Doncaster Racecard - Saturday 28th January

Great Yorkshire Chase History

Now Known as the Sky Bet Chase

National Hunt racing resumed at Doncaster after a 35 year interval in December 1946, in a post-war spirit of optimism. The highlight of its jumps programme was the Great Yorkshire Chase, scheduled for February, but owing to the harshness of that winter its first running did not take place until 1948.

The Great Yorkshire’s timing made it an ideal steppingstone to the Grand National in the second half of March. Prize money of £2,100 put up by the management meant it was more valuable than the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Compared with nowadays, there were very few major prizes for chasers other than the Gold Cup and the Grand National. The concept of sponsorship was unheard of

That first running was won by the top-class Cool Customer, who was burdened with 12 stone 7 pounds. That is still the weight-carrying record for the race It was a performance that made him favourite for the Gold Cup, but there he fell at the first fence. A year later at Cheltenham he finished second to one of the threetime winner Cottage Rake

Doncaster racegoers were treated to seeing several of the best steeplechasers in the country appear in the Great Yorkshire Chase. 1950’s winner Freebooter

went on to triumph in the National a few weeks later. In 1953 Knock Hard beat the previous year’s National winner prior to landing the Gold Cup. The winner in 1957 was ESB, who a year before had won the National when the Queen Mother’s Devon Loch, seemingly certain of victory, inexplicably slithered to the ground 50 yards from the winning post.

In 1962 Nicolaus Silver won the Great Yorkshire, a year after becoming only the second grey to win the National. The most popular horse in the 1960s, Freddie, won it in 1966. He won 14 races and was second in two Grand Nationals, favourite each time. The Yorkshiretrained Bregawn won in 1982 on his way up through the ranks, a year before winning the Gold Cup.

In recent years the Great Yorkshire has been seen as a very competitive handicap in its own right. Sky Bet have been sponsoring the race since 2004. There may be many more valuable three mile chases now than 75 years ago, but top trainers such as Nicholls, Henderson, Twiston-Davies and King – who have all won the Great Yorkshire Chase – can be relied upon to supply high quality contenders for Doncaster’s premier jump race

WELCOME TO DONCASTER RACECOURSE

Hello and welcome to Doncaster Racecourse for the Skybet Chase. We’re delighted you’ve joined us here today.

We would like to thank our sponsors Skybet, MND Association, Albert Bartlett and the family and friends of Neil Young for their most generous support of today’s fixture

There are 8 races on the card today, with the first race at 12:20pm and our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers and resident tipster will be in the Parade Ring at around 11:45am to run through the runners and riders and hopefully pick you out some winners!

We’d like to wish a warm welcome to Rugby League legend Rob Burrow and his racing syndicate who have joined us here today to witness Beep Beep Burrow make his debut in the 16:25. Beep Beep Burrow is a 5-year-old chestnut gelding and is carrying on the legacy built by Burrow Seven following his unforeseen retirement We’d like to congratulate Rob Burrow, who was recently honored with the Helen Rollanson Award at Sports Personality of the year 2022 and we wish Beep Beep Burrow, who has taken Burrow’s nickname that was given to him during his career with the Leeds Rhinos, the best of luck today!

The feature race today is the prestigious three-mile Skybet Handicap Chase. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Skybet Chase, which was formally known as the Great Yorkshire Chase and was first run in 1948 This tough three-mile handicap chase is not for the faint-hearted and was won by Sean Quinlan the past two years – on Windsor Avenue trained by Brian Ellison in 2022 and on Takingrisks trained by Nicky Richards in 2021.

To celebrate the 75th anniversary, we have limited edition racing-themed cookies and shortbread available to purchase for £2.75 each from Gigi’s in the Food Court on the first floor There are only 75 of each, so make sure you get yours early before they sell out!

The Grimthorpe Chase weekend takes place on 3rd and 4th March, and then ‘the flat is back’ with the Lincoln on Saturday 1st April! Our flagship fixture - the Cazoo St Leger Festival takes place 14th – 17th September and this year sees the first Sunday fixture – with Cazoo St Leger Legends taking place on Sunday 17th Tickets for our 2023 fixtures are on-sale now at www.doncaster-racecourse co.uk. Don’t forget children 17 and under go free when accompanied by an adult and guests age 60 and over receive 50% off Grandstand and Family Enclosure tickets when booked on the day with a valid photo ID

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B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths David England

Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Warwickshire

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TIMEFORMVIEW Ran well in defeat at Market Rasen on first time over hurdles and should take all the beating here.

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 RATINGS EXPLAINED

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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 non-handicaps 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.

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FIRST RACE 12.20

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY NEIL YOUNG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV I)

Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (13 wins from 82 runners, 16%) runs COULD BE TROUBLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs ERNESTO LONGEST TRAVELLER: HEADSCARF LIL & KAJAKI trained by N Richards, Greystoke, 133 miles.

GALAHADTHREEPWOOD has been threatening to come good lately and is taken to get off the mark over hurdles now stepping back up in trip Headscarf Lil ran well at Newcastle on her latest start and has Brian Hughes doing the steering so she’s an obvious threat.The Navigator may just have needed the run after a short break at Catterick recently and also merits respect.

1-2-3: 1.GALAHAD THREEPWOOD 2.HEADSCARF LIL (IRE) 3.THE NAVIGATOR colours

1 GLENTRUAN (IRE) (99) 03515-P

8 12-2

B g Getaway (GER) - Mac Idol (IRE) Tom Midgley (5) Neville, Kehoe, Dennis and Scott Patrick Neville, Leyburn Br M. F. Condon The Red Armoury

VIEW Won 20.5f Ayr handicap hurdle last winter but ran no sort of race on his Cheltenham

October and off since Hood refitted

2 COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) (33) 12343F

8 12-1

B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s No Trouble (IRE) William Maggs (10) KC Sofas Ltd Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Proactive Personnel Limited, KC Sofas Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner over hurdles in 2021 who opened chase account in a Warwick mares ’ novice in May. Respectable efforts back hurdling and moving well when falling 4 out at Wetherby on Boxing Day. TFRHHHII BHA121

3 THE NAVIGATOR (GB) (16) 021563

8 11-12

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA) Conor O’Farrell

Mr G. H. Bell Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Br Sir Robert Ogden Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who landed Kelso handicap in September Respectable third back from a short break at Catterick 16 days ago and may strip fitter for the run. Only 2lb higher than Kelso. TFRHHHHI BHA118

4 FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) (63) 21-1105

6 11-9

Ch g Mahler - Credo Star (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Cathal Ennis Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Completed a Hexham hat-trick on his return in September but has not been in same form either start since, latterly over 2m here Steps up in trip back from 2 months off. TFRHHHII BHA115

5 ERNESTO (GER) (28) 50-510P

8 11-7

Ch g Reliable Man - Enrica Daire McConville (7)

Midtech Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Gestut Rottgen Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Hereford (25.5f) in October but below par twice since The visor and tongue tie combination that was missing when pulled up at Warwick last time is back in place TFRHHIII BHA113

6 GALAHAD THREEPWOOD (GB) (33) 2P5524

6 11-5

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Tesary Kielan Woods

The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Peter Winkworth Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat Just fair form over hurdles to date but has shaped nicely on his last couple of starts, staying on into fourth at Wetherby (2m) last time Interesting now stepping back up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA111

7 KAJAKI (IRE) (104) 13-4012 10 11-3

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - No Quest (IRE)

Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1

Danny McMenamin

Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd MS Society Scotland, Borders Branch, Adam Purves Mitsubishi

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of Sedgefield wins in 2022 but wasn’t at his best when 14 lengths second of 4 there in October. Been off for 104 days Runner-up on sole visit here TFRHHHII BHA109

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GOOD BYE (GER) (33) 212234 D

Ch g Tertullian (USA) - Guantana (GER)

Philip Armson (3)

Mr Liam Murray Sara Ender, Malton

Br Stall Ullmann

Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been most consistent since joining this yard, including a win and 4 seconds. Another creditable effort when fourth of 13 to Gilbertina at Market Rasen (18.5f) on Boxing Day. TFRHHHII BHA108

9 HEADSCARF LIL (IRE) (79) 314D-62 BF

B m Getaway (GER) - Bleu Money (IRE)

Accurite Racing & Tarzan Bloodstock

9 10-11

Brian Hughes

Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br James M. Barry Accurite Machinery, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last term and stepped up on her reappearance when second at Newcastle in November Needs considering under Brian Hughes TFRHHHHI BHA103

2022: JAY JAY REILLY (IRE) 6 11 10 Harry Skelton 6-1 (Dan Skelton) 15 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn by No. 7, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Galahad Threepwood (GB), 7-2 Headscarf Lil (IRE), 13-2 Fringill Dike (IRE), 9-1 The Navigator (GB), Good Bye (GER), 11-1 Kajaki (IRE), 14-1 Glentruan (IRE), 16-1 Could Be Trouble (IRE), 18-1 Ernesto (GER)

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SECOND RACE 12.55

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY NEIL YOUNG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV II)

Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Twiston-Davies (13 wins from 61 runners, 21%) runs KEEPYOURDREAMSBIG

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J O’Keeffe (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs VINTAGE FIZZ

WEIGHTWATCHER: BIG BAD BEAR won off a handicap mark of 128, his rating is now down 10lb to 118.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: WATERGRANGE JACK trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 204 miles.

An open race The way that GILBERTINA saw things out at Market Rasen on Boxing Day suggests there could be a bit more to come over this slightly longer trip so she’s selected to make light of a small rise. Watergrange Jack must be respected for a yard with a decent recent record in this race after his Boxing Day Wetherby second

1-2-3: 1.GILBERTINA 2.WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE) 3.KEEPYOURDREAMSBIG (FR)

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1 VINTAGE FIZZ (GB) (63) F21-104

6 12-1

Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Milan Athlete (IRE) Charlie Hammond

Fine Claret Racing & Mr T.S. Ingham Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Mr W. Kinsey Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressed during the spring, bagging handicaps at Bangor and Hexham, both at around 2 1/2m on good to soft However, below form both starts on return to action in the autumn TFRHHIII BHA121

2 BIG BAD BEAR (IRE) (30) 435250 CD

9 11-12

Conor Rabbitt (7) Tor Side Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br g Jeremy (USA) - Our Polly (IRE)

Br Mrs Barbara Beattie First Recruitment Group, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last season with wins at Newcastle and Perth, and lost out only narrowly at Market Rasen (20.6f) in October However, not in the same form when down the field over C&D and at Kelso on his last 2 starts TFRHHIII BHA118

3 NORLEY (IRE) (38) 5-40213 D

8 11-7

B g Yeats (IRE) - No Moore Bills Beau Morgan (7)

Mrs G. Morgan Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Joseph Smiddy Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWImmediately back on track when readily winning 5-runner conditionals’ event at Southwell (20.5f, good to soft) in December. Not in the same form when third over 2m at Taunton only 10 days later but respected.

4 WATERGRANGE JACK (IRE) (33) 0-21403

B g Sintarajan (IRE) - Prestissimo

7 11-7

Robert Dunne

Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Peter S. McLoughlin

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who opened hurdles account in clear-cut style at Ffos Las (2 1/2m) in June Went down only to an unexposed pair when third at Wetherby (2 1/2m again) on Boxing Day. TFRHHHHI BHA113

5 GIVE ME A CUDDLE (IRE) (54) 621-126

7 11-6

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Social Society (IRE) Nico de Boinville

Mr Andrew L. Cohen Neil King, Burderop

Br Fintan Farrell Wood Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner Relished step up to 2 3/4m when making winning hurdle debut at Stratford in May. Off 6 months, too free when well-held sixth on 19.5f Lingfield handicap debut in December TFRHHHHI BHA112

6 TREVADA (GB) (57) 1/36-202

B g Kayf Tara - Kerada (FR)

Hot To Trot Jumping and Mrs R Chugg

7 11-4

Jonathan Burke

Oliver Sherwood, Upper Lambourn

Br R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Rewards 4 Racing Ltd, Searls Land

TIMEFORM VIEWFair bumper scorer and similar standard over hurdles, improved form when second on 21.5f Exeter handicap debut 8 weeks ago. Can win handicaps but this drop back in trip isn’t sure to suit. TFRHHHII BHA110

7 KEEPYOURDREAMSBIG (FR) (31) 1P40-32

B g Vision d’Etat (FR) - Take This Waltz (FR)

5 11-3

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr C. J. Haughey Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mme Karine Perreau et al

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair juvenile hurdler who stepped up on his chase debut effort for new yard when runner-up in that sphere at Leicester (2m) over Christmas, staying on This longer trip should suit back hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA109

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GILBERTINA (GB) (33) 5214/3-1 C D

B m Universal (IRE) - Saaboog

6 11-2

Brian Hughes

Mrs Marina Kent Nick Kent, Brigg

Br Newstead Priory Stud

Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 2m course juvenile in March 2021. Very lightly raced since but returned from another break better than ever when getting on top in the closing stages at Market Rasen (18.5f) on Boxing Day. TFRHHHHH BHA108

9 ZAFAR (GER) (54) 5224-63

B g Kamsin (GER) - Zambuka (FR)

Mrs Sian McCain

8 10-13

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Gestut Hachtsee Proactive Personnel Limited

4) Cholmo see

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort who won off 6lb higher at Musselburgh (2 1/2m) last January. Stepped up on his reappearance when third over 3m there in December and he has to enter calculations from his reduced mark TFRIIIII BHA105

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2022: (See Div 1)

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

NORLEY: Following its run on 21/12/2022 it was reported that the horse stumbled in the back straight.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Gilbertina (GB), 6-1 Trevada (GB), 7-1 Watergrange Jack (IRE), Keepyourdreamsbig (FR), Zafar (GER), 8-1 Give Me A Cuddle (IRE), 10-1 Vintage Fizz (GB), 11-1 Norley (IRE), 18-1 Big Bad Bear (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 1.35

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 78YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE MND ASSOCIATION RACE FOR RESEARCH LIGHTNING

NOVICES’ STEEPLE

CHASE

(CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £50000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (13 wins from 82 runners, 16%) runs SINCE DAY ONE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs CORMIER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAINT SEGAL trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 247 miles.

This is likely to boil down to a match between TOMMY’S OSCAR and Boothill, particularly if Saint Segal takes up his engagement here on Friday. Boothill has done nothing wrong since switched to fences and won’t go down without a fight but he carries a penalty for his latest success at Kempton, a factor which tilts the scales in favour ofTommy’s Oscar. Since Day One boasts a fine strike rate but he will do well to confirm Newcastle placings with the selection on these revised terms.

1-2-3: 1.TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) 2.BOOTHILL (IRE) 3.SINCE DAY ONE (IRE)

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1 BOOTHILL (IRE) (32) 2-P1121 D

8 11-7

B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) Jonathan Burke

Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Noel James Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdles winner who has quickly developed into an even better chaser, making it 3-4 in this sphere when landing the Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase at Kempton (2m) during the Christmas period TFRHHHHI BHA148

2 CORMIER (IRE) (21) 110-U63 D

7 11-2

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE) Ross Chapman Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Grangecon Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Tough, dependable sort over hurdles but he never looked like landing a blow when trailing in last of 3 behind Since Day One on chase debut at Newcastle 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA134

3 GANAPATHI (FR) (32) 113325 D

7 11-2

B g Samum (GER) - Une Dame d’Avril (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mrs Wilma Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn

Br E.A.R.L. Detouillon The Red Armoury

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran about as well as could be expected against a high-class rival in the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham in November However, put in his place in a Wetherby handicap since and likely to come up short again TFRHHIII BHA139

4 SINCE DAY ONE (IRE) (21) 214-121 D

B g Fame And Glory - Collou (IRE)

Mr C. Strang Steel

7 11-2

Brian Hughes

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr Des Kenneally Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple winner over hurdles last season and successful on 2 of his 3 starts since switched to fences, most recently seeing off Tommy’s Oscar and Cormier in a 3-runner Newcastle handicap. TFRHHHII BHA139

5 TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) (21) 10-1252 C D BF

8 11-2

B g Oscar (IRE) - Glibin (IRE) Danny McMenamin

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br Mrs E. Kelly Hamilton

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart hurdler who prevailed in a match on chase debut at Carlisle (2m) in October. Beaten when favourite for a small-field Newcastle handicap last time but enjoys a hefty pull at the weights with that rival here. TFRHHHHH BHA153

6 SAINT SEGAL (FR) (24) 10-6511 D

5 10-12

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) Ciaran Gethings

Culverhill Racing Club V

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

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has made up into a better chaser, winning both of his starts over fences with plenty in hand Travelled powerfully when scoring in novice at Hereford last time TFRHHHII BHA136

2022: THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE) 7 11 5 Harry Skelton 8-15 (Dan Skelton) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Boothill (IRE), 13-8 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE), 10-1 Saint Segal (FR), 12-1 Since Day One (IRE), 20-1 Cormier (IRE), 28-1 Ganapathi (FR)

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FOURTH RACE 2.05

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE SKY BET YORKSHIRE ROSE

MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £50000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235, 5th £1120, 6th £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Henderson (20 wins from 83 runners, 24%) runs EPATANTE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs SALSADA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GALICE MACALO trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 247 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

EPATANTE is a class above her five rivals and with no Constitution Hill to contend with this time she can gain a deserved first victory of the season. Martello Sky appeals as the one to chase home Nicky Henderson’s top-class mare, with Chepstow-scorer Galice Macalo next on the list.

1-2-3: 1.EPATANTE (FR) 2.MARTELLO SKY 3.GALICE MACALO (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 EPATANTE (FR) (33) 121-322 D

9 11-8

B m No Risk At All (FR) - Kadjara (FR) Nico de Boinville

Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Francois-Xavier & Anne Doulce Lefeuvre

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-established, classy mare, who has run with credit behind stablemate Constitution Hill in Fighting Fifth and Christmas Hurdle on her last two outings. Should get back to winning ways TFRHHHHH BHA153

2 MARTELLO SKY (GB) (21) 110-222 D

7 11-6

Gr m Martaline - Kentucky Sky Brian Hughes

The Sky Partnership Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Mr T. Wood Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who arrives in excellent nick, second of 5 to Love Envoi in listed mares event at Sandown (19.8f) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA139

3 FINEST VIEW (GB) (216) 21-1114 D

6 11-2

B m Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend James Martin Pitchall Stud Partnership Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton Br Pitchall Stud Andy Martin Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted her 4-timer at Cartmel in May and not disgraced when fourth in handicap there 7 months ago on her final run for Alan King Needs to hit the ground running for her new handler TFRHHHII BHA131

4 GALICE MACALO (FR) (20) 33-2431

7 11-2

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Victoire de Forme (FR) Ciaran Gethings

Culverhill Racing Club II Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br Mme Sylvie Bouchanville Culverhill Farm, Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler who posted a career best when impressively winning 10-runner handicap at Chepstow (16f) 20 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time This is tougher but she can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII BHA131

5

PELTWELL (IRE) (33) 01U54P

10 11-2

B m Milan - Fast Finisher (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mrs P. L. Bridel Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br William Neville

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple hurdles winner, the latest at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in June Things haven’t gone to plan in that sphere since and pulled up on her belated chase debut at Wincanton last time TFRHHIII BHA121

6 SALSADA (IRE) (220) 122- D

Ch m Mukhadram - Mokaraba

6 11-2

Jonathan Burke

Geoff & Sandra Turnbull & Partner Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Tinnakill Bloodstock Elwick Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat and made a winning start over hurdles at Sedgefield in 2021. Had a wind op and cheekpieces/tongue strap on when good fourth in 14f Salisbury handicap in June This is a tough ask. TFRHHHII BHA118

2022: MISS HERITAGE (IRE) 8 11 2 Sean Quinlan 10-1 (Lucy Wadham) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Epatante (FR), 7-2 Martello Sky (GB), 11-1 Galice Macalo (FR), 18-1 Finest View (GB), 50-1 Salsada (IRE), 100-1 Peltwell (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 2.40

THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ALBERT BARTLETT RIVER DON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £40000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £17432, 2nd £7156, 3rd £3580, 4th £1788, 5th £896, 6th £448. (Penalty Value £22780) A

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (16 wins from 67 runners, 24%) runs STAY AWAY FAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Wadham (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs HURRICANE BAY FANCY THAT: B Pauling won this race in 2016, 2019 and 2021. The stable runs ROCK ON COWBOY & TWIG today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRAND SOIR trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

This can go the way of STAY AWAY FAY, who looked all about stamina when making a winning start under Rules at Newbury a couple of months ago and Paul Nicholls’charge is fancied to take this step up in grade in his stride. Grand Soir arrives chasing a 4-timer so he may emerge as the main danger, with Idalko Bihoue and The Wounded Knee another couple worth considering

1-2-3: 1.STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) 2.GRAND SOIR (FR) 3.IDALKO BIHOUE (FR)

colours no horse

1 GRAND SOIR (FR) (41) 20-0111 D

age st lb

7 11-0

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Jeep (FR) Ben Harvey

Mr D. Kierans John McConnell, Ireland

Br Mme Veronique Le Provost

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked all about stamina, completing the hat-trick after 9 weeks off at Thurles (23f, good to soft) just under 6 weeks ago. Likely he has more to offer so has to be respected in his bid for a 4-timer TFRHHHHI BHA135

2 HURRICANE BAY (GB) (33) 3/53-213 C BF

7 11-0

B g Malinas (GER) - Another Storm Nico de Boinville

The Hanseatic League Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br D. A. Wales Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in bumpers and already better over hurdles, runner-up to Hall Lane at Wetherby before winning at this track in November Improved further in defeat at Huntingdon last time TFRHHIII BHA121

3 IDALKO BIHOUE (FR) (28) 1-13 D

5 11-0

Br g Balko (FR) - Vann Bihouee (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Bernard Crossouard & Pascal Bodenes Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWFrom the family of Bagad Bihoue and finished alone on his sole start in points Easy winner in the mud at Worcester in October and cracking effort in defeat upped to Grade 1 level in the Challow last month TFRHHHII BHA132

4 MAHONS GLORY (IRE) (97) 52523-1

B g Fame And Glory - Dark Sunshine (GER)

C Nightingale & Hold My Beer Partnership

7 11-0

Charlie Hammond

Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br Mr Walter Connors Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWStruck at the first time of asking for Dr Richard Newland in an Aintree maiden hurdle in October, albeit not keeping straight under pressure Could easily have more to come for this new stable TFRHHHII BHA126

5 MAXIMILIAN (GER) (57) 111-113 D

Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Maxima (GER)

Owners Group 099

7 11-0

Brian Hughes

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Gestut Harzburg Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful in points and defied a penalty in making it 5/5 in various disciplines in novice hurdle at Bangor (23f) in November Lost his unbeaten record stepped up to Grade 2 company early last month (bled) TFRHHHII BHA128

6 PARK THIS ONE (IRE) (27) 121-141 D

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Soraya Pearl

Dellar Doel Syson Reid Williamson & One

6 11-0

Jonathan Burke

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br L&R Bloodstock Ltd Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who made a successful debut over hurdles when making all at Uttoxeter in October. Fourth in Sandown Grade 2 next and resumed winning ways at Catterick (19.3f, soft) on New Year’s Day. TFRHHIII BHA124

7 ROCK ON COWBOY (IRE) (27) 41-P36 D

B g Snow Sky - Rose of Dunamase (IRE)

6 11-0

Kielan Woods

The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Peter Tyrrell Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner but fared much better than on hurdles debut when third at Uttoxeter early last month. Unable to build on that effort in a Cheltenham novice since and looks out of his depth. TFRHHIII BHA111

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STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (64) 1-1

B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay

6 11-0

Lorcan Williams

Chris Giles Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Shantou gelding who made the perfect start over hurdles at Newbury (20.5f, good to soft) a couple of months ago, benefitting from the third tying up badly. Leading player with improvement on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA-

9 THE WOUNDED KNEE (GB) (99) 3-33112 D 6 11-0

B g Yeats (IRE) - Gold Reef Tom Midgley

R.Dennis, A.Tomlinson Patrick Neville, Leyburn

Br Ms Caroline Rowland The Red Armoury

TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced in points and progressive over hurdles, recording a brace of Perth wins (maiden and handicap) at up to 3m Improved further when runner-up in Cheltenham novice (19.9f, good to soft) back in October TFRHHHII BHA134

10 TWIG (GB) (82) 1-12121 D

8 11-0

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Southern Exit Beau Morgan

Mrs G. Morgan Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br L. J. Strangman Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning pointer who landed a pair of hunter chases last spring Winner over fences at Warwick in October and opened account over hurdles at Kempton when last seen 3 months ago. Each-way claims for in-form yard TFRHHHII BHA132

2022: MAHLER MISSION (IRE) 6 10 12 James Bowen 11-2 (John McConnell) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Stewards Note:

MAXIMILIAN: Following its run on 2/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Stay Away Fay (IRE), 5-1 Grand Soir (FR), 11-2 Maximilian (GER), 15-2 Idalko Bihoue (FR), 9-1 The Wounded Knee (GB), Twig (GB), 18-1 Mahons Glory (IRE), Park This One (IRE), 25-1 Hurricane Bay (GB), 100-1 Rock On Cowboy (IRE)

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FIGURES IN BRACKETS

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Celebrating the 75th Running of the We Take a Look Back at 5 Past Winners

Selecting only five special winners of the Sky Bet Chase, also known as the Great Yorkshire Chase, is just as difficult as finding this year’s winner.

Freebooter was already favourite for the 1950 Grand National when he lined up for his final prep race in the Great Yorkshire Chase. He’d been running well that season and had won the Grand Sefton over the daunting Aintree fences carrying a big weight. At Doncaster he jumped perfectly, took the lead halfway up the home straight and won by six lengths. He won the National by 15 lengths, despite shouldering 11 stone 11 and making a bad blunder at the Chair that left his jockey clinging desperately to his neck before he could lever himself back into the saddle. That performance marked Freebooter as an exceptional winner of the race and he was allotted a whopping 12 stone 7 in the next two Nationals. In 1951 he was brought down early in the race and the following year he won four times in a row before heading for Aintree. He was going well when coming down at the Canal Turn.

The future Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Bregawn won

a controversial running of the Great Yorkshire Chase in 1982. He survived a stewards inquiry that lasted two hours and twenty minutes, following an objection that he had taken the wrong course. TV replays showed that on an unrailed part of the track at the furthest point from the stands his jockey John Francome had gone for a daring run up the inside. Bregawn then hit a marker post as he moved back on to the main running line. After the stewards had interviewed jockeys and the nearest groundsman to the incident, they took a car across Town Moor to inspect the scene of the possible crime. By now, bookmakers fed up with the delay had already paid Bregawn’s punters. Eventually the result was allowed to stand. A year later the horse won a memorable Gold Cup, leading home the Michael Dickinson-trained quintet that filled the first five places.

Young Hustler was one of the most popular horses of the early 1990s, winning 15 of his 65 races and finishing

second or third in 15 more. Trained by Nigel TwistonDavies, he had some terrific winning streaks, including five races in six weeks at the beginning of 1993. During January he thrashed Cheltenham specialist Dublin Flyer on his home turf by 12 lengths, won a 17-runner handicap and then ran out a decisive winner of the Great Yorkshire Chase. Seven days later Young Hustler led most of the way to win a Grade 1 at Sandown and a week after that he won a valuable prize at Newbury. He was third in a Cheltenham Gold Cup, when he jumped the final fence alongside The Fellow and Jodami, both winners of that race He was fifth in a Grand National and his final victory was in the 1995 Becher Chase, carrying 12 stone and conceding 31 pounds to the second and third. He’d been bought for £10,000, and won almost £300,000 in prize money.

The 2009 Sky Bet Chase winner, Big Fella Thanks, was named after a top greyhound. Both animals were owned by the renowned gambler Harry Findlay. The horse turned out to be an enthusiastic, consistent sort, not far short of the top level. In a career spanning ten years he won eight times and finished in the frame in 22 of his 41 races. He ran in four Grand Nationals, coming sixth, fourth and seventh, unseating his rider on the

other occasion. Big Fella Thanks competed in five other races over the National obstacles, culminating in a close third in the 2017 Foxhunters when he was fifteen years old. His Sky Bet victory was one of his best; it was only his fifth outing over fences, and he won it by 11 lengths. That display put him among the favourites for the National, and if he hadn’t made some untypical jumping errors he would have finished much closer than sixth.

Calgary Bay showed considerable promise in his early career – his trainer Henrietta Knight, of Best Mate fame, regarded him as a star of the future. When he won a novice chase at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day 2009 it seemed the sky was the limit, but a series of niggling problems held him back and apart from scoring at Doncaster later that year his progress stalled. Back at Cheltenham on the first day of 2012 he returned to winning form with a bang and connections went to Doncaster for the Sky Bet Chase later in the month full of hope. In an openlooking affair, top weight of 11 stone 11 deterred punters and bookmakers, and Calgary Bay was sent off at 12/1. Nevertheless he won convincingly, earning himself an official rating of 157, making his the best performance in the race for many years.

SIXTH RACE 3.15

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £100000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Henderson (20 wins from 83 runners, 24%) runs MISTER COFFEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs WINDSOR AVENUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAP DU NORD trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 217 miles.

Many familiar staying handicap faces on show but GA LAW has made overcoming a 20-month lay-off seem routine on both starts back this season so provided he continues to take his racing well, Jamie Snowden’s charge is strongly fancied to notch a fifth career success over the larger obstacles.Tea For Free is unbeaten in all 4 starts over fences so far but he may have to settle for silver on this occasion, with Cap Du Nord and Mister Coffey another pair who merit consideration.

1-2-3: 1.GA LAW (FR) 2.TEA FOR FREE (IRE) 3.CAP DU NORD (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 GA LAW (FR) (77) 1132/-31

7 12-0

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Law (FR) Jonathan Burke

The Footie Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Jean-Francois Magnien Betvictor

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful novice chaser in 20/21, winning 3 times including at Gr 2 level. Retained all his ability when third in Old Roan at Aintree and built on that to resume winning ways at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) 11 weeks ago. TFRHHHHH BHA150

2 WINDSOR AVENUE (IRE) (33) 1PP-P4P CD

11 11-6

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Zaffarella (IRE) Ross Chapman

Phil & Julie Martin Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Miss J. A. Buchanan Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded this corresponding event 12 months ago. Good fourth in Rehearsal Chase on penultimate start but below par subsequently taking his record of being pulled up recently to 5 from his last 7. TFRHHIII BHA142

3 ELVIS MAIL (FR) (56) 2244-16

9 11-5

Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn (3)

The Ladies Who N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful sort who, in line with yard’s good form, returned to something like his best to end losing run on return at Ayr (20.5f) in October. Mistakes didn’t help when mid-field at Aintree. This is tougher TFRHHIII BHA141

4 MISTER COFFEY (FR) (32) 32220-2

8 11-4

B g Authorized (IRE) - Mamitador Nico de Boinville

Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWTalented performer, typically giving his running returned to conventional fences when runner-up at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) after 9 months off recently. Task is kicking on from that effort now TFRHHHII BHA140

5 DEMACHINE (IRE) (27) 5U0-120 D

9 11-2

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dancingonthemoon (IRE) Caoilin Quinn (5)

West Coast Haulage Limited

Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Edmond Coleman Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage. Gained a third victory over fences at Uttoxeter in May. Solid at Newbury next but unable to build on that when mid-field at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) on New Year’s Day. TFRHHHII BHA138

6 CLOTH CAP (IRE) (56) 6R3P-56

11 11-2

B g Beneficial - Cloth Fair (IRE) Brian Hughes

Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr S. Spillane Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWClassy stayer but has seen a promising career derailed by apparent physical problems, reportedly bled when pulled up in Grand National Fifth on his reappearance and was found wanting again 8 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA138

7 TEA FOR FREE (IRE) (28) 32-1111 D

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Golan Gale (IRE)

Mrs Susan Monkland

8 11-2

Lilly Pinchin (3)

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr B. Diamond Merribelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in four runs since sent chasing under this rider, taking a competitive race quite comfortably at Newbury (22.4f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Another 7lb higher today. TFRHHHHI BHA138

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UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE) (28) 641P-3P

7 10-12

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Dances With Waves (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Gregory Rossiter Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account over fences in Grimthorpe Chase here last March Proving hard to catch right though, resuming with good third at Cheltenham (26f) before modest at Newbury 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA134

9 JAVA POINT (IRE) (27) 1311-32 D

8 10-11

B g Stowaway - Classic Sun (GER) Ciaran Gethings

Fanning, Griffith, Haddock Tom George, Slad

Br Miss C. O’Neill HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler for Kim Bailey who also won 3 times over fences last season for current yard Good placed efforts on both starts this term and should remain competitive off this sort of mark TFRHHHII BHA133

10 SHANTY ALLEY (GB) (28) 3/UPP-22 C D

9 10-7

B g Shantou (USA) - Alexander Road (IRE) Conor O’Farrell

Jerry Wright Adam Lucock Patricia Murray Ben Case, Banbury

Br Brendan Richardson David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive stayer in 2020/21 and, after a below par campaign last season, has returned to form this term, producing a likeable effort when a close second of 13 at Newbury (26f, soft) 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA129

11 COOPER’S CROSS (IRE) (27) 2P-2132 D

8 10-6

B g Getaway (GER) - Rocella (GER) Sam Coltherd

Mr J Fyffe Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br Alan O’Brien JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning return from 6 months off in 7-runner handicap at Carlisle (2 1/2m) in October. At least as good when placed at Aintree/Musselburgh since but needs to take another step forward in this stronger contest TFRHHIII BHA128

12 CAP DU NORD (FR) (27) P5-5350 D

10 10-3

Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR) Jack Tudor

The Can’t Say No Partnership Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian NAF

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded valuable 3m handicap chase at Kempton last February. Unable to make an impact since but he’s dropped to a significantly lower mark than when placed in last 2 renewals of this race TFRHHHHI BHA125

2022: WINDSOR AVENUE (IRE) 10 11 1 Sean Quinlan 40-1 (Brian Ellison) 16 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6, 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8, 10, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Ga Law (FR), 6-1 Tea For Free (IRE), 15-2 Cap du Nord (FR), 10-1 Mister Coffey (FR), 14-1 Demachine (IRE), Cloth Cap (IRE), Java Point (IRE), 20-1 Elvis Mail (FR), Shanty Alley (GB), Cooper’s Cross (IRE), 22-1 Undersupervision (IRE), 25-1 Windsor Avenue (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 3.50

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (13 wins from 82 runners, 16%) runs TIM PAT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs JAYTEE

WEIGHTWATCHER: THE LATE LEGEND won off a handicap mark of 112, his rating is now down 6lb to 106.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOLD THE NOTE trained by E Whillans, Hawick, 229 miles.

HOLDTHE NOTE comes here handily weighted and in very good nick too so with this shorter trip likely to play to his strengths he makes most appeal Jaytee is feared most if, as expected, building on his encouraging return over hurdles, while in-form Morozov Cocktail is weighted to have a say in an open handicap

1-2-3: 1.HOLD THE NOTE (IRE) 2.JAYTEE 3.MOROZOV COCKTAIL (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 TIM PAT (IRE) (37) 2111-56

7 12-2

B g Mahler - April Thyne (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br T. Hayes Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Is yet to fully fire this season, tongue strap on for 1st time when sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f) 37 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.

2 HAWTHORN COTTAGE (IRE) (50) 6524-10 C D

10 11-13

B m Gold Well - Miss Kilkeel (IRE) Lilly Pinchin (3) Melbourne 10 Racing Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Br R. Wilson Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1personnel

TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Warwick in November but only ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f) 50 days ago. Blinkers back on with more required.

3 EYEOFTHESCORPION (IRE) (28) 2423-2P

9 11-12

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Shuil Sharp (IRE) Connor Brace First with Mortgages DL Adams & JA Adams Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Charlie Harnett Bresbet

Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap chase (12/1) at Newbury

over fences 28 days ago so others appeal more

4 TASTE THE FEAR (IRE) (18) 6-34323

HHIII BHA118

8 11-8

B g Mores Wells - No Complaints But (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

In It For Fun Partnership & Dr R Newland Dr Richard Newland, Droitwich

Br James Hannon Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 23f over hurdles. Had wind op before fading third of 6 in handicap chase here (26f) 18 days ago. Needs to build on it now

5 JAYTEE (GB) (53) 20212-4

HHHII BHA114

8 11-7

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Archway Copse Daire McConville (7)

Mr J. Tredwell Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br J. Tredwell Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 9 months before posting a very good fourth in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f) 53 days ago. One to consider now back chasing

6 HOLD THE NOTE (IRE) (30) 33-4P15 C

B g Jeremy (USA) - Keys Hope (IRE)

BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell

Br Michael Martin

9 11-6

Danny McMenamin

Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORMVIEW Back to winning ways at Kelso in December and encouraging fifth of 11 there 30 days ago, faltering only late over 3m2f trip Player back in distance now. TFRHHHHH BHA112

7 THE MACON LUGNATIC (GB) (33) 25-33F4 C 9 11-5

B g Shirocco (GER) - Didbrook Kielan Woods

Genesis Racing Partnership II

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Cotswold Stud & Overbury Stallions Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, below form fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f) 33 days ago.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

GREAT D’ANGE (FR) (55) F1-F231 D

7 11-3

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vickx (FR) Jonathan Burke

Tim Syder Tom George, Slad

Br Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways when taking 8-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f) 55 days ago, keeping on well Up 4lb but he can’t be ruled out

9 THE LATE LEGEND (GB) (28) P41-360 CD

HHHII BHA109

10 11-0

Ch g Midnight Legend - Vin Rose Jack Tudor

Mr G. J. Fisher Tom Weston, Hindlip

Br Mark Rimell Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Couldn’t build on previous promise when eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f)

28 days ago. Took this event in 2021 though so he’s no forlorn hope back chasing TFRHHHII BHA106

10 MOROZOV COCKTAIL (IRE) (15) P21-533 D

7 10-11

B g Morozov (USA) - Gold Platinum (IRE) Jamie Hamilton

Mr & Mrs N Wrigley & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton

Br W. Austin Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Comes here in good nick, third of 6 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.9f) 15 days ago. One for the shortlist eased 1lb. TFRHHHII BHA103

11 CROAGH PATRICK (IRE) (31) 2542P0 D

8 10-8

B g Mountain High (IRE) - Benedicta Rose (IRE) Jonathan England

Mr R. J. Hewitt Sam England, Guiseley

Br Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables Golden Sunset Holidays, Keighley Steel

TIMEFORMVIEW Largely consistent sort but he has gone off the boil, only eighth at Catterick last time Others are more persuasive TFRHHIII BHA100

12 TOP DECISION (IRE) (55) 201/4/-26 C

10 10-6

Ch g Beneficial - Great Decision (IRE) Robert Dunne

Prestbury Thoroughbreds Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br Edward Prendergast & Mrs Helen Gillman

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but he went backwards from his reappearance second when sixth of 8 to Great D’ange in handicap at Huntingdon (23.6f) 55 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA98

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8, 9, 11, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4.

2022: HARD TO FORGET (IRE) 9 11 1 James Davies 9-1 (Henry Oliver) 6 ran

Stewards Note:

HAWTHORN COTTAGE: Following its run on 9/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Great d’Ange (FR), 7-1 Morozov Cocktail (IRE), 15-2 Jaytee (GB), 9-1 Hold The Note (IRE), 12-1 Tim Pat (IRE), Eyeofthescorpion (IRE), The Macon Lugnatic (GB), 14-1 Hawthorn Cottage (IRE), Top Decision (IRE), 20-1 Taste The Fear (IRE), Croagh Patrick (IRE), 33-1 The Late Legend (GB)

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EIGHTH RACE 4.25

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE GOOD LUCK BEEP BEEP BURROW OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Nicholls (16 wins from 67 runners, 24%) runs GO WEST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs MONTEPLEX LONGEST TRAVELLER: GO WEST trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 209 miles.

GO WEST made an excellent start under Rules at Chepstow and this ex-pointer is expected to get off the mark at the second attempt Beep Beep Burrow is an interesting newcomer on paper and could pose the main threat, although Dino Bellagio is a player back down in grade.

1-2-3: 1.GO WEST (IRE) 2.BEEP BEEP BURROW (IRE) 3.DINO BELLAGIO

colours no horse age st lb

1 BALCOMIE BREEZE (FR) (84) B

5 11-2

B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - The Lady Maggi (FR) Tom Midgley (5)

Mr Sandy Seymour Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Br Mr Sandy Seymour

TIMEFORM VIEW Closely related to bumper winner Bridget Breeze and was yet to be asked for his effort when brought down at Kelso on debut Not ruled out.

2 BEEP BEEP BURROW (IRE) (-)

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Ballygambon Girl (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 11-2

Conor O’Farrell

The Good Racing Company Ltd Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Kevin Neville

TIMEFORMVIEW Malinas gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 3m) Shannon Bridge

One for shortlist on debut given connections.

3 BOMBAY SUNSET (IRE) (251) 2

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

Ch g Shantaram - Naamah (IRE) Nico de Boinville

Mrs C Marsh Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Mr J. P. Finlay Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW €5,000 3-y-o, 26,000 gns 4-y-o, Shantaram gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/ fairly useful chaser (2m-2 1/2m winner) C’est Ca Second in point bumper (May 2022)

4 GO WEST (IRE) (71) 2-2 BF

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

B g Westerner - Topathistle (IRE)

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Lorcan Williams Owners Group 107

Br Robert Prendergast Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points and made a positive start under Rules at Chepstow 71 days ago. Capable of going one better with improvement on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 REMEMBER ALLY (FR) (33) 0

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Blue Lullaby (IRE)

Mr P. Long

Br D & C Bloodstock

5 11-2

Tom Buckley (3)

Tracey Leeson, Towcester

TIMEFORMVIEW 66/1 when down the field on his Huntingdon debut on Boxing Day. Tongue tie added now

Outsider

6 RUE GALILEE (IRE) (-)

Ch g Champs Elysees - Granny Weatherwax (IRE)

Habton Racing club

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-2

Nathan Moscrop

Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Gone To Ned’s Syndicate Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW£28,000 3-y-o, Champs Elysees gelding Half-brother to fair chaser Jezarus, stays 23f. Dam, pulled up in points, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3 1/2m) Cannington Brook. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 DINO BELLAGIO (GB) (27) 10

B g Doyen (IRE) - Savingforvegas (IRE)

Nick Brown Racing

4 10-10

Brian Hughes

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Olney Bloodstock Limited Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW7/2, won slowly-run 6-runner bumper at Ayr (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 33 days ago, cosily

Below par at Cheltenham next time (pulled hard), but he’s back in calmer waters

TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

LUNA AOIFE (GB) (33) 00

5 10-9

B m Telescope (IRE) - Laetitia (IRE) Jack Garritty

Mrs J. A. Darling Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Dr Bryan Mayoh Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners but not a great deal of encouragement to be gleaned from first two starts

9

MONTEPLEX (GB) (249) 5-35

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 10-9

B m Multiplex - Montelfolene (IRE) Patrick Wadge (7)

Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop Brian Ellison, Malton

Br D. Mossop Brian Ellison Racing Limited, Jacksons Timber Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form to date and has an 8-month absence to overcome on debut for new stable Others preferred. Hooded.

10 MUG BOOKIES (IRE) (32) 5

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 10-9

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Last Century (IRE) Danny Burton (5)

Back Pages Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Br John O’Connor Kiss HR (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-sister to 3 winners and showed a bit to work on when fifth at Wetherby on debut Needs to improve, though.

11 CALL ME JACK (GB) (18) 0

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-3

B g Jack Hobbs - Gaspara (FR) Jamie Hamilton

Mr J Scarrow & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Mrs G. B. Walford

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to a bumper winner but showed nothing over C&D 18 days ago.

12 ELUSIVE ENEMY (IRE) (-)

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-3

Bl g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Field Robin (IRE) Jack Tudor

Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip

Br Edward Sexton

TIMEFORMVIEW Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam (h91), maiden hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdlers Field Commander (stayed 2 1/2m) and Point The Toes (stayed 3m).

13 JOSH THE BOSS (GB) (58) 0

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-3

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bonsai (IRE) Mr Jamie Neild (7)

Mr J. D. Neild Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mickley Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to useful hurdler Royal Bonsai but didn’t offer a great deal when down the field at Wincanton on debut

14 JUST CHASING MAY (GB) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-3

B g Isfahan (GER) - Just For Show (IRE) Kielan Woods

Mrs F Hook Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Gestut Elsetal Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Isfahan gelding Half-brother to 1m/9f winner Justin Dam lightly raced on Flat Trainer’s newcomers command respect.

TFRHHHII BHA-

15 TEDLEY (GB) (-) 4 10-3

B g Sixties Icon - Six Cents (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Hunscote Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £19,000 3-y-o, Sixties Icon gelding. Dam unraced. One to take seriously on debut

TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

2022: PRAIRIE WOLF (IRE) 5 11 9 Ryan Mania 14-1 (Sue Smith) 8 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 6, 12, 14, 15.

Stewards Note:

DINO BELLAGIO: Following its run on 1/1/2023 it was reported that the jockey’s saddle slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Go West (IRE), 9-1 Dino Bellagio (GB), 10-1 Just Chasing May (GB), 12-1 Balcomie Breeze (FR), Beep Beep Burrow (IRE), Bombay Sunset (IRE), Tedley (GB), 16-1 Monteplex (GB), Mug Bookies (IRE), 20-1 Rue Galilee (IRE), 28-1 Elusive Enemy (IRE), Josh The Boss (GB), 40-1 Luna Aoife (GB), 66-1 Call Me Jack (GB), 300-1 Remember Ally (FR)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.20 - THE HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY NEIL YOUNG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the fifth £248. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Penalties, after January 21st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. the family and friends of Neil Young has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. A cash prize will also be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 25th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Cab On Target Series qualifiers during the current season. 21 entries at £41. - Closed January 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

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Second Race 12.55 - THE HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY NEIL YOUNG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the fifth £248. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Penalties, after January 21st, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. the family and friends of Neil Young has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will also be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 25th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Cab On Target Series qualifiers during the current season. 20 entries at £41. - Closed January 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.35 - THE MND ASSOCIATION RACE FOR RESEARCH LIGHTNING NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 23rd and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb. Sky Sports has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will also be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £250. - Closed January 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A

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Fourth Race 2.05 - THE SKY BET YORKSHIRE ROSE MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350, the fourth £2665, the fifth £1340 and the sixth £670. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, January 23rd and pay £250 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, January 25th and pay £1000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2021, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, Sky Bet will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee who, in their opinion, has prime responsibility for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 10 entries at £250. - Closed January 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner £21790; Second £8945; Third £4475; Fourth £2235; Fifth £1120; Sixth £560. (Penalty Value £28475) A

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Fifth Race 2.40 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT RIVER DON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22780 to the winning horse The second to receive £8548, the third £4280, the fourth £2132, the fifth £1072 and the sixth £536. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 23rd and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. ALBERT BARTLETT has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and additionally will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £100. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Albert Bartlett. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 19 entries at £200. - Closed January 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (Penalty Value £22780) A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.15 - THE SKY BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 10th and pay £150 stake, Confirm by noon, January 23rd and pay £350, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Penalties, after January 15th, 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, Sky Bet will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee who, in their opinion, has prime responsibility for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Admin site. The British Horseracing Authority will amend Rule (F)45 and Rule (F)92 in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Skybet Chase (A Handicap). The penalty referred to in Rule (F)96 will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the reserve deadline. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, January 15th may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 39 entries, 17 at £150, 22 at £500. - Closed January 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Seventh Race 3.50 - THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum 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. January 26th. Penalties, after January 21st, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Sky Bet has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 26th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Red Rum Series qualifiers during the current season. 32 entries at £50. - Closed January 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

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Eighth Race 4.25 - THE GOOD LUCK BEEP BEEP BURROW OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. 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, January 23rd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 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 Of 3 races 12lb 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. Doncaster Racecourse has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will also be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in 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 25th March, 2023. 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. 33 entries at £24. - Closed January 23rd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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