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R A C IN G S T A F F W E E K .C O M
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EIGHTH RACE 4.25
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 98 YARDS (1M 4F 98YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RACING WELFARE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £8600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3551, 2nd £1776, 3rd £888, 4th £444, 5th £222. (Penalty Value £4501.24) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (84 wins from 692 runners, 12%) runs RI NA FARRAIGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (6 wins from 68 runners, 9%) runs LEXINGTON KNIGHT WEIGHTWATCHER: THE DANCING POET won off a handicap mark of 70, his rating is now down 6lb to 64.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: VICTORY trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 298 miles.
LEXINGTON KNIGHT remains on a workable mark raised only 1lb for his very good Thirsk second so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways at the chief expense of Billy Bathgate who could now build on his breakthrough Ayr success. In-form pair Golden Vintage and The Dancing Poet complete the shortlist
4 VALLAMOREY (GB) (45) 663-10
5 9-6 (2)
Gr m Outstrip - Zagaleta Tom Eaves
Mrs Angela Mary Leggett Chris Fairhurst, Middleham
Br Aiden Murphy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winner on Flat Winner at Doncaster in April. Fifteenth of 18 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm, 14/1) 45 days ago. Needs to bounce back
5 RI NA FARRAIGE (IRE) (59) 3-03160 C
6 9-4 (4)
Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Shivaree Oisin Orr
Mr J. Staunton Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Paul & T. J. Monaghan
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Winner here in February. 14/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) 59 days ago. Up in trip so can’t be discounted.
6 KING OF UNICORNS (GB) (36) 33453-5
6 9-2 (7)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Aviacion (BRZ) Billy Garritty
Mr Joe Buzzeo Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Godolphin Newcastle Flooring Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Only fifth of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Pontefract (12f, good) 36 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter
7 GLASSES UP (USA) (19) 0-04525
68
8 9-1 (9)
Ch g English Channel (USA) - Hurricane Hallie (USA) Paddy Mathers
The Jolly Beggars
Br Calumet Farm
R. Mike Smith, Galston
The Injured Jockey Fund
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty four runs since last win in 2021 and below-par fifth of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (12f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA67
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Pacific Pride (USA)
Geoff & Sandra Turnbull
Br Elwick Stud Elwick Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden Seventh of 10 in maiden (200/1) at this course
53 days ago, not knocked about. Back up in trip Makes handicap debut and no forlorn hope
Ch g Poet’s Voice - Caldy Dancer (IRE)
Limited
B f Golden Horn - Millevini (IRE)
Racing Club
Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Bustling
Elizabeth Ferguson
VIEW Finally got off the mark in 7-runner handicap at Ayr (13.1f, firm, 7/2) 18 days ago. Well in the mix despite a 3lb rise
12 EXPLORERS WAY (IRE) (7) 6-44000
HHHHI BHA60
4 8-8 (10)
Ch g Australia - Into The Lane (IRE) Shane Gray
Mr P. Boyle Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Ringfort Stud Ltd Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Eighth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm, 18/1) 7 days ago. Back up in trip
Tongue strap on for 1st time with work to do TFRHHIII BHA60
2022: ARABIAN WARRIOR 5 9 3 Hollie Doyle 3-1 (Saeed bin Suroor) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
VALLAMOREY: Following its run on 17/5/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lexington Knight (IRE), 11-2 Billy Bathgate (GB), 6-1 The Dancing Poet (GB), 11-1 King of Unicorns (GB), 12-1 Glasses Up (USA), 14-1 Ri Na Farraige (IRE), Golden Vintage (GB), 20-1 Victory (IRE), 22-1 Easter Island (GB), Explorers Way (IRE), 25-1 Vallamorey (GB), 40-1 Very Excellent (IRE)
Horse Welfare
Here at Newcastle Racecourse nothing matters more to us than looking after the horses that make us the North East’s Premier Racecourse We do everything in our power to ensure that we provide a racing surface of the highest quality and we take every conceivable care to minimise the chances of horses incurring any injury whilst here.
Regrettably, as in any highly competitive sport, there are occasions when something goes wrong and horses have to be given the very best veterinary care.
There are three Veterinary Surgeons here today to ensure that should any horse need help they will be attended to within seconds of any incident occurring Their first priority is to make a rapid diagnosis and to help them do this our groundstaff team will erect screens around any horse that needs attention Once the diagnosis is made, one of our horse ambulances will attend the scene and will transport the horse back to the stables where further treatment and assessment can be undertaken.
Occasionally, it may be that the nature of the injury is such that a horse is unable to make a recovery
If this is the case the Veterinary team may take the decision to put the horse down straight away. In these circumstances we should remember that the horse’s welfare comes first and that this option is kindest for the horse
To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy please visit our website www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk