Newcastle Racecard - Saturday 25th February

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Welcome to Newcastle Racecourse for the Eider Chase raceday.

My thanks go to today’s race sponsors Vertem for their generous sponsorship of today’s races, and their continued support of the racecourse

The marathon test will see horses jumping a total of 26 fences We have some National winners declared for this year’s Vertem Eider Chase including Mighty Thunder (Scottish National 2021) and Bushy Park (North Yorkshire National 2023) with some horses making a 720mile round trip to run in the 4m1f contest.

The more local Brian Ellison-trained Sam’s Adventure bids to repeat his 2021 Eider victory while Christian Williams aims to repeat his excellent training performance in last year’s Eider with Kitty’s Light.

Myself and the team hope you enjoy the action wherever you may be watching and hope that you all stay safe and well and look forward to welcoming you back to High Gosforth Park in the near future.

Good Luck!

Paul Elliott EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RACEDAY TEAM

Paul Elliott Executive Director

NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.

Eloise Quayle Clerk of the Course

Paul Rankin Head of Catering & Events

Last year’s Vertem Eider Chase presentation

INFORMATION

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

ADIE SMITH (Chief Steward), PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD (Stewards' Panel Chair)

LYNDSAY ALLAN, TRACEY HAMILTON, ROBERT McCARTHY, LAUREN THOMSON

STARTER

JASON CALLAGHAN

MICHAEL REID

JUDGE

NICK HARGREAVE

CLERK OF THE SCALES

CLAUDIA MARELLI

VETERINARY SURGEONS

LESLEY BARWISE-MUNRO

SALLY BOOTH

MAX LING

EUAN HAMMERSLEY

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr VIV TUT

Dr JIM CONNOLLY

Dr ANDY RAMSHAW

Dr PETER EVANS

NURSE

SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING) RACE

CLAIRE MARSON

VETERINARY OFFICER

NIGEL HAIZELDEN

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

JOE O'GORMAN

DAVID COOK

GRAHAM GRAY

ALEC DENT

COMMENTATOR

STEWART MACHIN

BETTING RING MANAGER

JOHN CLARK

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PAUL ELLIOTT

CLERK OF THE COURSE

ELOISE QUAYLE

GROUNDS MANAGER

MARK RYAN

LEAD SAFEGUARDING

OFFICIAL

PAUL ELLIOTT & ELOISE QUAYLE

DUTY SAFEGUARDING

OFFICIAL

MICHAEL SMITH

MATTHEW PARRY

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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KEY

FIRST RACE 1.10

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 56YDS) (ON THE ALL WEATHER) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

THE FRESH APPROACH AT VERTEM MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)

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

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (20 wins from 127 runners, 16%) runs IVOIRE D’AVRIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs MAVIS PIKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ICI LA REINE trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 284 miles.

MAVIS PIKE took a step forward when fourth at Huntingdon 16 days ago and this doesn’t look as strong a contest, so she’s preferred to Ici La Reine, who made a winning debut over C&D Ivoire d’Avril is a notable newcomer.

1-2-3: 1.MAVIS PIKE 2.ICI LA REINE (IRE) 3.IVOIRE D’AVRIL (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 ICI LA REINE (IRE) (49) 1 CD

5 11-9

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 9-runner bumper (2/1) at this C&D (standard) on NH debut 49 days ago. Open to improvement and expected to go well under a penalty.

2 FORCETA (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-2

B m Life Force (IRE) - Coleta (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5)

Mr M. E. Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton

Br Dermot Day Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Life Force mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Billable Grant. Dam unraced. Unlikely to feature

3 IVOIRE D’AVRIL (FR) (-)

TFRHHIII BHA-

5 11-2

Ch m Magadino (FR) - Une Dame d’Avril (FR) Conor O’Farrell

DFA Racing (Evie) Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Earl Detouillon Raphael & Frederique Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Magadino mare Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Ganapathi and French hurdler/chaser East of The Valley Worth a market check.

4 MISS ARABELLA (GB) (100) 4

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Helter Helter (USA) Ryan Mania

Mrs A. M. Thomson Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Br Floors Farming, S. Roy & Admington Hall Sandy Thomson Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Related to winners and hinted at ability at Newcastle first time out Not seen for 100 days and needs to step up markedly

5 MAVIS PIKE (GB) (16) 54

B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Definitley Lovely

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-4

Mr James Turner (7)

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

Br Nigel Twiston-Davies Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Improved from debut when fourth at Huntingdon last time and another step forward would give her an excellent chance in this lesser event

6 STORM SPIRIT (GB) (-)

B f Passing Glance - Concentrate

Keep The Faith Partnership

TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 10-4

Billy Garritty

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst Wilcocks Contractors Ltd, Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance filly Dam unraced. Not an obvious sort on paper

7 WOOGREY (IRE) (18) 30

Gr f New Bay - Stella River (FR)

Mr J. A. Swinbank

Br Irish Thoroughbred Capital Ltd

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-4

Brian Hughes

Phillip Makin, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability when third of 9 in bumper (22/1) at Newcastle (16.2f, standard) but failed to back it up at Market Rasen 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Ici La Reine (IRE), 5-2 Mavis Pike (GB), 7-1 Woogrey (IRE), 17-2 Ivoire d’Avril (FR), 11-1 Miss Arabella (GB), 14-1 Storm Spirit (GB), 50-1 Forceta (IRE)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares

CHECK YOUR TICKETS

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TRANSFERS

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A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS

Owners and Trainers Benefits

• Complimentary tea and coffee – available in the Owners and Trainers bar.

• Complimentary food voucher – redeemable within the Charles Brandling Room situated on the 1st floor of Brandling House

If you need assistance today please speak to our Owners & Trainers liaison, based in the Charles Brandling Room. For more information please visit www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk

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SECOND RACE 1.43

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BREAK FROM THE HERD WITH VERTEM NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £11020 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4599, 2nd £2300, 3rd £1149, 4th £575. (Penalty Value £6001.48)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (20 wins from 127 runners, 16%) runs BOWLAND BELLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs BRYDEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: ENDLESS ESCAPE trained by Ben Clarke, Beaminster, 363 miles.

ENDLESS ESCAPE looks a class above these and can make it 4-4 over hurdles with this stiffer test sure to suit Leading Force, who will also appreciate this longer trip, is the obvious danger

1-2-3: 1.ENDLESS ESCAPE (IRE) 2.LEADING FORCE (IRE) 3.CITY ROLLER (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1

ENDLESS ESCAPE (IRE) (33) 3/P-5111

7 11-5

B m Getaway (GER) - Endless Wave Ben Jones

Butler, Langford, Tootell & The Hecks Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Maurice Smiddy Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWHascompletedararenovicehurdlehat-trick,strikingatFfosLas33daysago,refusingtoliedowninthedashforhomeasshesuccessfullyconceded 5lb to an odds-on favourite who’d tried graded company the time before Step up in trip here sure to suit and another win beckons. TFRHHHHH BHA127

2 BARLEY BREEZE (GB) (58) 645-6P

6 11-2

Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Attente de Sivola (FR) Thomas Dowson Tor Side Racing Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Sullivan Bloodstock & Noel Fehily Racing First Recruitment Group, Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest in bumpers and went with no promise sent hurdling at Doncaster 8 weeks ago. Has had a wind operation since TFRHIIII BHA-

3 BRYDEN (IRE) (11) P-5

6 11-2

B g Getaway (GER) - Lady Madison (FR) Derek Fox

Mr R. A. Bartlett

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Mr B. Keenan Albert Bartlett

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on his sole outing in points and never a factor on recent Rules debut at Ayr. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 CITY ROLLER (IRE) (43) 622P5

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Pearl’s A Singer (IRE)

5 11-2

Charlie Price (3)

The City Rollers Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Br F. R. Jarvey

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved with each start in bumpers. Pulled up on hurdles debut and while he showed a bit more at Huntingdon 6 weeks ago he looked hard work Step up in trip looks a good move

5 LEADING FORCE (IRE) (61) 13-2522

TFRHHHII BHA-

6 11-2

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Good Looking Woman (IRE) Ryan Mania

D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Br Oliver Loughlin

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has made a fairly good start over hurdles, not always fluent and left behind by easy winner soon after last here on Boxing Day. This step up in trip will suit. TFRHHHHI BHA107

6 BOWLAND BELLE (GB) (47) 5P4

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Samrana (FR)

Graham & Christine Seward

Br R. W. Russell

6 10-9

Conor O’Farrell

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Mid-field sole outing in bumpers and well held completed start in mares ’ novice hurdles.

7 ELLISTRIN STAR (GB) (19) 00-60

B m Passing Glance - Ellistrin Belle

Ellistrin Partnership

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 10-9

Craig Nichol

Donald Whillans, Hawick

Br Eileen & Ron Smith Sport of Kings

TIMEFORM VIEW No show in bumpers/2 novice hurdles

TFRHIIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

MOLLYSLITTLEANGEL (GB)

B f Schiaparelli (GER) - All For Lily

Allott & Wordingham

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Mr P. Wordingham Cube3 Construction

TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli filly Dam lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Endless Escape (IRE), 9-2 Leading Force (IRE), 12-1 City Roller (IRE), 25-1 Bryden (IRE), 50-1 Mollyslittleangel (GB), 100-1 Bowland Belle (GB), 150-1 Ellistrin Star (GB), 300-1 Barley Breeze (GB)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares

RETAIN YOUR BETTING TICKETS

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

APPROXIMATE ODDS

Odds Indicator Boards are now all marked “Approximate Odds’’ and all show the same approximate odds on offer at any given time before the start. It will be appreciated that these are intended as a guide and cannot necessarily reflect either the resultant S.P. or the Tote Dividend of the winner.

THIRD RACE 2.18

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 75YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

VERTEM -

VERY DIFFERENT STOCKBROKERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £9200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1857, 3rd £929, 4th £465, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights lowered 3lb.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (20 wins from 127 runners, 16%) runs RITSON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Ralph (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs CHANCEUX

WEIGHTWATCHER: OSCARS LEADER won off a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 6lb to 111.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHANCEUX trained by A Ralph, Bridgnorth, 215 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

HEROIQUE DE MAULDE cemented the positive start made for his new yard when scoring at Doncaster 16 days ago and a 2lb higher mark shouldn’t prevent a bold follow-up bid on that evidence dropping back down in trip. Chanceux was let down by his jumping at Uttoxeter latest but his previous chase debut second was a solid display and he’s not out of things, with Baron de Midleton also worth a second look

1-2-3: 1.HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (FR) 2.CHANCEUX (IRE) 3.BARON DE MIDLETON (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 BARON DE MIDLETON (IRE) (46) 3-05122 C

10 11-11

B g Brian Boru - Present Climate (IRE) Henry Brooke

Brian Ellison Racing Club Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Aidan Aherne Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form in refitted blinkers, gaining a belated first success over fences over 20f here in November Solid runners-up efforts both starts since and not discounted arriving here on back of a wind op TFRHHHHI BHA119

2 HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (FR) (16) R21-231

6 11-6

Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Ondine de Brejoux (FR) Brian Hughes

Mr S Murrills & Mr J Ewart James Ewart, Langholm

Br S.C.E.A. de Maulde Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEWDual chase winner in France last autumn who cemented positive start for new yard when off the mark following a wind op at Doncaster (20.5f) 16 days ago, idling run-in and always holding on Big player from 2lb higher mark again partnered by Brian Hughes. Cheekpieces enlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA114

3 CHANCEUX (IRE) (28) P3P-62F D BF

7 11-6

B g Mahler - Granny Mc Cann (IRE) Jack Tudor

RSKM Bloodstock Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mr Anthony McCann Planned Office Interiors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWDual novice hurdle winner (at around 2m) last winter. Improved at first attempt over fences when runner-up at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) in December but failed to jump with same fluency when falling back at that venue last month. Drops back in trip now and it remains early days with him. TFRHHHHI BHA114

4 OSCARS LEADER (IRE) (26) U13-3P6 CD 10 11-3

B g Oscar (IRE) - Lead’er Inn (IRE) Sean Quinlan

John Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mrs P. and Philip Heaney Torvic Magnets, PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled chase tally from 6lb higher on this card 12 months ago. Not scaled same heights since but his latest midfield Hereford effort over this trip was a step back in the right direction. Cheekpieces replace the visor now. TFRHHHII BHA111

5 RITSON (IRE) (24) 42-5510 CD 8 11-2

B g Jeremy (USA) - Ellen’s Choice (IRE) Aaron Anderson (5)

Mr P R Walker & Mr R Walker Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br M. Berry Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who readily surpassed opening pair of chase exploits when running out a dominant winner over C&D on Boxing Day. However, not in same form when well held eighth of 9 at Ayr (16.5f) 24 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA110

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note:

RITSON: Following its run on 1/2/2023 it was reported that the horse’s left fore was cut and shoeless.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4

Heroique de Maulde (FR), 9-4

Baron de Midleton (IRE), 11-2

Chanceux (IRE), 15-2

Ritson (IRE), 8-1 Oscars Leader (IRE)

FOURTH RACE 2.53

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE THINK SMART AT VERTEM MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3464, 2nd £1732, 3rd £866, 4th £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (20 wins from 127 runners, 16%) runs LENEBANE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs CAITHNESS LONGEST TRAVELLER: SI ELEGANT trained by Christian Williams, Bridgend, 338 miles.

The form of the C&D novice in which CAITHNESS was an encouraging third on his debut looks strong (winner was previously fourth in a Grade 1 and the second subsequently scored in good style at Kelso) and he could be about to take a significant step forward. Lucinda Russell’s representative gets the nod ahead of Blue Fin, who is just about second choice ahead of Hashtag Boum. The mare Lenebane is also worth a second look

1-2-3: 1.CAITHNESS (IRE) 2.BLUE FIN (IRE) 3.HASHTAG BOUM (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 BLUE FIN (IRE) (31) 023-233

6 11-7

B g Shantou (USA) - Eluna Brian Hughes

Spinners Winners

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Peter and Patsy Stone Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced twice in points and best effort yet under Rules when third in 15-runner Catterick novice (19.3f, soft) last month, pulling clear with a couple of previous winners. Drop back on trip shouldn’t be an issue and he just about sets the standard on that form TFRHHHHI BHA111

2 CAITHNESS (IRE) (25) 3

7 11-7

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Princess Nina (IRE) Derek Fox

Miss Lucinda V. Russell

Br Aidan Aherne

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDecent pedigree and shaped with plenty of encouragement when third behind a couple of useful types on debut in a C&D novice, leaving the impression that he’d be all the better for the experience Improvement should be forthcoming. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 CAPTAIN NELSON (IRE) (65) 0-P

5 11-7

Ch g Mount Nelson - Dromod Mour (IRE) Ryan Mania

The Racing Suite

Br Mr Tom Maher

R. Mike Smith, Galston

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed nothing in an Ayr bumper on debut last spring and fared no better on return/ hurdles bow at the same course in December TFRHIIII BHA-

4

LONG SYMPHONY (IRE) (21) 46/-1

B g Mahler - Ashlings Princess (IRE)

The Laura Horsfall Racing Club

Br John Kelleher

6 11-7

Charlie Price (3)

Laura Horsfall, Towcester

TIMEFORM VIEWSigns of ability in a couple of bumpers in 2021 and improved in a first-time tongue strap following almost 2 years off when winning one at Wetherby (2m, good to soft). That probably wasn’t a particularly strong race, though, and more will be needed now switched to hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) (23) F0F

5 11-7

Ch g Mount Nelson - Shuil Bob (IRE) Danny McMenamin

Mr R Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Paddy Kennedy Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise on Rules debut in a Wincanton bumper on Boxing Day but was well held when falling 2 out at the same course (hurdles debut) earlier this month. TFRHIIII BHA-

6 SI ELEGANT (FR) (20) 2-r

B g Gemix (FR) - Melancholy Hill (FR)

5 11-7

Jack Tudor

Gwent Holdings Limited Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Roland Monnier & Yannick Fouin

TIMEFORM VIEWBought for €155,000 after finishing second in a 3-y-o hurdle on sole start in France back in September 2021 Ran out at around the half-way point on British debut at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft), though, and looks risky on the back of that inauspicious display. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 HASHTAG BOUM (FR) (21) 102

6 11-0

B or Br m Al Namix (FR) - Engagee (FR)

Br E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & S. Berger

Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Sean Quinlan They Are Never at Home Partnership

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who left her low-key Rules debut effort over 19.3f at Catterick well behind when runner-up dropped to 2m in a 11-runner Wetherby novice 3 weeks ago. Likely to make a bold bid to go one better here. TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

LENEBANE (IRE) (82) 05524

B m Vadamos (FR) - Callmeakhab (IRE)

Old Gold Racing 15

Br Tally-Ho Stud

5 11-0

Aaron Anderson (5)

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed a fair level of ability in Irish maiden hurdles for Ross O’Sullivan and shaped as though in need of the run on stable debut in December Better expected now tongue tied on back of a breathing op TFRHHHII BHA101

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

CAPTAIN NELSON: Following its run on 22/12/2022 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Blue Fin (IRE), 3-1 Hashtag Boum (FR), 13-2 Caithness (IRE), 7-1 Si Elegant (FR), 17-2 Lenebane (IRE), 10-1 Long Symphony (IRE), 40-1 Shuil Ceoil (IRE), 300-1 Captain Nelson (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.25

FOUR MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (4M 1F 56YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VERTEM EIDER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £80000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £31800, 2nd £15896, 3rd £7952, 4th £3976, 5th £1984, 6th £992. (Penalty Value £41624) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): B Ellison (16 wins from 93 runners, 17%) runs SAM’S ADVENTURE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs MIGHTY THUNDER WEIGHTWATCHER: SAM’S ADVENTURE won off a handicap mark of 139, his rating is now down 14lb to 125.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE GALLOPING BEAR trained by Ben Clarke, Beaminster, 363 miles.

ChristianWilliams took this prestigious event 12 months ago and can repeat the feat with KITTY’S LIGHT who came in a fine second in the Scottish National last spring and can race off an 11lb lower mark here having not been at his best this term kept to around 3m.The likeable No CruiseYet could take a step forward over this marathon trip and is feared most despite being 2lb out of the handicap, with the in-form pair of In Rem and Bushypark completing the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.KITTY’S LIGHT 2.NO CRUISE YET 3.IN REM (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 EVA’S OSKAR (IRE) (21) 41-6216

9 12-0

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Sardagna (FR) Alan Johns

Sally & Richard Prince Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Mr & Mrs N. Faulks Tote, Dragonbet

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable chaser who has improved since the visor went on, scoring at Cheltenham and solid sixth in 3m Sandown handicap last time Should continue to give a good account TFRHHHII BHA142

2 THE GALLOPING BEAR (GB) (60) 1/F1D-3F

10 11-12

B g Shantou (USA) - Cheshire Kat Ben Jones

Mr Adrian Paterson Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Goldford Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWVery useful staying chaser who was running with credit in first-time cheekpieces when falling 4 out in Welsh National at Chepstow in December Not taken lightly with headgear retained. TFRHHHII BHA140

3 BAVINGTON BOB (IRE) (41) 113-602 C

8 11-7

Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Chocolate Silk (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br Susan Bredin Hamilton

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time winner last season (including twice here) and he took a step back in the right direction when second of 4 in 23f Kelso handicap last month. Blinkers go on now and he can’t be dismissed TFRHHHII BHA135

4 KITTY’S LIGHT (GB) (42) 3-66003

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daraiyna (FR)

R J Bedford & All Stars Sports Racing

7 11-4

Jack Tudor

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br The Daraiyna Syndicate NAF

TIMEFORM VIEWVery useful stayer who posted fine runner-up effort in Scottish National at Ayr last spring Yet to hit top form this term kept to around 3m but has slipped to a very attractive mark and rates a big player now back over a marathon trip for last year’s winning yard TFRHHHHH BHA132

5 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (21) PP-0PF0 D

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

Thunder Holdings Ltd

Br C. and Mrs Wilson

10 11-4

Patrick Wadge (7)

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale

TIMEFORMVIEWWon the 2021 Scottish Grand National but he doesn’t look the force of old nowadays, only seventh in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh three weeks ago. Has plenty to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA132

6 SHANTY ALLEY (GB) (28) UPP-220

B g Shantou (USA) - Alexander Road (IRE)

Jerry Wright Adam Lucock Patricia Murray

Br Brendan Richardson

9 11-0

Conor O’Farrell

Ben Case, Banbury

David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer who came in a close second at Newbury in December On back foot after bad error 1st when seventh at Doncaster last time and no surprise to see him bounce back here TFRHHHII BHA128

7

BUSHYPARK (IRE) (44) PP-PP21

B g Le Fou (IRE) - Aztec Pearl

9 10-13

Thomas Dowson

The Green Oaks Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Tommy James

Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the easiest to catch right over hurdles but he made it 2-4 returned to fences in 3m6f handicap at Catterick last month, jumping really well Still unexposed over marathon trips so he’s well in the mix despite taking an 8lb hike in the weights TFRHHHHI BHA127

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

SAM’S ADVENTURE (GB) (31) PP-5U31 CD 11 10-11

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Adventure (IRE)

Henry Brooke

Julie & Phil Martin Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Mr R. Johnson Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser at his peak who took this contest in 2021. Capitalised on a much-reduced mark when gaining his first win since in 25f Catterick handicap last month. Back up 5lb now but he’s still no forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA125

9 ONE MORE FLEURIE (IRE) (12) 0P-P052 BF

B g Mustameet (USA) - Auburn Cherry (IRE)

9 10-10

Charlie Todd

Mr K. McKenna Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br F. and L. Daly Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner (at up to 3m) as a novice in 2021 but he has largely struggled since, beaten in a match at Catterick 12 days ago. He’s very hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA124 (-2)

10 YOUNG BULL (IRE) (57) 2/32/34-3

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Jane Hall (IRE)

9 10-9

Danny McMenamin

Nash & Webb Harry Whittington, Sparsholt

Br Ms A. J. Fox Webbswood

TIMEFORMVIEWYet to add to his 3 hurdling wins (in 2019) in this sphere but he resumed after 10 months off with a creditable third in 2m6f Haydock handicap in December. Cheekpices go on now and not entirely dismissed TFRHHHII BHA123

11 AMATEUR (IRE) (26) 5P1P-P6

Ch g Giant’s Causeway (USA) - Adja (IRE)

Burnham P & D Ltd

Br Dayton Investments Ltd

10 10-9

Connor Brace

John Flint, Bridgend

Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded West Wales National for second successive year at Ffos Las (28f) last spring Not disgraced after 7-month absence when sixth in 3m1f Hereford handicap last month but this demands another big step forward. TFRHHHII BHA123

12 IN REM (FR) (22) 5-44F13

8 10-8

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Etoile des Iles (FR) David Noonan

Chasing Gold Racing Club Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Br S.C.A. Elevage de Tourgeville et al Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWBig improver in handicap hurdles last season and further progress switched to fences, scoring at Exeter on New Year’s Day. Hindered by blunder 4 out when good Chepstow third last time and he can make his presence felt off an unchanged mark.

13 RATH AN IUIR (IRE) (58) 64P-051 C 10 10-4

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Amathea (FR) Craig Nichol

Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick Br Godfrey Moylan

(IRE) (25) 11-1654

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Royal Robin (IRE)

A. Crawford

Quinlan

Richards, Greystoke

fences at Carlisle in October and not disgraced off a

mark since, fourth of 7 over 23f here last time Respected.

15 NO CRUISE YET (GB) (15) 311-212 8 10-2

B g Passing Glance - Claradotnet Jonathan England RGM Partnership Sam England, Guiseley

Br G. D. Kendrick Keighley Steel

TIMEFORM VIEW Really likeable staying chaser who dug deep to take 3m4f Haydock handicap in November Good second in North Wales National at Bangor last time so he merits serious consideration despite being 2lb out of the handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA114

2022: WIN MY WINGS (IRE) 9 11 0 Ryan Mania 11-2 (Christian Williams) 16 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10, 13. Visor worn by No. 1, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 11, 12, 15.

Stewards Note:

SHANTY ALLEY: Following its run on 28/1/2023 it was reported that the horse slowed up after erring early-on.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Kitty’s Light (GB), 15-2 Bushypark (IRE), 8-1 The Galloping Bear (GB), 17-2 Bavington Bob (IRE), 12-1 Sam’s Adventure (GB), 14-1 In Rem (FR), Rath An Iuir (IRE), 16-1 Eva’s Oskar (IRE), 20-1 Young Bull (IRE), Houston Texas (IRE), 22-1 No Cruise Yet (GB), 33-1 Shanty Alley (GB), One More Fleurie (IRE), 40-1 Amateur (IRE), 50-1 Mighty Thunder (GB)

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SIXTH RACE 4.03

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VERTEM-LEADING THE FIELD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (18 wins from 113 runners, 16%) runs DREAMS OF HOME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs CHINWAG WEIGHTWATCHER: THE KING OF MAY won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 5lb to 122. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FIVE STAR GETAWAY trained by Christian Williams, Bridgend, 338 miles.

FIVE STAR GETAWAY possibly wasn’t over his experience at Aintree when running poorly at Kempton so could be worth chancing off a tempting mark back from a break and with headgear applied. Easy As That proved all the better for his chase bow/belated comeback when scoring at Haydock and is the obvious threat with further progress likely

1-2-3: 1.FIVE STAR GETAWAY (IRE) 2.EASY AS THAT (IRE) 3.DUBAI DAYS (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 DREAMS OF HOME (IRE) (20) 531-144 C

7 12-0

B g Jet Away - Knocktartan (IRE) Brian Hughes

Colin and Kay Taylor Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Parkville Stud Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last season on a winning note at Perth and picked up where he left off by landing a 17f Kelso handicap on return in December Not so good next 2 starts, however. Back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA135

2 EASY AS THAT (IRE) (57) 1/241/-21

8 11-12

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bell Storm (IRE) Shane Quinlan (3) Brooks & Taylor Families Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br The Beeches & Grange Stud Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWDual bumper winner who made winning handicap hurdle debut at Chepstow (19.4f) 2 years ago Jumped sketchily when beaten in match on chase bow at Ffos Las after a long absence but much sharper when winning handicap chase at Haydock (21.6f, soft) 57 days ago by 7 1/2 lengths from Ubetya More to come TFRHHHHI BHA133

3 UBETYA (IRE) (30) 41-3224 D

8 11-7

B g Le Fou (IRE) - Valentina Gaye (IRE) Henry Brooke

Mr Andy Peake Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Ms Cecily Purcell Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWGained first success over fences when making all at Perth in April on final start for Paul Nicholls. Better for return when excellent second in handicaps at Bangor and Haydock (behind Easy As That) but needs to shrug off a poor run at Wetherby TFRHHHII BHA128

4 FIVE STAR GETAWAY (IRE) (60) 300-450 D

9 11-6

B g Getaway (GER) - Hapeney (IRE) Jack Tudor

Carl Hinchy and Mark Scott Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br A. V. Bloodstock NAF

TIMEFORMVIEWNot disgraced first 2 starts this term but ran poorly at Kempton over Christmas, a race that he won last year However, has dropped to a tempting mark so no surprise if he bounces back after a break with headgear applied. TFRHHHHH BHA127

5 CHINWAG (GB) (57) 131P-4P D

B g Trans Island - Clohamon Gossip (IRE)

8 11-4

Danny McMenamin

The Boot Inn Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br T. C. Dawson

TIMEFORMVIEW Did well over fences last season, scoring at Ffos Las and Plumpton. However, well held both starts this term so has something to prove TFRHHIII BHA125

6 DUBAI DAYS (IRE) (24) 11-5532 C D

B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Comeragh Girl (IRE)

Alexander, McGarrity, Morris & Parker

9 11-4

Bruce Lynn (3)

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Mrs Hannah Crowley Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won trio of small-field handicap chases last term and best effort this season when close second at Ayr 24 days ago. This harder but not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA125

7 THE KING OF MAY (FR) (21) 14-32F5 CD

B g High Rock (IRE) - Waltzing (IRE)

9 11-1

Patrick Wadge (7)

Phil & Julie Martin Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Mr Alain Lebret & Mr Pascal Noue Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful chaser but fell heavily at this track last month and next effort at Wetherby was poor Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA122

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DO YOUR JOB (IRE) 8 11 9 Luca Morgan 5-2 (Michael Scudamore) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

Stewards Note:

EASY AS THAT: Following its run on 30/12/2022 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a loose horse.

UBETYA: Following its run on 26/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Easy As That (IRE), 6-1 Ubetya (IRE), 13-2 Dreams of Home (IRE), 7-1 Five Star Getaway (IRE), 8-1 Dubai Days (IRE), 20-1 Chinwag (GB), The King of May (FR)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.38

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BREAK FROM THE FIELD WITH VERTEM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £11020 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4451, 2nd £2225, 3rd £1113, 4th £557, 5th £278. (Penalty Value £5819.65) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Menzies (20 wins from 127 runners, 16%) runs LIHYAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs CHAPEL GREEN

WEIGHTWATCHER: VOIX DU REVE won off a handicap mark of 132, his rating is now down 5lb to 127. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAUTINETTE trained by Venetia Williams, Hereford, 256 miles.

VOIX DU REVE is at the veteran stage now but has been given a real chance by the handicapper and might be worth chancing back at the scene of his win last spring The likeable Jungle Jack is a solid alternative, while Chapel Green and Lihyan are unexposed types who could easily have more to offer

1-2-3: 1.VOIX DU REVE (FR) 2.JUNGLE JACK 3.CHAPEL GREEN (IRE)

1 JUNGLE JACK (GB) (57) 1112-12 D BF

7 12-0

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Skew Brian Hughes

Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Redgate Bloodstock & Trickledown Stud Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWYet to finish outside of the first 2 across 6 starts over hurdles, backing up November’s success at Haydock with a creditable second there in December Straightforward sort who holds solid claims here. TFRHHHHI BHA133

2 STAINSBY GIRL (GB) (41) 211-155 C D

9 11-9

Ch m Shirocco (GER) - Charmaine Wood Mr Kit Alexander (5) Alexander Family N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Clarendon Farm Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut for this yard at Haydock in November but has found life much tougher off higher marks twice since. Bounce back needed TFRHHIII BHA128

3 VOIX DU REVE (FR) (20) 4-0240F C D

11 11-8

Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Pommbelle (FR) Sean Quinlan

D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br D. Lommele, G. Wagner & S.C.E.A. Lommele Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Won over C&D off 5lb higher last March Mixed record so far this season but he’s very well treated if staging a revival. Might be worth chancing TFRHHHHH BHA127

4 FAUTINETTE (FR) (28) 1/11P-P0 D

B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Fautina (FR)

5 11-4

Shane Quinlan (3)

DFA Racing (Anderson & Edwards) Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeaten all 3 starts over hurdles in France but has struggled badly in 3 outings in Britain. This is less competitive than the Cheltenham handicap she contested last time but would still need to see market support to consider TFRHHIII BHA123

5 LIHYAN (IRE) (20) U6-4103 D

B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Elle Est Milan (IRE)

Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard

5 10-10

Conor O’Farrell

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Mr S. Gorman Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWComfortablewinner of a Corkmaidenhurdle(17f)lastsummerandbetter forreturn/yarddebutwhenthirdin4runnerclass2novice at Musselburgh (2m) 3 weeks ago. Opening handicap mark not obviously generous but he has potential as an unexposed sort TFRHHHII BHA115

6 CHAPEL GREEN (IRE) (61) 40-210

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE)

The Kestrel Partnership

Br Mr Richard Brown

6 10-5

Stephen Mulqueen

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of hurdle debut second when winning at Kelso (2m) in November Better than the result in what has turned out to be a warm Wetherby handicap on Boxing Day. Retains potential. TFRHHHII BHA110

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Jungle Jack (GB), 4-1 Stainsby Girl (GB), 7-1 Voix du Reve (FR), 15-2 Chapel Green (IRE), 9-1 Lihyan (IRE), 12-1 Fautinette (FR)

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HORSE WELFARE

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

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

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EIGHTH RACE 5.15

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VERTEM INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series

Qualifier)

Total prize fund £6450 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2605, 2nd £1302, 3rd £651, 4th £326, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) A

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (18 wins from 113 runners, 16%) runs LARGY REACH & YELLOW JACKET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 33 runners, 12%) runs LARGY REACH & YELLOW JACKET WEIGHTWATCHER: WILHELM VONVENSTER won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 8lb to 84.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TONTO FOLEY trained by Christian Williams, Bridgend, 338 miles.

If a return to timber sparks CRACK DU NINIAN back to life he could take a bit of stopping as he’s running here off a 10lb lower mark than when placed in a Carlisle Class 3 on his latest hurdle start back in October. A market move for Christian Williams handicap newcomer Tonto Foley would make him a potentially dangerous opponent. Ten Ten Twenty is another to consider

1-2-3: 1.CRACK DU NINIAN (FR) 2.TONTO FOLEY (IRE) 3.TEN TEN TWENTY (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 CRACK DU NINIAN (FR) (31) 2-3044P D

8 12-2

B g Le Houssais (FR) - Syphaline (FR) Theo Gillard

Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mr Antoine Blanche Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdle/chase scorer Has struggled over fences lately but he was third over hurdles off 10lb higher on his reappearance in October so is dangerously well treated if a return to the smaller obstacles sparks a revival. TFRHHHHH BHA102

2 TEN TEN TWENTY (IRE) (126) P55104

5 12-1

B g Vadamos (FR) - Echo River (USA) Lewis Dobb (5) Cheltenham Amigos D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Declan Phelan Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatwinnerforJohnJosephMurphyinIreland Hasbeenfindinghiswayoverhurdlesforcurrentyard,progressingagaintowinaWorcester maiden in August. Respectable fourth in 2m Kelso handicap in October. Claims if ready to roll back from a 4-month break TFRHHHII BHA101

3 MOONLIGHT GLORY (IRE) (24) 2-00402

8 11-11

B m Fame And Glory - Prairie Moonlight (GER) Tom Midgley

Ursa Major Racing, CW Racing & Partner

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker Elstone Engineering, Elite Electrical & Fire Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner over hurdles in Ireland and runner-up for the third time since joining this yard when dropped to claiming company at Leicester last month Bit more on plate back in a handicap, though TFRHHIII BHA97

4 COULDNTGIVAMONKEYS (IRE) (30) 06-60F

B g Valirann (FR) - Monets Dream (IRE)

green spittal and smith

Br Kenneth Parkhill

5 11-10

William Shanahan (3)

R. Mike Smith, Galston

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in a brace of bumpers/completed starts in novice hurdles but he was in the process of showing a bit more when falling at the last at Wetherby last time Handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA96

5 EDMOND DANTES (IRE) (466) 0/6000U-

Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Abhasana (IRE)

Mrs Sue Murtagh

Br Kildaragh Stud

7 11-8

Lorcan Murtagh

Barry Murtagh, Carlisle

TIMEFORM VIEW Essentially disappointing over hurdles and absent since unseating at Limerick in November 2021 (final start for Gavin Cromwell). A watching brief is advised TFRHHIII BHA94

6 EL JEFE (IRE) (27) 2560-00 D

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE)

6 11-7

Alan Doyle

Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

Br Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke

TIMEFORM VIEW Sedgefield winner last winter but has offered little in his 2 outings this season Needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA93

7 LARGY REACH (GB) (30) 024630

7 11-4

B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Kallithea (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3)

Red Rum Racing 3 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mrs A. M. O’Sullivan

Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Still to get his head in front. Some creditable efforts in the autumn but last month’s Wetherby run was underwhelming. TFRHHIII BHA90

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

WILHELM VONVENSTER (FR) (21) 04U6-00

B g Apsis - Princesse Gaelle Conor Rabbitt (6)

Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Pascal Noue & Richard Mark Venn

Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained his breakthrough win at Sedgefield in November 2021 but has largely found life tough since, including back hurdling at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. Mark continues to fall but need to see more. TFRHHIII BHA84

9 YELLOW JACKET (GB) (24) 044-6

6 10-8

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Cent Prime Abbie McCain (3)

Donald McCain Racing Club

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Fawley House Stud Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWPoor form when fourth in maiden/novice hurdles last spring and fared no better for a switch to handicap company on his reappearance 24 days ago. May strip fitter for the outing, though, and it’s still early in his career TFRHHHII BHA80

10 TONTO FOLEY (IRE) (109) F-0P0

5 10-5

B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Hardabout (IRE) Ellis Collier (8)

Encore Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br V. Mooney NAF

TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family. Every chance when fell 2 out sole start in Irish points Well beaten in 3 novice hurdles in the autumn but no surprise were he to prove a diferent proposition now handicapping after a break. One to keep a close eye on in the betting. TFRHHHHI BHA77

11 HAPY LA VIE (FR) (22) 42-P0P

B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Byzantion (FR)

6 10-2

Edward Austin

Mr J. P. L. Ewart James Ewart, Langholm

Br J. Debeauvais-Delmares & B. Debeauvais Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame both starts in Irish points but he’s offered very little in 3 hurdle starts this winter. Now goes handicapping off a basement mark with cheekpieces added. Worth a precautionary betting check. TFRHHIII BHA70

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Crack du Ninian (FR), 11-2 Tonto Foley (IRE), 8-1 Ten Ten Twenty (IRE), 9-1 Moonlight Glory (IRE), 12-1 Largy Reach (GB), Yellow Jacket (GB), 14-1 Edmond Dantes (IRE), 16-1 Couldntgivamonkeys (IRE), El Jefe (IRE), 22-1 Wilhelm Vonvenster (FR), 28-1 Hapy La Vie (FR)

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FIXTURE LIST 2023

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 3Evening Racing F

Tue 15 Evening Racing F

Thu 31 Evening Racing F

SEPTEMBER

Fri 8Afternoon Racing F

Mon 11 Evening Racing F

Tue 19 Evening Racing F

Tue 26 Evening Racing F

Fri 29 Evening Racing F

OCTOBER

Mon 2Evening 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 7Evening 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 8Evening Racing F

Sat 9Evening Racing F

F

Fri 5Evening Racing F

Mon 8Evening Racing F

Tue 9Evening Racing F

Tue 16 Afternoon Racing J

Thu 14 Afternoon Racing J

Sat 16 Afternoon Racing F

Sat 23 Afternoon Racing J

Thu 28 Evening Racing F

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.10 - THE FRESH APPROACH AT VERTEM MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (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 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, February 20th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 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’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Vertem have kindly sponsored this race and will present £50 to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries at £24. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)

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Second Race 1.43 - THE BREAK FROM THE HERD WITH VERTEM NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6001 to the winning horse The second to receive £2764, the third £1381 and the fourth £692. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Vertem have kindly sponsored this race and will present £50 to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £55. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4599; Second £2300; Third £1149; Fourth £575. (Penalty Value £6001.48)

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Third Race 2.18 - THE VERTEM - VERY DIFFERENT STOCKBROKERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4858 to the winning horse The second to receive £2235, the third £1117, the fourth £559 and the fifth £278. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £46 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £37 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Vertem have kindly sponsored this race and will present £50 to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 9 entries at £46 - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1857; Third £929; Fourth £465; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4858.52) Weights lowered 3lb.

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Fourth Race 2.53 - THE THINK SMART AT VERTEM MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4520 to the winning horse The second to receive £2082, the third £1040 and the fourth £521. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Vertem have kindly sponsored this race and will present £50 to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £41. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3464; Second £1732; Third £866; Fourth £433. (Penalty Value £4520.18)

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Fifth Race 3.25 - THE VERTEM EIDER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £41624 to the winning horse The second to receive £19136, the third £9568, the fourth £4784, the fifth £2392 and the sixth £1192 for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £50 stake, Confirm by noon, February 20th and pay £350, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 12th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Vertem Have kindly sponsored this race and will present £50 to the person responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VERTEM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after closing may be taken into account. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 34 entries, 16 at £50, 18 at £400. - Closed February 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £31800; Second £15896; Third £7952; Fourth £3976; Fifth £1984; Sixth £992. (Penalty Value £41624) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 4.03 - THE VERTEM-LEADING THE FIELD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Vertem Have kindly sponsored this race and will present £50 to the person responsible for the best turned out horse PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries, 2 at £25 and 11 at £125. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Seventh Race 4.38 - THE BREAK FROM THE FIELD WITH VERTEM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5819 to the winning horse The second to receive £2677, the third £1338, the fourth £670 and the fifth £333. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Vertem have kindly sponsored this race and will present £50 to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 13 entries at £55. - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4451; Second £2225; Third £1113; Fourth £557; Fifth £278. (Penalty Value £5819.65) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE

Eighth Race 5.15 - THE VERTEM INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3406 to the winning horse The second to receive £1567, the third £783, the fourth £392 and the fifth £195. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb

To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 22nd, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb Vertem have kindly sponsored this race and will present £50 to the person responsible for the best turned out horse This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifiers during the current season. 21 entries at £32 - Closed February 20th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2605; Second £1302; Third £651; Fourth £326; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3406.24) A