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TUESDAY 31ST JANUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 27
horse’s name& birthplace
formguide
previous performances
/ = new season
- = new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form
C = course winner
horse’s saddlecloth number
no.ofdays sincelast ran
D = distance winner
CD = course & distance winner
colour graphic weight st-lb
BF = beaten favourite age
3 LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (23*) 132123- CD
8 10-13
Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) Henry Brooke
Mr Trevor Hemmings
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Peter Magnier Trust Inns Limited Br
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.
A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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TIMEFORMVIEWUseful sort who has won twice on heavy ground last season. Reliable sort who should give another good account. TFRHHHHH BHA139
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FIRST RACE 12.50
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 56YDS) (ON THE ALL WEATHER) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE DOWNLOAD THE QUINNBET APP OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (20 wins from 123 runners, 16%) runs MISTER MOODLES, NORTONTHORPEBANKER & ROUSE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs MISTER MOODLES, NORTONTHORPEBANKER & ROUSE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: PADDY ELVIS trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
Given his pedigree, this AW bumper should be ideal for MISTER MOODLES and, representing a stable in form, he’s awarded the vote on debut Jack Hyde sets a fair standard, with Slugger another newcomer to take seriously.
1-2-3: 1.MISTER MOODLES 2.JACK HYDE (IRE) 3.SLUGGER
colours no horse age st lb
1 FARNON (IRE) (-)
6 11-8
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Arts And Music (IRE) Edward Austin (5)
Mr J. P. L. Ewart James Ewart, Langholm
Br Ian Hannon Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Arctic Cosmos gelding Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 23f) Shinrock Paddy
2 HEER HE GOES (GB) (75) 06
TFRHHHII BHA-
6 11-8
B g Heeraat (IRE) - Abbeyleix Lady (IRE) Ryan Mania
Geoff and Elspeth Adam Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Br David & Nicola Leggate Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact both starts
3 JACK HYDE (IRE) (57) P-363
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ballinahow Tara (IRE)
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 11-8
Mr John Reddington (7)
Mr J. Reddington Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood
Br Noel McLoughlin
TIMEFORM VIEWDam unraced half-sister to temperamental but fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 29f) Court By Surprise. Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points and lasted longer than expected from the front in listed company at Cheltenham Not quite in same form when third at Lingfield (AW) latest. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 MISTER MOODLES (GB) (-)
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Sherry
Stonegrave Thoroughbreds
5 11-8
Nathan Moscrop
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mike & Eileen Newbould Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW Phoenix Reach gelding. Dam (b86) 1 1/2m bumper winner, also 1 1/2m winner on Flat.
Interesting newcomer
5 NORTONTHORPEBANKER (GB) (364) 65-
B or Br g Charming Thought - Scented Garden
Mr E. A. Brook
TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 11-8
Sean Quinlan
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Rosyground Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Too free to achieve a great deal both starts at this venue.
6 HOUXTY REIVER (GB) (36) 0
TFRHHHII BHA-
6 11-1
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Izons Croft
Donald Whillans, Hawick
Craig Nichol Reiver Racing Syndicate
Br W. M. Aitchison Davidson Brothers (Shotts) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Black Sam Bellamy mare Dam, maiden pointer, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Magic Money. Low-key debut on turf here last month. TFRHIIII BHA-
7 NULLI SECUNDUS (IRE) (36) 40
6 11-1
B m Califet (FR) - Strike An Ark (IRE) Dillan Hurst (7)
The Cheltenham Trail Syndicate
Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Br Mr B. Cawley Finnies Heavy Haulage
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed ability when fourth in a bumper at Market Rasen on debut but well held here (turf) 24 days later
TFRHHHII BHA-
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RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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WHERES THE CRUMPET (GB) (24) 0-0
Ch m Mukhadram - Jivry
5 11-1
Danny McMenamin
Mr Stuart Murray David Thompson, Darlington
Br A. F. G. & Mrs S. L. Brimble Murtek IT
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than on debut a year ago when seventh of 9 in bumper at this C&D (standard, 125/1) 24 days ago.
9 DRAGON ART (GB) (-)
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 10-9
B g Dragon Dancer - Zahara Joy Peter Kavanagh (5)
Mr Arthur B. Graham David Thompson, Darlington
Br Arthur B. Graham
TIMEFORM VIEW Dragon Dancer gelding Dam (h100) 17f/2 1/4m hurdle winner
10 HIGHFIELD PRINCE (GB) (21) 6
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 10-9
B g Intrinsic - Miss Tree Billy Garritty
Ms C. Fairley John Quinn, Malton
Br Trainers House Enterprises Limited
JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to see race out having raced freely when sixth of 14 in bumper at Doncaster (16.6f, soft, 12/1) on NH debut 21 days ago.
11 PADDY ELVIS (IRE) (87) 0 BF
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Patty Paige (IRE)
Mrs F. Cumiskey
Br Fergus Cumiskey
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 10-9
J. J. Slevin
S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW Elzaam gelding Dam (h69) ran once over hurdles. Well backed but offered little on debut at Aintree in November Has to be capable of better than that TFRHHHII BHA-
12 ROUSE (IRE) (87) 0
4 10-9
Ch g Australia - Snowfields (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5)
Love To Race Partnership Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Lynch Bages, Camas Park & Summerhill B/S Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t shape with much obvious encouragement when eighth of 12 on Aintree debut in November but stable’s good form at present provides hope for better now
13 SLUGGER (GB) (-)
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 10-9
B g Ocovango - Dolly Boru Brian Hughes
Fight club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Paul S Davies Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ocovango gelding Dam, no show sole start in bumpers, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (best around 2m) Falcon Island Noteworthy newcomer Wears hood TFRHHHHI BHA-
14 OWZTHAT (FR) (24) 6
4 10-2
Ch f Jack Hobbs - Vic’s Last Stand (IRE) Joshua Thompson (7) Mr Wayne Fleming David Thompson, Darlington
Br Mr Robin Ellerbeck
TIMEFORM VIEW Travelled with purpose when sixth of 9 in bumper (33/1) at this C&D (standard) on NH debut 24 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Hood worn first time by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 4, 9, 13.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Jack Hyde (IRE), 13-2 Slugger (GB), 7-1 Mister Moodles (GB), 8-1 Highfield Prince (GB), 9-1 Paddy Elvis (IRE), 10-1 Owzthat (FR), 14-1 Nortonthorpebanker (GB), 20-1 Rouse (IRE), 22-1 Farnon (IRE), Nulli Secundus (IRE), Dragon Art (GB), 33-1 Wheres The Crumpet (GB), 100-1 Heer He Goes (GB), Houxty Reiver (GB)
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SECOND RACE 1.25
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 6F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (17 wins from 113 runners, 15%) runs PUNTA PRIMA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs TURNAWAY
WEIGHTWATCHER: MISSCARLETT won off a handicap mark of 84, her rating is now down 7lb to 77.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOUR HORSEMEN trained by K Thornton, Ireland.
RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
A 7lb rise forATOMIC ANGEL’s14-length success at Catterickdoesn’tlook atall harsh, andwhile this is more competitive, she will surely go very close indeed if able to reproduce that performance.Turnaway is an obvious danger on the back of his improved display atTaunton, while Shoeshine Boy is also accorded plenty of respect having chased home a highly progressive rival atWetherby last month. Blazing Port andTartan Cookie are others for whom cases can be made
1-2-3: 1.ATOMIC ANGEL 2.TURNAWAY (IRE) 3.SHOESHINE BOY (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) (35) 221-032
7 12-2
B or Br g Valirann (FR) - Godlylady (IRE) Lewis Dobb (5)
Mousetrap Racing Donald Whillans, Hawick
Br Ronnie O’Neill Embroidery Elite Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when switched to handicaps last term, runner-up 4 times on the bounce prior to deservedly opening his account at Ayr in April. Best effort so far this season when second to the progressive The Imposter at Wetherby (3m, soft) and should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA102
2 TURNAWAY (IRE) (41) 6500-41
6 11-12
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Robins Turn (IRE) Tristan Durrell (3)
Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr R. Bryan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire)
TIMEFORM VIEWNo better than mid-field in novice hurdles but has gradually clicked since going down the handicap route, off the mark upped to 3m at Taunton (good to soft) last time. 5lb rise far given that he was well on top at the finish, and he’s unexposed as a stayer TFRHHHHI BHA98
3 RED MISSILE (IRE) (28) 560-P21
6 11-11
B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Plym Patrick Wadge (6)
Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Ballyhane Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedly added to hurdles breakthrough success back in September 2021 when accounting for 4 rivals from the front at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) earlier this month. 2lb rise fair enough but dominating this field will not be so easy TFRHHHII BHA97
4 FOUR HORSEMEN (IRE) (7) 3-04606
B g Milan - Bonnie And Bright (IRE)
9 11-11
Edward Austin
Mr Gary Ryan Karl Thornton, Ireland
Br T. J. Nagle
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroffinalstartbetweentheflagslastspringandplacedall3startsoverhurdles/fencesforT.J.NagleJnrinIreland.However,recordunderRules stands at 0-18 following low-key efforts since joining present yard and hopes now pinned on first-time blinkers sparking a return to form. TFRHHIII BHA97
5 LALOCHEZIA (IRE) (19) 145-P0P
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Flemens Pride
Mrs Pauline Southerington
Br Reveley Farms
8 11-9
Jack Hogan
Justin Landy, Leyburn
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of a Kelso maiden last February but not in anything like the same form subsequently, failing to complete on 2 of his 3 starts so far this season Connections now reach for cheekpieces. TFRHIIII BHA95
6 BLAZING PORT (IRE) (29) 2/22P5/-4
8 11-8
B g Yeats (IRE) - Despute (IRE)
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Bruce Lynn (3) Turcan, Borwick, Dunning & McGarrity
Br Thomas P. Meagher Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerforTristanDavidsonwhomadeapromisingstartoverhurdleswhenrunner-upatHexhaminOctober2020 Seeminglywentthewrong way thereafter but there were positives to glean from his effort at Ayr (20.4f, heavy) where he was returning from a 21-month absence. TFRHHHII BHA94
7 TARTAN COOKIE (IRE) (30) 60-3403 C
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Morning Breeze (IRE)
7 11-8
Theo Gillard
Mrs M. A. Scott Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Eoin, Patrick and Cian O’Connor Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORMVIEWResponded well to first-time blinkers when landing a 3m novice handicap here last February. Produced by far his best effort since when third of 12 at Catterick (25.3f, soft) on New Year’s Day and definite chance here if able to build on that TFRHHHII BHA94
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
SOMETHING GOLDEN (IRE) (33) 0U05
7 11-7
Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Shuil Le Vic (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (3)
Mrs C Brown & Mr I J Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Big prices and well held on completed starts in maiden/novice hurdles Big step forward needed now pitched into a handicap. TFRHIIII BHA93
9 MASTER OF THE MALT (GB) (29) 0P-0300
7 11-6
B g Yeats (IRE) - Mrs Malt (IRE) Tom Midgley
Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
Br Distillery Stud L.I.P. Construction Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest form on bumper debut and hasn’t shown much over hurdles either The addition of cheekpieces didn’t have the desired effect at Ayr last time and that headgear is now discarded and replaced with a tongue strap. TFRHIIII BHA92
10 FORTCANYON (IRE) (22) 045-00P
7 11-4
B g Yeats (IRE) - Thegoodwans Sister (IRE) Lewis Stones
Mole & Co Sandy Forster, Kelso
Br Larry Mealiffe
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to fair level when fourth in a 2m maiden here in December 2021. However, he’s failed to build on that since, offering little in 3 starts switched to handicap company this season TFRHIIII BHA90
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ATOMIC ANGEL (GB) (19) 5246P1
8 11-3
Gr m Geordieland (FR) - Sovereignoftheseas Dillan Hurst (8)
Castle View Racing Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Br Mrs A. M. L. Munnis Finnies Heavy Haulage
TIMEFORM VIEWDual hurdles winner last term and, following a poor effort over fences at Catterick during the Chrismtas period, he looked better than ever back hurdling with a wide-margin success at the same course (25.3f, heavy) recently 7lb rise tolerable and she has to be considered. TFRHHHHH BHA89
12
BOLT MAN (GB) (63) 03-P64
B g Millenary - Miss Chatterbox
5 11-3
Mrs Camille Macdonald Ian Duncan, Coylton
NON-RUNNER
Br T. C. Dawson Dawn Developments Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWNo great shakes in a couple of bumpers and 3 starts over hurdles so far. Not beyond the realms of possibility that he’ll fare better now upped in trip for this handicap bow (also sports first-time cheekpieces here) but improvement is certainly needed TFRHHIII BHA89
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VIEWNo here) needed. HHIII
LASTOFTHECOSMICS (GB) (30) 25P-033
8 11-0
B g Shirocco (GER) - Cosmic Case Dylan Johnston (7)
The Cosmic Cases Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br The Cosmic Cases Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of just one of his 17 starts over hurdles but he has been placed on several occasions, including over 3m at Musselburgh the last twice (albeit he was below par last time). Remains on a workable mark and not without each-way hope. TFRHHHII BHA86
14
OLIVER’S ISLAND (IRE) (31) U-00215
11 10-9
B g Milan - Leading Rank (IRE) Aaron Anderson Hill House Racing Club Jessica Bedi, Yarm
Br J. R. Weston
TIMEFORM VIEWFailed by a whisker at Lingfield in November and emerged on top in another close call at Market Rasen (23f, soft) next time However, there is something of a yoyo-like theme to his profile and he wasn’t on-song at Uttoxeter on New Year’s Eve. TFRHHIII BHA81
15 RUMBLE B (IRE) (36) 4306P-4
9 10-9
B g Presenting - John’s Eliza (IRE) William Shanahan (3)
Miss C. Tinkler Justin Landy, Leyburn
Br Mr Emlyn Patterson
TIMEFORMVIEWOff 8 months and took a big step back in the right direction when staying-on fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle over (20.3f) here in December Possibilities off the same mark if able to build on that back up in trip TFRHHIII BHA81
16
MISSCARLETT (IRE) (9) 0-04620
9 10-5
B m Red Rocks (IRE) - Coimbra (USA) Joe Williamson
Mrs J. Porter Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Fontstown Stud Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed bag over timber and on the level since winning handicap hurdle at Market Rasen in November 2021 Safely held on the Flat last time and it’s probably best to look elsewhere
17
PUNTA PRIMA (IRE) (30) 653P-04
Br g Mahler - Ballinahow Ann (IRE)
TFRHIIII BHA77
6 10-4
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Mrs Jayne Edwards Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Noel McLoughlin Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Appeared to take a step forward when third in a Carlisle novice last spring but the subsequent switch to handicap company has yet to yield any improvement
2022: FREETHINKER (IRE) 6 10 6 Lilly Pinchin 9-4 (Charlie Longsdon) 16 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9, 10.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No. 7, 17.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 14.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 13, 16.
Stewards Note:
TFRHIIII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 17
BLAZING PORT: Following its run on 2/1/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller late-on.
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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
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Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Turnaway (IRE), 6-1 Atomic Angel (GB), 8-1 Shoeshine Boy (IRE), 10-1 Red Missile (IRE), 11-1 Tartan Cookie (IRE), 12-1 Blazing Port (IRE), 14-1 Lastofthecosmics (GB), 16-1 Rumble B (IRE), 20-1 Oliver’s Island (IRE), 28-1 Four Horsemen (IRE), Fortcanyon (IRE), 33-1 Lalochezia (IRE), Master of The Malt (GB), Punta Prima (IRE), 50-1 Misscarlett (IRE), 66-1 Something Golden (IRE)
THIRD RACE 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (17 wins from 113 runners, 15%) runs FFREE PEDRO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs FFREE PEDRO LONGEST TRAVELLER: COLONEL HARRY trained by Mr Jamie Snowden, Lambourn, 285 miles.
COLONEL HARRY possesses much the best form on offer and is impossible to oppose back in these much calmer waters after his excellent Tolworth Hurdle fourth. Artic Row has better days ahead of him and is next on the list, with Ann Hamilton’s newcomer DareTo Shout another to consider for minor honours
1-2-3: 1.COLONEL HARRY (IRE) 2.ARTIC ROW 3.DARE TO SHOUT
colours no horse age st lb
1 COLONEL HARRY (IRE) (24) F1-214
6 11-12
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Stateable Case (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
The GD Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Tommy James Betvictor
TIMEFORMVIEWEasy winner in Irish points (subsequently bought for £130,000) and landed Sandown maiden hurdle before excellent fourth in Tolworth Hurdle there 24 days ago. Very much the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA128
2 ARTIC ROW (GB) (16) 2-00F5
6 11-5
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 Promising type Fifth of 12 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) 16 days ago, not knocked about Should progress TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 CAITHNESS (IRE) (-)
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Princess Nina (IRE)
Miss Lucinda V. Russell
7 11-5
Derek Fox
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Aidan Aherne Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Dylan Thomas gelding Brother to bumper winner The Gossiper, and half-brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Tiger Bay Lady Dam ran once in bumper Makes appeal on paper TFRHHHII BHA-
4 CHUMLEE (IRE) (24) PC/3P/-00
B g Recital (FR) - Oceanna Mist (IRE)
The Border Racers
Br B. & O. Clooney
8 11-5
Stephen Mulqueen
Sandy Forster, Kelso
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at this C&D (soft, 150/1) 24 days ago. Hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA-
5 DARE TO SHOUT (GB) (79) 4P-1
Gr g Martaline - Dare To Doubt
6 11-5
Danny McMenamin
Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Br Goldford Stud & Whitley Stud Hamilton
TIMEFORMVIEW£50,000 5-y-o, Martaline gelding Half-brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/useful chaser winner Yukon Lil. Dam useful 2m-2 1/2m hurdle/chase winner Trainer£ s newcomers command respect. Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Nov 13) too.
6 FFREE PEDRO (IRE) (17) 6
B g Yeats (IRE) - Ain’t Misbehavin (IRE)
Ratkatcha Racing
TFRHHHII BHA-
7 11-5
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Sean Gorman Tmt Construction Ltd, Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft) on NH debut 17 days ago. Needs to step forward.
7 HIGH ROLLER (FR) (94) 4-3
Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Mandchou (FR)
Turcan Dunning Borwick & Wemyss
TFRHHHII BHA-
6 11-5
Conor O’Farrell
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Br E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden, better effort when third of 6 in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft) 94 days ago. Needs to build on it again.
TFRHHHII BHA-
RACE
PLAY SMARTER 12
SUMMARY
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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MIDNIGHT FIDDLER (GB) (327) 6-
Ch g Midnight Legend - Overlady
7 11-5
Edward Austin (5)
Mr W. Jeffrey Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Br William F. Jeffrey Clockwork Mortgages Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 6 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (25f, good, 40/1) on NH debut Off 10 months
Significantly down in trip
9 SPLIT THE BILL (IRE) (28) 43-0
B g Champs Elysees - Spin The Wheel (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 11-5
Craig Nichol
Mr J N Swinbank Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br J. B. Bloodstock Ltd Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Seventh of 13 in bumper (22/1) at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft)
28 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with more required.
10 PIPERS CROSS (IRE) (16) 06-1646
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oatfield Lady (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA-
6 10-12
Bruce Lynn (3)
Mr M. H Walton Sandy Forster, Kelso
Br Grove View Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner at 16f in bumpers. 50/1, sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) 16 days ago, needing stiffer test
TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Colonel Harry (IRE), 11-2 Dare To Shout (GB), 15-2 Caithness (IRE), 10-1 Ffree Pedro (IRE), 25-1 Artic Row (GB), High Roller (FR), 33-1 Split The Bill (IRE), 66-1 Pipers Cross (IRE), 100-1 Midnight Fiddler (GB), 300-1 Chumlee (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 2.35
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE QUINNBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £18000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7270, 2nd £3634, 3rd £1818, 4th £909, 5th £454. (Penalty Value £9505.80) Weights lowered 2lbs.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Richards (15 wins from 98 runners, 15%) runs CASTLE RUSHEN & HOUSTON TEXAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Jonjo O’Neill (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs MORNING SPIRIT LONGEST TRAVELLER: WOWSHAM trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
RACE SUMMARY
AgoodqualitycontestwithOLDPAINLESS,FrenchParadoxeandCastleRushenallarmedwithpotentialin thissphere.Thelast-namedshapedasthoughhewouldbenefitfromgoingupintripwhensecondover21/2mherethismonthandheisnot passed over lightly.However, Old Painlessand FrenchParadoxe are themostcompelling candidates, with marginalpreference fortheformer who chased home a fellow improver at Kelso and his jumping looks pretty assured for one so inexperienced over fences
1-2-3: 1.OLD PAINLESS (IRE) 2.FRENCH PARADOXE (FR) 3.CASTLE RUSHEN (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
colours no horse age st lb
1 MORNING SPIRIT (IRE) (32) 2F4-614
8 12-0
B g Milan - Morning Legend (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr P. Hickey Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr Michael Dillon Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of his reappearance when opening account over fences at Carlisle (24.5f, good to soft) in November Not disgraced in a Haydock marathon since but probably a shade too high in the weights for now. TFRHHHII BHA132
2 CASTLE RUSHEN (IRE) (24) 1232/-U2
8 11-12
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 fairly 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 but put in a good round of jumping when runner-up over 2 1/2m here since and this step up in trip promises to help unlock improvement TFRHHHII BHA130
3 WOWSHAM (IRE) (136) 14263-5
8 11-12
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Shams Wa Matar J. J. Slevin
Dr J Syndicate
Br John Graham & Leslie Laverty
S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler but reappearance effort at Navan in September lacked spark and he’s opposable back from a break on this chase debut TFRHIIII BHA130
4 FRENCH PARADOXE (FR) (40) 0/5F1-1F BF
8 11-11
B g Day Flight - Sculture (FR) Gavin Sheehan
Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club Oliver Signy, Lambourn
Br Mme Vsse Yves D’Armaille Oliver Signy Racing Llp
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkoverfenceswhenmakingallatDoncasterinMarchandfollowedupintakingstyleatWetherbyonreturn.Lookedsettocompletethehat-trick when coming down at the last at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) last month and, if able to avoid any such mishaps here, he may well atone for that. TFRHHHHI BHA129
5 FORTIFIED BAY (IRE) (16) P1/2-PP1 CD
11 11-7
B g Makfi - Divergence (USA) Darragh O’Keeffe
Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Skymarc Farm Inc and Ecurie Des Monceaux Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMissed whole of last season and poor on first 2 starts of the current campaign. Bounced back with a clear-cut success at Kelso (21.6f, heavy) recently but probably worth taking on back up in class/trip here off an 8lb higher mark. TFRHHIII BHA125
6 OLD PAINLESS (IRE) (33) 13-0312
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Baby Goose (IRE)
7 11-3
Daryl Jacob
The Racing Demon Partnership Harry Whittington, Sparsholt
Br Ms M. Robinson CHD Property
TIMEFORM VIEWWinning pointer who looked a different proposition when scoring easily on chase debut in novice handicap at Plumpton in December Followed that with a good second upped to 22.3f at Kelso (heavy) where he pulled clear of the rest and this 7-y-o remains open to improvement as a chaser TFRHHHHH BHA121
7 HOUSTON TEXAS (IRE) (24) 211-165
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Royal Robin (IRE)
9 11-2
Sean Quinlan
Mr A. Crawford Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br Edmond Kent Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive over fences, bringing up a Carlisle staying handicap hat-trick after 8 months off in October However, he has come up short in better company the last twice, latterly over hurdles here, and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Castle Rushen TFRHHIII BHA120
PLAY SMARTER 16
2022: COURT MASTER (IRE) 9 11 5 Richard Patrick EVENS (Michael Scudamore) 3 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hood worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 French Paradoxe (FR), 3-1 Old Painless (IRE), 4-1 Castle Rushen (IRE), 17-2 Morning Spirit (IRE), 10-1 Houston Texas (IRE), 12-1 Fortified Bay (IRE), 33-1 Wowsham (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 3.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE QUINNBET APP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (20 wins from 123 runners, 16%) runs ASKALLI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Jonjo O’Neill (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs FAME AND CONCRETE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PASSING WELL trained by Mr Jamie Snowden, Lambourn, 285 miles.
PASSING WELL understandably found the competition too hot in a Newbury Grade 1 on NewYear’s Eve and he looks capable of defying a penalty back in less exalted company. Having shaped well both starts in bumpers last term. Paddock Cottage is an intriguing candidate now tackling hurdles but Fame And Concrete, who found just one too strong on debut in this sphere atWorcester during the autumn, is feared most Fabuleux du Clos is likely to be on the premises, too.
1-2-3: 1.PASSING WELL (FR) 2.FAME AND CONCRETE (IRE) 3.PADDOCK COTTAGE (IRE)
colours no horse
1 PASSING WELL (FR) (31) 6U-214 D
age st lb
6 11-12
B g Coastal Path - Passing Lore (FR) Gavin Sheehan
GouldenHopgood GilliesMethvenSanderdson Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr J. Deshayes & Mrs M. Deshayes Betvictor
TIMEFORMVIEWLeftRobertTynerfor£185,000andheadvancedhisformwhen landing12-runnermaidenatUttoxeterstartingoutforJamieSnowden in November Found the company too hot in the Challow at Newbury since but obvious claims back in calmer waters here. TFRHHHHH BHA127
2 ASKALLI (IRE) (259) 0P-PP
6 11-5
B g Ask - Gift Wrapped (IRE) Nathan Moscrop
Mr John Wade Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Patrick Cashman John Wade (Haulage) Limited, Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in bumper/2 hurdles for George Bewley and change of stable and addition of this headgear combination failed to induce any improvement at Hexham TFRHIIII BHA-
3 BALLIN BAY (IRE) (54) 6
B or Br g Milan - Ballinahow Ann (IRE)
5 11-5
Craig Nichol
Mr John Wade Pauline Robson, Capheaton
Br Noel McLoughlin
TIMEFORMVIEWEquipped with a hood (discarded here) when a fairly encouraging sixth in a 10-runner bumper on debut at this course (16.2f, good to soft) last month. Likely to do better now upped in trip for this handicap bow but he’s probably more of a long-term prospect TFRHHIII BHA-
4 FABULEUX DU CLOS (FR) (16) 553/23-3
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Osmazome (FR)
8 11-5
Emma Smith-Chaston (3)
Mr Paul Hothersall Simon West, Middleham
Br A. Jollivet, C. Lecomte & F. Lecomte Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced8-y-o(presumablyhasn’tbeentheeasiesttotrain)whohas finishedinthemoneyonall3startssinceswitched tohurdles,thirdof 12 in a 16.2f Kelso novice on recent return from a 12-month absence. Entitled to come on for that and should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA106
5 FAME AND CONCRETE (IRE) (96) 10/2-2 BF
B g Fame And Glory - Masiana (IRE)
Mr P. Hickey
7 11-5
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Butlersgrove Stud Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEWLooked good prospect when wide-margin winner of Southwell bumper on debut in December 2020. Beaten next 2 starts in that sphere but positive start over hurdles when runner-up at Worcester (2 1/2m, heavy) in October and he’s open to improvement TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 FIVE DOLLAR FINE (IRE) (36) P5/31-63
B g Shantou (USA) - Danecole (IRE)
8 11-5
Brian Hughes
Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Br Ms Martina Doran Hamilton
TIMEFORM VIEWWinning pointer at the fifth attempt who shaped as if better for the run despite being well backed on Hexham hurdle debut in September. Upped in trip and more like it when third over this C&D since but likely to again find one or two too good TFRHHIII BHA-
7 GIE IT LALDY (GB) (33) 56-56
B or Gr g Multiplex - Celine Message
Simon & Angela Gillie
Br Mickley Stud
6 11-5
Henry Brooke
Donald Whillans, Hawick
TIMEFORMVIEWJust modest form in bumpers and didn’t fare much better starting out over hurdles at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) Big step forward needed now upped in trip in a first-time tongue strap. TFRHIIII BHA-
RACE
PLAY SMARTER 18
SUMMARY
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
PADDOCK COTTAGE (IRE) (358) 33-
B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Blend
7 11-5
Sean Quinlan
Mr David Wesley Yates Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br D. & J. Dwan
Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORMVIEW£45,000 Pour Moi gelding who shaped with a good deal of promise in bumpers at Ayr and Carlisle last season Likely he’ll be seen in a better light now faced with a stiffer test switched to hurdles, and it will be interesting to see what the market has to say. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 TENBOBEACHWAY (IRE) (40) 550
5 11-5
Br g Malinas (GER) - Gift Wrapped (IRE) Patrick Wadge (7)
Wymer & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Patrick Cashman Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in a bumper/2 starts over hurdles so far and looks more one for the longer term
10 HIGH ON THE HILL (GB) (36) 03-50
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 10-12
Gr m Kingston Hill - Garden Feature Conor O’Farrell
Messrs F. T. Walton James Walton, Morpeth
Br Messrs F. T. Walton
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a long way both starts under Rules and she looks set for another struggle
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Passing Well (FR), 11-4 Fame And Concrete (IRE), 13-2 Fabuleux du Clos (FR), 8-1 Paddock Cottage (IRE), 12-1 Five Dollar Fine (IRE), 20-1 Ballin Bay (IRE), 40-1 Tenbobeachway (IRE), 200-1 Gie It Laldy (GB), 300-1 Askalli (IRE), High On The Hill (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 3.45
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 75YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE QUINNBET QUARTERBACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £11500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4645, 2nd £2322, 3rd £1162, 4th £581, 5th £290. (Penalty Value £6073.15)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S Forster (4 wins from 40 runners, 10%) runs ZIHUATANEJO
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Coltherd (1 win from 6 runners, 17%) runs BUDARRI & GANDHI MAKER
WEIGHTWATCHER: FOURTH OF JULY won off a handicap mark of 98, his rating is now down 13lb to 85.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: DON’T TALK trained by K Thornton, Ireland.
A trappy handicap so at the forecast odds it is worth siding with points winner GANDHI MAKER to get back on track after a break and capitaise on a handy-looking mark. Coolmoyne rates the chief threat if his recent wind op ekes out some improvement, while Zihuatanejo is another in the mix after his encouraging Ayr debut fourth in this sphere.
1-2-3: 1.GANDHI MAKER (FR) 2.COOLMOYNE 3.ZIHUATANEJO (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 DON’T TALK (GER) (30) 0000-53
6 12-0
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Dalarna (GER) Donagh Meyler
Mr Gary Ryan Karl Thornton, Ireland
Br Mrs B. u. B. Matusche
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, very good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 30 days ago. Much respected on his chase debut TFRHHHII BHA100
2 GANDHI MAKER (FR) (63) 00-P25P
7 11-3
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Thellya d’Arc (FR) Ross Chapman
Mr A. McCormack Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Mme M. J. Augereau & Mr R. Terriere Bell Rural Solutions
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who was pulled up in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Sort to bounce back after a break and handily weighted too. TFRHHHHH BHA89
3 COOLMOYNE (GB) (22) F3-5P42
7 11-1
Ch g Ocovango - High Life John Kington
Mrs E. C. York Simon Waugh, Morpeth
Br Mr Frank J. A. Morgan Simon Waugh Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time, best run over fences when second of 10 in handicap chase at Ayr (16.5f, heavy, 15/2) 22 days ago. Since had a wind op and must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA87
4 FOURTH OF JULY (IRE) (36) 462335
8 10-13
B g Salutino (GER) - Akasha (IRE) Ryan Mania
Bruce, and Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston
Br Ronald O’Neill
TIMEFORMVIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2021 and below form fifth of 10 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft, 10/1) 36 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA85
5 KINGSTON KING (IRE) (95) P62-P2P
9 10-12
B g Morozov (USA) - Gra Mo Chroi Max Kendrick
Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton
Br Pat Sheehy Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in handicap chase (28/1) at Uttoxeter (20f, good to soft) 95 days ago, dropping away home turn Cheekpieces back on with more required.
6 BUDARRI (GB) (36) F04136 CD
B g Supreme Sound - Amtaar
TFRHHIII BHA84
10 10-7
Danny McMenamin
Cruikshank Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Neil J. Cruikshank Bell Rural Solutions
TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliable type Latest win in chase at Musselburgh in November Below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase (16/1) at this C&D (soft) 36 days ago. C&D winner but others more persuasive.
7 CHOIX DES ARMES (FR) (22) 0515-U0
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Kicka
Mr J. P. G. Hamilton
TFRHHIII BHA79
11 10-7
Sean Quinlan
Alison Hamilton, Denholm
Br S.C.E.A. Haras de Saint Voir Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives below par, only seventh of 10 in handicap chase (10/1) at Ayr (16.5f, heavy)
22 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter
TFRHHIII BHA79
RACE
PLAY SMARTER 20
SUMMARY
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 ZIHUATANEJO (IRE) (22) //10//-604
9 10-4
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Cara Mara (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen
The Border Racers Sandy Forster, Kelso
Br William Bourke
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden hurdler who shaped encouragingly when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Ayr (16.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 22 days ago. Not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA76
9 CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) (36) 06-432P
6 10-4
B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Sky (IRE) Thomas Dowson
SendEmOn Tjade Collier, Wilsden
Br Frank McGuinness Airdale Chemicals Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdler who was pulled up in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) on debut over fences 36 days ago. Others appeal more TFRHHIII BHA76
10 JOHNNY MAC (IRE) (444) P50/0-
8 10-2
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Killowen Pam (IRE) Robert Dunne
Mr M Slingsby Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
Br Patrick O’Riordan Jmc Surfacing Contractors, Treehouse Sporting Colours
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 4 races over hurdles, including on handicap debut 14 months ago. Another absence to overcome sent chasing. TFRHHIII BHA69
11
ANDRE LE NOTRE (GB) (22) 40P-05
6 10-2
Br g Champs Elysees - Audaz Craig Nichol
Mr Eric A. Elliott Pauline Robson, Capheaton
Br Cuadra Africa SL
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who came in a modest fifth of 10 in handicap chase (12/1) at Ayr (16.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 22 days ago. 6lb out of the handicap too. TFRHHIII BHA68
2022: SIX ONE NINE (IRE) 7 10 8 Alan Doyle 3-1 (Chris Grant) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Stewards Note:
GANDHI MAKER: Following its run on 29/11/2022 it was reported that the horse erred repeatedly throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Coolmoyne (GB), 8-1 Fourth of July (IRE), 17-2 Don’t Talk (GER), Gandhi Maker (FR), Zihuatanejo (IRE), Chemical Warfare (IRE), 12-1 Choix des Armes (FR), 16-1 Budarri (GB), 20-1 Kingston King (IRE), 25-1 Andre Le Notre (GB), 50-1 Johnny Mac (IRE)
21 RACE SIX
SEVENTH RACE 4.20
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE quinnbet.com MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons and Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £14500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5857, 2nd £2928, 3rd £1465, 4th £732, 5th £365. (Penalty Value £7657.45) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (17 wins from 113 runners, 15%) runs LATINO FLING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Jonjo O’Neill (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs DOLLAR BAE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAIMIE’S MAGIC trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
DOLLAR BAE has duly improved switched to handicaps the last twice and, with the promise of better to come from this 6-y-o, she is taken to complete the hat-trick Ravenscar did the job well at Sedgefield on her recent return to action and a reproduction of that would put her firmly in the mix. However, her profile is rather up-and-down and Autumn Return, who is open to improvement now handicapping on the back of her Catterick success, could be a bigger threat.
1-2-3: 1.DOLLAR BAE (IRE) 2.AUTUMN RETURN (IRE) 3.RAVENSCAR (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 LATINO FLING (IRE) (31) 331140
8 12-0
B m Milan - Five of Spades (IRE) Brian Hughes
Colin and Kay Taylor Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Anthony Walsh Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Has landed 5 wins since joining this yard, the latest a 23f Bangor handicap off a 1lb lower mark last summer However, she has come up short both starts since and looks vulnerable under top-weight in this competitive contest TFRHHIII BHA114
2 DOLLAR BAE (IRE) (51) 34-2211
6 11-13
B m Sageburg (IRE) - Molly Round (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr The Perfect Partnership Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who has made a bright start over hurdles, easily landing a gamble in bare 2m Leicester mares ’ handicap last month. Followed up at Southwell 10 days later, for which a 4lb rise is fair, and she may well have more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA113
3 AUTUMN RETURN (IRE) (34) 11-1461 D
6 11-13
B m Fame And Glory - Fedaia (IRE) Sean Quinlan
Drew & Ailsa Russell Ruth Jefferson, Malton
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a bumper at Ayr in the spring and created a good impression when following up on Market Rasen hurdle debut in September Double her tally in this sphere in decisive fashion at Catterick (15.7f, soft) last month and mark for this handicap bow looks reasonable TFRHHHHI BHA113
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4 MILLARVILLE (IRE) (33) 1416-52
10 11-10
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Portavoe (IRE) r
Geoff and Elspeth Adam
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