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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 feature race today is at 3.20pm, the Watch Racing Tv Now Hand Handicap Chase. Nine are declared for this twoo mile, seven and a half furlong chase including three for top co course trainer Lucinda Russell. Return Fire, So They Say and Domandlouis will all be aiming to add to Russell’s Rus eight winners here this term. Grey Skies has been in consistent form over the last 12 months and the eight-year-old trained by Donald McCain has form ﬁgures of 42 from his two runs so far this season and he’ll be looking to go one better this time around. Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero have been in ggood form recently and they run Duke Of Deception.

JOCKEYS TO WATCH H DEREK FOX will be aiming to extend his lead at the top of the top jockey ckey leaderboard here at Musselburgh. Fox has six chances to add to his tally as he is set to ride Josie Alice, Jem m In Em, So They Say, Say Barney Stinson, Izzy’s Champion and Don’t Look Back. BRIAN HUGHES is two behindd Fox and he’ll also have six rides rid to try and cut that deﬁcit including Copper Fox, Barrons Land andd Grey Skies. HENRY BROOKE has been in good fo form over the past two weeks, operating at a 19% strike rate and he’ll be hoping his three rides can boost that num number. He is on board Spanish Hustle, Dr Shirocco and Sean Og.

TRAINERS TO WATCH LUCINDA RUSSELL has plenty of chances to extend her lead as top trainer at Musselburgh. As mentioned in the feature race, she has three chances. She has had six winners in the last two weeks and connections will be confident of adding to that here. IAIN JARDINE will need to hope some of his six runners can cut the deficit to Russell. He has Ice Day and Snow Shepherdess in the first and Bashful and La Quarite in the final race of the day.

RACE DESCRIPTIONS 1.45 THE VISIT IRISH BLOODSTOCK SALES WITH ITM MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a ﬁlly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards mares only in this two miles and four furlongs race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.

2.15 THE GEORGE CRAWFORD LEGACY TRUST HANDICAP CHASE This is a two miles and seven and a half furlongs 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.

2.45 THE JOIN TOTE.CO.UK THE CREAM OF THE CROP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE This is a three miles handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 115. 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 115 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 110.

3.20 THE WATCH RACING TV NOW HANDICAP CHASE This is a two miles and seven and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for ﬁve-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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.

3.50 THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE This two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race has been designed for novice four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 100. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st 2lb so any horse whose ofﬁcial rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.

4.20 THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP CHASE This is a two miles, four and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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.

4.50 THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE This is a two mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. Once a horse has qualiﬁed for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.

HOW TO READ THE RACECARD 1

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

Owner: O TTrainer: Breeder: Sponsor:

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

ORM VIEW Admirable veteran who deservedly OR s v m m)) in January. TIMEFORM ended losing run at Wolverhampton (1 1/2m) a w No reason why 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

4 Sex of Horse

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

5 Name of Horse

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

Gary Bartley

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

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

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

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

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

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

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

2. WHERE TO PLACE A BET

1. In the Betting Ring, in front of the Grandstand, with a racecourse ‘bookie’. This is great fun as you can shop around for the bookmaker offering the biggest odds on your selection. 2. You can play with Tote at one of the many betting stations around the racecourse, Tote offers pool betting rather than ‘prices’ or ‘odds’ offered in the betting ring. The Tote Guarantee you can be safe in the knowledge that they’ll never pay less than the price the horse wins at, and if the pool payout is bigger, you’ll get that. 3. Place bets from the comfort of your seat by visiting Tote.co.uk, the Tote Guarantee still applies and all new customer receive a welcome offer. 4. At the totesport club ofﬁce, if you are a member of the totesport club.

3. PLACE YOUR BET.

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

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Race 1

1.45PM two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds)

Total prize fund £6000

for maiden four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares

THEVISIT IRISH BLOODSTOCK SALES WITH ITM MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (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 (38 wins from 193 runners, 20%) runs BARRONS LAND Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs JOSIE ALICE and SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE Longest Traveller: SPERANZA WILDE trained by R K Watson, Ireland.

Horse

Age

BARRONS LAND (IRE) (21)

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gwendoliner (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Mr David Lawlor Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Proactive Personnel Limited

6 11 5

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star. Form: 4224-22

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up four times in Irish points and ﬁlled the same position in a Doncaster bumper on her Rules debut 3 weeks ago. Steps up in trip for hurdle debut. Respected. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Jockey

ICE DAY (FR) (63)

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

Brian Hughes

6 11 5

Owner: Mr Semore Kurdi Colours: BLACK, GREY chevrons on sleeves. Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Form: 5 Breeder: Mr E. Aubree & Mrs Maryse Aubree Sponsor: Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, remote ﬁfth of 7 in bumper at Carlisle (17f, soft) on debut 63 days ago. Unless the betting hints otherwise she’s best watched now switching to hurdles. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

JOSIE ALICE (IRE) (44)

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

6 11 5

Colours: DARK BLUE, ORANGE chevrons, YELLOW cap. Form: 531-343 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer. Modest form in 2 bumpers and a 3m course maiden hurdle for new connections but she’s the type to do better before long. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Conor O’Farrell

Derek Fox

6 11 5

MICKS JET (IRE) (23) Ch m Jet Away - Miss Superior (IRE)

Owner: North South Flyers Syndicate Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW triple diamond, Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond armlets and star on cap. Breeder: Mr Jamie Reck Form: 21-4343 BF 1 wins £8169 Sponsor: Hudson Foster Insurance Brokers, Philip Kirby Racing,Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheltenham bumper winner last spring who was also third in a listed bumper there in November. Better effort in novice hurdles since (fair form) when 4 lengths third at Sedgeﬁeld last month. That bumper ability suggests there should be more to come. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 107 Joe Williamson (5)

MISS ARABELLA (GB) (82) B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Helter Helter (USA)

6 11 5

Owner: Mrs A. M. Thomson Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sash, WHITE cap. Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Form: 4P-262 Breeder: Floors Farming, S. Roy & Admington Hall Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners and runner-up on her ﬁnal start in bumpers. Better effort over hurdles when 8 lengths second of 5 in 2m Southwell mares’ maiden 82 days ago. Up in trip. Has had wind surgery since Southwell. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

SNOW SHEPHERDESS (GB) (69) 5 Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - In The Soup (USA)

Ryan Mania

11 5

Owner: The Farming Army Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED chevrons, ROYAL Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, WHITE cap, ROYAL Breeder: Wadacre Stud BLUE stars. Sponsor: Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd Form: 2300

TIMEFORM VIEW More one for handicaps judged on her efforts in Ayr maiden hurdles before Christmas. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating - Nathan Moscrop

SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE (IRE) (35) 6 B m Malinas (GER) - Be My Allstar (IRE)

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

11 5

Colours: YELLOW and RED diamonds, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED diamond. Form: 632-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points. 25/1, ﬁfth of 10 in novice at Kelso (23f, heavy) on hurdle debut 35 days ago, unable to sustain effort. May do better. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating - Mr Jack Power (7)

SPERANZA WILDE (IRE) (36) B m Ask - Duplicate Daughter (IRE)

Owner: Jacquard Racing Partnership Trainer: R. K. Watson, Northern Ireland Breeder: Miss Susan O’Gorman

6 11 5

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and ORANGE (halved), sleeves reversed, ORANGE cap, ROYAL BLUE diamond. Form: 1-5

TIMEFORM VIEW £32,000 purchase after winning a point last January. Needed experience when remote ﬁfth on Fairyhouse hurdle debut 12 months later. Should be wider now and worth a precautionary betting check. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating -

Sean Quinlan

2023 WINNER: MIDNIGHT SHUFFLE 8 11 3 Sam Coltherd 9-2 (Stuart Coltherd) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 5. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Micks Jet (IRE), 7-2 Barrons Land (IRE), 5-1 Josie Alice (IRE), 13-2 Miss Arabella (GB), 25-1 Speranza Wilde (IRE), 40-1 Somebody’s Fortune (IRE), 50-1 Ice Day (FR), Snow Shepherdess (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MICKS JET’s Sedgeﬁeld third is the best hurdle form on offer and her bumper ability suggests there should be more to come over hurdles so she’s the one to beat. Recent Doncaster bumper second Barrons Land is second choice ahead of Miss Arabella.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MICKS JET (IRE) 2.BARRONS LAND (IRE) 3.MISS ARABELLA

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Last 6 Runs 224-22 5 531-343 21-4343 4P-262 2370 632-5 1-5

Horse BARRONS LAND ICE DAY JOSIE ALICE MICKS JET MISS ARABELLA SNOW SHEPHERDESS SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE SPERANZA WILDE

Career Wins — — 1 1 — — — 1

Places 6 — 1 2 2 1 2 —

Total Runs 9 1 6 7 5 4 4 2

Career Winnings — 8169

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Winning Distance Range 24F 17F 24F

Winning Going Range — — — G — — — —

Runs Since Wins — — 4 5 — — — 2

Form Ratings — — 103 111 114 82 93 78

Handicap Ratings — — — 107 — — — —

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Race 2

2.15PM Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 138yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards

THE GEORGE CRAWFORD LEGACY TRUST HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (38 wins from 293 runners, 13%) runs WITHOUT CONVICTION Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs WITHOUT CONVICTION Weightwatcher: GET WITH IT won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 9lb to 91. Longest Traveller: FRANKIE FAULKNER trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 418 miles.

Horse

Age

WITHOUT CONVICTION (IRE) (35) 9 B m Aizavoski (IRE) - With Conviction (IRE)

Owner: Kelso Lowﬂyers & Russell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Ambrose Stafford Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

12 0

Jockey

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE sash, WHITE cap. Form: 1-P2240 D 2 wins £7111

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Ayr (3m) last March and recorded a couple of good runner-up efforts at Hexham in the autumn. Ran one of her lesser races at Kelso last time but has been dropped 3lb for it. Has ﬁrst-time cheekpieces added to her regular tongue tie. Respected. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 100 Patrick Wadge (3)

SHADOWS IN THE SKY (IRE) (38) 8 Br g Arcadio (GER) - Ballinacraig (IRE)

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Trainer: Chris Grant, Billingham Breeder: John & Jamie O’Brien Sponsor: North Sea Logistics

11 13

Colours: PURPLE, PURPLE and YELLOW check sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 54P-43P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed he can make an impact from his mark when third of 11 over C&D in December but not in anything like the same form when pulled up at Catterick since. Needs a return to this venue to spark a revival. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 99 Tom Midgley (3)

11 11 12

CANELO (IRE) (23)

Ch g Mahler - Nobody’s Darling (IRE)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham Breeder: Mr Brett Merry

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap. Form: 5/666-P6 D 5 wins £48535

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time smart handicapper but has been on the downgrade for some time, ﬁnishing a well-held sixth on his completed start this season. Could only consider if backed. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 98 Richie McLernon

FISTON DU MOU (FR) (94) B g Cokoriko (FR) - Jane du Mou (FR)

9 11 9

Owner: Mrs Wilma Duffus Colours: BLACK and YELLOW stripes, BLACK Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, BLACK Breeder: E.A.R.L. Domaine Du Mou star. Sponsor: Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Bell Rural Solutions Form: 513-624 D 3 wins £14852

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences who returned to form when second at Sedgeﬁeld in October. Failed to back that up when a remote fourth there the following month. Off 94 days. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 95

FRANKIE FAULKNER (IRE) (68) 7 Ch g Malinas (GER) - Ballerina Queen (IRE)

Owner: Mr W. J. Evans Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Breeder: Miss Marie Motherway Sponsor: Tote

Sam Coltherd

11 7

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 33234P D 1 wins £4955

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/maiden hurdle winner. Made a solid start to his handicap chase career in the autumn but needs to shrug off a couple of lesser runs since. Cheekpieces are added. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 93 Isabel Williams (3)

GET WITH IT (IRE) (44) B g Getaway (GER) - Listening (IRE)

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

9 11 5

Colours: PINK, BLACK diamond and armlets, quartered cap. Form: 0-66555 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. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 91

Craig Nichol

WHOSMYDADDY (IRE) (19) B g Atlantic Waves (IRE) - Misty Native (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Martin Cullinane Sponsor: Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

6 11 3

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star. Form: 10-006 D

TIMEFORM VIEW No significant impact in maiden/novice hurdles but this point winner could prove a different proposition now handicap chasing in first-time headgear. Market confidence could prove significant. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 89

DR SHIROCCO (IRE) (48) 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: 30F116 C D 2 wins £10165

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark under Rules at Hexham in June and followed up over 2 1/2m here (good to soft) 5 months later. Didn’t ﬁnd much when only sixth here (2 1/2m again) on New Year’s Day but he’s a player on those winning efforts. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 87

Ryan Mania

8 10 2

GET ‘EM IN (IRE) (48) B g Getaway (GER) - Swap Shop (IRE)

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

Henry Brooke

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little over hurdles and similar story over fences to date, pulling up here last time. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 71 Conor Rabbitt (5) 2023 WINNER: DUKE OF DECEPTION (IRE) 6 12 0 Henry Brooke 2-1 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 3 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 1, 5, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Without Conviction (IRE), 5-1 Whosmydaddy (IRE), 13-2 Shadows In The Sky (IRE), 7-1 Dr Shirocco (IRE), 15-2 Frankie Faulkner (IRE), 8-1 Fiston du Mou (FR), 12-1 Get With It (IRE), 16-1 Canelo (IRE), 25-1 Get ‘em In (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

If ﬁrst-time cheekpieces spark a positive reaction from WITHOUT CONVICTION she looks handicapped to win again. Whosmydaddy is an unexposed and potentially very interesting opponent, particularly if backed. The shortlist is completed by Dr Shirocco, who was below par here last time but had won back to back prior to that.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WITHOUT CONVICTION (IRE) 2.WHOSMYDADDY (IRE) 3.DR SHIROCCO (IRE)

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 1-P2247 54P-43P 5/666-P6 513-624 33234P 0-66555 10-806 37F116 0/8F-33P

Horse WITHOUT CONVICTION SHADOWS IN THE SKY CANELO FISTON DU MOU FRANKIE FAULKNER GET WITH IT WHOSMYDADDY DR SHIROCCO GET ‘EM IN

Career Wins 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 3 —

Places 7 2 6 3 1 3 — 7 —

Total Runs 23 9 30 27 18 24 5 36 10

Career Winnings 7111 — 48600 15942 4956 6582 — 10166

Winning Distance Range 20-24F 24F 19-24F 24-27F 19-24F 23-24F 24F 20-24F -

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

Runs Since Wins 6 8 15 5 7 10 5 2 —

Form Ratings 108 101 96 104 106 105 — 99 108

Handicap Ratings 100 99 98 95 93 91 89 87 74

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Race 3

2.45PM About three miles (2m 7f 180yds)

Total prize fund £10000

for four yrs old and upwards,

THE JOIN tote.co.uk THE CREAM OF THE CROP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (38 wins from 293 runners, 13%) runs JEM IN EM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs JEM IN EM Longest Traveller: BALKARDY trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 418 miles.

Horse

Age

CALL ME HARRY (IRE) (48) 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: 4421U2 CD 3 wins £10618 Sponsor: North Sea Logistics, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well at this track (C&D scorer in November), is unexposed as a stayer and showed improved form despite a shoddy round of jumping when second over C&D on New Year’s Day, rallying but always held. Up 3lb but risky with the potential for mistakes.Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 112 Danny McMenamin

7 11 12

BALKARDY (FR) (17) Ch g Balko (FR) - Kalimnos (FR)

Owner: Mr W. J. Evans Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan quartered cap. Breeder: Mr Hugo Merienne & Mr Yann Hamon Form: 3-22223 4 wins £20912 Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent as they come at this level, once again giving his running in staying Ffos Las handicap hurdle 17 days ago. Can make presence felt in re-ﬁtted cheekpieces. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 110 Isabel Williams (3)

CARDAMON HILL (IRE) (14) Br g Presenting - Through The Lens (IRE)

7 11 10

Owner: Mrs Margaret Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer Colours: MAROON, WHITE chevrons, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap. Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith Breeder: Brucetown Farms Ltd Form: 6355P0 1 wins £5221

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland for Gordon Elliott. Fair efforts ﬁrst 2 starts in handicap chases for present yard but has lost his way, never involved back over hurdles here a fortnight ago. Could only be fancied if supported in the betting back up in distance. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 108

MASKED CRUSADER (FR) (52) 8 Gr g Masked Marvel - Textos (FR)

Owner: The Good Stock Syndicate Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

11 10

Colours: DARK BLUE and BROWN stripes, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and cap. Form: 1/4UP-P3 D 2 wins £9530

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a pair of novice hurdles in 2022. Temperament has come under suspicion since, although he showed a bit more back over hurdles at Catterick 7 weeks ago. Potentially interesting off a low mark on ﬁrst crack over this sort of trip. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 108

B g Well Chosen - Apache Rose (IRE)

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED triple diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap. Form: 06-3144 2 wins £7475

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who conﬁrmed previous encouragement in this sphere when scoring at Kelso (25.8f) in October. It’s been hard work twice since (looks a thorough stayer) and this stronger headgear will help. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 107

Derek Fox

6 11 6

SEAN OG (IRE) (130) B g Getaway (GER) - Genesta (IRE)

Owner: SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith Breeder: Gerard Mullins Sponsor: Tote

Brian Hughes

6 11 9

JEM IN EM (IRE) (65)

Owner: The Jemsters Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: David McKeever Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Conor O’Farrell

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap. Form: 002525

TIMEFORM VIEW Has gone well back over hurdles the last twice and suspect this longer trip will suit but he’s probably still high enough in the weights. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 104

Henry Brooke

VALLEYVIEW TOMMY (IRE) (62)5 11 B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE)

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

Colours: PINK, GREEN sleeves, check cap. Form: F232

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point runner-up is bred to stay well and has shown fair form in a pair of starts over hurdles so far, second of 8 in novice here (19.8f, soft, 7/2) on latter occasion. Respected handicap newcomer up in trip for good yard. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 103

SO MANY ROADS (GB) (51) B g Sulamani (IRE) - Spotthestripe

Owner: The Wellfed Boys Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick Breeder: Mr A. D. Sansome

7 11 1

Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE check, WHITE and DARK BLUE halved sleeves, DARK BLUE cap. Form: 61F-645 BF 1 wins £4224

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when justifying support on handicap debut in 17-runner contest at Ayr (20.5f, heavy) a year ago. Not so good this term though and this looks tough. Tongue tie goes on. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 99

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HEADSCARF LIL (IRE) (64) B m Getaway (GER) - Bleu Money (IRE)

Craig Nichol

10 10 12

Owner: Accurite Racing & Tarzan Bloodstock Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE diamonds, Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke WHITE and ROYAL BLUE check sleeves, RED Breeder: James M. Barry cap. Sponsor: Accurite Machinery, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) Form: 0-10420 C 4 wins £16129

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form on the back of a breathing op when successful at Market Rasen (20.6f) in May and ran at least as well when narrowly denied at Perth (23.9f) in September. Well beaten 3 months on at Doncaster and needs more to take this. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 96

Sean Quinlan

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Valleyview Tommy (IRE), 5-1 Balkardy (FR), 7-1 Call Me Harry (IRE), So Many Roads (GB), 15-2 Jem In Em (IRE), 17-2 Headscarf Lil (IRE), 9-1 Masked Crusader (FR), 16-1 Cardamon Hill (IRE), 25-1 Sean Og (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

VALLEYVIEW TOMMY is interesting upped markedly in trip for his handicap debut and could leave his previous form behind. Balkardy should give his running again, while Masked Crusader is potentially interesting on his ﬁrst go over this sort of distance.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VALLEYVIEW TOMMY (IRE) 2.BALKARDY (FR) 3.MASKED CRUSADER (FR)

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 4421U2 3-22223 6355P0 1/4UP-P3 76-3144 092525 FF232 61F-645 7-18420

Horse CALL ME HARRY BALKARDY CARDAMON HILL MASKED CRUSADER JEM IN EM SEAN OG VALLEYVIEW TOMMY SO MANY ROADS HEADSCARF LIL

Career Wins 3 4 1 3 2 — — 1 4

Places 2 7 4 2 2 3 3 — 8

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Total Runs 13 22 15 11 11 13 4 9 26

Career Winnings 10618 21473 5042 9531 7475 4225 16130

Winning Distance Range 16-24F 17-22F 22F 17-24F 16-26F 20F 16-21F

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

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Runs Since Wins 3 8 10 6 3 — — 5 5

Form Ratings 113 117 94 112 114 107 114 117 116

Handicap Ratings 112 110 108 108 107 104 103 99 96

RACE 3

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Race 4

3.20PM Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 138yds)

Total prize fund £10000

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards

THE WATCH RACING TV NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (38 wins from 293 runners, 13%) runs DOMANDLOUIS and RETURN FIRE and SO THEY SAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs DOMANDLOUIS and RETURN FIRE and SO THEY SAY Longest Traveller: HONEY I’M GOOD trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 418 miles. No

Horse

Age

GREY SKIES (IRE) (40)

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Garden Heaven (IRE)

Owner: Thomas Fearn Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Donal Casey Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

8 12 0

Colours: WHITE, BLACK spots, BLACK sleeves, WHITE armlets, BLACK cap. Form: 265442 D 4 wins £28116

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in novice company last spring and wasn’t beaten far back from a break at Carlisle (21f, soft) in December. Another sound effort when seconf at Market Rasen last time but return to further doesn’t immediately appeal as a positive. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 119

CAPTAIN QUINT (IRE) (15) B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Vics Miller (IRE)

Owner: Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Breeder: Robert B. Hodgins Sponsor: Hazelrigg Racing

Brian Hughes

8 11 12

Colours: PINK, BLACK diamond and armlets, quartered cap. Form: 15U2-02 3 wins £14501

TIMEFORM VIEW Won on his chase debut at Hexham last season and added to that in a match at Ayr (20.5f) in March. Back to form when runner-up to a thriving rival over C&D (good to soft) 15 days ago and he’s respect with cheekpieces now applied. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 117

Jockey

NO REGRETS (IRE) (99) B g Presenting - E Mac (IRE)

Craig Nichol

10 11 7

Owner: Tony Killoran & Tarzan Bloodstock Colours: GREY and DARK BLUE stripes, RED Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke cap. Breeder: Mr J. McMahon Form: 21-2132 D BF 4 wins £14986 Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched a second success over fences when landing 3m Hexham handicap in June. Back from a break with two good placed runs at Southwell and Kelso so he’s on the shortlisted on return from another 3-month absence. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 112

MASSINI MAN (GB) (15)

B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Alleged To Rhyme (IRE)

Owner: P and F Racing Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

11 11 3

Colours: EMERALD GREEN and WHITE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, RED cap. Form: 121-3F3 CD 3 wins £14333

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived after joining this yard from John Groucott last season, scoring twice in handicap chases at this course (over C&D on the second occasion). Ran close to best when third in a higher grade over C&D last time and he’s expected to be in the mix again. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 108

HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE) (44) 7 Br g Westerner - Dedoctorsdaughter (IRE)

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

Sean Quinlan

Ryan Mania

11 2

Colours: DARK GREEN and RED diamonds, DARK GREEN and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap. Form: 1/14P-01 C 4 wins £16375

TIMEFORM VIEW Forunate to land his fourth success (15.8f, soft) here 44 days ago, looking held when left in front 2 out. Nudged up only 1lb and tackles a staying for the ﬁrst time. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 107 Danny McMenamin

RETURN FIRE (IRE) (63)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - There On Time (IRE)

Owner: Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Barry Murphy Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Orion Group

8 11 0

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW epaulets, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 236-135 D 3 wins £13829

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type and made the most of a good opportunity after 5 months off when scoring at Hexham on return. Rare below-par effort when ﬁfth of 9 in handicap chase at Carlisle (26.2f, soft) 63 days ago but appeals as one who should bounce back quickly. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 105 Patrick Wadge (3)

HONEY I’M GOOD (IRE) (45) B m Califet (FR) - Hopeful Gleam (IRE)

Owner: Tony Cromwell & Partner Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Breeder: Mrs Margaret Platt

8 11 0

Colours: MAROON, large LIGHT BLUE spots, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, MAROON spots, MAROON cap, LIGHT BLUE spots. Form: 423P0P D 3 wins £14049

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched 3 chase wins between April and July but rform has tailed off badly of late and application of cheekpieces needs to spark her back to life. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 4/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 105 Isabel Williams (3)

8 10 12

SO THEY SAY (GB) (44) B m Malinas (GER) - Feisty Lass (IRE)

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

Colours: BLACK, WHITE seams, WHITE and BLACK striped sleeves and cap. Form: 43/-F241 CD 1 wins £3696

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced hurdler conﬁrmed the promise of her chase debut when winning 7-runner handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 44 days ago. Didn’t look to have loads in hand there but she’s less exposed than most and can’t be discounted from 7lb higher mark. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 103

DOMANDLOUIS (IRE) (51) B g Getaway (GER) - Drive On Kate (IRE)

Owner: Two Black Labs Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mrs Mairead Curran Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Alan Doyle (5)

7 10 12

Colours: WHITE, BLACK Labrador with RED collar, WHITE sleeves and cap with BLACK paw prints. Form: 422-424 1 wins £4901

TIMEFORM VIEW Never been the most consistent and he produced on of his poorer efforts when fourth of 5 in handicap chase (11/2) at Kelso (22.3f, heavy) 51 days ago. Capable from this mark if on a going day but others make greater appeal overall. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 103

Derek Fox

2023 WINNER: METHODTOTHEMADNESS (IRE) 9 11 2 Derek Fox EVENS (Lucinda Russell) 2 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 9. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 No Regrets (IRE), So They Say (GB), 11-2 Grey Skies (IRE), Hold Onto The Line (IRE), 15-2 Massini Man (GB), Return Fire (IRE), 9-1 Captain Quint (IRE), 16-1 Domandlouis (IRE), 100-1 Honey I’m Good (IRE) MASSINI MAN has a ﬁne record at this course and wasn’t disgraced in a better race than he need contest when third over C&D last time so gets the nod over fellow veteran No Regrets. So They Say made her second chase start a winning one last time and is also respected from a 7lb higher mark.

RACE 4

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MASSINI MAN 2.NO REGRETS (IRE) 3.SO THEY SAY

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 265442 15U2-82 21-2132 121-3F3 1/14P-71 236-135 423P7P 43/F241 422-424

Horse GREY SKIES CAPTAIN QUINT NO REGRETS MASSINI MAN HOLD ONTO THE LINE RETURN FIRE HONEY I’M GOOD SO THEY SAY DOMANDLOUIS

Career Wins 5 3 4 3 4 3 6 2 1

Places 4 5 6 8 1 6 7 1 5

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Total Runs 19 14 22 26 12 22 29 7 13

Career Winnings 30697 15575 14936 14684 16315 13589 14050 3697 4901

Winning Distance Range 16-24F 16-21F 19-24F 16-24F 16-20F 20-24F 20-26F 21-24F 21F

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

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Runs Since Wins 7 6 3 4 1 3 7 1 9

Form Ratings 121 120 120 121 124 122 127 117 124

Handicap Ratings 119 117 112 108 107 105 105 103 103

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Race 5

3.50PM two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for novice four yrs old and upwards

THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (38 wins from 293 runners, 13%) runs BLOW THE BUDGET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs BLOW THE BUDGET Longest Traveller: EVERYONESACRITIC trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 418 miles.

Horse

Age

SANOSUKE (IRE) (62) B g Galileo (IRE) - Fix (NZ)

6 12 0

Jockey

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 C 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 23.8f here in November. Good third of 9 over C&D after a 6lb rise last time so he’s one for the shortlist. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 99

BLOW THE BUDGET (GB) (35) 6 B m Kayf Tara - Roche d’Or

Owner: Claymore Racing Ltd & Russell Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross Breeder: Mr S. M. Couling Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Bruce Lynn (3)

11 12

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars. Form: 54-P350

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and showed more on third hurdles outing when fifth of 12 in novice at Ayr (16f, soft) in December. Prominent in the betting on handicap debut fitted with a tongue tie but she proved to be a disappointment. Up in trip. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

BEAT THE RETREAT (IRE) (47) 5

BARNEY STINSON (IRE) (24)

B g Getaway (GER) - Lindy Lou

Alan Doyle (5)

11 6

Owner: Ali Kinge & Nicky Hodge Colours: DARK GREEN and WHITE (quartered), Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston PURPLE sleeves and cap. Breeder: A. H. B. Hodge Form: 342-410 BF 1 wins £3168 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to get off the mark in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (18f, soft, 9/1) in December. Heavily backed to follow up over 20.5f there a fortnight later but was hampered early and could never get involved. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 2/1/2024 it was reported that the horse ran ﬂat. Danny McMenamin Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 91 B g Fame And Glory - Which Thistle (IRE)

Owner: UP4B Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses Breeder: Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Sponsor: Tote

8 11 3

Colours: YELLOW, RED hoops, EMERALD GREEN sleeves. Form: 232-550

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who doesn’t appear to be about to buck that trend despite a sliding mark, often held back by jumping. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 88

THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (48)

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott

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

7 11 3

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW cross belts, YELLOW cap. Form: 43-4555

TIMEFORM VIEW Still to get her head in front but this slightly shorter trip may help after failing to see out 3m in recent starts. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 88

DONSO STAR (GB) (43) Ch m Sun Central (IRE) - Fame Is The Spur

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

Derek Fox

Ryan Mania

6 11 3

Colours: DARK BLUE, MAUVE chevrons, halved sleeves, MAUVE cap, DARK BLUE star. Form: U35-606

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who hasn’t been ﬁring lately, jumping poorly at Newcastle. Others make more appeal. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 88

Ben Smith (10)

EDEN MILL (IRE) (57)

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Mistress Pope (IRE)

Owner: TD9 Racing Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick Breeder: J. Mangan Sponsor: Borders Distillery

7 11 1

Colours: MAROON, DARK BLUE hoops. Form: 23P-215 1 wins £3696

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with a good second at Kelso (21f, soft) in November and built on that when scoring with a good deal to spare over the same C&D next time. Found less than looked likely at Newcastle last time and a tongue tie goes on again. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 86

WOTYOUDUNNOW BUDDY (IRE) (16) 6 B g Laverock (IRE) - Bob Girl (IRE)

Owner: Mr Gary Satchwell Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn Breeder: Kevin Haverty & Olive O’Driscoll Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

11 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stripe, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star. Form: 0PP6P2

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form on the second of 3 outings in bumpers. Little impact in novice hurdles but handicaps provided him with a more realistic chance and he found only one too good in blinkers at Catterick 16 days ago. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 85

DOT COTTON (IRE) (44) B m Califet (FR) - Katariya (IRE)

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

Craig Nichol

Sam Coltherd

7 10 13

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap. Form: 05402U

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for her ﬁrst win but has slipped in the weights and got back on track when second over C&D in December. On the retreat when unseating rider latest. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 84 Richie McLernon

EVERYONESACRITIC (IRE) (41) 5 B g Hillstar - Loughbricklandrose (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Janet Davies Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Breeder: Mayne Kidd Sponsor: Prysg Cyf

10 11

Colours: DARK GREEN, DARK GREEN and WHITE diabolo on sleeves. Form: 1-540

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £40,000 after winning his sole start in Irish points and hinted at promise when fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft). Never a factor at Taunton but looks the type to do much better now handicapping. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 82

KIAN CALLING (IRE) (66) B g Power - Kalaroa (IRE)

Brian Hughes

8 10 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise in bumpers and, while he’s yet to match that encouragement over hurdles, there’s scope for him to do better with his belated reappearance under his belt. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 75 Conor Rabbitt (5)

KURPHY (IRE) (54)

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

6 10 2

Colours: DARK BLUE, ORANGE and DARK Owner: Mrs C Brown & Mr I J Jardine Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown BLUE chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, Breeder: John Blake ORANGE diamond. Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd Form: 0-6500P TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers and on qualifying runs over hurdles, though hadn’t yet been asked for effort when making a chance-ending mistake on handicap debut here in November. Ran no sort of race at Sedgefield since, though. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 72

Conor O’Farrell

2023 WINNER: EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) 6 11 4 Danny McMenamin 10-3 (R Mike Smith) 11 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 10, 12. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 7, 9. Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Sanosuke (IRE), 13-2 Beat The Retreat (IRE), Wotyoudunnow Buddy (IRE), 15-2 Eden Mill (IRE), 8-1 Everyonesacritic (IRE), 10-1 Dot Cotton (IRE), 11-1 Theirshegoes (IRE), 12-1 Blow The Budget (GB), 18-1 Donso Star (GB), 22-1 Kian Calling (IRE), 25-1 Barney Stinson (IRE), 40-1 Kurphy (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

WOTYOUDUNNOW BUDDY showed form more in keeping with his bumper level when second on handicap debut ﬁtted with blinkers at Catterick 16 days ago. Left on the same mark, he looks the way to go, with Sanosuke likely to give it another good go. Of the rest, Everyonesacritic is a potential improver at this level.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WOTYOUDUNNOW BUDDY (IRE) 2.SANOSUKE (IRE) 3.EVERYONESACRITIC (IRE)

RACE 5

Owner: Tarzan Bloodstock Colours: GREY and DARK BLUE stripes, RED Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke cap. Breeder: Mr Sean Madigan Form: 54005/-P Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

Last 6 Runs 2-2P513 54-P358 342-417 232-558 43-4555 U35-696 23P-215 7PP6P2 75472U 1-540 54975/P 0-6589P

Horse SANOSUKE BLOW THE BUDGET BEAT THE RETREAT BARNEY STINSON THEIRSHEGOES DONSO STAR EDEN MILL WOTYOUDUNNOW BUDDY DOT COTTON EVERYONESACRITIC KIAN CALLING KURPHY

Career Wins 1 — 1 — — — 1 — — 1 — —

Places 6 1 1 6 1 1 3 1 3 — — —

Total Runs 15 6 7 16 9 9 12 8 17 4 6 7

Career Winnings 3697 3169

3697 —

Winning Distance Range 24F 18F 21F 24F -

Winning Going Range S — S — — — S — — S — —

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Runs Since Wins 2 — 2 — — — 2 — — 4 — —

Form Ratings 102 94 98 102 104 91 102 101 101 101 — 99

Handicap Ratings 99 97 91 88 88 88 86 85 84 82 75 73

Race 6

4.20PM two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards

THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (38 wins from 293 runners, 13%) runs IZZY’S CHAMPION Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs IZZY’S CHAMPION Weightwatcher: IZZY’S CHAMPION won off a handicap mark of 85, his rating is now down 10lb to 75. Longest Traveller: BLAZING HARTINGO trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 418 miles.

Horse

Age

LIMERICK LEADER (FR) (61) B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Out Law d’Oc (FR)

Owner: Mrs Rose Dobbin Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Breeder: S.A.R.L. Ecurie Nicolas Taudon Sponsor: Hazelrigg Racing

7 12 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, MAROON spots, DARK BLUE cap. Form: 0-22000 1 wins £5990

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler but just a modest maiden handicap chaser, well held again at Catterick 2 months ago. Down another 4lb and in trip with stronger headgear tried. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 92

B g Arcadio (GER) - Elisabetta (IRE)

Colours: WHITE and MAROON check, MAROON sleeves, WHITE armlets, MAROON cap. Form: 00P0-24 1 wins £3168

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely struggled since a novice hurdle win in April 2021 but bit more encouragement the last twice. On a handy mark and can’t be discounted. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 89

EX S’ELANCE (FR) (106) B g Saddex - Pampa Brune (FR)

Owner: Mr V. Thompson Trainer: Victor Thompson, Alnwick Breeder: Mme M. Glais & Mme A. Glais

Craig Nichol

10 11 11

COOLKILL (IRE) (44)

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

Jockey

Ryan Mania

10 11 6

Colours: RED, YELLOW sash, hooped sleeves and cap. Form: P212-34 D 5 wins £21632

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner with quite a consistent record, again running with credit when fourth of 12 at Ayr 106 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 84 Ciaran O’Shea (7)

CLARET DABBLER (GB) (52) Ch g Haafhd - Floreana (GER)

10 11 3

Owner: Mrs A. J. Boswell Colours: VIOLET, WHITE hoops, VIOLET sleeves, Trainer: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh TURQUOISE BLUE cap. Form: 50324/-P Breeder: Mrs Joanna Boswell

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best over fences at Catterick in December 2021 but missed 23 months and achieved nothing on return there over Christmas. Star RatingHIIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 81

11 10 13

BUDARRI (GB) (44) B g Supreme Sound - Amtaar

Owner: Cruikshank Coltherd Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Breeder: Neil J. Cruikshank Sponsor: Bell Rural Solutions

Colours: BEIGE, BLACK braces, MAROON and BLACK striped sleeves and cap. Form: 220532 CD 4 wins £18930

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice here last winter and posted a good second here last time. Return to this Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 77 distance should help and he looks a big player.

DIVAS DOYEN (IRE) (48) B m Doyen (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR)

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

Bruce Lynn (3)

Sam Coltherd

7 10 12

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW hoop. Form: 525-2P2

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler/chaser who was back to form when second over C&D 48 days ago. Strong claims if she can back that up. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 76 Patrick Wadge (3)

IZZY’S CHAMPION (IRE) (44) 10 10 11 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

Colours: YELLOW and RED diamonds, striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, RED diamond. Form: 32-333P CD 3 wins £9958

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor handicap chaser who had a stiff task from out of the weights when pulled up at this course 44 days ago. Could get back on track faced with more realistic assignment. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 75

HALFWAY HOUSE LAD (GB) (16)5 10 B g Recharge (IRE) - Pezula

Owner: Halfway House Syndicate Trainer: Maurice Barnes, Brampton Breeder: Mrs J. Weston Sponsor: Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

Derek Fox

Colours: YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 0P-0024

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held all completed starts over hurdles and similar story so far in this sphere. Others make more appeal. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 71 Conor Rabbitt (5)

BLAZING HARTINGO (IRE) (11) 6 B g Mores Wells - Hazel Toi (IRE)

Owner: Mrs C. Williams Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan Breeder: Pat & Bernadette Vaughan

10 2

Colours: BEIGE, BLACK hoop, armlets and cap. Form: 44P503

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked limited and temperamental over both hurdles and fences but managed to place at Sedgeﬁeld 11 days ago. Not completely ruled out in a weak contest. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 66

Brian Hughes

2023 WINNER: BUDARRI 10 10 5 Danny McMenamin 10-3 (Stuart Coltherd) 6 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Budarri (GB), Divas Doyen (IRE), 13-2 Ex S’Elance (FR), 15-2 Blazing Hartingo (IRE), 17-2 Coolkill (IRE), 9-1 Izzy’s Champion (IRE), 14-1 Limerick Leader (FR), 20-1 Halfway House Lad (GB), 22-1 Claret Dabbler (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BUDARRI isn’t the most consistent but he ran well from out of the weights when second at this course last time and, if he can back that up, he could go one better returned to his ideal distance. Divas Doyen and Ex S’elance also arrive in form and are feared.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BUDARRI 2.DIVAS DOYEN (IRE) 3.EX S’ELANCE (FR)

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Last 6 Runs 7-22778 89P8-24 P212-34 57324/P 227532 525-2P2 32-333P 9P-7824 44P573

Horse LIMERICK LEADER COOLKILL EX S’ELANCE CLARET DABBLER BUDARRI DIVAS DOYEN IZZY’S CHAMPION HALFWAY HOUSE LAD BLAZING HARTINGO

Career Wins 1 1 8 — 4 — 3 — —

Places 7 2 12 2 13 2 9 — 2

Total Runs 18 14 57 13 44 15 39 9 10

Career Winnings 5991 3169 28413 19141 9958

Winning Distance Range 16F 16F 13-24F 16-20F 16-20F -

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

Runs Since Wins 14 10 4 — 10 — 13 — —

Form Ratings 88 93 93 — 99 92 97 93 93

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Race 7

4.50PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £7000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (38 wins from 193 runners, 20%) runs COPPER FOX Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A M Thomson (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs JET PATROL Longest Traveller: COPPER FOX trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles.

Horse

Age

JET PATROL (IRE) (21) Br g Jet Away - Caramaleta (IRE)

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

7 12 0

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW stars and sleeves, YELLOW cap, DARK GREEN stars. Form: 3P-2P34

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice from 5 starts in Irish points and offered something to work both starts in novice hurdles. Hooded for handicap debut and looks capable of better. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 100

Jockey

Sean Quinlan

8 12 0

CANCAN (FR) (15)

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

Owner: The Dregs Of Humanity Colours: DARK BLUE and GREY stripes, GREY Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston sleeves, quartered cap. Breeder: E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Form: 20/-P253 D 1 wins £4193 Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Whighams Wine Cellars

TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, creditable 3 1/4 lengths third of 10 to Bashful in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 15 days ago. On better terms with that rival now and mark remains appealing. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 100

6 11 12

BASHFUL (GB) (15) B g Manduro (GER) - Inhibition

Owner: Lycett Racing Ltd & Mr J Scott Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: Kingsclere Stud Sponsor: Bloomﬁelds Raceline Horseboxes,Iain Jardine Racing Ltd,Wastecom Nrg Ltd

Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap. Form: 1234-41 CD 8 wins £39519

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to double his tally in this sphere (has a good strike rate on the Flat) over C&D last time and 5-lb rise seems reasonable, so he’s worth a chance to follow up. Star RatingHHHHH Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 98

ALL WAYS AND EVER (IRE) (127) 5 B m Zoffany (IRE) - Cloudy Miss (IRE)

Owner: Mr V. Thompson Trainer: Victor Thompson, Alnwick Breeder: John Connaughton

Bruce Lynn (3)

Conor O’Farrell

11 11

Colours: RED, YELLOW sash, hooped sleeves and cap. Form: 6262

TIMEFORM VIEW Limited on the Flat and similar form over hurdles, albeit she made a positive step when runner-up in a novice at Hexham 4 months ago on stable debut. Mark demands more. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 97 Ciaran O’Shea (7)

COPPER FOX (GB) (37)

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

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

7 11 1

Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN chevron, EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW hooped sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap. Form: P42644 D 1 wins £5446

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Sedgeﬁeld (19.8f, heavy) 37 days ago. Becoming well treated and latest effort was a step back in the right direction. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 87

CLIFFS OF DOONEEN (IRE) (543) 9 B g Galileo (IRE) - Devoted To You (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Rose Dobbin Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Breeder: Barronstown Stud Sponsor: Hazelrigg Racing

Brian Hughes

10 12

Colours: DARK BLUE, MAROON spots, DARK BLUE cap. Form: 41/62303 wins £25266

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Carlisle handicap hurdle in April 2022 but not seen since ﬁnishing well held on the Flat in August of that year. Watching brief is the percentage call given the length of the lay-off. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 84 Patrick Wadge (3)

DON’T LOOK BACK (GB) (15) 6 Gr g Oasis Dream - Ronaldsay

Owner: Exors of the Late Mr W G Young Trainer: William Young Jnr, Carluke Breeder: Stowell Hill Ltd & D. Ludlow

10 11

Colours: PALE BLUE, RED sleeves, BLACK and RED check cap. Form: 4/6F0-0 1 wins £4291

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1m) but well held completed starts in this sphere, including on debut for this stable in C&D handicap last time. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 83

WE STILL BELIEVE (IRE) (25) B or Br g Lawman (FR) - Curious Lashes (IRE)

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

6 10 9

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK diamond, DARK BLUE sleeves, PINK stars, DARK BLUE cap, PINK star. Form: 5P5022 5 wins £16304

TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to a visor when second here last month and backed it up with a solid showing at Catterick. Likely to give another good account. Star RatingHHHHI Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 81

SPANISH HUSTLE (GB) (30) B g Pearl Secret - Dos Lunas (IRE)

Owner: Let’s Be Lucky Racing 31 Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow Breeder: Aspire Stallions & Bloodstock Ltd

Colours: BLACK, RED triple diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap. Form: 65/5P0P5 wins £17355

LIFETIME ADVENTURE (IRE) (22)6 10 B g Shantou (USA) - Thricha (IRE)

Owner: Mr A. B. Hamilton Trainer: Andrew Hamilton, Carluke Breeder: Mary M. Brennan

Craig Nichol

6 10 8

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat but hasn’t done much over hurdles and failed to beat a rival on the level at Newcastle a month ago. Hard to make a solid case for. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 80

Derek Fox

Henry Brooke

Colours: GREY and RED diamonds, GREY sleeves. Form: 600P26

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler who shaped better than the distance beaten when sixth at Uttoxeter last time. Needs more to defy current mark, though. Star RatingHHIII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 79 Conor Rabbitt (5)

LA QUARITE (FR) (48)

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

4 10 4

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves. Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: Gwenole Thepot, Sandy Thepot & Joel Le M Form: F55 Sponsor: North Sea Logistics, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise before falling at this track on debut and, while he has yet to build on that, he may well settle better now hooded for switch to handicaps. Star RatingHHHII Ofﬁcial BHA Rating 88 Danny McMenamin 2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 1, 11. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Bashful (GB), 5-1 Cancan (FR), 13-2 Jet Patrol (IRE), 7-1 We Still Believe (IRE), 9-1 All Ways And Ever (IRE), 10-1 Copper Fox (GB), 22-1 Cliffs of Dooneen (IRE), 25-1 Spanish Hustle (GB), Lifetime Adventure (IRE), 28-1 La Quarite (FR), 80-1 Don’t Look Back (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BASHFUL upped his game to score over C&D last time and he’s worth a chance to uphold the form with Cancan, who meets him on better terms. Jet Patrol may do better for a quick switch to handicaps, so he’s also considered.

RACE 7

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BASHFUL 2.CANCAN (FR) 3.JET PATROL (IRE)

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

Last 6 Runs P-22P34 28/P253 1234-41 6262 P42644 41/62384/6F7-9 5P5722 65/5P7P698P26 F55

Horse JET PATROL CANCAN BASHFUL ALL WAYS AND EVER COPPER FOX CLIFFS OF DOONEEN DON’T LOOK BACK WE STILL BELIEVE SPANISH HUSTLE LIFETIME ADVENTURE LA QUARITE

Career Wins — 1 2 — 1 1 — — — — —

Places 2 9 2 2 6 2 — 3 — 1 —

Total Runs 7 16 10 4 15 8 5 9 7 10 3

Career Winnings 4193 12605 5446 4302

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

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

Runs Since Wins — 9 1 — 12 7 12 8 2 — —

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Handicap Ratings 100 100 98 97 87 84 83 81 80 79 88

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

HORSE CARE AT MUSSELBURGH

At every race meeting at Musselburgh there are three specially qualiﬁed equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of thee cours course and can attend a casualty in the same responsee time as the Medical edical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys. ys. The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is keptt on all horses, especiall especially those returning after a race. It is now standard rd practice for screens to be b erected around any horse receiving veterinaryy attention on the ground. This does not reﬂect on the severity of an injury, but ut allows the vet some so privacy and the horse the opportunity, in a calm environment, vironment, to mak make a recovery. Please do not assume the worst if youu see screens erec erected around a fallen horse.

ATM

ATM Cash Machines are located adjacent to the Bistro Bar Glass Door & Main Tote Windows. Only £20 notes and multiples thereof are dispensed. There is a £2 transaction fee charged.

CLOAKROOM

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

INFORMATION

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

FACILITIES FOR GUESTS IN WHEELCHAIRS

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

MEETING POINT

The suggested meeting point is outside the Weighing Room.

CCTV

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

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

TRAVEL INFORMATION

SUNDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 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 17.20 & 18.20 to coincide with departures to Edinburgh at 17.44 & 18.42 and departures to North Berwick at 17.49 & 18.47. 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 17.20 & 18.20 to coincide with departures to Tweedbank at 18.24 & 19.23. Scotrail trains may be subject to short notice alterations on Sunday 18th February. 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 1.45 - THE VISIT IRISH BLOODSTOCK SALES WITH ITM MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will supply a memento 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. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 6th April, 2024. 14 entries at £30. - Closed February 12th, 2024. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.15 - THE GEORGE CRAWFORD LEGACY TRUST HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 10th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Musselburgh will supply a memento 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. 12 entries at £35. - Closed February 12th, 2024. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.45 - THE JOIN tote.co.uk THE CREAM OF THE CROP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze 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 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 10th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will supply a memento 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. 14 entries at £50. - Closed February 12th, 2024. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.20 - THE WATCH RACING TV NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum 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 five 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. February 16th. Penalties, after February 10th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will supply a memento 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. 17 entries at £50. - Closed February 12th, 2024. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.50 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV NOVICES’ 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 0-100. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 10th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento 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. 17 entries at £35. - Closed February 12th, 2024. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.20 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden 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, February 12th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 10th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento 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 Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifier. 18 entries at £35. - Closed February 12th, 2024. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.50 - THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 12th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th. Penalties, after February 10th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will supply a memento 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. 17 entries at £35. - Closed February 12th, 2024. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIST NEXT UP

DATE

RACEDAY

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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