INFORMATION
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In the event that an evacuation is necessary an announcement will be made over the public address system.
Unless otherwise instructed, all customers and staff will be evacuated to the race rail clear of all buildings and cars and not allowed to access car parks or move vehicles This is for public safety and to allow emergency services such as the fire brigade to attend as quickly as possible. In the event of the evacuation being averted or it is clear for the public to return to the public buildings a further public announcement will be made If no instructions are given owing to failure of the public address the public should assemble as follows:
a) Premier Enclosure - centre of the course via the horsegate adjacent to the parade ring
b) Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure - lawn area at the east end of the enclosure.
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WEDNESDAY 29TH MARCH (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward) NEIL EDMINSON (Stewards' Panel Chair)
LYNDSAY ALLAN, MICHAEL EYRE, TRACEY HAMILTON, PHILIPPA HARDY
STARTERS
MICHAEL REID
JASON CALLAGHAN
JUDGE
NICHOLAS HARGREAVE
CLERK OF THE SCALES
WAYNE BURNELL
VETERINARY SURGEONS
SALLY BOOTH
ED CHINN
EUAN HAMMERSLEY
VETERINARY OFFICER
TIM DAVIES
HANDICAPPER
ANDREW MEALOR
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr VIV TUT
Dr PETER EVANS
DR SAM FOSTER
NURSE
ROBERT TAYLOR
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
RACHEL KIRTLEY
ALEC DENT
JOE O'GORMAN
COMMENTATOR
MIKE CATTERMOLE
BETTING RING MANAGER
JOHN CLARK
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PAUL ELLIOTT
RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE
MICHAEL NAUGHTON
GROUNDS MANAGER
MARK RYAN
LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL
PAUL ELLIOTT
DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL
MICHAEL SMITH
JONATHAN FINLAY
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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FIRST RACE 1.15
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 149YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
CAZOO CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) A
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Hammond (15 wins from 132 runners, 11%) runs HOWZAT HIRIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs SERIOUS MICKEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARNICA trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 135 miles.
PIPERS CROSS belatedly took a step forward when finishing a staying-on third at Hexham just under a fortnight ago, ultimately left with too much to do with the way things unfolded She’s fancied to open her account over timber at the expense of Something Golden, who promises to be suited by this longer trip, while more rain would only enhance Perculator’s chances, so she completes the shortlist
1-2-3: 1.PIPERS CROSS (IRE) 2.SOMETHING GOLDEN (IRE) 3.PERCULATOR
colours no horse age st lb
1 PERCULATOR (GB) (23) 152426
6 12-0
B m Telescope (IRE) - Ancora (IRE) Tom Midgley
SYPS (UK) Ltd & Mr M. Downing HRL Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br Dr Bryan Mayoh Mark Walford Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner but yet to really kick on over hurdles, running about as well as could be expected when mid-field on handicap debut at Wetherby (24.1f, good to soft) earlier this month. Sole win came on testing ground so any rain would only aid her cause. TFRHHHII BHA100 (-1)
2 ARNICA (GB) (128) 2P32/6-0
10 11-5
B g Champs Elysees - Cordoba Bruce Lynn (3) Team Kinneston Club N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Br Millsec Limited Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 16 starts and probably needed the run after 13 months off when tailed off at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) in November Not seen since but mark drops a further 4lb and yard are in good order TFRHHHII BHA91
3 SOMETHING GOLDEN (IRE) (19) U05633
7 11-2
Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Shuil Le Vic (IRE) Dylan Johnston (5)
Mrs C Brown & Mr I J Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable efforts since switched to handicaps and this longer trip promises to suit, so he’s not without hope TFRHHHHI BHA88
4 PIPERS CROSS (IRE) (13) 646503
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oatfield Lady (IRE)
6 10-12
Patrick Wadge
Mr M. H. Walton Sandy Forster, Kelso
Br Grove View Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who belatedly took a step forward despite not being seen to best effect on just her second start in handicaps when third at Hexham (23.3f, heavy) just under a fortnight ago, left with too much to do Should be bang there again. TFRHHHHH BHA84
5 IMPERIAL LORD (IRE) (46) 10P-000
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Grannys Kitchen (IRE)
7 10-7
Toby Wynne
Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton
Br Con Smyth Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Irish bumper winner but has been soundly beaten in 5 starts over hurdles for this yard, last of 9 in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut at Uttoxeter last time Easy to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA79
6 HOWZAT HIRIS (FR) (30) 3-46003
Gr m Al Namix (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR)
Sticky Wicket Racing
Br S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont
6 10-2
Joshua Thompson (10)
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Little to shout about this term but first-time cheekpieces had a positive effect when a staying-on third at Ayr (24.3f, good to soft) last month. Has struggled to string a couple of good efforts together though, so others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA74
7 SERIOUS MICKEY (IRE) (13) 61-0006 D
B g Mustameet (USA) - Karinga Queen (IRE)
7 10-2
Conor Rabbitt (6)
Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br Robert Honner Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORM VIEWTook 5 attempts to get off the mark in Irish points Didn’t offer a great deal in 3 qualifying runs over 2m but fared a bit better sent handicapping over a much longer trip (and had a wind op) when mid-field at Hexham just under a fortnight ago. TFRHHIII BHA72
FREETHINKER (IRE) 6 11 6 Lilly Pinchin 85-40 (Charlie Longsdon) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Something Golden (IRE), 9-2 Howzat Hiris (FR), 5-1 Pipers Cross (IRE), Serious Mickey (IRE), 13-2 Arnica (GB), 15-2 Perculator (GB), 20-1 Imperial Lord (IRE)
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
THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £1,176,687 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023.
UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING
It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business
Betting with Bookmakers other than those operating from an authorised pitch is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be escorted from the Racecourse and render themselves liable to prosecution.
TRANSFERS
Transfers from the Grandstand and Paddock to the Premier Enclosure are available from the Racecourse Office, opposite the Saddling Shed and from Brandling House
CHECK YOUR TICKETS
Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket All tickets will remain valid for one month.
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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.
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SECOND RACE 1.50
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
CAZOO SEARCH DRIVE SMILE
MAIDEN 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (19 wins from 116 runners, 16%) runs BALLYBEG BOSS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs BALLYBEG BOSS LONGEST TRAVELLER: KAPAMAZOV trained by S Drinkwater, Strensham, 254 miles.
RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
JERSAY DU TROTTET showed plenty of ability at Pau on his hurdles bow and he’s taken to make a successful debut on these shores with further progress anticipated. Ballybeg Boss may well be second again, meriting plenty of respect on his showings so far, whilst Kapamazov is also likely to step forward after an encouraging first effort.
1-2-3: 1.JERSAY DU TROTTET (FR) 2.BALLYBEG BOSS (IRE) 3.KAPAMAZOV
colours no horse age st lb
1 BALLYBEG BOSS (IRE) (37) 31-222
5 11-6
B g Libertarian - Ballybeg Dusty (IRE) Brian Hughes
Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br E. & C. Doran Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who has made an encouraging start under Rules, runner-up in a bumper before filling the same position in maiden/novice hurdles at Wetherby and Carlisle Strong claims again here TFRHHHHI BHA106
2 COLD SOBAR (IRE) (52) 34-1
6 11-6
B g Westerner - Moyglass Lass (IRE) Sam Coltherd Mrs Debbie Crawford Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Matthew Tynan
TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Baltiman Off mark in Irish points at third attempt. Market may act as best guide on hurdles debut TFRHHHII BHA-
3 IT’S DAN (IRE) (30) 00
5 11-6
B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Shady Pines (IRE) William Shanahan (7) green spittal and smith
Br Kenneth Parkhill
R. Mike Smith, Galston
TIMEFORM VIEW Green when down the field in a bumper and still looked a work in progress when seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, good to soft) 30 days ago.
4 KAPAMAZOV (GB) (58) PF-24
TFRHIIII BHA-
6 11-6
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Miss Poli
Br M. J. Tuckey
Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
Robert Dunne Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Point runner-up shaped with some promise when fourth of 12 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Hereford (21.7f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Down in trip and may well do better
5 COMEONRITA (GB) (145) 00P
Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pennepoint
Mr J. C. Haynes
Br J. C. Haynes
TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 10-13
Thomas Dowson
Jonathan Haynes, Brampton
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a pair of bumpers and she fared no better when pulled up in a Hexham mares ’ novice on hurdles bow in November
6 BOYNESIDE (GB) (51) 0
TFRHIIII BHA-
4 10-10
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Myrtle Drive (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh
Mrs Sue Murtagh Barry Murtagh, Carlisle
Br Brendan Richardson
TIMEFORM VIEW Struggling before the home turn when eighth of 9 in bumper (150/1) at Carlisle (17f, good to soft) on debut 51 days ago. Makes hurdles debut
7 JERSAY DU TROTTET (FR) (86) 03
B g Coastal Path - Star de Champdoux (FR)
The West Awake Partnership
TFRHIIII BHA-
4 10-10
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Mr Christophe Masle Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type 34/1, ran to fair level when third of 16 in newcomers ’ hurdle at Pau (17.4f, soft) 86 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal on UK/yard debut with more likely to come
TFRHHHHH BHA-
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THIRD RACE 2.25
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE QUINNBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Russell (15 wins from 120 runners, 12%) runs CABOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs CABOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: CASTLEGRANGE trained by K Scott, Galashiels, 267 miles.
CABOY snapped a losing sequence of over 4 years atWetherby 3 weeks ago but he was quite impressive in doing so and has been found a race seriously lacking in depth for his follow-up bid This is Lisloran’s trip and he is feared most.
1-2-3: 1.CABOY (FR) 2.LISLORAN (IRE) 3.DIVAS DOYEN (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 CABOY (FR) (23) 364221 D
11 12-0
B g Nidor (FR) - Cadouya Girl (FR) Patrick Wadge (5)
Goodtimes Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Mr Eric Leray & Mme Josiane Grall Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing sequence stretching back to 2018 in 7-runner handicap chase at Wetherby 3 weeks ago under this rider. Strong at the finish on that occasion and 3lb rise looks very fair TFRHHHHH BHA97
2 LISLORAN (IRE) (43) 001153 D BF
7 11-13
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Now Were Broke (IRE) Ross Chapman Mr R. A. Ross Russell Ross, Consett
Br Mr D. Breen
TIMEFORM VIEWBack-to-back Ayr winner in November/December and perhaps found the step up to 25.2f on deep ground too much of a test at Catterick next time. Retuned to Ayr and quickly back on his game when third last month. Likely to give it another good go TFRHHHHI BHA96
3 CASTLEGRANGE (IRE) (13) 5P-64PP
9 10-12
B g Arcadio (GER) - Tintown Lady (IRE) Craig Nichol James Scott, Warren Black, Katie Scott
Katie Scott, Galashiels
Br Mrs Julia Foran Overlander Vehicles
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish hurdler/chaser who continues to fall in the weights for current yard without looking like taking advantage TFRHHIII BHA81
4 ECONOMIC EDITOR (IRE) (13) 420206
7 10-7
Dylan Johnston (7) UP4B Adam Nicol, Seahouses
B g Jet Away - How Provincial (IRE)
Br Arctic Tack Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden over hurdles and low-key chase debut at Hexham 13 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA76
5 DIVAS DOYEN (IRE) (28) P-P0552
6 10-4
B m Doyen (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) The Unlikely Tenors Sandy Forster, Kelso
Br Cyril O’Hara
TIMEFORM VIEW Established as limited but right down in the weights and found only one too good at Musselburgh a month ago. Task is to now build on that
2022: PEAK TIME 9 10 12 Conor O’Farrell 16-1 (Maurice Barnes) 6 ran
TFRHHHII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Caboy (FR), 11-4
Lisloran (IRE), 9-2 Divas Doyen (IRE), 14-1 Economic Editor (IRE), 18-1 Castlegrange (IRE)
FOURTH RACE 3.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE quinnbet.com
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Richards (14 wins from 98 runners, 14%) runs CASTLE RUSHEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs CASTLE RUSHEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: ADRIMEL trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 277 miles.
AnintriguingraceinwhichthevotegoestoCASTLERUSHEN,whohasn’tshownmuchoverfencesthis season but he’s on a good mark back hurdling with conditions to suit/yard in fine form, and the addition of cheekpieces may also aid his cause. Adrimel will also be in his element if the ground remains testing but Donny Boy, who took a step back in the right direction at Kelso, is feared most Cerendipity isn’t without hope but It’s GoodTo Laugh’s haphazard jumping makes him a risky proposition.
1-2-3: 1.CASTLE RUSHEN (IRE) 2.DONNY BOY (IRE) 3.ADRIMEL (FR)
colours no
horse age st lb
1 ADRIMEL (FR) (126) P110P-4 D
8 12-0
B or Br g Tirwanako (FR) - Irise De Gene (FR) Stan Sheppard
Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Dr V. Gabriel Descours Plusbac
TIMEFORM VIEWDual winner over the larger obstacles at Haydock last term and needed reappearance run in a Wetherby handicap chase in November 3-5 over hurdles (including a Grade 2 novice a couple of seasons back) and merits respect on handicap debut in this sphere with conditions to suit. TFRHHHII BHA134
2 MIAH GRACE (GB) (25) 36/-2145 C
8 11-12
B m Malinas (GER) - Silver Gypsy (IRE) Conor O’Farrell
Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Yorton Farm Stud Jedd O’Keeffe Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of a 4-runner handicap chase here (16.3f, good to soft) on second start following a lengthy layoff in December Form has dipped badly the last twice, though, and will need to bring her A-game in a first-time visor TFRHHIII BHA132
3 CASTLE RUSHEN (IRE) (25) 32/-U2U4
8 11-8
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 and no great surprise that he returns to this sphere following an unsuccessful stint over fences. Cheekpieces added and merits respect for in-form yard off an appealing mark TFRHHHHH BHA128
4 IT’S GOOD TO LAUGH (IRE) (154) 11215-
B g Tamayuz - London Plane (IRE)
6 11-6
Sean Quinlan
Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Shane Molan Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWUseful dual-purpose performer who won 3 of his 5 starts as a novice hurdler last season, despite some seriously sloppy jumping. Largely below par on the Flat since and there will need to be a steep change in the way he tackles his obstacles in order to make a winning handicap debut in this sphere TFRHHHII BHA126
5 DONNY BOY (IRE) (25) 16B-5P2 C
7 11-6
B g Westerner - Lady Roania (IRE) Lorcan Williams
Mrs Lynne Maclennan
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Br Mrs Karen McLoughney Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who made the perfect start over hurdles in a 2m maiden here in December 2021. Back on track returned to this sphere following a wind op when chasing home a highly progressive type at Kelso (21f, good to soft) and he has to enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA126
6
ARAMAX (GER) (53) 6P0000
7 11-4
B g Maxios - Aramina (GER) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Gestut Rottgen
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of the Fred Winter for Gordon Elliott off a 14lb higher mark at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival. However, he offered little in this sphere and over fences last term and hasn’t fared much better in 4 runs for new yard this season TFRHHIII BHA124
7 CERENDIPITY (IRE) (18) 45-5120
6 10-13
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Check The Forecast (IRE) Ross Chapman
Mrs Aafke Clarke Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Neil R. Tector Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfairforminbumperslastseasonandbuiltonthepromiseofhishurdlingdebutwhenopeningaccountinaCattericknovice(19f,heavy)
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HHHII BHA
2022: BIG BAD BEAR (IRE) 8 10 10 Sean Quinlan 4-1 (Nicky Richards) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Visor worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Stewards Note:
IT’S GOOD TO LAUGH: Following its run on 26/10/2022 it was reported that the horse slipped turning for home.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Donny Boy (IRE), 4-1 It’s Good To Laugh (IRE), 9-2 Adrimel (FR), 5-1 Castle Rushen (IRE), 15-2 Cerendipity (IRE), 14-1 Miah Grace (GB), 16-1 Aramax (GER)
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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.
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FIFTH RACE 3.35
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 75YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE QUINNBET QUARTERBACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £14400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5816, 2nd £2907, 3rd £1454, 4th £727, 5th £363. (Penalty Value £7604.64) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Russell (15 wins from 120 runners, 12%) runs ONE MILL HARBOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (12 wins from 45 runners, 27%) runs FABRIQUE EN FRANCE WEIGHTWATCHER: FABRIQUE EN FRANCE won off a handicap mark of 113, his rating is now down 5lb to 108. LONGEST TRAVELLER: THOR DE CERISY trained by M Scudamore, Bromsash, 279 miles.
GALLIC GEORDIE can boast an excellent strike rate over fences and a penalty for last week’s cosy success at Wetherby looks well within his compass The return to 2m will suit Fabrique en France and he’s a threat, with One Mill Harbour of some interest also on chase debut.
1-2-3: 1.GALLIC GEORDIE 2.FABRIQUE EN FRANCE (FR) 3.ONE MILL HARBOUR (FR)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey
Trainer Sponsor
colours no horse age st lb
1 MARSHALLED (IRE) (23) 152U05 D
9 12-0
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Serious Fun (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Mrs Noreen McManus
TIMEFORMVIEWNotched second win over hurdles at Punchestown last spring (also successful twice in this sphere) and good second returned to fences back from a break at Fairyhouse in October Mistakes have proved costly since, including on stable debut 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA119
2 THOR DE CERISY (FR) (11) 60-3152 CD
9 12-0
B g Enrique - Midalisy (FR) Liam Harrison (3) Mrs Lynne Maclennan Michael Scudamore, Bromsash
Br Mr O. Varin, Mr. Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a losing sequence stretching back more than 3 years in 2m Ffos Las handicap hurdle in January. Cheekpieces on when below-par fifth in handicap chase there later that month but back on his game returned to timber when second at Fontwell. TFRHHHII BHA119
3 GALLIC GEORDIE (GB) (8) 4-2F231 D
10 11-11 (in 7lb ex)
B g Geordieland (FR) - Je Ne Sais Plus (FR) Brian Hughes
Glastonbury & On The Gallops 1 Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form last winter, rattling off quick-fire hat-trick, and he was just about better than ever when off the mark for the season at Wetherby last week. Penalty shouldn’t prevent a very bold follow-up bid. TFRHHHHH BHA109 (+5)
4 FABRIQUE EN FRANCE (FR) (21) 313433 D
8 11-3
B g Yeats (IRE) - Knar Mardy Fergus Gregory
Fitorfat Racing
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mme Amanda Lysaght McCoy Contractors
TIMEFORMVIEWWorkmanlike when getting off the mark over fences at Worcester in June Failed to build on that since, though seemingly failed to stay over 19.5f at Fontwell 3 weeks ago and now back in trip TFRHHHHI BHA108
5 ONE MILL HARBOUR (FR) (56) 436
6 11-2
Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kavusakan (FR) Derek Fox
Bernardine and Sean Mulryan
Br J. C. Haimet & A. F. Peter
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Ballymore
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on debut form when third of 11 in Ayr maiden hurdle (heavy) but well held on handicap bow there in February. Makes quick switch to chasing. TFRHHHII BHA107
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Gallic Geordie (GB), 3-1 Thor de Cerisy (FR), Fabrique En France (FR), 8-1 One Mill Harbour (FR), 12-1 Marshalled (IRE)
SIXTH RACE 4.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE QUINNBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Russell (15 wins from 120 runners, 12%) runs YOUR PLACE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs YOUR PLACE
WEIGHTWATCHER: MISSCARLETT won off a handicap mark of 84, her rating is now down 8lb to 76.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: YOUR PLACE trained by L Russell, Kinross, 137 miles.
MISSCARLETT ran well at Musselburgh earlier this month and looks the safest option in a race which may not take a great deal of winning Our Laura B and Your Place could provide the biggest threat.
1-2-3: 1.MISSCARLETT (IRE) 2.OUR LAURA B (IRE) 3.YOUR PLACE (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 OUR LAURA B (IRE) (34) 0-22444
5 12-0
B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Dear Bach (IRE) Jack Hogan (5)
Racing Knights Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Flintshire Furniture
TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame in a couple of novice hurdles at Sedgefield this winter and could have more to offer now sent handicapping.
2 MELCHOIR (FR) (38) 00-026
TFRHHHHI BHA94
6 11-5
B m Montmartre (FR) - Arvicaya Bruce Lynn (3) The Roasters N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Br E.A.R.L. de Faydeau Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to make an impact in bumpers or over hurdles but may do better now upped in trip for handicap debut
3 SYLTEZAR (IRE) (19) 55-004P
TFRHHHII BHA85
6 11-4
B m Flemensfirth (USA) - August Hill (IRE) Sean Quinlan
John & Liz Elliot Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Liam Quinn Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers and yet to threaten over hurdles, including on handicap debut over this trip at Ayr latest TFRHHIII BHA84
4 YOUR PLACE (IRE) (19) 0P2040
7 10-11
B m Scorpion (IRE) - Sheebadiva (IRE) Patrick Wadge (5)
Dig In Racing Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Mr John Hosford Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 20 NH starts and has been below par in recent outings. Handicapper cutting her plenty of slack, though, so dangerous to rule out. TFRHHHII BHA77
5 MISSCARLETT (IRE) (28) 462002 D
B m Red Rocks (IRE) - Coimbra (USA)
9 10-10
Thomas Dowson
Mrs J. Porter Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Fontstown Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort of the season when second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on Leading contender TFRHHHHH BHA76 (+3)
6 FARNE ISLAND (GB) (11) 0-00000
Gr m Trans Island - Tigerific (IRE)
Ian Nicol Racing
6 10-5
Craig Nichol
Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br T. C. Dawson Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in a bumper/5 starts over hurdles to date and big step forward needed if she’s to make any impact TFRHIIII BHA71
7 WORLDLY APPROACH (IRE) (34) 50UF-PP
7 10-3
B m Dawn Approach (IRE) - Mundana (IRE) Edward Austin (5)
Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete in either start this term and remains hard to recommend TFRHIIII BHA
SEVENTH RACE 4.45
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE QUINNBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): L Russell (15 wins from 120 runners, 12%) runs HECTOR MASTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs HECTOR MASTER LONGEST TRAVELLER: JAMIL trained by T Jackson, Loftus, 215 miles.
ARTIC ROW got the better of Fathers Advice at Ayr earlier this month and that duo appeal as clear stand-outs on form, with Nick Alexander’s unexposed gelding expected to confirm superiority over that rival again despite a 3lb swing in the weights. The rest of the opposition aren’t particularly inspiring even for the grade, though Jamil is below his last winning mark and shaped with more promise at Wetherby last time, so is taken to complete the placings
1-2-3: 1.ARTIC ROW 2.FATHERS ADVICE (IRE) 3.JAMIL (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 JIMMY RABBITTE (IRE) (19) 42/-F6F6
10 12-0
B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Time To Act Sam Coltherd
Mr S. Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Barry Murphy Bell Rural Solutions
TIMEFORMVIEW Better known as a chaser nowadays and wasn’t seen to best effect from rear when sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ayr on return to the smaller obstacles 19 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHHII BHA97
2 FATHERS ADVICE (IRE) (18) 445062
6 11-10
William Shanahan (7) The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston
B g Aiken - I’ll Have It (IRE)
Br Alastair Pim
TIMEFORM VIEW Down in the weights and got back on track when length second of 8 to Artic Row in handicap hurdle at Ayr (16f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Player TFRHHHHI BHA93
3 ARTIC ROW (GB) (18) 00F561
6 11-10
B g Yeats (IRE) - Line Artic (FR) Sean Quinlan
Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Br Wood Farm Stud Trust Inns Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWJustified strong support when winning 8-runner event on handicap debut at Ayr (16f, good to firm) 18 days ago by a length from Fathers Advice, staying on well Up only 4lb and he’s the one to beat again TFRHHHHH BHA93
4 HECTOR MASTER (FR) (382) 40/F40P-
6 11-9
B g Masterstroke (USA) - Queen Maresca (FR) Derek Fox
Mrs S Russell & A M Russell
Br M. Besnouin & J. Feuillet-Besnouin
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHas gone the wrong way since a fairly encouraging hurdles bow, the application of blinkers failing to spark him back to life when last seen over a year ago. Headgear off now but still very hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA92
5 EDDIE MUSH (IRE) (29) 0000P0
5 10-13
Br g Sageburg (IRE) - So Proper (IRE) Ross Chapman
Beechfield Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Clem & Greg Rossiter Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good) 29 days ago. Pulled up on only other handicap outing and others are more persuasive despite a lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA82
6 CLEAN GETAWAY (IRE) (34) 46-40F0
B g Getaway (GER) - Dee Two O Two (IRE)
Mr P. Kirby
6 10-12
Joe Williamson (5)
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Adrian Sutton Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t make much of an impact in 4 starts for Nicky Henderson and has fared little better for his current yard, again down the field at Sedgefield last time Tough to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA81
7 MAGIC MIKE (IRE) (34) 560B05
6 10-11
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Lady Gogo (IRE) Craig Nichol
Mr A. Robson Paul Robson, Hawick
Br Dixie Cotterell
TIMEFORMVIEWMade frame second start in points and Irish bumper efforts for John Halley also weren’t devoid of promise. Has looked modest over jumps for this yard, though, including on chase bow last time Quickly switched back to hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA80
8 JAMIL (IRE) (8) 51-0004 C
8 10-5
B g Dansili - Havant Brian Hughes
Mr H. L. Thompson
Br Mrs James Wigan & London TB Services Ltd
Tina Jackson, Loftus
S. M. Thompson Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWScored at Newcastle from 3lb higher mark around this time last year and produced by far his best effort of the year when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft) 8 days ago. Will need to step up again to win this but holds frame claims nonetheless. TFRHHHII BHA74 (-1)
9 CLICK AND COLLECT (GB) (35) 0242-5P
B g Humbel (USA) - Galena (GER)
Mr David Ashbrook
Br Martin Ward
11 10-3
Max Kendrick
Jake Coulson, Heaton
Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who reached the frame regularly for Jennie Candlish last season Let down by jumping on second start for this yard last time but wouldn’t be fully ruled out of making the frame with a clearer round here. TFRHHHII BHA72
10 CHUMLEE (IRE) (57) C/3P/-000
B g Recital (FR) - Oceanna Mist (IRE)
The Border Racers
Br B. & O. Clooney
8 10-2
Patrick Wadge (5)
Sandy Forster, Kelso
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on completed start in Irish points but has been tailed off in trio of maiden/novice hurdles Worth market check on handicap debut with good-value conditional aboard TFRHHHII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8.
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Artic Row (GB), 3-1 Fathers Advice (IRE), 11-1 Jamil (IRE), 14-1 Jimmy Rabbitte (IRE), 18-1 Hector Master (FR), 20-1 Clean Getaway (IRE), Magic Mike (IRE), 28-1 Eddie Mush (IRE), Click And Collect (GB), Chumlee (IRE)
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