IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Abandonment Policy
In the event of a race meeting being abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made. If the meeting is abandoned after the first race but before the third, a 50% refund will be made in the same manner as a full refund If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made. Customers must retain their badges, which are date stamped and numbered, in order to obtain a refund. They must be presented or sent to the Racecourse Office from two days after the meeting Hospitality & Admission Packages are subject to charges if food has been consumed.
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Children
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Emergency Procedures
In the unlikely event that the racecourse has to abandon racing and evacuate buildings please read the following information for your safety. Racecourse management will only take such action if an emergency situation such as a fire or possible bomb threat and at all times decisions will be taken placing public safety as a priority.
In the event that an evacuation is necessary an announcement will be made over the public address system.
Unless otherwise instructed, all customers and staff will be evacuated to the race rail clear of all buildings and cars and not allowed to access car parks or move vehicles This is for public safety and to allow emergency services such as the fire brigade to attend as quickly as possible In the event of the evacuation being averted or it is clear for the public to return to the public buildings a further public announcement will be made If no instructions are given owing to failure of the public address the public should assemble as follows:
a) Premier Enclosure - centre of the course via the horsegate adjacent to the parade ring.
b) Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure - lawn area at the east end of the enclosure.
Upon discovery of a fire you should advise one of the Racecourse or Security Staff who will take the appropriate action. At all times the management and racecourse staff will endeavour to keep the public informed Your co-operation for your safety is appreciated.
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FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
ROBERT McCARTHY (Chief Steward), JAMES VESTEY (Stewards' Panel Chair)
ALAN DEMPSEY, BEN FORD, LAUREN THOMSON
STARTERS
JASON CALLAGHAN
STUART TURNER
JUDGE
DI CLARK
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ED CHINN
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STEVEN POWELL
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DARREN IRVING
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PAUL ELLIOTT
CLERK OF THE COURSE
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RACEDAY
CLERK OF THE COURSE
JANE HEDLEY
GROUNDS MANAGER
MARK RYAN
LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIALS
PAUL ELLIOTT
DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL
MICHAEL SMITH
PAUL ELLIOTT
formguide
previous performances
horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name& birthplace
/ = new season
- = new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form
C = course winner
no.ofdays sincelast ran colour graphic weight st-lb
D = distance winner
CD = course & distance winner
BF = beaten favourite age
3 LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (23*) 132123- CD
Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE)
Mr Trevor Hemmings
8 10-13
Henry Brooke
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 may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet
If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
FIRST RACE 12.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HAWK PONTELAND NOW OPEN MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Menzies (25 wins from 143 runners, 17%) runs LATHAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs LATHAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE GEORDIE GINGE trained by H McMahon, Cousland, 95 miles.
Just 2 face the starter here and recent Wetherby third LATHAN is much preferred to The Geordie Ginge
colours no horse age st lb
1 LATHAN (FR) (14) 63
Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Venerie (FR)
5 11-4
Nathan Moscrop
Mike and Eileen Newbould Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Ecurie Pierre Julienne Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost €90,000 as a 3-y-o and was originally in the care of Dan Skelton (unraced for that yard). Showed more than first time up when third of 9 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, good) 14 day ago and holds obvious claims here TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 THE GEORDIE GINGE (IRE) (14) 3233-64
Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Our Pollyanna (IRE)
Miss H. M. McMahon
Br Cyril O’Hara
6 11-4
Edward Austin (5)
Hannah McMahon, Cousland
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler at best but, having been sold out of Nigel Twiston-Davies yard for just 4,800 gns, he has been well below his best on a couple of starts for new connections TFRHHHII BHA95
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 2 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 2-5 Lathan (FR), 9-4 The Geordie Ginge (IRE)
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS
Owners and Trainers Benefits
• Complimentary tea and coffee – available in the Owners and Trainers bar.
• Complimentary food voucher – redeemable within the Charles Brandling Room situated on the 1st floor of Brandling House
If you need assistance today please speak to our Owners & Trainers liaison, based in the Charles Brandling Room. For more information please visit www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk www.arenaracingcompany.co.uk
1-2-3: 1.LATHAN (FR) 2.THE GEORDIE GINGE (IRE) 3.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
SECOND RACE 12.45
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 149YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HAWKSTONE STOUT AVAILABLE AT THE HAWK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Menzies (25 wins from 143 runners, 17%) runs BALALLY PARK & YOU SOME GIRL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs GRASS’S JET
WEIGHTWATCHER: KAJAKI won off a handicap mark of 107, his rating is now down 14lb to 93.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRASS’S JET trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 170 miles.
A tight-knit handicap in which marginal preference is for JETEYE who can race off the same mark as when a very good recent C&D second and is now taken to get back to winning ways with that form working out well. Kajaki heads the list of dangers on the back of his resurgent Sedgefield third, with You Some Girl, Hostile Hotelier and Grass’s Jet also in the mix.
colours no horse age st lb
1 POLISH (GB) (19) 3P2-FP6 D
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Polygon (USA)
Ladsdoracing
Br Carwell Equities Ltd
9 12-0
Leah Noreci (10)
James Moffatt, Cartmel
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 17 runs since his last win in 2021 and only sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Others appeal more TFRHHIII BHA110
2 STEPS MATCH (IRE) (15) 5013PU D
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Woodfield Dream (IRE)
9 11-12
Conor Rabbitt (5)
Mrs Janet Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
Br Mr J. McCauley
L.I.P. Construction Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways over hurdles at Perth in September but made mistakes before unseated rider a circuit out over C&D 15 days ago. Needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA108
3 HOSTILE HOTELIER (IRE) (18) 21P-334 BF
B g Doyen (IRE) - Fairyconomy (IRE)
6 Bit Racing
6 11-11
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Michael G Daly PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who wasn’t disgraced when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Much respected back over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA107
4 BALALLY PARK (IRE) (51) 0450-06
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Endless Moments (IRE)
Miss Maria D. Myco
5 11-6
Ross Chapman
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Pate Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest ex-Irish maiden hurdler. Only sixth of 9 in 2m4f Perth handicap for his new yard so more is required with headgear back on TFRHHIII BHA102
5 JETEYE (IRE) (15) 010042
Br g Jet Away - Shuil Sionnach (IRE)
Tor Side Racing
7 11-3
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Mrs Juliet Brown Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Hexham in June and in good order since, second of 7 over C&D 15 days ago. That form has been franked so he’s a player TFRHHHHH BHA99
6 GRASS’S JET (IRE) (18) 4504-00
Br g Jet Away - Emily’s Belle (IRE)
Mr Malcolm B. Jones
7 10-13
Craig Nichol
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Ms Emily Cullen Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Thomas Gallagher. Yet to fire for his current yard, tenth in handicap hurdle at Ayr 18 days ago. Handily weighted but he needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHHII BHA95
7 JIMLI’S ISLAND (GB) (15) 40-1122 D
8 10-12
B g Trans Island - Queen of Diamonds (IRE) Nathan Moscrop Girsonfield Racing Club
Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Br T. C. Dawson Finnies Heavy Haulage
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a brace of Perth handicaps and a good second of 7 in 23f handicap here 15 days ago. Must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA94
1-2-3: 1.JETEYE (IRE) 2.KAJAKI (IRE) 3.YOU SOME GIRL (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
KAJAKI (IRE) (53) 00-0453
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - No Quest (IRE)
11 10-11
Danny McMenamin
Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good) 53 days ago. In the mix with cheekpieces refitted.
9 YOU SOME GIRL (IRE) (20) 62-3332 BF
B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Kallisti (IRE)
Exors of the late Mr John Wade
TFRHHHHI BHA93
7 10-2
Charlie Maggs (7)
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Michael Ward Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW Posted a good second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (25.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Hood back on and ought to be in the shake-up despite her losing run. TFRHHHII BHA84
10 EBENDI (IRE) (10) 3043-5F
Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Ebalista (IRE)
Mr Andy Wilson
Br His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
7 10-2
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Andrew Wilson, Orton
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat performer for Joseph O’Brien Below that form over hurdles for his current yard and when back on the level at Redcar ten days ago. 5lb out of the handicap too. TFRHHIII BHA79
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Jeteye (IRE), 9-2 Jimli’s Island (GB), 6-1 Hostile Hotelier (IRE), You Some Girl (IRE), 9-1 Kajaki (IRE), 14-1 Grass’s Jet (IRE), 22-1 Polish (GB), Steps Match (IRE), 33-1 Balally Park (IRE), Ebendi (IRE)
CHECK YOUR TICKETS
Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket All tickets will remain valid for one month.
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT NEWCASTLE
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk
THIRD RACE 1.20
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SIGN LEAD YOUR HORSE TO WATER 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A M Thomson (15 wins from 90 runners, 17%) runs BENSON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & S Quinn (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs IMPERIAL MERLIN LONGEST TRAVELLERS: AUTUMN RETURN trained by R Jefferson, IMPERIAL MERLIN trained by J & S Quinn, both Malton, 90 miles.
AUTUMN RETURN got off to the perfect start over fences at Perth only to suffer a leg cut at Uttoxeter last time and this likeable mare is worth siding with to bounce back in style Coqolino comes here in very good nick and rates a big threat.
1 BENSON (GB) (34) 4000-P4 D
9 11-10
B g Beat Hollow - Karla June Ryan Mania Mr Ken McGarrity Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw Br Netherfield House Stud Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWGained his sixth win over hurdles at Musselburgh (19.8f) on New Year’s Day but he has finished well held on his last 5 starts, reverted to fences when fourth of 7 at Hexham on return last time. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA129
2 IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE) (118) 1/53FP-5 C
B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Silver Charmer
7 11-5
Craig Nichol
Imperial Racing & Mr John Blackburn John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br Boardsmill Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful hurdler who wasn’t disgraced when fifth of 12 in 22f Cartmel handicap in July Only second run over fences when fell second last (yet to be asked for effort) in February so no forlorn hope back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA124
3 COQOLINO (FR) (34)
4-50P22
B g French Fifteen (FR) - Classic Angel (GER)
Mr John P. McManus
Br S.A.R.L. Haras Du Logis Saint Germain
9 11-1
Kevin Brogan
Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now 14 runs since his last win in 2021 but he is knocking on the door, second of 11 in handicap chase at Hexham (20.1f, soft) 34 days ago. Holds very good claims. TFRHHHHI BHA120
4 AUTUMN RETURN (IRE) (28) 1230-15 D
B m Fame And Glory - Fedaia (IRE)
Drew & Ailsa Russell
7 11-0
Brian Hughes
Ruth Jefferson, Malton
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Tote TIMEFORMVIEWMost likeable hurdler who got off the mark at the first attempt in this sphere at Perth in September Beat only one at Uttoxeter following month (reportedly suffered leg cut) but well worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA119
2023: CRUZ CONTROL (FR) 6 11 10 Stan Sheppard 5-4 (Tom Lacey) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.
Stewards Note:
AUTUMN RETURN: Following its run on 18/10/2024 it was reported that the horse sustained a wound to right-fore.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Coqolino (FR), 11-4 Imperial Merlin (IRE), 9-2 Autumn Return (IRE), 6-1 Benson (GB)
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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FOURTH RACE 1.55
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE FOLLOW THEHAWKPONTELAND ON INSTAGRAM
MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons 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 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (16 wins from 139 runners, 12%) runs STARLYTE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs KAY TARA TARA LONGEST TRAVELLER: KAY TARA TARA trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 170 miles.
FROMHERETOETERNITY is thriving for current connections and is well fancied to complete the hat-trick with the potential for even more improvement. Fellow last-time-out winner Starlyte is a threat and Kay Tara Tara can play a part if stepping forward from her stable debut.
colours no horse age st lb
1 FROMHERETOETERNITY (IRE) (7)
B m Doyen (IRE) - Entertain Me
A. C. O’Keeffe
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLooks highly progressive since joining this yard, landing a handicap at Worcester before easily following up in a novice at Hexham 7 days ago. Clearly the one to beat in the hat-trick bid TFRHHHHH BHA105 (+10)
2 MICKS JET (IRE) (191) 3431P-P D
Ch m Jet Away - Miss Superior (IRE)
North South Flyers Syndicate
Br Mr Jamie Reck
6 11-13
Brian Hughes
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd, Hall & Sykes
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who made steady progress over hurdles prior to landing the odds in Musselburgh maiden (19.8f, soft) in February. Tame efforts subsequently but starts handicaps on a potentially lenient mark back from 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA111
3 SEE A STRIDE (IRE) (34) 0/030P-4
B m Notnowcato - Steel Glory (IRE)
Susan Corbett Racing
7 11-7
Nathan Moscrop
Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Br Michael Regan Finnies Heavy Haulage
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who broke blood vessel when pulled up in handicap at Ballinrobe (22.4f) on final outing for Gordon Elliott. Little encouragement on stable debut in novice at Hexham a month ago. TFRHHIII BHA105
4 KAY TARA TARA (GB) (14) 322P-05 D
B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE)
6 11-6
Craig Nichol IBT Racing Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Netherfield House Stud Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended her time with Alan King under a cloud but started life for this yard on a more positive note when fifth at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago. Claims if she can build on that TFRHHHII BHA104
5 STARLYTE (IRE) (6) 2PPP21 CD
B m Sir Percy - Virevolle (FR)
7 11-2 (in 7lb ex)
Derek Fox
Mr Allan A. Grant Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Ringfort Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked rejuvenated on her last couple of starts, scoring with plenty in hand at Kelso 6 days ago. Past C&D winner who should go well under a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA93 (+6)
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Fromheretoeternity (IRE), 9-4 Starlyte (IRE), 11-2 Kay Tara Tara (GB), 12-1 Micks Jet (IRE), 25-1 See A Stride (IRE)
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
FIFTH RACE 2.30
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
HAWK PONTELAND NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE
CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D McCain (26 wins from 130 runners, 20%) runs HOME SWEET HIGHWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Todhunter (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs KINGOFTHEGAME LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOME SWEET HIGHWAY trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 174 miles.
KINGOFTHEGAME looked ahead of this mark when finishing well into third at Kelso last time and most of his rivals have something to prove, so he’s the obvious choice to take this Home Sweet Highway is probably the main danger from a handicapping perspective but needs to step up on his last couple of efforts
1 HOME SWEET HIGHWAY (IRE) (22) 621433 D 7 12-0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dancing Bird (IRE) Brian Hughes Fine Claret Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Christopher Maye
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed previous promise over hurdles when off the mark at Bangor (23f) in June. Not a convincing chaser as yet, below form on his last couple of starts, but he is on a feasible mark TFRHHHII BHA96
2 HEY BROTHER (FR) (42) 360-52P
7 11-11
B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Mick Maya (FR) Lorcan Murtagh
Mrs Sue Murtagh Barry Murtagh, Carlisle
Br Mme Gaelle Albert
TIMEFORMVIEW First run since leaving Jedd O’Keeffe when 100/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, good) 42 days ago, not fluent again 5 out. Plenty to prove on the back of that TFRHHIII BHA93
3 GREAT BALLINBORIS (FR)
B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Rotswana (FR)
(189) 0/60/34-P
8 11-0
Conor O’Farrell
Mr John Burnett Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Mr Remy Buchot J & J Burnett Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to make an impact over hurdles and not much better over fences. Handicapper has given him a chance and he’s tongue tied/up in trip after 6 months off. TFRHHIII BHA82
4 KINGOFTHEGAME (IRE) (20) 3/046-43
6 10-13
B g Kingston Hill - Sand Lady Sean Quinlan Murphy’s Law Partnership Martin Todhunter, Penrith
Br John Paul Condron Tote TIMEFORMVIEWEx-pointer who, following a quick switch to chasing, has shown encouragement the last twice, notably when a strong-finishing third at Kelso 20 days ago. Likely to open his account upped in trip TFRHHHHH BHA81
5
HALFWAY HOUSE LAD
B g Recharge (IRE) - Pezula
(GB) (181) 243P-26 5 10-4
Peter Kavanagh (3) Halfway House Syndicate
Br Mrs J Weston
Maurice Barnes, Brampton
Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Still looking for first success and wasn’t on his game when sixth at Bangor 6 months ago. Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA72
2023: GOODOLDBILL 7 10 5 Ross Chapman 33-1 (Jane Walton) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Stewards Note: GREAT BALLINBORIS: Following its run on 10/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Kingofthegame (IRE), 7-2 Home Sweet Highway (IRE), 8-1 Halfway House Lad (GB), 9-1 Great Ballinboris (FR), 22-1 Hey Brother (FR)
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SIXTH RACE 3.05
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M190YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE JOIN US ON NEW YEAR’S DAY “JUNIOR” OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Menzies (25 wins from 143 runners, 17%) runs POPPYS ON FIRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs HUNTERS SPRING LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAHPENNY trained by R M Smith, Galston, 154 miles.
RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
Lucinda Russell and Conner McCann combined to win this with a debutante last year and they can repeat the trick with HUNTERS SPRING, who is one of the few in the field with a NH pedigree. Krugerrand offered limited encouragement when fifth in a Ludlow bumper last week, but he can provide most resistance to the selection, with One More Bottle rounding off the shortlist 1-2-3:
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1 KRUGERRAND (IRE) (8) 5 11-2
B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Princesse de San (IRE)
Mr N. Tinkler
Jamie Hamilton
Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Br Princesse de San Partnership Alexanders York
TIMEFORMVIEWTen Sovereigns gelding who offered limited encouragement when fifth of 7 in bumper at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) last week, outpaced from early in straight Should’ve learnt a good deal from that so is fancied to take a step forward. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 ONE MORE BOTTLE (GB) (-) 11-2
B g Mukhadram - Lady Tabitha (IRE)
Sean Quinlan
Mr Gordon Bulloch Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Saxtead Livestock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Mukhadram gelding Brother to 7f/1m winner Alotabottle and half-brother to 4 winners. Dam ran once on Flat Worth a second look on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
3 HUNTERS SPRING (GB) (-)
B f Nayef (USA) - Last Supper
Mr R. Gibbons
10-9
Conner McCann (7)
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Robert Gibbons Edinburgh Real Ale Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWNayef filly. Sister to 1 1/4m winner Stockbridge Tap and half-sister to 7f/1m winner Thewaytothestars. Dam (h127) 2m hurdle winner, also 11f winner on Flat Yard/jockey won this last year and she’s a likely sort on debut TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 MAHPENNY (GB) (-)
B f Mahsoob - Pennywell (IRE)
10-9
Ben Smith (7) West Loudoun Racing Club R. Mike Smith, Galston
Br D. Dunbar, R. Binnie & P. Spence
TIMEFORM VIEW Mahsoob filly. Dam fair hurdler (23f winner). Market check advisable.
5 POPPYS ON FIRE (GB) (6) 0
B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Carnachy (IRE)
HOLMFIRTH RACING
TFRHHHII BHA-
10-9
Aaron Anderson (5)
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br St Albans Bloodstock Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds, J S Landscapes
TIMEFORMVIEWGleneagles filly who was a cheap purchase given her good Flat pedigree and achieved nothing when tailed-off last of 8 in bumper at Aintree (17f, good) last week. Will need to leave that well behind TFRHHIII BHA2023: SHE’S NOTJOEKING 3 10 2 Conner McCann 8-1 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Hunters Spring (GB), 9-4 Krugerrand (IRE), 15-2 Mahpenny (GB), 17-2 One More Bottle (GB), 20-1 Poppys On Fire (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.10 - THE HAWK PONTELAND NOW OPEN MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse and £1871 to the second. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 9th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Hawk Ponteland has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with a cash prize. 17 entries at £38. - Closed November 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3110; Second £1555. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 0 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.45 - THE HAWKSTONE STOUT AVAILABLE AT THE HAWK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze 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. November 13th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Hawk has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. 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 Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 16 entries, 1 at £7 and 15 at £38. - Closed November 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.20 - THE SIGN LEAD YOUR HORSE TO WATER 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 13th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Sign Lead will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 10 entries at £58. - Closed November 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591. (Penalty Value £6178.77)
SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.55 - THE FOLLOW THEHAWKPONTELAND ON INSTAGRAM MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Lady Buttons 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 three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 13th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Hawk Pub will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Lady Buttons Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. 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 Lady Buttons Series Qualifier 11 entries at £38.Closed November 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Fifth Race 2.30 - THE HAWK PONTELAND NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 9th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 13th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Hawk Pub will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 10 entries at £30. - Closed November9th,2024.OwnersPrizeMoney Winner£2484;Second£1242;Third£621;Fourth£311;Fifth£155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
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Sixth Race 3.05 - THE JOIN US ON NEW YEAR’S DAY “JUNIOR” OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for three yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, November 9th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 13th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 12 entries at £22.Closed November 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.
