MURRAYSHALL COUNTRY ESTATE RACE EVENING
Wednesday 14th May 2025
Official Racecard & Form Guide, Complimentary
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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HORSE WELFARE
Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider People join the racing industry because they share a genuine love for horses. Like most sports, racing carries risks, however, we work to ensure that no death or injury occurs which could have been prevented. Horses have the right to a decent and fulfilling life, both during their racing career and afterwards. We are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected round any horse receiving veterinary attention on the course This does not reflect the severity of the injury but allows the vet some privacy in which to administer treatment and provides the horse with a calm environment in which to make a recovery Please therefore do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse
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STABLE STAFF LIAISON
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FIRST RACE 6.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)
THE MURRAYSHALL COUNTRY ESTATE MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ™ Total prize fund £9000
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (36 wins from 348 runners, 10%) runs LETS MINGLE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S R B Crawford (2 wins from 26 runners, 8%) runs GREEN SKY
Longest Travellers: TAMLAGHT EYES trained by G Quinn & GREEN SKY trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 GETAWAY FRANKIE (IRE) (25) 034P-
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Dear Frankie (IRE)
6 11-4
Conor Rabbitt (5) J
O Mr Graeme Vipond Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Gareth Adair Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in bumpers and it may be unwise to read too much into her inauspicious hurdles debut at Carlisle where she was kicked at the start. The betting should offer some clues with regard to expectations. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 GREEN SKY (IRE) (33)
F/43402-
Br B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Heroine Chic (IRE)
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
5 11-4
J. J. Slevin J
S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Alexander Bloodstock The Sporting Life S
TIMEFORM VIEW BouncedbackfromacoupleofbelowpardisplayswhenbeatenalengthintosecondbyRoxanne(winneragainsince)atAyr(2m,good) last month, with Lets Mingle a further length adrift in third. Reproduction of that would probably suffice here. TFRHHHHH BHA110
3 LETS MINGLE (IRE) (33)
1/6033-
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Thessalienne (FR)
5 11-4
Jack Power (5) J
O Mr E. Shervington Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B James Luttrell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulsoleoutinginIrishpointsandpostedmuchherbesteffortyetunderRuleswhenthirdina5-runnerAyrmaiden(2m,good),finishing hot on the heels of the re-opposing runner-up Green Sky. Seemingly the only conceivable threat to that rival in this contest. TFRHHHII BHA107
4 TAMLAGHT EYES (IRE) (11) 00121-P
Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Bond Holder (IRE)
O Mr P. J. McBurney
B James P. Linnane MRCVS
9 11-4
Mr N. McParlan (3) J
Gerald Stephen Quinn, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice between the flags since returning from a lengthy absence last summer but she was pulled up latest start in that sphere, and her 2 efforts over hurdles have lacked spark. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 THEATRE LIGHT (IRE)
(21) BP/21/20-
Br Ch m Leading Light (IRE) - Tango Lady (IRE)
O The Race4fun Syndicate
7 11-4
Nathan Moscrop J
Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B M. C. McDaniel-Stone Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark in Irish points at fourth attempt and, after 17 months off, made a promising start over hurdles when second in a maiden at Carlisle (19.3f, good). She was well beaten over this C&D next time, though, and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 LUNAR ROCKS (GB)
(13) P66P- 4 10-10
Br B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Red Fantasy (IRE)
Danny McMenamin J
O The Spotted Dick Partnership R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B The Hon R. J. Arculli
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on the Flat (well held in that sphere on latest start 13 days ago) and she has offered little in 4 previous spins over hurdles. Now tried in a visor TFRHHIII BHA80
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: NELLIE BLUESKY 6 11 4 Craig Nichol 50-1 (Ewan Whillans) 10 ran Visor worn first time by No 6.
Stewards Note:
GETAWAY FRANKIE: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad error and lost action.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Green Sky (IRE), 7-4 Lets Mingle (IRE), 16-1 Getaway Frankie (IRE), 33-1 Tamlaght Eyes (IRE), 50-1 Theatre Light (IRE), 200-1 Lunar Rocks (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
GREEN SKY is by no means bulletproof but a mere reproduction of her latest effort at Ayr will probably be good enough, with this step up in trip unlikely to pose any problems. Lets Mingle wasn’t far behind the selection in that Ayr maiden and she is the clear main danger Assuming that the race came too soon on her hurdles debut and she is able to leave that form behind here, Getaway Frankie could be the one to claim minor place money.
THIRD RACE 7.00
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 2F 127YDS) (5,300m)
THE MURRAYSHALL GOLF HANDICAP HURDLE
(CLASS 4)
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 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (36 wins from 128 runners, 28%) runs HAPPY INDEX
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 13 runners, 46%) runs HAPPY INDEX
Longest Traveller: NO REMATCH trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 378 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 SEE A
STRIDE
(IRE) (25) P/44026- 8 12-0
Br B m Notnowcato - Steel Glory (IRE)
O Susan Corbett Racing
Nathan Moscrop J
Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Michael Regan Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Gordon Elliott mare who ran up to her best when second in a Carlisle maiden (19.3f) in February Seemingly had no excuses when sixth in 8-runner handicap back there 25 days ago but she may sharpen up a little for that now tackling the longest trip she’s faced. TFRHHHII BHA105
2 ARTIC MANN (GB)
(20) 3/135P3- CD
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Line Artic (FR)
O Alexander, Baxter & Jardine-Paterson
11 12-0
Bruce Lynn J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Wood Farm Stud Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful from a 4lb lower mark in this race 12 months ago and essentially run with credit since, staying on third of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.2f, soft, 25/1) 20 days ago Step back up in trip looks a positive move and this likeable veteran needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA105
3 MAGGIES BOY (IRE)
(21) 055202-
Br B g Ocovango - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE)
O Baxter, Barrett & O’Keeffe
6 11-10
Sean Quinlan J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B John Joe Gleeson PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improver switched to handicaps, posting his best effort yet when runner-up in 11-runner contest here (3m) 3 weeks ago, going down only to one who is improving in leaps and bounds. Unexposed granted this sort of test and he’s another worthy of consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA101
4 HAPPY INDEX
(GB) (21) 5/21123- C
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Alasi
O D Tumelty, G O’Brien, A Kerin, B Sheerin
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd
7 11-5
Sean Bowen J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinnerofhandicapshere/MarketRasenbeforeagoodsecondatTauntoninDecember Returnedfrom4monthsoffwithasolid third of 11 in handicap hurdle back at this course (23.9f, soft) 21 days ago and she’s of interest again now tackling this longer trip TFRHHHHH BHA96
5 DALILEO
(IRE) (144) 561006- C
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)
O THP Racing & D A Harrison Racing
10 11-3
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Barronstown Stud Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort for some time when taking a 10-runner Ayr handicap (19.5f, good to soft) in November Merely ticking over in trio of starts thereafter but given a break since and he won on his reappearance here last term. TFRHHHII BHA94
6 NO REMATCH (IRE) (38) 4F0333-
Br B g Westerner - Loadsofability (IRE)
11 11-1
Miss Imogen Mathias (7) J
O Miss I. Mathias Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T
B Mrs Claire Doyle
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles/chase winner who wasn’t disgraced when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) in December Rejoined this yard from John & Rhys Flint and lines up here having finished third twice between the flags (also had wind op). Market can guide TFRHHHII BHA92
7 BURGUNDY MAN (FR) (20) 556040-
Br B g Manduro (GER) - Kapirovska (FR)
8 10-3
Danny McMenamin J
O Miss P. A. Carnaby R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mme Elza Petit & Mme Hannah Petit Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhopostedhisbesteffortoftheseasoninfirst-timecheekpieceswhencreditablefourthinhandicapatAyr(19.5f,goodtosoft)inOctober However, offered little back from 6 months off when tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.2f) 20 days ago Significantly up in trip now. TFRHHHII BHA80
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: ARTIC MANN 10 11 5 Bruce Lynn 4-1 (N W Alexander) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 6, 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Maggies Boy (IRE), 7-2 Happy Index (GB), 4-1 Artic Mann (GB), 7-1 See A Stride (IRE), 10-1 No Rematch (IRE), 11-1 Dalileo (IRE), 14-1 Burgundy Man (FR)
HAPPY INDEX picked up where she left off 4 months earlier when finishing a good third in a handicap over shorter here 3 weeks ago and, with her revised mark appealing as being an exploitable one, she gets the vote to come out on top again. Last year’s winner Artic Mann and Maggies Boy are others fancied to be firmly in the mix.
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HORSE WELFARE
Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider People join the racing industry because they share a genuine love for horses. Like most sports, racing carries risks, however, we work to ensure that no death or injury occurs which could have been prevented. Horses have the right to a decent and fulfilling life. We are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care.
It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the course This does not reflect the severity of the injury, but allows the vet some privacy in which to administer treatment and provides the horse with a calm environment in which to make a recovery Please therefore do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse
Racing staff and racecourse staff are wearing green ribbons today to show their commitment to raising awareness and ending the stigmasurrounding mentalhealth issues.
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FOURTH RACE 7.30
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 180YDS) (4,700m)
THE MURRAYSHALL CAIRNS
HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 5)
for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (36 wins from 128 runners, 28%) runs COLONEL WHIZZ
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 13 runners, 46%) runs COLONEL WHIZZ
Longest Traveller: BAYONETTA trained by G Quinn, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse
1 BAYONETTA (IRE) (23) 2021P2- D
7 12-0
Br B m Leading Light (IRE) - Me Julie Brian Hughes J
O Rodney Arthur Gerald Stephen Quinn, Ireland T
B J. Mangan
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler but went close a couple of times and this winning pointer goes chasing in weak race with Brian Hughes booked. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 COLONEL WHIZZ (IRE) (25)
2303/4P-
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gee Whizz (FR)
O Mrs R. J. Skan
7 11-7
Sean Bowen J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Declan Whelan Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed a few times over hurdles in 2023/24 but well beaten on return from a year off both starts last season. Makes chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA93
3 MASTER BRICKLAYER
(IRE) (67) 024/P3P- 7 11-6
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Eile (IRE)
O Hemmings Racing
Bruce Lynn J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B David Fenton Trust Inns Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who has an unconvincing profile, so needs the switch to chasing to have a positive effect. TFRHHHII BHA92
4 CARNET DE STAGE (IRE) (41)
425P05- 10 11-1
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Comeragh Girl (IRE)
O Mr A. B. Hamilton
B Mrs Hannah Crowley
Alan Doyle (5) J
Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser at best in Ireland but has offered nothing in 3 starts for current yard Tongue strap back on. TFRHHIII BHA87
5 WOTSMYNAME (IRE) (22) 32P5P4- 8 10-3
Br Ch g Famous Name - Nadeems Stella (IRE)
Sean Quinlan J
O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T
B O’Neill Family
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed a couple of times at Ayr earlier this year and back to form from out of the weights when fourth at Kelso 3 weeks ago Record now stands at 0-23 overall but he’s capable off this mark. TFRHHHHI BHA75
6 WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE (IRE)
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Medimli (IRE)
(23) 5165F0- 7 10-2
Lorcan Murtagh J
O Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Philip Rothwell Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble when making all at Newcastle in December but has followed that with a string of below-par efforts. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA73
7 FATHERS ADVICE (IRE) (67)
Br B g Aiken - I’ll Have It (IRE)
405444-
8 10-2
Nathan Moscrop J
O The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Alastair Pim
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 31 runs. Latest fourth of 16 over hurdles at Ayr was one of his better efforts, however, so not without hope 2lb out of handicap TFRHHHII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: COWBOY COOPER (IRE) 8 10 6 Craig Nichol 9-2 (Donald Whillans) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5.
Stewards Note:
COLONEL WHIZZ: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered an overreach. MASTER BRICKLAYER: Following its run on 8/3/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly from fourth last.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Bayonetta (IRE), 9-2 Wotsmyname (IRE), 5-1 Watchoutitscookie (IRE), 11-2 Fathers Advice (IRE), 13-2 Colonel Whizz (IRE), 15-2 Master Bricklayer (IRE), 18-1 Carnet de Stage (IRE)
FIFTH RACE 8.00
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 180YDS) (4,700m)
THE 125 YEARS OF BRUCE FARMS “GRASSROOTS” HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (CORINTHIAN SPIRIT QUALIFIER)
for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £5000
Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2159, 2nd £1080, 3rd £540, 4th £270. (Penalty Value £2483.50)
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Morgan (11 wins from 49 runners, 22%) runs GLEN CANNEL
Longest Traveller: GLEN CANNEL trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 350 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 DEERSTALKER (IRE) (9) U241U-2
7 11-12
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pokerhuntress (IRE) Miss Isobel Mactaggart (7) J
O Jeremy Mactaggart
H Jedforest
Mrs K. B. Mactaggart, Cavers T
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser who won a point before unseating sixth in Kelso maiden hunter last month. Second back in points recently and good chance here. TFRHHHHI BHA106
2 GLEN CANNEL (IRE) (25) 35/5222-
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Shadow Eile (IRE)
7 11-12
Mr Joe Wright (3) J
O Miss Laura Morgan L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
H Belvoir Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles although wasn’t the slickest of jumpers in that sphere and he jumped right throughout on his chase debut at Warwick 12 months ago Second all 3 starts in points this year TFRHHHII BHA110
3
SHANTOU
MOON
(IRE) (18) 64P223- 8 11-12
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Emma Ami (IRE)
Mr Gregor Walkingshaw (7) J
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr William Young Jnr, Carluke T
H Lanark & Renfrew
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning handicap hurdler Little impact only start in handicap chase 2 years ago and 0-14 in points, last of 3 latest TFRHHIII BHA84
4 SOMPTUEUX (FR) (18) 30P121- D 10 11-12
Br B g Spirit One (FR) - Best Day (FR)
O The Black And White Army
Miss Gina Andrews J
Tommy Morgan, Melton Mowbray T H Belvoir
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful but inconsistent chaser for Henry de Bromhead (sold £6,000). Little impact in Taunton hunter starting out for this yard in January but has won 2 of his 3 starts in points since. Big shout under Gina Andrews. TFRHHHHH BHA121
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: SHANROE STREET (IRE) 14 12 2 Mr Gregor Walkingshaw 2-1 (G Walkingshaw) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Somptueux (FR), 7-2 Deerstalker (IRE), 4-1 Glen Cannel (IRE), 16-1 Shantou Moon (IRE)
SOMPTUEUX has been in good order in points and the formerly useful chaser gets the vote over Deerstalker
PLAY SMARTER
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £232,051 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.
9
PRINCE NINO (FR) (30) 226540- CD
Br Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Down On My Knees (FR)
8 10-4
Elizabeth Gale (3) J
O Bolton Mill Racing Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Marie Lapios Baudry & Sophie Lapios
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run extends back to September 2023 but posted a couple of respectable runners-up efforts this winter Not in the same form in her 4 outings since, though. TFRHHIII BHA75
10KING
GOLD BOY (FR) (37) 000PP-
Br Ch g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Other du Berlais (FR)
5 10-2
Alan Doyle J
O Tillyrie Racing Club Jean McGregor, Milnathort T
B Dr V. Michel Guiot
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show any sign of ability in bumpers and maiden/novice hurdles. Cheekpieces are applied for handicap debut. Big improvement needed. TFRHHIII BHA63
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: NOT IN KANSAS 7 10 11 Bruce Lynn 5-1 (N W Alexander) 15 ran
Visor worn first time by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10 Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 8, 9.
Stewards Note:
I’M TOO TIRED: Following its run on 11/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Bleu Lagune (IRE), 9-2 Rickety Gate (GB), 5-1 Larkfield Lusive (IRE), 13-2 Millyupdahilly (IRE), 9-1 Donso Star (GB), 14-1 Malangen (IRE), 16-1 I’m Too Tired (IRE), 18-1 Prince Nino (FR), 22-1 Beat The Retreat (IRE), 33-1 King Gold Boy (FR) PLAY SMARTER
The unexposed BLEU LAGUNE is given a chance to build on the promise of her recent Kelso handicap debut fourth. Last month’s Hexham runner-up Larkfield Lusive may provide the chief threat ahead of Donso Star, who performed well back from a break here last month.
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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SEVENTH RACE 9.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)
THE MURRAYSHALL MEETINGS AND EVENTS
CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 5) (DIV II) for four 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): R M Smith (9 wins from 158 runners, 6%) runs FOLLOW CHARLIE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs INTERTWINE
Longest Traveller: GOLDEN MOONSHAKE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 496 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 FOLLOW CHARLIE (IRE) (21) 065332- D
6 12-0
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lucyintheskywith (IRE) Conor Rabbitt J
O Riverside Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Oliver Broderick Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run but he arrives in very good nick, second of 11 in 3m handicap hurdle here 21 days ago Up 2lb but another bold showing is on the cards.
2 THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (54) 36134F- D
HHHHH BHA99
8 11-12
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott Lewis Dobb (6) J
O Mr A. M. Thomson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh in November and in good form since, though fell 3rd there (19.8f, good) 54 days ago Can give a good account after a break.
3 MAILLOT BLANC (GB) (21) 305546- D
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Santoria (FR)
O Kinneston Racing
TFRHHHHI BHA97
8 11-8
Dominic Hislop (10) J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 13 runs since his last win in 2023 but not disgraced when sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle here (23.9f, soft) 21 days ago Possibilities with a visor added. TFRHHHII BHA93
4
INTERTWINE (FR) (112) 00/P405-
7 11-6
Br B m Montmartre (FR) - Bambouzle (FR) Lewis Stones J
O A. C. O’Keeffe
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Diana Vasicek PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish maiden hurdler Caught the eye on yard debut when patiently-ridden tenth at Uttoxeter in December and never threatened when fifth of 7 in 2m3f Catterick novice following month. Could still do better now going into handicaps. Worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA91
5 TREAD SOFTLY NOW (GB) (22) P10210- 6 11-5
Br B m Champs Elysees - Watch Closely Now (IRE) Alan Doyle J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved since the cheekpieces went on, scoring at Ayr and Kelso in 2025. Only tenth of 14 in handicap back at Kelso (20.9f, good to soft) 22 days ago but she still merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA90
6
NOT IN KANSAS
(GB) (54) 03064P- CD 8 11-1
Br B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Spinning Away
O Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership
Joe Williamson J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Kinneston Bloodstock Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took this 12 months ago but pulled up lame in first-time cheekpieces in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good) 54 days ago Needs to bounce back.
7 SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN (IRE) (20)
Br Gr g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE)
O K Jardine R Griffiths D Boyce W Duffus
TFRHHHII BHA86
24P053- 5 11-1
Joshua Thompson (6) J
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B KK Agri Ltd Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler took a step forward on his handicap debut when third of 15 here (16.2f, soft) 20 days ago Back up in trip and needs considering.
8 GOLDEN MOONSHAKE (IRE) (22)
TFRHHHII BHA86
0/030P2- 5 10-6
Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Shake The Moon (GER) Ben Bromley J
O Atlantic Friends Racing
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Prospect Stables /J Kehoe Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track after 7 months off when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good) 22 days ago Not ruled out in his bid for a maiden victory
TFRHHHII BHA77
9 IVYNATOR (IRE) (195) 40/50P0-
Br B g Muhaarar - Venturous Spirit (FR)
O The Good To Soft Firm
B Dayton Investments Ltd
7 10-2
Peter Kavanagh J
Jean McGregor, Milnathort T
TIMEFORM VIEW A one-time fair Flat winner for Charlie Fellowes. Not so good for current yard, though he wasn’t disgraced when seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good) 6 months ago Needs to hit the ground running from 3lb “wrong” in the weights. TFRHHHII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Visor worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6, 7, 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 6, 8.
Stewards Note:
2024: (See Div 1)
TREAD SOFTLY NOW: Following its run on 22/4/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat having run too soon. NOT IN KANSAS: Following its run on 21/3/2025 it was reported that the horse finished lame
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Follow Charlie (IRE), 15-2 Not In Kansas (GB), 8-1 Theirshegoes (IRE), Shadowfax of Rohan (IRE), Golden Moonshake (IRE), 17-2 Maillot Blanc (GB), 9-1 Tread Softly Now (GB), 22-1 Intertwine (FR), 33-1 Ivynator (IRE)
A tight-knit handicap but FOLLOW CHARLIE rates just the pick of the weights and is taken to gain a deserved victory at the chief expense of in-form Theirshegoes who also figures on a lenient mark. Tread Softly Now is another who can have a say in a very open contest, while Intertwine is worth keeping an eye on in the betting.
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CONDITIONS
First Race 6.00 - THE MURRAYSHALL COUNTRY ESTATE MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Murrayshall Country Estate shall present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to staff in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 12 entries at £25. - Closed May 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.30 - THE MURRAYSHALL COUNTRY ESTATE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (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 novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 12th. Penalties, after May 3rd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Murryshall Estate has kindly sponsored this race and shall present a memento to the winning owner and trainer and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 7 entries at £30 - Closed May 8th, 2025. 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 15 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 7.00 - THE MURRAYSHALL GOLF HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 12th. Penalties, after May 3rd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Murrayshall Country Estate shall present a mementos to the winningowner A cash prize of £50 shall be presented to the staff member in charge of the best turned out horse in this race The Alan Normile Memorial Challenge Trophy shall also be presented to the winning owner, to be held for one year only 14 entries at £25. - Closed May 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.30 - THE MURRAYSHALL CAIRNS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 12th. Penalties, after May 3rd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Murrayshall Country Estate has generously sponsored this race In addition a memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be presented to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse 15 entries at £25. - Closed May 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 8.00 - THE 125 YEARS OF BRUCE FARMS “GRASSROOTS” HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (CORINTHIAN SPIRIT QUALIFIER) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2483 to the winning horse The second to receive £1242, the third £620 and the fourth £311. for five yrs old and upwards, which, after 2022, have started in a British Point-to-Point Steeple Chase Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 12th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB. With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least 2 Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. Bruce Farms will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race A Challenge Trophy, presented by the Linlithgow & Stirlingshire Hunt supporters, is to be held by the winning owner for one year only In addition, the Dudgeon Cup will be presented to the owner of the highest placed horse qualified in Scotland. All horses which Start in this race will be eligible to enter the CORINTHIAN SPIRIT “GRASSROOTS” HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE SERIES FINAL to be run over a distance of about Three Miles about Two Furlongs (3m 2f 39y) at Kelso on 25th May, 2025. In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been Declared to Run in that race or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 7 entries at £25. - Closed May 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2159; Second £1080; Third £540; Fourth £270. (Penalty Value £2483.50) HC SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.30 - THE MURRAYSHALL MEETINGS AND EVENTS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 12th. Penalties, after May 3rd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 11th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb Murrayshall Country Estate shall present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize shall be awarded to the staff responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £25. - Closed May 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 9.00 - THE MURRAYSHALL MEETINGS AND EVENTS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 12th. Penalties, after May 3rd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 11th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb Murrayshall Country Estate shall present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize shall be awarded to the staff responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £25. - Closed May 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.