DOWNLOAD THE APP

Sports In Play Casino

SECOND RACE 1.25

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 65YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £13000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5251, 2nd £2625, 3rd £1313, 4th £657, 5th £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): B Ellison (35 wins from 152 runners, 23%) runs LUCKY ROBIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA LONGEST TRAVELLER: IF NOT FOR DYLAN trained by A Hamilton, Carluke, 151 miles.

BEAT THE EDGE split a pair of subsequent winners at Catterick last time so is taken to open his account off a similar mark. Tom Creen is the obvious threat as he bids to make it 3 from 3 over this C&D, while No Regrets is worth a look in the betting off a tempting mark.

1-2-3: 1.BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) 2.TOM CREEN (IRE) 3.NO REGRETS (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 IF NOT FOR DYLAN (IRE) (34) 324045

8 12-2

B g Doyen (IRE) - Exit Stage Left (IRE) Derek Fox

Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

Br Martin Cullinane strong support and proved better than ever when successful at Perth in May. at best last 3 starts, though Headgear on

2 TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA (IRE) (16) 225-443 C

6 12-0

B g Snow Sky - Inouette (IRE) Nathan Moscrop 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 Better effort when third back here 16 days ago and still has room for improvement in his jumping. TFRHHHII BHA110

3 NO REGRETS (IRE) (31) 250/-640 D

9 11-9

B g Presenting - E Mac (IRE) Danny McMenamin

Jim Ennis & Tony Killoran Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Mr J. McMahon Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Hasn’t been given a hard time in a trio of novice handicap chases this season after long time off and is certainly one to note if the market speaks in his favour dropped in grade. TFRHHHII BHA105

4 CRACKING FIND (IRE) (68) 30-4354 D

12 10-12

B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Crack The Kicker (IRE) Ross Chapman

Mrs A. Ellis Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Alastair Pim Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Long time since his last win (at Newcastle over this trip) and still a fair way below his best this term TFRHHIII BHA94

5 ASHJAN (GB) (16) 141-460 C

10 10-12

B g Medicean - Violet (IRE) Stephen Mulqueen

Dave Skeldon & Sandy Forster Sandy Forster, Kelso

Br Stourbank Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times in the spring last year but below par last 3 starts, 31 1/4 lengths seventh of 9 to Tom Creen in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 16 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA94

6 ZUCKERBERG (GER) (16) 4F3155 C

B g Kamsin (GER) - Zazera (FR)

7 10-12

Sean Quinlan

John Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Gestut Karlshof Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed when belatedly opening his account on these shores at this course (17f) in November Won on the Flat following month but just respectable fifth over C&D since TFRHHHII BHA94

7 TOM CREEN (IRE) (16) 5-21121 CD

8 10-10

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 on return. Quickly resumed winning ways back here since and should make another bold bid from the front TFRHHHHI BHA92

8

CASH AGAIN (FR) (16) 35P322 CD

Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Jeu de Lune (FR)

11 10-10

Richie McLernon

Mrs C Barclay & Mr P Adams Ben Haslam, Middleham

Br Mme Chantal Jamin Metal Supplies Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who returned to form with good runner-up efforts here the last twice and should be in the mix again

9 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (17) 04-P422

B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE)

Smartwater Utilities

TFRHHHII BHA92

6 10-8

Jamie Hamilton

Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Ms M. Kavanagh Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWNo great encouragement over hurdles but more promise since chasing, runner-up at Wetherby and Catterick last 2 starts Split a couple of subsequent winners at Catterick so high on shortlist back down in trip TFRHHHHH BHA90

10 LUCKY ROBIN (IRE) (16) 4-3PF64 C D

Ch g Mister Fotis (USA) - Bewilderment (IRE)

Brian Ellison Racing Club

11 10-4

Patrick Wadge (7)

Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Michael Feeney Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLet down by jumping on the whole over fences, 7 1/4 lengths fourth of 9 to Tom Creen in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 16 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA86

2022: JUST CALL ME AL (IRE) 9 10 7 Sean Quinlan 5-2 (Gillian Boanas) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Tom Creen (IRE), 11-2 Beat The Edge (IRE), 13-2 Twoshotsoftequila (IRE), Zuckerberg (GER), Cash Again (FR), 14-1 If Not For Dylan (IRE), 16-1 No Regrets (IRE), 22-1 Cracking Find (IRE), Lucky Robin (IRE), 33-1 Ashjan (GB) RACE RESULT:

BARS

The racecourse bars will close half an hour after the last race No person under the age of 18 years will be served or allowed to consume alcohol on these premises.

£5

BEST PRICES GUARANTEED* ON UK & IRISH RACING DOWNLOAD THE APP

PREMIER plus results

THIRD RACE 2.00

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VICKERS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £14600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5897, 2nd £2948, 3rd £1475, 4th £737, 5th £368. (Penalty Value £7710.26) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (54 wins from 267 runners, 20%) runs FRUIT N NUT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Ellison (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs SALSADA & SNOOKERED LONGEST TRAVELLER: AL ZARAQAAN trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 257 miles.

Cases can be made for a few of these but FRUIT N NUT is fancied to get back on the up on just his second handicap start with Brain Hughes back in the plate Al Zaraqaan was unable to complete the 5-timer 4 weeks ago but he remains one to be positive about so he heads up the dangers, ahead of Matchless, who doubled his tally in small-field contests earlier this month.

1-2-3: 1.FRUIT N NUT (IRE) 2.AL ZARAQAAN 3.MATCHLESS (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 AL ZARAQAAN (GB) (28) 411110 D

6 11-11

Br g Golden Horn - Asheerah Nick Scholfield Hambleton Racing Ltd XVIII & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Hambleton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWSmart at best on Flat and very much going the right way over hurdles, making it 4 on the spin at Musselburgh last month. Hit with a 9lb rise and unable to complete the 5-timer in a stronger race last time but no surprise should he regain the winning thread today. TFRHHHHI BHA125

2 ASHINGTON (GB) (15) 0352B3 C

8 11-9

B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Kadoma Jamie Hamilton

URSA Major Racing Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Springfield Farm Partnership Elite Electrical & Fire Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSolid efforts at Wetherby/Cheltenham upon joining present yard but yet to get his head in front, not for the first time finding himself in a race with some much better-treated ones at former course 15 days ago. Headgear back on today but more needed. TFRHHHII BHA123

3 FARON (IRE) (38) 1-P1260

5 11-7

B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Ataahua (GER) Sam Coltherd

Mr S. Coltherd Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br Ataahua Partnership Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdlewinnerforJosephO’BrienthisyearandendedhistimewiththatstablewhensecondinaBallinrobehandicapinAugust However,he was beaten a long way out on sole start for Patrick Neville and it was a similar story on yard bow at Ayr last month. Since had a wind op TFRHHIII BHA121

4 FRUIT N NUT (IRE) (33) 110/1-30 D

7 11-6

B g Carlotamix (FR) - Perilously (USA) Brian Hughes

Mr Les Buckley Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mrs E. Leahy Proactive Personnel Limited, Special Piping Materials Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWDual soft-ground bumper winner at the start of 2021 and made an impressive transition to hurdling when scoring at Bangor later that year Didn’t help his rider at Wetherby on return and was well held in a more competitive contest at Kempton since Leading claims in this TFRHHHHH BHA120

5 DR SANDERSON (IRE) (62) 11U500 D

B g Jeremy (USA) - Guydus (IRE)

Mr John P. McManus

Br R. T. MacAuley

9 11-5

Richie McLernon

Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler/chaser scored twice over fences at Cartmel in the summer but has ran modestly on his last 3 outings since being switched back to hurdling. Can’t be fancied on recent showings. TFRHHIII BHA119

6 MATCHLESS (IRE) (28) 1261

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

John Marriott

Br Coolmore

5 11-5

Sean Quinlan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful Flat performer who scored on hurdles bow at Newcastle (16.2f) in November Doubled his tally back in a small-field contest at Catterick (15.7f, soft) 4 weeks ago and he must have serious claims of opening his account in handicap company. TFRHHHHI BHA119

7

SALSADA (IRE) (221) 122- CD

Ch m Mukhadram - Mokaraba

Geoff & Sandra Turnbull & Partner

6 11-4

Nathan Moscrop

Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Tinnakill Bloodstock Elwick Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful on the Flat for Jedd O’Keeffe and made a winning start over hurdles over C&D in October 2021 Had a wind op and cheekpieces/tongue strap on when good fourth in 14f Salisbury handicap in June and should be in the mix reverted back over timber 1st preference

8

SNOOKERED (IRE) (55) 603654 CD

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Secret Quest

Brian Ellison Racing Club

Br Mr Michael Burke

9 11-2

Patrick Wadge (7)

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in lady riders event at Cartmel (17.2f) in July However, just respectable showings at best since, only fourth of 5 in handicap at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) 8 weeks ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA116

2022: ANYHARMINASKING (IRE) 5 11 11 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 5-6 (Jonjo O’Neill) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Salsada (IRE), 4-1 Al Zaraqaan (GB), 9-2 Matchless (IRE), 8-1 Fruit N Nut (IRE), 14-1 Ashington (GB), 16-1 Snookered (IRE), 25-1 Dr Sanderson (IRE), 40-1 Faron (IRE)

Disclaimer

Please note the information in this Official Race Card,Weights, Pedigrees,Trainers Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races etc., have been added for the convenience of the Public They are subject to alteration and the management cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors.

Equine Policy

The safety of horse and rider is of paramount importance to Sedgefield Racecourse

We have a team of highly qualified vets and doctors following the action at all times and a top of the range horse ambulance in attendance at every meeting.

It is policy at this racecourse for screens to be erected when a horse requires veterinary treatment on the track This is to offer some privacy and calm for both horse and vet and does not automatically imply that a fatality has occurred.

To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website: www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk.

FOURTH RACE 2.35

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 1F) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED DAILY AT VICKERS.BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £13000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5251, 2nd £2625, 3rd £1313, 4th £657, 5th £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (54 wins from 267 runners, 20%) runs GREY SKIES

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (1 win from 21 runners, 5%) runs GREY SKIES

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GREY SKIES trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 142 miles.

Having dropped to a career-low mark, ARTHUR’S QUAY opened his account over fences at Catterick in December and then looked better than ever when following up at Musselburgh only 6 days later. The 9-y-o can land the hat-trick in his current form, with Nero Rock feared most on his return to this course North Parade completes the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.ARTHUR’S QUAY (IRE) 2.NERO ROCK (IRE) 3.NORTH PARADE (IRE) colours

1 NERO ROCK (IRE) (31) 223433 CD

8 12-2

B g Shirocco (GER) - Gilt Benefit (IRE) William Shanahan (7)

John Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mr Ray Martin Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark over fences when successful here (19.3f) in May before following up a week later at this C&D. After a couple of below-par efforts, back on track in first-time visor when third at Doncaster last time Tongue tie now reapplied. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA122

2 GREY SKIES (IRE) (25) 1112-05

7 12-2

Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Garden Heaven (IRE) Brian Hughes

Thomas Fearn

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Donal Casey Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWWon a point before landing maiden/novice hurdles for this yard last winter. Shaped as if better for run at Carlisle (2m4f) in October, but dropped away after 3 out when last of 5 at Hereford (2m) earlier this month. Has something to prove TFRHHIII BHA122

3 ARTHUR’S QUAY (IRE) (26) U03311

B g Beat Hollow - Bannow Girl (IRE)

Mr John P. McManus

Br Mr Jonathan Deacon

9 12-0

Richie McLernon

Ben Haslam, Middleham

TIMEFORM VIEW On only his third start for current yard, took advantage of reduced mark when opening his account over fences at Catterick in December Career best when following up under a penalty at Musselburgh 6 days later and he can complete the hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA120

4 WOR VERGE (GB) (14) 0-01143 D

B g Virtual - Hanover Gate

The Goodfellow Partnership

10 11-4

Nathan Moscrop

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br Snailwell Stud Co Ltd Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back handicap hurdles at Carlisle in October but has found it tougher from higher in the weights both starts since, finishing a well-beaten third of 7 at Kelso 14 days ago. Others look stronger as he makes his third start over fences. TFRHHIII BHA110

5 BLUE HAWAII (IRE) (32) 2202-20

8 11-0

B m Jeremy (USA) - Luanna (IRE) Sean Quinlan

R. Banks & J. Sheard Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Br Garryrichard Stud Jeremy Sheard

TIMEFORMVIEWMatched her fair hurdles form first time up over fences when second in 6-runner handicap at Catterick in November, collared on line Let down by her jumping at the same C&D the following month, but no surprise to see her bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA106

6 ONESOC (IRE) (32) 4-52105

6 10-6

B g Valirann (FR) - Hollyvillaexpress (IRE) Ross Chapman

Mrs A. Ellis Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Noel Doyle Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest winner over hurdles, getting off the mark in handicap at Southwell in June Attracted support on his chasing debut at Catterick last month, but could finish only fifth of 10 under a patient ride Should do better over fences. TFRHHHII BHA98

7 NORTH PARADE (IRE) (86) F1P-P62

CD

8 10-5

Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Retain That Magic (IRE) Thomas Willmott (3)

Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mr D. Kennedy Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner over hurdles here in March last year Shaped as if needed run on chasing debut at Kelso in October and duly stepped up on that effort when runner-up at Hexham next time. Open to further progress over fences, especially if brushing up his jumping. TFRHHHHI BHA97

HEARTBREAK KID (IRE) 7 11 11 Brian Hughes 6-4 (Donald McCain) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note:

BLUE HAWAII: Following its run on 28/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Arthur’s Quay (IRE), 5-1 North Parade (IRE), 6-1 Onesoc (IRE), 7-1 Nero Rock (IRE), 8-1 Blue Hawaii (IRE), 9-1 Grey Skies (IRE), 12-1 Wor Verge (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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

Lost Children

Please report to the racecourse office.

Tickets

Tickets must be worn and shown at all times. Failure to display may result in ejection from the racecourse

Litter

Please help us to keep Sedgefield the cleanest and tidiest racecourse

Please use the litter bins in all enclosures

FIFTH RACE 3.10

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 34YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CANINE PREMIER FLEX PLUS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D McCain (54 wins from 267 runners, 20%) runs UPAGAINSTIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs BALLYPOREEN & SOCKS OFF LONGEST TRAVELLER: UPAGAINSTIT trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 142 miles.

UPAGAINSTIT has made a solid start over hurdles and, with improvement on the cards, this ex-pointer is fancied to make a successful handicap debut Socks Off and Basford, who fought out the finish here last time, should be in the mix once more.

1-2-3: 1.UPAGAINSTIT (IRE) 2.SOCKS OFF (IRE) 3.BASFORD (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 BALLYPOREEN (IRE) (26) 532534

B g Fame And Glory - Littlemissthistle (IRE)

The Top Silk Syndicate

6 12-2

Nathan Moscrop

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Littlemissthistle Partnership Bluegrass Horse Feeds, New Red Planet Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Steady progress in a trio of Irish bumpers for J. J. Lambe in May/June and has achieved a similar level of form over hurdles. Might do better now handicapping TFRHHHII BHA107

2 SOCKS OFF (IRE) (16) 4F0-031 C

6 11-13

Br g Society Rock (IRE) - Deliziosa (IRE)

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Aaron Anderson (5) Cape Farming & Bloodstock Limited

Br Padraig O’Reilly Cape Farming & Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Upped his game when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at this course (19.8f, soft) 16 days ago by 2 1/2 lengths from Basford Unexposed for this stable and likely to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA104

3 UPAGAINSTIT (IRE) (34) 26-655

B g Presenting - Sunami Storm (IRE)

Miss C. McCracken

6 11-13

Brian Hughes

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Gaynestown Stud Ltd Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points and has displayed ability over hurdles. Looks the type to improve for this switch to handicaps and might be worth chancing TFRHHHHH BHA104

4 BASFORD (IRE) (16) 00-4002

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Be My Present

6 11-11

Sean Quinlan

Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br James Gill Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW3/1, comfortably best effort over hurdles when 2 1/2 lengths second of 11 to Socks Off in handicap hurdle at this course (19.8f, soft) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time More than likely to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA102

5 MAGGIE BARRETT (IRE) (16) 303314 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

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on her stable debut when landing 4-runner maiden hurdle here (19.8f, soft) in November and not discredited in a handicap next time Should be on the premises. TFRHHHII BHA102

6 ZWICKY (GB) (16) 4054-P5

6 11-0

B g Sixties Icon - Emma Lee Thomas Dowson

Philip and Nicola Tyler Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in bumpers but offered more than previously when fifth here last time Needs to step up again TFRHHHII BHA91

7 NIGHTS OF DOYEN (IRE) (54) 0-00000

5 11-0

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Midnight Benefit (IRE) Ryan Mania

Miss K. Leckenby Kate Leckenby, Duns

Br Mrs Gillian Browne

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest ex-Irish maiden for Denis Hogan, seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Tramore (21f) 51 days ago. More is needed for his new yard TFRHHIII BHA91

8

ADELPHI SPRITE (GB) (97) 33300-P

7 10-5

B g Cityscape - Cailin Na Ri (IRE) Joe Williamson (5)

Barry and Virginia Brown Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Mr Barry Brown Adelphi Residential Care Home

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in course bumpers but hasn’t shown a great deal over hurdles to date

9 NORTHERN FALCON (GB) (28) 606-60r

TFRHIIII BHA82

8 10-4

B g Kayf Tara - Special Trinket (IRE) Craig Nichol

Mr Semore Kurdi Pauline Robson, Capheaton

Br Dissington Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice placed in bumpers but has yet to better poor form over hurdles, ran out at Musselburgh last time Visored for first time

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

TFRHHIII BHA81

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Visor worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 8. Hood worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Socks Off (IRE), 10-3 Basford (IRE), 11-2 Upagainstit (IRE), 8-1 Ballyporeen (IRE), 10-1 Maggie Barrett (IRE), 12-1 Zwicky (GB), 22-1 Northern Falcon (GB), 28-1 Nights of Doyen (IRE), 33-1 Adelphi Sprite (GB) RACE RESULT:

INFORMATION & ENQUIRIES

Any queries or problems that racegoers may have can be dealt with either at the racecourse office or by writing to the racecourse manager

Unauthorised Bookmakers

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 in the courses of their business Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.

SIXTH RACE 3.45

THREE MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (3M 2F 202YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JOIN THE VICKERS.BET FREE BET CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S J Smith (21 wins from 132 runners, 16%) runs MYBURG TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S England (1 win from 6 runners, 17%) runs ELLEON LONGEST TRAVELLER: SKYHILL trained by A C Hamilton, Denholm, 254 miles.

MYBURG was perhaps unlucky not to have won last time and Sue Smith’s charge remains unexposed as a stayer, so gets the verdict ahead of last-time-out C&D winner Onestepatatime and the hat-trick seeking Skyhill.

1-2-3: 1.MYBURG (IRE) 2.ONESTEPATATIME (IRE) 3.SKYHILL (IRE) colours no horse age st lb

1 SKYHILL (IRE) (28) 5P-P311 CD

10 12-0

B g Gold Well - Classic Mari (IRE) Jamie Hamilton

Mr and Mrs D S Byers and JPG Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm

Br Jay Kavanagh Hamilton Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a much-reduced mark to score over C&D in December before following up in 9-runner event at Catterick (25.2f, soft, 15/2) 28 days ago. Respected in bid for hat-trick TFRHHHHI BHA94

2 MYBURG (IRE) (32) 1-P3322 C BF

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Prairie Call (IRE)

7 11-10

Ross Chapman

Mrs S. Smith Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Imelda Harney Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning chase debut over 17f in April and has made the placings all 4 starts this season, probably making his effort earlier than ideal but travelling like the best horst when second of 12 in handicap chase (7/2) at Catterick (25.2f, soft) 32 days ago. Remains unexposed as a stayer TFRHHHHH BHA90

3 ONESTEPATATIME (IRE) (16) 22-F351 CD

8 11-9

B m Jeremy (USA) - Good Thyne Lucy (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Mr Anthony Ross John Wainwright, Malton

Br Greg & Jane Rossiter

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark under Rules when comfortably winning 6-runner handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 16 days ago by 7 1/2 lengths from Morningside 5lb rise isn’t unfair and she should go well again TFRHHHHI BHA89

4 MORNINGSIDE (GB) (16) 24-45P2

B g Kayf Tara - Bouncing Bean

10 11-5

Stephen Mulqueen

I I F T F Sandy Forster, Kelso

Br Mrs Margaret J. Wilson

TIMEFORM VIEW Sprang back to form after a wind-op when chasing home Onestepatatime over C&D 16 days ago, though was flattered by the proximity after that rival’s late mistake. Others make more appeal TFRHHHII BHA85

5 HENRY BROWN (IRE) (32) 233146

8 11-3

B g Mahler - Blackeyedsue (IRE) Brian Hughes

Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick

Br David Moran

TIMEFORMVIEWSuited by way race developed when finally off mark at Hexham in September but hasn’t been in the same form in a pair of outings since and he remains one to treat with caution TFRHHIII BHA83

6 ELLEON (FR) (32) U60-325 BF

8 11-1

Jonathan England Worcester Racing Club Sam England, Guiseley

B g Martaline - Ailette

Br Mr Patrick Fennessy Keighley Steel

TIMEFORM VIEWPromising placed efforts on his first 2 starts over fences, including in C&D event in December Didn’t jump as well when only fifth of 8 in handicap chase (7/4) at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft) 32 days ago but return to longer trip rates as a positive. TFRHHHII BHA81

7 WELL CLICHE (IRE) (22) 31-2553 CD

8 10-12

B m Milan - Thyngreesa

Martin Todhunter, Penrith

Dylan Johnston (7) Murphy’s Law Partnership

Br Mrs Maura McSweeney Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account over C&D in April and bounced back to form under forceful ride when third of 8 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, soft) 22 days ago. Can’t be ruled out of making the frame again TFRHHHII BHA78

8 TO THE LIMIT (IRE) (14) PP0031

8 10-11

Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Miss Kilkeel (IRE) Sam Coltherd

Border Eagles Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br Mr J. Travers Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORMVIEWPerhaps forutnate to have won 4-runner handicap chase at Kelso (23.4f, heavy) 14 days ago, getting up late after becoming outpaced. Hadn’t been in much form prior to that victory and he’ll need to up his game to follow up here TFRHHHII BHA77

9 GEMINI FIRE (IRE) (282) F/00P06-

6 10-10

Ch g Mahler - Verde Goodwood Danny McMenamin

Hogarth Racing

Henry Hogarth, Stillington

Br Thistletown Stud Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on the first of 2 starts in points but hasn’t shown much over hurdles and he’ll need to take a step forward to make winning chase debut TFRHHIII BHA76

10 NEW ZEALANDER (GB) (20) 636506

6 10-5

B g Australia - Dalasyla (IRE) Derek Fox

Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine

Br Sir P Vela, Triermore Stud & New England

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden hurlder who came in well held on his chase debut at Musselburgh. Again behind over hurdles at Ayr last time and he can’t be fancied. TFRHIIII BHA71

2022: LIGHT FLICKER (IRE) 10 11 9 David England 4-1 (Ryan Potter) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Onestepatatime (IRE), 4-1 Skyhill (IRE), 7-1 Elleon (FR), 15-2 To The Limit (IRE), 8-1 Myburg (IRE), 11-1 Morningside (GB), Well Cliche (IRE), 20-1 Henry Brown (IRE), 25-1 Gemini Fire (IRE), 50-1 New Zealander (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

Horserace Betting Levy Board

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £188,856 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023.

SEVENTH RACE 4.20

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FREE TIPS DAILY ON attheraces.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S J Smith (21 wins from 132 runners, 16%) runs EDGAR ALLAN POE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs RUSSIAN VIRTUE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BAHTIYAR trained by H Whittington, Sparsholt, 286 miles.

A case can be made for a few of these but BRIDGE ROAD still looks handily weighted with the form of his recent Wetherby third working out well so he edges the vote Russian Virtue is thriving under the tutelage of Rebecca Menzies and rates a big threat, while hat-trick seeking Silkstone and in-form duo Bushmill Boy and Bahtiyar can have a say too.

1-2-3: 1.BRIDGE ROAD (IRE) 2.RUSSIAN VIRTUE 3.SILKSTONE (IRE) colours no horse

1 BRIDGE ROAD (IRE) (34) 252013 age st lb

7 12-0

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Lucy’s Legend (IRE) Sean Quinlan

Alan Baxter & Brian Hall Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mrs Deirdre McGrath Pra World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in refitted cheekpieces in 2m handicap at Leicester before good staying-on third off 6lb higher mark at Wetherby 34 days ago. That form has been franked so he’s a player off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA105

2 BAHTIYAR (FR) (34) 03-3265

5 12-0

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Baladala Reconce (FR) Jack Quinlan

Menir La Voie Harry Whittington, Sparsholt

Br Mr Joel Denis Webbswood

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-French maiden hurdler. 25/1 and hooded for 1st time, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Market Rasen (18.6f) 34 days ago. Tongue strap back on Ought to be in the shake-up TFRHHHII BHA105

3 FEARLESS ACTION (IRE) (16) 50226-4

7 11-12

B g Yeats (IRE) - Hello Kitty (IRE) Danny McMenamin

Mr G. F. White Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Mr W. T. Murphy

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice late in 2021 and shaped as if run was needed after a 13-month absence when fourth of 9 in novice here (19.8f) 16 days ago. Much respected on his handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA103

4 RUSSIAN VIRTUE (GB) (7) 266P-11

6 11-10

B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody Nathan Moscrop

Mr Derek Thompson Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Derek R. Price Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWThriving for his current yard and dual 2m hurdlers scorer before completing his hat-trick in 4-runner Flat handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 7 days ago, digging deep Not taken lightly back over hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA101

5 EDGAR ALLAN POE (IRE) (28) 52-001

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Swingsky (IRE)

9 11-7

Thomas Willmott (3)

Mr I. B. Barker Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Paul, Ben & Charlie Cartan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Seven-time winner on the Flat who got off the mark in this sphere in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Catterick (15.7f) 28 days ago. Needs considering despite taking a 4lb rise TFRHHHII BHA98

6 EL JEFE (IRE) (26) 52560-0 CD

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE)

Mr A. B. Hamilton

Br Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke

6 11-5

William Shanahan (7)

Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in 2021 but off 10 months before coming in tailed-off ninth of 12 to Russian Virtue in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f) 26 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA96

7 SILKSTONE (IRE) (68) 354211 CD

B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Fine Silk (USA)

The Dalby Family

Br Ms D. Hutch

7 10-11

Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

Danny Brooke, Middleham

Danny Brooke Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFinally got his head in front in this sphere over C&D and followed up here off a 6lb higher mark later in November Up another 4lb but he must enter calculations in his hat-trick bid. TFRHHHHI BHA88

8

WAKEY WAKEY (IRE) (33) 330

B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Sleeping Princess (IRE)

HP Racing Wakey Wakey & Partner

Br Colin Kennedy

4 10-10

Jamie Hamilton

Tim Easterby, Malton

Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on Flat but he disappointed in first-time blinkers when tenth of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (16f) 33 days ago. More is needed now going into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA100

9 BUSHMILL BOY (GB) (34) 536045

9 10-6

B g Malinas (GER) - Miss Holly Craig Nichol

Mr Stuart Murray David Thompson, Darlington

Br Longdon Stud Ltd Murtek IT

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to score over hurdles but he posted a creditable fifth of 18 in handicap at Newcastle (2m4f) 34 days ago. Can make presence felt once more off a 3lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA83

10

CALCULUS (IRE) (45) 543P

B g Frankel - Vital Statistics

Yorkshire Horseracing

Br Mitaab Abdullah

6 10-3

Philip Armson (3)

Sara Ender, Malton

Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy

TIMEFORMVIEWModest 1m4f winner on Flat. Last of 9 in Flat handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 45 days ago so more needed back over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces in this code TFRHHIII BHA80

11

AGENT EMPIRE (GER) (22) 0P0-P

5 10-2

Gr g Sidestep (AUS) - Adalea Ben Jones

Dunkley, Gumienny, Mackenzie & Signy Oliver Signy, Lambourn

Br Gestut Ohlerweiherhof Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful on Flat in Germany but lightly raced and hard to enthuse about given his efforts over hurdles for current yard Tongue tied now TFRHHIII BHA72

12

BLAME THE FARRIER (IRE) (34) 56-000P

6 10-2

Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Silirisa (FR) Joe Williamson (5)

Mr Tony Livingston David Thompson, Darlington Br Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Unplaced in bumpers and has gone with little promise sent hurdling on his last 3 starts 8lb out of the handicap here too. TFRHHIII BHA71

2022: ENLIGHTEN 8 11 10 Brian Hughes 5-2 (Michael & David Easterby) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2, 11. Hood worn by No. 2, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7, 10.

Stewards Note:

WAKEY WAKEY: Following its run on 27/12/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

AGENT EMPIRE: Following its run on 7/1/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Russian Virtue (GB), Silkstone (IRE), 6-1 Edgar Allan Poe (IRE), 7-1 Bridge Road (IRE), 11-1 Bahtiyar (FR), Fearless Action (IRE), 12-1 Bushmill Boy (GB), 16-1 El Jefe (IRE), 18-1 Wakey Wakey (IRE), 25-1 Agent Empire (GER), 40-1 Calculus (IRE), 50-1 Blame The Farrier (IRE)

Abbreviations

BF - Beaten Favourite B - Brought Down C - Course Winner

D - Distance Winner R - Refused S - Slipped Up

U - Unseated F - Fell d - Disqualified r - Ran Out P - Pulled Up