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R A C IN G S T A F F W E E K .C O M

This year sees the seventh running of Racing Staff Week. Once again, the week will bring the racing industry and its followers together to showcase the passion, skill and dedication of all the staff, across the breadth of the industry, whose hard work makes our great sport possible.

This year’s Racing Staff Week will recognise the contribution of the industry’s entire workforce, from stud and stable staff to breeders, racecourse staff and administrators and everything in between.

To find out more about Racing Staff Week and activities happening during the week visit www.racingstaffweek.com or scanning the QR code:

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

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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

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