Newcastle Racecard - Thursday 8th December

INFORMATION

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Star

3 LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (23*) 132123- CD 8 10-13

Gr g Oscar (IRE) Missy O’Brien (IRE)

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

EXPLAINED

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

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

THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANA CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total race value £8700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £4356.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A

RACE STATS

LEADING

RACE SUMMARY

BLUE SHARK took a big step forward when opening his account at Ffos Las last month and with that form working out well he looks capable of defying a 4lb higher mark. Halcyon Dreams is also weighted to have a say in her bid for a breakthrough success, with Azza worth a second look too now reverted to hurdles after an unsuccessful stint chasing

1-2-3: 1.BLUE SHARK (IRE) 2.HALCYON DREAMS (IRE) 3.AAZZA (IRE)

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1

ZWICKY (GB) (277) 04054 5 12-0

B g Sixties Icon Emma Lee Jay Kozaczek (8) Philip and Nicola Tyler Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdler 200/1, remote fourth of 6 in novice at Sedgefield (19.8f) 9 months ago. Makes handicap debut and others look better treated. TFRHHIII BHA98

2 HEROS DE MOUTIERS

(FR) (26) F2-1004

B g Creachadoir (IRE) Moriany (FR)

5 12-0

Theo Gillard (3)

T W Johnson & G Maxwell Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr Andre Rousseau Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt and best of three runs over hurdles when fourth of 7 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 26 days ago. Up in trip for his handicap bow with more required. TFRHHIII BHA98

3 WANDERING WEST (IRE) (22) 466-00

4 11-9

Tom Midgley Mrs M. Cooper Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

B g Westerner Banrion Na Boinne

Br Mr Kevin Dowd Cube3 Construction

TIMEFORM VIEW No better than mid-field in all his four runs, tenth of 16 on handicap bow at Hexham (20.1f) 22 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA93 4 KINGS JUSTICE (GB) (56) P0 5P

4 11-9

Benjamin Abbott (10) BEVERLEY AND FRIENDS Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) Queen’s Law

Br Mr S. Allwood & Mr D. Bostock Allwood Horse Transport TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 100/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f) 56 days ago. Hard to enthuse over. TFRHHIII BHA93 5 COUP DE GOLD (IRE) (28) 40-3306

6 11-8

Br g Maxios Astroglia (USA) Peter Kavanagh Mr & Mrs Kirkup & Mrs Anna Kenny David Thompson, Darlington Br Niarchos Family

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now twenty two runs since his last win in 2019 but he

KEY Owner

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

LONE STAR (GB) (21) 565524 BF

B m Kayf Tara Supreme Gem (IRE)

John Cornforth and Peter Rawcliffe

Br R. Johnson

5 11-1

Joe Williamson

Philip Kirby, Richmond

Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler Below-form fourth of 5 in handicap at Market Rasen (23.1f) 21 days ago so others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA85

9 DAKOTA BEAT (IRE) (27)

5000-5P

Ch g Beat Hollow Rushmore Rose (IRE)

Liz and Phil Woodcock-Jones

D

7 11-1

Conor Rabbitt (3)

John Norton, Barnsley

Br Mr Gerry Stafford Right Advice Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2021 Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. TFRHHIII BHA85

10 EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) (29)

00060-0

Ch g Poet’s Voice Miss Anneliese (IRE)

5 10-13

William Shanahan (3)

Blue Circle Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston

Br W. M. Johnstone

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who came in only ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (19.5f) 29 days ago. Hard to fancy here. TFRHHIII BHA83

11

BLUE SHARK (IRE) (32)

654001

B g Shirocco (GER) Meara Trasna (IRE)

D

5 10-10

Jamie Brace (6)

The Ocean Partnership Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mr Paul Archer Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW20/1, left his previous efforts behind to get off the mark in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f) 32 days ago. Form has been franked so he’s expected to be bang there off 4lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA80

12

EX

S’ELANCE

(FR) (17) 33-6P40 C

B g Saddex Pampa Brune (FR)

8 10-8

Daire Davis (7)

Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick

Br Mme M. Glais & Mme A. Glais

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who posted a creditable seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f) 17 days ago. It’s fifteen runs since his last win in 2021 though TFRHHIII BHA78

13

BIG ARTHUR (GB) (28) 00UP-60

B g Passing Glance Xpectations (IRE)

5 10-3

Edward Austin

The Potassium Partnership 2 Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

Br Potassium Partnership 2 David Merry Farrier

TIMEFORM VIEW 200/1, last of 8 in novice hurdle at this course (16.2f) 28 days ago. Back up in trip for his handicap debut with plenty to find on form TFRHHIII BHA73

14

THAT’S YOUR LOTTIE (GB) (17) 404440

7 10-3

Emma Smith-Chaston The Jackson Partnership Katie Scott, Galashiels Br Distillery Stud Overlander Vehicles

B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) Caoba

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 22 runs 5/1, only ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f) 17 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA73

15

BRICKADANK (IRE) (34) 00-2540

6 10-2

Joshua Thompson (10) A & S Associates Micky Hammond, Middleham

B g Cape Cross (IRE) Tralanza (IRE)

Br Nanallac Stud Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Still winless after 21 runs and below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f) 34 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA72 16 HALCYON DREAMS (IRE) (14) F60064 7 10-2 B

Lewis Dobb (5)

Scott, Galashiels Br Philip Rothwell Overlander Vehicles

THE HIRESTREET UK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total race value £9000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

CREBILLY showed plenty of ability when third in a Huntingdon bumper back in March and starts over hurdles in what looks a very winnable affair, so he receives the vote Ballabawn should improve on his hurdling debut form, while Hashtag Lord is another capable of having a say.

1-2-3: 1.CREBILLY (IRE) 2.BALLABAWN (IRE) 3.HASHTAG LORD (IRE)

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1 A SHINING MOON (IRE) (49) 20 4 11-4

Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) Aliana (GER)

Tom Midgley (5)

R Wardlaw & Partners Paul Midgley, Westow

Br Guenter Merkel

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed fair form when runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers but failed to progress on the Flat for Eve Johnson Houghton and sold for just 1,000 gns in October. TFRHHIII BHA

2

BALLABAWN (IRE) (29) 3-14 BF

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) Coolfree (IRE)

4 11-4

Brian Hughes

David & Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br John J. M. Power

Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Cosily off mark in Irish points at the second attempt in May and shaped as if better for the run (despite being well backed) when fourth on hurdling debut at Ayr 29 days ago. Likely to improve TFRHHHHI BHA

3

BLAME THE FARRIER (IRE) (143) 56-00

Ch g Slade Power (IRE) Silirisa (FR)

5 11-4

Callum Bewley

Mr Tony Livingston David Thompson, Darlington

Br Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in bumpers and went with little promise sent hurdling at Cartmel in July TFRHIIII BHA

4

COMMANDER OF TEN (IRE) (23) 64-30 5 11-4

B g Doyen (IRE) Some Sport (IRE)

Mrs Lynne Maclennan

Michael Scudamore, Bromsash

Br Mr Ian Shanahan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced in a couple of bumpers last winter but shaped better sent hurdling on the back of a breathing operation when 15 lengths third at Cheltenham in October Failed to repeat that effort faced with testing conditions at Lingfield subsequently but not ruled out if bouncing back. TFRHHHHI BHA

5

CREBILLY (IRE) (277) 33- 5 11-4

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) Blueberry Bramble (IRE)

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Br J. F.

TARQUIN STARDUST (FR) (45) 66-P 6 11-4

Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) Turgotine (FR)

Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright

Br Pascal Noue & Richard Mark Venn

Henry Brooke

Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if better for the run in a Wetherby bumper on debut in February but has shown little in a brace of novice hurdles 8 months apart TFRHIIII BHA

9

TOMMY’S FORTUNE (IRE) (16) 2-4506

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) Jessies Delight

4 11-4

Thomas Dowson

T C Racing Syndicate Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Br Tomas Wafer

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and not given a hard time when well held in a pair of novice hurdles. Handicaps presumably up after this TFRHHIII BHA

10

TOP CLOUD (GB) (22) 213-6 D

5 11-4

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) Too Generous Sean Quinlan

Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Wood Farm Stud Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in a point bumper and produced a promising first effort under Rules when third at Hexham in March. Not so good on hurdling debut there 8 months later but probably needed the run. TFRHHHII BHA

11

PEPPERMILL

(IRE) (22) 0P

B m Getaway (GER) Nouveau Moulin (IRE)

5 10-11

Conor O’Farrell

Mr John Wade Maurice Barnes, Brampton

Br William O’Keeffe

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held completed start in novice hurdles (in tongue strap latest outing)

12

SHE’S A STEAL (IRE) (16) 305-0

TFRHIIII BHA

5 10-11

B m Flemensfirth (USA) Thanks Awfully (IRE) Craig Nichol

Mr & Mrs J. Morrison-Bell Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers for Tim Reed and looks a longer-term project over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA

13

TURBULENT POWER (GB) (87) 56

4 10-11

Aaron Anderson (5) Mr S. P. Hudson & Mr Brian Rothwell Brian Rothwell, Malton

B f Power Skywards Miles (IRE)

Br Brian Rothwell Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on Flat who offered little in 2 bumpers in late 2021. TFRHIIII BHA

2021: DONNY BOY (IRE) 5 11 4 Conor O’Farrell 4-9 (N W Alexander) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 3, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Stewards Note: A SHINING MOON: Following its run on 20/10/2022 it was reported that the horse hung both ways. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Crebilly (IRE), 5-2 Ballabawn (IRE), 3-1 Hashtag Lord (FR), 8-1 San Roch (FR), 16-1 Top Cloud (GB), 20-1 A Shining Moon (IRE), She’s A Steal (IRE), 33-1 Tommy’s Fortune (IRE), 50-1 Blame The Farrier (IRE), 100-1 Turbulent Power (GB), 200-1 Tarquin Stardust (FR), Peppermill (IRE)

THE LIVING NORTH MAGAZINES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Total race value £16400 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783, 5th £280, 6th £280, 7th £280. (Penalty Value £8169)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Russell (13 wins from 112 runners, 12%) runs STYLISH MOMENT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs STYLISH MOMENT WEIGHTWATCHER: WHO’S IN THE BOX won off a handicap mark of 109, his rating is now down 7lb to 102. LONGEST TRAVELLER: INDIAN BRAVE trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 317 miles.

RACE

LADRONNE arrives here in the form of his life, supplementing October’s Wetherby success in good style back up in trip at Catterick 3 weeks ago He gets the nod to defy a 4lb higher mark and complete the hat-trick, with Bretney, who also arrives in good, another to consider. Low-mileage Monbeg Genius is also worth a look with his Aintree reappearance run under his belt 1-2-3: 1.LADRONNE (FR)

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1 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (33) 2/1431-4 6 12-2 B g Shantou (USA) Ella Watson (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Barrowman Racing Limited Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Michael Tobin Knox Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who tasted success twice in maiden/novice hurdles last term (at up to 23.6f). Lacked sharpness back from 7 months off/following wind op sent chasing at Aintree (19.9f) 33 days ago but feasible to expect improvement TFRHHHHI BHA122

2 STYLISH MOMENT (IRE) (36) 002F-34 9 12-2

B g Milan Up The Style (IRE) Derek Fox The Crick Girls Lucinda Russell, Kinross Br J. F. Mernagh Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler/chaser at best for Eoin Doyle. Shaped as if as good as ever on third start for present yard when third over fences at Carlisle (24.5f) in October but not in same form tackling 31.5f at Musselburgh since Quickly drops back in trip now. TFRHHHII BHA122 3

LADRONNE (FR) (20) 5-24511 CD 8 11-12

B g Linda’s Lad Worldeta (FR) Sean Quinlan T C Racing Syndicate Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Br Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu T C Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWVery much regained progressive thread over fences of late, scoring narrowly at Wetherby (19.4f) and relishing the step back up to 25f to follow up at Catterick 3 weeks ago. Unlikely he’s finished winning yet on that evidence TFRHHHHH BHA118

4

BRAVE (IRE) (40) 2211//2-F

TIMEFORMVIEWDual chase winner during 2020 and proved he retains plenty of ability back from 2 years off when runner-up at Wetherby (19.4f) in March. However, he was well held when falling 4 out on return at that venue in October. Not the easiest to weigh up TFRHHHII BHA117

2.BRETNEY (IRE) 3.MONBEG GENIUS (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £2,145,084 at this racecourse in 2022.

THE LIVING NORTH CHRISTMAS FAIR NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total race value £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

This will likely develop into a straight fight between previous winners IMPERIAL MERLIN and Supreme Gift, with a slight preference for the former who had a lot to spare at Catterick 1-2-3:

(20) 21-1 5 11-7

B g Kalanisi (IRE) Silver Charmer Billy Garritty Imperial Racing & Mr John Blackburn

John Quinn, Malton Br Boardsmill Stud Sheridan Ny Llp, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in the spring and made a successful start to his hurdling career at Catterick (19f, good to soft) last month. More to come and the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA 2 SUPREME GIFT (IRE) (26) 12263-1 5 11-7

B g Getaway (GER) Prairie Call (IRE) Richard Patrick Sir T. Pilkington & Mr R. A. Pilkington Henry Daly, Ludlow Br Imelda Harney Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner Placed in bumpers last season and returned to win a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle in November Had a bit in hand and should have more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA 3 BRIAN’S JET (IRE) (12) 536 4 11-0

Gr g Jet Away Carryonblue (IRE) Nathan Moscrop Mr J McAvoy, Mr C Lowther & Partners Brian Ellison, Malton Br Ms Cecily Purcell Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW No better than modest form when placed on the second of 2 outings in bumpers and well-held sixth on his 2m course hurdle debut 12 days ago. This significantly longer trip needs to spark plenty of improvement TFRHHIII BHA 4 I’M DOUGAL ROCKS (FR) (172) 50 5 11-0 Ch g Kap Rock (FR) Anicka d’Or (FR) Conor O’Farrell

HORSE WELFARE

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Regrettably, as in any highly competitive sport, there are occasions when something goes wrong and horses have to be given the very best veterinary care.

There are three Veterinary Surgeons here today to ensure that should any horse need help they will be attended to within seconds of any incident occurring Their first priority is to make a rapid diagnosis and to help them do this our groundstaff team will erect screens around any horse that needs attention Once the diagnosis is made, one of our horse ambulances will attend the scene and will transport the horse back to the stables where further treatment and assessment can be undertaken. Occasionally, it may be that the nature of the injury is such that a horse is unable to make a recovery If this is the case the Veterinary team may take the decision to put the horse down straight away. In these circumstances we should remember that the horse’s welfare comes first and that this option is kindest for the horse To

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THE LIVING NORTH SPRING FAIR NOVICES’

LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total race value £23050 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8886, 2nd £4442, 3rd £2222, 4th £1111. (Penalty Value £11618.20) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE SUMMARY

SINCE DAY ONE showed a good attitude when scoring on chase debut at Ayr and looks set to go on to better things. He gets the nod Miah Grace made an encouraging start in this sphere at Bangor and is the obvious danger.

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1

SINCE DAY ONE (IRE) (45) 11214-1 CD 6 11-10

B g Fame And Glory Collou (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr C. Strang Steel Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr Des Kenneally Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple winner over hurdles last season and made successful start in this sphere when taking Ayr handicap (16.5f, good to soft) in October. Likely more to come yet. TFRHHHHH BHA132 2 MIAH GRACE (GB) (29) 02336/-2 D

7 11-8

Henry Brooke Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

B m Malinas (GER) Silver Gypsy (IRE)

Br Yorton Farm Stud Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler over 2m in 2019/20, successful 3 times. Some good runs in 2020/21 and back from 19 months off when promising second on Bangor chase debut (17.4f, heavy) 29 days ago. Entitled to build on that TFRHHHHI BHA130

B g Shirocco (GER) Gilt Benefit (IRE)

Sean Quinlan

John Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mr Ray Martin Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a while to get off the mark over fences but it all clicked during the spring with back-to-back Sedgefield wins

Total race value £8700

Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418, 5th £280, 6th £280. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

RACE SUMMARY

TELHIMLISTEN’s reappearance effort at Musselburgh was encouraging with a view to this manoeuvre into handicap company and, with improvement anticipated, he may well be the answer. Having performed with credit over C&D starting out for this yard, My Macho Man is next on the list but Russian Virtue is also of interest 1-2-3:

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age st lb 1 COPPER FOX (GB) (132) 2-23133 D 5 12-1 Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) Princess Oriane (IRE) Brian Hughes Robert Aplin & John Abernethy Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Br Distillery Stud Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to improve when winning mediocre Uttoxeter maiden in June and put in his place switched to handicap company in 2 subsequent starts Will need to find improvement from somewhere if he’s to emerge on top here. TFRHHIII BHA101

(IRE) (47) 555-632 D BF 7 12-0 B g Getaway (GER) Out Performer (IRE) Derek Fox Two Black Labs

Lucinda Russell, Kinross Br Clare A. Kehoe Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Last season was a struggle but he resumed with a couple of solid efforts in defeat in 2m Kelso handicaps in October. Remains on a handy mark (8lb lower than for this latest success) and he needs considering TFRHHHII BHA100

Sam Coltherd

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Br L. M. Northover ACP Worldwide Ltd

B g Cloudings (IRE) Indian Athlete (IRE)

D&D Armstrong Ltd

Br Joseph Campbell

7 11-1

Danny McMenamin

Chris Grant, Billingham

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful over fences here in February and returned to form when runner-up in a Musselburgh handicap chase last month. Record in this sphere is hardly inspiring, though, and it’s best to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA87

9

CORNELL (GB) (13) 52-F400

4 11-1

B g Cannock Chase (USA) Tsarina Louise Callum Bewley

The Red and White Stripes

Br T. C. Dawson

John Davies, Darlington

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks pretty limited, both in this sphere and on the Flat, and likely to find a few too good once more. TFRHIIII BHA87

10 BULLS AYE (IRE) (106)

5P-4

4 11-0

Ch g Intello (GER) Wo de Xin Conor O’Farrell

Mr Gerry McGladery

Br Sunderland Holding Inc.

Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWell below par on the Flat this year and while he wasn’t entirely disgraced returned to hurdles in a Sedgefield novice in August, a step forward will be needed if he’s to play a leading role on handicap debut in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA86

11

MISTY MANI (GB) (16)

0-1114U D

7 11-0

B m Sulamani (IRE) Mystic Glen Tom Midgley (5)

Mrs K Young & Mr P.D Niven Peter Niven, Malton

Br Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart

P D Niven Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWReturned from a break in fine form during the summer, winning 3 on the bounce and by no means disgraced when fourth at Sedgefield in November Likely he would’ve been placed but for unseating rider at the last at Southwell recently and not without each-way hope TFRHHHII BHA86

12

ARCHIVE (FR) (64) ////0-0450 D

12 10-11

B g Sulamani (IRE) Royale Dorothy (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Newstartracing.com Club

Suzzanne France, Norton on Derwent Br E.A.R.L. Elevages Des Loges & J. Hanamy Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Best effort for a while when fourth at Hexham in June but, unsurprisingly, he has failed to back that up in 2 subsequent starts and losing run stretches back to 2019 TFRHIIII BHA83

Sean Quinlan

Candlish, Leek

World Ltd

SEVENTH RACE 3.22

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 46YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE LIVING NORTH AWARDS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE

(CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

Total race value £4800

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

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY

HAD TO BE HUGO was runner-up on his only start in points and looks worth chancing starting out under Rules for a stable that should have him ready Impatient and Ballin Bay are a couple of notable newcomers and Boy de La Vis is the pick of those with bumper experience.

1-2-3: 1.HAD TO BE HUGO (IRE) 2.IMPATIENT (FR) 3.BALLIN BAY (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1

ARTIC ROW (GB) (45) 2-0

5 11-2

B g Yeats (IRE) Line Artic (FR) Henry Brooke

Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Wood Farm Stud Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in a point bumper but down the field on Rules debut at Ayr and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA

2 ASK MY HEATHER (IRE) (16)

Ch g Ask Tilly Ann (IRE)

4

4 11-2

Dillan Hurst (7)

Mr Ronald Payne Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br Martin Keating Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-held fourth in a bumper at Sedgefield first time out and others make more appeal TFRHIIII BHA

3

BALLIN BAY (IRE) (-) 4 11-2

B or Br g Milan Ballinahow Ann (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr John Wade Pauline Robson, Capheaton Br Noel McLoughlin

TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3 1/2m) Across The Bay. Wears hood TFRHHHHI BHA

4 BETTER BE DEFINITE (GB) (-) 4 11-2

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) Definitely Better (IRE) Ryan Mania

P and F Racing Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

HUBBEL BUBBEL (GB) (-) 4 11-2

B g Telescope (IRE) Cormorant Cove

Mr Dave Carter

Br Shade Oak Stud

Thomas Dowson

Philip Kirby, Richmond

Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW £10,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Faustinovick, stays 3 1/4m Dam unraced. TFRHHHII BHA

9

IMPATIENT (FR) (-)

Gr g Montmartre (FR) Vista Palma (FR)

Mr R. A. Bartlett

4 11-2

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet Albert Bartlett

TIMEFORMVIEW £95,000 3-y-o, Montmartre gelding. Dam, placed on Flat in France, half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler (17f/2 1/4m winner) Sister Palma. Noteworthy newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA

10 RAFFLES WONDER (FR) (207) 44P-FF

Ch g Balko (FR) Ruthenoise (FR)

Miss R. E. A. Menzies

5 11-2

Aaron Anderson (5)

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW £16,000 5-y-o, Balko gelding Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Raya Time Maiden Irish pointer, failed to complete last 3 starts (latest May 15). TFRHHHII BHA

11

SAMILLIER (GB) (-)

4 11-2

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) Still Runs Deep Jamie Hamilton

Mr T. Friel Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Shade Oak Stud Cube3 Construction

TIMEFORM VIEW £2,000 3-y-o, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Brother to a winner, and half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Lieutenant Miller and fair chaser Avec Espoir, stays 25f. Represents an in-form yard TFRHHHII BHA

12

SWEDISH ICON (GB) (-) 4 11-2

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) Our Ethel Callum Bewley Ruth Jefferson Racing Club Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Br J. M. Jefferson

TIMEFORMVIEW Norse Dancer gelding. Half-brother to 6 winners, including smart hurdler Attaglance, stayed 3m, and useful hurdler/chase winner Hi George Dam (h68) bumper winner Looks interesting on paper. TFRHHHII BHA

13 WEE BAZ (IRE) (33) 3

B g Getaway (GER) Flame Supreme (IRE)

4 11-2

Ross Chapman

Mrs Janet Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

Br Close Holding Ltd

L.I.P. Construction Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners and showed ability when third of 12 in a bumper at Kelso last month. Could improve from that, so not one to discount TFRHHHII BHA

14

GLEN CLOVIS (GB) (-)

4 10-9

B f Clovis du Berlais (FR) Present Leader

Rapid Project Developments Ltd

Peter Kavanagh (5) Horn and Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose Br Jeremy MacTaggart

TIMEFORM VIEW Clovis Du Berlais filly Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Washington and modest hurdler Gold Leader TFRHHHII BHA

15 ON YER SCHNAPPS (GB) (-)

5 10-9

Stephen Mulqueen Mr M. Barnes Maurice Barnes, Brampton Br Gordon Adamson

B m Schiaparelli (GER) On Yer Own

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Evening Racing F

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FEBRUARY

Fri 3 Evening Racing F

Thu 9 Evening Racing F

Tue 14 Evening Racing F

Thu 16 Afternoon Racing J

Sat 18 (E) Student Racenight F

Mon 20 Evening Racing F

Wed 22 Afternoon Racing F

Thu 23 Evening Racing F

Sat 25 (A) Eider Chase J

MARCH

Thu 2 Afternoon Racing F

Fri 3 Evening Racing F

Tue 7 Afternoon Racing J

Thu 9 Evening Racing F

Tue 14 Evening Racing F

Wed 15 Evening Racing F

Fri 17 Evening Racing F

Sat 18 (A) St Patricks Raceday J

Fri 24 Evening Racing F

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Fri 31 Evening Racing F

APRIL

Mon 3

Evening Racing F

Fri 7 (A) The All Weather F Championships Final

Thu 13 Afternoon Racing F

Sat 15 (A) Grand National J Raceday

MAY

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JUNE

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Thu 29 (A) Seaton Delaval F Trophy Day

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JULY

Sat 1 (A) Northumberland F Plate Day

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AUGUST

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SEPTEMBER

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OCTOBER

Mon 2 Evening Racing F

Fri 6 (E) Student Racenight F

Fri 13 Evening Racing F

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NOVEMBER

Fri 3 (E) Fireworks & Funfair F Racenight

Tue 7 Evening Racing F

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DECEMBER

Sat 2 (A) Fighting Fifth J

Fri 8 Evening Racing F

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Thu 14 Afternoon Racing J

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Thu 28 Evening Racing F

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.12 THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANA CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003, the fourth £502, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, 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 December 5th, 2022, 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. Friend and Family of Lana have kindly sponsored this race 29 entries at £38. Closed December 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4356.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A

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Second Race 12.42 THE HIRESTREET UK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. HIRESTREET UK have kindly sponsored this race. 28 entries at £45. Closed December 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.17 THE LIVING NORTH MAGAZINES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881, the fourth £942, the fifth £350, the sixth £350 and the seventh £350. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. LIVING NORTH have kindly sponsored 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. 16 entries, at £75. Closed December 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280. (Penalty Value £8169)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 1.52 THE LIVING NORTH CHRISTMAS FAIR NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. LIVING NORTH have kindly sponsored this race. 14 entries at £45. Closed December 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.22 THE LIVING NORTH SPRING FAIR NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11618 to the winning horse The second to receive £5346, the third £2673 and the fourth £1337. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 see Standard Conditions). £110 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. LIVING NORTH has kindly sponsored this race 9 entries, at £110. Closed December 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8886; Second £4442; Third £2222; Fourth £1111. (Penalty Value £11618.20) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 2.52 THE LIVING NORTH LIVE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003, the fourth £502, the fifth £350 and the sixth £350. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, December 2nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Penalties, after November 26th, 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. LIVING NORTH have kindly sponsored this race. 31 entries at £38. Closed December 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418; Fifth £280; Sixth £280. (Penalty Value £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.22 THE LIVING NORTH AWARDS 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. £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, December 2nd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 6th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. LIVING NORTH have kindly sponsored 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 22 entries at £24. Closed December 2nd, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.