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

Owner: O Trainer: T Breeder: Sponsor:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

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

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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 2.20pm. Nine runners will contest the tote.co.uk Auld Reekie Handicap cap Chase. There are a few notable entries including the Dan Skelton-trained S Frere D’Armes. Half Shot wonn here last month and the 10-year-old will be aiming to make iit back-to-back victories for trainer Iain Jardine. ardine. Another to have won last time out and again at this cou course is Cracking Destiny. The veteran 11-year-old 1-year-old has been in consistent form in 2023 and Ewan Whillan Whillans will be hoping his runner will end the year on a high. Fergal O’Brien has been in good form recently, hhaving had eight wins from his last 26 runners (31% strike rate for the past 14 days) s) and he enters Before Midnight. M

JOCKEYS TO WATCH H PATRICK WADGE has been in red hot form recently, having ng hhad nine wins from his last 26 rides at a strike rate of 34.6%. He heads here for two rides andd they come on Divas D Doyen at 2.55pm and Aurora Thunder at 3.30pm. In the past month RYAN AN MANIA has had four win wins from his 20 rides and he’ll have three chances to add to that at here. He is set to ride Benson at 1.10pm, C Carcaci Castle at 1.45pm and Bass Rock at 2.20pm. FREDDIE GINGELL has had a 20% strike rate for the past month and he’ll be hoping his rides on Afadil at 1.10pm and Panjari ari at 1.45pm can boost that that.

TRAINERS TO WATCH Leading course trainer LUCINDA RUSSELL has six chances to add to her three winners at Musselburgh this season and they include Rory The Cat at 12.35pm, Corrigeen Rock in the feature race and Indian Louis at 2.55pm. IAIN JARDINE will be aiming to overtake Russell as the leading course trainer and he has four runners to attempt to do so include La Quarite in the opener and Slugger in the 1.45pm. Usual suspect DONALD MCCAIN has four chances to add to his tally including Union Flag in the ﬁrst and Lunar Power in the 1.10pm.

RACE DESCRIPTIONS 12.35 THE TOTE.CO.UK HAIR OF THE DOG JUVENILE HURDLE RACE Juvenile races are designed solely for three-year-olds in order to allow the younger horses to gain valuable experience by racing against each other before taking on their older, more battle-hardened rivals. Initially, every runner in this two miles hurdle race is allotted 11st (ﬁllies 10st 7lb), before previous winners are given a penalty dependant on the class of race which they won – 7lb for a Class 4 or 5 hurdle race or 12lb for a Class 1 to 3 hurdle race victory.

1.10 THE TOTE.CO.UK HOGMANEIGH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE This is a two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 145. 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.

1.45 THE TOTE.CO.UK NEW YEAR NEW ME HANDICAP HURDLE RACE This is a two mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 135. 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 135 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 130.

2.20 THE TOTE.CO.UK AULD REEKIE HANDICAP CHASE This is a two miles and four and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for ﬁve-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 145. Once a horse has qualiﬁed for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

2.55 THE TOTE.CO.UK GYM MEMBERSHIP RENEWED 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 and a half furlongs novices’ steeple chase is for horses aged ﬁve-years-old and upwards which have not won more than two steeple chases.

3.30 THE TOTE.CO.UK DRY JANUARY STARTS NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE This is a three mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. 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.

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Race 1

12.35PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £8000 for juvenile four yrs old

THE tote.co.uk HAIR OF THE DOG JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (39 wins from 182 runners, 21%) runs UNION FLAG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (8 wins from 23 runners, 35%) runs TEORIE Fancy That: J McConnell won this race in 2019, 2020 and 2023. The stable runs CHURCHWARDEN today. Longest Traveller: CHURCHWARDEN trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

Horse

RORY THE CAT (IRE) (32)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Obligada (IRE)

11 7

Owner: The Cool Cats Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE braces, LIGHT Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star. Breeder: S. J. Macdonald Form: 61 CD 3 wins £11820 Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Won pair of handicaps on the level this summer. Remote sixth to Union Flag on his C&D hurdle debut in November but different proposition when winning a 5-runner event back here 3 weeks later. The form is nothing special, though, so he’ll require another chunk of improvement to follow up. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Bobailin (IRE)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE star and star on cap. Form: 1 D 2 wins £10883

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger. Didn’t look a natural in the jumping department but still ran out a ready winner on his recent Catterick hurdle debut (2m, good to soft). The cheekpieces he wore on the Flat go on now. Leading claims. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Derek Fox

11 7

TEORIE (IRE) (13)

Owner: McNeill Family & Stone Family Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Breeder: J. S. Bolger Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions

Jockey

UNION FLAG (IRE) (38) B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Destalink

Daire Davis (7)

11 7

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK Owner: Mr J. Fyffe Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star. Breeder: Norelands B/Stock & Emma Capon B/Stock Form: 314 CD BF 1 wins £15609 Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat who built on his hurdling debut promise for Noel Meade when ready winner of 9-runner C&D juvenile in November. Perhaps found the run coming too soon when only a remote fourth at Catterick 16 days later. Can bounce back. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 115 Peter Kavanagh (3)

CHURCHWARDEN (IRE) (81) B g Parish Hall (IRE) - Sparanai (USA)

Owner: John McConnell Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland Breeder: J. S. Bolger

11 0

Colours: WHITE, WHITE cap, BLACK star. Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form on second of 2 starts in maidens on Flat for Eddie & Patrick Harty. New trainer John McConnell has won this 3 times since 2019, including with a hurdle newcomer. Market confidence could prove significant. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Mr Alex Harvey (7)

LA QUARITE (FR) (21)

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

11 0

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown on sleeves. Breeder: Gwenole Thepot, Sandy Thepot & Joel Le M Form: F5 Sponsor: North Sea Logistics, Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown enough in his 2 starts to suggest he’s likely to play a leading role here. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin

APPLES DESTINY (GB) (51) B f Sir Percy - Alasi

Owner: Apples Destiny Syndicate Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston Breeder: Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

10 7

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE chevrons, ORANGE and BLACK quartered cap. Form: 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off in an Aintree bumper in November. Can only be watched. Star RatingHIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Craig Nichol

2023 WINNER: BRINGBACKMEMORIES (FR) 4 11 0 Ryan Mania 13-8 (John McConnell) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Teorie (IRE), 9-4 Union Flag (IRE), 9-2 Churchwarden (IRE), 14-1 Rory The Cat (IRE), 40-1 La Quarite (FR), 150-1 Apples Destiny (GB)

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TEORIE overcame a few indifferent leaps to make a winning start over hurdles at Catterick 13 days ago and is taken to follow up. Union Flag will give him something to think about if back to the form he showed when winning over C&D, while a market move for Churchwarden would be very interesting given John McConnell’s excellent recent record in this race.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TEORIE (IRE) 2.UNION FLAG (IRE) 3.CHURCHWARDEN (IRE)

RESULT

RACE 1

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Last 6 Runs 61 1 314 F5 7

Horse RORY THE CAT TEORIE UNION FLAG CHURCHWARDEN LA QUARITE APPLES DESTINY

Career Wins 1 1 1 — — —

Places — — 1 — — —

Total Runs 2 1 3 — 2 1

Career Winnings 3812 4357 15609

Winning Distance Range 16F 16F 16F -

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

Runs Since Wins 0 0 1 — — —

Form Ratings 103 115 107 — 71 —

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Race 2

1.10PM two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds)

Total prize fund £30000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE tote.co.uk HOGMANEIGH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

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

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (39 wins from 182 runners, 21%) runs LUNAR POWER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 47 runners, 21%) runs IN THIS WORLD Longest Traveller: HOLMES ST GEORGES trained by S Crawford, Ireland.

Horse

Age

LUNAR POWER (IRE) (37) Ch g Power - Dusty Moon

Owner: The Thick As Thieves Syndicate Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Grange Stud Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

6 12 0

Jockey

Colours: BLACK and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 4/030-10 5 wins £42049

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a career-best effort (in blinkers) when successful over hurdles at Ballinrobe (22.4f) in May. Shaped better than distance beaten suggests when eighth of 10 on his recent yard debut at Haydock (18.9f) and his mark has eased ahead of this. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 137 Peter Kavanagh (3)

9 11 13

BENSON (GB) (23)

B g Beat Hollow - Karla June

Owner: J Fyffe & S Townshend Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Netherﬁeld House Stud Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star. Form: 211P-44 CD 6 wins £94321

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap hurdler who deservedly opened account for present yard here in January and followed up in Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso 2 months later. Not at best both starts this season (chasing debut ﬁrst occasion), however. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 136

CLEAR WHITE LIGHT (GB) (16) 8 B g Dubawi (IRE) - Dalkova

Ryan Mania

11 5

Owner: The cosy at home family and friends Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE hoops, Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton WHITE and BLACK striped sleeves, RED cap. Breeder: Godolphin Form: 1310-14 D 4 wins £20887

TIMEFORM VIEW Went the right way in handicaps for current yard last term, winning twice at around 2 1/2m. Successful return at Doncaster and latest effort at the same course is best excused, so not without hope. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 128

5 11 2

AFADIL (FR) (32) B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR)

Owner: Mr P. J. Vogt Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Breeder: S.A. Aga Khan Sponsor: Morson Group

Henry Brooke

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 021-0P3 C BF 4 wins £45061

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed himself to be well handicapped when comfortably seeing off 14 rivals at the Ayr Scottish National meeting in April. Back on track when third at Taunton last time and should be involved again. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 125 Freddie Gingell (5)

MATCHLESS (IRE) (30) B g Galileo (IRE) - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE)

Owner: John Marriott Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Coolmore Sponsor: Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd

6 11 1

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), striped sleeves and cap. Form: 613-212 C BF 7 wins £40114

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle here (15.6f, good to soft, 11/2) last month and only just denied in messy contest at Doncaster (19.4f) next time. Should go well again. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 124

HOLMES ST GEORGES (FR) (23)7 B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Une Toulousaine (FR)

Owner: Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland Breeder: Mrs C. Domenjoud & Mr A. Domenjoud Sponsor: The SPORTING LIFE

Sean Quinlan

11 1

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, EMERALD GREEN spots. Form: 1222-30 C 2 wins £10510

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who opened his account here over a year ago. Mostly creditable efforts since and likely needed run at Aintree on return. Not discounted. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 124 Ben Bromley (5)

IN THIS WORLD (FR) (17) B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Maia Royale (FR)

6 10 11

Owner: In This World Syndicate Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE sash and sleeves, Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester YELLOW cap. Breeder: Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois Form: 1/3P-65 2 wins £7879 Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) TIMEFORM VIEW Looked promising when winning on Flat and over hurdles in 2021 and, while he’s been very lightly raced since, there were signs of encouragement in his ﬁfth at Cheltenham recently. This isn’t as strong and he’s worthy of consideration. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/12/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 120 2023 WINNER: NAYATI (FR) 9 11 13 Brian Hughes 11-1 (Donald McCain) 10 ran

Harry Skelton

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Matchless (IRE), 7-2 Afadil (FR), In This World (FR), 13-2 Clear White Light (GB), 11-1 Benson (GB), 14-1 Holmes St Georges (FR), 22-1 Lunar Power (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

MATCHLESS is in top form and, having just been denied at Doncaster last month, he’s worth a chance to resume winning ways at the possible expense of Afadil, who is a rare runner at this track for his top stable. In This World is another one to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MATCHLESS (IRE) 2.AFADIL (FR) 3.IN THIS WORLD (FR)

RACE 2

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Last 6 Runs 4/930-18 211P-44 1319-14 821-7P3 613-212 1222-38 1/3P-65

Horse LUNAR POWER BENSON CLEAR WHITE LIGHT AFADIL MATCHLESS HOLMES ST GEORGES IN THIS WORLD

Career Wins 2 6 4 3 3 2 1

Places 3 4 3 1 3 4 1

Total Runs 11 23 13 9 8 11 5

Career Winnings 23161 94322 20888 37078 15486 10686 4085

Winning Distance Range 16-22F 16-20F 16-20F 16F 16F 16F 16F

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

Runs Since Wins 2 3 1 3 1 5 4

Form Ratings 136 133 137 140 138 140 138

Handicap Ratings 137 136 128 125 124 124 120

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Race 3

1.45PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £20000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE tote.co.uk NEW YEAR NEW ME HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): D McCain (39 wins from 182 runners, 21%) runs BALLYGEARY and COLLINGHAM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 47 runners, 21%) runs WILLIETHEBUILDER Longest Traveller: PARK ANNONCIADE trained by S Crawford, Ireland.

Horse

Age

CAITHNESS (IRE) (45)

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Princess Nina (IRE)

8 12 0

Owner: Lamont Racing Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross MAROON and YELLOW striped sleeves, hooped Breeder: Aidan Aherne cap. Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Form: 344-113 D 2 wins £9109 TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortable all-the-way winner of 2m maiden/handicap hurdles at Kelso (good to firm/ heavy) this autumn and fine effort in good Cheltenham novice handicap last time, unable to get the winner in trouble but having almost all the others on the stretch before the last. Up another 5lb but can do better. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 125

WILLIETHEBUILDER (IRE) (17) B g Arcadio (GER) - Crippled Cougar (IRE)

Jockey

Derek Fox

5 12 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN disc, Owner: Mrs Susan Carsberg Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester quartered cap. Breeder: Arctic Tack Stud Form: 352-145 D 1 wins £4356 Sponsor: Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has done well over hurdles for new yard this term, winning at Uttoxeter (2m) before good runs in Grade 2 and competitive handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (faded, Panjari third). This is a bit easier and he remains unexposed. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 125

CARCACI CASTLE (IRE) (57) B g Getaway (GER) - Hakuna (IRE)

8 11 13

Owner: Mr and Mrs M McPherson and Mrs Q Thomson Colours: PINK and GREY diamonds, diabolo on Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw sleeves, PINK cap, GREY diamond. Breeder: Don Commins Form: 61/11P-P D 2 wins £9802 Sponsor: Sandy Thomson TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a useful prospect when landing 2m maiden/novice hurdles at Kelso for new yard a year ago but has failed to complete both starts since 8 months apart (Grade 2 ﬁrst occasion), dropping away approaching 3 out and pulled up in handicap at Carlisle on return. Back down in trip. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 124

COLLINGHAM (GER) (30)

PARK ANNONCIADE (FR) (37) 6

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

Harry Skelton

Ryan Mania

6 11 11

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star. Breeder: D. A. Brand Form: 21U0-56 CD 7 wins £57678 Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a good campaign last term, winning handicaps at Wetherby and over C&D and second in this race (last two under this rider). Promising return at this track and while not so great at Doncaster next time he’ll likely be much closer to form back here in re-ﬁtted headgear. 1 of 2 for yard. Charlie Maggs (10) Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 122 B g Masked Marvel - Yellow Ball (FR)

Owner: Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland Breeder: Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier Sponsor: The SPORTING LIFE

11 9

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, EMERALD GREEN spots. Form: 021311 D 3 wins £35652

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving in chunks in handicap hurdles, value for nearer double the winning margin as he followed up his Ayr success in valuable Class 2 event at Haydock (18.9f) under this rider 5 weeks ago. Up 6lb and good shout in hat-trick bid. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 120 Ben Bromley (5)

5 11 8

SLUGGER (GB) (54) B g Ocovango - Dolly Boru

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

Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE disc, BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves. Form: 426-214 D BF 1 wins £4901

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over hurdles despite racing freely in 2m novice at Kelso on return in October and ran well behind Belle of Annandale here 8 weeks ago, mistakes late and fading. More needed now handicapping in ﬁrst-time tongue tie. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 119

Sean Quinlan

BALLYGEARY (IRE) (30) Br g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Sweet Poli (IRE)

Owner: Craig & Laura Buckingham Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Cathal Ennis Sponsor: Manor Farm Bloodstock

7 11 8

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star. Form: 1110-31 D 4 wins £23178

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a very positive start to his hurdles career, his only 2 defeats coming in hot Cheltenham handicaps (albeit ran well on return). Took a match last time and likely type down in trip. 1 of 2 runners for yard that won this in 2021 and 2023. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 119 Peter Kavanagh (3)

6 11 7

PANJARI (IRE) (17) B g Camelot - Path Wind (FR)

Owner: Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Breeder: Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Sponsor: Morson Group

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sash, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap. Form: 5213 D 2 wins £18229

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat in Germany and has been very quick in getting the hang of hurdling, winning extended 2m Taunton novice and running well from a good prominent position in Cheltenham handicap a fortnight ago. Headgear left off this time. Respected. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 118 Freddie Gingell (5)

CUBAN CIGAR (GB) (32) B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Semayyel (IRE)

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery & Russell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: The Semayyel Partnership Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

6 11 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond. Form: 312-241 CD 5 wins £32738

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced a pretty good record around here with a ﬁrst success of the season in C&D handicap 32 days ago under this rider. Needs more off a career-high mark now but that form has been franked. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 113

BELLE OF ANNANDALE (IRE) (30) 5

Ch m Australia - Fountain of Honour (IRE)

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

11 2

Colours: WHITE, YELLOW triple diamond, sleeves and cap. Form: 1214 CD 2 wins £8169

TIMEFORM VIEW Has done well switched to hurdles for new yard, winning 2m Perth maiden and C&D novice. Struggled in a listed race last time but handicaps will be more suitable. Visor goes on. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 113

SCOTS POET (GB) (32) B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph

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

Henry Brooke

8 10 7

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star. Form: 34-242F CD 3 wins £11576

TIMEFORM VIEW Another who goes well here, winning C&D handicap in February and a good second in November. In touch when slipping up between last 2 in race won by Cuban Cigar here 32 days ago and remains Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 104 in form, although this is much tougher.

Alan Doyle (5)

Craig Nichol

8 10 5

CANCAN (FR) (14)

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

Colours: DARK BLUE and GREY stripes, GREY Owner: The Dregs Of Humanity Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston sleeves, quartered cap. Breeder: E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Form: 2220/-P2 D 1 wins £4193 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Whighams Wine Cellars TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 2m mares’ novice hurdle at Ayr in November 2021 and proved she retains all of her ability on second start back after an absence when second in Class 5 mares’ handicap over C&D a fortnight ago. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 102 Danny McMenamin Much more needed in this. 2023 WINNER: BENSON 8 11 9 Ryan Mania 2-1 (Sandy Thomson) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Park Annonciade (FR), 13-2 Panjari (IRE), 15-2 Williethebuilder (IRE), 8-1 Caithness (IRE), 9-1 Ballygeary (IRE), 10-1 Collingham (GER), 14-1 Cuban Cigar (GB), 20-1 Carcaci Castle (IRE), Slugger (GB), Belle of Annandale (IRE), Scots Poet (GB), 33-1 Cancan (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

A hot renewal of this traditional New Year’s Day handicap with PARK ANNONCIADE taken to get the hat-trick up. He was value for nearer double the winning margin when taking a good contest at Haydock on Betfair Chase Day and can go on improving. There is more to come from Caithness and he’s feared, while Donald McCain, who has won 2 of the last 3 runnings of this, saddles an interesting pair in Collingham (second last year) and Ballygeary.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PARK ANNONCIADE (FR) 2.CAITHNESS (IRE) 3.COLLINGHAM (GER)

RACE 3

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

Last 6 Runs 344-113 352-145 61/11P-P 21U7-56 721311 426-214 1110-31 5213 312-241 1214 34-242F 2228/P2

Horse CAITHNESS WILLIETHEBUILDER CARCACI CASTLE COLLINGHAM PARK ANNONCIADE SLUGGER BALLYGEARY PANJARI CUBAN CIGAR BELLE OF ANNANDALE SCOTS POET CANCAN

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

Places 2 2 — 5 2 2 3 2 8 1 4 8

Total Runs 6 6 7 17 8 6 9 4 17 4 19 14

Career Winnings 9110 4357 15160 36174 35653 4901 22969 4955 26112 8169 11577 4193

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

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

Runs Since Wins 1 2 2 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 6 6

Form Ratings 124 126 — 128 124 117 126 125 124 127 130 127

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Race 4

2.20PM two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds)

Total prize fund £40000

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards

THE tote.co.uk AULD REEKIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (34 wins from 272 runners, 12%) runs CORRIGEEN ROCK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (10 wins from 47 runners, 21%) runs FRERE D’ARMES Longest Traveller: FIDELIO VALLIS trained by H Derham, Newbury, 372 miles.

Horse

Age

FIDELIO VALLIS (FR) (38) B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Quora Vallis (FR)

Owner: Mr Jonathan Gregory Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury Breeder: Mr Andre Noel Dutertre Sponsor: Olbg

9 12 0

Jockey

Colours: PURPLE, PINK stars, LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap. Form: 244/2-24 6 wins £39051

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful for Paul Nicholls in 2021 and he ran well on back of 9 months off when runner-up here (15.8f) in November. Not in quite the same form when fourth at Ascot (21f) later that month but no surprise to see a better showing now. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 140 Alice Stevens (5)

CORRIGEEN ROCK (IRE) (37) B g Westerner - Set In Her Ways (IRE)

Owner: The Caledonian Racing Society Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: J. J. Howlett Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

7 11 12

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, checked sleeves and cap. Form: 2261-14 5 wins £38333

TIMEFORM VIEW Took another step forward when making winning return from 6 months off at Kempton (18f) in October and creditable effort when fourth in stronger company at Ascot (16.7f) since. Mark demands that bit more but he’s another unexposed at this sort of trip. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 138

8 11 10

BASS ROCK (FR) (57) B g Martaline - Horta (FR)

Owner: Mr Raymond Anderson Green Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw star on cap. Breeder: S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud Form: 1/124U-P D 4 wins £38385 Sponsor: N. S. P. C. C. TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over hurdles and bright start over fences last winter, winning Carlisle novice (2m) prior to good second at Wetherby. Disappointed thereafter though and low-key return to action at First-named venue 2 months ago. Lines up here with yard in better form at least. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 136

FRERE D’ARMES (FR) (37) B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ville Sainte (FR)

COOPER’S CROSS (IRE) (9) B g Getaway (GER) - Rocella (GER)

BEFORE MIDNIGHT (GB) (35) 11 11 Ch g Midnight Legend - Lady Samantha

Owner: Mr N. Sutton Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Breeder: Mr David Redvers Sponsor: Bresbet

Harry Skelton

9 11 7

Owner: J FYFFE, S FYFFE & B ROBINSON Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star. Breeder: Alan O’Brien Form: 16F2-0P D 3 wins £65990 Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last term who ended the season with an excellent second in Scottish National at Ayr. Presumably needed the outing when eighth in Grand Sefton (21f) at Aintree in November and testing ground probably against him in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock 9 days ago. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 133

Ryan Mania

7 11 8

Owner: Belbroughton Racing Club Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, ROYAL BLUE Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE Breeder: Mr Xavier Leredde star. Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) Form: 1120-52 4 wins £32048 TIMEFORM VIEW Did well over hurdles and improved for switch to chasing, landing handicaps at Kempton/ Newbury last winter. Competitive from revised mark subsequently, ﬁnishing a solid second despite a late mistake in class 2 Ascot handicap (16.7f) 37 days ago. Unexposed at this sort of trip and sound claims. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 134

Derek Fox

Sam Coltherd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK stars, PINK and ROYAL BLUE diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: P6-5403 7 wins £99058

TIMEFORM VIEW Ridden more handily than previously this term and best effort yet for new yard when third of 6 in handicap chase at Kempton (20.5f) 5 weeks ago. Losing run is mounting up but afforded a chance by the assessor. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 131 Mr Ben Sutton (7)

10 11 3

HALF SHOT (IRE) (32) B g Yeats (IRE) - Dochas Supreme (IRE)

Owner: The Farming Army Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: Robert B. Hodgins Sponsor: Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED chevrons, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE stars. Form: 220-2U1 CD 4 wins £22680

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last term who has often run well at this venue, seen to good effect from the front when adding to his tally over extended 23f trip 32 days ago. Still, he arrives here better than ever and not discounted for all this rates tougher. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 129

CEDAR HILL (IRE) (54)

CRACKING DESTINY (IRE) (54) 11 10

Sean Quinlan

10 10 12

Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Dayamen

Owner: Raymond A Green & Patricia Manclark Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash, WHITE cap. Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Meadow Park Stud Form: P-21125 C D 8 wins £58536 Sponsor: N. S. P. C. C. TIMEFORM VIEW Landed small ﬁeld handicaps at Perth/Kelso during the summer and again ran well when chasing home Tommy’s Oscar at latter-named venue in October. Reportedly bled when last of 5 here (15.8f) in November STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/11/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have Danny McMenamin bled. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 124

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Cracking Gale (IRE)

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

Colours: BLACK, PINK star, PINK and BLACK check sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK stars. Form: 124441 C D 8 wins £65537

TIMEFORM VIEW Well served by test of speed when capitalising on reduced mark here (15.8f) 54 days ago, by 4 3/4 lengths from Fidelio Vallis. 5lb rise makes things tougher but expected to give another good account. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 121

Craig Nichol

2023 WINNER: MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) 8 12 0 Brian Hughes 5-2 (Donald McCain) 7 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Frere d’Armes (FR), 11-2 Half Shot (IRE), Cracking Destiny (IRE), 7-1 Fidelio Vallis (FR), 9-1 Corrigeen Rock (IRE), Before Midnight (GB), 11-1 Bass Rock (FR), 14-1 Cooper’s Cross (IRE), Cedar Hill (IRE)

RACE 4

PLAY SMARTER

FRERE D’ARMES stepped up plenty on his reappearance run and likely would have proved even more of a threat without a mistake 3 out when ﬁnishing runner-up at Ascot 37 days ago. Unexposed at this sort of trip, he can conﬁrm himself on a handy mark. Fidelio Vallis and Half Shot head up the dangers, whilst it would come as no surprise to see a better showing from Cooper’s Cross.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FRERE D’ARMES (FR) 2.FIDELIO VALLIS (FR) 3.HALF SHOT (IRE)

Horse FIDELIO VALLIS CORRIGEEN ROCK BASS ROCK FRERE D’ARMES COOPER’S CROSS BEFORE MIDNIGHT HALF SHOT CEDAR HILL CRACKING DESTINY

Career Wins 6 6 4 4 4 7 5 8 9

Places 6 2 5 4 6 10 12 6 8

Total Runs 18 16 15 14 20 31 36 36 43

Career Winnings 39545 38383 38386 32165 66040 99058 23100 58811 65595

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

Runs Since Wins 6 1 4 4 5 12 0 2 0

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Race 5

2.55PM two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds)

Total prize fund £8000

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards

THE tote.co.uk GYM MEMBERSHIP RENEWED NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

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

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (34 wins from 272 runners, 12%) runs INDIAN LOUIS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (4 wins from 38 runners, 11%) runs INDIAN LOUIS Longest Traveller: THE WHITE VOLCANO trained by W Storey, Consett, 113 miles.

Horse

Age

INDIAN LOUIS (IRE) (21) B g Mahler - Indian Fairy (IRE)

Owner: The Apaches Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Martin Cullinane Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

6 12 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, checked sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 11-0636

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner who has shaped like a stayer on all 3 starts over hurdles. Heads over the larger obstacles and looks just the type to do better in handicaps now stepping up in trip. Interesting. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 100

BREAKDANCE KID (GB) (33) Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Pinamar

Owner: Mrs Wilma Duffus Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Breeder: Cyril Humphris Sponsor: Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Bell Rural Solutions

Colours: BLACK and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, BLACK star. Form: P034-P5

MARAJMAN (FR) (14) Gr g Rajsaman (FR) - Mascarpone (FR)

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

Derek Fox

6 11 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Unpromising in points but back on track on second outing for this yard when ﬁfth of 13 in handicap at Kelso (20.9f, heavy) in November. Switches over the larger obstacles and as is often the case with this yard, the market should guide expectations. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 98

Jockey

Sam Coltherd

10 11 7

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED star, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap. Form: 2U1P00 D 4 wins £19627

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner for Charles & Adam Pogson in summer but no impact on all 3 starts in recent weeks. Now below last winning mark but can only be watched. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 93

EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) (21)

DR SHIROCCO (IRE) (54)

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

Daire Davis (7)

7 11 5

Owner: Blue Circle Racing Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE disc, ROYAL Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap. Breeder: W. M. Johnstone Form: 65-P042 CD BF 2 wins £7921 Sponsor: Dalcon Civil Engineering Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at 20f over hurdles who made an encouraging start over fences when fourth in handicap over C&D in November. Took a step forward from just out of the weights when runner-up at Ayr (20.5f, soft) a month later and there’s every chance he can go one better. Danny McMenamin Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 91 Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Uncommited (IRE)

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

9 11 1

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, PURPLE cross belts, PURPLE cap, LIGHT GREEN star. Form: 6-30F11 CD 2 wins £10165

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 at this C&D (good to soft) just under 8 weeks ago. Should go close again from 3lb higher mark. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 87

BARON BRIGGS (IRE) (65) B g Ocovango - Off She Goes (IRE)

Owner: Mr Raymond Anderson Green Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: John & Rosemary Hutch Sponsor: N. S. P. C. C.

Henry Brooke

7 10 9

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and star on cap. Form: 53/033-3 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a point and lightly raced under Rules. Made an encouraging return (had wind op in interim) on just his second start over fences when third at Kelso in October (made effort shade earlier than ideal) so he’s one to be interested in with that under his belt. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 81

Sean Quinlan

THE WHITE VOLCANO (IRE) (214) 12 10 B g September Storm (GER) - Ravishing Rita (IRE)

Owner: Mr W. Storey Trainer: Wilf Storey, Consett Breeder: Mr Philip White

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW braces, check cap. Form: 004-0P4 2 wins £19781

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who lost his way in Ireland and hard to derive any encouragement from his exploits since joining present yard. Easy to look elsewhere returning from 7 months off. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. Alice Stevens (5) Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 79

8 10 2

GET ‘EM IN (IRE) (228) B g Getaway (GER) - Swap Shop (IRE)

Owner: Miss Hazel Crichton Trainer: Maurice Barnes, Brampton Breeder: Miss Jane Doran Sponsor: Tote

Colours: YELLOW, DARK GREEN armlets, DARK GREEN and WHITE striped cap. Form: 00/0F-33

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little over hurdles and similar story over fences to date. Set for another struggle from marginally out of the weights. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 73 Conor Rabbitt (5)

DIVAS DOYEN (IRE) (46) B m Doyen (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR)

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

7 10 2

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW hoop. Form: 5525-2P

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor 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) 2023 WINNER: LARGE ACTION 7 11 1 Ryan Mania 25-1 (Roger Fell) 12 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 9. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Euchan Falls (IRE), 4-1 Dr Shirocco (IRE), 9-2 Baron Briggs (IRE), 10-1 Indian Louis (IRE), 18-1 The White Volcano (IRE), 20-1 Breakdance Kid (GB), Marajman (FR), Get ‘em In (IRE), 28-1 Divas Doyen (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A few in with a squeak but EUCHAN FALLS improved on his chasing debut effort when ﬁnishing runner-up at Ayr 3 weeks ago, and with better still to come, he’s fancied to come out on top at the expense of Baron Briggs, who paid the price for trying ﬁrst to close down the front runner at Kelso a couple of months ago. Dr Shirocco and Indian Louis are another couple of interesting contenders, also.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) 2.BARON BRIGGS (IRE) 3.DR SHIROCCO (IRE)

RESULT

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 11-9636 P/734-P5 2U1P07 65-P042 6-37F11 53/033-3 084-8P4 90/8F-33 5525-2P

Horse INDIAN LOUIS BREAKDANCE KID MARAJMAN EUCHAN FALLS DR SHIROCCO BARON BRIGGS THE WHITE VOLCANO GET ‘EM IN DIVAS DOYEN

Career Wins 2 — 4 2 3 — 3 — —

Places 1 — 10 2 7 2 4 — 1

Total Runs 8 7 32 18 35 7 38 9 14

Career Winnings — 19746 7922 10166 19782

Winning Distance Range 24F 19-20F 20F 20-24F 22-24F -

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

Runs Since Wins 4 — 3 7 0 — 24 — —

Form Ratings — — 108 104 99 102 79 108 95

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Race 6

3.30PM About three miles (2m 7f 180yds)

Total prize fund £8000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE tote.co.uk DRY JANUARY STARTS NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (18-23): L Russell (34 wins from 272 runners, 12%) runs AURORA THUNDER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Alexander (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs SANOSUKE Longest Traveller: RESERVE JUDGEMENT trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

Horse

Age

CALL ME HARRY (IRE) (23) B g Make Believe - Lake Moon

7 12 0

Jockey

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown on sleeves. Breeder: Richard Ahern Form: P-4421U CD 3 wins £10618 Sponsor: North Sea Logistics, Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in November who had yet to be asked for effort when swerved and unseated 2 out.in handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, heavy) 23 days ago. Enters calculations off the same mark. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 109 Danny McMenamin

REPUBLICAN (GB) (251) B g Kayf Tara - Noun de La Thinte (FR)

Owner: Mr Edward J. Ware Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury Breeder: Miss V. M. Williams Sponsor: Olbg

9 11 13

Colours: BLACK and WHITE (quartered), SCARLET sleeves and cap. Form: 0441442 wins £12323

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a long losing run at Hereford in February and signed off with a solid fourth at Ffos Las (2m4f) on his ﬁnal run for Oliver Sherwood in April. Interesting on his return with yard among the winners. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 108

TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) (21) B g Fame And Glory - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE)

8 11 12

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK Owner: Mr J. Fyffe Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star. Breeder: Michael. C. Griffin Form: 1U1-4P5 5 wins £24229 Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Bell Rural Solutions TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 4 times over hurdles and also an easy winner of 3-runner race on first completed chase start at Plumpton in April for Jennie Candlish. Yet to hit top form in three runs for his new yard though, never-dangerous fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, soft) 21 days ago. More needed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107

AURORA THUNDER (GB) (21) 10 11 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

Paul O’Brien

Sam Coltherd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star. Form: 043-533 C 3 wins £17082

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who posted a respectable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 21 days ago. It’s now 12 runs since her last win in 2022, though. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 104 Patrick Wadge (3)

RESERVE JUDGEMENT (IRE) (52) 8 B g Ocovango - Reserve The Right (IRE)

Owner: Mr D. Kierans Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland Breeder: Desmond Devereux

11 7

Colours: WHITE and BLACK diamonds, chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK stars. Form: 06-164F D 1 wins £5221

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Down Royal in June and in the process of running well when unseated rider 3 out in handicap hurdle there (24.1f, soft) 52 days ago. This irish challenger is one to consider. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 102 Mr Alex Harvey (7)

SANOSUKE (IRE) (14) B g Galileo (IRE) - Fix (NZ)

6 11 4

Owner: Douglas Miller, Coltman, Dunning, Turcan Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap. Breeder: Coolmore Form: 2-2P513 CD BF 2 wins £9491 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat in Ireland and he got off the mark in this sphere when seeing off 10 rivals over C&D in November. Good third of 9 here after a 6lb rise last time so he’s one for the shortlist. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 99

Sean Quinlan

7 11 2

KISS MY FACE (GB) (20) B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Bridle Belle

Owner: Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Breeder: Mrs H. Steel Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Colours: BLACK and LIGHT BLUE check, BLACK sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, RED cap. Form: 4/512615 wins £20868

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler at Catterick when last seen in this sphere in February and arrives in good nick from a spell on the AW Flat. Needs considering. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 97

THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (32) B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott

Owner: BAD Racing Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

Henry Brooke

7 10 9

Colours: GREY, ORANGE stars, GREY cap. Form: 543-455

TIMEFORM VIEW Still to get her head in front but she comes here in decent nick, ﬁfth of 11 to Sanosuke in handicap hurdle over C&D (soft) 32 days ago. Solid claims once more. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 90

Lewis Dobb (7)

2023 WINNER: BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) 6 11 7 Edward Austin 9-4 (Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford) 10 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Reserve Judgement (IRE), 5-1 Sanosuke (IRE), 11-2 Aurora Thunder (GB), 6-1 Call Me Harry (IRE), 13-2 Republican (GB), 8-1 Theirshegoes (IRE), 10-1 Kiss My Face (GB), 22-1 Telhimlisten (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A case can be made for virtually all of these but REPUBLICAN hails from a yard among the winners so is taken to go in at the ﬁrst time of asking for his new handler and edge out in-form top-weight Call Me Harry. Theirshegoes and Aurora Thunder are both weighted to have a say too in a competitive handicap.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REPUBLICAN 2.CALL ME HARRY (IRE) 3.THEIRSHEGOES (IRE)

Horse CALL ME HARRY REPUBLICAN TELHIMLISTEN AURORA THUNDER RESERVE JUDGEMENT SANOSUKE KISS MY FACE THEIRSHEGOES

Career Wins 3 2 5 3 2 1 2 —

Places 1 4 3 14 — 6 4 1

Total Runs 12 20 16 35 12 15 16 8

Career Winnings 10618 12422 23562 17082 5310 3697 8988

Winning Distance Range 16-24F 19-20F 16-20F 20F 23-24F 24F 22-25F -

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

Runs Since Wins 1 2 3 12 3 1 5 —

Form Ratings 109 107 109 113 107 112 — 112

Handicap Ratings 109 108 107 104 102 99 97 90

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.35 - THE tote.co.uk HAIR OF THE DOG JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for juvenile four yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2023 and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Grey Bomber Series qualifier. 10 entries at £35. - Closed December 26th, 2023. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.10 - THE tote.co.uk HOGMANEIGH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145. £150 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Penalties, after December 23rd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries at £150. - Closed December 26th, 2023. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.45 - THE tote.co.uk NEW YEAR NEW ME HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Penalties, after December 23rd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £100. - Closed December 26th, 2023. SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.20 - THE tote.co.uk AULD REEKIE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145. £200 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Penalties, after December 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 1 at £40 and 11 at £200. - Closed December 26th, 2023. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.55 - THE tote.co.uk GYM MEMBERSHIP RENEWED 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £40 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Penalties, after December 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £40. - Closed December 26th, 2023. SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.30 - THE tote.co.uk DRY JANUARY STARTS NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2023. Penalties, after December 23rd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier. 16 entries at £40. - Closed December 26th, 2023. SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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