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THE AJA NOVICE FLAT AMATEUR SERIES 2023
The Amateur Jockeys Association are delighted to welcome you to Redcar for the second of the Amateur Jockeys Association’s Novice Flat Amateur Series which consists of 8 races open to AJA members who at the start of the current season have ridden no more than 3 winners under the Rules of Racing.
The complete series is:
19th July Catterick Bridge
2nd August Redcar
15th August Nottingham
23rd August Carlisle
28th August Ripon
1st September Thirsk
1st October Ffos Las
30th October Leicester
Congratulations to Pippa Brown winning the first race of the series at Catterick on Point Of Honour trained by Craig Lidster and owned by her grandfather It was also her grandfather’s 70th birthday so a day to remember! Well done Pippa!
SEVENTH RACE 5.30 x 7f 219y
The AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Stakes (Class 6) (For Riders With No More Than 3 Wins At Start Of Season)
Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (46 wins from 571 runners, 8%) runs MOTARAJEL & WAR DEFENDER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 99 runners, 9%) runs MOTARAJEL & WAR DEFENDER Longest Traveller: ZUMURUD trained by M T Walford, Sheriff Hutton, 61 miles
Raceform Median Time: 1m 36.60s; Record Time: 1m 32.42s of 8 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 9 days ago Enters calculations
5 MOTARAJEL (GB) (9) 0-06434 D
HHHHH BHA56 (+1)
6 10-11 (10)
Br B g Camacho - Vereri Senes Miss Rebecca Burley (3) J
O REALITY PARTNERSHIPS XVIII Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Whatcote Farm Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, soft) 9 days ago Worthy of consideration.
HHHII BHA55 (-1)
6 ROYAL PROSPECT (IRE) (33) 500-640 C D 8 10-9 (2)
Br B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Jillian (USA) Miss Jessica Flint (3) J
O Mr Shaun Humphries & Partner Lawrence Mullaney, Malton T
B Highpark Bloodstock Ltd K Humphries & Sons Roofing Contractors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Eighth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm, 16/1) 33 days ago Has fallen to a workable mark. TFRHHHII BHA53
7 THOMAS CRANMER (USA) (92) 0/0/050-6 D 9 10-3 (6)
Br B g Hard Spun (USA) - House of Grace (USA) Miss Rosie Howarth J
O Mr H. L. Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus T
B Darley S. M. Thompson Ltd S days in trip Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA47
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty nine runs since last win in 2018. 12/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f).
(GB) (211) 05005-0
Br B g Pastoral Pursuits - Piddies Pride (IRE)
B Countrywide Classics Ltd TIMEFORM back down in trip First run for yard after leaving Gay Kelleway. Hard to make a strong case
Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 12/1).
Br B g Kingman - Ultrasonic (USA)
7
B m Fast Company (IRE) - Knock Twice (USA)
BLASTER (GB) (25) 300-006
Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Dansante
Mr B Lapham & Formidable Fillies
Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
14/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 25 days ago Others more persuasive TFRHHIII BHA44
2022: VIVA VOCE (IRE) 5 11 3 Miss Alice Keighley 7-2 (David & Nicola Barron) 8 ran
Visor worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 10.
Stewards Note: ZUMURUD: Following its run on 10/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its left-hind shoe
GALTON: Following its run on 20/6/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its action.
PROBABLE S.P.’s
7-4 Ey Up Its Jazz (GB), 10-3 War Defender (GB), 9-1 Makalu (IRE), 12-1 Motarajel (GB), 14-1 Zumurud (IRE), 20-1 Skedaddled (IRE), 25-1 Royal Prospect (IRE), 28-1 Thomas Cranmer (USA), 40-1 Barrister Blaster (GB), 50-1 Peroni (GB), 66-1 Galton (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW
EY UP ITS JAZZ has already won twice this year and got back on the up when runner-up at Beverley 9 days ago So he’s worth a chance to resume winning ways against more exposed types War Defender and Makalu also arrive in good order and could well be involved in the finish. TIMEFORM
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To order yours please contact Ellie in the Racecourse Office on 01642 484 068.
Racecourse Chaplaincy
Asmall team of chaplains are present to serve people of all faiths and none, offering their support to individuals in each sector of the racecourse. From the start of the day until after the end of racing, they walk the course and are ready to respond to those needing ‘a listening ear’. Please say “hello” to them.
Please take a minute to read the information below; should you have any questions or require further assistance please contact a member of our raceday team at the racecourse office.
Admission
Redcar Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone and to remove any person from the Racecourse without assigning a reason for doing so and do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to persons or their property.

Abandonment
In the case of abandonment before the conclusion of the 1st race a full refund of the admission ticket will be given. Should the meeting be abandoned between the conclusion of the 1st and 3rd race a 50% refund of the admission ticket will be given. Thereafter no refunds will be given. All refunds will be administered after the raceday by post. No refunds will be made on the day. Please return your tickets together with your contact details to Redcar Racecourse within 28 days of the race meeting to claim your refund. No refunds will be issued after this date.
Racecourse Regulations
The Racecourse Executive will be grateful if you would observe all the Racecourse Regulations as detailed in this section. Any person failing to comply with these regulations or instruction from a Racecourse representative will be ejected from the Racecourse. The emergency exits on the Grandstand steppings are marked in yellow and should be kept clear at all times. We would also request that only wheelchair users use the viewing ramps.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times and must be prevented from climbing on any running rail or fencing and from gaining access into prohibited areas.
MOBILE TELEPHONES & RADIOS
The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all Racecourses.
Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers, etc. for any purpose at the Racecourse. Mobile telephones may not be used in or near a designated betting area, or for off-course betting purposes. Further details are available from the Racecourse Office.
Dogs
No dogs are permitted on the Racecourse with the exception of assistant dogs.
NO DRINKING AREAS/ BOTTLES & GLASS
Patrons are asked to respect the restrictions placed on the marked areas of the Racecourse Stands and Enclosures where drinks are not permitted. Alcohol is permitted outside in plastic receptacles. Broken glass and bottles are dangerous and in the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks into the areas adjacent to the parade ring and unsaddling enclosure. Please dispose of your empty glasses and bottles in the containers provided.
Baby Change Units
Baby Change Units are located in all of the disabled toilets on the racecourse.
Disabled Facilities
Car Parking – there are favourably located disabled car parking spaces on hard standing in both the Grandstand & Course Enclosure Car Parks. Please advise the car parking attendants of your disabled status and they will aim to park you as conveniently as possible.
Parade Ring Viewing – there is a new viewing ramp (uncovered) for wheelchair users in the Grandstand Enclosure providing raised viewing of the Parade Ring. Race Viewing – there is a trackside race viewing ramp (uncovered) for wheelchair users in the Grandstand Enclosure, located between the Zetland Bar & Paddock Suite.
Petch Stand / Paddock Suite Access – there is a passenger lift to all levels of the Petch Stand and Paddock Suite which is clearly marked. Please see the security staff at the entrance to each of these facilities for assistance. Disabled toilets are located in both the Grandstand & Course Enclosures.
Please refer to the Course Map for the nearest facility.
Smoking
Smoking (including the use of e-cigarettes) is not permitted in any of the indoor facilities within the racecourse. We thank you for your co-operation.
CLAIMING IN SELLING & CLAIMING RACES
The procedures for Claiming and Selling races have changed. No claims will be accepted on the racecourse. No additional period is allowed for friendly claims. Registered owners, licensed and permitted trainers may claim by telephone, to Weatherbys on 01933 303080. Such claims must be made within 15 minutes of the start of the race. A BHA security code is required (to apply, contact Weatherbys on 01933 440077). No premium will be payable in the event of unopposed friendly claims.
FOOD & DRINK
Alcohol, glass bottles and glass/china receptacles must not be brought onto the Racecourse. Picnics with a limited amount of alcohol (4 cans or 1/2 bottle of wine per person) are permitted in the Centre Course Enclosure only.
Emergency Procedures
In the unlikely event of an incident which necessitates the partial or total evacuation of any area of the racecourse, announcements will be made over the public address system and visually on the television monitors. The evacuation plans have been designed to usher you to a safe area by our stewards who can be identified by their green jackets or staff badges aided by the uniform security personnel. Please take your belongings with you and follow the directions of the staff as quickly and quietly as possible. It might give you some peace of mind if you pre-plan and agree a meeting place in case your party becomes separated. These are just precautionary notes and we trust you will follow the management’s and staff’s instructions at all times to prevent accident or injury to yourself or others. Please remember in the event of an incident to:
PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR POSSESSIONS WITH YOU AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF THE STAFF AS QUICKLY AND QUIETLY AS POSSIBLE
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First Race 2.00 - THE BEST FLAT RACES LIVE ON RACING TV BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, July 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 3lb For each other race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). REDCAR RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 17 entries at £50. - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.35 - THE BEST FLAT RACES LIVE ON RACING TV BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, July 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 3lb For each other race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). REDCAR RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 17 entries at £50. - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.10 - THE WATCH RACING TV IN STUNNING HD FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, July 27th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 8lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). REDCAR RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 25 entries at £40. - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.45 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb REDCAR RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 18 entries at £40. - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.20 - THE HOST & STAY STRAIGHT-MILE SERIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (SDDE Smith Group Straight Mile Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6140, the third £3067, the fourth £1535 and the fifth £765. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb The SDDE SMITH GROUP have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner of this race All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE SDDE SMITH GROUP STRAIGHT MILE SERIES FINAL (Handicap Stakes) to be run over the Straight Mile distance at Redcar Racecourse on Saturday, October 7th, 2023. 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 qualifier will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. It should be noted that qualifying to be able to enter the Final does not guarantee a horse a place in the Final 16 entries, 4 at £25 and 12 at £125. - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10323; Second £5163; Third £2580; Fourth £1290; Fifth £645. (Penalty Value £13085) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.55 - THE VISIT racingtv.com
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 10lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb REDCAR RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 32 entries, 2 at £7 and 30 at £35. - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.30 - THE AJA NOVICE FLAT AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (for riders with no more than 3 wins at start of season) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3476 to the winning horse The second to receive £1739, the third £868, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 31st. Lowest weight 10st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after July 22nd, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race who, prior to April 1st, 2023, have not ridden more than 3 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 3lb This race is part of a series of races for Novice amateur riders A jockeys’ points system will be in place and the winning rider of each race will earn 5 points, with 3 points awarded to the 2nd placed rider, 2 points to the 3rd and 1 point to all other riders who complete 21 entries at £35. - Closed July 27th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3022; Second £1511; Third £755; Fourth £378; Fifth £189.
(Penalty Value £3476.90) A SS
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