Newcastle - 2025-01-16 - O_FINAL PLAN by Arena Racing Company

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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

Admissions

Premier Enclosure: Offering superb viewing, admission into the premier enclosure gives you access to all public areas of the racecourse including Brandling House and Colonel Porters Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure: Admission to the Parade Ring and main betting hall, this enclosure has a wide variety of food outlets. For information on group discounts, packages and Festival Race Meetings please call the racecourse office on 0191 2362020 or log on to www. newcastle-racecourse.co.uk

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The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing. The Management accepts no liability whatsoever for bodily injury or loss or damage to property, no matter how caused.

BBQ’s & Picnics

BBQs are not permitted; however, you are quite welcome to bring a picnic into the designated area of the Grandstand Enclosure.

Children

In the interest of safety and security, a maximum of three children per adult can be admitted free of charge to Newcastle Racecourse. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times

Disabled Viewing Area

A disabled viewing area is located in front of the Parade Ring facing the 2nd horse unsaddling area. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions or require any further information.

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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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Photography

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Safety and Comfort

In the interests of safety, and for the comfort of others, racegoers will not be permitted to take glasses outside the bar areas and other serving points. All drinks need to be put into plastic receptacles before exiting the bar areas Racegoers are also reminded that they are not permitted to bring alcohol into the Racecourse No dogs are allowed on the Racecourse or into the enclosures with the exception of guide dogs.

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THURSDAY 16 JANUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward), MRS F.A. CLARK (Stewards' Panel Chair)

PHILIPPA HARDY, ROBERT MCCARTHY, SARAH RUSSELL, LAUREN THOMSON

STARTERS

JASON CALLAGHAN

RYAN COLLEY

JUDGE

NICK HARGREAVE

CLERK OF THE SCALES

WAYNE BURNELL

VETERINARY OFFICER

ARTHUR KIDD

VETERINARY SURGEONS

LESLEY BARWISE-MUNRO

SALLY BOOTH

EUAN HAMMERSEY

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr PETER EVANS

Dr BRUCE MCLAIN

Dr ANDY RAMSHAW

NURSE

CRAIG ORD

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

RACHEL KIRTLEY

DAVID COOK

GRAHAM GRAY

COMMENTATOR

JOHN BLANCE

BETTING RING MANAGER

DARREN IRVING

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PAUL ELLIOTT

RACEDAY

CLERK OF THE COURSE

JANE HEDLEY

GROUNDS MANAGER

MARK RYAN

LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

PAUL ELLIOTT

DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIALS

MICHAEL SMITH

PAUL ELLIOTT

Trueshan - the winner of the 2022 Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Handicap

Owners silks graphic

Horse’s name& birthplace

Horse’s saddlecloth number

No.ofdays sincelastran

Formguide-previous performances: / =new season, - = new year, Bold type shows All-Weather form

C = course winner, D = distance winner

CD = course & distance winner

BF = beaten favourite

weight st-lb age draw

1 TRUESHAN (FR) (80) 26111-1 D 6 10-8 (10)

B g Planteur (IRE) - Shao Line (FR)

SINGULA PARTNERSHIP

Hollie Doyle

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Mr Didier Blot Hare Group Ltd Br

TIMEFORMVIEW Established himself as the best stayer in Europe last year, winning Goodwood Cup, Cadran at Longchamp and Long Distance Cup at Ascot. Took Nottingham Listed race on return but asking an awful lot of him to defy a mark of 120. TFR HHHII BHA 120

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.

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

THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (27 wins from 147 runners, 18%) runs ALWAYS A REASON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs ALWAYS A REASON LONGEST TRAVELLER: BEAU QUALI trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 201 miles.

Having finished runner-up on 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles so far, BEAU QUALI looks to have been found a good opportunity to open his account at the expense of Broderick, who failed to justify strong support at Sedgefield on Boxing Day but did pull a long way clear of the third. Kids Say Lastgojoe got off the mark second time up in a Catterick bumper a couple of months ago and he can edge out Famous Liss for the bronze medal

colours no horse age st lb

1 ALWAYS A REASON (IRE) (18) P331-04

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Gaye Annie (IRE)

Miss Maria D Myco & John Johnson

6 11-8

Ross Chapman

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Mrs Stephanie Metcalfe Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORMVIEW Off mark in Irish points at ﬁfth attempt last April and looks a handicap project judged on both efforts over hurdles last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 BEAU QUALI (FR) (21) 2-242 BF 5 11-8

B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Qualita (GER)

Mrs Susan Carsberg

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mme Nicole Malatier Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a juvenile hurdle in France last March (sole start for David Cottin) and has ﬁlled the same position on 2 of 3 starts for his current yard, latest in novice at Kempton (16f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Every chance he can go one better here TFRHHHHH BHA118

3 BIG STORM BREWING (GB) (20) 0066

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Bannow Storm (IRE)

6 11-8

Derek Fox

Mr Paul L. Drinkwater Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Br Kennie Little AKV Group Ltd, D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to beat a rival only start in bumpers and well held in 3 novice hurdles last month. He’ll be of more appeal in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 BOLD JURY (IRE) (27) 4F-36

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Kalema (GER)

5 11-8

Ryan Mania

Mr A. Barker Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

Br M. Cave & S. Lanigan O’Keeffe

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheap purchase who was placed on his last 3 starts in points and showed a bit when sixth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) on NH debut last month. Needs to build on that now. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 BRODERICK (IRE) (21) 4-0302 BF

Br g Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Highland Breeze (IRE)

A. C. O’Keeffe

5 11-8

Sean Quinlan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mrs Rhona McCooey PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressing over hurdles and while he failed to justify strong support when runner-up in maiden at Sedgeﬁeld (16.8f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago, he did come a long way clear with the winner However, he didn’t look the most willing that day but certainly worth another chance TFRHHHHI BHA113

6 BUZZ ICECLEAR (IRE) (74) 56

Ch g Sea Moon - Victoria Says (IRE)

5 11-8

Jamie Hamilton Racing to Proﬁt Syndicate & G Walford Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe

TIMEFORMVIEWSea Moon gelding Dam, modest hurdler (stayed 23f), from family of useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 25f) Wounded Warrior. Unplaced both starts in Irish points (latest Nov 3) TFRHHIII BHA-

7 DOUBLE DIGITS (GB) (438) 21/F- 7 11-8

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Singing Bird (IRE) Danny McMenamin

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br Elwick Stud Hamilton

TIMEFORM VIEW Mastercraftsman gelding Half-brother to fair hurdler Proton. Dam 7f winner Successful on second of 3 starts in Irish points, leading when fell 3 out next time (Nov 2023) Worth a market check on Rules bow. TFRHHHII BHA-

1-2-3: 1.BEAU QUALI (FR) 2.BRODERICK (IRE) 3.KIDS SAY LASTGOJOE (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

FAMOUS LISS

(IRE) (14) 0426F5

B g Famous Name - Liss Agragh (IRE)

BBS PARTNERSHIP

7 11-8

Sam Coltherd

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br N. Flynn Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEWFair form on third start when runner-up in a Hexham novice (16.2f) in June No impact on both handicaps starts in October (fell on second occasion) but attracted the attention of the stewards when a tenderly handled ﬁfth in an Ayr maiden a fortnight ago (supposed breathing issue) Interesting TFRHHHII BHA107

9 KIDS SAY LASTGOJOE

Ch g Balko (FR) - Daya Win (FR)

(FR) (55) 41 5 11-8

Brian Hughes

Mr Joe Buzzeo Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Emmanuel Rocton, Bruno Bertin & Alsin Co Newcastle Flooring Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBalkogeldingwhoshowedbeneﬁtofhisinitialexperienceandsettledbetterriddenfromthefrontwhenwinning5-runnerbumperatCatterick (15.7f, good to ﬁrm) just under 8 weeks ago. Should be up to making his mark now hurdling with Brian Hughes retaining the ride TFRHHHHI BHA-

10 TEAM ENDEAVOUR (GB) (469)

B g Bated Breath - Olympic Medal

Mrs Allison Stamper

Br Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds

6 11-8

Theo Gillard

Barry Murtagh, Carlisle

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on Flat (stays 2m), good efforts when runner-up last 2 starts in the autumn 2023. Sold from Ian Williams 8,000 gns since and a watching brief is advised returning from a lengthy absence sent hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

11 ZEPHLYN (IRE) (26) 64 6 11-8

B g Iffraaj - Taqdees (IRE)

Craig Nichol

The Farming Boys Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair on Flat and looks a handicap project judged on both efforts over timber so far. Arrives ﬁt from a close ﬁfth of 11 at Newcastle (16.2f) on the level last month and market support should be noted. TFRHHIII BHA-

12 VIOLETA (IRE) (14) 6

B m Kodiac - Welsh Anthem

Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford

Br Luke & Adam Morgan

5 11-1

Richie McLernon

Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden handicapper on Flat who offered nothing on hurdling debut at Musselburgh on penultimate start. Again below form back on the level at Newcastle (10.2f) since and can only be watched. TFRHHIII BHA-

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11.

Stewards Note:

FAMOUS LISS: Following its run on 2/1/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Beau Quali (FR), 11-4 Broderick (IRE), 11-2 Kids Say Lastgojoe (FR), 9-1 Famous Liss (IRE), 20-1 Double Digits (GB), 33-1 Bold Jury (IRE), Buzz Iceclear (IRE), Team Endeavour (GB), 40-1 Always A Reason (IRE), Zephlyn (IRE), 100-1 Big Storm Brewing (GB), 150-1 Violeta (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 12.25

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

THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (27 wins from 147 runners, 18%) runs SNAPAUDACIAHEROS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (8 wins from 27 runners, 30%) runs BLAZER TWO LONGEST TRAVELLER: QUEENS WISH trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 201 miles.

An ordinary-looking maiden and the one who stands out is QUEENS WISH, who transferred to Dan Skelton’s yard for €140,000 after winning her sole outing in Irish points She can get her Rules career off to the perfect start, with Forsa Bay and Clondaw Fame the pair fancied to give her most to do

1 BLAZER TWO (GB) (21) 4

7 11-8

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Tamara Moon (IRE) Patrick Wadge Mrs Bettine Evans Lucinda Russell, Kinross Br Highclere Stud

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModest handicapper at best on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) who ran to a similar level sent hurdling in a ﬁrst-time tongue strap after 10 weeks off (had breathing operation) when fourth in 5-runner affair at Market Rasen (16.6f) 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 CLONDAW FAME (IRE) (64) 444//-2

B g Fame And Glory - Aguida (FR)

Mr N. M. L. Ewart

8 11-8

Ryan Mania

James Ewart, Langholm

Br Parkville Stud Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWFinished fourth in 3 Irish points and having undergone a breathing operation ahead of his belated Rules debut, showed ability while looking a tricky ride with a hood ﬁtted when second of 7 in 2m novice at Ayr in November Place claims again. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 FARMER JIMMY

(GB) (20) 3-605

Ch g Mondialiste (IRE) - Viva Victoria

J Scarrow, I Barker & S Turner

5 11-8

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Miss S. J. Turner Cube3 Construction Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Type to do better at longer trips in handicaps after this run. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 FOLLOW THE LEADER (IRE) (21) P-0

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Vinorine (FR)

6 11-8

Sam Coltherd

Mr Anthony Ross John Wainwright, Malton

Br Patrick Cronin

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up sole start in points and jumped none too ﬂuently when well held on Sedgeﬁeld hurdling debut 3 weeks ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

5 FORSA BAY (IRE) (33) 0-04

5 11-8

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Flowers On Sunday (IRE) Brian Hughes

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

Br Oliver Loughlin

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than on hurdling debut when fourth of 8 in novice at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) 33 days ago, not knocked about. May do better still

6 MARQUEE LIGHTS (IRE) (19) PP

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Sunlight (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 11-8

Joe Williamson (3)

Mr Dave Carter Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br E. Keyes & J. O’Gorman Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in 2 maiden hurdles and easily passed over.

7 ROGUE SEA (GB) (204)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tarfasha (IRE)

Dermot Hanaﬁn and Stan Kaznowski

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TFRHIIII BHA-

5 11-8

Sean Quinlan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful at best on Flat (stays 11f), well held in handicaps both starts in 2024. Still of some interest on hurdle debut Hooded.

TFRHHHII BHA-

1-2-3: 1.QUEENS WISH (IRE) 2.FORSA BAY (IRE) 3.CLONDAW FAME (IRE)

KEY Owner

Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 ISABEL DE CLARE (GB)

(21) 5-65

Br m Passing Glance - Flutter Bye (IRE)

Keep The Faith Partnership

5 11-1

Joshua Thompson (7)

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mill House Stud Wilcocks Contractors Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed more than in a pair of bumpers when ﬁfth of 10 in maiden hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, soft, 100/1) on debut in this sphere 21 days ago. That form is just about the best on offer but the drop back in trip isn’t sure to suit. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 JOTO

(GB) (27) 6450

B m Dragon Dancer - McGregor’s Cottage (IRE)

Mrs D W. Davenport

Br Mrs D W Davenport & Mr D Obank

5 11-1

Danny McMenamin

Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

TIMEFORM VIEW Is seemingly being brought along with handicaps in mind and needs this for a mark. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 QUEENS WISH (IRE)

(264) 1-

B m Shantou (USA) - Tango Lady (IRE)

Mr Alan Rogers

6 11-1

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br The Stone Family Syndicate Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEWShantou mare who was bought for €140,000 after winning sole outing in Irish points and is a half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner/smart chaser Potters Point and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Slanelough, probably stays 3m Makes plenty of appeal in a winnable-looking race TFRHHHHH BHA-

11 SNAPAUDACIAHEROS (IRE) (19) 4230

B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Pedisnap (IRE)

Weight, Howe & Oliver

5 11-1

Nathan Moscrop

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br J.P. Farrell Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form when making the frame all 3 outings in bumpers and made an inauspicious start over hurdles ﬁtted with a hood at Catterick the previous month. TFRHHIII BHA-

2024:(See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 4, 6, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

BLAZER TWO: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Queens Wish (IRE), 5-1 Clondaw Fame (IRE), 11-2 Isabel de Clare (GB), 13-2 Forsa Bay (IRE), 7-1 Rogue Sea (GB), 16-1 Blazer Two (GB), 33-1 Farmer Jimmy (GB), 66-1 Snapaudaciaheros (IRE), 80-1 Joto (GB), 150-1 Follow The Leader (IRE), 200-1 Marquee Lights (IRE)

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• 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

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

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MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (25 wins from 129 runners, 19%) runs MIAMI STEVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (8 wins from 27 runners, 30%) runs KING OF ANSWERS LONGEST TRAVELLER: FRENCH EMPEROR trained by N Martin, Minehead, 354 miles.

JUVENTUS DE BRION stands out on form and shaped better than the result when runner-up at Chepstow last time, so he’s hard to take on here. Benmore has more to offer and French Emperor isn’t without hope.

colours no horse age st lb

1 BENMORE (IRE) (31) 22

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - China Reel (IRE)

5 11-10

Brian Hughes

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

Br Legends Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Made a positive start in a bumper and backed it up despite jumping poorly when second in a novice at Southwell on hurdling debut Should be better for that experience and is bred to stay the longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 FRENCH EMPEROR (FR) (32) 3-33 5 11-10

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Modigliana (FR)

Sean Houlihan

Bradley Partnership Nicky Martin, Minehead

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant

TIMEFORMVIEW£76,000 recruit from the Irish pointing ﬁeld who offered plenty to work on when third in a 2m Lingﬁeld novice on his hurdle debut Not disgraced when third at Windsor next time and longer trip could help TFRHHHII BHA108

3 FRONTIER FORCE (GB) (30) 050

B g Frontiersman - Force In The Wings (IRE)

5 11-10

Tom Midgley (3) Hedley, Little & Tomkins

Peter Niven, Malton

Br Mr Tom Hayes P D Niven Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in 2 bumpers and on Catterick hurdle debut. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 JUVENTUS DE BRION (FR) (79) 33-F2 BF 6 11-10

B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Reunion A Brion (FR)

Mr T. C. McKeever

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br MR G. Chaignon & Mr J. P. Vallee Lambert Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWPromising type Evens, respectable second of 13 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 79 days ago, ﬁnishing with running left. Sets a clear standard on the pick of his efforts and should take all the beating in a ﬁrst-time tongue strap. TFRHHHHH BHA120

5 KING OF ANSWERS (IRE) (470) 623- 6 11-10

Br g Malinas (GER) - Queen of Questions (IRE)

Derek Fox Claymore Racing - King Of Answers

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Denis Hoban Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Claymore Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up in a point and showed something to work on when third in a bumper at Bangor 15 months ago. Not seen since but step up in trip is in his favour switched to hurdling TFRHHHII BHA-

MIAMI STEVE

(IRE) (42) 63-04 6 11-10

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Hot On Her Heels (IRE)

Mr Jon Glews

Br Kenneth Parkhill

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWStepped up on previous efforts when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) 42 days ago. Will need to do better again if he’s to make his presence felt in this, though TFRHHIII BHA-

7 NORAH’S LEGACY (IRE) (15) 552 5 11-10

B g Yeats (IRE) - Lady Chloe Joe Williamson (3) The Norah’s Legacy Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Philip Kirby Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a stayer in a couple of bumpers and was helped by longer trip when runner-up in a Catterick novice on hurdling debut This demands more, however. TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 THE GRAY GHOST (IRE)

(74) 00140 BF 6 11-10

Gr g Doyen (IRE) - La Reine Chic (FR)

Liam Harrison

The Menzies Family Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Br Mr Kevin Conaty

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish bumper winner who was a fair fourth on his 19.5f Huntingdon hurdle debut in October. Shaped as if amiss back there last time so needs to get on track. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 ALLTHEROADRUNNING

(GB) (369) 3//6P- 7 11-3

B m Telescope (IRE) - Becky B Ryan Mania

Mr J. P. L. Ewart James Ewart, Langholm

Br Shade Oak Stud Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £48,000 after ﬁnishing third in a point in April 2022 but hasn’t got to the track much under Rules and failed to see her races out in bumpers. Off another year ahead of this hurdling debut TFRHIIII BHA-

10 WORTH THE WALK (IRE)

(36) 2/4/321-6

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Bobs Worth (IRE)

8 11-3

Conor O’Farrell

Mr Phil Ellerby Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br William J. Noonan Northern Accountants

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a point but didn’t offer much at Hexham last month on hurdling bow. TFRHIIII BHA-

2024: YOUNG JACK (IRE) 6 11 10 Danny McMenamin 4-5 (Chris Grant) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 8, 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4, 9. Stewards Note: THE GRAY GHOST: Following its run on 3/11/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. ALLTHEROADRUNNING: Following its run on 13/1/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Juventus de Brion (FR), 5-1 Benmore (IRE), 8-1 French Emperor (FR), 10-1 King of Answers (IRE), 14-1 The Gray Ghost (IRE), 18-1 Norah’s Legacy (IRE), 28-1 Miami Steve (IRE), 66-1 Alltheroadrunning (GB), Worth The Walk (IRE), 150-1 Frontier Force (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 1.35

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

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Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (18 wins from 138 runners, 13%) runs RATTLING ROAD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (8 wins from 27 runners, 30%) runs RATTLING ROAD

LONGEST TRAVELLER: A MOMENTS MADNESS trained by W Greatrex, Upper Lambourn, 284 miles.

RATTLING ROAD is a typically big, imposing sort from the Lucinda Russell stable and he jumped accurately when running out a ready winner at Hexham last time, so he’s an obvious choice to defy a rise. Reilly is a big danger from a handicapping perspective and A Moments Madness looks an interesting chasing debutant.

ROAD (IRE) 2.REILLY (IRE) 3.A MOMENTS MADNESS (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 COQOLINO (FR) (39) 50P223

B g French Fifteen (FR) - Classic Angel (GER)

10 12-0

Richie McLernon Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br S.A.R.L. Haras Du Logis Saint Germain

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 15 runs since his last win in 2021 but he has been holding his form well lately Should be involved once more if his jumping holds up TFRHHHII BHA120

2

QUICK SHARPENER (IRE) (90) 55101/-P

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Flaming Flower (IRE)

8 11-7

Charlie Hammond Foxtrot Racing Quick Sharpener Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Richard O’Connor Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner and dual scorer over hurdles in 2022/23 Disappointing back from an absence when pulled up on chasing debut at Uttoxeter but may come on for it. TFRHHHII BHA113

RATTLING ROAD

(IRE) (36) 5534-41 D

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Rossa Parks (IRE)

8 11-5

Derek Fox

Misses P & F Simpson Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br G Aherne Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon an Irish point in April 2022 and left previous efforts behind when scoring impressively on only his second chase outing at Hexham last time More to come and boasts leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA111

4 A MOMENTS MADNESS

(IRE) (28) 2-4C3

B g Conduit (IRE) - Miss Sarenne (FR)

6 11-3

Henry Brooke Million in Mind Partnership Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Hugh Suffern Bloodstock Goffs UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points last February and fair form when reaching the frame in novice hurdles at Wetherby and Ffos Las towards the end of 2024 Switches to fences for this handicap debut TFRHHHHI BHA109

REILLY

(IRE) (32) 41/264/-5 D

B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE)

9 11-2

Harry Skelton

Mr John J Reilly Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Oliver Loughlin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner over hurdles who showed better form on his ﬁrst go at chasing. Yet to match it but looked as good as ever before absence told returning from 22 months off at Windsor last time Cheekpieces back on and has been given a big chance by the handicapper. TFRHHHHI BHA108

6 LEADING FORCE (IRE) (38) 6-12004

8 11-2

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Good Looking Woman (IRE) Ryan Mania

D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Br Oliver Loughlin North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORMVIEWOff 4 months/had wind op before a creditable fourth of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Likely player dropped 2lb with that run under his belt. TFRHHHHI BHA108

7 HALPHA SOLEIL (FR) (36) 462-410 D

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Toi Et Le Soleil (FR)

8 10-10

Emma Smith-Chaston (3) T I S Partnership Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br S.C.E.A. de La Perrigne, D. Powell, V. R

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked better than ever when winning over hurdles at Hexham in June Probably needed the run in a handicap there on chase debut last month, so should build on it. TFRHHHII BHA102

1-2-3: 1.RATTLING

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8

LEITRIM CHIEF (IRE) (32) 3//4543-4

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Leitrim Bridge (IRE)

Mrs J M. Dodd

9 10-9

Brian Hughes

James Ewart, Langholm

Br S. McElroy Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability over hurdles and stepped up on his chase debut when third of 12 in a Hexham handicap (15.6f, heavy) in April. Not in same form at Carlisle on return but may strip ﬁtter for it. TFRHHHII BHA101

2024: GIOVINCO (IRE) 7 11 10 Stephen Mulqueen 4-11 (Lucinda Russell) 2 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Rattling Road (IRE), 7-1 Leading Force (IRE), 9-1 Coqolino (FR), A Moments Madness (IRE), Reilly (IRE), 10-1 Halpha Soleil (FR), 11-1 Leitrim Chief (IRE), 14-1 Quick Sharpener (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 2.10

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

THE SKY SPORTS RACING VIRGIN 535 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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (15 wins from 147 runners, 10%) runs KAZAR FOREZ and MAGNOLIA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs GWENNIE MAY STAR

WEIGHTWATCHER: GALAHAD THREEPWOOD won off a handicap mark of 111, his rating is now down 6lb to 105.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HAWK STONE trained by H Dickin, Midford, 317 miles.

SOLDIER’S LEAP improved straight away for the switch to a handicap when second at Fontwell last month and, with his lightly-raced profile offering plenty of hope for better still, he’s taken to go one better in a first-time tongue strap. Authorized Mission improved despite suffering interference in a C&D novice on his most recent outing and could go on again now venturing into a handicap, with Hawk Stone another to note on his return to action having built up a positive profile last season.

colours no horse age st lb

GALAHAD THREEPWOOD (GB) (35) 1F0/060-

8 12-0

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Tesary Craig Nichol RHS Ltd Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Br Peter Winkworth Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORMVIEWFair handicap hurdler who seemed unsuited by conditions when well held at Sandown on ﬁnal start in 2023/24 for Ben Pauling Arrives ﬁt from the Flat, doing too much too soon here last month, and could go well TFRHHHII BHA105

2 KAZAR FOREZ (FR) (215) 6P-242

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Dynamite Forez (FR)

5 11-13

Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

The Upside Down Butterﬂy Boys Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mme Marie-Caroline Coyne

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler in France, going close in Auteuil handicap on ﬁnal start there in June

The betting should help guide to expectations now setting out for Micky Hammond TFRHHHII BHA104

3 HAWK STONE (IRE) (285) 600221-

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Morning Milan (IRE)

6 11-12

Bradley Harris (3)

The Mischief Makers Harriet Dickin, Midford

Br Mr Michael Dillon Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORMVIEW Conﬁrmed previous promise when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) in April, staying on well Off since but further improvement possible TFRHHHHI BHA103

4 VENGABOY (IRE) (419) 060/0-

B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Native Design (IRE)

Pipes, pots and ponies

Br Michael and Fiona O’Connor

6 11-12

Sean Quinlan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden who was let down by jumping when seventh of 14 on handicap debut (28/1) at Fairyhouse (23.5f, heavy) Off 13 months and market best guide on ﬁrst run for yard after leaving Declan Queally. TFRHHHII BHA103

5 MAGNOLIA (FR) (39) 655-006

B m Spider Flight (FR) - Ivresse du Berlais (FR)

The Magnolia Partnership

Br Ecurie Sagara

6 11-12

Brian Hughes

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler/chaser at best in France. Probably needed the run when sixth of 9 in Kelso handicap on stable debut last month and Brian Hughes takes over from a 7lb claimer now. TFRHHHII BHA103

6 INTERSKY SUNSET (IRE) (27) 5-0363P

B m Libertarian - All My Judges

A. C. O’Keeffe

8 11-12

William Shanahan (5)

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Reid & Murphy Bloodstock PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWBack hurdling and ran her best race of the season despite shaping as if unsuited by the drop in trip when third of 13 at Wexford (20.4f, good to soft) back in August. Easy to back and was given a considerate introduction for new connections at Uttoxeter 4 months on This will reveal more. TFRHHHII BHA103

7 AUTHORIZED MISSION (GB) (33) 066-602 5 11-9

B g Authorized (IRE) - Micro Mission (IRE)

D&D Armstrong Ltd

Danny McMenamin

Chris Grant, Billingham

Br D & D Armstrong Ltd North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORMVIEWNever ﬁgured in trio of bumpers for Iain Jardine Gradual progress over hurdles for new stable, readily surpassing previous exploits when second of 11 in a C&D novice last month. May do better still and of interest on handicap debut TFRHHHHI BHA100

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

ATHAIR MOR (IRE) (38)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Rocksavage (IRE)

The Craig Farm Syndicate

6 11-6

Ryan Mania

James Ewart, Langholm

Br Kincorth Investments Inc Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Better effort on debut when third in C&D maiden at the end of October. Makes a quick switch to handicaps but has been handed a stiff-looking mark Tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHHII BHA97

9 TRAILBLAZER (GB)

(72) 100400

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ballymore Celebre (IRE)

6 11-5

Charlie Maggs (5)

Ian Nicol Racing Adam Nicol, Seahouses

Br Carmel Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained breakthrough success from 4lb higher mark at Perth in July but hasn’t been able to reproduce that level of form in 5 subsequent appearances. TFRHHHII BHA96

10 GWENNIE MAY STAR (FR)

(26) 0-3P050

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Grande Symphonie (FR)

5 11-3

Harry Skelton

Ms Gwendoline M Clarke Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br SC Racing Investment Society Ecurie RIS Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEW Appealed as a possible improver for the switch to handicaps but went off at long odds and offered little at Hereford last month. Needs a big step forward. TFRHHHII BHA94

POWEROFJET

(IRE) (21) P-00403

B g Jet Away - Our Dot (IRE)

Murphy’s Law Partnership

6 11-1

Jamie Hamilton

Martin Todhunter, Penrith

Br Ms S. Rothwell Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Attracted support and ran better than on handicap debut when third in 13-runner event at Sedgeﬁeld (19.8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA92

12 FAIRLY FULLING (IRE) (41) 0-00040

B g Arcadio (GER) - Lonely Sky (IRE)

7 10-13

Dere Street Jane Walton, Otterburn

Br W. Devereux Dunns Houses

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW Standout effort over hurdles (modest form) when fourth of 10 in 2m4f maiden at Hexham in November Needs more now handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA90

13 SOLDIER’S LEAP (IRE) (37) 2

0602

5 10-10

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou Miss Gina Andrews

Mrs I. Hodge Tom Ellis, Rugby

Br A. H. B. Hodge Fresh Air

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who improved switched to a handicap when second in 9-runner event at Fontwell (17.7f, soft, 4/1) 33 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time and may do better still TFRHHHHH BHA87

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 5, 8, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Hawk Stone (IRE), 6-1 Soldier’s Leap (IRE), 13-2 Authorized Mission (GB), 11-1 Kazar Forez (FR), 12-1 Galahad Threepwood (GB), Powerofjet (IRE), 14-1 Vengaboy (IRE), Trailblazer (GB), 16-1 Intersky Sunset (IRE), 22-1 Athair Mor (IRE), 25-1 Magnolia (FR), Gwennie May Star (FR)

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SIXTH RACE 2.45

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

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualiﬁer)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (15 wins from 147 runners, 10%) runs PENPAL and YOU SAY ITS OVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Ruth Jefferson (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs AQUITAINE BOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: BRIDGETJOANS trained by S Waugh, Morpeth, 114 miles.

MISTER SMARTY has returned thriving and has the right circumstances (best in well-run races) again, so he’s fancied to complete the hat-trick It looks wide open otherwise, with cases to be made for plenty, although Prince Nino looks the pick of the opposition.

1.MISTER SMARTY 2.PRINCE NINO (FR) 3.BALKING (FR)

1 BALKING (FR) (43) 4P-050

Ch g Balko (FR) - Anaqueen (FR)

7 12-0

Conor O’Farrell

Mr G. Critchley Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Br E.A.R.L Haras Du Luy

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability when fourth only start in bumpers and there have been signs of encouragement over hurdles. Likely to do better switched to handicaps, so not without hope TFRHHHII BHA100

2 AQUITAINE BOY (FR) (44) 40/0F//-16

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dolce Vita Yug

Mrs J M. Dodd

Br Dr V. Michel Crochelet

10 11-9

Sam Coltherd

Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBeliedoddsof40/1backfromnearly3yearsoffwhenmakingawinningstartforthisyardina15.8fnoviceatSouthwell(good)inMaybuthad fortune on his side that day and failed to make a major impact back in handicap company there last month. Could come on for that TFRHHHII BHA95

3 CALL YOUR BLUFF (GB) (56) 030

B g Telescope (IRE) - Squeeze Me

Mr T. Ellis

5 11-7

Miss Gina Andrews

Tom Ellis, Rugby

Br F Lloyd Fresh Air

TIMEFORMVIEW Best effort over hurdles when third over 2m at Kempton in November Steps up in trip for handicap debut with a ﬁrst-time tongue tie also added TFRHHHII BHA93

4 WEARELONGTERM (IRE) (38) 35/44-P0

B g Milan - Fair Ina (IRE)

8 11-7

Henry Brooke

Mr Dennis J. Coppola & Mrs Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Br Paramount Farms

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning pointer who showed ability on chase bow and over hurdles after. Given a considerate return after 18 months off on just his second outing over fences at Carlisle and possibly still needed the run at Musselburgh last month. Returns to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA93

5 FAHA BELLE (IRE) (59) 226446

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Nia (IRE)

Mrs K Elliott & Mrs E J Quinlan

Br Mr Matt O’Connor

7 11-6

Sean Quinlan

Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWPrevious connections (Fergal O’Brien) would have been frustrated not to get her head in front (0-14 under Rules), latest a disappointing effort on second chase outing. Change of scenery may help and it would be no surprise to see an improved effort on return to hurdles for new yard. TFRHHHII BHA92

6 ON WE GO (IRE) (344) 6060P3- 12 11-2

B m Robin des Pres (FR) - Clan Music (IRE)

Brian Hughes

Mrs K. Elliott Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Br Sean McNamara

Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWLargely struggled since landing an Ayr handicap in February 2023 but she has fallen down the weights and stopped the slide when third at Sedgeﬁeld (27f, heavy) on ﬁnal start of last season Couldn’t be sure that she’ll build on that here following a 11-month absence, though TFRHHHII BHA88

7 AGILULF (GB) (33) 030P4U 6 11-1

Ch g Mondialiste (IRE) - Turin (IRE)

Craig Nichol

Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses

Br Knavesmire House Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Still to register a victory and while he again performed with credit at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) on latest completed outing, one or two of these look more solid. TFRHHHII BHA87

1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

FOREVA ALFIE

(IRE) (18) 5/-P60

B g Arcadio (GER) - Chitty Bang Bang (IRE)

Mr Richard Roberts

7 11-0

Ryan Mania

Paul Robson, Alnwick

Br Martin Ervine Prct Bloodstocks Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in a bumper for Rose Dobbin in 2022 but missed all of 2023 and no impact over hurdles this term Upped in trip for handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA86

9 MISTER SMARTY

(GB) (21) 6004-11 C

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Miss Sunﬂower

Mr H. L. Thompson

Br Howard Thompson

8 11-0

Alan Doyle (5)

Tina Jackson, Loftus

S. M. Thompson Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBelied 10-month absence when successful here on return and backed it up with another likeable display to score at Wetherby Should get the strong pace to suit once more and is worth a chance to land the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA86

10 MOROCCAN MOON

(GB) (48) U0034-P

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Atomic Tangerine

The supreme partnership & Miss G Boanas

Br Yorton Farm Stud & Mr Andrew Wall

6 11-0

Theo Gillard

Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Left previous Rules form behind when third at Catterick in February but yet to build on it. Pulled up at Doncaster last time and has something to prove TFRHHIII BHA86

11 WESTERDALE (GB) (36) 556

Gr m Westerner - Bright Cloud (IRE)

Mrs M. Cooper

Br Mrs M. Cooper

6 10-12

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a winning pointer and minor promise to glean from all 3 runs over hurdles. Could up her game now handicapping and isn’t without hope TFRHHHII BHA84

12 BRIDGETJOANS (GB) (30) 2-0P065

B m And Beyond (IRE) - Calico Moon (USA)

Northumberland Racing Club

Br Peter Storey

6 10-12

Charlie Maggs (5)

Simon Waugh, Morpeth

TIMEFORM VIEW Left some lacklustre efforts behind when producing her best effort of the season in first-time cheekpieces, finishing fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good) 30 days ago. Entitled to build on that TFRHHHII BHA84

13 MONKLAW (IRE) (39) FF00/-0

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Miss Generosity

Coltherd McDougal

8 10-11

Danny McMenamin

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br C. Berry & Berry Farms Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Fell both starts in points and yet to show much over hurdles. Tongue tied now but hard to make a strong case for on handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA83

14 NOBLE AFFAIR (IRE) (240) 04P0-0P D

B m Morozov (USA) - Tudor Glyn (IRE)

9 10-11

Ross Chapman

Mrs J. M. Walton Jane Walton, Otterburn

Br Ms M Russell Dunns Houses

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-beaten on last hurdle outing in May and pulled up on her second chase start later that month. Not seen since and others appeal more TFRHHIII BHA83

15 PENPAL (FR) (33) 3/P/1P-2P C

Ch g Muhtathir - Penkinella (FR)

The Golden Cuckoo

Br Magalen Bryant & David Powell

10 10-10

Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Capable off this sort of mark on his day but lacks consistency and arrives on the back of a tame effort over C&D. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA82

16 PRINCE NINO (FR) (21) 0P03P2 D

Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Down On My Knees (FR)

8 10-5

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Bolton Mill Racing Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Marie Lapios Baudry & Sophie Lapios

TIMEFORMVIEWBack on track when second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sedgeﬁeld (19.8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Has slipped to an appealing mark and should be involved if he’s able to back that up TFRHHHII BHA77

17 DIDNTGOTWENTY (IRE) (21) 6-4000

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Brogarais (IRE)

Mr J. W. Hazeldean

6 10-3

William Maggs (5)

Martin Todhunter, Penrith

Br Thomas Ward Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced both starts in Irish points and well held over hurdles to date Could do better now handicapping/upped in trip off very lowly mark.

18 YOU SAY ITS OVER (IRE) (51) 264-406

Gr m Kingston Hill - Beg La Eile (IRE)

Resdev

TFRHHHII BHA75

7 10-2

Joshua Thompson (7)

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mr John Motherway Resdev Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for ﬁrst success but runner-up 4 times last season Little to shout about this season so others more appealing despite her tumbling mark TFRHHIII BHA74

2024: NORTH PARADE (IRE) 9 11 1 William Maggs 4-1 (Sue Smith) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 18 Hood worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 12, 16. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note:

BALKING: Following its run on 4/12/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

PENPAL: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Mister Smarty (GB), 12-1 Faha Belle (IRE), Prince Nino (FR), 14-1 Balking (FR), Aquitaine Boy (FR), Wearelongterm (IRE), Bridgetjoans (GB), 18-1 Agilulf (GB), Westerdale (GB), 20-1 Didntgotwenty (IRE), 22-1 Call Your Bluff (GB), On We Go (IRE), 25-1 Foreva Alﬁe (IRE), Penpal (FR), 28-1 You Say Its Over (IRE), 33-1 Noble Affair (IRE), 40-1 Moroccan Moon (GB), 50-1 Monklaw (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 3.20

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

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 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 (20-25): L Russell (18 wins from 138 runners, 13%) runs HEADS OR HARPS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (8 wins from 27 runners, 30%) runs HEADS OR HARPS LONGEST TRAVELLER: IWA trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 244 miles.

SIX ONE NINE has a superb record here and should be spot on following a respectable return at Sedgefield, so he gets the nod ahead of Treaty Boy, who shaped best for a long way last time. Empty Nest only won a weak race at Wetherby 3 weeks ago but he remains on a feasible mark.

1 NIGHTS IN VENICE (GB) (40) 64143-P D 9 12-0

Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE)

Henry Brooke Legends In Disguise Donald Whillans, Hawick

Br Al Duncan

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler who built on an encouraging chase bow when getting off the mark in a 6-runner handicap at Ayr (20.5f, heavy) in February. Almost certainly needed the run after 8 months off at Wetherby last month and better expected now TFRHHHII BHA98

2 SIX ONE NINE (IRE) (51) 1131-44 CD

B g Cloudings (IRE) - Indian Athlete (IRE)

10 11-13

Danny McMenamin

D&D Armstrong Ltd Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Joseph Campbell North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORM VIEW Really enhanced his strike rate over fences here last season, winning 3 times. Likely better for his reappearance at Sedgeﬁeld and handicapper has eased him 2lb since, so looks a big player back under ideal conditions. TFRHHHHH BHA97

3 PITEMPTON POWER (IRE) (46) 23/566/-0 D 10 11-13

B g Yeats (IRE) - Western Euro (IRE)

Craig Nichol

Mr Alan J. Brown Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Br J Mulcahy Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back chase winner in 2021/22 but little to shout about in a very light 2022/23 and returned from long absence with a poor showing over hurdles at Carlisle. Plenty to prove TFRHIIII BHA97

4 TREATY BOY (IRE) (36) 2-603U5

Ch g Well Chosen - Miss Taggle (IRE)

Mr Ryan Flannigan

8 11-12

Sam Coltherd

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br James Butler Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning chase debut at Catterick in February on ﬁnal run for Rebecca Menzies and back to that sort of form on fourth start for current yard lately, shaping best (suffered overreach) when ﬁfth at Hexham last time Solid claims. TFRHHHHI BHA96

5 HEADS OR

HARPS

(GB) (668) P/1PP4P/-

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Dametori (FR)

8 11-11

Derek Fox

Mr Mark Blandford Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Mr Rowland Crellin

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed form once in four starts over hurdles for Michael Scudamore but has a background in points and a feasible mark, so well worth a market check starting out for new yard after almost 2 years off. TFRHHHII BHA95

6 EMPTY NEST (IRE) (21) 3-PP461

B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR)

Mr M Blades, S Morrell, K Hathaway

Br Mr Daniel Furini

7 11-8

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW9/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f, soft) 21 days ago. Belatedly found it all coming together last time and no reason why he won’t go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA92

7 BENEFIT BEN (IRE) (15) 0260-04 7 11-6

Ch g Ocovango - Beneﬁt Scheme (IRE) Theo Gillard

D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood

Adam Nicol, Seahouses

Br Mr P. Murphy North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORM VIEW

Maiden Irish pointer who showed ability in maiden/novice hurdles last winter but hasn’t really kicked on, only fourth despite jumping adequately on chasing debut at Musselburgh last time Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA90

1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

THE JAD FACTOR (IRE)

(40) 0F3P2/-4 CD

B g Arcadio (GER) - Sumability (IRE)

John Dickson

Br Kenneth Parkhill

9 11-0

Ryan Mania

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Sandy Thomson

TIMEFORMVIEWFair 20f hurdles winner ran well on ﬁnal outing for Mike Smith and was given a considerate return from 20 months off when fourth at Wetherby last month. Cheekpieces reﬁtted and he’s on a good mark. TFRHHHII BHA84

9 IWA (FR) (30) 4P-0064 D

B g Free Port Lux - Anavera (GER)

7 10-8

Sean Houlihan

Mr Mark Hunter D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Mr Joel Denis

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser in France but has failed to match that form following 7 starts on these shores. Bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA78

BRICKADANK

(IRE) (42) 04411-P

B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Tralanza (IRE)

A & S Associates

Br Nanallac Stud

9 10-6

Brian Hughes

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWTook thirty-seven attempts to get off the mark before recording back-to-back wins at Market Rasen in the spring Must be respected in hat-trick bid. Very easy to back and not in the same form returning from 9 months off there last month TFRHHIII BHA76

11 WOTSMYNAME (IRE) (14) 006/-P00

Ch g Famous Name - Nadeems Stella (IRE)

8 10-4

Conor O’Farrell

Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine

Br O’Neill Family

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who has offered little in 3 outings since returning from a long absence. Big outsider TFRHHIII BHA74

12 GREAT RAFFLES (FR) (40)

4/4534-0

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Une Artiste (FR)

The Golden Cuckoo

Br Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

9 10-2

Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back wins over hurdles (including at this course) to end 2021/22 but disappointing so far over fences. TFRHHIII BHA72

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6, 8, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7, 8, 10. Stewards Note: NIGHTS IN VENICE: Following its run on 7/12/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly. TREATY BOY: Following its run on 11/12/2024 it was reported that the horse sustained an overreach. HEADS OR HARPS: Following its run on 20/3/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Empty Nest (IRE), 11-2 Treaty Boy (IRE), 6-1 Six One Nine (IRE), 10-1 The Jad Factor (IRE), 11-1 Heads Or Harps (GB), 12-1 Nights In Venice (GB), 18-1 Iwa (FR), 20-1 Brickadank (IRE), 25-1 Beneﬁt Ben (IRE), 33-1 Wotsmyname (IRE), Great Rafﬂes (FR), 66-1 Pitempton Power (IRE)

UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING

It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business Betting with Bookmakers other than those operating from an authorised pitch is strictly prohibited Offenders will be escorted from the Racecourse and render themselves liable to prosecution.

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

RACE

EIGHTH RACE 3.54

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M190YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE DOWNLOAD THE RACECOURSE APP RACEDAY READY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualiﬁer) (Cat 2 Elimination) (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 (20-25): R Menzies (27 wins from 147 runners, 18%) runs LA TARANTAISE and SYFONIC SAM

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (8 wins from 27 runners, 30%) runs STRIDE ON LONGEST TRAVELLER: COSMIC JET trained by J O’Donoghue, Ireland.

GEORDIE MACKEM made a bright start at Wetherby 3 weeks ago and could see off penalised Carlisle-winner Blue Carpet Soldier In Mayo is a newcomer to note.

colours no horse age st lb

1 BLUE CARPET (GB) (91) 1 D

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Yolaine (FR)

Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton

5 11-11

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Yorton Farm Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEWBlue Bresil brother to 2 1/4m hurdle winner Yosille, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Miguel Angel. 13/2, did well under circumstances when winning Carlisle bumper 3 months ago, well on top ﬁnish having been patiently ridden. Respected under a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA-

GEORDIE

MACKEM

(GB) (20) 3 BF

B g Jack Hobbs - The Pirate’s Queen (IRE)

The Cat and The Mag Partnership

Br Apple Tree Stud

5 11-4

Craig Nichol

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well behind an Olly Murphy-trained pair of debutants ﬁrst time up at Wetherby 3 weeks ago after being gambled on Should come on for that and leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 LA TARANTAISE (IRE) (-)

B g Milan - J’Y Viens (FR)

Miss Maria D. Myco

6 11-4

Ross Chapman

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Corrib Racing Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWMilan gelding Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Mance Rayder, stays 31f. From a good jumps family and one to note Has had a breathing operation TFRHHHII BHA-

4 LITTLE

ROGER

(GB) (33) 4

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Renada

6 11-4

Sam Coltherd

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br T. C. Dawson Hamilton

TIMEFORM VIEWFrom a good family for connections, half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart chaser Nuts Well and useful hurdler/smart chaser Runswick Royal. Promise on debut here (15/2) last month and will surely do better when sent jumping. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 PILLAR THE POET (IRE) (263) 0

B g Pillar Coral - Ailette

Pjs Solutions Ltd

5 11-4

Charlie Hammond

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to numerous winners, including fair chaser Elleon Last of 8 ﬁnishers sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024) TFRHHIII BHA-

6 SOLDIER IN MAYO (IRE) (74) 31

5 11-4

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whatsthatallabout (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr J. Fyffe

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Joseph Sheahan Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding Dam fairly useful hurdler (2m-2 1/2m winner)

Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 3) Needs keeping a close eye on TFRHHHII BHA-

7 STRIDE ON (IRE) (80) 3 5 11-4

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mohboss Conner McCann (7)

Mr John R. Adam Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Wiyi Bloodstock Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW€44,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding Brother to fairly useful hurdler Kiltealy Park 12/1, shaped very much like a stayer when third of 7 in Ayr bumper on debut in October. The ﬁrst 2 then have won since so he can’t be overlooked TFRHHHII BHA-

IN MAYO (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

SYFONIC SAM (GB) (20) 0

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pearl Buttons

Mr Lee Aldsworth

6 11-4

Nathan Moscrop

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br W. P. Jenks Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWBrother to useful hurdler/chaser Captain Cattistock, and closely related to 3 winners. Imposing sort well held behind Geordie Mackem on debut at Wetherby (40/1) 3 weeks ago, looking one for the longer term TFRHHHII BHA-

9 BAY EMPRESS (IRE) (-)

B m Mahler - Ebony Empress (IRE)

Sharp Hill Thoroughbreds

Br Neill Patrick Francis Doran

6 10-11

Henry Brooke

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW €26,000 3-y-o, Mahler mare Half-sister to fair hurdler Warm In Gorey. Dam, fair hurdler (21f-2 3/4m winner, stayed 3m), sister to useful staying hurdler Kris Spin TFRHHHII BHA-

10 COSMIC JET (IRE) (34) 5

B g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Star Jet (IRE)

Chris & May Mullin

Br Ladis

4 10-5

Richie McLernon

John S. O’Donoghue, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, well held in Bangor bumper on debut last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Geordie Mackem (GB), 7-2 Blue Carpet (GB), 11-2 Stride On (IRE), 12-1 Soldier In Mayo (IRE), 16-1 La Tarantaise (IRE), Pillar The Poet (IRE), 20-1 Little Roger (GB), 25-1 Bay Empress (IRE), 33-1 Syfonic Sam (GB), 50-1 Cosmic Jet (IRE)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 11.55 - THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (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, January 10th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING 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 18 entries at £38. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Second Race 12.25 - THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.00 - THE attheraces.com/marketmovers 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, January 10th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING 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 29 entries at £38. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Fourth Race 1.35 - THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the ﬁfth £269. for novice 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. January 14th. Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING 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 21 entries, 1 at £8 and 20 at £44. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.10 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING VIRGIN 535 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 0-105. Enter by noon, January 10th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING 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 Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 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 Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 29 entries at £30. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Sixth Race 2.45 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target 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. £30 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING 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 Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 22nd 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 Cab On Target Series qualifier 37 entries, 1 at £6 and 36 at £30. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Seventh Race 3.20 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 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 ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 10th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING 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 23 entries at £30. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 3.54 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACECOURSE APP RACEDAY READY OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (Cat 2 Elimination) (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 four, five and six yrs old only, which have not won more than one race and 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, January 10th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 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. 26 entries at £22. - Closed January 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

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