EIGHTH RACE 5.13

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)

THE BetVictor GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 5) (DIV II) for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176.

(Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): A M Thomson (4 wins from 64 runners, 6%) runs COOLKILL

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Watson (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs SANITISER

Weightwatcher: PATEEN won off a handicap mark of 97, his rating is now down 9lb to 88.

Longest Traveller: SANITISER trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 411 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor colours no horse age st-lb

1 STAND STAUNCH (IRE) (63) B24P-PP

5 12-0

Br B g Camelot - Takawiri (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J

O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm T

B Whisperview Trading Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level when making the frame both completed starts over hurdles for Joseph O’Brien but has pulled up on all 3 outings for this yard Remains to be seen if a second wind op and a first-time hedgear combination sparks a revival. TFRHHIII BHA97

2 LEOPOLDS ROCK (IRE) (28) 132132 D

7 11-11

Br Ch g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Trianon Brian Hughes J

O Tor Side Racing Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mubarak Al Naemi First Recruitment Group, Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached a fair level on the Flat over the winter and has scored twice over hurdles under Brian Hughes in the first half of this season. Fit from a couple of AW runs last month and respected with Hughes up again. TFRHHHHI BHA94

3 COOLKILL (IRE) (66) P6P-00P CD

9 11-10

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Elisabetta (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Mr Ken McGarrity Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B F. Quinn & S. Browne Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice hurdle winner in April 2021 but has struggled in a light handicap career since, pulling up at Carlisle in February First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect. TFRHHIII BHA93

4 FATHERS ADVICE (IRE) (29) 450622

Br B g Aiken - I’ll Have It (IRE)

6 11-9

William Shanahan (7) J

O The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Alastair Pim

TIMEFORM VIEW Down in the weights and back on track when runner-up at Ayr and Newcastle last month. Ought to be very competitive again. TFRHHHHI BHA92

5 ARTIC ROW (GB) (19) F561F0 D BF

6 11-9

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Line Artic (FR) Sean Quinlan J

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Wood Farm Stud Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified strong support when winning 8-runner event on handicap debut at Ayr (2m, good to firm; Fathers Advice second) last month. Bit disapponting at Carlisle on his completed start since but it’s still early days TFRHHHII BHA92

6 PATEEN (IRE) (34) 052550

11 11-5

Br B or Br g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Richards Claire (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5) J

O Hill House Racing Club Jessica Bedi, Yarm T

B John Joe Brady

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Market Rasen in July but operating below his best at present and others more likely TFRHHIII BHA88

7 SANITISER (GB) (65) 354

4 11-4

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Spicy Dal Nick Scholfield J

O Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on Flat for Paul & Oliver Cole Below that level in juvenile hurdles for current yard but that Flat ability marks him down as one who could go on to better things in handicaps. Gets the vote

8 DERRACRIN (GB) (19) 525004

TFRHHHHH BHA95

6 10-13

Br Ch g Mustajeeb - Transvaal Sky Toby Wynne (5) J

O Mr James Proudfoot Barry Murtagh, Carlisle T

B Whatcote Farm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden. One of his better efforts when fourth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (17f) 19 days ago but he’ll need more if he’s to get off the mark here. TFRHHHII BHA82

9 CELESTIAL FASHION (GB) (12) 00662P

5 10-11

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - French Fashion (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T

B Ian A. Duncan Ian Duncan Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW First impact over hurdles when returning from wind surgery to finish second of 12 on 17f Carlisle handicap debut last month but not in anything like the same form at Newcastle since. TFRHHIII BHA80

10MAGIC MIKE (IRE) (29) 60B053

6 10-9

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Lady Gogo (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mr A. Robson Paul Robson, Hawick T

B Dixie Cotterell

TIMEFORM VIEWMade frame second start in points and Irish bumper efforts for John Halley also weren’t devoid of promise Yet to better poor form over jumps for his current yard, racing too freely without his usual hood (back on now) when 12 1/2 lengths third of 8 in 2m Newcastle handicap latest TFRHHHII BHA78

11 BIG ARTHUR (GB) (115) 0UP-60P

6 10-3

Br B g Passing Glance - Xpectations (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J

O The Potassium Partnership 2 Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T

B Potassium Partnership 2 David Merry Farrier S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who has been off since weakening quickly on his 20.5f Ayr handicap debut at the turn of the year Drops back in trip now. TFRHIIII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022:(See Div 1)

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

Hood worn by No 9, 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.

Stewards Note:

STAND STAUNCH: Following its run on 23/2/2023 it was reported that the horse may have had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Sanitiser (GB), 9-2 Leopolds Rock (IRE), 6-1 Fathers Advice (IRE), 7-1 Artic Row (GB), 14-1 Coolkill (IRE), Derracrin (GB), 16-1 Magic Mike (IRE), 20-1 Pateen (IRE), 33-1 Celestial Fashion (GB), 40-1 Stand Staunch (IRE), 66-1 Big Arthur (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

SANITISER is potentially very well treated judged on Flat ability so he’s taken to make a winning handicap hurdle debut. Fathers Advice, twice a runner-up last month, and Leopolds Rock, who has a good record when partnered by Brian Hughes, head the dangers.

Officials

Preses

Lord MANSFIELD

Chief Steward

LOUISE MOORE

Stewards’ Panel Chair

PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD

Steward

ROBERT MCCARTHY

Assistant Steward

LYNDSAY ALLAN

Raceday Assistant

LAUREN THOMSON

Starters

JASON CALLAGHAN

MICHAEL REID

Judge

FRASER PERRATT

Clerk of the Scales

KARL CURRAN

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

TRACEY HAMILTON

LINDA PORTER

CYRIL JOHNSTONE

ALEC DENT

Veterinary Officers

TIM DAVIES

COLIN ROBERTS

Veterinary Surgeons

ANDREW HUMPHRIES

EUGENIO CILLAN-GARCIA

WILL MARSHALL

SUSIE ARMSTRONG

Medical Officers

Dr SMITH

Dr JOHNSTON

Dr DONKERS

ARLENE EARAKER

Commentator

GARETH TOPHAM

Betting Ring Manager

JOHN CLARK

Conditions

First Race 1.30 - THE FOLLOW @BetVictor ON TWITTER MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb BetVictor has kindly sponsored this race and will present memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey, In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £23. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)

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Second Race 2.00 - THE GET A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY AT BetVictor HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £28 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb BetVictor have generously sponsored this race and in addition shall present memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 29 entries at £28 - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Third Race 2.30 - THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN HUNT CREEVYTENNANT CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) 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 ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to April 24th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb The Royal Caledonian Hunt have generously sponsored this race and shall present a Challenge trophy plus memento to the winning Owner In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries at £30Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) A

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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE BRITISH RED CROSS UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6865 to the winning horse The second to receive £3159, the third £1579, the fourth £790 and the fifth £393 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Perth Executive shall present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £44. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5251; Second £2625; Third £1313; Fourth £657; Fifth £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30)

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Fifth Race 3.30 - THE PHIL NELSON RIVER TAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990 and the fourth £1495 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 6lb PHIL NELSON has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 1 at £12 and 11 at £60. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 4.05 - THE BetVictor SCOONIEBURN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6865 to the winning horse The second to receive £3159, the third £1579, the fourth £790 and the fifth £393 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb William Hill has generously sponsored this race and shall present mementos to the winning Owner In addition, a £100 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £33. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5251; Second £2625; Third £1313; Fourth £657; Fifth £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30)

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Seventh Race 4.40 - THE BetVictor GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £18 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb BetVictor has generously sponsored this race and shall present a memento to the winning Owner In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 19 entries at £18. - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Eighth Race 5.13 - THE BetVictor GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £18 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb BetVictor has generously sponsored this race and shall present a memento to the winning Owner In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 19 entries at £18 - Closed April 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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