RUNSWICK DAYS (IRE) (29) 365-222
B g Presenting - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE) Brian Hughes
Mr John Wade John Wade, Sedgefield
B. KavanaghJohn Wade (Haulage) Limited Br
TIMEFORMVIEW Has finished runner-up on his last 3 outings, most recently behind Montoya’s Son (winner again since) over C&D, and is likely to continue in form. TFRHHHHH BHA86
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
Runswick Days won The Santander In Memory of Robert Forster Handicap Steeple Chase at Sedgefield on Tuesday 11th November 2014.
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Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (55 wins from 266 runners, 21%) runs HIDALGO DE L’ISLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 33 runners, 12%) runs HIDALGO DE L’ISLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOT AS PEPPER trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
This looks a good piece of placing by connections of CIANCIANA given she receives an age and sex allowance and with a 7lb conditional booked, she has a lot in her favour Hidalgo de L’isle and Hot As Pepper look the chief threats.
colours no horse age st lb
1 BIG GANGSTA (IRE) (64) PPF1-2P 7 11-10
B g Califet (FR) - Tempest Missile (IRE) Charlotte Jones (3) Mr John Thomas Hanbury James Moffatt, Cartmel Br G. Merrigan Janusian Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in Irish points back in the spring and shaped like a stayer when runner-up in a Sedgefield bumper in September May have been amiss on hurdles debut 6 weeks later Tongue tie added. TFRHHHII BHA-
2
BOOMSLANG (GB) (16) 320
Ross Chapman Miss Maria D. Myco Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Poisonous (FR)
Br Stephen Kemble Bloodstock & Mrs L Lawson Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW Schiaparelli gelding who went with some encouragement in a couple of bumpers but was never involved on hurdles debut last month. TFRHHIII BHA-
3
CALEVADE (IRE) (925) 3//-
Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Avoidance (USA)
Richie McLernon
D Shapiro, Mrs Anne Haslam & Partners Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Rathasker Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on the Flat, off the mark at Chelmsford in January before adding to tally in July of that year Third on hurdles debut but has a long absence to overcome TFRHHHII BHA-
B g Shirocco (GER) - John’s Eliza (IRE)
Jamie Hamilton Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm Br Mr Emlyn Patterson Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in Irish points but has looked limited under Rules.
HHIII BHA87
THESE HAPPY DAZE (GB) (63) 3P-F200
6 11-10
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Gaspaie (FR) Jack Hogan (5)
Happy Daze Racing Partnership
Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn
Br Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed fair form over hurdles in France but has yet to reach that level on these shores and jumped none too fluently when well held in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell last time Switches back to maiden company. TFRHHHII BHA102
16-2105
B m Milan - Get In There (IRE) James Bowen
Dream’s Alive Syndicate John McConnell, Ireland
Br Christopher Doyle
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish bumper winner who left a low-key hurdles debut behind when fifth at Downpatrick. In good hands and there should be more to come TFRHHHHI BHA-
Ch f Cityscape - Golden Valley Patrick Wadge (7) Brian Ellison Racing Club, A Morton Brian Ellison, Malton Br Harts Farm Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFair handicapper on Flat (stays 11f), successful in August and shaped quite encouragingly sent hurdling in the Autumn, placed twice Tongue tie goes on and the one to beat in receipt of plenty of weight TFRHHHHH BHA101
2022: MAHLER MISSION (IRE) 6 11 8 James Bowen 13-8 (John McConnell) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1, 10. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
Stewards Note:
BIG GANGSTA: Following its run on 10/11/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Cianciana (GB), 3-1 Hidalgo de L’Isle (FR), 4-1 Hot As Pepper (IRE), 16-1 Big Gangsta (IRE), Calevade (IRE), Fearless Action (IRE), 20-1 These Happy Daze (GB), 40-1 Boomslang (GB), 66-1 Charlie’s Rockstar (IRE), 150-1 Court Justice (IRE)
Total prize fund £14000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): B Ellison (35 wins from 150 runners, 23%) runs SON OF THE SOMME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S R B Crawford (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs BELLANEY GEM LONGEST TRAVELLER: BELLANEY GEM trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
A case can be made for a few of these but the likeable BETTY BALOO made an encouraging debut in this sphere when second at Market Rasen and can go one better now off the same mark. Son of The Somme is also weighted to have a big say while Twoshotsoftequila is another who can go well back chasing.
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1
ONE FINE MAN (IRE) (412) 46/4F/14- 8 12-0
Br g Jeremy (USA) - American Jennie (IRE)
Charlotte Jones (3)
Mr John Thomas Hanbury James Moffatt, Cartmel
Br Louis Murray & Colm Moran Janusian Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded 2m6f Cartmel maiden hurdle and posted a solid effort despite coming in last of four at Newcastle later in 2021. Off 13 months TFRHHHII BHA112
2
SON OF THE SOMME (IRE) (48) 2122-33
B g Yeats (IRE) - Present Venture (IRE)
8 11-13
Sean Quinlan
Mr Daniel Blake Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Mrs Aisling Leer Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well over hurdles last season, winning 2m4f Wetherby handicap, and decent placed efforts both starts over fences this term Well in the mix off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHI BHA111
3
TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA (IRE) (18) 1225-44 C 6 11-12
B g Snow Sky - Inouette (IRE)
Danny McMenamin Hetton Boys Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Roger Symes Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWSedgefield maiden hurdle winner who was given a considerate introduction to chasing when fourth at Hexham in November Not disgraced back hurdling when fourth at Newcastle last time Capable of getting involved TFRHHHII BHA110 4 BETTY BALOO (GB) (18) 313-232 BF 7 11-11
B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Tarabaloo Jamie Hamilton Mr R. W. Metcalfe Tim Easterby, Malton Br R. W. Metcalfe
TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable type who opened her hurdles account in 2m mares’ novice at Catterick in March. Placed all 4 starts since, runner-up on her debut in this sphere at Market Rasen (21f) 18 days ago. Has more to offer. Player TFRHHHHH BHA109
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs but he recorded a good second of 12 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f) 12 days ago. 10lb out of the handicap here, though TFRHHIII BHA76
(CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights lowered 5lb. 11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Kirby (20 wins from 132 runners, 15%) runs ZWICKY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S R B Crawford (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs NO MOR ISOLATION FANCY THAT: P Kirby won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs ZWICKY today.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: NO MOR ISOLATION trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
MAILLOT BLANC opened his account in a conditional jockeys event at Hereford 9 days ago and, running without a penalty for that success, he can follow up with Jack Hogan again in the saddle. Coral Blue has run well on his last 2 starts and can pose the biggest threat to the selection, ahead of Socks Off
1
IOLANI (GER) (92) 50-334P CD 11 11-9
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Imogen (GER) Conor O’Farrell
SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Br Gestut Etzean
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who produced one of his better efforts this season when fourth here in September However, let down by jumping when pulled up at Carlisle the following month. TFRHHHII BHA100
2
BENITO (FR) (65) 431220 6 11-9
B g Rail Link - Aspolina (IRE) Brian Hughes Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Erick Bec De la Motte & F. Cottin
TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled tally over hurdles at Cartmel (22.1f) in June prior to finishing runner-up next 2 starts Jumped none too fluently when turning in a rare poor effort at Ayr in November, but no surprise to see him bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA100
3
MOONLIGHT GLORY (IRE) (16) 622-004 8 11-8
B m Fame And Glory - Prairie Moonlight (GER)
Dylan Johnston (7)
Ursa Major Racing, CW Racing & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br Messrs Martin Baker & Brian Baker Elstone Engineering, Elite Electrical & Fire Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner over hurdles in Ireland and good start for new yard when runner-up in handicap chase at Hexham (20.1f) in March. Has gone backwards since then though Others more persuasive back hurdling again TFRHHIII BHA99
300-400
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Be My Present
Sean Quinlan
Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br James Gill Pra World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to kick on after a winning start in bumpers last season and ran to modest level when fourth on hurdles bow at Bangor (16.7f) in October. Down the field at the same course both starts since, but could yet do better now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA99
5 SOCKS OFF (IRE) (18) 24F0-03
Aaron Anderson (5) Cape Farming & Bloodstock Limited Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Deliziosa (IRE)
Br Padraig O’Reilly
Cape Farming & Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWAfter 14 months off, finished down the field on stable debut at Kelso in December but, in first-time cheekpieces, showed the benefit of that run when third at Newcastle (20.3f) on Boxing Day. Could go well TFRHHHHI BHA98
JUST CALL ME AL (IRE) (63) 43P-00P CD 10 11-5
Br g Presenting - Tonaphuca Girl (IRE)
Tom Midgley (5)
M.B.Thwaites G Halder Gillian Boanas, Saltburn
Br David Valentine Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times here last season, including twice over C&D. Form has gone the wrong way during the current campaign, though, pulled up in handicap chase at Southwell last time Has a bit to prove back over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA96
ZWICKY (GB) (18) 04054-P
Thomas Dowson Philip and Nicola Tyler Philip Kirby, Richmond
B g Sixties Icon - Emma Lee
Br Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler
Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed little in bumpers/qualifying runs over hurdles last season and fared no better making handicap debut on reappearance, pulled up at Newcastle 18 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA94
(GB) (9) 066031 D
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Santoria (FR)
Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn
Jack Hogan (5) Happy Daze Racing Partnership
Br Mr T. Westmacott & Mr C. Leech W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form when off the mark in 16-runner conditional jockeys novice handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f) 9 days ago, pushed out. Unpenalised for that and can score again TFRHHHHH BHA94 (+8)
054012
B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Eva’s Time (IRE) Ross Chapman
Mr Duncan McCready Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
Br Moyglare Stud Farm Solway Fuels
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways when making all in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f) in November and backed up that effort when second at Newcastle on Boxing Day, leading until the last Can give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA94
12 NO MOR
(IRE) (12) 050040
B g Califet (FR) - The Youngone (IRE) James Bowen Mrs Pat Sloan S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland Br Joe Sloan
TIMEFORMVIEWUpped in trip and in first-time cheekpieces, again finished well held in handicap at Musselburgh (23.8f) on New Year’s Day. Application of visor and tongue tie needs to spark major improvement TFRHHIII BHA93
2022: HAJEY 5 10 8 Tom Midgley 28-1 (Tracy Waggott) 10 ran
Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
IOLANI: Following its run on 13/10/2022 it was reported that the horse was unnerved after mid race error BENITO: Following its run on 9/11/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
JUST CALL ME AL: Following its run on 11/11/2022 it was reported that the horse appeared to lose action.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Maillot Blanc (GB), 6-1 Coral Blue (IRE), 8-1 Socks Off (IRE), 9-1 Benito (FR), 11-1 Basford (IRE), 14-1 Astroman (GB), 16-1 Iolani (GER), 18-1 Just Call Me Al (IRE), No Mor Isolation (IRE), 25-1 Moonlight Glory (IRE), 66-1 Wonderoftheworld (IRE), 80-1 Zwicky (GB) RACE RESULT:
Total prize fund £16800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6786, 2nd £3392, 3rd £1697, 4th £848, 5th £423. (Penalty Value £8872.08)
TOM CREEN made a winning return to Rules over C&D in November and still looked in top form when second at Catterick since, so he’s taken to resume winning ways despite the presence of Large Action, who made an impressive winning chasing debut at Musselburgh recently Cash Again is another one to consider from a handy mark.
1
ARD CHROS (IRE) (22) 61110-0 11 12-1 B g Publisher (USA) - Threecrossmammies (IRE) Sam Coltherd Coltherd McDougal Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk Br W. Devereux Bell Rural Solutions
TIMEFORM VIEW Front-runner who landed hat-trick of wins between 2m-2 1/2m at Carlisle and Ayr (2) late last season Almost certainly needed his return at Ayr last month and could bounce back with blinkers refitted. TFRHHHII BHA111
2 INGLEBY MACKENZIE (GB) (22) 003404
9 11-7
B g Sixties Icon - Natalie Jay Dylan Johnston (7) Ursa Major & Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Crawley Trophies
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead but well held this year, including for new yard Back over fences with something to prove TFRHHIII BHA103
3
ASHJAN (GB) (42) 1141-46 C
10 11-2
Stephen Mulqueen Dave Skeldon & Sandy Forster Sandy Forster, Kelso Br Stourbank Stud
B g Medicean - Violet (IRE)
TIMEFORMVIEW Won 3 times in the spring this last year but found good run of form coming to a halt when last seen at Kelso in May and below best here 42 days ago. Might strip fitter for that outing TFRHHIII BHA98
Sean Quinlan John Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek Br Gestut Karlshof Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Well backed when belatedly opening his account on these shores at this course in November in November Disappointing next time but has won on the Flat since, so can’t be discounted. TFRHHHII
Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Jeu de Lune (FR)
Mrs C Barclay & Mr P Adams
Richie McLernon
Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Mme Chantal Jamin Metal Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who returned to form when second here 71 days ago. Leniently treated and worthy of consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA90
Ch g Mister Fotis (USA) - Bewilderment (IRE)
Brian Ellison, Malton
Emma Smith-Chaston (3) Brian Ellison Racing Club
Br Michael Feeney Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Let down by jumping on the whole over fences and failed to fire over hurdles at Market Rasen last time Needs visor to perk him up TFRHHHII BHA88
B g Yeats (IRE) - Casiana (GER)
Jonathan England
Mr J. W. Hardy Sam England, Guiseley
Br Kildare Racing Syndicate Keighley Steel
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a point in May and returned to Rules with a polished display to see off a thriving rival over C&D and again went with enthusiasm when second at Catterick 12 days ago. Fancied to resume winning ways. TFRHHHHH BHA87
B g Well Chosen - Temple Girl (IRE)
Brian Hughes
Mr S. Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br John Fahey Bell Rural Solutions
TIMEFORM VIEW Sketchy jumper who fell at Hexham 58 days ago. Capable off this mark on his day, so not ruled out stepping back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA86
worn first
Anne Broderick Proactive Personnel Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point recruit who won a bumper and maiden hurdle for this yard last season Made an inauspicious start to his chase career at Ayr (20.5f) in November but given time since and no surprise were he to do a lot better this time Significantly up in trip TFRHHHII BHA112
2
MOROZOV COCKTAIL (IRE) (15) 3P21-53 7 11-8
B g Morozov (USA) - Gold Platinum (IRE)
Mr William Easterby (5) Mr & Mrs N Wrigley & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton Br W. Austin Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season with win in 6-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (3m) in April. Better effort this term when third of 11 at Kelso over Christmas. Thereabouts. TFRHHHHI BHA104 3 MORNINGSIDE (GB) (42) 224-45P 10 10-4 B g Kayf Tara - Bouncing Bean Stephen Mulqueen I I F T F Sandy Forster, Kelso Br Mrs Margaret J. Wilson
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TIMEFORM VIEWFair hurdler who resumed winning ways in a handicap at Hexham in March 2021. Ran only respectably up in trip at Kelso the following month and has been absence since then Market best guide to expectations on return. TFRHHHII BHA105
2 MAGGIE BARRETT (IRE) (52) 0-30331 C 7 11-11
B m Doyen (IRE) - Grace N’ Favour (IRE)
Patrick Wadge (7) Brian Ellison Racing Club Brian Ellison, Malton Br P. Magill Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on her stable debut when landing 4-runner maiden hurdle here (19.8f, soft) 52 days ago, edging ahead dying strides. Her mark looks fair back in handicap company on that evidence and handy conditional also takes over in the saddle Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA102
3
RAVENSCAR (IRE) (104) 600210- 7 11-9
B m Helmet (AUS) - Cry Pearl (USA)
Thomas Dowson
Mr J. A. Hall Philip Kirby, Richmond Br J. Waldron & J. Barton Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat performer who deservedly opened her account over hurdles in a Newcastle handicap (16.2f) last season However, not in same form at Musselburgh on final hurdle outing and ran no sort of race back on the level at Redcar in October. TFRHHHII BHA100
4
TOUGHASOLDBOOTS (IRE) (43) 3-13353 5 11-9
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Khirahs Firth (IRE)
Abbie McCain (5) Donald McCain Racing Club Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Br Michael Thornton Proactive Personnel Limited TIMEFORMVIEWMade asuccessfuldebutover hurdlesin arace thatfell apart atHuntingdoninMay. Hasn’tyet built onthat, though wasn’t disgraced after 5 months off on just her second handicap start when third at Leicester (15.5f) 43 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA100
THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (55 wins from 266 runners, 21%) runs BALLYGEARY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 33 runners, 12%) runs BALLYGEARY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHADY DAISY trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 258 miles.
Having shown promise on debut in a Newton Abbot bumper back in May, SHADY DAISY was still well in contention before running out at Stratford a month later. Hopefully she’s more street-wise back from a break and is selected to come out on top. Ballygeary, an interesting point recruit for Donald McCain, is also one to consider, along with Bells Express and Raffles Wonder
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1 BALLYGEARY (IRE) (104) U-2 6 11-7
Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Sweet Poli (IRE) Brian Hughes
Craig & Laura Buckingham
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Cathal Ennis Manor Farm Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW £25,000 5-y-o. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (2m-2 1/4m winner) Blue Shark. Runner-up completed start in Irish points (Oct 1) and he’s a most interesting bumper debutant for good yard TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 BELLS EXPRESS (IRE) (264) P/06-2 6 11-7
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bells Chance (IRE)
Charlotte Jones (3)
Mr John Thomas Hanbury James Moffatt, Cartmel
Br Mrs Mary Margaret Roche Janusian Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW€10,000 3-y-o, £50,000 5-y-o, Sholokhov gelding Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Top Cat Henry. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful staying hurdler Latchford Had wind op and he’s an interesting debutant (yard 4-6 in this sphere this term). TFRHHHII BHA-
3
RAFFLES WONDER (FR) (36) 44P-FF4
Ch g Balko (FR) - Ruthenoise (FR)
Aaron Anderson (5)
Chris Roe and Andrew March Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who showed ability and caught the eye with his finishing effort when fourth in a 10-runner Newcastle bumper (16.2f) 5 weeks ago, staying on well Very much the type to improve TFRHHHII BHA4 SNEAKY
First Race 12.50 - THE GO RACING WITH VICKERS.BET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £45. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.20 - THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701, the fourth £851 and the fifth £424. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 13 entries, 1 at £14 and 12 at £70. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.50 - THE CAZOO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the fifth £248. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 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 25th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Cab On Target Series qualifiers during the current season. 18 entries at £41. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights lowered 5lb. 11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.20 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT VICKERS.BET
CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8872 to the winning horse The second to receive £4082, the third £2041, the fourth £1021 and the fifth £509. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £84 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £68 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 18 entries, 2 at £16 and 16 at £84. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6786; Second £3392; Third £1697; Fourth £848; Fifth £423. (Penalty Value £8872.08)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.50 - THE VICKERS.BET PROUD TO SUPPORT BRITISH RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701, the fourth £851 and the fifth £424. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after 2022, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 10 entries, 1 at £14 and 9 at £70. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40)
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Sixth Race 3.20 - THE JOIN THE BET CLUB AT VICKERS.BET MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Lady Buttons Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the fifth £248. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Penalties, after 2022, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Lady Buttons Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 24th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in two Go North Lady Buttons Series races during the current season. 17 entries at £41. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.50 - THE FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. 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 7th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb 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. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 25th March, 2023. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 17 entries at £24. - Closed January 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)
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