Newcastle - Saturday 7th January

INFORMATION

Abandonment Policy

In the event of a race meeting being abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made. If the meeting is abandoned after the first race but before the third, a 50% refund will be made in the same manner as a full refund If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made. Customers must retain their badges, which are date stamped and numbered, in order to obtain a refund They must be presented or sent to the Racecourse Office from two days after the meeting Hospitality & Admission Packages are subject to charges if food has been consumed.

Admissions

Premier Enclosure: Offering superb viewing, admission into the premier enclosure gives you access to all public areas of the racecourse including Brandling House and Colonel Porters. Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure: Admission to the Parade Ring and main betting hall, this enclosure has a wide variety of food outlets For information on group discounts, packages and Festival Race Meetings please call the racecourse office on 0191 2362020 or log on to www newcastle-racecourse.co.uk

Admission Rights

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing The Management accepts no liability whatsoever for bodily injury or loss or damage to property, no matter how caused

BBQ’s & Picnics

BBQs are not permitted; however, you are quite welcome to bring a picnic into the designated area of the Grandstand Enclosure.

Children

In the interest of safety and security, a maximum of three children per adult can be admitted free of charge to Newcastle Racecourse Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Disabled Viewing Area

A disabled viewing area is located in front of the Parade Ring facing the 2nd horse unsaddling area. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions or require any further information.

Emergency Procedures

In the unlikely event that the racecourse has to abandon racing and evacuate buildings please read the following information for your safety. Racecourse management will only take such action if an emergency situation such as a fire or possible bomb threat and at all times decisions will be taken placing public safety as a priority.

In the event that an evacuation is necessary an announcement will be made over the public address system.

Unless otherwise instructed, all customers and staff will be evacuated to the race rail clear of all buildings and cars and not allowed to access car parks or move vehicles This is for public safety and to allow emergency services such as the fire brigade to attend as quickly as possible. In the event of the evacuation being averted or it is clear for the public to return to the public buildings a further public announcement will be made If no instructions are given owing to failure of the public address the public should assemble as follows:

a) Premier Enclosure - centre of the course via the horsegate adjacent to the parade ring

b) Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure - lawn area at the east end of the enclosure.

Upon discovery of a fire you should advise one of the Racecourse or Security Staff who will take the appropriate action. At all times the management and racecourse staff will endeavour to keep the public informed Your co-operation for your safety is appreciated.

Laptops, Notebooks and Computing Devices

You are not permitted to use any device whilst on the Racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the Racecourse for the purpose of or in connection with any betting and you will be asked to remove such equipment from the racecourse

Photography

Racegoers please note it is not permitted to take photographs on racecourses except within the areas normally open to the public Amateur photographers must ensure that they do not intrude upon areas used by professional photographers. Flash photography is not permitted in any circumstances

Recording Racing Images & Sound

You are not permitted to record either directly, or via a TV screen, any images or commentary of any racing, even if it is for personal use

Safety and Comfort

In the interests of safety, and for the comfort of others, racegoers will not be permitted to take glasses outside the bar areas and other serving points All drinks need to be put into plastic receptacles before exiting the bar areas. Racegoers are also reminded that they are not permitted to bring alcohol into the Racecourse No dogs are allowed on the Racecourse or into the enclosures with the exception of guide dogs

Formguide-previous performances: / =new season, - = new year, Bold type shows All-Weather form C = course winner, D = distance winner CD = course & distance winner BF = beaten favourite weight st-lb age draw

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

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.

Trueshan - the winner of the 2022 Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Handicap

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 EBF MARES’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (GBB RACE)

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

RACE SUMMARY

FEMME PATRONNE showed definite promise amidst greenness when rallying to dead-heat for second on debut in a Huntingdon bumper 2 months ago and she could be worth siding with to build on that up in trip. Newbury runner-up Villainess rates the chief threat, whilst Ici La Reine and Theirshegoes are a couple of newcomers to note in the opener

1-2-3:

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1 ICI LA REINE (IRE) (-) 5 11-2

B m Presenting - Reine Angevine (FR) Dylan Kitts (7) Mrs Julien Turner & Mr Andrew Merriam Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Br Padraig Higgins & Larry Murphy 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW€60,000 3-y-o. Sister to fair chaser I’m Wiser Now, and half-sister to fairly useful hurdle winner Reine Machine Dam (h118), bumper/2m hurdle winner One to note TFRHHHHI BHA-

2

MAISIE

TOO (GB) (63) 344 6 11-2

B m Millenary - Listen Tarablue Dillan Hurst (7) Mr J L and Mrs H R Gledson Susan Corbett, Otterburn Br J. L. Gledson Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in trio of bumpers to date, plugging on for fourth on return from 5 months off over 2m at Kelso in November Feasible to think she’ll find a couple too good again. TFRHHHII BHA3

THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (-) 6 11-2

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott Conor Rabbitt (7) Mr M. Scott Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Br Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWDam unraced half-sister to top-class hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stays 25f) Galop Marin and bumper winner/useful hurdler (2m winner) Gaelic Arc. Yard 1-5 with their bumper runners so far this term TFRHHHII BHA-

4 VILLAINESS (IRE) (65) 2 5 11-2

B m Yeats (IRE) - En Vedette (FR)

Finn Lambert (5) Mrs J. A. Thomas Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Br Vambedk Bloodstock Ltd Tally Ho Farm Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWSister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Sabrina 2/1, made an encouraging start when second in Newbury bumper (16.3f) in November and no surprise to see her take a step forward. TFRHHHHI BHA5 WHERES THE CRUMPET (GB) (357) 0- 5 11-2

Ch m Mukhadram - Jivry Peter Kavanagh (5) Mr Stuart Murray David Thompson, Darlington Br A. F. G. & Mrs S. L. Brimble Murtek IT TIMEFORM

1.FEMME PATRONNE (IRE) 2.VILLAINESS (IRE) 3.ICI LA REINE (IRE)

KEY Owner

Jockey

8 OWZTHAT (FR) (-)

4 10-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs filly. Dam (c92/h110), 17f-2 1/2m hurdle winner (stayed 23f), closely related to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stays 3m) Tupelo Mississippi Yard 0-25 in bumpers in last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 WOOGREY (IRE) (-)

4 10-3

TIMEFORM VIEW New Bay filly Dam 9.2f winner Rare NH runner for Flat yard and she’s probably best watched on balance TFRHHIII BHA2022: WALK IN THE STORM (IRE) 5 11 0 Fergus Gregory 15-8 (Ian Williams) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Villainess (IRE), 11-4 Femme Patronne (IRE), 5-1 Ici La Reine (IRE), 9-1 Theirshegoes (IRE), 10-1 Maisie Too (GB), 25-1 Woogrey (IRE), 40-1 Owzthat (FR), 50-1 Garswood Lady (GB), 66-1 Wheres The Crumpet (GB)

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RETAIN

Ch f Jack Hobbs - Vic’s Last Stand (IRE)

Joshua Thompson (7)

Mr Wayne Fleming David Thompson, Darlington Br Mr Robin Ellerbeck

Gr f New Bay - Stella River (FR) Miss Pippa Brown (7) Mr J. A. Swinbank Phillip Makin, Leyburn Br Irish Thoroughbred Capital Ltd

Racegoers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until ‘WEIGHED IN’ has been announced over the loud speaker.

Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne Br Mrs E. Kelly Hamilton

TIMEFORM VIEW Really smart hurdler but last of 5 in Fighting Fifth here 42 days ago. Has made a good start to chasing career too, second in Cheltenham Grade 2 latest run, and the one to beat here. TFRHHHHH BHA155

Henry Brooke Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton

Grangecon Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Tough, dependable sort over hurdles who arrives on the back of a creditable sixth in 2m handicap at Cheltenham 55 days ago. Much respected on his chase debut TFRHHHII BHA136

10-5

Brian Hughes Mr C. Strang Steel Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Mr Des Kenneally Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple winner over hurdles last season and successful in this sphere when taking 2m Ayr handicap in October. Good second over C&D 30 days ago so firmly in the picture despite being 4lb out of the handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA132

Total prize fund £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

RACE SUMMARY

O’TOOLE is a fascinating chase debutant and a chance is taken that he’ll be able to get closer to his smart bumper form in this sphere after a steadily progressive novice hurdling campaign, albeit at a lower level than many expected. Hidden Commander has been a revelation since sent chasing for the Coltherds and should prove a formidable rival, with Castle Rushen also expected to prove a better chaser 1-2-3: 1.O’TOOLE (IRE) 2.HIDDEN COMMANDER (IRE) 3.CASTLE RUSHEN

(IRE)

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1 CASTLE RUSHEN (IRE) (11) 11232/-U 8 12-0

B g Fame And Glory - Rosie Suspect (IRE) Brian Hughes Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Mr John Donovan Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWReached a useful level as a novice hurdler (placed in listed/Grade 2 company) in 2020/21 before missing all of last season Unseated rider on chase debut 11 days ago but still appeals. TFRHHHHI BHA130 2

O’TOOLE (IRE) (296) 1/2143- 7 12-0

Ch g Mahler - On Galley Head (IRE) Daryl Jacob Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland Br Liam Lane

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart bumper performer progressed from run to run in 3 starts over hurdles last term Should go on improving now switched to chasing and is much respected on his debut in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA130

3

SLANELOUGH (IRE) (51) 2215-61 CD

11 11-13

Craig Nichol Miss J. Matterson & Mrs D. Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Br M. C. McDaniel-Stone Hazelrigg Racing

B g Westerner - Tango Lady (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when springing a minor suprise to land 6-runner C&D event 51 days ago. 5lb higher and in a deeper contest here, though, so he’ll likely need more to follow up TFRHHHII BHA129

THE KING OF MAY (FR) (43) 2214-32 CD 9 11-10 B g High Rock (IRE) - Waltzing (IRE) Henry Brooke Phil & Julie Martin Brian Ellison, Malton Br Mr Alain Lebret & Mr Pascal Noue Brian Ellison Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well on the book when second in handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f, good) 43 days ago, but looked flattered by proximity. Bit to

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

(IRE) (8) 3P2-31P D 10 11-6

B g Getaway (GER) - Mrs Milan (IRE) Ryan Mania

Mr Ken McGarrity

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Br John Noonan Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRecorded a second success over fences at Kelso (21.6f) in November Lost action at Haydock only 8 days ago and can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals if all is well this time around TFRHHHII BHA122

9 HIDDEN COMMANDER (IRE) (36) 135131 CD 8 11-1

B g Shirocco (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE)

Coltherd McDougal

Sam Coltherd

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br M. Doran Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEWFine strike rate over fences, scoring on 5 of his 9 chase outings. Eked out more improvement to land handicap chase at Sedgefield (21.1f, soft, 16/5) 36 days ago. 4lb higher mark. TFRHHHHI BHA117

10 THATSY (FR) (346)

240262-

Gr g Martaline - Rainallday (FR)

D

Mrs B Butterworth & Mrs Jackie Holliday

Br Mr Olivier Tricot

9 10-13

Sean Quinlan

Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler at best in Ireland Remains winless after 12 starts over fences and is opposable again returning from 11 months off the track. TFRHHIII BHA115

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.

Stewards Note:

SIRWILLIAMWALLACE: Following its run on 30/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered and lost its action.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 O’Toole (IRE), 5-1 Castle Rushen (IRE), 17-2 Hidden Commander (IRE), 9-1 Slanelough (IRE), The King of May (FR), 11-1 Sirwilliamwallace (IRE), 12-1 Dubai Days (IRE), Dalyotin (FR), On Springs (IRE), 18-1 Thatsy (FR)

TRANSFERS

Transfers from the Grandstand and Paddock to the Premier Enclosure are available from the Racecourse Office, opposite the Saddling Shed and from Brandling House

THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

HORSE WELFARE

Here at Newcastle Racecourse nothing matters more to us than looking after the horses that make us the North East’s Premier Racecourse We do everything in our power to ensure that we provide a racing surface of the highest quality and we take every conceivable care to minimise the chances of horses incurring any injury whilst here.

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 find out more about our Equine Welfare policy please visit our website www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk

THE VICKERS.BET PROUD TO SUPPORT BRITISH RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

GENTLEMAN DE MAI promises to be well suited by this longer trip judged on his staying-on third at Ayr towards the end of November and, with that form proving solid, he makes plenty of appeal. Top of The Bill and Tiger Jet are a couple of credible rivals.

1-2-3: 1.GENTLEMAN DE MAI (FR) 2.TOP OF THE BILL (IRE) 3.TIGER JET (IRE)

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1 TOP OF THE BILL (IRE) (35) 3/444-21 D 7 12-0

B g Fame And Glory - Glory Days (GER)

Jordan Nailor (3)

Mr Charlie Walker Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Miss Jackie O’Flynn P3P Partners LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved to open his account in 12-runner handicap hurdle (10/3) at Chepstow (23.6f, good) 35 days ago, suited by increase in trip Nudged up 6lb but may still have more to offer, particularly at this trip TFRHHHHI BHA121

2

BUSHYPARK (IRE) (41) 13PP-PP D 9

11-12

B g Le Fou (IRE) - Aztec Pearl Thomas Dowson The Green Oaks Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Tommy James Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Superb 5-timer over hurdles in 2020/21 Successful start over fences on his reappearance last term but it’s been all downhill since, finding little when pulling up for a fourth start in a row at Carlisle 41 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA119

3 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (33) PPP-0PF D 10 11-12

B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE)

Stephen Mulqueen

Thunder Holdings Ltd Lucinda Russell, Kinross Br C. and Mrs Wilson Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale TIMEFORMVIEWWon the 2021 Scottish Grand National but hasn’t fired in that sphere since and was behind when coming down after the last back over hurdles at Musselburgh last month. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA119

Owner

Breeder

Jockey Trainer

7 11-3

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Richona (FR) The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton Br Mrs P. Souverain & Mr A. de Boisbrunet Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEWKempton novice hurdle winner who improved to make a successful handicap debut at Uttoxeter. Similar level when runner-up at Worcester (23f, heavy) since and can give another good account back from a break TFRHHHII BHA110 9 GENTLEMAN DE

MAI (FR) (39) 2/1-53 7 10-13

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Ula de Mai (FR)

Craig Nichol

Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

Br Nicolas Touzaint & Jean-Yves Touzaint Hazelrigg Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWWinner on debut and Ayr and has shaped well both handicap starts since returning from 13 months off, third at aforementioned venue (20.4f) last time, staying on well Will be suited by this longer trip TFRHHHHH BHA106

10 TOUGH OUT (IRE) (44) 33P-F04

6 10-10

Jamie Hamilton High Country Racing Jackie Stephen, Melrose

Br g Tough As Nails (IRE) - Doutzen (IRE)

Br Mrs Noreen Maher Rapid Project Developments Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler who wasn’t

THE JOIN THE BET CLUB AT VICKERS.BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

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

RACE SUMMARY

DENSWORTH sets the standard after his clear-cut second at Doncaster last time and he gets the verdict over Irish-raider Artiste d’Ainay, who is entitled to progress after reaching the frame at Naas on his hurdles bow. Sageburg County makes most appeal of the remainder.

1-2-3: 1.DENSWORTH (IRE) 2.ARTISTE D’AINAY (FR) 3.SAGEBURG COUNTY (IRE)

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1

OUR MARTY (FR) (35) 236-10

5 11-9

B g Martinborough (JPN) - Dercia (FR) Stephen Mulqueen

Mrs S Russell & A M Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Grandcamp Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start over hurdles at Perth in September but found life tougher under a penalty at Aintree (17f, good to soft) 35 days ago. More needed again here TFRHHHII BHA-

2

ARTISTE

D’AINAY

(FR) (18) 043

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Ball In Wood (FR)

5 11-2

Daryl Jacob

Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

Br Mr Stephane Milaveau

TIMEFORM VIEW Little shown in pair of bumpers but shaped with much more promise when third of 24 in novice hurdle at Naas (18.8f, soft) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Open to improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA3 CARRIGILLIHY (GB) (91)

5 11-2

Gr g New Bay - Spectacle Jamie Hamilton The Harmonious Lot & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut Ended last Flat season in good heart, winning at Pontefract in September before a pair of creditable placed efforts. Respected hurdling newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-

Thomas Willmott (3)

Sandy Forster, Kelso

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

ROAD TO ROSLEY (GB) (41) 0/3-6

B g Millenary - Ballela Road (IRE)

Mrs S. F. Dixon

6 11-2

Mr John Dixon (7)

John Dixon, Carlisle

Br Mrs S. F. Dixon Messrs J Dixon & Son

TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced in bumper last term Shaped as if needing run after year absence when last of 6 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Carlisle (19.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 41 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

9

SAGEBURG COUNTY (IRE) (11)

1-554

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Sounds Charming (IRE)

Alan & Andrew Turner

6 11-2

Conor O’Farrell

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Jim & John Lawler 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful sole outing in Irish points and progressed from hurdling debut when fourth of 17 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft, 12/1) 11 days ago. Should be in the mix again TFRHHHHI BHA-

10 IZZY BELL (GB) (9)

000-P

5 10-9

Gr m Eagle Top - Urbane Bell Thomas Dowson

Mr K Waters Maurice Barnes, Brampton

Br K. W. Waters Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW No promise in a trio of bumpers last season and was pulled up on hurdles debut last week. Easily opposed TFRHIIII BHA-

11

MELVICH BAY (GB)

(293) 205444-

B m Telescope (IRE) - Douryna

Mr Allan A Grant & Mrs Julia Brooke

Br R. W. Russell

6 10-9

Henry Brooke

Danny Brooke, Middleham

Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to kick on following a promising start in bumpers and showed very little in a pair of starts over hurdles last spring Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA-

12

NEVERWRONGFORLONG (GB)

(549)

5 10-9

Ch m Eagle Top - Poetic Verse Craig Nichol

Mr J. N. Blackburn

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Br Mr J. N. Blackburn Sheridan Ny Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when runner-up on second of 2 starts in Flat maidens in 2021 Best watched on hurdles bow after 18 months off. TFRHHHII BHA-

13

HALFWAY HOUSE LAD (GB) (-)

4 10-3

Aaron Anderson (5) Halfway House Syndicate Maurice Barnes, Brampton

B g Recharge (IRE) - Pezula

Br Mrs J. Weston

TIMEFORM VIEW £3,000 3-y-o, Recharge gelding. Dam modest maiden hurdler Wears tongue strap. Makes little appeal on paper. TFRHHIII BHA-

14

OLIVER’S ARMY (FR) (478)

B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Douriya (USA)

4 10-3

Nathan Moscrop

Mr Dave Stone Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Br E.A.R.L. Haras De La Haie Neuve et al Sts Group Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

months

form in minor events on Flat in 2021 for Michael Dods Makes hurdles debut after

track.

HHHII BHA

(FR), 40-1 Lovin Jukebox (GER), 50-1 Neverwrongforlong (GB), 100-1 Halfway House Lad (GB), 150-1 Road To Rosley (GB), Melvich Bay (GB), 250-1 Izzy Bell (GB), 300-1 Chumlee (IRE)

Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnng start at Aintree in May and has improved in defeat on subsequent outings, giving a useful prospect a scare when 4 1/4 lengths second in Winter Novices’ Hurdle (17/2) at Sandown (19.8f, soft) 36 days ago. TFRHHHHH BHA128 2 SERIOUS OPERATOR (IRE) (77) 146-115 6 11-7 B g Malinas (GER) - Idrather Not Say (IRE)

Patrick Wadge (7) The Operators Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Daniel O’Mahony Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in 2 of 3 starts in points and made a winning start over hurdles at Kelso (20.9f) in October. Well held in tougher contest at Cheltenham last time but this represents an opportunity. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3

ARMY’S DREAM (IRE) (12) 0-P

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Cappa Or (IRE)

6 11-0

Sean Quinlan

WASPS syndicate Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Br Thomas O’Connor Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished last in a bumper and was pulled up on hurdles debut last week. Tough to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA4 BLEU D’ENFER (FR) (12) 0-P525 5 11-0

Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Quesotho Royale (FR)

Daryl Jacob Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland Br Mr F. Duvivier & Mr G. Defontaine

TIMEFORM VIEW Chased home useful prospect in Punchestown maiden in November but only fifth

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £7200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2908, 2nd £1454, 3rd £727, 4th £364, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3802.32)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (20 wins from 119 runners, 17%) runs FEVER ROQUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs FEVER ROQUE

WEIGHTWATCHER: KALAHARRY won off a handicap mark of 114, his rating is now down 17lb to 97. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROCAMBOLAS trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 170 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

FEVER ROQUE has made a solid start over fences and this looks weaker than the contest in which he was third at Wetherby last time, so he takes preference over Gipsy Lee Rose, who is the only other one to arrive in form. Knocknamona won this race off the same mark last year, so he’s worthy of interest despite some tame recent efforts 1-2-3: 1.FEVER ROQUE (FR)

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FEVER ROQUE (FR) (35) 312-3F3 8 12-1 Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Belle Saga (FR) Nathan Moscrop Graham & Christine Seward Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Br Ms Genevieve Mongin Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive over hurdles last term and placed both completed starts in this sphere, including over 19.4f here (soft) last time 1lb lower now and this looks a weak race, so he’s worth taking a chance on TFRHHHHH BHA101

2

DEVOUR (IRE) (51) 65/32-5P

10 12-0

Sam Coltherd Girsonfield Racing Club Susan Corbett, Otterburn

B g Milan - Marble Desire (IRE)

Br Robert B. Hodgins Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up here in April but little encouragement to be gleaned from two outings this season Something to prove TFRHHIII BHA100

3

GIPSY LEE ROSE (FR) (44) 3U1-323

Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vanoo d’Orthe (FR)

9 12-0

Brian Hughes

Mrs S. Irwin N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark over fences at Hexham in April. At least respectable efforts since and likely to make her presence felt in a weak affair TFRHHHHI BHA100

4

KALAHARRY (IRE) (16) 063-P06 C

11 11-11

Dylan Johnston (7) Mr A. C. Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Full Imperatrice (FR)

Br South Lodge Bloodstock Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORMVIEW Has slipped to an attractive mark but last season was something of a washout and he hasn’t shown any signs of a revival this

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler. Last of 10 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20f) on his final run for Philip Kirby. Makes yard/chase debut with more required. Worth monitoring in the betting after 15-month absence TFRHHHII BHA78

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

B g Overbury (IRE) - Dusky Dante (IRE)

Stephen Mulqueen Dave Skeldon & Sandy Forster Sandy Forster, Kelso Br Mrs J. K. M. Oliver TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicap chaser who has been out of form lately and makes little appeal TFRHHIII BHA77 9 ROCAMBOLAS (FR) (167) P1U-PP0 6

10-2

B g Muhtathir - Trudente (FR)

Mr Mark Astbury Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Mr Franck Van Haaren Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but he has shown nothing under Rules and looks up against it on chasing debut. TFRHIIII BHA45

2022: KNOCKNAMONA (IRE) 11 10 11 Alain Cawley 25-1 (Micky Hammond) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Fever Roque (FR), 11-4 Gipsy Lee Rose (FR), 6-1 Well Cliche (IRE), 10-1 Devour (IRE), Knocknamona (IRE), 18-1 Kalaharry (IRE), 22-1 First Illusion (IRE), 28-1 Lastin’ Memories (GB), 50-1 Rocambolas (FR)

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RACE SEVEN

FIXTURE LIST 2023

K E Y F All Weather Track J Jumps Turf Bold text Feature Day Live Entertainment (A) Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening Racing

JANUARY

Mon 2

Evening Racing F

Wed 4 Afternoon Racing F

Sat 7 Afternoon Racing J

Thu 12 Afternoon Racing F

Fri 13 Evening Racing F

Thu 19 Afternoon Racing J

Fri 20 Evening Racing F

Wed 25 Afternoon Racing F

Thu 26 Evening Racing F

Tue 31 Afternoon Racing J

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

Wed 29 Afternoon Racing J

Thu 30 Afternoon Racing J

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

Tue 2

Evening Racing F

Fri 5 Evening Racing F

Mon 8 Evening Racing F

Tue 9 Evening Racing F

Tue 16 Afternoon Racing J

JUNE

Wed 21 Evening Racing F

Thu 29 (A) Seaton Delaval F Trophy Day

Fri 30 (E) Gosforth Park F Cup Night

JULY

Sat 1 (A) Northumberland F Plate Day

Sat 29 (A) Beeswing F Ladies Day

AUGUST

Thu 3 Evening Racing F

Tue 15 Evening Racing F

Thu 31 Evening Racing F

SEPTEMBER

Fri 8 Afternoon Racing F

Mon 11 Evening Racing F

Tue 19 Evening Racing F

Tue 26 Evening Racing F

Fri 29 Evening Racing F

OCTOBER

Mon 2 Evening Racing F

Fri 6 (E) Student Racenight F

Fri 13 Evening Racing F

Tue 17 Evening Racing F

Fri 20 Evening Racing F

Tue 31 Evening Racing F

NOVEMBER

Fri 3 (E) Fireworks & Funfair F Racenight

Tue 7 Evening Racing F

Fri 10 Evening Racing F

Tue 14 Afternoon Racing F

Fri 17 Afternoon Racing F

Thu 23 Afternoon Racing J

DECEMBER

Sat 2 (A) Fighting Fifth J

Fri 8 Evening Racing F

Sat 9 Evening Racing F

Thu 14 Afternoon Racing J

Sat 16 Afternoon Racing F

Sat 23 Afternoon Racing J

Thu 28 Evening Racing F

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.13 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 EBF MARES’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (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 fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, 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 2nd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb Of 3 races 12lb. The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this Race. Sky Sports Racing has sponsored this race and THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 10 entries at £24. - Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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Second Race 12.48 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, and the third £1822. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £75 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Vickers Bet has kindly sponsored this race 8 entries, 4 at £15 and 4 at £75. - Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

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Third Race 1.23 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT VICKERS.BET EVERYDAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Vickers Bet has kindly sponsored this race 16 entries at £75. - Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

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Fourth Race 1.58 - THE VICKERS.BET PROUD TO SUPPORT BRITISH RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Penalties, after 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vickers Bet has kindly sponsored this race 21 entries at £75. - Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 2.33 - THE JOIN THE BET CLUB AT VICKERS.BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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, January 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Vickers Bet has kindly sponsored this race Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 29th, 2023. 23 entries at £45.Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Sixth Race 3.08 - THE AT THE RACES APP EXPERT TIPS 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 five yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Sky Sports racing has kindly sponsored this race 12 entries at £45. - Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Seventh Race 3.43 - THE AT THE RACES APP FORM STUDY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3802 to the winning horse The second to receive £1749, the third £874, the fourth £437 and the fifth £218. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 5th. Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Sky Sports Racing has kindly sponsored this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 26th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifiers during the current season. 19 entries at £36. - Closed January 2nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2908; Second £1454; Third £727; Fourth £364; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3802.32)

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