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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

horse’s name & birthplace

colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number

3

no. of days since last ran

form guide previous performances / = new season - = new year Bold type shows Point-to-Point form C = course winner D = distance winner CD = course & distance winner age BF = beaten favourite

LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (23*) 132123- CD

weight st-lb

8 10-13

Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE) Henry Brooke Mr Trevor Hemmings N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Br Peter Magnier Trust Inns Limited TIMEFORMVIEW Useful sort who has won twice on heavy ground last season. Reliable sort who should give another good account.

TFRHHHHH BHA139

KEY

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

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

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED 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 1.40 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE quinnbet.com MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (23 wins from 121 runners, 19%) runs EMILY’S CHOICE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs PRINCESS OF MERCIA

and SPIT SPOT

LONGEST TRAVELLER: EMILY’S CHOICE trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 174 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

This can go to SPIT SPOT, who showed more like her Flat form with her hurdling debut under her belt when runner-up at Wetherby last month and with a first-time tongue tie applied, Lucinda Russell’s mare may well prove difficult to stop. Bumper winner Vanilla Dancer heads up the dangers, with Emily’s Choice (who took 7 attempts to get off the mark in Irish points) also considered.

1-2-3: 1.SPIT SPOT 2.VANILLA DANCER 3.EMILY’S CHOICE (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

AUDREYS PRIDE (GB) (-)

7

11-4

B m Kayf Tara - Pennys Pride (IRE) Mr Paul Collins Br Reveley Farms

Mr John Dawson (3) Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara mare. Closely related to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Victor Hewgo. Dam dual bumper winner.

TFRHHHII BHA-

2

EMILY’S CHOICE (IRE) (137) 4222-51

B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Murphys Filly (IRE) Donald McCain Racing Club Br Brendan Murphy

6

11-4

Theo Gillard Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Kalanisi mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Clody Flyer. Dam (c86), maiden chaser, half-sister to useful hurdler/ chaser (stays 25f) Wishing And Hoping. Successful on last of 7 starts in Irish points (Oct 2023). Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3

NAUGHTY NANCIE (GB) (1801) 5////-

B m Bahri (USA) - Oh So Perky (IRE) Mrs C. J. Todd Br Ms C. J. Todd

9

11-4

James Best Tim Reed, Hexham

TIMEFORM VIEW Bahri filly. Dam winning pointer. Sent off at 50/1 and went with no promise on bumper debut at Sedgefield (16.8f) in March 2019. Can only be watched making her hurdling debut after almost 5 years off the track. TFRHIIII BHA-

4

PRINCESS OF MERCIA (GB) (40) 30

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Very Special One (IRE) It Is What It Is Br Mrs J. Way

7

11-4

Stephen Mulqueen Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability despite beaten a long way when third of 5 in a mares’ novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f) on debut but well down the field over C&D (16.9f) 40 days ago. Lots more is required. TFRHHIII BHA-

5

SPIT SPOT (GB) (33) 62

5

Ch m Sir Percy - Taweyla (IRE) Richard & Katherine Gilbert Br Des Thurlby

11-4

Patrick Wadge (3) Lucinda Russell, Kinross Straightline (NE) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFair staying performer on the level for James Fanshawe. Acquired by new connections for 9,000 gns in October and stepped up on her first effort over hurdles when runner-up at Wetherby (16f, heavy) 33 days ago. Tongue tie on and every chance she can go one better. TFRHHHHH BHA-

6

TOUCH OF A DRAGON (GB) (127) 33P-0

B m Dragon Dancer - Touch of Ivory (IRE) The Oakwood Nobels Br Mrs Rachel Dawson

5

11-4

Conor O’Farrell Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed modest form when third on her first 2 starts in bumpers without looking blessed with a lot of speed and it was a similar story on her hurdling debut (hooded) when down the field at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) 4 months ago. Considerable step forward required. TFRHHIII BHA-

7

VANILLA DANCER (GB) (51) 313 D

B m Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE) Garry Thexton & Chris Grant Br T. C. Dawson

5

11-4

Danny McMenamin Chris Grant, Billingham

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed ability at long odds at Sedgefield on debut in October and built on that effort to get off the mark there in November.

TFRHHHHI BHAFound out under a penalty at same track on Boxing Day, but no surprise should she have a say now hurdling.

6

8

WESTERN GLEN (IRE) (20) 0000

B m Westerner - New Targets (IRE) Mr John Coates Mr Richard Smith Br Joseph Smiddy

5

11-4

Tom Midgley (3) Gillian Boanas, Saltburn Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers and tailed-off last on both hurdles starts. Impossible to fancy.

TFRHIIII BHA-

LILLISTAR (GB) (21) 5

Gr f Zoustar (AUS) - Langlauf (USA) Mr John Sidebottom & Mrs Kate Sidebottom Br T Bloom

4

10-6

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWFair maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) for Harry & Roger Charlton but sold pretty cheaply and made a discouraging debut in this sphere returning from 4 months off when tailed off at Wetherby (16f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023:MEETING ABANDONED Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 6, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Spit Spot (GB), 7-2 Emily’s Choice (IRE), 4-1 Vanilla Dancer (GB), 16-1 Audreys Pride (GB), 33-1 Princess of Mercia (GB), Touch of A Dragon (GB), 40-1 Lillistar (GB), 66-1 Western Glen (IRE), 100-1 Naughty Nancie (GB)

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SECOND RACE 2.15 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591.

(Penalty Value £6178.77)

RACE STATS

RACE SUMMARY GIOVINCO possibly found the Grade 1 Kauto Star on Boxing Day coming too soon after a big effort at Sandown earlier in the month so, on the back of a short break and down markedly in grade, this looks a good opportunity for him to get his chasing career back on track and make it 2-2 in handicaps. Cruz Control is the danger.

1-2-3: 1.GIOVINCO (IRE) 2.CRUZ CONTROL (FR) 3.CHOOSETHENEWS (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

1

GIOVINCO (IRE) (51) 11-U12P D

7 11-10

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Whyalla (IRE) Thunder Holdings Ltd & The Young Ones Br Colm Griffin

st lb

Stephen Mulqueen Lucinda Russell, Kinross Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW3-3 over hurdles and has quickly made up into an even better chaser, winning Aintree novice handicap in November. Outstayed by Stay Away Fay in a 3m Sandown Grade 2 next time and possibly found Grade 1 test at Kempton on Boxing Day coming too soon. Obvious claims back in this company. TFRHHHHH BHA146

2

CRUZ CONTROL (FR) (36) 4-25122 CD BF

7

10-8

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - En La Cruz (FR) Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn Br Mr Christopher Richard Hirst

Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey, Woolhope Plusbac

3

7

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful bumper/hurdles winner who opened his account over fences over C&D (good to soft) in November. Has found just one too strong at Doncaster on both subsequent starts, and that could well be the case once again (nudged up 3lb from last time).

TFRHHHHI BHA130

IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE)) (48)) 12F1-53 C

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Silver Charmer ER Imperial Racing & Mr John Blackburn NN U R Br Boardsmill Stud N

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

4

NO

10-5

John & Sean Quinn, Malton Sheridan Ny Llp, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd TFRIIIII BHA125

CHOOSETHENEWS (IRE) (397) 113-

B g Westerner - Leading Article (IRE) The Mount Fawcus Partnership Br J. Kinsella

7

10-5

Jamie Hamilton Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWWide-margin winner on his sole outing in points and looked a useful prospect sent hurdling when making all at Ayr (21.4f) in December 2022.

Bit disappointing when third under a penalty at Wetherby 3 weeks later and this looks tough for his chase debut 13 months on. TFRHHHII BHA120 DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note: GIOVINCO: Following its run on 26/12/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 1-3 Giovinco (IRE), 4-1 Cruz Control (FR), 14-1 Choosethenews (IRE)

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RACE TWO

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (10 wins from 122 runners, 8%) runs GIOVINCO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs GIOVINCO LONGEST TRAVELLER: CRUZ CONTROL trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 277 miles.

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THIRD RACE 2.50 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HIGH HORSE DESIGN ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402.

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RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Menzies (22 wins from 131 runners, 17%) runs ZUUL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A M Thomson (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs DEFENCE WITNESS LONGEST TRAVELLER: REGAL AND ROYAL trained by J Candlish, Leek, 160 miles.

RACE SUMMARY But for a bad mistake at the second-last YOUNG JACK may well have made a winning hurdles debut here in December and, with improvement on the cards, he is the clear pick.

Goldwyn looks the one most likely to make a race of it with the selection, while Defence Witness and Mr Mahler can do battle for minor honours.

1-2-3: 1.YOUNG JACK (IRE) 2.GOLDWYN (IRE) 3.DEFENCE WITNESS (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

1

DEFENCE WITNESS (IRE) (35) 1-13 D

5 11-10

Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Colleen Dubh (IRE) Mr J. Fyffe Br Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler

st lb

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWWon sole start in points before showing fairly useful form when landing a Catterick bumper on Rules debut in November.

Beaten a fair way when third on hurdles bow there (19.3f, soft) last month but improvement should be forthcoming. TFRHHHII BHA-

2

GOLDWYN (IRE) (33) 35/03F-3

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Lady Marmelo (IRE) Miss G. M. Richardson Br Gill Richardson Bloodstock Ltd

7 11-10

Jamie Hamilton Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers/over hurdles in Ireland and solid start for new yard when third in a Wetherby novice (2m, heavy). This step back up in trip looks a good move and he should be involved. TFRHHHHI BHA114

3

GRAND MARIO (FR) (112) 055/-0P

Ch g Nom de d’La (FR) - Nina La Belle (FR) Miss H. M. McMahon Br Mathieu Talleux & Jean-Paul Gallorini

7 11-10

Edward Austin (5) Hannah McMahon, Cousland

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show any real signs of ability and it’s best to look elsewhere.

TFRHIIII BHA-

4

KINGOFTHEGAME (IRE) (109) P/3-0

B g Kingston Hill - Sand Lady Murphy’s Law Partnership Br John Paul Condron

6 11-10

Callum Bewley Martin Todhunter, Penrith

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished third on the second of his 2 starts in Irish points but offered little when down the field in maiden at Aintree on hurdles debut in October.

TFRHIIII BHA-

5

LUCKY SOLDIER (IRE) (44) 2460-55

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kilbarry Flame (IRE) Dudgeon, Loudon, Monroe & Morris Br Mr Sean Tanner

6 11-10

Bruce Lynn (3) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising second in a bumper on debut at Ayr in 2022 but will need to jump better than on his 3 previous starts over hurdles if he’s to make an impact here.

TFRHHIII BHA91

6

MR MAHLER (IRE) (33) 2/-666

Ch g Mahler - Catcheragain (IRE) Mr I. B. Barker Br Thistletown Stud

6 11-10

Tom Midgley (3) Sue Smith, Bingley Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point sole start between the flags and while he hasn’t managed to trouble the judge in a couple of runs at up to 17f in this sphere so far, better can be expected now that he’s faced with a stiffer test. Yard also saddles Parelliroc. TFRHHIII BHA-

7

PARELLIROC (GB) (98) 0/4660-4

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Roc Mirage Mrs S. Smith Br Mrs S. M. Reeks

8 11-10

Ross Chapman Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on a fairly encouraging hurdles debut last season and, having shaped fairly well starting out over fences following another wind op at Sedgefield, it’s hard to know what to expect of him back in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA90

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8

REGAL AND ROYAL (FR) (238) P-54

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sweet Lady Jane (FR) Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Br Mme Henri Devin

5 11-10

Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed some ability when fifth of 12 in novice at Bangor (16.7f, good) on hurdles debut last summer. Failed to build on that next time, though, and he’s probably more one for handicaps further down the line. TFRHIIII BHA-

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YOUNG JACK (IRE) (63) P-12

6 11-10

B g Champs Elysees - Cherish The Pear (IRE) D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Br Mr K. McCoy

Danny McMenamin Chris Grant, Billingham North Sea Logistics

10

6 11-10

TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful on second attempt in maiden points and promising start under Rules when chasing home the experienced Ikarak in a 2 3/4m novice event at this course (soft). Open to improvement and should make a bold bid to go one better.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

ZUUL (GB) (16) 6/443-0

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Sharp Dresser (USA) Diamond Racing & Howdale Bloodstock Br Howdale Bloodstock Ltd

Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

TIMEFORM VIEWPosted best effort from 4 starts in bumpers for Michael Appleby when third in an 8-runner contest at Stratford (16.3f, good) in August 2022.

Too keen on hurdles/yard debut following an 18-month absence over C&D recently and this run should reveal more. Hood applied. TFRHIIII BHA-

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Young Jack (IRE), 3-1 Goldwyn (IRE), 9-2 Defence Witness (IRE), 16-1 Mr Mahler (IRE), 25-1 Lucky Soldier (IRE), 33-1 Parelliroc (GB), 40-1 Regal And Royal (FR), 50-1 Zuul (GB), 66-1 Kingofthegame (IRE), 300-1 Grand Mario (FR)

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RACE THREE

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 10.

Stewards Note: GRAND MARIO: Following its run on 26/10/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

FOURTH RACE 3.25 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 75YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE quinnbet.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Menzies (22 wins from 131 runners, 17%) runs TAKE CENTRE STAGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Hammond (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs CONTRE ORDRE

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LONGEST TRAVELLER: TEMPLIER trained by S Humphrey, West Wratting, 257 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

The veteran TEMPLIER has done little wrong in three starts so far this season, most recently finishing second off this mark at Ffos Las a fortnight ago, and he looks the most solid option.

Hostile Hotelier could be a factor on his debut in this sphere, while Take Centre Stage and fellow chase debutant Lord Denning are also worth a second look.

1-2-3: 1.TEMPLIER (IRE) 2.HOSTILE HOTELIER (IRE) 3.TAKE CENTRE STAGE (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

HOSTILE HOTELIER (IRE) (29) 05-4102 D

6

12-0

B g Doyen (IRE) - Fairyconomy (IRE) Fitzgerald, Raybould & Radymski Br Michael G. Daly

Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Threesixty Investments Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Justified strong support when making a winning handicap debut over hurdles at Hexham in November. Good second at Southwell (15.8f, soft) last time and will be a threat off the same mark on this chase debut if his jumping passes the test. TFRHHHHI BHA105

2

POETRY MAN (IRE) (40) P2-464

6 11-10

Ch g Mahler - Sommer Sonnet (IRE) Julie Lloyd and Victoria Bewley Br Vincent Finn

Jonathon Bewley George Bewley, Colby Lloyd Ltd

3

11 11-7

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up completed start in Irish points and stepped up on previous hurdles efforts when fourth of 14 in a 17f novice here (heavy) last month, albeit he again failed to keep straight off the bridle. More needed now switched to fences. TFRHHIII BHA101

TEMPLIER (IRE) (14) 114-122 D

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tigertail (FR) Yen Hall Farm Racing Br Monsieur J. C. Coude

James Best Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWHit the ground running back from 9 months off when landing 5-runner Fakenham handicap (16.3f, good to soft) in November.

Has followed that with solid efforts in defeat at Lingfield and Ffos Las, and this 11-y-o looks set for another bold show. TFRHHHHH BHA98

4

LORD DENNING (IRE) (40) P05

B g Doyen (IRE) - Miss Baden (IRE) Mr Eric A. Elliott Br Mr J. McDonald

6

11-6

Craig Nichol Pauline Robson, Capheaton Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWBoasts a decent jumps pedigree and showed a bit more at the third attempt over hurdles when fifth in a 14-runner novice here. Very much a chasing type on looks and it’ll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting now tackling the larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA97

5

MASTER BREFFNI (IRE) (13) 3P-00F4

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Hot Oscar (IRE) Mr Phil Ellerby, Mr D Pollitt & Partners Br W. Devine

6

11-4

Conor O’Farrell Micky Hammond, Middleham Northern Accountants

TIMEFORM VIEWMore miss than hit over hurdles in Ireland and departed early on chase debut at Catterick last month. Put in a clear round at the same course (19.2f, soft) next time and each-way chance down in trip here if the first-time hood helps eke out a bit more. TFRHHIII BHA95

6

INGENNIO (FR) (36) 0-54326

B g Lauro (GER) - Casbah Rose (FR) Stoneleigh Racing Br S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee

6

11-1

Lee Edwards Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

TIMEFORM VIEWSeveral decent efforts to his name over hurdles, not least when finding just one too strong off this mark on penultimate start here. However, record stands at 0-11 in that sphere following a low-key effort last time and needs to raise his game now switched to fences.

TFRHHIII BHA92

7

CONTRE ORDRE (FR) (16) P0-4136 D

B g Martinborough (JPN) - Turga de La Tour (FR) Newroc & Co Br Ingrid Desagnat & Pierre, Simon, Renan D

6

11-0

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Micky Hammond, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a career-low mark to land 17f Sedgefield handicap chase in November. Not in the same form since, though, running poorly over C&D last time, and he’s essentially opposable. TFRHHHII BHA91

14

8

ROLLERRULER (GB) (744) 0P/160P/- D

10 10-11

B g Native Ruler - Roll Over Rose (IRE) Coltherd Racing & R.Powell Br Mr R. W. Powell

Edward Austin (5) Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

9

7 10-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start for this yard at Hexham in November 2021 but little impact in 3 subsequent starts and entitled to need the run following a 2-year absence, TFRHIIII BHA88

TAKE CENTRE STAGE (IRE) (58) 33P-436

B g Fame And Glory - Glibin (IRE) Mr Michael Scholey Br Mrs E. Kelly

Brian Hughes Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced on a couple of occasions over hurdles and has shown ability in 3 starts since sent chasing, despite carrying his head awkwardly. No surprise to see more severe headgear enlisted (visor replaces cheekpieces) and he’s one to consider with Brian Hughes booked. TFRHHHII BHA87

10

FATHERS ADVICE (IRE) (16) 2U6632

7

B g Aiken - I’ll Have It (IRE) The Racing Suite Br Alastair Pim

10-2

Danny McMenamin R. Mike Smith, Galston

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 4 times over hurdles and found one too good on fourth attempt in this sphere when TFRHHHII BHA78 chasing home Six One Nine over C&D (heavy) recently. Not without each-way hope.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 7, 10.

Stewards Note: POETRY MAN: Following its run on 6/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight.

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RECORD HOLDER

DATE

COURSE RECORD

5f

Spin Doctor (GB) (2yo)

25Oct16

58.05s

5f

Alligator Alley (GB) (3yo+)

31Aug23

57.12s

6f

Mazyoun (GB) (2yo)

25Oct16

1m 9.95s

6f

Unabated (IRE) (3yo+)

22Mar17

1m 9.86s

7f 14y

Commander Cole (GB) (2yo)

18Oct16

1m 25.50s

7f 14y

Northernpowerhouse (GB) (3yo+)

18Dec19

1m 24.10s

1m 5y

Kameko (USA) (2yo)

01Nov19

1m 36.26s

1m 5y

Alfred Richardson (GB) (3yo+)

09Nov18

1m 36.10s

1m 2f 42y

Palisade (GB) (3yo+)

16Oct16

2m 4.88s

1m 4f 08y

Ajman Prince (IRE) (3yo+)

14Oct16

2m 36.76s

2m 56y

Rainbow Dreamer (GB) (3yo+)

07Apr23

3m 28.66s

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RACE FOUR

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FIFTH RACE 4.00 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE QUINNBET APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Hammond (20 wins from 147 runners, 14%) runs MONTY NEVETT

and POLISUD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs TWO AULD PALS LONGEST TRAVELLER: LETTHEDUSTSETTLE trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 277 miles.

RACE SUMMARY LETTHEDUSTSETTLE has been getting the hang of things over hurdles, making it back-to-back wins with a comfortable success at Catterick 13 days ago, and he can score again with more still to offer. Two Auld Pals also remains capable of better in this sphere as he goes handicapping, while Classic Maestro resumed his progress last time and isn’t taken lightly.

1-2-3: 1.LETTHEDUSTSETTLE (IRE) 2.TWO AULD PALS (IRE) 3.CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) (19) 3-42221

6

12-1

B g Jet Away - Shantelle Line (IRE) Classic Maestro Partnership Br G. T. Morrow

PLAY SMARTER

Luke Scott (5) Jennie Candlish, Leek

TIMEFORM VIEWHaving finished runner-up on his previous 3 starts, took a step forward when getting off the mark in handicap at Uttoxeter (2m) 19 days ago. Coped well with the drop back in trip last time and he can be thereabouts once more.

TFRHHHHI BHA111

2

HARTUR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (12) 225-0P0

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Brise d’Oudairies (FR) Melton Mowbray Bowls Club Br Comte Michel de Gigou

7

12-1

Nathan Moscrop Brian Ellison, Malton Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful hurdler for Dan Skelton but left that yard after running poorly on his seasonal/chase debut in November. Pulled up back hurdling at Sedgefield next time (only run for Ben Haslam) and down the field on stable debut 12 days ago. Enough to prove at present.

TFRHHIII BHA111

3

LETTHEDUSTSETTLE (IRE) (13) 630011

6

12-1

B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Flemenslass (IRE) Plumbing World Br Mr William Norris

Cameron Iles (7) Tom Lacey, Woolhope Plusbac

4

6 11-11

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning pointer who came good over hurdles at the fifth attempt at Catterick (2m) last month. Easily defied a penalty back at the same C&D under this rider since and, with further improvement to come, he can go on to land the hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA111

TWO AULD PALS (IRE) (40) 22 BF

B g The Carbon Unit (USA) - Lady Jock (IRE) Mr James Mearns Long Br Thistle Bloodstock Ltd

Patrick Wadge (3) Lucinda Russell, Kinross Long Contracts Dmcc

5

10 11-9

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful handicapper on Flat for Jim Goldie (stays 2 1/4m), winning 3 times in 2023. Has shown aptitude for hurdling when runner-up both starts in novices, beaten only a neck at this C&D on the second occasion. Remains with potential making a quick switch to handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA107

MACK THE MAN (IRE) (48) 5453-60 D

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nifty Nuala (IRE) Alexander Family Br Mr Mark Grace,

Mr Kit Alexander (5) N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFour-time winner over hurdles but mixed form in 4 starts last season. After 9 months off, looked rusty on first run since leaving Evan Williams when mid-field at Ayr in December, before finishing well held upped in trip at Kelso 18 days later. Lurks on a dangerous mark.

TFRHHHII BHA105

6

SIL VER KLASS (FR) (61) 4U-P54P D

B g Noroit (GER) - Belle Et Polie (FR) Mrs Wilma Duffus Br Mr Georges Massa

10 11-8

Conor O’Farrell R. Mike Smith, Galston Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser at best in Ireland but has been struggling for form, offering little in 3 handicap chases for his current yard. Return to hurdling not enough to tempt. TFRHIIII BHA104

7

BEAT BOX (FR) (51) 1204-23 C

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Niemen (FR) Exors of the Late Mr J. D. Gordon Br Mr Herve Spezza & Mme Marynege Spezza

8

11-5

Brian Hughes James Ewart, Langholm Leeds Plywood & Doors Ltd, Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEWAfter 8 months off, returned to his best when runner-up in handicap hurdle at Hexham in November. Ran to a similar level when third at Wetherby TFRHHHII BHA101 on Boxing Day, though raced lazily. Still remains 2lb above his last winning mark but did score on his only previous go over C&D.

18

8

V TWELVE (IRE) (51) U2-525

5

Br g Slade Power (IRE) - Black Mascara (IRE) Ms Helen C Gordon Br C. Weld, R. Kavanagh & D. Hannigan

11-4

Callum Bewley Martin Todhunter, Penrith Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful 10f winner on the Flat for Ed Walker and, making his handicap hurdle debut, ran his best race in this sphere when runner-up at Carlisle (17.2f) in November. Disappointing at Wetherby next time, but it still remains early days for him over hurdles.

TFRHHHII BHA100

9

BATMAN FOR EVER (GER) (54) 0P6P0-6 D

7

11-1

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Bear Nora (GER) Mr A. McCormack Br R.A. Beine & U.A. Rom

Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Bell Rural Solutions

10

5

TIMEFORM VIEWFair winning hurdler/chaser at up to 2 1/2m in France in 2021 but didn’t offer much for Rebecca Menzies last season. With tongue strap reapplied, fared little better when well held in handicap hurdle at this C&D in December and has switched yards since. TFRHHIII BHA97

MONTY NEVETT (IRE) (90) 600-300

Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Organza K Jardine R Griffiths D Boyce Br Caron & Paul Chapman Racing

11-1

Henry Brooke Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWLittle impact in bumpers but showed more on his second start over hurdles when a close third in novice at this C&D in May, albeit in a steadily-run race. Down the field both starts since, so others preferred as he makes first run for yard after leaving Jedd O’Keeffe. TFRHHIII BHA97

11

POLISUD (FR) (35) 6P-PP56 D

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Polimere (FR) The Cheltenham Trail Br Thierry Cypres

8 10-12

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWOne-time fairly useful chase/hurdle winner in France but well below that level over hurdles for his current trainer, TFRHHIII BHA94 left behind in the straight when sixth of 7 in handicap at Catterick last month. Has had a wind op since.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Stewards Note: V TWELVE: Following its run on 26/12/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Letthedustsettle (IRE), 7-2 Two Auld Pals (IRE), 9-2 Classic Maestro (IRE), 8-1 Beat Box (FR), 16-1 V Twelve (IRE), 18-1 Mack The Man (IRE), 25-1 Polisud (FR), 33-1 Batman For Ever (GER), 66-1 Hartur d’Oudairies (FR), Sil Ver Klass (FR), Monty Nevett (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.35 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE QUINNBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Hammond (20 wins from 147 runners, 14%) runs BONNE VITESSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Hammond (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs BONNE VITESSE WEIGHTWATCHER: PADDY THE HORSE won off a handicap mark of 113, his rating is now down 6lb to 107.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: YEALAND trained by J Candlish, Leek, 160 miles.

RACE SUMMARY YEALAND was value for extra when scoring over C&D last month and he gets the nod to take his record in handicaps to 2-2, though fellow last-time-out winner Follow Charlie should prove a stern rival having relished the return to a longer trip when successful at Ayr last time. Handicap newcomer Forged Well can complete the placings.

1-2-3: 1.YEALAND (IRE) 2.FOLLOW CHARLIE (IRE) 3.FORGED WELL (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

MOONLIGHT SPIRIT (IRE) (228) PF0F-P0

8

12-0

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Moonsail D & Y Simpson, D Blyth, MLS Syndicate Br Godolphin

Charlotte Jones (3) James Moffatt, Cartmel Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart stayer on Flat in 2019 for Charlie Appleby and made a winning hurdles debut at Carlisle in December 2021. Little promise since and remains opposable despite recent wind-op. TFRHHIII BHA109

2

PADDY THE HORSE (IRE) (48) F43P-46 D

9 11-12

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Dendelady (IRE) Mr Alan Udale Br Mr Gerard Hickey

Jonathon Bewley George Bewley, Colby Lloyd Ltd

3

11 11-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at Hexham in autumn 2022 but last 3 efforts haven’t been particularly encouraging, including when switched back to hurdles last time out. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA107

JUGE ET PARTI (FR) (40) 4P-P216 D

Gr g Martaline - Nakota Rag (FR) The JP’s Br Madame Aliette Forien

Danny McMenamin James Ewart, Langholm Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEWTook advantage of his much-reduced mark when landing 6-runner handicap hurdle (4/1) at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) in December but failed to confirm that form when sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (23.7f, heavy, 7/1) 40 days ago. Others have greater scope. TFRHHHII BHA106

4

FORGED WELL (IRE) (40) 313

B g Jet Away - Forge Field (IRE) Mrs Suzy Brown & Mr Peter R Brown Br Patrick J. Doyle

5 11-11

Patrick Wadge (3) Martin Todhunter, Penrith Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced on his completed start in Irish points and created a good impression to make a successful Rules debut in a Carlisle novice (19.3f) in December.

Seemed unsuited by the drop in trip when third in 17f event here last month and his opening mark looks workable going back up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA106

5

MIDNIGHT SHUFFLE (GB) (8) 424-033 BF

9

11-9

Br m Midnight Legend - Lifestyle Mr A. McCormack Br David G. Ford

Sam Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Bell Rural Solutions

6

5

TIMEFORM VIEWCouldn’t land a notable gamble but produced her best effort of the season all the same when third of 9 at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHHII BHA104 (-2)

VALLEYVIEW TOMMY (IRE) (59) F232

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE) Alan Wight Br Mr P. Gallagher

11-8

Ryan Mania Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Sandy Thomson

TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point runner-up is bred to stay well and has shown fair form in a pair of starts over hurdles so far, second of 8 in novice hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft, 7/2) on latter occasion. Respected handicap newcomer. TFRHHHII BHA103

7

NORTH PARADE (IRE) (54) 2U4-011 CD

Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Retain That Magic (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Br Mr D. Kennedy

9

11-8

William Maggs (7) Sue Smith, Bingley Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Jumped with greater fluency than has often been the case when landing a gamble over this C&D in December before following up in a similar contest 9 days later. Mark is 6lb higher again this time and he’ll likely need to be better than ever to complete the hat-trick. TFRHHHII BHA103

20

8

YEALAND (IRE) (40) 2-541 CD

B g Shirocco (GER) - Jane Hall (IRE) Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Br Ms A. J. Fox

5

11-8

Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish, Leek Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWNot yet the finished article but he made a successful switch to handicaps in a 9-runner C&D event (heavy, 15/8) 40 days ago.

Looks capable of better again (from a useful family) and he should make another bold bid from 7lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA103

9

BONNE VITESSE (IRE) (35) 3064-46

B m Fast Company (IRE) - Mirabile Dictu (IRE) The Golden Cuckoo Br Joseph Stewart Investments

6

11-5

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWFair dual-purpose performer wasn’t disgraced when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Catterick (25.3f, soft) 35 days ago but likely needs a couple of her rivals to underperform if she’s to make any greater appeal. TFRHHHII BHA100

10

FOLLOW CHARLIE (IRE) (44) 0-00421 D

5

11-3

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lucyintheskywith (IRE) Riverside Racing Br Mr Oliver Broderick

Ben Smith (10) R. Mike Smith, Galston Tote

11

7

TIMEFORM VIEWChased home a next-time-out winner over 2m at Ayr on handicap debut before going one place better in a 14-runner event there (20.4f, heavy) 44 days ago. Shortlisted from 7lb higher mark with form of that contest already working out well. TFRHHHHI BHA98

STAR VANTAGE (IRE) (112) 305F-6F

B g Ocovango - Laura’s Star (IRE) Mr John Wade Br Miss Laura Sleator

10-8

Conor O’Farrell George Bewley, Colby Lloyd Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWWould have likely made the frame at worst if not for departing at the final flight at Newcastle in April but little encouragement from either effort since, weakening when taking another fall at Carlisle in October. TFRHHIII BHA89 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note: MOONLIGHT SPIRIT: Following its run on 2/7/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Yealand (IRE), 9-2 North Parade (IRE), 5-1 Follow Charlie (IRE), 15-2 Midnight Shuffle (GB), Valleyview Tommy (IRE), 11-1 Forged Well (IRE), 12-1 Juge Et Parti (FR), 25-1 Bonne Vitesse (IRE), 50-1 Moonlight Spirit (IRE), Paddy The Horse (IRE), 100-1 Star Vantage (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.40 - THE quinnbet.com MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, February 9th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb. Quinnbet have kindly sponsored this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 6th April, 2024. 11 entries at £38. - Closed February 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.15 - THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421 and the fourth £711. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £58 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 13th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 3rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). QUINNBET have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey. In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the stablehand judged by them to have the best turned out horse in this race. 8 entries, 2 at £11 and 6 at £58. Closed February 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591.

(Penalty Value £6178.77) SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.50 - THE HIGH HORSE DESIGN ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, February 9th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Quinnbet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the person judged by them to have the best turned out horse in this race. 32 entries at £38. - Closed February 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.25 - THE quinnbet.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. £30 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 13th. Penalties, after February 3rd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Quinnbet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the stablehand judged by them to have the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North One Man Series qualifier. 16 entries at £30. - Closed February 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE QUINNBET APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 13th. Penalties, after February 3rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb.

Quinnbet kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 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 5th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier. 19 entries at £38. - Closed February 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.35 - THE QUINNBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 13th. Penalties, after February 3rd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Quinnbet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the person judged by them to have the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 6th April, 2024. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Cab On Target Series qualifier. 34 entries at £38. - Closed February 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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