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

13

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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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-

8

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

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-

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

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)

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 ton back