Wetherby Racecard - Tuesday 19th March

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HOW TO READ THE RACECARD

Sex of Horse

Horse’s Saddlecloth Number

Horse’s Name

4 GENTLEMANSGAME (GB) (35) 001/31-2 D

7 11-2

Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Grainne Ni Maille Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe

Owner: Robcour Trainer: M. F. Morris, Ireland

Breeder: Yorton Farm Stud & Mrs M. L. Luck

TIMEFORMVIEWLoweredthecoloursofsubsequentIrishGrandNationalwinnerIAmMaximusatFairyhouseonhischasingdebutlastwinterandshapedwellafter9monthsoff whenrunner-uptoEasyGameinPWCChampionChaseatGowran(20f,heavy)5weeksago Interestingcontenderwithracefitnessonhisside. StarRatingHHHIIBHA154

Days since last ran Form Weight Carried Age Colour of Horse Form Comments Jockey

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.

Official BHA Rating

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).

Form Guide

The figures in red display the horse’s previous form, with the number denoting finishing position. The number on the right shows the runners most recent result, with abbreviations used also. A layoff from racing is shown with either - or / CD - Course and distance winner; BF - Beaten favourite; F - Fell; B - Brought down; P - Pulled up; R - Refused; S - Slipped up; U - Unseated rider; R - Ran out.

The form guide is provided to help you pick which horse will carry your money in the race. Read the Timeform comment carefully and try to weigh up the horse’s previous runs against the conditions of the race.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

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LAST TIME OUT | THURSDAY 29TH FEBRUARY

Magical King got proceedings off to a winning start for Stuart Edmunds and Fergus Gillard. Backed into 8/15 favourite, Edmunds had opted to put first time cheekpieces on his gelding on his return to novice company, which produced a winning performance The win was by no means a foregone conclusion jumping the last but an untimely fall by Willsburg left Magical King alone in front, which he duly took advantage of to score by 4 3/4 lengths.

Race two went the way of Shaun Harris and Jack Quinlan. Ali Star Bert just prevailed in a close fought battle with Le Grand Vert. In winning, Ali Star Bert made it 5-12 over fences and will no doubt be of interest again wherever he rocks up next. Le Grand Vert may well have claimed the prize but for a few sketchy jumps, an improved jumping performance could see him win next time out.

Wreckless Eric went some way to living up to his name after taking a keen hold under Kielan Woods for the inform Ben Pauling. He didn’t make a great shape at some of his hurdles but is a horse with plenty of ability, keeping on gamely to beat I Wish You for Lucinda Russell and Stephen Mulqueen.

A mere neck separated Eaton Collina and Heros in what was a thriller in the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Handicap Chase. Eaton Collina had been raised 7lb for a wide margin victory over course and distance. It looked to be a fair enough rise and the handicapper got it spot on at Kerry Lee’s nine-year-old just scraped up under Richard Patrick. Heros put up a more than valiant fight in second but was just held by Eaton Collina in a thrilling finish.

Our penultimate contest looked a wide open race on paper and played out as such Eventual winner Uncle Bert got his optimum conditions and showed a much improved performance to bag a third win. Second placed, The Four Sixes was up 4lb since his last run and despite wondering about up the run in, he stays further and should make a lovely chaser in time for connections.

Our finale went the way of Beaumesnil for Susan Corbett and Nathan Moscrop. He didn’t look the most straightforward of types when denied at Catterick but travelled all over his rivals in the retained blinkers to get off the mark. He did idle a bit once hitting the front but despite a saddle slip, he was always doing enough.

WRECKLESS ERIC

EATON COLLINA

ALI STAR BERT

THE BUZZ

by Wetherbee

RACE ONE

Now that the penny has dropped for BILLY BOI BLUE over hurdles after a taking performance over this distance at Hereford in January, there should be plenty more to come from the son of Blue Bresil. Act Of Authority may have disappointed when a short-priced favourite last time out, but he is better judged on his penultimate success at Bangor while Tommy Time cannot be ruled out either

TOTEWIN: BILLY BOI BLUE

RACE TWO

TOTEEACHWAY: ACT OF AUTHORITY

Turned out again quickly after an easy success at Hexham last week, RAFFLES WONDER looks the one to beat again and can follow up under a 7lb penalty for in-form connections. Success may come at the main expense of Lone Soldier, who showed up well for a long way at Southwell over further before fading late on. Hide Out and V Twelve have the form to get involved as well.

TOTEWIN: RAFFLES WONDER

RACE THREE

TOTEEACHWAY: LONE SOLDIER

A respectable second at Catterick last time out, CARRIGEEN CASTLE will appreciate a return to this track having bolted up over C&D on his penultimate start. Micky Hammond’s charge is now 10lb higher but he should have too much for Heartbreak Kid, who is capable on his day though is winless since last May. A winner here over shorter, Sword Of Fate prefers better ground but is still taken seriously in this company.

TOTEWIN: CARRIGEEN CASTLE

RACE FOUR

TOTEEACHWAY: HEARTBREAK KID

TOP OF THE BILL failed to fire on heavy ground at Exeter last time but the eight-year-old had won his two previous starts and can be given another chance here. Donny Boy was narrowly denied at Newcastle a couple of starts ago and that form gives him a big chance in a race of this nature, while Lord Of Kerak edges out Cerendipity to be best of the rest.

TOTEWIN: TOP OF THE BILL

RACE FIVE

TOTEEACHWAY: DONNY BOY

FAINCHE arrives here on the back of a close second over 3m1f at Carlisle last month and a 3lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop her from going one better here. That said, Oliver’s Island has also been knocking on the door of late and is an obvious threat to the selection. Kinder Kid remains unexposed and is another to note on just his second handicap start.

TOTEWIN: FAINCHE

RACE SIX

TOTEEACHWAY: OLIVER’S ISLAND

WORLDWIDE FURY was purchased for 150,000 pounds after winning an Irish point-to-point a year ago and it would be no surprise to see the son of Jukebox Jury make a winning start to life under Rules. Oak Grove was not disgraced at Ascot on his debut for these connections in November and he could prove to be the main threat, ahead of Castle Ivers and Sawdust.

TOTEWIN: WORLDWIDE FURY

TOTEEACHWAY: OAK GROVE

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2 Longshanks (IRE) 11-9

3 Stratton Oakmont (IRE) 11-8

4 My Last Oscar (IRE) 11-7

5 Mr Tambourine Man (IRE) 11-7

6 Raddon Top (IRE) 11-5

7 I See The Sea (IRE) 11-3

8 Diger Daudaie (FR) 11-2

1 King of The Lake (GB) 11-7

2 Law of Supply (IRE) 11-7

3 Mythe Bridge (GB) 11-7

4 Patriotik (FR) 11-7

5 Saint Cyr de Pail (FR) 11-7

6 The Big Man (IRE) 11-7

7 Tiny Tetley (GB) 11-7

8 Valfortore (IRE) 11-7

9 Wellwillya (GB) 11-7 Race 3

EXETER

1 Good Boy Bobby (IRE) 12-0

2 Raffle Ticket (GB) 12-0

3 Numitor (GB) 11-9

4 Come On Teddy (IRE) 11-1

5 Stormy Flight (IRE) 10-13

6 Iconic Muddle (GB) 10-13

7 Midnight Midge (GB) 10-6

Race 4 3.30 2m 5f 137y

1 Feivel (IRE) 11-12

2 High Game Royal (FR) 11-12

3 Art

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FIRST RACE 2.15

2m 3f 154y

THE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMME SAVES LIVES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834 (Penalty Value £4356.80)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (19-24): O Murphy (19 wins from 97 runners, 20%) runs ACT OF AUTHORITY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs ACT OF AUTHORITY

Longest Traveller: BILLY BOI BLUE trained by D Killahena & G McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold, 163 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two mile hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100 and only conditional jockey will be allowed to ride In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) (46) 22-1613 BF 6 12-0

B g Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE)

Jockey: Sean Bowen

Owner: Mrs Diana L. Whateley Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Breeder: Mr Franck A. McNulty

Sponsor: Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhowasrunner-upinbothbumperslastseasonandmadeit2from3overhurdleswhenlandingtheoddsatBangor(16.6f)inDecember Provedtobeadisappointmentwhenturnedoverat1/3atSouthwelllasttimebutcouldbouncebacknowsteppedupintrip StarRatingHHHHI BHA129

2 BILLY BOI BLUE (GB) (64) 510-421 D 7 11-9

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Kentucky Sky

Owner: BDRSyndicates

Breeder: Mr T. Wood

Jockey: Kielan Woods

Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Sponsor: The Good Racing Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW FairlyusefulbumperwinnerlastseasonwhogotoffthemarkoverhurdlesinlikeablefashionatHereford(19.7f,goodtosoft) 64days ago,leadingenteringstraight andresponding well.Opentofurtherimprovement. Star RatingHHHHH BHA119

3 TOMMY TIME (IRE) (19) 1-42142

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Navaro (IRE)

Owner: Mr Andrew Bradshaw

Breeder: G. T. Morrow

Jockey: Sean Quinlan

6 11-9

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner in Ireland who didn’t need to run to that level to make a successful hurdling debut at Sedgefield (16.8f) in October Builtonthatatthesecondattemptafter3monthsoffwhenrunner-upoverC&D19daysagoandshouldbecompetitiveoncemore. StarRatingHHHII BHA114

DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2023: SPRINGWELL BAY 6 12 0 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 1-4 (Jonjo O’Neill) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Stewards Note:

ACT OF AUTHORITY: Following its run on 2/2/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Act of Authority (FR), 6-4 Billy Boi Blue (GB), 4-1 Tommy Time (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

BILLY BOI BLUE got off the mark over hurdles in likeable fashion at Hereford in January and is selected to defy a penalty with further improvement on the cards. Act of Authority is preferred to Tommy Time for the forecast spot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BILLY BOI BLUE 2.ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) 3.TOMMY TIME (IRE)

THE RESULT

1st.............................................................. 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time 12

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SECOND RACE 2.45

THE BOSCH HOME APPLIANCES AT MAXWELL’S NORTHALLERTON CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 Owners Prize Money Winner £2625; Second £1312; Third £657; Fourth £328; Fifth £164 (Penalty Value £3432.65) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): D Skelton (52 wins from 178 runners, 29%) runs LONE SOLDIER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (14 wins from 55 runners, 25%) runs LONE SOLDIER

Longest Traveller: LONE SOLDIER trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 146 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two mile and three and a half furlongs novices hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 V TWELVE (IRE) (33) U2-5256 5 12-0

Br g Slade Power (IRE) - Black Mascara (IRE) Jockey: William Maggs (3)

Owner: Ms Helen C Gordon Trainer: Martin Todhunter, Penrith

Breeder: C. Weld, R. Kavanagh & D. Hannigan Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful10fwinnerontheFlatforEdWalkerand,makinghishandicaphurdledebut,ranhisbestraceinthissphere when runner-up at Carlisle (17.2f) in November. Not been in same form more recently, though. Star RatingHHIII BHA 97

2 CHICAGO GAL (GB) (42) 252-340 5 11-10

Ch m Cityscape - Crooked Wood (USA) Jockey: Patrick Wadge

Owner: The Chicago Gal Partnership

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: Hunscote Stud Sponsor: Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on the Flat and showed an aptitude for hurdling on 2 of her 3 starts in juvenile events last season. Shaped pretty well on return/handicapdebutatMusselburghinDecemberbut notbuilt on thatandoverall,her recordstands at0-17 Star RatingHHIII BHA 93

3 RAFFLES WONDER (FR) (5) 400631 D

Ch g Balko (FR) - Ruthenoise (FR)

Owner: Chris Roe and Andrew March

7 11-10 (in 7lb ex)

Jockey: Aaron Anderson

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Breeder: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) 5 days ago, going clear Looks well in under a 7lb penalty and is the one to beat. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 86

4 LONE SOLDIER (GB) (62) 6-0663

6 11-4

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Alegralil Jockey: Tristan Durrell (3)

Owner: Mr Frank McAleavy

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester

Breeder: J. R. Hales & Miss L. J. Hales Sponsor: Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warwickshire&Northamptonshire)

TIMEFORM VIEWHooded and posted his best run over hurdles when third of 8 at Southwell (20.4f, soft) on handicap debut 62 days ago, despite going freely again. Tongue strap on first time. May do better still. Star RatingHHHHI BHA 87

5 CLIFFS OF DOONEEN (IRE) (30) 1/6230-0

B g Galileo (IRE) - Devoted To You (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Rose Dobbin

Breeder: Barronstown Stud

9 10-13

Jockey: Ciaran O’Shea (7)

Trainer: Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

Sponsor: Hazelrigg Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Carlisle handicap hurdle in April 2022 but clearly had his issues since and was beaten a long way on his return from a lengthy absence at Musselburgh last month.

6 HIDE OUT (IRE) (25) 0P6423

B g Stowaway - Creme d’Arblay (IRE)

Owner: Mr Foster & Partner

Star RatingHIIII BHA 82

9 10-10

Jockey: Joe Williamson

Trainer: Danny Brooke, Middleham

Breeder: Christopher Maye Sponsor: S. C. Poster Farming

TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden who made the frame in a couple of handicap hurdles this winter Below form over fences at Sedgefield latest but warrants respect back over the smaller obstacles here. Star RatingHHHII BHA 79

7 HAUT BERRY (FR) (136) 00/500-P

Bl g My Risk (FR) - Bonjour Madame (FR)

Owner: Mr Richard Berry

7 10-2

Jockey: Charlie Maggs (7)

Trainer: Andrew Crook, Leyburn

Breeder: Mrs M. Chachignon & Haras De Saint Voir Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in bumpers/novice hurdles. Has a basement mark for handicap debut but still hard to make a strong case for. 5lb out of the weights. Star RatingHHIII BHA 66

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

S.P’s:

RAFFLES WONDER built on the promise of his previous start when getting off the mark at Hexham last week and is taken to follow up Lone Soldier and Hide Out look the likeliest dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RAFFLES WONDER (FR) 2.LONE SOLDIER 3.HIDE OUT (IRE)

MAXWELLS will present a cash prize of £50 to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out Horse in this race. They will also present a memento to the winning owner.

FOOD AND DRINK

Items of food & drink are not permitted to be brought into either the Paddock or Premier Racecourse Enclosures. In accordance with our terms and conditions of entry, such items may be confiscated if found by stewards during a routine security bag search. Racegoers may take food and drink for personal consumption into the Course Enclosure.

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2023: WILLIAM OF YORK 7 11 8 Tristan Durrell 9-1 (Dan Skelton) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Hood worn by No 4, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.

Probable

11-8 Raffles Wonder (FR), 4-1 Hide Out (IRE), 11-2 Lone Soldier (GB), 7-1 Chicago Gal (GB), 11-1 V Twelve (IRE), 18-1 Haut Berry (FR), 66-1 Cliffs of Dooneen (IRE)

COLIN COLIN HAWKINS HAWKINS 1955 - 2019 1955 - 2019

The son of a Cheshire butcher, Colin’s love for horses started at an early age. The young Colin had ponies and was an established junior ShowJumper. Colin started his racing career at Lambourn with a flat trainer, but due to his love of food and the odd beer, it was suggested he tried jump racing instead.

Colin, affectionately known by his friends as 'Jack', is best remembered for his association with the formidable Middleham racing yard of Captain Neville Crump. Colin rode his first winner on Neville Crump's Hopeful Secret, in 1975, at Haydock Park.

Colin would joke, that he would have won the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup, had Michael Dickinson's horse box broken down on its way to the course. It has since become a well-known Quiz Question. ' Which was the first horse to pass the post in the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup that was not trained by Michael Dickinson? The answer of course, Richdee, ridden by Colin Hawkins. Dickinson having the 'famous five' horses past the post ahead of Colin.

Joking apart, Colin was a leading National Hunt Jockey, and won some impressive races such as the 1979 Scottish Grand National aboard Fighting Fit, and the Massey Ferguson Gold Cup in 1977 on Even Melody - a horse on whom he won a total of 22 races. He also won around Wetherby in the Charlie Hall on Sparkies Choice and was a three-time winner of the Rowland Meyrick Chase, on horses Ballet Lord, Fortina’s Express and Richdee in a career that spanned 21 years and yielded 378 winners. Colin’s last ride was on the 15th April 1995 at Carlisle, the horse fell causing Colin a spinal injury, it was that year he handed back his jockey's license.

Colin continued to live in the training centre of Middleham where he became the local Postman, and he also became a part-time BHA race starter at various race meetings including Wetherby.

Colin passed away suddenly on Christmas Day 2019, whilst walking his dog in the fields. He had recently undergone Chemotherapy for Cancer.

Described by a fellow jockey as 'Tough as Teak!' Sadly Colin's Cancer treatment had taken its toll. Colin was witty, reliable, and a loyal friend.

We remember Colin fondly today and hope you have a winning day!

Best,

Judith Kimberley Ann Addy.

THIRD RACE

3.15

FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF COLIN HAWKINS

THE COLIN HAWKINS (JOCKEY) MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (19 wins from 273 runners, 7%) runs CARRIGEEN CASTLE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs CARRIGEEN CASTLE

Longest Traveller: SWORD OF FATE trained by L Kerr, Irvine, 217 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a two miles and three and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 120. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 115 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 110.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF (IRE) (17) 5/25-P35 CD 10 12-0

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dame Foraine (FR) Jockey: Ross Chapman

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIV Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Breeder: Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a couple of times in 2021/22 but lightly raced since and hasn’t fired in a trio of starts this season. Star RatingHHIII BHA 119

2 HEARTBREAK KID (IRE) (74) 4-162r5 9 12-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Bella’s Bury Jockey: Theo Gillard

Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mr Finian Magner

TIMEFORM VIEW Cashed in on reduced mark at Bangor in May and produced another sound effort after a wind-op when close second at Sedgefield inNovember UnderperformedoverhurdlesatMusselburghlasttimebutnotdiscountedbackoverthelargerobstacles. StarRatingHHHHI BHA119

3 NAMBITI (FR) (21) 123/FP-3 D 6 11-13

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cheyrac (FR) Jockey: Charlie Deutsch

Owner: Syders & Burkes

Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford

Breeder: Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault Sponsor: Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairlyusefuloverhurdles/fencesinFrance.Failedtocompletein2hurdleoutingsforthisyardlastwinterandshapedasifneeding run(backfrom15monthsoff)whenlastof3finishersatLeicester(15.9f,heavy)21daysago.Thisshouldrevealmore. Star RatingHHHII BHA118

4 CARRIGEEN

CASTLE (IRE) (21) 4-03112 CD 8 11-4

B g Doyen (IRE) - Carrigeen Kariega (IRE)

Owner: The Cheltenham Trail

Breeder: Mrs R. H. Lalor

Jockey: Brian Hughes

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved in recent starts, scoring at Newcastle and following up over C&D last month. Far from disgraced when second at Catterick (19.2f, soft, 4/1) latest and looks sure to go well again. Star RatingHHHHH BHA 109

5 SWORD OF FATE (IRE) (11) 021260 C D 11 10-12

B g Beneficial - Beann Ard (IRE)

Owner: Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr

Breeder: Mrs Bronagh Brady Lawler

Jockey: Derek Fox

Trainer: Leonard Kerr Irvine

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who capitalised on a drop in grade when scoring over fences at Perth in August and backed that up with good second at Cartmel. However, not been in same form since.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 103

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: GALLIC GEORDIE 10 11 3 Robert Dunne 11-2 (Samuel Drinkwater) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Carrigeen Castle (IRE), 5-1 Heartbreak Kid (IRE), 13-2 Sword of Fate (IRE), 8-1 Nambiti (FR), 9-1 Whoshotthesheriff (IRE)

CARRIGEEN CASTLE arrives in good form and has been found a great opportunity to resume winning ways. Heartbreak Kid may provide the chief threat,

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CARRIGEEN CASTLE (IRE) 2.HEARTBREAK KID (IRE) 3.NAMBITI (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

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3.45

BELLA COULSON

THE BELLA COULSON’S 50TH BIRTHDAY NOVICES’

LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK FOURTH

Leading course trainer (19-24): O Murphy (19 wins from 97 runners, 20%) runs LORD OF KERAK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Alexander (8 wins from 25 runners, 32%) runs DONNY BOY

Weightwatcher: LORD OF KERAK won off a handicap mark of 128, his rating is now down 8lb to 120.

Longest Traveller: DONNY BOY trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 181 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This three mile steeple chase is another for novices’. It is restricted to horses aged five-years-old and upwards which have not previously won more than two steeple chases. This novice race, however, is also a handicap, so the standard handicap rules still apply

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 TOP OF THE BILL (IRE) (25) U-63113 D

B g Fame And Glory - Glory Days (GER) Jockey: Jordan Nailor

Owner: Mr Charlie Walker

8 11-10

Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Breeder: Miss Jackie O’Flynn Sponsor: P3P Partners LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefuloverhurdlesbutalreadybetteroverfences,winningtwiceover3matExeterinDecember/January.Checkedoutrathertamelywhen biddingforthehat-trickatthesamecourselasttimebutwillbeadangertoallifthatlow-keyeffortturnsouttobeamereblip StarRatingHHHHH BHA133

2 COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) (24) 3-454P0

7 11-4

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Leading Lady Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Owner: Jackdaws Antiques

Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: R. McCarthy Sponsor: Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Madeupintoaprettyusefulnovicehurdlerlastterm,winningtwice,andhasshownpromiseinthissphere,notleastwhenfourthof10off3lbhigher atSandowninDecember Wellheldlast2starts(latterlybackoverhurdlesatChepstow)butit’sfartoosoontoconsiderwritingthis7-y-ooff StarRatingHHHHI BHA127

3 DONNY BOY (IRE) (52) P25-224 D

B g Westerner - Lady Roania (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Lynne Maclennan

Breeder: Mrs Karen McLoughney

8 11-2

Jockey: Lorcan Williams

Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedfromatentativeperformanceonchasedebutwhenarguablyshapingbestina7-runnerhandicapatNewcastle(23.4f,goodtosoft) inDecember,onlyjustfailingafteradelayedchallenge.Wasn’tdisgracedatDoncastersinceandshouldmakehispresencefelt. StarRatingHHHII BHA125

4 LORD OF KERAK (GB) (11) 3-42621

B g Martaline - Mille Et Une (FR)

Owner: Mrs Diana L. Whateley

Breeder: Netherfield House Stud

Jockey: Sean Bowen

9 10-11

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Sponsor: Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdleswinnerwhohasreachedasimilarleveloverfences,twicesecondinsmall-fieldnovicehandicapsatLeicesterthisseasonprior towalkingoveratthesamecourse11daysago Returntothistripwon’tbeanissueandheneedsconsideringoffaworkablemark. StarRatingHHHII BHA120

5 CERENDIPITY (IRE) (21) 313PF3 C

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Check The Forecast (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Aafke Clarke

Breeder: Neil R. Tector

Jockey: Sean Quinlan

7 10-7

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner over hurdles and built on an encouraging start in this sphere when getting off the mark over 15f here in November. Decentplacedeffortsbothsubsequentcompletionsbuthe’sunprovenbeyond21/2manddoesn’tappeartobecryingoutforastiffertest. StarRatingHHHII BHA116

6 SHIGHNESS (GB) (29) 3-4P214 C BF

B m Passing Glance - Sharwakom (IRE)

Owner: Keep The Faith Partnership

Breeder: Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst

Jockey: Brian Hughes

7 10-5

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Sponsor: Wilcocks Contractors Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentperformeroverhurdleslasttermwhogotoffthemarkatthefourthtimeofaskinginthisspherewhenlandinga4-runnerCatterick handicap(25.2f,soft)lastmonth.Notasfluentwhenputinherplaceoffthis4lbhighermarkatCarlisle.Cheekpiecesadded. StarRatingHHHIIBHA113

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2023: FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) 7 11 3 Sean Quinlan 6-5 (Nicky Richards) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6.

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

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Top of The Bill (IRE), 4-1 Lord of Kerak (GB), 9-2

Tongue

Collectors Item (IRE), 5-1 Cerendipity (IRE), 11-2 Donny Boy (IRE), 8-1 Shighness (GB)

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TOP OF THE BILL and Collectors Item both need to bounce back but, if able to do so, they will likely come to the fore in this trappy-looking handicap The latter is potentially the better treated of the two but there’s less to forgive where Top of The Bill is concerned. Indeed, Nigel Twiston-Davies’ charge appeared to be firmly on the up prior to trailing in last of three finishers at Exeter on his latest start and he is preferred. Lord of Kerak is just about third choice ahead of Donny Boy.

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THE

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500

Owners Prize Money Winner £2625; Second £1312; Third £657; Fourth £328; Fifth £164 (Penalty Value £3432.65)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Hammond (19 wins from 273 runners, 7%) runs FAINCHE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs FAINCHE

Weightwatcher: JUST JESS won off a handicap mark of 86, her rating is now down 5lb to 81.

Longest Traveller: MISTER BARCLAY trained by T Symonds, Hentland, 193 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION The penultimate race this afternoon is a three mile handicap hurdle race for four-yearold and upwards which have been officially rated 0-100. As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 JERSAY DU TROTTET (FR) (25) 3P-404P 5 12-0

B g Coastal Path - Star de Champdoux (FR) Jockey: Sean Quinlan

Owner: A. C. O’Keeffe

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: Mr Christophe Masle Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWAppearedtotakeastepforwardwhenfourthinfirst-timecheekpiecesover19.7fhereinJanuary.Shapedasthoughamisswhenpulledupon subsequentchasedebutatSedgefieldandhisstamina,inadditiontowellbeing,needstakingontrustbackhurdlinginnewheadgear StarRatingHHHII BHA99

2 FAINCHE (IRE) (29) B64-P32 BF 7 11-7

B m Fame And Glory - Voodoo Magic (GER) Jockey: Brian Hughes

Owner: In 4 A Grand

Breeder: Mr Edward Devereux

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless following 22 attempts and pulled up starting out for this yard following 13 months off in December However, subsequent placedeffortsoverthisC&DandatCarlisleareamongthebestrecentformonofferinthiscontestandsheshouldbeinthemix. StarRatingHHHHI BHA92

3 MISTER BARCLAY (GB) (23) 63-0230 6 11-6

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Singapore Harbour (IRE) Jockey: Jordan Nailor

Owner: C & M Baker, K Ibberson, H Pearman

Breeder: Ben Barclay

Trainer: Tom Symonds, Hentland

Sponsor: Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed 3times from5 starts since switchedto handicaps,includingboth previousvisits to thistrack over19.7f onheavygoing. FailedtofireatHerefordlasttimebutthisnewtripisworthexploringandhewillbeathreatifabletogetbackontrack. Star RatingHHHII BHA91

4 KINDER KID (IRE) (19) 3-6545

B g Milan - Another Nudge (IRE)

Owner: Mr H. L. Thompson

Breeder: Knocktartan House Stud

6 11-5

Jockey: Ross Chapman

Trainer: Tina Jackson, Loftus

Sponsor: S. M. Thompson Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDulysteppeduponwhatheshowedinmaiden/novicecompanywhenfifthof10onhandicapdebuthere(19.7f,heavy)recently Needstobrushuponhisjumpingbutthisstepupintripcanhelpinthatrespectandhe’sopentoimprovement. Star RatingHHHHH BHA90

5 FIADH (IRE) (318) 0P516-P CD

B m Fame And Glory - Lady Charisma

Owner: Mr G. F. White

Breeder: Ms Jill Farrell

8 11-4

Jockey: Tom Midgley (3)

Trainer: Chris Grant, Billingham

TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonforthefirsttimewhenlandingthisraceoffa3lblowermark12monthsago.However,shewasn’tinthesameform onhernext2starts,addingtowhathasbecomeapatchyrecord,andentitledtoneedtherun(absentsincelastMay). Star RatingHHIII BHA89

6 MACKIE DEE (IRE) (124) 62133-3 D

B g Westerner - Whatdoyouthinkmac (IRE)

Owner: Mr R. J. Armson

Breeder: Mrs Kathleen McKeever

12 11-0

Jockey: Philip Armson (3)

Trainer: Richard Armson, Melbourne

TIMEFORMVIEWShapedasthoughabilityremainswhenawell-heldthirdinahandicapchaseatMarketRasen(21.4f,goodtosoft)inNovember,whichwashisfirst runfor16months.Onapotentiallyhandymarkbackinthissphere(wonoff2lbhigherinJune2022)buthelooksvulnerableallthesame. StarRatingHHHII BHA85

7 JUST JESS (IRE) (41) 0-P25P0

B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s On The Case (IRE)

Owner: Widdop Wanderers

Breeder: Parkville Stud

8 10-10

Jockey: William Maggs (7)

Trainer: Sue Smith, Bingley

Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Now 5lb below the mark off which she hit the target at Catterick last January but she’s not the most consistent of performers and others make more appeal.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 81

8 OLIVER’S ISLAND (IRE) (16) 053622

B g Milan - Leading Rank (IRE)

Owner: Hill House Racing Club

Breeder: J. R. Weston

CD

12 10-2

Jockey: Aaron Anderson (5)

Trainer: Jessica Bedi, Yarm

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who has found just one too good on each of his last 2 starts, albeit without really threatening to get his head back in front. Likely to come up short once again.

Star RatingHHIII BHA 70

9 CANTALUPO BELLA (GB) (30) 306P 4 10-2

B f Massaat (IRE) - Otrooha (IRE)

Owner: The Cantalupo Bella Partnership

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Breeder: Mickley, Harc Syndicate & K. Whitehouse

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat at up to 2m. Looked a non-stayer upped to 3m on handicap debut in this sphere at Southwell last month, so it’s rather surprising that connections have decided to persevere with this trip Star RatingHIIII BHA 85

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023: FIADH (IRE) 7 11 0 Sean Quinlan 12-1 (Chris Grant) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Stewards Note: CANTALUPO BELLA: Following its run on 18/2/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Fainche (IRE), 9-2 Kinder Kid (IRE), 5-1 Mister Barclay (GB), 10-1 Jersay du Trottet (FR), 11-1 Mackie Dee (IRE), 12-1 Oliver’s Island (IRE), 14-1 Just Jess (IRE), 16-1 Fiadh (IRE), 28-1 Cantalupo Bella (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This stiffer test promises to suit KINDER KID who shaped well on his handicap debut over 19.7f here recently, despite clearly finding the trip too sharp and not hurdling with any great fluency. Moving up in trip will probably help both in relation to his jumping and in terms of sparking general improvement. Fainche deserves to get her head in front and she is next on the list ahead of Mister Barclay, who will be in with a fighting chance if able to shrug off a below par last-time-out effort.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KINDER KID (IRE) 2.FAINCHE (IRE) 3.MISTER BARCLAY

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SIXTH RACE 4.45 2m

THE THANK YOU WETHERBY GROUNDSTAFF #GROUNDSWEEK OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999 Owners Prize Money Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |

Leading course trainer (19-24): O Murphy (19 wins from 97 runners, 20%) runs CASTLE IVERS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs CASTLE IVERS

Fancy That: O Murphy won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs CASTLE IVERS today. Longest Traveller: WORLDWIDE FURY trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 263 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry. This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles.

colours no horse form age st-lb

1 CASTLE IVERS (IRE) (58) 113 D 5 11-9

B g Malinas (GER) - Made Easy (IRE)

Owner: Bective Stud

Breeder: J. and J. Lawler

Jockey: Sean Bowen

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinnersolestartinIrishpointsandquickenedclearingoodstyletolanda3-runnercontestatSouthwellinJanuary. Better form when third under a penalty on AWat Lingfield 5 weeks later Should go well again. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

2 CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE (IRE) (164) 1 5 11-2

B g Ocovango - Loyalty Card (IRE)

Owner: Mills Racing & Andrew Horabin

Breeder: S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd

Jockey: Richie McLernon

Trainer: James Moffatt, Cartmel

Sponsor: Mills Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 buy after winning his sole start in Irish points in October Wears a tongue tie on Rules debut. Stable a healthy 12-52 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

3 NUT WOOD (IRE) (-) 5 11-2

B g Califet (FR) - Step On My Soul (IRE)

Owner: Mr G. C. Wragg

Breeder: Berry Farms

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton

Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold

Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Califet gelding. Half-brother to dual bumper winner Shantewe. Makes some paper appeal and worth a precautionary betting check. Star RatingHHHII BHA -

4 OAK GROVE (IRE) (136) 41-5 5 11-2

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Side Saddle (IRE)

Owner: Chris Giles

Breeder: Coolmara Stables Ltd

Jockey: Paddy Brennan

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Sponsor: Bresbet

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive purchase after winning his second start in points and he was better than the result on Rules debut at Ascot in November Capable of better with a tongue strap now applied.

5 SAWDUST (IRE) (37) 13

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Zoeys Dream (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. Law

Breeder: Mr Des Horgan

Star RatingHHHHH BHA -

Jockey: Tom Cannon

6 11-2

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£115,000recruitfromtheIrishpointingfieldwhomadeanencouragingstarttohisRulescareerwhenthirdof10atExeterlast month,doingwelltofinishplacedhavingpulledhardintheearlystages.Opentoprogressifhesettles better Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

6 TELEMETRY (GB) (51) 2-0

B g Telescope (IRE) - Emma Lee

Owner: Philip and Nicola Tyler

Breeder: Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler

6 11-2

Jockey: Joe Williamson (3)

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level when 12 lengths second of 8 on his soft-ground C&D debut last April but comfortably held on Doncaster return 10 months later. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

7 WORLDWIDE FURY (IRE) (360) 1-

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Molly Duffy (IRE)

Owner: The Angove Family

Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill

5 11-2

Jockey: Jack Tudor

Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington

Sponsor: W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEW£150,000purchaseafterwinninganIrishpointlastMarch Hisyardhasa21%strike-rateinbumpersinthe last 5 years and this 5-y-o would firmly enter the reckoning if the betting speaks for him. Star RatingHHHHI BHA -

8 LOW TOLERANCE (IRE) (-)

4 10-2

B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Snoopy Milan (IRE) Jockey: Jonathan England

Owner: NMUS

Breeder: Pat Doocey & Cora Cronin

Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley

Sponsor: Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £3,000 Elusive Pimpernel filly Half-sister to bumper winner/fair 23f hurdle winner Chance The Robin. Watching brief the percentage call on debut.

Star RatingHHIII BHA -

9 MISS MOTIVATOR (GB) (-) 4 10-2

B f Motivator - Capannacce (IRE)

Owner: Mr Peter Sedgwick

Breeder: D. G. Pryde

Jockey: William Maggs (7)

Trainer: Stella Barclay, Garstang

Sponsor: Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Motivator filly Half-sister to numerous winners, including fair 2m hurdle winner Jorgie. Dam Italian winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner). Stable 0-9 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Star RatingHHIII BHA -

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023: INDEEVAR BLEU (FR) 5 11 2 Sean Bowen 5-4 (Olly Murphy) 11 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2, 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Castle Ivers (IRE), 3-1 Worldwide Fury (IRE), 5-1 Oak Grove (IRE), 15-2 Sawdust (IRE), 9-1 Caughtinyourtrance (IRE), 22-1 Nut Wood (IRE), Low Tolerance (IRE), 28-1 Telemetry (GB), 50-1 Miss Motivator (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

An interesting bumper to conclude. OAK GROVE wasn’t seen to best effect when fifth in a decent race at Ascot on his debut in November and can step up on that form with a tongue tie added on his return. Southwell winner Castle Ivers should go well despite the penalty, while Sawdust could step up on the form of his Exeter third if settling better this time. Point winners Worldwide Fury and Caughtinyourtrance would also enter the reckoning if the betting suggests they are fancied.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OAK GROVE (IRE) 2.CASTLE IVERS (IRE) 3.SAWDUST (IRE)

THE RESULT

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.15 - THE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMME SAVES LIVES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, and the third £1003. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 13th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. 15 entries at £40 - Closed March 13th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834 (Penalty Value £4356.80)

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Second Race 2.45 - THE BOSCH HOME APPLIANCES AT MAXWELL’S NORTHALLERTON CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3432 to the winning horse The second to receive £1579, the third £789 the fourth £395 and the fifth £196. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 13th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, 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 March 16th, 2024, 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 Maxwell’s of Northallerton will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. 17 entries at £30 - Closed March 13th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £2625; Second £1312; Third £657; Fourth £328; Fifth £164 (Penalty Value £3432.65) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.15 - THE COLIN HAWKINS (JOCKEY) MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430 the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th Penalties, after March 9th, 2024 for each steeple chase won 7lb The friends & family of the late Colin Hawkins will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 13 entries at £50. - Closed March 13th 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

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Fourth Race 3.45 - THE BELLA COULSON’S 50TH BIRTHDAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after March 9th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Bella Coulson will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. 8 entries at £60. - Closed March 13th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

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Fifth Race 4.15 - THE racingtv.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3432 to the winning horse The second to receive £1579, the third £789, the fourth £395 and the fifth £196. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 13th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th Penalties, after March 9th, 2024 for each hurdle race won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento the winning owner of this race. 19 entries at £30 - Closed March 13th 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2625; Second £1312; Third £657; Fourth £328; Fifth £164 (Penalty Value £3432.65)

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Sixth Race 4.45 - THE THANK YOU WETHERBY GROUNDSTAFF ~GROUNDSWEEK OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254 the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four, 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, March 13th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 6th April, 2024 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 26 entries at £24.Closed March 13th 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

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Friday 22nd March Friday 22nd March

Flat Cap Course Walk Flat Cap Course Walk

& Brew - 10.00am & Brew - 10.00am

Join us to walk the course, and take a behind the scenes look at how we make our hurdles and peek inside the weighing room where tea and cakes will be provided. Donations on the day to Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity. Register to attend: info@wetherbyracing.co.uk or call us on 1937 582035 Brain

2024 RACING FIXTURES

Thursday 28th March - Wear a Hat Day supporting Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Society & Brain Tumour Research

Friday 5th April - Easter Raceday

Sunday 28th April - Vickers.Bet Family Raceday * also featuring the Poundland Mascot Gold Cup

Monday 3rd June - Evening Racing *

Tuesday 11th June - Ladies’ Evening *

Wednesday 16th October - The Opening Meeting

2024/25 Jump season Opening Meeting supporting Spinal Research

Friday 1st November - The bet365 Meeting

Day One - featuring the British Horse Society Charity Race

Saturday 2nd November - The bet365 Meeting

Day Two - featuring the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase

Saturday 16th November - The Peak Cap & Pearls Raceday

Wednesday 27th November - Weekday Racing

Saturday 7th December - Christmas Jumper Saturday

Thursday 26th December - The William Hill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting

Day One - featuring the William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase

Friday 27th December - The William Hill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting

Day Two - featuring the William Hill Castleford Handicap Chase

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