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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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.
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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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.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The Newcastle Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing
THURSDAY 23 JANUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward), JAMES VESTEY (Stewards' Panel Chair)
LYNDSAY GLYNN, ADRIAN SMITH, GWEN THOMAS
STARTERS
JASON CALLAGHAN
RYAN COLLEY
JUDGE
DI CLARK
CLERK OF THE SCALES
KARL CURRAN
VETERINARY OFFICER
TIM DAVIES
VETERINARY SURGEONS
LESLEY BARWISE-MUNRO
MAX LING
SALLY BOOTH
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr VIV TUT
Dr SAM FOSTER
NURSE
SHONA OLIVER
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
RACHEL KIRTLEY
MICHELLE MAUGHAN
CYRIL JOHNSTONE
COMMENTATOR
ALAN HOWES
BETTING RING MANAGER
IAN O'NEILL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PAUL ELLIOTT
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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FIRST RACE 12.41
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 98 YARDS (1M 4F 98YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE EXTRA WINNINGS WITH BETUK ACCA CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £7100 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (56 wins from 483 runners, 12%) runs HUMBLE SPARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs HUMBLE SPARK LONGEST TRAVELLER: FEDERATED trained by J Butler, Newmarket, 241 miles.
HUMBLE SPARK is clearly in good heart and he is taken to complete the hat-trick
The one most likely to make a race of it with Jim Goldie’s in-form charge is Federated, who actually got the better of the selection at this course last spring and went close back here following a break last month. Percy Willis was well adrift of Humble Spark over C&D recently and minor place money looks his best hope
1.HUMBLE SPARK (IRE) 2.FEDERATED (USA) 3.PERCY WILLIS
B g Acclamation - Maiden Approach
Paul Mulrennan
Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Br Rbr Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time course winner Four wins from 15 runs last year Career best when winning 4-runner handicap at this C&D (10/11) 15 days ago, easily May well complete the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA71
2 PERCY WILLIS (GB) (15) 1065-23 CD
9-13 (5)
B g Sir Percy - Peace Lily Jack Garritty
The Unlikely Lads Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton Jedd O’Keeffe Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time C&D winner Latest win at Wolverhampton in November 14 1/4 lengths third of 4 to Humble Spark in handicap (5/2) at this C&D 15 days ago. Clearly has work to do if he’s to topple Humble Spark. TFRHHHII BHA70
3 ELEMENTAL EYE (GB) (139) 225366-
B g Expert Eye - Time On
4 9-11 (3)
Andrew Mullen
The Cricketers Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br W & R. Barnett Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good, 5/1), missing break Off 139 days ahead of this tapeta debut. Likely to find one or two too good TFRHHIII BHA71
4 ASHINGTON (GB) (171) 4/0/4/4/5- D
B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Kadoma
Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Partner
Br Springfield Farm Partnership
10 9-9 (6)
Dougie Costello
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Titan Resource Management
TIMEFORMVIEWEleven runs since last win in 2018 Last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good, 8/1) 111 days ago. Latest effort in this sphere was solid but looks vulnerable nonetheless. TFRHHIII BHA66
5 FEDERATED (USA) (42) 500112- C D
B g War Front (USA) - Indy Punch (USA)
Mr J. Butler
Br Newtownanner Stud
5 9-8 (2)
Oisin Orr
John Butler, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Two wins from 6 runs last year Good second of 9 in handicap (5/6) at this course (10.2f) 42 days ago, finishing well Back up in trip and should make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA65
6 WANDERLUST (GB) (78) 56030-
4 9-1 (1)
Ch f Waldgeist - Dynaforce (USA) Ryan Kavanagh (5)
Mr Adam Burton Paul Midgley, Westow
Br Newsells Park Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Last of 12 in handicap (9/4) at Nottingham (14f, heavy) 78 days ago. Makes tapeta debut on first run for yard after leaving Sir Michael Stoute and cheekpieces on 1st time TFRHHIII BHA61
2024: ARTISAN DANCER (FR) 4 9 9 Jason Hart 4-1 (Charlie Johnston) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note:
ASHINGTON: Following its run on 4/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. WANDERLUST: Following its run on 6/11/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Humble Spark (IRE), 9-4 Federated (USA), 17-2 Percy Willis (GB), 10-1 Elemental Eye (GB), 12-1 Wanderlust (GB), 14-1 Ashington (GB)
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
POSITION OF STALLS
1m2f and 1m4f - Outside
2m - Inside
Straight Course - Centre
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.
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
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
SECOND RACE 1.11
FIVE FURLONGS (5F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Jardine (45 wins from 529 runners, 9%) runs THE GAY BLADE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Haslam (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs TICKETS
WEIGHTWATCHER: PHOENIX STAR won off a handicap mark of 60, his rating is now down 7lb to 53. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HARD NUT trained by L Perratt, East Kilbride, 149 miles.
Successful at Southwell in December, BENEFICIARY gets a handy weight pull for his 1 3/4-length defeat by re-opposing Beaumadier on his penultimate start, and he could be up to reversing those placings here. The latter-named is an obvious threat provided he dispels a lesser run at Southwell 6 days ago Tickets is another on the shortlist 1-2-3:
1.BENEFICIARY 2.BEAUMADIER (IRE) 3.TICKETS
1 BEAUMADIER (IRE) (6) 0206-15 CD 5 9-9 (2)
B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Bird of Light (IRE)
Mr D. F. Bourke
Br James Foley
Oisin Orr
Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
TIMEFORMVIEWJustified good support when making a winning stable debut over C&D in January. Not in same form when fifth of 6 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (5f) 6 days ago but he’s still lightly raced on all weather and could yet have more to offer
2 TICKETS (GB) (9) 01226-3 C
B g Aclaim (IRE) - Czarna Roza
Longdogs Brussel Sprouts
Br Mr S. Maresca
6 9-9 (1)
David Nolan
Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Latest win here in October. 10/3, bit below form third of 7 in handicap at this course (6f) 9 days ago, headed over 1f out having raced freely Better showing anticipated provide he settles better TFRHHHII BHA60 (-1)
3 BENEFICIARY (GB) (9) U30-122 C D
B g Profitable (IRE) - La Roumegue (USA)
Oakfield Racing
Br La Roumegue Partnership
6 9-8 (5)
Billy Garritty
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in January Creditable second of 7 in handicap at this course (6f, 7/2) 9 days ago. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA59
4 THE GAY BLADE (GB) (13) 5020-54 C
B g Mazameer (IRE) - Big Mystery (IRE)
6 9-6 (7)
Andrew Mullen Iain Jardine Racing Club
Br W. G. H. Barrons
Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Four wins from 19 runs last year 12/1, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f) 13 days ago, no extra last 1/2f Handicapper has relinquished his grip a little more TFRHHHII BHA57
5 LADY OF THE GARR (IRE) (12) 30233-1 CD
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Carsulae (IRE)
Tracy Waggott and Sally Booth
Br Mr & Mrs A. & D. Flannigan
(6)
Paul Mulrennan
Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor
TIMEFORM VIEWRunning consistently well in defeat prior to deservedly shedding maiden tag in C&D minor event 12 days ago, leading final 1f and keeping on Mark has crept up ahead of this return to handicaps but she’s likely to remain competitive. TFRHHHII BHA53
B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Volcanic Lady (IRE)
Alex Jary (5) Flying High Syndicate
Jessica Macey, Doncaster
Br Caroline, Mark & Stephanie Hanly Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW5-time C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2024 but he did take a step back in right direction when 2 1/2 lengths third of 10 to Beaumadier in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 13 days ago. Rider takes off a handy 5lb if he can build on that here.
7 HARD NUT (IRE) (22) 01060-0 D
B g Gutaifan (IRE) - With A Twist Cam Hardie
Miss L. A. Perratt
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Springwell Stud North Allerton Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Musselburgh in August 25/1, last of 9 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago. Must improve TFRHHIII BHA47
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Beneficiary (GB), 7-2 Beaumadier (IRE), 9-2 Tickets (GB), 5-1 Lady of The Garr (IRE), 8-1 Phoenix Star (IRE), 9-1 The Gay Blade (GB), 33-1 Hard Nut (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 1.46
ABOUT ONE MILE (8F ABT 5YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE STAY GOLDEN WITH BETMGM SAFER GAMBLING CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS
6)
Total prize fund £9000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Jardine (45 wins from 529 runners, 9%) runs GEMINI MAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Haynes (1 win from 18 runners, 6%) runs ASPIRE TO GLORY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ASPIRE TO GLORY trained by A Haynes, Newmarket, 241 miles.
CLOCH NUA justified good support and overcame a pace bias to boot when ending a long losing run over C&D 3 weeks ago and he makes most appeal with a repeat. Aspire To Glory and Coramento are others holding claims, along with Martin’s Brig.
1 ASPIRE TO GLORY (IRE) (8) 00400-2
4 9-9 (1)
B g Cotai Glory - Green Boulevard Rowan Scott Coral Racing Club Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Br Tally-Ho Stud Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLosing run is mounting up but best effort for a while without any headgear combination when second of 11 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 11/1) 8 days ago. Task is to back that up but definite claims if doing so TFRHHHHI BHA43 (+5)
2 CLOCH NUA (GB) (21) 00660-1 CD
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Lady Alienor (IRE)
Tony & Bev Culhane
Br Mascalls Stud
6 9-9 (10)
Paul Mulrennan
Stella Barclay, Garstang
TIMEFORMVIEWModest gelding who barely had to improve on form shown in 2024 when winning 8-runner minor event (13/8) at this C&D 21 days ago by 3/4 length from Martin’s Brig, overcoming positional bias. Shortlist material TFRHHHHH BHA50
3 CORAMENTO (GB) (21) 0/006-3
4 9-9 (4)
B g Portamento (IRE) - Coral Queen Ryan Sexton
Mr Ray Craggs Ray Craggs, Sedgefield
Br Ray Craggs
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden 20/1, showed more than previously when 1 1/4 lengths third of 8 to Cloch Nua in minor event at this C&D 21 days ago, running on Less exposed than most if he can build on that here. TFRHHHHI BHA46
4 FOSHAN (IRE) (9) 00/000-5
B g The Last Lion (IRE) - China In My Hands
6 9-9 (2)
Dougie Costello
Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br Mr Seamus Mc Garvey
TIMEFORMVIEW 66/1, good fifth of 9 in minor event at Southwell (11.1f) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort Back down in trip TFRHHIII BHA41
5 GEMINI MAN (IRE) (42) 00/5645-
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Keystone Gulch (USA)
7 9-9 (9)
Andrew Mullen
Mr I. J. Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Lynch Bages Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 4/1) 42 days ago. Down in trip Others more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA43
6 JEMS BOND (GB) (13) 5004-34 C
Ch g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Saphire
8 9-9 (11)
David Nolan
Mr Frank Reay & Mr A D Brown Alan Brown, Malton
Br Norton Grove Stud Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW5-time course winner Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, good fourth of 11 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 13 days ago, rallying. Application of a first-time visor could well sharpen him up here.
7 MARCELLO SI (GB) (15) 41600-0 CD
9-9 (6)
B g Marcel (IRE) - Serenata Mia Clifford Lee
Mrs H I S Calzini Michael Dods, Darlington
Br Mrs H. I. S. Calzini Denton Hall Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM
15 days
C&D
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 MARTIN’S BRIG (IRE) (13) 5000-25 CD
B g Equiano (FR) - Weeza (IRE)
Mr J. A. Moore
Br Mr Peter Harper
8 9-9 (8)
Ryan Kavanagh (5)
David Thompson, Darlington
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable fifth of 11 in minor event (18/1) at this C&D 13 days ago, fading final 100 yds. Merits consideration
9 POP FAVORITE (GB) (13) 2005-40 CD
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Soundstrings
Southwell Racing Club
Br Lael Stable
7 9-9 (3)
Mikkel Mortensen (5)
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
TIMEFORMVIEW 6-time C&D winner 16/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at this C&D 13 days ago. Needs to bounce back but that is certainly not out of the question TFRHHHII BHA45
10
TOP GUN TINA (GB) (13) 4/3660-4 5 9-9 (5)
B m Mondialiste (IRE) - Vera Richardson (IRE)
Mr Kevin Kirkup
Br J. J. Davies & K. Kirkup
Sean Kirrane
David Thompson, Darlington
The Osteopath Kevin Kirkup
TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, confirmed she retains ability when creditable fourth of 11 in minor event at this C&D 13 days ago, having to pick way through and losing a place close home Each-way possibilities with a repeat TFRHHHII BHA47
11 WATH COURT (GB) (21) 06P00-0
5 9-9 (7)
B g Massaat (IRE) - Thornton Mary Faye McManoman
The Jelly Boys & Brian Rothwell
Brian Rothwell, Malton
Br Brian Rothwell & S P Hudson Curzon Consulting
TIMEFORMVIEW80/1, eleventh of 12 in minor event at this course (12.4f) 21 days ago. Significantly back down in trip Hard to make a case for. TFRHIIII BHA42
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Visor worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 8, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Cloch Nua (GB), 5-1 Aspire To Glory (IRE), 6-1 Coramento (GB), 15-2 Martin’s Brig (IRE), 11-1 Jems Bond (GB), Top Gun Tina (GB), 12-1 Gemini Man (IRE), 18-1 Pop Favorite (GB), 22-1 Marcello Si (GB), 28-1 Foshan (IRE), 80-1 Wath Court (GB)
RECORD TIMES
5f Spin Doctor (GB) (2yo)
6f Mazyoun (GB) (2yo)
6f Unabated (IRE) (3yo+) 22Mar17
7f 14y Commander Cole (GB) (2yo) 18Oct16
7f 14y Northernpowerhouse (GB) (3yo+) 18Dec19
1m 5y Kameko (USA) (2yo) 01Nov19
1m 5y
1m 2f 42y
1m 4f 08y
2m 56y
(3yo+)
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FOURTH RACE 2.21
SIX FURLONGS (6F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £9000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Brittain (46 wins from 557 runners, 8%) runs BELLAGIO MAN & SPARTAN FIGHTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Brittain (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs BELLAGIO MAN & SPARTAN FIGHTER LONGEST TRAVELLER: NIGHTS OVER EGYPT trained by J Candlish, Leek, 160 miles.
WEE FAT MAC has highlighted he could well be ready to capitalise on his reduced mark, finishing a good second in a class 5 C&D handicap 12 days ago, and he edges the vote to go one place better Bella Kopella and Sir Maxi can provide chief resistance.
1 HOWZAK (GB) (22) 23310-0 CD
B g Sepoy (AUS) - Alys Love
Billy Garritty Foulrice Park Racing Limited
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Br Usk Valley Stud Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win here in November Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 22 days ago, folding tamely Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA65
2 BIPLANE (USA) (12) 21060-3 C D
B m Noble Mission - Aviate
J. S. Wainwright & Peter Clarke
Br Juddmonte Farms Inc
7 9-9 (5)
Paul Mulrennan
John Wainwright, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Latest win at Ayr in July 16/1, stepped up with a recent run under his belt when third of 7 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, outpaced before staying on final 1f Respected now operating back on last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA65
3 BELLAGIO MAN (IRE) (8) 2031-25 CD BF 7 9-8 (4)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Rouge Noir Alex Jary (5)
Paul Musson & Antony Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill
Br Ballyhane Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW3-time C&D winner Latest win here in December. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 7/2) 8 days ago, a very slow start not helping his cause. More than capable of getting involved if putting it all together TFRHHHII BHA64
4 BELLA KOPELLA (IRE) (12) 5006-02 CD
5 9-7 (1)
B m Awtaad (IRE) - Ajla (IRE) Rowan Scott Martin Webb Racing Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Br Tally-Ho Stud WJ Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 4-time course winner Eleven runs since last win in 2024 4/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, bumping into a thriving rival. Handicapped to win TFRHHHHI BHA63
5 WEE FAT MAC (GB) (12) 3242-32 CD
B g Swiss Spirit - Flylowflylong (IRE)
6 9-7 (8)
Andrew Mullen The Strattonites Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Mr R. Provan Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Continued run of solid efforts when second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 12 days ago. In the mix once again back in class 6 company. TFRHHHHH BHA63
6 GREEN TAX (GB) (21) 0/0-0
4 9-4 (7)
B f Oasis Dream - Never Miss Harrison Shaw Roscourt Adrian Nicholls, Sessay
Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLittle promise for 2 previous yards and, following another absence, again offered little when ninth of 11 in maiden at this course (7.1f) on stable debut 21 days ago. Only significant confidence behind her in the betting would make her of interest now handicapping TFRHHIII BHA60
7 SIR MAXI (GB) (13) 5304-21 CD
7 9-4 (6)
B g Adaay (IRE) - Winifred Jo Patrick McGettigan (7) Always Optmisitic Sam England, Guiseley
Br Mr Max Weston Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Eased a little in the weights and confirmed promise of previous start when ending long losing run in 9-runner C&D handicap 2 weeks ago, getting on top final 50 yds. Well treated on old form if he can replicate that TFRHHHHI BHA60
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 CAPTAIN VALLO (IRE) (13) 32133-4 CD
Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Top Dollar
Mr James Binks
Br Tally-Ho Stud
9-4 (10)
Sam James
Phillip Makin, Leyburn
TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win here in December Below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (9/4) 13 days ago, unable to sustain effort
Consistency has largely been hard to knock in recent months however, and he’s not out of things TFRHHHII BHA60
9 NIGHTS
OVER EGYPT (IRE) (19) 31015-0 D 5 9-3 (3)
B g Oasis Dream - Beychella (USA)
James Paul Services To Industry Ltd
Joey Haynes
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Sabah Mubarak Al Sabah PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Three wins from 15 runs last year Latest win at Leicester in October. 6/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Something to find on form TFRHHHII BHA59
10 SPARTAN FIGHTER (GB) (13) 0365-65 CD 8 9-1 (2)
B g Dutch Art - Survived
John and Tony Jarvis and Partner
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Cam Hardie
Antony Brittain, Warthill
TIMEFORMVIEW6-time C&D winner Bit below form 5 lengths fifth of 9 to Sir Maxi in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 13 days ago, never threatening Handicapper has given him a chance though, so not one to dismiss out of hand TFRHHHII BHA57
11
BLACKCURRENT
(GB) (12) 55024-0 CD 9 8-4 (11)
B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Mamounia (IRE)
Mr S Pedersen, Mrs L Wymark & Mr A Brown
Br Burton Agnes Stud Co Ltd
Ethan Tindall (7)
Alan Brown, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW 6-time course winner Eighteen runs since last win in 2023 Seventh of 11 in minor event at this course (5f, 7/1) 12 days ago. Visor on 1st time
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
46
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Visor worn first time by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 8, 9.
Stewards Note: BELLAGIO MAN: Following its run on 15/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Wee Fat Mac (GB), 5-1 Sir Maxi (GB), 13-2 Bella Kopella (IRE), 8-1 Bellagio Man (IRE), 17-2 Captain Vallo (IRE), 10-1 Biplane (USA), 14-1 Spartan Fighter (GB), 16-1 Nights Over Egypt (IRE), 22-1 Howzak (GB), Blackcurrent (GB), 28-1 Green Tax (GB)
FIFTH RACE 2.56
SIX FURLONGS (6F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND
THE WEEKLY £5 FREE BET WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £9500 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Fahey (85 wins from 751 runners, 11%) runs FLYING FLETCHER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Brittain (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs MONDAMMEJ & NEAPOLITAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: BRIGHT trained by D M Loughnane, Kidderminster, 219 miles.
WILLIAM DEWHIRST has proved to be nothing short of a revelation here in recent months, making it 4-5 over here at this course when seeing off six rivals with plenty left in the tank last week This drop back in trip is unlikely to be an issue and he will take plenty of stopping under a penalty. It would be something of an understatement to say things didn’t go Alzahir’s way at Chelmsford last time and he is next on the list ahead of Bright.
1 MONDAMMEJ (GB) (9) 1122-11 CD
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE)
8 9-13 (in 4lb ex) (1)
Cam Hardie
Mrs C. Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill
Br Chasemore Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWFive-time course winner Didn’t need to improve to win 8-runner handicap (3/1) at this C&D 9 days ago by neck from Pals Battalion, always holding on This is more demanding under a penalty TFRHHHII BHA85
2 ALZAHIR (FR) (12) 20325-0
Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Cup Cake (IRE)
5 9-10 (6)
Joey Haynes
Miss C. Dolan Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Al Wasmiya Stud PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 12 days ago, having hopeless task from position Down in trip and this 5-y-o will be a serious player if he puts his best foot forward. TFRHHHHI BHA86
3 BRIGHT (IRE) (9) 11410-3 CD
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Heavenly Song (IRE)
Melissa Cooke and Danny Kearns
5 9-7 (5)
Edward Greatrex
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TMC Distribution Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Four wins from 11 runs last year 5/1, good 1/2-length third of 8 to Mondammej in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA83
4 FLYING FLETCHER (GB) (45) 51/0130- CD
4 9-6 (3)
Gr g Muhaarar - Tropical Paradise (IRE) Oisin Orr Middleham Park Racing LXXII
Richard Fahey, Malton
Br P. Winkworth Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in November Ninth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 45 days ago. Needs to bounce back TFRHHIII BHA82
5 PALS BATTALION (IRE) (9) 42211-2 CD BF 4 9-6 (7)
Br g Invincible Army (IRE) - Princesse Savoie
David Nolan Middleham Park Racing CIX
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Michael O’Mahony Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Three wins from 14 runs last year Latest win here in December. Creditable neck second of 8 to Mondammej in handicap at this C&D (11/4) 9 days ago. Likely to be in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA82 (+1)
6 NEAPOLITAN (FR) (61) 2/54500- D
B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Silver Meadow (IRE)
9-3 (8)
Alex Jary (5)
Mr Antony Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill
Br Team Hogdala AB
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this course (7.1f) 61 days ago and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Mondammej.
B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Two Pass (IRE) Paul Mulrennan RKnights,Nicol,Tocher, Cleevely, Barclay
Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Summerhill & Camas Park Spec-Tran
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner Six wins from 21 Flat runs. 6/4, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 9 days ago. Major player under a
1-2-3: 1.WILLIAM DEWHIRST (IRE) 2.ALZAHIR (FR) 3.BRIGHT (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 MODERN TIMES (GB) (26) 003002- 4 9-0 (4)
B g Too Darn Hot - Impressionist (IRE)
Andrew Mullen
Colin Dorman and Tommy Dorman Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br John Gunther & Tanya Gunther Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Creditable neck second of 11 to Pals Battalion in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 26 days ago, running on Record stands at 0-12 and he looks vulnerable for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA76
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.
Stewards Note:
ALZAHIR: Following its run on 11/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 William Dewhirst (IRE), 5-1 Pals Battalion (IRE), 11-2 Mondammej (GB), Bright (IRE), 17-2 Alzahir (FR), 12-1 Flying Fletcher (GB), 16-1 Modern Times (GB), 150-1 Neapolitan (FR)
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SIX FURLONGS (6F) FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETUK NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7300 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3115, 2nd £1557, 3rd £779, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £3942) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Fahey (85 wins from 751 runners, 11%) runs RAINBOW NEBULA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs SOUTH ROAD LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARABIAN COBRA trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 170 miles.
There should be better to come from RAINBOW NEBULA, who shaped well when third behind a couple of potentially decent types in a C&D novice during the Christmas period He gets the nod Rebel’s Gamble looked promising when making a winning start to his career at Southwell and he is greatly respected, despite carrying a penalty, while newcomer Highfield Artist is appealing on paper and it’ll be interesting to see how she shapes up in the betting
1 REBEL’S GAMBLE (IRE) (20) 1 D
Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Charlotte Rua (IRE)
Clifford Lee
Clipper K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Br Rossenarra Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type 11/4, won 11-runner novice at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 20 days ago. Open to improvement and he’s high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 ARABIAN COBRA (IRE) (40) 060520-
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Dr Simpson (FR) Paul Mulrennan
Jones, McCarthy, Owen
Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Br Yeomanstown Stud Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair gelding. 3/1, creditable seventh of 12 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 40 days ago. Looks vulnerable. TFRHHHII BHA71
3 ARDADDY (GB) (22) 4-4
B g Ardad (IRE) - La Havrese (FR)
3 9-0 (4)
Sam James
Mr Jimmy Kay Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Br Jimmy Kay Leeds Pallet Co Ltd, AMG Engineering & Packaging Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden 16/1, fourth of 7 in novice at this C&D 22 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 NAVE FORCE (IRE) (26) 05-
B g Land Force (IRE) - Beta Tauri (USA)
3 9-0 (6)
Tommie Jakes (5)
Mr Paul Corrigan Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Mr & Mrs C. Booth & Mrs S. Cammidge McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar
TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, fifth of 11 in novice at this C&D 26 days ago, never nearer. Best to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA-
5 RAINBOW NEBULA (FR) (26) 3-
3 9-0 (2)
B g Hello Youmzain (FR) - Quara (IRE) Oisin Orr
Mr Peter Timmins Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Etreham, Marmion Varville, Riviera Equin Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Visored, third of 11 in novice at this C&D (9/2) on debut 26 days ago. May well do better with that experience under his belt TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 SPIRIT OF NEWLIFE (GB) (-)
B g Expert Eye - Adornment
Bob & Andrew McMillan
3 9-0 (5)
Harry Russell
John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 9,000 gns foal, 9,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye gelding Dam unraced half-sister to smart multiple 5f winner Ornate and Richmond Stakes winner Saayerr. Highfield Artist is presumably the stable No 1. TFRHIIII BHA-
7 HIGHFIELD ARTIST (IRE) (-) 3 8-9 (8) Ch f Sands of Mali (FR) - Harvest Joy (IRE)
Trainers House Enterprises Ltd
James Sullivan
John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br John Hutchinson JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €21,000 yearling, €38,000 2-y-o, Sands of Mali filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 5f-6.5f winner Andhesontherun and 6f winner Prince of Bel Lir. Lots to like on paper and she needs close attention in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
(IRE) (9) 0-5
3 8-9 (3)
B f Footstepsinthesand - Real Me Alex Jary (5)
Village Racing
Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Peter Onslow Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 200/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f) 9 days ago, never nearer. Hard to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA-
9 SOUTH ROAD (IRE) (22)
45-5
3 8-9 (9)
B f Kodiac - Athbah Andrew Mullen
Misses P & F Simpson Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Clara Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden Fifth of 7 in novice at this C&D (33/1) 22 days ago Hood on 1st time and she’s another who will be of greater interest when handicapping in due course TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: POCKLINGTON 3 9 0 Harry Russell 8-1 (Geoff Oldroyd) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 2, 5.
Stewards Note:
ARABIAN COBRA: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Rebel’s Gamble (IRE), 5-2 Rainbow Nebula (FR), 9-2 Highfield Artist (IRE), 10-1 Arabian Cobra (IRE), 22-1 South Road (IRE), 33-1 Ardaddy (GB), 40-1 Spirit of Newlife (GB), 200-1 Nave Force (IRE), 300-1 Sandinyourshoes (IRE)
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FIVE FURLONGS (5F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE £30 IN FREE BETS WITH BETUK CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Jardine (45 wins from 529 runners, 9%) runs BOROUGH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs SPANISH ANGEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: HENERY HAWK & SHATIN VENTURE trained by L Perratt, East Kilbride, 149 miles.
SPANISH ANGEL is the pick at the weights and didn’t perform at all badly when fifth at Wolverhampton recently He gets the nod ahead of Arlington, who put in a good shift in a similar event over this C&D earlier in the month, while Rockley Point may also have a part to play.
1 ARLINGTON (GB) (12) 01200-2 C
Ch g Washington DC (IRE) - Nizhoni (USA)
4 9-9 (10)
David Nolan
Mr B. Smart Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Br Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Course winner Latest win here in August Creditable second of 11 in minor event at this C&D (16/1) 12 days ago. Enters calculations TFRHHHHI BHA49
2 BEN DIKDUK (IRE) (13) 6300-66
Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Halima Hatun (USA)
Mark Walford Racing Club
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
5 9-9 (3)
Jack Garritty
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Mark Walford Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 22 Flat runs. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 40/1) 13 days ago. Opposable TFRHIIII BHA45
3 BIRDIE BOWERS (IRE) (186) 000/500- D
B g Bungle Inthejungle - Shamiya (IRE)
Mr Kevin Kirkup
Br Rathasker Stud
8 9-9 (5)
Sean Kirrane
David Thompson, Darlington
The Osteopath Kevin Kirkup
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 41 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2022 Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 20/1). Off 6 months and he’s probably worth taking on TFRHHIII BHA43
4 BOROUGH (GB) (12) 50000-0 D
5 9-9 (8)
B g New Bay - Partitia Alex Jary (5)
Alison Walker Sarah Cousins Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 11 in minor event (66/1) at this C&D 12 days ago, merely closing up late. Easy to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA47
5
B g Heeraat (IRE) - Rosecomb (IRE)
Mr Paul Corrigan & Miss L A Perratt
9-9 (11)
Tommie Jakes (5)
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Richard Kent & Finbar Kent McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Tenth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 37 days ago. Others preferred.
Ch g Assertive - Bikini
Mrs Suzanne Kirkup & Mr Kevin Kirkup
Br W. M. Lidsey
Andrew Mullen
David Thompson, Darlington
The Osteopath Kevin Kirkup
TIMEFORM VIEW Nineteen runs since last win in 2023 Last of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft, 10/1) 79 days ago. Needs a couple
B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Statua (IRE) Jake Dickson (7) The Vintage Flyers
Newsells Park Stud
Katie Scott, Galashiels
Vehicles
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
SHATIN VENTURE (IRE) (22) 05/465-5
B g Profitable (IRE) - Circleofinfluence (USA)
John Murphy, W.F. Perratt,Jackton Racing
Br Oghill House Stud & Joseph M Burke
4 9-9 (4)
Paul Mulrennan
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
North Allerton Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 8 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 22 days ago. Likely to find a few too good
9 SPANISH ANGEL (IRE) (5) 52050-5 CD
Br g Gutaifan (IRE) - City Dazzler (IRE)
Mrs M Chapman, Mrs R Carr, Mr G Shields
8 9-9 (9)
James Sullivan
Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Elaine Chivers William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 13/2, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 5 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Has good chance on pick of form TFRHHHHH BHA50 (-2)
10 STALLONE (IRE) (12) 50436-0 CD
9 9-9 (12)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Titian Queen Faye McManoman
Dods Racing Club
Michael Dods, Darlington
Br Ms Marie Higgins Denton Hall Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW3-time C&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Ninth of 11 in minor event (18/1) at this C&D 12 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA47
11 STROXX (IRE) (8) 3505-62 D
B g Camacho - Labisa (IRE)
8 9-9 (1)
Billy Garritty Foulrice Park Racing Limited
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Br Labisa Partnership Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 56 Flat runs. 16/1, second of 11 in minor event at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago, clear of rest Live each-way chance TFRHHHII BHA46 (+3)
12 THE PRINCES POET (GB) (13) 0440-05 D
B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Poesy
7 9-9 (6)
Ryan Kavanagh (5)
Mr Barrie Kirby Ian McInnes, Catwick
Br Corps Commerce Ltd East Yorkshire Hydraulics Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTwenty-three runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago, never nearer Dangerous if scaling a revival but looks vulnerable nonetheless.
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHHIII BHA44
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn by No. 6, 11. Visor worn by No. 7, 10. Blinkers, Eyeshields worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Spanish Angel (IRE), 4-1 Arlington (GB), 6-1 Stroxx (IRE), 17-2 Rockley Point (GB), 14-1 Stallone (IRE), 16-1 Shatin Venture (IRE), 20-1 John Kirkup (GB), The Princes Poet (GB), 25-1 Birdie Bowers (IRE), 28-1 Henery Hawk (GB), 33-1 Borough (GB), 50-1 Ben Dikduk (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.41 - THE EXTRA WINNINGS WITH BETUK ACCA CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3716 to the winning horse The second to receive £1743, the third £871, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 52 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 12 entries at £35.Closed January 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.11 - THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-62 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Lowest weight 8st 7lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 13 entries at £30. - Closed January 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.46 - THE STAY GOLDEN WITH BETMGM SAFER GAMBLING CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Weights: 9st 9lb each Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. BetMGM have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a £25 cash prize will be awarded to the person judged by them to be best turned out for this race. ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order. Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 18 entries at £45. - Closed January 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.21 - THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 20 entries at £45. - Closed January 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.56 - THE WEEKLY £5 FREE BET WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4972 to the winning horse The second to receive £2333, the third £1165, the fourth £583 and the fifth £290. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £47 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 11 entries at £47.Closed January 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3923; Second £1962; Third £980; Fourth £490; Fifth £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
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Sixth Race 3.31 - THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETUK NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3942 to the winning horse The second to receive £1850, the third £925 and the fourth £462. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 12 entries at £36. - Closed January 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3115; Second £1557; Third £779; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £3942) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.06 - THE £30 IN FREE BETS WITH BETUK CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Weights: 9st 9lb each Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 20 entries at £30. - Closed January 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
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