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

TODAY’S FEATURE TURE RACE

Today’s day’s main event comes at 2.08 where eight line up to contest the Virg Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap Chase.

Brian Hughes, Ryan Mania and Danny McMenamin will be aiming to boos boost their fine individual form statistics.

Hughes iss operating at a 25& strike rate for the past two weeks, Mania at 29% 2 and McMenamin at 28%. Course and distance stance winner Magna Sam is set for his first run of the season. Hu Hughes is on board Special Rate, Mania rides es Forged Well and McMenamin is teaming up with Swallows Song. Th The veteran 11-year-old will be hoping to add a third victory since moving to Alastair Ralph’s yard back in 2023.

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As mentioned, BRIAN HUGHES, RYAN MANIA and DANNY MCMENAMIN MIN have all been in excellent form of late. Hughes has three rides and they come in the form of Who’s Glen in the he opener, Special Rate and Return To Florida in the final race of the day. Mania is booked to ride Okavango Delta elta at 1.08 and Forged We Well. McMenamin has a full card starting with Abbey Scope in the opener followedd by Benefit Ben, Gemini Man, Swallows Song, S Cher Tara and finally Hawthorn Road. oad. CRAIG NICHOL has also enjoyed some recent success and he’s got four rides booked including Gonnino in the 1.38

TRAINERS TO WATCH

NICKY RICHARDS wil be aiming to boost his 25% strike rate and he sends just the one runner and that is Abbey Scope in the opening race of the day. At the time of writing, Adam Nicol saw success for three of his last five runners. He has Benefit Ben in the 1.08 and National Questionin the 1.38. DONALD MCCAIN is currently top course trainer and he’s got three runners today. They come in the form of Who’s Glen, Kadjar des Mottes and John Betjeman.

RACE DESCRIPTIONS 12:38 THE LIVESCORE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning.

When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles and four furlongs race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.

1.08 THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP CHASE This is a two miles and four and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

1:38 THE LIVESCORE BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE This is a two miles handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105.

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 105 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 100.

2.08 THE VIRGIN BET A GOOD BET HANDICAP CHASE This is a two miles and seven and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 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.

2.38 THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE This three mile handicap hurdle race has been designed for three-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 105. 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.

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

Race 1

12.38PM two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds)

Total prize fund £8000

for maiden four yrs old and upwards

THE LIVESCORE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418.

(Penalty Value £4356.80)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (39 wins from 176 runners, 22%) runs WHO’S GLEN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs ABBEY SCOPE Longest Traveller: JUDICIAL DEFERENCE trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 242 miles.

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ABBEY SCOPE (GB) (26) B g Telescope (IRE) - Brockwell Abbey

Owner: The Roper Family Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke Breeder: The Roper Family Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

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Colours: ORANGE, BLACK spots on sleeves and cap.

Form: 1-3 1 wins £2723

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in a Kelso bumper in April. Shaped well after 7 months off when third of 8 in novice at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) on his hurdles bow 26 days ago so must enter calculations.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin

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BARRAKILLA VAGE (IRE) (20) 6 B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Ballinvassa (IRE)

Owner: Mr S. Coltherd Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Breeder: Jack O’Dwyer

11 4

Colours: RED, large EMERALD GREEN spots, GREY sleeves, RED spots, EMERALD GREEN and RED quartered cap.

Form: 00FU54

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers but not disgraced (tongue tied) on just his second hurdling start when fourth of 14 in novice at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 20 days ago on his final run for Edward Power. This demands a big step forward though.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

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JUDICIAL DEFERENCE (IRE) (23) 6 Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Little Choice (IRE)

Owner: Ledwith Coates Adams Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Breeder: Godfrey Greene Sponsor: Dodson & Horrell Ltd

11 4

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

Form: 5/PF61-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Points winner who made a promising start in this sphere on the back of wind surgery (also tongue tied) when second of 9 in novice hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) 23 days ago. This son of Jukebox Jury holds very good form claims.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

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MASTERMINDING (IRE) (53) Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Enjoy Life (IRE)

Owner: Mr M. Barnes Trainer: Maurice Barnes, Brampton Breeder: Mr Frank Fahy Sponsor: Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets.

Form: 0-P560

THE G WIZARD (IRE) (34)

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Carrigmoorna Wood (IRE)

Owner: Turcan & Tomkinson Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: Mr Michael Veale Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

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

Form: P/-242

WHO’S GLEN (FR) (76)

Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Who’s Steph (IRE)

Owner: Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: Mr George Strawbridge Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Ross Chapman

5 11 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a maiden point and he built on hurdling debut promise when occupying the same position in 4-runner novice at Kelso (20.9f, heavy) 34 days ago. Well in the mix with further progress on the cards.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 111

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Craig Nichol

6 11 4

TIMEFORM VIEW A modest maiden on Flat and yet to make any impact over hurdles, only seventh of 9 in novice at Newcastle (16.9f, good) 53 days ago. Hard to warm to.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86

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Derek Fox

Bruce Lynn

4 11 4

Colours: YELLOW and DARK BLUE diamonds, YELLOW sleeves.

Form: 1 wins £8918

TIMEFORM VIEW A useful 14f Flat winner at his best for Andrew Balding in 2025. Since changed hands for 22,000 guineas and he’s much respected on his yard/hurdling bow here.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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Brian Hughes

2024 WINNER: IMPERO (IRE) 5 11 2 Carl Millar 8-15 (Cian Collins) 4 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Judicial Deference (IRE), 11-4 The G Wizard (IRE), 10-3 Abbey Scope (GB), 13-2 Who’s Glen (FR), 28-1 Barrakilla Vage (IRE), 100-1 Masterminding (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

JUDICIAL DEFERENCE shaped well on his hurdling bow when runner-up at Bangor and with better to come he can edge out Abbey Scope (second choice) and The G Wizard who both look to have better days ahead of them too and rate big threats. Hurdling debutant Who’s Glen can’t be discounted either, especially if the market vibes are positive.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JUDICIAL DEFERENCE (IRE) 2.ABBEY SCOPE 3.THE G WIZARD (IRE)

RESULT

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Last 6 Runs 1-3 97FU54 5/PF61-2 9-P567 P/242

Career Wins 1 — 1 — — —

Horse ABBEY SCOPE BARRAKILLA VAGE JUDICIAL DEFERENCE MASTERMINDING THE G WIZARD WHO’S GLEN

Places 1 — 2 — 1 —

Total Runs 2 12 7 5 4 —

Career Winnings 2723 —

Winning Distance Range 16F 24F -

Winning Going Range G — — — — HV

Runs Since Wins 1 — 1 — — 7

Form Ratings 111 105 124 87 125 —

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Race 2

1.08PM two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds)

Total prize fund £10000

for four yrs old and upwards

THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

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

(Penalty Value £5281)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (39 wins from 176 runners, 22%) runs KADJAR DES MOTTES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Nicol (3 wins from 7 runners, 43%) runs BENEFIT BEN Longest Traveller: KADJAR DES MOTTES trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 238 miles.

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OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE) (24) 9 B g Ocovango - Court My Eye

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Owner: One For The Road Flower Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK chevron and Trainer: Paul Robson, Alnwick armlets, quartered cap.

Breeder: Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin Form: 10-1452 CD 4 wins £17615 Sponsor: PRCT Bloodstocks Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D last season and added to his tally with a career-best display at Worcester in May. Good second returned to this course (15.8f, good to soft) following a break last month and should run his race, but it could be that he’s a shade too high in the weights at present.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

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MOUNTAIN MOLLY (IRE) (62) 6 B m Mount Nelson - Reynard’s Glen (IRE)

KADJAR DES MOTTES (FR) (28) 5 B g Balko (FR) - Sauves La Reine (FR)

Owner: David Shaw & Nigel Dunnington Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Breeder: E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW and DARK BLUE hooped sleeves, YELLOW cap.

Form: 3334-4F

CARCACI CASTLE (IRE) (44) B g Getaway (GER) - Hakuna (IRE)

Owner: Mr Ken McGarrity Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Breeder: Don Commins Sponsor: Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd

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

Form: 53PF-50 3 wins £16043

O’FAOLAINS GLORY (IRE) (24) 8 B m Fame And Glory - Kiltipford Lady (IRE)

Owner: Girsonfield Racing Club Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn Breeder: Thomas Phelan Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

Theo Gillard

9 11 9

TIMEFORM VIEW Generally struggled since scoring at Hexham in July 2024 and, though now 12lb below that winning mark, he is opposable once more.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 105

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Patrick Wadge

11 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair level of ability over hurdles and this point winner was still very much in contention when exiting at the second-last on chase debut at Sedgefield (21f, soft). Goes again off the same mark here and should be bang there granted a clear round. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

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Ryan Mania

12 0

Owner: The Ormello Way & Russell Colours: WHITE, PURPLE chevron, chevrons on Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross sleeves.

Breeder: Gareth Metcalfe Form: 15/53-12 D 1 wins £4629 Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over hurdles, off the mark back from a break in 2 1/2m mares’ novice at Perth in September. Lost no caste in defeat when going close on subsequent handicap bow over the same C&D and, a winner of her sole start between the flags, she’s of strong interest now switched to fences.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 110

3

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Jamie Hamilton

11 7

Colours: PURPLE, GREY stars, GREY sleeves, PURPLE stars, PURPLE cap, GREY star.

Form: 4422P1 CD 3 wins £14998

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark for present yard when making all in a C&D handicap chase (good to soft) last time. This is more demanding up 4lb and easy lead unlikely, but this 8-y-o is hard to rule out nonetheless.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103 Conor Rabbitt (5)

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BENEFIT BEN (IRE) (14) Ch g Ocovango - Benefit Scheme (IRE)

7 11 6

Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses on sleeves.

Breeder: Mr P. Murphy Form: 220-151 C D 3 wins £11697

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who was successful over hurdles at Kelso in May and left previous efforts in this sphere well behind when making every post a winning one here (23.6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Up 5lb and will face competition for the lead, but he remains open to improvement as a chaser.

Danny McMenamin Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102

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SCOTS POET (GB) (24) B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph

Owner: Distillery Racing Club Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Breeder: Distillery Stud

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

Form: 25F344 C 5 wins £30060 TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple hurdles winner (handily treated on best form) and boasts some decent pieces of form over fences, including his Hexham second off a 6lb higher mark in May. Definite chance here on that form, but not so good since and he has looked like a non-stayer on previous attempts at around 2 1/2m.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 91

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NIGHTS IN VENICE (GB) (15) Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE)

Owner: Legends In Disguise Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick Breeder: Al Duncan

Craig Nichol

9 10 8

Colours: BLACK, WHITE stars, BLACK cap.

Form: P333-00 D 1 wins £4752

TIMEFORM VIEW Has only an Ayr handicap chase success in February 2024 to show from his 24 starts and while the handicapper has cut him some slack, others bring more compelling claims to the table.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 90 Charlie Maggs (5)

PLAY SMARTER

This promises to be a strongly-run race and, provided that her jumping passes the test, MOUNTAIN MOLLY may well make a winning start in this sphere. Progressive over hurdles, she cost plenty after winning her sole start between the flags and appeals as the type to make up into a decent chaser.

Benefit Ben made it third time lucky over fences here recently and is greatly respected with further progress likely. Kadjar des Mottes and O’Faolains Glory are also plausible candidates.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOUNTAIN MOLLY (IRE) 2.BENEFIT BEN (IRE) 3.KADJAR DES MOTTES (FR)

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Last 6 Runs 19-1452 15/53-12 3334-4F 53PF-57 4422P1 227-151 25F344 P333-87

Horse OKAVANGO DELTA MOUNTAIN MOLLY KADJAR DES MOTTES CARCACI CASTLE O’FAOLAINS GLORY BENEFIT BEN SCOTS POET NIGHTS IN VENICE

Career Wins 4 2 1 4 3 3 5 1

Places 10 1 2 1 6 4 6 7

Total Runs 28 6 8 20 31 20 38 24

Career Winnings 17615 4629 — 21312 15181 11697 30060 4753

Winning Distance Range 19-20F 20-24F 24F 16-17F 19-20F 20-24F 16-17F 21F

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

Runs Since Wins 3 1 7 7 0 0 16 8

Form Ratings 111 — — 94 110 110 109 117

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RACE 2

2024 WINNER: OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE) 8 11 12 Craig Nichol 4-1 (Paul Robson) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Mountain Molly (IRE), 4-1 Benefit Ben (IRE), 9-2 Kadjar des Mottes (FR), 11-2 O’Faolains Glory (IRE), 7-1 Okavango Delta (IRE), 17-2 Scots Poet (GB), 28-1 Carcaci Castle (IRE), 40-1 Nights In Venice (GB)

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Race 3

1.38PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £7000

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THE LIVESCORE BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

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

(Penalty Value £3696.70)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (39 wins from 176 runners, 22%) runs JOHN BETJEMAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Nicol (3 wins from 7 runners, 43%) runs NATIONAL QUESTION Longest Traveller: MAGNA VICTOR trained by A Ralph, Bridgnorth, 299 miles.

No

1

Horse

Age

MAGNA VICTOR (GB) (40) B g Telescope (IRE) - Sweet Vixen

st

lb

6 12 0

Owner: Mr S. Price Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW triple Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth diamond, EMERALD GREEN and BLACK striped Breeder: Magna Bloodstock sleeves, YELLOW and BLACK quartered cap.

Sponsor: Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd Form: 6/53-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Made an encouraging start hurdling when a clear third of 10 in novice at Chepstow (heavy) and again shaped with promise following 10 months off when fourth on qualifying run at Ayr (soft) last time.

Could have more offer now making quick switch to handicaps.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 105

2

Jockey

Jack Hogan

4 12 0

MAPLE (GB) (23) B g Camelot - Spice Trail

Owner: R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE epaulets, striped Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton sleeves.

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Form: 432-10P D 1 wins £3247 Sponsor: Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished ahead of a couple of next time out winners when second at Perth and found a bit of improvement to get off the mark at Uttoxeter (15.8f) in May. No show in two starts last month though and questions to answer now.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 105

3

BATHGATE (GB) (17)

4

JAMINOZ (IRE) (24)

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Comtesse du Sud (FR)

Sean Quinlan

5 11 13

Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW seams, halved Owner: The Bathgate Partnership Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond sleeves, DARK GREEN cap.

Breeder: Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Form: 505221 D 3 wins £10192 Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice last season and better than ever of late, twice finishing second prior to overcoming quick turnaround to win a 6-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 17 days ago. Up 6lb but been competitive from higher marks than this. One to consider.

Joe Williamson (3) Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 104 B g The Carbon Unit (USA) - Dancing Cosmos (IRE)

Owner: Claret Collective & Russell Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross Breeder: Thistle Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

6 11 13

Colours: MAROON, ORANGE star, hooped sleeves, ORANGE cap, MAROON star.

Form: 303/-0 6 wins £22036

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice from 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles on soft/heavy during 2023/24 season.

Multiple winner on the Flat since but easy to back when too keen on handicap debut over C&D last month.

Worth a check to see if market expects better.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 104 Gregor Walkingshaw (10)

5

INCA PRINCE (IRE) (58)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Angel Stevens (IRE)

7 11 12

Owner: R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson Colours: ORANGE, BLACK seams, hooped sleeves, quartered cap.

Trainer: Ruth Jefferson, Malton Breeder: Noel Cogan Form: 3/552/-64CD 4 wins £35985 Sponsor: Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice from the front here in 2022 but clearly hasn’t been the easiest to train. Shapes as if retaining enough ability, held up when finishing fourth in an 11-runner handicap at Kelso in October. Could be closer to form returned to more positive tactics.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103

6

JOHN BETJEMAN (GB) (28) B g Poet’s Voice - A Great Beauty

9 11 11

Owner: Donald McCain Racing Club Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hollow box.

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Form: 641-001 D 6 wins £26787 Breeder: Plantation Stud Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORM VIEW Ended long losing run equipped with a first-time visor when scoring at Newton Abbot (16.8f, heavy) in April and bounced straight back to form when successful on first run for new connections at Sedgefield last time, scoring by 1 1/2 lengths from Bathgate. Up 8lb but can remain competitive.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 102

24

Jamie Hamilton

Theo Gillard

7

SPARTAN WARRIOR (IRE) (83) 4 B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Silky (IRE)

Owner: Mr David Carr Trainer: Maurice Barnes, Brampton Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd

11 8

Colours: MAROON, BLACK hoop, RED sleeves and cap.

Form: 6-21366 3 wins £12230

TIMEFORM VIEW Had been out of sorts on Flat and over hurdles for Rebecca Menzies and has a bit to prove with headgear removed on stable debut.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 99

8

RORY THE CAT (IRE) (24)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Obligada (IRE)

Owner: The Cool Cats Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross Breeder: S. J. Macdonald Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Ross Chapman

5 11 7

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

Form: 65/60P-0 CD 5 wins £21411

TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time winner of juvenile hurdles at this track in 2023/24 season. Had an underwhelming year on the Flat and continued in that vein returned to hurdling here last month. Only considered if the market hints at better with Derek Fox back aboard.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 98

9

GEMINI MAN (IRE) (24)

10

GONNINO (IRE) (14)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Keystone Gulch (USA)

Derek Fox

7 11 7

Owner: Mr G. Gibson Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN seams, Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown PURPLE and WHITE striped sleeves and cap.

Breeder: Lynch Bages Form: 212603 D 2 wins £9552 Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in 7-runner handicap at Hexham and better than ever when chasing home a subsequent winner at Perth in September. Excuses after and straight back to form when third over C&D last time, beaten by more promising pair. Entitled to be in the mix.

Danny McMenamin Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98

Owner: Geoff and Elspeth Adam Trainer: Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh Breeder: Mrs Rhona McCooey

Colours: WHITE, RED stars, DARK BLUE and WHITE striped cap.

Form: 04-24P2

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced maiden has posted several creditable efforts over hurdles, bouncing back from a lesser run when runner-up in a weak C&D handicap earlier this month, shaping as though she’ll stay further than this. Place claims but may need a good pace to aim at. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 95

11

MISS BUMBLEBEE (IRE) (45) Ch m Getaway (GER) - Mags Millar (IRE)

Owner: Annett, Mandle and Ivinson Trainer: George Bewley, Colby Breeder: Andrew Pierce Sponsor: Lloyd Ltd

Craig Nichol

5 10 7

Colours: WHITE, PINK hoop, sleeves and cap.

Form: 22-33P

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a pair of Irish points this spring and showed some promise first two starts over hurdles (2 1/2m) prior to pulling up in a 2m Hexham novice last month. Now hooded and should have a more realistic chance now switched to handicaps.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 84 Jonathon Bewley

12

NATIONAL QUESTION (IRE) (39) 5

Br g Fracas (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE)

Owner: Molly and Paul Willis Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses Breeder: J. S. Bolger

10 3

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

Form: 124-512 D BF 3 wins £10692

TIMEFORM VIEW Ridden out to resume winning ways back from a break at Newcastle (17f) and improved runner-up at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) last month, though never getting to winner who had run of race. Should Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 80 Charlie Maggs (5) give another good account.

2024 WINNER: HEART ABOVE 6 10 6 Henry Brooke 11-8 (Dianne Sayer) 10 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Bathgate (GB), 9-2 John Betjeman (GB), 15-2 National Question (IRE), 8-1 Magna Victor (GB), 9-1 Gonnino (IRE), 10-1 Gemini Man (IRE), 14-1 Inca Prince (IRE), 22-1 Miss Bumblebee (IRE), 25-1 Maple (GB), Jaminoz (IRE), 33-1 Rory The Cat (IRE), 40-1 Spartan Warrior (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

5-y-o BATHGATE arrives better than ever and may be able reverse the form with elder rival John Betjeman, who finished ahead of him at Sedgefield last month. Gemini Man and National Question are others to note in an open-looking race, along with handicap debutant Magna Victor.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BATHGATE 2.JOHN BETJEMAN 3.GEMINI MAN (IRE)

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RACE 3

6 11 4

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Scotch Beg (IRE)

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

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

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

Last 6 Runs 6/53-4 432-10P 595221 383/8 3552/64 641-891 6-21366 65/60P-9 212693 04-24P2 22-33P 124-512

Horse MAGNA VICTOR MAPLE BATHGATE JAMINOZ INCA PRINCE JOHN BETJEMAN SPARTAN WARRIOR RORY THE CAT GEMINI MAN GONNINO MISS BUMBLEBEE NATIONAL QUESTION

Career Wins — 1 3 — 3 5 1 2 1 — — 2

Places 1 4 5 2 2 21 2 — 4 2 2 3

Total Runs 4 11 21 4 17 53 9 9 11 8 5 12

Career Winnings 3248 10192 24486 22221 3961 8169 5888 8001

Winning Distance Range 16F 16-17F 16-17F 16-17F 18F 16F 16F 16-17F

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

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Runs Since Wins — 2 0 2 12 0 6 15 4 — — 1

Form Ratings 105 108 106 83 95 105 109 74 106 114 105 106

Handicap Ratings 105 105 104 104 103 102 99 98 98 95 84 80

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2.08PM Two miles about seven and a half furlongs (2m 7f 138yds)

Total prize fund £10000

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THE VIRGIN BET A GOOD BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252.

(Penalty Value £5281)

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): I Jardine (11 wins from 124 runners, 9%) runs SWALLOWS SONG Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs SWALLOWS SONG Longest Traveller: MAGNA SAM trained by A Ralph, Bridgnorth, 299 miles.

No

1

Horse

Age

SPECIAL RATE (IRE) (176) B g Valirann (FR) - Estuary Princess (IRE)

Owner: Mr H. Burns Trainer: Hugh Burns, Alnwick Breeder: Francis Flynn

st

lb

8 12 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, LIGHT BLUE sleeves.

Form: 5224-36 7 wins £42763

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner for Philip Kirby in 2023/2024 and placed on a few occasions over fences for Lizzie Quinlan during the spring. However, he was below par when last seen in June and is probably worth taking on starting out for another new yard.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 122

2

MAGNA SAM (GB) (233) B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Angie Marinie

Owner: Mr S. Price Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Breeder: Shade Oak Stud Sponsor: Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW triple diamond, EMERALD GREEN and BLACK striped sleeves, YELLOW and BLACK quartered cap.

Form: PP31P-6 CD 5 wins £78290

INIS OIRR (IRE) (50)

B g Ocovango - Peace Time Beauty (IRE)

Owner: Mr J Scott Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross Breeder: Mr M. Brennan Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Jack Hogan

8 11 10

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

Form: 5U40-20 CD 2 wins £62495

TIMEFORM VIEW Capable stayer when on-song, as he demonstrated with a wide-margin all-the-way success in the 2024 Edinburgh National. Best effort for a while when runner-up back from a break at Carlisle in October, but failed to back that up next time and others look stronger.Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

4

Brian Hughes

11 12 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated by fitting of cheekpieces when landing the Edinburgh National for a second time in February, recording a fourth success at this course in the process. Hasn’t reproduced that in 2 subsequent starts, but couldn’t rule out back here.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 120

3

Jockey

KILMORE ROCK (IRE) (53) B g Shirocco (GER) - Champayne Hallie (IRE)

Derek Fox

6 11 8

Owner: Payne, Bell, Severs, Moffatt & Corbett Colours: PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN hoop, Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets.

Breeder: Brian Kiely Form: 11-13P6 D 4 wins £19239 Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner over hurdles, but seemingly didn’t take to chasing at Kelso back from a break in October and was also well held returned to the smaller obstacles last time.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 114 Nathan Moscrop

5

FORGED WELL (IRE) (40) B g Jet Away - Forge Field (IRE)

6 11 4

Owner: Mrs Suzy Brown & Mr Peter R Brown Colours: DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE check, Trainer: Martin Todhunter, Penrith DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, DARK Breeder: Patrick J. Doyle BLUE cap.

Sponsor: Tote Form: 6F03-6F 2 wins £12876

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who was in the process of leaving a disappointing chase debut behind when falling at the last (length down in third at time) in 3m Ayr handicap (soft) last month. Still, one or two of the others have more pressing claims.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110

6

GIOVANNI CHANGE (FR) (156)10 11 Gr g French Fifteen (FR) - Ask For Rain

1

Owner: Readers & Wiggy, The 8 Amigos & J Burns Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves, YELLOW Breeder: Sarl Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW star.

Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing Form: 21-143P D 7 wins £45229 TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner over 3m at Market Rasen during the spring. Pulled up when last seen there in July, but the subsequent break could be just what the doctor ordered and he’ll be a threat if on-song.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 19/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107

30

Ryan Mania

Jamie Hamilton

7

TOO COOL FORSHRULE (IRE) (38) 6 B g Watar (IRE) - Shrule Girl (IRE)

10 6

Owner: Jackie Stephen Racing Club Colours: RED and BLACK stripes, halved Trainer: Jackie Stephen, Melrose sleeves, RED cap.

Breeder: Mr James Cosgrave Form: 5-42U16 3 wins £17235 Sponsor: Carden Livestock Co TIMEFORM VIEW Chase/hurdles winner Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero earlier this year and made amends for a late mishap at Kelso when back on the scoresheet for present yard in 12-runner handicap at Ayr (20.5f, soft) last month. Excuses at Newcastle next time and he’s one for the shortlist.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 98

8

SWALLOWS SONG (GB) (21) B g Kayf Tara - One Gulp

Owner: Mr Raymond Anderson Green Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: R. J. McAlpine Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, NSPCC

Dylan Johnston

7 10 2

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and star on cap.

Form: 3/404-04 1 wins £2614

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut bumper winner in 2022, but remains winless following 13 attempts over jumps and hopes now pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking improvement here.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 90 Danny McMenamin 2024 WINNER: CARDAMON HILL (IRE) 7 10 13 Henry Brooke 6-1 (Dianne Sayer) 8 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Too Cool Forshrule (IRE), 9-2 Magna Sam (GB), 5-1 Inis Oirr (IRE), 6-1 Forged Well (IRE), 7-1 Giovanni Change (FR), 10-1 Special Rate (IRE), 16-1 Kilmore Rock (IRE), 20-1 Swallows Song (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A winner of four of his six previous visits to this course, MAGNA SAM makes plenty of appeal down to 0-120 company for the first time since a wide-margin C&D success back in February 2022. Too Cool Forshrule wasn’t ideallty placed at Newcastle on his latest start and is feared most ahead of Giovanni Change.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAGNA SAM 2.TOO COOL FORSHRULE (IRE) 3.GIOVANNI CHANGE (FR)

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

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Last 6 Runs 5224-36 PP31P-6 5U47-28 11-13P6 6F93-6F 21-143P 5-42U16 3/474-74

Horse SPECIAL RATE MAGNA SAM INIS OIRR KILMORE ROCK FORGED WELL GIOVANNI CHANGE TOO COOL FORSHRULE SWALLOWS SONG

Career Wins 7 6 2 4 2 7 3 1

Places 3 2 5 2 5 10 2 3

Total Runs 24 31 23 15 15 41 14 14

Career Winnings 45872 78237 62496 19239 12877 47028 17163 2614

Winning Distance Range 17-23F 20-31F 24-31F 20-25F 19-21F 17-24F 17-21F 17F

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

Runs Since Wins 10 2 10 3 7 3 1 13

Form Ratings 121 107 122 — 39 123 121 115

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Handicap Ratings 122 120 116 114 110 107 98 94

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2.38PM About three miles (2m 7f 180yds)

Total prize fund £7000

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THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

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

(Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Alexander (14 wins from 110 runners, 13%) runs BEAT THE RETREAT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mrs P Kirby (1 win from 10 runners, 10%) runs ASA Longest Traveller: LEADER WING trained by Miss G Boanas, Saltburn, 157 miles.

No

1

Horse

Age

DEE’S GETAWAY (IRE) (34) B m Getaway (GER) - Chiltern Hills (IRE)

Owner: Southdean Racing Club Trainer: George Bewley, Colby Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill Sponsor: Lloyd Ltd

st

lb

5 12 0

Jockey

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

Form: 634P15 2 wins £10411

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdle winner in Ireland and left very low-key debut for this yard well behind when belying odds of 33/1 at Ayr. Not in the same form at Kelso next time but drops in grade here and not discounted if seeing out the markedly longer trip.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103 Edward Austin (5)

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6 11 10

ASA (FR) (44)

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

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

Breeder: Mr Gildas Blain Form: 11F-000 D 4 wins £14549 Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over fences last season. Yet to hit those heights this campaign but showed a bit more when midfield in a 21f Kelso handicap hurdle last month. In calmer waters here and no surprise to see her return to form back up in distance.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 99 Joe Williamson (3)

3

LIZZIE LUNA (GB) (24) B m Telescope (IRE) - Zarocco

Owner: John Elliot & Partners Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Breeder: Distillery Stud

5 11 7

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

Form: 1PP-053 C 1 wins £3812

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed sole success in a mares’ maiden at this track in February and produced by far her best effort in handicaps when third on return to this track last month, outpaced 3 out and plugged on. Makes appeal upped to 3m.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 96

4

CHER TARA (IRE) (40)

B m Kayf Tara - Rock Chick Supremo (IRE)

Craig Nichol

6 11 6

Owner: Macleod, Pollard & Carter Brae Racing Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE cross belts, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, quartered Trainer: Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie Breeder: Mr Nick Skelton & Ms Judy Craymer cap.

Form: P-P6305 1 wins £4876

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 1/2m handicap at Downpatrick last season and ran creditably when fifth in a 14-runner handicap on final start for Gordon Elliott last month. Will need to improve for the stable switch/step back up in trip.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 95 Danny McMenamin

5

LUMINARIES (IRE) (27)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Pas de Chapeau (IRE)

8 11 4

Owner: Ewan Whillans Racing Club Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick Breeder: Liam Gilsenan

Colours: DARK BLUE, ORANGE chevrons, diamonds on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, ORANGE star.

Form: 16P33P D 4 wins £14496 TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive 4-time winner over hurdles in the spring. Looked to slowly be getting the hang of things over fences prior to a disappointing run at Southwell last month. Below his last winning mark on return to hurdles but could only be confident if market vibes are strong.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 93

6

BEAT THE RETREAT (IRE) (21) B g Getaway (GER) - Lindy Lou

6 10 12

Owner: Highland Hustlers Colours: DARK GREEN and LIGHT BLUE Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston (quartered), halved sleeves, DARK GREEN and Breeder: A. H. B. Hodge LIGHT BLUE check cap.

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd Form: 05-2001 C 3 wins £11618 TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner was back on his last successful mark when winning an 8-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (19.5f, heavy) 21 days ago, keeping on well in a change of headgear (retained). That form has been given a boost but he remains with stamina to prove over this longer trip.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 87

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Bruce Lynn

LEADER WING (IRE) (14)

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Reconsider Baby (IRE)

Owner: Mr John Coates Mr Richard Smith Trainer: Gillian Boanas, Saltburn Breeder: J. Mangan Sponsor: Tote

5 10 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, BROWN chevron, YELLOW cap.

Form: 23-4462 1 wins £2450

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner for Tom Weston who placed for the third time in handicap hurdles for current yard when a narrow runner-up over C&D 2 weeks ago. That was a career-best and he should go well again in a change of headgear off 3lb higher.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 86

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BOLLIN MATILDA (GB) (21) B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bollin Julie

Owner: Callum Whillans Trainer: Donald Whillans, Hawick Breeder: Callum Whillans

7 10 11

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE Cross of Lorraine.

Form: 611/6-P0 D 2 wins £7221

TIMEFORM VIEW Improver when landing a pair of 3m handicaps in spring 2024 but has stood little racing since, finishing well held both starts this season. Questions to answer at present.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86

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REFLECTION OF YOU (GB) (14) 6 B m Jack Hobbs - Gold Reef

STATE OF HONOR (IRE) (14) B m Fame And Glory - Nirphania (GER)

Owner: Miss H. M. McMahon Trainer: Hannah McMahon, Cousland Breeder: Ms Amanda Torrens

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

Form: 0-P6054 1 wins £3247

DR SHIROCCO (IRE) (45) Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Uncommited (IRE)

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

Alan Doyle (3)

8 10 7

TIMEFORM VIEW 22f mares’ handicap hurdle winner for Tim Vaughan. Had been in good heart for new yard prior to disappointing at this course (19.8f) last time. Needs to bounce back but can still be competitive off this Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82 mark if seeing out the longer trip.

11

Theo Gillard

10 11

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE sash, Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross ROYAL BLUE cap.

Breeder: Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr A. King Form: 05-353P C D 1 wins £2723 Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Point/course bumper winner who didn’t progress as expected over hurdles but has been placed twice over fences at Perth this season. Pulled up latest chase start here when again not impressing with her jumping but remains on a workable mark if back on song returned to hurdles. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/12/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 86

10

Jamie Hamilton

Kevin Brogan

10 10 3

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

Form: 6-U3350 CD 4 wins £20279

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner is better over fences but found little when seventh in an 11-runner handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, good to soft) 45 days ago. This likely to be a confidence booster back over hurdles.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 78

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DREAMINGS FREE (IRE) (38)

13

FLYING SANDPIPER (IRE) (21)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Ittimetogo (IRE)

Patrick Wadge

6 10 2

Owner: Mr M. Barnes Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, RED Trainer: Maurice Barnes, Brampton sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets.

Breeder: Mr Paul O’Neill Form: P64-230 Sponsor: Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden featured much more prominently in the betting when runner-up in a 23f Hexham handicap in May but has found life tougher in maidens subsequently, well beaten returning from 6 months off at Newcastle last time. Should be more at home returning to a handicap/back up in distance.

Charlie Maggs (5) Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 76 B g Sandmason - Blue Article (IRE)

Owner: Friends from the North Trainer: Jackie Stephen, Melrose Breeder: J. Keegan & S. O’Shaughnessy Sponsor: Carden Livestock Co

6 10 2

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW star, ROYAL BLUE and GREY hooped sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, GREY star.

Form: 0P/P0-40

TIMEFORM VIEW Has offered very little to date, including when attracting support at Ayr (19.5f) latest, again not fully settling. Now tries 3m but has plenty to prove from out of the handicap.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 71

Peter Kavanagh

2024 WINNER: TOP MAN TOM (IRE) 5 11 12 Ryan Mania 5-1 (Sandy Thomson) 7 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Visor worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Beat The Retreat (IRE), 11-2 Leader Wing (IRE), 6-1 Lizzie Luna (GB), 10-1 Asa (FR), Reflection of You (GB), 12-1 Dreamings Free (IRE), 16-1 Cher Tara (IRE), State of Honor (IRE), 18-1 Dee’s Getaway (IRE), 20-1 Dr Shirocco (IRE), 22-1 Flying Sandpiper (IRE), 33-1 Luminaries (IRE), 40-1 Bollin Matilda (GB)

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RACE 5

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PLAY SMARTER

Returning to the scene of her sole previous win, LIZZIE LUNA produced her best effort in a handicap when third here last month and looks interesting stepping up to 3m. She’s narrowly preferred to Leader Wing who went close over C&D last time and should be in the mix again sporting a change of headgear, while course bumper winner Reflection of You is on a workable mark if back to her best on return to hurdles.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LIZZIE LUNA 2.LEADER WING (IRE) 3.REFLECTION OF YOU

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

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

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

Last 6 Runs 634P15 11F-897 1PP-053 P-P6395 16P33P 75-2081 23-4462 611/6-P7 75-353P 9-P6754 6-U3357 P64-238 8P/P0-48

Horse DEE’S GETAWAY ASA LIZZIE LUNA CHER TARA LUMINARIES BEAT THE RETREAT LEADER WING BOLLIN MATILDA REFLECTION OF YOU STATE OF HONOR DR SHIROCCO DREAMINGS FREE FLYING SANDPIPER

Career Wins 2 4 1 1 4 3 1 2 2 1 5 — —

Places 2 5 1 3 — 4 3 1 2 6 10 2 —

Total Runs 14 27 13 16 22 21 14 13 12 20 52 19 9

Career Winnings 10498 14549 3812 4959 14496 11618 2451 7221 2723 3248 20279

Winning Distance Range 16-21F 22-25F 20F 20F 20-24F 18-20F 17F 24F 17-24F 22F 20-24F -

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

Runs Since Wins 1 4 5 7 5 0 12 3 10 7 9 — —

Form Ratings 103 100 101 104 107 106 104 85 99 108 100 102 97

Handicap Ratings 103 99 96 95 93 87 86 86 86 82 78 77 77

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3.08PM About two miles (1m 7f 124yds)

Total prize fund £5000 for four and five yrs old

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RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (20-25): R Menzies (11 wins from 76 runners, 14%) runs FOREVER LOUIE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs HAWTHORN ROAD Longest Traveller: KILARO trained by T Easterby, Malton, 201 miles.

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CIRCLE OF STEEL (FR) (-)

B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Daresca Des Obeaux (FR)

Owner: Mellor & Walshe Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross Breeder: E.A.R.L Elevage Des Loges Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

st

lb

4 11 2

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE stripe, DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE spots, DARK BLUE cap.

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Beaumec De Houelle gelding. Dam, French hurdler/chaser (2 1/2m-21f winner), a half-sister to French hurdler/chaser (17f-19f winner) Dentor des Obeaux. One to note in the betting.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

2

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (IRE) (442) 5 Ch g Mahler - Tasidana (IRE)

Owner: Miss J. I. Bedi Trainer: Jessica Bedi, Yarm Breeder: Drumlin Bloodstock

Jockey

Jack Power (5)

11 2

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED epaulets, sleeves and cap.

Form: 5/3-

TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam (h72), lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Shoot First. Didn’t show a great deal in 2 starts between the flags last year and probably best watched on Rules debut. Tongue strap applied. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating - Aaron Anderson (5)

3

FOREVER LOUIE (GB) (31) B g Forever Now - Jontys’lass

Owner: Friends of J.B House Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Breeder: Ashgill Stud Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

4 11 2

Colours: WHITE, RED cross belts, BLUE sleeves, RED and WHITE hooped cap.

Form: 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners, including bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Ryedale Racer and fair hurdler Lady Babs. Debut sixth in a 12-runner Catterick bumper wasn’t devoid of promise and he should come on for that run.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Nathan Moscrop

4

HAWTHORN ROAD (IRE) (-) B g Berkshire (IRE) - Ban Rion Na Tonnta (IRE)

Owner: Mr G. Gibson Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: Mr Robert Lynch Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

4 11 2

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN seams, PURPLE and WHITE striped sleeves and cap.

Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Berkshire gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful 2 1/2m hurdle winner Lisheen Prince. Interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting for yard with an 18% strike rate in bumpers in recent years.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating - Danny McMenamin

5

KARMA DE COTTE (FR) (79) B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Ancolie de Cotte (FR)

5 11 2

Owner: Mr P. G. Stephen Colours: DARK GREEN, EMERALD GREEN Trainer: Jackie Stephen, Melrose sleeves, DARK GREEN armlets, EMERALD Breeder: Georges Richardot GREEN cap.

Sponsor: Carden Livestock Co Form: P/6PU-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Robin Du Nord gelding. Dam, French hurdler/chaser (17f-21f winner), half-sister to French hurdle winner/chaser (17f-23f winner) Chicname de Cotte. Failed to complete on 3 of his 4 starts in maiden points, but was runner-up in one in October and merits respect on Rules debut.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

6

5 11 2

KILARO (FR) (29)

B g Coastal Path - Simiska (FR)

Owner: Mr JWE Bevin Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Mrs Karine Perreau Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Sean Quinlan

Colours: BLACK, RED cross belts, halved sleeves.

Form: 3P/-1

TIMEFORM VIEW EUR9,000 3-y-o, Coastal Path gelding. Dam 1 1/2m bumper winner in France. Off the mark at third attempt in points last month and will be of interest on Rules debut if the market vibes are positive.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Mr Paddy Barlow (7)

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7

RETURN TO FLORIDA (IRE) (289) 5 B g Libertarian - Here Comes Sally (IRE)

Owner: J Fyffe & S Coltherd Trainer: Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Breeder: John Gahan

11 2

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

Form: 6U-

TIMEFORM VIEW EUR11,000 3-y-o, Libertarian gelding. Dam 2 1/2m/21f hurdle/chase winner (stayed 23f).

Well held on his completed start between the flags, but worth a second look in the betting all the same.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

8

OOR WISH (IRE) (-)

B m Getaway (GER) - Ladies Pride (IRE)

Owner: Geoff and Elspeth Adam Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Breeder: W. B. Mactaggart Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

NER

Brian Hughes

5 10 9

Colours: N WHITE, RED stars, DARK BLUE and -RU striped cap.

NWHITE Form: O N

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating -

Non Runner

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Circle of Steel (FR), 7-2 Hawthorn Road (IRE), 5-1 Forever Louie (GB), 6-1 Karma de Cotte (FR), 13-2 Kilaro (FR), 11-1 Return To Florida (IRE), 40-1 Executive Producer (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Given Iain Jardine’s healthy strike rate in bumpers, HAWTHORN ROAD gets the nod ahead of Circle of Steel and Forever Louie, who is the only one to have raced under Rules. Point recruits Karma de Cotte and Kilaro both need a second look in the betting.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HAWTHORN ROAD (IRE) 2.CIRCLE OF STEEL (FR) 3.FOREVER LOUIE

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

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

Last 6 Runs 5/36 P/6PU-2 3P/1 6U-

Horse CIRCLE OF STEEL EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOREVER LOUIE HAWTHORN ROAD KARMA DE COTTE KILARO RETURN TO FLORIDA OOR WISH

Career Wins — — — — — 1 — —

Places — 1 — — 1 1 — —

Total Runs — 2 1 — 5 3 2 —

Career Winnings

—

Winning Distance Range 20F -

Winning Going Range — — — — — — — —

Runs Since Wins — — — — — 0 — —

Form Ratings — — 105 — — — — —

Handicap Ratings — — — — — — — —

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SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.08 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each steeple chase 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. 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 22nd March, 2026. 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. 14 entries at £50. - Closed December 16th, 2025.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.38 - THE LIVESCORE BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner & trainer. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. 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 Sea Pigeon Series qualifier. 14 entries at £35. - Closed December 16th, 2025.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.08 - THE VIRGIN BET A GOOD BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the 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 22nd March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Red Rum Series qualifier. 13 entries at £50.

- Closed December 16th, 2025.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.38 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the 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 20th March, 2026. 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. 15 entries at £35. - Closed December 16th, 2025.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.08 - THE VIRGIN BET SUPPORTS SAFE GAMBLING OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 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 and five yrs old only, which have not won more than one race and which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 16th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 20th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries at £25. - Closed December 16th, 2025.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

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