Musselburgh Racecard - Friday 5th April

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THE TRACK

A RIGHT-HANDED OVAL CIRCUIT ALMOST A MILE AND A QUARTER IN EXTENT, WHICH JOINS THE STRAIGHT FIVE FURLONGS COURSE HALF-A-MILE FROM HOME.

THE BENDS ARE SHARP, PUTTING BIG, LONG-STRIDING TYPES AT A SLIGHT DISADVANTAGE.

T TODAY’S TURE RACE FEATURE

First up will be the Lady Buttons Mares’ Hurdle which will see Sunday Soldier looking to complete a mightily impressive t loo five-timer The mare has been in outstanding form this season but makes a step-up in trip here. The Grey Bomber Juvenile er step-u Hurdle will follow that, and Latin Verse could be one to keep an eye on He looked very strong at Ludlow in February and ll that, look should bounce back from being pulled up at the Cheltenham festival latest. The Brindisi Breeze Hurdle will see a pair of d Th course and distance winners do battle as Curley Finger and Champ Royal both look to complete the four-timer The hattrick ourse lo seeking Rumble B could be one to keep an eye on as well. Rounding out the featured quartet will be the Sea Pigeon Hurdle fea e. As is Final Edgar who notched a pair of seconds in his last two. and Restandbethankful is certainly in with a chance not

JOCKEYS H TO WATCH

e rides here today. Rory The Cat looks to have every DEREK FOX currently sits atop the jockeys’ championship and has five ride effort last time out and Jem In Em looks to challenge for the chance in the Grey Bomber if bouncing back from a below par a second here when last seen BRIAN HUGHES is always one to keep an Brindisi Breeze final off the back of an impressive BR to the the jockeys’ championship with five rides of his own. Speed Davis could be the star eye out as he looks to pip Fox of the opening maiden and course and distance winner Autumn Return looks to have a shout in the Lady Buttons Mares’ Hurdle. CRAIG NICHOL is always worth keeping an eye on here and his rides include the last time out winner Scots Poet. rid

TRAINERS TO WATCH

LUCINDA RUSSELL leads the way in the trainer’s championship coming into the final day and she brings nine with her to Musselburgh today. Spit Spot has picked up a trio of seconds in her last 3 and will look to belatedly go one better in the 5:05 while Jem In Em looks a great shout in the 6:10 under leading jockey Derek Fox. She enters course and distance winner Cuban Cigar in the 6:40 and has points winner Reflection Of You in the bumper SANDY THOMPSON is also worth watching here and her runner in the 5:05 Parvos looked most impressive when scoring last time out at Sedgefield.

RACE DESCRIPTIONS

5.05 THE GO NORTH LADY BUTTONS MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL

5.40 THE GO NORTH GREY BOMBER JUVENILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL

6.10 THE GO NORTH BRINDISI

BREEZE HURDLE SERIES FINAL

4.30 THE BLANTYRE CANTER - SPONSORED BY CLEARTECH MAIDEN HURDLE

6.40 THE GO NORTH SEA PIGEON HURDLE SERIES FINAL

7.10 THE RACING TV HANDICAP 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 four-years-old and upwards in this two miles, one and a half furlongs race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.

This is a two miles and four furlongs mares’ handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have started in at least one Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier during the current season 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 is a two miles, one and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds which have started in at least one Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series race during the current season 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 130 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 125.

This is a three mile handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have started in at least one Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier during the current season 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.

This two miles, one and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which have started in at least one Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier during the current season In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.

The penultimate race this afternoon is a two miles and four furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-100. As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating In this instance, a horse rated 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.

7.40 THE RACING POST MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE

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

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Race 1 4.30PM

Total prize fund £7000

Two miles about one furlong (2m 1f 87y) for maiden four yrs old and upwards

THE BLANTYRE CANTER - SPONSORED BY CLEARTECH MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (37 wins from 187 runners, 20%) runs SPEED DAVIS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs SPEED DAVIS

Longest Traveller: FULL METAL JACKET trained by E Mullins, Ireland.

1

Owner: Mr J Scott Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Mr R. Bryan

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

2

Owner: John McGeady Ltd

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: S.A.S Haras Des Rocs

Sponsor: John McGeady Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap

Form: F/2/-

Colours: RED, WHITE inverted triangle and sleeves

Form: 4-3 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to four winners and showed a bit to work on both starts 8 months apart, fourth in a bumper then third of 13 in a novice at Taunton in December Since left Harry Fry. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingDerek Fox

3

FOSHAN (IRE) (98)

B g The Last Lion (IRE) - China In My Hands

Owner: Molly and Paul Willis

Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses

Breeder: Mr Seamus Mc Garvey

4

5 11 6

Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars and cap

FULL METAL JACKET (GB) (310)6 11 6

B g Shantou (USA) - Adriana des Mottes (FR)

Owner: Dalton,Hayes & Sawyer Partnership

Trainer: Emmet Mullins, Ireland

Breeder: Mr Rowland Crellin

Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, PURPLE cap, LIGHT GREEN star Form: 43-4 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family and filled the frame both starts in Irish bumpers last spring. In top hands and he’s a fascinating contender now hurdling with a tongue strap added.

5

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating - Donagh Meyler

GRAZE ON PHOENIX (GB) (68)

Ch g Mount Nelson - Graze On And On

Owner: Mr J. R. Rowbottom

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Breeder: Mr J. R. Rowbottom

Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

5 11 6

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, hooped sleeves and cap

Form: 46-U3 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Unseated riser early on hurdles bow in December but offered plenty to work on when third of 9 in novice at Doncaster a month later Open to improvement.

6

LEMOINE (GB) (41)

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Craig Nichol

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Think Green

Owner: Ursa Major Racing Craig Farm & Hughes

Trainer: James Ewart, Langholm

Breeder: J. P. L. Ewart

Sponsor: Fitzdares

5 11 6

Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars

Form: 33-450 BF

0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the fame all 3 starts in bumpers (modest form) and showed up quite well on hurdling debut at Newcastle in December Well backed but too free back at that venue 2 months later Hood may help

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin

7

LOOKING SPLENDID (GB) (26)

B g Passing Glance - Splendid Blue (IRE)

Owner: Mrs A. J. Boswell

Trainer: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

Breeder: Mrs Joanna Boswell

6 11 6

Colours: VIOLET, WHITE hoops, VIOLET sleeves, TURQUOISE BLUE cap

Form: 500-5

0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much in bumpers but promises to do better over hurdles judged on opening effort at Kelso in March.

8

REFORME (IRE) (28)

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

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Edward Austin (5)

5 11 6

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

Form: 44 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit when fourth in a course bumper at the turn of the year and stuck to his task pretty well when occupying same spot on hurdles debut at Ayr Should improve

9

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA RatingAlan Doyle (5)

SPEED DAVIS (FR) (53)

B g Spider Flight (FR) - Trumpet Davis (FR)

Owner: Owners Group 117

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: C Quellier, A Quellier & S Quellier

Sponsor: Owners Group

6 11 6

Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap

Form: 16-12 D 1 wins £2450

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 5 winners and was successful on his sole outing in Irish points After 9 months off, left his bumper debut form behind with an easy success at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) in January. Runner-up on hurdles bow a month later and he has plenty to recommend him. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA RatingBrian Hughes

10

THEATRE CHIEF (GB) (27)

B g Dartmouth - La Doelenaise

Owner: Ms E. Fallon

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Shade Oak Stud & Bryan Mayoh

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

5 11 6

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE and ROYAL BLUE halved sleeves

Form: 0 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth gelding. Dam (h107), placed in French hurdles, half-sister to smart hurdler/ top-class chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Sizing John. From a good family but went with little promise in a bumper last month. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingConor O’Farrell

11

ANAMANDA (FR) (90)

Gr m Reliable Man - Anyana

Owner: Turcan Dunning Stewart Borwick Robertson

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Breeder: A. Moroney

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

5 10 13

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

Form: P0 3 wins £31943

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 3-time winner on the Flat in France for Nicolas Clement but was let down by her jumping when pulled up on Kelso hurdle debut in late November and fared no better at Newcastle Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingSean Quinlan

2023 WINNER: QUARESOME (IRE) 5 11 6 Brian Hughes 5-2 (Donald McCain) 8 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Hood worn by No 4, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Speed Davis (FR), 7-2 Full Metal Jacket (GB), 11-2 Reforme (IRE), 6-1 Coastal Rock (FR), 12-1 Graze On Phoenix (GB), 14-1 Lemoine (GB), 16-1 Bold Light (IRE), 28-1 Looking Splendid (GB), 40-1 Anamanda (FR), 50-1 Theatre Chief (GB), 200-1 Foshan (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Irish-raider FULL METAL JACKET is in excellent hands so is sure to be well prepared for this hurdles debut, with positive market vibes increasing confidence Speed Davis and Reforme look the dangers

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Race 2 5.05PM

Total prize fund £30000

two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares

THE GO NORTH LADY BUTTONS MARES’HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (37 wins from 187 runners, 20%) runs COULD BE TROUBLE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs COULD BE TROUBLE

Longest Traveller: SUNDAY SOLDIER trained by D Killahena & G McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold, 348 miles

1

Ch m Secret Singer (FR) - Upisland (FR)

Owner: Mr Andy Peake

Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Breeder: Mme Marinette Avril

Sponsor: Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

Colours: GREY, RED hoops, GREY sleeves, RED stars and cap

Form: 132142 3 wins £22650

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser in France who has won 2m handicap hurdles at Fakenham and Newcastle since joining this yard. Good second back at former course 3 weeks ago and this likeable mare should give another decent account.

2 AUTUMN RETURN (IRE) (72)

B m Fame And Glory - Fedaia (IRE)

Owner: Drew & Ailsa Russell

Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

Sponsor: Tote

7 11 11

Colours: RED, BLACK chevrons, GREY sleeves, RED cap Form: 41-2123 CD 5 wins £23921

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who posted a career best when bagging 6-runner handicap hurdle over C&D in November Had no answer to a revitalised one at Market Rasen next time and possibly seen at a disadvantage when third at Catterick since Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 118 Brian Hughes

3

MOONLIGHT GLORY (IRE) (27)9 11 8

B m Fame And Glory - Prairie Moonlight (GER)

Owner: Ursa Major Racing, CW Racing & Partner

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker

Sponsor: Adra Projects Ltd

Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars Form: 15214F D 6 wins £27610

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins in a productive season and still going well when falling 4 out at Ayr last month. This looks too competitive, though. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 115 Tom Midgley (3)

4

SUNDAY SOLDIER (IRE) (34) 6 11 7

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

Owner: 4 Left Footers & A Blewnose

Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Breeder: Mrs E. Connolly

Sponsor: The Good Racing Company Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE hoops, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars, EMERALD GREEN cap

Form: 631111 C 4 wins £14971

5 COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) (38) 9 11 5

B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE)

Owner: Always Trying Syndicate

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

Colours: RED, BLACK stripe, BLACK and RED halved sleeves, RED and BLACK quartered cap

Form: 532341 D 6 wins £28425

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles/chase winner who ended a longish losing run from a career-low mark at Catterick last time More needed up 7lb in better race Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112 Abbie McCain (5)

6

PARVOS (IRE) (58) 7 11 4

Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Simonsoeur (IRE)

Owner: The Williewin Partnership

Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Breeder: Mrs Virginia McGrath

Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sash, WHITE cap, YELLOW star

Form: 23-5PU1

£3247

7

B m Kayf Tara - Supreme Gem (IRE)

Owner: John Cornforth and Peter Rawcliffe

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Breeder: R. Johnson

Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

Colours: BLACK, RED stripe, RED cap, e BLACK star

Form: 6-66304 CD 5 wins £32544

VIEW Had a productive time in 2022/23, scoring 5 times (twice over C&D). Not quite in same form this campaign but latest fourth over C&D was a decent effort.

Ch m Sir Percy - Taweyla (IRE)

Owner: Richard & Katherine Gilbert

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Des Thurlby

Sponsor: Straightline (NE) Ltd

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

Form: 6222 2 wins £10126

Owner: R & M Moseley, Slater, Gould & Laughland

Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon

Mr Tony Ashley

Tote

Owner: Mowbray Park

Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley

Breeder: Philip & Orla Hore

Sponsor: Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

11

B m Mahler - Bell Walks Eve (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Wilma Duffus

Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Breeder: Robert O’Callaghan

Sponsor: Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Bell Rural Solutions

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE chevrons, PURPLE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN cap, PURPLE stars Form: 413225

Colours: BLACK and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, BLACK star Form: 154235 0 wins £0 TIMEFORM VIEW

Ch m Sun Central (IRE) - Fame Is The Spur

12 DONSO STAR (GB) (27)

Owner: Burns Partnership

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

Breeder: Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys

6 10 4

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

5-60621

13 NOBLE AFFAIR (IRE) (114)

B m Morozov (USA) - Tudor Glyn (IRE)

Owner: The Optimistic Syndicate

Trainer: Jane Walton, Otterburn

Breeder: Ms M. Russell

Sponsor: Robson Equine Therapy

8 10 3

Colours: RED, WHITE stars, armlets and star on cap

Form: 1-4204P D 1 wins £4779

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account in handicap hurdle at Hexham a year ago but just the one good effort this season, well held last 3 starts, including on chase bow latest. Bit to prove back from a break. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 96 Ross Chapman 14

B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Christmas Cracker (IRE)

Owner: The Nelson Racing Partnership

Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Breeder: Mr Michael Shannon

Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW hoop, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 04P341 1 wins £3749 TIMEFORM VIEW Poor hurdler who found some improvement to get off the mark at Carlisle last month but easy to oppose at this level from a long way out of the weights

worn

No 6, 7, 8, 10, 14. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 14. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Sunday Soldier (IRE), 13-2 Parvos (IRE), 7-1 Ip Up (FR), 8-1 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 9-1 Autumn Return (IRE), 10-1 Donso Star (GB), 14-1 Noble Affair (IRE), 16-1 Spit Spot (GB), 20-1 Lone Star (GB), 25-1 Spot On Soph (IRE), 28-1 Similar Story (IRE), 33-1 Moonlight Glory (IRE), Sinndarella (IRE), 66-1 Blame Rose (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

PARVOS produced an improved performance on just her third start for this yard when beating a subsequent winner with something in hand at Sedgefield and she shades the vote over the progressive Sunday Soldier, who’s bidding for the 5-timer The likeable Ip Up completes the shortlist.

MAY’S FIXTURES

MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE 3RD

KELSO RACECOURSE 8TH & 26TH

AYR RACECOURSE 2ND, 14TH & 22ND

PERTH RACECOURSE 15TH & 16TH

HAMILTON RACECOURSE 5TH, 17TH & 29TH

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Race 3 5.40PM

Total prize fund £30000

Two miles about one furlong (2m 1f 87y) for juvenile four yrs old

THE GO NORTH GREY BOMBER JUVENILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

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

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (36 wins from 276 runners, 13%) runs RORY THE CAT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs TEORIE

Longest Traveller: LATIN VERSE trained by S Hosie, Sherborne, 407 miles

1

Owner: Mr P Arms and Mr S Harvey

Trainer: Syd Hosie, Sherborne

Breeder: Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd

Sponsor: Sherborne Utilities Ltd

2

12

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK hoops, sleeves and cap

BALBOA (GB) (24)

B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Reachforthestars (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Kate Kenyon

Trainer: Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Breeder: Elwick Stud

Sponsor: We Do Vans

11 13

Colours: MAROON, WHITE hoops, halved sleeves

Form: 21223P 1 wins £4901

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat who got off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Chepstow in October Has shown slightly better form in defeat since and out of his pay grade when well held in the Fred Winter last month. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 119

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TEORIE (IRE) (24)

B g Teofilo (IRE) - Bobailin (IRE)

Owner: Greg Stone & Chelsea Thoroughbreds

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: J. S. Bolger

Sponsor: Ultima Business Solutions

11 11

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap

Form: 1410 3 wins £15076

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on Flat for Jim Bolger who overcame some sloppy jumps to run out a ready winner on his Catterick hurdle debut in December Below par next time but quickly resumed winning ways back under fully-fledged rider at Southwell Made too many mistakes in the Fred Winter Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117

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RORY THE CAT (IRE) (61)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Obligada (IRE)

Owner: The Cool Cats

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: S. J. Macdonald

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

11 9

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE braces, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star

Form: 6116 C 4 wins £16177

TIMEFORM VIEW Won pair of handicaps on the level last summer and left opening hurdles run well behind when scoring twice here around the turn of the year Limitations exposed in listed company last time and opening mark asks for more

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Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115

GOLDEN MAVERICK (FR) (16)

B g Zarak (FR) - Waritta

Owner: RaceShare - Golden Maverick

Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Breeder: Mr Jacques Herold

Sponsor: Raceshare

11 1

Colours: BLACK, GOLD vertical braids and buttons, WHITE sleeves, GOLD star on cap

Form: 231 6 wins £25968

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 5-time winner on the Flat (stays 14.5f) for Ian Williams New connections acquired him for 100,000 gns in the autumn and value for extra when making third hurdles start a winning one at Haydock in March. Assessor may have underestimated him.

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Gavin Sheehan

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 107

RAGOSINA (GB) (25) 10 12

B f Teofilo (IRE) - Hadeeqa (IRE)

Owner: Ms Ciera McKeown

Trainer: B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK check, LIGHT BLUE sleeves

Form: 20016 2 wins £8253

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner who struck at the fourth time of asking over hurdles when seeing off 4 rivals in a 2 1/2m Sedgefield mares’ novice in February. Bombed out at Stratford since and now goes handicapping with a tongue tie added. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Jack Quinlan

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104

Bradley

Jack Hogan (3)

Derek Fox

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LA QUARITE (FR) (47) 10 2

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

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Gwenole Thepot, Sandy Thepot & Joel Le M

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves

Form: F552

0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise before falling at this track on debut and easily best effort since when second on handicap debut fitted with a hood in February. Now needs to build on that.

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Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

RULER OF THE RIVER (IRE) (18) 10 2

B f Ruler of The World (IRE) - Rockyriver Girl (IRE)

Owner: URSA Major -England

Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley

Breeder: Gerhard Matte

Sponsor: Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars

Form: 232014

1 wins £4356

TIMEFORM VIEW Just a modest maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Jack Davison but is developing into a fairly useful performer in this sphere judged on her decisive success in a Kelso maiden hurdle (16.2f, soft). Step up in trip looked against her at Southwell so that run can be ignored.

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Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 93

COMMON ACCLAIM (IRE) (108) 10 2

B g Acclamation - Casual Remark (IRE)

Owner: Mr & Mrs J D Cotton & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Miss Ciara Doyle

Sponsor: John Cotton (Group) Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE hoops and armlets

Form: 4434

0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicapper on Flat. Similar form when reaching the frame in juvenile hurdles before Christmas and looks on a feasible mark for this first handicap over hurdles On the shortlist.

Danny McMenamin

Lewis Stones (3)

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 92 Sean Quinlan

2023 WINNER: CIANCIANA 4 11 10 Patrick Wadge 12-1 (Brian Ellison) 13 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 6, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Golden Maverick (FR), 13-2 Latin Verse (GB), 7-1 Ragosina (GB), 8-1 Teorie (IRE), Common Acclaim (IRE), 10-1 Balboa (GB), 11-1 La Quarite (FR), 14-1 Rory The Cat (IRE), 18-1 Ruler of The River (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

GOLDEN MAVERICK progressed really well on the Flat for his previous connections, and following a smooth success in juvenile company, his opening mark over hurdles looks to be lenient. Latin Verse is back in calmer waters and is feared most, with Common Acclaim also of interest at the other end of the weights

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180yds) for four yrs old and upwards

THE GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (36 wins from 276 runners, 13%) runs JEM IN EM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs CALL ME HARRY

Longest Traveller: RUMBLE B trained by J Landy, Leyburn, 155 miles

Owner: Club Racing Curley Partnership Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Breeder: Mrs Mary Tyner

Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

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

Masterstroke (USA) - Sky Royale (FR)

Owner: The Northern Racing Club

Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Breeder: Mr Jean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes

Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

Colours: ORANGE and WHITE stripes, RED sleeves

Form: 160111 CD 5 wins £20657

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 5 wins in only 7 starts for this yard when easily disposing of his 2 rivals over 25 at Catterick last month. 6lb higher in a much deeper race now so he’ll need a career best to keep the winning run going. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 113

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VELASCO (IRE) (26)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bilboa (FR)

Owner: Samantha Toomes & Mrs Susan Corbett

Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Breeder: Kenilworth House Stud

Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

8 11 0

Colours: BLACK, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets, check cap

Form: 34011P D 3 wins £13934

TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicaps at Sedgefield and Doncaster (3m) in February/recently. Possibly found run coming too soon when pulled up on hat-trick attempt at Doncaster and could bounce back having been freshened up STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/3/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly after 2nd last. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111

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CALL ME HARRY (IRE) (47)

B g Make Believe - Lake Moon

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Richard Ahern

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

7 11 0

Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves

Form: 421U24 CD 3 wins £10618

TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well at this track (C&D scorer in November). Shaped as if still in form when fourth of 8 over C&D in February and capable of a bold show here Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 111

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JEM IN EM (IRE) (47) 6 10 12

B g Well Chosen - Apache Rose (IRE)

Owner: The Jemsters

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: David McKeever

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED triple diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap

Form: 6-31442 2 wins £7475

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who confirmed previous encouragement in this sphere when scoring at Kelso in October Respectable fourth on next 2 starts and reacted well to blinkers (travelled with more fluency) when narrowly denied over C&D 47 days ago Big player if the blinkers work as well a second time STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/2/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 109 (-2)

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CARDAMON HILL (IRE) (47)

Br g Presenting - Through The Lens (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Margaret Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer

Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Breeder: Brucetown Farms Ltd

Danny McMenamin

7 10 10

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

Form: 355P03 1 wins £5221

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland for Gordon Elliott. Has yet to really get going for this yard but there were better signs when third of 8 over C&D last month, although the reopposing Jem In Em was 12 lengths ahead in second.

Conor O’Farrell

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 107

Edward Austin (5)

Derek Fox

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NOT STAYING LONG (IRE) (27)

B or Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Princess Bella (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Wilma Duffus

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

Breeder: Mr Martin Doyle

Sponsor: Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited

6 10 7

Colours: BLACK and YELLOW stripes, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW stars, YELLOW cap, BLACK star

Form: 1-P4314 D 2 wins £8581

TIMEFORM VIEW Left her first 3 efforts for this yard behind when making all in 3m Ayr handicap under Brian Hughes in February. Respectable fourth over a shorter trip there since Hughes does the steering again now back at 3m.

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Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104

SANOSUKE (IRE) (27)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Fix (NZ)

Owner: Douglas Miller, Coltman, Dunning, Turcan

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Breeder: Coolmore

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

6 10 2

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

Form: 2P5130 CD 2 wins £9491

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat in Ireland and he got off the mark in this sphere when seeing off 10 rivals over C&D in November Good third back here in December and better than result (went without usual cheekpieces) when seventh of 15 at Ayr (3m) 4 weeks ago The cheekpieces are back on now. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98

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LINCOLN BURROWS (IRE) (38)

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Avida Star (IRE)

Owner: K Jardine R Griffiths D Boyce

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Breeder: Gt Bloodstock

Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

7 10 2

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED star, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, RED cap

Form: P00310 2 wins £6654

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support in first-time cheekpieces when seeing off 10 rivals at Newcastle in January but jumped poorly and always behind at Catterick since 5lb out of handicap STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/2/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94

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RUMBLE B (IRE) (14)

B g Presenting - John’s Eliza (IRE)

Owner: Miss C. Tinkler

Trainer: Justin Landy, Leyburn

Breeder: Mr Emlyn Patterson

10 10 2

Colours: GREY, MAROON spots, WHITE cap

Form: 543211 2 wins £6682

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the back of small-field wins at Sedgefield and Hexham in recent months but he’s a long way out of the weights here so plenty more will be needed to complete the hat-trick. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 87

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DEQUALL (GB) (27)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Bark (IRE)

Owner: Mr W. Patterson

Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Sponsor: Bell Rural Solutions

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10 2

Colours: RED, YELLOW seams, RED sleeves, YELLOW stars, RED cap, YELLOW star Form: 3/-30500 3 wins £11371

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable third on Kelso reappearance in October but well beaten since It’s not hard to look elsewhere Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 77 Ross Chapman

2023 WINNER: CURLEY FINGER (IRE) 6 11 6 Nathan Moscrop 15-2 (Rebecca Menzies) 14 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Curley Finger (IRE), 11-2 Champ Royal (FR), 6-1 Jem In Em (IRE), 17-2 Call Me Harry (IRE), 9-1 Not Staying Long (IRE), 12-1 Velasco (IRE), 18-1 Sanosuke (IRE), 20-1 Cardamon Hill (IRE), 28-1 Lincoln Burrows (IRE), Rumble B (IRE), 150-1 Dequall (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

The blinkers worked well for JEM IN EM when narrowly denied over C&D last time and he might prove the answer to this competitive handicap if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Last year’s winner Curley Finger arrives at the top of his game again and is second choice ahead of Call Me Harry.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JEM IN EM (IRE) 2.CURLEY FINGER (IRE) 3.CALL ME HARRY (IRE)

Brian Hughes

Bruce Lynn (3)

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Race 5 6.40PM

Total prize fund £30000

Two miles about one furlong (2m 1f 87y) for four yrs old and upwards, THE GO NORTH

SEA PIGEON HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

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

Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): D McCain (37 wins from 187 runners, 20%) runs COLLINGHAM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs COLLINGHAM

Fancy That: D Sayer won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs THE NAVIGATOR today.

Longest Traveller: COLLINGHAM trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles

Owner: Mr Derek Thompson Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Breeder: Derek R. Price

Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds Colours:

Owner: Mr John Burnett

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Breeder: Mr J. Gallorini & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger

Sponsor: J & J Burnett Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, RED spots, halved sleeves, YELLOW cap

Form: F31241 D 2 wins £8423

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of 17f Sedgefield wins under Brian Hughes this winter, shooting 13 lengths clear in a handicap latterly. A 7lb rise for that looks manageable Player

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COLLINGHAM (GER) (34) 6

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

Owner: Mr J. Fyffe

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: D. A. Brand

Sponsor: JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star

Form: 0-56000 C 7 wins £57678

TIMEFORM VIEW Has drawn a blank since winning the Scottish County here

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Semayyel (IRE)

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery & Russell

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: The Semayyel Partnership

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

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

Form: 241033 CD 5

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Vita Nuova (IRE)

Owner: URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: James T. Williams

Sponsor: Click Marketing Ltd

Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars

Form: 430122 D 1 wins £4193

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when getting off the mark in 11-runner novice at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) and backed that up switched to handicaps when runner-up next 2 starts Possibilities off an unchanged mark.

6

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112 (+1) William Maggs (7)

DUYFKEN (GB) (39)

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

Owner: Douglas Miller, Coltman, Dunning, Turcan

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

5 11 11

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

Form: 1-33134 C 2 wins £8977

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term with a win at Perth and built on pair of placed efforts this season when resuming winning ways over 2 1/2m here in January. Turned in a rare below-par effort in first-time tongue strap at Ayr last time.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111

Bruce Lynn (3)

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SCOTS POET (GB) (95)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph

Owner: Distillery Racing Club

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: Distillery Stud

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

8 11 10

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

Form: 4-242F1 C D 4 wins £22138

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good record here when resuming winning ways on New Year’s Day (15.6f, soft), overcoming the rise in class in good style Still on the upgrade so must enter calculations

8

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 110

HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (50)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Brise d’Oudairies (FR)

Owner: Melton Mowbray Bowls Club

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Comte Michel de Gigou

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

7 11 9

Colours: MAROON, GREY star, GREY sleeves, MAROON armlets, MAROON and GREY quartered cap

Form: 25-0P05

1 wins £4084

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler for Dan Skelton but left that yard after running modestly on chase debut/return. Pulled up back hurdling at Sedgefield next time (only run for Ben Haslam) but ran better than for a while on only his second outing for this yard when fifth at Newcastle One to bear in mind again.

9

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 109

RESTANDBETHANKFUL (GB) (62)

Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest

Owner: Bolton Mill Racing & URSA Major

Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Breeder: Clarendon Farm

Sponsor: Adra Projects Ltd

8 11 5

Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, BLACK cap, EMERALD GREEN star

Form: 242220 D

6 wins £30218

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched second success over fences at Sedgefield in October and ran well off his lower hurdles mark when runner-up at Catterick (15.7f). Ran a stinker here next time, however STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 3/2/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 105 Sean Quinlan

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BEAUMESNIL (FR) (36)

Ch g Konig Turf (GER) - Eau Tenebreuse (FR)

Owner: The Rede Valley Reivers

Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Breeder: E.A.R.L. Du Moulin

Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

7 11 2

Colours: BLACK, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, WHITE sleeves, BLACK armlets, check cap

Form: 245021 1 wins £3168

TIMEFORM VIEW Has his quirks, as shown when throwing away the win at Catterick. Made amends despite hanging badly left when ridden into a clear lead at Wetherby next time Capable of defying a 7lb rise but comes with risks attached. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102

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MACK THE MAN (IRE) (28)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE)

Owner: Alexander Family

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Breeder: Mr Mark Grace,

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

10 11 1

Colours: SCARLET, BLUE sleeves and collar, BLUE cap, GREEN hoop Form: 53-6002 D 4 wins £49669

TIMEFORM VIEW Not as good as he was but more of an impact off much-reduced mark and in a first-time visor when runner-up at Ayr 4 weeks ago Now needs to prove that he can build on that back up in class Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 101

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SERIOUS EGO (GER) (28)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Sunshine Story (IRE)

Owner: Greystoke Owners

Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Breeder: Gestut Romerhof

Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

11 10 12

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE diamond, striped sleeves, check cap

Form: 116033 4 wins £20673

Mr Kit Alexander (5)

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who won back-to-back at Hexham in November Threatening to come good soon but probably not at this speed-favouring track back up in class Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 98 Callum Bewley

13 THE NAVIGATOR (GB) (160)

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA)

Owner: Mr G. H. Bell

Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Breeder: Sir Robert Ogden

Sponsor: Tote

9

10 9

Colours: RED, BLACK chevrons, RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, RED and BLACK quartered cap

Form: 0-553R6 CD 9 wins £55452

TIMEFORM VIEW Has dipped in the weights but looked difficult under various codes last season and has enough to prove on return.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 95 Conor O’Farrell

2023 WINNER: CUBAN CIGAR 5 11 1 Patrick Wadge 9-1 (Lucinda Russell) 14 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 10. Visor worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 7, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Scots Poet (GB), 13-2 Coup de Coeur (FR), 8-1 Cuban Cigar (GB), 9-1 Final Edgar (IRE), 12-1 Russian Virtue (GB), 14-1 Hartur d’Oudairies (FR), Beaumesnil (FR), Mack The Man (IRE), 16-1 Restandbethankful (GB), Serious Ego (GER), 18-1 Collingham (GER), Duyfken (GB), 25-1 The Navigator (GB)

Craig Nichol

Gavin Sheehan

Plenty to consider with the improving SCOTS POET edging the vote at a track where he goes well Beaumesnil and Coup de Coeur both had a bit to spare when winning last time so they head the dangers.

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Point-to-Point Dates 2024

Race 6 7.10PM

Total prize fund £7000

two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for four yrs old and upwards

THE RACING TV 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 (37 wins from 187 runners, 20%) runs ISHOLO DU VIVIEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs ISHOLO DU VIVIEN

Longest Traveller: ISHOLO DU VIVIEN trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles

1

Owner: Chicken Hutch Racers

Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Breeder: S. J. Osborne

Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

Colours: MAROON, WHITE stripe and sleeves, quartered cap

Form: 1321/2-0 C D 2 wins £18485 TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent in handicaps in 2022 but off for nearly 2 years after finishing second at Kelso in May 2022 and he offered little in a recent comeback outing there Refitted cheekpieces need to make a big difference

2

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Pretty Impressive (IRE)

Owner: The Daylight Robbers

Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Breeder: Ms Jean Cullen

Sponsor: Sandy Thomson

Colours: OLD GOLD, PURPLE and GREEN hoops, OLD GOLD sleeves, PURPLE and OLD GOLD quartered cap

Form: 454P4-P 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form but his fourth over this trip at Hexham last spring shows he can be competitive from his mark. Pulled up on Kelso reappearance in November and off since Cheekpieces and tongue tie combination worn last time discarded. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 29/11/2023 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 96

3

ISHOLO DU VIVIEN (FR) (38)

Br g Voiladenuo (FR) - Sholowisas (FR)

Owner: Mrs Carol Shaw

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mr Yves Letort

6 11 9

Colours: RED, BLACK stars, diabolo on sleeves and stars on cap

Form: F14333 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has been placed on all 3 outings in maiden/novice hurdles this winter His opening handicap mark looks workable and he has a much less exposed profile than most of these Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 95 Brian Hughes

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AGILULF (GB) (324)

Ch g Mondialiste (IRE) - Turin (IRE)

Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull

Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses

Breeder: Knavesmire House Stud

Sponsor: Elwick Stud

5 11 8

Colours: DARK BLUE and PINK diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, DARK BLUE diamond.

Form: 3544-U6 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who was well beaten at Perth when last seen in May. The percentage call is to look elsewhere after such a long time off Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 94

5

JACKHAMMER (IRE) (109)

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

Owner: Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer

Trainer: Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Breeder: F. Dunne

10 11 0

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

Form: 0-24555 9 wins £41451

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on the Flat in June Also runner-up over fences at Cartmel in July but seemed to be going through the motions when last seen at the end of 2023. A break and a return to hurdles needs to spark him back to life Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86

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PRONTOANITA (FR) (98) 5 11 0

Gr m Reliable Man - Floriana (GER)

Owner: Mr Raymond Anderson Green

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Guillaume Sarda & Lumiere Breeding Syndi

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and star on cap

Form: 246-606 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with some encouragement in a brace of bumpers but has yet to get going over hurdles, including well beaten on Perth handicap debut at the end of December Could only consider if backed on this return from a 3-month break Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86

Derek Fox

Sean Quinlan

Conor O’Farrell

Gavin Sheehan

B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Spinning Away

Owner: Team Kinneston Club

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Breeder: Kinneston Bloodstock

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE stripe, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star

Form: 66PF0-0

Monarch

Owner: Susan Corbett Racing

Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Breeder: A. & M. Mellerick

Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, MAUVE hoop and armlets

Form: P-55023 BF

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

Owner: Mrs J. Porter

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Breeder: Fontstown Stud

Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE stars, armlets and stars on cap

Form: 0023-65 D 3 wins £11022

B g Watar (IRE) - Lady Shackleton (IRE)

Owner: Mr Richard Chapman

Trainer: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

Breeder: A. Mulligan

Sponsor: David Merry Farrier

2023 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

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Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, armlets and cap

Form: 0546P-P D 2 wins £5990

Prontoanita (FR), 20-1 Agilulf (GB), 25-1 Shoughall’s Boy (IRE), 28-1 Not In Kansas (GB) PLAY SMARTER ISHOLO DU VIVIEN looks on a workable mark for this handicap debut and Donald McCain’s unexposed 6-y-o is preferred to This Is Bob in a contest where few arrive with compelling claims TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ISHOLO DU VIVIEN (FR) 2.THIS IS BOB (IRE) 3.MISSCARLETT

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Total prize fund £5000

Two miles about one furlong (2m 1f 87y) for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares

THE RACING POST MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2723)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (36 wins from 276 runners, 13%) runs CALEDONIAN PEARL & REFLECTION OF YOU

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs BEAU DELLA

Longest Traveller: JEWEL OF WINDSOR trained by E Mullins, Ireland.

Owner: The Switched On Club

Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Breeder: N. Ruth Jefferson

Sponsor: Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd

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B m Mount Nelson - Park Ella (IRE)

Owner: Mr I. J. Jardine

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: C. O’Connell & R. Robinson

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

Colours: GREY, PINK and GREY halved sleeves, PINK cap

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Mount Nelson mare Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Vieux Lille Noteworthy newcomer Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Conor O’Farrell

3

JEWEL OF WINDSOR (FR) (75) 5 11 2

B m It’s Gino (GER) - Sacree Mome (FR)

Owner: Dalton, Digger & Hayes Partnership

Trainer: Emmet Mullins, Ireland

Breeder: Mme Fanny Cypres

Colours: PURPLE, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, PURPLE cap, LIGHT GREEN star

Form: 4-52 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW €28,000 3-y-o, It’s Gino mare Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful French hurdler/ chaser French Bird and 19f hurdle winner in France Down Under Dam unraced. Runner-up on last of 3 starts in points (Jan 21). Wears hood. Notable Rules newcomer for shrewd outfit. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA RatingDonagh Meyler

4

REFLECTION OF YOU (GB) (167) 5 11 2

B m Jack Hobbs - Gold Reef

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr A. King

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

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

Form: 1 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW €37,000 3-y-o, £140,000 4-y-o, Jack Hobbs mare. Half-sister to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler The Wounded Knee Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2023). Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA RatingDerek Fox

5

RUNREMYRUN (IRE) (244) 6 11 2

B m September Storm (GER) - Pleased As Punch (IRE)

Owner: Mr Kevin Mercer

Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Breeder: S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd

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

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CALEDONIAN PEARL (GB) (49)4 10 8

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Pantera Negra (IRE)

Owner: Emma L McWilliam

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: D. G. Pryde

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, YELLOW cap

Form: 50 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Nathaniel filly who shaped better than the result at Huntingdon on debut but failed to back it up at Kelso 49 days ago Others make more appeal

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Patrick Wadge (3)

7

LIZZIE LUNA (GB) (-)

B f Telescope (IRE) - Zarocco

Owner: John & Liz Elliot

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: Distillery Stud

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

4 10 8

Colours: RED and DARK GREEN (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE diamond.

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly. Dam placed in bumpers Market check advised on debut.

8

MISAURA (IRE) (-)

B f Free Eagle (IRE) - Etesian (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J. Porter

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Breeder: Tom and Hazel Russell

Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Craig Nichol

4 10 8

Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE stars, armlets and stars on cap

Form: 0 wins £0

TIMEFORM VIEW Free Eagle filly. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 1m-11f winner in Poland, Lady Jaguar Dam modest maiden hurdler Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating - Joe Williamson (3)

2023 WINNER: EL ELEFANTE (IRE) 5 11 2 Derek Fox 9-2 (Lucinda Russell) 11 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Hood worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn

REFLECTION OF YOU cost plenty on the back of a point win and has the potential to be above-average, so she’s the most appealing for all that Jewel of Windsor is another interesting recruit from that sphere

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares

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HorseracinginBritainisamongtheworld’s bestregulatedanimalactivities.The14,000 horsesintrainingenjoyalevelofcareanda qualityoflifevirtuallyunsurpassedbyany otherdomesticatedanimal.

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

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FRIDAY 5TH APRIL

WALLYFORD TRAIN STATION RETURNS

NEWCRAIGHALL 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 19.15 & 20.15 to coincide with departures to Edinburgh at 19.47 & 20.39 and departures to North Berwick at 19.50 & 20.51.

The bus will depart from the racecourse side (north) of Linkfield Road at the corner of Millhill.

The bus to Newcraighall will depart at 19.15 & 20.15 to coincide with departures to Tweedbank at 20.54 & 21.54.

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RACE CONDITIONS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3812 to the winning horse

First Race 4.30 - THE BLANTYRE CANTER - SPONSORED BY CLEARTECH MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439. for maiden four yrs old and upwards

Enter by noon, March 30th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £35. - Closed March 30th, 2024.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 5.05 - THE GO NORTH LADY BUTTONS MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) (GBB RACE)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15609 to the winning horse

The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £7500 towards the prize money for this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 18 entries, 4 at £30 and 14 at £150. - Closed March 30th, 2024.

Third Race 5.40 - THE GO NORTH GREY BOMBER JUVENILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for juvenile four yrs old, which have Started in two or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Grey Bomber Series qualifier £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £7500 towards the prize money for this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 5 at £30 and 9 at £150. - Closed March 30th, 2024.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.10 - THE GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, which 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 £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £7500 towards the prize money for this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 23 entries, 12 at £30 and 11 at £150. - Closed March 30th, 2024.

Fifth Race 6.40 - THE GO NORTH SEA PIGEON HURDLE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 2)(A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, which 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 Sea Pigeon Series qualifier £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £7500 towards the prize money for this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 21 entries, 8 at £30 and 13 at £150. - Closed March 30th, 2024.

Sixth Race 7.10 - THE RACING TV 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, March 30th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 23rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 23 entries at £35. - Closed March 30th, 2024.

Seventh Race 7.40 - THE RACING POST MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 2 Elimination) (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 fillies and mares 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, March 30th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Musselburgh Racecourse will present a prize to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be awarded to person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries at £25. - Closed March 30th, 2024.