Newcastle Racecard - Saturday 24th February

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SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

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HOW TO READ

formguide

previous performances

horse’s saddlecloth number

horse’s name& birthplace

no.ofdays sincelast ran

/ = new season

colour graphic weight st-lb

- = new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C = course winner

D = distance winner

CD = course & distance winner

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

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful sort who has won twice on heavy ground last season. Reliable sort who should give another good account. TFRHHHHH BHA139

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor 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. You must be 18 or over to place a bet

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FIRST RACE 1.05

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

THE BETTING.BET HORSE RACING TIPS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4465, 2nd £2233, 3rd £1116, 4th £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): B Ellison (13 wins from 83 runners, 16%) runs HEMICYCLE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs BIG JOHN WAYNE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOON CHIME trained by David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold, 248 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

The step up to 2 1/2m looks sure to suit MOON CHIME who can follow up last month’s Huntingdon success Leicester runner-up Rocket Ronald may give him more to do than Big John Wayne.

1-2-3: 1.MOON CHIME 2.ROCKET RONALD (IRE) 3.BIG JOHN WAYNE (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse

1 MOON CHIME (GB) (30) 11331

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

6 11-8

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Bella (FR) Nick Slatter (5)

DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br Peel Bloodstock The Good Racing Company Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful dual bumper winner who built on his Kempton hurdle debut when winning a 14-runner 2m Huntingdon maiden last month. Should be more to come, particularly now stepping up to 2 1/2m Hard to beat TFRHHHHH BHA117

2 BIG JOHN WAYNE (IRE) (26) F-13

6 11-2

B g Shantou (USA) - Balwaney (FR) Derek Fox

Mr Mark Blandford Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Joseph Robb Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of sole completed start in points Shaped like a stayer when third of 8 on 21.5f Hereford hurdle debut 26 days ago. May do better TFRHHHII BHA-

3 HEMICYCLE (FR) (44) 264-200

7 11-2

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Jonquiere (FR) Henry Brooke

SPRING COTTAGE SYNDICATE 3 Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Mr Herve D’Armaille Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer and well held in 2 novice hurdles this winter. First-time cheekpieces need to spark major improvement TFRHIIII BHA-

4 ROCKET RONALD (IRE) (96) 2

6 11-2

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Lucky Fancy Brian Hughes

Mr T. P. Radford L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winners in his pedigree and showed promise when 2 lengths second of 7 in 20.5f Leicester maiden hurdle on debut in November Open to improvement 3 months on TFRHHHHI BHA2023: ENDLESS ESCAPE (IRE) 7 11 5 Ben Jones 8-11 (Ben Clarke) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Moon Chime (GB), 11-4 Big John Wayne (IRE), Rocket Ronald (IRE), 150-1 Hemicycle (FR)

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SECOND RACE 1.38

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

THE BETTING.BET CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL FREE BETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 8lb.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Hammond (20 wins from 154 runners, 13%) runs CORNERSTONE LAD & DUO D’ENFER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs NETYWELL WEIGHTWATCHER: CORNERSTONE LAD won off a handicap mark of 140, his rating is now down 24lb to 116. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR GREY SKY trained by K Bailey, Cheltenham, 257 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

NETYWELL and Duo d’Enfer both arrive here in rude health and marginal preference is for the former, who did the job well at Ayr last time and he clearly relishes testing conditions Mr Grey Sky is taken to edge out Cornerstone Lad in the battle for minor honours.

1-2-3: 1.NETYWELL (FR) 2.DUO D’ENFER (FR) 3.MR GREY SKY (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 NETYWELL (FR) (11) 2-23311 D

7 11-10

PLAY SMARTER

B g Willywell (FR) - Netova (FR) Patrick Wadge (3)

County Set Five & K Hunter

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Mme Clarence Signol & Mr Xavier Brelaud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Rollstud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent type who is bidding for the hat-trick following strong performances in handicaps at around 2m at Haydock and Ayr the last twice Up 7lb for latest success but that looks manageable and he’s the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA124

2 MR GREY SKY (IRE) (49) 40-11P4 D

10 11-7

Gr g Fame And Glory - Lakil Princess (IRE) David Bass

Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Minch Bloodstock Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to chasing when landing quick-fire double at Huntingdon/Chepstow in November Pulled up next time but did run better despite finishing last of 4 in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wincanton last time Still, he needs to raise his game a touch here. TFRHHHII BHA121

3 DUO D’ENFER (FR) (17) 3-63131

11 11-3

Ch g Linda’s Lad - Odyssee du Cellier (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Mr Samuel Sutton Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br I Pacault, A. Pacault & M Pacault Phillips Sutton Associates Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranwho built onpreviouspromise followingswitch tothis yard when successful at Sedgefieldin December Betterthan ever whengoingin again there (17f, heavy) with first-time cheekpieces enlisted recently and he’s a big player with the headgear retained, despite going up 7lb. TFRHHHHI BHA117

4 CORNERSTONE LAD (GB) (30) 243-236 CD

10 11-2

B g Delegator - Chapel Corner (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mrs B. M. Lofthouse Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions Eastwood Private Clients, Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Would be thrown in off this mark if back to anything like his best but he’s just 1-17 over fences and is opposable based on this season’s exploits. TFRHHHII BHA116

2023: BARON DE MIDLETON (IRE) 10 11 11 Henry Brooke 4-1 (Brian Ellison) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Netywell (FR), 9-4 Duo d’Enfer (FR), 5-1 Mr Grey Sky (IRE), 11-2 Cornerstone Lad (GB)

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THIRD RACE 2.08

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

THE BETTING.BET 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 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A M Thomson (15 wins from 90 runners, 17%) runs FLOWER OF SCOTLAND

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A M Thomson (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs FLOWER OF SCOTLAND

LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE GALLOPING BEAR trained by B Clarke, Beaminster, 344 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

ANGLERS CRAG made it 3 from 3 for this yard in emphatic fashion at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago and remains of strong interest with this longer trip unlikely to be an issue The progressive Fenland Tiger rates the main threat, with Gold Clermont and Tommie Beau also respected.

1-2-3: 1.ANGLERS CRAG 2.FENLAND TIGER 3.GOLD CLERMONT (FR)

colours no horse age st lb

1 THE GALLOPING BEAR (GB) (42) 3F2P-P0

11 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B g Shantou (USA) - Cheshire Kat Joe Anderson (5)

Mr Adrian Paterson Ben Clarke, Beaminster

Br Goldford Stud Tote

VIEW Useful staying chaser who was a good second in this last year off same mark. Well held all 3 starts since but no surprise if he bounced back. TFRHHHII BHA140

2 TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (48) 424112

9 11-10

B g Brian Boru - Bajan Girl (FR) Micheal Nolan

Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Mr William Fox We Do Vans

TIMEFORMVIEWDual chase winner in the summer and better than ever when enhancing his good strike rate at Sedgefield (Durham National) and Fontwell (Southern National) Good second off revised mark at Plumpton (Sussex National) since and should be in the mix again TFR

3 MAJOR DUNDEE (IRE) (42) 031-35P

9 11-6

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Be My Granny Tom Bellamy

Hemmings Racing Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Colm Griffin Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLimited to just 3 starts last season but looked better than ever when landing the Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter (34f, soft) in March. Creditable third at Warwick on reappearance but questions to answer now after 2 poor efforts subsequently TFRHHHII BHA132

4 CRUZ CONTROL (FR) (45) 4-25122 C BF

7 11-4

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - En La Cruz (FR) Brian Hughes

Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Mr Christopher Richard Hirst Plusbac

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper/hurdles winner who opened his account over fences here (20f) in November Has found just one too strong at Doncaster on both subsequent starts but stamina to prove stepped up markedly in trip here. TFRHHHII BHA130

5 CHRISTOPHER WOOD (IRE) (21) 0/224-33

9 11-2

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Surf The Web (IRE) Charlie Deutsch

Ms Sharon Kinsella Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Airlie Stud Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful winning hurdler but not quite as good in this sphere However, did prove his stamina for a marathon trip when third in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA128

6 SIDI ISMAEL (FR) (48) 22-0UP5

10 11-1

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Tetouane (FR) Gearoid Harney (7)

The Show is Over Syndicate David Pipe, Wellington

Br Ms Berengere Yver W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEWHurdles/chase winner who ended last season with a brace of placed efforts in long distance chases at Taunton/Ffos Las. Underwhelming reappearance at Haydock and failed to complete next 2 starts Step back in the right direction when fifth at Plumpton latest. Declared 3.40 Exeter Friday. TFRHIIII BHA127

7 ANGLERS CRAG (GB) (21) 330-111

9 11-0

Bl g Multiplex - Overyou Henry Brooke

Mr Derrick Mossop Brian Ellison, Malton

Br D. Mossop Jacksons Timber Limited, Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning hurdles debut for David Pipe but form was patchy sent chasing in 2022/23. However, following a wind op he has improved for his current yard this season, completing hat-trick in emphatic fashion at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. Likely to stay and leading contender TFRHHHHH BHA126

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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8

FLOWER OF SCOTLAND (FR) (111) 4/3133-P

Gr m Lord du Sud (FR) - Theme Song (FR)

Mr Raymond Anderson Green

Br Olivier Rambert & Antoine Gronfier

9 10-8

Sean Quinlan

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

N. S. P. C. C.

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of the Borders National at Kelso last season before good third in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh. Looked rusty at Carlisle on return and better expected now with trip/ground not an issue. TFRHHHHI BHA120

9 FENLAND TIGER (GB) (25) 14-1311 C

8 10-8

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - La Calinda Jonathan England

Mr J C England and Valerie Beattie

Sam England, Guiseley

Br Tees Components Ltd Tote, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive handicap hurdler and similar story over larger obstacles, making it 3 wins from 4 starts with a career-best display here (23.4f) last month Likely to stay and unlikely he’s reached his limit yet, so is one to consider again. TFRHHHHI BHA120

10 GOLD CLERMONT (FR) (27) 62-3101

B m Balko (FR) - Une Dame d’Or (FR)

Doyoufollow Partnership

8 10-3

Philip Armson (3)

Andy Irvine, East Grinstead

Br S.C.E.A. Elevage de Clermont Global Herbs Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced a good strike-rate over fences for her current yard with a career-best win at Fontwell (27.7f) 4 weeks ago. Handles the mud well so not taken lightly off light weight. TFRHHHHI BHA115

11 RATH AN IUIR (IRE) (31) 530-015 C

11 10-3

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

Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

Br Godfrey Moylan Hazelrigg Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWBack to form when winning amateur jockeys’ handicap at Kelso for the second successive season in December Had a hard race that day, however, and ran no sort of race at Catterick since Others more likely (remote fifth in this last year). TFRHHIII BHA115

12 EASY BUCKS (GB) (18) 2133-10

B g Getaway (GER) - Tushana (IRE)

9 10-2

William Maggs (7)

Mr Mickey Bowen Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Killashee House Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever returning from 15 months off when making a winning debut for John Joseph Hanlon at Punchestown but poor effort back with this yard at Market Rasen 18 days ago. 2lb out of handicap. TFRHIIII BHA112

13

PRINCE DES FICHAUX (FR) (25) 31-5462

7 10-2

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Princesse Kap (FR) Danny McMenamin

John & Liz Elliot Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Br Mme Alexandrine Berger

TIMEFORMVIEWTookwelltofences lastterm,landing10-runnerhandicapchaseatFfosLas(25.3f,goodtosoft)inApril(finalstartfor SamThomas).Back to form on fourth start for this yard when second here (23.4f) last month but up it against it here from 4lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA110

2023: KITTY’S LIGHT 7 11 4 Jack Tudor 7-4 (Christian Williams) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Blinkers worn by No. 13. Visor worn by No. 3, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6.

Stewards Note:

RATH AN IUIR: Following its run on 24/1/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Anglers Crag (GB), 15-2 Fenland Tiger (GB), 8-1 Gold Clermont (FR), 9-1 Tommie Beau (IRE), 12-1 The Galloping Bear (GB), Flower of Scotland (FR), 14-1 Christopher Wood (IRE), 16-1 Major Dundee (IRE), Rath An Iuir (IRE), 18-1 Cruz Control (FR), 22-1 Prince des Fichaux (FR), 66-1 Sidi Ismael (FR), 80-1 Easy Bucks (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 2.50

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

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Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (11 wins from 125 runners, 9%) runs ALDBOURNE, FROM THE CLOUDS & JAMINOZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs ALDBOURNE, FROM THE CLOUDS & JAMINOZ LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALDBOURNE, FROM THE CLOUDS & JAMINOZ trained by L Russell, Kinross, 137 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

TINEGGIORI, a fair bumper winner, sets out over hurdles with his yard amongst the winners, so he’s fancied to come out on top in what looks a winnable race From The Clouds is the pick of the Lucinda Russell trio, with Lemoine also feared following an encouraging debut in this sphere over C&D in December

1-2-3: 1.TINEGGIORI (FR) 2.FROM THE CLOUDS (FR) 3.LEMOINE

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse

1 ALDBOURNE (IRE) (131)

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

5 11-7

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Always Gentle (IRE) Craig Nichol

Richard & Katherine Gilbert Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Ringfort Stud Ltd Straightline (NE) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 1 1/4m, step back in right direction last time Sold from Harry Eustace for 15,000 gns in October. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 BREIZH RIVER (FR) (100) 0-230

6 11-7

B g Stormy River (FR) - Ilerda (GER) Henry Brooke

Border Caravans Ltd Paul Robson, Hawick

Br SCEA Haras Des Evees & Mr Daniel Cherdo

TIMEFORMVIEWFair in bumpers but finished well held sent hurdling at Sedgefield (19.8f) in November Needs to leave that behind TFRHHHII BHA-

3 DIXIE

COWBOY (IRE) (12) 5P-0540

5 11-7

B g Westerner - Dixie Chick (IRE) Jonathan England

Racing To Profit Syndicate Sam England, Guiseley

Br Colin Motherway Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who showed little sent hurdling (25/1) at Catterick (15.7f, soft) 12 days ago.

4

FROM THE CLOUDS (FR) (25) 3/2232-4

TFRHHIII BHA-

7 11-7

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Saffarona Patrick Wadge (3) Richard & Katherine Gilbert Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br P. Henry, J. Gandy & A. Chevalier Du Fau Straightline (NE) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced in points Shaped with encouragement only outing in bumpers back in November 2022 and did the same sent hurdling in a tongue strap when fourth of 12 in a novice here (20.3f) 25 days ago. Open to improvement

5

JAMINOZ (IRE) (42) 30

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-7

B g The Carbon Unit (USA) - Dancing Cosmos (IRE) Alan Doyle (5)

Mr James Mearns Long Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Thistle Bloodstock Limited Long Contracts Dmcc

TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat winner for Jim Goldie who ran to a similar level on yard/hurdles debut in refitted blinkers when third in an Ayr novice (2m, soft) in December, staying on Went the wrong way at Wetherby subsequently so needs to get back on track.

6 LEMOINE (GB) (63) 33-45

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-7

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Think Green Brian Hughes

Craig Farm Syndicate & D Hughes James Ewart, Langholm

Br J. P. L. Ewart Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the fame all 3 starts in bumpers (modest form) and showed up quite well on hurdling debut over C&D in December Open to improvement.

7 MOUNT GALLION (IRE) (31) P4-3405

TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 11-7

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Qui Plus Est (FR) Tom Midgley (3)

Mr Neil Readman Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br K. Crehan & S. Condon

TIMEFORM VIEW Regressed in bumpers in Ireland but offered something to work on sent hurdling for new yard when fifth of 10 in a 19f Catterick novice 31 days ago. Not without hope if he can build on that TFRHHHII BHA-

8 TINEGGIORI (FR) (216) 0-13

5 11-7

Gr g Bated Breath - Validora (FR) Jamie Hamilton

8 Amigos, Readers&Wiggy, Grey Horse Syn. Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Succession Mme La Marquise de Moratalla Cube3 Construction

TIMEFORM VIEWLeft debut form well behind when landing 10-runner bumper at Hexham in June, staying on to lead on line Ran to a similar level under a penalty when third at Stratford the following month and needs considering now sent over hurdles with yard amongst the winners. TFRHHHHH BHA-

9 NAUGHTY NANCIE (GB) (9) 5////-0

B m Bahri (USA) - Oh So Perky (IRE)

Br Ms C. J. Todd

NON-RUNNER

9 11-0

Mrs C. J. Todd Tim Reed, Hexham

TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off in a bumper/maiden hurdle 5 years apart.

) ) apart.

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2023: BLUE FIN (IRE) 6 11 7 Brian Hughes 2-1 (Donald McCain) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

JAMINOZ: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 From The Clouds (FR), 4-1 Lemoine (GB), 5-1 Tineggiori (FR), 11-2 Jaminoz (IRE), 9-1 Aldbourne (IRE), 12-1 Mount Gallion (IRE), 16-1 Breizh River (FR), 40-1 Dixie Cowboy (IRE)

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FIFTH

RACE 3.27

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

THE igaming.news HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4651, 2nd £2325, 3rd £1163, 4th £581. (Penalty Value £6087.51)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Richards (12 wins from 98 runners, 12%) runs MAROWN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs MAROWN

LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE EDGAR WALLACE trained by K Bailey, Cheltenham, 257 miles.

RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY

THE EDGAR WALLACE is thriving and is likely to gain compensation for an unfortunate defeat at Wetherby last time. Marown is the obvious danger although Brayhill could feature if back to the sort of form that saw him make a successful return over C&D.

1-2-3: 1.THE EDGAR WALLACE (IRE) 2.MAROWN (IRE) 3.BRAYHILL (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse

1 CHEDDLETON (GB) (56) 3/32-44P

PLAY SMARTER

age st lb

9 12-0

Br g Shirocco (GER) - Over Sixty Sean Quinlan

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

Br Old Rectory Stud PRA World Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap hurdler/chaser who hasn’t been firing over either sets of obstacles this season Something to prove TFRHHIII BHA137

2 THE EDGAR WALLACE (IRE) (30) P40-112 D BF 9 11-13

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Annalecky (IRE) David Bass

Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

Br Spencer Hawkins Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a terrific start to the campaign, winning twice and shaping best (lost ground with very slow leap at the last) at Wetherby a month ago. Fully expected to get back to winning ways TFRHHHHH BHA136

3 MAROWN (IRE) (25) 523-223 C D

10 11-3

B g Milan - Rosie Suspect (IRE) Danny McMenamin

Hemmings Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Mr John Donovan Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences during 2020/21. Good efforts in defeat first two starts this year and worthy of consideration despite a blip at this course last time

4 BRAYHILL (IRE) (25) 3/13P-14 CD

9 10-9

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Definite Love (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr A Phillips, Dr C Kesson & Mr N Ewart James Ewart, Langholm

Br Mrs Liz Ring O’Sullivan Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 9-y-o who, following another wind op, he made light of a 12-month absence to score over C&D on return Only fourth here next time and clearly isn’t the easiest to train. TFRHHHII BHA118

2023: EASY AS THAT (IRE) 8 11 9 Shane Quinlan 7-2 (Venetia Williams) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

CHEDDLETON: Following its run on 30/12/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS The Edgar Wallace (IRE), 10-3 Marown (IRE), 5-1 Brayhill (IRE), 13-2 Cheddleton (GB)

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Raceday preview from Weatherbys

A competitive field of seven go to post for the Weatherbys CheltenhamFestivalBettingGuide Handicap Hurdle, and the weights areheadedbySinceDayOne.

Donald McCain’s eight-year-old has not been seen since beaten in match race over fences by a progressive rival at Wetherby last February, perhaps lacking stamina up in trip. He had shown useful form as a novice chaser previously, landingabraceofnovicehandicap chases,thesecondofthosecoming atthistrackfromamarkof136.Four times a winner over hurdles at this course, he clearly loves it around Newcastle and must be of interest fromareducedhurdlesmarkofjust 128, the only caveat being whether he is fit on the back of a lengthy break.

Ben Haslam’s Horn Cape was a course and distance winner

Both Matchless and HornCape are alsocoursewinnersoverhurdles.The former, trained by Jennie Candlish, landedanovicehurdleherein2022 and, after a busy flat campaign over the summer, returned to obstacleswithadeterminedvictory at Musselburgh. The six-year-old

backedthatupwithaclosesecond at Doncaster, before that good run of form ended with a below par effort last time. He didn’t look the most straightforward ride that day, hanging badly up the run-in, and shouldbenefitfromthisshortbreak.

Ben Haslam’s Horn Cape was a course and distance winner on his penultimate start and gave a good account of himself when runner-up last time. The seven-year-old will relish conditions and should again remaincompetitive.

BaronDeMiddletonhasprovedjust as effective over both hurdles and fences and is twice a chase winner at Newcastle. After struggling in Class 2 events to begin the season, theeleven-year-oldbenefittedfrom a drop in class when an impressive all-the-waywinneratMarketRasen last month. A costly error three out, just as the race began to develop, last time caused his finishing effort to peter out, but he should bounce back here. Jason The Militant is winless over timber since a Grade 3 victory three years ago and, whilst he has plenty of class, will have to show more than what he has since, despite a continually sliding mark. I Have A Voice has not been sightedsinceunseatingintheVictor Ludorum at Haydock this time last year. Nigel Hawke’s five-year-old displayed plenty of potential as a juvenile hurdler last term though

and is an intriguing runner back in handicapcompany.

Acompetitivefieldofninegotopost for the Weatherbys nhstallions. co.uk Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, and the weights areheadedbyIntoTheSunset.

Donald McCain’s seven-year-old landed a similar event at Cartmel when last seen in 2022 and, despite being left in the lead at the last, did shape as if he was going best. He must hold solid claims from an unchanged mark, although he is not certain to handle the worsening ground on the back of an extended layoff. After showing little in her first four starts of the season, Stuart Coltherd’s Silver Vision showed greatly improved form when a ready 16-length winner at Kelso on herpenultimatestart.Thefive-yearold perhaps found the race coming too soon when coming home tired at Sedgefield less than two weeks later,butregularpilotEdwardAustin retainstherideonthebackofafour weekbreak.

Donald McCain’s Into The Sunset landed a similar event at Cartmel when last seen

BothMelvichBayandMisterSmarty get in at the bottom of the weights here, however both are yet to shed their maiden tag under rules. The former, trained by Danny Brooke, is pronetojumpingmistakesbutdoes WEATHERBYSRACEDAYPREVIEW

possess a large engine and should havetheabilitytowinoffthissortof mark. The seven-year-old showed promise when third on chase debut last time, just lacking experience, but reverts to the smaller obstacles here.MisterSmartyhasshownlittle in four hurdles starts so far but is still lightly raced and makes just his secondhandicapstarthere.

Rated 63 on the flat, Adam Nicol’s Purple Gown was far too keen on handicap debut at Sedgefield last time and would have to settle better from a 3lb lower mark here. A 17-length fourth behind recent DublinRacingFestivalscorer,Brucio, isahighlightandshewouldremain of interest as she continues to gain valuable experience. An impressive bumper winner at Sedgefield last term from a now 119-rated rival, Raffles Wonder has been well held in four starts over obstacles. An opening mark of 86 on handicap debut could underestimate the ability of Rebecca Menzies’ sevenyear-old though, and he should provemorecompetitiveatthislevel. Sandy Forster’s Chumlee signed off the last campaign with a really impressive victory over course and distance, surging to a comfortable ten-length success in similar conditions. He is 10lbs higher in the handicap on the return to this courseandshapedasifneedingthe runwhenthirdatKelsolasttime.

IntoTheSunset

SIXTH RACE 4.00

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

THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (24 wins from 122 runners, 20%) runs SINCE DAY ONE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs P Kirby (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs JASON THE MILITANT LONGEST TRAVELLER: I HAVE A VOICE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 357 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A chance is taken on the fitness of SINCE DAY ONE, who clearly goes well here (4-4 over hurdles and 5-6 overall at this course) and he resumes on a good mark (8lb lower than that off which he landed a handicap chase here last January). JasonThe Militant’s recent form figures do not inspire confidence but he’s lurking on a dangerous mark and is next on the list ahead of the in-form Horn Cape and Matchless

1-2-3: 1.SINCE DAY ONE (IRE) 2.JASON THE MILITANT (IRE) 3.HORN CAPE (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

colours no horse age st lb

1 SINCE DAY ONE (IRE) (374) 4/12132- C

8 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B g Fame And Glory - Collou (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr C. Strang Steel Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr Des Kenneally Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Did well switched to fences last season, for all that he was turned over when odds on for a match at Wetherby when last seen 12 months ago. 4-4 over hurdles at this course and resumes on a workable mark, so he’ll be a danger to all if ready to roll TFRHHHHH BHA128

2 JASON THE MILITANT (IRE) (56) 00P-005

10 11-13

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Rock Angel (IRE) Joe Williamson (5)

Mr G. Nicholson Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Peter & Martin Michael Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOne-time very smart hurdler for Henry De Bromhead and while he has made little impact for current yard, there were positives to take from his latest effort at Haydock (shaped better than the distance beaten). Down another 5lb and he needs a second look. TFRHHHHI BHA127

3 BARON DE MIDLETON (IRE) (24) 1P-PP14 C D BF 11 11-12

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

Brian Ellison Racing Club

Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Aidan Aherne Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful sort who won 3 handicap chases last season and returned to form when taking advantage of lower hurdles mark at Market Rasen in January. Came up short in a claiming hurdle at Leicester next time, though, and will probably find one or two too good here, too. TFRHHHII BHA126

4 MATCHLESS (IRE) (54) 13-2126 C

B g Galileo (IRE) - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE)

Mrs Ros Marriott

Br Coolmore

6 11-8

Sean Quinlan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved when winning 9-runner handicap at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) in November and just touched off at Doncaster next time. Didn’t look entirely straightforward when below par on his latest start but definite chance if he puts his best foot forward here. TFRHHHII BHA122

5 I HAVE A VOICE (IRE) (371) 43101U-

5 11-5

B g Vocalised (USA) - Fionnuar (IRE) Derek Fox

Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful Flat winner in Ireland and has reached a similar level over hurdles, resuming winning ways with a fluent round of jumping in 4-runner event at Sandown last January. However, absent since unseating rider in a juvenile event at Haydock the following month. TFRHHIII BHA119

6 HORN CAPE (FR) (29) 241312 CD

7 11-0

Gr g Fame And Glory - Capstone (FR) Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br M.L Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form in recent months, scoring at Sedgefield in November and over this C&D on penultimate start. Didn’t do a great deal wrong when runner-up back at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) last time and likely to give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA114

7 IWA (FR) (31) 1/5261-P

6 10-4

B g Free Port Lux - Anavera (GER) Craig Nichol

Mr Mark Hunter Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

Br Mr Joel Denis Hazelrigg Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser in France but sent off at 100/1 when pulled up in Catterick handicap hurdle on return from long absence for new stable in January. Now tried in a hood TFRHIIII BHA104

2023: STAINSBY GIRL 9 11 4 Mr Kit

Alexander 6-1 (N W Alexander) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Horn Cape (FR), 7-2 Since Day One (IRE), 4-1 Matchless (IRE), 6-1 Jason The Militant (IRE), 7-1 Baron de Midleton (IRE), 10-1 I Have A Voice (IRE), 150-1 Iwa (FR)

SEVENTH RACE 4.35

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

THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (24 wins from 122 runners, 20%) runs INTO THE SUNSET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs RAFFLES WONDER LONGEST TRAVELLER: INTO THE SUNSET trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 165 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

CHUMLEE was most impressive when making a successful handicap debut here last March and, while his only start since was underwhelming, he could strip fitter for it and this isn’t a strong race, so he gets the nod. Into The Sunset is a danger despite the long absence and Melvich Bay warrants consideration.

1-2-3: 1.CHUMLEE (IRE) 2.INTO THE SUNSET (IRE) 3.MELVICH BAY

colours no horse age st lb

1 INTO THE SUNSET (IRE) (546) 5/10351- D 7 12-0

PLAY SMARTER

B g Ask - Try It Again (IRE) Peter Kavanagh (3)

Donald McCain Racing Club

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br J. A. Berry Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORMVIEW 4/1, didn’t need to improve to win 9-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, good)

Off 18 months Returns on the same mark and looks worthy of consideration TFRHHHHI BHA96

2 PURPLE GOWN (IRE) (17) 345

5 11-8

Ch m Teofilo (IRE) - Saintly Hertfield (USA) William Maggs (3)

Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses

Br J. S. Bolger TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat winner who showed more than on hurdling debut when fourth of 13 in a Catterick maiden on penultimate outing Failed to progress further on handicap bow at Sedgefield since, though TFRHHIII BHA90

3 I DOUBT THAT (IRE) (331) 00/0P- 6 11-8

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Mill Point Bruce Lynn

S Mallinson & M Barker Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

Br Norelands Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m Flat winner but he hasn’t offered much over hurdles and he has an 11-month absence to overcome TFRHIIII BHA90

4 SILVER VISION (GB) (29) P00P15 BF

5 11-5

Gr m Muhaarar - Surrealism Edward Austin

K.Mercer & R.Binnie & T.Whyte Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a much-reduced mark when a wide-margin winner of 10-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso in January. Possibly found race coming too soon at Sedgefield since, so could get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA87

5 RAFFLES WONDER (FR) (17) 15-4006 D

Ch g Balko (FR) - Ruthenoise (FR)

Chris Roe and Andrew March

7 11-4

Aaron Anderson

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who has proved too free and hasn’t made an impact as yet over hurdles. Not one to completely write off. TFRHHHII BHA86

6 CHUMLEE (IRE) (41) P//0001-3 CD

9 10-13

B g Recital (FR) - Oceanna Mist (IRE) Patrick Wadge

The Border Racers Sandy Forster, Kelso

Br B. & O. Clooney

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 9-y-o who left his qualifying runs well behind when making a successful handicap debut over C&D last March. Might have needed the run at Kelso 10 months later but remains unexposed and worthy of interest TFRHHHHH BHA81

7 THIS IS BOB (IRE) (25) 0P-550

6 10-9

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Annie Grit (IRE) Charlotte Jones

Susan Corbett Racing

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br A. & M. Mellerick Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form of worth in maiden/novice hurdles and fared no better switched to handicaps at this course 25 days ago. Others make more appeal

TFRHHIII BHA77

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

MISTER SMARTY (GB) (49) 000-600

7 10-7

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Miss Sunflower Alan Doyle

Mr H. L. Thompson Tina Jackson, Loftus

Br Howard Thompson S. M. Thompson Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form shown in 2 bumpers/over hurdles and is hard to make a case for.

9 MELVICH BAY (GB) (22) 523F33

TFRHHIII BHA75

7 10-7

B m Telescope (IRE) - Douryna Joe Williamson

The Dalby Family & Partners

Danny Brooke, Middleham

Br R. W. Russell Danny Brooke Racing, Robertshaw’s Farm Shop

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor but fairly consistent hurdler who showed some encouragement on her first go over fences when third at Catterick 22 days ago. Cheekpiecs applied returned to this discipline TFRHHHHI BHA75

2023: MOONLIGHT GLORY (IRE) 8 11 11 Tom Midgley 11-2 (Mark Walford) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Stewards Note:

I DOUBT THAT: Following its run on 30/3/2023 it was reported that the horse scoped dirty post-race.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Into The Sunset (IRE), 7-2 Melvich Bay (GB), 9-2 Silver Vision (GB), 13-2 Chumlee (IRE), 15-2 Raffles Wonder (FR), 20-1 Purple Gown (IRE), 40-1 Mister Smarty (GB), 66-1 I Doubt That (IRE), This Is Bob (IRE)

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First Race 1.05 - THE BETTING.BET HORSE RACING TIPS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5827 to the winning horse The second to receive £2684, the third £1341 and the fourth £671. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £53 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd. 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. Betting.bet horse racing tips have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 10 entries at £53. - Closed February 19th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4465; Second £2233; Third £1116; Fourth £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22)

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Second Race 1.38 - THE BETTING.BET CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL FREE BETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081 and the fourth £541. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Betting.bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the person responsible for 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. 7 entries at £44. - Closed February 19th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 8lb.

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Third Race 2.08 - THE BETTING.BET 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 6th and pay £50 stake, Confirm by noon, February 19th and pay £350, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd. Penalties, after February 11th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Betting.bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize 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 Betting.bet. 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, 18 at £50, 16 at £400. - Closed February 6th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £31800; Second £15896; Third £7952; Fourth £3976; Fifth £1984; Sixth £992. (Penalty Value £41624) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 2.50 - THE Nagsbet.com £10 FREE BET 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. Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Betting.bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 20 entries at £38. - Closed February 19th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Fifth Race 3.27 - THE igaming.news HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6087 to the winning horse The second to receive £2798, the third £1399 and the fourth £699. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m February 22nd. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Betting.bet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse. 9 entries at £58. - Closed February 19th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4651; Second £2325; Third £1163; Fourth £581. (Penalty Value £6087.51)

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Sixth Race 4.00 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the fifth £324. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m February 22nd. Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Weatherbys have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 10 entries at £53. - Closed February 19th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Seventh Race 4.35 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd Penalties, after February 17th, 2024, 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 21st, 2024, 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 Weatherbys have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize 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 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 13 entries at £30. - Closed February 19th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A

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