Perth Racecard - Thursday 25th September by Weatherbys

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26 CORACH RAMBLER (IRE) (34)

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

O The Ramblers

10-P544

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

at the

late having quickened 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

Saddlecloth number

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) 9. Days since the horse last run

Horse’s age

Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

Jockey 13. Horses Trainer & Their Location 14.

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.

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.

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

Cheltenham Festival, idling

Obvious chance if he doesn’t

back.

HHHHI

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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HORSE WELFARE

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NEW CLAIMING PROCEDURES

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WHERE TO EAT & DRINK

DAY 1 2

FOOD

Cafe 1613

Paddock & Chips

Well Hung & Tender

The Whole Hog

DRINK

The Barn

Pommery Champagne Bar

Bonnie Jockey

Nelson Bar

Last Ditch Bar

Cocktails

T in the Trailer

FIRST RACE 1.58

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

THE ELSTON SUPPORTS UK FINANCIAL ADVISERS EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)

(EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares ™ Total prize fund £8500

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (41 wins from 127 runners, 32%) runs KENISA SPORT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R M Smith (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs EASTER GETAWAY

Longest Travellers: KENISA SPORT trained by G Elliott & HERJA trained by P Griﬃn - both Ireland.

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

colours no horse

1 HERJA (IRE) (21) 43-22F1 D 5 11-7

Br Br m Policy Maker (IRE) - Crofton Trail (IRE)

O Mr Gerry McGladery

B Ronan & James Griﬃn

Brian Hughes J

Patrick Griﬃn, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice at the start of the season and didn’t have to improve when seeing off Kottayam by 7 1/2 lengths to get off the mark in maiden at Sedgeﬁeld (2 1/2m, good) 3 weeks ago Will need more under a penalty TFRHHHII BHA108

2 KENISA SPORT (FR) (76) P/202-11

Br Ch m No Risk At All (FR) - Brasilia Sport (FR)

5 11-7

Sean Bowen J

O Mrs L Rabson Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B S.C.E.A Haras de L’Etoile & P Matzinger

Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it third time lucky in bumpers at Downpatrick in May and struck at the ﬁrst time of asking over hurdles in 2m Kilbeggan maiden in July Deﬁnitely more to come, particularly at 2 1/2m. Hard to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 BIGLESISBACK (GB) (145) 0

5 11-0

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Asturienne Derek Fox J

O Mr K. Alexander Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mr Kenneth Alexander Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hampered at a crucial stage when mid-division in a Punchestown bumper on debut in May. This close relation to the same owner’s useful hurdler Doddiethegreat could come into her own now jumping over longer trips. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 EASTER GETAWAY (GB) (84) 0-0

6 11-0

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Easter Vic Henry Brooke J

O Mr Robert H. Goldie R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Robert H. Goldie

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced sole start in point bumper in February and always behind on C&D hurdle debut in July TFRHIIII BHA-

5 KOTTAYAM (FR) (21) 243F2

5 11-0

Br B m Manatee - Ubriska (FR) Lee Edwards J

O Hold My Beer Syndicate Patrick Neville Leyburn T

B Scea L’Aubay & Couetil Elevage

TIMEFORM VIEW Close second only start in points. Has also reached the frame on all 3 completed starts over hurdles this summer (7 1/2 lengths second to Herja at Sedgeﬁeld latest) but her form is only modest. TFRHHHII BHA100

6 LOWLANDS (IRE) (333)

450-

6 11-0

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Broadway Boulevard (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Greystoke Owners Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Patrick F. Callinan Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t achieve enough in 3 bumpers in the ﬁrst half of last season to mark her down as one likely to make a successful start to her hurdle career back from 11 months off Has had wind surgery TFRHHIII BHA-

7 MOUNTAIN MOLLY (IRE) (213) 15/53-

6 11-0

Br B m Mount Nelson - Reynard’s Glen (IRE) Patrick Wadge J

O The Ormello Way & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Gareth Metcalfe

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who was placed in 19.5f Ayr maiden hurdle in February A lightly-raced proﬁle provides the hope for better this season but she’ll need to improve a fair bit to trouble Kenisa Sport. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: SCARLET O’TARA 6 11 7 Charlie Hammond 6-5 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 6.

Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Kenisa Sport (FR), 8-1 Herja (IRE), 12-1 Biglesisback (GB), 14-1 Mountain Molly (IRE), 16-1 Kottayam (FR), 20-1 Lowlands (IRE), 250-1 Easter Getaway (GB)

This looks an excellent opportunity for KENISA SPORT to make it 2-2 over hurdles. The well-bred Biglesisback didn’t really get the chance to show what she could do in a big-ﬁeld bumper at the Punchestown Festival in the spring and it wouldn’t be a surprise were she the one to give the selection most to think about.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS ESSENTIALLY DANGEROUS WHERE HORSES ARE INVOLVED YOU ARE ASKED NOT TO USE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ANYWHERE IN THE GRANDSTAND ENCLOSURE AND PARTICULARLY NEAR THE WINNERS ENCLOSURE.

SECOND RACE 2.33

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

THE CENTENARY SILVER PLATE 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)

Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (41 wins from 127 runners, 32%) runs LIGHTKEEPER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Bowen (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs KING ROLY Longest Traveller: LIGHTKEEPER trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 LIGHTKEEPER (IRE) (17) 560321 CD 7 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Our Victoria (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Barstool Prophets Syndicate Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr & Mrs R. & N. Furlong Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW 17/2, career best when winning 6-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good) 17 days ago by 1 1/4 lengths from reopposing King Roly, holding on gamely Shouldn’t be much between them on the revised terms. TFRHHHHI BHA131

INOX

ALLEN (FR) (155) 34/3001- CD 7 11-9

Br Br g Masked Marvel - Bienvenue Allen (FR)

Alan Doyle (5) J

O Thunder Holdings, Milne & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mr Bruno Vagne Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved with a visor added and returned to positive tactics when a dominant winner of a C&D handicap in April on only his second outing over fences. TFRHHHHH BHA130

3 KING ROLY (GB) (17) 2-1P412 CD BF

6 10-13

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Roll On Ruby (IRE) James Bowen J

O KIT and ROLY partnership Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B John Bryan Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Second chase success when getting on top late on over C&D last month. Bettered that form when 1 1/4 lengths second of 6 to reopposing Lightkeeper back here (good) 17 days ago Should give another good account for in-form stable TFRHHHHI BHA120

4 CHIEF SUNDAY (FR) (182) 441122-

Br B g Tunis (POL) - Templiere (FR)

5 10-9

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Options O Syndicate Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Severine Sourd & Come Ligerot

Options Energy Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive when ﬁnishing in the ﬁrst 2 on all 4 handicap hurdle starts last season, winning twice. This longer trip should be within range and he’s bred to make a chaser TFRHHHII BHA116

5 FRISBY (IRE) (17) 2/343-34

7 10-5

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Je T’Aime (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Hold My Beer, B Hague, M Lee & A Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinmaiden/handicaphurdlesoverthistriphereinthespring.Off4monthsleftimpressionoutingjustneededwhen81/4lengthsfourthof6toLightkeeper and King Roly on C&D chase debut (good) 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Should have more to offer but is 3lb out of handicap TFRHHHII BHA109

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: AUTUMN RETURN (IRE) 7 10 6 Jamie Hamilton 9-2 (Ruth Jefferson) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Inox Allen (FR), 3-1 Lightkeeper (IRE), King Roly (GB), 6-1 Frisby (IRE), 10-1 Chief Sunday (FR)

If INOX ALLEN is in the same mood as when dominating a similar race over C&D in the spring an 11lb rise may not prevent him following up King Roly can turn around recent C&D form with Lightkeeper and ﬁll the forecast spot.

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THIRD RACE 3.08

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) colours

Leading course trainer (20-25): R M Smith (12 wins from 165 runners, 7%) runs JUST WINGING IT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R M Smith (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs JUST WINGING IT

Longest Traveller: COSMIC SOUL trained by P Neville, Leyburn, 203 miles.

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

1 BURNING IT UP (IRE) (153) 355432-

Br B g Milan - Burnt It Up (IRE)

O Mr H. W. Turcan

5 11-12

Bruce Lynn J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr Alan Broderick Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules who matched the pick of his form in novice/maiden company when second of 12 on handicap debut at this course (20.2f, soft) in April. Has scope for further improvement but this drop back in trip isn’t sure to suit. TFRHHHHI BHA95

2 NATHAN WELLS (GB) (8) 436P44

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Wells (IRE)

O Mr A. B. Hamilton

B Howard Barton Stud & Newsells Park Stud

6 11-9

Alan Doyle (5) J

Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs but shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Kelso (18.1f, good) 8 days ago, possibly paying late for chasing the generous gallop Should remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA92

3 COSMIC SOUL (IRE) (39)

050/-

Br Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - My Spirit (IRE)

O M Lee, D Lee, C Jolley & P Neville

B Kilcarn Stud & Sunderland Holding Inc

5 11-3

Brian Hughes J

Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat (stays 2m), successful in July but possibly amiss last time Tailed off/let down by jumping in juvenile events when last seen over hurdles in 2023/24. TFRHHHII BHA86

4 CLAN CHIEFTAIN (GB)

(8) 506-533

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Pink Symphony

5 11-1

Dylan Johnston (3) J

O Leitch & Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose T

B Mrs Fitri Hay

TIMEFORM VIEW Better signs over hurdles the last twice, ﬁnishing a creditable third of 10 in handicap at Kelso (18.1f, good) 8 days ago Shouldn’t be far away again with a repeat. TFRHHHHI BHA84

5 THE GEORDIE GINGE (IRE) (8) 64240-0

Br Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Our Pollyanna (IRE)

7 11-1

Benjamin Macey (7) J

O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T

B Cyril O’Hara

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who went with no encouragement when last of 11 in handicap hurdle (125/1) at Kelso (18.1f, good) 8 days ago, never travelling well. Hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA84 (-4)

6 TOP

FLIGHT

CENTURY (FR) (17) 051254 C BF

Br B g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Wild Blossom (GER)

4 11-0

Charlie Maggs (5) J

O Mr P. Bamford Adam Nicol, Seahouses T

B Gestut Romerhof R & E Bamford Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in July and back on track when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.2f, good, 3/1) 17 days ago Not taken lightly TFRHHHHH BHA85

7 JUST WINGING IT (IRE) (153) 600000-

Br Ch g Jet Away - Copper River (IRE)

5 10-5

Sean Quinlan J

O Carnaby, Thomson & Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B T. Nolan & K. Leavy Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown little in a bumper/handful of starts over hurdles. Easy enough to look elsewhere from 4lb out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA70

8 WILLY NILLY (IRE) (17)

P/40-0P0

Br B g Morpheus - Subtle Shimmer

O Abbadis Racing & D A Harrison Racing

B Cloneymore Farm Ltd

8 10-5

Danny McMenamin J

Lisa Harrison, Wigton T

Atlas Concrete Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden over jumps with little recent form. Opposable from 5lb out of the handicap TFRHHIII BHA69

9 SOLWAY STAREE (GB) (14) P/0050-0

Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Kashstaree

O D A Harrison Racing

7 10-5

Peter Kavanagh J

Lisa Harrison, Wigton T

B D.A. Harrison Racing Atlas Concrete Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Of little account these days and easily passed over from 8lb out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA66

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: HEART ABOVE 6 10 13 Conor O’Farrell 5-2 (Dianne Sayer) 12 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Top Flight Century (FR), 10-3 Burning It Up (IRE), 4-1 Clan Chieftain (GB), 9-2 Nathan Wells (GB), 10-1 Cosmic Soul (IRE), 28-1 Just Winging It (IRE), 40-1 Willy Nilly (IRE), 80-1 The Geordie Ginge (IRE), Solway Staree (GB)

TOP FLIGHT CENTURY is developing a good course record and is taken to notch a second career win, possibly at the expense of Burning It Up, who is arguably the most interesting of these moving forward but isn’t sure to be suited by the drop back in trip Nathan Wells and Clan Chieftain also merit consideration.

FIGURES IN BRACKETS

Figures in brackets after the horse’s name indicates days since last ran.

Perth Festival

April - Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24

Afternoon Raceday

May - Wednesday 13

Ladies Day

May - Thursday 14

Gold Cup Day

June - Sunday 7

Summer Raceday

July - Thursday 2

Family Raceday

July - Sunday 12

Stone of Destiny Raceday

August - Saturday 15

Afternoon Raceday

September - Monday 7

Glorious Finale

September - Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24

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FOURTH RACE 3.43

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

THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

4)

(Go North Red Rum Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) 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 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (41 wins from 127 runners, 32%) runs THEHAIRYFELLA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Sayer (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs SEAN OG

Weightwatcher: EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE won oﬀ a handicap mark of 103, his rating is now down 6lb to 97

Longest Traveller: THEHAIRYFELLA trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

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

1 SEAN

OG

(IRE) (17) 341344 7 12-0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Genesta (IRE) Henry Brooke J

O SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Gerard Mullins Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Cartmel in June and has made the frame on each of his 3 subsequent starts, ﬁnishing fourth of 8 in what proved to be a falsely-run race over C&D earlier this month. Down 1lb and shouldn’t be far away granted a strong pace to aim at TFRHHHII BHA106

2 SAFE DESTINATION (GB) (159) 211224- D

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Leighton Lass

7 12-0

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr Malcolm Berryman Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Yorton Farm Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWAppearedtoturnthecornerlastseason,provingfarmoreconsistentthaninpreviouscampaigns,winning3timesandrunner-up3timesfrom7appearances. Too bad to be true at Haydock when last seen in April and it’s not hard to envisage this 7-y-o resuming with a very bold show. TFRHHHHH BHA106

3 MONOCHROMIX (FR)

(153) 552406- 7 11-13

Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Lounamix (FR) Patrick Wadge J

O Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Az. Agr. Le Ferriere Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Found just one too good for the third time over fences in 4-runner Ayr handicap (3m, heavy) in January However, he has failed to make an impact in 3 subsequent starts and is 0-17 overall. Yard also saddles Cosmic Blizzard. TFRHHIII BHA105

4 COSMIC BLIZZARD (IRE)

(139) 13411-1 D

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Tara Belle (IRE)

6 11-13

Derek Fox J

O County Set Four & L V Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mrs Norah Ahern Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Rollstud Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 13 attempts under Rules in Ireland, but has won 4 times between the ﬂags since the turn of the year and it’ll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting on debut for new connections. TFRHHHII BHA105

5 HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE) (27) 3133-44 BF 8 11-10

Br Br g Westerner - Dedoctorsdaughter (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Fools and Horses Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B John Bowler Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways at Newcastle in March and placed next 2 starts. Disappointing both appearances for new yard since returning from a break in July, but interesting back up in trip here (good third at Musselburgh on sole previous run at around 3m) having edged down the weights. TFRHHHHI BHA102

6

HALF

TRACK

(IRE) (153) 240436- 9 11-8

Br B g Fame And Glory - Presenting Brook (IRE)

O Kildonan Gold Racing & Kinneston Racing

Jamie Hamilton J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Jimmy Lawler Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty consistent hurdler, but his jumping has been far from assured in 4 runs over fences to date and it’s probably best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA100

7 EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE

(IRE) (17)

P-42P42 D 9 11-5

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

O Yermanmilan Syndicate

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr James Cummins & Ms Jacqueline Taylor Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Losing run stretches back almost 2 years and he’s rather hit-and-miss nowadays Conversely, he put in a good shift when a clear second over this C&D recently (Sean Og back in fourth) and won’t be without a chance if going to post for this. Engaged 4.50 here Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA97

8 UPFORDEBATE (IRE) (29) 16P6-51 D 6 10-11

Br B g Mount Nelson - Mrs Peachey (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Mrs Gail Kidd Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWCamegoodoverhurdlesatAyrinFebruaryandopenedchaseaccountatthesecondattemptwhengettingontopclosehomeatHexham(24.2f,goodtoﬁrm) last month. 3lb nudge no great hardship and forecast slower ground won’t be an issue (Ayr hurdles win was on soft), so he’s one to consider TFRHHHII BHA89

9 THEHAIRYFELLA (IRE) (34) P3154P D

Br B g Presenting - Cherry Black (IRE)

O Mr D. J. Barry

10 10-9

Benjamin Macey (7) J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T B Bernard Fenton

Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scraped home when opening his account at Downpatrick (23.7f, good to ﬁrm) in July and this unreliable 10-y-o is opposable on the back of a tame effort at Kilbeggan. TFRHHIII BHA87

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: PEEJAYBEE (FR) 8 11 13 James Bowen 13-2 (Peter & Michael Bowen) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 6, 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6, 9.

Stewards Note:

SAFE DESTINATION: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse may be feeling the long season.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Safe Destination (GB), 11-2 Cosmic Blizzard (IRE), 6-1 Everyday Champagne (IRE), 13-2 Upfordebate (IRE), 7-1 Sean Og (IRE), Hold Onto The Line (IRE), 14-1 Thehairyfella (IRE), 16-1 Monochromix (FR), 25-1 Half Track (IRE)

Just as he did during the 2023/24 campaign, SAFE DESTINATION made a winning seasonal reappearance last season and the 7-y-o is taken to do the same again this time round. He may have most to fear from Hold Onto The Line, who hasn’t ﬁred in two starts for this yard but this step back up in trip could be just what the doctor ordered. Sean Og also enters calculations, along with multiple point winner Cosmic Blizzard and Upfordebate

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FIFTH RACE 4.18

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

THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £22500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £9088, 2nd £4543, 3rd £2273, 4th £1136, 5th £567. (Penalty Value £11882.25)

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (41 wins from 127 runners, 32%) runs BOSTON RAJJ

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs CHASING FIRE

Longest Traveller: BOSTON RAJJ trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

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

1 THE REAL WHACKER (IRE)

Br B g Mahler - Credit Box (IRE)

O Neville, Mann, Duffus & Dennis-Price

(175) 5/U1454- D

9 12-0

Brian Hughes J

Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Mrs B. Keane Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdle form in 2022 and developed into avery smart chaser Made all in the CharlieHall in November but had his limitations exposed in top-end Group 1s subsequently Bigger targets lie ahead but may get his own way in front under Brian Hughes here. Not dismissed back in a handicap hurdle TFRHHHII BHA146

2 CHASING FIRE

Br B g Maxios - Kahara

(GB) (154) 21/0P03- CD 8 10-13

Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof

Cedar Invest Limited, Betano S TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner had a disappointing time over fences last season but proved he retained plenty of ability when third in a 7-runner handicap hurdle (20.2f) here in April, despite again racing lazily Sean Bowen back aboard and could be interesting having ﬁrst crack at a staying trip over hurdles. TFRHHHHH BHA131

3 IMPERIAL DATA (IRE) (31) 4-45311 D

Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Rindoon’s Sister (IRE)

8 10-10

Richie McLernon J

O Mr E. A. Brook Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T

B Joe & Mel Power Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWProvedbetterthanevertolandadouble/defyacareer-highmark(followinganotherbreathingoperation)whenwinningan8-runnerhandicap at Cartmel last month. In ﬁne heart as he bids for the hat-trick but unlikely to have much in hand following a 4lb rise TFRHHHII BHA128

IDEM

(FR) (196) 20R140-

Br B g Rail Link - Reﬂexion (FR)

7 10-9

Patrick Wadge J

O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWell-backedwhenrunner-upinthisraceonreappearancelastseason.Didn’tlookthemoststraightforwardsubsequentlybutdidwinaKelsohandicapunder a skilful ride from this jockey prior to ending the season in good nick. Capable of running a big race if ﬁrst-time blinkers do the trick. TFRHHHHI BHA127

5 BOSTON RAJJ (IRE)

(6) 124353

Br Ch g Rajj (IRE) - Letitia Rea (IRE)

7 10-2

Benjamin Macey (7) J

O Mr D. J. Barry Gordon Elliott, Ireland T B Lisheen Stud Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformtowinahurdleatSligo(25.8f)inJunebuthasbeenoperatingovershorterdistancessince,concedingweighttoallwhenadistantthird in a Downpatrick novice hurdle (21.5f) 6 days ago Could be more competitive back in a staying handicap under a good-value claimer TFRHHHII BHA120

6 MOONBOW (FR) (40) 10-3131 C

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Scheme of The Moon (FR)

5 10-2

Charlie Maggs (5) J

O Mr J Fyffe and Mrs W Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B S.C.E.A Ecurie Haras Des Marais Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of three of his 7 races, including asecond hurdles success on handicapdebut at thiscourse (20.2f) last month, despite again showing an awkward head carriage Unexposed over this longer trip but races from 4lb out of the handicap in better company here. Engaged 3.08 Perth Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA116

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: BUILDING BRIDGES 8 11 9 Mr Oran McGill 3-1 (Gary McGill) 6 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Chasing Fire (GB), 7-2 Imperial Data (IRE), 9-2 Idem (FR), 11-2 The Real Whacker (IRE), 7-1 Moonbow (FR), 8-1 Boston Rajj (IRE)

CHASING FIRE proved he still retained plenty of ability when third in a 2 1/2m handicap here at the end of last season and could well have scope to progress as a staying hurdler He appeals most re-united with Sean Bowen, with Idem feared most in ﬁrst-time headgear, having ﬁnished a well-backed runner-up in this race on reappearance last year Very smart chaser The Real Whacker will have bigger targets ahead but isn’t discounted if Brian Hughes is allowed to dictate the pace.

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Race preview from Weatherbys

It is great to be back on track for the second day of the Glorious Finale fixture and before looking ahead to this afternoon’s Jumpers To Followsponsored contest, I wanted to thank everyone who purchased a book on courseyesterdayandalsoSeanBowen, fortakingthetimetosigncopiesbefore racingstarted.

The penultimate race on today’s card is a 0-105 Class 5 handicap hurdle, in which seven horses go to post. The 3m contest was won last year by Skyjack Hijack,whowentontowinhisnextfour starts, whilst Rebecca Menzies took the 2022 renewal with You Name Him. The Sedgefield-based trainer runs You SomeGirl this afternoon and the mare is unpenalised for her recent Uttoxeter success, as that came in a conditional jockeys’race

That victory came just nine days ago and if the quick turnaround doesn’t impact her performance, she is likely to go well again.

The consistent The Flying Poet representstheOllyMurphy-SeanBowen combination, a team who have done particularly well at this track in recent times,whilstlocaltrainerNickAlexander relies upon the evergreen Artic Mann, havinghadacoupleofoptionsatentry stage. The 11-year-old was a winner at this track in May of last year and ran well when second here earlier in the month,undertoday’syoungrider.Softer

ground would, however, have been preferable.

Lizzie Quinlan’s Evenwood Sonofagun was just 1½ lengths behind Artic Mann when third here last time and won’t mind the drying ground, whilst Diane Sayer’s Wearelongterm was declared anon-runnerinthesameevent,dueto the good ground. Another who would prefer a little more cut under foot, he remains lightly-raced and although still a maiden under Rules, hails from a stable in fine form at present. Sayer enjoyed a double at Kelso last week, which included the victory of stablestar The Navigator (in another JTFsponsored contest), then saddled a winner on the Flat at Ayr the following day. Her horses are clearly in rude healthatpresent.

GordonElliotthadthreehorsesentered but relies solely on the four-year-old Gerrys Wish, who has been busy of late. The El Salvador filly finished only mid-divisionatNavanonSaturdayand takesamarkedstepupintriphere.

Lisa Harrison’s Dalileo completes the line-up, the 10-year-old another who finished behind Spit Spot here earlier in the month and has plenty of ground to make up with both Artic Mann and Evenwood Sonofagun. He has now had 80 starts under Rules – 50 of which havecomeoverhurdles–andisjust3lb higherthanwhenwinningovercourseand-distanceongoodgroundinJuly.It ishardtoenvisageanyfurtherprogress atthisstage,forallthatheshouldenjoy conditions.

SIXTH RACE 4.53

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

THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 5)

(Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualiﬁer) 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 (20-25): G Elliott (41 wins from 127 runners, 32%) runs GERRYS WISH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Sayer (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs WEARELONGTERM Longest Traveller: GERRYS WISH trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

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

1 ARTIC MANN (GB) (17) 35P3-42 C

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Line Artic (FR)

O Alexander, Baxter & Jardine-Paterson

11 12-0

Dominic Hislop (10) J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Wood Farm Stud Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran course winner who ran right up to best when third over 20f here in April and ran as well as could be expecting back from 4 months off when runner-up over C&D 17 days ago Should remain competitive if in similar form here. TFRHHHII BHA104

2 EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (IRE) (17) 112063 D

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Ravish

7 11-13

Sean Quinlan J O Mrs D Chapman & Mrs E Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd Bolton Mill Holiday Park S

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedquickﬁredoubleatCartmelinMaybutlookedtohavelosthiswaypriortobouncedbackwhenthird(behindArticMann)inasimilarcontestoverC&D earlier this month (badly hampered early). Moved through the race as if back in form that day and ought to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA103

3 YOU SOME GIRL (IRE) (9)

45-0031 D

Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Kallisti (IRE)

O Derek Thompson & Partners

8 11-13

Charlie Maggs (5) J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T

B Michael Ward Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedahat-trickaround3mlastNovemberandafterasteadystarttothisseasonarrivesbackatthetopofhergame,comingfromlasttowinasteadilyrun11-runner conditionals’handicapatUttoxeter(23.3f,good)9daysago Makesplentyofappealoffanunchangedmarkbackdowningrade TFRHHHHI BHA103 (+4)

4 THE FLYING POET (IRE) (20) 20-2522

Br B g Milan - Bawnmore Lass (IRE)

O Olly Murphy Racing Club

6 11-7

Sean Bowen J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mr E. Mulryan Betano S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced 6-y-o who has shaped well in handicaps this season, runner-up for the third time in 4 races when chasing home a well-treated rival at Worcester (23f) earlier this month. Tongue strap now added to cheekpieces and this looks a good opportunity to get off the mark. TFRHHHHH BHA97

5 DALILEO (IRE) (17) 613354 CD

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)

10 11-5

Peter Kavanagh J

O THP Racing & D A Harrison Racing Lisa Harrison, Wigton T

B Barronstown Stud Atlas Concrete Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in July and had been running with credit prior to turning in a lacklustre effort when ﬁnishing a well held fourth (behind two of today’s rivals) in a C&D handicap 17 days ago Needs to bounce back and likely requires further respite from the handicapper TFRHHIII BHA95

6 GERRYS WISH (IRE) (5)

006630

Br B f El Salvador (IRE) - Another Katie (IRE)

O Gers Apostles Syndicate

B Mr P. Murphy

4 11-1

James Bowen J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseonhandicapdebutwhenthirdatWexford(20.5f)lastmonth,unluckynottofinishcloserinfirst-timecheekpieceshavingbeenshortofroom.Unableto build on that when midfield in a Navan handicap (19f) 5 days ago but she’s in good hands and could get back on track over this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA96

7 WEARELONGTERM (IRE) (66) 0PP6-34 D 8 10-13

Br B g Milan - Fair Ina (IRE)

O Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer

Henry Brooke J

Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Paramount Farms Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit and miss over hurdles/fences this year, hinted at a revival in a handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f) in June but took a step backwards when a well beaten fourth over the same C&D the following month. Reverts to hurdles but others look more solid. TFRHHIII BHA89

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: SIZE FIVE (IRE) 6 10 10 Mr Oran McGill 5-2 (Noel C Kelly) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 The Flying Poet (IRE), 11-4 You Some Girl (IRE), 13-2 Gerrys Wish (IRE), 7-1 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE), 8-1 Artic Mann (GB), 16-1 Dalileo (IRE), Wearelongterm (IRE)

THE FLYING POET has bumped into a couple of well-treated rivals this season and in a race lacking obvious pace, he could be well-placed to get off the mark under a positive Sean Bowen ride You Some Girl merits plenty of respect back down in grade off an unchanged mark following her recent Uttoxeter success, while Evenwood Sonofagun shaped as though right back to form when third over C&D last time

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SEVENTH RACE 5.23

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

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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8500

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)

Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (40 wins from 140 runners, 29%) runs KOPA KILANA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs KOPA KILANA

Weightwatcher: MALANGEN won oﬀ a handicap mark of 97, his rating is now down 8lb to 89

Longest Traveller: LIGHTNING FLASH trained by N & W Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 376 miles.

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

1 LIGHTNING FLASH (IRE) (153) 200020-

5 12-0

Br B g Mount Nelson - Golden Mole (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Legends Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m winner but only seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle over C&D (soft) 153 days ago Handily weighted if resurgent after a break though TFRHHHII BHA100

2 OVIDSTOWN HILL (GB) (49) 060-45

6 11-11

Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Kizzy May (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (5) J

O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T

B Dermot Rogers

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 5 in claiming hurdle at Sligo (17.9f, good to soft) 49 days ago on his ﬁnal run for Gordon Elliott. Needs this yard/handicap debut to spark improvement. TFRHHIII BHA97

3 MAILLOT BLANC (GB) (84) 546-514 C D

8 11-11

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Santoria (FR) Bruce Lynn J

O Kinneston Racing

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in June and not disgraced off a 5lb higher mark when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle here (23.9f, good to soft) 84 days ago One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA97

4 FINDTHETIME

(IRE) (33) 60-5546 D

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE)

O Tor Side Racing

B Kenilworth House Stud

9 11-7

James Bowen J

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 14 runs since his last win in 2024 Only sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (25.4f, good) 33 days ago so others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA93

5 STATE OF HONOR (IRE) (8) 02120-P

Br B m Fame And Glory - Nirphania (GER)

O Miss H. M. McMahon

B Ms Amanda Torrens

8 11-7

Benjamin Macey (7) J

Hannah McMahon, Cousland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler for Tim Vaughan last September Off 11 months/changed yards for £1,000 before being pulled up in 2m2f Kelso handicap hurdle 8 days ago Lots to prove now. TFRHHIII BHA93 (-4)

6 KOPA

KILANA

(IRE) (17) 03-3342

Br B g Milan - Kophinou (FR)

O Ladies in Racing 1

8 11-5

Sean Bowen J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mr R. Bryan Betano S

TIMEFORM VIEW Now 24 runs without a win but he posted a good second of 13 for his new handler in handicap hurdle over C&D (good) 17 days ago A likely player nudged up 1lb TFRHHHHH BHA91

7 MALANGEN (IRE) (17) 514020 CD

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Lady’s Locket (IRE)

O T Hunter & D A Harrison Racing

10 11-3

Peter Kavanagh J

Lisa Harrison, Wigton T

B Miss Madeline Burns Atlas Concrete Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW A 4-time course winner and not disgraced when eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good) 17 days ago This veteran can’t be dismissed off an easing mark. TFRHHHHI BHA89

8 PERFECT ARCH (IRE) (225) 0/20564-

Br B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Willow Beck

8 10-9

Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr S. G. West Simon West, Middleham T

B Lynn Lodge Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time when a fair fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 7 months ago Since had a wind op and needs to hit the ground running if he’s to gain a ﬁrst win. TFRHHIII BHA81

9

MYFAVOURITESISTER (IRE) (17) P55-20U 6 10-5

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Credit Box (IRE)

Charlie Maggs (5) J

O My Favourite Sister Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Mrs B. Keane Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, running well (still close up) when unseated rider last in handicap here (23.9f, good) 17 days ago Can give a good account. Engaged 5.25 here Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA77

10MR GLOBALIST (IRE) (8) 2-P5565

Br Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Trimurti (USA)

6 10-4

Sean Quinlan J

O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Niarchos Family

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who was second in a Sedgeﬁeld novice in March and has been comfortably held since. TFRHHIII BHA76 (-3)

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8, 10

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 8.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Kopa Kilana (IRE), 5-1

Maillot Blanc (GB), 17-2 Malangen (IRE), Myfavouritesister (IRE), 11-1 Mr Globalist (IRE), 12-1 Findthetime (IRE), 14-1 Lightning Flash (IRE), Perfect Arch (IRE), 25-1 Ovidstown Hill (GB), 100-1 State of Honor (IRE)

KOPA KILANA remains winless since his debut but has made a positive start to life with Olly Murphy and is taken to build on his recent C&D second and gain a much overdue victory Malangen has a very good record round here so rates the obvious threat, although both Maillot Blanc and Lightning Flash can’t be discounted in an open-looking handicap

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Chief Steward

LOUISE MOORE

Steward’s Panel Chair

FRANKI CLARK

Steward

ROBERT MCCARTHY

Assistant Steward

ALI GALLIERS-PRATT

Raceday Assistant

LAUREN THOMSON

Starters

JASON CALLAGHAN

RUSSELL GARRITTY

Judge

FRASER PERRATT

Clerk of the Scales

KARL CURRAN

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

TRACEY HAMILTON

LINDA PORTER

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Veterinary Surgeons

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Medical Officers

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Nurse

ARLENE

Commentator

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DARREN IRVING

CONDITIONS

First Race 1.58 - THE ELSTON SUPPORTS UK FINANCIAL ADVISERS 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 £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, September 19th and pay £19 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb With sincere thanks to Elston Consulting 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 EBF Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. 16 entries at £19. - Closed September 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)

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Second Race 2.33 - THE CENTENARY SILVER PLATE 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. £27 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £21 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after September 13th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). The Perth Executive 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 10 entries, 4 at £6 and 6 at £27. - Closed September 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Third Race 3.08 - 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 19th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after September 13th, 2025, 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 13 entries at £27. - Closed September 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Fourth Race 3.43 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £21 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £16 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Penalties, after September 13th, 2025, 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 Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 22nd March, 2026. 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 Red Rum Series qualifier 12 entries at £21. - Closed September 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.18 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £11882 to the winning horse The second to receive £5467, the third £2733, the fourth £1368 and the ﬁfth £681. for four yrs old and upwards. £30 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Penalties, after September 13th, 2025, 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 PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualiﬁed to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries, 4 at £6 and 7 at £30 - Closed September 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9088; Second £4543; Third £2273; Fourth £1136; Fifth £567. (Penalty Value £11882.25)

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Sixth Race 4.53 - THE PAUL FERGUSON’S JUMPERS TO FOLLOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) 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 19th and pay £14 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Penalties, after September 13th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb WEATHERBYS has genourously sponsored this race and 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 20th March, 2026. 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 15 entries at £14. - Closed September 19th, 2025. 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 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.23 - THE ENOUGH TO EAT, EVERYDAY PK FOODBANK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the ﬁfth £257. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, September 19th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 23rd. Penalties, after September 13th, 2025, 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 15 entries at £25. - Closed September 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)

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