Newcastle Racecourse - Saturday 28th November 2020

SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2020

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This year’s renewal of the feature race the Grade 1 Betfair ‘Fighting Fifth’ Hurdle over 2m sees last year’s narrow victor Cornerstone Lad trained in Middleham by Micky Hammond return for another bid for glory. He narrowly defeated Buveur D’air in a head bobbing finish in 2019. However, he will not have it easy upfront again with the Hughie Morrison trained Not So Sleepy and has to overcome the Champion Hurdle winning mare Epatante from the Nicky Henderson yard who has her 7lb allowance and will not doubt have come on again over the summer months. Sceau Royal from the inform Alan King stable recently won the Elite Hurdle at Wincanton and looks the probable main danger to last years’ Champion Hurdle winner. One should not rule out the Nicky Richard’s trained Ribble Valley a progressive youngster that is the ride of champion jockey Brian Hughes. It’s a fascinating renewal of this historic race that hopefully will prove to be a real thriller!

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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 27

CLERK OF THE COURSE JAMES ARMSTRONG

FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE GRADE 1 RUN OVER TWO MILES (2M 46YDS)

8/10 TOP TWO FINISH LAST TIME OUT

6/10 OFFICIALLY RATED 153 OR HIGHER

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF

£80,000

£45,016 TO THE WINNER £16,960 TO THE SECOND £8,488 TO THE THIRD

ROLL OF

HONOUR YEAR HORSE

TRAINER

JOCKEY

2019 Cornerstone Lad Micky Hammond Henry Brooke 2018 Buveur d’Air

Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty

2017 Buveur d’Air

Nicky Henderson Barry Geraghty

2016 Irving

Paul Nicholls

2015 Identity Thief

Henry De Bromhead Bryan Cooper

Harry Cobden

2014 Irving

Paul Nicholls

Nick Scholfield

2013 My Tent Or Yours Nicky Henderson A P McCoy 2012 Countrywide Flame John Quinn

Dennis O’Regan

2011 Overturn

Donald McCain

Jason Maguire

2010 Peddlers Cross Donald McCain

Jason Maguire

7/10 FIRST TWO IN THE BETTING

6/10

FIVE AND SIX-YEAR-OLDS

3/10 TRAINED

BY NICKY HENDERSON

It shouldn’t be a shock to read that 8 of the last 10 winners of today’s feature race had finished 1st or 2nd on their most recent start. Only Irving bucks this trend having fallen prior to winning here in 2014 before finishing 4th prior to regaining his title in 2016.

On the whole Grade 1 races do tend to attract the best horses. Cornerstone Lad was the lowest rated winner last year off an official rating of 148 whilst Buveur d’Air was the highest rated in both 2017 and 2018 off a lofty mark of 169.

Go Native sprung a 25/1 surprise in 2009 but since then those towards the head of the betting had held sway. Three favourites and four second favourites have landed the spoils since then with the other two winners at 6/1. That was until Cornerstone Lad popped up at 16/1 last year.

Buveur d’Air proved a fly in the ointment when winning as a seven-year-old in 2018. Overall, five and six-year-olds have the best record having won six of the last ten renewals.

Younger winners are rare but older winners do pop up - Sea Pigeon was 10 when he won here in 1980!

Nicky Henderson is the winning most trainer in the races 51 year history having won it 5 times - Landing Light (2001), Punjabi (2008), My Tent Or Yours (2013), Buveur d’Air (2017, 2018). Paul Nicholls, Donald McCain and Noel Meade are three notable dual winners.

CONCLUSION

Champion Hurdle winner Epatante is a short price, but justifiably so, given both her win at Cheltenham in March and the 7lb mares allowance she receives.

Last year’s winner Cornerstone Lad was a big price when landing the odds in heavy ground, but he had struggled in his racing since, although did bounce back to win a handicap on the flat at Redcar earlier in the month.

Ribble Valley returned to action when winning a conditions hurdle at Carlisle last time, and while Sceau Royal has class, he is yet to win a Grade 1 race over hurdles and was beaten in this back in 2016.

SHORTLIST: EPATANTE RIBBLE VALLEY

FIRST RACE 11.45 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 46YDS) FOR JUVENILE THREE YRS OLD

THE ALNORTHUMBRIA VETERINARY GROUP INTRODUCTORY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7430, 2nd £2462, 3rd £1232, 4th £615. (Penalty Value £9747) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): B Ellison (15 wins from 60 runners, 25%) runs STATION TO STATION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs CASTEL GANDOLFO LONGEST TRAVELLER: STATE CROWN trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 341 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

CASTEL GANDOLFO pulled clear of the rest when hitting the crossbar on debut in this sphere at Musselburgh and, with improvement on the cards, he will prove a tough nut to crack here.

Capable Flat performers Son of Red and Sir Charles Punch can do battle for minor honours, along with State Crown, who didn’t shape badly on his opening run over hurdles at Ludlow.

1-2-3: 1.CASTEL GANDOLFO (IRE) 2.SON OF RED (IRE) 3.SIR CHARLES PUNCH KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

horse

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor st lb

CASTEL GANDOLFO (IRE) (24) 2 BF

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE) Mr Nic Brereton Yeomanstown Stud

10-12

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat for Jessica Harrington and good start over hurdles for new yard when runner-up over 15.6f at Musselburgh. Open to improvement and should make a bold bid to go one better. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 Br

I’M EASY (GB) (86) 5

10-12

B g Archipenko (USA) - Eminencia Sean Quinlan Mr J Blackburn & Imperial Racing P’ship Michael Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Miss K. Rausing Stittenham Farms, Sheridan Fabrications Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in three runs on Flat and well held on hurdles debut at Southwell in September.

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 Br

MY MACHO MAN (IRE) (47)

Ch g Camacho - Mypreciousblue Mr Edward Cassie Mr A. Kirwan

10-12

Ross Chapman Maurice Barnes, Brampton Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in 4 starts on the Flat, successful on debut in February and runner-up back from a break at Musselburgh (12.5f) last time (subsequently sold for 8,000 gns). Still, opposable on hurdling bow. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 Br

SIR CHARLES PUNCH (GB) (18)

B g Sir Percy - Russian Punch Ryedale Partners No. 10 Mrs D. O’Brien

10-12

Jamie Hamilton Tim Easterby, Malton Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on Flat (stays 10.5f), creditable fourth in a handicap on the all-weather last time.

Appeals as the type to make his mark in this sphere and one to note in the betting.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 Br

SON OF RED (IRE) (30)

10-12

B g French Navy - Tarziyma (IRE) Ian Gosden and Richard House Martyn J. McEnery

Daryl Jacob Alan King, Barbury Castle Hare Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account on the Flat at seventh time of asking in a 1 1/2m Southwell handicap last month. Bound to have been well-schooled ahead of this hurdles debut and merits respect. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 Br

STATE CROWN (IRE) (16) 3

Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Patroness six franks Godolphin

10-12

Tom O’Brien Evan Williams, Llancarfan Swift Digital Services

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful maiden on the Flat for Charlie Appleby. Showed an aptitude for this game when third on recent hurdles debut at Ludlow (15.8f) and that experience won’t be wasted on him.

TFRHHHII BHA-

7 Br

STATION TO STATION (GB) (401)

B g Cacique (IRE) - Jubilant Queen Alderson Burke Francis Genesis Green Stud & Mr P. Scott

10-12

Brian Hughes Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of ability in 3 starts on the Flat for Clive Cox at 2 yrs. Hood enlisted for this hurdling bow/debut for new yard and entitled to need the run following 13 months off.

TFRHHIII BHA-

8

8 Br

TEMPER TRAP (GB) (8) 6

10-12

Br g Slade Power (IRE) - Sloane Square Ontoawinner 10 & Partner Jupiter Bloodstock Ltd

Danny Cook Tim Easterby, Malton Ontoawinner

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair operator on the Flat at up to 1 1/4m, but beaten a fair way starting out in this sphere at Catterick and yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Sir Charles Punch.

TFRHIIII BHA-

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Castel Gandolfo (IRE), 4-1 Son of Red (IRE), 11-2 State Crown (IRE), 12-1 Sir Charles Punch (GB), 28-1 Station To Station (GB), 33-1 My Macho Man (IRE), 40-1 Temper Trap (GB), 66-1 I’m Easy (GB)

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RACE ONE

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2019: TAVUS (IRE) 3 10 12 Joe Colliver 9-2 (Jedd O’Keeffe) 5 ran Hood worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7.

SECOND RACE 12.20 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE D J JEFFREYS RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Northern Lights Middle Distance Chase Series Qualifier) Total race value £8035 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3269, 2nd £1083, 3rd £542, 4th £299, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £4288.68)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): S Smith (21 wins from 102 runners, 21%) runs TRESHNISH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs OSCAR CEREMONY FANCY THAT: S Smith won this race in 2011 and 2013. The stable runs TRESHNISH today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LAS TUNAS trained by R M Smith, Galston, 154 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

DO NOT DISTURB took a big step back in the right direction sent chasing when third at Ayr recently, and seems a likely improver for a yard that continue to go well, so he edges the vote.

Cedar Hill boasts a progressive profile so is well respected in his hat-trick bid despite being unproven at this trip, with Oscar Ceremony also worth a look on first start for Brian Ellison.

1-2-3: 1.DO NOT DISTURB (IRE) 2.CEDAR HILL (IRE) 3.OSCAR CEREMONY (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

Sponsor age

BOLLIN ACE (GB) (14) 2//322-F6 D

B g Bollin Eric - Bollin Annabel Ryedale Partners No 3 Habton Farms

PLAY SMARTER

st lb

9 11-13

Jamie Hamilton Tim Easterby, Malton Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning chaser who was placed all 3 runs in handicaps last term, including over C&D final run. Unfortunate faller on return but turned in a lacklustre effort at Wetherby a fortnight ago.

TFRHHHII BHA121

2 Br

ASCOT DE BRUYERE (FR) (257) 2/364B3- CD

B or Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Quid de Neuville (FR) The Steel Bonnets E.A.R.L. La Bruyere & Alain Ziegler

10 11-12

Brian Hughes James Ewart, Langholm James Ewart Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 handicap chases here early in 2019. Not so good last term, often looking awkward, though has dipped below his last winning mark and returns after a wind operation.

TFRHHHII BHA120

3 Br

TRESHNISH (FR) (35) 546/54-F C

Ch g Gold Away (IRE) - Didn’t I Tell You (IRE) D G Pryde & D Van Der Hoeven Mme Clody Norton

7

11-9

Sam Coltherd (3) Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner (2m) in December 2018. Hasn’t fired since but was in the process of running a bit better when falling 2 out on return at Kelso last month. Remains to be seen if he builds on that.

TFRHHHII BHA117

4 Br

CEDAR HILL (IRE) (21) 3-60611

Br g Frammassone (IRE) - Dayamen Mr & Mrs S Townshend Meadow Park Stud

6

11-8

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Discovery Bloodstock, Sandy Thomson Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked well ahead of his mark when making 2nd chase start a winning one at Kelso in October. Followed up in emphatic fashion 2 weeks later and will go on improving, though is unproven beyond 17f.

TFRHHHHI BHA116

5 Br

WELL SMITTEN (IRE) (12) 1P51-64 D

B g Gold Well - The Dark One (IRE) Gunalt Partnership Mrs Ruth Wood

8

11-7

Jonathan England Sam England, Guiseley

TIMEFORMVIEWChaser who signed off for last season with handicap chase win at Wetherby. Well held there on return, but quickly returned to form when fourth at Leicester (22.7f) 12 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA115

6 Br

ACDC (IRE) (130) PP655-0 D

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Always Alert (IRE) D&D Armstrong Ltd D. Burke

10 11-4

Sean Quinlan Chris Grant, Billingham North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORMVIEWOne-time useful chaser but seemed on the decline last season and didn’t show enough at Perth in July to be of interest here. Handicapper giving him every chance, though.

TFRHHHII BHA112

7 Br

DO NOT DISTURB (IRE) (33) 0/14P4-3

B g Mahler - Galbertstown Run (IRE) Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Bill Flanagan

7

11-2

Craig Nichol Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Hazelrigg Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWLargely disappointing after 2m Kelso maiden hurdle success but took a big step back in the right direction sent chasing when third in a handicap at Ayr (10.5f) on reappearance. Open to improvement.

TFRHHHHH BHA110

10

8 Br

OSCAR CEREMONY (IRE) (270) 312P11- C

B g Oscar (IRE) - Native Singer (IRE) Ms Jenny Matthews Michael Heskin

9

11-0

Danny Cook Brian Ellison, Malton

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times over fences last season, including here (23.4f) on final outing for Stef Keniry in March.

That form has been franked since so 3lb rise looks workable on first run for new yard.

TFRHHHHI BHA108

9 Br

LAS TUNAS (FR) (21) 644-01P

B or Br g Country Reel (USA) - Grey Winner (FR) Spittal Family Mr Mathieu Boutin

8 10-11

Derek Fox R. Mike Smith, Galston Spittal Haulage Scotland Ltd

2019: CHARLIE SNOW ANGEL 10 10 4 Jamie Hamilton 7-2 (Sandy Forster) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note: LAS TUNAS: Following its run on 7/11/2020 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Cedar Hill (IRE), 6-1 Do Not Disturb (IRE), 7-1 Oscar Ceremony (IRE), 9-1 Bollin Ace (GB), 10-1 Ascot de Bruyere (FR), 11-1 Treshnish (FR), 12-1 Acdc (IRE), 14-1 Las Tunas (FR), 16-1 Well Smitten (IRE)

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RACE TWO

TIMEFORM VIEW All the better for his reappearance when back to winning ways at Carlisle (2m) in October.

Proved a disappointment when pulled up at Kelso next time, though.

TFRHHHII BHA105

THIRD RACE 12.55 TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 6F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE NEWCASTLE FLOORING ‘THE FRENCH FURZE’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total race value £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7125, 2nd £2381, 3rd £1191, 4th £596, 5th £297, 6th £149. (Penalty Value £9384) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): S Smith (21 wins from 102 runners, 21%) runs SMALL PRESENT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs ASK A HONEY BEE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ASK A HONEY BEE trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 257 miles.

RACE SUMMARY A competitive novice. TUPELO MISSISSIPPI is weighted to turn around Carlisle form with Le Cheval Noir on these revised terms and he gets a narrow vote but a good case can also be made for Small Present, who will be suited by the trip, Ask A Honey Bee and top weight Getaround.

1-2-3: 1.TUPELO MISSISSIPPI (IRE) 2.LE CHEVAL NOIR (IRE) 3.SMALL PRESENT (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

horse

GETAROUND (IRE) (18) 101-144 BF

Gr g Getaway (GER) - Playing Around Mr Garry Wilson Bloomsbury Stud

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

5

11-6

Bryan Carver Ella Pickard, Umberleigh

TIMEFORMVIEWSecond hurdle win when landing short odds on Perth return in September. Useful effort when 5 lengths fourth of 7 in 23f Lingfield handicap (soft) 18 days ago and ought to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA135

2 Br

ASK A HONEY BEE (IRE) (25) 1110-12 BF

B g Ask - Pure Honey (IRE) Lewis, Lawson and Hope John Murphy

6

11-3

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful 3-time bumper winner. Successful start to hurdle career at Wetherby in October and even better form, despite being beaten at odds on, when second at Exeter (21.5f since). More to come.

TFRHHHHI BHA127

3 Br

FRANKS FANCY (IRE) (21) 21-6132

B g Stowaway - Palesa Accord (IRE) Mr G. F. White Ronnie O’Neill

5

11-3

Sean Quinlan Chris Grant, Billingham

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who made it second time lucky over timber in 21f Kelso novice last month.

Creditable efforts under penalty twice since but looks vulnerable here.

TFRHHIII BHA116

4 Br

LE CHEVAL NOIR (IRE) (27) 1//152-1

B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bonny Lass Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Mr Paul Keane

6

11-3

Conor O’Farrell Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Hazelrigg Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner and progressive over hurdles, surviving mistake at last when defeating reopposing Tupelo Mississippi by a length in 2 1/2m Carlisle novice on reappearance. Open to further progress. TFRHHHHI BHA127

5 Br

SMALL PRESENT (IRE) (23) 560-222

B g Presenting - Serpentaria Mrs Aafke Clarke Mr Maurice Garde

5 10-12

Danny Cook Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on all 3 starts this term, showing improvement on each occasion, leaving impression he’ll be suited by this longer trip when going down by 3 lengths in 2 1/2m Sedgefield handicap latest.

TFRHHHHI BHA117

6 Br

TUPELO MISSISSIPPI (IRE) (27) 2/411-2 C BF

B g Yeats (IRE) - Misleain (IRE) Phil & Julie Martin Robin Ellerbeck (Bloodstock) Ltd

5 10-12

Brian Hughes Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner here who made a promising start over hurdles when length second to Le Cheval Noir in 2 1/2m Carlisle novice 27 days ago. 5lb better off with him now. More to come at this trip.

TFRHHHHH BHA2019: PRINCE KAYF 5 10 12 Craig Nichol 40-1 (Keith Dalgleish) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Tupelo Mississippi (IRE), 7-2 Ask A Honey Bee (IRE), 4-1 Getaround (IRE), 5-1 Le Cheval Noir (IRE), 13-2 Small Present (IRE), 25-1 Franks Fancy (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 1.30 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE nationwidevehiclecontracts.co.uk NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total race value £12200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5349, 2nd £1772, 3rd £887, 4th £443, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £7017.84) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): N Richards (16 wins from 73 runners, 22%) runs COURT DREAMING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs AYE AYE CHARLIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE DEVILS DROP trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 298 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

None of these can be safely ruled out but AYE AYE CHARLIE returned an improved model after a wind op when runner-up at Hereford and with that form looking strong he is taken to go one better off an unchanged mark. Oscar Robertson should take a step forward now he goes up in trip so is feared most, although both Court Dreaming andThe Ferry Master also have more to offer and can have a say too.

1-2-3: 1.AYE AYE CHARLIE 2.OSCAR ROBERTSON (IRE) 3.COURT DREAMING (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

horse

THE DEVILS DROP (IRE) (35) 35/111/-0 D

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Concernforkillen (IRE) Mr David Mason Stephanie & Andrew Warren

age

st lb

7

11-8

Daryl Jacob Alan King, Barbury Castle Hare Group Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Racked up a hat-trick of hurdle wins around 3m in 2018 but off over 2 years before well held in 3m handicap at Cheltenham on return. Should strip fitter now but this is a tough introduction to fences.

TFRHHHII BHA131

2 Br

THE FERRY MASTER (IRE) (21) 3251-21 D

7

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Dinghy (IRE) The Potassium Partnership Virginia Lady Petersham

11-5

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Sandy Thomson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler who has taken well to fences on the back of wind surgery, cheekpieces on when wide-margin scorer in 3m Kelso handicap chase 3 weeks ago. Up 9lb but improving so not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA128

3 Br

AYE AYE CHARLIE (GB) (38) 543UP-2 D

B g Midnight Legend - Trial Trip All Four One Mrs C. J. Banks

8

11-4

Paddy Brennan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who failed to fire over fences last term but back on song after wind op when 2nd in 25f Hereford handicap chase on return. Winner has gone in again since so good claims off same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA127

4 Br

OSCAR ROBERTSON (IRE) (26) 2/014-41

6

B g Oscar (IRE) - Beaus Polly (IRE) Crossed Fingers Partnership Margaret Vaughan

11-1

Danny Cook Tom George, Slad HBA Media

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 20f hurdle winner who has made promising start over fences, finishing strongly to land 21f Hereford handicap 20 days ago. 5lb higher now but has more to offer up in trip so player.

TFRHHHHI BHA124

5 Br

COURT DREAMING (IRE) (44) 43-U2F1

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Louis’s Teffia (IRE) Dark Horse Racing Ltd Denis O’Roarke & Bernard Maxwell

7

11-0

Brian Hughes Nicky Richards, Greystoke Marten Julian Partnership, Equine Products Uk Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner who finally got off the mark overfences in 3m handicap chase at Carlisle last month, just holding on having idled once clear. Up 3lb but likely to do better if delivered later.

TFRHHHII BHA123

6 Br

BARON DE MIDLETON (IRE) (27) 141F-55 BF

B g Brian Boru - Present Climate (IRE) Phil & Julie Martin Aidan Aherne

7

11-0

Sean Quinlan Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler but he failed to build on promising chasing bow when fifth of 6 in 20f Carlisle handicap last month. Should benefit from this step up in trip though so no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA123 2019: LORD DU MESNIL (FR) 6 10 10 Paul O’Brien 7-1 (Richard Hobson) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Aye Aye Charlie (GB), 10-3 The Ferry Master (IRE), 5-1 Oscar Robertson (IRE), Court Dreaming (IRE), 15-2 Baron de Midleton (IRE), 12-1 The Devils Drop (IRE)

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FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE WE LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE MEMORABLE WINNERS THAT HAVE HELPED SHAPE THE BETFAIR FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE INTO ONE OF THE COUNTRIES LEADING HURDLE RACES.

HISTORY

The Fighting Fifth Hurdle was established in 1969, and the inaugural running was won by the Fulke Walmyn-trained Mugatpura. The title refers to the nickname of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers - “The Fighting Fifth”. In the year prior to the race’s launch, the regiment was amalgamated with three others to form the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

Formerly classed at Grade 2 level, the Fighting Fifth Hurdle was promoted to a Grade 1 in 2004, and it is now the first top-grade hurdle race of the British National Hunt season.

The Fighting Fifth is the first leg in the Road to Cheltenham, a series of races which includes the International Hurdle at Cheltenham and the Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock Park, and culminates in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

1976, 1977 & 1979 BIRDS NEST

The winner of 19 hurdle races, Birds Nest won three renewals of the Fighting Fifth Hurdle.

He also won three Bula Hurdles, the Christmas Hurdle and two runnings of the Scottish Champion Hurdle, beating some of the best hurdlers of the time. He ran six times in the Champion Hurdle finishing second in 1976 and third in 1980 and has been described as the best hurdler never to win the Champion Hurdle.

1998 & 1999 DATO STAR

The winner of the Champion Bumper at the Festival went on to win back-to-back renewals of the Fighting Fifth for Malcolm Jefferson. He also won the Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle.

1978 & 1980 SEA PIGEON

Truly the horse of a lifetime. In a career which lasted from 1972 until 1981 he competed in eighty-five races, winning an incredible thirty-seven times under both codes for trainers Jeremy Tree, Gordon Richards & for Peter Easterby.

In addition to his brace of wins in the Fighting Fifth, he won back-to-back renewals of the Champion Hurdle in 1980 & 1981, the Scottish and Welsh Champion Hurdles, back-to-back renewals of the Chester Cup in 1977 & 1978 and the prestigious Ebor Handicap in 1979 making him arguably one the most versatile racehorses in modern times.

1989 KRIBENSIS

1972, 1973 & 1974 COMEDY OF ERRORS

One of the most successful horses in the 50 year history of the Fighting Fifth Hurdle having won it three years in succession between 1972 and 1974.

In 1973 Comedy Of Errors won his first Champion Hurdle, beating Bula who had won the race in 1971 and 1972.

He finished runner-up to Lanzarote at the 1974 Festival but returned to regain his title in 1975.

The 1970’s really were a decade full of top class hurdlers making the Fred Rimelltrained gelding’s achievements all the more spectacular.

By the Derby winner Henbit, Kribensis was sent into training with Sir Michael Stoute in Newmarket - no doubt with a career on the flat in mind.

But it was over hurdles where he really excelled winning the Triumph Hurdle in 1988. The following season he became the only horse to win the Fighting Fifth, Christmas Hurdle and Champion Hurdle in the same season - a trio of races considered to be the Triple Crown of Hurdling.

In 2008/09, Punjabi came close to matching Kribensis’ feat, winning the Fighting Fifth and Champion Hurdle, but came up short in the Christmas Hurdle.

Kribensis is one of only three horses, along with Persian War and Katchit, to have won the Triumph Hurdle and Champion Hurdle during their career.

2017 & 2018 BUVEUR D’AIR

Unbeaten in two starts in his native France, Buveur d’Air has since established himself as one of the leading figures of the National Hunt scene.

Over the past three seasons he has won it all. His back-to-back wins in the Fighting Fifth have been added to with two Champion Hurdles, an Aintree Hurdle, a Christmas Hurdle, a Punchestown Hurdle and not forgetting three Contenders Hurdles which seems to be his regular warm up for the Champion Hurdle in March.

FIFTH RACE 2.05 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 46YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETFAIR FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Total race value £80000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £34432, 2nd £14192, 3rd £7096, 4th £3552, 5th £1776, 6th £888, 7th £440. (Penalty Value £45016) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): N Richards (16 wins from 73 runners, 22%) runs RIBBLE VALLEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (7 wins from 51 runners, 14%) runs SCEAU ROYAL FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2013, 2017 and 2018. The stable runs EPATANTE today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SILVER STREAK trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 341 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Champion Hurdle heroine EPATANTE should be hard to beat after a gallop at Newbury last week. The race-fit and in-form Sceau Royal is the obvious one to take advantage should Nicky Henderson’s brilliant mare not be on her game. The unexposed Ribble Valley is an interesting outsider.

1-2-3: 1.EPATANTE (FR) 2.SCEAU ROYAL (FR) 3.RIBBLE VALLEY (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

CORNERSTONE LAD (GB) (25) 31/113P- CD

B g Delegator - Chapel Corner (IRE) Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

6

11-7

Billy Garritty Micky Hammond, Middleham MickyHammondRacing,EastwoodPrivateClients

TIMEFORM VIEW Lowered the colours of Buveur d’Air for a shock win in this last year and ran well at Haydock next time. Fit from victory on the Flat 3 weeks ago and should give it a good shot.

TFRHHHII BHA159

2 Br

NOT SO SLEEPY (GB) (49) 15/110P- D

Ch g Beat Hollow - Papillon de Bronze (IRE) Lady Blyth Lord Blyth

8

11-7

Paddy Brennan Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a couple of good 2m Ascot handicap hurdles this time last year and back in this sphere after a fine fourth (for the second season running) in the Cesarewitch. Could get plenty of rope in front.

TFRHHHII BHA142

3 Br

RIBBLE VALLEY (IRE) (37) 61/112-1 D

7

B g Westerner - Miss Greinton (GER) Mr David Wesley Yates Pat and Oliver McCarthy

11-7

Brian Hughes Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive hurdler who returned with easy win in intermediate contest at Carlisle (extended 17f) after breathing op. First crack at the top level but no back number if he can improve again.

TFRHHHII BHA147

4 Br

SCEAU ROYAL (FR) (21) 6325-11 D

8

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sandside (FR) Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Mr Guy Vimont

11-7

Daryl Jacob Alan King, Barbury Castle Ptarmigan Media Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBack over hurdles with a bang this term after a wind op, winning the Welsh Champion Hurdle and Elite Hurdle, readily coming clear at Wincanton. The obvious forecast option.

TFRHHHHI BHA158

5 Br

SILVER STREAK (IRE) (41) 5/1326-1 D

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Happy Talk (IRE) Mr L. Fell Yeomanstown Stud

7

11-7

Tom O’Brien Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORMVIEWLeft with too much to do in this last year before running well behind Epatante in Christmas Hurdle and maintained fine record fresh with victory back at Kempton 6 weeks ago. This is tougher. TFRHHHII BHA158

6 Br

VOIX DU REVE (FR) (34) 45436-0 D

8

11-7

Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Pommbelle (FR) D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood D. Lommele, G. Wagner & S.C.E.A. Lommele

Conor O’Farrell Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown North Sea Logistics, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

EPATANTE (FR) (263) 110/111- D

6

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart chaser at his best for Willie Mullins and showed plenty of zest on comeback for new yard in Aintree handicap hurdle last month. This is clearly much tougher. Cheekpieces go on.

TFRHHIII BHA145

7 Br

B m No Risk At All (FR) - Kadjara (FR) Mr John P. McManus Francois-Xavier & Anne Doulce Lefeuvre

11-0

Aidan Coleman Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Has won 5 of her 6 starts over timber for yard, readily landing a gamble in the Champion Hurdle when last seen. Brilliant and she hasn’t reached her limit yet. Hard to beat.

TFRHHHHH BHA162

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2019: CORNERSTONE LAD 5 11 7 Henry Brooke 16-1 (Micky Hammond) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Epatante (FR), 11-2 Sceau Royal (FR), 9-1 Silver Streak (IRE), 11-1 Ribble Valley (IRE), 20-1 Cornerstone Lad (GB), 40-1 Not So Sleepy (GB), 250-1 Voix du Reve (FR)

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HORSE WELFARE Here at Newcastle Racecourse nothing matters more to us than looking after the horses that make us the North East’s Premier Racecourse. We do everything in our power to ensure that we provide a racing surface of the highest quality and we take every conceivable care to minimise the chances of horses incurring any injury whilst here.

Regrettably, as in any highly competitive sport, there are occasions when something goes wrong and horses have to be given the very best veterinary care.

There are three Veterinary Surgeons here today to ensure that should any horse need help they will be attended to within seconds of any incident occurring. Their first priority is to make a rapid diagnosis and to help them do this our groundstaff team will erect screens around any horse that needs attention. Once the diagnosis is made, one of our horse ambulances will attend the scene and will transport the horse back to the stables where further treatment and assessment can be undertaken.

Occasionally, it may be that the nature of the injury is such that a horse is unable to make a recovery.

If this is the case the Veterinary team may take the decision to put the horse down straight away. In these circumstances we should remember that the horse’s welfare comes first and that this option is kindest for the horse.

RACE FIVE

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SIXTH RACE 2.40 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 46YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE WATCH OFF THE FENCE ON attheraces.com EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total race value £6800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3368, 2nd £1116, 3rd £558, 4th £279.

(Penalty Value £4418.64)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): S Smith (21 wins from 102 runners, 21%) runs MYBURG TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs PRESENTANDCOUNTING LONGEST TRAVELLER: FEARLESS FRACAS trained by T R George, Slad, 271 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

EWOOD PARK was sure to have been placed but for unseating at the last on hurdles debut at Wetherby and looks the one to beat on that form. Presentandcounting has been placed on both his starts in maiden hurdles and is next best ahead of Fostered Phil.

1-2-3: 1.EWOOD PARK (IRE) 2.PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) 3.FOSTERED PHIL (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

horse

BOLLINGERANDKRUG (IRE) (35) 3-4

B g Getaway (GER) - Out Performer (IRE) Ms Deborah Thomson Clare A. Kehoe

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor age

st lb

5

11-0

Derek Fox Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a couple of useful winners and showed clear ability in bumper/maiden hurdle.

Probably needs further to fulfil potential, though.

TFRHHHII BHA-

2 Br

EWOOD PARK (IRE) (29) 4U

B g Shirocco (GER) - Windfola (FR) McNeill Family Suzanne Berry

5

11-0

Aidan Coleman Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed plenty to work on when fourth in Newton Abbot bumper and sure to have been placed on hurdling bow but for unseating at the last at Wetherby. Has best chance on form.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 Br

FEARLESS FRACAS (IRE) (35) PF/1/-0

B g Fracas (IRE) - Mayo Mystique (IRE) Mr R. S. Brookhouse Mr Thomas Moran

6

11-0

Danny Cook Tom George, Slad HBA Media

TIMEFORMVIEW£175,000 4-y-o, Fracas gelding. Tongue strap on, ninth of 14 in bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft, 22/1) on NH debut 35 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 Br

FOSTERED PHIL (IRE) (57) 232/-25 BF

B g Arcadio (GER) - Knock Na Shee (IRE) Mr N. M. L. Ewart Mrs Margaret Nolan

6

11-0

Rachael McDonald (5) James Ewart, Langholm James Ewart Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed fair form when placed all 3 starts in bumpers and ran to a similar level sent hurdling after 19 months off when runner-up at Hexham. Failed to land the odds there since but early days still. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 Br

LARGY MOUTH (GB) (395) 24-

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Leblon (IRE) Mr D J Burke & Mr P Alderson Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

5

11-0

Sean Quinlan Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty of ability when second in bumper at Ayr for Stuart Crawford (sold for £40,000) on debut and similar for when fourth of this yard at Fakenham. Off 13 months. Makes hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 Br

MYBURG (IRE) (12) 506

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Prairie Call (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Imelda Harney

4

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper and maiden/novice hurdle.

7 Br

PLATINUMCARD (IRE) (21) 20

B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Flemensfirth Lady (IRE) Straightline Bloodstock W. Moran

11-0

Ryan Mania Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd TFRHIIII BHA-

5

11-0

Craig Nichol Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

TIMEFORMVIEW€23,000 3-y-o, Golden Lariat gelding. No chance with the winner but beat the rest easily enough starting out in bumper at Hexham. Pulled too hard next time. Makes hurdles debut. Hooded for 1st time.

TFRHHIII BHA-

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8 Br

PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) (36) 3/1/31-23 CD 6

B g Presenting - Count On Me (IRE) Mr J. Turner Brucetown Farms Ltd

11-0

Brian Hughes Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Betsson Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed AW bumper here in February and shown plenty when placed both starts over hurdles this season. Big player.

TFRHHHHI BHA122

9 Br

SHANBALLY ROSE (IRE) (15) 3/-0

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Amy’s Song (IRE) Mrs C Hunter & Mr & Mrs M Edwardson G. Kinch

6

10-7

Conor O’Farrell Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

TIMEFORM VIEW Third sole start in Irish points (Dec 2018). Eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at this course (20.3f, good to soft, 17/2) on NH debut 15 days ago. Down in trip.

TFRHHIII BHA-

10 Br

SUPER SUNDIAL (GB) (22) P

Gr m Proclamation (IRE) - Garden Feature Messrs F. T. Walton Messrs F. T. Walton

5

10-7

Jamie Hamilton James Walton, Morpeth

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy, 200/1) on NH debut 22 days ago, pulled up 2 out.

TFRHIIII BHA2019: THOR DE CERISY (FR) 5 10 11 Richard Patrick 11-8 (Michael Scudamore) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note: FEARLESS FRACAS: Following its run on 24/10/2020 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

FOSTERED PHIL: Following its run on 2/10/2020 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Ewood Park (IRE), 11-4 Presentandcounting (IRE), 9-2 Fostered Phil (IRE), 10-1 Largy Mouth (GB), 16-1 Bollingerandkrug (IRE), 20-1 Shanbally Rose (IRE), 25-1 Platinumcard (IRE), 28-1 Fearless Fracas (IRE), 150-1 Myburg (IRE), 250-1 Super Sundial (GB)

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RACE SIX

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SEVENTH RACE 3.15 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE REHEARSAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Total race value £50000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560. (Penalty Value £28475) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (15-20): N Richards (16 wins from 73 runners, 22%) runs TAKINGRISKS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 39 runners, 13%) runs BRAVE EAGLE and PYM LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHANTOU VILLAGE trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 317 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

WHATMORE is still getting better as a chaser and finished to good effect when a clear second in a handicap at Ascot on return, so he boasts excellent claims. Pym also makes plenty of appeal on the back of a listed success and Definitly Red shouldn’t be discounted now the cheekpieces are back on.

1-2-3: 1.WHATMORE 2.PYM (IRE) 3.DEFINITLY RED (IRE) KEY colours

Owner no

1 Br

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

horse

age

DEFINITLY RED (IRE) (28) 54421-0 D

11 11-12

Ch g Definite Article - The Red Wench (IRE) Phil & Julie Martin James Keegan

st lb

Danny Cook Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Kelso listed win in February in cheekpieces suggests he retains most of his ability and, despite a lacklustre return in the Charlie Hall, he’s fancied to get back on track with the headgear refitted.

TFRHHHHI BHA158

2 Br

PYM (IRE) (20) 211PP-1

7

B g Stowaway - Liss Rua (IRE) Mrs Patricia Pugh Niall Flynn

11-8

Daryl Jacob Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a good start to his chasing career last term and, after a couple of dismal runs, he was firmly back on track to land a listed race at Sandown on reappearance. Well respected back in a handicap.

TFRHHHHI BHA154

3 Br

BRAVE EAGLE (IRE) (49) 3/1100-5 D

B g Yeats (IRE) - Sinful Pleasure (IRE) Mr Robert Kirkland Mrs C. Hartery & J. Dewberry

8

11-7

Paddy Brennan Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage over fences (won 4 from 8) but never travelled/jumped with much fluency when fifth of 7 on return at Chepstow (23.6f) in October. That ought to have blown the cobwebs away. Blinkers on. TFRHHHII BHA153

4 Br

TAKINGRISKS (IRE) (28) 1/5165-P CD

B g Golden Tornado (IRE) - Downtown Rosie (IRE) Mr Frank Bird James Murray

11 11-1

Sean Quinlan Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded this from a 4lb lower mark last season and tame return over hurdles at Ayr (well beaten in same race in 2019) was likely no more than a prep run. Can’t be discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA147

5 Br

WHATMORE (GB) (28) 34344-2 BF

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Polymiss (FR) Strachan, Lewis, Gabb, Graham & Inkin E. R. Hanbury

8 10-10

Tom O’Brien Henry Daly, Ludlow Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a useful, consistent novice chaser last season and took his form to a new level when runner-up in a handicap at Ascot on reappearance. Another bold showing expected. TFRHHHHH BHA142

6 Br

YORKHILL (IRE) (34) 1P4FP-P D

Ch g Presenting - Lightning Breeze (IRE) D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Patrick Keating

10 10-10

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 4 Grade 1s in his prime but regressive nowadays and offered no promise on first outing since leaving Willie Mullins at Aintree 34 days ago.

TFRHIIII BHA142

7 Br

THE BUTCHER SAID (IRE) (13) 52-1213

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Georgina Valleya (IRE) McNeill Family George Mullins

7

10-7

Aidan Coleman Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has made a positive start to chasing, landing a couple of novices before jumping lapses cost him in better company at Cheltenham. Opening mark of 139 looks more than fair.

TFRHHHHI BHA139

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8 Br

CHARMANT (FR) (29) F/451P-0

8

B g Balko (FR) - Ravissante (FR) Mr A Phillips & Mrs N Sperling Jaques Provost

10-5

Brian Hughes James Ewart, Langholm James Ewart Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Wetherby in January and, while below form both outings since, he may come on for his reappearance at the same track and the handicapper has given him a chance.

TFRHHHII BHA137

9 Br

COOL MIX (GB) (21) 530-213 C BF

Gr g Fair Mix (IRE) - Lucylou (IRE) D&D Armstrong Ltd R. and J. Micklethwait

8

10-0

Conor O’Farrell Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORMVIEWUnderwent wind surgery following below par 2019/20 campaign and has resumed in good order this season, following success at Wetherby with a good third at Aintree last time. Up in grade now. TFRHHHII BHA132

10 Br

SHANTOU VILLAGE (IRE) (50) PP0-354 D BF

B g Shantou (USA) - Village Queen (IRE) Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse Mrs Mary F. Griffin

10 10-0

Harry Reed (3) Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWNot the force of old but, having attracted support, he performed respectably back over fences in a handicap at Chepstow 50 days ago. Not discounted, though this is more competitive.

TFRHHHII BHA129 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2019: TAKINGRISKS (IRE) 10 10 13 Sean Quinlan 20-1 (Nicky Richards) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 9.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Whatmore (GB), 5-1 Pym (IRE), 11-2 The Butcher Said (IRE), 9-1 Brave Eagle (IRE), 11-1 Definitly Red (IRE), 12-1 Cool Mix (GB), Shantou Village (IRE), 14-1 Takingrisks (IRE), Charmant (FR), 28-1 Yorkhill (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.45 - THE ALNORTHUMBRIA VETERINARY GROUP INTRODUCTORY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9747 to the winning horse The second to receive £2862, the third £1431 and the fourth £715. for juvenile three yrs old, which have not RUN in more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, November 23rd and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

November 26th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb. Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group has generously sponsored this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. 12 entries at £75. - Closed November 23rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7430; Second £2462; Third £1232; Fourth £615. (Penalty Value £9747) A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.20 - THE D J JEFFREYS RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Northern Lights Middle Distance Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4288 to the winning horse The second to receive £1259, the third £629, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, November 23rd and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

November 26th. Penalties, after November 21st, 2020, for each steeple chase won 7lb. D J Jeffreys Racing has kindly sponsored this race This race is a qualifier for the Northern Lights Middle Distance Chase Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m abt 4f at Carlisle on 28th March, 2021. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have run in two Northern Lights Middle Distance Chase Series qualifiers after 2019, including being placed in the first eight in at least one qualifier. 27 entries at £33. - Closed November 23rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3269; Second £1083; Third £542; Fourth £299; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280.

(Penalty Value £4288.68) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 12.55 - THE NEWCASTLE FLOORING ‘THE FRENCH FURZE’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9384 to the winning horse The second to receive £2772, the third £1386, the fourth £693, the fifth £346 and the sixth £174. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 23rd and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Weights: 10st 12lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 to Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. Newcastle Flooring have kindly sponsored this race. 19 entries at £75. - Closed November 23rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7125; Second £2381; Third £1191; Fourth £596; Fifth £297; Sixth £149. (Penalty Value £9384) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.30 - THE nationwidevehiclecontracts.co.uk NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7017 to the winning horse The second to receive £2060, the third £1030, the fourth £515, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £54 stake if the horse is rated 116 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 115 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Lowest weight 10st 3lb; Highest weight 11st 8lb Penalties, after November 21st, 2020, for each steeple chase won 7lb. nationwidevehiclecontracts.co.uk have kindly sponsored this race 11 entries at £54. - Closed November 23rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5349; Second £1772; Third £887; Fourth £443; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £7017.84) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.05 - THE BETFAIR FIGHTING FIFTH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45016 to the winning horse The second to receive £16960, the third £8488, the fourth £4240, the fifth £2128, the sixth £1064 and the seventh £528. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Horses which are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain, Ireland or France may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to confirmation would merit a minimum rating of 130. The decision of the BHA Handicapper shall be final.. Enter by noon, November 10th and pay £100 stake, Confirm by noon, November 23rd and pay £300, Supplementary Entry by noon, November 23rd and pay £2800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Weights: 11st 7lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Betfair has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee. In addition, they will give a £150 to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The ‘Fighting Fifth’ Challenge Trophy, kindly given by the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, will be presented by Betfair and then held by the winning owner until November 1st, next year. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 48 Hour Declarations apply for this race. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be led past the stands before cantering to the start. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 17 entries, 7 at £100, 10 at £400. - Closed November 10th, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34432; Second £14192; Third £7096; Fourth £3552; Fifth £1776; Sixth £888; Seventh £440. (Penalty Value £45016) A SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.40 - THE WATCH OFF THE FENCE ON attheraces.com EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4418 to the winning horse The second to receive £1297, the third £648 and the fourth £324. for maiden four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, November 23rd and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Sky Sports Racing & THE TRUSTEES OF THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F. ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 13th, 2021. 23 entries at £34. - Closed November 23rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3368; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279. (Penalty Value £4418.64) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.15 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE REHEARSAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for four yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 26th. Penalties, after November 21st, 2020, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb. Betfair has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will give a £50 cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AT THE RACES. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 23 entries, 2 at £50 and 21 at £250. - Closed November 23rd, 2020. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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