Perth Racecard - Thursday 18th May

26 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (34) 10-P544 7 11-0

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE)

O The Ramblers

B P. Hillis

TIMEFORM VIEW Leaped into favouritism for this with a second

1. Form

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

2. BHA Rating

3. Timeform View & TFR Rating

4. Saddlecloth number

5. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

6. Horse’s name

7. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

8. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

9. Days since the horse last run

10 Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. Jockey

13. Horses Trainer & Their Location

14. Horse’s owner

15. Horse’s breeder

16. Sponsor

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

HANDICAPS

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Once a horse’s ability has been assessed by the Official BHA Handicapper it is given an official rating This is an assessment that determines how much weight it shall carry compared to the other runners. In simple terms a horse rated 100 carries 2lbs less than a horse rated 102. A rating over 130 is well above average and the winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup is normally rated over 160 Most handicap races have an upper rating limit to encourage runners of similar ability to take part and make a competitive race e.g 0-110, and a 28lb weight-range

HURDLE RACES

One Fit Padded Hurdle: The ‘One Fit’ design is a modified hurdle frame with a custom fitting close-cell foam pad replacing the traditional birch. The hurdle was developed with the objective of reducing both the faller rate and the risk of injury as the result of a fall. They are 3ft high and placed in the ground at an attractive angle to encourage horses to jump them fluently

At Perth there are five flights of Hurdles on the course Eight are jumped in a two mile race, nine in a race over two miles and five furlongs and eleven in a race over three miles.

STEEPLE CHASE

Steeplechase fences are made from hardwood frames stuffed tightly with birch. When making a fence the birch is packed in at a height of approximately 6ft, then cut down to a maximum height of 3ft 6” There are five ‘plain fences’ on the course at Perth and two ‘open ditches’. An Open Ditch is the same height as a plain fence but has a small ditch in front of the fence to make them a

bigger test for the horse and rider

At Perth there are two open ditches on the course, the first fence in the straight and the first down the back straight. Perth is one of the last remaining racecourses to have a Water Jump, this is situated in front of the main Grandstand and is much smaller than the other fences, with a 6ft wide water jump behind a small birch fence. There are eight steeplechase fences on the course. Twelve are jumped in a race over two miles, fifteen over two miles and four furlongs and nineteen in races over three miles.

WEIGHT FOR AGE RACES

These races are designed to provide a fair and competitive contest before a horse is allocated a weight, according to his ability, to run in a Handicap These races are therefore normally for young horses aged from 3 to 5-y-o. As a 5-y-o is deemed to be stronger than a 3-y-o he/she will be made a to carry a little more weight. Once a horse has won a weight for age race he/she will be asked to carry a ‘penalty’; this is normally an additional 7lbs. Once a horse has won or run three times in a Weight for Age race he can be assessed and given a weight in a Handicap Race.

successive win in the Ultima Handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, idling late having quickened smartly to lead. 10lb well-in and Scottish yard won this with One For Arthur in 2017 Obvious chance if he doesn’t get too far back. TFRHHHHI BHA146

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FIRST RACE 2.15

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

THE EDINBURGH GIN CLASSIC

MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs KNOCKNACREE

Longest Travellers: KNOCKNACREE trained by G Elliott, BELLANEY LORD & SUNSHINE GIRL trained by S R B Crawford, all Ireland.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BELLANEY LORD (IRE) (62) 20/3U0P- 7 11-4

Br Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Bellaney Lady (IRE) Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B J. W. Rosbotham

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler who looks one with problems at present. Hooded for first time and does set the standard if he can bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA113

2 BIX BEIDERBECKE (FR) (20) 463- 5 11-4

Br B or Gr g Mawatheeq (USA) - Like It Is (FR) Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Sandrine Clouet & Jean-Charles Coude Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and made a sound start to his hurdles career when third over C&D 3 weeks ago Exuberant sort who can build on that.

3 CAPTAIN NELSON (IRE) (20) 0/PUF0P-

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dromod Mour (IRE)

O The Racing Suite

B Mr Tom Maher

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-4

William Shanahan (7) J

R. Mike Smith, Galston T

TIMEFORM VIEW Little worthwhile form and jumping a major issue Tongue tie on first time TFRHHIII BHA77

4 DESERT STRANGER (GB) (20) 0/40- 5 11-4

Br B g Helmet (AUS) - Jillanar (IRE)

O Spittal Family

Mike Smith, Galston T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Spittal Haulage Scotland Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked limited in various company.

5 BAY WEST (IRE) (26) F0-

Br B g Westerner - Enchanted Moment

O Mr A. B. Hamilton

B Conor Murphy

10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Westerner gelding. Dam well held sole start over hurdles, half-sister to very smart hurdler (2m winner) Blue Bajan. Fell sole start in points and always behind in a bumper last month. Since left Gerald Stephen Quinn and a hood goes on. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 KNOCKNACREE (IRE) (31) U-

Br Ch g Champs Elysees - Layla Joan (IRE)

4 10-12

Sean Bowen J

O Mr D. Brennan Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr W. T. Murphy Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability prior to unseating rider in juvenile hurdle at Tramore on debut a month ago

In top hands and this isn’t a strong race

7 LACILA BLUE (FR) (54) 04/5035-

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 10-11

Br B m Muhaymin (USA) - Hispanola (FR) Conor O’Farrell J

O Coltman, Douglas Miller, Matterson

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Michel Mehat and Philippe Mehat Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-key start but looks to be getting her act together at this modest level, finishing with running left when fifth on handicap debut at Kelso in March. Likely has more to offer TFRHHHHH BHA96

8 SUNSHINE GIRL (IRE) (42) 0/6FP20-

Br Ch m Conduit (IRE) - Miss Sarenne (FR)

O Miss Sophie Bell

B Hugh Suffern Bloodstock

6 10-11

Mr Stephen Connor (7) J

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Surpassed previous efforts when second in 6-runner bumper at Down Royal in March fitted with a tongue tie but unable to make much of an impact back hurdling at Wetherby. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: CIRQUE ROYAL 6 11 1 Mr N McParlan 11-8 (Gerald Stephen Quinn) 12 ran Hood worn first time by No 1, 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Bix Beiderbecke (FR), 7-2 Bellaney Lord (IRE), Lacila Blue (FR), 9-2 Knocknacree (IRE), 17-2 Sunshine Girl (IRE), 33-1 Bay West (IRE), 50-1 Desert Stranger (GB), 66-1 Captain Nelson (IRE)

Not a strong maiden hurdle with LACILA BLUE just about the most persuasive option having displayed improved form in handicap company last time Bix Beiderbecke is offered up as the main danger

THE RESULT

1st

Distance

Time

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LACILA BLUE (FR) 2.BIX BEIDERBECKE (FR) 3.BELLANEY LORD (IRE)

SECOND RACE 2.50

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 180YDS) (4,700m)

THE DM HALL CHARTERED SURVEYORS

NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

Weights raised 8lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs BODHISATTVA

Longest Traveller: BODHISATTVA trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CONKWELL LEGEND (GB) (39) 331//U12-

9 11-10

Br B g Midnight Legend - Gallimaufry A. P. Heskin J

O Mrs Sarah Keys Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mrs H. R. Cross Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage9-y-owhogotnofurtherthanthefirstonbelatedreturn/chasedebutatWarwick(20f)inDecember However,quicklyresumedprogress back over hurdles, bolting up at Plumpton in March prior to good second atFfos Las 39days ago Worth anotherchance in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA130

2 WESTERN RUN (IRE) (19) 354131- D

8 11-4

Br B g Westerner - Stitch Pockets (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Stephen Curran

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who ended time with Stuart Crawford below par over hurdles but comes here having landed 2 of his last 3 starts between the flags. Career-low mark if he can continue the good work back under Rules. TFRHHHHI BHA124

3 BODHISATTVA (IRE) (27) P/35400-

6 11-4

Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Honey Blond (IRE) Sean Bowen J O Robcour Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B P. & J. Mills Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who ran below pick of form in that sphere when eighth in 9-runner Kilbeggan maiden chase (22f) 4 weeks ago However, feasible to think he can do better with the return to further a plus now handicapping in this sphere. Not discounted. TFRHHHHI BHA124

4 GET ‘EM IN (IRE) (12) 000/0F-3

7 10-5

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Swap Shop (IRE) Thomas Dowson J

O Miss Hazel Crichton Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Miss Jane Doran Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little over hurdles and similar story over fences to date Set for another struggle from miles out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Conkwell Legend (GB), 9-4 Bodhisattva (IRE), 3-1 Western Run (IRE), 66-1 Get ‘em In (IRE)

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Having fallen early on his return/chase debut at Warwick in December, CONKWELL LEGEND has quickly resumed progress over hurdles, successful at Plumpton prior to a solid second at Ffos Las in April. He’s worth another chance in this sphere and shades the vote ahead of low-mileage Bodhisattva. Western Run can’t be dismissed either having tasted success between the flags recently

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CONKWELL LEGEND 2.BODHISATTVA (IRE) 3.WESTERN RUN (IRE)

Distance

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THIRD RACE 3.25

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)

THE EDINBURGH GIN

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs NEIGH BOTHA

Longest Travellers: NEIGH BOTHA trained by G Elliott, NOWINITTOWINIT trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 TREBIZOND (GB) (12) 210/6F-1

6 12-0

Br B g Golden Horn - Night Frolic Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr Kevin Jardine R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Highclere Stud and Floors Farming

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 10 months and first run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when winning 10-runner selling hurdle (5/4) at Hexham (16.2f, soft) 12 days ago Not discounted stepping up in trip TFRHHHII BHA114

2 NEIGH BOTHA (IRE) (46) 304604-

6 11-11

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Holmshill Gill (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Joseph Neville Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden in this sphere but he bettered recent efforts in first-time tongue strap/cheekpieces when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, heavy) 46 days ago Not ruled out if building on that effort. TFRHHHII BHA111

3 AURORA THUNDER (GB) (27) 2P0043- D

9 11-9

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Ninna Nanna (FR) Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Thunder Holdings Ltd Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Allson Wholesale, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to hit top form this term, respectable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good) 27 days ago Others appeal more.

4 HARIBO COLLONGES (FR) (20) 6/55361- CD

6 11-7

Br Gr g Tiger Groom - Une Collonges (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Hold My Beer Syndicate Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B G.A.E.C Delorme Freres Aerocom UK

On the up for his new yard, hooded when stylish winner

20 days ago Big shout despite having a 7lb rise to overcome

5

COAST AHEAD (GB) (20) 42/0605- D

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Penang Princess

O Mrs L. J. McLeod

Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a hat-trick of novice events in summer 2020 for Olly Murphy. Sold for just £3,000 and has offered little in 4 outings for current yard Mark in freefall but can only be watched. TFRHHIII BHA107

6 KAJAKI (IRE) (21) 120561- CD

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - No Quest (IRE)

10 11-4

Danny McMenamin J

O Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1 Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd MS SOCIETY SCOTLAND, BORDERS BRANCH S

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a falling mark to land 14-runner handicap hurdle over C&D 21 days ago, responding well. Can give another good account back up 5lb TFRHHHHI BHA104

7 NOWINITTOWINIT (IRE) (22) 56601- CD

7 11-4

Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Now Its My Turn (IRE) Mr Stephen Connor (7) J

O Mrs Margaret McCrudden

B Mrs Margaret McCrudden

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW 80-1 winner of 12-runner novice hurdle over C&D 22 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Much respected on her handicap debut. Engaged Perth 7.30 Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA104

8 BORN FAMOUS (IRE) (20) 40P601- CD

Br B m Famous Name - Born Noble (IRE)

O Castle Racing Scotland & Mr I Jardine

6 11-1

Conor O’Farrell J

Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Ms Claire O’Connell Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish maiden who was much improved on yard debut when landing 12-runner handicap hurdle over C&D 20 days ago Up 3lb but weighted to go close Engaged 8.00 Perth Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA101

9 RICKETY GATE (GB) (21) 2/011F0- D

8 10-12

Br B g Trans Island - Hannah Jacques (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Nicky Richards Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual scorer last autumn at Kelso and Musselburgh. Off 4 months before fading tenth of 14 to Kajaki in handicap hurdle over C&D 21 days ago Needs to step forward now. TFRHHHII BHA98

10DARKEST DAY (IRE) (21) 0/PP612-

8 10-2

Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Dempseys Luck (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Exors of the Late Mr W G Young William Young Jnr, Carluke T

B Thomas Patrick English

TIMEFORM VIEW Made all at Wetherby in March and backed it up with a very good second in 2m handicap here 21 days ago. Must enter calculations despite racing off a 6lb higher mark (including 4lb out of the handicap). TFRHHHII BHA84

11 PLACEDELA CONCORDE (GB) (12) 4300/6-3 C 10 10-2

Br B g Champs Elysees - Kasakiya (IRE) Thomas Dowson J

O Mr M. Barnes Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

B Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 40/1, not disgraced when third of 10 to Trebizond in selling hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, soft) 12 days ago It’s now 26 runs since his last win in 2018, though. TFRHHIII BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5, 10, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 10

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Haribo Collonges (FR), 5-1 Kajaki (IRE), 13-2 Born Famous (IRE), 8-1 Nowinittowinit (IRE), 10-1 Trebizond (GB), 11-1 Aurora Thunder (GB), 12-1 Neigh Botha (IRE), Darkest Day (IRE), 22-1 Rickety Gate (GB), 33-1 Enemy Coast Ahead (GB), 80-1 Placedela Concorde (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

HARIBO COLLONGES impressed with how he travelled when scoring over C&D recently so is fancied to defy a 7lb rise in the weights and make it 2-3 since joining Patrick Neville Fellow C&D winner Kajaki is weighted to have a say, while in-form Darkest Day can’t be discounted either despite being 4lb out of the handicap

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FOURTH RACE 4.00

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

THE EDINBURGH GIN SEASIDE

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs CALICO

Weightwatcher: GLENTRUAN won off a handicap mark of 120, his rating is now down 5lb to 115. Longest Travellers: CALICO trained by G Elliott, BALLYCOOSE trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BALLYCOOSE (IRE) (397) 11P430/- D

6 12-0

Br Ch g Mahler - Highly Presentable (IRE) Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Kenneth Parkhill

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole outing in bumpers and also made a successful debut over hurdles in an Ayr maiden in December 2021. Shaped better than the result in both handicap starts in April last year, but off for 13 months since. Significantly down in trip with tongue tie on first time TFRHHIII BHA119

2 BERTIE’S WISH (IRE) (6) 03123P-

5 11-12

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Dance Bid Sean Quinlan J

O Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B D. Kitchin, D. Cahill & M. Davison Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort who, in first-time hood, made a winning handicap debut at Sedgefield in February, despite not looking at home on the track. Failed to give his running up in grade at Sandown in April, but has since won at Ripon on the level. Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA117

3 SOCIALIST AGENDA (GB) (9) 0/0260-0 D

7 11-12

Br Ch g Sir Percy - Mercy Pecksniff Adam Wedge J

O Mr James Fyffe & Mr Scott Fyffe

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start in handicaps at Musselburgh in February last year, but has been more miss than hit since then. After 3 months off (had a wind op), never involved when eighth of 12 at Ludlow 9 days ago Visor now reached for. TFRHHIII BHA117

4 GLENTRUAN (IRE) (21) 5/P6253-

8 11-10

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Mac Idol (IRE) Alan Doyle (5) J

O Neville, Kehoe and Scott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B M. F. Condon The Red Armoury S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful dual hurdles winner but, after 8 weeks off,was lit up infirst-timecheekpieces when third of 6 in handicap here (20.2f) 3 weeks ago, also not going through with his effort fully Capable if on a “going” day. Engaged 6.30 here Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA115

5 WELL PLANTED (FR) (10) 3/31206- CD

6 11-8

Br B g Planteur (IRE) - Next Dream (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Drew & Ailsa Russell R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr Gerard Fontaine Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&DwinnerlastJunebutbelowformonhisfinal2startsin2022(ontheFlatonfirstoccasion).After8monthsoff(hadawindop),bounced back to best on the level when runner-up in handicap at Ayr 10 days ago Task is now to build on that effort returned to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA113

6 PALM BEACH (IRE) (42) 12/6066-

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Alta Anna (FR)

6 11-8

Mr John Dixon (7) J

O Mrs S. F. Dixon John Dixon, Carlisle T

B Lynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock

Messrs J Dixon & Son S

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat/hurdles winner in Ireland who made a successful start for this yard in 3-runner Hexham novice in March last year However, didn’t make much of an impact in handicaps last season, running poorly after 5 months off at Wetherby in April. Cheekpieces on first time TFRHHIII BHA113

7 CALICO (FR) (31) 235231- D

Br B f Spanish Moon (USA) - Taffetas (FR)

O Goldman Racing Syndicate

4 11-3

Sean Bowen J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the most of a good opportunity when finally off the mark in 13-runner juvenile hurdle at Tramore last month, always holding on under hands-and-heels ride Can make her presence felt on handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA114

8 SCOTS POET (GB) (27) 643134- D

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Blue Nymph

7 10-12

Conor O’Farrell J

O Distillery Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Distillery Stud Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in handicap at Musselburgh in February and ran well when making the frame in both subsequent starts, finishing with running left when fourth of 15 at Ayr last time

Leading contender TFRHHHHH BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 7, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Calico (FR), 4-1 Scots Poet (GB), 11-2 Bertie’s Wish (IRE), 7-1 Glentruan (IRE), 8-1 Well Planted (FR), 10-1 Ballycoose (IRE), 25-1 Socialist Agenda (GB), 33-1 Palm Beach (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SCOTS POET has shown improved form this year, gaining a first handicap success at Musselburgh in February and leaving the impression that he should have finished closer when fourth at Ayr last time (yet to be asked for effort when not fluent 3 out). He can see off the challenge of handicap debutante Calico, while Bertie’s Wish also merits consideration.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SCOTS POET

2.CALICO (FR) 3.BERTIE’S WISH (IRE)

THE RESULT

1st

2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

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FIFTH RACE 4.35

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 180YDS) (4,700m)

THE EDINBURGH GIN

HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £11000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277 (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (33 wins from 329 runners, 10%) runs METHODTOTHEMADNESS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs METHODTOTHEMADNESS

Weightwatcher: UPTOWN HARRY won off a handicap mark of 112, his rating is now down 6lb to 106.

Longest Traveller: FRAU GEORGIA trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 445 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 METHODTOTHEMADNESS (IRE) (54) 12611P- D

9 12-0

Br B m Gold Well - Odeeka (IRE) Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B William P Dillion Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times last season, including back-to-back successes at Musselburgh in February Amiss when attempting to complete the hat-trick at Bangor last time but can get back to form here with good-value conditional aboard. TFRHHHHI BHA

2 BREAKING THE ICE (IRE) (165) 114/10P- CD

8 11-11

115

Br B g Frozen Power (IRE) - Specific (IRE) Jonathon Bewley (3) J

O Montgomerie and Bewley George Bewley, Colby T

B Jas Linnane, J. Moore & B. Gardiner Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick at Kelso in 2021 and picked up where he left off with victory at Hexham in October

Struggled in tougher contest there last time but isn’t fully discounted after 5-month break. TFRHHHII BHA

3 UPTOWN HARRY (IRE) (53) 235/551- CD

Br B or Br g Morozov (USA) - Tudor Glyn (IRE)

O Fresh Start Partnership

B Ms M. Russell

9 11-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Ridden positively and took full advantage of a drop in the weights when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, soft, 12/1) 53 days ago 3lb rise looks manageable and he’s a player again.

4 WILD POLLY (IRE) (20) 23//64PB- D

Br Ch m Mahler - Dalzenia (FR)

O Ms Borders Racing Club & Ronnie Jacobs

NON-RUNNER

5 EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE (IRE) (40) 14/1622- D

Br Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Magie de Toulouse (FR)

O Katie and Brian Castle Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Mr James Cummins & Ms Jacqueline Taylor Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chase debut at Doncaster in November and has gone close to adding to that tally on his last 2 outings, beaten only a short-head at Carlisle (20.9f, good) 40 days ago Can go well again with visor applied. TFRHHHHI BHA103

6 FRAU GEORGIA (IRE) (32) 3P4/20P- CD

9 11-1

Br B m Germany (USA) - Sumability (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Mr J. Henderson (Co Durham) Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Kenneth Parkhill

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner back in 2021 and posted a good second in this contest last season, but essentially has ran no sort of race on her last 2 outings. Lots to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA102

7 VICTORY ECHO (IRE) (6) P5301-2 CD

Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Serendipity (IRE)

O Mr M. Barnes

B Miss Anne Marcella Casey

10 10-9

Conor Rabbitt (7) J

Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last month and again ran well at Market Rasen on Friday. Not particularly the most reliable of customers and probably needs to improve stepped up in grade Engaged 8.00 here Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA96

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: IF NOT FOR DYLAN (IRE) 7 10 11 William Shanahan 9-4 (Andrew Hamilton) 8 ran Visor worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.

Stewards Note:

METHODTOTHEMADNESS: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Uptown Harry (IRE), 7-2 Methodtothemadness (IRE), Everyday Champagne (IRE), 9-2 Victory Echo (IRE), 17-2 Breaking The Ice (IRE), 28-1 Frau Georgia (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

UPTOWN HARRY had been given a chance by the handicapper when scoring at Carlisle last time and a 3lb rise looks manageable in his bid to follow up Methodtothemadness enjoyed a productive campaign in 2022/23 and returned with a breathing issue last time, so should be capable of going close if that problem doesn’t re-emerge, whilst Everyday Champagne is also respected after a brace of second-place efforts.

THE RESULT

Distance 3rd 4th Time

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SIXTH RACE 5.06

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 20YDS) (4,000m)

THE EDINBURGH NAVY STRENGTH CANNONBALL GIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227.

(Penalty Value £4752.90)

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

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs MRS PAISLEY

Weightwatcher: BROADWAY JOE won off a handicap mark of 108, his rating is now down 9lb to 99

Longest Traveller: MRS PAISLEY trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SWORD OF FATE (IRE) (22) 330412- CD

10 12-1

Br B g Beneficial - Beann Ard (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T

B Mrs Bronagh Brady Lawler

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this corresponding race last season and returned to form when scoring at Wetherby in April. Creditable second over 2m here 22 days ago and he’s respected back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA106

2 FRIARY ROCK (FR) (253) 0P/4142- CD

8 12-1

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Zenita des Brosses (FR) Adam Wedge J

O The 1759 Syndicate L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Mr Frederic Heudiard & Mr Jacky Conan

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over C&D in July and ended last season with a good second of 7 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, good). Yard form is a concern but he’s hard to discounte on return from 8-month break. TFRHHHII BHA106

3 SPARK OF MADNESS (FR) (40) 144144- C D

7 11-12

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Prosopopee (FR) Stephen Mulqueen J

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Ecurie Piquemal Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a start over fences here (2m) last May and improved upped to this trip when doubling his chase tally in 4-runner Newcastle handicap in November Bit disappointing on return from break at Haydock last time, so bounce back called for. TFRHHHII BHA103

4 BROADWAY JOE (IRE) (31) 340P00- D

9 11-8

Br B g Milan - Greenhall Rambler (IRE) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Clan Gathering

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B James Mulhall Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wonhisfirst3startsoverfencesbutit’sbeenslimpickingssince,thoughtookaslightstepbackinrightdirectionwhen5lengthsseventh of 14 to Azof Des Mottes at Kelso (21.6f, good) 31 days ago Remains potentially well treated but others are more solid overall. TFRHHHII BHA99

5 MRS PAISLEY (IRE) (62) 60P00P-

5 11-4

Br B or Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Presenting Shares (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mr M. Conaghan Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B M. Conaghan Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointing all 3 starts over hurdles since leaving Patrick Eugene Turley. Can’t be fancied on anything she’s shown so far but yard’s runners have to be respected at this track and market good guide on switch to chasing. TFRHHHII BHA95

6 ONE FOR DAN (IRE) (12) 3PP21-0

6 10-13

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Siobhans Belle (IRE) Ross Chapman J

O Mr R. A. Ross Russell Ross, Consett T

B T. Meere

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on the first of 2 starts over hurdles for P. J. Rothwell in early 2022 and opened his account in points at the fifth attempt last time Support would be notable on handicap chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA90

7 AZOF DES MOTTES (FR) (31) 0S0451-

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Wavy (FR)

O Montgomerie, Mandle, Annett and Davidson

6 10-12

Jonathon Bewley (3) J

George Bewley, Colby T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Lloyd Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked value for extra when winning 14-runner handicap chase (11/2) at Kelso (21.6f, good) 31 days ago, idling in front but impressing with his progress on the bridle Player again from 3lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA89

8 IZZY’S CHAMPION (IRE) (50) 552432- D

Br B g Gold Well - Native Crystal (IRE)

O Mr and Mrs T. P. Winnell

B Edmond Coleman

9 10-2

Patrick Wadge (5) J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 career wins have been gained over fences at Musselburgh and produced a good effort from the front when second of 5 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, soft, 4/1) 50 days ago Has to be taken seriously with good-value claimer on board. TFRHHHHI BHA79

9 SHANBALLY ROSE (IRE) (40) P1235P- CD 9 10-2

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Amy’s Song (IRE) Dylan Johnston (7) J

O Mrs C Hunter & Mr & Mrs M Edwardson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T

B G. Kinch Hazelrigg Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over C&D in September Placed next 2 starts but arrives here after a pair of lacklustre efforts and needs the application of cheekpieces to spark revival. TFRHHIII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: SWORD OF FATE (IRE) 9 11 10 Derek Fox 13-2 (Leonard Kerr) 11 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 7, 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Izzy’s Champion (IRE), 5-1 Sword of Fate (IRE), Friary Rock (FR), Azof des Mottes (FR), 8-1 Mrs Paisley (IRE), 12-1 Spark of Madness (FR), 14-1 Broadway Joe (IRE), 33-1 One For Dan (IRE), 40-1 Shanbally Rose (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

AZOF DES MOTTES had more in hand than the margin suggested when scoring at Kelso last month and he’s fancied to overcome a 3lb higher mark. Izzy’s Champion was able to dictate at Market Rasen last time but should give another good account from the same mark, while last year’s winner Sword of Fate is another that can’t be discounted.

THE RESULT

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SEVENTH RACE 5.38

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

THE EDINBURGH GIN

MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ™ 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 UP AND OUT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs UP AND OUT

Longest Traveller: UP AND OUT trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb

1 MINELLADESTINATION (IRE) (25) 3/4P241- D 6 12-1

Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tweedledrum

Peter Kavanagh (5) J

O Penketh And Sankey Jech Racing Club Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut over hurdles in February last year and gained a first success since then when scoring in mares’ handicap at Stratford last month, holding off the fast-finishing runner-up Major player. TFRHHHHH BHA106

2 UP AND OUT (IRE) (7) 535P2-4

5 11-10

Br B or Br m Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Dacio (USA) Sean Bowen J

O Dermot Crosby/K. Crosby Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Highpark Bloodstock Ltd Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 3 times in maiden hurdles in Ireland last season and ran respectably when fourth in mares maiden at Clonmel a week ago Could still have more to offer as she makes only her second start in a handicap TFRHHHII BHA101

3 DONSO STAR (GB) (21) 450U35-

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

5 11-10

William Shanahan (7) J

O Burns Partnership R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mrs H. R. Cross & Mrs S. A. Keys

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in bumpers but showed more than first time up over hurdles when third in maiden at Musselburgh (17.4f) in March, running on late Shaped similarly when fifth of 12 in novice at this C&D 3 weeks ago and she’s open to improvement on handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA101

4 ROSE OF SIENA (IRE) (62) 25/5240-

6 11-9

Br B m Califet (FR) - The Tabster (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Mrs Pat Sloan Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Joe Sloan

TIMEFORM VIEW ImprovedonherhurdlingdebutformwhensecondinnoviceatCartmel(17.2f)ayearago Wasn’tabletomatchthatlevelatDoncasteronher 2 subsequent starts, though, disappointing after a further 4 months off in March. Has had a wind op ahead of her handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA100

5 BEAUTY TO BEHOLD (IRE) (21) P13043-

Br Gr m Mahler - Castle Lake (IRE)

6 11-6

Alan Doyle (5) J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B William O’Leary

The Red Armoury, Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who, fitted with a hood, showed more than previously under Rules when making the frame on her last 2 starts, third of 12 in novice at this C&D 3 weeks ago Could fare better again as she now goes handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA97

6 BELLA BLUESKY (GB) (31) 63/3P06- D

7 11-4

Br Br m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Bluesky Henry Brooke J

O Harrow Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Alistair Whillans

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account at Kelso last February and positive start to the current year when third in mares’ handicap at Newcastle in January Below form next 2 outings, but step back in right direction when sixth of 9 at Kelso last time Respected with tongue tie applied.

7 JUST DOTTIE (GB) (21) 0/5U554-

TFRHHHHI BHA95

5 11-0

Br B or Br m Al Kazeem - Blaise Chorus (IRE) Ryan Mania J

O Scott Townshend & Mark Hay R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Blaise Chorus Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in bumper/on the Flat for Katie Scott, but has hinted at ability over hurdles for her current yard Made the frame on her second start in handicap when fourth at this C&D last month and she could be able to build on that effort.

8 SILVER VISION (GB) (3) 5P10UU- D

Br Gr f Muhaarar - Surrealism

O Whyte, Binnie & Murray

TFRHHHII BHA91

4 10-13

Sam Coltherd J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Bell Rural Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW SuitedbywaytheracedevelopedwhenoffthemarkinjuvenilehurdleatMusselburghinNovember However,following5monthsoffshestruggled in handicaps on her next 3 starts and fared no better on the Flat at Catterick 3 days ago Best watched with cheekpieces applied. TFRHIIII BHA96

9 TANGIERS (FR) (21) 00/P3P0- 5 10-2

Br B m Masked Marvel - Jacira (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Bowen & Nicol N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in bumpers and has shown little in maiden/novice hurdles so far, typically pulling hard despite first-time hood when well held at this C&D last time Major improvement required as she goes handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA67

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: DURRAGH (IRE) 5 11 10 Brian Hughes 7-4 (Donald McCain) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8.

Hood worn by No 5, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Stewards Note:

SILVER VISION: Following its run on 15/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was impeded on the run-in.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Minelladestination (IRE), 9-2 Up And Out (IRE), 11-2 Beauty To Behold (IRE), 6-1 Bella Bluesky (GB), 7-1 Rose of Siena (IRE), 10-1 Just Dottie (GB), 12-1 Donso Star (GB), 25-1 Tangiers (FR), 50-1 Silver Vision (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Having made the frame twice this year, MINELLADESTINATION scored for the first time since her debut when successful at Stratford last month and a 2lb rise in the weights might not prevent her from following up Bella Bluesky was a bit better than she could show at Kelso last time and is feared most, ahead of handicap debutante Beauty To Behold.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MINELLADESTINATION

THE RESULT

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First Race 2.15 - THE EDINBURGH GIN CLASSIC MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 12th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 16th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Edinburgh Gin shall present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the staff in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £23. - Closed May 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.50 - THE DM HALL CHARTERED SURVEYORS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458 and the fourth £729 for novice five yrs old and upwards. £45 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 16th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 6lb (20lb weight range). DM Hall will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 10 entries, 5 at £9 and 5 at £45. - Closed May 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 8lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.25 - THE EDINBURGH GIN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 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. May 16th. Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Edinburgh Gin shall present a mementos to the winning owner and trainer plus a £50 cash prize to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 25 entries at £28. - Closed May 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Fourth Race 4.00 - THE EDINBURGH GIN SEASIDE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 16th. Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Edinburgh Gin will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer In addition, a £50 cash prize will be given to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries, 1 at £8 and 15 at £38. - Closed May 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Fifth Race 4.35 - THE EDINBURGH GIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 16th. Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Edinburgh Gin will present a memento to the winning owner plus a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse 11 entries at £30. - Closed May 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277 (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.06 - THE EDINBURGH NAVY STRENGTH CANNONBALL GIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 12th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 16th. Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Edinburgh Gin shall present a mementos to the winning owner and trainer in this race In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £25. - Closed May 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Seventh Race 5.38 - THE EDINBURGH GIN MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). £18 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £14 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 16th. Penalties, after May 6th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Edinburgh Gin shall present a memento to the winning owner and trainer In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 20 entries at £18. - Closed May 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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