Musselburgh Racecard - Friday 5th January

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

TODAY’S FEATURE TURE RACE

Today’s day’s feature race falls at 1:20. A Limited Novice Chase contested by a competitive looking field of six, with James ames Owen’s GRONZI heading the weights. The eight-year-old is only having his second start for his new yard but was more than capable when trained by Charles Byr Byrnes. He made a more than pleasing returnn at Doncaster and is well worth another go with that run und under his belt. John McConnell’s lightly raced aced five-year-old JACKPOT DE CHOISEL is having his first start over fences after being tried in some very good novice races over hurdles. He has his share of ability and shou should he take to the larger obstacles he could be hard to peg back.

JOCKEYS TO WATCH H BRIAN HUGHES and DEREK FOX cannot be separated at thee to top of the jockey’s championship, with the pair tied on four wins apiece. Brian has five rides on today’s card, with the first coming in the 12:45 for trainer Donald McCain. Chatshow Host races ces off a nice weight but has failed to have much of an impact in both hurdles starts so far. Whitehaven found only one better last time out at Bangor-On-Dee and looks the pick of the bunch to get him into the winners’ enclosure. CRAIG NICHOL sits just behind the leading duo on three and looks too have a great chance to join tthem on four with WE STILL BELIEVE.

TRAINERS TO WATCH Leading course trainer LUCINDA RUSSELL has an impressive nine declared runners, that she will be hoping can take her further clear of the chasing pack. So They Say is partnered by the talented Patrick Wadge in our opener and he’ll be hoping to make it an early double with Josie Alice should So They Say oblige in the first. JOHN MCCONNELL sends over two to try and continue his impressive season. Jackpot de Choisel is likely to be popular in our feature race while Lieutenant Mayne will bid to try and send the trainer home victorious in our finale.

RACE DESCRIPTIONS 12.10 THE TOTE PLACEPOT, WIN WITHOUT A WINNER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP CHASE Our first race is a two mile seven and a half furlong handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170. This race is specifically for Conditional Jockeys, who’s weight is determined by winners rode.

12.45 THE TOTE GUARANTEE, BET SMARTER MAIDEN HURDLE 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 five-years-old and upwards in this three mile race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.

1.20 THE NEW TOTE MULTIPLES ONLY ON-COURSE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE This is a two mile, four and a half furlong handicap steeple chase for novice five-year-olds and upwards. 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..

1.55 THE TOTE.CO.UK YOUR FIRST PLACE FOR RACING HANDICAP HURDLE This is a two mile and four furlong handicap hurdle race 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 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

2.30 THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE 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 mile novices hurdle is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than two races over hurdles.

3.05 THE @TOTERACING ON TWITTER (NOT X) HANDICAP CHASE This is a two mile steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

3.40 THE TOTE.CO.UK BACK TO WORK MONDAY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE The final race on the day, as the title suggests, is 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, five and six and will be run over one mile, seven and a half furlongs.

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JOCKEYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP

OWNERS CHAMPIONSHIP

BRIAN HUGHES

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D&D ARMSTRONG & LEE WESTWOOD 2

DEREK FOX

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J FYFFE

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CRAIG NICHOL

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THE COOL CATS

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BEST TURNED OUT YARD CHAMPIONSHIP DONALD MCCAIN

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LIZZIE QUINLAN

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LUCINDA RUSSELL

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TRAINERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP LUCINDA RUSSELL

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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.

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

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

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

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: Selected to win the race.

Good chance of being placed.

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

Can be given little or no chance.

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Race 1

12.10PM Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 138yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for five yrs old and upwards

THE tote PLACEPOT,WIN WITHOUT A WINNER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

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

(Penalty Value £3696.70) A

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 274 runners, 13%) runs SO THEY SAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs SO THEY SAY Weightwatcher: GET WITH IT won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 6lb to 94.

Longest Traveller: LE GRAND VERT trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 152 miles.

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DEEP CHARM (GB) (18) 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

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

Form: 3PF-P11 CD 3 wins £10517

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely struggled last season but back to form with a bang when scoring at Sedgefield and over C&D (beat reopposing Coolkill by 1 1/2 lengths) in recent months. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 100

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SO THEY SAY (GB) (18)

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GET WITH IT (IRE) (18)

B m Malinas (GER) - Feisty Lass (IRE)

Edward Austin

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Owner: The Osprey Partnership Colours: BLACK, WHITE seams, WHITE and Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross BLACK striped sleeves and cap.

Breeder: J. P. Selby Form: 143/-F24 BF Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who was second in Kelso handicap hurdle in November and made an encouraging start to her chase career when fourth to Dark Charm and Coolkill over C&D 18 days ago, travelling well up with pace for long way. Likely to progress and might be able to turn the tables on her old rivals.

Patrick Wadge (3) Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 96 B g Getaway (GER) - Listening (IRE)

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

9 11 8

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

Form: 60-6655 D 2 wins £6371

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase scorer around 3m in the first half of last season. Has come down in the weights but hasn’t been showing enough to suggest he’s likely to take advantage, finishing behind a few of these over C&D latest.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94 Ciaran O’Shea (7)

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FORTCANYON (IRE) (13) B g Yeats (IRE) - Thegoodwans Sister (IRE)

Owner: Mr C. Storey Trainer: Sandy Forster, Kelso Breeder: Larry Mealiffe

8 11 8

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW hoop.

Form: 4031-50 D 2 wins £7807

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of handicap hurdle wins at up to 3m at the start of 2023. Point background but let down by jumping in 2 handicap chases this winter. Has first-time cheekpieces added to a tongue tie. Can only be watched for now.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94

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COOLKILL (IRE) (18) B g Arcadio (GER) - Elisabetta (IRE)

Owner: Mr Ken McGarrity Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: F. Quinn & S. Browne Sponsor: Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd

Colours: WHITE and MAROON check, MAROON sleeves, WHITE armlets, MAROON cap.

Form: P/00P0-2 1 wins £3168

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely struggled since a novice hurdle win in April 2021 but much more positive signs when returning from 8 months off to finish 1 1/2 lengths second of 11 to the reopposing Deep Charm over C&D (soft) 18 days ago. 2lb better with that one now. Should go well. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 90

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NOT THE CHABLIS (IRE) (18) 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

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Conor Rabbitt

10 11 4

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

Form: 6/P0-460 CD 2 wins £9227

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but held by a few of these on last month’s C&D form. Visor off, cheekpieces back on.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 90

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Joe Williamson

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LE GRAND VERT (FR) (10) B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Eliga (FR)

Owner: Mr Richard Howard & Mr Ben Howard Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: S.C. P. Ecurie Pegase & Mme S. Mottier Sponsor: Effingham Steel Services Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK seams, diamonds on sleeves, PINK cap.

Form: 0/024-0U 1 wins £9000

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner in France in summer 2021. Better signs for new yard when second at Market Rasen back in March but has been unable to back it up, unseating early at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 89 Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

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EVEQUE (FR) (23)

Ch g Kotky Bleu (FR) - Gloria IV (FR)

Owner: Mrs J. M. Walton Trainer: Jane Walton, Otterburn Breeder: Vicomtesse Yves D’Armaille Sponsor: Dunns Houses

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED hoop, WHITE sleeves, RED cap.

Form: 564-P3U

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but was third over fences at Newcastle in November and yet to be asked for effort when unseating 3 out at Hexham since.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75

Peter Kavanagh

2023 WINNER: MASSINI MAN 10 10 11 Ryan Mania 11-4 (Sandy Thomson) 9 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 So They Say (GB), 3-1 Deep Charm (GB), 9-2 Coolkill (IRE), 10-1 Eveque (FR), 11-1 Not The Chablis (IRE), 12-1 Get With It (IRE), 20-1 Fortcanyon (IRE), 22-1 Le Grand Vert (FR)

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A C&D race 18 days ago looks the key piece of form here. SO THEY SAY was behind Deep Charm and Coolkill on that occasion but Lucinda Russell’s 8-y-o impressed with the way she travelled and jumped for a long way on that occasion and might be able to turn the tables on her old rivals on slightly better terms this time, particularly if Patrick Wadge’s 3lb claim here is taken into account.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SO THEY SAY 2.DEEP CHARM 3.COOLKILL (IRE)

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

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

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Last 6 Runs PF-P11 143/F24 60-6655 4931-57 P/89P8-2 6/P8-467 8/024-7U 564-P3U

Horse DEEP CHARM SO THEY SAY GET WITH IT FORTCANYON COOLKILL NOT THE CHABLIS LE GRAND VERT EVEQUE

Career Wins 3 1 2 2 1 3 1 —

Places 3 1 3 1 2 5 4 3

Total Runs 17 6 23 15 13 24 20 19

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Career Winnings 10517 — 6582 7807 3169 16041 9000

Winning Distance Range 24-27F 21F 23-24F 22-24F 16F 16-24F 19F -

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

Runs Since Wins 0 5 8 2 8 8 10 —

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Race 2

12.45PM About three miles (2m 7f 180yds)

Total prize fund £6000

for maiden five yrs old and upwards

THE tote GUARANTEE, BET SMARTER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Owners Prize Money. Winner £2504; Second £1252; Third £626; Fourth £313.

(Penalty Value £3267.60)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (39 wins from 183 runners, 21%) runs CHATSHOW HOST Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs JOSIE ALICE Longest Traveller: CHOSEN TEMPLAR trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 332 miles.

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ASK MY HEATHER (IRE) (50) Ch g Ask - Tilly Ann (IRE)

Owner: Mr Ronald Payne Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn Breeder: Martin Keating Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

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Colours: PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN hoop, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets.

Form: 000-PPP

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers and has offered little sent hurdling this season, pulled up all 3 starts over timber. Step up in trip not enough to tempt.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

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CHOSEN TEMPLAR (IRE) (107) 6 B g Well Chosen - Kilganey Maid (IRE)

Owner: Mr Mark E. Smith Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green Breeder: Seamus Cooney Sponsor: Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

Colours: WHITE, RED cross belts and sleeves.

Form: P/PP5-51

MOUNT FALCON (IRE) (48) B g Ask - Eatons Way (IRE)

Owner: The Falconers & Sam Burns Trainer: Tim Reed, Hexham Breeder: Mrs Noreen Moran

Colours: PINK, BLACK Cross of Lorraine and armlets.

Form: 3P-00

MOVES LIKE MONTY (IRE) (230) 6 B g Sageburg (IRE) - Toulon Pass (IRE)

Owner: The Wide Awake Syndicate Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: D. J. Fitzpatrick Sponsor: Postpack Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PINK star, PINK sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, PINK cap, EMERALD GREEN star.

Form: 0-F1 D

CHATSHOW HOST (IRE) (10) B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Back On Stage (IRE)

Owner: T W Johnson & G Maxwell Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Miriam & Luke Murphy Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE braces and sleeves.

Form: 2115-05 D

JOSIE ALICE (IRE) (16)

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)

Owner: Miss Lucinda V. Russell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Ronald Brown Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Adam Wedge

7 10 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who shaped like a stayer on her only start in bumpers. No better than mid-division in mares novice hurdles, left behind from early in straight when fifth of 7 at Wetherby (19.7f) on Boxing Day. However, she could yet do better upped to 3m.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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Harry Reed

11 2

TIMEFORM VIEW €5,500 3-y-o, £36,000 5-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Knight Pass. Dam unraced half-sister to Grand National winner Monty’s Pass. Irish point winner and he’s one to note on Rules debut (has had a wind op).

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

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Jonathan Burke

6 11 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 3 finishers on completed outing in Irish points and has failed to beat a rival both starts in novice hurdles. Goes up in distance but it remains easy enough to look elsewhere.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

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Sam Coltherd

11 2

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to stay well and, upped in trip on his third start in bumpers, got off the mark at Listowel (20f) in September. Had the benefit of an enterprising ride last time, but he’s respected as he goes hurdling on first run for yard after leaving P. O’Rourke.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

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Jockey

Brian Hughes

6 10 9

Colours: DARK BLUE, ORANGE chevrons, YELLOW cap.

Form: 531-34 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who ran to a modest level in pair of bumpers just 5 days apart in December, fourth of 7 at Ayr 16 days ago. Can take a step forward as she goes significantly up in distance for her hurdles bow.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Patrick Wadge (3)

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2023 WINNER: COMMUNITY REBEL (IRE) 7 10 11 Edward Austin 17-2 (James Ewart) 7 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Moves Like Monty (IRE), 2-1 Chosen Templar (IRE), 7-2 Josie Alice (IRE), 7-1 Chatshow Host (IRE), 66-1 Ask My Heather (IRE), Mount Falcon (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Successful on his third outing in Irish points, MOVES LIKE MONTY makes plenty of appeal on paper as a half-brother to 4 winners from the family of the Grand National winner Monty’s Pass. He can score on his first start over hurdles, with Irish bumper winner Chosen Templar feared most as he makes his stable/hurdles debut, ahead of Josie Alice.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOVES LIKE MONTY (IRE) 2.CHOSEN TEMPLAR (IRE) 3.JOSIE ALICE (IRE)

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Last 6 Runs 080-PPP P/PP5-51 3P-00 8/F1 2115-75 531-34

Horse ASK MY HEATHER CHOSEN TEMPLAR MOUNT FALCON MOVES LIKE MONTY CHATSHOW HOST JOSIE ALICE

Career Wins — 1 — 1 2 1

Places — — 1 — 2 1

Total Runs 7 6 4 3 8 5

Career Winnings 6372 — — —

Winning Distance Range 20F 24F 24F 24F

Winning Going Range — — — G GS —

Runs Since Wins — 0 — 0 3 2

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Race 3

1.20PM two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds)

Total prize fund £12000

for novice five yrs old and upwards

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

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RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 274 runners, 13%) runs GARDE DES CHAMPS and I AM GONNA BE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs GARDE DES CHAMPS and I AM GONNA BE Longest Travellers: ROBINSTOWN trained by C Collins & JACKPOT DE CHOISEL trained by J Mcconnell - both Ireland.

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Age

GROZNI (FR) (21)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Urane de Ferbet (FR)

Owner: EFEX Racing Club Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket Breeder: Mr Ivan Dumont

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8 11 10

Jockey

Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE check, diamonds on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap.

Form: 343312 D 5 wins £24649

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdles winner for Charles Byrnes and didn’t need to improve to get off the mark over fences at Downpatrick on final start for that yard in August. Positive start for this stable when second at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) back from a break 3 weeks ago and strong claims off the same mark.

Mr Alex Chadwick (7) Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 130

2

POZO EMERY (FR) (27) B g Le Havre (IRE) - Chic Et Zen (FR)

9 11 4

Owner: The Black And White Army Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery

Colours: BLACK, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK stars.

Form: 2/3122//-P 1 wins £3768 TIMEFORM VIEW Promising novice hurdler for Paul Nicholls in 2021 and showed an aptitude for chasing on return from a lengthy absence in first-time cheekpieces (discarded here) at Aintree last month. Hard to be sure quite how much ability he actually retains but this run should be more revealing. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 9/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 124

3

JACKPOT DE CHOISEL (FR) (109)5 11 B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Best of Choisel (FR)

Owner: Mr D. Kierans Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland Breeder: E.A.R.L. JL

2

Colours: WHITE and BLACK diamonds, chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK stars.

Form: 315-P 2 wins £8118

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start on the Flat and duly landed the odds on second start in this sphere at Ayr (2m, soft) last February. No show in better company both subsequent starts but this is a realistic starting point for the switch to fences and he has to enter calculations.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 128

4

ROBINSTOWN (IRE) (40) B g Stowaway - Eau Pure (FR)

Owner: One For No Reason Syndicate Trainer: Cian Collins, Ireland Breeder: Mr Noel Collins

Adam Wedge

Ben Harvey (3)

9 10 9

Colours: BLACK, RED sash, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, RED diamonds.

Form: 3P6-05P 2 wins £13758

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a 3m handicap hurdle at Clonmel on debut for this yard in October 2022 but hasn’t come close to matching that form since, including in his 5 attempts over fences. Now tried in blinkers.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 115 Danny Gilligan (3)

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GARDE DES CHAMPS (IRE) (20) 8

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - La Reine de Riogh (IRE)

10 9

Owner: The Champs Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED disc, RED and Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross EMERALD GREEN hooped sleeves, RED cap.

Breeder: John P. Cahill Form: 4-21P30 1 wins £5809 Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Convincing hurdles winner in a refitted tongue strap at Perth last June (final start for Keith Dalgleish) and shaped well when third on chase debut at Wetherby (15f, good) in October. Would be a serious player if able to build on that but needs to shrug off a low-key subsequent display at Doncaster.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

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I AM GONNA BE (IRE) (21) B m Barely A Moment (AUS) - Janet Lindup

Alan Doyle (5)

7 10 5

Owner: Mr Mark Dunphy Colours: BLACK, ORANGE star, BLACK sleeves, Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross ORANGE stars, BLACK cap, ORANGE star.

Breeder: Mark Molloy & T. Westropp Bennett Form: 124P-20 D 2 wins £7366 Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner for Michael Scudamore and made a promising start over fences when runner-up at Ayr (20.5f, good) in November. It was a stronger race than this in which she was safely held at Cheltenham since and it wouldn’t be much of a surprise were she to get back on track. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run Patrick Wadge (3) on 15/12/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 111

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2023 WINNER: NOTLONGTILLMAY 7 10 11 Patrick Cowley 7-4 (L J Morgan) 5 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Grozni (FR), 10-3 Jackpot de Choisel (FR), 9-2 I Am Gonna Be (IRE), 6-1 Garde des Champs (IRE), 10-1 Pozo Emery (FR), 33-1 Robinstown (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

GROZNI made an encouraging start for his new connections when finding just one too strong under Alex Chadwick at Doncaster. This drop back in trip is unlikely to be an issue and he is appealing off the same mark here. I Am Gonna Be, who looks the pick of the Lucinda Russell-trained duo, is feared most ahead of Irish-raider Jackpot de Choisel.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GROZNI (FR) 2.I AM GONNA BE (IRE) 3.JACKPOT DE CHOISEL (FR)

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

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

Last 6 Runs 343312 23122/P 315-P 3P6-75P 4-21P37 124P-28

Horse GROZNI POZO EMERY JACKPOT DE CHOISEL ROBINSTOWN GARDE DES CHAMPS I AM GONNA BE

Career Wins 5 1 1 2 1 2

Places 8 4 1 4 8 5

Total Runs 28 6 4 25 20 13

Career Winnings 24961 3769 4547 13992 5809 7367

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

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

Runs Since Wins 1 3 2 10 3 5

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Race 4

1.55PM two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds)

Total prize fund £10000

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Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252.

(Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 1lb.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (39 wins from 183 runners, 21%) runs HEARTBREAK KID Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs MONOCHROMIX Weightwatcher: BIG BAD BEAR won off a handicap mark of 118, his rating is now down 10lb to 108.

Longest Traveller: HEARTBREAK KID trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles.

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Age

HEARTBREAK KID (IRE) (10) B g Getaway (GER) - Bella’s Bury

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9 11 13

Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, GREY Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Breeder: Mr Finian Magner Form: 34-162r D 5 wins £30099 Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of his falling mark over fences at Bangor in May and, after a below-par run the following month (had a wind op subsequently), bounced back to form when runner-up at Sedgefield in November. However, ran out at the fourth back over hurdles there on Boxing Day. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

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LEADING FORCE (IRE) (258)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Good Looking Woman (IRE)

Jockey

Brian Hughes

7 11 7

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw on sleeves.

Breeder: Oliver Loughlin Form: 522224Sponsor: North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who finished runner-up 4 times over hurdles last season. Under performed on handicap debut at Ayr when last seen but it would be no surprise to see him bounce back on his return to action, especially with his yard amongst the winners.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 110

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CITY DERBY (IRE) (100) Ch g Ask - Reine d’Or (IRE)

Ryan Mania

8 11 5

Owner: Fools Who Dream Partnership Colours: RED, BLACK stars, armlets and cap.

Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland Form: 5-22432 D 4 wins £13840 Breeder: Mr & Mrs P. Haughey Sponsor: Bolton Mill Holiday Park

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a handicap at Wetherby (21.2f) in April and has continued in good heart, considerately handled when runner-up to a less exposed one at Perth (2m4f) in September. Could be thereabouts once more after a break.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108 Peter Kavanagh (3)

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LES’S LEGACY (GB) (25) B g Kutub (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE)

7 11 5

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

Sponsor: Simpsons Malt Ltd, J E Douglas & Sons Form: 14-2254 3 wins £23396 TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner last season. Hasn’t quite matched that form in 2 runs over fences but posted a pair of good runner-up efforts in 2m Hexham handicap hurdles at the start of the summer, so return to the smaller obstacles rates a plus. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

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BIG BAD BEAR (IRE) (91) Br g Jeremy (USA) - Our Polly (IRE)

Sam Coltherd

10 11 5

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, YELLOW Owner: Tor Side Racing and ROYAL BLUE hooped sleeves, striped cap.

Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke Form: 25006-5 D Breeder: Mrs Barbara Beattie 6 wins £41838 Sponsor: First Recruitment Group, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back wins in spring 2022. Largely disappointed since, though possibly needed the run when fifth on reappearance at Hexham in October.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108 Conor Rabbitt (5)

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MONOCHROMIX (FR) (27) Gr g Morandi (FR) - Lounamix (FR)

Owner: Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Az. Agr. Le Ferriere Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

6 11 4

Colours: PRIMROSE, ROSE hoops, ROSE cap.

Form: 332-255

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who ran creditably first 2 starts this season. Found run of good form coming to a halt at Aintree last time but may benefit from a return to around 2 1/2m.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107 Patrick Wadge (3)

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LIHYAN (IRE) (18)

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

Colours: BLACK, BEIGE epaulets, armlets and cap.

Form: 40-5551 CD 2 wins £9894

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to his best to record a first success for current connections in 9-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) 18 days ago, driven out. Hit with an 8lb rise but that shouldn’t prevent another good run.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105 William Maggs (7)

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DUYFKEN (GB) (25)

B g Le Havre (IRE) - Australienne (IRE)

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

Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere Form: 3421-33 BF 1 wins £3696 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term with a win at Perth and resumed with a good third in 15-runner handicap at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) in October, clear of rest. Shade disappointing at Ayr since but promises to be suited by the step up in trip.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 105 Danny McMenamin 2023 WINNER: RED MISSILE (IRE) 6 10 0 Patrick Wadge 11-4 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 7.

Blinkers worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lihyan (IRE), 7-2 Duyfken (GB), 7-1 Leading Force (IRE), 15-2 City Derby (IRE), 8-1 Heartbreak Kid (IRE), 10-1 Monochromix (FR), 12-1 Les’s Legacy (GB), 16-1 Big Bad Bear (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

DUYFKEN was a shade disappointing at Ayr last time, but he’s well worth another chance judged on his promising reappearance third at Kelso, especially now moving up to a trip that is expected to suit.

Recent C&D scorer Lihyan is likely to go well again, with Leading Force another to consider for a yard starting to hit form.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DUYFKEN 2.LIHYAN (IRE) 3.LEADING FORCE (IRE)

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

Last 6 Runs 34-162R 5222245-22432 14-2254 25876-5 332-255 40-5551 3421-33

Horse HEARTBREAK KID LEADING FORCE CITY DERBY LES’S LEGACY BIG BAD BEAR MONOCHROMIX LIHYAN DUYFKEN

Career Wins 6 1 4 3 6 — 2 1

Places 5 5 6 5 6 2 — 3

Total Runs 25 14 25 23 31 7 12 7

Career Winnings 29397 — 13840 23397 41838 9999 3697

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

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

Runs Since Wins 3 8 6 5 9 — 0 2

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2.30PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for novice four yrs old and upwards

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

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RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (39 wins from 183 runners, 21%) runs WHITEHAVEN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs WHOZATGIRL Longest Traveller: UNCLE ARTHUR trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 350 miles.

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WHITEHAVEN (FR) (21) Bl g Le Havre (IRE) - Passion Blanche

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7 11 12

Jockey

Owner: Mr & Mrs G. Calder Colours: MAROON, BEIGE star, DARK GREEN Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, BEIGE star.

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent et al Form: 355-02 5 wins £18952 Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited, Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat (stays 16.5f) and, while he’s yet to match that level of form in this sphere, he shaped well when second in first-time blinkers at Bangor 3 weeks ago. Can make his presence felt.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

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PRINCE NINO (FR) (13)

Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Down On My Knees (FR)

Brian Hughes

7 11 11

Owner: Bolton Mill Racing Colours: BLACK, EMERALD GREEN stars, Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, EMERALD GREEN star.

Breeder: Marie Lapios Baudry & Sophie Lapios Form: 01644P 2 wins £8449

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over 2 1/2m at Perth at the end of the summer and creditable fourth to the in-form Horn Cape (winner again since) at Sedgefield in November. Below form both subsequent starts. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/12/2023 it was reported that the horse made a mistake and didn’t travel.

Peter Kavanagh (3) Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94

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10 11 9

RAFFERTY (IRE) (10)

B g Arcadio (GER) - Mighty Star (IRE)

Owner: Triumph In Mind Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Breeder: George R. Williams Sponsor: Postpack Ltd

Colours: MAROON, GREY and MAROON hooped sleeves and cap.

Form: 3P/4-064 2 wins £7079

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 of first 3 starts over fences for this yard 2 years ago but hasn’t shown much in a handful of runs since. Returns to hurdling with something to prove.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 92 (-4)

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PERCY WILLIS (GB) (10) B g Sir Percy - Peace Lily

Owner: The Unlikely Lads Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn Breeder: Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

6 11 9

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN spots, RED cap.

Form: P/40634 wins £14808

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced and modest form over hurdles but ran well on the Flat last time and, with room for improvement in his jumping, there’s some scope for him from this mark.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92

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SUNDAY SOLDIER (IRE) (18) Ch m Shantou (USA) - Fortunes Harvest (FR)

Henry Brooke

6 11 9

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: 2-34631 CD 1 wins £3696

TIMEFORM VIEW Verging on fair in bumpers in Ireland and left previous hurdling efforts behind when scoring readily on handicap debut over C&D last time. Makes plenty of appeal in the follow-up bid.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 92 Richie McLernon

6

UNCLE ARTHUR (GB) (13) B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mini Muck

Owner: Mr J Owen Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket Breeder: Nigel Twiston-Davies

6 11 8

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK sleeves, ROYAL BLUE spots, PINK cap.

Form: 6U4013 D 2 wins £6698

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account on fourth and final start for Fergal O’Brien recently and ran with credit back in handicap company for new yard at Newcastle recently. Not dismissed.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 91 Mr Alex Chadwick (7)

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MILAJESS (IRE) (18)

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

Owner: The Monday Club Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Mr Nicholas Kelly Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

7 11 7

Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN chevron, BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE and DARK GREEN hooped cap.

Form: 20P4P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close in a Clonmel mares maiden in May but subsequent efforts for Michael C. Griffin were below par and she’s yet to fire for current yard.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 90 Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

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MR RUMBALICIOUS (IRE) (38) 5 B g Kodiac - Intaglia

Owner: Mills Racing Syndicate TWO Trainer: James Moffatt, Cartmel Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

11 5

Colours: WHITE, ORANGE hoop.

Form: 525-1r 3 wins £11733

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice on the level back in the spring and overcame market weakness to make a winning handicap hurdle debut in 8-runner event at Cartmel (17.2f) in August. Ran out at Sedgefield last time but that’s best treated as a one-off for now.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88 Charlotte Jones (3)

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NOBLE ANNYS (IRE) (69)

B m Excelebration (IRE) - A Good Year (IRE)

Owner: Northumbria Leisure Ltd Trainer: Wilf Storey, Consett Breeder: Leonard H. MacMahon Sponsor: Northumbria Leisure Ltd

6 11 3

Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, YELLOW cap.

Form: 40053P

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in bumpers in Ireland, but she hasn’t threatened switched to hurdles and needs to raise her game now.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86 Danny McMenamin

HASHTAG LORD (FR) (22)

Ch g Coastal Path - Serie Limitee (FR)

7 11 2

Colours: CHOCOLATE and MAGENTA (halved), Owner: Mrs Hugh Fraser hooped sleeves, DARK GREEN cap.

Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm Breeder: Thierry Adenot & Haras de Saint Voir SCA Form: 3304-46 BF Sponsor: Brown Shipley Private Bank, Fitzdares TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 3 times over hurdles last winter and ran respectably after a breathing operation when fourth of 8 at this course on chase debut. Disappointed back in this sphere last time but tongue tie applied now.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85

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DOT COTTON (IRE) (18)

B m Califet (FR) - Katariya (IRE)

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

Ryan Mania

7 11 2

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

Form: 0-05402

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for her first win but has slipped in the weights and got back on track when second at this course last time. Drop in trip no issue and deserves respect.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85

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B m Estidhkaar (IRE) - Cantaloupe

13

B or Br g Lawman (FR) - Curious Lashes (IRE)

WHOZATGIRL (IRE) (25)

Callum Bewley

5 11 0

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

Breeder: D. G. Iceton Sponsor: Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd Form: 23-5460 TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 3 bumpers and showed more spark at second attempt in this sphere when sixth of 11 at Sedgefield on penultimate outing. Down the field at Ayr last time but could show more now handicapping. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/12/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right in Stephen Mulqueen the straight.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 83

WE STILL BELIEVE (IRE) (25)

Owner: Mrs Janet Lowther Trainer: Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie Breeder: Sinead Bishop & Lawman Syndicate Sponsor: L.I.P. Construction Ltd

6 10 13

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK diamond, DARK BLUE sleeves, PINK stars, DARK BLUE cap, PINK star.

Form: 32/-5P50 5 wins £16304

TIMEFORM VIEW Is yet to fire this season over hurdles, only seventh in handicap at Ayr 25 days ago.

Visored now but others make more appeal.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 82

Craig Nichol

2023 WINNER: RUSSIAN VIRTUE 6 11 11 Nathan Moscrop 11-4 (Rebecca Menzies) 12 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Visor worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 13.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 7, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Sunday Soldier (IRE), 7-1 Whitehaven (FR), 10-1 Mr Rumbalicious (IRE), Dot Cotton (IRE), 11-1 Percy Willis (GB), Uncle Arthur (GB), 14-1 Hashtag Lord (FR), 18-1 We Still Believe (IRE), 20-1 Prince Nino (FR), 22-1 Rafferty (IRE), 25-1 Whozatgirl (IRE), 40-1 Noble Annys (IRE), 50-1 Milajess (IRE)

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PLAY SMARTER

SUNDAY SOLDIER had plenty in hand when completing a successful handicap debut here last time and still looks well treated based on bumper efforts, so she’s a confident choice to go in again. Whitehaven should play a part and Dot Cotton is likely to give her running again.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SUNDAY SOLDIER (IRE) 2.WHITEHAVEN (FR) 3.DOT COTTON (IRE)

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

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

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

Last 6 Runs 355-72 81644P 3P/4-864 P/47632-34631 6U4013 27P4P0 525-1R 40953P 3384-46 7-75472 23-5460 32/5P57

Horse WHITEHAVEN PRINCE NINO RAFFERTY PERCY WILLIS SUNDAY SOLDIER UNCLE ARTHUR MILAJESS MR RUMBALICIOUS NOBLE ANNYS HASHTAG LORD DOT COTTON WHOZATGIRL WE STILL BELIEVE

Career Wins — 2 3 — 1 2 — 1 — — — — —

Places 1 1 1 — 2 2 1 1 1 3 3 2 1

Total Runs 5 17 19 5 8 13 14 5 9 9 16 6 7

Career Winnings 8450 7080 3697 6699 4040

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

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

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Race 6

3.05PM About two miles (1m 7f 182yds)

Total prize fund £8000

for five yrs old and upwards

THE @toteracing ON TWITTER (NOT X) HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man 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 (19-24): D McCain (39 wins from 183 runners, 21%) runs UPAGAINSTIT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs IZZY’S CHAMPION Weightwatcher: TEXARD won off a handicap mark of 123, his rating is now down 14lb to 109.

Longest Traveller: LIVELY CITIZEN trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 332 miles.

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9 12 0

TEXARD (FR) (259)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Textuelle (FR)

Jockey

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK hoop, spots on Owner: Mr R. J. Armson Trainer: Richard Armson, Melbourne sleeves, quartered cap.

Breeder: J. Missoffe & B.De La Motte Saint-Pierre Form: 0P50PF- D 8 wins £80511 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap chaser at best but has lost his way and sold from David Pipe £7,500 in May. Off 8 months.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109 Philip Armson (3)

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LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) (30) B g Frammassone (IRE) - Acinorev (IRE)

9 11 13

Owner: Mr Mark E. Smith Colours: WHITE, RED cross belts and sleeves.

Trainer: D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green Form: 004-164 D 4 wins £26816 Breeder: E. M. O’Sullivan Sponsor: Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple hurdles winner who made a successful start over fences off 1lb higher at Perth in May. Hasn’t gone on from that in 2 subsequent starts after a break, though, his jumping leaving much to be desired at Ludlow last time. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/12/2023 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

3

HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE) (62) 7 Br g Westerner - Dedoctorsdaughter (IRE)

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

11 11

Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE chevron, hooped sleeves.

Form: 11/14P-0 C 3 wins £12090

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins here in 2022, including on chase debut (20.3f). Well held next 2 starts but last month’s Ayr reappearance effort was a step back in the right direction. Down in trip.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 106

4

Jonathan Burke

FRIARY ROCK (FR) (58)

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

Ryan Mania

9 11 10

Owner: The 1759 Syndicate Colours: BLACK, WHITE spots on sleeves, Trainer: L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds WHITE cap.

Breeder: Mr Frederic Heudiard & Mr Jacky Conan Form: 343431 CD 5 wins £22822

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D under this rider 8 weeks ago.

Remains with handicapping scope after a 4lb rise so every chance he can follow up.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 105

5

UPAGAINSTIT (IRE) (57) B g Presenting - Sunami Storm (IRE)

7 11 7

Owner: Miss C. McCracken Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE seams, sleeves and cap.

Form: 5561F-5 D Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley 1 wins £4285 Breeder: Gaynestown Stud Ltd Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points and improved on his hurdles form when making a winning start in this sphere at Warwick (16.2f) off this mark in March. Fell at the last at Haydock next time (when distant third) and shaped as if better for the run after 7 months off at Sedgefield 8 weeks ago.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102

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Brian Hughes

11 10 2

BUDARRI (GB) (17) B g Supreme Sound - Amtaar

Owner: Cruikshank Coltherd Colours: BEIGE, BLACK braces, MAROON and Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk BLACK striped sleeves and cap.

Breeder: Neil J. Cruikshank Form: 522053 CD 4 wins £18930 Sponsor: Bell Rural Solutions TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice here last winter and posted good placed efforts in pair of Hexham handicaps (at up to 20f) this summer. Below par next 2 starts after 5 months off but latest third at Catterick was a step back in the right direction. 6lb out of the handicap, however.

Danny McMenamin Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 77

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IZZY’S CHAMPION (IRE) (157) 10 10 B g Gold Well - Native Crystal (IRE)

Owner: Mr and Mrs T. P. Winnell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Edmond Coleman Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

2

Colours: YELLOW and RED diamonds, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED diamond.

Form: 432-333 CD 3 wins £9958

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame again when third of 6 in handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, good to soft, 5/2) when last seen in August but up against it from 8lb out of the weights.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75 Stephen Mulqueen 2023 WINNER: ARTHUR’S QUAY (IRE) 9 12 4 Richie McLernon 11-8 (Ben Haslam) 6 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Friary Rock (FR), 9-2 Upagainstit (IRE), 5-1 Hold Onto The Line (IRE), 15-2 Izzy’s Champion (IRE), 9-1 Lively Citizen (IRE), 14-1 Texard (FR), Budarri (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

FRIARY ROCK bounced back to his best trying 2m for the first time over fences when winning under this rider here in November and remains on a nice mark having won off 1lb higher at Perth in May. Upagainstit and Hold Onto The Line both shaped as if better for their comeback runs so rate the main threats.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FRIARY ROCK (FR) 2.UPAGAINSTIT (IRE) 3.HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE)

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

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

Last 6 Runs 7P57PF804-164 11/14P-7 343431 5561F-5 522753 432-333

Horse TEXARD LIVELY CITIZEN HOLD ONTO THE LINE FRIARY ROCK UPAGAINSTIT BUDARRI IZZY’S CHAMPION

Career Wins 7 4 3 5 1 4 3

Places 3 8 1 6 1 12 9

Total Runs 27 26 11 36 9 43 38

Career Winnings 79008 26817 12090 23215 4225 19141 9958

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

Runs Since Wins 8 2 3 0 2 8 11

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Race 7

3.40PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £5000

for four, five and six yrs old

THE tote.co.uk BACK TO WORK MONDAY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (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 (19-24): D McCain (39 wins from 183 runners, 21%) runs FLAUBERT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs REFORME and SARATOGA STEVE Longest Traveller: LIEUTENANT MAYNE trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

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Age

WILL KNOTT (IRE) (83) B g Malinas (GER) - Arcal Supreme (IRE)

Owner: Tor Side Racing and A McCormack Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Breeder: Mrs J. O’Callaghan Sponsor: Bell Rural Solutions

st

lb

5 11 9

Colours: RED, BLACK epaulets, RED and WHITE hooped sleeves, striped cap.

Form: 4U2-1 D 1 wins £2614

TIMEFORM VIEW £52,000 4-y-o. Malinas gelding. 85/40, won 8-runner bumper at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) on NH debut 83 days ago, pushed out. Sets the standard under a penalty.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

2

Jockey

EBONY WARRIOR (IRE) (57) Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE)

Sam Coltherd

6 11 2

Owner: DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK Cross of Lorraine, Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold PINK and DARK BLUE diabolo on sleeves, PINK cap, Breeder: Kk Agri Ltd DARK BLUE diamond.

Form: 0 Sponsor: The Good Racing Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €32,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Eighth of 13 in bumper at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft, 18/1) on NH debut 57 days ago, plugging on late. This race doesn’t look as deep, so merits respect.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

3

FLAUBERT (IRE) (236)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Madam Bovary (IRE)

Owner: Miss C. Lees-Jones Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

6 11 2

Colours: RED and GREY stripes, RED sleeves and cap.

Form: P-1

TIMEFORM VIEW £48,000 5-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Dam, useful 2 1/2m-21f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Schindler’s Gold. Wears tongue strap. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 14). Interesting debutant.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

4

LIEUTENANT MAYNE (IRE) (314) B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Tudor Fashion (IRE)

Owner: Stone Family/McNeill Family Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland Breeder: Daryl Deacon

Brian Hughes

5 11 2

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE star.

Form: 3-

TIMEFORM VIEW €22,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam, fair 2 1/2m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 23f) Knockrobin. Third sole start in points (Feb 2023). Trainer’s runners have to be respected here.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

5

Jonathan Burke

MUSICAL MASQUERADE (GB) (38) 5

Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Cesca (IRE)

11

Ben Harvey (3)

2

Owner: Imperial Racing & Partner Colours: BLACK, WHITE stars, striped sleeves, Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton BLACK cap.

Breeder: Sue Perrett Bloodstock Form: 6 Sponsor: Sheridan Ny Llp, Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW El Kabeir gelding. 9/2, sixth of 7 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) on NH debut 38 days ago.

Not really bred to stay this far and he’ll need to leave debut form behind.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

6

5 11 2

REFORME (IRE) (-)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Argento Luna

Owner: James & Jean Potter Ltd Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mr K. D. Cotter Sponsor: Potter Group, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Jamie Hamilton

Colours: WHITE, RED braces, EMERALD GREEN and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star.

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to Czech chase winner by Sulamani. Worth market check.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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7

SARATOGA STEVE (IRE) (-) Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Ajo Green (IRE)

Owner: Mrs S. Campbell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Eric Barrett Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

5 11 2

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE epaulets.

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW €5,500 3-y-o, Dylan Thomas gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Green Wizard. Cheap purchase but is in good hands.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Stephen Mulqueen

8

SOUTH OMO ZONE (IRE) (298) 6

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Starry Lady (IRE)

Owner: South Omo Zone Partnership Trainer: Anthony Charlton, Warminster Breeder: S. McGivern & P. Harford

11 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE spots, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE spots and cap.

Form: P/20-

TIMEFORM VIEW Court Cave gelding cost £80,000 after finishing runner-up on completed start in Irish points.

Little encouragement when seventh of 9 in bumper at Stratford (16.3f, soft) on NH debut. Off 9 months. More needed.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

Harry Reed

2023 WINNER: FLORIDA DREAMS (IRE) 5 11 2 Danny McMenamin 11-1 (Nicky Richards) 13 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Will Knott (IRE), 4-1 Flaubert (IRE), 5-1 Lieutenant Mayne (IRE), 11-2 Ebony Warrior (IRE), 8-1 Reforme (IRE), 9-1 Saratoga Steve (IRE), 22-1 Musical Masquerade (GB), 25-1 South Omo Zone (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

WILL KNOTT didn’t have much in the way of opposition when making a winning start at Hexham in October but Stuart Coltherd’s gelding sets a fair standard under a penalty. Rules-debutants Flaubert and Lieutenant Mayne are perhaps most interesting of the remainder, the former having won an Irish point.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WILL KNOTT (IRE) 2.FLAUBERT (IRE) 3.LIEUTENANT MAYNE (IRE)

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

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Last 6 Runs 4U2-1 8 P-1 36 P/27-

Horse WILL KNOTT EBONY WARRIOR FLAUBERT LIEUTENANT MAYNE MUSICAL MASQUERADE REFORME SARATOGA STEVE SOUTH OMO ZONE

Career Wins 1 — 1 — — — — —

Places 1 — — 1 — — — 1

Total Runs 4 1 2 1 1 — — 3

Career Winnings 2614 —

Winning Distance Range 16F 24F -

Winning Going Range S — G — — — — —

Runs Since Wins 0 — 0 — — — — —

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

LATE TE BE BETTING CLAIMS AIMS

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

HORSE CARE AT MUSSELBURGH

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

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

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

ATM

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

There is a £2 transaction fee charged.

CLOAKROOM

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

INFORMATION

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

FACILITIES FOR GUESTS IN WHEELCHAIRS

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

MEETING POINT

The suggested meeting point is outside the Weighing Room.

CCTV

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

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

TRAVEL INFORMATION

FRIDAY 5TH JANUARY WALLYFORD TRAIN 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 Friday 5th January.

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

Download Uber App

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 12.10 - THE tote PLACEPOT, WIN WITHOUT A WINNER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 30th, 2023 and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 3rd. Penalties, after December 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase 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 January 2nd, 2024, 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 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 Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Red Rum Series qualifier. 13 entries at £35. - Closed December 30th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.45 - THE tote GUARANTEE, BET SMARTER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3267 to the winning horse The second to receive £1505, the third £752 and the fourth £376. for maiden five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 30th, 2023 and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

January 3rd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 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. 10 entries at £30. - Closed December 30th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.20 - THE NEW tote MULTIPLES ONLY ON-COURSE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 3rd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). 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. 10 entries, 1 at £12 and 9 at £60. - Closed December 30th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.55 - THE tote.co.uk YOUR FIRST PLACE FOR RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 3rd. 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 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. 15 entries at £50. - Closed December 30th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.30 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING NOVICES’ LIMITED 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, December 30th, 2023 and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 3rd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb 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 £35. - Closed December 30th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.05 - THE @toteracing ON TWITTER (NOT X) HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for five 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. January 3rd. Penalties, after December 23rd, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a prize to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to the staff member responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North One Man Series qualifier. 13 entries, 1 at £8 and 12 at £40. - Closed December 30th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.40 - THE tote.co.uk BACK TO WORK MONDAY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (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, five and six 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 30th, 2023 and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 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 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 15 entries at £25. - Closed December 30th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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RACEDAY

SAT 3 FEB

THE BET365 SCOTTISH CHELTENHAM TRIALS

SUN 4 FEB

THE BET365 SCOTTISH CHELTENHAM TRIALS

SUN 18 FEB

THE FARMERS RACEDAY

SAT 30 MAR

THE VIRGIN BET EASTER SATURDAY RACEDAY FEATURING THE QUEEN’S CUP

FRI 5 APR

GO NORTH JUMPS RACEDAY

SUN 21 APR

THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES RACEDAY

FRI 3 MAY

THE RACING TV RACEDAY

SAT 1 JUN

THE EDINBURGH CUP RACEDAY SPONSORED BY EDINBURGH GIN

THU 13 JUN

EVENING FLAT MEETING

WED 3 JUL

THE RACING TV RACEDAY

TUE 23 JUL

LUCA’S ICE CREAM FAMILY DAY

FRI 2 AUG

THE 90’S FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES

FRI 9 AUG

LADIES DAY 2024

TUE 27 AUG

THE RACING TV FLAT MEETING

WED 28 AUG

THE PORTOBELLO CUP RACEDAY

SAT 14 SEP

THE MUSSELBURGH GOLD CUP RACEDAY

SUN 15 SEP

THE SUMMER FINALE FAMILY RACEDAY

WED 2 OCT

THE RACING TV FLAT MEETING

MON 14 OCT

FLAT MEETING

WED 6 NOV

SCOTTISH FLAT SEASON FINALE

THU 28 NOV

START OF THE JUMPS

FRI 29 NOV

AFTERNOON MEETING

MON 9 DEC

AFTERNOON MEETING

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