We are delighted to welcome you all back to Perth Racecourse on our final two-day meeting of the season with our Glorious Finale, as we enter the final furlong in our racing season.
We are delighted to welcome todays sponsors, Racing TV, Lord Mansfield and Weatherbys, without their support, this prize money on offer would be harder to sustain.
Weatherbys will be represented by Paul Ferguson, who is back for his annual trip to Perth to promote the latest addition of his book, Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers to Follow. Now in its 18th year of publication, Jumpers To Follow is not only an essential tool to help guide you through the upcoming season but can be used a reference point for seasons beyond. You’ll find him near the parade ring, so pop over for a chat and maybe you’ll find some gems for the National Hunt season.
Today’s eight race programme is highly competitive with 60 runners across the card. The feature race, The Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle, takes place at 3.02pm and is worth £20,000. We also pay tribute to Tim Hardie in the 1:52pm Novice Handicap Chase, who brought a great deal to Perth Racecourse.
We’d also like to thank the connections of all the runners today, we are grateful that you have chosen to come and run your horses at Perth, and we are looking forward to some terrific action on the track.
Finally, we’d like to extend a warm welcome to all our racegoers, we are delighted you are here. Good luck and may the winners be a plenty.
Matthew Taylor Morag Connaghan Director of Racing Director of Operations
HOW TO READ THE RACECARD
26 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE)
(34) 10-P544
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE)
O The Ramblers
7 11-0
Derek Fox J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B P. Hillis Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Leaped into favouritism for this with a second successive win in the Ultima
smartly to lead. 10lb well-in and Scottish yard won this with One For Arthur in 2017
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
Timeform View & TFR Rating
Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
Horse’s name 7. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
8. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
Days since the horse last run 10 Horse’s age
Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
Jockey 13. Horses Trainer & Their Location
Horse’s owner
Horse’s
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
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 4ft 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.
Handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, idling late having quickened
Obvious chance if he doesn’t get too far back.
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Please contact Matthew on racedays in the Raceday Office or telephone 07521 517495.
Race preview from Weatherbys
Today’s Jumpers To Follow sponsored raceistheopeningcontest,a2m4fmares’ National Hunt novices’ hurdle, which was won in impressive fashion last year by El Elefante. She represented the Lucinda Russell stable and having also won the race in 2021 with Clearly Crazy, the local trainerisdoubly-representedhere.
BishopHillhasyettowinaracein10starts under Rules (she is 0-7 over hurdles) and herlastfivestartshavecomeovertoday’s course-and-distance. The daughter of Malinas certainly has the ability to win a race of this nature – as her official rating of105wouldsuggest–andherexperience is likely to help, but she could again be vulnerabletoanimprovingopponent.
Golden Point is bred to be useful and is a very interesting runner.
Stable-mate Golden Point is out of a sister to dual Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo and came from off the pace when finishing runner-up in an Ayr bumper in February. She was earlier ridden more positively and going up in distance looks suretosuitthedaughterofBathyrhon,sire ofseveralpromisingyoungstersincluding Valgrand,whofinishedfourthintheGrade 2 bumper at Aintree before winning twice over hurdles. The five-year-old hails from astablewholikestotargetthisfixture.
Another hurdling newcomer is former Irish Points winner Mobile Mamma, who represents trainer Ruth Jefferson, who kindly penned the Foreword in this year’s JumpersToFollowpublication.TheMahler five-year-old won at the third attempt for trainer Paul Martin Pierce and cost her new connections £32,000 when changing hands in May. Jefferson does well with maressoitwouldn’tbeashocktoseeher gowellonRulesdebut.
The two penalised runners today are Cabra Lady and Scarlet O’Tara. The former won a bumper at Uttoxeter on her penultimate start, before staying-on well when winning at this track over 2m on hurdling debut. The Irish raider ought to relish the longer trip, although she will probablyneedtoimproveagaintodefya 7lbspenalty.
Scarlet O’Tara is officially rated 108, so has a bit to find with Bishop Hill at the weights but probably just about sets the standard on what she has achieved to date as a hurdler. She actually finished in front of Bishop Hill when runner-up to last year’s winner El Elefante in a Musselburgh bumper and after getting off the mark at Bangor-on-DeeinJune,shebumpedinto a useful mare at Worcester last month. The Newland/Insole stable has been a littlequietoflate,whichisaminorconcern, otherwiseIwouldexpectaboldshow.
PaulFerguson
FIRST RACE 1.20
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)
THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW EBF
MARES’ NATIONAL HUNT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
(EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ™ Total prize fund £8000
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs BISHOP HILL & GOLDEN POINT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs BISHOP HILL & GOLDEN POINT
Fancy That: L Russell won this race in 2021 and 2023. The stable runs BISHOP HILL & GOLDEN POINT today. Longest Traveller: CABRA LADY trained by S McParlan, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 CABRA LADY (IRE) (40) 3P-2311 C
Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Knocklayde Rose (IRE)
5 11-7
Mr N. McParlan (3) J
O Mr M. Ward Sean McParlan, Ireland T
B Mr Colm McHenry
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points and improved on debut form in a first-time hood when winning 14-runner bumper at Uttoxeter in July Overcame inexperience when following up on hurdles debut here last month (2m) and on that evidence, this trip should be within range TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 SCARLET O’TARA (GB) (38)
24/03-12 D
Br B m Kayf Tara - Run Ructions Run (IRE)
6 11-7
Charlie Hammond J
O Upton House Stud & Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWImproved again when returning from 6 months off to win a 19.5f Bangor maiden in June Matched that form when second under a penalty at Worcester and sure to be in the thick of things again. TFRHHHHI BHA108
3 BISHOP HILL (IRE) (40) 22-332F
Br Br m Malinas (GER) - Jigs’n Reels (IRE)
O Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club
B Frank Motherway
5 11-0
Patrick Wadge (3) J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who got fully back on track when second of 12 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to firm) in July Yet to be asked for effort when falling 3 out last month switched to a handicap and she can make her presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA105
4 BLOW A FORTUNE (IRE) (-)
5 11-0
Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Roseaway (IRE) J
O Miss Valerie Renwick Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Robert B. Hodgins
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW First foal, dam, unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/winning chaser (stayed 25f) who became ungenuine Blow By Blow. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 GOLDEN POINT (FR) (226) 432-
5 11-0
Br B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Diteou (FR) Derek Fox J
O Julian and Karenina Morrison-Bell
B E. Clayeux, L. Montaron, C. Doudeau & D.
Lucinda Russell Kinross T
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family and hit the frame all 3 starts in bumpers. That form only modest but she looked a work-in-progress and this trip will suit now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 MOBILE MAMMA (IRE) (151) 0P-1
5 11-0
Br B m Mahler - Queen Ella (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O Grey & Gold Partnership Ruth Jefferson, Malton T
B William Mangan Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW €7,500 3-y-o, £32,000 5-y-o, first foal, dam, lightly raced over hurdles, half-sister to useful bumper/21f hurdle winner Way Back Then. Off mark in Irish points at third attempt in April TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: EL ELEFANTE (IRE) 5 11 0 Derek Fox 6-4 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran Hood worn by No 1, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Cabra Lady (IRE), 10-3 Scarlet O’Tara (GB), Bishop Hill (IRE), 13-2 Mobile Mamma (IRE), 9-1 Golden Point (FR)
CABRA LADY supplemented her bumper win on hurdles debut here last month despite looking in need of the experience. With that in mind, she’s taken to find the necessary improvement required to defy a penalty at the main expense of Scarlet O’Tara and Bishop Hill.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CABRA LADY (IRE) 2.SCARLET O’TARA 3.BISHOP HILL (IRE)
THE RESULT
1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite. B - Brought Down. C - Course Winner D - Distance Winner F - Fell. P - Pulled Up R - Refused. S - Slipped Up U - Unseated. d - Disqualified. r - Ran Out.
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SECOND RACE 1.52
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 20YDS) (4,000m)
THE REMEMBERING TIM HARDIE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378 (Penalty Value £7921.50)
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs CADELL & WHISTLE STOP TOUR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs WATERGRANGE JACK Longest Traveller: WATERGRANGE JACK trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 445 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 DRIPSEY MOON (IRE) (17) 06-2211 CD 7 11-10
Br B g Let The Lion Roar - My Memory (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mr J. Fyffe Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Thomas Tormey JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who has taken well to chasing for new connections, showing useful form when landing back-to-back C&D handicaps in recent weeks. Has fitness on his side and looks up to completing the hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA134
2 WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE) (10) 24U461 D 8 11-5 (in 7lb ex)
Br B g Sintarajan (IRE) - Prestissimo
O Jane Nuala Cartwright
Richie McLernon J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Peter S. McLoughlin Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Racked up a handicap hurdle hat-trick at the end of last summer and jumped better than usual when off the mark over fences in 6-runner handicap at Worcester (20f) 10 days ago This is tougher but warrants respect under a 7-lb penalty nonetheless. TFRHHHII BHA122 (+5)
3
WHISTLE
STOP TOUR (IRE) (160) 134413- D 6 11-0
Br B g Saddex - For A While (IRE)
Patrick Wadge (3) J
O Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Denis Cusack Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who showed fairly useful form over hurdles last season, defying a penalty at the fourth time of asking Ayr (20.4f) in March. Type to do well over fences. TFRHHHII BHA124
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point/bumper winner who quickly developed into a most likeable hurdler, recording a fourth win in that sphere back against her own sex at Musselburgh(19.8f)lastNovember Rarebelowpareffortatthatvenueonfinaloutingandappealsasthetypetomakeatleastasgoodachaser TFRHHHII BHA116
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Stewards Note:
2023: MEETING ABANDONED
CADELL: Following its run on 10/3/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly after 4th last.
AUTUMN RETURN: Following its run on 5/4/2024 it was reported that the horse finished lame right-hind.
DRIPSEY MOON has taken extremely well to chasing and a 2lb rise for his latest his win may not be enough to prevent the hat-trick, especially with fitness on his side
PLAY SMARTER
The Lucinda Russell-trained pair Cadell and Whistle Stop Tour both strike as the types to make better chasers and warrant close market scrutiny.
THIRD RACE 2.27
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 20YDS) (4,000m)
THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
(Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) 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 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs CHAPEL GREEN & STEP ABOVE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs CHAPEL GREEN & STEP ABOVE
Longest Traveller: PEEJAYBEE trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 447 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 GIVE ME A MOMENT (IRE) (62) 44P3-52
9 12-0
Br B g Mountain High (IRE) - Maryann (IRE) Harry Bannister J
O The Plantation Racing Syndicate Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T
B Mr Charles Walsh Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser at best but struggled for consistency last term. Had a wind op before resurgent second of 7 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good) 62 days ago Needs to back it up now. TFRHHHII BHA115
2
PEEJAYBEE
(FR) (134) 44136-4 D BF
Br Ch g Ballingarry (IRE) - Playa du Charmil (FR)
8 11-13
James Bowen J
O Martin Gowing and Paul Booker Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B SCEA Ecurie Brindor & SCEA Du Claux
TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful 3 times over hurdles and opened his account in this sphere for current yard at Doncaster (3m) in March. Has remained in form since, visored when fourth of 11 at Ffos Las (28f, good) 134 days ago Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA114
3 CHAPEL GREEN (IRE) (123) 5F34-51
7 11-12
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Kestrel Partnership
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Richard Brown Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got right back on track under more forceful tactics when readily making all in 7-runner handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, good to soft) in May. Off since but he still needs considering despite an 8lb weights hike. TFRHHHHI BHA113
4
STEP ABOVE
(IRE) (164) 32P305- D
Br B g Jet Away - Tansyaster (IRE)
7 11-12
Patrick Wadge (3) J
O One Step Beyond Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B John O’Leary
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer/hurdler but he failed to progress over fences last term. Needs to bounce back after a lay-off TFRHHHII BHA113
5 MR MACKAY (IRE) (20) 02240-3 D
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Soeur Gael (IRE)
5 11-10
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr M. Stavrou Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Philip Heskin Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler who make a promising start over fences after 5 months off when third of 9 in handicap at Bangor (17.4f, good) 20 days ago, fading late on. Leading claims off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA111
6 CARDAMON HILL (IRE) (66) 30-6120 C
Br Br g Presenting - Through The Lens (IRE)
7 11-4
Conor O’Farrell J
O Mrs Margaret Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Brucetown Farms Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in June but he came in last of 7 in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f, soft) 66 days ago Back down in trip with more required. TFRHHHII BHA105
7
POST NO BILLS
(IRE) (40)
Br B g Mahler - Shining Lights (IRE)
5-05050
9 10-6
Sean Bowen J
O Pyne Swinburne Partnership Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B Miss Christine Keymer
TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time winner last season but yet to scale same heights this time around despite an easing mark, cheekpieces on when seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Market Rasen 40 days ago Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA93
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.
Stewards Note:
CARDAMON HILL: Following its run on 22/7/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Chapel Green (IRE), Mr Mackay (IRE), 4-1 Give Me A Moment (IRE), 8-1 Peejaybee (FR), 12-1 Post No Bills (IRE), 14-1 Step Above (IRE), Cardamon Hill (IRE)
MR MACKAY shaped well when a debut chasing third at Bangor and looks the way to go with improvement very much on the cards. Kelso-scorer Chapel Green appeals as the main threat to Nigel Twiston-Davies’ 5-y-o ahead of Peejaybee and Give Me A Moment.
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FOURTH RACE 3.02
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 207YDS) (4,700m)
THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS
3)
(Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs IDEM
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs IDEM
Longest Traveller: BUILDING BRIDGES trained by G McGill, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 BUILDING BRIDGES (GB) (54) 4/1100-6
Br Br g New Approach (IRE) - City On Sea (IRE)
8 12-0
Mr Oran McGill (5) J
O Taphouse Syndicate Gary McGill, Ireland T
B Niarchos Family
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored on Flat at Bellewstown in July before posting a good sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.5f, soft) 54 days ago, making his effort earlier than ideal. Weighted to go well. TFRHHHHH BHA129
2 LA RENOMMEE (FR) (161) 2P2261-
Br B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Grande Cavale (FR)
O Upton House Stud
6 11-10
Charlie Hammond J
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back to winning ways in 9-runner handicap chase at Cheltenham (25.2f, good) 161 days ago, travelling strongly Has her first run over hurdles since 2022 but no forlorn hope on her return. TFRHHHII BHA125
3 IDEM (FR)
(141) 114F5-1
Br B g Rail Link - Reflexion (FR)
6 11-9
Patrick Wadge (3) J
O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a career best when readily bagging 15-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, good) in April. Up 6lb but he can’t be discounted after a break. TFRHHHII BHA124
4 CAIUS MARCIUS (IRE) (60) 1556-66 CD
Br B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Ain’t Misbehavin (IRE)
O Mr C P Norbury & Tarzan Bloodstock
13 11-7
Brian Hughes J
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Sean Gorman Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Admirable veteran is a five-time course winner and he shaped as if still in need of the run when sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to firm) 60 days ago Not without interest off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHI BHA122
5 CITY DERBY (IRE) (33) 4-21111 C
Br Ch g Ask - Reine d’Or (IRE)
8 11-2
Sean Quinlan J
O Fools Who Dream Partnership Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mr & Mrs P. Haughey
Bolton Mill Holiday Park, Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed his four-timer in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel (25.4f, soft) 33 days ago Cheekpieces back on now so this course winner is not taken lightly despite a 8lb weights hike. TFRHHHHI BHA117
6 WASDELL DUNDALK (FR)
(17) 20-0361
Br Ch g Spirit One (FR) - Linda Queen (FR)
O Abbadis Racing & D A Harrison Racing
CD
9 10-13
Danny McMenamin J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 5-runner handicap chase here (3m, good to soft) 17 days ago. Very much one to consider reverted to hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA114
7 COVENTRY (IRE) (334) F0/5000- 7 10-10
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Moonstone
Peter Kavanagh (3) J O P Harrison & D A Harrison Racing
B Coolmore
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 16 runs since his last win in 2021 and he came in a below-form ninth in handicap hurdle at Galway (21.9f, heavy) when last seen out 11 months ago for Peter Fahey. Needs to hit the ground running for his new handler TFRHHIII BHA111
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5.
Stewards Note:
CITY DERBY: Following its run on 24/8/2024 it was reported that the horse ran without a tongue strap.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 City Derby (IRE), 7-2 Idem (FR), 5-1 Building Bridges (GB), 6-1 Wasdell Dundalk (FR), 7-1 La Renommee (FR), 14-1 Coventry (IRE), 20-1 Caius Marcius (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 3.37
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)
THE PERTH NOVICES’
LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 5)
for novice three 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) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10
Leading course trainer (19-24): D Sayer (11 wins from 41 runners, 27%) runs HEART ABOVE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (4 wins from 56 runners, 7%) runs WINDS OF WINTER
Longest Traveller: CHANCER DANCER trained by N Kelly, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 CHANCER DANCER (IRE) (46) 043-600 7 11-12
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Sandrinechoix (FR) Mr Oran McGill (5) J
O TGM Maiden Syndicate Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T
B Ms Leah Mc Coy
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who did go close on occasions last year but she’s yet to fire in a trio of starts since returning to action in May, well held seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f) 46 days ago TFRHHHII BHA90
2 PURPLE GOWN (IRE) (48) 3455- 5 11-10
Br Ch m Teofilo (IRE) - Saintly Hertfield (USA)
Joshua Thompson (7) J
O Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who showed some promise over hurdles around the turn of the year Arrives fit and in form from the level, runner-up at Musselburgh (14f) in August. No great surprise to see her get involved returned to this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA88
3 WINDS OF WINTER
(IRE) (17) 000-662
Br Ch m Mahler - Canadian Blaze (IRE)
6 11-10
Brian Hughes J
O Mr J. Fyffe Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Mrs Breda Ryan JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWMoreencouragementsinceswitchedtohandicaps,includingonyarddebutwhensecondof11inhandicaphurdleat thiscourse(20.2f,goodtosoft) 17 days ago, no match for one who had fallen a long way in weights. Respected with Brian Hughes again in the plate TFRHHHHI BHA88
4 CALL BLUE (GB) (17)
0323/-22 BF
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Safari Run (IRE)
7 11-9
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Walters Plant Hire Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but she’s returned from a lengthy absence in good order, second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) 17 days ago, possible she’d have come out on top but for late errors. Has good chance on form. TFRHHHHH BHA87
5 BURGUNDY MAN (FR)
(17) 34//-0556
7 11-7
Br B g Manduro (GER) - Kapirovska (FR) Ben Smith (7) J
O Miss P. A. Carnaby R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mme Elza Petit & Mme Hannah Petit Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who hasn’t really fired back from a long absence this season, no real upturn on the back of a breathing operation when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at this course (20.2f) 17 days ago Others make greater appeal. TFRHHHII BHA85
6 BINGO LITTLE (IRE) (70) 0PP4-60
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Ile En Crise (IRE)
5 11-6
Conor Ring J
O Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B Mr Maurice Garde
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved easy to back and was well held on yard/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (15.7f) in July and again finished well held when last of 13 in handicap at Worcester (23f) later that month. Takes a marked step back in trip following 70 days off Cheekpieces go on. TFRHHIII BHA84
7 BRORA BREEZE (GB)
(9) 60-0
Br B f Shirocco (GER) - Highland Pass
4 11-1
Nathan Moscrop J
O Mr Lee Aldsworth Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B Kingsclere Stud
TIMEFORM VIEWFair 1 1/4m winner on Flat for Andrew Balding. Looked a work-in-progress in juvenile/maiden hurdles and whilst switchto handicaps rates a plus, she hasn’t been pulling up any trees on the level in recent weeks. Market can prove useful as one of 3 runners from this yard TFRHHHII BHA81
8 GRIFTER (GB) (20) 503/P-3
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Fleabiscuit (IRE)
O Mr Shaun Sowray
5 11-0
Sean Quinlan J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Lucayan Stud Ltd PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWRegressiveontheFlatbuthedidatleastshapewithabitmorepromisethanpreviouslyinthisspherewhenthirdof12inhandicaphurdle at Bangor (16.7f) 3 weeks ago, that despite not impressing with his jumping. Task is to build on that now. TFRHHHII BHA78
9 HEART ABOVE
(GB) (8) 003023 BF
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Cool Baranca (GER)
O Margaret Coppola & Dianne Sayer
6 10-13
Conor O’Farrell J
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Emma Sayer Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to get close to his fairly useful bumper form but posted another creditable display when third at Kelso (18f) 8 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Ease back in trip can help on that evidence and he has a race in him from this sort of mark. TFRHHHHI BHA77
10HIGH YIELD (GB)
(81) P/P04-00
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Midsummer Magic
7 10-6
Harry Bannister J
O RM&T Holdings Limited & Neville Ender Sara Ender, Malton T
B Queen Elizabeth II
Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran with credit on a couple of occasions at Market Rasen but not threatened in a couple of starts at that venue upon returning this summer Eased further in weights but passed over in any case TFRHHIII BHA70
11 SOLWAY STAREE (GB)
(365) 033P0P-
Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Kashstaree
O D A Harrison Racing
6 10-5
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B D.A. Harrison Racing Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 5 starts over hurdles last summer, tailed off 3 out when pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (20.2f, heavy) 12 months ago Much more needed on return to action. TFRHHIII BHA68
12 NATIONAL QUESTION (IRE) (9) 050-0
4 10-5
Br Br g Fracas (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B J. S. Bolger
TIMEFORM VIEWOfferedlittleinhandfulofstartsearlierthisyearbutdidmanagesuccessinclassifiedcompanyonFlatatMusselburgh(12.5f)inJuly Mixed bag in that sphere subsequently though and others more persuasive returned to hurdling/from out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA68
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Visor worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7, 10, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Call Blue (GB), 5-1 Heart Above (GB), 11-2 Winds of Winter (IRE), 13-2 Purple Gown (IRE), 10-1 Grifter (GB), 14-1 Chancer Dancer (IRE), Burgundy Man (FR), 22-1 Brora Breeze (GB), High Yield (GB), 28-1 National Question (IRE), 50-1 Bingo Little (IRE), Solway Staree (GB)
CALL BLUE remains a maiden yet she may have bucked that trend but for some late errors when runner-up at Newton Abbot 17 days ago and this could be the day she puts it all together and comes out on top. Purple Gown could yet have more to offer in this sphere and she’s a danger Winds of Winter and Heart Above complete the dangers.
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SIXTH RACE 4.12
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 207YDS) (4,700m)
THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
(Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) (DIV I) for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs CUSACK PARK & WALK ON QUEST
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs CUSACK PARK & WALK ON QUEST
Weightwatcher: ITHAKA won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 7lb to 93
Longest Traveller: SIZE FIVE trained by N Kelly, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 PETRASTAR (GB) (40) 034F-50 CD 9 12-0
Br B g Passing Glance - Petrarchick (USA) Kielan Woods J
O Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B P. G. Horrocks Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner over fences last summer but largely disappointed since, including when last home in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen latest TFRHHIII BHA105
2 BELLE OF ANNANDALE (IRE) (6) 3P0-344 C 5 11-13
Br Ch m Australia - Fountain of Honour (IRE) Brian Hughes J O JAB Adrian Keatley, Malton T
B W. M. Johnstone
TIMEFORM VIEWCourse winner who wasn’t seen to best effect when fourth in Market Rasen handicap hurdle (23.1f, good to firm) last month and arrives on back of creditable fifth of 13 on level at Ayr. Visor back on. Shortlist material. TFRHHHHH BHA104
3 CUSACK PARK (IRE) (40) 5536-24
Br B g Westerner - My Viking Bay (IRE)
O The Buzzard Syndicate
5 11-12
Jack Power (7) J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mrs Mary O’Connor Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on the first of 2 starts in bumpers and made the frame in both outings over timber, latest when respectable fourth of 10 in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to firm) last month. Cheekpieces added for handicap debut and could be a player. TFRHHHII BHA103
4 WALK ON QUEST (IRE) (145) 2/25-4 5 11-10
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Aure Antique (FR)
O The Crick Girls
B Herine Bloodstock
Derek Fox J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWAfterfinishingrunner-upinanIrishpoint,heshapedencouraginglywhenfillingthesamespotinaKelsomaidenhurdleonRulesdebutlastDecember Not in same form either start since but could prove a different proposition now upped in trip on switch to handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA101
5
MALANGEN
(IRE) (17) 123535 C
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Lady’s Locket (IRE)
O T Hunter & D A Harrison Racing
9 11-5
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Miss Madeline Burns Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner who got back on scoreboard at Hexham in June and shaped as if still in good form when fifth in handicap over shorter trip here earlier this month. One of likelier contenders.
6 ITHAKA (IRE) (134) 0PP30-0
TFRHHHII BHA96
8 11-2
Br B g Libranno - Taras Choice Conor Ring J
O National Infrastructure Solutions
B Maurice Stack
Ryan Potter, Sellack T
TIMEFORM VIEW Justified strong support in a Wincanton handicap (21.4f) in March last year but largely well below that level since and finished well held at Ffos Las when last seen in May. Others more appealing.
7 SIZE FIVE (IRE) (640) 60006/-
Br B g Califet (FR) - Strong Lady (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA93
6 11-1
Mr Oran McGill (5) J
O Mrs Shauna Kelly Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T
B Gerard Cosgrave
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who hasn’t been seen since posting encouraging sixth of 16 on handicap debut at Down Royal (17f, soft) 21 months ago Upped significantly in trip on return and is worth monitoring in market.
8 REAGROVE LORD (IRE) (17) 435-533
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Ballerina Queen (IRE)
O Southdean Racing Club
TFRHHHII BHA92
6 10-6
Edward Austin (5) J
George Bewley, Colby T
B Miss Marie Motherway Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but has made the frame in a couple of similar handicaps this season and should give another good account. Cheekpieces on first time TFRHHHII BHA83
9 NORSE REIVER (GB) (128) 006-00
Br B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Rev Up Ruby
5 10-2
Jamie Hamilton J
O Mrs M. B. Thwaites Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T
B Kennie Little Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in a brace of bumpers and beaten a long way all 3 starts in novice hurdles. Best watched on handicap debut from 3lb out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3, 8. Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Belle of Annandale (IRE), 4-1 Walk On Quest (IRE), 13-2 Cusack Park (IRE), Malangen (IRE), Reagrove Lord (IRE), 12-1 Size Five (IRE), 14-1 Ithaka (IRE), 22-1 Petrastar (GB), 33-1 Norse Reiver (GB)
Preference is for BELLE OF ANNANDALE, who left the impression she was worth another crack at this sort of trip when fourth at Market Rasen last month and has the assistance of Brian Hughes. Walk On Quest is low mileage and could prove dangerous on handicap debut, whilst Reagrove Lord can also make his presence felt.
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SEVENTH RACE 4.45
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 207YDS) (4,700m)
THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS
5)
(Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) (DIV II) for 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs NASTASIYA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs MIDNIGHT GOLD
Longest Traveller: IRON HEART trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 447 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 IRON HEART (GB) (17) 12541P 7 12-0
Br B g Muhaarar - Kiyoshi
Sean Bowen J
O Mr Vernon Phillips Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B The Kiyoshi Partnership Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over hurdles at Market Rasen (20.5f) in May and Worcester (23f) in July Respectable third back on the Flat at Nottingham last month but ran modestly back hurdling after 6 weeks off over C&D (good to soft) recently Will need to leave that effort well behind. TFRHHIII BHA104
2 SKYJACK HIJACK (IRE) (31) 3/0-2321
Br B g Jet Away - Mrs Chevalier (IRE)
6 11-13
Sean Quinlan J
O Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B R. J. O’Brien PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWHasimprovedwitheachofhisfivehurdlingruns,gettingoffthemarkin9-runnerhandicaphurdleatCartmel(25.4f,heavy)lastmonth, having nothing to spare but seeing longer trip out well all the same 6lb higher here and further progress not dismissed. TFRHHHHI BHA103
3 MIDNIGHT GOLD (IRE) (123)
U5/21-24 BF
Br B m Fame And Glory - Midnight Fox (IRE)
O Neil Mulholland Racing Club
B Geoffrey Thompson
7 11-12
James Bowen J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed more positive signs when easily winning 8-runner mares’ handicap at Southwell (20.4f) last summer Returned with a good second at Warwick in May but hung left throughout and well beaten at Fontwell later that month. Off since but appeals as the type to bounce back. TFRHHHHH BHA102
4 PURE SIRLOIN
(IRE) (103) 3P/0P-04
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Shedan (IRE)
O The Border Racers
B Mr Patrick Delaney
6 11-10
Conor O’Farrell J
Sandy Forster, Kelso T
TIMEFORM VIEWMadeawinninghandicapdebutatNavaninJanuary2023buthasn’tprogressedashopedsince.OfferedlittleonfirststartfornewyardatKelsoinMay but stepped up on that when fourth of 10 atHexham (23.3f, good to soft) the following month. Dropped another 5lb ahead of this return. TFRHHHII BHA100
5 DALILEO (IRE) (17) 123F53
CD
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)
O THP Racing & D A Harrison Racing
9 11-5
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Barronstown Stud Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in June and has run well in 4 visits to this course since, pulling clear of the remainder when third of 10 on his latest outing 17 days ago Could be in the mix once more. TFRHHHII BHA95
6 INDIAN SUNBIRD (IRE) (15) P512U5
Br B g Hillstar - Mausin (IRE)
O Mr N. Ender
7 11-2
Harry Bannister J
Sara Ender, Malton T
B Corrin Stud & Kevin Lynch Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy S
TIMEFORM VIEW Worcester winner in July, then ran well again when runner-up over same C&D later that month. However, he was below form back there (23f, good) just over a fortnight ago and is probably too high in the handicap for now. TFRHHIII BHA92
7 WESTERN GLEN (IRE) (17) 40P632
Br B m Westerner - New Targets (IRE)
5 10-7
Nathan Moscrop J
O Mr John Coates Mr Richard Smith Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T
B Joseph Smiddy Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form when third of 15 over C&D (good) last month and backed that effort up when runner-up over C&D (good to soft) earlier this month, just no match for a rejuvenated rival. No surprise to see her on the premises again.
8 NASTASIYA (GB) (30) 0/332-35
Br Ch m Archipenko (USA) - Nezhenka
O valueracingclub.co.uk
TFRHHHHI BHA83
6 10-5
Derek Fox J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Miss K. Rausing Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains without a win but she was knocking on the door for Rebecca Menzies and has shaped like a stayer on both starts over hurdles for current connections. This extra yardage should be right up her street so she shouldn’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA81
9 BILBOA RIVER (IRE) (487) R0/2/56U- 8 10-2
Br B g Milan - Terracotta Queen (IRE)
O Miss H. M. McMahon
B James Browne
Edward Austin (5) J
Hannah McMahon, Cousland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Limited hurdler who unseated back over fences at Kelso when last seen 16 months ago 7lb out of the weights and he faces a tough task here. TFRHHIII BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn by No 8. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 8, 9.
Stewards Note:
IRON HEART: Following its run on 9/9/2024 it was reported that the jockey felt something amiss. MIDNIGHT GOLD: Following its run on 26/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Skyjack Hijack (IRE), 7-2 Western Glen (IRE), 7-1 Dalileo (IRE), 8-1 Midnight Gold (IRE), 12-1 Pure Sirloin (IRE), Indian Sunbird (IRE), Nastasiya (GB), 16-1 Iron Heart (GB), 40-1 Bilboa River (IRE)
Cases can be made for plenty of these, and it could pay to take a chance on the returning MIDNIGHT GOLD, who was well beaten when sent off favourite at Fontwell back in May but appeals as the type to bounce back for her in-form yard Second choice is Skyjack Highjack, who opened his account at Cartmel last month and continues to go from strength to strength. Western Glen can edge out Nastasiya for third spot.
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EIGHTH RACE 5.15
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)
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OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5)
(Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for four and five yrs old ™ Total prize fund £4999
Leading course trainer (19-24): L Russell (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs HAY MEADOW
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs HAY MEADOW
Longest Traveller: DRUMLEE MYTH trained by S McParlan, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse
1 PEACE MOTIVATOR (GB) (25) 1 D 4 11-7
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Ssafa
Beau Morgan (5) J
O Mr R. Kent Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd
TIMEFORM VIEW £10,000 3-y-o, Massaat gelding. Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 5-runner bumper at Worcester (2m) 25 days ago, leading final 50 yds and running on. In good hands and he’s respected under a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 DRUMLEE MYTH (IRE) (63) F-23 5 11-2
Br B g Watar (IRE) - Kentford Myth
O Mr Sean McParlan
B Seamus Mullins
Mr N. McParlan (3) J
Sean McParlan, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Every chance when fell last sole start in Irish points and it’s been a positive start in this sphere, runner-up at Hexham in June prior to a good third in 14-runner contest at Wexford (16.7f) a month later. Well worthy of respect. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 KASHCHEI (GB) (135)
3
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Leblon (IRE)
O Mrs Karen Drinkwater
4 11-0
Robert Dunne J
Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Solstice S
TIMEFORM VIEW £10,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. 15/2, offered something to work on when third of 9 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f) on debut back in May, fading final 1f Can do better with that under his belt but others rate stronger for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 CLOUDSARECLEARING (GB) (-)
Br Gr f Scorpion (IRE) - Madam Cloud (IRE)
4 10-7
Ben Smith (7) J
O Mr Raymond Cooper R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Wood Farm Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Scorpion filly Dam (h92), lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdle winner (stayed 25f) but who was ungenuine Spider’s Bite. Likely best watched on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
5
HAY MEADOW (IRE) (193)
51-
Br B f Wings of Eagles (FR) - Give Us A Look (IRE)
4 10-7
Conner McCann (7) J
O The Eagle Partnership Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B William Codd Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £42,000 4-y-o, Wings of Eagles filly Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Clash of D Titans. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Mar 17). In good hands and she’d be of interest if the market spoke in her favour on bumper debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
Irish-raider DRUMLEE MYTH showed enough in 2 starts this summer to think a race of this nature is well within reach and he could well be the way to go Debutant-winner Peace Motivator rates the chief danger, ahead of point-scorer Hay Meadow.
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Steward
ADRIAN SMITH
Assistant Steward
LYNDSAY ALLAN
Raceday Assistant
LAUREN THOMSON
Starters
RYAN COLLEY
STUART TURNER
Judge
DI CLARK
Clerk of the Scales
KARL CURRAN
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
LINDA PORTER
JAMES BONAR
CYRIL JOHNSTONE
JOHN KIDD
Handicapper MARTIN GREENWOOD
Veterinary Officers
ARTHUR KIDD
DUNCAN MACDONALD
Veterinary Surgeons ANDREW HUMPHRIES
EUGENIO CILLAN-GARCIA
WILL MARSHALL
SUSIE ARMSTRONG
Medical Officers
DR ELLIOTT
DR JOHNSTON
DR TUT
NURSE LOUISE
Commentator
ALEX FUSSEY
Betting Ring Manager
DARREN IRVING
CONDITIONS
First Race 1.20 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW EBF MARES’ NATIONAL HUNT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, and which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, September 20th and pay £19 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb With sincere thanks to Weatherbys who kindly sponsored this race and shall present a memento to the winning owner, as well as £50 to the groom of the best turned out in the race Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. 11 entries at £19. - Closed September 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.52 - THE REMEMBERING TIM HARDIE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £29 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Family and Friends of Tim Hardie shall kindly present a Silver Grouse Challenge Trophy to the winning Owner as well as mementoes to Owner, Trainer and Jockey and a £50 cash prize to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse 8 entries, 2 at £6 and 6 at £29 - Closed September 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.27 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £23 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £18 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Perth Executive shall present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition they will present a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 23rd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 13 entries at £23. - Closed September 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.02 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, 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 responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 26th April, 2025. 12 entries, 1 at £6 and 11 at £32. - Closed September 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.37 - THE PERTH NOVICES’ LIMITED 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 novice three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, September 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Perth Executive shall present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £50 to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse 16 entries at £30 - Closed September 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.12 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) (DIV I) 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, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, September 20th and pay £16 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Perth Executive shall present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 13 entries at £16. - Closed September 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.45 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) (DIV II) 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, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, September 20th and pay £16 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Penalties, after September 14th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Perth Executive shall present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 13 entries at £16. - Closed September 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 5.15 - THE FOLLOW @racingtv ON INSTAGRAM OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, September 20th and pay £15 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race The Perth Executive shall present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £50 to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. 10 entries at £15. - Closed September 20th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
