THIRD RACE 7.00

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 207YDS) (4,700m)

The Murrayshall Golf

NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

(for the Alan Normile Memorial Trophy)

for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

Leading course trainer (17-22): G Elliott (60 wins from 171 runners, 35%) runs COOL CROI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (8 wins from 58 runners, 14%) runs COOL CROI

Longest Traveller: COOL CROI trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

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

1 COOL CROI (IRE) (12) 5/P600-6

6 12-0

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Line Mexia (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Little Emperor Syndicate Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Kieran Mariga Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW One of her stable’s lesser lights on what we’ve seen so far but handicap debut at Downpatrick 12 days ago wasn’t devoid of promise Should have more to offer TFRHHHHH BHA100

2 CONISTON CLOUDS (IRE) (30) 2/56010-

7 11-11

Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Lincon Lady (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Accurite Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Martin Cullinane Accurite Machinery, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved on his handicap debut when landing 8-runner hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) in March. Up in trip and ran no sort of race at Kelso a month later but he’s in the right hands to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA97

3 BALLIN BAY (IRE) (33) 66643-

5 11-8

Br B or Br g Milan - Ballinahow Ann (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr John Wade Pauline Robson, Capheaton T

B Noel McLoughlin

TIMEFORM VIEW Some encouragement to glean from his bumper debut effort in December and best effort over hurdles came on qualifying run when fourth in 9-runner maiden at Carlisle in March. Fair start over handicaps while looking stretched by 27f at Sedgefield and this trip could be ideal. TFRHHHII BHA94

4 ARNICA (GB) (21) 32/6/064-

Br B g Champs Elysees - Cordoba

O Team Kinneston Club

10 10-12

Bruce Lynn (3) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Millsec Limited Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 starts though did at least stop the slide when fourth of 9 over C&D 3 weeks ago Visor replaces cheekpieces and well weighted if he can build on that. TFRHHHHI BHA84

5 ULTRA VIOLET (GER) (19) 0PP245-

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - United Germany (GER)

O The Dregs Of Humanity

5 10-9

Sean Quinlan J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Gestut Westerberg Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat in France. Not managed to get near that level over hurdles but down in the weights and has found his level, sticking to task when fifth over 20.2f here 3 weeks ago Up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA81

6 GINGER POINTE (FR) (19) 345054-

Br B g Denon (USA) - Rainbow Pointe (ITY)

O Mr M. Robertson

6 10-7

Patrick Wadge (5) J

Katie Scott, Galashiels T

B Angelo Franco Brambilla Overlander Vehicles S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who has shown just modest form at best over hurdles thus far, rallying for fourth here 19 days ago Now tackles a new trip

7 LOCKDOWN LEADER (IRE) (11) 3P006-P

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Holy Vow (IRE)

O The Golf Inn Racers

TFRHHHII BHA79

7 10-3

Brian Hughes J

Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mr Richard Busher Prestwick Inns Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Appeared to take a step in the right direction when third of 10 in a C&D handicap last summer but he has failed to reproduce form akin to that since. Brian Hughes an interesting jockey booking with headgear back on. TFRHHHII BHA75

8 BILBOA RIVER (IRE) (7) 05R0/2-5

Br B g Milan - Terracotta Queen (IRE)

O Miss H. M. McMahon

B James Browne

7 10-2

Edward Austin (5) J

Hannah McMahon, Cousland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who hasn’t offered much under Rules. TFRHHIII

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) 5 11 8 Craig Nichol 6-1 (Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford) 11 ran Visor worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7, 8. Stewards Note:

CONISTON CLOUDS: Following its run on 17/4/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

GINGER POINTE: Following its run on 28/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was treated for heat stress

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Ultra Violet (GER), 5-1 Cool Croi (IRE), 11-2 Coniston Clouds (IRE), 13-2 Ballin Bay (IRE), Arnica (GB), 7-1 Ginger Pointe (FR), 9-1 Lockdown Leader (IRE), 22-1 Bilboa River (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Hard to make a strong case for any of these but COOL CROI should have more to offer in handicaps for her leading yard so she is awarded the vote Nick Alexander saddles a couple of live chances in Arnica and Ultra Violet.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COOL CROI (IRE) 2.ARNICA 3.ULTRA VIOLET (GER)

The Result

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