (37) B g Shirocco (GER) - Cool Baranca (GER)

Owner: Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith Breeder: Emma Sayer Sponsor: Tote

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

Form: 32-2 0 wins £0

JET PATROL (IRE) (57) Br g Jet Away - Caramaleta (IRE)

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

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW stars and sleeves, YELLOW cap, DARK GREEN stars.

Form: F/3P-2P 0 wins £0

VALLEYVIEW TOMMY (IRE) (51)4 B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE)

Owner: Alan Wight Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Mr P. Gallagher Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

Colours: PINK, GREEN sleeves, check cap.

Form: F23 0 wins £0

BRIDGETJOANS (GB) (19) B f And Beyond (IRE) - Calico Moon (USA)

Owner: Northumberland Racing Club Trainer: Simon Waugh, Morpeth Breeder: Peter Storey

Jamie Hamilton

11 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to useful hurdler Ratfacemcdougall. Runner-up completed start in Irish points and made a bright start over hurdles when 5 lengths third of 10 in a Kelso maiden in October. Open to improvement.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

6

Henry Brooke

6 11 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in Irish points but pulled up last time (Oct 22). Valleyview Tommy is likely the yard’s first string unless the betting hints otherwise.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

5

Brian Hughes

5 11 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Promise when placed on all 3 starts in bumpers, going down by only a head on Kelso reappearance 37 days ago. Should be up to making his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

4

Bruce Lynn (3)

5 11 4

Owner: Mrs Lynne Maclennan Colours: BLACK and ORANGE (quartered), Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley checked sleeves, ORANGE and BLACK Breeder: Mrs Noeleen Roche quartered cap.

Sponsor: Tote, Proactive Personnel Limited Form: 23-3 0 wins £0 TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points and made an encouraging start to his Rules career when third in a Wetherby bumper for Michael Scudamore in March. Signs of inexperience when 12 lengths third of 15 on his Catterick hurdle debut for new yard last month and likely to step up on that form now.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

3

Jockey

Ryan Mania

4 10 11

Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN spots and sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 3-P4 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in novice hurdles last month when fourth of 11 at Kelso but she was beaten a long way and is more one for handicaps after this.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

18

Callum Bewley

7

FIVEAFTERFOUR (IRE) (19) B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tarantella Lady

Owner: Wymer & Russell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mr K. D. Cotter Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

5 10 11

Colours: RED, BLACK epaulets and armlets, BLACK cap, RED star.

Form: 1-0 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW £80,000 buy after easily winning her sole Irish point. 9/2, dropped away from the home turn when well beaten on her Kelso hurdle debut 19 days ago but she might strip fitter for the outing.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

8

WESTERN GLEN (IRE) (43) B f Westerner - New Targets (IRE)

Owner: Mr John Coates Mr Richard Smith Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn Breeder: Joseph Smiddy Sponsor: Tote

Derek Fox

4 10 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, BROWN chevron, YELLOW cap.

Form: 00 0 wins £0

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Got Your Back (IRE), 7-2 Heart Above (GB), Valleyview Tommy (IRE), 9-1 Jet Patrol (IRE), 18-1 Bridgetjoans (GB), Fiveafterfour (IRE), 40-1 Better Be Definite (GB), 150-1 Western Glen (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

VALLEYVIEW TOMMY made an encouraging start to his hurdle career at Kelso and can build on that promise now. Got Your Back is open to progress on the back of his Catterick hurdle debut third and is second choice ahead of Heart Above, who showed enough in bumpers to think he can make his mark over hurdles.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VALLEYVIEW TOMMY (IRE) 2.GOT YOUR BACK (IRE) 3.HEART ABOVE

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

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Last 6 Runs 507-8 23-3 32-2 F/3P-22P FF23 3-P4 1-8 79

Horse BETTER BE DEFINITE GOT YOUR BACK HEART ABOVE JET PATROL VALLEYVIEW TOMMY BRIDGETJOANS FIVEAFTERFOUR WESTERN GLEN

Career Wins — — — — — — 1 —

Places — 3 3 1 2 — — —

Total Runs 4 3 3 5 3 3 2 2

Career Winnings

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Winning Distance Range 24F -

Winning Going Range — — — — — — — —

Runs Since Wins — — — — — — 1 —

Form Ratings 99 109 — — 115 107 — —

Handicap Ratings — — — — — — — —

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RACE 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers in recent months and a likely outsider now hurdling. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Tom Midgley (3)

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Race 3

1.25PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

THE tote.co.uk FIVE GOLD RINGS MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (38 wins from 178 runners, 21%) runs MAGGIE O Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs LENEBANE Longest Traveller: SUNDAY SOLDIER trained by D Killahena & G McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold, 348 miles.

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Age

CHICAGO GAL (GB) (292) Ch f Cityscape - Crooked Wood (USA)

st

lb

4 12 0

Owner: The Chicago Gal Partnership Colours: EMERALD GREEN, GREY and YELLOW Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton striped sleeves, MAROON cap.

Breeder: Hunscote Stud Form: 2520 wins £0 Sponsor: Stittenham Farms TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat who showed ability on 2 of her 3 starts in juvenile hurdles last winter.

Clearly not 100% when pulled up on the level at Kempton in March but no surprise to see a better showing back from 9 months off/now handicapping in this sphere. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/3/2023 it was reported that the horse lost action turning for home.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

2

Jockey

Jamie Hamilton

7 12 0

CANCAN (FR) (60)

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

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

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a mares’ novice at Ayr in November 2021 and made frame on 3 of 4 starts thereafter that season. Shaped as if needing first start for 19 months at Carlisle in October and better showing not ruled out now.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 100

3

DONSO STAR (GB) (214) Ch m Sun Central (IRE) - Fame Is The Spur

Owner: Burns Partnership Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston Breeder: Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys

Bruce Lynn (3)

5 11 11

Colours: DARK BLUE, MAUVE chevrons, halved sleeves, MAUVE cap, DARK BLUE star.

Form: 50U35-6 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in bumpers but promise on 2 of her 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles during second half of last season. Failed to improve for switch to handicaps when sixth of 8 at Perth (16.2f) in May but it does at least remain early days.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

4

MILAJESS (IRE) (60)

5

EVITA DU MESNIL (FR) (379)

B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Tistrueforme (IRE)

Ben Smith (10)

6 11 8

Owner: The Monday Club Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN chevron, Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE and Breeder: Mr Nicholas Kelly DARK GREEN hooped cap.

Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing Form: P-20P4P 0 wins £0 TIMEFORM VIEW Went close in a Clonmel mares maiden in May but subsequent efforts for Michael C. Griffin were below par. Shaped as if better for the run when fourth on yard debut at Hexham (20f, heavy) in October but needs to shrug off a lesser display at Carlisle later that month. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/10/2023 it was Emma Smith-Chaston (3) reported that the horse had mud in its windpipe.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94 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 8

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

Form: 42/2565- D 4 wins £11979

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice during 2021/22 and solid start for new yard when second at Kelso (16.2f) in October. Didn’t kick from that in trio of starts thereafter last winter and betting may prove best guide returning from 12 months off.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

6

MAGGIE O (IRE) (31)

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

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

Kevin Brogan

5 11 4

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

Form: 144201 1 win £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) 31 days ago. Needs considering given low-mileage profile operating from a 4lb higher mark.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 90 Abbie McCain (5)

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7

SILVER VISION (GB) (19) Gr f Muhaarar - Surrealism

Owner: K.Mercer & R.Binnie & T.Whyte Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

4 11 2

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK hollow box, WHITE and BLACK striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, BLACK star.

Form: 10UU-P0 CD 1 win £3430

TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by way the race developed when off the mark in C&D juvenile maiden last winter but essentially disappointing since, sketchy jumping not helping her cause when well beaten at Kelso last month.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 88

8

LENEBANE (IRE) (31)

B m Vadamos (FR) - Callmeakhab (IRE)

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

Sam Coltherd

5 11 2

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) 31 days ago. Shortlisted off the same mark.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 88 Nathan Moscrop

BELLA BLUESKY (GB) (37) Br m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Bluesky

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

7 11 0

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

Form: 6-5P3P6 CD 2 wins £8150

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who ran her best race for some time (following wind surgery) when third of 6 in handicap at Kelso (20.9f) in October. Reportedly lost her action next time and not at best when midfield in 11-runner contest latest. Cheekpieces go on now. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 86

10

Craig Nichol

4 10 8

ASA (FR) (71)

Gr f Balko (FR) - Reine de Glace (FR)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED star, hooped sleeves Owner: The Yorkshire Puddings and star on cap.

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Form: 653-066 0 wins £0 Breeder: Mr Gildas Blain Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW French import who went close on sole start for Richard Hobson in a Leicester juvenile hurdle last November. However, she has failed to go on from that since and while her mark continues to slide, others make more appeal.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 80

11

SUNDAY SOLDIER (IRE) (111)

Ch m Shantou (USA) - Fortunes Harvest (FR)

Sean Quinlan

5 10 6

Owner: 4 Left Footers & A Blewnose Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE hoops, Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars, Breeder: Mrs E. Connolly EMERALD GREEN cap.

Sponsor: The Good Racing Company Ltd Form: 52-3463 0 wins £0 TIMEFORM VIEW Verging on fair in bumpers in Ireland and displayed some promise in mares’ novice/maiden hurdles at around 20f during the summer. Switch to handicaps rates a plus and interesting if market vibes proved positive.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 78 Richie McLernon NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 8, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Maggie O (IRE), 11-2 Chicago Gal (GB), Lenebane (IRE), 7-1 Sunday Soldier (IRE), 11-1 Cancan (FR), Evita du Mesnil (FR), 14-1 Donso Star (GB), Bella Bluesky (GB), 18-1 Asa (FR), 28-1 Milajess (IRE), 33-1 Silver Vision (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MAGGIE O showed improved form on the back of a wind op/drop back in trip when opening her account at Doncaster 31 days ago and she could be worth siding with to follow up from a 4lb higher mark. Lenebane, who ran well behind the selection latest, is feared along with handicap-debutante Sunday Soldier. Chicago Gal is another not out of things back from a break.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAGGIE O (IRE) 2.LENEBANE (IRE) 3.SUNDAY SOLDIER (IRE)

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

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

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RACE 3

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

Last 6 Runs 25212228/P 56U35-6 P-27P4P 42/2565144271 10UU-P9 46-3475 6-5P3P6 653-766 52-3463

Horse CHICAGO GAL CANCAN DONSO STAR MILAJESS EVITA DU MESNIL MAGGIE O SILVER VISION LENEBANE BELLA BLUESKY ASA SUNDAY SOLDIER

Career Wins — 1 — — 7 2 1 — 2 — —

Places 2 7 1 1 6 1 — 2 3 1 2

Total Runs 3 13 7 13 32 8 8 10 19 9 7

Career Winnings 4193 30971 3406 3606 8150

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

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

Runs Since Wins — 5 — — 6 0 6 — 11 — —

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Race 4

1.55PM two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds)

Total prize fund £10000

for novice four yrs old and upwards

THE tote.co.uk FOUR CALLING BIRDS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): N Alexander (16 wins from 102 runners, 16%) runs WARRIORS STORY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N/A Longest Traveller: RESTANDBETHANKFUL trained by L Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorla, 135 miles.

No

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Horse

Age

DANCEWITHTHEWIND (IRE) (37) 8 Br g Jeremy (USA) - Sithgaoithe (IRE)

st

lb

12 0

Jockey

Owner: Geoff and Elspeth Adam Colours: WHITE, RED stars, DARK BLUE and WHITE Trainer: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh striped cap.

Breeder: Leonard Whitmore Form: 1105-5P 4 wins £19162 TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner over hurdles last season but he’s made an inauspicious start to his chasing career, tailed off at Carlisle before taking little interest in first-time headgear at Kelso last month. Cheekpieces discarded and mark continues to tumble. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

2

RESTANDBETHANKFUL (GB) (18) 7 Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest

11 13

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.

Breeder: Clarendon Farm Form: 031242 6 wins £30218 Sponsor: Bolton Mill Holiday Park TIMEFORM VIEW Well served by return to positive tactics when opening account at the first attempt for new yard at Sedgefield (17f) in October. Quickly back to form when runner-up at this course (15.8f, soft) 18 days ago and there’s likely to be another race or 2 to be won with him this season.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 111

3

FETE CHAMPETRE (IRE) (60) B g Robin des Champs (FR) - John’s Eliza (IRE)

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

Sean Quinlan

8 11 8

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

Form: r23/03-5 3 wins £9729

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t stood much racing in recent years and offered little after a further 10 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap chase (9/1) at Carlisle (15.9f, soft) a couple of months ago. Well treated on best form but hard to have much faith in at present.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 106

4

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HELLO JUDGE (GB) (25) B g Martaline - Oeuvre Vive (FR)

Craig Nichol

7 11 4

Owner: Mr Ian Hamilton Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED chevrons, Trainer: Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne quartered cap.

Breeder: Mrs Sally Noott Form: 2P0-313 D 2 wins £9287 Sponsor: Hamilton

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who built on his reappearance effort to run out a good winner at Carlisle in October, displaying a good attitude. Shaped as if still in good form but didn’t see his race out at Newcastle (20.1f) last time but he should be in the mix back down in grade.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 102 Danny McMenamin

5

WARRIORS STORY (GB) (37) B g Midnight Legend - Samandara (FR)

7 11 0

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 win £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 and cheekpieces/ tongue tie are on for the first time together.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

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MARAJMAN (FR) (24) Gr g Rajsaman (FR) - Mascarpone (FR)

Bruce Lynn (3)

9 10 12

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED star, DARK BLUE sleeves, Owner: K Jardine R Griffiths W Duffus WHITE armlets, RED cap.

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston Breeder: R. Deshayes & Raymond Jean-Christian Form: 12U1P0 D 4 wins £19627

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner for Charles & Adam Pogson in summer but no impact on both starts for this yard last month. Needs to bounce back quickly.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 96

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7

JACKHAMMER (IRE) (51) B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Ask Annie (IRE)

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

9 10 5

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

Form: 60-2455 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 RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 89

Henry Brooke

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Hello Judge (GB), 5-2 Restandbethankful (GB), 13-2 Dancewiththewind (IRE), 8-1 Warriors Story (GB), 14-1 Fete Champetre (IRE), 16-1 Jackhammer (IRE), 28-1 Marajman (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

HELLO JUDGE opened his account over the larger obstacles at Carlisle in October, and having shaped as if still in good form for a long way at Newcastle next time, Ann Hamilton’s 7-y-o is fancied to regain the winning thread at the expense of Restandbethankful, who has turned over a new leaf since joining this yard. Warriors Story and Dancewiththewind can fight out third spot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HELLO JUDGE 2.RESTANDBETHANKFUL 3.WARRIORS STORY

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

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

Last 6 Runs 1175-5P 831242 R23/73-5 2P7-313 32P2-P4 12U1P0 60-2455

Horse DANCEWITHTHEWIND RESTANDBETHANKFUL FETE CHAMPETRE HELLO JUDGE WARRIORS STORY MARAJMAN JACKHAMMER

Career Wins 5 6 3 2 1 4 2

Places 2 4 2 1 3 10 4

Total Runs 15 29 12 12 17 31 20

Career Winnings 19162 30268 9730 9288 3731 19746 7407

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

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

Runs Since Wins 4 3 6 1 8 2 5

Form Ratings 91 116 96 110 98 117 115

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Handicap Ratings 112 111 106 102 98 96 89

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Race 5

2.25PM two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for three yrs old and upwards

THE tote.co.uk THREE FRENCH HENS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176.

(Penalty Value £3696.70)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (38 wins from 178 runners, 21%) runs COPPER FOX Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs LIHYAN Longest Traveller: WE GOTTA GETAWAY trained by D Killahena & G McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold, 348 miles.

No

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Age

LIHYAN (IRE) (18)

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

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lb

5 12 0

Jockey

Colours: BLACK, BEIGE epaulets, armlets and cap.

Form: 340-555 1 win £6197

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortable winner of Cork maiden hurdle (16.9f) last summer but yet to reproduce his Irish form for his current yard. Never involved in handicap here (15.6f) 18 days ago, but he’s an interesting contender having only his second try at this trip from his tumbling mark.Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 97 William Maggs (7)

2

DARKEST DAY (IRE) (18) 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

8 11 11

Colours: PALE BLUE, RED sleeves, BLACK and RED check cap.

Form: 011066 4 wins £15135

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back wins at Kelso in September but hasn’t been in the same form since, finishing a well-beaten sixth at this course (15.6f) 18 days ago. He’s back below his last winning mark as a result, though, so he’s capable if on a going day.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

3

COPPER FOX (GB) (76)

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Princess Oriane (IRE)

Owner: Alistair Sutcliffe & Partner Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Distillery Stud Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

6 11 8

Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN chevron, EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW hooped sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.

Form: 23P426 1 win £5446

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles last summer and matched that level when runner-up on his chase debut in May. Hasn’t progressed since, including back hurdling last time (following a wind op), but he’s on dangerous mark returned to this longer trip.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 91

4

DOT COTTON (IRE) (39) B m Califet (FR) - Katariya (IRE)

Owner: Mr R. Michael Smith Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston Breeder: William Flood

Derek Fox

Brian Hughes

6 11 1

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 60-0540 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for her first win and couldn’t build on the promise of her fourth at Perth (20.2f) in September when finishing mid-field at Sedgefield last time. Continues to fall in the weights but has work to do to take advantage.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 84 Richie McLernon

5

WE GOTTA GETAWAY (IRE) (325) 6 B g Getaway (GER) - Clooney Eile (IRE)

11 1

Owner: First with Mortgages DL Adams & JA Adams Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, YELLOW cap.

Breeder: Mr J. J. Myers Form: 0/40000 wins £0 Sponsor: The Good Racing Company Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on the second of 2 starts in bumpers, but no better than mid-division in a trio of novice hurdles last season. However, it would be no surprise if he showed more now handicapping, with tongue strap applied on her first start since leaving Fergal O’Brien. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/1/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 84

6

BALRANALD (FR) (39)

B or Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shining Glory (GER)

Owner: Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Trainer: Alison Hamilton, Denholm Breeder: Ecurie Des Monceaux Sponsor: Tote

Jordan Nailor

7 11 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star.

Form: 30P230 D 3 wins £16562

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over fences back in 2021 and finally opened his account over hurdles in a Bangor handicap (19.6f) in May. Form has been in and out since, though, following a pair of placed efforts with a poor run last time. Others more persuasive.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 83

32

Jamie Hamilton

7

6 10 11

MELCHOIR (FR) (19)

B m Montmartre (FR) - Arvicaya

Owner: The Roasters Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE and BEIGE (quartered), striped sleeves and cap.

Form: 26P5-BP 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Made more impact than previously when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (18.1f) on her final start last season. However, after 7 months off (had a wind op) ran no sort of race when pulled up at the same course 19 days ago. Improvement required.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 80

8

Bruce Lynn (3)

9 10 6

MISSCARLETT (IRE) (18) B m Red Rocks (IRE) - Coimbra (USA)

Owner: Mrs J. Porter Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE stars, armlets and Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond stars on cap.

Breeder: Fontstown Stud Form: 20023-6 D 3 wins £11022 Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort of the year when second at this C&D in March, before struggling in a couple of runs back on the Flat. However, not discredited returned to hurdles when mid-field here (23.8f) 18 days ago, so she’s one to consider as she drops back down in trip.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75

9

Sean Quinlan

5 10 4

FOXWOOD (IRE) (89) B g Milan - She Took A Tree (FR)

Owner: Mr John Wade Colours: MAROON, WHITE hooped sleeves.

Trainer: George Bewley, Colby Form: 6-F0045 0 wins £0 Breeder: Sean Gorman Sponsor: Lloyd Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a Catterick bumper on debut in February but has made a low-key start to his hurdling career, showing his first form over timber when fifth of 8 on his handicap debut at Kelso (18.1f) in September. Has something to find as he goes back up in distance.

Danny McMenamin Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 73 NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Lihyan (IRE), 11-2 Copper Fox (GB), 13-2 Misscarlett (IRE), 7-1 We Gotta Getaway (IRE), 8-1 Darkest Day (IRE), 9-1 Foxwood (IRE), 12-1 Balranald (FR), 14-1 Dot Cotton (IRE), Melchoir (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

LIHYAN has yet to fire this season, but he’s down to a tempting mark as a result so he’s one to be interested in as he drops in grade. The 5-y-o is taken to get the better of Copper Fox, who has also fallen a long way in the weights, while We Gotta Getaway could show more making his stable/handicap debut.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIHYAN (IRE) 2.COPPER FOX 3.WE GOTTA GETAWAY (IRE)

RESULT

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 340-555 911766 23P426 67-7547 0/499737P238 26P5-BP 28723-6 6-F9745

Horse LIHYAN DARKEST DAY COPPER FOX DOT COTTON WE GOTTA GETAWAY BALRANALD MELCHOIR MISSCARLETT FOXWOOD

Career Wins 1 4 1 — — 2 — 2 —

Places — 9 6 2 — 8 — 3 1

Total Runs 11 33 13 15 5 33 9 27 7

Career Winnings 6303 15135 5446 6412 7788

Winning Distance Range 17F 16-21F 16F 19-20F 20-23F -

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

Runs Since Wins 7 3 9 — — 6 — 20 —

Form Ratings 91 100 83 99 — 101 100 106 93

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Race 6

2.55PM Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 138yds)

Total prize fund £8000

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THE tote.co.uk TWO TURTLE DOVES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

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

(Penalty Value £4224.80)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (34 wins from 269 runners, 13%) runs SO THEY SAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 39 runners, 13%) runs SO THEY SAY Longest Traveller: GETTHEPOT trained by D Killahena & G McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold, 348 miles.

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Horse

Age

SHADOWS IN THE SKY (IRE) (25) 7 Br g Arcadio (GER) - Ballinacraig (IRE)

st

lb

12 0

Jockey

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Colours: PURPLE, PURPLE and YELLOW check sleeves, Trainer: Chris Grant, Billingham quartered cap.

Form: 1254P-4 D Breeder: John & Jamie O’Brien 0 wins £0 Sponsor: North Sea Logistics TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner. Failed to go on over hurdles but he hinted at promise on his chasing bow on the back of a wind op when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Should progress.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99 Tom Midgley (3)

2

GET WITH IT (IRE) (44) 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) 44 days ago.

Mark is workable if able to build on that.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96

3

DEEP CHARM (GB) (20) B g Kayf Tara - Reel Charmer

Owner: Mr Richard & Mrs Lisa Mcculloch Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Breeder: George A. Charlton Sponsor: Dem-Master Demolition Ltd, Bell Rural Solutions

9 11 11

Colours: YELLOW and BLACK diamonds, YELLOW sleeves, RED armlets, RED and YELLOW check cap.

2 wins £6292 Form: P3PF-P1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely struggled last season but bounced back to form when landing 6-runner handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.9f, heavy) 20 days ago. Needs to back it up from a 5lb higher mark.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96

4

SO THEY SAY (GB) (19) B m Malinas (GER) - Feisty Lass (IRE)

Owner: The Osprey Partnership Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: J. P. Selby Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Sam Coltherd

7 11 10

Colours: BLACK, WHITE seams, WHITE and BLACK striped sleeves and cap.

Form: 143/-F2 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who posted easily his best effort over hurdles when second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, heavy) 19 days ago. Interesting chase debutant.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

5

Craig Nichol

GETTHEPOT (IRE) (32) B g Getaway (GER) - Raheen Lady (IRE)

Derek Fox

8 11 9

Owner: Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson Colours: BLACK, RED stripe, WHITE sleeves, Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold BLACK cap, RED diamond.

Breeder: Noel Fenton Form: 5P6P20 D 3 wins £9274 Sponsor: The Good Racing Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in handicap chases at Huntingdon in 2022 and back on song of late, seventh of 14 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft, 6/1) 32 days ago. Respected.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

6

NOT THE CHABLIS (IRE) (44) 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

Jordan Nailor

9 11 7

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

Form: 26/P0-46 CD 2 wins £9227

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who comes here on the back of a creditable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) 44 days ago, not ideally placed. Can build on it now.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92

36

Sean Quinlan

SPUTNIK (IRE) (44)

B g Recital (FR) - Itlallendintears (IRE)

Owner: Jackie Stephen Racing Club Trainer: Jackie Stephen, Melrose Breeder: Mr R. V. Hennelly Sponsor: Rapid Project Developments Ltd.

8 11 4

Colours: RED and BLACK stripes, halved sleeves, RED cap.

Form: 63-22P3 3 wins £11273

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 5 times since his last win at Ayr 13 months ago, including when third at Ayr latest.

Should be thereabouts once more.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89

8

COOLKILL (IRE) (235) B g Arcadio (GER) - Elisabetta (IRE)

9 11 3

Owner: Mr Ken McGarrity Colours: WHITE and MAROON check, Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw MAROON sleeves, WHITE armlets, MAROON cap.

Breeder: F. Quinn & S. Browne Form: 6P/00P01 win £3168 Sponsor: Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Novice hurdle winner in April 2021 but has struggled in a light handicap career since, tried in cheekpieces when only eighth at Perth 7 months ago. Well held on his two previous attempts chasing too but not ruled out at these weights if resurgent after a break.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88

9

DR SHIROCCO (IRE) (40) Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Uncommited (IRE)

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

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

Form: 6-30F11 C D 2 wins £10165

WEST LAWN (GB) (40) B m Westlake - Garden Feature

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

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

Form: P5P446 D 2 wins £7674

INGLEBY MACKENZIE (GB) (20) 9

B g Sixties Icon - Natalie Jay

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

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

Form: 066536 6 wins £37325

TUMBLING DICE (GB) (19) B g Lucarno (USA) - Arctic Ring

Owner: Exors of the Late Mr W G Young Trainer: William Young Jnr, Carluke Breeder: Shade Oak Stud

Jamie Hamilton

10 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead. Best effort for present stable when third in 2m handicap chase here but let down by his jumping at Sedgefield since. Needs to bounce back.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 72

12

Henry Brooke

7 10 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer and successful twice over hurdles at Hexham in 2022. Has looked very limited over fences, though, only mid-field behind Dr Shirocco here last time, and others are preferred.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 80

11

Ryan Mania

8 11 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark under Rules when scoring at Hexham in June before making light of a 5-month absence to follow up in 2m4f handicap chase here 23 days ago. Should go close again from 3lb higher mark.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 87

10

Bruce Lynn (3)

Brian Hughes

8 10 2

Colours: PALE BLUE, RED sleeves, BLACK and RED check cap.

Form: 0/500P-P 1 win £3812

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact since scoring over fences for Sue Smith back in January 2022 and he was pulled up over hurdles on his yard debut at Kelso 19 days ago. Big ask from 4lb out of the weights.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 69

Alan Doyle (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 11, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Dr Shirocco (IRE), 11-2 Deep Charm (GB), 6-1 Sputnik (IRE), 10-1 Getthepot (IRE), 11-1 So They Say (GB), 12-1 Shadows In The Sky (IRE), Get With It (IRE), Not The Chablis (IRE), 14-1 Ingleby Mackenzie (GB), 22-1 West Lawn (GB), 33-1 Coolkill (IRE), 66-1 Tumbling Dice (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

DR SHIROCCO arrives at the top of his game so looks the way to go in his hat-trick bid with the form of his recent success here working out well. Lucinda Russell’s chasing newcomer So They Say is not without interest though and could emerge as the chief threat ahead of the reliable Sputnik and unexposed Shadows In The Sky.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DR SHIROCCO (IRE) 2.SO THEY SAY 3.SPUTNIK (IRE)

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

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

Last 6 Runs 1254P-4 360-665 P3PF-P1 143/F2 5P6P27 26/P8-46 63-22P3 6P/89P86-37F11 P5P446 766536 9/578P-P

Horse SHADOWS IN THE SKY GET WITH IT DEEP CHARM SO THEY SAY GETTHEPOT NOT THE CHABLIS SPUTNIK COOLKILL DR SHIROCCO WEST LAWN INGLEBY MACKENZIE TUMBLING DICE

Career Wins 1 2 2 1 3 3 3 1 3 3 4 1

Places 1 3 3 1 6 5 7 1 7 — 8 —

Total Runs 7 22 16 5 29 23 31 12 35 17 44 20

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

Runs Since Wins 5 7 0 4 7 7 8 7 0 6 23 7

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Race 7

3.25PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £5000 for four and five yrs old

THE tote.co.uk A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261.

(Penalty Value £2723)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (38 wins from 178 runners, 21%) runs ONE MORE STROKE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 39 runners, 13%) runs CALLAN QUEEN Longest Traveller: WALKINGONEGGSHELLS trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 370 miles.

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Horse

Age

CRAWFORDJOHN (GB) (26) B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Jewellery (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Sylvia Scott Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels Breeder: Sylvia Scott Sponsor: Overlander Vehicles

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lb

4 11 2

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN chevrons, halved sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap.

Form: 4 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy gelding who achieved nothing when a distant last of 4 on his Hexham debur 26 days ago. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/11/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed late-on.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

2

FIFTYFIFTY (IRE) (241) Br g Westerner - Shuil Aris (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Heather Kemp Trainer: Laura Horsfall, Towcester Breeder: Mr P. Doyle Sponsor: Abacus Securities Ltd

Jockey

Bruce Lynn (3)

4 11 2

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK seams, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK spots, BLACK cap, YELLOW star.

Form: 330 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Third both starts in Irish points (latest Apr 21). Stable has had the odd bumper winner.

Interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Richie McLernon

3

GETAGIN (IRE) (253)

B g Getaway (GER) - Ballcrina Girl (IRE)

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Derwent Dene Farm Sponsor: North Sea Logistics

5 11 2

Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves.

Form: F0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW In second when falling at the last in an Irish point in April. Subsequently picked up for £25,000. Would enter the reckoning on Rules debut if the betting vibes are strong.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

4

NAE BOTHER AT A’ (IRE) (37) B g Yeats (IRE) - Daisies Adventure (IRE)

Ryan Mania

5 11 2

Owner: Geoff and Elspeth Adam Colours: WHITE, RED stars, DARK BLUE and WHITE Trainer: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh striped cap.

0 wins £0 Breeder: Bruce Mactaggart Form: 0-0 Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in Kelso bumpers 7 months apart. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

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ONE MORE STROKE (IRE) (296) 4 B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Square Sphere (IRE)

Craig Nichol

11 2

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, Owner: Mr J. Fyffe Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star.

Breeder: Mrs Aisling Leer Form: 220 wins £0 Sponsor: JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up both starts in Irish points in Feb 2023. Leading stable enjoys plenty of bumper success. Likely type.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

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WALKINGONEGGSHELLS (IRE) (27) 4 B g Affinisea (IRE) - Much Appreciated (IRE)

Brian Hughes

11 2

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn BLUE cap.

Breeder: Mr James Casey Form: 45-P10 0 wins £0 Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a point but failed to meet market expectations when only seventh of 15 on Hereford bumper debut 27 days ago. Early days but he’ll need to leave that behind.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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Nick Scholfield

7

4 11 2

YAKALEO (FR) (-)

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Implora (FR)

Owner: P L Polly Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke Breeder: Dr V. Roger-Yves Simon et al Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

Colours: BLACK, RED hoops and armlets, RED cap, BLACK star.

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW EUR65,000 Buck’s Boum gelding. Dam 17f hurdle/chase winner in France. Stable has a healthy 21% strike-rate in bumpers in the last 5 seasons, including winning this with a newcomer in 2020.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin

8

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 9

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. Another who would come into it if the betting vibes are strong.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Alan Doyle (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 One More Stroke (IRE), 3-1 Yakaleo (FR), 11-2 Getagin (IRE), 13-2 Callan Queen (IRE), 8-1 Walkingoneggshells (IRE), 16-1 Fiftyfifty (IRE), 80-1 Nae Bother At A’ (IRE), 100-1 Crawfordjohn (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

In a race where the betting will provide more clues the suggestion is Donald McCain Irish point recruit ONE MORE STROKE. Nicky Richards does well in bumpers so his newcomer Yakaleo is a possible threat, while Getagin looked set for second until a late departure on his Irish point debut.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ONE MORE STROKE (IRE) 2.YAKALEO (FR) 3.GETAGIN (IRE)

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

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Last 6 Runs 4 33F9-8 2245-P17

Horse CRAWFORDJOHN FIFTYFIFTY GETAGIN NAE BOTHER AT A’ ONE MORE STROKE WALKINGONEGGSHELLS YAKALEO CALLAN QUEEN

Career Wins — — — — — 1 — —

Places — 1 — — 2 — — —

Total Runs 1 2 1 2 2 5 — —

Career Winnings

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Winning Distance Range 24F -

Winning Going Range — — — — — — — —

Runs Since Wins — — — — — 1 — —

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION EVACUATION VACU PPROCEDURE

In the event of an emergen emergency situation at the Racecourse, alll racegoers will be notifie notified via safety messages via the PA system.

Please ease follow the instruction instructions of the messages passed and also of the racecourse staff and ppolice who will assist you at all times. In the event nt of an evacuation evacuation, please remain calm and assist the racecourse officials cials by leaving yo your area in a safe and orderly manner. If you feel you require equire extra assis assistance sis please notify the nearest member of the racecourse staff. t Tha Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the public enclosures. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without prior accreditation being obtained. tained.

Flash photography tography is not not permitted ted anywhere in the Parade Ring,, Winner’s Enclosure or anywhere where in the vicinity of hors horses.

Johnn Grossick is the Official Officia Photographer pher for Musselburgh and he cann be contacted at a john@grossick.co.uk ick.co.uk or 07710 0771 461 723.

PHOTO ID D

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

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

HBLB

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

SHUTTLE E BUS

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

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

MEDIA COVERAGE

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

ABANDONMENT ABANDONMEN AND REFUND

In thee event of o racing being aabandoned, refunds of admission tickets purchased urchased will only be paid in tthe following circumstances: Abandonment ndonment before completi completion of the first race - full refund Abandonment ndonment before completio completion of the third race - 50% refund Abandonment thereafter - no re refund Racegoers can obtain refun refunds by 3 methods: 1. Onn Racedays, where po possible 2. Byy Post - racegoers should sho send their ticket receipt with full address details ils within 3 month months of the date of the racemeeting to Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfiel Linkfield field RRoad, Musselburgh, East Lothian EH21 7RG. 3. By using the ticket aas an admission ticket to a future racemeeting within 3 months of the abandoned racemeeting date. Racegoers who have booked online cannot obtain a refund on racedays.

SERVICE PROMISE

BETTING RING ENQUIRIES

MANAGEMENT T RIGHTS TS

At Musselburgh Racecourse, we are committed to providing a horseracing experience with style and flair. You will experience a warm welcome with personal, onal, professionall and courteous courteouus service. Wee are driven by a passion forr what we do to prov provide excellencee in all areas. If you believe we have ave not delivered service to yourr expectations, expectation please can youu let a member of o our staff know. w

LATE TE BETTING BE CLAIMS AIMS

Iff you have a winning betting sl slip but find nd that your boo bookmaker has left the racecourse for the day you can still claim your winnings. To do this please ssend yourr slip to 11 Longbow Close, C Penninee Business Park, BBradley, Huddersfield, rsfield, HD2 1GQ. Q. Thesee ddetails t i are also pri printed on thee back b k of your y betting slip. Your winnings will then be sent to you by cheque.

HORSE CARE AT MUSSELBURGH

At every race meeting at Musselburgh there are three specially qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action.

During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of thee cours course and can attend a casualty in the same responsee time as the Medical edical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys. ys. The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is keptt on all horses, especiall especially those returning after a race. It is now standard rd practice for screens to be b erected around any horse receiving veterinaryy attention on the ground.

This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but ut allows the vet some so privacy and the horse the opportunity, in a calm environment, vironment, to mak make a recovery. Please do not assume the worst if youu see screens erec erected around a fallen horse.

ATM

ATM Cash Machines are located adjacent to the Bistro Bar Glass Door & Main Tote Windows. Only £20 notes and multiples thereof are dispensed.

There is a £2 transaction fee charged.

CLOAKROOM

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

INFORMATION

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

FACILITIES FOR GUESTS IN WHEELCHAIRS

Two viewing ramps for guests in wheelchairs only are situated in front of the main Grandstand. We have disabled access toilets in the Harris Tweed Bistro, Rockavon Bar, Pinkie Bar & the Links Pavilion Entrance.

MEETING POINT

The suggested meeting point is outside the Weighing Room.

CCTV

Please note that for security purposes there will be CCTV monitoring throughout the racecourse today.

CODE OF CONDUCT The Code of Conduct is a shared responsibility between the racecourse and you, the racegoer, regarding behaviour whilst on-course. The Code of Conduct is an important part of our ability to reopen and welcome significant numbers of spectators so it is vital that you familiarise yourself with it in advance. A copy can be found on our website and will be provided with your purchase confirmation.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

MONDAY 18TH DECEMBER WALLYFORD STATION RETURNS The bus will depart from the racecourse side (north) of Linkfield Road at the corner of Millhill. The bus to Wallyford will depart at 15.20 & 16.20 to coincide with departures to Edinburgh at 15.48 & 16.44 and departures to North Berwick at 15.49 & 16.53.

NEWCRAIGHALL TRAIN STATION RETURNS The bus will depart from the racecourse side (north) of Linkfield Road at the corner of Millhill. The bus to Newcraighall will depart at 15.20 & 16.20 to coincide with departures to Tweedbank at 16.30 & 17.27.

Scotrail trains may be subject to short notice alterations on Monday 18th December.

Please check before you start your journey as alterations will be made on the day.

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

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

EDINBURGH TAXIS

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

UBER

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

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

RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.25 - THE tote.co.uk SEVEN SWANS A SWIMMING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 12th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to December 15th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will be awarded to the staff with the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £35. - Closed December 12th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.55 - THE tote.co.uk SIX GEESE A LAYING 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, December 12th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb.

A memento will be awarded to the winning owner and trainer. A prize will be given to the staff with the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £35. - Closed December 12th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.25 - THE tote.co.uk FIVE GOLD RINGS MARES’ 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105.

Enter by noon, December 12th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £35. - Closed December 12th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.55 - THE tote.co.uk FOUR CALLING BIRDS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (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. December 16th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries,at £50. - Closed December 12th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.25 - THE tote.co.uk THREE FRENCH HENS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) 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, December 12th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th.

Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 6th 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 Cab On Target Series qualifier. 19 entries at £35. - Closed December 12th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.55 - THE tote.co.uk TWO TURTLE DOVES 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 12th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Penalties, after December 9th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £40. Closed December 12th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.25 - THE tote.co.uk A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (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, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 12th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 16th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 6th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. 16 entries at £25. - Closed December 12th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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