Sedgefield Racecard - Friday 11th April by Weatherbys

2.45pm GATES OPEN

(Flower wall

(Flower wall opens)

5.15pm

COMPETITION

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(Finalists contacted to meet at the wall after the 6.15pm

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FINAL JUDGING

(Top 3 will be the Parade Ring 5th race for The Style Awards proudly

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Welcome to Sedgefield Racecourse

We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome you to Sedgefield Racecourse this evening! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or you’re a seasoned racing enthusiast, we hope you have a fantastic evening of racing and entertainment.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our generous sponsors: Bet.Vickers, Paxtons, MW Paving & Groundworks, JK Construction, Signlead, and Stockton Rockets

We’ve got a thrilling 7-race card lined up, with the first race getting under way at 4:15pm. Don’t miss today’s Style Award, proudly sponsored by Signlead! Here’s what you need to know:

• Gates open at 2:45pm – and the flower wall opens for photos and entries

• The competition closes after the 3rd race, approximately 5:15pm.

• Judging takes place after the 4th race (around 5:45pm) – finalists will be contacted and invited back to the flower wall.

• Our top 3 finalists will be taken into the Parade Ring straight after the 5th race at around 6:15pm.

Looking ahead, tickets are now available for our exciting Season Finale on 13th May –visit our website to secure yours early!

Best of luck today – we hope you pick a few winners and enjoy everything Sedgefield has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Warm regards

Emma Gray General Manager

RACEDAY TEAM

SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.

Michael Naughton Clerk of the Course

Emma Gray General Manager

Chris Patten Operations Manager/Owners Liaison

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INFORMATION

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FRIDAY 11TH APRIL

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

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JK CONSTRUCTION

ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward), PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD (Stewards’Panel Chair)

JOHN CLASPER (Trainee Stewards’Panel Chair)

SARAH RUSSELL, SIMON CONNAWAY, PHILIPPA HARDY

STARTERS

SHAUN MITCHELL

RUSSELL GARRITTY

JUDGE

KATIE DOWSON

CLERK OF THE SCALES

WAYNE BURNELL

VETERINARY OFFICER

MATT BUTTERELL

VETERINARY SURGEONS

CAROLINE BLAKISTON

PATRICK JOPLING

CHARLOTTE WOODS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr BRUCE MCLAIN

Dr SAM FOSTER

Dr VIV TUT

NURSE

CHRISTINE TOMBLING

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

RACHEL KIRTLEY

JOE O’GORMAN

GRAHAM GRAY

COMMENTATOR

DARREN OWEN

BETTING RING MANAGER

PAUL HAYS

CLERK OF THE COURSE & SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

MICHAEL NAUGHTON

RACEDAY PRESENTER

AMY RYAN

HOSPITALITY FACILITIES

Your location for the day – suite or marquee:

Pavilion Private Boxes

A spectacular view of the track and winning post.

Raceday Restaurant

On the first floor of the Pavilion Stand, an ideal location to fine dine and watch in

and style.

Enjoy the Royal Banquet menu or try one of the special offer packages available on a selection of Racedays

Private boxes with balcony to put you right in the heart of the action. Each box can accommodate between 12 and 30 guests (minimum numbers apply)

Owners & Trainers Restaurant

Set within the Roflow Stand, overlooking the Winners Enclosure, Parade Ring and final furlong, providing a real feel of being close to the action. Ideal for larger parties, our suites can accommodate between 30 and 200 guests.

Bistro 1927

Overlooking the home straight this Café Bistro offers a variety of snacks and can be hired for parties.

Roflow Stand

Hosting four large private suites or alternatively a 180 seated restaurant.

COURSE FEATURES

Prominent points on the course: Centre Course

Tote Betting Shop

Winners Enclosure

Owners & Trainers

Parade Ring

Winning Post Main Entrance & Turnstiles

Assembly Point West across track

Assembly Point

past Bistro 1927

colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name birthplaceof horseifnot GreatBritain

No.ofdays sincelastran

formguide previous performances /=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite age

2 RUNSWICK DAYS (IRE) (29) 365-222

B g Presenting - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE)

weight st-lbs

7 11-10

Brian Hughes

Mr John Wade John Wade, Sedgefield

B. KavanaghJohn Wade (Haulage) Limited Br

TIMEFORMVIEW Has finished runner-up on his last 3 outings, most recently behind Montoya’s Son (winner again since) over C&D, and is likely to continue in form

TFRHHHHH BHA86

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Star Ratings Explained

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

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

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

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

Runswick Days won The Santander In Memory of Robert Forster Handicap Steeple Chase at Sedgefield on Tuesday 11th November 2014.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.

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FIRST RACE 4.15

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE BETVICKERS.COM APP MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (52 wins from 241 runners, 22%) runs SOLENT GATEWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): John Mcconnell (5 wins from 39 runners, 13%) runs SAGE CONSEIL LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAGE CONSEIL trained by John Mcconnell, Ireland.

A tricky contest to solve despite the small field but WILLIE SHAKE HANDS has gone down by very narrow margins the last twice, so Sam England’s 6-y-o gets the nod to go one better at the expense of Sage Conseil, who left his hurdling debut effort behind when finding just one too good at Roscommon last summer and may have to settle for silver again on return. Maggies Boy looks best of the rest

colours no horse age st lb

1 MAGGIES BOY (IRE) (13) 4-05520

B g Ocovango - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE)

Baxter, Barrett & O’Keeffe

6 11-5

Sean Quinlan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br John Joe Gleeson PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWLeft previous efforts behind on handicap debut when runner-up over C&D last month, rallying after the last. Had cheekpieces applied and easy to excuse his effort at Stratford 18 days later (badly hampered end of back straight and collided with rail) so worthy of another chance TFRHHHII BHA98

2 SAGE CONSEIL (IRE) (277) 1-02

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Anna’s Melody (IRE)

Miss D. McConnell

Br Richard Eustace

7 11-5

Ben Harvey

John McConnell, Ireland

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner at Kilbeggan ﬁrst time up back in August 2023 and left hurdling debut effort behind last summer when ﬁnding just one too strong in a Roscommon maiden (20.6f, good to soft), the front pair pulling clear Fancied to make his mark on reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 SOLENT GATEWAY (IRE) (14) 433

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Aoife Alainn (IRE)

Mr D. R. Passant & Heﬁn Williams

7 11-5

Brian Hughes

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Deer Forest Stud Greenhous Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful stayer on the Flat for Hugo Palmer (sold 9,000 gns) and gradually getting his act together over hurdles, showing a bit more than previously following another breathing operation when third at Wetherby (16f, good) a fortnight ago. Step up in trip needs to unlock further improvement TFRHHHII BHA103

4 WILLIE SHAKE HANDS (IRE) (11) 643622 BF

B g Mount Nelson - Lady Olivia (IRE)

Shake Hands Partnership

Br Geraldine O’Mahony

6 11-5

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 6-y-o who went down by just a neck in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle in February and got event closer over the same C&D 11 days ago, likely to have won with a better jump at the last Well worth keeping on the right side for a while yet and can make amends. TFRHHHHH BHA105 (+2)

5 ENA’S

CHOICE

(IRE) (11) P

Gr m El Kabeir (USA) - Security Interest (USA)

Miss H. M. McMahon

Br Cottage Lodge Stud

5 10-12

Edward Austin (5)

Hannah McMahon, Cousland

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at best in Flat maidens in 2023 for T. G. McCourt but showed nothing tried hurdling after 18 months off for her new yard at Newcastle recently TFRHIIII BHA-

6 CELESTIAL REIGN (IRE) (22) B

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Sarawati (IRE)

PHIL ELLERBY & PARTNERS

4 10-9

Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Pigeon Park Stud Northern Accountants

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form on second start in Flat maidens for Joseph Patrick O’Brien and having been gelded, was offering something to work on when his race was ended prematurely in novice here (16.8f, good to soft) on hurdles bow recently, close up when brought down 2 out Not dismissed if getting the trip TFRHHHII BHA-

2024:MEETING ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Willie Shake Hands (IRE), 4-1 Sage Conseil (IRE), 9-2 Solent Gateway (IRE), 11-2 Celestial Reign (IRE), 7-1 Maggies Boy (IRE), 200-1 Ena’s Choice (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1-2-3: 1.WILLIE SHAKE HANDS (IRE) 2.SAGE

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB

Purpose, welfare and responsibility underpin everything we do in racing.

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Owners & Trainers have exclusive access of the Owners & Trainers Suite situated within the Roflow Stand where there is complimentary Tea/Coffee & Lunch. There is also a Restaurant inside the Paxtons Stand where tables are available at a discounted rate should you wish to upgrade. Subject to availability.

If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you. For more information please visit www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk

SECOND RACE 4.50

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 77YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SIGN LEAD YOUR HORSE TO WATER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (52 wins from 241 runners, 22%) runs LAHIRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Thompson (3 wins from 4 runners, 75%) runs NONBINDING LONGEST TRAVELLER: MUTUAL RESPECT trained by Billy Aprahamian, Towcester, 205 miles.

FEARLESS ACTION wasn’t disgraced in a higher grade last time and can come good again back at the scene of last month’s win. Mutual Respect is the obvious danger after returning from a break with a decent run at Market Rasen just under 4 weeks ago.

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Mirazur (IRE)

Miss Pippa Brown (7)

Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick

Br Kenneth Parkhill

TIMEFORM VIEW Had ability for Gordon Elliott but pulled up in 2 points/handicap hurdles for this yard last year The stable had a winner the other day but can still only watch back chasing after 11 months off. Wears ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA100

2 FEARLESS ACTION (IRE) (19) P2P315 CD

B g Yeats (IRE) - Hello Kitty (IRE)

9 11-10

Brian Hughes

Mr G. F. White Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Mr W. T. Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW Ridden more patiently than is often the case when back to winning ways in C&D handicap (good to soft) last month. Not disgraced in a Carlisle Class 2 since and big player back in calmer waters under Brian Hughes TFRHHHHH BHA96

3 LAHIRE (FR) (37) 4F4220 C

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Arrivederla (IRE)

5 11-9

Theo Gillard

Bankhouse Thoroughbreds Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr Christophe Jouandou

TIMEFORMVIEWFree-going front-runner who won a course hurdle last season Mostly creditable efforts in handicap hurdles this season and had lack of stamina as a possible excuse over 19f at Catterick last time Chase debut TFRHHHII BHA95

4 MUTUAL RESPECT (IRE) (26) 011242 D 9 11-7

B g Valirann (FR) - By Heavens (IRE)

Jack Tudor Hip Flask Racing (MR) Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Br J. F. Mernagh

TIMEFORMVIEW Won back-to-back handicap chases at Worcester and Bangor in the autumn and back from a break with a good second at Market Rasen last month. Should go well TFRHHHHI BHA93

5 CAWTHORNE CRACKER (IRE) (146) 001F35 C 6 11-3

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Ball Park (IRE)

The Jersey Syndicate

Toby Wynne (3)

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Paddy Byrne Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time hurdle winner, the latest success coming here in October. Given a break since a lesser effort at Uttoxeter in November Switches to fences for the ﬁrst time on return. TFRHHHII BHA89

6 CONQUER THE BREEZE (IRE) (16) 6FPPP3 6 10-6

B g War Command (USA) - Dancing With Stars (IRE)

Miss A Lee Mr M Barnes

Br Edmond Kinane & Donal Sweeney

Charlie Price (3)

Maurice Barnes, Brampton

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted for the ﬁrst time over fences when third of 6 over 17f at Market Rasen (good to ﬁrm) 16 days ago but he was beaten just over 11 lengths and will need to step up on that to get heavily involved here. TFRHHHII BHA78

7 ROYAL MAX (FR) (190) 303335 7 10-2

B g Maxios - Rahada (GER)

Mr C. T. Pogson

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant

Sean Quinlan

Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but he was in decent form in similar company in the autumn Could be thereabouts if ready to roll after 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA74

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder

Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Fearless Action (IRE), Mutual Respect (IRE), 5-1 Royal Max (FR), 13-2 Conquer The Breeze (IRE), 10-1 Cawthorne Cracker (IRE), 12-1 Lahire (FR), 40-1 Nonbinding (IRE)

LITTER

Please help us to keep Sedgefield the cleanest and tidiest racecourse Please use the litter bins in all enclosures

LOST CHILDREN

Please report to the racecourse office.

HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE

Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a highspecification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website: www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk

Happy Birthday

to my amazing Dad John. You have always been my hero and my strength, the best mentor and role model guiding me through life, more importantly my best friend. Have a wonderful day Dad, you truly are my world, all my love today and always, Daughter Fern, James and Granddaughter Ella-Rose xxx

THIRD RACE 5.25

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

MICHAEL WATSON PAVING & GROUNDWORKS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (52 wins from 241 runners, 22%) runs MIASWELL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs LAWMANS BLIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: PUB CRAWL trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 319 miles.

PUB CRAWL really should be winning races in this sphere from his lowly mark given his Flat form and having finished runner-up over C&D when last seen in October, it’s worth siding with him on return. Trailblazer and Lawmans Blis seem likely to give their running, which should ensure they are bang there in this grade

B g Iffraaj - Groovejet Joshua Thompson (7)

Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Phil Cunningham

TIMEFORM VIEWFair Flat winner (stays 2m) who showed much improved when making a winning handicap hurdle debut under this pilot at Wetherby (2m) nicely on top at the line Looked booked for third when unseating rider at Market Rasen 16 days ago but just 3lb higher with revised mark kicking in TFRHHHII BHA98

2 LAWMANS BLIS (IRE) (13) 6B5-614 CD 7 11-13

B g Lawman (FR) - Megec Blis (IRE)

G.P.S. Heart of Racing Ltd & partner

Sean Quinlan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate PRA World Ltd, P C Coaches of Lincoln Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFair winner at 14f on Flat for Ivan Furtado. Stepped forward from debut for this yard to win 7-runner C&D novice, for all he was gifted race when the odds-on favourite fell and nearly threw it away when losing concentration at the last Wasn’t seen to best effect at Stratford Cheekpieces on TFRHHHHI BHA97

3 TRAILBLAZER (GB)

(8) 004343

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ballymore Celebre (IRE)

Ian Nicol Racing

Br Carmel Stud

6 11-8

Brian Hughes

Adam Nicol, Seahouses

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful over 2m at Perth in July and has been gradually running back into form, creditable third over C&D when well backed having had a breathing op a week ago. Blinkers replace usual cheekpieces and he should be a factor again. TFRHHHHI BHA92 (-2)

MIASWELL

(IRE) (70) 505

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Caridade (USA)

Donald McCain Racing Club

Br Clara Stud

4 10-10

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair dual 1m Flat winner for David O’Meara. Joined another good yard but looked a work-inprogress in his qualifying runs during the winter. Potential improver now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA88

5 PUB CRAWL (IRE) (184) 000062

B g Noble Mission - Water Hole (IRE)

SendEmOn Ltd

6 10-5

Jack Tudor

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Lynn Lodge Stud Airdale Chemicals Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden handicapper on Flat and down in the weights, he surpassed previous hurdles form when second of 6 over C&D in October. Off since but a danger to all if he’s fully tuned for this TFRHHHHH BHA75

6 CHANTILLY ROSE (GB) (8) 0-43F00

Gr m Turgeon (USA) - Nicknack (FR)

8 10-3

Peter Kavanagh (3) Quinn

Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter & Mrs R. Patterson

Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

TIMEFORMVIEWNo great shakes over hurdles and not much better in 2 starts over fences when trained by Dan Skelton. Fell heavily on sole start for Hugh Burns in October and offered little returning to smaller obstacles for this yard TFRHHIII BHA73 (-2)

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Trailblazer (GB), 10-3 Pub Crawl (IRE), 4-1 Lawmans Blis (IRE), 11-2 Bodygroove (GB), 7-1 Miaswell (IRE), 50-1 Chantilly Rose (GB)

1-2-3: 1.PUB CRAWL (IRE) 2.TRAILBLAZER 3.LAWMANS BLIS (IRE)

DISABLED TOILETS/ BABY CHANGING FACILITIES

Disabled Toilets & Baby changing facilities can be found on both the ground floor & first floor of the Paxtons Stand and on the first floor in the Collins Stand

INFORMATION & ENQUIRIES

Any queries or problems that racegoers may have can be dealt with either at the racecourse office or by writing to the racecourse manager.

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ROCKETS - STOCKTON RFC

FORMED IN 2019, THE ROCKETS ARE STOCKON RFC’S WOMENS TEAM PROUDLY REPRESNTING COMMUNITY RUGBY.

DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH SPORT, THEY BRING PASSION AND UNITY TO THE PITCH - GRAHAM NEWTON - CHAIR OF STOCKTON RFU

ANYONE WHO PLAYS TEAM SPORT UNDERSTANDS THE VALUE IN HAVING A STRONG BOND WITHIN THE SQUAD..….AND NO BETTER WAY TO DEVELOP THAT THAN TO ENJOY A TEAM SOCIAL EVENT

……SO THANKS TO SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE FOR HOSTING US TONIGHT! ALL THOSE WHO PLAY RUGBY FOR STOCKTON ROCKETS ARE AMAZING WOMEN WHO LOVE THE GAME, LOOK AFTER EACH OTHER AND ARE ROLE MODELS FOR YOUNGER PLAYERS WITHIN THE CLUB…..I COULDN'T WISH FOR BETTER SQUAD!

GLENN BOWMAN - HEAD COACH

FOURTH RACE 5.55

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 2F 59YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

PLAY LIKE A

STOCKTON ROCKET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Candlish (20 wins from 107 runners, 19%) runs HOSTILE HOTELIER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): John Mcconnell (5 wins from 39 runners, 13%) runs BROKEN ICE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BROKEN ICE trained by John Mcconnell, Ireland.

CHEMICAL WARFARE found the marathon trip of the Eider Chase too much at Newcastle last time but has enjoyed an amazing season and now dropped back in distance he can bag a seventh success at the chief expense of recent Chepstow scorer Redbridge Rambler. Hostile Hotelier appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours

1 PONT AVEN (IRE) (4) U25-FU6

B g Doyen (IRE) - Behlaya (IRE)

Miss H. M. McMahon

Br Degner Limited

12 12-0

Edward Austin (5)

Hannah McMahon, Cousland

TIMEFORMVIEWTalented chaser for Willie Mullins in his pomp and also scored for James Owen at Ludlow back in 2022 Had breathing surgery and beat only one on yard debut in 23f Kelso handicap chase four days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA120

2 CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) (48) 114150 CD

B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Sky (IRE)

SendEmOn Ltd

Br Frank McGuinness

8 11-9

Jack Tudor

David Pipe, Wellington

Airdale Chemicals Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWProliﬁc winner since joining this yard, winning for sixth timeat Newcastle in December Had a wind op berfore failing to say when seventh in Eider Chase there last time. Interesting back in trip off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHH BHA115

3 BROKEN ICE (IRE) (45) 56420B

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ice Box (IRE)

John McConnell

Br Mr W S. Acham

9 11-3

Ben Harvey

John McConnell, Ireland

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a lengthy losing run and (in ﬁrst-time visor0 was struggling when brought down 4 out in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, good to soft) in February. Tongue strap/cheekpieces go back on with more needed. TFRHHHII BHA109

4 HOSTILE HOTELIER (IRE) (21) 434216

B g Doyen (IRE) - Fairyconomy (IRE)

7 11-2

Sean Quinlan

6 Bit Racing Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Michael G. Daly PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a deserved success over hurdles at Catterick in March and backed it up with a good sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good) 21 days ago. Not ruled out switched to chasing TFRHHHII BHA108

REDBRIDGE RAMBLER (IRE) (22) 344541

B g Mahler - Entertain Me

7 10-13

James Best

David Maughan Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair winner at 24f over hurdles who matched that form in this sphere when scoring in 3m handicap chase at Chepstow 22 days ago. Up 6lb but he’s not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA105

6 C’EST QUELQU’UN (FR) (8) 636353

Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sangrilla (FR)

8 10-2

Brian Hughes

Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

Br Mr Jean-Pierre Marquet

TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s now 12 runs since his last win in 2023 but he recorded a creditable third of 6 in handicap chase over C&D 8 days ago. More is required from 3lb “wrong” in the weights here though TFRHHHII BHA91

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Redbridge Rambler (IRE), 3-1 Chemical Warfare (IRE), 5-1 C’Est Quelqu’un (FR), 11-2 Hostile Hotelier (IRE), 14-1 Broken Ice (IRE), 20-1 Pont Aven (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 6.25

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE BET £10 GET £10 AT BETVICKERS.COM MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 6lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (29 wins from 245 runners, 12%) runs LILLISTAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) runs CHOSEN HERO

WEIGHTWATCHER: LONE STAR won off a handicap mark of 110, her rating is now down 15lb to 95. LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHOSEN HERO trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 257 miles.

VANILLA DANCER fared about as well as could be expected from out of the weights at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago and back on her correct mark in an easier race, she could be the answer. This trip is more suitable than Taunton for Chosen Hero so she could bounce back, while Suitably Surprised may resume her progress this term

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1 CHOSEN HERO (IRE) (17)

3P6P06

Ch m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE)

7 12-0

David Bass Hambleton Racing Ltd XLIV & Partner

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Kedrah House Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW2m novice hurdle winner on heavy in January 2024 and matched that form when third in C&D handicap hurdle on reappearance Not been in same form since, though, failing to see out 3m in blinkers at Taunton last time Drops back in trip/grade TFRHHHHI BHA98

2 LONE STAR (GB) (21) 05606P D

B m Kayf Tara - Supreme Gem (IRE)

8 11-11

Joe Williamson (3) John Cornforth and Peter Rawcliffe Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br R. Johnson Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBeen given a chance by the handicapper but isn’t obviously showing any sign that she’s ready to take advantage, let down by her jumping when pulling up sharply at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA95

3 VANILLA DANCER (GB)

(21) 432235 C

B m Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE)

Garry Thexton & Chris Grant

6 11-11

William Maggs (5)

Chris Grant, Billingham

Br T C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Still to add to her bumper success but plenty of solid in-frame efforts over hurdles to her name Fifth from 4lb out of the weights at Musselburgh and she’s respected back on her correct mark. TFRHHHHH BHA95

4 SUITABLY SURPRISED (IRE) (140) 402112 C BF

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bright Eyes

URSA Major -England

6 11-3

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Br Bright Eyes Syndicate Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Improver in handicaps, landing a conditional jockeys’ race here (17f, good) in November before following up at Leicester 4 days later Held back by a couple of mistakes sent chasing when second trying a quick-ﬁre hat-trick and market may be revealing on return to action TFRHHHHI BHA87

5 FEACH AMACH (IRE) (48) 356-0P4 C

Ch m Fracas (IRE) - East of Tara (IRE)

5 10-13

Joshua Thompson (7)

Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses

Br J. S. Bolger

TIMEFORMVIEWStruckatthirdtimeofaskingoverhurdlesina16.8fjuvenileatthistrackinNovember2023butgraduallyregressedforNigelHawke.Ignoredinthebetting but promising start for new yard when fourth in 16.9f handicap at Newcastle in February. Since had a breathing operation and cheekpieces on TFRHHHII BHA83

6 FAR AWAY WEST (IRE) (8) 3626FP

Br m Yeats (IRE) - Pass The Honey (IRE)

Mr H. Burns

Br Oliver Loughlin

6 10-13

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Hugh Burns, Alnwick

TIMEFORM VIEW Second at Catterick (2m) for Dan Skelton in January but allowed to leave that top yard after a lesser run at Huntingdon next time and has failed to complete both outings for this yard TFRHHIII BHA83

7 MALINKA (FR) (50) 153330

Gr f Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Makana (FR)

4 10-10

William Shanahan (5) The Raspberry Rufﬂes

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Jan Krauze & S.A.S. Stratﬁn PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat performer who made a winning debut over hurdles at Cartmel (17f, heavy) in August Hasn’t managed to advance her form since, her effort proving short-lived at Huntingdon in February. Cheekpieces on for the ﬁrst time TFRHHHII BHA90

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B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Classic Remark (IRE)

Lewis Stones (3)

Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers

PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatwinnertookastepforwardwhensecondof10inhandicapatSouthwellatthestartoflastmonthbeforegoingonebetter11daysagowhenresponding well to pressure in 6-runner handicap at Fakenham (2m) Failed to give her running at Uttoxeter and now up in distance with cheekpieces on TFRHHHII BHA89

9 LILLISTAR (GB) (65) 500-03 5 10-9

Gr m Zoustar (AUS) - Langlauf (USA)

Brian Hughes

Mr John Sidebottom & Mrs Kate Sidebottom Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br T Bloom Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for Harry & Roger Charlton Little to get excited about for current yard but more like it when third in 16.8f course handicap in February despite a bad late mistake. TFRHHHII BHA79

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5, 7, 8. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 5. Stewards Note:

VANILLA DANCER: Following its run on 21/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

FAR AWAY WEST: Following its run on 3/4/2025 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.

REMARKABLE FLIGHT: Following its run on 29/3/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Suitably Surprised (IRE), 9-2 Vanilla Dancer (GB), 7-1 Feach Amach (IRE), Lillistar (GB), 8-1 Chosen Hero (IRE), 10-1 Lone Star (GB), 11-1 Remarkable Flight (IRE), 16-1 Malinka (FR), 33-1 Far Away West (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 6.55

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 65YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JK CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S England (19 wins from 115 runners, 17%) runs COULDBEAWEAPON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Thompson (3 wins from 4 runners, 75%) runs PURE SURF

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FLASH IN THE PARK trained by C & A Pogson, Farnsfield, 122 miles.

The in-form HOLD ONTO THE LINE has fewer questions to answer than his rivals and he looks the most solid option. That said, Beny Nahar Road promises to be suited by this step up in trip and will be a threat if his jumping passes the test. Pure Surf got the job done at Newcastle recently but she has more on her plate with a penalty to carry here.

1 HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE) (14) F23313 8 12-0

Br g Westerner - Dedoctorsdaughter (IRE)

Brian Hughes Ewart, Drew, Kesson & Phillips

James Ewart, Langholm

Br John Bowler Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 3-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.3f, good) last month. Followed that with a creditable third off this 2lb higher mark at Wetherby and looks sure to be involved in the ﬁnish here. TFRHHHHH BHA105

2 FLASH IN THE PARK (IRE) (25) 3-51F0P 7 11-13

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Masters (IRE)

MT Hughes, John Lawson, Stephanie Kaye

Br Denis Cummins

David Bass

Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld

TIMEFORM VIEW Narrow winner of a Uttoxeter handicap chase on second of his 3 runs for Dan Skelton but has failed to ﬁre both starts for new connections Hopes pinned on ﬁrst-time cheekpieces sparking a return to form TFRHHIII BHA104

3 BENY NAHAR ROAD (IRE) (37) 2-2053F 6 11-13

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Wonder Why (GER)

Hogarth Racing

Sean Quinlan

Henry Hogarth, Stillington

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful maiden on the Flat and runner-up 4 times over hurdles for Paul Nicholls. Didn’t shape badly on chase debut at Newcastle and, though he failed to build on that next time, he’ll be a threat now upped in trip granted a clear round (early faller at Catterick on latest start) TFRHHHHI BHA104

4 COULDBEAWEAPON (IRE) (199) U36P-06

Ch g Mahler - Wild Fuchsia (IRE)

NMUS

8 10-13

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Br David O’Sullivan Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m winner over hurdles but only modest form at best in this sphere to date and opposable back from a break on debut for new yard TFRHHIII BHA90

5 PURE SURF (IRE) (6) 0-F3451 C

Ch m Frammassone (IRE) - Eventide

9 10-4 (in 7lb ex)

Miss Pippa Brown (7)

Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick

Br Mrs Breda Ryan

TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerforIainJardineinsummer2023andbelatedlyopenedchaseaccountatNewcastle(21/2m,good)whereshewasgivenasoundtactical ride by Pippa Brown (aboard again here) This looks more demanding under a penalty but she should nevertheless make her presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA74 (+2)

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

Stewards Note:

FLASH IN THE PARK: Following its run on 17/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free early-on.

COULDBEAWEAPON: Following its run on 24/9/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Hold Onto The Line (IRE), 9-4 Beny Nahar Road (IRE), 4-1 Pure Surf (IRE), 10-1 Flash In The Park (IRE), 12-1 Couldbeaweapon (IRE)

Breeder

Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1-2-3: 1.HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE) 2.BENY NAHAR ROAD (IRE) 3.PURE SURF (IRE)

SEVENTH RACE 7.25

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

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OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (23 wins from 167 runners, 14%) runs SWINGINGONTHESTEEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs SWINGINGONTHESTEEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: OUR SUPER SIX trained by M Keighley, Cheltenham, 230 miles.

SWINGINGONTHESTEEL sets a good standard here and can register his second bumper victory in the finale Jennie Candlish’s debutant Swingforthefence may provide the chief threat.

B g Linda’s Lad - Patsola

Nathan Moscrop Old Gold Racing 24

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Mr P. G. Nicholas Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Old Gold Racing, Retraining of Racehorses

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who has made a good start under Rules, building on promise of course debut when taking 7-runner bumper at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) in November The one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 MR

MCLOUGHLAN

(GB) (20) 30

B g Forever Now - Piddies Pride (IRE)

5 11-3

Miss Pippa Brown (7)

Mr J. A. Swinbank Craig Lidster, Malton

Br Pam Ellis

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on amidst inexperience when third on Newcastle bumper debut last month but made little impact at Kelso since Likely a longer-term project. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 ELZOUR (GB) (-)

B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Azenzar

4 10-9

William Maggs (5)

Mr J. Morris Ian McInnes, Catwick

Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £1,000 3-y-o, U S Navy Flag gelding Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including useful 1m winner Establish. Dam 7f winner Yard not known for its NH performers. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 OUR SUPER SIX (GB) (47) 5

B g Frankel - Baiddaa (IRE)

David Maughan

4 10-9

Freddie Keighley (10)

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Godolphin FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEW Boats a good Flat pedigree but no immediate sign of promise on bumper debut at Hereford 47 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 SWINGFORTHEFENCE (IRE) (-)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sovereign Lass (IRE)

4 10-9

Sean Quinlan

Miss C. Dolan Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Kevin Neville PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSoldier of Fortune gelding Brother to dual bumper winner/useful 2m hurdle winner Royal Infantry, and half-brother to fair hurdler/ chaser Sovereign Gold Yard had an excellent season and market strength for this newcomer could prove signiﬁcant TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 3, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Swingingonthesteel (GB), 7-2 Swingforthefence (IRE), 10-1 Our Super Six (GB), 14-1 Mr McLoughlan (GB), 16-1 Elzour (GB) RACE

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder

Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.15 - THE DOWNLOAD THE betvickers.com APP MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 8 entries at £38. - Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Second Race 4.50 - THE SIGN LEAD YOUR HORSE TO WATER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £30. - Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Third Race 5.25 - THE MW MICHAEL WATSON PAVING & GROUNDWORKS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 11 entries at £30. - Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Fourth Race 5.55 - THE PLAY LIKE A STOCKTON ROCKET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the ﬁfth £269. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 7 entries at £44. - Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

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Fifth Race 6.25 - THE BET £10 GET £10 AT betvickers.com MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 13 entries at £30. - Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 6lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 6.55 - THE JK CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 8 entries at £30. - Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Seventh Race 7.25 - THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER IN UK&IRELAND OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four, ﬁve and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 9 entries at £22. - Closed April 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

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